Truth in fortune cookies...

So, I spent a lot of time today thinking about how truthful people really are about the things that really matter. Not petty white lies, not little fibs, but really who they are in their soul, their entire being, and why this matters that these ideals be somewhat concrete. Anyway... I wrapped Christmas presents for the majority of the night (after Christmas shopping with Eric begging for the Hello Kitty karaoke machine WHICH by the way has a built in video camera so you can "watch yourself be a star") I came up to get ready for bed and check Facebook and saw two fortune's I had saved on my desk. The fortunes read as follows:


"If I bring what is inside me, what I bring forth will save me." 
                ... and ... 
"A clever crow will always paint its feather black" 
              -- Thus, confirming the basis of my thoughts today about being yourself, being real, and being true to who you are, what you feel in your heart, and what makes your heart buzz. In a sense, a clever crow will always paint its feather black because that in fact, is just what it is: black. It will never try to be something different. Thus the moral of the story.. I mean, people spend their whole lives searching for their penguin, that one penguin they continuously come back to no matter what -- don't deny or be ashamed of who you are because everyone has a penguin.


It's time for bed. I have training for work in the AM and more Wicca books to read because I have been told to research due to my "natural lifestyle" and fascination with the Salem Witch Trials... it's been my new rage & apparently my new joy... but I wanted to share my fortune cookies with you and the simplicity of truth in small packages. 


xoxo. :o)

Inspirations, Latelys, and things I love..

So lately on Etsy.com I came across the re-invention (or re-introduction?) of the SCOODIE! aka: the scarf hoodie. I ordered one from Glamour Damaged and am absolutely IN LOVE! It's fabulous! Also, I have been strangely into the Russian Dolls (you know, where the little baby ones fit inside each other and you can tuck them all away). Also, I received a babycake cupcake maker for my birthday & absolutely loved that - best present ever! The movie Closer always inspires me, but I am excited that I got all the Twilight Saga DVD's and extra behind the scenes under my belt too. I also got the Fujifilm Mini 7, so now Polaroids have become a new favorite/class spin. I also would like a sugar-glider and a micro mini piggie for a new pet. :)  Taylor Swift's new album has also been quite "enchanting" in planning my dream wedding of a themed "secret garden/enchanted fairyland" theme. haha. Dreams.

It's beginning to look a lot of like... Christmas?

Christmas is creeping at a mere 5 days away, and things just aren't seeming as they used to. It is now year three that Christmas is coming in and year three that I will be spending it without my father. In general, every day sucks without my father, a man who I cannot even believe I have survived this long without - but at Christmas it always seems worse. My dad lived for Christmas and stellar surprises that would blow everyone's mind. That's just the kind of person he was! I miss those times, but cherish them simultaneously with the pain & sorrow. I think I'm done Christmas shopping? However, I get run down by the last minute shopping and impulsive buys that I "have to have" because I think the person will love (at the last minute)! Does this happen often? Any-who, I'm back to blogging to create a sort of self-centered therapy for my soul and see what we all have to offer here. I think Christmas really makes you realize who people REALLY are. In general, that will lead to my next blog about who people really are, who we thought people were, and my thoughts on friendships in general. The hustle & bustle of the holidays really brings out the "best" in people. It's quite interesting. You either find total generosity or misery!