I Still Believe

This was written by someone close to me and I thought it was so beautiful, I just had to share it.

I still have regrets. I still don't know what it all means. I still believe in the universe giving us signs. I still believe in never ignoring my heart and what it's telling me to do. I still believe that animals are better creatures than human beings. I still believe not seeing my dog all the time sucks but on days when I do have her, she makes me happy even if it is just for forty eight hours. I still believe that Michael Jackson is just misunderstood. I still believe that I hate old people because they remind me that, I too, am going to shrivel up and die someday. I still believe that I hate kids because I envy them. I still believe I am a good person despite what people make me out to be. I still believe that there's only one person out there for me even if I'm never with her again in this lifetime. I still believe that no matter what, people need time apart to realize what it is they truly want. I still think that other people will always think that they know what is best for you, who you need to get over, be with, or what to do with your life.I still wish I could be a kid forever. I still make a wish at 11:11. I still say a silent prayer when I hear an ambulance go off in the distance or when I'm flying on an airplane even though I don't believe in any sort of god. I still believe deep down, we all have one thing in common; we're all scared as hell. I still believe I have cancer of some sort. I still believe that my mom is the strongest woman I know. I still believe that I am not the best at relationships but each one is making me a better person. I still believe that listening is better than talking. I still believe that some of the best things come easy but even better things take work. I still believe that the people that have come into my life were absolutely meant to. I still believe that the ones I've hurt are those very same people and they will not feel the same way. I still believe that we all will end this life with just as many questions in our hearts as we started with. I'm reminded of a quote I heard once. It went something like this..."life isn't a question to be answered but rather a journey to be lived."

Baby Shower Gift

Towards the end of February, I attended a baby shower for a good friend of mine. I had big plans for crocheting a super soft blanket as a gift. The truth of the matter is, I never got it finished in time. Let me tell you how happy I was that I didn't, once I saw her open the gorgeous blankets, beanies, gloves, and booties her Grandma crocheted. That would have been embarrassing. I decided to go with this instead, and I think he turned out okay. I put him in a gift basket of miscellaneous items she had on her registry at Target. I hope she sincerely liked him, and I have even higher hopes that her baby will cuddle with him for years to come.

Foto Friday - Beach

There's nothing that can quite compare to the feeling you get after capturing a great photo. I wanted to start a Foto Friday, in which I post a few of my favorite pictures that I've taken over the years. Since I'm super excited about the warm weather we're supposed to be getting this weekend (for a change!), I'll start with a beach set. 

Which one is your favorite?