t | journal: william henry channing

t | journal: Lena Horne

The other night I watched Oscar Night and I loved the quote they shared by Lena Horne.

"It's not the load that breaks you down,

It's the way you carry it"

via image from {here} & {here}

t | journal: quote

"With the new day comes
new strengths and new thoughts."

Eleanor Roosevelt

t | journal: life is short.

th | design: photography

"I believe there's beauty and magic in the real. In the simple things, every single day in our own personal worlds. At home, around the corner, in the streets we walk, in the routine. I like to think of my work as a journal, and a journey, a diary that documents the history of life, happening, changing, never ending; it's own essence, inevitably mixed with my own. Photography to me is a connection between reality and dreams. A way of seeing who and where we are, have been; a way of telling real stories, of identifying the pieces, the trace we leave everywhere we go, our own essence."

~ Romina Bacci, Miles of Light

{Here} I have a list of photographers that I thought you might be interested. Let me know if you're a photographer and I would love to hear your story and see your photos.

{t} journal:

"Do not waste your life, because life is there-all you have to do is reach out and embrace it. Anything is possible. Whatever your dream is, make it happen. Have courage. Start today. You will be amazed what life will give you in return for a little bit of courage. Courage is a choice. Be certain of one thing: The measure of your life will be the measure of your courage."

~Matthew Kelly~

{t} music. lyrics. life.

"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent"
~ Victor Hugo ~

I love music! Its the best thing in the world! I grew up dancing with music my whole life and it means so much to me! Here are some random songs that I've been listening to lately. . .

1. There is always a new day no matter what! Joshua Radin: A brand new day! (He'll be in California in November!) I also like the song 'paperweight' and 'I'd rather be with you'. Good songs.
2. I love listening to Brandi Carlile, beautiful voice! Love is all you need! Brandi Carlile: Heaven (October 1st in LA!)
3. I just love the way this song sounds, The Perishers: 8am departure. They're a Swedish indie rock band, one of their songs been known in 'The OC' tv show.
4. I also love listening to A Fine Frenzy! She has such an amazing voice that makes you feel calm and she has gorgeous red hair! Fine Frenzy: think of you.
5. Trevor Hall: Angel Rays "I know I'll be fine, but hey, I still miss you!"
6. A new album that just came out and I kinda like it! Thriving Ivory: where we belong! They are just starting today in LA!
7. I like the soundtrack song from the movie 'One find day'. Natalie Merchant: One fine day!
8. A song that makes me feel excited to see who will be the guy that will be my very best friend or someone that I'll be with forever! Michael Buble: I havn't met you yet. (He is only performing in CA this weekend before he takes off on tour in another country)
9. I'll be going to the Jack Johnson Concert in October and this cute girl name Zee Avi will be performing also from Malaysia. Zee Avi: the story.

{m} home: stephen r. covey

"I think the most significant work we ever do in the whole world, in our whole life, is done within the four walls of our own home."

~ Stephen R. Covey ~

{f} fashion: beauty

I just wanted to say to all the women around the world that there is always something beautiful about you, something special, something unique, something that no one else has and I just really wanted you to know that today . . . you look beautiful! :) Have a wonderful weekend!

my friend did a fun class project with the fashion image, check it out from {here}

{w} flowers: a perfect gift

"God put flowers on the earth to remind us that beauty and innocence still exist in the world . . . we have but to watch a flower bloom, basking in its sweet aroma and graceful dance, to fall deeply in love with God's perfect gift."

~ T. Sponge ~

image from {here}

{t} journal: quote

I just love this quote that I found from {here}. Beautiful.

{w} flower: rose petal

"A ROSE PETAL BREAKS AWAY
FLEEING ITS BEAUTIFUL SANCTUARY,
ADVENTUROUS, ITS DESCENT IS GRACEFUL YET BITTERSWEET
AS IT SITS IN SOLITUDE AMONGST THE TALL WEEDS.
A SMALL BOY ROLLING IN THE GRASS
SPOTS THE LONESOME PETAL AND ELATED GRASPS IT,
TAKING IN THE INVIGORATING SCENT
OF HIS NEW SUMMER TREAT.
SOMETIMES THE SMALLEST THINGS IN LIFE,
EVEN THE DISCOVERY OF A SINGLE ROSE PETAL
CAN BRING PURE JOY.
ALL WE SIMPLY NEED TO DO
IS OPEN OUR EYES"

~ T. BIRD ~

image from {here}

{t} journal: quote

{w} flower: inner beauty

"The Lotus flower rises from its murky waters to reach towards the sun and sky. This flower is a constant reminder of your inner potential and beauty."

~unknown

image from {here}

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{t} father & son

I found this picture that I cut out from a catalog and have been saving it in my journal. I love this picture so much there is no words to say. Thought I like to share it with you since Father's Day is coming up soon!

"A father's love is something a child holds onto for a lifetime"

{t} be you

{t} a star

{t} the sunsets

walking along huntington beach

watching my youngest brother chasing after the birds

enjoying the view in paris

having some peace in Italy

corona del mar

on the ski lift in park city

~

The Sun

Have you ever seen

anything

in your life

more wonderful

than the way the sun,

every evening,

relaxed and easy,

floats toward the horizon

and into the clouds or the hills,

or the rumpled sea,

and is gone-

and how it slides again

out of the blackness,

every morning,

on the other side of the world,

like a red flower

streaming upward on its heavenly oils,

say, on a morning in early summer,

at its perfect imperial distance-

and have you ever felt for anything

such wild love-

do you think there is anywhere, in any language,

a word billowing enough

for the pleasure

that fills you,

as the sun

reaches out,

as it warms you

as you stand there,

empty handed

or have you too

turned from this world-

or have you too

gone crazy

for power,

for things?

~

Mary Oliver

~

on my way to the dodger stadium

taking a stroll with my friends

laguna beach

thinking how beautiful nature is in santa barbara

my favorite spot to watch the sunset

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