June 7th, 2010
“What you imagine paradise to be like”
Paradise is a lot of things to me, sometimes it’s a location and sometimes it’s a feeling. As far as location it’s usually a quiet place with a lake nearby. I love nature, although I hate bugs which figures, and just being around it or having it around me gives me a feeling of peace.
The feeling of paradise is a peaceful sense of self, knowing who I am and what I am striving for. I don’t feel this way everyday, not even close, but when I have that feeling it’s the kind of paradise that nothing can compare to. Stopping and thinking to yourself Yes, this all feels so right and I believe in who I am at this moment.
The kind of paradise to me is one that is rare and fleeting. When I realize I am amidst paradise at that moment I try to take it all in and really appreciate it. If paradise was 24/7 then it wouldn’t be so beautiful, it would be common.
Paradise is a moment in the morning stepping out on my back deck to witness life at it’s simplest. Paradise is watching my cats sleep and look so serene. Paradise is a big hug from my husband at just the right moment. Paradise is knowing yourself and accepting all that you are.
Paradise is a moment, don’t miss it.
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June 4th, 2010
The five songs you would have with you on a desert island and why.
Oh man, picking songs is always hard, even harder than movies. I swear I have a spreadsheet of movies in my head for whenever I need it but to pick 5 songs is too much pressure. I’m going to go with my 5 current songs I’d pick, these could change by next week. These are in no particular order:
Somewhere Only We Know by Keane: This song has a way of lifting me up and sailing me away, which would be convenient when stranded on a dessert island.
Everlong by Foo Fighters: Yes, it’s my song with Manly Man so it has that going for it. It’s also a great song with great lyrics and a little bit of a rock edge too.
Sweetness by Jimmy Eat World: I never ever get sick of this song, it’s both beautiful and energetic.
Standing in the Way of Control by The Gossip: Considering how much I love this song I don’t know why I haven’t really checked out all their other music. This song makes me want to dance like a dancing fool.
Get Over It by Ok Go: Of course there needs to be a song that feels like you are
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June 3rd, 2010
Normally I’d say photography but that’s a given. Something else that inspires me is my friends, who mean as much to me, sometimes more, than my family. Several of my friends I consider a part of my family, whether that’s a good thing or not.
I’ve learned so much from so many of you and am still amazed at the lengths they will go for me. I’ve had friends who will stand up for me over and over again. They are always there, by email or phone call or whatever. It’s the friends that I can say anything to, be completely honest with and be exactly who I am that truly inspire me.
So many times I’ve either called you late at night needing to talk or written a long drawn out email looking for advice. So many times I’ve called you out on something and whether you agree or not you respect my view. So many times you’ve made me laugh when I can barely keep it together. So many times you’ve reached out to me just because you can tell something is not right.
It’s my friends who inspire me to try new things or push me when I think I can’t go any further. It’s my friends who make everyday more interesting with all the emails, comments, and texts. My friends are a big part of who I am today and how far I have come. Every single day I think about how lucky I am to have the friends that I have. I don’t know where I’d be without you.
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