Land of Hearts, Love and Heartland...and Thursday Quotables, what :)

8/30/12 - Day Eighty Eight

Music:

Been a bit since I got to update. I have fallen in love with this song and the t.v. show it is attached to.  If you have never had the chance to watch Heartland on GMC in the US....you should! It is a show that doesn't need all the sex and drugs to be great! The actors are fantastic and I can't wait for the new season to start in Canada on Sept 16th.  It takes a bit for the new episodes to get on GMC but it is worth the wait.

Realization: Working hard is hard work but without it I just have work, and who needs that.

My new job is amazing.  I love the team and being a good addition to it.  I have recently been asked why I feel the need to work so hard at whatever I am trying to accomplish and for me the answer is if I don't what's the point all together?

Check out this quote:

"The purpose of art is washing the dust of our daily lives off our souls." Pablo Picasso

'til next time....

Changes

7/7/2012 -Day Eighty Seven

As changes linger
The fear grips my conciousness
Unknown is worst than unstable most days
Progress takes progression

Each step has purpose
Is that purpose failure?
Lessons learned come from failure and success
For without failure who really know success

Let it be for it will anyways
Let it be to rest
Let it be for spontaneous can't come from control
Let it be for sleep

The thoughts of the recent changes in my life. Friday is my last day at Starbucks and the beginning of my career as cafe manager at Barnes and Noble. I will miss the team I have worked so closely with and hopefully we will all stay in touch.

'til next time

College Completed

5/15/12 - Day Eighty Six

I think a part of me never thought this day would actually come.  I have completed all of my course work for a B.A. in Visual Communications.  The stress has literally fallen off. So many keep asking what is next and here is what I have come up with so far.

Organize and clean my apartment
Create baby shower invitations for a friend
Rebrand my neighbor's concrete company logo
Take a camping vacation to the mountains in Georgia
Continue the great work with Mosaic
Become more acquainted with 99designs.com and Fiverr.com
and their is always Starbucks <3

'til next time...

Progress

4/9/2012 - Day Eighty Five

Music: Blind Pilot - Half Moon

Beautiful music that I get teary eyed listening too. Gotta love lyrics that touch your emotions.

Realization: Some progress feels really good and gets you going.

This is the logo designed for the freelance company I am starting.  I love it!

'til next time...

Favorites

3/21/12 - Day Eighty Four

Favorites

I have been asked several times recently what my favorite this or that is.  My answer is generally I really don't know or too many to really tell.  I think everyone should have a "favorite" movie or song and so over the next few posts I am going to try and come up with a small list of favorites.

Favorite Color: Red  

eye catching and intense

Favorite Country Song: Trisha Yearwood - She's in Love with the Boy

memories of my mom and sister

Favorite Rock Song: Breaking Benjamin - Dear Agony

the song that inspired my tattoo

Favorite Blues Song: Hugh Laurie - Let them Talk

wow I want a beer with this song :)

Favorite Soft Rock: Grace Potter & The Nocturnals - Apologies

my song for any emotion

Favorite Punk Song: Straylight Run - Existentialism on Prom Night
age 17-20 with the best friends ever

I would love to see a website with the lists of random peoples favorites and the reasons why.  Having a reason why it is so liked generally gives me a better perspective.

'til next time...

Thursday's Quotables

3/15/12 - Day Eighty Three

Thursday's Quotables tenth edition

 
The best advice can be found in quotes from those that learned before us.

til' next time...

Thursday's Quotables - Design

3/8/12 - Day Eighty Two

Thursday's Quotables ninth edition

 
The best advice can be found in quotes from those that learned before us.

 DESIGN TRUTHS!

Design is the search for a magical balance between business and art; art and craft; intuition and reason; concept and detail; playfulness and formality; client and designer; designer and printer; and printer and public.— Valerie Pettis

Good design is a lot like clear thinking made visual.— Edward Tufte

Design is about making things good (and then better) and right (and fantastic) for the people who use and encounter them.— Matt Beale

Art is like masturbation. It is selfish and introverted and done for you and you alone. Design is like sex. There is someone else involved, their needs are just as important as your own, and if everything goes right, both parties are happy in the end.— Colin Wright

'til next time...

Ahh...married people

3/6/12 - Day Eighty One

Music: Paul McDonald & Nikki Reed - Now that I found you.

Really pretty song.  I like the vocals the most.  There is a very romantic feel to it with the knowledge they are married in real life.

Realization: I work hard for me.

Some work for the appreciation of others.  While this is a bonus to be sure.  I can't leave a job I know I agreed to do half assed. The feeling that I did a good job is the most important part, for me. 

Inspiration: Creative Writing Day 1

Over the next three days I will be posting my three creative writing assignments this term.  I am very proud of them but would love to hear your thoughts.

Still Moments

by Jennie Libby

The first morning thought
beauty created in warm covers
The pinging sound
sideways rain on windows

The mood
a good book; peaceful
The smell
a caramel rich espresso

The person
relief at working day’s end
The time
colors to start and end a day
 
The feeling
a hug that lasts and lasts
The song
that resonates a feeling

The sleepless night
when truths are revealed
The red light
reminiscing about the past

The empty dinner table
good flavor realized
The handheld mirror
reflect in reflections

The bubble bath
the popping sound of bubbles as the stress vanishes
The employment break
evil laced in happiness and cancerous smoke

The movie theater
fantasy come to life
The fishing boat
when waiting is welcomed

The long hike
listening for the smallest rustles
The still moments
may we all have more

Thursday's Quotables

3/1/12 - Day Eighty

Thursday's Quotables eighth edition

For today's quote I wanted to share my favorite quote of all time with you and the person that said it.

Friedrich Nietzsche

 "To live is to suffer to survive is to find some

meaning in the suffering." - Friedrich Nietzsche

'til tomorrow... 

An Extra Day

2/29/12 - Day Seventy Nine

Music: The Pretty Reckless - You

Some new music I found through the YouTube suggestion section of my homepage.  This is one of the few I actually like a lot. Check it out.

Realization: We should have an extra day every year.

I have recently been talking so much about time and how little of it I seem to have.  This may be the start to the extremely busy part of my life and I am ready for it.

The last two days I literally didn't have a moment to blog.  Weird.  This has taught me that realistically I won't be able to blog everyday but I am still going to write for no less than 365 days total. 

Some updates on some of my goals and the important parts of my life

I am working in the design field currently as a freelance designer.
I did the logo below and I love it!

'til tomorrow...

Time keeps ticking

2/26/12 - Day Seventy Eight

This late night stuff always has me losing track of time.  Today is the beloved crazy school day and today I have a total of two hours of sleep. Hooray for the life of a college student that works full time :) I'll write more tomorrow for sure.

'til tomorrow...

Tax Return Relief

2/25/12 - Day Seventy Seven

Tax return came today and I finally got some food and other items I had been needing for a long time.  I'll post more on all the cool stuff tomorrow, but for tonight I'll leave you with the craziest song my boyfriend has ever "asked" me to listen to.

Music: mc chris - smackababy

In the words of my best friend...but for why?

'til tomorrow...

Wait or Do

2/24/12 - Day Seventy Six

Inspiration: Good things come to those that wait, better things come to those that do.

I have been considering moving away from the area I currently live in for quite some time.  Culturally this isn't a good spot for a budding design career and I need a change.  I know a new city isn't going to fix everything but I am hoping it would help with some different scenery. The top three choices on the move list are Seattle or Portland, Denver or somewhere on the east coast though Boston and New York are the only really likely choices.  I would love to live closer to my sister in Charlotte, NC but I am not sure that would be exactly the change I am looking for since it isn't a huge difference from Florida.  These decisions will be weighing heavily on my mind over the next couple of weeks.  Thankfully, I have the support of my boyfriend in these discussions and concerns so hopefully we can make a good decision.

'til tomorrow...

Thursday's Quotables

2/23/12 - Day Seventy Five

Thursday's Quotables seventh edition

 
The best advice can be found in quotes from those that learned before us.

Inspiration: Elbert Hubbard (June 19, 1856 – May 7, 1915)

 "Be pleasant until ten o'clock in the morning and the rest of the day will take care of itself." - Elbert Hubbard


"Do not take life to seriously. You will never get out of it alive." - Elbert Hubbard


"Never explain - your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway." - Elbert Hubbard


"The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without a teacher." - Elbert Hubbard


“The recipe for perpetual ignorance is: Be satisfied with your opinions and content with your knowledge." - Elbert Hubbard

'til tomorrow...

Work is the motivation

2/22/12 - Day Seventy Four

Realization: The only motivation I need is work

My mind has been crazy a buzz with all the designs in my head.  When given an idea I can create exactly what the consumer wants with some communication.  The confidence of knowing is helping me achieve some personal goals and I am ready for the next step.

Music: Jem - They

This song has been playing at Starbucks the last few days, and it is amazing to work to.  I like the lyrics because they channel some key moments in my past but the beat will get you moving.  It is great!

'til tomorrow...

Design and Sleep

2/21/12  - Day Seventy Three

This week I find I am more exhausted then able to sit up and write.  Everything is weighing heavily on my mind and I need to adjust my schedule even further to succeed in my career field.

/yawns and nods off

'til tomorrow...

Updating

soon

Kiss Quick

2/19/12 - Day Seventy One

The conclusion to this week's school work and 17 assignments, left me completely exhausted with typing.  I am excited to update on what is going on tomorrow. Until then, here is a great song...

Music: Matt Nathanson - Kiss Quick

'til tomorrow...

College to Career

2/18/12 - Day Seventy

I am in the process of finishing my B.A. in Visual Communications and today was full of exams and assignments.  May 2012 is my graduation date and I am looking to get this stuff done and my career started.  My goal for the next few weeks is to really start using my resources to network some future work.  What do you think my company name should be?

JL Designs

JL Design Journey

Design Journeys

'til tomorrow...

Quiet Time

2/17/12 - Day Sixty Nine

What music speaks to you?  Which ones are your absolute favorites?  I have so many it is hard to think of the right ones on the right days.

Music: Brand New - Quiet Things No One Knows

This is my favorite type of music.  I can design, sleep or mellow out to it.  It can repeat over and over and I just keep singing it.


Realization: Quiet time awakens demons and inspiration.

    Last night, while trying to fall asleep early for a well needed change, I had more than a few moments of meditation.  Sure...some things that flew into my thought processes weren't happy or even something I could do anything about but I needed that time to just THINK.  Each day we are faced with almost an assault of information and entertainment that holds our attention. 

    We get very little time to just be silent in thought and purpose.  In the past when I would try to be quiet or meditate on anything the boredom was overwhelming.  I am realizing now that each of us needs time to just be, to shut off our brains or focus on the larger picture.  Our everyday can turn into a month without even realizing we lost a day. 

A new small term goal for myself is to try and enjoy and create those quiet moments more in my life.

'til tomorrow...

Thursday's Quotables

2/16/12 - Day Sixty Eight

Thursday's Quotables sixth edition

The best advice can be found in quotes from those that learned before us.

  
"A person who never made a mistake, never tried anything new." - Albert Einstein

"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones." - Albert Einstein

"The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein

"Anyone who doesn't take truth seriously in small matters cannot be trusted in large ones either." - Albert Einstein

"Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." - Albert Einstein

'til tomorrow...

Silence and Freedom

2/15/12 - Day Sixty Seven

Realization: I want a week away from everything.

I started thinking today how nice it would be to rent a cabin in the middle of nowhere and just exist for a week. No distractions, or phones or schoolwork or work.  Change is a necessity in my life and I need it soon.  Lots of thinking in my brain today and I hope these changes are coming soon.

'til tomorrow and hopefully with a brighter perspective...

Happy Valentine's Day

2/14/12 - Day Sixty Six

Happy Valentine's Day!

Artist

I hope you are surrounded with love and happiness today.

'til tomorrow...

Love is...everyday

2/13/12 Day Sixty Five

Happy day before Valentine's.  What do you all have planned for the day to celebrate love?
I am making a dinner for our best friends and looking forward to some relaxing.

I wanted to dedicate this post to two women who could sing their hearts out...Aaliyah and Whitney Houston.

Music: Whitney Houston - I will always love you

Music: Aaliyah - One in a Million

'til tomorrow...

Love is.....music

2/12/11 - Day Sixty Four

Music: City of Colour - The Girl

This is a perfect valentine's song for a girl that isn't into the material things of life, like me.  Beautiful lyrics!

Realization: Music connects emotions with reality in our heads

Love is.....snuggling

2/11/12 - Day Sixty Three

Red blankets of wonderfulness and snuggles.

by: pinkpickettfence on Flickr

Opening the store in the morning...time for shut eye.

'til tomorrow...

Working day

2/10/12 - Day Sixty Two

Such a loooonnng day working.

'til tomorrow...

Thursday's Quotables

 2/9/12 - Day Sixty One

Thursday's Quotables fifth edition

The best advice can be found in quotes from those that learned before us. 

Dr. Seuss Memorial in Massachusetts

“If you never did you should. These things are fun and fun is good."-Dr. Seuss

“Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.”-Dr. Seuss

“Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened"-Dr. Seuss

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind”-Dr. Seuss

 “We are all a little weird and life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.”-Dr. Seuss 

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...”-Dr. Seuss  

'til tomorrow...

Love is...patient

2/8/12 - Day Sixty

Music: Goo Goo Dolls - Iris

Music: Lifehouse - You and Me

My two favorite love songs.  The second one was my ex husband and I's "song" and even though we aren't together anymore it brings back all the wonderful memories of us together.

Inspiration: If everyone lived by this quote life would be more divided but a hell of a lot easier.

Dr. Seuss Quote Wall Art Design by Single Stone

Love is...your choice of person

2/7/12 - Day Fifty Nine

The biggest news of the day was the a courts ruling that Prop 8 is unconstitutional. Glad we have the judicial system in place today. My belief is and always will be that the government shouldn't have the ability to determine who you love or if you can say publicly in front of friends a declaration of this love.

Design: Free People.com Valentine collections

'til tomorrow...

Love is...food

2/6/12 - Day Fifty Eight

Inspiration: Valentine's Day Recipes

Strawberry Shortcake

Sweet Swirl Cookies of Love

Heart Chocolate Cake <3

'til tomorrow...

Love is....forgetfulness

2/5/12 - Day Fifty Seven

Music: Atlantic Starr - Always

When I was seven my mom remarried and he became my dad that day.  This was their wedding song and I still picture my best friend, sister and I singing at the top of our lungs beside the dance floor during their first song.  Wonderful memories and a great love song that reminds us true love is always!

Realization: To be truly in love a bad memory is key.

The hardest thing to remember in love is we aren't in love with a concept, we are in love with another person.  People will make mistakes, big ones and small ones.  Forgiving someone you love seems to be the easy part it is forgetting the mistakes that takes effort.  The ability to not bring up shortcomings at the first sight of personal insecurities.  Forget the bad and pray your loved one can do the same for you.

Inspiration: Oreo Cookie Cake...Yums! I think my boyfriend would love this for Valentine's Day.

Found it here

'til tomorrow...

Love is...who you sleep next to, by choice

2/4/12 - Day Fifty Six

Music: Al Green - Let's Stay Together

This song makes me miss my boyfriend or reach out and hug him.  Definitely one of the best songs of all time. Play it in the middle of an argument and it is sure to cease.

Realization: There is so much I could do with a sewing machine.

For some reason I have never tried sewing as a hobby.  I guess in my mind it has always been associated with my grandmother and her patience for it. Patience I never thought I could possess. Much to my surprise, my patience for projects that create something is increasing with age.  Crocheting is one of most relaxing things currently in my world.  Just to focus on something and get lost with little to no hard thought or decisions put into it. When the most in depth thought is do I want a hole here or just a solid line, weights are lifted.

Inspiration: Pillows in red!

I love these, especially the LOVE pillow in the back!  Blogging has helped me see there is so much you can do with a design background.  It just takes time and some funds. Here is the blog I found this great design on.  Check it out!

'til tomorrow...

Love is...a lot of reasons

2/3/12 - Day Fifty Five

My favorite holiday is fast approaching. The day we publicly celebrate love and those that matter most. The next 11 days are all about love and the fascinating things I can find related to it.

Music: Etta James - At Last

By far one of the best love songs of all time.  The music is amazing to dance to and the lyrics make perfect sense to anyone who finally found a special someone.


Inspiration: Valentine's Day

Found the greatest idea for the person you love and it wouldn't cost very much to put together at all.

For the tutorial and explanation of this piece Look Here. What an awesome idea! Thanks Lowri of Artfull Crafts.

'til tomorrow...

Thursday's Quotables

2/2/12 - Day Fifty Four

Thursday's Quotables fourth edition

The best advice can be found in quotes from those that learned before us. 

Design by JLi (Portrait of Madame de Staël by Francois Pascal Simon Gerard c.1810)

Inspiration: Anne Louise Germanie de Stael-Holstein (April 22, 1766 - July 14, 1817)

'til tomorrow...

Things to see

2/1/12 - Day Fifty Three

Music: Flight of the Conchords - Business Time

Amazing song!  Hilarious and so true!

Realization: My reasons to work have almost nothing to do with rent and food.

I always hear someone say they want to travel. I have been saying it since I was about thirteen. Then I realized the want to travel is much deeper for me than most of my acquaintances.  I go to work everyday so I can have the opportunity to travel someday soon.  Sure working provides the necessities in life sure but those seem to be there when you need them. Today I found these great articles with just a few of the beautiful places on earth to visit.

'til tomorrow...

Moments

1/31/12 - Day Fifty Two

Music: Pearl Jam - Just Breathe

This song has made an appearance in so many places in my life but I never knew exactly what the song was until tonight.  It was some background music in a Castle episode we were watching.  Amazing song! Check it out.

Realization: The calm prepares you for the rough spots in life

At the core optimism is my thought process, but lately I have been bracing for the bad that seems to always follow a calm spot in life.  My pessimist side...then I realized bracing for the bad doesn't help you live in the moment it just keeps you looking to what is next.  This cycle seems to reoccurring not just in my life but those around me too.  If is normal, then these calm spots if truly calm and enjoyed create the strength and pizazz needed to get through the roughness of life.

'til tomorrow...

Women's Award Show Fashion 2012

1/30/12 - Day Fifty One

Inspiration: Fashion Design

Every year the award show seasons bringing on the inevitable question... was that a good or bad fashion choice?  Below are my favorite designs from the shows so far.

2012 Golden Globes

Design: Dior Couture - worn by Charlize Theron

I love the nod to the 1920's from this entire look.  The pale color highlights her beautiful skin tone and even the styling including the jewelry makes this an overall winner for the evening.

2012 People's Choice Awards

Design: Elie Saab - worn by Nina Dobrev

The color and shape of this dress made it my favorite for this awards show.  The lace sleeves with extended length give it just the right "formal" touch needed for the event.

2012 Screen Actor's Guild Awards

Design: Carolina Herrera - worn by Dianna Agron

The chiffon material with a light ruffle at the bust line flowing to the waist make this dress a beautiful shape.  The pink color isn't too bright and compliments her skin tone nicely.  I love the entire look for dress including the braided up-do for her hair...Love it!

'til tomorrow...

Reserved

Reserved

Logo Madness

1/28/12 - Day Forty Nine

Doing some research for a couple friends logo designs and came across some really neat stuff. Check it out...

Inspiration: Logo Ingenious

'til tomorrow...

Overwhelming

1/27/12 - Day Forty Eight

Realization: Money doesn't buy happiness but it helps - by someone famous for saying it :)

Today was payday and for me like so many others currently it was a day of overwhelming frustration instead of joy.  Getting paid every two weeks is great because it gives you the chance to pay all the bills twice a month...well great when the family income matches the bills.  On my way to work currently and to get this frustration out of my head I have to add to the above realization. 

At least I can pay my bills.  Someone out there always has it worse than me.  So, today I will stop complaining and enjoy this day without money.  I wonder what troubles I can get into...

'til tomorrow...

Thursday's Quotables

1/26/12 - Day Forty Seven

Thursday's Quotables third edition

The best advice can be found in quotes from those that learned before us.

Inspiration: Rita Mae Brown (born November 28, 1944)

“The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four people is suffering from a mental illness. Look at your 3 best friends. If they're ok, then it's you.” - Rita Mae Brown

“I finally figured out the only reason to be alive is to enjoy it. ”- Rita Mae Brown

“About all you can do in life is be who you are. Some people will love you for you. Most will love you for what you can do for them, and some won't like you at all.” - Rita Mae Brown

“He unzipped his pants and his brains fell out.” - Rita Mae Brown

'til tomorrow...

1/25/12 - Day Forty Six

Music: Cary Brothers - Can't Take My Eyes Off You

The music is amazing in this song.  Lyrics are a bit repetitive but it is worth a listen.

Inspiration: http://pinterest.com/

This is the best website I have found for inspiration yet.  You can request an invitation or have a friend that uses the site send one too you.  If anyone needs an invite let me know.  Sometimes all you need is the smallest inspiration for your mind to open up and finish the rest. I think I am in the process of finding my niche in the creative world.  Working on some fashion sketches, reading up on floral design and starting the design process of some animated characters for my best friend and her babies room. 

'til tomorrow...

Stories in my head

1/24/12 - Day Forty Five

Will write more after this Castle episode but ever get the crazy notion the neighbors upstairs are recreating the scene where the pins at the end of a bowling lane fall over.  Instead of throwing a ball down the lane they are simply jumping up and down to make them tumble?   Living downstairs creates a million different fabulous ideas.

Design: Secroit - A Trip to Wonderland

This is currently my Twitter background and reminds me of the turns a story and life can take in your mind.


'til tomorrow...

Red is my passion!

1/23/12 - Day Forty Four

My favorite color of all time is red.  Vintage, modern or just a red wall.  With it will always come happiness and a sense of me.  Here are a couple design pieces that describe why.

Design: Ceresa - Modern Bathrooms

What my version of "heaven" on earth would look like.  Couldn't find the artist of this.  Saw it in my pinterest search.

'til tomorrow...

Reserved

Reserved for when I finish this crazy schoolwork.

Who's Way?

1/21/12 - Day Forty Two

Ever been in a place where you are tired of trying and feel extremely frustrated?  That was the general tone of my day today.  I got a lot accomplished and the people around me helped but it was just a nails on chalkboard day.

Music: Three Days Grace - Let It Die

This song is about the end of a relationship.  When you are in the dark place where you just don't care anymore.  This song actually calms me down.  Being over-analyzer is easy when you don't care what your analyzing. Anyways give it a listen the lyrics are awesome.

Realization: Work pays you to do it their way.  It doesn't matter if you like it or not.

This realization is a two part discovery for me.  Firstly, as an employee that likes things to remain the same and be done a certain way. A correction in the way things are can make me irritated beyond belief. In the end however professionalism and a yielding to my profession of choice is always my course.  The second part of this realization is as a supervisor.  I understand the frustration people feel but from the viewpoint of someone getting paid to uphold policy it doesn't matter either.  A job pays you to accomplish certain tasks their way and with certain restrictions.  Thanks for listening to my rant I feel so much better. 

Poetry & Design

1/20/12 - Day Forty One

Music: Straylight Run - Mistakes We Knew We Were Making

"So we bottled and shelved all our regrets,
Let them ferment and came back to our senses,
Drove back home and slept a few days,
Woke up and laughed at how stupid we used to be,"

Realization: Visualization is necessary for my writer side to emerge.

This week I was tasked with creating two different literary pieces for my Creative Writing class. In my head the design was pictured long before I had the words to go with it.  I still have to write one piece and I'm going to use the character I created last week and showed you guys in my weekly collage.  Hopefully this piece can be a play.  Never tried it before so if nothing else it will be fun.  Below is the artistic piece I envisioned to help me create the words.

Design: In Darkness we find - JLi

'til tomorrow...

Thursday's Quotables

1/19/12 - Day Forty

Thursday's Quotables second edition 

The best advice can be found in quotes from those that learned before us.

 Inspiration: Dorothy Parker (August 22, 1893 – June 7, 1967)

"Four be the things I am wiser to know: idleness, sorrow, a friend and a foe." - Dorothy Parker

"Brevity is the soul of lingerie." - Dorothy Parker

"Four be the thing I'd have been better without: love, curiosity, freckles and doubt." - Dorothy Parker

"This is not a novel to be tossed aside lightly.  It should be thrown with great force." - Dorothy Parker
(book review)

"Ducking for apples - change one letter and it's the story of my life." - Dorothy Parker


'til tomorrow...

A Day in Protest

1/18/12 Day Thirty Nine

The biggest news on the horizon today. I am proud of the protest set forth by Americans.  It is nice to see people coming together even when it feels like we have very little say in Washington.

I can't imagine the internet with blocked websites from the federal government.  It would feel like I was living in a third world country.  I don't want copyright infringements to put corporations out of business but where does fair use and violation differ?  In my opinion Corporate America has tried more than once now to get the federal government to come to its defense with issues that shouldn't be their concern.

Days disappear

1/17/12 Day Thirty Eight

Realization: This is what happens when you sleep from night time to night time. 

On the plus side, I am recovering from this yukky cold quickly.  Bought some great black and grey yarn today to start creating a scarf for the rest of the winter.  It just got cold here in the middle of January, gotta love Florida weather.

Inspiration: Started writing a short story today as well as a poem.  I'll post by the end of the week once I complete them.

'til tomorrow...

Weekly Collage 3

1/16/12 - Day Thirty Seven

Design: 2012 Week 3 Collage

'til tomorrow...

Trauma Enhances

1/15/12 - Day Thirty Six


weekly collage coming tomorrow...

Music: Something Corporate - Me and the Moon

This song talks about suicide.  I have thought about it, and thankfully never could actually do it.  Whether you are like me or someone that has tried it, almost everyone knows someone who has attempted suicide.  I posted this song because in line with the title of today's post I have found that people that make it through such thoughts attempts or sadness with friends appreciate life in an entirely different way.

Realization: Our best colors show in the dark parts of life.

Life has it's way of handing us challenges we couldn't even think up.  Whether it is the death of a loved one, a break in trust, health problems or family responsibilities. These challenges shape who we will be.  In my life and in the stories I enjoy the best people have been through one or more of the above.  They aren't forever beaten down by but face the challenges in uniquely incredible ways. Whether they come out of the darkness a blue shade of calm or just facing the yellow sun one day at a time they are an inspiration to me.

Design: Thegirlinthebigbox - What

'til tomorrow