I just posted about Paper, the app for your iPad that lets you turn your tablet into a digital notebook. My friend has worked with them since, I think, the beginning. She’s been singing the praises of the app (of course) since basically the first day I met her.
Since I follow my friend on Twitter (hey @amycao), I feel like I get the absolute up-to-date news notifications for all things FiftyThree. Seriously, it’s the best. I love seeing the company in the news and seeing the latest features that are rolling out. When I clicked through one of her tweets, I was expecting to watch a quick clip of a new feature or a little interview with a founder. Standard startup material, right? Well, it turned out to be a 22-minute video. I bookmarked it, ran out to grab lunch, and then watched it.
It was just what I needed. That morning, I was inundated with just a bunch of blahs pretty much the minute I woke up. I had this moment, where I was sitting in bed and just didn’t want to get up. I was really upset by something that had been said about me by someone that I knew. I was frustrated by a minor speedbump in a project. I was overwhelmed by the number of decisions I had to make in the next hour so I could respond to an email… and I felt frozen with perfectionism.
After a really amazing weekend with my friends, this week has been moving at a snail’s pace. A handful of meetings here and there, but I’ve generally been struggling to feel inspired. That morning was no exception; in fact, it was probably the most uninspired I had felt in a while.
I grabbed my iPad (because half of my bed is for me, and the other half is for books, magazines, my laptop, and iPad…) and just was doodling for a bit on the app. Eventually, I was ready to face reality and get up and shower and tackle the emails I needed to get out on a deadline. Just spending the ten minutes playing in Paper was all I really needed.
Of course, later that day, I watch the video and I’m even more inspired. The video is part of a series called “Small Empires” and they follow and get to know various people who have created and are doing amazing things in New York City. Similar to Humans of New York, I am really inspired by the video series because it sheds new light and brings new meaning to the certain pulse this city has.
“None of them are asking permission to innovate, they’re just doing it.”
The Paper by FiftyThree episode is great. I’ve worked at a tech startup and everything about FiftyThree is incredible. A clear vision, emphasis on team cohesion (love that they have a 1:1 ratio for engineers and designers), and an incredible product.
Even if you’re not a nerd about technology or startups, the concept of creativity and the beliefs that FiftyThree has about beauty and creativity are really wonderful to hear about.
Oddly enough, I had been stuck the past few days too! I recently wrote about it (pumped up for hump day!) and a few things that helped me to turn it around. You can find the link below. Glad that you are feeling re-inspired!
… and yet you must. This week has been the hardest yet. Pressure from work, pressure from myself, pressure from the world. The magnitude of reality feels too much and too heavy. Showing up for my children though when I can barely show up for myself.
We’ve noticed an improvement in Teddy’s vitality and digestion since switching to @primalpetfoods Kibble in the Raw! It’s the easiest way to give him the benefits of raw nutrition without losing the convenience of dry kibble since it’s freeze dried into bites and completely scoopable. You would never guess he’s 11 years old with these moves at the park! #primalpetfoodspartner #ad
In that final home stretch of 2024 and waffling between wanting to plan out every second of my day/week/month and needing to also just fly by the seat of my pants. Holding on for dear life and telling myself to just enjoy the ride 🤪
When the boys go down for bed, sometimes it feels akin to crossing the finish line of a marathon! With my @therabody Theragun Sense, now I’m able to unwind and relax from the #WorkoutCalledLife. With step-by-step prompts on an LCD screen (and accompanying app), the Theragun Sense guides you through different recoveries depending on what your goals are. Tonight, I’m prepping for restful sleep with a six-minute guided massage! #TherabodyPartner
Halloween 2024 was one for the memory books 🏈 Rory’s first Halloween!! Jack had a blast, Rory loved tagging along, and Mike and I couldn’t stop smiling 🤍 I don’t know how many years I’ll be able to convince the boys to coordinate their costumes so really taking advantage- I bought Jack’s football player costume (customized!) and sewed Rory’s football bubble myself (Jack asked if he could throw him, which was a resounding and firm, “no.”). Now time to raid Jack’s stash 😛
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With @marthastewart48’s @netflix documentary releasing today, I invited some friends (👋🏻 @samanthavarvel and @shihstitches) over to my studio to peruse my new-to-me collection of @marthastewart Living magazines. I grew up with a “Martha Stewart Mom” and read her magazines every month alongside her. They have brought back so many memories, and they are serving up new inspiration now! I used to want to be a magazine editor, I’m sure influenced by magazines like Martha Stewart Living, and now that I’ve had a chance to revisit them, it’s not a crazy surprise I ended up as a blogger-turned-influencer. I’ve always loved this, and it’s a good thing. 🫶🏻
Definitely bookmarking that video to watch later, I could use some inspiration.
http://loriscreativity.blogspot.com/
I'm excited to watch the video now! Hope your week continues to improve – blah days (hours…weeks…whatever) are the worst.
xo,
Rachel
Suppose Anything Goes
How great! I'm involved in a start-up as well & can't wait to see mine & my team's hard work pay off some day!
xo, B
BKCsquared
Oddly enough, I had been stuck the past few days too! I recently wrote about it (pumped up for hump day!) and a few things that helped me to turn it around. You can find the link below. Glad that you are feeling re-inspired!
http://www.thelondonproper.com/2013/10/pumped-up-for-hump-day.html
I can't even explain how much I loved this! So exactly what I needed to see today. Thanks Carly!!
KK @ Preppy Pink Crocodile