“The only tyrant I accept in this world is the still voice within.” –Mahatma Gandhi

Julia Resting, oil on canvas, Mike Smith

“Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.” –Anonymous

Theadora, oil on panel, Mike Smith

 “I wish they would only take me as I am.” –Vincent Van Gogh

Educate yourself with knowledge that can't be taught in schools.

Show compassion towards others.

Have faith in something.

"Experience is the name that everyone gives to their mistakes." -Oscar Wilde

I have been having fun lately. And I'm glad... it's about time.

I also have been driving alot lately. I love driving but right now it's not so much a good thing, considering I don't have a job. I'm looking. Does anyone have any ideas? Honestly.

"Truth is truth
To the end of reckoning." -Shakespeare

I keep being reminded of the movie "Now and Then" lately. I love it.

I like those days where you don't do anything in particular, but you have alot of fun doing nothing.

"Time cancels young pain." -Euripides (to my friend)

Change can sometimes be really bad and painful, and other times it can be exactly what you needed. It's hard to tell the difference when amidst it. Just hope.

edit:

So that whole being happy thing changed really fast... I hate being upset.  But then again I guess happiness is overrated...?

I don't know what the problem is... but I'm over it.  Let's all grow up.  Good idea, right??

Currently Reading The Virgin Suicides By Jeffrey Eugenides see related

My eyes were hurting.

"Light be the earth upon you, lightly rest." -Euripides

Wow.
This could be directed towards many things right now... I'm not sure how I am feeling. I am altogether confused, and I don't like not being sure of things.

I thoroughly enjoy Eisley.

I hate it when you are in a mood where everything seems complete and serene, and then out of nowhere, and for no real reason, it changes to complete trash. Or maybe that's just me. I hate it when I get like this.

I use dictionary.com alot.  It's very helpful and informative... but that's fairly obvious.  hmm... yep.

"...you cannot be defeated if you just keep taking one breath followed by another." -Oprah Winfrey
Yeah that's right, I quoted Oprah... what up.

Thank you to my intimates.

Currently Watching Bright Young Things By Emily Mortimer, Stephen Campbell Moore, Dan Aykroyd see related

Back In The Day.....

awwww

Matt's all time favorite picture... I think his turned out better.

cute little lacy in the corner.

His poor ear...

My Family

My mom and sister, Heather... what a babe.

my way cool dad.  "Hey you... you're MR.MAGOO!"

davey engulfed in pillows. so precious

 <--Bill

this is dot, and i miss her.

 Who is this??

me getting beat up by a cat (or bunny, as some may call it.)  suck

My other sister, Jen, and her husband Brian.  Don't mess with him.. he's Italian.

Look! No stain!

My baby.  Joey is his name and you better get it right, or else... he will lick you to death.  Now, who wouldn't want to wake up to this in your face.  Huh Chloe???

<--Ozzie

<---Whinnie

My Second Family

so pretty...

geez Mary is hot... and Courtney looks weird in that.

I LOVE JESSICA!!!!

but I'm not too fond of her fat, mean cat. "I'm not gonna call him stormy normy like that!!"

Where is she, where is she?!?!?

good times at the park in the freezing cold.

amanda is gorgeous.   Don't worry... we were never there.

I heart Jess King

My favorite picture of Jessica.  she's oh so pretty.

ROCKY HORROR!!!! AHHHHHHHHH

this was the best surprise ever

(Denny's adventure)

Awesome first impression... haha. I love you Jen

pissed off waitress who really wanted us to take her picture... as you can tell

(fun at Quincy's)

look it's a heart!

so precious when he's asleep.

Conor in the small chair.

Matt after getting hit in the face with a ball...

"Wow, I just made fun of them really loud, didn't I?"  I suck

Oh Tommy... you're silly.

Only me and Mary know what this is.

to Amanda. ahhhhhhhhh

true love.

pretty toes

Johnny's and Jake's...

triple war!!!  "This is amazing!! I can't breath!!!

 *screams like a little girl*"

what is that?

Sarah's Birthday!!

we're dead, but you probably couldn't tell because me and

sarah kept our eyes open.. sorry erin

dude he's pissed

awwww

I am fairly certain that I have never seen anyone move so fast in my life.

I am aware that this is very long.

I love it.