Swans

I have so many thoughts and ideas swirling around in my head. You don't mind if I write them out? Ok, thanks.

I just read the first four paragraphs of Patti Smith's Just Kids. I then re-read those same paragraphs a few more times. Exquisite. Reading her words instantly reminded me of other words I have read recently and how much it makes me wanna write. But write great. Ya know?

While in Austin, I saw so many lily ponds. I felt like a little kid. I wanted to jump in the ponds and touch the lilies and swim around them. Of course I didn't have my camera on me, but I would have loved to take pictures.

I looooove to travel but I have an insane fear of flying. Usually three glasses of wine and a shot of tequila do the trick. I worry for days before the flight and once at my destination, the return flight looms, clouding over some of the excitement of actually being somewhere else. I know, ridiculous. But!! I gotta say, while traveling is lovely and seeing new sights is always excellent, I really like how traveling makes me think of home and how I become inspired to do things differently once I do end up back home. For example, my parents house is super organized. It was so nice to be around that I had an overwhelming sense of wanting that for our house. Kind of a lame example, but you catch my drift.

I am turning 29 on Sunday. I love how birthdays exude a kind of quiet excitement, how the day just feels a bit different.

This movie looks soooo good. December 1 seems so far away.