behind this mask .

http://biszkopciik.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2pt8ed

Behind this mask is a girl who lacks self-confidence and a voice to speak out for what she believes is right. She struggles to keep even her own mind from wandering off to a wrong path, and to keep others' criticism from stopping her. She's following her longing to finally become someone who others can look to for guidance when unsure. And that one girl is me...but I am learning. :)

higher & higher .

http://bloodonthemoon5.deviantart.com/art/Dance-Inside-129938909?q=&qo=

When you're having a bad day....doesn't it seem like everything just keeps endlessly crashing down on you ? But that's completely opposite of what's supposed to happen. When you're having a bad day, you should try just about anything to make it better, until in the end, it isn't even a bad day anymore. At the end of the day, forget about all the sour events that have happened, because they aren't worth a second thought about. 1 out of the 365 days of the year isn't significant enough to keep you from living the fullest and saying good morning to each new day the sun brings. So strive to make every day special, until you can finally call it a completely perfect year.

a smile .

http://alilyofthevalleys.deviantart.com/art/Let-us-Smile-pt-3-145596744?q=1&qo=1

A smile costs nothing, but gives much. It enriches those who receive, without making poorer those who give. It takes a moment, but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. None is so rich or mighty that he can get along without it, and none is so poor, but that he can be made rich by it. A smile creates happiness in the home, fosters good will in business, and is the countersign of friendship. It brings rest to the weary, cheer to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and it is nature’s best antidote for trouble. Yet it cannot be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen, for it is something that is of no value to anyone, until it is given away. Some people are too tired to give you a smile; give them one of yours, as none needs a smile so much as he who has no more to give.

naturally .

http://6artificial6.deviantart.com/art/Shine-94609292?q=1&qo=1

I'm the type of person who likes to love and to be loved, and there is nothing wrong with that. There is not a day you should be left feeling unspecial, because you definitely play a big role in someone else's life that you may not even know about. We come together as one human race, with similar features, but we shine in our own unique colors that show who we really are.

unbreakable memories .

http://samuinou.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2nwim3

Some people say holding on is what makes you strong, but sometimes it takes much more strength to let go and move on. Maybe forgetting the past is the only way to rid all of the pains. Do sweet memories bring a smile to your lips, or do they just make you want to run back to the unobtainable past ?

keep smiling .

http://www.deviantart.com/?q=smiling&order=9&offset=96#/d24dbbj

The greatest revenge you can have on someone ? Keep your chin up, smile, and be happy; never let them know it hurt.

happiness is intangible .

http://passionheart.deviantart.com/art/lil-dreams-124952786

People that have it all aren't always the happiest. When life gets too complicated, your mind is often clouded by the bad feelings. We should be reminded of the people less fortunate than ourselves - the people who seem like they have close to nothing - because although faced with many hardships, they are still able to greet every day with a smile and endless hope for a better tomorrow.

life is yours to control .

http://kellibean.deviantart.com/favourites/#/d2pggfn

For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life. -- Alfred D. Souza

much contemplating .

http://kezzi-rose.deviantart.com/art/Contemplating-Summer-165305568

Would you put others before yourself, even if it meant sacrificing your own happiness and getting hurt along the way ?

my blooming rose .

http://ninazdesign.deviantart.com/gallery/#/dojol7

A certain man planted a rose, watered it faithfully every day and before it blossomed, he examined it. He saw the bud that would soon bloom, but noticed thorns upon the stem and he thought to himself, how can any beautiful flower come from a plant burdened with so many sharp thorns? Saddened by this thought, he neglected to water the rose, and just before it was ready to bloom...it died.

So it is with many people. Within every soul there is a rose. The God-like qualities planted in us at birth grow amid the thorns of our faults. Many of us look at ourselves and see only the thorns - the defects. We despair, thinking that nothing good can possibly come from us. We neglect to water the good deep within ourselves, and eventually it dies. We never realize our hidden potential. Some people do not see the rose within themselves; someone else must show it to them. One of the greatest gifts a person can possess is to be able to look past the thorns of another, and find the rose within them. This is one of the characteristics of love...to look at a person, know their true faults, but to accept that person into your life...all the while recognizing the nobility in their soul. Help others realize that they can overcome their flaws. If we show them the "rose" within themselves, they will conquer their thorns. Only then will they blossom many times over.

learning to fly .

http://copied-my-style.deviantart.com/gallery/#/dxb1my

Sometimes, I just want to run away...and start a new life. No one would be able to judge me from what I've done in the past, and I can truly shine in my own light. And when everything is just the way I want it, I wish I could stop time. Every day would be perfect, and nothing would change. But I know these things can only happen in my dreams, where I control my life and change it if I don't like it. In reality, it's impossible to erase the past. It's simply impossible. Learn from your mistakes, but don't let them hold you back. Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.

awakening .

http://harlequinfever.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d1exkyh

Here we are now with the falling sky and the rain,
We're awakening
Here we are now with our desperate youth and the pain,
We're awakening
Maybe it's called ambition, you've been talking in your sleep
About a dream, we're awakening

1OOO things i want to say .

http://picturs-of-me.deviantart.com/art/TickTock-160360237

time is ticking
t-time is ticking, ticking
time is ticking
t-time is ticking away…

I treasure the little talks I have with my dad in the morning. The short 1O minutes it takes to drive me to school before going to work seem like the only time we have a real father-daughter talk. And although it seems like too brief of an amount of time as I get off the car with millions of more things to say, it's only during that time that seems right to say it. I remember watching an old man walk his dog every day as we took the same route to school. Before I noticed, the "old man and his old dog" stopped walking along that familiar road. It made me wonder...maybe one of them grew too weak to go out for a walk, but at least neither is alone - they have each other. Now, I've realized how I'd gotten so caught up with my busy life that I'd stopped noticing the simple pleasures of life. Every morning, I rushed out after eating a quick breakfast, worrying about being late, that I didn't even notice as the autumn trees grew from green to orange. And now I've learned. Set your priorities straight and keep the things you cherish close to you, because there's always time for more work.

who i am and who i want to be .

http://santi90.deviantart.com/art/Last-Piece-137638936

God gave you a special task...a talent to show the world. It may be small or simple, but it makes you stand out from everyone else. It might take you a whole lifetime to find it, but trust me...there's something inside of you that brings happiness to the people around you. Some use it as a weapon to put down others, but the rest use it to serve their part in this world, because we can all change it for the better. Although one person cannot do it alone, together we can start a chain reaction. When you feel like you don't know who you are or where you belong, imagine the world as a puzzle, as you will find a perfect spot made specifically for you. No one else will be able to fit there, and the people all around you accept who you are for you. Don't worry about being someone you're not for others; you are unique and amazing the way you are.

dreams are not meant to be dreamt .

http://divinedecay.deviantart.com/art/ferris-wheel-36871848

I realized...the only person keeping me from full happiness is myself. When everything is unbelievably perfect, I bring out the bad feelings because it's just too good to be true. But not everything that seems extraordinary is impossible. I mean, who would've ever imagined that humans would step foot on the moon ? Just because something seems out of reach, doesn't mean you shouldn't go after it. The highest of dreams challenge you to go beyond the boundaries, and who knows...maybe you'll find a loop hole. :*

we learn wisdom from failure much more than from success .

http://chrissiealert.deviantart.com/art/Learning-to-Fly-75179770

Words screaming in my head.
Why did you leave?
And I can't stop dreaming.

Saying "it's okay" is easier than really forgiving someone. Saying "I forgive you" may be more brain than heart. And saying "it doesn't bother me" seems better than explaining how you really feel. Open your eyes, and don't drown yourself in the matters, because sometimes it's all in your head. Listen wholeheartedly to what he has to say, and ask yourself what he is apologizing for. Don't limit a person to only 3 chances, because we're only human, right ? Sure, some may be deceiving, but if he is worth it, he will try anything just to hear you accept his apology. Everyone makes mistakes - there's no doubt about it - but welcome that failure, learn from it, and move on. Failure cannot stop you from becoming who you want to be.

climb higher than you fell .

http://o0o-ayame-o0o.deviantart.com/art/2-6-S-M-I-L-E-to-me-162463117

When my life is at its height, it only ends up crashing down. When we're closer than ever, it's only a matter of time until we start to drift apart. When your hopes are too high, you only get disappointed. But I'd rather live in the moment and not worry about the future, than to worry about the future and never have anything to look back onto. Personally, I'm not a big fan of change. When I finally settle into something and love the way things are, the world is already moving on to something else. Right when I find out how much something means to me, it is already gone. So take the crazy ride of life, because you might not have another chance to do something. Tell that someone special how much (s)he means to you...they won't wait forever. Go after something you really want, because you never know if you don't try. Love, and be loved. When you fall, climb back up. If life doesn't go the way you want it, then go where life takes you.

happy tears .

http://ereya.deviantart.com/art/The-Sky-Cries-Happy-Tears-92889803

Remember when life was simple ? It was all cause and effect, either yes or no. Everyone's mind was pure and their eyes were crystal clear. But as we grow up, finding a little bit more about the world each day, some of the things we take in are for the worse. Now, you hear the words "it's complicated" as a reply to almost every question. It's like brushing off something, but never forgetting about it in your heart. Every day, you'll face life with memories of yesterday; you'll often smile, and every once in a while you'll cry. It can be a sign of happiness, or an expression of sorrow, but perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears once in a while, so that we can see life with a clearer view again.

every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end .

http://supermalade.deviantart.com/art/Flying-heart-131485387

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. So when you feel like the world is crashing down around you, start again and see what happens. Life is full of trial and error, and undoubtedly, you'll have many failures coming your way. But every once in a while, there will be a success, to remind you to stay motivated for something you truly want. I admit it...I have tensions with someone I was once friends with, and when I think about it, I really don't want to deal with someone like that. But why not forget those things, because I have to remember why I was her friend in the first place - there must have been something special. I'm willing to erase everything, so let's start something new...

don't stop believing .

http://kezzi-rose.deviantart.com/art/Don-t-Stop-Believing-162837249

My heart hurts...and I don't know why. Maybe it's because you stopped defending me. Maybe it's because you sat there and watched while I was hurting. Maybe it's because you're no longer on my side. Every time I try to hint that I'm jealous, missing you, needing you, you take it like nothing's wrong. I thought you could see past fake smiles, that you could see what I was really feeling inside. I don't know. I keep trying to stay positive, to keep from falling deeper into this hole, but every little scar just takes another part of me. Sometimes, it feels like I could just collapse right there, and life would go on for everyone else around me. I keep holding it in, acting like it's nothing, while I'm slowly dying inside. It seems like the cruel ones always get away with everything, while the honest ones are doing the right thing with no gain, but something lost. I know I'm not perfect...in fact, I'm nowhere near it. But what makes people stand out from others is their approach on life. Why make this a memory of depressing and hateful feelings, when you could make it worthwhile ? If someone is worth worrying over, you need to trust that they will come back to you in the end. Your life is great - everyone's is - as long as you have everything important to you...and that's all you need.

life is the art of drawing without an eraser .

http://larafairie.deviantart.com/art/The-Red-Umbrella-38592031

Don't you hate it when people make a joke about you, and it turns out to be about something that you are actually incredibly insecure about ? And they don't realize it, but every laugh feels like a stab in your chest, because it just hurts so much and brings up memories you'd rather forget. But you can't say anything, because then people would know your weaknesses; they'd know how insecure you really are. So instead you just laugh it off, and hide the pain you really feel inside.