Nothing Better.

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æ : Nothing better than opening up the windows and letting a crisp breeze into our home.


æ : Nothing better than having my friend Jason send me a disc full of awesome images to use in my book.


æ : Nothing better than listening to Simon's imaginary conversations.


æ : Nothing better than receiving product orders for my upcoming classes.


æ : Nothing better than booking my first trip to Europe. I am really going.


æ : Nothing better than listening to John Mayer sing Message In A Bottle live.


æ : Nothing better than fresh smoked salmon from my parents.


æ : Nothing better than procrastinating on projects by reorganizing my studio.


æ : Nothing better than the feeling I get from cleaning out/purging/organizing my studio.


æ : Nothing better taking a deep breath.


æ : Nothing better than going through the last two years of CK magazines and being totally inspired (another method of procrastination...but all related of course). I am forever inspired especially by Rebecca Sower and Jamie Waters. Each time one of their pages came up I had to stop, read their journaling, admire their talent for bringing elements together, and feel thankful that I have had the opporunity to meet both of them (although briefly).


æ : Nothing better than finishing up a book I started awhile ago: The Secret Life of Bees. Good, good one.


æ : Nothing better than this digital kit from Rhonna Farrer. It is all about the butterflies. I am loving incorporating the digital kit elements into my traditional paper scrapbooking. Cool compliments to photos, journaling, etc.


æ : Nothing better than getting a live Grateful Dead CD from one of my students in Provo - awesome.


æ : Nothing better than inspiration in a box from a special creative genious.


æ : Nothing better than seeing Chris begin to get excited about something again...feeling passion again. Now seriously there is nothing better.

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  1. Jana says…
    08/30/2005

    Another great list, Ali! I don't know if I've formally said hi so I'm sending a big HELLO to you from Texas.

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  2. poemfish says…
    08/30/2005

    Nothing better than catching up on your blog, feeling myself getting inspired, and suddenly opening my own windows. You touch so many people you'll probably never even meet. Pretty cool. Thanks~

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  3. Rachel says…
    08/30/2005

    sounds like a good day :) And YUM on smoked salmon. I have some in my fridge calling my name. Happy to hear about Chris too...yay!
    R

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  4. Janet O says…
    08/30/2005

    Oh! Oh! Oh! Are you a Deadhead? Cooool.
    DH is bringing home the Secret Life of Bees for me. I read her latest book but not that one. Can't wait.
    I am glad you had a good day! I still gotta go buy your book. LOL :)

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  5. Denise says…
    08/30/2005

    Thanks for this post. I needed a reminder of the "nothing better" things in my own life after a rough day at work! :o)

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  6. Amy says…
    08/30/2005

    Nothing better than knowing that I am going to meet you in October!

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  7. Tami Fort says…
    08/30/2005

    I will be seeing the John Mayer Trio next Thursday! Nothing bettter!See you at the Art House in October! Can't wait.
    T

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  8. Jess says…
    08/30/2005

    "The Secret Life of Bees" was a great book! Did you read her new one, "The Mermaid Chair?"

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  9. karen says…
    08/30/2005

    what a great list...a must do for me today!
    you procrastinate just like me too!

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  10. Heather says…
    08/30/2005

    Secret Life of Bees is a good one. . . keep meaning to pick up Mermaid Chair. Heard it's good too.

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  11. Care says…
    08/30/2005

    I bought The Secret Life of Bees to take with me to Arizona earlier this month, but I still haven't had a chance to read it yet. Glad to know it's a good one.

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  12. Leah says…
    08/30/2005

    LOVE your "ae" font next to each "nothing better".......so cool!

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  13. Melissa says…
    08/30/2005

    Nothing better than reading your blog everyday! Thanks Ali!

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  14. Sharyn (Torm) says…
    08/30/2005

    ooooooh! I TOTALLY get the procrastination via reorganization! I do that ALL the time! ROFL!! Great list!!

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  15. Peggy says…
    08/30/2005

    Great list Ali! It is somehow the little things that we take for granted that are the best things..

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  16. Caroline says…
    08/30/2005

    Nothing better than your list!
    I discovered today while looking through SS (I think it was?) that Jamie Waters lives a city away from me. So cool....lol.

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  17. Caroline says…
    08/30/2005

    Nothing better than your list!
    I discovered today while looking through SS (I think it was?) that Jamie Waters lives a city away from me. So cool....lol.

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  18. Florence says…
    08/30/2005

    wonderful list! and woohoo on your first trip to Europe!!!

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  19. Florence says…
    08/30/2005

    ps if you need a european travel buddy let me know ;-)

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  20. Michele says…
    08/30/2005

    Loved you "nothing better" list!! It's a good reminder, and something that I definitely need to be more mindful of as I deal with my pain flare from RSD. It gets too easy to focus on all the bad stuff and forget the good stuff when you're dealing with a horrible time in your life. Thanks for the reminder!!! I'm enjoying your blog!!
    Hugs,
    Michele (Luvkitty_

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  21. Angi B says…
    08/30/2005

    nothing better than a "nothing better" list. LOVE John Mayer, and LOVE procrastinating with scrapbooking mags/idea books. (I totally adore Rebecca and Rhonna too... )

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  22. Linda says…
    08/31/2005

    Love your list. Makes me want to turn on John Mayer right now. =) Europe is amazing! I hope your trip isn't too short...there is sooooo much to see!! I've been three times but the last was 12 years ago...I really need to book another trip soon!
    Have fun!

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  23. Stephanie says…
    08/31/2005

    great list! have fun in europe!! :) i'm so jealous... ;)

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  24. Kelly Perry says…
    08/31/2005

    I loved the "Secret Life of Bees", I would also recommend the "Mermaid Chair" her new one. If you get a chance could you post the new pics of your studio? I would love to see what changes you have made:).

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  25. melissa adak says…
    08/31/2005

    Ali... I just love your "real" approach. I have been lurking lately between the "in" crowd on the blog and you have this new edginess .. kinda raw and unexposed. Keep it up!!! YOU absolutely inspire me to face my day.

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