Friday, March 19, 2010, 01:49 AM
Everyday is a new chance to choose.

To choose to see the world from a new perspective. 
To choose joy.
To choose not to let others dictate your feelings.
To choose to stop fretting with insecurity and doubt.
To choose action and not distraction.
To choose to trust someone.
To choose creation versus stagnation.
To choose not to play it safe this time. 
To choose to make your own path and forge your own way. 
To choose to execute dreams rather than sitting on them. 
To choose to let go of the outcome of things and embrace the journey.
To choose to be YOU unapologetically. 
To choose to take responsibility instead of blaming others. 
To choose to be fearless.
To choose to make things happen. 
To choose to be bold and execute on that project that you fear. 
To choose to be open to new people and experiences.

Choice = Power. Everyday it is up to me.


Thoughts
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wrecklessgirl says: Friday, March 26, 2010, 05:26 PM

oh sarah sarah sarah (and chris chris chris) ... amazing little peek into your life and it never gets old in this case, more is more and not enough, ever. keep doing what you're doing.

Ale says: Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 03:27 AM

It's a wonderful post with fantastic shots. A couple of weeks ago I was fired and the reading of yours words make me feel better
Ale

Rowell says: Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 07:12 AM

mMm milk and cookies :)

leah a. says: Monday, March 22, 2010, 01:42 PM

words of wisdom to live by!! ;-)

romin says: Monday, March 22, 2010, 12:06 PM

you two are awesome. that is all.

Harmony Loves says: Monday, March 22, 2010, 10:52 AM

absolutely love this post! LOVE!!

Kristine says: Monday, March 22, 2010, 10:30 AM

Yessss!! Thanks for this encouraging post. These are the things us creatives need to hear!

arenda says: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 11:00 PM

yum. i'm now in the mood for chocolate chip cookies + milk!

ken says: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 05:29 PM

come back to new york! we miss you here already!

Meggan Petty says: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 04:34 PM

You are a constant source of inspiration to me, Sarah! Yours is the first of many blogs I visit each time I sign on the internet. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and insight with the world... you ROCK!

HannahTaylor says: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 11:13 AM

Thanks for the insight and encouragement.

kirsten says: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 08:01 AM

as usual beautiful words. AND beautiful images. thanks sarah.

Rachel says: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 11:30 AM

As usual your post makes me think, think about life and think about choices. Good & Bad.

NYC is the most inspirational city in the world. I cannot get enough of it. It makes dreams seem like reality. Amazing.

P.S. You guys are wonderful.

anda says: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 08:03 AM

i really needed to read this today. thank you for being the blogger that you are. and i still hope you write a book :)

Nuh Sarche says: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 01:26 AM

Thank you for this!

Josh Thomson says: Friday, March 19, 2010, 11:48 PM

This is a great post, Sarah! And its something I think I needed to be reminded of. So often we take the choices we have for granted or just gloss over it. Thanks and these pics from your trip are pretty sweet as well!

kay says: Friday, March 19, 2010, 07:42 PM

how much did i need to read/see that today? THIS MUCH. i may just need to print it out. thank you.

Thresha Benson says: Friday, March 19, 2010, 07:28 PM

Thank you for this post. I was feeling a little down after a day at my boring bank job and this is exactly what I needed to read when I got home from work today!

Lara Beck says: Friday, March 19, 2010, 06:51 PM

THANKYOU..... :-)

evelyn says: Friday, March 19, 2010, 06:25 PM

The last image is perfect. makes me feel that i am there. !

Kinsley says: Friday, March 19, 2010, 05:32 PM

Lovely Post. New York looks marvelous. Hope you are having a wonderful trip!

Lesley says: Friday, March 19, 2010, 04:54 PM

That cookies + milk photo is so freaking cute!!

Anna says: Friday, March 19, 2010, 04:04 PM

You guys are the best. Hands down.

Kerry says: Friday, March 19, 2010, 02:28 PM

Guess who else needed that? Me. Thanks + welcome :). See you tomorrow!

Marissa Rodriguez says: Friday, March 19, 2010, 02:07 PM

Totally needed to read this today. Thank you.

Laura says: Friday, March 19, 2010, 01:11 PM

Thanks for this post. Very appropriate especially as events make life feel overwhelming. But I can still choose my attitude in responding. Thanks for your thoughts Sarah! They're much appreciated!

Melina Wallisch says: Friday, March 19, 2010, 01:07 PM

NYC is where I've performed and got engaged...I long to go back...beautiful photos

Anya Elise says: Friday, March 19, 2010, 12:35 PM

It's sometimes easy to feel overwhelmed by the seeming onslaught of life's events, so it's so important to remember that life doesn't just happen *to* us. Everything depends on our own choices and how we choose to approach life.

Loved this post. Enjoy NYC!!

jarrod says: Friday, March 19, 2010, 12:13 PM

love it. convicting and inspiring.

jamie delaine says: Friday, March 19, 2010, 11:51 AM

you two are such a beautiful couple. inside and out.

Becka @Studio222 Photography says: Friday, March 19, 2010, 11:31 AM

I LOVE NYC. And I have a pick of that blue door from our last trip. Love it.

april walker says: Friday, March 19, 2010, 11:10 AM

awesome post! thanks for the inspiration & perspective reminder. i will most definitely be coming back to this one for that needed push on days when i must remind myself to choose the good (& sometimes hard) stuff :) happy friday!

Kristen says: Friday, March 19, 2010, 11:09 AM

Really like post and the images are terrific as always. Thanks for sharing — needed to hear that today! Cheers!

Tara says: Friday, March 19, 2010, 11:07 AM

welcome to new york, my city!

Be sure to check out Magnolia Bakery, Sugar Sweet Sunshine, and a fabulous place called 'inoteca in the lower east side. Wonderful vibe and food.

Emilie says: Friday, March 19, 2010, 10:58 AM

Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing!!!