illuminated in love

I used to blog all the time. Daily. Sometimes multiple times a day.
And then life happened.
And when I say 'life' happened, I don't really know what that means....
but that is the excuse I am using.

I could go into more, but I've got my heart on a string these days, so I think I'll just let my main-man say it for me. He always says it better anyway:

"In all my “research” on Love, I conclude it has nothing to do with partnership, that’s secondary. Love begins within. When you listen to the little voice in your head, or to the urge in your gut, and you obey it, you will likely lead yourself down the path which you were meant to travel all along. By ignoring your intuition or disobeying your dreams, one becomes stuck, the body grows heavy and tired with incompletion or defeat, and sadness finds it’s way into the movie of your life. When you let your heart lead you, Love triumphs and fills you with the experience of being happy and successful."

In the past year and a half, I've experienced more joy, love, and happiness, than I could have ever imagined....
as well as pain, confusion, and the absolute strange sensation of a hurting heart.
those feelings have somehow been intricately laced in between all that good stuff.
and although it took me some time to come to this conclusion,
I wouldn't trade it for anything else.
Because all these experiences are for me to learn and grow from. I've definitely been letting my heart lead me, and although it's been a ridiculous roller coaster of a journey, I know it's a rollercoaster made just for me, and that makes me happy.

"When you take action to live the life you truly wish to live, you become illuminated in love. You lose yourself entirely and become what in many religions call, a servant of God, or a servant of Love. Others will take note of your glow, either with attraction or envy, both of which inspire. And if partnership is on your wish list, it will find you. You will attract it with your walk and talk and worry-free demeanor."

so here's to life.

here's to becoming illuminated in love.

here's to the ups and downs of the journey,

and the uncomfortable yet thrilling spirals and loops along the way. 

because it's worth it.

*quotes taken from jasonmraz.com

*photo credit

the mindless pit that is my brain... golden globes edition

Boy, do I LOOOOOOVE me some Golden Globes
I have my Aggie sweats on and some tissues at my side (for my cold, not my emotions.) I'm ecstatic that Amy and Tina are hosts, so let the games begin!

Red Carpet Pre-show. Crap I missed the first half

• I just love Jimmy Fallon! "Hummm I think Jimmy Kimmel just walked by..." he's just the cutest
• Anne Hathaway... I think I must admit that I now love her. Used to despise her.... now its love. I am also loving her Chanel dress...she better win big tonight
• I wish I was on a first name basis with Kevin...Costner
• HUGH!!!!
• Mental note... GO SEE 'QUARTET.' Maggie Smith is a genius
• Ewan just gets more and more attractive
• I wish Hellen Mirren was my inner voice
• Or maybe Sofia Vergara. yes. her
• speaking of Sofia...I have been insta-following her forever. #truefan

They are startingggg!

• Tina's dress... dang gurl!
• "When it comes to torture, I trust the lady who was married to James Cameron for 3 years... ...dig!
• Hunger Games, Life of Pi.... that was a good one.
• so many jokes. 
• can't keep up
• "Meryl Streep is not here tonight. She has the flu, and I hear she is amazing in it!" 
• I want to watch that opening monologue again. SO GREAT!
• ummm Kate Hudson looks like her mom! 
• Maggie Smith! Holla!!!
• If Paul Rudd asked me to marry him tomorrow.... I would be going to bed now so tomorrow came sooner.
• J. LO's dress looks like its straight out of a Britney Spears video!
• Please ANYTHING but that Taylor Swift Hunger Games song... PLEASE!
• Oh bless you Adele. Way to take one for the team. PS lovely dress
• "That was Hillary Clinton's husband!!!"
• Kristen and Will....must host next year!
• "What does it say? I beat Meryl" good one J.Law, shout out to First Wives Club!!!
• trailer for COMMUNITY!!! Less than 1 month!!
• I would also take John Krasinski AND/OR Robert Downey Jr tomorrow, no question
• Schmidt Max Greenfield looks so dapper!
• Oh hey Anne Princess of Genovia... "Thank you for this blunt force object that I will forever use as a weapon for self doubt." Dang, she is awesome. Classy. 
• Sylvester Stalone's head looks wayyyy too small for his body
• "Russell Crowe had 4 months of singing lessons...that was money well spent"
• Jason Bateman, so fine.
• "Taylor Swift, you stay away from Michael J Foxx's son... or go for it..." ha! I must point out the fact that the camera did NOT show T Swift, but DID show Michael J Fox... yes.
• "You know I'm just gonna put it out there loud and proud, I'm gonna need your support on this- I am, um, single" -Jodie Foster
• "I was going to bring my walker tonight, but it didn't go with the cleavage." -- Jodie Foster, after cheering, "I'm 50!"
• confession... all google commercials make me cry (those tissues apparently WERE for my emotions too)
• Ben Affleck....stand up guy
• dunananananana, Batman!
• "Elektra just gave Wolverine a Golden Globe!!" Hugh Jackman baby! I wanted to kiss this TV just now, happiness! And his shout out to his wife... Presh!
• I just really wanted Eddie Redmayne to give a speech...
• Sooooo many shout-outs to the flu. Strange.
• Why have I still not seen Lincoln? #fail

If you made it this far, you are aware of the fact that I obviously have issues. I just really love movies!

Favorite moments:

and don't forget to check out all the DRESSES! I still think Anne's was my favorite... yes. yes it was. 

over and out.