Sometimes I wonder if there's any magic left in the world.

Those fairytales have to be true for someone.  

Do we have to believe in them first to make them come to life?

On another note, it's magical that Martha is alive, and in pretty good shape.  

I think I believe in angels.  She must have a beast of a guardian angel.  I'm so glad she's alright!

 "Don't be afraid of the space between your dreams and reality. If you can dream it you can make it so." -Belva Davis (thanks, Becky from facebook)

"The Cab Ride I'll Never Forget"

http://www.zenmoments.org/the-cab-ride-ill-never-forget/

thanks, dooce

"A Victim Treats His Mugger Right"

http://www.zenmoments.org/victim-treats-mugger-right/

If you haven't checked it out before, you must immediately go to this site.  It will, in middle school vernacular, "rock your world."

http://www.cassettefrommyex.com/

Songs, in my book, are some of the most romantic things you can ever give to someone.

Happy Things:

~puppies

~finding good songs

~dreams

~singing along to Jewel

~homemade vanilla ice cream (I don't care what you say, the best homemade is always vanilla!)

~spending time with Shawn

~traveling

~reading books about exciting interests

~discovering fun new hobbies and interests

~creativity

~watching That 70's Show

Sad Things:

~not having dreams; feeling adrift

~job situation looking bleak, although it is only September

~the economy

~not laughing enough and not knowing what to do about it

~feeling like there are so many obstacles to something you desperately want to pursue

~5 tests in 2 weeks

I'm glad I can think of more happy than sad things.  Why do I let the sad things bog me down so much?  But I think there's truth to the saying that thinking of 5 things to be happy about before you go to bed does wonders.

An oldie but a goodie

"You were meant for me" by Jewel

Jewel causes me to wish I was a singer/songwriter/guitarist. So beautiful.

I've been completely obsessed with this song lately.  

It is "I will possess your heart" by Death Cab for Cutie.  

If you get tired of all the music in the beginning, 

drag the little bobble approximately to the middle--that's 

where the singing begins.

My friend also sent me this song ("Dust" by Royworld):

...and promptly admonished me to 'never live your life on a shelf.'  

I feel like I don't live life on a shelf. I live my life very deliberately 

and thoughtfully. I try to live with intent rather than by default. I pursue

the things I love and try to minimize the things I don't. I travel to the 

places of my wildest dreams and try to love people with all I have to give. I 

try to be a good, no, great person. I realize mistakes are part of the 

learning process and don't believe people are broken. I grow and I 

learn every day.

Do you think I live life on a shelf? What about you?