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Notes to Self

February 7th, 2012 by Karen 71 Comments



Notes to Self / Originally published February 7th, 2012

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  1. Girl says

    February 7th, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    I don’t understand why you haven’t landed a editorial gig at a major magazine yet, you are a great writer…

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 7th, 2012 at 7:33 pm

      Thanks, Girl. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Chelsea says

    February 7th, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    I love this! It was a very good day-brightener 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 7th, 2012 at 7:33 pm

      Thanks, Chelsea. I’m so happy to hear this brightened your day!

      Reply
  3. Emilee says

    February 7th, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    I love these! Thank you for sharing them with us!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 7th, 2012 at 7:32 pm

      Glad you enjoyed this post, Emilee!

      Reply
  4. MereMakeupManiac says

    February 7th, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    Super agree on the shoe philosophy!
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    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 7th, 2012 at 7:32 pm

      Yes! I have too many pairs that I can only sit in, LOL!

      Reply
  5. Kajal Couture says

    February 7th, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    what a great inspirational post…thanks Karen!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 7th, 2012 at 7:32 pm

      You’re welcome, Kajal Couture! 🙂 Hope you had a nice day.

      Reply
  6. Appu says

    February 7th, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    Love the note on the banana!
    Appu recently posted … Stila Spring 2012 – Jewel Eyeshadow in Black Diamond

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    • Karen says

      February 7th, 2012 at 7:31 pm

      It’s fun to write on them. Try it sometime!

      Reply
    • Yelena says

      February 8th, 2012 at 9:53 am

      that was awesome! i need to try that too haha

      Reply
  7. eight says

    February 7th, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    Love these, especially the one with you and Tabs!
    eight recently posted … Hop Aboard The Space Train!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 7th, 2012 at 7:31 pm

      That’s my fave pic of Tabs. 🙂

      Have a great night, eight!

      Reply
  8. Amy says

    February 7th, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    Yay! So happy-making 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 7th, 2012 at 7:30 pm

      🙂 Thanks, Amy!

      Reply
  9. TJ says

    February 7th, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    Awesome notes! Cute calendar!

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    • Karen says

      February 7th, 2012 at 7:30 pm

      That’s my new desk calendar! Just picked it up on Sunday.

      Hope you’re having a great week so far!

      Reply
  10. Kate says

    February 7th, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    Note to Self:

    Start Writing More Notes to Self!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 7th, 2012 at 7:30 pm

      That’s a good note to self! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Laura says

    February 7th, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    LOVE <3

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 7th, 2012 at 7:29 pm

      Love right back at ya, Laura!

      Reply
  12. Nina says

    February 7th, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    thanks, Karen! i <3 this post! youre awesome!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 7th, 2012 at 7:29 pm

      No, Nina. YOU are awesome! You’re my Texas partner-in-crime! I’m convinced that if we didn’t have states separating us we’d totally hang out. 🙂

      Reply
      • Nina says

        February 8th, 2012 at 7:50 am

        omg … that would be so great! id text you and Tabs and drag Linus or LOL along to hang out … we could have froyo in the great big outdoors. :-d

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  13. Rachael says

    February 7th, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    Thanks Karen! I needed something like this today.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 7th, 2012 at 7:28 pm

      You’re welcome, Rachael.

      If I don’t talk to you before then, have fun at your bridal shower!

      Reply
  14. mn says

    February 7th, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    I’ve been keeping a list of quotes that resonate with me since I was a kid. If I am particularly stressed I add it to my laptop as a screensaver. Sometimes it’s good to remember: “Don’t waste your precious time, energy, or thoughts on something that is beyond your control. Let it go.”

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 7th, 2012 at 7:26 pm

      That’s a good one, mn. I’ll have to remember it. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Tiffany says

    February 7th, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    Love these!!! 🙂

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    • Karen says

      February 7th, 2012 at 7:25 pm

      Thanks, Tiffany! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Tiffany says

    February 7th, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    My hubby just asked what I was grinning at, haha!

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    • Karen says

      February 7th, 2012 at 7:25 pm

      Aww! How’s your photo of the day challenge going? Have you taken any pics you’re really proud of?

      Reply
      • Tiffany says

        February 7th, 2012 at 7:43 pm

        It’s going well – I’m proud of myself for making it this far and feel like its a habit now. I like the bud/thorns pic because it was the first day I had my macro lens and I couldn’t believe I could capture something so small. But my fave is the one of Abbie outside in her pj’s. It’s not a particularly strong image, but I managed to hold her on my hip while also taking the pic, and got it on the second shot 🙂 that was her first time seeing snow flurries and I loved that I was able to capture that moment 🙂

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        • Karen says

          February 7th, 2012 at 7:54 pm

          I love that picture of Abbie! I think that’s my fave in the series so far.

          Isn’t it interesting how many shots it takes to get “THE” shot? And how when you actually get it, a sixth sense sort of thing kicks in, and you just know?

          Reply
          • Tiffany says

            February 7th, 2012 at 8:37 pm

            Yeah I think I’m just starting to get that. I have a bad habit, from taking Abbie pics, of taking like 100 so that one is bound to be in focus and her eyes are open, etc. so I have to remind myself that I don’t need a dozen shots of the same rose. I’m getting better, lol.

          • Karen says

            February 7th, 2012 at 8:40 pm

            I tend to overshoot too. I’d rather take too many pictures than too little and risk not getting exactly what I want. Lighting conditions can change so rapidly, especially if you’re shooting outdoors. It’s not a bad habit!

          • tiffany says

            February 8th, 2012 at 8:24 am

            that’s a good point! my hubby thinks I’m kinda nuts. just had to buy a new hard drive lol 🙂

  17. Carla says

    February 7th, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    Awesome 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 7th, 2012 at 7:21 pm

      Thank you, Carla!

      Reply
  18. Jennifer says

    February 7th, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    I LOVE your writing, Karen! Your little letters already show so much personality. You must truly be an amazing person in real life! Your friends are lucky to have you!!!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 7th, 2012 at 7:35 pm

      Jennifer, this was so sweet of you. Thank you!

      Reply
  19. Bun Bun Makeup Tips says

    February 7th, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    I love these notes! I love the banana one the best! It resonates with how I’m feeling right now. Thanks so much for these!
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  20. Chris25 says

    February 7th, 2012 at 8:41 pm

    You are. My favorite beauty blogger. Ever. 😀

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    • Karen says

      February 7th, 2012 at 8:42 pm

      Chris! You are awesome!

      Reply
    • Yelena says

      February 8th, 2012 at 9:54 am

      agree times a million!

      Reply
  21. Kayleigh says

    February 7th, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    Love it Karen! Once again you’re inspirational 🙂 You’re like my positivity role model!

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  22. Jessica says

    February 7th, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    I try to make my writing look like yours because its so pretty…lol Love you Karen. I want to read that book of “notes to self”…I think it would really help give me encouragement too!

    Reply
  23. prerna says

    February 7th, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    first time commenter..

    loved loveedd d post..how do you manage to be so creative??…i wish i cud be one tenth as you are..i am an indian and my names means ‘inspiration’ :p..but you are truly an inspiration..really.

    and your photos..god..cant praise them enough!..so luvly..how talented are you man..and oo im a shoe lover..those heels <3..hahha..buy only wat you can walk in..so agree with you..i keep tellin that to myslef but stil end up buyin those uncomfortabl long heels :(..

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  24. Tavi says

    February 7th, 2012 at 9:22 pm

    Thanks Karen, these are great.

    Reply
  25. Kate & Zena says

    February 8th, 2012 at 12:09 am

    Ha ha, I love “When all else fails, hug your cat.” That’s mine, except mine is, “When all else fails, hug your puppy.” Well, I don’t technically hug her; I pull her onto my lap and proceed to pet her in all of her “I immediately melt under your love” spots like right behind her ears.

    My other one is, “Inspiration is all around you. You just have to look.”

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  26. Misha says

    February 8th, 2012 at 12:25 am

    Hi Karen,

    Love your notes. I completely agree with your shoe vow and kitty hugging. Wish I could share a pic I took recently of one of my cats “helping” me shop online for lower heels. Great minds… 🙂

    Reply
  27. Swathi says

    February 8th, 2012 at 2:24 am

    KAREN ! This post is beyond amazing ! I love it that apart from beauty on the outside, you write about every small thing that makes us the people we are, and the person you are ! You are truly so incredible ! I always use a lot of exclamation marks when ever I am commenting here coz obviously, all the posts especially ones like this are so wonderful ! You care about each reader that comments which is even more awesome !

    I wish every one in this whole wide universe was as positive and happy as you are ! Worls would be so much better then ! <3

    Reply
  28. Fieran says

    February 8th, 2012 at 5:20 am

    Awesome blog post. You’re the epitome of ‘optimism’..really 🙂

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  29. Ruchita says

    February 8th, 2012 at 6:55 am

    This is awesome. Thank you. The picture of you and Tabs is beautiful.

    Reply
  30. Sunny @ Mostly Sunny says

    February 8th, 2012 at 7:25 am

    I adore these photos, especially the one that says when all else fails, hug your cat! TOOOO adorable!!! Thanks for sharing Karen 🙂 I need to start putting motivation notes around my desk so I can finish my project on time!

    Reply
  31. caroline says

    February 8th, 2012 at 7:45 am

    Oh my!
    This is just what I needed to see (hear) today in this grey cold English weather
    Thank you 🙂

    (PS: I think next time i have a banana for snack I will write me something nice too:)

    Reply
  32. Yelena says

    February 8th, 2012 at 9:47 am

    Karen – you are absolutely amazing! WOW!
    your posts usually make my day better but this one is just amazing. your pictures and notes are so thoughtful so creative and so inspiring!

    you are just awesome! thanks!

    p.s. did u catch downton abbey this sunday? i’m hooked!

    Reply
  33. Geri says

    February 8th, 2012 at 11:37 am

    This was so wonderful! It brightened my day, thank you 🙂

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  34. Karen B says

    February 8th, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    Hehe. You know what my problem with n°5 is? I’m pretty good at walking in high (really high) heels. It drives my mum insane. Hahaha.

    Reply
  35. Stephanie says

    February 8th, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    Great post Karen!!
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  36. peach_ says

    February 8th, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    Lovely photos and inspirational words! This post really lifted my mood and I’m sure it had the same effect on many others! 😀

    Reply
  37. Christina says

    February 9th, 2012 at 6:22 am

    Your shoe quote made me laugh. I can’t tell you how many shoes I bought because they looked great, but sit in the box unworn because I can’t actually walk in them!

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  38. Kim says

    February 9th, 2012 at 10:53 am

    Love it! I actually thought of you when I had to buy some new black heels a couple of weeks ago. They have a 3″ heel (not stiletto, but not chunky) and I walked in those darn things all week without falling once. Quite an accomplishment for me! 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 9th, 2012 at 11:12 am

      Wow… no, seriously. WOW!!!

      Reply
      • Kim says

        February 10th, 2012 at 8:15 am

        Thank you! 🙂 I did have to have the inner monologue the whole time, though. “Little steps.. you can do it… smile at the people” 🙂

        Reply
  39. Phyrra says

    February 9th, 2012 at 11:30 am

    I totally agree on the shoe philosophy! I only buy shoes I can walk in. I always say I suck at that aspect of being a girl. I don’t walk well in skinny, stiletto heels. I stopped feeling bad about it though, after I read an article that discussed the damage done to a woman’s feet and legs after wearing heels 40 hours a week for years.
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  40. Jess says

    February 9th, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    Thanks for sharing that, Karen! Definitely put a smile on my face! <3

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  41. YukiSarah says

    February 9th, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    Hi Karen!!
    Thanks for the uplifting notes! I am the epitome of a crazy cat lady! I <3 your desk calendar!! Might I ask where you got it? Thank you!!

    Reply
  42. erye says

    February 9th, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    i love the notes, the way you compose and photograph them. and i adore your handwriting; it’s very beautiful. thank you for this <3

    Reply

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