an honest heart

After having a sleep over with my mom this past weekend and needing a book to fall asleep, I picked up one out of her collection (mostly from the 1990s). Although the book was slightly cheesy and I will not even share the title (not a self help, but it did involve the word Harley), the message was a good one. One hour later, the book was finished and I am reminded of the importance of being your real self. And no, not so BAM! the man of your dreams arrives on your doorstep, but that one should be attracted to your real self and not one ounce less.  

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music therapy

peace out

Well I just did something I never thought I would do - I got rid of my facebook account (ok, ok deactivated it). Although it may be temporary, I feel that it is a step I needed to take in my current, crazy life. I have an amazing job that I love (well most of the time) and am working on finding the right balance between my working life and personal (right now this part is pretty much 10% or less). I figure that between having two phones (I feel like such a tool) and multiple other social networking, facebook can go. I want to appreciate my life and everyone around me for what I really have and not what their lives look like on the book. I am taking a time out from everyone elses' issues (hello diary status updates) and concentrating on me and what I need to do to find my peace in this crazy time in life they call the mid-twenties.

daily inspiration

"You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage. Just literally twenty seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it."

 - we bought a zoo

on to the next one

Today as I clean out my desk and say my goodbyes, reality is really starting to hit me. My daily life as I have known it for the past 3 years is changing. Bittersweet. Pretty damn sweet though. 

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happy sunday

“sometimes i’m terrified of my heart; of its constant hunger for whatever it is it wants. the way it stops and starts.” ~ e.a. poe

music therapy

I just stumbled upon this song, on the amazing blog, le love, and have listened to it over and over ever since. Love.

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oh, emma. 

big moves

I officially accepted a new job today, and I could not be more excited about it! Mainly because it will be a HUGE change in my life. A change that could not come at a better time. 

Hello beauty industry :)

runaway

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Let's. All of them. 

Looks like I am getting very intoxicated right about now.

"it will be worth it...to be with someone who knows your worth." - unknown

day dreaming

I was asked the other night, "If you could take one trip, right now, where would it be?" Without hesitation my answer was Paris. It is a trip that has been stuck in my head for weeks now and I seem to be reminded about the beautiful city everywhere I turn. Although I have been there once before, I feel like I was too young to appreciate the awesome opportunity I had in front of me. I am hoping that the changes I am making in my life [very soon] will lead me there sooner than later. 
Until then, day dreaming it is. 

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11:11

“Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.” -Dalai Lama


It's funny how not getting what you want at the time, can lead to getting something even better in the future - an opportunity you would not even of imagined. Don't you love when that happens. 

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"Starting his running career at the young age of 89,Fauja Singh,now 100, finished a marathon in Toronto, securing his place in Guinness World Records as the oldest person — and the first centenarian — to ever accomplish a run of that distance. "

ms. right

There are many more people trying to meet the right person than to become the right person.

Gloria Steinem

daily inspiration

“Never apologize for showing feelings. When you do so, you apologize for the truth.”

 ~Benjamin Disraeli

the city

I just found out I get to go to NYC next week and I couldn't be more excited. Even though I will be there for a day (literally), I welcome the change in scenery with open arms. 

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super bass

I want to know this kid personally. 

andddd on another note: congrats to my friend erin [here] on her engagement this past weekend! I am soo happy for you!