Camera Batteries Died, Pictures to Come

I figured, might as well blog now and add pictures later.  I had them charged this morning, but my camera is evil and they were dead by the time I made it to Starbucks. 

Thursday - No power is useful

I was part of the huge power outage. No computer, no lights and for a time it seemed nothing to do.  But, you know I loved reading by candle light and enjoying silence.  No buzzing machines or music.  It was serene.  In the future I'm turning off all the lights in my place and reading by candle light.  Maybe on porch couch!

Friday - Let your environment inspire

I'm not in love with the ocean.  I never have been.  I was raised going on rivers, not to the beach as much.  A river can capture my attention for hours and I will stay in the water, swimming or on the boat every single day I can.  I was at the beach for 2 days, I didn't even get my toes wet.  Maybe that is regrettable, but not much I can do now.  Anyways, back to the point.  The sound of the ocean and the joy my family had being there was inspiring.  I have some shots of sunset and kids on the beach that are stunning.  Regardless of if I partake in the common joys of an environment, I should be open to be inspired by its uniqueness.  I was. 

Saturday - A smile and good manners get you far

This is simple.  Good manners are always good.  My uncle told me to stay sweet when he left.  Of all the comments to hear that one stuck with me.  I can get easily depressed, but his smile when he told me that reminded me of the joy and beauty of kindness, good manners and a beautiful smile.  A smile can brighten someone's day, so do it.  A lot and be genuine about it. 

Sunday - Art is better in person

I went to the Getty!!!  It was incredible.  I saw a Van Goph in person.  I was transfixed.  So much incredible art.  I fear sometimes I devalue going out and seeing art in person.  Not that Moscow has much in terms of museums, but when I travel I plan to go to many more.  The feeling I left with was an awe of how brave these artist were.  You could see it in the colors, the material and the strokes they took.  I wish I was that fearless.  I think I need a bigger canvas!

Monday - Some things are worth the risk

This was inspired by risking getting sick for a hug.  Hugging this person was worth the risk.  Thankfully this applies to so much more than that.  Risks and leaps are good for you.  That is the kind of stupid I'm okay being.  I might get sick or fail but I'm going to run full force into that wall and enjoy it.  I might end up on the floor with a bruise and concussion or break through, that's the fun.  Little risk leads to little change.  When I talked about my future and my dreams I became self conscious.  They wanted to know about how certain my options were.  I'm not certain at all.  I just have big dreams and hopes and hopefully enough courage.  Make it work I guess when it fails.  If I never try I may never succeed.  Go big!

Today!!!

"Now that we know, it's time for change.  Negligence starts tomorrow."

People think that once we know it is time for a change that change will occur.  I wish.   In so many cases negligence has taken over.  The ignorant are still fighting over if change is needed.  The rest are sitting there negligent.  I feel ashamed when I think about this.  I'm one of them.  We all are a little.  We think we are powerless to cause big change and that change must be slow.  This is a load of bullshit and leads to the intergenerational tyranny.  We can do better.  I want to the next J. Harlen Bretz.  It must be this way and it has always been this way is poor reasoning to keep anything that way.  I refuse to push an idea into a preconceived notion of what should be just because the majority is comfy. 

Yes.  I'm feisty.