From an online article that I read ( Read more... )

Love is not always doing the things you want to do but doing the things with your partner that he/she loves.

"A Kiss to Build a Dream On" - Louis Armstrong ( Read more... )

I'm amazed at how each day unfolds. There are some challenges that worry me but my partner is there for me at each step of the way. That is beauty. I've come to terms that I'm not perfect and I'm also trying to be more aware of my own imperfections so not to be unfair to my partner. He is wonderful even when I'm at my meanest. Happy Valentine' ( Read more... )

"Don't ever think I fell for you, or fell over you. I didn't fall in love, I rose in it." -Jazz, Toni Morrison

Last weekend on Sunday, I took my first ballet class in many months. Every tendon and muscle in my body ached like it had been through whiplash. The pain made me wince to cross my legs, to get in and out of bed, in and out of my car, to sit, to walk up and down stairs. Even to just sit still. The pain was so intense I had to get into bed right ( Read more... )

I have to be better to myself. And for you, I've been the best for you. I will ask no more.

If it weren't for these journal entries, I wouldn't have the faintest memory of recollecting went on in this crazy life of mine. You on the other hand remember so much more than I give you credit for. It's kind of touching, really. I suppose my inability to remember is one way that keeps me in the present. Though I don't recollect past events ( Read more... )

So tired. My wants are becoming needs. Like I need a massage, I need someone to get me a bag of frozen peas to ice my ankle. I need my ankle to not collapse on me in ballet class. I need a hug or two. I need to sleep, like now. I also need balance and practicing my fluidity (mental). So many wants turned needs. I also need someone to ( Read more... )

All I know is that the other day I walked in on myself while in a frenzy. You know how that is right? I was able to step beyond myself while I was franticly emotional and while fearing my own emotional waves drowning me, I saw myself breaking down in front of the person I most didn't want to break down in front of. It is a scary moment when you ( Read more... )