only time can tell

Can we have a little chat about life for a second? Cause it's confusing, wonderful, crazy, awesome, stressful, brilliant, emotional, confusing, frustrating, awkward, strange, upsetting, glorious, confusing, amazing, beautiful, awful, lovely, and did I mention confusing?

Sometimes I just sit down and think. About friends, family, my relationships with them, why we're here, what I'm supposed to be doing with my life, whether I'm opening up enough opportunities for myself, whether or not I should go to college, why a fork's called a fork. The list is honestly never ending. I just sit down, ponder life, and normally end up in tears because I can't possibly make sense of any of it and never get further than when I started. 

It's exhausting, confusing, and most definitely frustrating, but there really isn't much I can do, so I normally just sit back, let my emotions run wild, cry it out, then move on. 

Maybe I'll get some answers as I grow, or maybe not. I guess it's one of those things that only time can tell.

xoxo - hope

as of late

I have been busy these past couple of weeks with going to school, babysitting nearly every day, some volunteer work last weekend, and some job hunting this week, but I've also managed to make some time for myself to get out of the house every once and awhile.

Some recent favourites:

A: The Pond

I've taken a liken to this little duck pond behind my house and find myself going for visits quite often, whether it's for some photo taking with the little dude, a quick trip to feed the ducks, or just a walk to clear my head, the pond is the perfect place to be.

B: This Kid

Seriously? That little jig he's got going? I love this kid.

C: Warmer Weather

We are finally starting to get some warmer weather round these parts and I am loving it! It's nice not having to put on a parka or grab an umbrella before leaving the house!

D: Beach Trips

Being adventurous on these rocky shores with friends are some memories I'll never forget. I love that I'm ten minutes from the ocean at all times and love that my jaw can still drop in awe of the beauty that I've been fortunate enough to experience for over half of my life.

E: Full Moon

Enough said.

What are some of your favourites lately?

xoxo - hope

these rocky shores

I've climbed over the rocks as a child, making little boats out of driftwood, rocks, shells, and sticks, that would be sent out to sea along with flowers to my grandpa who is no longer with us.

I've found an escape in the calmness of the waves hitting the shore and seagulls flying above me, sitting silently and observing the beautiful scenery before me.

I've watched the sun set over the mountains, the sun making the sky transition into shades of orange, red, pink, and yellow before becoming completely hidden by the large, abundant mountains.

I've found a sense of pride in these rocky shores that you could only feel after living half of your life within a ten minute drive from the ocean.

These rocky shores, they mean home.

xoxo - hope

project 52 { weeks 1-13 }

Have a favourite?

I hope everyone has an awesome Easter spent with family! Try not to consume too much chocolate! ;)

xoxo - hope

one year blogging anniversary

It has been an entire year since I started this little blog of mine. An entire year of posts, followers, picture sharing, lack of inspiration streaks, comments, and communicating. An entire year of being able to express myself in a new way, and meeting people with the same interests as me. An entire year since I wrote this post.

One year, 215 posts, 86 followers, and 849 comments later, here I am.

I've learned to love blogging in this past year. I've explained to friends and family what it is that I do and I've accepted the strange looks and weird questions they have asked. I've gotten over my fear of other people reading what I have to say, and I'm hoping that this whole blogging thing lasts, because in 10 years, when I'm married with children, I know how much I'll enjoy reading what I had to say as a teen, and in 20, 30, 40 years, I know I'll enjoy reading what I had to say as a young adult. I want my life documented, and this is the way I'm going to do it.

I'm not the kind of person who sticks with a hobby for very long, but what I've learned in this past year or so is that the hobbies you choose yourself always seem to stick around. I found photography and blogging on my own, and I honestly think that's why I stick around. Not because someone else influenced me to do it, but because I wanted to.

With all that aside, how 'bout a trip down header memory lane?

Happy Birthday Blog! :)

xoxo - hope

april

How is it possible that another month has already passed? How is it possible for every day to go so slowly, yet every month to go so quickly? How is it possible that it's already April!? Seriously- we've already lived through a quarter of 2012! 

I have high hopes for April- some sunshine, more blooms, and warmer weather would be nice, but this is BC we're talking about, so we'll see. 

My summer "to-do" list is slowly being compiled, with one thing being added to it every day since the first day back after spring break, and I'm getting excited! The countdown is officially on- 12 weeks until freedom! 

What are you hoping April will bring?

xoxo - hope