I remembered shortly after publishing last week’s 7QTs that I’d forgotten about a couple things I meant to share and (due to forgetting) didn’t. So this week’s first two takes are from last week, but hey, I’m clearly still thinking about them, so they totally count. First, some autocorrect fun from an amusing conversation I had with a friend:
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Recumbent, by the way, is an adjective that means something is laying down. It can also be a noun – but only in reference to a bicycle. So if you hopped off your bicycle and tossed it onto the grass, and then said it was recumbent, that would be redundant. But if you said, “Look, it’s a recumbent!” – that would be totally accurate.
And now you know.
I rarely remember my dreams, but every now and again I have one that’s ridiculously vivid. Last week I had a dream that was so real – it was like watching a movie play out in my head. I won’t bore you with the details, but it was about this girl for whom life had always been like a fairy tale and very much within her control, and then one day everything changes. Cut to a scene towards the end of the dream, and a memorable conversation:
She wails to her fiancé, “Being a grown-up isn’t what I thought it would be at all!”
And he replies, “Aw, honey. Being a grown-up is pretty much 2/3 winging it, and 1/3 Google…”
Well. Hey there, subconscious…
Last year, I reviewed an awesome book on singleness called Getting Naked Later by Kate Hurley as part of my series on singleness and the church. I am so thrilled to tell you that Kate found a publisher, and after a long debate, the book has been republished under a new title: Cupid Is A Procrastinator. One of the things I loved most about this book was that it’s not just written for singles; it’s written for everyone. So whether you are single or know someone who’s single, this book is for you. I hope you’ll pick up a copy – and swing back by my blog or my Facebook page in February as we revisit that series with some awesome new guest posts, including one from Kate!
Speaking of guest posts, I do have a couple of slots open for that series still, so if you have something you’d like to say, please let me know by emailing me at simplefelicity7 (at) gmail (dot) come, or by leaving a comment below. (Side-note: if you’re new to the concept, guest-posting on someone else’s blog is a great way to reach a new audience!)
photo courtesy of ©Depositphotos.com / tonodiaz
It’s not quite Valentine’s Day season yet, but the annual slew of articles about falling in love are already making an appearance. This one caught my interest: To Fall In Love With Anyone, Do This. The premise of the article is intriguing; the idea is that with the provision of a few commonalities and a mutual dedication to fostering connection, you could ostensibly fall in love with anyone. I’m not sure I buy the theory in its entirety, but I did appreciate the article’s emphasis on authenticity and connection, as these are key to the health of any relationship.
Sometimes beauty can be found in the most unexpected places. I love photography, and the way that framing a shot can turn the most ordinary things into art. This article on what happened to some old subway cars showcases some stunning photography.
We’ve already established that I’m likely to listen to Taylor Swift covers, so this should come as no surprise – I really like the melancholy feel of this cover:
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