On Beauty
It’s interesting the days I see myself as beautiful and the days I see myself as not. I am constantly reminded it’s not so much who is standing before me but with what eyes I am using to see.
On Being Second Worst
You know all your own faults and frailties, yet you always want so much. Ultimately you need to go and do things to re-inspire and revitalize yourself. The horizon is always receding in art. Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enough for music. – Van Cliburn Quoting Sergei Rachmaninoff
Happiness Vs. Love
from Don’t talk to me about the Pursuit of Happiness. Happiness has become an overprivileged emotion. An overcapitalized emotion. It is no more or less important than what society teaches us not to feel. There is nothing wrong with Anger. There is nothing wrong with Sadness. Happiness is not gained in the editing out these [...]
Being My Own Best Valentine
Until yesterday, I was in an emotionally abusive relationship. I did not have label it that way initially. In life, I rationalized, it’s impossible to assume you’ll get along with everyone you meet. So I labeled our relationship ‘difficult’ and I accepted it. During our time together, he held priority over my schedule two days [...]
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