these are the things I think about

"Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving. When we can be alone, we can be with..."

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:40:57 -0400

“Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving. When we can be alone, we can be with others without using them as an escape.”

- Bell Hooks (via mishproductions)

I decided to indulge in some self-love today. I think sometimes...

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:41:50 -0400

I decided to indulge in some self-love today. I think sometimes we feel guilty when we post selfies or tell people what we think our strengths are for fear of looking conceited. But I believe that it’s okay to indulge every once in a while, and since today is my birthday, what better day to do so?

•I like that I can be compassionate and understanding of others.
•I like that I can articulate my thoughts well.
•I like that I know how to draw.
•I love my curly hair.
•I think I am pretty. Even though there will always be someone better-looking than me, I know I have more to offer than my looks.
•Even with my bad days, I’ve gotten to a point where I generally like myself…and that’s pretty sweet.

When I look back at where I used to be, I almost can’t believe that I am where I am now.

I’m so thankful for all the people who have given their love and support for me over the years. I’m also really thankful for the friends that took the extra minute to call or message or text me “Happy Birthday”; I felt the love :’)

when boys get their hair cut and look like little dorks :o)

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:55:47 -0400

when boys get their hair cut and look like little dorks :o)

Photo

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:52:20 -0400

couples that look like siblings

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:01:18 -0400

couples that look like siblings

legit i was gonna click on that hand thing cause i thought it...

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:53 -0400

legit i was gonna click on that hand thing cause i thought it looked like a high five

Am I a freak for dancing around? Am I a freak for getting...

Wed, 08 May 2013 22:51:45 -0400

 Am I a freak for dancing around?
 Am I a freak for getting down?

[X] Janelle Monáe - Q.U.E.E.N. (feat. Erykah Badu)

Kirsty Mitchell Photography

Sat, 04 May 2013 23:56:56 -0400

Kirsty Mitchell Photography:

Official website showcasing the photography of Kirsty Mitchell.

Absolutely stunning photography. Just…wow.

Rudeness is one of my least favorite qualities. When you find a way to make another person’s...

Sat, 04 May 2013 01:57:04 -0400

Rudeness is one of my least favorite qualities.

When you find a way to make another person’s opinion look stupid, you’re actually just finding a way to make yourself feel superior.

Guys, can we just learn to show some respect?

Soooo I’m lowkey freaking out because summer is coming and all my close friends are...

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:23:10 -0400

Soooo I’m lowkey freaking out because summer is coming and all my close friends are graduating…

And I want to tell all my friends how much I love them and am going to miss them,

but that means acknowledging that they’re leaving.

And I have this strange feeling under my skin that everything is going to be different and the same all at once

and it’s scary and exciting and slightly overwhelming…well, maybe more than slightly.

Welp. Here’s to summer.

“I guess I’m pretty expressive…except for when...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:37:00 -0400

“I guess I’m pretty expressive…except for when I’m really happy.”

Some candid “behind-the-scenes” shots of my subject, Calin, who agreed to indulge me in this impromptu photo shoot. (Sorry again for my poor planning/direction.)

so I made my tumblr pretty

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:50:57 -0400

so I made my tumblr pretty

do you ever find someone so cute you want to hurt them

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:42:12 -0400

do you ever find someone so cute you want to hurt them

a short list of my (irrational) fears

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:37:26 -0400

sinkholes
black holes
dying at the bottom of the ocean in a freak submarine accident
dying in space in a freak space shuttle accident
dying in quicksand in the middle of the desert
centipedes (a.k.a. satan’s wormspawn)

"If guys were as mad about rape as they are duck face we wouldn’t have a rape culture problem."

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:43:51 -0400

“If guys were as mad about rape as they are duck face we wouldn’t have a rape culture problem.”

- Jamie Kilstein (via stuzie)

Other things most straight white guys get way more upset about than they do about rape:

Taylor Swift

the song “Call Me Maybe”

girls who date “douchebags”

basically any music that isn’t played by white dudes with guitars

girls who are “shallow” or “fake”

girls who wear too much make-up

girls who don’t wear enough make-up

fat girls

when people badmouth dark and gritty superhero films

sports

sports

sports

guns

fishing

hunting

vegetarianism

Justin Bieber

someone thinking that they’re gay

musicals

(via blossom-bamford)

Belittling someone when you’re angry makes you the small one.

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 01:53:51 -0400

Belittling someone when you’re angry makes you the small one.

A sampling of the photos taken today with Akashia. Still in the...

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:33:40 -0400

A sampling of the photos taken today with Akashia. Still in the process of editing, so these may not be the final products.

like wow it's my first post

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:26:42 -0400

So I’ve been lurking here for the past several months and I haven’t really thought to post much only because I’ve been content with just scrolling through my dash and hitting “L” on posts of inspiring animals and sexy, sexy men.

Also, there’s a part of me that’s always been like “OMG my first post has to be perfect RABBA RABBA” and another that’s like “OMG no one actually cares about what you have to say”

So I guess this is a warning, or perhaps a welcoming, to let you know what I’m probably going to end up posting here:

thoughts
stupid thoughts
scribbles and drawings
pictures I’ve taken
uncomfortable attempts at being funny
the occasional music plug
maybe even some reblogs

Hello and thanks to my solid 12 followers who have stuck with me so far, although it’s most likely because you forgot I was here.