Happy Birthday! Love, Tupac

“Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive. Never surrender.”

— Tupac Shakur

Brett says my birthday quote is 'dark'. Perhaps it is at first glance. Tupac spoke to me though, and what better day to contemplate death than a day marking one year closer to it? 

I thought today of what may have 'died' inside of me over the years. I couldn't come up with much; and the only conclusion I can draw from that? I'm pretty damn lucky to have managed to continue to breathe life into my dreams and to learn from my nightmares... but I didn't {and don't} do it alone. I know I'm loved by the efforts of those made to keep me happy, within means to dream, and forgiveness for failed attempts and trip-falls. 

As for the hell? Never Surrender & Rise Above. Always.

Balance & The Equinox

Today is the equinox......balancing the amount of light and dark, night and day, yin and yang. -Linda

Everything just makes so much sense today. 

Today was a day of personal achievement.

I learned today that my hard work and dedication is proving beneficial.

Balance is being achieved and I could not be more at peace!

How delightful to be in tune with the Universe!

Ya Got That Right

Perusing through Facebook today, like ya do, I came across something really awesome. A quote, from a girlfriends' boyfriend (who happens to be an amazing photographer), that put everything into perspective. Without too much explanation and a list of reasons I have for deleting myself socially from the internet, here's what he said.

"I just don't have the time to be getting older."

-Russell Dryer

I have decided to continue my little break from daily blogging and continue to get my affairs in order. I have big, BIG plans that I need to plan for. I hope you don't mind. I promise to be back with a vengeance... so stay in touch! In the meantime, enjoy some of Russell's work. I often find myself admiring his photography! A unique perspective and quality talent seem to be taken for granted by the ever growing photography fad. He's based out of Atlanta... where the cool kids are.

 

 

 

Quote Book, literally

I have this little super awesome note book I got for hella cheap (like 2 bucks I think) at Pier One during Christmas a few years ago. 

I held on to it for a period of time before coming up with a perfect use for it: a quote book. The little forget me not elephant is just too cute and perfect for this purpose!

You see, I have the pleasure of being surrounded by some pretty hilarious people. You won't believe some of the words that come out of the mouths of my friends. I decided instead of reminiscing being the only way to remember them, I'd just log them. I also log quotes I find pertinent to my current state of mind and such, like this one:

Here's some of my fave's from the past 6 years gone by...
*names have been sorta changed to protect the guilty*

It all started with this one. We were sitting around the dining room table (partying, of course) and someone knocked at the front door. My confused girlfriend got up and answered it but seemed really nervous. She laughed after she let our (new) friend in and when we asked her about why she had been so nervous she replied,

"The only people who use the front door are people who don't know us that well. 
Like family." 

- Lizzbeth 11:39 PM February 25, 2005

"You melted my heart and tightened my jeans."

or better yet

"Daughter lock up your mothers. It's time for cookies and MILF."

-Brando March 2009

"You're like my straight friend who understands the power of a pretty boy."

-unclaimed 3/29/10

"Whatever happened to old America with the pitchforks and fire? I would SO be in that crowd!"

-Lizzbeth 3/20/10

"Today is the solar eclipse." -Christan
"Grand. Unless I have a virgin to sacrifice it's of no use to me."
-Sadie 11/25/11

and a funny convo between friendlies:

"I'm a nice person." -Robin
"No you're not." -Lori
"No. I'm not." -Robin
"You pretend to be a nice person around 
people who don't know you that well." -Lori
Girls Nite Out 1/22/10

Because I Think I'm Funny:

"Are you here with that girl? Wanna be here with THIS girl?"