Love of the Morning

 So about a month ago I took a couple pictures to capture the morning light. I don't know about you, but I don't know if there is something more spectacular than morning light. I think I am a morning person. I love feeling like I am the only one awake. Like I am the only one up and thinking, and I get to watch the rest of the world wake up. I don't know what it is, but it is the only part of the day when my mind isn't going a million miles an hour. I think it's because I feel like everyone is still asleep, so I don't feel like I have to start worrying about everything until everyone else is awake and worrying.. 

I know these are completely random, but figured I would share them anyway! What is your favorite time of the day? Do I have any early risers here??

*image via Pinterest

6/9/2013

I don't really know what has been going on lately, but I just want to write. I have no idea what about yet, but I know it has to happen. Does anyone else get this way? It is like you have so much on your mind, and there is so much you want to say.. but the only way you can possibly think of expressing it is through the written word. I'm sure I can't be the only one.

I feel as though I have been so inspired lately, but at the same time I am constantly searching for inspiration. It is a very confusing thing. All I know is that I have spent so much of my time lately looking at beautiful pictures, and being thankful that so many people in this world have the ability to capture beauty and share it with the rest of us. I guess this is what I have been trying to do lately. I am trying to find that thing I can use to capture the beauty I see every single day.. I just don't know what it is yet.

It is funny to see the things that I have used as a creative outlet in the past that I don't really even think about anymore. For instance, music used to be my way of sharing something beautiful with those around me. I am not saying I was any good, but I think I definitely had the passion which is kind of beautiful on it's own. After I sort of gave up on music I moved onto fashion. All during high school I used my clothing to express what was going on in my crazy head. It was my creative outlet, but now I don't feel like I have one anymore. It is funny how things changed. How things that used to be so important to you kind of fade into the background, and before you know it they just aren't there anymore.

I am trying to find that creative outlet again, but I have no idea what that will end up being. I think my problem is once I think of something I never really end up following through. This can be a bit of a problem. I think I have an idea, but I honestly have no idea. I guess I will just have to wait and see.

I'm not really sure what this post even is. Just a bit of rambling. It is getting late, so who know what is happening inside my head right now. I'm not really sure if any of this even makes sense. I guess I will just have to wait and see in the morning.

Well, I don't know if I really have any more to say... So I guess I will leave you with some pictures and quotes that I have found to be most lovely as of late. I hope you enjoy them!

 

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Angus & Julia

I know that I am probably way behind on this, but have you guys hear of Angus & Julia Stone?? Well they may or may not be my new favorite band of the moment. They are a brother and sister duo from Australia, and they are absolutely fantastic. Most of you have probably heard of this song right here.

Aren't they just fantastic?! It has been a really long time since I have found music that I seriously just can't stop listening to. To find an album that I want to play over and over again. Do you know what I mean? Just feeling that deeper connection to the music. It just gives you a little more than what you listen to on a daily basis. I don't know about you, but I think this is such a wonderful thing. Finding something that connects with you on a level you may not understand. My favorite song at the moment is The Devil's Tears. This song gave me chills the first time I heard it, and ever since I haven't been able to stop listening.

Also, let's just talk about how cool these guys are! Like seriously there style is unreal. Just a few examples..



 

I'm just going to go ahead and say they are basically the coolest. I mean do you see that beard?! What is that greatness?! Can't even handle it!

 

Do you have any music that you just love at the moment?!\

 

*Images found here, here, and here.   

I Wish..

 

Sometimes I wish I was an artist.

Actually, I ALWAYS wish I was an artist. Mostly so I could be in beautiful situations like the photograph above. Doesn't that just look lovely? Paint on your hands, inspiration in your mind, enjoying the mid morning sunshine. This picture just looks like bliss to me. So yeah, I wish I was an aritst.

On another note, my little brother graduated from high school yesterday!! Like holy cow, I feel like I JUST graduated. I don't feel like it has been long enough for him to also be graduated. I am so proud of him, and I am excited for him to experience the many adventures he has in store for the future.

P.s- apologies for this not so great picture of us. Haha I don't really know what was going on here, but it happened and it's the best I have got.

*image via Tumblr

Mister B

So as most of you know, my puppy passed away a couple weeks ago. I know a lot of people have a hard time understanding how hard it is to lose an animal, but I really feel like I lost my best friend. I just want to thank you all so much for the love and support you have shown me. Seriously though, I would not be getting through this if it wasn't for the people constantly by my side. So thank you all of you who have taken the time to send some words of encouragement. It really means the world.

I wanted to take a little time, and tell you all about my amazing puppy. I got Calvin for Christmas in 2003 I believe. It was basically the biggest shock of my life. I was not expecting a puppy, so when I saw him Christmas morning with a big bow tied around his neck... you could guess that I was pretty ecstatic. Every since he has been my best friend.

I don't know what more there is to say. He was just my best buddy. He helped me get through some of the toughest moments of my life. The moments when you just can't handle people anymore. He was the only one I could really just cry in front of without having to listen to people pestering me about what was wrong. He would just let me hug him, and basically be there for me. I know that is cheesy, but there really is just a comfort that only a dog can bring to you. Or I guess probably any animal.

He seriously was the strangest lab on the planet!! He never chased a ball (unless there was peanut butter on it), and spent the entire day sleeping. The one thing that he did love though was water (well, and food.. and me). We used to buy him little kiddie pools in the summer for him to go and lay in. Except after he laid in his pool he would go and roll around in the dirt which my mom didn't like.

I don't really know what else to say. These are just some of the FEW things that come to mind at this moment. I don't know... this post is obviously dedicated to him, and so here is a little message to my main pup..

Mister B/ B/ Fat Man/ Mister Bins/ Calvin,

I love and miss you more than you could probably understand. Life isn't the same without you, and I don't like this new routine I am forced to start living. I miss leaving my door open a crack at night knowing you would push your way through to sleep next to me for just a little while in the morning. How excited you got when it was time for breakfast. How every time I came home you would be waiting by the door. As soon as I opened the door you would lick my hand, and then go sit by the stairs waiting for me to come play with you. Having our daily wrestling matches, even though I could tell that sometimes you wished I would just leave you alone ;) The way you used to lay on your back with all your legs up in the air, tongue hanging out, waiting for someone to come give you a belly rub. I miss going outside to read, and having you lay next to me soaking up the sun. I miss you giving me "the paw", and when I would hug you, you would just lay your head on my shoulder. I miss our forehead hugs or whatever you want to call them. I just miss you. Things will never be the same. I just want someone to be as excited as you were to see me every time I came home. You were the best pup in the entire world, and I won't ever forget you. This little paragraph isn't even close to explaining all the things I love and miss about you.
Thank you for being my best friend, and for always being there. I can't wait to see you in heaven. You better run to me first ok? I love you B. Forever and always.