I just watched this video clip of the author Elizabeth Gilbert. I think she is pretty much excellent. My favorite parts of her speech are around minute 10 about Ruth Stone and then when she talks about her own writing around minute 14. 

I have preached a lot to people in my life about “showing up” because I truly believe if you both literally and figuratively do that- great things will happen. Because of that, I was thrilled to hear Elizabeth end her speech with; “Have the sheer human love and stubbornness, to keep showing up.”

Amen sister.

I decided a while ago, that I was going to show up here every day because every ounce of me loves writing about what I do. Even on days like today. Those days that I feel a bit pissed off and frustrated that I’m not quite yet at the point I’m able to pay my bills with this project. It’s Ok though, I know it will happen. Practice, practice and patience, patience. I’m in for the long-haul. 

I’ll keep showing up, hopefully you’ll keep reading and the adventure continues…

He is one happy guy scooping ice cream all day at Kilwin’s. He has a theory that “Mint chocolate chip people are always mint chocolate chip people. They might sample another flavor, but they always get the mint chocolate chip.” 

Friends and I wandered into Kilwin’s today where we met Matt and other members of happy and friendly staff. How can you not be happy around ice cream- whether you’re scooping or eating it? The smell of the waffle cones at this place make you want to lick the walls.

Nice to meet you Matt, thanks for making our day that much sweeter.

It is Dublin not Doublin.

Sheesh! How do I miss these things? I even looked it up to make sure yesterday. What gives? I can spell. Really.

Mullally- you are a freaking nut. Absolutely crack me up. Here’s your shout out. Have a Guinness for me!