Comments on: Gratefulness Monday: Enter to Win This Vintage Prize Pack!

By: Jasmine

Jasmine — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:28:50 +0000

My boyfriend/best friend has become a source of inspiration for me. He was so much of an inspiration that I wanted and needed to have him in my life, so I made him my boyfriend ;). He is the hardest working man I know. He inspires me to be the best and to never be afraid of myself.

By: Amelia

Amelia — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:06:16 +0000

Sammy, you rock my socks, and YOU inspire me all the time to find inner peace. This post was just what I needed to read today. :)
People who inspire/mentor me:
1. As a 9th grade teacher for students in social and financial need, my students are a huge inspiration to me. They make me a better person every single day. It doesn’t matter if I’m having a bad day or if I’m feeling negative over little things. My students look to me to be a model of positivity, and their hope in me is inspiring. It inspires me to work hard and be the best person I can be.
2. When that gets to be too much, my fiance inspires me to take it easy, put my grading away for the night, have an ice cream cone, and watch reality tv with him. I wouldn’t get through my week without his “relaxation inspiration.” :)

Good luck and happy Wednesday to all!

By: Erica

Erica — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:52:20 +0000

Bloggers inspire me every day. Bloggers, that write and express their view to anyone that is there to listen. Why? Bloggers may just be every day people, but they are brave enough to voice their opinions to the world. I admire that!

By: Adele

Adele — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:06:12 +0000

Great post Sammy, it’s always important to show appreciation for the blessings we have received in life!

I lived on a hippie commune which has been around since the 60s, a couple of years ago. There were two chicks there that I met named Jude and Sage, who taught me to embrace my femininity and inner Goddess just by being around me. They were so graceful, elegant, nature-loving, motherly, and gentle, and those were attributes that I was really needing in my life at the time. For years before, I prided myself on being “one of the guys” but unfortunately, it was preventing me from having deep, personal relationships with woman or just having some good gal pals around. I never realized how alienated I was from my feminine side until I hung around Jude and Sage.

The best part about it, was that they never did anything extraordinary or went out of their way to show me “how to be a lady”. They were just themselves! Sweet, assertive, and caring. To this day, I still feel a strong connection to them even though we haven’t hung out together in almost 2 years. They are my soul sisters and always will be!

By: Felicia

Felicia — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:15:15 +0000

I would have to say my present partner has inspired me to be at ease about the world and the beauty of it.

I used to be a very serious work driven type of individual. He is an artist and a philosophical being who has opened my eyes to things I used to be judgmental about and helped me learn to relax.

What he taught me I can be grateful for the rest of my life.

I no longer see my life as point A to point B. I appreciate the beauty of the in betweens and give myself the time to appreciate them.

By: Bre Dale

Bre Dale — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:32:10 +0000

Great Giveaway!! Your question makes me think of my friend Kendall instantly. We met not even a year ago but found ourselves to be “soul sisters”. She encouraged me to pursue my dreams even if it meant not staying on course with my “plans”. She’s constantly helping me see that every little thing is not a big deal and that I CAN achieve my dreams and try new things! If I won, I’d share the prize pack with her!

By: CAG

CAG — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:35:42 +0000

Sammy…I know this is going to sound cheesy but you are TOTALLY my muse for everything vintage!

If it wasn’t for you and that e-mail you sent me two years ago I would’ve never even thought about wearing vintage as an adult. In college I used to shop in thrift stores out of necessity (I was BROKE!…lol) but when I got a job it was all department stores for me!

However, now that I’m totally married to the idea of vintage I feel more fabulous than ever AND I don’t have to look like every other girl in the office because I’m finding one of kind pieces.

Thanks for the inspiration girl! Keep on spreading the vintage love!!!

By: Sherry

Sherry — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:35:57 +0000

We all need to be encouraged. We all ask the same questions. Am I loved? Am I valuable? Why am I here? Does my life have a purpose? Will someone be there for me when I can’t get out of bed and make it through another day? Will that someone fail me when me when I need him most? And the deepest question in the darkest hour, what will happen to me after I die? There is only one true source with the answers to all these questions. God. He promises that you are loved. That from the beginning your life was known and a source of great joy. He promises that He will never leave of forsake you. His love will never fail you. And He sealed all of these promises by sending you Jesus.

By: ZhenyaD

ZhenyaD — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:57:56 +0000

My husband is my constant inspiration. He can handle ME! Even I can’t do that! But in all reality of this – he handles my ups and downs, and my crazies (including all the couponing and thrifting). I can definitely say that he is my number 1 inspiration and mentor! Thank you, Sam, love you always!

By: Francesca

Francesca — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:42:50 +0000

The scarf has gorgeous equestrian print too! Good luck!