Some Friday Quotable Posts

"A photograph is usually looked at- seldom looked into." -Ansel Adams

"History has proven that no one looks at history." -Claude Cuervo

Sorry about the quote!

I am forgetting lately. Yet, that can actually be a good sign, that I'm keeping busy. When I'm busy (and not overwhelmed), I'm happy.

And I'm getting better at choosing what I want and making stronger decisions. I'm becoming more assertive about what I want and don't want, and I'm beginning to stop apologizing for it. It only took only little costly mistake for me to change, but it's okay. I'm realizing that it's okay to make a bad decision and learn from it. School's going well, working is good for me, and I'm more involved on campus. 

Strangely, the pressure to tolerate things and not do what I really want comes mostly from me. I've always obligated myself into doing things, even instead of other things I found interesting. I'm starting to ask myself why I am choosing something before I do, and realizing that I can change my mind. I don't have to choose what someone else wants me to choose, though I do keep an open mind. I am learning how to express my opinions in a gentle, non-threatening way. And, you see, this isn't a huge change. I probably seem, on the outside, like the same person. These are small changes but I think they are important ones. Maybe I'm starting to care less about what other people think of me- always a good thing to stop over-analyzing. 

I had a great weekend. As I type this, I know I am not completely free yet, because I still write to fit within the confines and what is appropriate. But I can still say I had a good weekend and know I want to write more and hold back just a little.

Life's good.

Friday's Quotable Post

"Be of love more careful than of anything."

-e.e. cummings

Quotable Friday's Post

Not exactly a quote, but I liked it. Happy weekend.

Sanity

I just named my room card "Sanity" so that when I'm looking for it in my room (which I often do!), I can ask, "Where's my Sanity?"

April Fool's

I almost forget to mention this! My April's Fool joke on Jennifer, one of my roommates, took place this morning. I set all of the clocks and her cell phone one hour ahead. She had class at ten this morning, so instead of her alarm going off at nine, it went off at eight. She proceeded to get ready and go on with her routine, which was really funny to watch, and wasn't suspicious at all. I told her before she left to class, and she wasn't angry. She had time to get breakfast! Alexa and I were amused.

Okay, Happy April Fool's Day!

Quotable Friday's Post

A lot has happened since last Friday. Spring break ended, I am back in LA with new classes and a new job (!) which I start next week. The weather's been warm and sunny.

For this post, I thought I'd share a video of a performance from Sarah Kay, a poet. She's amazing. I know it's not a quote, but it's definitely quotable.

"Point B" Performed by Sarah Kay