Quotes and Pieces of Advice

Another compilation of quotes and advice... 83 more after the break...

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Use your health, even to the point of wearing it out. That is what it is for. Spend all you have before you die; do not outlive yourself.~G. B.Shaw

For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way. Something to be got through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life. ~Fr. Alfred D'Souza
*"do not outlive yourself".... I fucking LOVE THAT!!! I JUST FOUND THAT QUOTE TODAY AND I AM IN. LOVE.
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My body is a journal in a way. It's like what sailors used to do, where every tattoo meant something..." Johnny Depp

"My body is a journal in a way. It's like what sailors used to do, where every tattoo meant something, a specific time in your life when you make a mark on yourself, whether you do it yourself with a knife or with a professional tattoo artist.”Johnny Depp quotes

I am going to take a tip from Stephanie at Estatically pregant and start a 30 day journal.
You can join me if you would like... here are the topics.
Day 1 - your favorite song
Day 2 - your favorite movie
Day 3 - your favorite television program
Day 4 - your favorite book
Day 5 - your favorite quote
Day 6 - 20 of my favorite things
Day 7 - a photo that makes you happy
Day 8 - a photo that makes you angry/sad
Day 9 - a photo you took
Day 10 - a photo taken over 10 years ago of you
Day 11 - a photo of you recently
Day 12 - something you are OCD about
Day 13 - a fictional book
Day 14 - a non-fictional book
Day 15 - your dream house
Day 16 - a song that makes you cry (or nearly)
Day 17 - an art piece (drawing, sculpture, painting, etc)
Day 18 - my wedding/future wedding/past wedding
Day 19 - a talent of yours
Day 20 - a hobby of yours
Day 21 - a recipe
Day 22 - a website
Day 23 - a youtube video
Day 24 - where I live
Day 25 - your day, in great detail
Day 26 - your week, in great detail
Day 27 - my worst habit
Day 28 - whats in my handbag/purse
Day 29 - hopes,dreams and plans for the next 365 days
Day 30 - a dream for the future

A man without tattoos is invisible to the Gods. ~Iban Proverb

In one year I am getting married. the first thing I plan to do is get a tattoo. Not everyone will understand this. but I have thought about it for over 3 years.... and I am tired of being so afraid. I feel like this is a whole new start. A whole new beginning. I love it.

***I have been absolute shit at commenting on all your blogs lately... I know it ... you know it... it is a known fact. So sorry. I appreciate your comments and they make my day. I would love to say that my commenting will get better soon but that is not true. I am off on vacation starting tomorrow!!! When I return though... I will be stalking your blogs once again! :) Thanks for your understanding. ****

Don't Give up The best is yet to come...

(My fortune cookie quote. ) I just love this. So for all of you that are tackling tests this week and for all of you that just moved to your own place and for all of you that had a tough start to the year ....

DON'T GIVE UP

THE BEST IS YET TO COME.

*Which is pretty amazing since, if you think about it, I bet you've have had a wonderful life so far.
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Half our life is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed through life trying to save. ~Will Rogers, Autobiography, 1949

I just love that quote.

It is so true.

I always thought I would be a workaholic, but I have realized early on that I don't want to grow up to be anything like people who spend late nights at the office. I find it so sad.I ask them what they are doing for the weekend and they say work. That is just not for me. they may make more... but the trade off is not worth it to me.

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I will NEVER feel guilty for taking vacation time. (My dad told me that one. )

I will enjoy my job. I will not love it. (There is a very important difference)

I will keep my job and my personal life separate. (no work FB friends)

I will never choose work over family. EVER.


Do you have any tips for keeping a balance in your life?

Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art.... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival. ~C.S

Headed to Seattle this weekend for a girls weekend! I can not wait!


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"Every one of us is called upon, probably many times, to start a new life."

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"Every one of us is called upon, probably many times, to start a new life. A frightening diagnosis, a marriage, a move, the loss of a job... And onward full tilt we go, pitched and wrecked and absurdly resolute, driven in spite of everything to make good on a new shore. To be hopeful, to embrace one possibility after another - that is surely the basic instinct... Crying out: High tide! Time to move out into the glorious debris. Time to take this life for what it is." - Barbara Kingsolver, High Tide in Tucson

quote found at APW

Always waving back....

You don't really understand human nature unless you know why a child on a merry-go-round will wave at his parents every time around -

and why his parents will always wave back.

~William D. Tammeus

(this is probably one of my favorite quotes EVER.)

all images from My parents were awesome....
I think the worst thing you can do is take your family for granted. They are your people, they are who you are defined by; they are how you define yourself. Don't forget that this Christmas. Remember to tell your parents that ... they are awesome.
* I know the holidays can be hectic.... this is a little reminder for you... but mostly me.

"Sometimes the happy doesn't bubble up with joy, but rains down gently in tears."-

This is a quote that has really helped me with the loss of my grandmother. I think it rings true for so many people. Sometimes I find myself crying not only because I miss her but because I am so incredibly thankful she was a part of my life. I feel so blessed in so many areas of my life and I am lucky to have such a strong family.

So sometimes I cry because I am sad... but I mostly cry just because being happy is not a Strong enough emotion for how intensely thankful I am.

Quote from 'A Promise Kept' by Robertson McQuilkin.

This is by far my biggest fear. I have started writing down all the stories my parents and grandparents tell me for this exact reason....

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It's true...

"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way they handles these three things:

a rainy day,

lost luggage,

and tangled Christmas tree lights.

quote by Maya Angelou