5th anniversary

Five years have passed since I posted my first post on this blog. Five years ago I was working on Capitol Hill, using government resources to create a space to capture my thoughts and dreams. So much has happened in five years, from the moment I set up blogger and posted that image. I no longer feel like I'm "from the outside looking in." Like I'm missing something or in some way left out. I've learned to see my world much differently. I have the answer. I know the Truth. I'm on the inside looking out.

detached

You just know when it's time. To leave the city gates in search of new thoughts, new paradigms, new exposure. You know it's time because you want to rebel against the feeling of restrictions and limited satisfaction. Suddenly, even your circumstances grow a mouth and start telling you to move on.

lanvin

When I first laid eyes on this photo, my instinct was to capture it for a future blog post about my amazing and incredible friends. Then my eyes went upward to the title and I realized that this is in fact the first image of the Lanvin/H&M collaboration. Head over heels.

personal

Look closely at the bracelet, not to mention the details of the entire look. How I long for small pieces like this hand (finger nails and all) to add to my collection. Such the epitomy of personal style.

vision

The only real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.

Marcel Proust

money management

Yves Saint Laurent or "Youve Saved La Rent"?

independence

I loved last night's lecture even more than I thought I would. My mind is aflutter with ideas, new concepts and pushing the envelop. I have a new-found love and respect for Rebecca Moses and her storybook thoughts and images.

disruption

Disturb us, Lord, when we are too well pleased with ourselves, when our dreams have come true because we dreamed too little.

Francis Drake

reality

"you know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams"

dr. seuss

enjoying the moment

us

I love the women in my life. We are a unique combination of passion, intuition, creativity, knowledge, style and godliness. We are a powerful breed designed and destined to alter the landscape of this world. It would be impossible to keep us nailed down in time and space because our gifts cannot remain where they are forever. I'm already imagining us flying in from all around the country and world to reunite. Until those days come, I'm most happily enjoying all of our moments together - especially moments spent at places like the W.

And I do believe we're due for another get-together soon. Can't wait.

exactly how i feel

Effortlessly Victorious

big

I'm on an outrageous journey to overcome all of my internal battles. I'm consuming everything I can spiritually, emotionally, physically and mentally to pursue, not just wealth, but success. Success in everything I do. I'm no longer held captive to fear or inferiority.

I'm training myself to think BIG all the time. I want the highest and I want the most. Not for myself or for my reputation but because I want to continually be an overcomer! At every turn, in every season, in every venture. I have emotions to express, joys to give and people to love.

I'm filling my plate with an endless buffet of big thinkers. Obsessed.

so hungry

Seasons of hunger are some of my favorite seasons. I'm craving more, needing more. And it's not because I'm not content. It's because I've found a new outpouring of contentment that I'm craving more. I'm hungry for more understanding of God's word, the mysteries hidden in deep places. I'm brought closer to Him when I desire and search for Truth. I am never left disappointed. I'm craving the nourishment of clearer vision, greater creativity, better business savvy, and more courage. I want an order of vibrant boldness and a glass of insight mixed with wisdom to quench my thirst for understanding and knowledge.

Seasons of hunger lead to seasons of preparation.