"But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that's holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. A true soul mate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then they leave. And thank God for it."
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Eat Pray Love
Right now I am reading Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert and thoroughly enjoying it. Here is a bit from it that I thought was worth underlining.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Vogue
I went to the Dermatologist this week, for a few different reasons. Firstly, my friend Erin just had melanoma cut out of her arm and it scared me. Secondly, I have quite a few moles and they worry me sometimes. Thirdly, I had some money in my Flex Spending Account that had to be used by 06.30.10. I am healthy and so are the little places on my body.
I found the only Vogue magazine in the office and flipped through it in hopes that I would be called back by the nurse before I got to the end. Luckily, there was an interview with Michelle Williams that was really great and I jotted some of it down in my journal. I feel like she had significant things to say, instead of the usual silliness that comes from most celebrities.
"I remember being on my hands and knees. The ground was cold and muddy. I pushed back the dead leaves and saw the bright green shoots of spring. Under all this decay something was growing. Caring for the garden reminded me to care for myself.
"Geography is a great solution for heartbreak."
I feel like I am behind in life. I am not where I want to be.
My dogs have grounded me. Or so I was told. This I am told is my way of avoiding any other life commitments or is my excuse for the things that I am too scared to do.
Stress makes me bitter. Loneliness makes me unmotivated. And all those things make me feel sorry for myself.
I am on my own a lot. Sometimes I realize how not ok I am with that.
I found the only Vogue magazine in the office and flipped through it in hopes that I would be called back by the nurse before I got to the end. Luckily, there was an interview with Michelle Williams that was really great and I jotted some of it down in my journal. I feel like she had significant things to say, instead of the usual silliness that comes from most celebrities.
"I remember being on my hands and knees. The ground was cold and muddy. I pushed back the dead leaves and saw the bright green shoots of spring. Under all this decay something was growing. Caring for the garden reminded me to care for myself.
"Geography is a great solution for heartbreak."
I feel like I am behind in life. I am not where I want to be.
My dogs have grounded me. Or so I was told. This I am told is my way of avoiding any other life commitments or is my excuse for the things that I am too scared to do.
Stress makes me bitter. Loneliness makes me unmotivated. And all those things make me feel sorry for myself.
I am on my own a lot. Sometimes I realize how not ok I am with that.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
05+04+2010=2
Friday, April 9, 2010
04.09.2010
"You could just say it. And then it is."
-Eliza (Land) Fink
This is what she told me after we had a conversation about her not liking the fact that she did not know where she would be living in the next 6 months. She said that her younger self would have loved that. And I told her that I would love that idea right now. And she told me, "You could just say it. And then it is." And she is more right then she probably knows.
My sister posted on her Facebook wall that she wish she was a tulip. I told her she was a tulip, and this is how I know.
I know you are a tulip. Ask me how I know. I know because you came to life at the perfect time. Because your beauty is simple but blazing. Because your color stands high above everyone else. Because raindrops look good on you. Because you stand up straight and face every day. Because your presentation needs no aid. Because the sun shines on you. You are a gift to everyday. And most importantly because I am a tulip. And tulips know tulips.
All of this is very true about my sister Rachel. She is the greatest and I hope she knows how much she means to me.
This is one of her senior pictures. She is such a beautiful person.
-Eliza (Land) Fink
This is what she told me after we had a conversation about her not liking the fact that she did not know where she would be living in the next 6 months. She said that her younger self would have loved that. And I told her that I would love that idea right now. And she told me, "You could just say it. And then it is." And she is more right then she probably knows.
My sister posted on her Facebook wall that she wish she was a tulip. I told her she was a tulip, and this is how I know.
I know you are a tulip. Ask me how I know. I know because you came to life at the perfect time. Because your beauty is simple but blazing. Because your color stands high above everyone else. Because raindrops look good on you. Because you stand up straight and face every day. Because your presentation needs no aid. Because the sun shines on you. You are a gift to everyday. And most importantly because I am a tulip. And tulips know tulips.
All of this is very true about my sister Rachel. She is the greatest and I hope she knows how much she means to me.
This is one of her senior pictures. She is such a beautiful person. Thursday, April 1, 2010
The secrets in my heart are what get me high
I drove to the moon tonight. And I wrote these words along the way.
I have lied (to my eyes that they might rest from you)
I have stole (from my mind and given to my heart)
I have cheated (my feet from touching the ground)
When I say I drove to the moon, I really mean; The moon was so beautiful and big and bright tonight that I had to drive and find a wonderful place to just sit and look at it. I also wrote these words.
I will climb to the top of a budding tree, so that I might convince you I am a bird.
This picture is from my recent trip to Fl. The tree was magnificent.
I have lied (to my eyes that they might rest from you)
I have stole (from my mind and given to my heart)
I have cheated (my feet from touching the ground)
When I say I drove to the moon, I really mean; The moon was so beautiful and big and bright tonight that I had to drive and find a wonderful place to just sit and look at it. I also wrote these words.
I will climb to the top of a budding tree, so that I might convince you I am a bird.
This picture is from my recent trip to Fl. The tree was magnificent. Wednesday, March 31, 2010
03.17.2010
A letter I wrote while having a cup of coffee after the Well, waiting to talk to a friend.
Dear Grandmother,
I have a collection of seashells in my purse. It's a straw purse, you would love it. Oh yeah... Happy Saint Patrick's Day.
The place I live is filled with green growing things. I have a rose bush that you would be proud of.
I'm going to be an aunt, just found out yesterday. That news made my heart dance. Oh... it's Cassi.
I got asked out by a boy today. I politely said I had other plans. I feel like you would be proud of me for that. I, like you, are a little too feisty for most boys. :) I love being like you. I miss you.
-Shany
I have a collection of seashells in my purse. It's a straw purse, you would love it. Oh yeah... Happy Saint Patrick's Day.
The place I live is filled with green growing things. I have a rose bush that you would be proud of.
I'm going to be an aunt, just found out yesterday. That news made my heart dance. Oh... it's Cassi.
I got asked out by a boy today. I politely said I had other plans. I feel like you would be proud of me for that. I, like you, are a little too feisty for most boys. :) I love being like you. I miss you.
-Shany
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Be
The words below came home with me last night after the Well, scribbled on my piece of blue paper.
Just be. Only this. And need no more.
Music (sounds) can fill a room, no matter the size, with the purest passion. It takes up no space, yet it can fill every inch of your being.
I like the noise the piano made tonight. And his voice, at the very first moment he opens it into the mic.
"I still have dirt from another place on the hem of my pants" - Brad Parker
Just be. Only this. And need no more.
Music (sounds) can fill a room, no matter the size, with the purest passion. It takes up no space, yet it can fill every inch of your being.
I like the noise the piano made tonight. And his voice, at the very first moment he opens it into the mic.
"I still have dirt from another place on the hem of my pants" - Brad Parker
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Snow
When I think about snow.
I think about you being there with me. And I watch the flakes dance in front of your face.
I don't even like the cold. But this snow kept me warm for a little bit.
I woke up to this on 12.05.2009. It's rare to have snow this early in December.
I think about you being there with me. And I watch the flakes dance in front of your face.
I don't even like the cold. But this snow kept me warm for a little bit.
I woke up to this on 12.05.2009. It's rare to have snow this early in December.Thursday, December 3, 2009
12.03.2009
Love taught me to cry.
Christmas lights under a back porch and a spoil spray painted purple.
Christmas lights under a back porch and a spoil spray painted purple.
I thought we would be friends forever
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
This year, to save me from tears...
... I won't be giving it to anyone :)
Around this time a year ago I was really really lonely and hurt.
Not anymore. God this feels good.
People told me I would get here. I didn't believe them. But they were right.
Happy just being me
Around this time a year ago I was really really lonely and hurt.
Not anymore. God this feels good.
People told me I would get here. I didn't believe them. But they were right.
Happy just being meTuesday, June 16, 2009
Live a Little
Why not live a little, and while your at it, make it an adventure.
About a week ago I had my first taste of Pool Poaching. Meaning, a friend and I went swimming. After midnight. In a pool that normally is closed to the public. I can't really give you much more detail except that it was awesome.. and we didn't caught. I can't wait to do it again.
It made me wish I would have snuck out of my parents house in high school. Why didn't I do that?
About a week ago I had my first taste of Pool Poaching. Meaning, a friend and I went swimming. After midnight. In a pool that normally is closed to the public. I can't really give you much more detail except that it was awesome.. and we didn't caught. I can't wait to do it again.
It made me wish I would have snuck out of my parents house in high school. Why didn't I do that?
Friday, May 8, 2009
One Year
On February 27th, Apple and Twiggy turned 1! And most recently, May 4th, marked a year since they day that I brought them home with me. I took some pictures to mark the occasion.
May 4th, 2009
Only 1 year before - May 4th, 2008
They keep me happy and I like to think that I do the same for them.Here's to another year!
Sunday, December 28, 2008
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