Time, like an ever-rolling stream
bears all of us away
we fly, forgotten as a dream
dies at the opening day
{ isaac watts }
bears all of us away
we fly, forgotten as a dream
dies at the opening day
{ isaac watts }
Fiver pillow by: umberdoverings by: BirkaScandinavian
nail colour: Sweetheart* by OPI
photo (unedited) by she {me!}
[*apparently Dooce wears it too]
hello, all. hello, all 5 of you who read these words regularly. hello, world. hello random visitor from France. really, just hello everyone.
i know it's been over a week since i've posted anything of merit, and i also haven't done the {Giveaway} yet. let's face it: i'm totally behind. ever since June 21, i've been slowly getting swallowed in the many details of everyday life as well as debris from other bigger things going on. i can feel my grip on sanity slipping by the moment.
here's the thing: amidst the craziness and the uncertainty and the tearful episodes at midnight, i have been able to do the following:
1. buy a new bathing suit
2. get tan lines in new bathing suit
3. watch a HP movie with Rachel
4. buy a plane ticket to IDAHO
5. realize that Ann Taylor isn't just for uppity reserved prissies
so depending on how you measure success, i've been able to do some things. and some of those things have been fun things. life isn't all bad.
{ did i mention that i'm going to Idaho? }
{ to visit a friend i've known for 7 years,
but seen in person about 5 times total? }
{ to visit a friend i've known for 7 years,
but seen in person about 5 times total? }
i leave soon, and everything in life right now feels like it's straining toward that moment. i have no idea how the wideness of the West will affect me, and i'm full of excitement and a little apprehension too. but all you really care about is that i WILL be back to this space when life opens up a little in the very near future.
the randomosity of this postling seems almost unfair; i haven't categorized anything for you, it's just a jumbly tornado of me-ness. welcome to the inside of my head --- does this explain anything to anyone?
so here's to summer, to new vision, to late nights.
to text messaging, losing things, being humbled.
to air conditioning, anxiety, hot tears.
to whatever's between you and me,
between my cheek and the pillow,
between the risk of truly living
and the cost of choosing not to.
we are going to make it.
11 comments:
As one of your regulars, i've missed you!! and i'm ok with randomness. my mind is full of it too. lastly, i LOVE that you and jsl are going to get some quality time together - i'm sure it's bound to fix a lot of the stresses you're both feeling right now. all the best!
xo
you're my favorite she.
I like the inside of your head. :)
Hello hello beautiful turquoise-hued soul, I love your words and read them often.
Hey! I'm always reading. :) Usually it was a week or two late that I would get around to reading entries, but now I'm finally caught up.
I really like that nail polish. OPI is the best. Right now I'm wearing "Lost Without My GPS", haha. I love it! Oh and I also really like that bathing suit top. I might have to pick one up when I go to the States at the end of the month.
Have a great time in Idaho! When are you going? Make sure to take some pictures.
...and here's to the price of choosing...to do so...
may you empty your pockets of all your fears...
& fill them with courage, adventure & LIFE...not to mention a bit of that sweet idaho dirt...
PS: kiss that lady plume for me too! xoxo
So glad for you and her both that you're going to Idaho!!!
:)))
Dorothy
oh ladies. thank you for being here. it means so much to me. thanks for accepting (and even loving) my randomness!
jordan: i think you're right, i really do. you're so wise :)
mme: you already know you're my favorite mme. evereverever.
susie: you're braver than most!
taddy: you know the color of my soul! well for someone who's never met me, you may know me better than some who have!
holly k: i looked up that OPI color and it's smokin' hot! perfect for this summer. and i love the name too, of course.
dear nancy: i hope to come home with all my pockets empty of fear and full of courage. thank you for this image.
dorothy: i am too. thanks for being happy with and for us :)
Maven Raven, sometimes honesty is presented best in the most random of ramblings.
Plus, that bikini top is gonna be sass and a half on you.
Just so you know, I filled up the gas tank in the truck this morning, because I know that when I pick you up, we'll get carried away and I'll forget all about the petrol and we'll be stranded on the highway in hip deep sage between Idaho Falls and Pocatello with nothing but lip gloss and your wardrobe to get us through the night.
Come soon.
x
I love this post!
As ever, you inspire me, in - or perhaps from (?) my recent randomness - and you've gifted me with the understanding that sometimes, when we least expect it, we do great things, and should list them more often and admire them with glee!
In short, you're a treasure.
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