Sunny Florida.

Im off to Sunny Florida Wednesday! I'll be back with a few shots Next monday. Should I bring my Rebel camera to the trip? Or the small one?....hmm decisions decisions.

Week #3 - Inspiring Five Monday: Hope

Love is not wondering how long it will last but how beautiful it grows.


Life itself is a challenge that we ought to face. You lose some, you win some, but if you never give up, you will discover that sacrifices have the greatest rewards.


A morning smile will recharge you with tireless energy to go through the way.


When we wake up in the morning we have two simple choices. Go back to sleep and dream. Or, wake up and chase those dreams.


It is wiser not to expect, but to hope. For in expecting, we meet disappointments; whereas in hoping, we invite surprises.

Photos from: X O X O X


I was tagged by the lovely Micaela to do this, which seems pretty fun!
With as much creativity as you can muster, show your heart in:
1 picture
1 poem
1 song or piece of music
1 phrase or quote
1 item of clothing
1 place
1 Disney princess
If you want to join in, tag more blogs!

1.
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2. I shall love the whole world,
But I shall control
Only myself.
- Sri Chinmoy

3.This Song is pretty.

4. Chloé Triple strap pumps


5. Paris. It's beautiful. I want to go back again.

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6. Esmeralda. I've always wanted to be a gypsy i guess. =/
Although i'm very fond of Belle, Ariel, Jasmine & Alice.

"You speak of justice, yet you are cruel to those most in need of your help!" -Esmeralda

Im tagging Eve, Brittany & Betsey

I need a "pick me up"

The moment when you first wake up
in the morning is the most wonderful
of the twenty-four hours. No matter
how weary or dreary you may feel,
you possess the certainty that, during
the day that lies before you, absolutely
anything may happen. And the fact that
it practically always doesn't, matters not
a jot. The possibility is always there.
- Monica Baldwin


You cannot protect yourself from sadness
without shielding yourself from happiness.


Just because you see the beauty in yourself others miss doesn't make you vain, you're stuck with you for the rest of your life. if you don't love yourself, who will? -Nirrimi


I love everything you hate about yourself.

[pictures from here, here, here, here]




I stumbled upon this site. Here's a sneak peek of what it's all about:


I need a pick me up. I feel as if im losing myself and there's nothing i can do about it. Oh Lord. I need your help.

Sketchy Wednesday

My friend sketched a dress she made for me. This was the Cover of the box. Im in love with the dress. I look like a barbie.




She made a matching hairpiece (fascinator) to go with it.

DIY Tuesday

1. Magazine coasters

Tutorial Via here

2. Gift Tag Tutorial

via here

3. Five Things You Can Make Out of a Film Canister

Via here

4. DIY Cardboard Hipster Frames

Via here

5. Inspirational Stones

Via Curbly

6. Cinnamon Votives

Via here

7. Eye Pillows

Via here

8. Cute Storage Ideas

Via Here

9. Wood picture Frame

Via here

10. Eco Bags

Via here

Inspiring Five Monday: Eco-friendly Quotes (week #2)

"She has the Spirit of the sun, The Moods of the moon, The Will of the wind."
- Julie Perkins Cantrell


Modern technology owes ecology an apology.
- Alan M. Eddison


The superior man seeks what is right; the inferior one, what is profitable.
- Confucius


There is a sufficiency in the world for man's need but not for man's greed.
- Gandhi


When we heal the earth, we heal ourselves.
- David Orr


[From here, here, here, here & here]

p.s. Had to Research eco friendly quotes for biology.

Day Dreaming

Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.


I have had dreams and I have had nightmares, but I have conquered my nightmares because of my dreams.
-Dr. Jonas Salk


If you can imagine it you can create it. If you can dream it, you can become it.
-William Arthur Ward


Magic has often been thought of us the art of making dreams come true; the art of realizing visions. Yet before we can bring birth to the vision we have to see it.
-Starhawk


Within our dreams and aspirations we find our opportunities
-Sue Ebaugh

Picture from here

I'm cleaning my room...it's a major mess! After that, I'll try to finish my skirt(jumper?) and I'll work on a few more projects. Im thinking of doing a DIY for something wearable, what do you think?
Also, I painted a quote on a canvas. I might take pictures of it later.

Inspiring Five Monday: Believe in Yourself

You can't change that which you can't accept.


The greatest revenge is to accomplish what others say you cannot do.


Remember: you are the only person who thinks in your mind! You are the power and authority in your world.
-Louise Hay


Let's dare to be ourselves, for we do that better than anyone else can.
-Shirley Briggs


Faith is the cornerstone on which all great lives are built.

Inspirational Photographs from i.anton

p.s. The movie "The Ultimate Gift" is precious from beginning to end. It taught me life lessons and I was ministered by it. I definitely recommend. (Chris Halliwell is totally yummy in the flick!)
These are the gifts:
* The Gift of Work
* The Gift of Problems
* The Gift of Friends
* The Gift of Giving
* The Gift of Gratitude
* The Gift of Family
* The Gift of Learning
* The Gift of Money
* The Gift of Laughter
* The Gift of a Day
* The Gift of Dreams
* The Gift of Love (which leads to the Ultimate Gift)

Changeling

On the weekend, i saw Changeling & Chicago. I had seen neither and i did appreciate snuggling with my mom and enjoying those flicks. My mom is a bit sentimental because I'll be going off state to study so it's really bittersweet.

I was amazed at such a brilliant performance by Angelina Jolie in Changeling. I really liked it and would recommend.

Planning to see Slum dog Millionaire Soon, since it's been the newest rave around. Im curious to see.