Summer Nights

Cool weather, loosing track of time, genuinely enjoying time spent with friends, laughing until you can't breathe, and feeling like there is no other place you are meant to be besides right here, right now. Those are just a few of the characteristics of summer nights. They really are a beautiful thing, these warm nights that somehow magically bring people closer together. There's something about simply going and enjoying yourself with friends that really makes summer nights feel special. The warm weather and smell of life around you seeps into you and swims around your head to somehow make everything feel perfect and right in the world. All of a sudden, there is no tomorrow or yesterday, just right here & right now.

Happiness is Homemade

Today, when my family arrived back at home after a long weekend in Hershey, my mom said, "The best part of a vacation is comming home." She could not have been more right! Being away makes you really appreciate what you have at home. It makes you see how beautiful the simplicity of a night spent at home with the family is. On that note, happy Father's Day to my wonderful dad & grandpa, and to all the other dads put there!

Chocolate

Spending this weekend in Hershey with the family! The little brother has a soccer tournament here. This place is ideal for a soccer tournament actually, considering the park and Chocolate World are all right here :) And I must say, the freshly baked chocolate cookie I got from Chocolate World was one of the best things I haver ever tasted (next to my Nonna's home-made biscottis, of course ^_^). Let's hope I'm

not sick of chocolate by the time I leave Hershey...

Inspiration

Art is a beautiful thing. The way that a person can put something as intangible as emotion into physical form is absolutely awing. I love all forms of art, but I must admit that I am biased towards dance. I have been dancing since I was four years old, and have enjoyed every minute of it. Tonight was the opening night of a performance I was in. I must say, the feeling one gets when under those lights on stage never gets old. Something about the adrenaline rushing through your veins, the lights hot on your face, and sweat running down your back makes it all so thrilling. The months of stress, tears, and preparation finally seem worthwhile. You are giving the most vulnerable thing you have to the audience: your emotions. To be your own instrument of art is something sacred and beautiful.

The Importance of R&R

Everyone needs some down time to stay sane. I have yet to meet a single person who can constantly be on high gear without crashing. Rest is important for your body, so make sure you get enough of it! I know that personally, I could really use a vacation right about now. Actually, I just want to get away. I want to go somewhere far, far away....

Just Another Day

So much going on. Always running around. Never enough time in the day. Always someone you can't please. Does it ever end? I don't think so. It's all a part of the process we call life. Each minute is rushed through until there comes a point when we look back and regret not savoring it all. Not enough photos taken, not enough time spent laughing, not enough good done for the world, and not enough time spent on improving yourself. So take a minute just to stop and look around, and be grateful for your life and everyone in it.

My Own Little Looking Glass

You know, I've always wanted to have my own blog. I've always wanted some place where I can share my thoughts and ideas, as well as interesting things I happen to stumble upon some times! Okay some of you may be thinking "isn't that what Twitter is for?" ...but a blog is different! It is a completely customized inner expression of one's perspective on life. So that's all I'm here to do, share some of my own perspective in hopes of inspiring others out there. So I hope you enjoy my little dose of vision through my own little looking glass :)