YOU'RE THE ONLY THING THAT'S MAKING ANY SENSE TO ME

AND I NEED YOU SO MUCH.

NO BETTER AND NO WORSE

Just because I'm losing
Doesn't mean I'm lost Doesn't mean I'll stop Doesn't mean I would cross
Just because I'm hurting Doesn't mean I'm hurt Doesn't mean I didn't get
What I deserved No better and no worse
I just got lost Every river that I tried to cross
Every door I ever tried was locked
Ohhh and I'm...Just waiting 'til the shine wears off
You might be a big fish In a little pond Doesn't mean you've won
Cause along may come A bigger one
And you'll be lost Every river that you tried to cross
Every gun you ever held went off
Ohhh and I'm... Just waiting until the firing stopped
Ohhh and I'm... Just waiting 'til the shine wears off

SOMEONE LIKE ME ... I'M READY NOW... SOMEONE LIKE YOU

Kings Of Leon - New Music - More Music Videos

And the wonder of it all is...

HERE COMES THE SUNSHINE

CHAINS BE BROKEN!

I have been going through some pretty trying times lately.
I have so unbelievably much to be thankful for in my life, I never do forget that. However, it is in times like this that I need to embrace all of the great in my life and never lose sight of them, because God has a plan for me and each and every one of us in this world. Look at this picture above. I was outside eating at a restaurant one day with my love when randomly these birds came up to us. We thought it was cute, but really paid them no mind until we realized that one bird only had one leg while the other right next to him was completely "normal". I believe that in these moments God really is speaking to me, He is saying to let nothing stop me, let nothing hold me back, nothing at all. What are you going to do in this moment, give up, or strive and persevere? I can't stand to realize that I really don't have it all that bad until it is that I notice someone or something else has it a bit worse in comparison to my own life. How selfish? I know I am never given anything more in my life than what I can handle, and for this, I am grateful. I need to let go of the things in my own mind that hold me back, wake up, give back, and enjoy each and every moment that I am blessed to live! By the way, he spoke to me again today. A butterfly landed on me, this has never happened to me before. I know he is saying to never lose hope, greater things are yet to come :)

Give it up, Give everything up to Him. Break the chains that bind you and never lose hope!

1 The people say, "Come.
Let us return to the Lord.
He has torn us to pieces.
But he will heal us.
He has wounded us.
But he'll bandage our wounds.
2 After two days he will give us new life.
On the third day he'll make us like new again.
Then we will enjoy his blessing.
3 Let's recognize him as the Lord.
Let's keep trying to really know him.
You can be sure the sun will rise.
And you can be just as sure the Lord will appear.
He will come to renew us like the winter rains.
He will be like the spring rains that water the earth."
Hosea 6:1-3

TRUE. TRUE.

WE ARE THE WORLD

I've always loved this, but man, did I get the chills when I came across this video today.
Michael was so humble.. Brilliant. Watching him in the studio is priceless. There will never be another like him.
I'm still in shock.

Here is the "We are the world video"
but follow this link to see the making from Michael (it was disabled to show on here, sorry)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0IweJ0g39I

YOU BETTER GRAB YOUR UMBRELLA

PHOTO: HOLLY (sister)

SAY IT ISN'T SO

PHOTO: D

The Legend

It has been two days since the world first heard the news, Michael Jackson has passed away at age 50.
I am still in shock, it is all so surreal. I just want to say it is amazing to see how the nation and the world has been impacted by him and his presence, life, dance and music. He moved the world. It is disappointing to hear the negative things that some cruel and heartless people have had to say about such an influential iconic man. What have you done for this world? Take a look in the mirror before you ever dare to point a finger. Michael was human, just like the rest of us, how dare you make such cuts at one mans life. You know the saying as corny as it is... "you know what happens when you ASSUME" You never had to walk in that mans shoes. Hold your tongue and let the nation morn this devastating loss of a pop icon and legend, a human being and soul.

leaving you on this note.
My all time favorite video of Jackson.
His passion is powerful .. it moves you.
You can not deny that.

My prayers are with his family, friends and fans.

SOBER.

FOREVER YOUNG

Some are like water Some are like the heat,
Some are melodies Some are the beat,
Sooner or later they'll all be gone,
Why don't they stay on?
It's hard to get without a cause,
I don't want to perish like a fading voice,
Youth is like diamonds in the sun,
And diamonds are forever,
So many adventures couldn't happened today,
So many songs that we forgot to play,
So many dreams swimming out in the blue,
Let them come true
Forever young

Happy Birthday Week to My Love!
May all of our souls stay Forever Young :)

THE GOOD FRIDAY TORNADO

WELCOME TO TENNESSEE!
It is amazing to me how your life can be forever changed, within a matter of seconds, and without any warning at all.
I have never been so terrified for my life as I was on April 10, 2009.. Good Friday. Taking cover from a category 3 tornado that had touched down and was making its way directly for us. As my boyfriend and I crouched down together inside of the tub, while his nephew and dog hid under a bed, we waited for the hit that was inevitably going to happen. We prayed so hard, I knew what was God's will was going to be, and in that I found comfort. I prayed that he would shield this home and this street, my prayers were answered. Derek (my boyfriend) did look outside of the window at one point swearing to me that he saw the tornado pick up and then reform again. Well, I found this video on youtube and if you watch it through you will see a point where the tornado picks up off of the ground moves over a street or two and hits again. That was our home that it passed on over. I thank God for blessing us on this day, and keep in my prayers the others who were not so lucky. We drive right on down the street and see the devistation, the homes that were leveled, the lives that are forever changed.

Photos from the aftermath..






You never know what tomorrow holds.

HE GUIDED ME TO TENNESSEE ...

It's been a while since my previous post.
Sorry for that, my life has recently been turned upside down.
I just moved from VA to TN!! What a beautiful state .. I have never been happier and promise to keep on my blog from here on out. Here are a few of the photos I took on my 12 hour drive here.. I truly believe that God smiles on Tennessee every evening with unreal sunsets. Every night I can't help but stare at the beautiful sky and wonder, what may be in store for my life next..





...... LET ME UNDERSTAND YOUR PLAN
- ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT

TIME TO..

THERE ARE 3 TYPES OF PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD

THERE ARE THOSE THAT MAKE THINGS HAPPEN.
THERE ARE THOSE THAT WANT THINGS TO HAPPEN.
AND THERE ARE THOSE THAT WONDER WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED.
WHAT TYPE OF PERSON WILL YOU BE!?
-DAD

A little quote my Grandfather used to say to my Dad.
I have grown up hearing this very same thing.
A question that everyone should ask themselves.
So, what type of person are you?

INSPIRED.

This morning has been a morning of inspiration.
Here is something else I read and want to share.

You Are Capable of Tremendous Achievements!

Know what you are capable of,
and believe that it is more
than what you are doing now.

Visualize yourself at
your ultimate best,
and see yourself living
any dream that comes your way.

Believe that you can make
your dreams come true,
and that patience and determination
will see them through.

Care enough to make the sacrifices
it takes,
and don't let the present have
priority over the future.

Know that having a good time
can include learning
and growing,
and that there is joy in creating
and succeeding.

Realize what a talented
and unique person you are,
and that happiness comes
when you challenge yourself...
and win!

- Barbara Cage

GET UP AND GO

Broadcast 2000 "get up and go" Full from Jordan Clarke on Vimeo.

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SPRING!
Time for me to get up and go..
Someone most dear to my heart wrote me this
simple message this morning
and brightened my entire day..
"Spring is a time where there is rebirth and things are new.
The possibilities are limitless.
I like to think it is truly the start of the year."
- Now that is wisdom speaking :)

FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS

WAKE UP ALONE

BLACK CHERRY

PHOTO: NY

A GOOD FIND ..

BRUISES

CARELESSNESS KILLS

Mediocrity and complacency are our own worst enemies.
Never lose your enthusiasm and passion!
Labor hard and remind yourself
that carelessness kills.

"You've gotta sink to swim..
immerse yourself in rejection"
Art Is Hard - Cursive

MILES AWAY

FINNEGAN BELL (I LOVE)

Just found out my "brother" Jonathan Anderson got the call for his company to head over to Iraq for a period of at least one year. I am so proud of you Bubba! You are unbelievably selfless and strong.. I have always admired these things about you..
I know God will be watching over you and your beautiful wife while away.
and Congrats on making Captain!!

There are so many men and women in the past, present, and future that have and will do the very same to serve and protect us Americans. May we not forget the brave that put their lives on the line for our freedom day in and day out. May God bless you all!

LIFE IS SUBJECTIVE

SO LOOK OUT FOR THE OBJECTIVE.

FEELING GOOD

It's a new dawn.. It's a new day.. It's a new life.. For me
And I'm feeling good

NO PLACE ELSE ..

HELLOGOODBYE

WHEN I LIVED ALONE

IS THERE A GHOST - BAND OF HORSES

Photo Credit: MICHELLE MY BELLE aka. Chedda ;)

TO BE THERE

PHOTO: NEW ORLEANS

OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR

PHOTO: NASHVILLE

HAPPINESS

GOLDFRAPP

TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE

TAKING BACK SUNDAY

IRON AND WINE

This is a photograph of my beautiful Grandmother.
She was a fairly well known flamenco dancer over in Spain in her late teens, this was her passion, before moving over to the States to raise her family at twenty years old.
I remember when I was a little girl and we would go over for a visit, it was always so dark and mysterious, not your typical warm loving Grandmother's home visit. My sister and I would always explore using our wild imaginations to create the life we thought she lived in Spain. I will never forget the large dark velvet Spaniard paintings of bull fighting and beautiful women in every direction you turned. Back then, I definitely would have pictured her as the magical dancing woman in this video.. enjoy!

IRON AND WINE

SET THE WORLD ON FIRE

HEART & SOUL

I know, I couldn't help it.
I still sing along to every word of this song!

TONIGHT

Lykke Li - Tonight from Sharifah Alsagoff on Vimeo.

LYKKE LI

CHIC

"YOU HAVE TO FIND YOUR OWN ANGLE." PETER LINDBERGH

TERRA FIRMA

THE DAYLIGHTS

FEEL.LOVE.THINKING.OF.

I gO there knowing!

BANG BANG - NANCY SINATRA

UNWRITTEN

I received a message recently, out of the blue, from a person with such a sweet soul. She just reached out to say a couple kind words and in turn, completely brightened my day. Isn't it in the small things people do that make the impact?
You never know how much a few simple words can greatly affect the direction and mind of another.

It read "Stay Positive, Today is the first day of the rest of your life"
Short, Sweet, and to the point. She is right. It meant so much at that moment and every day since, I have woken up to my new day with that very thought at the forefront of my mind. I will forever cherish those words of wisdom.

I challenge you to start each day with this way of thinking as well. Every moment is a brand new, never lived before, moment! If you can even for a second, wrap your mind around this concept, you should be able to see it's true power and true beauty.

Don't hold back today! Say something kind at that person in passing. Reach out. Don't ever let opportunity slip away and from this moment on begin to take back control. It is all in your hands, your future, which way are you going to go?

Honestly though, the best moments are when they weren't even trying.
When something just tugged at their heart to reach out and say some positive words, when it is purely genuine never even knowing what they were saying were the exact words you needed.
Thank you (by the way)

"Staring at the blank page before you"...

TRUTH

VOICES

VOICES - SAOSIN

MERCY

Duffy - Mercy from Roesje on Vimeo.