Live & Let Live

All I am, all I need is the air I would kill to breathe...

Life Ain’t Always Beautiful

It’s enlightening, but somewhat selfish, the way in which our eyes are opened in the wake of another’s tragedy.  As if by some tragic miracle we are intensely aware of our own blessings by mere observation of another’s loss.

“I love you so much! Wish I…

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Scarred v. Scared

This has been a long time coming. In fact, I’ve had a few of “these” blogs saved in my drafts for quite some time, however, I believe in writing in the moment.  It offers a type of relief to my ever-running mind that drafts and editing cannot. Save that…

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But I have seen the best of you and the worst of you, and I choose both.

—Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye, “An Origin Story” (via larmoyante)

After a While

…you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul,
and you learn that love doesn’t mean leaning and company doesn’t mean security,
and you begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts and presents aren’t promises,

And you begin to…

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And then there was one… #Molly #fancyGoldfish

And then there was one… #Molly #fancyGoldfish

What’s Love Without Tragedy?

I’ve been absent, I know, but life is somewhat of a pleasant whirlwind these days. I’m struggling to graduate, working too much, enjoying the company of another, and living life day-to-day without much fuss.  However, I believe the thoughts are beginning…

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The world can be a cruel place where a lie can challenge your honesty. I promise, that the truth is much more powerful than a lie. Never be bitter, we have all been given the honor, and ability, to forgive, and to be forgiven.

—william chapman (via williamchapmanwritings)

(via williamchapmanwritings)

Here are the two states in which you may exist: person who writes, or person who does not. If you write: you are a writer. If you do not write: you are not. Aspiring is a meaningless null state that romanticizes Not Writing. It’s as ludicrous as saying, “I aspire to pick up that piece of paper that fell on the floor.” Either pick it up or don’t.

—Chuck Wendig (via larmoyante)