Since many people have left cards and inspirational notes inside the purses they’ve donated to the Purse Drive (Hey, fellas? I know you come here and get tired of the girly talk, but just for one second remember that FOOTBALL LASTS FOR HOURS and it takes the average person 2.37 minutes to read this here blog.) I decided to add some notes to the naked ones. (See there? I provided a nude image for you.) (Or maybe you’re thinking of a hot dog with nothing on it. It’s nude. Get it?) One of my favorite places to get cards from is Moo.com where they have the cutest mini cards. Here are a few of the ones I’ve ordered.
A reader named Sheri suggested that quote above. I love it as my own personal mantra.
Old Billy Shakespeare wrote that at one time. He went by Billy before he made it big.
This one makes me smile. A friend has that at the end of her email as her signature.
Last year when I visited the Shutter Sisters suite to chit chat with my friend Karen I discovered that the sisters were handing out gifts that had a mini Moo card with “dream big” on it. This is where I started when creating the cards because I still have this one in my office and see it daily.
Several years ago I was mentoring a student. I asked her what it was she wanted to hear from her parents to make her feel good about herself. “I just want them to say ‘You’re amazing’ to me just once and I’ll believe it.” That’s where I came up with this card. Knowing that she felt that way has left an impression on me that I can’t shake.
So, I’m wondering: do you have any short quotes I could add to these mini cards? Words of encouragement? Lay ‘em on me.
November 11, 2009 @ 1:12 pm | Filed under Artsy Fartsy, Inspiration, NaBloPoMo, One Small Purse, One Small Thing | Permalink | Comments (25)
califmom Said,
November 11, 2009 @ 1:23 pm
Live Large
Chookooloonks Said,
November 11, 2009 @ 1:24 pm
Because it’s been on my mind a lot lately:
“use your superpowers”
Tug Said,
November 11, 2009 @ 1:27 pm
Yes, you CAN!
Believe…
Love YOU!
Just dance.
metalia Said,
November 11, 2009 @ 1:33 pm
Think different.
Fortune favors the brave.
Change, inevitable. Growth, intentional.
Never say never. (I like An American Tail, OKAY?)
(I love this idea! ~xoxo)
CDNBOFH Said,
November 11, 2009 @ 1:36 pm
Be True To Yourself
Beth Said,
November 11, 2009 @ 1:39 pm
Know Thyself. ~Socrates
Inches make champions. ~Vince Lombardi
Hadey Said,
November 11, 2009 @ 1:39 pm
Knowledge is Power
Be Excellent
Mocha Momma Said,
November 11, 2009 @ 1:39 pm
Ooohh! Already! Some really good ones.
I like American Tail, too, metalia. You’re making me want to watch it right now.
Beth Said,
November 11, 2009 @ 1:40 pm
If you get this twice… sorry! I had a glitch.
Know Thyself. ~Socrates
Inches make champions. ~Vince Lombardi
Mocha Momma Said,
November 11, 2009 @ 1:47 pm
Beth – the glitch was on my end. I had to approve the comment for some reason. But it’s twice as nice!
Christina Said,
November 11, 2009 @ 2:01 pm
YOU are here for a reason!
Hilly Said,
November 11, 2009 @ 2:14 pm
I don’t have any ideas because I would pick “You’re Amazing”. I think that is the simplest most beautiful thing a human being can say to another.
Mrs Soup Said,
November 11, 2009 @ 2:53 pm
Love Yourself First
Love the You’re Amazing one too.
landismom Said,
November 11, 2009 @ 3:27 pm
You can do anything.
elembee123 Said,
November 11, 2009 @ 4:19 pm
Reach for the stars!
(It’s actually a shortened variation of “Aim for the moon, even if you miss, you’ll end up among the stars.” I just shorten it to rile my daughter. Hee.)
angie Said,
November 11, 2009 @ 7:21 pm
I am a winner!
go easy on yourself
Belle Said,
November 11, 2009 @ 7:23 pm
“Sing like you know the words!”
Mocha Momma Said,
November 11, 2009 @ 7:46 pm
Wonderful quotes, people! I’m so proud of you. I love these.
There was no PMS in the making of this comment. I promise.
Sheri Bheri Said,
November 12, 2009 @ 6:43 am
Once I got over my desire for LONG sayings, I came up with these:
Be Kind.
Stay Strong.
MWAH!
Be Yourself.
Pay It Forward.
Heather Said,
November 12, 2009 @ 9:39 am
“Don’t compromise yourself. You are all you’ve got.” – Janis Joplin
Maria @BOREDmommy Said,
November 12, 2009 @ 7:07 pm
You’re Beautiful
You Belong
Love Life
Believe You Can
You Matter
You CAN Do It All
Never Give Up
Never Say Never
uberVU - social comments Said,
November 13, 2009 @ 8:44 am
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Laura Said,
November 13, 2009 @ 11:12 am
Go big or go home.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way.
Whether you believe you or can’t, you are right.
I think we dream so we don’t have to be away from one another. If we’re in each other’s dreams, we’ll always be together.
– Hobbes
If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.
– Maya Angelou
If ever there is tomorrow when we’re not together.. there is something you must always remember. you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. but the most important thing is, even if we’re apart.. i’ll always be with you.”
Winnie the Pooh quote
All you need is love.
-The Beatles
I get by with a little help from my friends.
-John Lennon
Jessica Ashley (Sassafrass) Said,
November 13, 2009 @ 1:13 pm
Once a girlfriend of mine gave me a card that simply said:
Hey, gorgeous
And I taped it up beside the mirror where I often criticized the size of my ass and the jiggle in my thighs and the jelly belly left by pregnancy. Somehow, seeing those two little words made all that harshness seem silly. Or less. Or something important that moved me through the criticism for one little minute.
Carrie Said,
January 5, 2010 @ 3:49 pm
Thank you for this. I just realized that I have told my children I love them every day of their lives, I have never told them they are amazing. Today I will.