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Nothing like having someone say something to you to make you realize that not even the best intentions can break through a narcissistic personality. Is self absorption the new IN? It really is one of those breaking points... it's why photography is so admired. Sometimes if you hear the noise, the sound, or words come out of this amazing shot.. it could damage it! No, you don't think I really believe that do you? The only thing that can damage are the words you choose to say, how you choose to say them, and did you connect your brain to your audio skills before you opened your mouth? Probably not. Photography is beautiful. If done right it takes you to moments... moments that you keep (like the ones you keep in your heart/soul) and they truly are yours. You not only view it, you see yourself in it, feel it, hear it... Now I'm getting off the point...squirrel.... I've said it so many times.. but let's spin the record ONE MORE TIME. Ready... check one, check, check,...

Let me start out by saying maybe it is because you find out who you are (You have no constant buffers to deter you from that) who your friends are....maybe because you realize who is one your side. I don't mean who will listen to your whining over and over, and all the stuff you need to settle in your life but who will be there to pick you up when times are so tough, ANYONE would know that a reach out hand would do wonders. I mean really what is it? Is it pride. Do we all have to be so tough? I know SOME people are crappy, SOME take advantage, SOME will even mislead the hell out of you...but does it really mean we have to be tough on those that are full of love to give, good intentions? A desire to live life to the fullest, laugh out loud and do what you must in the mean time while we get our dreams in order. Sadly I'm going to say yes. Regardless I refuse to be one of those....Don't get me wrong. "Let me clear my throat"....yah sing along... I will love, laugh, ...

How do we keep our chins up when all the energy in the world keeps saying no? I get asked that question every day, and I guess people don't realize for every "no" there is a " Y E S" . Everyday I'm the background person pushing, and dreaming that maybe those doors that are only cracked will open up all the way. Most of us have reached that point in our lives where we know we are not scared to put the work into something, but unfortunately it is difficult to find the people that will notice and compensate you. We live in a society where those that are putting the work,effort, and are ethical are paying the price for those that just get by with no intentions of ever putting in effort unless they are in jeopardy. The first way to change is to take control of the things in your power. Yourself, your attitude (phew that one gets tested), the people around you. I read the best article the other night. It was about willpower. You say you need to make a change bu...

What Intentions Means I is for Impressive N is for Nutty T is for Terrific E is for Enthusiastic N is for Neglected T is for Tempting I is for Ideal O is for Odd N is for Nice S is for Sensitive What Does Your Name Mean? Wow what a year. We all watch shows, people, situations, and imagine the things that we strive for, the things that we want, how to go about it, and sometimes don't go about it the right way. I guess that is where that statement "Live and Learn" comes from...all those comments come from the same book of "If I knew then what I know now". I've said be-careful what you wish for it just might present itself in front of you when you think there is no way someone can read what it is you want. Be careful what you desire, it might come true, and then what? Sometimes those moments that forever change your life, also leave you a bit out in the cold full of more questions regardless that it solidifies other areas that you had doubt about at one time. ...

Goodbye my angel. Goodbye my sweet. Goodbye my unexpected surprise. Your heartbeat next to mine completed my puzzle. I'm sorry that we didn't get to meet face to face, but I know you are my angel, and I will always carry you in my soul. I never thought I would know the feeling of a life inside me. The unexpected surprise was one that most go, uh oh, and I was jumping out of my skin wanting to announce it to the world! Unfortunately in life "Things happen for a reason" and not all events make it to their day of arrival. My faith helps me cope with not being angry, but my heart is heart broken. The future will bring new events when the time is right. 2007 , and every year for everyone, entails so much for all of us. Up and Down, sad moments, happy moments, moments that take your breath away, moments that give you butterflies and desire that you wish you could have at a moments notice, and events that bring in people into your life that you realize people are some of  t...

Walk a mile in my shoes....I heard that new song the other day and it made me think.... Who said that your problems are worse than theirs or vice versa? I have never believed no matter what I'm going through that my roadblocks are more important than those of others. I do believe and have learned recently that when something comes up deal with it to the best of your ability and move ahead, because as I've been told, no one wants to hear you whine over and over. Situations affect us all in very different ways. What is on the top of one persons list might be on the bottom of another list, and what is that last thought of one person might be the top priority of another. Every day we pray, wish, hope that we can reach the goal that we have set out for ourselves. Some things surprise us, some situations take us by surprise, and some moments take our breath away so much that it inspires us to strive for more. Crossroads appear in life, and as soon as you pick which way to go, roadbl...

Aha...be careful what you wish for it just might come true. Be careful what you strive for you might just get what you want...now all of these things are good things, so I'm not complaining. How do you handle overwhelmed? If you are happy are you allowed to go through the emotion of overwhelmed? What if the business that you have worked for is finally starting to pay off? What if the impossible miracle clicked and has begun? Finally back home after seven years. I can't believe that I get to be around my family. I wake up and look around, and just can not believe how lucky I am. With all that luck comes the bitter sweet. I miss my extended family of friends. The support I have received, love, fun, experiences, it has been priceless, and has helped me become the person I am today. Florida is my home. Scott, and all of you are also a part of my home. Home is in my soul. The rest it is just icing on the cake. Tonight's blog is just short and sweet. Think about what you want...

"Oh brother" that is all I can say about some comments through out the various sites. Everyone is entitled to their O P I N I O N S...careful about what words you choose...WHY? Figure it out. I am truly blessed to have the relationships in my life that I have...I love that I am surrounded by people of faith, love, family, and positivity. I am blessed to be surrounded by very faithful people that realize to appreciate GOD or whatever higher power you choose, you don't have to jam it down someone's throat or make it a point to explain all the time. Having faith or beliefs all you have to do is take those lessons of life, and faith and apply them to your day to day interactions. It's not how hard you practice at your faith, it's whether or not you are truly learning and living as you are being taught. Many are not, and say they are.... Always take the higher road, and never poke at someone's ego. That is all I will discuss about this topic because faith is...

Fragile. Every day it is a challenge to stay positive. You wake up, you tell yourself all of these wonderful affirmations, you promise no matter what, P O S I T I V E. What if within all of this positivity you realize fate, time, it has all come to a moment, when that positive side, that strength...well you hit a bit of a break down? It's not o.k. right? Get over it, stop feeling sorry for yourself, everyone goes through worse...well you know what? What ever we all go through this is not a competition, and we are all built different. I think the main point MOST of us strive towards is to love, be good, kind, work hard, so we can play hard. Remember WORK TO LIVE, not LIVE TO WORK. Balance is the trick. The YING/YANG I have always told people on a bad day, a day they cry or just need to let loose, it's o.k. We are human and every once in a while you just have to cry. It's o.k. to feel overwhelmed? 7 years to the day I moved to this state, is 7 years to the date I'm abou...