Endings

I hate this feeling - the feeling you get when a really good book ends. 

The sadness that washes over you - When you almost start to cry - even though the ending was perfect. It's like having a dream, a beautiful, mesmerizing dream, and then waking up to a grey reality - lacking in passion and color and light. After these types of books I always feel as though I'm waiting for my life to begin, like I should be out there doing something.

I find that this ^ is what makes a truly good book for me - a book that I want to read over and over again. Few books make it to that level and they’re usually classics like “The Lord of The Rings” or “Rose in Bloom.” I’m always in search of these types of books, which is ironic because I feel depressed after reading them. It is kind of a “beautiful depression” though, if that makes any sense. 

Poem: "Stagnant Waters"

Blurred Perception: A Poem

 

"Beautiful longing 

Terrible longing 

You confuse me 

You complete me

This wonderful feeling

Fills me with fear

The lines are blurred,

My judgements shady 

One minute it's Yes

One minute it's No

Do I put aside my reservations? 

Or embrace them?

You are so beautiful 

You terrify me."

Poem of The Week: The Poetic Underground

Via : The Poetic Underground

I recently discovered Erin Hanson and her Tumbr blog: The Poetic Underground. I absolutely love her poetry, her poems are simple and beautiful, I was surprised by how many I could relate too. They are truly excellent. My Favorite is the one above entitled: “Not.” You can check out The Poetic Underground here.

Enjoy,

Deborah

April Booklist

1. Where'd You Go, Bernadette

Bernadette has a wild heart, but after months of living in Seattle (which she hates) she pulls inside of herself, and becomes somewhat of a recluse.  But her daughter, Bee hatches a plan to draw her out and back into the world.

I've heard this book is really funny and I’m excited to read it!

2. Messenger by Lois Lowry

When I read “The Giver” and “Gathering Blue” in middle school I always felt like they were incomplete. I didn't realize until a few weeks ago that was because there are two more books in the series “Messenger” and “Son.” So I’ve decided to read them both before "The Giver" movie comes out in August.

3. Wild by Cheryl Strayed

This book detailing Cheryl Strayed”s 1,100 mile hike to healing has been everywhere lately – On blogs, in magazines, and on the display table at the library (To name a few places) an while at first I stayed away because I don't generally love memoirs (excepting “The Year of Magical Thinking” by Joan Didion which was excellent), I decided to give it a shot mostly because of all the positive reviews I've read on it.

Have Your read any of the above books? What did you think of them?

Enjoy,

Deborah

Creating Positive Surroundings.

 One way to increase positive thinking is to immerse yourself in positive surroundings. 

That doesn't mean you have to pack up and move to Malibu it can very well mean doing small things. For instance, opening the curtains when it's sunny or putting on relaxing music. In order to best immerse myself with uplifting surroundings, I decided to De-clutter. For me having a clean home is like having a clean slate - a pristine canvas ready for creative explosion. Anyways, I’ve spent the last few days sorting through papers and doing basic organizing. I reorganize about once a month, so it only takes a day or so. I would encourage you to put aside a weekend to organize, make sure you give yourself enough time to be thorough. 

- Deborah

A Brew Will See You Through Print

Via Watersounds 

As a coffee/tea semi-addict, when I saw this print on tumblr a few weeks ago it really caught my attention. This is probably one of my favorite prints I've seen recently and I love that it comes from a fellow Etsy seller: Sarah Abbott. You should go check out her shop Watersounds. 

  Enjoy, Deborah