Enough said.

Au revoir,

Gigi

Acquiring an SLR
Acquiring a Polaroid
Finishing ‘The Notebook Theme’
Writing a novel
Seeing Paris in the Spring
Acquiring an old-fashion typewriter
Watching all of Judy Garland’s films
Singing in front of a group
Not speaking one word for a whole day
Learning Spanish, Italian, and French
Riding a Moped
Riding a horse with no saddle
Reading Kon Tiki
Creating my own personal library
Filling out a journal
Reading the Bible cover to cover
Reading Pilgrim’s Progress
Capturing love in a photograph
Starting a photography business
Earning a Medical Transcription certificate
Getting a job
Moving out
Spending a day at the Hawthorne District
Spending a day at the Saturday Market
Tattooing my side with meaning
Riding the bus
Taking a road trip to Forks, La Push and Port Angeles, Washington
Finishing a jawbreaker
Reading 20 books written about Jacqueline Kennedy
Reading “She Said Yes”
Watching the greatest movies filmed in 1939 and reading each film’s book
Watching all Alfred Hitchcock movies
Doing a 365 project
Acquiring a DSLR
Finishing “A Collection of Thoughts”
Seeing the Bodies exhibit
Taking care of a Bonsai tree
Publishing my Poetry as a book
Meeting a Person for Each Birthday of a Year
Opening my Own Gallery of my Best Work in Photography
Taking Art Classes to learn the technical side of Painting and Drawing
Spending a day in a field of red poppies taking a photoshoot and relaxing with my honey
Reading at least one book of all the author’s on the big painting in Barnes and Noble cafes
Creating a Heart shape with Polaroid photography I take
Reading all of Shakespeare & watching one movie for each
Spending a day at Ikea with my love
Watching all of Jane Seymour and Charlton Heston‘s movies
Seeing both of the homes I grew up in years from now
Having Kevin teach me how to use chopsticks
Completing the Marilyn Monroe mosaic puzzle
Filling a jar full of origami stars for each wish or prayer
Learning each of my heritage’s language
Attending a Midnight premiere
Being at Time Square, New York on New Year’s Eve
Being at the Beach when it Snows
Reading every book on the BBC 100 book list
Reading every Disney Classics’ movie based on a book
Not adding 1 item until 7 are crossed off
Having a Pen Pal from a different country
Listing at least 3 things I am thankful for each day for a year
Visiting Claude Monet’s house
Throwing a message in a bottle to the sea
Reading/Owning all of Nicholas Sparks’ books
Playing tictactoe in the sand on the beach
Throwing a dart at a map of the world and going where it lands
Riding an elephant
Posting 1 vocabulary word a day describing who I am for a year
Visiting South and North Carolina
Finding the old truck in the article my grandmother gave to me and taking a photo of it
Participating in Relay for Life
Eating breakfast at Tiffany’s in New York
Reading (at least) 1 book in a different language
Reading all 93 books that Jacqueline Kennedy edited
Visiting my great grandmother and great grandfather’s graves
Reading all (original) Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books
Creating a 50-line poem with a photo associated to each line

I have finally done it. I have committed myself to filling out a full journal!  It’s such a wonderful thing! I love it. I have so much to look over. And now? I have a new journal to fill out. I’ve gained an outlet; a beautiful new way to let things go, to interpret my thoughts, to organize my mind so I can find out what I really want, and what I really need.
If you don’t journal, I urge you to do so. Whether you use pictures, words, drawings, ANYTHING. It’s so freeing.

Au revoir,

Gigi 

Can you see It, too? Can you feel It?

Why have you betrayed me? You sing me sweet lullabies, yet bring such devastation to my dreams. You sing of depths of love, yet the deeper I dive into you, the harder it is for me to see. You strangle me, you drown me, you engulf me, surround me with my fears. Why must you lie? Why must you harm? You’re like the moon in the day; bewildering those who look to you for comfort in the night. You’re unlike anything I’ve ever loved.
Here’s my letter to the sea. Please guide it to safety.

Au revoir,

Gigi

I’ve been sitting here for a half hour staring at a blank screen. I’m wondering, scratching down deeper into my heart; what is it I want to renew this year? What is it I want to create in, take away from, and add to my life in a year’s time? What am I finding most important to pursue? There are so many different aspects to my life that all link together, and, as you get deeper into my mind, find that they all build upon each other to create this beautiful person; to create this wondrous life that is mine. And so, with that, I decided to break it down into 5 categories: Red Hero, It, Traveling, Personal Growth, and You.

Red Hero: For the blog, I’d really like to see me hit 50 followers. I’d love to post more art, and especially more of my thoughts. I don’t believe I’m open enough on here, even though I’m almost more open here than I am with those in my life. I post more of my thoughts, my ideas, and my personal struggles/beliefs on here than I speak of with others. It’s quite refreshing.
I’d also love to post more of my own art and photography. I don’t post enough, and I feel that’s a bit of a shame. It’s more from fear, and lack of the photos inspiring me. All of the art I post is inspirational to me; I suppose, though, my own photos and art is, in a way, inspiring to me, too. And, who knows; maybe it’ll inspire of one of you.
Anyway, that is my goal for this year. Anyone out there willing to help me out a bit with the followers?

It: My resolution for It this year is a bit more complicated. First, I’d really love to hit 100 items (I’m weird about even/elegant numbers.) I have 76 right now, so I do believe this is doable.
Second, I want to cross off (at least) 10 items off It by the end of the year. I want to get some of the traveling done, and I’d especially love to get most of the reading items crossed off. Just to name a few, I want to cross off tattooing my side with meaning, filling out a journal, throwing a message in a bottle to the sea, reading all of the books on the BBC 100 book list, and taking a road trip to Forks, La Push, and Port Angeles. Stay tuned.

Traveling: I love to travel. You all know this. I have this unwavering want; this hungry need to go everywhere; to experience everything. I’m going to do my best to at least start this. I want to take at least 5 weekend trips this year, whether it be to Redmond to visit my family, to the beach, or to some random place (North Carolina, maybe?) Who knows, maybe I’ll throw that dart this year.

Personal Growth: Last year one of my goals was to become more like the woman that God wants me to be. I’ve reflected over the past year, and though I’ve taken many steps backwards, I feel like I’ve grown more into the woman He wants me to be. I’ve got such a long way to go, but I do know that I’ve at least begun. Furthermore, I want to discover what my morals are; my guidelines. I have feelings for what they are, but not definitive descriptions. I realize that morals are everchanging, based on our current, future, and past experiences, but I want to set guidelines for myself. I may not always follow them, but I’d at least like to know what they are.
I want to be more open about my faith. Let me get this straight first, though: I am in no way religious. I love God. I will accept you and your faith/religion/beliefs just as you are, no matter if you agree with mine. All that I ask is that you respect what I believe, and that you respect my faith. I want to be more open with my beliefs, no matter if others disagree or not. I love Jesus, I am so thankful for what He’s done in my life thus far, I am so thankful for everything He’s given me, and how wonderfully and beautifully He’s taken care of everything that is so near and dear to me. My goal this year is to be more open about it. I don’t want to be obnoxious or ‘bible-thumping’, but I want to be more what I’m like in my personal life; humbly-in-awe of Him. Thankful for Him. Joyful with Him. I want to be more open and outward about this. I want you to be able to see it without me throwing it in your face. My goal is to show through action what He can do in a person’s life. Simple as that.
On another note, I feel like I’ve lost a bit of who I am. I’ve lost a bit of my simplicity. Too many shades have entered my once black and white spectrum. Too many variables haunt me. I’ve lost my vibrancy; my passion. My calm demeanor. I want it back. I want to find a way to mix who I am today with those little lost parts that I loved.
Now onto who I am: I’ve been watching myself lately; analyzing my thoughts, my actions, and I’m not too happy with all of it. Some of it is from recent experiences; most of it I know better than to be. I just want to grow. I want to rid myself of these vices that I know weren’t there before; that I’ve had the misfortune of turning into habits.
I want to be less selfish. I can be a very selfish person, and honestly I’m tired of it. I’ve come to the point where I see it, I recognize it, and I want it changed. I want to be a more selfless person. I want to do more for others, rather than for myself, which leads me to . . .

You: I want to do more for you. My goal is to think less about what I need and what I want, and more about what others need and want. I want to go above and beyond for you. I need to give you my all. In a way, this is selfish; I’m doing this for my own peace of mind. I’m doing this to rid of that nagging voice that says, “you don’t care”. I hate to tell that nagging voice, but by being a very empathetic individual, I can’t help but to care. I care that my outward appearance does not match what my heart feels. My heart feels for you. It feels for every person I see in need, and now? I’m going to act on that feeling.

Well, let’s see if I can do this.

“I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13 NKJV

Au revoir,

Gigi

Acquiring an SLR
Acquiring a Polaroid
Finishing ‘The Notebook Theme’
Writing a novel
Seeing Paris in the Spring
Acquiring an old-fashion typewriter
Watching all of Judy Garland’s films
Singing in front of a group
Not speaking one word for a whole day
Learning Spanish, Italian, and French
Riding a Moped
Riding a horse with no saddle
Reading Kon Tiki
Creating my own personal library
Filling out a journal
Reading the Bible cover to cover
Reading Pilgrim’s Progress
Capturing love in a photograph
Starting a photography business
Earning a Medical Transcription certificate
Getting a job
Moving out
Spending a day at the Hawthorne District
Spending a day at the Saturday Market
Tattooing my side with meaning
Riding the bus
Taking a road trip to Forks, La Push and Port Angeles, Washington
Finishing a jawbreaker
Reading 20 books written about Jacqueline Kennedy
Reading “She Said Yes”
Watching the greatest movies filmed in 1939 and reading each film’s book
Watching all Alfred Hitchcock movies
Doing a 365 project
Acquiring a DSLR
Finishing “A Collection of Thoughts”
Seeing the Bodies exhibit
Taking care of a Bonsai tree
Publishing my Poetry as a book
Meeting a Person for Each Birthday of a Year
Opening my Own Gallery of my Best Work in Photography
Taking Art Classes to learn the technical side of Painting and Drawing
Spending a day in a field of red poppies taking a photoshoot and relaxing with my honey
Reading at least one book of all the author’s on the big painting in Barnes and Noble cafes
Creating a Heart shape with Polaroid photography I take
Reading all of Shakespeare & watching one movie for each
Spending a day at Ikea with my love
Watching all of Jane Seymour and Charlton Heston‘s movies
Seeing both of the homes I grew up in years from now
Having Kevin teach me how to use chopsticks
Completing the Marilyn Monroe mosaic puzzle
Filling a jar full of origami stars for each wish or prayer
Learning each of my heritage’s language
Attending a Midnight premiere
Being at Time Square, New York on New Year’s Eve
Being at the Beach when it Snows
Reading every book on the BBC 100 book list
Reading every Disney Classics’ movie based on a book
Not adding 1 item until 7 are crossed off
Having a Pen Pal from a different country
Listing at least 3 things I am thankful for each day for a year
Visiting Claude Monet’s house
Throwing a message in a bottle to the sea
Reading/Owning all of Nicholas Sparks’ books
Playing tictactoe in the sand on the beach
Throwing a dart at a map of the world and going where it lands
Riding an elephant
Posting 1 vocabulary word a day describing who I am for a year
Visiting South and North Carolina
Finding the old truck in the article my grandmother gave to me and taking a photo of it
Participating in Relay for Life
Eating breakfast at Tiffany’s in New York
Reading (at least) 1 book in a different language
Reading all 93 books that Jacqueline Kennedy edited
Visiting my great grandmother and great grandfather’s graves
Reading all (original) Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books
Creating a 50-line poem with a photo associated to each line

My great grandmother and great grandfather were married for 59 years. In 2008, my great grandmother passed away. Three weeks later my great grandfather followed.
I’ve never been to either of their graves. They were extraordinary people, and thought I only knew them for a short time, they greatly impacted my life.

I want to read all of the original Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew because 1, I grew up adoring Nancy Drew; 2, I’ve read maybe one or two of the Hardy Boys; and 3, I just love rereading childhood memories.

Okay, I know it sounds kind of whacky, but bear with me: Imagine 50 photos, 50 lines, 25 pages; each page has one photo and one line. It’ll be my greatest challenge yet, but I do believe it would be so beautiful. Now to just start it. I’m not sure if I ever want to have it published, or feature people, or have it just to myself, or focus on objects.. but I’ll find out as I progress with it. (:

Au revoir,

Gigi

P.S. I’m working on my resolutions tonight . . . oh dear.

Au revoir,

Gigi

P.S. Be expecting part II in the next few day, featuring: resolutions.

Au revoir,

Gigi

March, 2011: I spent my first spring break vacation on an adventure! The first Saturday I got to Portland I met with a ton of friends at the Portland Saturday Market. I crossed off 2 items off of It. I spent a week at my old friend, Haley’s, house, and drama after drama ensued.
I lost a friendship with her due to her and mine mistakes. She did things to lose my trust, and I used her irresponsibly. In the end, though I’m not sure for her, but it was a gain for me. Overall, the spring break was a good trip. It was my first trip on a bus, and I adored it. I met a young girl named Sydney who was brilliant, beautiful, and refreshing to speak with.

What I learned:

1. The good is not always worth the bad.
2. Negative behavior is contagious.
3. Strangers are not always scary men with briefcases.

May, 2011: I was lead away from the man I thought was to be my one and true, and lead to someone I never thought I’d be with, but I always secretly hoped shared my feelings. The man I thought was to be my one was, indeed, not. Neither of us were true to the other with our emotions. We did love each other, but, now looking back on it, I believe it was an unhealthy, dependent love. One was always supporting the other, until the other collapsed and said, ‘enough’. I learned so much from that relationship, but I also gained a bunch of unhealthy habits that I’m breaking.
I then ended it, but in the wrong way. I did not feel it was his right to know about this other man. I was not planning on starting a relationship with him anytime soon at that moment, so I felt it was none of his business. This only caused him more hurt and harm than good in the end, and it is my greatest regret of this past year.
On a more positive note, I began a deeper friendship with the man I’d cared for 3 or 4 years. A voice whispered to me, “let him know.” And so I did. I didn’t look back, either, and I don’t think I’ve been this happy, joyful, and content for a long time.

What I learned:

1. Always tell the whole truth.
2. Listen to that small voice.
3. You’re not always right.

June, 2011: I cut off all communication with my ex, which was very freeing. We tried being friends, but he put me through a rollercoaster to the point where it was damaging my health. I felt I deserved everything he dished out; how he was treating me, how he would say he wanted to be friends and then call me and angrily announce he wanted nothing to do with me. I felt like I deserved it all. Eventually, though, I told him enough was enough. It was unhealthy for both of us; he wasn’t healing, and neither was I.
I decided not to go back to school. If you remember, I was studying Medical Transcription. For my winter term I had failed 2 classes: Grammar and reports. I had become lazy; for my spring term I worked hard. I spent long hours studying and giving it my all. I shut my phone off and stayed away from all social network sites in order to concentrate hard on what I was doing. I passed my grammar class the second time, but the reports class I failed a second time. I decided it wasn’t worth another $600 on top of the $2300 loan and $900 for the rest of the term, not mentioning more time to achieve something I didn’t want for my life, anyway. With all that put together, I quit. I was so scared to tell my parents. I was fearful they would be disappointed in me. They were understanding, though, and proud of me for giving it my all.
On a happy note: My eldest brother got married! I didn’t get to go to the wedding, but my dad was the minister, and my brother married a beautiful woman that I am so happy to call my sister-in-law.

What I learned:

1. It’s not always going to turn out like you think.
2. I deserve better than that.
3. Always give it your 110%.

July: In July I made my second-to-last trip up to Portland. I spent 2 weeks job searching, with nothing turning up. I met up with my ex’s grandmother to return some of his stuff to her and felt very awkward. I spent more time getting to know Chris, and we made our relationship official. I also decided, officially, that I was going to move back home to Portland.

What I learned:

1. God always has perfect timing.
2. Patience is a virtue.

August, 2011: On August 26th, 2011, I officially moved back home! I was so ecstatic! I had $1300, a place to stay for awhile, and I was home where I belonged. I did a few photo shoots before I left for extra money, spent as much time as I could with my friend, Madison, and my family, and then left. I found that my whole life, materialistically-speaking, was compressed down to 4 med. boxes, 4 book boxes, and one randomly-shaped box. I threw out things I no longer needed, and donated what I thought could be useful to someone else. I packed 2 beastly suitcases, bought my ticket, kissed my mum on the cheek, and left. The first weekend back I spent with my old church, Chris, and friends camping. I spent one night in two sleeping bags under the stars with Chris. We stayed up until 2 or 3 in the morning. What a beautiful way to start a new chapter.

What I learned:

1. Redmond is not the only place you can see the stars.
2. I can live without most of what we think we can’t.
3. My family is most important to me.

December, 2011: I was officially hired on to be a receptionist for a local staffing agency. God provided just the right job at just the right time. I spent my first Christmas away from home, and it was hard, but Chris and his family (well, my family too, if you think about it) made it a little easier. God provided everything I needed this year, from food, to a job, to a beautiful, quirky bunch of additions to my already beautiful family.

What I learned:

1. I need to go out of my comfort zone more often.
2. Family is not just blood.
3. Jesus provides for all needs, and knows all needs.

All in all: I learned I can sketch. I started learning Hindi and Spanish. I learned that, when I am in doubt, I should slap myself silly, because God will always provide. I crossed of a wonderful amount of It’s items. I learned that I am a strong, independent young woman. I learned that I can truly do anything if I set my mind to it. All in all… this year was beautiful in all its struggles, hurt, kindness, and passion. I wouldn’t change for the world.

Au revoir,

Gigi

]]> http://theredheroinspiration.wordpress.com/2012/01/09/reflections-are-for-mirrors-part-one-post-six-hundred-nine/feed/ 0 flashthatsmile http://theredheroinspiration.wordpress.com/2012/01/05/william-blake-stole-my-heart-post-six-hundred-eight/ http://theredheroinspiration.wordpress.com/2012/01/05/william-blake-stole-my-heart-post-six-hundred-eight/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:51:22 +0000 Red http://theredheroinspiration.wordpress.com/?p=3309 Continue reading →]]> Love’s Secret
by William Blake

Never seek to tell thy love,
Love that never told can be;
For the gentle wind does move
Silently, invisibly.

I told my love, I told my love,
I told her all my heart;
Trembling, cold, in ghastly fears,
Ah! she did depart!

Soon as she was gone from me,
A traveler came by,
Silently, invisibly
He took her with a sigh.

William Blake. Oh how I’d love to add you to my collection.

Au revoir,

Gigi

I sometimes wonder if you ever believed in us.
I often ponder why I ever did.
Like a petal’s rose, we took on the impossible,
Thinking we could complete another being with a swift touch.
A foolish thought, a tender folly
How vain to believe you could become whole from my love.
Narcissistic betrayal of my own soul;
My eyes only now see my arrogant wisdom.

Au revoir,

Gigi 

Oh passing glance, how you fool me,
Your trickery an age-old fault.
Sweet love, vicious lust.
Neither can pass through me now.

Au revoir,

Gigi

P.S. Chris decided to challenge me: He gave me a title and dared me to write about it on the spot. His mother also took on the challenge. Maybe I’ll post hers, later, if she’ll allow it. (:

]]> http://theredheroinspiration.wordpress.com/2012/01/01/of-lust-and-love-post-six-hundred-six/feed/ 0 flashthatsmile http://theredheroinspiration.wordpress.com/2011/12/31/an-interesting-way-to-view-the-one-post-six-hundred-five/ http://theredheroinspiration.wordpress.com/2011/12/31/an-interesting-way-to-view-the-one-post-six-hundred-five/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:04:47 +0000 Red http://theredheroinspiration.wordpress.com/?p=3262 Continue reading →]]> Has anyone heard the song ‘Just a Kiss’ by Lady Antebellum? Have you taken a moment to really listen to what they’re saying? What about this:

“Just a shot in the dark that you just might
Be the one I’ve been waiting for my whole life
So baby I’m alright, with just a kiss goodnight”

Does anyone realize this concept, or what this could mean? How beautiful it is to think that he could be that person for me. We all think it, maybe not with each and every person we date, but we do think it more than one time. Unfortunately though, most of us are guilty of acting on this feeling. We assume forever and act accordingly.
Obviously, time and time again, Life tells you “no, this person is NOT it.” Yet some of us give ourselves so wholly and completely to that person, and then it ends.

How beautiful would it be if we all were okay with just a kiss. If we so wholly believe that he or she is the one for us, then why is it that we want more? If this person is supposed to be with us for the rest of our lives, then we should act accordingly to that belief and wait to give ourselves completely until that beautiful moment comes to us. Why must we rush it, always? The time will come for more.
I suppose the problem with our generation is that we are a now generation. I now want you, so I shall have you. I now want this, so I must have it right this second. We not only do this with our commercialism, but with our relationships; our choices for our hearts.

“I know that if we give this a little time
It’ll only bring us closer to the love we wanna find”

Time is all we need. Trust that.

Au revoir,

Gigi

Oh, dears. It’s been 9 days since my last post. I’m a terrible blogger. Things have been so busy, but I’m in love with every moment of it.
First off, my mum came to visit last week to help take care of my sick aunt. My mum is such a beautiful person. She worked so hard to get things done to make it easier for not only my aunt, but also my grandparents who have been working incessantly to help my aunt with everything going on.

Secondly, Christmas shopping has been a blast of positively joyous moments and hair-pulling screamers. Money is tight, but it’s our (and my) first Christmas where we can buy loved ones gifts, so we’ve done our best with what we have. Isn’t that what my Carrie taught me? (:
I have my first Christmas tree, too. It’s a beautiful white one, with red and gold ornaments. T and I went shopping for presents and decided to surprise Chris (who was sick) with a little Christmas tree. We saved the best part just for him. (:

Everything has been so wonderful, stressful, and amazing. I’ve been helping out at a medical staffing agency by doing a working interview. So far, so wonderful. I really enjoy it, and the people I’ve been working with. I worked last Thursday and Friday, and they’ve asked me to come back for the whole of this week. My fingers are crossed and prayers are whispered that this is the one. It seems too perfect not to be.

Along with all this wondrous news: I believe the best moment of this week thus far is when Chris surprised me with coffee and lunch today. We haven’t had any money for anything extra lately, so when we had a few dollars extra, he treated me to a peppermint mocha from Starbucks. (: I love the little things. They mean the most.

Au revoir,

Gigi

How is everyone’s weekend? I’m getting a few errands done, and then going to visit a family member.
Dream well, sweets.

Au revoir,

Gigi 

Au revoir,

Gigi

I wanted to tell you a bit about my plans for next year. I’m planning on taking an overseas trip. Now, this all depends on money, timing, etc. etc., but Chris and I are planning on going to England in the fall. We figured we may as well start somewhere that our dialect is similar. After that, who knows. Maybe Paris in the spring. (:

Au revoir,

Gigi

After the tree was lit, we’d gotten our coffees, and we had explored Pioneer Square a bit, we decided to check out this local band. I cannot recall their name (& I’ve been kicking myself for not finding it out) but they were magnificent! They were a mixture of jazz and screamo music. I normally dislike screamo music, but their mix of it was beautiful, lovely, and bled right through you.

Imagine this: A local band, playing late at night on a corner of downtown Portland, with a decent-sized crowd, half of them dancing, and half of them swaying, while all are either screaming, singing, humming, or doing something to go along with the music. How lovely.

Au revoir,

Gigi

Au revoir,

Gigi

Intrinsic charm,
Intensive hope,
The colors of change,
The sweet sound of longing,
Where shadows grow longer,
And lovers come closer,
This is bliss, my dear.

Such a rare feat,
Such beauty, uncommon and fleeting.
Don’t blink, I beg of you,& breathe.
Breathe little darling,
Make it count this time.
I want to feel the sound of your life. 

Au revoir,

Gigi

You spend it claiming love and acting hate,
You little masked girl, who are you playing?
Nobody likes a game of smiles with knives.

Are you happy, masked villain,
With your quaint little ways?
Or is this just another ploy?
Do you realize, dear Queen,
How much harm you cause,
With your faint whisperings,
& claims of innocence,
When we all know . . . you lie.

Au revoir,

Gigi

Acquiring an SLR
Acquiring a Polaroid
Finishing ‘The Notebook Theme’
Writing a novel
Seeing Paris in the Spring
Acquiring an old-fashion typewriter
Watching all of Judy Garland’s films
Singing in front of a group
Not speaking one word for a whole day
Learning Spanish, Italian, and French
Riding a Moped
Riding a horse with no saddle
Reading Kon Tiki
Creating my own personal library
Filling out a journal
Reading the Bible cover to cover
Reading Pilgrim’s Progress
Capturing love in a photograph
Starting a photography business
Earning a Medical Transcription certificate
Getting a job
Moving out
Spending a day at the Hawthorne District
Spending a day at the Saturday Market
Tattooing my side with meaning
Riding the bus
Taking a road trip to Forks, La Push and Port Angeles, Washington
Finishing a jawbreaker
Reading 20 books written about Jacqueline Kennedy
Reading “She Said Yes”
Watching the greatest movies filmed in 1939 and reading each film’s book
Watching all Alfred Hitchcock movies
Doing a 365 project
Acquiring a DSLR
Finishing “A Collection of Thoughts”
Seeing the Bodies exhibit
Taking care of a Bonsai tree
Publishing my Poetry as a book
Meeting a Person for Each Birthday of a Year
Opening my Own Gallery of my Best Work in Photography
Taking Art Classes to learn the technical side of Painting and Drawing
Spending a day in a field of red poppies taking a photoshoot and relaxing with my honey
Reading at least one book of all the author’s on the big painting in Barnes and Noble cafes
Creating a Heart shape with Polaroid photography I take
Reading all of Shakespeare & watching one movie for each
Spending a day at Ikea with my love
Watching all of Jane Seymour and Charlton Heston‘s movies
Seeing both of the homes I grew up in years from now
Having Kevin teach me how to use chopsticks
Completing the Marilyn Monroe mosaic puzzle
Filling a jar full of origami stars for each wish or prayer
Learning each of my heritage’s language
Attending a Midnight premiere
Being at Time Square, New York on New Year’s Eve
Being at the Beach when it Snows
Reading every book on the BBC 100 book list
Reading every Disney Classics’ movie based on a book
Not adding 1 item until 7 are crossed off
Having a Pen Pal from a different country
Listing at least 3 things I am thankful for each day for a year
Visiting Claude Monet’s house
Throwing a message in a bottle to the sea
Reading/Owning all of Nicholas Sparks’ books
Playing tictactoe in the sand on the beach
Throwing a dart at a map of the world and going where it lands
Riding an elephant
Posting 1 vocabulary word a day describing who I am for a year
Visiting South and North Carolina
Finding the old truck in the article my grandmother gave to me and taking a photo of it
Participating in Relay for Life
Eating breakfast at Tiffany’s in New York
Reading (at least) 1 book in a different language
Reading all 93 books that Jacqueline Kennedy edited

Yes! I did see the BodyWorlds exhibit! It was beautiful, mesmerizing, frightening; everything you could imagine, all in a mixed bunch of awesome. The ways our bodies work are numerous, complicated, and exquisite. God is a mastermind.

Au revoir,

Gigi

Oh, love.

I won’t be posting anything on the blog for the next 2 days, for it is our anniversary, and he’s got some special things planned. (:
I shall definitely be taking photos.
Also, on Friday, I may be going to the Portland Japanese Garden.
Let’s hope they allow photos to be taken.. (:
Fingers crossed.

Have a lovely next couple of days, darlings.
<3

Au revoir,

Gigi

P.S. This is a photo I took at another time. Enjoy (:

Acquiring an SLR
Acquiring a Polaroid
Finishing ‘The Notebook Theme’
Writing a novel
Seeing Paris in the Spring
Acquiring an old-fashion typewriter
Watching all of Judy Garland’s films
Singing in front of a group
Not speaking one word for a whole day
Learning Spanish, Italian, and French
Riding a Moped
Riding a horse with no saddle
Reading Kon Tiki
Creating my own personal library
Filling out a journal
Reading the Bible cover to cover
Reading Pilgrim’s Progress
Capturing love in a photograph
Starting a photography business
Earning a Medical Transcription certificate
Getting a job
Moving out
Spending a day at the Hawthorne District
Spending a day at the Saturday Market
Tattooing my side with meaning
Riding the bus
Taking a road trip to Forks, La Push and Port Angeles, Washington
Finishing a jawbreaker
Reading 20 books written about Jacqueline Kennedy
Reading “She Said Yes”
Watching the greatest movies filmed in 1939 and reading each film’s book
Watching all Alfred Hitchcock movies
Doing a 365 project
Acquiring a DSLR
Finishing “A Collection of Thoughts”
Seeing the Bodies exhibit
Taking care of a Bonsai tree
Publishing my Poetry as a book
Meeting a Person for Each Birthday of a Year
Opening my Own Gallery of my Best Work in Photography
Taking Art Classes to learn the technical side of Painting and Drawing
Spending a day in a field of red poppies taking a photoshoot and relaxing with my honey
Reading at least one book of all the author’s on the big painting in Barnes and Noble cafes
Creating a Heart shape with Polaroid photography I take
Reading all of Shakespeare & watching one movie for each
Spending a day at Ikea with my love
Watching all of Jane Seymour and Charlton Heston‘s movies
Seeing both of the homes I grew up in years from now
Having Kevin teach me how to use chopsticks
Completing the Marilyn Monroe mosaic puzzle
Filling a jar full of origami stars for each wish or prayer
Learning each of my heritage’s language
Attending a Midnight premiere
Being at Time Square, New York on New Year’s Eve
Being at the Beach when it Snows
Reading every book on the BBC 100 book list
Reading every Disney Classics’ movie based on a book
Not adding 1 item until 7 are crossed off
Having a Pen Pal from a different country
Listing at least 3 things I am thankful for each day for a year
Visiting Claude Monet’s house
Throwing a message in a bottle to the sea
Reading/Owning all of Nicholas Sparks’ books
Playing tictactoe in the sand on the beach
Throwing a dart at a map of the world and going where it lands
Riding an elephant
Posting 1 vocabulary word a day describing who I am for a year
Visiting South and North Carolina
Finding the old truck in the article my grandmother gave to me and taking a photo of it
Participating in Relay for Life
Eating breakfast at Tiffany’s in New York
Reading (at least) 1 book in a different language
Reading all 93 books that Jacqueline Kennedy edited

My reasoning? Because it sounds romantic, being able to read a book in another language, and Jackie-O had very interesting taste when it came to books she edited.
I’m a romantic at heart, what can I say?

Au revoir,

Gigi

Just one moment longer.

Au revoir,

Gigi

Just one moment longer.

Au revoir,

Gigi

Au revoir,

Gigi

You see a prim and proper lady, and assume she’s a prissy type. You see the more ‘hipster’-type, and assume that they have no worries, be happy. Most times, though, they are the opposite of their appearance. There are so many layers to each of us individually.
It’s kind of interesting, to be honest. To think about which layer we choose to broadcast more vibrantly, and how sincerely misleading it all can be.

Au revoir,

Gigi 

I sometimes wonder if the ghosts of yesterday replay. Does each memory, each moment we experience, replay itself ceaselessly? Do we have ghosts of our memories walking down the streets through us, with us? What about the memories from before our time? Does time ever truly pass, or are we just a motion, memory, moment replaying itself, ignorant to the fact that we really aren’t experiencing this for the first time, but for the hundredth. What if this is why we feel that sensation that we’ve been here before, done this before. I’ve seen you smile here, in this moment, this lighting, this room, at this time and particular moment before I reached it. 

How silly my thoughts can be.

Au revoir,

Gigi

P.S. Photo found on flickr.

Our choices are a reflection of our thoughts; a reflection of our priorities.
It is always one way or the other: Me, or Them.
Who is first?
Love is not selfish. Love is not self-focused.
Every day is a choice between self and love.

To focus wholly on oneself is sadness. Sadness is linked with selfishness.

I want you to be happy just for the sake of being happy. Kindness makes one happy. Patience makes one happy. It brings joy.

What do you want to bring to one’s life? Happiness, or sadness?
Each choice you make spreads one or the other.

Make a choice, right now.

Au revoir,

Gigi 

A many splendored thing,
We slept through a daze.
We gathered a thought
and ran with the ghost.
What ghost, you say?
The ghost of what we thought used to be,
But truly never came to pass.
A many splendid thing,
In regards to what could have been,
Beyond yesterday, it seems,
Is a mystery of what we dreamt of being.
We? We dreamt? How wonderful it must have been.
To dream, I suppose.
I wouldn’t know; all I see is darkness.

Au revoir,

Gigi 

Just let me get past my There. Open my chest, and you’ll see all the dull, dangerous colors God has replaced with beautiful ones. You’ll see the vast rainbows God has filled my soul with.

What a beautiful image.

Au revoir,

Gigi

P.S. Inspired by T.

I thank you for that breath of air,
That sweet, sincere look in your joyful eyes.
I thank you for letting me see what I felt
Mirrored in your own expression.

For in that single moment,
My strength was replenished,
I could breathe freely and easily,
I could run mile upon mile if need be
I could do anything, if only for you.

So thank you,
I thank you truly and dearly,
For that simple glance,
That sweet, joyful smile,
Is just another reason
I can breathe once more. 

Inspired by a glimpse from you.

Au revoir,

Gigi

Au revoir,

Gigi

Another reason I have yet to post on the blog is that I haven’t had a moment to upload one photo. Not one. They’re collecting, slowly, on my SD card.
On the other hand, I have wonderful news: I have a temp job packaging food that will last me through January. God is wonderful. I also have 3 photo shoots coming up. Two of them are presents for dear friends, and another is a free senior shoot for a wonderful girl that I kind of adore with my whole being.
I can’t wait to share all of these photos with you. Hopefully I’ll have a chance to breathe and use my computer to show you all the wonderful things I’ve discovered back home.

I’ve dreamt of the possibility of a you and I,
I’ve pondered the opportunity of a Tomorrow with you.
My heart skips at the thought of your eyes,
It produces a fluttering sensation at the touch of your fingertips.
I’ve wondered at an “I do”,
And I’ve deeply thought of a “good morning, my dear,” next to you.
And, my dear,
I must admit,
That the only logical explanation is this:
I see only you.

Au revoir,

Gigi

It sweeps through your dreams,
and haunts your shadows.
It slithers through nightmares
and caresses your wishes.

Day dreams, Night fears,
A vibrant ghost has come to sleep.
It wakes the skeleton that lingers in your closet
Bringing to life what you thought had been buried.

Au revoir,

Gigi

Au revoir,

Gigi

Acquiring an SLR
Acquiring a Polaroid
Finishing ‘The Notebook Theme’
Writing a novel
Seeing Paris in the Spring
Acquiring an old-fashion typewriter
Watching all of Judy Garland’s films
Singing in front of a group
Not speaking one word for a whole day
Learning Spanish, Italian, and French
Riding a Moped
Riding a horse with no saddle
Reading Kon Tiki
Creating my own personal library
Filling out a journal
Reading the Bible cover to cover
Reading Pilgrim’s Progress
Capturing love in a photograph
Starting a photography business
Earning a Medical Transcription certificate
Getting a job
Moving out
Spending a day at the Hawthorne District
Spending a day at the Saturday Market
Tattooing my side with meaning
Riding the bus
Taking a road trip to Forks, La Push and Port Angeles, Washington
Finishing a jawbreaker
Reading 20 books written about Jacqueline Kennedy
Reading “She Said Yes”
Watching the greatest movies filmed in 1939 and reading each film’s book
Watching all Alfred Hitchcock movies
Doing a 365 project
Acquiring a DSLR
Finishing “A Collection of Thoughts”
Seeing the Bodies exhibit
Taking care of a Bonsai tree
Publishing my Poetry as a book
Meeting a Person for Each Birthday of a Year
Opening my Own Gallery of my Best Work in Photography
Taking Art Classes to learn the technical side of Painting and Drawing
Spending a day in a field of red poppies taking a photoshoot and relaxing with my honey
Reading at least one book of all the author’s on the big painting in Barnes and Noble cafes
Creating a Heart shape with Polaroid photography I take
Reading all of Shakespeare & watching one movie for each
Spending a day at Ikea with my love
Watching all of Jane Seymour and Charlton Heston‘s movies
Seeing both of the homes I grew up in years from now
Having Kevin teach me how to use chopsticks
Completing the Marilyn Monroe mosaic puzzle
Filling a jar full of origami stars for each wish or prayer
Learning each of my heritage’s language
Attending a Midnight premiere
Being at Time Square, New York on New Year’s Eve
Being at the Beach when it Snows
Reading every book on the BBC 100 book list
Reading every Disney Classics’ movie based on a book
Not adding 1 item until 7 are crossed off
Having a Pen Pal from a different country
Listing at least 3 things I am thankful for each day for a year
Visiting Claude Monet’s house
Throwing a message in a bottle to the sea
Reading/Owning all of Nicholas Sparks’ books
Playing tictactoe in the sand on the beach
Throwing a dart at a map of the world and going where it lands
Riding an elephant
Posting 1 vocabulary word a day describing who I am for a year
Visiting South and North Carolina
Finding the old truck in the article my grandmother gave to me and taking a photo of it
Participating in Relay for Life
Eating breakfast at Tiffany’s in New York

I had a light bulb moment today. My boyfriend and I were watching “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and I thought, “Aha!” Why didn’t I think of it before? I should go to Tiffany’s in New York and eat breakfast! I think it’d be darling. And fun. And awesome. And wondrous. (:

Au revoir,

Gigi

Acquiring an SLR
Acquiring a Polaroid
Finishing ‘The Notebook Theme’
Writing a novel
Seeing Paris in the Spring
Acquiring an old-fashion typewriter
Watching all of Judy Garland’s films
Singing in front of a group
Not speaking one word for a whole day
Learning Spanish, Italian, and French
Riding a Moped
Riding a horse with no saddle
Reading Kon Tiki
Creating my own personal library
Filling out a journal
Reading the Bible cover to cover
Reading Pilgrim’s Progress
Capturing love in a photograph
Starting a photography business
Earning a Medical Transcription certificate
Getting a job
Moving out
Spending a day at the Hawthorne District
Spending a day at the Saturday Market
Tattooing my side with meaning
Riding the bus
Taking a road trip to Forks, La Push and Port Angeles, Washington
Finishing a jawbreaker
Reading 20 books written about Jacqueline Kennedy
Reading “She Said Yes”
Watching the greatest movies filmed in 1939 and reading each film’s book
Watching all Alfred Hitchcock movies
Doing a 365 project
Acquiring a DSLR
Finishing “A Collection of Thoughts”
Seeing the Bodies exhibit
Taking care of a Bonsai tree
Publishing my Poetry as a book
Meeting a Person for Each Birthday of a Year
Opening my Own Gallery of my Best Work in Photography
Taking Art Classes to learn the technical side of Painting and Drawing
Spending a day in a field of red poppies taking a photoshoot and relaxing with my honey
Reading at least one book of all the author’s on the big painting in Barnes and Noble cafes
Creating a Heart shape with Polaroid photography I take
Reading all of Shakespeare & watching one movie for each
Spending a day at Ikea with my love
Watching all of Jane Seymour and Charlton Heston‘s movies
Seeing both of the homes I grew up in years from now
Having Kevin teach me how to use chopsticks
Completing the Marilyn Monroe mosaic puzzle
Filling a jar full of origami stars for each wish or prayer
Learning each of my heritage’s language
Attending a Midnight premiere
Being at Time Square, New York on New Year’s Eve
Being at the Beach when it Snows
Reading every book on the BBC 100 book list
Reading every Disney Classics’ movie based on a book
Not adding 1 item until 7 are crossed off
Having a Pen Pal from a different country
Listing at least 3 things I am thankful for each day for a year
Visiting Claude Monet’s house
Throwing a message in a bottle to the sea
Reading/Owning all of Nicholas Sparks’ books
Playing tictactoe in the sand on the beach
Throwing a dart at a map of the world and going where it lands
Riding an elephant
Posting 1 vocabulary word a day describing who I am for a year
Visiting South and North Carolina
Finding the old truck in the article my grandmother gave to me and taking a photo of it
Participating in Relay for Life

Yes, yes I have acquired an old-fashion typewriter. It’s so lovely! It’s actually my boyfriend’s mother’s father’s that she gave me. I’m pretty much in love with it. I took some photos of it the other day, but I haven’t been able to upload them or edit them until today, which is also why I haven’t published this post, yet. Here it is, though! I also have an add to It that I will post after this. (:

Au revoir,

Gigi

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Autumn’s haze, dusting the affection
Affection’s adulation, a contradictory irony.
Contrast our warmth with their crisp frequency
A sweet, tender touch to the cheek
A tear which consists of the best wishes for you.

Au revoir,

Gigi

Acquiring an SLR
Acquiring a Polaroid
Finishing ‘The Notebook Theme’
Writing a novel
Seeing Paris in the Spring
Acquiring an old-fashion typewriter
Watching all of Judy Garland’s films
Singing in front of a group
Not speaking one word for a whole day
Learning Spanish, Italian, and French
Riding a Moped
Riding a horse with no saddle
Reading Kon Tiki
Creating my own personal library
Filling out a journal
Reading the Bible cover to cover
Reading Pilgrim’s Progress
Capturing love in a photograph
Starting a photography business
Earning a Medical Transcription certificate
Getting a job
Moving out
Spending a day at the Hawthorne District
Spending a day at the Saturday Market
Tattooing my side with meaning
Riding the bus
Taking a road trip to Forks, La Push and Port Angeles, Washington
Finishing a jawbreaker
Reading 20 books written about Jacqueline Kennedy
Reading “She Said Yes”
Watching the greatest movies filmed in 1939 and reading each film’s book
Watching all Alfred Hitchcock movies
Doing a 365 project
Acquiring a DSLR
Finishing “A Collection of Thoughts”
Seeing the Bodies exhibit
Taking care of a Bonsai tree
Publishing my Poetry as a book
Meeting a Person for Each Birthday of a Year
Opening my Own Gallery of my Best Work in Photography
Taking Art Classes to learn the technical side of Painting and Drawing
Spending a day in a field of red poppies taking a photoshoot and relaxing with my honey
Reading at least one book of all the author’s on the big painting in Barnes and Noble cafes
Creating a Heart shape with Polaroid photography I take
Reading all of Shakespeare & watching one movie for each
Spending a day at Ikea with my love
Watching all of Jane Seymour and Charlton Heston‘s movies
Seeing both of the homes I grew up in years from now
Having Kevin teach me how to use chopsticks
Completing the Marilyn Monroe mosaic puzzle
Filling a jar full of origami stars for each wish or prayer
Learning each of my heritage’s language
Attending a Midnight premiere
Being at Time Square, New York on New Year’s Eve
Being at the Beach when it Snows
Reading every book on the BBC 100 book list
Reading every Disney Classics’ movie based on a book
Not adding 1 item until 7 are crossed off
Having a Pen Pal from a different country
Listing at least 3 things I am thankful for each day for a year
Visiting Claude Monet’s house
Throwing a message in a bottle to the sea
Reading/Owning all of Nicholas Sparks’ books
Playing tictactoe in the sand on the beach
Throwing a dart at a map of the world and going where it lands
Riding an elephant
Posting 1 vocabulary word a day describing who I am for a year
Visiting South and North Carolina
Finding the old truck in the article my grandmother gave to me and taking a photo of it
Participating in Relay for Life

Yes, I have officially moved out! I’m back in Portland and happier then ever. Also, last Friday,  I got to play tic tac toe in the sand. It was so much fun! I got pictures from it, but I won’t be able to upload them for awhile. I will post them when I can. (:

Au revoir,

Gigi 

Shooting stars, loving eyes
Bright sunsets never cease.
Sunrise, a wish,
Make a dream.
You’ve already made mine come true. 

Au revoir,

Gigi

I wonder what you’re thinking;
Oh I’ve wondered what you thought.
I’m curious to know,
What made your heart just stop?
You looked at me in awe,
And I just smiled with a wink.
You questioned the meaning behind it all,
And so my heart began to sink.
I wonder what you’re thinking,
Oh I’ve wondered what you thought.
I’m curious to know,
What made you stop loving me?

Au revoir,

Gigi

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Acquiring an SLR
Acquiring a Polaroid
Finishing ‘The Notebook Theme’
Writing a novel
Seeing Paris in the Spring
Acquiring an old-fashion typewriter
Watching all of Judy Garland’s films
Singing in front of a group
Not speaking one word for a whole day
Learning Spanish, Italian, and French
Riding a Moped
Riding a horse with no saddle
Reading Kon Tiki
Creating my own personal library
Filling out a journal
Reading the Bible cover to cover
Reading Pilgrim’s Progress
Capturing love in a photograph
Starting a photography business
Earning a Medical Transcription certificate
Getting a job
Moving out
Spending a day at the Hawthorne District
Spending a day at the Saturday Market
Tattooing my side with meaning
Riding the bus
Taking a road trip to Forks, La Push and Port Angeles, Washington
Finishing a jawbreaker
Reading 20 books written about Jacqueline Kennedy
Reading “She Said Yes”
Watching the greatest movies filmed in 1939 and reading each film’s book
Watching all Alfred Hitchcock movies
Doing a 365 project
Acquiring a DSLR
Finishing “A Collection of Thoughts”
Seeing the Bodies exhibit
Taking care of a Bonsai tree
Publishing my Poetry as a book
Meeting a Person for Each Birthday of a Year
Opening my Own Gallery of my Best Work in Photography
Taking Art Classes to learn the technical side of Painting and Drawing
Spending a day in a field of red poppies taking a photoshoot and relaxing with my honey
Reading at least one book of all the author’s on the big painting in Barnes and Noble cafes
Creating a Heart shape with Polaroid photography I take
Reading all of Shakespeare & watching one movie for each
Spending a day at Ikea with my love
Watching all of Jane Seymour and Charlton Heston‘s movies
Seeing both of the homes I grew up in years from now
Having Kevin teach me how to use chopsticks
Completing the Marilyn Monroe mosaic puzzle
Filling a jar full of origami stars for each wish or prayer
Learning each of my heritage’s language
Attending a Midnight premiere
Being at Time Square, New York on New Year’s Eve
Being at the Beach when it Snows
Reading every book on the BBC 100 book list
Reading every Disney Classics’ movie based on a book
Not adding 1 item until 7 are crossed off
Having a Pen Pal from a different country
Listing at least 3 things I am thankful for each day for a year
Visiting Claude Monet’s house
Throwing a message in a bottle to the sea
Reading/Owning all of Nicholas Sparks’ books
Playing tictactoe in the sand on the beach
Throwing a dart at a map of the world and going where it lands
Riding an elephant
Posting 1 vocabulary word a day describing who I am for a year
Visiting South and North Carolina
Finding the old truck in the article my grandmother gave to me and taking a photo of it
Participating in Relay for Life

Yes indeed, darlings. I have officially finished my 365 project! YES YES YES YES YES. I’m so happy to be done with it! I’m actually surprised that I disciplined myself enough to stick to it and not give up. I stuck with it the whole year. Yes, there were days that I forgot and would have to post it the next day, but I still make sure to take a photo every day, minus about 4 days. I’m actually kind of proud of myself for sticking with it. Plus I learned so much from it. I’ve grown so much from it. (:

Au revoir,

Gigi

Inspiration: In the face of tradition.

Today has been wonderful. I haven’t been feeling well, but I think it’s because I’ve been go-go-go all week. Chris isn’t feeling well either, so we decided to stay home and hang out with our kitties.
The only bad part about today is that I wasn’t able to see my parents for the first time on my birthday. How weird is that? But, other than that . . . it’s been so wonderful. Soo very wonderful.
Today is my 20th birthday. I am no longer a teenager. I am also done with this tremendous project. I’m sure I’ll find a way to combine all of the photos from this whole year and post it here for you all to see.
I loved and hated this project. It was a pain in the arse to remember every day, and there were a lot of days that I was super lazy, but there were rare gem days that I really SAW something spectacular and thought, “That’s my photo of the day.” It’s taught me a lot. It’s forced me to look rather than to just see. It’s taught me there’s more to it than meets the eye, and I loved doing this project simply because of that. However, I don’t think I’ll ever do a 365 project again. Ever. Haha. Well, maybe someday, simply because Portland has so much to offer – at first glance and in the little details. Who knows though. (:

Au revoir,

Gigi

Inspiration: Hereee kitty kitty kitty.

Today was great. (: I went to church with Chris and his family, which was interesting and awesome, and then Chris and I headed off to this frozen yogurt place (which was yum delish.) After that, we went and got our kitties Mo Mo and Zorro, and took them home (: It was wonderful. I loved today.

Au revoir,

Gigi

Inspiration: My favorite person.

Today was so much fun. (: I met up with my man around 10, and then we went to the town center to hang out while he birthday shopped for me. He bought me a Claude Monet puzzle! He knows me too well. He also bought me this interesting book called “The Secret Language of Relationships”. It writes about the different zodiac signs and compares their relationship to another sign, whether it be husband/wife, mother/daughter, work, etc. It’s so cool to look at! Then we went to the Saturday Market, and then off to his mum’s to hang out and play “Battle of the Sexes”. The girls won, of course. (; And the boys cried. Hard.

Au revoir,

Gigi

Inspiration: Perspective.

Today was a pretty lazy day. I cleaned up and then headed over to my friend’s house for Ben and Jerry’s. Yum. (:

Au revoir,

Gigi

Inspiration: Paths.

Today has been boring, but great. I’m sitting in Starbucks and have been since about 9 this morning. I’ve been editing photos, organizing my computer’s documents, writing in my journal, updating Red Hero, etc. It’s nice. (: I’m about to write for a bit, and then tonight my aunt and I are going to go grocery shopping. (:

Au revoir,

Gigi