Design Your Life
Posted by kaileenelise on December 3rd, 2009
All that counts in life is intention.
(Andrea Bocelli)
A few weeks ago, Jess LC asked if I was interested in being interviewed for her weekly Design Your Life series. I said yes immediately, with the excitement and nerves that accompany new opportunities.
I’m usually quick to answer questions and share my opinions. I think that’s why writing blog posts comes naturally—it’s a super fun way for me to express my creative musings and opinionated thoughts.
But after checking out her DYL archives, I became incredibly intimidated by the ladies Jess LC has interviewed in the past. I read coco+kelly, modish, heart of light and jessicagonachaswift’s blog regularly—and to think about being featured along with these women was overwhelming.
I procrastinated and worried way more than necessary before finally sitting down to consider the intentions that help me design my life:
wake up with a smile
find inspiration everywhere
enjoy simple moments
love with heart
put myself on ‘the list’
believe in the extraordinary
After seeing my interview live on Jess LC’s blog, I remembered one other thought to add to the list…
we all have to start somewhere
This blog, a curious little project that has taken on a life of its own, is almost 4 months old. By most measures, I’m still getting started. Learning my style, getting to know you, discovering my passions. We have covered a lot of ground together.
Thank you for walking beside me and teaching me what it means to be part of a community full of love, sparkle and creativity.
photo credit: jessica’s new home on apartment therapy sf
Tags: Goals & Intentions, Guest Blogs & Interviews, Inspiration, Joy, Personal Growth
You are an inspiration! Love your blog.
Aw, so sweet of you to write such a thoughtful post about the DYL. It IS a great interview and you defnitely deserve to include yourself among the other amazing ladies who have been interviewed. I myself started my own blog late this January.
So I know what you mean about feeling a bit out of your league in terms of others who have been blogging longer. That said, I have found myself that if you are friendly, considerate, and help others, bloggers are always willing to lend a helping hand!
I just found your website through Jess LC and I love it! It’s very inspirational. I am totally loving this room you just posted…is that your bedroom?
Kaileen,
This was a wonderful post. I am so impressed by what you share with others. Congratulations on your interview.
LOVE LOVE the interview. i love that you are like me in the way that you felt intimidated at first- you’re so cute! and speaking of cute- CUTE that your dad commented on the series
AHHH i love it!!!!
you know how i feel about you- i am SOOOO GLAD to know you and be friends with you. Your outlook on life and the need/desire and natural ability to find inspiration in even life’s simple things is contagious and quite beautiful.
you can tell so much about the person you are by your kind beliefs.
cheers to you dear friend xo