Here comes the sun (do do do do)

Its been raining, again,
which means damp seats and flat hair. 
But with these summer showers, soggy socks, and muggy fires, I've learned something.

I've learned that city parks are much better when equipped with slip n' slides.
I've learned that falling asleep to the sound of rain drops makes for the most beautiful dreams.
I've learned that school supplies are always flammable, even amidst the drizzle.
I've learned that I should have mentioned rain boots on my birthday list
and I've learned that the sun doesn't always shine.

which I hate to say because who wants bad days?
but the good news is, there are great things to come once this has passed. 

and guess what, there's even better news; there are great things to come today, too.

Push those clouds aside, the lights down there somewhere.  I get it now, and it's ashinin'. 

I pledge allegience to the swag

"They like a little danger, they might not admit it But they on for the chase and they want us to come and get it. Plus they love a young thug over flowin with swagger and keeps his woman all drapped in Louis Vuitton Bags."

-I know what them girls like, Chris Breezy.

Clearly I'm a Gangster.

haha.

Shocker.

-

So today has been pretty good you could say.
I mean what could be better than a day with two tests and Mr. George Durfee?
Nothing that's what.

oh except... maybe.. a new car?

yep, you heard that right.  My dad may have purchased me and Lauren a car yesterday.  It may be guacamole green and used but I'm excited.

But, have no fear.  My dear old Andy isn't going anywhere. 

Afternoon Delight

I found me another band, Noah and the Whale..
and I thought you should know, I like it.

good, eh? mmmm, right?
That's what I thought.

Dare To Be Elite.

fifteen) Someone I admire very much once told me, "Don't hold back, do what makes you happy."  this person has never been one to fear and she taught me a profound truth, when you hold back your talents and your hopes you also hold back all the success that would come with it.  Don't deny yourself that happiness.

That girl I admire very much is my eleven year old sister, she's kind of incredible. 

I was just thinking about fear and people who have courage, I thought of Jessie.  She played the ukulele for our history class.  She had originally prepared for a seminary talent show and she said, "I can't sing.. my talent is being brave." 

That's really special.  Special people allow others to see who they really are, and I think it's because they've decided they like who they are.

Now comes the moment of truth, do you want to be special?  I don't mean in your ambitions or flaws or shoe size, God already made you that way.  I mean special, as in elite.  Do you want to be above the world? 

Then have no fear.  The one thing you could do to surpass the mediocre is simple, be confident, be daring, be audacious.  Don't hide yourself.  You have all the potential to be elite, so take it.  Make courage your talent and success your lifestyle.   

 

Dear Friends,

Balance in all things
is the key to success.

Hint, hint.

De Facto

Nine) We live in an artificial time: our food, our toys, our facebooks. Nothing is real anymore.  We live in a time when honesty equates to vulnerability. We live in a time that makes it awfully hard for people to show their authentic selves.  But there are rare occasions when people will let you in to see their faults, loves, ambitions, dreams, hopes, fears.  I’ve learned to cherish those times and those people because they are scarce.