I want this..

To Fanny Brawne:


I cannot exist without you - I am forgetful of 
every thing but seeing you again - my life seems 
to stop there - I see no further. You have 
absorb'd me.

I have a sensation at the present moment as though 
I were dissolving ....I have been astonished that 
men could die martyrs for religion - I have 
shudder'd at it - I shudder no more - I could be 
martyr'd for my religion - love is my religion - I 
could die for that - I could die for you. My creed 
is love and you are its only tenet - you have 
ravish'd me away by a power I cannot resist.


John Keats

I Carry Your Heart With Me

"Life is like an onion; you peel off one layer at a time and sometimes you weep."

Carl Sandburg

Today was an off day. It seemed as though everything was destined to be against me. I can only hope tomorrow will be much better.

On another note, regional choir was this past weekend. What a fun time! The music was all lovely but I Carry Your Heart With Me, which included the poem by American poet e. e. cummings was cheesy but definitely my favorite. Here are the lyrics.

i carry your heart with me i carry it in my heart i am never without it anywhere i go you go,my dear; and whatever is done by only me is your doing,my darling i fear no fate for you are my fate,my sweet i want no world for beautiful you are my world,my true and it's you are whatever a moon has always meant and whatever a sun will always sing is you here is the deepest secret nobody knows here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud and the sky of the sky of a tree called life; which grows higher than the soul can hope or mind can hide and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart i carry your heart i carry it in my heart

My wish for you

“This is my wish for you:

Comfort on difficult days,

smiles when sadness intrudes,

rainbows to follow the clouds,

laughter to kiss your lips,

sunsets to warm your heart,

hugs when spirits sag,

beauty for your eyes to see,

friendships to brighten your being,

faith so that you can believe,

confidence for when you doubt,

courage to know yourself,

patience to accept the truth,

Love to complete your life.”

I came across this quote today and couldn't help but smiling immediately after reading it. Quotes like this make me realize how much compassion for others can really make a difference in the lives of everyone!

My Job for you: Try to help someone else have a better day

Laugh

"Laugh as much as you breathe, and love as long as you live."

What is better than a good laugh? Not much. Start everyday with a smile and spend as much time as you can laughing and just enjoying the small wonders of everyday. I really enjoy quotes on any topic of life. If you have any favorites leave a comment with one. I would love to hear your favorite

Valentines.

As we all know, this weekend is Valentines Day. Some people enjoy the holiday almost as much as Christmas. Others find the holiday to be completely useless and a way for candy companies to make money. I say, why not enjoy a holiday devoted to love. This doesn't mean solely a significant other, this means anyone in your life that you care about. Many people don't follow that and find Valentines Day being single is a bummer. Its all in your attitude. Use the day as a way to show your love to other people, not a day to spend pitying yourself. If you do have a significant other, good for you. Enjoy the day together! Because I am such a music enthusiast, here are a few songs I find perfect for the day no matter what your relationship status is.

1. Crazy in Love- Beyonce. Not only is this song totally fun to sing and dance to, but its cute about loving someone. Maybe not the most deep song, but fun nonetheless.
2. Show Me What I'm Looking For- Carolina Liar. This song is about looking for that special someone. Even if you don't have a Valentine, you will find one in time.
3. Fallin' For You- This is for those who are starting a new relationship and have those new relationship jitters where every moment is just perfect :)
4. I Love You Always Forever- Donna Lewis. This is such a cute song. Maybe you have that special one or even friends that you will love forever.
5. Don't Go Breaking My Heart- Elton John. This song is kind of cheesy, but singing it is just too fun.
6. Everywhere- Fleetwood Mac. "I wanna be with you everywhere"
7. Let Love In- Goo Goo Dolls. Let the love into your life in every form. Friends, family, and just loving your life.
8. Better Together- Jack Johnson. "It's always better when we're together".
9. Half Of My Heart- John Mayer.
10. Stay With Me- Josh Gracin.
11. Making Memories Of Us-Keith Urban. I think this is one of the sweetest songs ever. I hope to find someone who feels this way.
12. The Day Before You- Rascal Flatts. This song shows how quickly someone can change your life.
13. Keep On Loving You- REO Speedwagon. "I'm gonna keep on loving you, its the only thing I wanna do".

Thats just a few I enjoy but there are hundreds out there. Spend the special day with someone you care about, or alone just loving life because its all about love.