every choice

photo by spbm

“The problem, simply put, is that we cannot choose everything simultaneously. So we live in danger of becoming paralyzed by indecision, terrified that every choice might be the wrong choice.”

― Elizabeth Gilbert

Thankful

Sixpence & A Blue mOOn Photo

This guy was on the butterfly bush for several hours today, working hard.

After the bottom falling out of my hot water heater several days ago, I have a new water heater and hot water today. I was a bit disappointed when I knew I would have to dive into the savings I have been saving for what seems like forever, for a new tub, toilet, and flooring for my upstairs bathroom that no longer works. Still, I am thankful I had enough to replace the water heater. At first look, I thought it wasn't too bad, less than $400 for the cheapest hot water heater, but by the time it was installed, it came to $784.00. It will be so nice to be able to take a hot bath tonight. I boiled water a couple of nights; it took forever and many trips up the stairs. I had concluded on Monday night, I was going to have to spray more perfume because I was not spending another night boiling and carrying boiling water up a flight of stairs. I am so happy with the installer - he was fast, kind, and did a great job. I was worried about the rust spilling all over the place by the time he got the old one up the basement stairs and out the door, but very few drops and he cleaned them up. I must go online and leave a very generous comment for him and his company. :)

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You simply will not be the same person two months from now after consciously giving thanks each day for the abundance that exists in your life. And you will have set in motion an ancient spiritual law: the more you have and are grateful for, the more will be given you.
-- Sarah Ban Breathnach

Blooming Perfection

Certain flaws are necessary for the whole. It would seem strange if old friends lacked certain quirks.
 ~Goethe

"A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul."

— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

"Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes"

— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

(Sixpence & A Blue mOOn photos)

Does anyone happen to know the name of this? It is a bush that was on clearance, almost dead. I bought it and planted it in June, and it is thriving right now.

Bold and Beautiful

"We see in others what we want and what we fear."

— Simon Van Booy (Everything Beautiful Began After)

Fragments of Summer

I went out yesterday to capture what is left of summer's magnificent beauty.

"When I get lonely these days, I think: So BE lonely, Liz. Learn your way around loneliness. Make a map of it. Sit with it, for once in your life. Welcome to the human experience. But never again use another person's body or emotions as a scratching post for your own unfulfilled yearnings."

— Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love)

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If only I could write like Elizabeth Gilbert... I am sure life would throw smoother stones my way. :) I could read her books over and over and over. Probably because I can relate to her in so many ways and that, draws me to her writing. Eat, Pray, Love is a real gem for me, so full of yummy nuggets. I can't believe I do not own the movie. Gosh, I am going to have to remedy this problem and purchase it. It is the perfect movie for a lonely Friday or Saturday night.

Now if only I had the money to travel the world to find myself. :)

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So hooked on Matt's music right now.