little secrets

little secrets by angellamiller featuring low heel court shoes

It never stops
she will wear a pretty dress
her hair just right
and listen to your stories
knowing the light is within you

some kind of wonderful

I have always wanted to do an inventory of my closet and I'm just now getting around to it! Inspired by Selective Potential-- one of my favorite bloggers from Michigan!

39 pairs of shoes (slippers and all, okay!) 37 dresses! (some too big, some too fancy, and some too small)- 42 skirts- 7 pairs of shorts- 6 pairs of pants- 19 cardigans- 34 sweaters (including 1 tennis hoodie)- 52 tops- 16 coats/jackets/blazers- 29 pairs of tights

and I'm going to save the scarves- jewelery- purses- hats- and other items for another post.

My cousin once said I have more tights than Peter Pan (that comment actually made me smile). I'm really excited to start wearing my wardrobe again! For that past two years I have been in uniform (for school and work). The other day I was going to get dressed and I then laughed.. I forgot how nice it is... to think. To decide. To feel good about what you're wearing. Kinda wonderful, if I do say so myself.

photo- going back to prom 2006! (a much too fancy dress) and I'm on right!

numb but with inspiration

monday and inspired. happy monday to you!






photos-
1, 2, and 3 cakies
4 and 5- not sure! let me know if you want credit!

alright

alright by angellamiller featuring silk skirts

the rooftops glisten white
holding you feels just right
you might bring out the light
but for now, let it be night

SPEECHLESS

this photo leaves me lost for words. i want my blog to feel this way. light. simple. romantic. easy. warm. in the moment. relaxed. joyful.

photo taken by Laura Taylor.

lately..

So far I have...

Spent a little less time on facebook

Learned how to play chess! (although I've lost every game—so far!)

I've been drinking a little more water than usual

Spent more time with friends!

And made a few new ones!

I figured out how to post links! (coding goal) baby steps.. I know.

BUT..

I cant seem to get a good photo without hazel bugging in!

Patience.. is depleting

And my book list keeps growing. Oh dear!

I have a lot to do.

eyes almost shut

On this monday. 9Hrs of work. Large iced earl gray with bubbles. Some friendly smiles and some not so friendly smiles. I'm almost sleeping, but, let's not forget to get inspired. Yes, it's MONDAY. And yes, like usual things have left me inspired.

Photos

First- pandora

Second and third- spanishmoss

Fourth and fifth- not sure! Oh dear.

Sixth and seventh- again not sure. Oh brother.

Eighth- …. whoops.

Ninth- bleubirdvintage. This wonderful woman is a mom of three! And has my dream job (well, one of them ; ) She seems super nice too!

counting the moments

A whole week has gone by since my last update. Oh dear. I've been working by day and hanging out with friends by night. It's been nice. Although, I have missed my alone time. I really do just like being alone.. reminiscing, drinking cups of tea, drawing, and just being. The quietness of it all. It's kind of wonderful. Is this a bit selfish?

I'm sorry.

Scared. Awakened. Forgetfulness. Cappuccinos. Napping. Friends. Ideas. Five pairs of shoes. A football sweater. An ear to ear smile. A happy heart. Coconut Mocha—mmmm. A new beginning coming soon!

words for inspiration!

"It is cheerful to God when you rejoice or laugh from the bottom of your heart."

"No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence."

"The quality, not the longevity, of one's life is what is important."

"I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant."

"Be The Peace You Wish To See In The World!"

"Without love, there is no reason to know anyone, for love will in the end connect us to our neighbors, our children and our hearts."

"Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase."

"We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope."

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that"."

"Only in the darkness can you see the stars."

"There is no gain without struggle."


words once said by Martin Luther King Jr.

OH HAPPY DAY.




photo taken by my friend Adam.

within yourself

“When we can't access our inner resources, we come to the flawed conclusion that happiness and fulfillment come only from external events.”

--Sarah Ban Breathnach, Simple Abundance

Reading on..

The problem with that search is that our happiness becomes codependent. Instead of having a well to draw on from within, we require external events to “lift us up.” Not only is that unfair to the events or people we are relying upon, it is unfair to ourselves, because the happiness we create is conditional.

We all deserve unconditional joy and happiness within our own hearts. We deserve to have a sense of internal peace, regardless of what is happening around us. The intensity of that happiness might fluctuate with what our external world offers, but it is there nonetheless.

To break out of that mold, we have to access our inner resources. We have to learn the skills to turn our questions inward instead of outward. We have to accept responsibility that happiness begins right where we are, not somewhere outside ourselves.

There are many things in life we can't or don't control, but we do control our attitude and our perceptions. Once we accept this fact, we create a space in our life to access those inner resources. We engage in activities that promote self-awareness, self-discovery, and self-reflection. We feed out souls with positive affirmations and positive people. We turn away and don't accept the negative into our thoughts and perceptions. We embrace that which nutures us, and reject the rest.

Not often do I put word for word of this book on my blog. Today I think I needed to type it all out. Really engrave these words in my mind. In my thoughts. For far too long, I have been filling myself up with worries that are not really important in the end. For far too long I've been avoiding my thoughts. My thoughts about my mom. About being alone. Avoiding living and just existing. I think it might be time to stop for life is too short. I have far too many goals to just exist. I'm quiting Argo tomorrow. It's going to be a good day. Oh happy day.

deep as the sea

deep as the sea by angellamiller featuring turquoise earrings

the memories
lets have tea by the sea
things are often hard
so deep and rich
deep as the sea

a simple life

“My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between, I occupy myself as best I can.”

--Cary Grant

What does she have to say? Grant's quote makes life seem so simple, doesn't it? Confucius said, “Life is simple, it is we who insist on making it complicated.”

I would like to believe I try to make my life simple like this quote. At times, I often find myself over analyzing everything. I want the simple things in life though. I think I might be getting better at just letting things go, but, that takes time. And patience.

But, for, at the end of the day, if we have done the best in all things we have touched, we can ask nothing more. Just keep it simple.

light as snow

light as snow by angellamiller featuring pearl jewelry

With the courage of others
No more winter blues
The air is fresh
Light as snow
I just have one little wish

the swing of things.

gettin' back in the groove. getting back into the swing of things. yes, its monday. yes, inspired by all things. all things lovely.

ps. all photos are not mine. if you want credit, let me know!

im usually never late.

i just want to say merry christmas.

i just want to say happy new year.

I had huge plans to talk about how much I love the holidays. I love trees (christmas). I love colored lights. I love the smell of baked goods. I love just sitting in front of the tree completely silent and staring. I love the gift wrapping and the giving. I love the 'happiness' that it sometimes brings. The hot chocolate. The hot tea. The hot coffee. The love. The light. I love how it makes me realize how much I have.

I then went home. I love my small unconvetional family, I do. Sometimes though.. it leaves me feeling empty. Alone. Afraid. So..

i have been hiding the past few weeks.

i just want to say im sorry.

Feeling a bit lost. No direction. I think its the winter! A case of the winter blues. I think its time to step out and know that Im not alone. Ill never be. I have that small uncoventional family. And I have my friends. I have a lot.

Welcome 2011. I'm sorry I'm late.