Go.

Go confidently

in the direction of your dreams

Live the life you have imagined

Henry David Thoreau

Today I am reminded that it takes a great deal of confidence

(and the whimsy of a spoonful of sugar) to make strides in your life.

If you want something, sometimes all you need is to boldly go and get it.

Believe that you can, and you will.

It takes courage to grow up

and become who you really are.

E.E. Cummings

As I was saying, the pull always brings you back...

This is my favorite. It's not the clearest, but

I love the way you can see the Chicago flag

in the background.

Go Hawks.

April showers are nice and all. But I'm more than

ready for May flowers. Thanks for the preview Chi town.

It's OK to be inspired by pockets of wisdom gathered here and there.

I believe that certain people are magnetic; try as they might

they will always be drawn together.

It's like that great Wedding Planner quote:

They can't help but wondering,

what if what I think is great, really is great?

But not AS great, as something Greater?

I think I'm like that with the city too. Regardless of where I am

I never lose an image of me walking the early morning streets;

coffee wafting, taxis cruising by, a healthy bustle of suits and briefcases.

I think that's one reason why I'm worried about next year; I'm not

sure where I'll be. But I'll always come back. You can't ignore the pull.

Let the sun into your life today.

A beautiful picture to inspire you on this beautiful, hump-day morning.

I know it's a funny little thing,

but I whole-heartedly believe that

sun has the power to brighten your day

(in more than one way).

Today is for:

$2 Lattes

Greek Mythology

Peanut butter sandwiches

and...

Kenny!

Forever Road. Darius Rucker.

I heard every word you said

And trying hard to understand

Exactly what it is, you need, from me

Baby I apologize

I never meant to make you cry

But there ain’t no doubt, we can work it out yeah

Cuz I’m gonna be around.

Don’t worry baby

I ain’t no maybe

Rain or Shine

This Love of mine is for you

Let my arms remind you

I’ll always be beside you

Holdin’ on until this ride is through

So away we go, down that forever road

Today I believe

That heavily syndicated reality tv shows can take the edge off a Cubs loss.

Accepting the future a little at a time is perfectly alright. Order my cap and gown today. Register for graduation tomorrow. Check two off the list of things to do before May 17.

In family. And that moms have an unmatched ability to make the littlest moments seem like your greatest accomplishments.

Boys reading Cosmo is way more entertaining than learning about the seven greatest orgasm tricks on my own. And that it's endearing to hear them talk about real girls.

POSTsecret is and will always be one of my favorite parts about Sunday. For exactly this reason...

Isn't this the best we can HOPE for?

Don't we all want to CHERISH each moment

for exactly what it is?

Kindness is its own reward.

A student of mine said this to me today.

How do kids get so smart? Mental note: take more life advice from them.

They're full of pure, non-agenda-seeking, honest wisdom; it's amazing.

I am overwhelmingly grateful for the little moments that make me pause during my day;

for subtly forcing me to take a step back from the fast-paced, and learn something absolutely, beautifully inspiring.