"I’m very fond of men. I think they are wonderful creatures. I love them dearly. But I don’t want to look like one. When women gave up their long skirts, they made a grave error…"

~ Tasha Tudor

 

Capturing Love

Love is for deep kisses,

Strange adventures,

Midnight swims,

Rambling conversations.

Sharing one of my favorite poets Mary Oliver

 

The Journey

One day you finally knew

what you had to do, and began,

though the voices around you

kept shouting

their bad advice--

though the whole house

began to tremble

and you felt the old tug

at your ankles.

"Mend my life!"

each voice cried.

But you didn't stop.

You knew what you had to do,

though the wind pried

with its stiff fingers

at the very foundations,

though their melancholy

was terrible.

It was already late

enough, and a wild night,

and the road full of fallen

branches and stones.

But little by little,

as you left their voices behind,

the stars began to burn

through the sheets of clouds,

and there was a new voice

which you slowly

recognized as your own,

that kept you company

as you strode deeper and deeper

into the world,

determined to do

the only thing you could do--

determined to save

the only life you could save.

Some things I just can't get enought of.................

*Incense - its cheaper than scented candles and smells just as good. I also adore the way the incense smoke floats around (its kind of beautiful). Currently i am burning aloe incense. My favourites are vanilla and Sandalwood.

* Royal blue - I'm over pink for now...and totally into royal blue. It really seems to suit me too (probably due to my darker hair). I need a beautiful royal blue dress for spring/summer.

* Mint chocolate - This is by far my favourite kind of chocolate at the moment. Whether its dark or milk chocolate -if it has mint in it, I will love it (and I will not want to share).

* Flowers - In my opinion, nothing uplifts a space (or my mood) like a nice bunch of flowers in a vase. I absolutely would buy a bunch of fresh cut flowers every week if I could afford it - BUT Since I'm on the broke side I may have to climb into peoples gardens and "borrow" flowers. (multi coloured roses and Stargazers are my fav's right now).


* Stretching - I love stretching. It makes me feel great and has really been increasing my flexibility (i can touch my toes, hooray!). I seriously need to buy some Yoga DVDs or start looking for a yoga/Pilate's class to join.


* The book im reading - The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova is such an interesting book. I have not been making a lot of time to read lately, but when I do I so enjoy the journey this book is taking me on. It’s a bit dark, very detailed and probably not for everyone.

Once Upon A Time

was a fairy tale

was a dream

became real…

Inside of me, there's an all I wanna be........

Biker Chick

Me and the girls out after work

Drinkin' marguaritas one night

After a few, the conversation turned to

The kind of guys we like

One only dates doctors, one likes cowboys

And one prefers the sensitive kind

Well, I really shocked 'em then

All jaws were droppin' when

It came turn to tell 'em mine

I like a man with a tan and a twisted chrome kickstand

Leanin' on a big old bike

The low rollin' sound that'll shake the ground

Comin' out of long pipes

I like a tattoo or two

Or even more if they're cool

On the big old arms of a long-haired dude

Inside of me, there's an all I wanna be

Biker chick chick

Biker chick chick (whooo)

(Biker chick)

(Biker chick chick)

(Biker chick chick, whooo)

I never rode on the back of an old

Chopper down the highway

Holdin' on tight just him and I

Makin' our getaway

I've always been the good girl

Walked the straight and narrow path all my life, boo

But the tequila's kickin' in

And since I'm here with friends

Can't a girl just fantasize

I never said he was the marryin' kind

All I said was I bet he'd be a wild ride

Heh, heh, heh, heh, heh

An Irish Blessing for you

I wish you not a path devoid of clouds

nor a life on a bed of roses.

Not that you might never need regret

nor that you should never feel pain.

No, that is not my wish for you.

My wish for you is:

That you might be brave in times of trial

when others lay crosses upon your shoulders,

when mountains must be climbed

and chasms are to be crossed,

When hope can scarce shine through.

That every gift God gave you might grow with you

And let you give your gift of joy

to all who care for you.

That you may always have a friend

who is worth that name,

whom you can trust

and who helps you in times of sadness and

who will defy the storms of daily life at your side.

One more wish I have for you...

That in every hour of joy and pain

you may feel God close to you.

This is my wish for you and for all who care for you

This is my hope for you...now and forever.

unknown Irish author

 

Layers

“We do not grow absolutely, chronologically. We grow sometimes in one dimension, and not in another; unevenly. We grow partially. We are relative. We are mature in one realm, childish in another. The past, present, and future mingle and pull us backward, forward, or fix us in the present. We are made up of layers, cells, constellations.”


Anais Nin

I have always been fascinated with layers. Full skirts of secrets, delicate fabrics piled up like soft snow over each other, a soft movement over the skin.

Layers should not come with weight, there should always be plenty of pockets of air, spaces where to hide and discover, a lightness that frees instead of imposing.

That is my type of skirt-the one I want my mind dressed of, with plenty of room for the cells, a nest to my constellations...

On my journey...

Continue the conversation


"What is hope? Nothing but the paint on the face of existence" -Lord Byron
 
Question Life


"Consciousness...is the phenomenon whereby the universe's very existence is made known" -Roger Penrose
 
Inward Journey


"Sometimes the only available transportation is a leap of faith" -Margaret Shepard
 
The Quest


"At the edge of the city
 On the brink of the unknown
"Come you dreamer to the darkness
 Far far from home "
And Quest you for the answer
Question every absolute
"Live for passion and sole purpose
Life, Love, Time and Truth "
Dare to claim the promise
That was spoken at the start
"No one can tell you what the words are
You'll find them in your dreaming heart
 -Unknown
 
True Colors


"May your heart head for the sky with wings of soul full flight"
"May your dreams paint the dawn with all the colors of your light"
"As you seek and discover all the worlds precious wonder"
"May you always know the power Of your own true colors"
 
-Unknown

Pieces of Stars…

“What does the candle represent?”



“Life.”



“Whose life?”


“All life, every life. We’re all born as molecules in the hearts of a billion stars, molecules that do not understand politics, policies and differences. In a billion years we, foolish molecules forget who we are and where we came from. Desperate acts of ego. We give ourselves names, fight over lines on maps. And pretend our light is better than everyone else’s. The flame reminds us of the piece of those stars that live inside us. A spark that tells us: you should know better. The flame also reminds us that life is precious, as each flame is unique. When it goes out, it’s gone forever. And there will never be another quite like it.”

Random things.......

Right now I am drinking some nice rooibos (aka redbush) tea and enjoying the lovely gloomy weather

What is your dream job? Successful, published writer

Sometimes its much better to just go with the flow (and stop planning so much).

I like road trips I think they are a good time to catch up on chatting, music listening and photo taking.

I feel as though I am losing my mind - Its not official yet, but all the signs are there....just thought I should give you a heads up.

Truly On My Own

This seems so strange to say this at this time in my life, but for the first time I am truly on my own. There is no one there standing beside me to guide, comfort or advise me at this time in my life. Right now I feel so small and insignificant. My mother passed away in November, and we just moved my father to a nursing home closer to my brother. My brother is about 50 miles away, (not far really, but ...). And so here I am alone for the first time. I too, would have moved, but after taking care of both my mother and father and not working for the past six months, I start a new job here in town on Monday (with a fantastic company that I have worked for before). So it was decided that I stay here and get back on my feet, while my Dad is living closer to my brother.


This has all happened in the last two weeks. Things have moved at lightning speed, I have not had time to take it all in. Until now. And right now, I am a little overwhelmed, a little frightened, and, I have to admit this, a little excited. For the first time, to truly be on my own. I am not sure what to make at this time. Just me, myself, and I. Oh yes, and my furry little companion....I guess I'm not really all alone then....and even though he doesn't speak words....his little eyes do.....and they will say to me when I come home every evening.....I missed you, how was your day......what more could I ask for........
 

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength ~

Loving someone deeply gives you courage...

“The night is darkening round me, The wild winds coldly blow; But a tyrant spell has bound me And I cannot, cannot go. The giant trees are bending Their bare boughs weighed with snow. And the storm is fast descending, And yet I cannot go. Clouds beyond clouds above me, Wastes beyond wastes below; But nothing dear can move me; I will not, cannot go.”







Emily Bronte “Spellbound”