such great heights

I am thinking it's a sign
That the freckles in our eyes are mirror images
And when we kiss they're perfectly aligned
I have to speculate
That God himself did make
Us into corresponding shapes
Like puzzle pieces from the clay

all I want for Christmas is you.

until then (in memory of...)

In the past few days, heartache has travelled throughout the world as we’ve all learned about the school shooting in Connecticut. There have been numerous tragedies that have happened in 2012 which have turned all our stomachs, made us question our beliefs, and made it almost impossible to hope for a better future. This, by far, hit home the worst for me. Watching my niece and nephew over dinner yesterday, how beautifully innocent they are. How delicate and vulnerable. They are the most wonderful, heartwarming gifts my family has ever been given. We all can’t hide the reality behind this awful event. These children have been taken away, from a place where they were promised a lifetime of opportunities, trips, friends, family, and most of all, the promise of discovering themselves.

I’ve reached into the core of me to try and figure out what will get parents through their heartache. Will it be time? Will it be God? Whatever it may be, it is our job, as humanity - to pray. We need to lift their spirits through energy and open all closed eyes. Yes, this is a scary, unpredictable world, but we can't run or hide. The world will not end unsatisfied. So lift your hopes and remember there is so much beauty ahead of us. Eternity exists well beyond our understanding. When we are ready to learn, it will be these very children, the ones we feel deserved the most, who will show us all the answers to everything. Who will lead us to heal ourselves and cleanse our minds. These Angels will wait for us, patiently, and with open arms. It is our job to be human until then. - MF

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THE 26 BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE
OUR WORLD LOST ON DECEMBER 14TH 2012

"There are nights when the wolves are silent
and only the moon howls."

i'm in no rush

I just want to walk slow with you,
enjoy every moment I have with you...
I'm not gonna rush this love, baby.

being a perfectionist can hurt your potential. you can't run from ugliness. you can't fix all things that are broken. you can't find your desired life. don't intimidate your future, don't lay out a road for yourself where there are no sharp turns or stop signs. life will take the lead. all mistakes will happen. and you need to witness everything before you decide what to choose. not everything that shines is gold, and vice versa. - mf

Memories will visit you in many different forms...

I wish I fought for you, Sister.  I am proud of who you’ve become, Sister.  You make me smile at my saddest moments, Sister.  I’m amazed by you, Niece.  I can’t breathe even at the thought of anything happening to you, Nephew & Niece.  I want to sit with you through your silence, Grandfather.  I’m exactly like you & I couldn’t be happier, Mom.  Fuck my pride, I love you, Dad.

- MF

ice ice baby

all that breathes

it's strange, really
how we all crave to see the world
but close our eyes to everything around us,
and forget that the world is available
in all that exists, all that breathes,
in love, in dreams, in darkness & light


- MF

burden

be brave enough to make mistakes
but mature enough to learn from them
be kind enough to help someone else
but selfless enough not to expect anything in return
be strong enough to carry a burden
but smart enough to let a burden go


- MF

RAWR!

breathtaking

don't forget to look for beauty today

cracks

don't worry about the cracks in your story, that's where you're going to fit in your character

Ingrid van der Zalm

strange eye candy for the creative mind
& the colourful souls

somewhere in the middle

somewhere in the middle of perfection and uncertainty, lies your true self. find who you are through experience and mistakes. love who you are through the acceptance that you will feel perfect one day, and uncertain the next. :) - mf