The Flirtation with Vulnerability

The flirtation with vulnerability

the wanton need to

delve deeper into self

and feel something...

starts with a conscious decision to allow oneself to go there

knowing that the outcome of such action

could prove

beneficial or detrimental

but also embracing that the lingering space in between

is filled with the beauty of adrenaline and hope

terror and anticipation,

falling or flying?

into the deep abyss or a field of daisies

defenses disabled,
you're out there

possibilities unknown
but the desire to find out
overcomes the fear

knowing that there's no other way to get to this place

than to jump

 

 

Recap: Birthday Weekend 2014

Graces

The Tasting Room

National Harbor

Oxon Hill, MD

Links We Love: 100happyDays.com

Can you be happy for 100 days in a row?

Daily Motivation: The Mantra

this was fun.

 

In case you forgot

..lol

Musings x 4/23/2014

lost all the pictures on my phone... feels like a new start
I've been smiling a lot more lately
please don't shoot me down,
kill my vibe
or any other variation of attempting to break my spirit.

the foreign exchange - May 2, The Howard Theatre
just want to watch 'Honey I Shrunk the Kids' and relive my childhood

 all tie dye everything
set a strong foundation

...looking forward to it
when men refer to their significant other as their 'rib' >

doubt your doubts until they no longer exist
reciprocation is a rare, beautiful bird.
my mindset is evolving... shifting

realized that I have found something that scares me... reminded me that I am alive

the alchemist

If I can't have you the way I want you, I don't want you
thrive baby.
all we have is right now
new shipment is in!
my love for peaches is too real
"appear as you may wish to be" - Machiavelli
love to see loved ones progressing
positivity wins.
al(l)ways
 



Look Up

There's beauty there.

Early Morning Discussion: What Does Love Feel Like?

A close friend of mine broke the ice in our group chat this morning with a simple, albeit completely random, question that sparked a dialogue that stretched well into the workday. The almost childlike innocence of it was so sweet and unexpected. She asked, "What does love feel like?" The question was coming from a genuine place of wanting to know what it felt like to be in love... a feeling that she herself wasn't sure if she ever experienced. Although this isn't normally something that can easily be put into words, the responses started pouring in - each beautifully different from the other. It was endearing to read some of the responses. It was also eye-opening to see what response the question triggered from myself. Read some of the responses below, followed by my answer.

 

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Yeah, it's like that.

 

Pink and Purple Sunsets

The view from the restaurant where I had my birthday dinner was absolutely beautiful. As I captured this photo I couldn't help but to imagine how breathtaking it would be to witness the sunset while atop of the ferris wheel in the distance. I'm adding this to my bucket list for the summer.



love is so crazy/ beautiful



captured a little glimpse of spring on my lunch break