Strength Personified

A belated Father's Day post is in order since the craziness of the last week has finally calmed down.  My Dad is simply the strongest and bravest person I know.  He has taught me to have courage even though you may be scared, and that dreams are not worth sacrificing.  To look before you leap, but to leap none the less.  To work hard, but leave room for having a good time, and to always push on since ultimately you create your own happiness in life.  

I love you so much Daddy...I wouldn't be the person I am without your guidance, and I am so grateful that I have you.

Love You to the Moon!

Oh Motha!  We have been on so many adventures you and I, and we are so similar in spirit.  You have been such a guiding light in my life, and no words are enough to show my gratitude.  So I hope that you enjoy your time in London with friends because you deserve it.  

Here is poem that you have read to me countless times, that has maybe more meaning in my adult life than it did on those nights that I made you read it to me over and over again...I love you.

Wynken, Blynken, and Nod one night
   Sailed off in a wooden shoe---
Sailed on a river of crystal light,
   Into a sea of dew.
"Where are you going, and what do you wish?"
   The old moon asked the three.
"We have come to fish for the herring fish
   That live in this beautiful sea;
   Nets of silver and gold have we!"
                     Said Wynken,
                     Blynken,
                     And Nod.


The old moon laughed and sang a song,
   As they rocked in the wooden shoe,
And the wind that sped them all night long
   Ruffled the waves of dew.
The little stars were the herring fish
   That lived in that beautiful sea---
"Now cast your nets wherever you wish---
   Never afeard are we";
   So cried the stars to the fishermen three:
                     Wynken,
                     Blynken,
                     And Nod.


All night long their nets they threw
   To the stars in the twinkling foam---
Then down from the skies came the wooden shoe,
   Bringing the fishermen home;
'T was all so pretty a sail it seemed
   As if it could not be,
And some folks thought 't was a dream they 'd dreamed
   Of sailing that beautiful sea---
   But I shall name you the fishermen three:
                     Wynken,
                     Blynken,
                     And Nod.


Wynken and Blynken are two little eyes,
   And Nod is a little head,
And the wooden shoe that sailed the skies
   Is a wee one's trundle-bed.
So shut your eyes while mother sings
   Of wonderful sights that be,
And you shall see the beautiful things
   As you rock in the misty sea,
   Where the old shoe rocked the fishermen three:
                     Wynken,
                     Blynken,
                     And Nod.

Lovely Day

via Pinterest

I hate when people say that they don't subscribe to Valentine's Day because it is a "marketing made" holiday.  It is in fact the feast day of Saint Valentine, a martyred saint who lost his life in the name of love.  I was raised Catholic, and took St. Valentine's name on my confirmation day, because I believe that love conquers all.  Every one of my greatest accomplishments and memories were all surrounded by love, and when times are rough I always try to remember that love will shine through and rescue me.  February 14th is a time to think about all of the people, places, and memories in your life that you love, have loved, and will love.  This is what should be celebrated and remembered on this day...and let's be serious, it is also an excuse to eat chocolate and bask in fresh flowers; really what's better than that?!

Weekend Wonders (Love Edition)

Mike and I decided to celebrate Valentine's Day twice...over the weekend and tomorrow.  Saturday he took me out for thai, and Sunday before grocery shopping we stopped into a consignment shop and bought each other a gift.  This was especially nice since we have been on spending hiatus!  He got me a new winter coat (which I will post pics of soon enough) and I got him a pair of pants.  The wind whipping through the streets made it especially cold so we stayed indoors for the most part, nice and cozy.

Fashion week started in the city last Thursday so all of the beautiful skinny people are out and about...pretty exciting actually.  As for tomorrow?  I am responsible for dinner...I see take away indian in the near future (: