Hallelujah, Sunday!
We made it to the day of rest which means we’re entitled to sleep in and forget about the pile of dishes in the sink. I don’t know about you, but I had a doozy of a week. The kind that requires all of your patience and skill, and even a little help from your friends. I have a blog post I’ve had in the Drafts section of my blog (meaning it’s still a work in progress) titled On Having A Hard Time. It’s about… having a hard time. I’ve been waiting until I have more answers and solutions to post the dang thing but lately I’ve realized that it doesn’t work that way. The learning is always. The answers and solutions are elusive. We’re all just trying to figure this nonsense out. So, let it happen.
This week. Despite the doozy:
• I’ve been thinking a lot this month about James Foley, the journalist that was executed last year by ISIS. He went out in the world,sought dangerous places, and tried to find the truth for us. Watch this: James Foley on his capture and captivity in Gaddafi’s Libya.
• The Difference Between Empathy and Sympathy. Get down in the ditch and listen. I’m learning to be better all the time, aren’t you?
• How To Live Wisely, a college course.
• I don’t know much about football beyond the sound of crashing helmets and blown whistles. The rules and downs and flags confuse me, but I do love professional sports for the humanity that emerges. This is a great read: How Marvin Gaye’s NFL Try Out Changed His Career.
• Dinner and Deception. The thrill of the fine-dining dinner con.
• Don’t bother explaining yourself: How To Project Power.
• An Adult’s Guide To Snapchat. We’re working through this together. Trying to pick the pieces of your mind from the floor and carry on.
• Cinnamon Toast Milk Ice Cream from The Candid Appetite. He combined cold cereal with ice cream and really it’s just rude. Deliciously RUDE.
• A most lovely book cake out this week! Voracious by Cara Nicoletti. She also has a story here: What Wasn’t Said About An Hours D’oeuvre.
• Is the turtleneck the new blazer? Or wait… should we wear turtlenecks with our blazers all Murphy Brown style?
It’s a short list this week. I know. Would not be a good time for a nap? I thought so.
xo Joy
Melissa Klotz
Just scrolling through your blog looking for ideas on something to make for Friendsgiving this weekend and I caught the link you shared for Cinnamon Toast Crunch ice cream. I made something like this back in 2012, but my version has an incredible thick cinnamon syrup that you swirl throughout the ice cream. Really out of this world!!
http://www.nowyourecook.in/2012/05/16/cinnamon-toast-crunch-ice-cream/
marion
soft times…hard times…the roller coaster of life. hard times come to an eventual end
love your photo, amazing. where was it taken?
Megan
Sometimes silence speaks volumes. To you and all those struggling, hang in there ladies.
Halle
Hey Joy! I’m sorry you’re down…I’m with you on the whole hard times thing. I can’t wait to hear your insights on how to get through them, because I could seriously use some advice myself! I think it’s really great when someone as inspiring and talented as you are can get real with her audience…I so appreciate you and your blog, through the bad times just as much as the good! You are inspiring and awesome. Hang in there!
Joy
Been reading and enjoying your blog for a long time. I am not a commenter, but had to finally say how VERY much I enjoy your ” Let it be Sunday”
steworastory
As someone also going through a hard time, I really loved/needed this post. Hang in there, and please keep up the Sunday posts. They’re a highlight of my week. xoxo
Meghan
We love you Joy. With you in thick and thin <3
bella B
I pinned the ice cream. It looks just amazing!
http://xoxobella.com
thefolia
When things are down look up…look at that gorgeous sky!
a
Maris, it’s “poring” over an article. Think of getting so into it that you’re examining its pores.
Joy, I was amused to see “cake” instead of “came.” Get your mind out of the kitchen! ;)
Angie
Thank you for doing the “let it be” posts. I look forward to them.
I’m sad to hear of your difficult time. Wishing you pims cups, tea with friends, and rest to reset. I hope this week brings peace and joy.
Maris
Hi again, Odered Voracious after reading Breakfast Sausage. So looking forward to curling up and pouring (poring?) over this. I really like her writing and the whole approach to her book, matching it to reading, one of my favorite sports. (Speaking of sports, I am there with you on the football thing…really want to understand it so that I can converse intelligently with my brothers and all of my boy cousins, and have contemplated taking a course, but just haven’t done it yet. If I find a good youtube vid that is easy to follow on the subject, I’ll let you know). Thanks again for everything.
lee c.
{hang in there} Thank you for the Sunday lovelies.
Xoxo
Maris
Hey Joy, Really enjoy your posts. On this topic I encourage you to view Marie Forleo’s “5 Reasons people don’t take you seriously”. I know, the title, right? But it drew me in, I am a introverted extravert (haha). What that means is I can be assertive and outgoing, but fear that I will be over the top if I take the bull by the horns, so sometimes I downplay. I am a project lead, and it’s important to be authoritative, without being bossy – have a firm grip without choking, etc.. Hard things for me to balance. Anyway some really good ideas in this article of hers. Hope you enjoy it and do not spend your ENTIRE day reviewing her other articles (like I did – totally worth it – she’s hilarious, too! Make sure to view her cute things she does at the end of each video). Anyway would love to hear what you think, even if you already know her. I am kind of worshiping her right now, haha. Sorry, Lord, not really…Thanks for everything you do, Joy.
Kathryn @ The Scratch Artist
Hi Joy,
Sorry to hear that your week was such a challenge. I really loved what you wrote about holding back your hard times post. Some of the most valuable (to me) posts that I’ve read have been ones where the writer didn’t have it all figured out. In my life, anytime I consider I have it “figured out” I usually DON’T and I’m in fact more out of touch. When I think I am lost and have no answers I tend to be more vulnerable, which makes my writing so much better. I hope this next week brings you more peace.
emmajeanne16
Everyone should take that college course.
Laurie
I’m sorry that you’re having a hard time. My week has been challenging too and I’m struggling to handle it well. Sometimes I succeed, and sometimes not so much. When it’s not so much I try to remember that I am trying to do better, and that we are all works in progress. Sometimes that helps, and sometimes it doesn’t LOL! I hope that this week is much better for you. Thanks once again for the great post. It’s my favorite way to start my Sunday.
Kimiko
The Murphy Brown reference just stole the show for me today. Haven’t heard that name in so long! Great reads, as always. Happy Sunday!
Amanda
A lot of people I know are having a rough time; I’m sorry it includes you. Here’s hopingnext week smoothes out for you.
Amanda
Murphy Brown! I forgot about her/that show! Good reference! Hope this week is better for you! xo
Rena
The hard times, I know. Nevertheless I would be happy if you finally publish this post.
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena http://www.dressedwithsoul.com