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4.11.2011

what i want to remember.

Every night, after I get cozy in bed, arrange the pillows just so, and turn on my iPod, I pull out my diary. After tapping my chin with the pen a few times, I start writing. Sometimes I begin writing furiously, not able to get the words from my head to the paper fast enough. Other times, it's a more slow, methodical process of sorting out the day's happenings into their respective mental boxes. Following an introduction of sorts, which usually consists of whatever pops into my mind, I make a list. Instead of dwelling on the downs, I focus on chronicling the ups of that day I want to remember. When I look back on previous entries, I see all the blessings in my life rather than anything negative.

What I want to remember about today:

the deliciously cool breezes rippling through the air, a welcome break from the ninety degree, high humidity  weather we've been having.

this post on the Isle of Capri. I've been pining to visit the ocean again lately and reading this didn't help my longing any.

iced coffee

sipping an iced coffee while scribbling down bits and pieces of nothing into the crisp white pages of a notebook. milk + coffee + ice cubes + ice cream = perfection.

daydreaming about living out in the country, surround by a sea of fields, the grass gently bobbing and swaying in the wind. while I'm most definitely a city girl, I've been embracing my inner hippy. the idea of lying on a quilt in a meadow, daisy chain in my hair, camera in hand, gazing up at the clouds makes me giddy inside. but even though I live in the city, I happen to call Oklahoma home, which means that my perfect meadow is probably not too far away.

bunny in the front yard

seeing a bunny in the front yard. so adorable.

my new design. what do you think? since I'm crushing on anything and everything nautical at the moment, I thought it only fair that my blog reflect me. and honestly? I was rather tired of all the pink. ha. feel free to grab the new button as well!

the fact that spring break is three short days away. I am beyond ready for it to arrive.

jane eyre.

reading Jane Eyre, or at least attempting to. I have yet to get used to the old English, but I'm getting there, little by little.


pill bug.

Lilly's infatuation with pill bugs.

reading Aura Joon. such a gorgeous blog.

What are some things you want to remember about today?

-carlotta

54 comments:

  1. Gorgeous photos! I love the way you edit them. Have you ever thought about doing a tutorial post on the way you edit your photos? I think a lot of people would find it interesting. :)
    I like your new look, too. The nautical is cool. :D

    -Kendall

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  2. being productive and happy :) love! xo

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  3. Your photos are beautiful, Carlotta. The new blog design is lovely! I love writing at the end of the day. It puts me to sleep with happy thoughts. :)

    Have a great day,

    Abbey

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  4. i connected to your blog as I was reading comments on Kelle's. I, too, loved her isle of capri post... as well as every other one:) I thought "this commenter looks young and fun, maybe we have similar styles, because she reads Kelle too" and so far, after reading a few posts, I can't wait to hear more:) your photos and voice are lovely.

    Hope you'll come visit my side of the internet too:)
    xo
    L

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  5. Love your photo of the rabbit! So cute!

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  6. Today was a very nice day! :)
    My brothers and dad came home from Israel! YEA!! :)

    Bethany. :)

    P.s. They have Jetlag...is that how you spell it?? They are passing out right now...

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  7. Ahhh Jane Eyre is my favorite.

    And I am too obsessed with nautical EEEVERYTHING.

    I love you <3

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  9. :) beautiful pictures! looks like you had a lovely day.

    xx,
    Bleah

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  10. Um, to start this, this is going to sound really really wierd and you're probably gonna think I stalk you... I assuer you I don't! But it's freaky that you posted about journaling... Because last night I dreamed that I met you in person and saw looked through your journal {you had written very few times and in short posts} and you wanted to read mine, and so I let you borow one of my many old journals and you were wonderful! It was really weird, but even weirder after I saw what you wrote about... Weirdness.

    I'm really sorry if that came off really wrong/freaky but I thought I'd let you know! :)

    PS You are one of my fave bloggers ever! And I'm not just saying that to say it.. <3

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  11. Jane Eyre is a wonderful book. I started with an expectation of having to suffer through it, but I enjoyed it a lot.

    Your new design is lovely.

    Today I want to remember waking up to the sound and smell of rain, sitting out on my porch reading as the rain drizzled down, and dashing outside to get pictures of new buds in the rain while trying to keep my camera dry. :) Some good memories, and it's always better to focus on the good.

    <3

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  12. I'm going to start doing that in my journal too: writing down all the blessings of that day, so I can thank God for his tremendous goodness!

    And, Jane Eyre isn't bad. I think the story-line is enthralling. I couldn't get through it when I tried 3 years ago, but I'm going to try again in the very near future. Besides, it's really not "old English." Old English is its own language entirely... It just takes a couple pages to get used to.
    I'm also planning on reading Wuthering Heights. I've heard great things about that one, but that it's a very strained and dark story -- that some don't understand. I'm hoping I do. The Bronte sisters sure did master the Gothic novel!


    ~Liz B :)

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  13. Pretty post!! And I ADORE your new blog design. It's so pretty!! (I say that word alot) :))
    -Jocee <3

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  14. I'm reading Jane Eyre right now too! How do you like it?

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  15. You're such an inspiration, Carlotta! These lines really struck me: "Instead of dwelling on the downs, I focus on chronicling the ups of that day I want to remember. When I look back on previous entries, I see all the blessings in my life rather than anything negative."

    THANK YOU for reminding me to look at the bright side of life. I'm trying my best to stay positive and optimistic. (:

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  16. I love your new design. And you take some wonderfullll pictures!

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  17. This is beautiful girl! I write like that too, except in the morning. There is just something so refreshing about sitting down with a beautiful blank page, some coffee, pillows and a blanket.

    Oh, and love the new look. It's perfect!

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  18. I came across your blog by way of Kelle Hampton's blog. . . I have an obsession lately with not forgetting a thing & remembering every little detail before it slips through my fingers. I am trying to cherish every minute with my 3 yr old, before time runs out. I don't want to forget a minute. . . love your blog.

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  19. i love the new blog design! your posts are always so creative. when i found your blog i figured you were at least 20, because you sound so mature. i love love love your blog. your pictures are amazing and your sisters are beautiful!

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  20. I adore the photo of your "nose in a book" clever!! I might have to copy! So glad you chronicle your days. Such a great and fun way to look back! :) I have my journals from when I was your age too. Now I can't bring myself to write, I type much faster so my blog will have to suffice!

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  21. I love your new header. It looks just like a top I saw at Old Navy.

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  22. love the pictures~and the design! :)

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  23. I'm starting to read Jane Eyre too!! Do you like it?
    That bunny picture is TOO CUTE!

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  24. Lovely new logo! And the iced coffee is making me SO thirsty! :)

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  25. I agree with Kendall, and editing post would be really helpful/interesting. Love the new header and your pictures!

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  26. I've been wanting to start Jane Eyre, but just haven't had the "push," haha. Adore this post!

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  27. I love your new layout. I do write in my diary every now and then and I like to write about the positive things that happened as well. Walking down memory lane brings me a rush of emotions both happy and sad, I love looking through old photos with my mom and a pint of choc mint ice cream. =)

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  28. Loved the post. I'm reading Jane Eyre too. I'm lucky, 'coz my copy has a glossary in the back. It helps so much! haha

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  29. I love your new design.. Where do you get the original template for this blog? DId you do it yourself? I love the clean layout. ^_^

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  30. Journalling at the end of the night always gives me sweet dreams. Such a lovely round-up of things to remember.

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  31. :) Love your posts...

    I love, love, love the new design!

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  32. you say this so beautifully. And the photos are amazing. Love this post! :)

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  33. Kendall had a great idea! I would love to know how you edit your pictures! They're beautiful. :)

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  34. Great post! love the new look! I was thinking about reading Jane Eyre... i still haven't decided :)

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  35. im obsessed with your blog. i just found it. youre an amazing writer... thats my passion too...and your picture! ahhh AMAZING!

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  36. I'm crushing on your new design. The nautical trend is making me SO happy.

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  37. Ha...we call a pill bug a "roly-poly" in GA. :) LOVE that sweet capture.

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  38. I don'[t have anything from TODAY, but the picture of the bunny reminded me of the pet bunny we used to own. His name was Walnut. :) He looked JUST like that, only smaller, because(we weren't experienced with pets) he was a wild bunny. We only kept himfor a few days, though. :)

    ~Miranda

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  39. @ Dina: We call them "roly-polys", too! Haha.

    Carlotta, I LOVE the new header. So pretty.

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  40. I used to keep a journal until I started blogging...but I've considered starting another. Mainly as a way to empty my head before I go to sleep. Beautiful photos!!

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  41. I like the new look! Very spring-ish. :) In Blogger's template designer, what template did you start out with as the basis for yours? I like the way it is very wide. :)
    Eliza

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  42. your photographs are so beautiful.. the tones and colors. wow! i love your style :) hehe.. i call pill bugs "rollie pollies"

    i found your blog because of your comment on my guest post at The Daybook :) i'm glad i did! (and thank you for your comment.. long island would love to have you visit!)

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  43. Marie and Eliza: I designed the layout myself using the basic 2006 Minima template, which I think the majority of blog designs are based on.

    And for those of y'all referring to the pill bugs as roly polies...I actually call them that too, but I honestly wasn't quite sure how to spell them in the plural ;)

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  44. When I tried switching to the old Minima template, it no longer allows me to use many of the new tools in the template designer. ?

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  45. I have been enjoying your posts very much lately! I am a pastor's wife with 10 children (and one on the way). You remind me so much of my (almost) 15 year old daughter, and a little of my 16 year old daughter. Anna, (15) is a budding photographer, a pastor's daughter, loves coffee, loves life, and enjoys many of the things you mention!!! Naomi, (16) is a hopeless romantic :-) I think you all would get along quite well!!! Blessings to you.

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  46. Eliza: Yes, you can no longer use those tools. I don't even use the template designer, though...I just edit everything through the HTML.

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  47. I want to remember the feeling I got when I received some very good news. So elated and hopeful.

    I want you to know I love your blog and your photographs :) Truly inspirational! x

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  48. Lily is so cute! :D and the bunny is too! We have a lot of bunnies wandering around our neighborhood. :)

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  49. i love how u think of the positive things in life. You get a good perspective on the things God has blessed us with. love it. I have journall too, but i dont really include that much detail..i would but dont have time too. lol

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  50. Today? Today I want to remember driving to work half asleep, on an extremely grey day, and feeling so alive and blessed.
    I want to remember being busy, and frantic, and rushed - because it makes a slow day that much sweeter.

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  51. That rolley polley shot is so cute! I love that spring is just around the corner. We are suppose to get 86 degree weather this weekend! I can hardly wait to play outside!!!

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  53. I just started Jane Eyre the other day... Yours has a cooler cover than mine :). It's great though, isn't it? Um... you amaze me. LOVE the picture of Lilly. And... all of them. You rock :).

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  54. your photography is and blog is seriously so clean and beautiful! what kind of a lense are you using?

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