Friday Free For All - FPN Link Love

You know, the Nuge is growing on me.
Aaaaand I haven't bothered to make anything better . . .

It's been a hectic week here at the FishForest house. I've got some great things in store for you all in the coming week, but for now I'm really tired and I need a little "me time" before I head to Hinesville this evening. j^C, That Sprout, and I are going to be eating delicious German food and saying goodbye to a favorite FishForest family friend. Goodbyes suck, but at least it's not forever and it's giving us an excuse to hit up Zum Rosenhof. I certainly hope that Saurbraten in on the menu tonight. I bet you guys never thought German food would be the silver lining, huh?

Meanwhile, while I am resting, eating, crying, and saying goodbye - again - you all can click on these fantastic links I found on the interwebs over the last week or so. Good things, I assure you. Happy reading.

Also, if you are at all spiritual, say a prayer or think a kind thought about everyone on Magical Mystery Tours right now, okay? Thanks. :-)

This article is ME. Read it, and you shall know the inner machinations of Uranium J. It's so great, I'm just gonna link the excerpt:

On the other hand, my fear of screwing up is paralyzing. I agonize over the way my words/actions/Facebook status/diet/yoga practice/blog posts/text messages/outfits will be perceived. I am an emotional person, but instead of letting those emotions and feelings guide my actions, I choose to stuff them down and cover them up, never wanting to be perceived as unable to handle myself, or out of control. I want a spreadsheet, a list of rules to follow and a star chart when I do it the “right” way. My desire to be right often cripples my ability to just be and do and love, genuinely.

And yet, as I started to teach the very beginning of a yoga class, I realized there was no “winning” but rather, there was learning, growing and opening. There is no end goal. There is no perfection. There is only participating in the experience in the best way I can: from an open heart, instead of one that’s constantly trying to do it right.

A guest post over at Yes! and Yes! that was friggin' awesome.

A great way to help end hunger. You better believe I'm doin' it, once I'm gainfully employed.

I LOVE THIS BLOG! We are same-same.

A fan-tab-u-lous piece of advice about getting the most out of life.

Some great Valentine's Day gifts on the cheap.

Three words: Travel Snack Kit.

Because I am still on a Michael Collins kick, this is a great metal song about The Big Fellah (although I don't agree with their stance).

For those getting married (and to brag about my beautiful pal X-ine's (e'erbody gets a cute blog name!) wedding) here's a link full of rainbows, baseballs, and LOTS of LOVE!

A great post on my all time favorite blog, about misconceptions of sociopaths.