Susan Thinks It's Fabulous

Some people think the sky is blue.  Mostly I see it as pink. .    I have often said that if I could paint the world pink, I would. I think Pink is the  most fabulous color in the universe and just looking at my   pink board on Pinterest makes me smile and brightens my morning.  I wear pink when I can, use pink accessories, and  have also been accused of seeing the world through rose colored glasses.    I shared one of my favorite photos this morning….my pink pig adorned in lipstick and pearls. Now there is a lot that could be said about that picture and why on earth I like it so much.  First of all, you already know that  I love pink and this is a pink pig….she also has pink lipstick and as a bonus, she’s wearing pearls.  I’m also imagining those hooves are painted in a very bright pink OPI color to make her even more stunning (if that’s possible).  And she’s wearing rose colored glasses and I thin...

I think it’s fabulous that the election of 2012 is OVER and that we can get back to the task of hand of just being Americans, because we still rock!   I love us!   We have the most fabulous lives …still!   Where else in the world could you speak so openly about your own opinions and be so blatantly against the leader of a country or his opponent.   Democracy was truly at work and this was definitely a test in freedom of speech as barbs flew both ways between the the parties and we were allowed to say what we think with no repercussions.   The sun came up this morning shining on America, signaling that we are still “One Nation Under God”.   And so we are.   What could be more fabulous than that?

I started this blog on August 10, 2010 and called it Everything Fabulous because I wanted to write about things that make me feel wonderful.  I haven't written much (and I like to write), so that has caused me to really think about why?  Is the world around me less fabulous?  I don't think so.    What is going on with me that I don't write about all those things fabulous (and there are so many)! The thing I've discovered (and  this  is SO fabulous) is that those things that make you smile and feel good do not start from the external stimuli in our lives. They have an affect but it has to start from within.  If you don't feel fabulous inside, those things you love, that make you smile, won't have the same impact.  Of course, experts and wise men through the ages say that you have to reach within (hence the huge section of Self Help books in every bookstore).  But how many of us really take it to heart?...

How great is it that you can fly at an altitude of 34000 feet and still be on line? I think it's fabulous. (Oh and it's called gogo). How cute! Thanks Delta.

I went to Ohio State University mostly because of the fabulous football team. Oh yeah, and they had a great business school, too. I visited my old alma mater this past week on Thanksgiving Day with my aspiring rock star son. OSU is still glorious, but the highlight of our day was our delicious meal at Lindey's in German Village. I've eaten there a few times and had forgotten how fabulous the food and the atmosphere is. The tight cobblestone streets, that lead to this almost hidden gem of Columbus, passes hundred year old houses graced with exteriors that just scream, I AM GORGEOUS INSIDE AND OUT. (I love houses....that's why I sell real estate.) But at Lindeys, the white crisp table cloths, the massive and impressive bar, the chic crowd and the scrumptious food cheered up an otherwise gloomy day. My son just doesn't like the traditional fixin's and there was nothing traditional about our meal. I did fall back to having turkey, but Alex ordered an amazing pasta, and ...

Okay! So a couple of weeks ago I had my first ambulance ride to a place I have sworn I would never go, the hospital. First of all, they smell funny, and there is something that lurks there that I just detest....germs. Yep they are everywhere. Being a little OCD , the last place I ever want to even walk into is a hospital. I won't touch anything, and please "Do not step into my personal space", because you probably have something I just don't want. Whether it's germs from another patient, or one of those long, metal, pointed things that they always insist on putting into your veins, there is absolutely nothing good here. That has always been my thinking and it hasn't changed ...much. By the time I arrived I had lost two units of blood at least and knew bad things were coming when the ER Doctor said, Susan you have internal bleeding and ..... And, I said, what? "You are going to need a blood transfusion" and then he said something about scopes. Scope...

O ne of my favorite things and something I would consider fabulous are fresh flowers. They are not a luxury, but a necessity! I purchased this gorgeous bouquet at Findley Market, located in Over the Rhine in Cincinnati, OH. The merchant I bought these from, grows these beauties in fields and a greenhouse, and then brings them to market to give us a lift and a smile. Buying tip...go late...flowers are a little picked over but this $8 bunch was marked down to $5. They assemble them, with your favorite colors as you wait and violla a gorgeous bouquet that I adore and it makes me smile. Findley Market, winds down with the transient vendors around 2 - 3 so don't dilly dally. The outside vendors are my favorite as it's like Christmas. They bring something different every week and it's like a mini vacation going there looking at the latest bounty of the season. Flowers always are offered, and we are getting close to prime peach season. Sitting beside my stunning flowers is a littl...