Athletes

I think that athletes are encouraged to have unsportsman-like behavior, because no athlete wants to lose and neither do their coaches. This leads me to believe that because athletes don't want to be losers they are introduced to steroids by their greedy coaches and are under so much pressure to win. It's unsportsman-like behavior to take drugs in order to win, because it's just not fair to have an advantage over someone else.

Henry David Thoreau

"Our life is frittered away by detail...simplify, simplify." -Henry David Thoreau

Some details that I would ilke to take away in my life that I would be glad to eliminate in order to allow more time for work and for leasure activities would be running errands because I feel like running errands is all I ever do. I spend my days mainly focused on going to school, running errands, and going to work. If I didn't have to do any of the three it would leave so much space for me to do yoga, which I love; it would also help me play my guitar, paint, write, and draw. I can't drop school, of course, because it's the only way I'm going to get ahead in life, with an education. Going to work is something I enjoy doing so if I could I would drop out of school and work full time, but that's not an open option for me. If I could get rid of the small things I have to do, then I would be free to do what I love.

Tom Swifties

1. "Hand me that knife!" yelled Tom angrily.
2. "I ate seven lamb chops," admitted Tom timidly.
3. "Here's that light bulb you wanted," said Tom decidingly.
4. "Can the doctor see me soon?" inquired Tom demandingly.
5. "You should go with the red tie." advised Tom generously.
6. "Are you sure we have the right address?" asked Tom questioningly.
7. "I didn't leave the toilet seat up." claimed Tom bashfully.

Strong Nouns

1. He saw an old car in poor condition.
He saw an old and rusted sports car in poor condition.

2. A bird flew past the window.
A hummingbird flew past the window.

3. Mr.Meyers lived in an old house.
Mr.Meyers lived in an old grey house across the street.

4.Tom bought some new clothes at the store.
Tom bought some new dark jeans at the mall.

5.The sound of thunder frightened her.
The loud burst of thunder frightened her.

6.We had dinner at the restaurant.
We had dinner at the Red Lobster.

7.My breakfast consisted of a basic meal.
My breakfast consisted of a basic bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit.

8.I ordered the book off Amazon.com.
I ordered the class workbook of Amazon.com.

Stronger Adjectives

1.There was a bad earthquake in Alaska.
There was a dreadful earthquake in Alaska.

2.She had a serious case of pneumonia.
She had a critical case of pneumonia.

3.I was sad when the puppy died.
I was miserable when the puppy died.

4.What a good dinner!
What a marvelous dinner!

5.The ghost story was scary.
The ghost story was petrifying.

6.He has a strong build.
He has a muscular build.

7.The decorations were beautiful!
The decorations were stunning!

8.Her daughters are very nice girls.
Her daughters are very curteous girls.

Henry David Thoreau

I am an individual from my friends, because I'm hispanic. It's not because of a difference of race, but rather a difference of culture. I may have different dinners than they do, and listen to different music. Being of hispanic culture puts me at many differences against those who aren't hispanic. I am extremely proud of my differences and my friends accept me just the way I am.

The Fad

A fad that was very popular about two or three years ago was the colorful jeans. The type that was worn in the 80's and 90's. People would wear them in yellow, blue, pink, and other colors. I still own an acid wash hot pink pair of skinny jeans, but I haven't worn them since about a year ago, because I don't want to stand out too much. People are rarely seen out with these jeans, but occasionally someone is always bold.

Family

If I had to raise children the obvious place would be in the country, because it's where less trouble could happen, but I would choose to raise them in the city. I would raise my kids in the city, because I would want them to have as many experiences as they could. I would want them to learn how to make wise decisions for themselves, that could prepare them for the future ahead of them. If they chose the wrong decisions then I would definitely threaten to send them somewhere else, but I believe that the right amount of freedom can make a child responsible. The city would also open up more opportunities for them.

Pet Peeves

One of my pet peeves is simply being near a chalk board. It can also be described as paranoia. Whenever I'm near a chalkboard, I feel as if at any given moment anyone can come and scratch it. Everything about a chalkboard scares me, because of the loud screeching sound that brings everything to a halt and my hands to my ears. Chalkboard scratching gives me goosebumps and a headache that never stops. Once this happens, I am alert and paranoid for the rest of the day.

Divorce

Divorce is an easy solution to any problem, but it's for the people who are afraid to deal with problems that have a solution. There are cases in which divorce is necessary in order to keep moving forth, such as a relationship in which abuse is the main concern. But even those cases have a solution, but the trauma is too strong to stay with one person. I believe that if you're getting married than it should be because you honestly believe that you will stay with someone for the rest of your life. The strongest couples are those that can be in a committed relationship and while they have problems there is always a fix to them.

Starring Role

If I could have the starring role in one film that has already been made, it would be Confessions of a Shopaholic, because I believe I have a shopping problem. I'm not living in a big city like I would love to be living in so I would love that experience. The main character of the movie, which is actress Isla Fisher, is very much like I am. It would be fun to play a similar person and get paid thousands to act like myself. I feel like I will be in debt when I grow up, because I lack self control. But if I was to be in debt, I'd atleast like to laugh it off by being in this movie.

Stranded Island

If I were on a stranded island and could only take one book with me, I would bring with me "Jemima J." It's a book about an overweight British woman dealing with people judging her from appearance and how she decides that she wants to start dating, so she joins a dating website and she finds a man who lives in California. She sends him a picture of a skinny version of herself and he is pleased to know how she looks. He decides that he wants to meet her and he'll even pay the flight ticket for her and she's afraid of what he'll think if he sees an obese woman standing in front of her. She really wants to meet him so she decides that if she wants to meet him, she must lose weight. And once she does she sets out to meet the guy of her dreams. This is one of the best books that I've ever read.

Trading Houses

If I had to trade houses with someone that I knew, I would trade houses with the Doctor that I work for, because it's a two story house out by the lake. I would have so much fun throwing parties with my friends and family on hot summer evenings. They even recently built a dock to sit on in the afternoons. It would open my life up to much more socializing and fun. The best part is that its on the outskirts of Monroe, so it's hidden away nicely.

Back in Time

If I could go back in time as myself to witness any single event from history, I would want to go back to the 70's to hang out with hippies, because although there were things they did that weren't great, for example drug consumption, there were many things that I admired about them. Hippies were free spirited thinkers who did what they felt like doing no matter what anyone thought of them. In a way, they are anarchists in a more peaceful and tranquil way. If I could go to a hippy time period, I would love to learn how to stand up for what I believe in without having to get violence involved.

My First Name

If I could go back in time and choose my own name, I would still pick the name I have, because many people tell me that they like my name and it's just one of those names that explains me. I feel as if the name that my parents chose for me matches the person that I am. Even if I had a choice to choose a name and any name in the world, I would stick with my real name.

Opposing View

Me and my best friend are very different people, yet somehow we are very great friends. We even eachother out and we help eachother see what the other didn't. An opposing view that we always argue about is about fashion. This seems like a funny reason to argue but we take it very seriously trying to persuade the other. I am very simplistic in the way that I dress, because I'm always trying to look good without so much, while she is the opposite of me in that. She wears as much as she can put on in one day. This is always an ongoing argument between us.

What Comes to Mind

I came to the conclusion that this writer is an observer, because if he didn't notice a talkative person get into trouble, then he wouldn't have learned to keep his mouth shut when needed. The way we see people do things wrong is sometimes the way that we learn to do things right. When I think of this, I think of children in pre-school and kindergarten observing other children. The children that get into trouble are showing the other kids what they shouldn't do. This may always help us far past kindergarten.

My Personal Bird

If I had a personal bird it would be a hummingbird, because I love to sing no matter what people tell me. I read that hummingbirds are one of the smallest birds there are and I'm a small person so I believe I'm like a hummingbird. When I think of hummingbirds, I think of peaceful creatures that mind their own business and that makes me think of me.

Boiling Points

I am not an easily angered person but I am annoyed very easily. I am quick to get angry whenever I'm in a bad mood, which I rarely have. Some things that make me mad are when people argue over nothing, but even then I just let them keep talking and walk away. It really does take alot to make me mad.

Town

I moved to Monroe about a year ago and I hated everything about it for the first few weeks. I couldn't find anything exciting about this crop-growing small town in Louisiana. Since then it's definitely growing on me! If I could change anything about this town, I wouldn't change a thing, but rather add to what we already have. This is a town that has a growing population of young people due to the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and because of this I believe that we should have many more attractions than what we have now. There are many entrepeneurs in this city starting businesses that we already have too much of, so instead of investing on the same sorts of businesses why not invest in something that we don't have. A great idea would be a local coffee house where the younger people or anyone could go and meet up with their loved ones. All that it takes to make this city sparkle is for us to become inventive.

Physician-Assisted Suicide

I believe that as humans, we shouldn't take another humans life. If a physician kills a patient it is still homicide and suicide combined. Nobody should be able to determine when it's time for someone to die, even if it's someone with a higher position, such as a physician. Some people don't think that physician-assisted suicide is as bad as it seems if you look at it on both sides. I understand that if a patient is going through a tough time with a sickness, then they will believe that anything is better than suffering, but things should be done like they're supposed to. Everything happens when it should and I certainly don't like the idea that we should speed up time, when it's not our decision. I believe that Physician-Assisted suicides are homocides as well and should not be practiced.

Second Six Weeks

Second Six Weeks Divider

Most Difficult Thing

The most difficult thing that I had to do was to give up coffee. I was so little when I had started drinking coffee that I don't remember when I actually started. I remember sipping coffee with my dad as if I was the age I am now. We would talk over coffee and have dinners with coffee on the side. Having consumed a great amount of coffee since I was a young girl, makes me believe that it has stunted my growth. A few years ago, I knew that I had to stop drinking caffeine as if it was normal. Along with one coffee per day, I was also having sodas on a regular basis. The thought of what it was doing inside my body, grossed me out and I knew I had to drop the habit little by little. I cut soda out of my diet completely. In other words, cold turkey. What was hard to drop was the coffee, but I knew that it was necessary. The soda wasn't difficult, because there were other things in the refrigerator that were as good. I had to find a replacement for coffee, and I remember that when I had lived in New York with my great aunt, I would drink tea. Tea has caffeine but I believe it's not as bad as coffee is. Once I had replaced coffee by tea, I drank tea about twice a day. Now it's a few times a week. I broke the habit of coffee and I now drink it occasionally. Tea is what I'm passionate about! I drink sweet tea atleast twice a day and I have hot green tea in the morning. I have become a tea fanatic; I always switch it up, though. Giving up coffee was the most difficult thing that I've ever had to do, but it was worth it.

Describing

A Lemon
Lemon's are tangy and sour. They have a rubbery texture but blast you with flavor when you bite into it.

Peppermints
They are hard and full of flavor. The texture is tough and almost ceramic. Always minty.

A chocolate bar
Very sweet and rich. Tough exterior.

Creamy Fudge
Creamy, sweet and can be rich. Melted and easy to eat.

A Banana
Smushy and soft smelling.

$10,000

If I found out that I had won $10,000, I would be extremely excited, and somehow I have the gut feeling that it would be gone quickly. I would immediately save $2,000 for the Invisible Children organization. I would start looking for travel places in Europe, because that's where I have always wanted to visit. Of course, I wouldn't go alone; I would invite my best friend, Roberto, along with me, because ever since we were little we made a pact that one day we would visit Europe together. With $10,000, my visit to Europe would be perfect!

African Proverb

"If you give, you will recieve."
-African Proverb

I am a fan of this proverb that it's a normal part of my life. I choose to give so much that it almost feels like it's normal for me to recieve. I may not give large amounts, but like another proverb, it's the thought that counts. A major example is when we give at church on Sunday morning, we see that giving with an inner happiness leads to great things during the week. A personal example was when I had given my little brother an $80 gift card for Game Stop during Christams, and in return I wasn't worried about what I was going to get. While I wasn't focused on what I was to recieve, I got $200 for shopping from my parents, an mp3 player, and a camera.
Sometimes we don't even see the material things we get from giving, but for me it's good enough to feel like great things are happening even though I don't see them.

Decadent Adjectives

1.There was a terrible earthquake in Alaska.

2.She had a critical case of pneumonia.

3.I was gloomy when the puppy died.

4.What an amazing dinner!

5.The ghost story was frightful.

6.She's such a nice person.
She's such a pleasant person.

7.I wonder what makes him happy.
I wonder what makes him content.

8.How are you so lucky?
How are you so fortunate?

Funeral

I have thought about what my wishes would be for when I die. I want a funeral, but I don't want to be buried. I want to be in the wind, flowing in a river, and blowing past the trees. I want to be missed but celebrated at the same time. If people could remember me for who I was and who I would have wanted to be, I would love that. I believe in pressing on, for no one should be stagnant because of someone who isn't here anymore. I want to believe that I would still be here with a purpose, which is why I would want a ceremony not a funeral.
I want to be cremated, this is why I believe a ceremony would be more appropriate for my death. Even if I'm not here, I would want to be part of something. Nature! If my ashes could be spilled through different areas of the planet, I believe it would have a positive impact on Earth. It would also seem more like me. I'm the type of person that wants to be in different places at the same time, and I want to be in those places. My departure would be the perfect time in which my wish would come true.
I'm also a unique person, which is why I don't want a funeral. Funeral's are very traditional where if one person wants to give a sincere and joyful smile, they might be looked as uncaring. I want reality, not fiction. I believe a ceremony would give me that. It would give others the right to truthful feelings about me, because I know that even if I may not be here at the time of my death, then atleast some part of me will still be. This is why funerals aren't my thing.

High Hopes, Low Slopes

Many years ago, I decided that I wanted to be an actress. I told my whole family. I didn't know which step to start with towards my dream. Somehow, God led me to the beginning of my acting struggle. A company that chooses new actors was coming into the town that I lived in to find new talent. I remember being very excited to go to the auditions so my parents supported me and took me.
I walked into the hotel, where the auditions were being held, with my head and hopes as high as I could get them. Little did I know, that there were going to be professionals there. That was the complete introduction to a whole new world. As I walked in through the glass doors, I stood in awe to find dim lights and a huge line of people. It was a crowd! They weren't just people, they were well dressed people! My confidence was still there, but it had sunk a little. A woman in a business suit settled the noise down and guided everyone through double doors into a room with music blasting through the walls. The company introduced themselves and then made people stand in two lines to the left and right sides of the room.
I remember standing on the left side with a gut wrenching feeling and my heart in my throat. I walked up to a man with short hair and a tie. He wanted to know my name and my favorite hobbies. I was way too shy and scared, therefore he decided that I wasn't ready for the acting industry, because I was too afraid to be approachable. I walked with my head down to where my parents were standing and silently cried. That night was the worst night of my life, because as perfect as I thought I was, someone was telling me otherwise. I had high hopes, but had been let down. I realized it was because it wasn't my time and I've learned very much since then. I've been doing all sorts of auditions for years and have learned that imperfections are what make us who we are. Others either like us or not.
The last couple of acting auditions that I have done, I have passed with flying colors. In fact, the last one I did, I was extremely sure that I had passed, because of the look the company owner had given me on my way out the door. With no surprise but much excitement they called me the next day to say that I had made it. Unfortunately, this came at a busy time in my life and I couldn't be part of the company, but I still have hopes that one day, maybe soon, I will be where I want to be.

This I Believe

These days, I'm always asking myself, "What do I believe in?" and I get all sorts of jumbled feelings about my beliefs. I believe in so may things, that I am almost unable to narrow it down to one belief, but I have chosen. I believe in pursuing our dreams, whether it takes months or years, because every day that we have lived through could have been a day in which we could have been a day in which we could have been closer to our dreams.
I absolutely hate when people are reluctant to follow their goals because they claim to have other things to do. Why is it that we can't drop everything, get on a plane, and fetch our dreams? We are afraid to end up with nothing, while we're working for everything that we have. Nobody wants to see themselves in a rocking chair at 85 years having accomplished nothing in life. Fear is what stops us from doing what we love.
I believe that while we have a youthful chance, we should all pack up and fly to the place we want to be. We have the right to screw up and try things until we get them right. We have the right to be worry-free and do things from instinct, while we still have a fighting chance against those that tell us that we will never make it. We decide when we want things and how we want them. We all have the right to reach for our dreams, but not everybody does. This is the reason why the brave hearted ones should stand up and claim their territory.
I believe that if we're brave enough to reach our dreams, there will be a gift waiting for us in the end. Even if we don't reach our dreams, we will have gained self satisfaction in the end.
My dream is to be famous, and until this day, I have felt self conscious admitting it. The odds are unbelievably high, but I believe that if I want fame very badly and go after it, then I will reach my goal. I am only five foot two, which is short, to be a model, but I know that I can still do it. My singing needs improving as well as my acting ability, but I have got all the faith in this world, that I can be who I want to be. If it doesn't work out in the end, then I will have atleast given it my all.
I believe that we all deserve happiness, with our without money. If we aren't meant to be public workers, then let it be. I believe that when I'm 85, sitting on a rocking chair with my other half, and looking at the brightest sun, I will have lived the most satisfying and happy life that I could never imagine. This I believe.

My Bedroom

Recently, I have updated the look of my room. Before I did anything to it, it had beige walls with traditional wallpaper on the top edges.
In the summer I decided that it was time for my room to represent me. I painted the walls a purple hue that brought joy to my face. I even painted over the wallpaper. The purple represents the calmness in my life, and whenever I walk in I actually do feel calm. There has been wall to wall carpet since we moved here and I didn't want to do anything with it, so I left it the way it is. My bedroom furniture is wood, but it almost looks like marble, because of the finish of it. I believe that the color seems almost airy and angelic. The color reminds me of me, because I'm as delicate as the color. In the left hand corner I hand painted an easel to look like the room. There I put a frame that has pictures of when I was a little girl. Under the easel, I placed two flowery storage boxes on top of eachother.
On the forward facing wall, I also handpainted a small table to match the room. Above the table I put a wall hook, because I always have things laying around and it's much easier to just throw things on the hooks. Ever since then, there hasn't been a moment where no hook is occupied. That's where the hooks are like me, always doing something. The word 'Relax' is on top of the hooks because it contradicts the purpose of the hooks. The hooks are always holding something, therefore they can't relax. My comforter sheets are also purple with leaves and stems printed on them. The comforter represents me in the ways that I try to be environmentally conscious and my love for nature. Over the window is a thick white burlap curtain with holes on the top. The curtain is contemporary because I love incorporating an old color with a new style. I am like the curtain, because as light as I seem, sometimes it's hard to let the light in. Overall, I have three mirrors in my room, not because I like to look at myself, but because the more mirrors the more light there is. One last important thing in my room is the books I have laying around. It makes me laugh that many of the books that lie around my room, I haven't finished reading, because I have a bad habit of reading part of one book and going on to the next, but all the books I own are very important to me. They show me other people's lives, whether fact or fiction. This is my bedroom and that's a fact.

Severe Weather

I was watching the raindrops hit the window pane and lightning strike when I heard a loud crash. I quickly ran down the spiral stairs to find my parents and little brother scream. I looked for them past the open living room. On my way to the dining room I found a cereal bowl on the floor with milk making a ring around it. I continued walking around the house until I found them. They were all standing in the kitchen staring out through the large bay window. I noticed what they were looking at. A big oak tree was split in half with branches hanging over the jagged edges. After a few minutes of amazement we retreated from the window and heard another loud crash as the house shook. We ran back to the window and this time we found fire along the recently fallen tree.
My dad raced to the living room television to find that there was a severe thunderstorm in our area. My parents figured out what to do in the situation. We had fifteen minutes to choose our favorite things and get in the car parked in the drive way. I ran up the stairs and headed towards my room. I grabbed my camera, mp3 player, cell phone, and a book. These were the things that meant most to me. Once we were in the car, we went up north to our grandmother's house.

Extreme People

If I lived in a country that was run by extreme people, I believe that I would protest their policies. Like the other hero's in history, of course I would be afraid, but fear is something that holds us back alot of the time. Most of the time we are pushed out of society, when we don't agree with society, but if it meant that if I was to stand up, things would change for the better, then I definitely would.

We all know that life isn't fair, but we can make it fair if we strongly believe in something enough to persuade others to believe what we believe. I know that there will be consequences to my actions, because it will be seen as defying regulations. Even if I was scared or afraid, it wouldn't show if I'm fighting for what I believe in.

If I was in this situation, I would be inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr., Mahatma Ghandi, Rosa Parks and all the others that set the example for me. I would be proud to step into their shoes, because it would also help me grow as a person. These experiences are what help us get better at dealing with life.

Tie me up in chains and cause damage to me, but I'm willing to fight for everyone else's happiness, even if they don't believe that they need it.

Dinner With Augustana

If I could have dinner with a band, I would pick Augustana, because all the songs they sing are meaningful.

I would start off by telling them how much I admire them. I would ask all of them who is the main lyricist they work with, because the words they use in their songs are very descriptive. When I listen to them, I get goosebumps and butterflies; that's how much they speak to me when I listen to them.

My main question would be, "Which songs are things that have actually happened to you?" I love this band so much that I wouldn't mind listening to their stories all day and all night long. I would love dinner with Augustana.

Night Owl

I have never understood the reasons behind my midnight inspirations. I never want to go to sleep at night, but I have to go to school the next day so I fall asleep around 11pm. I have come to the conclusion that I'm a night owl.

When I had said midnight inspirations, I meant that I always get the craziest ideas at night. When I'm not sleeping, I'm usually reading, listening to music, playing guitar, singing or writing lyrics. Sometimes, I even get the urge to go outside for a walk, but I never do because I don't want to get kidnapped at all. When I'm hanging out with friends at night, we never go to sleep and it never bothers me until I have a hard time waking up the next morning, which is why I'm not an early bird.

I get an energized feeling at night that I don't get in the morning. If I could, I would go out all night and sleep during the day. If I'm correct, I think that the reason why I love the night so much is because the temperature is usually much cooler than the day, and I prefer colder weather.

Talk and Dialogue

When we hear the words talk and dialogue we automatically start thinking of speech. Speech has very much to do with both of these words, but that doesn't mean that's the definition.

When we talk we are expressing ourselves through speaking. It could also mean that we are having a conversation about something and anything. That means that it's not the same as dialogue. Dialogue is written as a conversation between two or more people. Dialogue is never just a word or two, it's talking completely. A formal discussion is what takes place when dialogue happens.

As you see, talk and dialogue are similar but different words. Talk implies the action and dialogue implies the thing, which is why talk is a verb and dialogue is the noun.

The Last Meaningful Conversation

The last meaningful conversation I had was with a friend. Him and I have just recently started to speak to eachother as friends. He likes to tease that I'm a perfectionist without a solution. That means that as much as I know that I am not perfect nor is anybody else for that matter, I still believe that there is a possibility that perfection can be reached.

The other night, I didn't feel like talking to him, because I'm aware of how good he can read me. He called and we talked anyway. As I didn't feel like talking, things took a turn for the worst. He pointed out all my insecurites and faults as a human and it made me sad to think that I had so much baggage from life. It disturbed him that there was so much that I seemed to not know about myself and it disturbed me that he knew me as much as I did, yet I supposedly barely knew him. After that argument, it moved me that he cared about me enough to correct me. I had said a few things which led to him being mad at me, which is why he refused to speak to me after that.

The day after that, I felt refreshed and free enough to believe in him again. While he didn't want to talk to me as much as I did, I still went over to his house the next day. We both carry so much understanding for each other that it didn't take much for us to be friends again. Needless to say that after that meaningful conversation and house vist, we sealed our day with a handshake of newfound friendship. I learned that you don't need to know somebody for years to become great friends with them.

Classifieds by The Academy Is

My life reads like the classifieds.
Pages of what's for sale, whats on the auction block?
Attention bidders, its Lot 45,He's got a decent voice; he's got that crooked smile.
Hold on, you haven't heard the best yet...
He writes good storylines, he's got those honest eyes.
So, take him home for just $9.95, he'll sing the songs you like, he'll keep you warm at night (at night).

Back down, cash out, that's the city for ya.
Break down and back out, and get what's coming to you.
When you said you were falling apart.
I thought you meant that you were falling apart.Ohh oh...

I'm not the type to forget about nights like this,when every single move that I make is documented and scored for style points.
The once ambitious one, now holds a smoking gun.
And if I die in my sleep, are you still willing to be everything you promised you would be?

Back down, cash out, that's the city for ya.
Break down and back out, and get what's coming to you.
When you said you were falling apart.
I thought you meant that you were falling apart.Ohh oh...

Will you be the first one to tell the neigborhood papers,and all my family and friends that still care.
Did you buy what I sold and did you feel what I told you,I hope that you still do, will you? Promise yourself, that this isn't all we've got...

Back down, cash out, that's the city for ya.
Break down and back out, get what's coming to you.
When you said you were falling apart
I thought you meant that you were falling apart.

Back down, cash out, that's the city for ya.
Break down and back out, get what's coming to you.
When you said you were falling apart
I thought you meant that you were falling apart. Ohh oh...

...Better Than Your Dreams

"When you are in Love you can't fall asleep because reality is better than your dreams."

-Dr. Seuss

Whenever I see or hear this quote it brings an immense smile to my face, and I start thinking about it, only to find that it's completely true. A human day could become endless and boring when you have nothing to look forward to. We can even begin to drag ourselves around like lifeless porcelain dolls carrying all that weight around for a reason that we can not see for miles. We walk and walk until we hit an obstacle or sometimes we may hit what looks like treasure. It takes courage to open it up and see if what we find inside is worth our while. On the search for that treasure is when we fall in love. It doesn't matter if we're falling in love with the treasure or if we simply love having something to look forward to. Either way our lives are brightened with the feel of something new. We no longer push ourselves through the day, but rather try to sustain this excitement. We can no longer sleep at night, thinking about the day ahead of us. Reality is now more exhilirating than spending nights wondering what could be. This is the most thoughtful quote that I have ever come across!

Dusty Pink

I think sometimes we look past the innocence that lives within us. It all depends on the sort of innocence we carry; I'm a dusty pink. As a little girl, I always chose the dusty pink nail polish to paint my delicate toes and fingers. Like me, the color was as frail as rose petals. In fact, I remember carefully picking different colored roses from the rose bed in the backyard and then bringing them inside the house to give to my mother and she'd say, "You're just like this rose over here." and it would be the pink rose. Not much has changed, I'm still that way. One thing that has changed is that I can choose a shirt and pants to match without having my parents ask what I'm wearing.

I know I have grown up some, because I no longer wish for a white horse to ride on, but rather an impressive car to drive. Although, that white horse would have been pleasant. Now, I'm a somewhat simple sale lover who is happy with the smaller things in life. Due to my laid back lifestyle, my motto is be calm, collected, and comforting. At night, I bathe in lavender scented bath salt to help me continue living my motto. It's as relaxing as sitting under the air conditioner in extreme heat. It always feels good to be at peace...The way in which we hang ribbons to congratulate a newborn girl into the world is the way it feels to have a dusty pink hue reside in your soul.