My time

When daylight gives way to the moon,
when the hustle and bustle dies down,
I love the sound.

The sound of slowed down chatter,
where talk of life is all that matters.

Where the grind of work departs for the day.
When life gives living its way.

More pages, in the big book...

We all live for the travel the journey,
The emotional rides that take us to places filling the pages of our story.

But pit stops we do not expect, ones that leave too much room for retrospect.
But I guess the search and journey is in hopes of the find.
Of what we yearn and wish for in time and mind.

Is it that simple? We tend to ask blind.
Not checking before we take a step forward from what we leave behind.

A new beginning...

My heart will never be
Never feel never... 
Never fall never knew

And over and over again... until the genesis.

tangles

The complex architecture of the human brain and how its billions of nerve cells communicate has baffled the greatest minds for centuries. I think connectomes are the meeting ground for nature and nurture. The gene controls how the brain wires up, but experiences also modify the connections of the brain.

You can sculpt your brain just as you do your muscles.

come!

BONiver

Cut out all the ropes and let me fall.

he comes to town tomorrow and no one will go with me. i need to go to find my peace and power. I need to lay on the grass and close my eyes and feel the cool summer air and listen. listen. to the beauty.
im five beers in. because i cant find my people. and i cant find my compass. or anything.

and at once i knew i was not magnificent

The ability to feel small

I steel rocks. I make music. I sing songs. I dance in my bare feet. I listen to the river, the ocean, and the trees. I span my arms in the air and I howl, as loud as I can.

I am describing my superpower state. Its about feeling so unique, strong, happy, and powerful, while also feeling so incredibly small on the face of the planet. This only happens when you get into these special moments and places where you can finally realize how tiny you and your problems are.

And most often I am confused, lacking direction, and cant find the right people or friends for me. I often wish my brain had a map to tell me where my heart should go. But I just need to remember that my heart is at peace in my superpower state. And so I try to go there when I can. I am writing this so that I can remind myself to go there when I need to be lifted up.

When you realize how perfect everything is, you tilt your head back and laugh at the sky. - Buddha

THINk

Everything that shines aint always gunna be gold.
Ill be fine once I get it. Ill be good.

splash

Wahoo!
One more day.
Tradition remains.
And because i've never cliff jumped before...

Breeathe, Beelieve, Beecome

she decided that things could be better. not just for her but also for all the people that she was connected to. she would try to not let people or things bring her down anymore. this would allow her to find strength and energy. to give people the unconditional love that they deserve. and simply believe in this way of life. because it can be pretty amazing.

blur

But we like it when were spinning...

eap

ocean ponder

Sitting by the oceanside I cant help but wish that I could turn this song into a giant cloud so that I could sleep in it. Then i would hibernate & just wait for the nice summer sun to come and wake me up.

sparkles in the snow

... and then, for one moment, the city came alive.

"where is magic made?" i asked.

"in the hearts of those who see it." - -

yeah, it's great

chapters

Life is like a book with many chapters. Some chapters tell stories of love, drama, comedy,
mystery, loss, growth, disappointment, etc.

Some chapters are dull and ordinary, others intense and exciting. The key to enduring, persevering, and being hopeful is to never stop on a book or a chapter that seems too long or difficult. Some chapters may be sweet but too short. Your words, thoughts, actions, and choices are the pens that write the pages in your book.

Have the courage to keep turning the pages and believing that better chapters lie ahead. Trust. Listen. Believe. Be creative. Be kind. Be patient. Be grateful.

*you cant start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one*

good things

rise, give*gift, bike, library, roll-up-rim win, bike, workout, bike, dog walk, rain storm frolic, bask in wind, follow rainbow, give*gift, give*blood, social sushi time, zzz end.

i guess

   Retral

be happy, be kind

*while buying a coffee, the man at the store gave me a carnation for no reason.
*a mysterious person dropped off a gingerbread man at my house for me while i was napping. they didnt leave a name.

when someone performs an act of kindness it releases serotonin in your brain. (serotonin has tremendous health benefits, including making us feel more blissful).  selflessly helping someone is a super powerful way to feel good inside. what’s even cooler about this kindness kick is that not only will you feel better, but people watching the act of kindness will also get a jolt of serotonin. how extraordinary is that? the job of most anti-depressants is to release more serotonin. 

...everyone can always do more.

brickkkkk wall

brick wall. brick wall.

walks in the park

love this lil guy so much

V-cat

if i had a cat, he would be my valentine. but i dont.

pieces

you think youre safe.
then you realise youre in pieces.
its hard to feel real when some pieces are lost and others dont fit. so who will hold on to the pieces of you, when you need to feel alive?

beetlejuice

Betelgeuse is one of the largest stars in the observable Universe. It is also my 3rd favourite thing in the sky. February is one of the best months to view it.
So look into the sky & BE AMAZED at its RED GLORY.

poof

  bro- matt.corby

simon says ... magic

Rx

and i will fly through powder while trying to forget the world around me for as long as i can.

(and i will carry my skis like a pro)

weather is worsening

i cant stop the rain from falling.
when it falls it pierces through my skin and attacks my insides, so i curl up and wait.
someone should maybe help me stop the rain from falling.

bucket

...list:
send a message in a bottle, own a dog, find a snowy owl, have my dream body, drive across the country, live in bali, be a homeowner, swim with a dolphin, ride an elephant, make my family proud, sleep in an igloo, ride a horse on a beach, build an epic fort to live in, wear clothing entirely made of flowers, drive, build a tree fort with all the accessories, give someone a present thats bigger than them, jump in a pool fully clothed, have a flat stomach, run a marathon, teach someone illiterate to read, explore the galapagos islands, write my will, see the northern lights, surprise visit a friend/relative in another country, ride a camel, drive a tractor, build friendships with people that care...

done:
go to hawaii, have an artist draw my portrait, kayak with whales, donate blood, visit the great barrier reef, drink wine in italy, streak through a meadow, fly first class, get a professional massage, bask in exotic waterfall, break a world record, save a life, explore australia, gamble in las vegas, caving, climb mountains, dance in the rain on a rooftop, go fishing and eat my catch, smash plates, get lost in forest.

DOG

this is Baden

ride the waves and dont ask where they go

- i dont know what im doing -
i dont know if this is the story i want. i dont want to ruin the book because you cant change the past. but... i dont want any decisions to lead to pain now... later in the chapter the change may be better. but... i cant see the future... of this story, and i cant ask... because no one knows.

digital art

 This is a digital art piece created by RT which has combined two photos: my crayon art on canvas & a creative self portrait.

I think its pretty RAD!

just try harder

Just try harder, do better, dont give up, be better. But what if youre trying to try harder, and maybe then you feel pain. You experience a false sense of self. Are you broken? Why cant i just try harder? If i try hard enough, surely i will get through?

Then i ask... do i try harder or just stop trying?

41st & home

i saw this band play 2 nights ago @ red room. i sang and danced to this song because i liked it... and the face paint.... and how they were raising money for a charity by selling nature/eagle t-shirts and owl beanie babies. i also enjoy when bands incorporate many instruments into their songs.

just really really good

let go

just a few things on my mind that had me thinking of...

a small lesson that could mean alot

It is in life & health that things can suddenly come up. We may have had a plan in mind.

But we must learn to be dynamic.

A changed plan should not be a missed opportunity or a failed goal.

Change is a new opportunity to seek something that has the ability to be new and exciting.

Its just a new circumstance. Try to let go of the things that were.

Live for the world that is now. Life is waiting for us to embrace it.

Ride the waves, test the waters, go with the flow.

weeting

weetabix & teddy bears &  dubstep
"It's called 'Weeting'. The veterinary-grade Ketamine-methylamide mix synthesizes with the 2% milk in your stomach, turning it into a high-octane liquid 'crunk fuel'- causing it to be directly absorbed into blood vessels connected to your heart & brainstem. This is why the girl has three totally sober, First Aid ticketed trip sitters watching her while she doses."
Safety first, dancing bears next. check it... http://youtu.be/AlM1rHZ4NTg

harmonious vibrations

we stepped off. unknown destination. so what better than to follow the squirrells and fairies. fairies arnt smart though. so we leave them behind.
circle. dance. hands. unity. laughter. smiles.
barefeet in the grass. dance through the forest. soul spinning with the sounds.

EARTHDANCE in vancouver. celebrating the forests. it is a global movement. in over 50 countries around the world everyone links up and they play the Prayer for Peace at the exact same moment – morning in the Australian rainforest, afternoon in California, midnight in London, and sunrise over the Himalayas – it is a powerful moment that unifies intentions for World Peace.

< -- there i am on the right!

i melted

..then at the other end of the forest:
Broken.Social.Scene. my heart melted. i had to be there. i was.

electronic awakening

Have you ever felt transcendence on the dance floor... a complete sense of unity with the music and the world around you?

study zinger

Nice girl @ coffee shop gave me a quadruple when I ordered a double... my nervous system just erupted into a dance party.

im wide awake, im wide awake

 You're Too Cool!?

what is happy? when i felt dehydrated, looked at my glass, then realized it was half full.

I made a new friend. sprite! (picture)

I adore my house sitting home so so much. glimpse of the qualities: beach, swimmin in the ocean, sunsets, riding around on my bike, going to yoga, espresso, sprite, cooking, freedom, prancing around the house, being relaxed, inviting friends over, not worrying.

Same time: my left & right view :)

sunLIGHT

lights & music. are on my mind. 

fading with the color you see in my face. holding hope open for the one, making you wait.

 

music

LOOK AT WHAT THE LIGHT DID NOW

juxta...

health, knowledge, activity

Feelin Groovy. Been ridin round Van City for the past couple days. Cool spots and feelin artsy. Plus today was first day of school. Things are lookin up!

what are you thinking

What are you thinking about? I always hated when you asked that question.
It's a tricky question. I used to say nothing. Is it an illusion to pretend that we can bridge the gap between your thoughts and mine. For you, every person is like a planet and two different planets can never become one. Two people together will always be: one plus one.
I preferred to think of us as bubbles, because when they touch, they merge into one another like when two people make love.
But... now i dont know. Will two people together will always be one plus one...?

*please feed the fish*

berry bonanza!

cake it...

-the art of creation-

drip drop

Crayon (James and Evander Remix)