Here I scribble

It's Monday, again!  This weekend went by pretty quickly for me,  and I for one need some motivation to kick-start the week. The best way to gather some motivation for me is by reading,  and I resonate with quotations a lot. And today, I will share some of those with you guys too! “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” — Albert Einstein “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C.S. Lewis “Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.”  —Will Rogers How do you motivate yourself? What's your favorite quote? P.S. Let's connect:  Facebook  |   Instagram  |   Pinterest  |  Bloglovin  |  Tumblr   |   Twitter  This post contained affiliate links.  I may receive a small commission if you click on the link and purchase.  Thanks!

"Gratitude is more of a compliment to yourself than someone else."  — Raheel Farooq Today, I am thankful for: finding something I love doing #AEDM challenge {November is  Art Every Day Month } dinner cooked by my favorite chef aka hubby not having to set alarm in the morning new throw pillows     What are you thankful for? P.S. Let's connect:  Facebook  |   Instagram  |   Pinterest  |  Bloglovin  |  Tumblr   |   Twitter  This post contained affiliate links.  I may receive a small commission if you click on the link and purchase.  Thanks!

"When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around."  —Willie Nelson Today, I am thankful for: super-awesome birthday gifts from my siblings— I now have my own Tri Wizard Cup ! ( they are the only ones who get my Harry Potter love!) quality time spent on my illustrations: Here I Doodle — learning so much with practice!  beautiful cool weather, with another day of sprinkles a relaxed day spent listening to Beyonce's Lemonade and watching movies like  Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind  and   One Day cute new t-shirts and Harry Potter necklace I bought from Amazon     What are you thankful for? Welcome to the  Thankful Thursdays linkup party!   Let's all join in, and share the beautiful things we all are thankful for. Rules for linkup are simple: —All kinds of posts are welcome, as long as they follow the theme 'gratitude'. But, make sure to tag  #ScribbleThank...

"Gratitude and attitude are not challenges; they are choices."  —Robert Braathe Today, I am thankful for: rain— if you live in California, you'd know how rare occurrence that is my awesome birthday surprise party— with super delicious cake and champagne super cool birthday gifts paint nite with my girlfriend, and also some more acrylics at home super-supportive friends who build you and support you, without even asking for it What are you thankful for? Welcome to the  Thankful Thursdays linkup party!   Let's all join in, and share the beautiful things we all are thankful for. Rules for linkup are simple: —All kinds of posts are welcome, as long as they follow the theme 'gratitude'. But, make sure to tag  #ScribbleThankfulThursdays  on social media so it's easier to find for others.  — Add the link below! When adding the link to the post, please make sure you are adding the link to the intended post (and n...

"If you want to turn your life around, try thankfulness. It will change your life mightily."  — Gerald Good Today, I am thankful for: mail— my online shopping got delivered this week, hence the happiness! meeting with an old friend after 6 years. Netflix— I have been watching HIMYM ; Marshall Lily give some serious love goals! my first acrylic painting— a tiny canvas but I like it and am kind of proud of it. mini wireless speakers— showers are so much more fun now. What are you thankful for? Welcome to the  Thankful Thursdays linkup party!   Let's all join in, and share the beautiful things we all are thankful for. Rules for linkup are simple: —All kinds of posts are welcome, as long as they follow the theme 'gratitude'. But, make sure to tag  #ScribbleThankfulThursdays  on social media so it's easier to find for others.  — Add the link below! When adding the link to the post, please make sure you are addin...

Welcome to the first Thankful Thursdays linkup party! Let's all join in, and share the beautiful things we all are thankful for. Rules for linkup are simple: —All kinds of posts are welcome, as long as they follow the theme 'gratitude'. But, make sure to tag #ScribbleThankfulThursdays on social media so it's easier to find for others.  — Add the link below! When adding the link to the post, please make sure you are adding the link to the intended post (and not your website link). Other links will be removed.  — Follow our  Facebook  and  Instagram page: that's where I'll be sharing the content. — Please visit other links in the linkup and leave comments for other bloggers— let's mix and mingle! I am thankful for: Weekend with friends— talking, playing cards, drinking tea and baking together. My new jogger pants— they are bringing me a lot of compliments! Coffee day with my BFF . Many new books. October — my favorite ...

“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”  ― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables Feeling:  jaded Loving:  how my bookshelf is coming around— so much to look forward to now! Watching:   Narcos  and Friends reruns as always! Remembering: home Waiting:  for my favorite day of the year— my birthday. Will this year beat last? Reading:   A song of Ice and Fire : A Clash of Kings, and The Opposite of Loneliness How about you, scribblers? Other hellos: September P.S. Let's connect on  Facebook ,  Instagram ,  Pinterest ,  Bloglovin ,  Tumblr   and   Twitter !

Netflix: It's about time Netflix added some good movies, and A Walk to Remember is definitely a good one to start with. Hoping to see some more ever-classics on there. New TV: Finally I got rid of the monitor-sized TV, and now I have a TV I can actually say is a TV. Watching Game of Thrones on this one is so fulfilling. Vacation: It was a much needed time away from work, and a real vacation this time— no travelling, no exploring, no sleep deprivation. Just eat, beach, and sleep. Relaxed week: This past week has been relatively relaxed and stress-free (a lot of people are on vacation and so there's less badgering for now ) and I couldn't be happier about it. Health: For a long time, I have had some health concerns but never been able to figure out the cause. Finally, thanks to the new doctor and bunch of tests, I have some clarity and direction. What are you thankful for today? P.S. Let's connect on  Facebook ,  Instagram ,  P...

Feeling:  tired, but happy Loving:  the bloggers joining me to write love Watching:   Parks and Recreation Eating:  Cooked vegetables and Tofu Waiting:  for Christmas, and the big vacation ahead. How about you, scribblers? Also read: January ,  February ,  March ,  April ,  May ,  June ,  July ,  August ,  September ,  October , November P.S. Let's connect on  Facebook ,  Instagram ,  Pinterest ,  Bloglovin ,  and   Twitter !

Oatmeal It is my favorite breakfast ever— recently I have found some new recipes and now breakfast is one thing I look forward to each morning. It makes getting up a little easier! Workout Clothes I got new workout leggings and I just love them so much I wanna wear them all day. Also, I noticed I am more likely to go workout if I am already in the workout clothes. Sweatpants are the enemy! Birthday Weekend I had one of the best birthday s this year, and I am so so so thankful for everything about it. Gifts After many years, this time I got so many gifts from both family and friends. Gifts are my love language, and I am blessed for all this love. Dates Night A little time out of the house, with a little wine and conversation can totally pick up my day.  Happy feet I think I am addicted to the mani-pedis now— love the pampering! Friends They are like your personal cheerleaders— so happy to have them to cheer me and pick me ...

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It's been a while now since Here I Scribble has been around, so I think I can share a few things from my own experience that may help the new bloggers out there. Read  The more you read, the more your mind grows. Needless to say, you learn more and more with each reading, which adds to the research and knowledge of any topic. Also, it helps with coming up with the ideas for creating content and preventing the writer's block. Forget looks Don't spend too much time on picking or tweaking templates— just pick one that you like and start writing. Trying to make the blog look perfect won't help if you don't have anything on there. So, just pick a cute theme (or whatever you like), add the plugins you need and get started. Connect Reach out to other bloggers— read their blogs, leave comments, ask questions. That is the best way to increase visibility to your website and get meaningful follows. Join some blogging communities to begin with— ...

Spending time with Family and the family we make for ourselves aka Friends. A break from routine and work, with long weekends usually. Food, and more food— Holiday food is just the best! Lights & Decoration in the holiday season is simply beautiful! Lastly, giving and receiving gifts is cherry on the top. What do you love about the holidays? P.S. Let's connect on  Facebook ,  Instagram ,  Pinterest ,  Bloglovin ,  and   Twitter !

Workout without music? Can't even imagine! Especially for a lazy person like me, there needs to be some distraction that prevents me from stopping. Music helps shorten the time and makes me keep going. I am sure that's true for a lot of us. Today I'll share my current workout playlist for the October blogging challenge ! Confident — Demi Lovato How Deep is your Love — Calvin Harris & Disciples Hey Mama — David Guetta Ft. Nicki Minaj Uptown Funk — Mark Ronson Ft. Bruno Mars Bad Blood — Taylor Swift Ft. Kendrick Lamar What tunes are you jamming to? P.S. Let's connect on  Facebook ,  Instagram ,  Pinterest ,  Bloglovin ,  and   Twitter !

I have put myself on a temporary hold at the book front for a while, because I need to change apartments soon and there's already way too much stuff in my place. So, since I am not reading anything currently, I'll share my reading wish-list: A Thousand Splendid Suns , by Khaled Hosseini Eleanor and Park , by Rainbow Rowell An abundance of Katherines , by John Green Attachments , by Rainbow Rowell It's kind of a funny story , by Ned Vizzini What are you reading? What's on your wish list? P.S. Let's connect on  Facebook ,  Instagram ,  Pinterest ,  Bloglovin ,  and   Twitter !

If you follow my blog, you'd know how often music comes up in my happy things. Music helps me cut out all noise in world. I listen to it when I am working— it helps me focus better. I listen to it when cleaning— it makes the chores less tedious. I listen to it when driving— somehow my thoughts align very well with music. I listen to it when working out— helps making them seem shorter.  I am one of those people who find a new song and then listen to it over and over until they are sick of it. So, obviously my playlist changes very often. Currently, my top songs are: Same old love — Selena Gomez Stitches — Shawn Mendes The Hills — The Weeknd Locked Away — R. City ft. Adam Levine Wildest Dreams — Taylor Swift What's on your playlist? P.S. Let's connect on  Facebook ,  Instagram ,  Pinterest ,  Bloglovin ,  and   Twitter !