Becca's Series of Unfortunate Events

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Thu, 03 May 2012 20:25:06 -0500

pantherbuckets: Practicing my calligraphy.

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:25:39 -0500

pantherbuckets:

Practicing my calligraphy.

(Un)certainty

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:08:55 -0600

(Un)certainty:

That is, I think doubt is essential to faith. If you take a leap of faith, it really is a leap, a leap into the unknown. But if you’re absolutely certain about it, if you are convinced you are in possession of The Truth — the kind that inevitably comes with that capital “T” — then there’s no…

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Sun, 12 Jun 2011 08:41:41 -0500

happystacey: Giant flip flop sculpture by local students in San...

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:54:39 -0500

happystacey:

Giant flip flop sculpture by local students in San Paolo, Brazil

Mauro: Leiram, is cougar.

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 18:02:05 -0500

Mauro: Leiram, is cougar.
Becca: A what!? A cougar, no she is not!
Mauro: No, no she is 'cool'

litmajorlemur: Submitted by SparklingSodaCans [Picture:...

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 10:51:25 -0500

litmajorlemur:

Submitted by *SparklingSodaCans*

[Picture: Background: 6-piece pie-style color split with alternating shades of gray. Foreground: White and gray lemur facing forward, wearing thick black glasses and a gray cardigan. Top text: “ Go into Strand’s bookstore for the first time. ” Bottom text: “ Have a bookgasm “

Managed to spill coffee on my computer today, but surprisingly it still works/turns on which makes...

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:31:23 -0500

Managed to spill coffee on my computer today, but surprisingly it still works/turns on which makes be so unbelievably happy! A little bad luck mixed with good!

"If who we are is what we have and what we have is lost, then who are we?"

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:45:02 -0500

“If who we are is what we have and what we have is lost, then who are we?”

Summer Plans

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:11:48 -0500

1. Pass the NCLEX

2. Find a Job

3. Move back home for 2 months

4. Kayak or Row daily!

5. Watch lots of sunrises and sunsets while waterskiing

6. Make a Tshirt quilt

7. Get crafty - find some inspiration!

8. DANCE! Learn the art of social dancing

9. ZUMBA!

10. BOATING and tanning most days.

11. Bike to Leland and back (50miles)

12. Build a bike.

13. Go skydiving

14. Go ziplining

15. Visit all my favorite arts town

16. Spend lots of time with my family.

17. Do as much outside as humanly possible.

18. Learn to sow… purses, quilts, dresses, fannybacks, etc.

19. Rollerblade.

20. Change someones life.

21. Find a volunteer project!

22. Convince people to come and visit me!

23. Read a ton! Read everything!

24. Discover something new!

25. Road trip out east or west!

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Sat, 21 May 2011 16:58:07 -0500

Tights + Dresses = ________

Fri, 20 May 2011 22:32:32 -0500

The other day I went into the bathroom in the library to pull up my tights. Well in the process I also tucked my DRESS INTO my tights!!! Oh but I didn’t notice it till I had already walked across the library and was talking with my friend for 5 minutes. I mean someone could have came up and said something!

Summer Survival Kit

Wed, 11 May 2011 07:38:59 -0500

Alright summer, it’s time to get prepared for summer!

Kit includes:

Swimsuit and Towel
Sunglasses, Sunscreen and taining lotion
A pair of jeans, a extra shirt, sweatshirt and sweatpants/jeans
Some type of toys: I usually have a soccer ball and frisbee
A book or magazine

If you include all of these things then you are all set for a perfect fun summer in Northern Michigan! With a beach in five minutes in any direction and a bonfire every other night these supplies will be a godsent especially after going for a midnight swim in lake Michigan!

The Car.

Mon, 09 May 2011 10:26:25 -0500

Walked out to my car this weekend and was welcomed by a puddle of oil! The pan cracked again. My car is a lemon and would really like it if someone could take it away please. On the plus side every time it breaks my knowledge of cars increases every time this happens! And I have finally found a mechanic that is awesome and honest. I met him working at the Clara, he is a campus security officer by night fixes cars by day. Just praying it won’t cost too much. At least its better then the time my car broke down in the middle of Broadway or when I lost power steering on the drive back to chicago praying to just make it a little further each time reaching my new goal destination and choosing another. Or when by brake cord snapped and I almost drove off a cliff into Lake Michigan. Oh …. my car and I have quite the love hate relationship.

"To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best night and day, to make you everybody..."

Wed, 04 May 2011 07:27:09 -0500

“To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best night and day, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting”

- E.E Cummings

Who lights the spark in your soul? What makes you Sparkle and Shine?

Wed, 04 May 2011 07:25:00 -0500

Who say’s your not worth it?

DON’T LISTEN! You are AMAZING and totally worth it! Get those people out of your life! Your not gonna please everyone, it is impossible. Some people may love your nose and others my hate it, but it’s our imperfections that makes you, you! Recently I have experience both. I let a man make me feel like I wasn’t worth it. I let him take all my confidence away in a matter of minutes. We were talking and clicking really well, until he asked to be introduced to my strawberry blond friend. I was heartbroken. I thought maybe for once he was interested in me. I wanted to feel wanted, I wanted to feel love, for someone to desire me.

Notice how I keep saying “I” and “let”. I am the only one that has the power to allow my confidence be destroyed in a second, I am the one that allowed him to make me feel worthless, less than perfect. I have the POWER to stay strong, be real, just simply be me. You have that power too!

On the other hand, I met someone who has encouraged me to be myself, with all the corks, awkwardness and imperfections. First from afar, and then after Katie and I slowing began being friends because she honestly made me feel special and accepted…I didn’t have to change things at all. Katie invited me into her world and introduced me to her friends even after only knowing me for a short period of time. She is one of the people in my life that encourages me to strive to myself in a society constantly trying to tell me to be someone else. I have devoted the past few year to surrounding myself with positive people who bring out the best in me; and I hope I help to bring the best in them. Sure, I don’t have a TON of friends, but the ones I have in my life I could never live without.

Sami, my peppy friend, make me smile ever time I see her, she will do anything to help me out, even follow my janky ass car to the mechanic and sit with me when smoke emerges for it on the road. When I am with her, it’s like nothing else matters.

Kerry, my Florida friend, loves life and is accepting of everyone she meets. She is a very inviting person towards others, and never wants anyone to feel left out.

Eileen, my artistic friend, never fails to entertain me and always has the perfect things to say. Although we are both different in so many ways, she makes be feel confident and strong, like after we talk nothing seems out of reach. She cares so much about the people in her life and has passion for everything and everyone who crosses her path.

Erica, my athletic friend, is that person that I never leave without laughing myself to tears. She has a zeal for life, and her energy is contagious.

Margo, my fashionista friend, is a walking testament of being true to herself and proud of it. She has direction and goal in her life that she strives to reach daily.

Sarah, my economically inclined friend, makes people feel special and her compassion towards others is remarkable. Sarah strong set of morals and dedication to everything she does is inspiring.

Shalini, my motherly friend, words cannot truly describe how I love this girl - she has a pure heart of gold.

Waileen, my Asian slightly awkward friend, accepts people for who they are and not who she wants them to be. She knows who she is and helps others discover their true self.

Colleen, my chill friend, is the person that I could watch paint dry with and time would fly by.

Katherine, my proper friend, has been there since the beginning always a strong influence in my life.

Laura, my traveler friend, is the type of person that makes you want to be a better person when your with her.

Jon, my cartoon friend, is hilarious and can sell a car to a blind man. He is excepting of people for who they are and one of the most generous people I have ever met.

Katie Heintz she was the person that could re-light your spark within you! She brought out the best in all of us, because she brought out the faith in us! I miss your presence in my life, but know your watching out for everyone up in heaven.

What I am trying to say is everyone brings out different things in us. If someone isn’t making you feel confident, strong, and loved then they aren’t worth your time. You are too special, too unique to settle for mediocre. Strive to be you, not some Hollywood version of a super star. Why would you want to be second class version of someone else, when you can be first class version of yourself!

Don’t allow your friends, men, strangers to ever take that sparkle inside you that makes you SPECIAL. Because you are special! Don’t sell out to society, because you really are one of a kind. You deserve amazing people in your life, to complement the beautiful person you truly are. DON’T SURRENDER! Stop judging other, but encourage and embrace the difference that make each person unique. Find you muse in this world, discover your unique talents, live life, and never sell yourself short.

You style, your look, your personality … all defines you. OUR choices and our ATTITUDE define who we are. We can’t change what happens to us, but we can control how we handle situations. Let that SPARKLE SHINE! Be the light that shine in the darkroom, that brings the best in everyone!

Keep believing in yourself!

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Wed, 04 May 2011 00:09:10 -0500

anhedonism: 50 Things You Need To Give Up Today

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:06:22 -0500

anhedonism: 50 Things You Need To Give Up Today:

anhedonism:

So starting today…

Give up trying to be perfect. – The real world doesn’t reward perfectionists, it rewards people who get things done. Read Getting Things Done.

Give up comparing yourself to others. – The only person you are competing against is yourself.

Give up dwelling on…

Becca's Series of Unfortunate Events

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pantherbuckets: Practicing my calligraphy.

(Un)certainty

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happystacey: Giant flip flop sculpture by local students in San...

Mauro: Leiram, is cougar.

litmajorlemur: Submitted by *SparklingSodaCans* [Picture:...

Managed to spill coffee on my computer today, but surprisingly it still works/turns on which makes...

"If who we are is what we have and what we have is lost, then who are we?"

Summer Plans

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Tights + Dresses = ________

Summer Survival Kit

The Car.

"To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best night and day, to make you everybody..."

Who lights the spark in your soul? What makes you Sparkle and Shine?

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anhedonism: 50 Things You Need To Give Up Today

litmajorlemur: Submitted by SparklingSodaCans [Picture:...