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My first attempt at a gallery wall.

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:10:46 -0700

My first attempt at a gallery wall.

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Fri, 24 May 2013 09:36:16 -0700

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Sasquatch! Music Festival at The Gorge

For more photos from Sasquatch! head on over to The Gorge Amphitheater’s location page and the official festival hashtag, #sasquatchfestival.

The 12th annual Sasquatch! Music Festival (@sasquatchfestival) takes place this weekend in George, Washington, at the beautiful Gorge Amphitheater—a scenic outdoor venue above the Columbia River with sweeping views of the Cascade Mountain Range and the spectacular Columbia gorge canyon. The indie rock festival takes place over the next four days, boasts over 120 artists and bands across five stages and draws festival-goers from around the world.

Be sure to keep an eye on these Instagramming musicians who will be performing at Sasquatch!:

Ben Gibbard from The Postal Service — @gibbstack

Sigur Rós — @sigurros

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros — @esmzeros

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis— @macklemore & @ryanlewis
Toro Y Moi — @chaz2sexy

Steve Aoki — @steveaoki

Imagine Dragons — @imaginedragons

Atlas Genius — @atlasgenius

I wish I was there. At least I get to see John Mayer there in July.

The number one question that I get from family and friends is “How have you been...

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:18:41 -0700

The number one question that I get from family and friends is “How have you been feeling?” And I am so blessed that the only answer I can give them is tired. This pregnancy has been an absolute breeze and I realize every day how lucky I am. Now that all of our prenatal testing is done, I can breathe a sigh of relief that our baby is healthy, too.

Every mother-to-be has that constant worry that something will go wrong. It doesn’t let up, even after the doctor has confirmed that everything is ok. It is always at the forefront of your mind.

Today, one of our own got some bad news. It is the worst kind of news when you are expecting. My heart breaks for Kimi, Mr. B and Pickle. I have no words of comfort because there is nothing to say. It could have just as easily been my baby, and that thought leaves me speechless. I don’t pray, but my thoughts and hopes will be with the B family during this time because I can only imagine what they are going through and I know that it can’t be easy.

blissed: lotr meme - eight scenes (6/8) ↬ You bow to no...

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:49:48 -0700

blissed:

lotr meme - eight scenes (6/8) ↬ You bow to no one

“This day does not belong to one man but to all. Let us together rebuild this world that we may share in the days of peace.”

sobbing at a gif set this is my life

Um, yep. This scene makes me cry every time.

tastefullyoffensive: [via] I hate SpongeBob, but this is me...

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:08:51 -0700

tastefullyoffensive:

[via]

I hate SpongeBob, but this is me EVERY day.

man-with-the-turtle-face: Top 20 Celebrity Crushes...

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:12:18 -0700

man-with-the-turtle-face:

Top 20 Celebrity Crushes (#1-10)

Jake Johnson

Chris Messina

James McAvoy

Jake Gyllenhaal

Aaron Paul

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Andrew Garfield

Mark Ruffalo

Michael Fassbender

Ewan McGregor

Some of my favorites. Tony and I were just talking about Michael Fassbender and he just let’s me gush about his sexiness.

effyeahliz: xpltvdeleted: I fully appreciate that nothing can...

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:08:50 -0700

effyeahliz:

xpltvdeleted:

I fully appreciate that nothing can even begin to make up for the devastation and scores of lives lost in Oklahoma, but sometimes there are stories that beggar belief and give hope where it seems like there is none.

This, for example, an old lady who has survived the tornado but lost her dog before finding her dog mid-interview, is just too much.

I’m seriously bawling.

This is not what a pregnant woman who misses her animals needed to see this morning.

My favorite moment from this movie.

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:01:48 -0700

My favorite moment from this movie.

He lives at the Oregon zoo!

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:43:09 -0700

He lives at the Oregon zoo!

Rose from Tony :-)

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:48:58 -0700

Rose from Tony :-)

I’ve been trying not to think about it, but I am having a really hard time with the fact that...

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:20 -0700

I’ve been trying not to think about it, but I am having a really hard time with the fact that I had to leave my animals. I know I will see them a lot, but I’m going to miss snuggling with Toby at night and waking up to Casey being so excited. I’m going to miss Sophie snuggles and Bella’s whine. I’m thinking maybe it was a bad idea to move while pregnant. I am far too emotional for my own good. The hardest part is that my apartment doesn’t even allow pets to visit, so the dogs can never come see me or hang out for a bit. It’s really hurting my heart.

"Marry your best friend. I do not say that lightly. Really, truly find the strongest, happiest..."

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:25:43 -0700

““Marry your best friend. I do not say that lightly. Really, truly find the strongest, happiest friendship in the person you fall in love with. Someone who speaks highly of you. Someone you can laugh with. The kind of laughs that make your belly ache, and your nose snort. The embarrassing, earnest, healing kind of laughs. Wit is important. Life is too short not to love someone who lets you be a fool with them. Make sure they are somebody who lets you cry, too. Despair will come. Find someone that you want to be there with you through those times. Most importantly, marry the one that makes passion, love, and madness combine and course through you. A love that will never dilute - even when the waters get deep, and dark.””

- N’tima (via wendesgray)

I love this.

(via higherthanthesoulcouldhope)

Recap Monday

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:25:07 -0700

We made it to Missoula on Sunday and I didn’t have much time to relax before it was Monday morning and I had to go to school. Dad and I spent eight hours a day in boring trainings Monday-Wednesday. By the time we got back to the hotel after dinner, I crashed every night. Thursday was a short day and we were done by 10:30. We headed to Yellowstone and stayed in West Yellowstone Thursday and Friday. We didn’t see as many animals as usual, but we did see a black bear from about 5 feet away and I got an amazing picture (to come later when I get my computer hooked up at the apartment.) Shortly after that, we saw a mama grizzly and her three cubs. They ran right across the road and mama seemed totally calm, even though there were a bunch of dumb ass people getting out of their cars, including two young girls that couldn’t have been more than ten. The cubs were freaked out though, so they didn’t stick around for long. I didn’t get a great picture of them, but my dad did. We drove down to Jackson on Saturday morning and saw two moose in Moose. One was a bull, but he laid down for a siesta right after we stopped. The other was a cow and I think she was pregnant. She was a ways off the road, but she posed for pictures for a long time.

We got home around noon yesterday and immediately started loading up the pick-up and my car with stuff for the apartment. We ended up getting two loads and almost all of my stuff moved yesterday. Our apartment is a disaster and I barely slept last night because I had too much on my mind, so I decided to make today a me day. I stayed home and am working on getting this place put together so it is live-able. It will definitely be a work in progress for awhile, but I feel better about it since taking today off. Pictures to come soon!

Things To Cheer You Up

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:29:25 -0700

Things To Cheer You Up:

3-birds:

By Bronnie Ware

Sometimes things that are disguised as small steps can be a huge catalyst in turning things around.

Here are some small things you can do to feel better.

1. Buy some colouring pencils and draw. Or buy a colouring in book and colour in. It is very simple and childlike. But colour carries many healing properties and the distraction of drawing or colouring will bring you to a more present space, rather than dwelling on your situation. Anything creative with colour will be beneficial.

2. Make a list of your best qualities, yes you have some, everyone has goodness in them. Think of things you’ve done in the past, things that have left you feeling good. It may be things you’ve done, or it may be things you like about yourself. Maybe you once did a random act of kindness for someone, that no one else recognised needed doing. Or you like your smile, or that you used to be able to make people laugh (and you will again). Acknowledge these positive parts of yourself, without any reference to anything negative you see in yourself, no negativity allowed today.

3. Take yourself to somewhere with birds in their own environment. Birds in cages do not qualify. Simply watch the birds go about their day. Listen to their joy in being alive, how they sing for the pure love of it. Watch the freedom of their flight. They too have to survive and have their challenges. But they still remember to be joyous along the way.

4. Ban yourself from the computer for a whole day and night. Don’t even turn it on. Have such days regularly. In the times we now live in, it is easy to forget about life going on outside. Computers are great in many ways. On the surface, they bring us more together, yet in other ways, they isolate us even more. Turn the computer off. Do something that you used to enjoy before the days of computers took over your life. Go for a walk. The exercise will be good for you too.

5. Call a friend who will make you laugh. Don’t call a friend who will wallow in your sadness with you, despite their kind intentions. Today is not a day for that. Just call a friend who will joke about nothing with you. If you cannot think of anyone, go for a walk in your local neighbourhood. Think of someone who serves you in your day to day life who is always cheery. Have a brief chat and laugh with them. They will enjoy it too.

6. Dress in something that makes you look and feel nice, perhaps a brighter colour than what you have been wearing. Pay attention to your appearance and take pride in yourself, no matter how much effort it takes. It doesn’t matter if you think you are kidding yourself into feeling better, it is a change and change is necessary to alter your current state. And it is an achievable goal when you are down.

7. Visit someone you know with children and hang out with the little ones for a while. Sing some songs, play make believe, hide and seek, anything. If there are no children you know nearby, just watch other children from a distance. Observe their simplicity and joy and remember that you too were once a child and these qualities are still a part of you too. Hop on a swing and lean back, get some wind beneath you and feel yourself glide through the air.

8. Look through old photo albums and remember the happy times. Even if they bring memories that also make you sad, remember the good times too. It is easy to focus on loss, loneliness or lack, rather than blessings that have once been there. If there are no photos, think back to some fun memories and relive them in your mind. Laughing out loud is definitely permitted.

9. Eat healthy food. If you don’t have the strength or energy to prepare something for yourself, go out and buy a fresh juice, or a salad or soup. Chat with whoever serves you, smile at them. Healthy food heals both the body and the mind. So does smiling.

10. Have a beautiful bath. Use scents and candles. Make it a special thing, even if it is in the middle of the day. Nurture yourself. If you can, treat yourself to a massage, be pampered.

Every little thing that you can do to change your current disposition will be far more beneficial than it may appear. Any glimpse of happiness or hope, no matter how small, is better than none at all.

And if you manage to do just one of these things, then congratulate yourself for the effort. It doesn’t matter if you are not strong enough to be the person you once were. Trust that healing is happening in your life now. You don’t have to become who you were, rather you will become who you are meant to be when this healing time has passed. It will be someone new, someone amazing, someone accepting, someone happy.

You will smile again. It may not feel like it yet. But never lose hope. You will smile again, you will. You simply will.

(via julie911:)

A good list to have.

8/? movies watched in 2013: Pride and Prejudice”My affections...

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:34:47 -0700

8/? movies watched in 2013: Pride and Prejudice
”My affections and wishes have not changed, but one word from you will silence me forever. If, however, your feelings have changed, I will have to tell you: you have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on.”

Favorite.

Merida's Makeover Sparks Outrage And Petition

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:53:38 -0700

Merida's Makeover Sparks Outrage And Petition:

imnotthatkindofgirl:

Merida, “Brave’s” red-headed heroine will be crowned Disney’s 11th princess on May 11. And just in time for her royal induction, the animated character has received a head-to-toe makeover — she’s thinner, her eyes are wider and …

So Disney decided to induct Merida as a princess, but despite her wild popularity they deemed her not pretty enough to be a princess and so decided to change her. This is absolutely ridiculous on so many levels and in order to not get in to the horrific societal effects on women this action showcases, I am going to ask simply, are they going to re-draw/re-animate the movie to match? Or is she supposed to have grown into this woman who got plastic surgery, stopped eating, found hair products, and apparently got a lobotomy since she no longer appears interested in her bow?

This makes me so mad, especially as the mother-to-be of a daughter. Not okay Disney.

runningfortheriesling replied to your photo: 23 weeks - Yellowstone edition You’re so close to...

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:25:38 -0700

runningfortheriesling replied to your photo: 23 weeks - Yellowstone edition

You’re so close to meeeee!

Drive down here and see me!!!

Love this boy.

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:04:01 -0700

Love this boy.

I’m in heaven! King size bed with six pillows all to...

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:56:04 -0700

I’m in heaven! King size bed with six pillows all to myself! Well, almost.

23 weeks - Yellowstone edition

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:20:35 -0700

23 weeks - Yellowstone edition