One morning, when feeling super inspired, I quickly scribbled out a list of things that are part of my almost every day life that I adore, rely on, love and am possibly addicted to. Since I’ve been going on and on about getting rid of stuff lately, I wanted to take a moment to appreciate the fact that there are actually things / objects / stuff that bring me joy in my everyday life. So here goes…
1) Endangered Species 88% Dark Chocolate Squares
I pop one (or 2 or 3) of these bad boys pretty much every day after lunch. It’s like espresso for the soul. It’s a true jolt of happiness, energy and creativity. They really pack a wollop! Once you go 88%, you won’t go back. Try a bite today!
2) Soy Chai Lattes from Ultimo Coffee
I confess. I am addicted to soy chai lattes, and have been for a very long time. Even though I’ve only been (mostly) vegan for a year+ now, I’ve been getting soy milk in all my fancy caffeinated beverages since the 90s. What can I say, milk freaks me out! Ultimo Coffee has the best coffee in Philadelphia, but I give them mad props for serving up a delicious and not-too-sickeningly-sweet cuppa chai.
3) Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Liquid Soap
You gotta get clean, right? Nothing brightens your day like a minty fresh and super bubbly scrubdown with Dr. Bronner’s. Hey, did I just say that on my blog? Yes, I did! This stuff is so ridiculously awesome and refreshing and really wakes you up. I love when guests visit. The reaction is always the same… “Umm, that’s some soap you got there.” They usually immediately go buy a bottle and become addicts just like me. Go ahead, get some, and have fun reading that crazy label!
4) Bumble & bumble Styling Creme
I try to give it up. It’s a lost cause. Without it, I’m just a sad, flat-haired mophead. With it, my hair has body, life, effervescence! You heard it here, I am indeed addicted to a hair product.
5) Things That Are Purple.
If you know me at all, you know that this should be #1. But this list is in no particular order and 5 is my favorite number. So basically, here’s what’s purple: my laptop case, my iphone case, my purse, my shoes, my bike helmet, my sunglasses, my everything. Purple, I’m into you.
6) My Kindle
I love, love, love to read. Love it, I do. I’m reading lots and lots of nonfiction right now. Stuff to keep me inspired and on my toes, or at least dreaming of a day when I am on my toes. My favorite part about the Kindle is downloading book samples. I love trying new things and this completely satisfies that urge. Not to mention, Kindle books do not take up space on my bookshelf!
7) Shiitake Mushrooms
Love ‘em. Buy a big old bag of ‘em at Whole Foods every week. They’re super yummy and soooo super good for you. They get all up in your immune system and make it feel more awesome. I can get down with that.
8) Vega Complete Whole Food Health Optimizer
I drink one of these yum-tastic smoothies (with unsweetened almond milk and frozen raspberries) after every workout. It’s like getting all your vitamins and nutrients in one power-packed punch. It’s sugar / dairy / gluten free and has lots of protein from hemp & peas. It’s good for ya!
9) The GymBox
In a perfect world, I’d be slightly more addicted to this, but I’m hoping that putting it on my list will actually inspire me to you know, be a little bit more “everyday” about it. I really do love working out and the variety and selection of workouts on The GymBox is seriously awesome.
I’m addicted to these pens! I’ve been rocking Pilot G2 gel pens for quite some time, but I got my hands on one of these by accident and decided to buy the whole rainbow. They look especially nice on graph paper which is great when you are dreaming up your big ideas.
Your turn! What 10 things are you addicted to?
in no particular order:
1. Duross and Langel soaps: can’t imagine my shower with a few – LOVE
2. Songza: playlists from songza have become an absolute must-have part of my workout routine
3. hair products: Roz, at least you can limit yours to 1; I am deeply indebted to quite a few to control my frizzies
4. English Breakfast Tea: couldn’t face the morning without a cuppa
5. Lemon balm extract: love this herbal extract, for all kinds of feel-good qualities and effects
6. My notebooks: whether it’s my journal or work notebooks, it’s where I jot down my ideas and lists
7. Google Docs: is this really something to be addicted to? I dunno, but it’s been my savior of organization since I started freelancing, and now where I organize all my fun, creative for-myself projects. I’d be lost without it…
8. My Kindle, too — I read an actual book the other week, and it just felt so…strange
9. Lavender essential oil: just a few drops on my sheets before bed, and zzzzzz
10. Valerian root tea/extract: another natural sleep remedy (enhancer?) I swear I’ve been sleeping like a happy log
My kindle – can’t believe I waited so long and lugged a million books around the world
My iphone – ditto – can’t believe I waited
My YES necklace – reminds me to say … wait for it… YES to life
Froot Loops – I let myself buy one box a year … and then eat them all in one go
The Walking Dead – let’s face it – anything with zombies
1. I think I was one of those “guests” who became addicted to Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint. Have been buying it ever since…
2. Agree on kindle – I’m a recent adopter and I couldn’t agree more with the benefit of not taking up space on the bookshelves!
3. I have recently become a big fan of frozen algae – I buy it from E3 Live and add it to a variety of drinks but only have it once per day. It seems to improve my mood, energy level, and somehow makes my brain work a little more efficiently. And if it’s just psycho-sematic – I don’t care as long as it’s working!
4. Summertime addiction: lemonade halfed with water over ice in a mason jar with a straw.
5. And finally… addicted to renovating – and this is no longer limited to indoor spaces. I really need to curb this addiction.
Loved this post! I am totally a Roz Duffy Dr. Bronner’s convert! Been buying it ever since!
1. acting
2. coffee from http://www.cafevirtuoso.com (when I’m not in Puerto Rico)
3. trader joe’s oat bran berry muffins… one every morning
4. rooibos tea from peet’s
5. chronicling funny stuff my kids say on facebook
6. havaiana flip flops
7. raw honey… i really like this brand: http://www.swansonvitamins.com/YS042/ItemDetail
8. ashtanga yoga at jois yoga (ok so I don’t do it every day but damn I wish I could…)
9. bobbi brown concealer
10. concalma bags… http://concalmalinea.com/