It’s no coincidence that we met brainstorming a crazy idea that we turned into a fabulous project* – one she’s keeping going. I think that’s what I admire most about Jane – she’s constantly seeking out adventure with such  enthusiasm.

But I also admire the post concept, and fortunately for you, dear readers, my admiration does not stop at thievery, so I’m totally stealing her idea and turning it around on you.

Who impresses you? Who do you admire?

*You know I went through alllll those pictures again after adding those links. That weekend was so fun.

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“I believe, I believe… It’s silly, but I believe….” – Susan Walker

I believe in the power of

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• Bubble baths
• Coconut water
• Three deep breaths
• Practice
• Vitamin C
• Fresh air

What do you believe in?

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…While I’m at it, I like the theme of “Life,” too. But does it strike anyone else that the tagline is “Life is brought to you by Target”? Isn’t that extreme? Can one store really sponsor existence? (Although, in my case, way too accurate. Target is a money pit.)

…Anyway. Who knew you could buy the soundtrack to a reality show about Alaskan fishermen? The world is just awesome.

ANYWAY. My point is less about music (or Discovery Channel or Target) and more about caprice.

It’s an odd feeling when you realize that you’re enjoying something you’ve professed to hate. It’s almost a feeling of disloyalty to yourself. Like you accidentally just cheated on your own preferences.

Then there’s a bit of embarrassment. Because now people are going to be all accusingly “but I thought you hated that color/place/person/food” and you’re going to have to eat your words. But there are worse meals. I mean, if you spent life (brought to you by Target!) never learning anything, what fun would that be?

So.

I always thought I hated…

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Here we go. First. What’s your favorite Christmas movie?

Mine are a trifecta:

• modern, Love Actually
• classic, Miracle on 34th Street
• obligatory (for my dad), It’s a Wonderful Life

Edited to add one more category: Muppets! The Christmas Toy and Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas!

Yours?

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Sometimes you just need to run around the house in your underpants.

TheMia @sarahmorgan Don’t give a shit if people don’t give a shit about you. But don’t think that people will love you on the spot. That’s foolish.

ashia @sarahmorgan There’s nothing open after midnight but Waffle House and legs, so no guy should be asking you to go out after midnight.

andrew_graham @sarahmorgan Order the Bordeaux.

seanpower @sarahmorgan Keep your head up.

WriteBrain @sarahmorgan On writing, from my 7th grade teacher: always write in “Mini-Skirt.” Long enough to cover the subject, short enough to be interesting. He was right.

melissaprusher @sarahmorgan Recognize what you can’t control and let it go.

So? What was yours?

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This week’s roundup:

• Health and how my chiropractor is a miracle worker. He’s really my sports medicine doctor at this point. There’s always something. As soon as he sees me he asks, “what did you do this time?” Currently he’s fixing the arch of my foot. I adore him. I know chiropractic is something people have strong opinions either for or against; I’m definitely in the “for” camp.

• Music and how iTunes hasn’t worked right for me for months. I don’t really miss it because I love Sirius and my Sportster 5 . But today’s attempt is because I’d like the latest Fort Minor and Cowboy Mouth . We’ll see if it works after this latest update. (In passing, Apple , stop trying to install Safari every time you update iTunes .) But in the meantime, check out the latest Britney video . Zero artistic talent or worth, but it’s stuck in my head anyway. (Also, may I please look like that after two kids.)

• Money and how this three-year-old blog post is the first thing that’s comforted me in a few weeks. It suggests that the market goes in generational cycles. (Thank goodness I’m young enough for that to be comforting.)

• Science and how I’ve been fascinated by how little we know about the oceans since Bill Bryson made me realize it in A Short History of Nearly Everything (read it or watch him talk about it ). So I’m glued to this TED video (you know I love me some TED ) that talks that.

Your goals for the week:

• Register to vote . Before Tuesday if you live in New Jersey.
• Tell me a secret anonymously in the comments.

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