January 2011
There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power....
– (via velvet-hammer)
YES. I agree with this so much. I cry…a lot. I am often moved to tears by my own expression and was told by people around me (never my mother) growing up that I was “too” emotional, “too sensitive”. FUCK THAT NOISE. I think it takes great strength to let go on that level.
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December 2010
Once upon a time there was a boy who loved a girl, and her laughter was a...
– The History of Love, Nicole Krauss (via kari-shma)
I guess you think you know this story.
You don’t. The real one’s much more...
– Roald Dahl, “Cinderella” (via thecool)
Before I knowed it, I was sayin’ out loud, ‘The hell with it! There ain’t no sin...
– The Grapes of Wrath [1939] John Steinbeck (via victoriaisamess)
Christmas
wake up and realize it’s Christmas morning
walk down stairs
make my way over to my stocking
see santa ate the mince pies and rudolf ate the carrot
sit in front of the Christmas tree and stare at all the presents
Run around the house and realize no one else is awake
realize its actually 5 in the morning and I have to wait 2 more hours before i can open some presents
...
I don’t want to be married just to be married. I can’t think of anything...
– Mary Ann Shaffer (via kari-shma)
No Doubt was together for nine years before we even got on the radio, and I’ve...
– Gwen Stefani / Elle / 2010 (via kittyradio)
We are afraid to care too much, for fear that the other person does not care at...
– Eleanor Roosevelt (via mikeycdavis)