just a drop in the ocean.

A drop in the ocean,
A change in the weather,
I was praying that you and me might end up together.
It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert,
But I'm holding you closer than most,
'Cause you are my heaven.
--ron pope

keeping life beautiful::

don't be dead before you die.

out there, no food or drink
how many days do you think you'd last
on your diamonds and your pearls?
i'm not a king, no not a hero, not a fool
i'm not perfect, i'm flesh and bone
and i'm exactly what you need.

above all things
if kindness is your king
then heaven will be yours until you reach your end.
--dave matthews band

lovin' on this vid~

chill song. it just makes me happy.

little things.

midgee miller lites. make me happyyy.

song.

so, this song totally popped into my head because i was thinking about a situation i'm in. it's not completely the same...but similar.

He is sensible and so incredible
And all my single friends are jealous.
He says everything I need to hear
And it’s like I couldn’t ask for anything better.
He opens up my door and
I get into his car and he says
you look beautiful tonight.
And I feel perfectly fine.

[Chorus:]
But I miss screamin’ and fightin’ and kissin’ in the rain
and its 2am and I’m cursin’ your name.
You’re so in love that you act insane
and that’s the way I loved you.
Breakin’ down and comin’ undone
it’s a roller coaster kinda rush.
And I never knew I could feel that much.
And that’s the way I loved you.

He respects my space
And never makes me wait
And he calls exactly when he says he will.
He’s close to my mother
Talks business with my father.
He’s charming and endearing
And I’m comfortable.

But I miss screamin’ and fightin’ and kissin’ in the rain
And it’s 2am and I’m cursin’ your name.
You’re so in love that you act insane
And that’s the way I loved you.
Breakin’ down and comin’ undone
It’s a roller coaster kinda rush.
And I never knew I could feel that much.
And that’s the way I loved you.

He can’t see the smile I’m fakin’.
And my hearts not breakin’
Cause I’m not feelin’ anything at all.
And you were wild and crazy.
Just so frustrating, intoxicating, complicated,
got away like some mistake.

And now I,
I miss screamin’, and fightin’, and kissin’ in the rain
it’s 2am and I’m cursin’ your name.
I’m so in love that I acted insane.
And that’s the way I loved you.
Breakin’ down and comin’ undone
it’s a roller coaster kinda rush.
And I never knew I could feel that much.
And that’s the way I loved you.

And that’s the way I loved you.
Never knew I could feel that much.
And that’s the way I loved you.

abc-easy as 123~

adapted from a wonderful friend of mine : )
just for funnn

A- agoraphobia
B- bamboo
C-catfish
D- dave matthews band
E- energy
F-fire extinguisher
G- going big
H- hibiscus flower
I- integrity
J- jumping
K- "konstantine"-something corporate
L- landshark
M- matt & kim
N- nonsense
O- orange dreamsicle
P- prince
Q- quail
R- rule & regulations
S- sandals
T- tug-o-war
U- undies
V- vices
W- wondering
X- eXtraordinary
Y- yams
Z- zaboomafoo

such is life.

ever wonder why certain people come into your life at the time they do? life has a funny way of placing every little detail in each slot of your life. however, i'm a firm believer in fate, signs, and if something is meant to happen, it will.
feeling sad or down is just a process in life. you have to find a way to wash those feelings away and create good out of a crap situation. when life hands you a lemon; make lemonade. or, squeeze it it someone's eye and run away. either one of those options will make you feel better! the best way to let your feelings out are to express them to a good friend, or a teddy bear. good listeners are key, but good feedback is important.
do you know how many people cross your path in life? look at each one as an opportunity rather than an obstacle. confront them with a smile instead of a frown. being open minded may get you into more trouble than being a pessimist, but you'll gain so much more when you learn from making mistakes. highs come and go, good friends will always be by your side.
such is life.

truth.

i just found a nice lil' quote that made me happy, and that is so truthful:

god doesn't give you the people you want
he gives you the people you need
to help you, to hurt you
to leave you, to love you
and to make you into the person
you were meant to be.

i'm not uber religious or anything, but i find that in the path of life, these people all become present at their given times, when they're supposed to happen.

vino in a box

delicious. not for most, but i find simple pleasure in enjoying cheap, bagged n' boxed wine. i heart franz. although there is no need for a corkscrew with a box of wine, i, as an avid vino, find this quote to be true as blue~


"here's to the corkscrew-- a useful key to unlock the storehouse of wit, the treasury of laughter, the front door of fellowship, and the gate of pleasant folly" --w.e.p. french

morning coffee.

another morning. i brewed a strong cup today. a bit tired from the long day yesterday. work is work. i'm almost done with my class for the month. just passed my other class with the average C. what's the point of grades? i feel that if you make the effort and come up a bit short, it's still worth the learning experience. granted i want to do good, but i'd honestly rather do things i want to do than pass them up to spend my time with my head buried in a book. i know what i want, and i'll get it. i just want to enjoy my time while i'm getting there.
on another topic: i want to know what makes people so bitter. not even going there.
otis is frisky this morning. (our turtle) i'm sure he's just hungry. i wonder what it's like to live in a tank only ten times your size? i'm sure it'd be like us living in a 5x5 room- couldn't do it. sometimes i feel like just taking him to the river and letting him go.
well, im at the bottom of my cup. hope you all have a lovely day~

song of my life at this point and time.

i had a dream last night we
drove out to see las vegas.
we lost ourselves in the bright lights
i wish you could have seen us.
begging for change to get home
or at least san fransisco.
we put a ten on the high card
and spent the summer on the west coast.

you wore that red shirt that i love
i sang the song that i wrote you.
we laughed our way down the beaches
as we danced around the issue.

down and to the left.
(here's a map and a pen the place you pointed at)
beats california's best.
(all i ask all i ask)

and please don't tell me that i'm dreaming
when all i ever wanted was to dream another sunset with you.
if i roll over
when it's over
i'll take this cali sunrise with me
and wake up with the fondest memories.

we made love by the ocean
as the waves crashed around you.
sunsets never were so bright
and the skies never so blue.
you opened up into my arms, and we laughed as i held you.
i'll never go back to georgia,
not at least til i have to.

down and to the left.

recent obsessions.

• sushi
• wildflowers
• matt&kim
• road trips by myself
• countdowns
• anticipation
• tall blue bottles of riesling

multi-faceted happiness

everyone comes to a point in their lives where they realize what truly makes them happy. everything fits perfectly, almost like a complicated puzzle with an unknown image. missing pieces don't bring us down, though. they bring us to new crossroads and allow us to experience things we may never thought possible.
so, when does one realize they have reached this point? simple joys meaning the world. a cup of hazelnut coffee, fresh air, and good company. no need for any big productions, just simple things like sitting on the back deck with a bottle of wine soaking up the sun.
so, once you find this, you will know. i feel i have found it. enjoy the ride-

"happiness is like a butterfly: the more you chase it, the more it will elude you. but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder."

a little taste of me (l to r): a cartoon me; favorite dish; hometown; fav. color; fav. movie; favorite drink; dream vaca; fav. dessert; random pic i like; fav non-alch drnk; fav hobby; future profession.