“What’s the difference?” I asked him. “Between the love of your life, and your soulmate?” “One is a choice, and one is not.”
— Tarryn Fisher, Mud Vein
Vows
For the first time in my life, I wasn’t afraid to let myself dream about how far this might go. I wasn’t afraid to dream about the pretty little house somewhere down the street; kids playing in the backyard, dinner cooking when you walk through the door after work. For the first time, I wasn’t afraid of meeting your family. Or of you meeting mine. I wasn’t afraid that you might not want to be seen out with me or if you thought I looked prettier with makeup on. For the first time, I wasn’t afraid to dream of the perfect wedding, our families and friends gathered around to watch us profess our love for each other.
You were the first man to show me that when you said family was important to you, you didn’t mean just yours. You showed me time and time again that family was all that mattered. I promise to be your family from now until the day we die.
I promise to not only be your family, but also your friend. I promise to always be a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, a hug to fold into. I will always be by your side. Even when the days are full of sun and rainbows. Especially when the days are nothing more than harsh storms and drowning seas.
I promise that my every action will show my loving, faithful devotion to you and you alone. I promise to be someone you can always trust with every piece of yourself.
I promise to never stop building you up and helping you grow. I promise to be truthful and kind, even when I know the words may be hard to hear.
I promise to never let hard times drive a wedge between us. I promise to always come to you with my hopes, fears, worries, and tears.
I promise to remember that neither of us are perfect, but I also promise to always remind you why you are perfect to me.
The day I met you, I was only looking for a friend. And in you I have found so much more. I look forward to getting to know and find so much more with you for the rest of my life.
I love you.
Reblog if you, too, have kaleidoscopic eyes that magnify your imperfections whenever the sun is out. From the University of Arkansas’ 1971 yearbook.
“The concept of wabi sabi dates back to the twelfth century. Japan had gone through a brutal civil war, and the imperial court culture shifted to a military regime ruled by shoguns. For much of the population, it felt like death was always around the corner. Within this changing landscape, the concept of wabi sabi emerged to capture the beauty found in transience and impermanence.”
“In modern times, we can see why the Japanese would embrace this philosophy. After all, the land of Japan is far from perfect, the weather can be extreme and there’s always a chance of natural disasters. But instead of living in fear, the Japanese accepted that there’s always a bit of uncertainty and darkness to be found in the big picture of life.”
“Perfection seems wonderful but it is always fleeting. Good times cannot and will not exist forever and the more you embrace and plan for the fact that tough times will happen, the easier it is to survive them.”
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You don’t need to downplay who you are. Stand confidently in your space. You are not an impostor in this space, you are meant to be here. Your knowledge, skills and talent are beyond your comprehension, but others see it. We all see it.
“I love that word. Forever. I love that forever doesn’t exist, but we have a word for it anyway, and use it all the time. It’s beautiful and doomed.”
— Viv Albertine
“You walked away and all I did was watch you, because no matter how hard I tried to make you stay, you still left.”
— A.M. (via thoughtkick)
“The biggest mistake I have made in my life is letting people stay in my life for longer than they deserved to.”
— Unknown
“Imagine how life would be different if you just completely let go. Surrender your ego. Let go of your negative thoughts, worrisome plans, and unrealistic expectations. Imagine how much more peaceful things would become. Life would be so much simpler.”
— Nicole Addison @thepowerwithin
Maybe we will meet again. But if not, thank you for all the lovely memories we shared together. I’ve never met someone as beautiful as you.
Love this professor Potato🥔🤓
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“alright let’s get serious” *sits back on an office chair as a potato*
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Here’s to the end of
breakable promises,
and miscommunications.
Here’s to new beginnings,
rekindled spirits,
love that we are deserving of,
and open hearts.
Life’s too short to want
for anything more.
Happy New Year❤️
- my wish to you, i hope i have the courage to say it
(December 31, 2021 - 6:50 PM)
This year has been difficult.
I’ve made mistakes. There’s been hurt and heartache. My old enemy, anxiety, returned.
I’ve been jealous, battled stress, and warred against hating myself and my art work.
I feel like I need to stand out, to mean something, to be worthy of love. When will I ever be good enough?
But there have been good things, too….
I got married. Grew artistically. Directed. Started a class. Collaborated on a project with my husband.
I learned some things, went back to therapy, and have communicated with good friends.
It’s hard not to despise who I am, to not put myself down, to not make mistakes. Mistakes are going to be made, but it’s my attitude and outlook that counts.
So, I encourage you: Don’t give up. Not now. Keep going. Keep reaching for the stars. Despite the challenges, I’m hoping that, maybe, one day, I realize that… I’m already good enough – I always was, and still am. I hope you realize that, too.
Happy New Year. Here’s to healthy and happy 2022.
The year has come and gone, and I still have you. I'm glad I had you through it all, and hope to have you by my side this next year too.
For last year's words belong to last year's language
and next year's words await another voice.
-T.S. Eliot, Four Quartets