Don't Dismiss Your Dreams

All 2,175 miles. We're doing it Dad.

Girls are taught a lot of stuff growing up.

If a guy punches you he likes you.
Never try to trim your own bangs
and someday you will meet a wonderful guy
and get your very own happy ending.

Every movie we see, Every story we're told implores us to wait for it, the third act twist, the unexpected declaration of love, the exception to the rule. But sometimes we're so focused on finding our happy ending we don't learn how to read the signs. How to tell from the ones who want us and the ones who don't, the ones who will stay and the ones who will leave. And maybe a happy ending doesn't include a guy, maybe... it's you, on your own, picking up the pieces and starting over, freeing yourself up for something better in the future. Maybe the happy ending is... just... moving on. Or maybe the happy ending is this, knowing after all the unreturned phone calls, broken-hearts, through the blunders and misread signals, through all the pain and embarrassment you never gave up hope.

Let Go

concentrate on the things you have the power to change and let go of the things that are beyond your control.

The Rescue Squad

Always there in times of need...

It happens...

Emotional.
Over thinking.
Dramatic.

Gah. I'm being such a girl today...

The Gift That Keeps Giving

God,
Thank you for giving me the mountains to run to, to escape, to feel loved...

Ecclesiastes 9:4

As long as we are alive there is HOPE.

Sprees and Cigars

I can see us traveling together. Visiting town after town with our favorite snack foods. Taking lots of pictures and listening to obscure bands. Getting lost in conversation and finding out what life is all about.

 I'm ready when you are, but...we're gonna need more cheese and crackers...

Collecting Dust

(shoving a finger in my face with a wad of dust on it)
Miss Sassy: "look"
Alice: "ew gosh, I need to clean my room"
Miss Sassy: "it came off your Bible..."

Yesterday, I came to the realization of how far away I am from God. And how long it has been since we've communicated. And even how long it has been since I have been to church. Just a huge dissapointing dust collector. It's time to make some changes.

Off Trail Hiking

This was such a fun experience for me. Miss Sassy and I were not prepared at all- both of us wearing tevas. But we are always up for a spontaneous adventure! A steep verticle climb up, we made it to the top. The falls were beautiful with sun shining through the water. Climbing down was a bit difficult though. Miss Sassy had a nasty fall down a slick rock which knocked my feet out from under me, causing me to land on her. She decided to loose the sandals and hike the rest barefoot. Moments later, I trip over a boulder and fall head first onto another rock.

Several bruises, insect bites, and a swollen ankle but it was all worth it. Can't wait to bring the pops!

"The entire area between Newfound Gap Road and Fort Harry is one large boulder field through which a small stream runs directly from the cliff. Many paths zigzag through the field but no single trail leads up to Fort Harry. The best course is to cross to the right side of the stream and proceed up the slope either by scrambling or picking a way through the boulders. Away from the stream, the boulders are less concentrated and the hiking is a bit easier. Fort Harry is only about a quarter mile away..."

Stay True

"To be nobody but yourself
in a world that's doing its
best to make you somebody
else, is to fight the hardest
battle you are ever going to
fight. Never stop fighting."
- E.E. Cummings

 Follow God and be your own person. Never conform to other's standards or compromise your beliefs. Find out what God wants you to do and stay true.

Smile, Just Because

patience, the art of hoping.

enjoy the anticipation, Alice.

Tell Me How to Get to Your Heart

I had fun with you last night

and I'm thinking about you a lot today.

I like what we got going on.

Lonely Petals

He loves her,
He loves her not...

So she picked up the pieces
and began to weave a beautiful tomorrow.

(you are gonna be okay sis, promise)

Trying to Learn

Never expect, never assume, never ask and never demand.

Just let it be.

Because if it's meant to be,

it will happen the way you want things to be.

Age 21

I want to be inspired, intuitive, original and unique.

I want to be passionate, true to my feelings and uniquely authentic.

I am sensitive, expressive and spiritual.

I have problems with being social.

Under stress I am moody and overly emotional.
I am growing and still learning about myself at age 21.

Vampire Weekend

if you have a sister

if you have a sister
than you know how it feels
to share your last piece of cake,
your brand new shoes,
and tears from heartache.

if you have a sister
than you understand the word sacrifice
nothing is worth more than her,
not even your own life.

if you have a sister
than you are trusted to understand
when Mom and dad don't.
she needs you to hold her hand.

if you have a sister
than you know what it's like
to lay on the beach for a weekend get-away
just because one of you had a bad day.

if you have a sister
than you know.
you know what's on her mind
before she even drops a line.
you know her deepest gut feeling
even if you are miles apart,
because if you have a sister
you know what its like to share one heart

Stomach, meet Butterflies

You can stay as long as you want.

Saturday Cupcakes

Today is the day to  laugh until your stomach hurts, drink coffee, think of new ideas,  get lost in a book, turn off the t.v., compliment your mom, take a walk, stare at the clouds, kiss your boyfriend, believe in more, bake a cake, let go, pick wild flowers, plan a road trip, rock out, take Polaroids, dream of trips to Greece, eat fresh fruit, get drunk with your girlfriends, listen to the Beatles, try yoga, practice patience, paint your nails, feel great, finish something unfinished, doodle, buy new shoes, believe you can. Do it all. 

[side note]

i wanna make out with you in the library

Your Lips Give You Away

you kissed me
called me beautiful
held my hand
while you slept beside me...
and found your way
into my thoughts.

and I can't help but wonder...

I Promise

I will make a commitment to fulfilling my dreams...
no matter what I may be feeling...
and I will dare to move forward
in the face of life's challenges.

I will believe that what God
has placed inside me
is superior to the mountains
that stand in my way.

I will never do things the same old way
just because I like to play it safe.
I will be daring and courageous
and refuse to allow fear to contol my actions.

I will share your hopes
and dreams and desires.
I will believe
that you can turn your dreams
into reality.

I will stop getting upset
when things go wrong
and my world is not what
I want it to be.
I will find joy in life's challenges
and risks and hopes.

"as long as I get somewhere"