let's scramble the day's eggs

My Bonsai sprouted! I had sort of figured I messed it up by now…but no! A night of bad dreams…wake up to this lovely symbol of new beginnings…just makes me smile! This world is so cool! What an incredible thing is life!!

“Plant a tree…”

Well, since I’m scattered in the wind always I figured the best way to go about this plan was to get a pocket plant…bonsai specifically. It’s been a much more intense process then I’d initially expected…and now about 2 1/2 weeks in its finally planted, and fingers crossed, will have some little sprouts soon! :) here’s to creating more oxygen!!

#312 “Buy myself flowers…”

I love flowers so much! I drive my friends crazy when we are on excursions because I want to take pictures of all that is nature! I bought these 2 lovely guys about a week ago, and I must say that waking up and seeing them is such a refreshing way to wake up! I think flowers are one of the nicest things you can add to your life!

My bestie Kelsey recently recommended this book to me…I’ve read her trilogy “The Expected One,” “The Book of Love,” and “The Poet Prince”…all of which were amazing! They had a really brilliant affect on me.  I’m on the brink of some cool changes in my life…with a lot of things…and this book has really inspired me that everything totally happens for a reason.  She believes that before we’re born we basically have a sit down with God, and we sign a contract agreeing to fulfill all that we’re meant to be.  I think that is such a cool idea.  If we’re going off of our path, then things will be difficult, and it will seem that the world is not cooperating…funny because that’s quite literally what’s happening.  When we’re following out true destiny then things will make way for you.  So many follow what their parents want, or a job simply because of the money.  Fulfillment will never be to the full potential.  Genius.  So simple.  I highly recommend this book if you’re going any sort of change…so just want a really incredible way to look at your day!! 

“Ask someone much older than you to tell a story of their childhood…” —Derek Campbell

Thanks Derek for this inspiration!! History is so fascinating, and I love learning about it.  When I think about Derek it puts a smile on my face!  We went to WSU together freshman year…and lived at the dorms together…what delightful memories!! :) So much love Derek!!

I had the wonderful opportunity to go with my cousin to visit her parents/my great aunt and uncle this weekend.  As I said in my last post, I haven’t seen them in years!  There was a lot of really brilliant stories that were told…but one point my Uncle Maynard made really stuck with me…especially on a day like today…when a senseless act of hate affects a city like Boston.  He told me that he really regrets that he didn’t show my Grandma Ruth (his sister) more love, and appreciation while she was alive.  He said that it was just the times, and that their entire family didn’t show much affection.  Hearing that he really wishes he’d just hugged her really touched my heart.  It was so honest.  Then, today to see that an event meant to celebrate success and life is used as a tool to create violence…just really made me think.  We cannot change other people…we can’t make them think things…we can’t stop bad things from happening to good people…all we have any power over is ourselves…WE choose how to treat other people…WE choose to love…WE choose to show it…WE choose to look for the incredible good that is out there.  For every teeny, tiny bad guy…there are thousands of fantastic, loving, helpful people!  We are all here for such a beautiful purpose.  Please, everyday tell the people you love just how much you do.  Be kind to those around you…you never know what they’re going through….or if you’ll ever see them again.  Make every moment count!  Thanks Derek, and Uncle Maynard for inspiring me today!!!

I’m so nuts about change!! I am in Los Angeles y’all…I cannot wait to see what all I can learn here! I know the possibilities are endless and I’m so blessed to have such a wonderful family and friends that support me in so many ways! Nothing but love!!