wandering through childhood memories

stories of my childhood.

the sun is still shining

for all the sad things that are going on in this world. for everyone that is hurting in some way or form. i want you to know the sun is still shining. it will never burn out.

photos- none of the pictures above are mine. if you want me to add credit please let me know! i will do so.

a little bit of smiling

^{8 smiles yesterday}

^{a surprise hug}

^{waking in the door and kitty purring for what seemed like an hour}

3 new billy buttons on my windowsill in a green vase (recycled wine bottle)

^{a text message}

^{dreaming about my new office nook in my new room (when shaun moves out)}

^{dreaming about going back to school}

^{dove coconut crème milk chocolate}

^{season one of friends with kettle corn popcorn}

^today

the sun is shining

listening to belle and sebastian

finding substance

Thoughts jumbled up:

I want to be interesting (to myself and others) and I want to have substance. Lately, I have been putting myself down again (in my mind). I really wish I would stop doing that. It's really tampering with my spirit. I am only human (I have to keep saying in my head). ONE DAY AT A TIME. Things will really, really be okay, in the end. Where is this end? Why do I want to get there so bad. It's all silly to me. This life.. this journey, so silly. But, I do want, I want a lot. I want to be full. Full of life. Full of information. Full of love. Full of hope. Full of dreams. Full of experiences. Full of the need to give. Full of everything else in between.

photo- not mine! if you want credit, please let me know!

completely random and sweet

hello you,

you know what day it is.

love,

angella

end it on a sweet note.

note: if you want credit let me know! (none of the pictures above are mine)

long way

Took the long way home

The smell of fresh flowers at 33^rd and Princeton

The smell of wood chips a few blocks down

A lot of thinking. A lot of wonder.

The simple things in life. What I live for.

What have you noticed about your day? What really caught your eye?

I WANT YOU TO KNOW

you're perfect,

just how you are.

So may the sunrise bring hope where it once was forgotten

I have hope

because of conversations with people like you

because I felt inspired for the first time in a few days today

because of the sun and how it always puts a smile on my face

because I know he has a plan for me

because I know things will get better

because I still feel the love of my mother

because of the days ahead of me

because I'm becoming more and more aware of my surroundings

because there is a little baby coming into this world in July

because. just because.

I am happy. I have no reason not to be (well, maybe a few reasons not to be). But, I will ignore them. A few reasons won't matter in a few years.

I'm on my way

Inspire me, Monday.

flowers always makes me smile.

i'm on my way.

hanging in there.

life at the moment

whoa. where does the time go? i always have this feeling at the end of each month. what did i do and what goals did i reach, if any. at the end of april i didn't have that feeling though. i didn't reflect at all. i didn't get inspired and filled with happiness for a new month. for a fresh start. there was/is nothing. it's now may 2nd and i'm left with a feeling that i've really never experienced before, maybe something good will come from this month? since my expectations are low. OR maybe this kind of thinking will scare me into accomplishing something. i'm hopeful.

she's still blue

coming soon!

a safe place

picking up where i left off. lately, i've been inspired by

bilbo from the hobbit

dan mountford photography

lace

and sculpted frosting.

everything is an art. it's some kind of wonderful. happy monday! i hope your day is filled with inspiring people and things alike.

photos-

first- taken by me

second and third- dan mountford photography

last two- not sure! let me know if you want credit!

A little update!

Lavender and Honey has been open for about 72ish days. So far it's been a pretty slow process. I have had one sale so far, which has been a little discouraging. I know that magical things just don't happen in a day and I would like to say, I'm here for the long run. Every time someone adds Lavender and Honey as a 'favorite shop' or 'hearts' an item I cannot help but feel all warm and happy inside. I like that feeling, a lot. So, I updated the little shop with five Easter-esque sweaters! Enjoy.

where are you heading?

Lately I've been lost. I know what I need to do, yet can't get myself to do it? I've been over-thinking. I've been analyzing everything. Everything I do. Everything I say. I don't think it's a good way to live, nor do I want to spend so much time doing what I have been doing. How to move past this part in my life is something I need to eventually do and soon. I feel my heart beginning to ache more and more. The minutes turn into hours, the hours turn into days, days turn into weeks and the weeks turn into months. I have such a strong desire to go back to school and focus entirely on school. I just need that chance. This post means much more than school. I want to have fun on this journey. I want to have an adventure. With you.

Photo- My journal. Page scanned. I've been using it a lot lately.

Path

I'm trying to get back on the right path.

I know that I need to create my own path.

This will be a year of great growth.

I already know, for I am becoming impatient with myself.

photo by Angela Hardison

nothing is waste

I've been sick.

BUT: This is inspiring!

first two- my chicken noodle soup

last three- arch daily