Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.

Martin Luther

looking forward to travelling this year

" And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places" - Roald Dahl

love is a verb

Even though love starts with a feeling, it doesn’t end there.

One thing that’s deeper than feelings are choices. And eventually, real love has to move into something more significant.

Attraction is a good first step, but it’s just the first step. 

There are so many components of choice when it comes to creating a healthy and meaningful relationship—from the initial choices of knowing yourself, to working on becoming your best self, to the choice of entering into a relationship that’s good for you, to the choice of committing to love.

Real love is a commitment, it’s not something we fall into by mistake. Instead, it’s something we choose, and continue to choose, for the rest of our lives. Like the old D.C. Talk song says, “Love is a verb.”

Happy New Year

looking forward to the weekend

influence

travel

“Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.”

-Terry Pratchett

thinking about summertime

home

it feels strange to be home..

shake

oh how much can change in one year.

I'm not sure I'm the happiest right now than I have been at different points or moments in my life but I am still very happy to be where I am right now.

I don't see how things could have been different and opportunities have presented themselves when I could not have imagined them.  the experiences, the places, the people have such a strong influence on me and I am thankful!

stressed

it feels like every aspect of my life is stressing me out at the moment.

even normal people

feeling a bit motivated

some days

it's been a rough few days.. feeling confused.

but the good moments are keeping me sane and happy at times.

spent the whole day relaxing and really just not thinking too much and enjoying our time..

and it's so nice to have my sister in town for a little while.

watched Before Midnight over the weekend and I'm still thinking about the movie.  I loved the first two movies and loved Julie Delphy in them.  Even though the third one still seems like a happy ending to me.. I'm not sure I liked her character as much in this movie and is that really just the natural path that relationships will take.. I probably shouldn't generalize.. don't really want to lose faith in happy endings.

really?

“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.” 

"The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you.  You just got to find the ones worth suffering for."

- Bob Marley

daily perspective

came across this site today:

http://www.globalrichlist.com

love this city

you know me best

years built on sand.