the past .

http://pink-promise.deviantart.com/art/capture-every-moment-191354570

The past is one of my greatest friends, but also one of my greatest enemies.

Often times, the memories we hold, whether it be good or bad, stay with us through our whole lifetime. They can either help us grow or end up ultimately destroying us. Funny, isn't it ? The sweetest, dearest memory can make one long for it so much as to put tears in his eyes. It hurts so much to think back to something you no longer have, because no matter what, you can't go back and embrace it anymore. Too many times have we taken advantage of the things we should've been cherishing. Too many times have we overlooked the importance of something in our lives until it was already gone. And too many times have we regretted not doing what we could've done when we had the chance. If only we could keep these special moments in our pockets and relive them again...how splendid would that be ?

life is unfair .

http://marinshe.deviantart.com/art/The-Bright-Side-of-Life-118961703

Life is unfair. We are all born in totally different worlds. Some of us are loved, while others are not. Some of us hold blissful memories, while others hold bitter ones. Some of us experience the joys of life every day, while others never do. It's pretty inaccurate to say that we all have an equal chance at happiness, at success, at life. But to what extent you put out efforts to look on the bright side of situations can tell you how your life will turn out. Keep looking forward and past the hardships and life will treat you well. Remember to count your blessings and forget about the bumps in the road. Don't let them burden you and you'll become a stronger person.

life .

http://aracari.deviantart.com/art/Joy-130083318

The scariest thing about life ? It's unpredictable. One second you're full of bliss and euphoria, and the next you can't seem to hold back your tears because your heart pounds with unbelievable pain.
Because we're so afraid of what the future holds for us, we're constantly wondering "what if" instead of taking action. What if... It haunts us, really...thinking what could have happened. So the next time life throws a chance at you, be sure you make the right decision; be sure you won't regret it, because you might not be able to go back and change it. And when you're not feeling the best, remember that it'll get better. Remember to smile, to cherish life's blessings, and to share your joy with others. Life's too short to be anything but happy.

Sometimes .

http://mjagiellicz.deviantart.com/art/Do-not-forget-me-210013408

Sometimes, I just want to get things off my chest. Sometimes, I just want someone to say "It's okay" even when I know it's not. And sometimes, I just want that one moment of sympathy to keep me going.

Sometimes, I just need someone to listen, instead of telling me "There are other people out there suffering more than you" or "I've been worse off". Although it may be true, it doesn't mean this one heartache isn't something incredibly important to me, isn't worth hurting for, or isn't something worth shedding tears. Because this one thing, no matter how little it may seem, may be causing unbearable pain to the beholder. As they say, pain may be in the mind, but how exactly are we supposed to deal with it ? Try to forget about it...or let it soak in ?

look up .

http://iluv2write.deviantart.com/art/look-up-183818306

“Remember what happened, but know that you cannot move forward while looking backwards.”

I know I haven't been blogging very often. Life has become busier and more complicated, but that's just what life is. On a side note, my New Year's Resolution has been working out quite well. Since 2011 started, I've been more optimistic and much happier almost all the time. Just because there may be a storm brewing doesn't mean it won't pass over sooner or later.

things are gonna get better .

http://aimeelikestotakepics.deviantart.com/art/sunlight-and-spiderwebs-136567574

Things Are Gonna Get Better - David Archuleta

Everybody's got a time in their life
When everything hurts and nothing's right.
But you gotta walk on, yeah you gotta walk on.

Everybody's got a piece of their heart
That's been stepped on and torn apart.
But you gotta be strong, yeah you gotta walk on.

Cause I, know, it's hard to have the strength and,
Sometimes, you can't get through the day, but,
Things just float on by that river in the night.
But I know things are gonna get better,
And I know things are gonna be fine.
And I know life is gonna get better,
Standing here together, yeah we're gonna be fine.

Everybody's got that one regret,
No matter how they try, they can't forget.
But you gotta move on, yeah you gotta move on.
And everybody's got someone they've lost,
And they can't believe they're really gone.
But you gotta live on, yeah you gotta live on.

Cause I, know, it's hard to have the strength and,
Sometimes, all you feel is pain, but,
Time keeps floating by on that river in the night.

But I know things are gonna get better,
And I know things are gonna be fine.
And I know life is gonna get better,
Standing here together, yeah we're gonna be fine.


And I've been shown hope,
I see it in your eyes.
So take me, touch me.
Cause with a little bit of love, we can win the fight.
With a little bit of love we can see the light.
With a little bit of love it'll be alright.

I know things are gonna get better,
And I know things are gonna be fine.
And I know life is gonna get better.
Standing here together, yeah we're gonna be fine.

Walk, walk, walk on by,
Keep, keep, keep walking on.
Keep, keep, keep walking on.

---
Well, I was having a bad day, but this song came on. I don't know why I never noticed the lyrics before, but I just know people can relate to it so well! Such a beautiful song. :>

hello, 2011 .

http://andokadesbois.deviantart.com/art/Little-Star-191736342

"A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step."

I wanted to say how much this blog has helped me get through the little bumps in life last year. It often opens my eyes and makes me realize that things really are not as bad as they seem. Hopefully, it has assisted not only me but touched others as well. :) Happy New Year!

tomorrow .

http://winterwood91.deviantart.com/art/I-dreamed-I-was-flying-151604873

They said women would never vote.
They said the titanic would never sink.
They said man would never fly.

Cancer can't be cured today, but tomorrow marks a new beginning.
Dare to hope, and to believe.

reminiscence .

http://theimperfectimpala.deviantart.com/art/Reminiscence-146983941

No matter how much you try to forget, there's just a part of you that just can't seem to let go. But how you perceive it can be very different. Do you look at memories with a smile, remembering the happy times you've had, or with tears, wishing you could just go back and relive the moment ? The past won't stay very long, and the future surely won't wait. But maybe, just maybe they're there to remind you to try to recreate those times when all you could feel was genuine bliss. It's the greatest feelings in the world that make me just want to see how many times I can grasp them. :)

after all ,

http://lady-tori.deviantart.com/art/Tomorrow-s-another-day-177627054

tomorrow is another day. :)

who i am .

http://barcarola.deviantart.com/art/who-s-gonna-find-me-62557961

Days like these
It's hard to breathe

I'm gonna take this moment that I'm in right now
Stop the craziness some how
Leave it all behind me
I know it's gonna find me
I've got nothing to win, I've got nothing to lose
Just trying to walk in my own two shoes
Gotta take some time now
It's time for me to find out who I am

Sometimes
You just know
When to hold on
When to let go

--who i am, David Archuleta

lost in this world .

http://hisbrokendoll.deviantart.com/art/Lost-in-this-big-world-137624578

...but what if a man's guide dog did not know where to go ?

today .

http://elafacwen09.deviantart.com/art/Blessings-169185509

Everyday is a gift, even if you're hopelessly falling down. Count all your blessings, not your troubles. Never skip a chance to tell someone that you love them, because you never know what tomorrow holds. Give people second chances, because no one is perfect. Love all that you can, give all that you have, smile away your days, and dream away your nights.

dancing in the rain .

http://grace-note.deviantart.com/art/After-the-Rain-92804991

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass,
it's about learning to dance in the rain.

:) don't forget to smile .

http://armene.deviantart.com/art/Smile-132343948

You're never fully dressed without a smile. --Martin Charnin

up .

http://oo-rein-oo.deviantart.com/art/A-Rainbow-To-Cheer-You-Up-165608770

How long it seems that I've been stuck at the bottom of this hill, finding no happiness, no laughs, no smiles. It's almost as if this roller coaster of a life has stopped at the bottom, and has no intentions of going back up. But now I've found that I'm nearing the ground, the lowest it can go. And hey, there's no place to go but back up. So now I'm anticipating the joy that will come...because I can see it clearly. And I know I will soon smile again, laugh until I cry, and cherish these special moments in my life. I feel so much better now, thanks. :) ♥

hello ,

http://casheefoo.deviantart.com/art/Bunny-133680607

How often we miss the beauties of life because we are so intent on looking for faults.

teardrops .

http://xxxaguskaxxx.deviantart.com/art/Teardrops-152903825

How easily these tears drop, one by one, uncontrollably flowing down these rosy cheeks. And I promised myself I wouldn't let it get to me...because I want to face the world confidently and without the constant fear of failing. So why can't I just turn the other way and pretend like nothing happened?

this melody .

http://cliffordy.deviantart.com/art/Headphones-107519313

Hello, music. Please drown out my worries tonight.

days with my father .

Days With My Father

Inspiring & heart-warming, it captures both the grieves and the spices of happiness in daily life. ♥ Please do check it out!