let it go.

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-J.M Bairre (Peter Pan)

backwards

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Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.

-Soren Kierkegaard

Feeling a bit patriotic...

Need I say more?
These people blow my mind. They have so much spirit and so much talent and just blow it all out of the water.
I love Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May Treanor. Not only are they undefeated and stick together through everything, they are both married and make family a huge priority. Kerri brings her kids and husband with her every single time. Misty supports her husband in his football career and she is a great mom to her baby. Blows my mind.
It ALL blows my mind.
In short, I LOVE THE OLYMPICS.

I am not a blogger, but I do have a blog.

If I was being perfectly honest with all you lovely people I would tell you I really have no business being a blogger. I don't a cute husband, a fabulous camera, mad Photoshop skills, an ideal love life, or my pinterest board closet.

My life is in no way extraordinary, my thoughts aren't always willing to be herded into eloquent articulations, my creativity comes and goes, and I Really like wearing T-shirts.

so..

I blog because everyone has a story to tell.

 I blog to stay in touch with my two best friends on a more creative level than the usual "hi, how are you" texts.

 I blog for the inspiring people I meet through the blogging world.
& naturally

I blog for myself; to attempt capture the wisps of thoughts, and ideas floating in this head of mine.

I am not a blogger
but,

I do have a blog.






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In other news: A layout overhaul is in the works. Be excited!!

Move

When I was pretty little, maybe five or six, my mother signed me and my best friend/cousin up for a tap and ballet class.

 I remember loving it. Racing to be the first one to switch shoes, galloping around the room like ponies to warm up, and perfecting my plie. 

My mom remembers I begged her every day to quit. I don't quite recall that part.

I kinda regret not continuing dance, although when I think about it.. I don't know what I would have done with it. join my highschool dance team? no thanks.

I might take a dance class one of these semesters though. just for fun.

The only claim to fame I have left over from my dancing days is I do get asked fairly often if I am a dancer, (I think it's because I subconsciously point my toes all the time), and I love a good dance routine. here are a few favorites

and this isn't really a routine, but it is gorgeous. if you haven't seen it you need to!

We can do it!

I change my backgrounds on all my devices constantly. I like change, it makes my eyes happy. Which is why I was surprised when I realized I have had the same background on my laptop for almost a year now. I guess when I think about it, it makes a lot of sense.

 This is my screensaver.

This last year has been a beast. The climax of several major trials in my life, and for whatever reason this poster makes me feel all girl power-y and kick butt awesome. Silly right? I know, but Rosie makes me feel stronger, and everyone can use a dose of that. 

hang in there. we can do it.

Song Win

Really. I'm a little bit obsessed with this man. Fine By Me is frankly adorable.

Because, you know, sometimes it's difficult to remember the sunny side of life. Despite the difficulty now, the sun will come out in the morning. *Also note the appearance of Rainn Wilson in the second video. AKA Dwight K. Schrute.

Happy Independence Day!

I love this picture.

May your day be filled with family, good food, and love for this blessed country.

God Bless America.

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Validation

I once saw this in my institute class and I have loved it ever since. I strive to be like this man and live an optimistic life. It's a little long, but it's worth the watch. 

P.S.

You all have AMAZING cheekbones.

Create

I like to define myself as a creative person.

but some days I feel like that is a lie.

That is one of the purposes of this blog actually.

 To use that right side of my brain that doesn't get out as much as I would like.

I found this video this week and I think it is beautiful

Creating is part of being human.

No matter what medium we choose

It makes us happy.

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Create something beautiful today.