humor-itas

Funny + Beauty =

lucille ball

anna faris

elizabeth banks

kristen, maya, and tina

dianne keaton

sara j. parker (as carrie)

leslie mann

I know, right?! :)

elation

e·la·tion

[ih-ley-shuhn]

It's the satisfaction after a long, productive day.

The clouds after the rain.

It's the mischevious smiles on my beautiful boys.

The warmth felt sleeping next to love. 

It's the awesome feeling when you find a great song!

It's what makes the little things great big things...

I love it. And wish it on all :)





little cup

I used to write. A lot. It helps...and everyday, I think I will but then the day passes and my eye lids get heavy. It will happen tho. I got stories to tell and wisdom to share. Most times in the form of mistakes and stupidity, but hey- some of us learn things better the hard way (and become better teachers for it) :)

Here's something I wrote years ago. I was listening to Little Cup by Thao and Mirah and it reminded me of a different time...when I was a different person. But- the beauty in writing is the opportunity we have in taking a peak back and seeing for ourselves 'the fork in the road'. The moment when change happens. And the awesome feeling we get when we see that change only got better as time progressed...

paralized. in a coma.

The beast has spoken and once again I am parallel with hope,
walking numb, weightless, blind,
when senses fail and nothing means everything there lies the dream:
that fear distorts what love can heal,
his presence just as loneliness knocked on her door,
the dream of one day being young again- not in age,
but in hope and innocense,
I find I've grown too old, too frail, my fountain of bliss seems too high to reach...
portraits are similiar, yet thoughts have escaped,
I wonder if spiritually it has grown or gone- hiding from me,
with despair in denial and pride, firm, in place,
change is an oasis- a blur in the future I forgot to acknowledge, or dread to accept.
Nothing is done, nothing is over, only munipulated, ignored..
Here once stood a strong and forgiving soul, un-alone, wishing she was...
then she left.
I wonder if she'll ever return,
I wonder what knowledge she will attain,
I wonder if it will matter or all be in vain,
a pointless act of heroism, pathetic, but bold...
Still I miss her,
and wish her the most... growth.
Unknown- I want to learn...
my faith lies in others-
with dreams of being independent, yet needed,
mysterious and trusted,
uncommitted, always loved.....in love..
where senses fail and nothing means everything.

2003.

enjoy.

old souls

Music soothes my soul.  I have always liked all things vintage, and music is no exception. Along with the greats like James Brown, Otis Redding, and Marvin Gaye- I have nothing but admiration for new artists who continue contributing to the already magnificent soul genre. 

*'Cus you know- no one should live without a night of enjoying a refreshing gin n tonic while listening to some Inspiration Information. ':)

Thanks for keeping it real my fellow old souls... 

 sharon jones and the dap kings

mayer hawthorne

amy winehouse

erykah badu

 adele

jill scott

*Rest in Peace, Ms. Etta James..... You were a pioneer and a heart captor..always.

all things lovely

...and these are a few of my favorite things... *Catch my eye everytime.

a night sea

gerbers

a flock

franka

tubs (interior design)

ryan (RIGHT?!)

mts

architecture

lykke

willow

the kinks

candle light..

inspiration

I'm taking a break from a long list of responsibilities and envisioning my next creative endeavor.. An art party my boyfriend and I will be hosting in a few weeks. I don't think vivid imaginations and artistic ideas ever fade (at least my imagination remains stable and dare I say, ridiculous still)- but I do beleive the skill in making the art can fade if not practiced often. Finding the time can be a feat as well. But I NEED to get my creative on.. And as the day nears...I find my urge to dust of the brushes and buy some canvases growing and the confidence of making anything half-decent fading. Thankfully, some people out there have the gift. The ability to make pupils enlarge and get those creative juices flowing...

Inspiration is never hard to find. And inspiration is the first step in making things happen.

 audrey kawasaki

gabriel moreno 

 christopher bettig

 alberto cerriteno

 matthew lujan

alberto cerriteno 

swoon

I can't wait! :)

le sigh*

Love is a splendid thing. Add a tune as lovely as this one and tender thoughts and memories flood the soul. He enters my mind. And then those pesky dimples I hate appear. But it's okay. Because I'm in love... and this song deserves admiration. *Oh.my.blog. I am out of control cheesy right now. Let's just enjoy Miss Rose. ':)

intro.

I hate introductions.

Unfortunately, I also hate walking into a conversation and not making my presence known. This blogging business is a huge conversation... Interesting, absurd, thought-provoking, life changing, boring....whatever. It's going on and now here I am. late. NOT a life changer. and ready to share any and everything that catches my interest. let's see how this goes.....yikes!