I want to be an organic farmer.

I swear I want to move to LB for this coffee shop alone. ( I have lots of other better reasons as well.. but I am in love with this place)

Field of Stone

"Will you bathe me with me in the stream of life?
When the moon is full will you bathe with me?"

Brooks Manor

Things always get interesting when my family has free time at home together. This was the product of tonights family bonding haha. oy. I do love my family.

...y no se lo tragó la tierra

There is much to be learned from fictional characters. I am reading a book by Tomás Rivera called ...y no se lo tragó la tierra (..and the Earth Didn't Swallow Him). In it today, I read two short stories that really struck me. The first struck me because I see myself so clearly in the main character but don't want to be a fool like him. The second struck me because I don't see myself in the main character, but want to be like him desperately. Both stories are very beautiful and inspiring.. so I will do my best to translate them and share the fictional goodness.

1. El abuelo quedó paralizado dell cuellos para abajo después del ataque al cerebro. Uno de sus nietos vino a platicar con él un dia. El abuelo le preguntó que cuántos años tenía y que qué era lo que más deseaba. El nieto le contestó que tenía viente y que lo que más quería era que se pasaran los siguientes diez años de su vida inmediatamente para saber lo que había pasado con su vida. El abuelo le dijo ques estaba bien estúpido y ya ni le siguió hablando. El nieto no comprendió por qué le había llamado estúpido hasta que cumplió los treinta años.

More or less this story says the following: A grandpa was paralyzed from the neck down after a stroke. One of his grandsons came to talk with him one day. The grandpa asked him how old he was and what he desired most. The grandson replied that he was twenty years old and what he waned most was for the next ten years to pass immediately so he could know what happens with his life. The grandpa called him stupid and did not continue talking to him. The grandson didn't understand why he called him stupid until he turned thirty years old.

eh? eh? Good one huh?

2. La profesora se asombró del niño cuando éste al oír que necesitaban un botón para poner como seña en el cartelón de la industria botonera, se arrancó uno de su camisa y se lo dio. Se asombró porque sabía que probablemente era la única camisa que tenía. No supo si lo hizo por ayudar , por pertenecer o por amor a ella. Sí sintió la intensidad de las ganas y más que todo por eso se sorprendió.

The teacher was amazed at the child when, hearing that they needed a button to mark on the poster where the button factory was, he ripped one off his shirt and gave it to her. It amazed her because she knew this was probably the only shirt he had. She didn't know if he did it to help, to belong, or for the love of her. Yes she felt the intensity of the urge and that more than anything was why she was so surprised.

Beautiful!

Felissimo

I haven't been too into Japanese culture in the past, (I have been much more into Korean culture [like fashion, music, food..etc]) however I have been happening upon some good finds in the Japanese world these days!

Felissimo is one perfect example. They have so many cute clothes and accessories and ideas! Like this cute dress and much much more. Here. Here.
Asian fashion wholesale websites are just one of the best things I have ever discovered in general. They always give you like 15 ideas on how to use one item, and give you a ton of links to other things you'd like.

I am also newly fascinated with the idea of Mori girls (forest girls)! It is a fashion/lifestyle trend that is adorable, quirky and FUN! A Mori girl can be described as "A girl who intakes the world by their hands as they enjoy drinking tea and exchanging clothing with friends. Traveling by Plane,Bicycle, or just walking. Having an eye for European culture like in Ireland, France, And Germany. Mori Girls are also fascinated with taking pictures. Although shy, they are sweet young lady with proper manners and lovely style." or more simply, "Quirky girls who love vintage clothing, pocket watch, tea, moss or went snooping in the grandma's attic." I think I have found my Japanese alter ego (minus the lovely style haha. Im kind of a mess in that department.)

I even just really like the word "mori". Maybe one day I will have a daughter and name her mori.

Thats all. Now off to more procrastinating.

Clouds, Jesus, and Crappy Cell Phone Photos

This last week had flat out inspiring weather. There were more beautiful cloud days than one could ever hope for. This is a thank you post to Jesus...because he made the earth beautiful, and he didn't have to do that. Thank you Lord, I love you too.

SHOCKING NEWS:

I make everything WAY too complicated.

I know. You're in disbelief right? I don't think Jesus meant for life to be as complicated as I make it.

P.s. I miss this man. I only met him once, but I don't think I'll ever forget what he told me about life. Meet my friend Rick. I meant to post picture of him (and my Washington trip in general) forever ago... but whatever, I thought of him now.

Beautiful Things

AT LAST

I have found someone that laughs more, louder, longer and more easily than I.

Thank you Michael from Spanish class. I thought I'd never find you; you who laughs at everything for so long even I begin to feel awkward. You make me feel better about myself. Laugh on Michael, laugh on.

Northern Lights

This is all I want before I die ok? Just to see the northern lights. That would be the dreamiest dreamy experience of my short life.

Take me.

Read...

...Psalm 18. It's amazing.

"As for God, his way is perfect:

The LORD’s word is flawless;
he shields all who take refuge in him."

Soul Sistah, Soul Sistah

Luhhhhhh her. This b-urllll is one of the very best parts of this year, and one of the things that keeps me going. So blessed by you Steph. Love you.

International Pillow Fight Day

Saturday, April 2, 2011 12:00 pm

Los Angeles

I want to GO!

Today was a rich day.

I got a smoothie, went to church (so good) and then stopped at the grocery store to pick up stuff to make a mega tasty gluten free valentines pizza!!

It was sooo goood! The weather was so beautiful and perfect today! I bought a gluten free brownie and ate it on the drive home (windows down) while listening to James Taylor (...which made me cry for a second... i don't know why... i guess it was just too many beautiful things at once.) haha. At home my mom and I cooked together and then danced in the kitchen together (always the best).

Now tonight my dad and I are going to a open mic night!

di·a·rist

n. A person who keeps a diary.

..Fancy..

Focusing on the here and now is tricky business.

today. is. a. good. day.

"Soy un vaso vacio."

I would just like to take a moment to declare that I am being very changed by Jesus. I have been (For a long while) walking around very defeated, self centered and confused. BUT. He is renewing my mind and tonight I HAVE PEACE AND JOY again!

WOO! It is for freedom that Christ set us free. I don't want to pick back up my chains and put them on again. I want to live free.

This is the work that only God can do in me. I am so thankful to Him.

I NEED to get out of the country sooooon. I know I am not entitled to this, and that seeing the world is a huge privileged not enjoyed by too many... but I can't help but want to!! Its like that itchy achey feeling you get in your legs when you have a fever... but to go explore and see and learn! yayayayayya.

I wish I didn't forget every song I write.

"And it Kicks and it Kicks Yah"

This may be stupid or something everybody knows... but I just found out that we have electricity in our brains!! Isn't that cool??

I think its cool.

Biological Psychology meets A Christmas Story.

I just had the most encouraging conversation I've had in months. I was talking to my good friend Joseph and he was giving me TONS of guidance, advice and encouragement about school and everything else for that matter. The last thing he left me with was this

"Life is now. You are preparing for later, but we are living life now."

Such a good reminder.

Palabras Melódicos

"Sólo una casa callada como la nieve, un espacio al cual llegar, limpia como la hoja antes del poema."

-Sandra Cisneros (Una casa propia)

This is such beautiful imagery. Esperanza, the main character in the story, is describing the home she wants for herself. The last line she says is (more or less) "Just a home quiet like the snow, a space in which to come home to, clean like the page before the poem."

Isn't that pretty???? It's like the words are so delicate and beautiful that they should almost just be whispered. I adore literature, especially spanish literature!!!

Ariel Weddle

it's like ___________.

I think that I'm doing stuff the hard way and kind of out of order. Ha. I'm thankful though that I have a family and friends that support me and that I am free to simply learn lifes lessons.