RACHEL

// Celebration//

Why is it that it is it is so hard to be yourself?

Why is it that we have so many things we fear?

Why is it we hold onto those fears, trust them, nuture them and even grow to love them?

Why is it that we worry so much about what other people think?

I’m putting a stop to that.

No more will I love fear.

No more will I care so much about what other people think that I put them and their thoughts over my own. Also I feel that as a woman, and being a people pleaser I get caught up in trying to please other people so much that I forget about myself sometimes. And I’m like, “Wait, where did I go?” and I feel guilty for doing what I want! Like what the heck?!

But today, and for the rest of my life, I proudly put myself first. And I choose not to care. But it’s really hard to do that, especially for me.

Because I love myself.

I love myself enough to walk away from a situation,

a person,

whatever the circumstances may be.

I may be misunderstood, but I will always be misunderstood by some. I will always be right; I will always be wrong. It just depends on the POV. And you know what? That is finneee with me.

I’m listening to CHingy- I like That — its awesome. What do I like about me? I asked my friend to name 5 qualities that she likes about me and she turned the tables on me! Clever, clever.

1. Funny- I crack myself up… or since no one else laughs at my jokes; I just laugh at my own.. lol

2. Intelligent. I crack them books open.

3. I think I’m pretty good looking considering that I didn’t get any plastic surgery LOL haha. I had to put this up there.

4. I can pick up stuff up quickly, whether it is how someone is feeling or new words or lyrics to a song.

5. I am NOT a quitter. If I want something, I go get it.

Today, I celebrate myself shamelessly, notice I said celebrate not just appreciate or love. What is qualities do you celebrate about yourself?

So I kiss the end of tonight with the promise of brighter days!

Everyday should be a celebration.

Peace.

15 / 11

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rainbowblocks:

Some days I’m still fighting to walk towards the light

19 / 10

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19 / 10

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Damn Delicious: Nutella-Filled Banana Muffins

damndelicious:

Nutella is one of those hidden gems that works on just about any food item. You can drizzle it on top of ice cream, make a peanut butter and Nutella sandwich, and I just saw a recipe for Nutella pizza! So because Nutella is such a fool-proof ingredient, I instantly knew that I would love…

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26 / 06

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Booba Abracadabra

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24 / 06

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O the Places You’ll Go

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes.
“You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”
You’re on your own. And you know what you know. 
And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go.

Out there things can happen and frequently do to people as brainy and footsy as you.
And when things start to happen, don’t worry. Don’t stew.
“Just go right along. You’ll start happening too.”
You will come to a place where the streets are not marked. 
Some windows are lighted. But mostly they’re darked.
A place you could sprain both your elbow and chin!

“Do you dare to stay out? Do you dare to go in?”

“Everyone is just waiting.”
Waiting for the fish to bite  or
waiting for wind to fly a kite  or
waiting around for Friday night  or
waiting, perhaps, for their Uncle Jake or a pot to boil,
or a Better Break or a string of pearls,
or a pair of pants or a wig with curls,
or Another Chance. Everyone is just waiting.

NO!

That’s not for you!
Somehow you’ll escape all that waiting and staying.
“You’ll find the bright places where Boom Bands are playing.”

All Alone, whether you like it or not,
 Alone will be something you’ll be quite a lot.
 And when you’re alone, there’s a  very good
chance you’ll meet things  that scare you right out of your pants.
“There are some, down the road  between hither
and that can scare  you so much you won’t want to go on.”
But on you will go though the weather be foul.
On you will go though your enemies prowl.
On you will go though the Hakken-Kraks howl.
Onward  up many a frightening creek,
 though your arms may get sore and your sneakers may leak.
So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and remember that
“Life’s a Great Balancing Act.”

Just never forget to be dexterous and deft. 
And never mix up your right foot with your left

And will you succeed? Yes!
You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed.)
“Kid, you’ll move mountains!”
So, be your name Buxbaum or Bixby
or Bray or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O’Shea, you’re off to Great Places! 
Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. 

So, get on your way!

Dr. Seuss

24 / 06

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// Intro//

Hello!

My name is Rachel and this is my tumblr! woo hoo! (duh).

Ill be blogging about stuff in this very space (wow! i know.) so stay tuned!

Now, about what’s to come… I don’t want to talk about it just yet…

But it is something very special and I truly can’t wait!

:)

26 / 05

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evachen212:

these @y_s_l shoes from a few seasons back are so architecturally gorgeous, ahhh

26 / 05

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