Fiona Apple - Paper Bag

"When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, 'Try it one more time.' " ~ Unknown

These are the kinds of things I keep reading and trying to believe in....but the truth is.

I'm broken, and I'm not sure that I can be fixed anymore. 

I would like to hope so, but I'm not feeling it today.

Triple love

Trying to keep my head up.

   There is so much going on in my life...and I haven't quite figured out how to put it all on here in an appropriate manner. I am here sharing my life with you...but others haven't signed up, so I'm slowly trying to figure out how to let you in on what's going on.  Life has been up and down lately, but in the end all is well and I am learning how to see the positive in every situation. I'm learning to not let sadness overwhelm me. I'm learning that sometimes you can't make people see things the way you do. I'm learning that, that is ok.  I'm learning that I'm stronger than I thought. Most of all I'm learning to love me...just as I am    

                                                                                               With Love Always,
                                                                                                             Dana Marie

The Newest Nephew....

Born Today at 11:14 a.m.   The newest edition to the Family

Zachary Thomas Wines  

You've got to roll with the punches.

A day to remember. A day to reflect.

    I am overwhelmed with emotion today. On this day 10 years ago I woke up and felt an excitement. It was Lily's first day of Preschool. I had taken a half day off of work so that I could take my sweet 2 year old daughter to her first day of school. I remember the little pang of worry in the back of my head that morning. I was so worried  about how my little girl was going to do on her first day of preschool. We dropped her off...and a small tear dropped down my cheek as we drove away. I went to pick up some things at the drugstore, and as I got in the car to leave I heard on the radio that the 1st tower had been struck by a plane. I was instantly overcome with  emotion. I felt fear, sadness , and worry. I was in shock. I ran up to my apt to turn on the news to see if there was any information on what was going on. As I turned the TV on I then saw the second tower being struck. I suddenly out of nowhere began sobbing. The tears streamed down my face as I sat in awe. I remember the empty, hollow feeling I felt . When I saw that not only the twin towers had been hit, but the pentagon. I went into a mini panic attack. Then to hear about the plane in Shanksville, Pa. I didn't know what to do. I went and picked my daughter up from her class and saw the fear and sadness in all of the parents faces. I knew our lives were changed forever. I did not know any of the victims that lost their lives that day, but I felt as though they were a part of my family, and the loss was tremendous. I can not imagine the pain the families of the victims have felt during the last ten years.


  As I sit here, writing this blog with the memorials going on in the background on the TV, I realize that there were so many lives lost. How dare I waste the gift that has been given to me. My life. I go through my daily life taking it for granted. Not doing all that I can to enjoy the moments that I have been given. There is nothing I can do to change the tragedy that happened September 11, 2001. What I can do is to live my life to the fullest in honor of those who lost theirs that day. I'm starting today. I hope that you will join me in this adventure.


                                My heart goes out to all of those who lost loved ones .


With love Always,

Dana

So true...so true.

"we come together because we can't do it alone".

I love this concept. We need each other; we need community and relationship. Nothing great was created in isolation.

This was a small excerpt taken from an online blog that I love...called....The Daily Love.

You should check it out sometimes. It is pretty amazing.

With love always,

Dana

Congratulations David and Melissa.

This is My brother and his new, yet not so new wife Melissa.

They legally got married here in the states back in March.

Melissa is German so they decided to do a second wedding for her family as well.

How beautiful. Not one but Two ceremonies of the love they share.

I wish I was there, but my mom kept me informed by sending picture texts during the whole thing.

Cheers to the two of them!!


With love always,
Dana

Hazy-Rosi Golan feat. William Fitzsimmons

I was sitting here trying to think of something to say about this song....but the song speaks for itself.
Rosi Golan and William Fitzsimmons are amazing together. The thing I love is that the song is so simple yet so beautiful. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do.
With love always,
Dana

We waste time looking for the perfect lover, instead of creating the perfect love. ~Tom Robbins

Whatever words I say....

This song has traveled with me through my life. I have so many memories attached to this song.
Every time I hear it, I go right back to the places I once was. Dancing in the rain...Retro night at Necto's....Living in Twin Lakes...and so many more.

Priscilla Ahn - A Good Day (Morning Song)

Three little words to describe this.
LOVE LOVE LOVE

And now we break for a message from your friendly JOYOLOGIST!!!

ah..fear...the original four letter word...U know what? Just fuck it. All those dang fears. Lean on in. Jump on in. Dance on in. U got this.

Today...I'm ok

Sometimes I get caught up inside my head. Sometimes I am so happy it hurts. Sometimes I fake it till I feel it. Sometimes I get lost and confused. Sometimes I change my mind a million times, and drive people crazy in the process.... but I'm ok with all of this...because this is me. This is who I am, and that is OK!!

I'll always look out for you.

One of the very first songs I heard by Coldplay.
Still one of my favorite songs. It's one of those songs that brings back amazing memories.
Makes me smile every time I hear it.

A HUGE chicken made out of hay...seriously?

Breakfast....YUM !!

A Little E3Live and Mean Green Juice. Great way to start the day.

Sunset...so beautiful.

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”

  I looked in the mirror today, and didn't even know the girl that was looking back. I've spent so much time in such a dark place that I've not only messed myself up emotionally, but physically I'm a mess.
This is a problem. So, I shall fix it. I'm going to take tomorrow to figure out exactly how we are going to fix this amazing vessel that I have been given. I know that it can be done...and it can be better than ever before.  TO BE CONTINUED...

Won't let the negativity turn me into my enemy.

I have fallen in love with this album. This is one of my two faves.