We were drawn from the weeds.

Don't beat yourself up for not knowing all the answers. You don't always have to know who you are. You don't have to have the big picture, or know where you're heading. Sometimes it's enough just to know what you're going to do next.

Thank you, Iris.

Replace fear of the unknown with curiosity: this is the age of miracles.

Decisions are hard; there's no other way to spin it.

Choices seem black and white, but consequences bleed into gray.

Look for light at the end of the tunnel

-and when you can't see it-

look harder, it's there.

There's a golden age coming around.

New.

A new pair of shoes

A new book

A new haircut

A new relationship

A new summer day

A new family member

A new email

A new hobby

What is it about new that makes things burst with excitement and fear and wonder all at once?

For me, new isn't always the easiest thing.

Sure it's great to start something new; find a new friend, make a fresh start, wear something shiny.

But the prospect of the unknown can be rather scary.

Lately, I am challenging myself to work on new, while keeping the old -the true and faithful.

It takes courage and confidence, it takes help, and it takes a quietly-solid belief in yourself.

GO HAWKS!!!

Chicago Blackhawks are the

2009-2010 Stanley Cup Champions!

Have I mentioned how much I LOVE my city?!

And tomorrow...

I will be cheering on my Cubbies at Wrigley!

(Got to love the cross-town classic)

Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?

A bit of spontaneity and a sprinkle of hope for good measure.

Toss it up into the air and let the Universe take its course.

Don't hold on to it; let it go.

Let yourself be moved by something.

"Have a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, a touch that never hurts"

Dahls Chickens

Good things come in little packages...

Like brownies...

and CAMERON!

The little man came to visit this past weekend! He's such a big boy (almost 2 years old).

And, obviously he's been raised right; cubbie fan already!

We tried to play bags, but he didn't quite grasp the concept.

It was way more cute Cam-style anyways.

when the spirit is right, a soft surrender.

Today I know that my advice is good, but sometimes I just need to take it.

Today I learned books recommended by friends are always better; Bret Easton Ellis may be the author of my summer.

Today I think that just because i don't scream my feelings, doesn't mean i have none.

just because i seem indestructible, doesn't mean i'm not weak.

just because i don't cry in front of you, doesn't mean i'm heartless.

just because you think you know me, doesn't mean you actually do.

Today I loved sun!, and spending my day in it. It amazes me how something so simple can be so magical.

Tomorrow I will be thankful for more (please!) good weather, illinette reunions, and Chicago sports (what to do on a night without cubs or blackhawks?)