[findalittlesunshine]

Someone can love you and you can love them back but sometimes it’s just not the love you need and no matter what you get you can’t change what must simply is. You can’t give me the love I need, it’s just the wrong type like the wrong blood type. Our souls do not run through the same veins like we had once thought and instead we just run like gasoline to a bonfire until we finally both felt the explosion. And here we are, everything scattered and a mess. And now, we have to pick up the pieces and move on. You can’t love me the way I need, and I can’t love you anymore because it’s only going to hurt us both.

LNR

[blossomfully]

“Sometimes when you were hurting, all you wanted was for someone to come and hold you until you stopped shaking. And all too often, no one would come. And so, you learned to hold yourself. And so, you learned to find sanctuary within your own mind. And so, like this, you learned to survive.”

— Sue Zhao

[mangosandmulberries]

1. Never leave cookies in the oven too long. Even if they’re still really soft, take them out after the recommended time. When they cool they will harden. Trust me, no one likes cookies that taste like rocks. 2. Always take a jacket. Even if you think you’ll be fine. Even if you’ll be inside. Even if there’s a heater. Bring your jacket. 3. Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for help when you need it because everyone needs help sometimes. 4. The best pancake recipe is 1 cup equal parts flour and milk, ½ cup sugar and a pinch of baking powder. Add chocolate chips for extra deliciousness. 5. Go outside every day. Even if you don’t want to. Even if you have to use all your strength to drag yourself out of bed. The sunshine might not cure your problems, but it’ll do you so much good to breathe fresh air. 6. Don’t let your hobbies fade away. Keep reading, keep drawing, keep singing, keep painting, keep running. Keep doing what you love. 7. Carbs are not the enemy. They fuel your brain. So eat those potatoes and that rice and don’t you feel guilty about it for one second. 8. I know it sounds cliché but time really does heal all wounds. Give yourself 6 months and it won’t hurt so much, trust me. 9. Be kind. There is no reason for you to put someone down. 10. Learn to love yourself loudly and unconditionally and never apologise for it. 11. If you ever find yourself involved with someone who treats you like you’re nothing, run for the hills and never look back. They don’t deserve you. 12. Rose hip oil is a miracle worker. Gently rub over your face each night before bed and your skin will feel like silk. 13. Drink. Three. Litres. Of. Water. Every. Day. 14. Take pictures. Document everything. One day you’re gonna want to look back at all of this, make sure you have the photos to look at. 15. Let go of anything that weighs you down. The past is the past and there’s nothing we can do to change it. Every day is a another chance for us to do better, to be better. 16. Spend as much time as you can with the people who make you laugh. 17. Set up goals for yourself and keep yourself motivated in whatever you’re doing. Always have something to work towards. 18. Try to make your bed every morning. Yes it’s a hassle when you’re half asleep but there is no better feeling then coming home to a nice clean freshly made bed, especially if you’ve had a bad day. 19. Treat yourself but also look after yourself. Eat lots of fruits and veggies and move your body then dance all night and have a doughnut as a midnight snack. Life is about balance. 20. Never be afraid to love, even if you’ve been hurt before. Live life with an open heart and you might be vulnerable but you will experience so much joy.

words of advice from a 19 year old (via mangosandmulberries)

[misguidedstsohg]

accurate

[thedevoco]

One day you will look back and see that all along, you were blooming. All along, Jesus was stirring something in your heart that would grow like a garden all around you when you were least expecting it. ⠀ On the road to Damascus, Paul was entirely unaware that Jesus was about to call out to him and his life would be changed forever. But God had a plan: ⠀ As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him… “Who are you, Lord?” he asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied. “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” -Acts 9:3-6 ⠀ After everything he had done wrong, now he would see that the road he was on was leading him not where he thought he would go, but where he needed to be: walking with Jesus, for the rest of his life. ⠀ Jesus is calling you in the same way. It doesn’t matter what happened this year, last year, or all those years ago, He knows it all and loves you through it. He invites to come follow, trust, and grow with Him. ⠀ Every day you are walking with Him, seeds are sown. Every time you talk to Him, you grow. Every time you trust Him even though you have no idea what’s about to happen, you bloom. ⠀ Paul did not start his life being an Apostle. In fact, he started on the opposite end of the spectrum; persecuting the very people he would minister to. The day that everything changed for him did not happen because of his own doing. It happened because Jesus stepped in and changed everything. It happened because Jesus showed him, all along, he was guided. All along, he headed in the direction of who he was meant to be even though he had no idea. ⠀ Just like Paul, you are being led right now. You’re not just walking around aimlessly. You’re not just headed into another year completely alone without guidance or direction. Spend some time in the word of God and be reminded just how much He loves you and will never leave your side. Spend some time praying for opportunities to encounter Jesus. He is with you, and with Him, you are growing. You are blooming. So trust Him. He will always lead you exactly where you need to be. ⠀ Written by @morganharpernichols for #TheDevoCo

[morganharpernichols]

If you want peace about where you’re headed, you won’t get there by worrying. You’ll get there by trusting, knowing that God will lead you right where you need to be.

Morgan Harper-Nichols (via morganharpernichols)

[morganharpernichols]

[findalittlesunshine]

when was the last time I was even on here?

maybe 2015? 2016? Damn does life sure fly.  I honestly forgot all about tumblr for the last few years and went on to I guess go make my dreams happen like I had been talking about.  I went off to college for 3 years and got my bachelors degree in dental hygiene which is what i wanted to do since high school.  Well, not necessarily the bachelors degree but that is just how life played itself out.  In the midst of being in school, i gained some weight back that I had lost, got a boyfriend and we’re now living together, and I am working part time at two different dental offices.  I wish I could say that I have been free from the whole mess of depression and anxiety and I would say that most of the time over these last few years, I’ve been good, but this time of year I always struggle.  And you know, you would think that after you go out and live your life in a different place for a few years and grow up some that these things would just go away or you would at least learn how to let it go.  And sometimes, I do.  But I think the main reason I found my way back to my tumblr is just because I feel lonely lately.  I know, how, right? I must work with people all day long! I must have made friends in school/at work! Yes, and yes, well kinda.  I’ve always been shy and maybe that’s my biggest downfall sometimes but I have definitely surfaced anxiety issues these past few years (which, Ill be honest, dental hygiene school was one of the most stressful programs and trying to find a board patient and the whole process probably added to my anxiety/stress/worry) and that has held me back from opening up to people as much as I know I should.  And maybe I’m in my own head a lot of the time too.  I probably am.  But I just feel as though when I’m at work I know how to use my customer service personality from all those years working at grocery stores and there are some patients who I have hit it off with and we chat no problem.  But the other aspect at work is I feel like because I’m only part time I don’t get to make the same connections and friendships with coworkers and everyone around me is just at different points in their life that it’s hard to find someone who I can truly relate to vice versa.  Like I don’t mean that in an asshole way but I’m 25, no kids, no pets because they live with my parents/I’m not allowed animals at our apartment, I have high student loan debt, and my only real best friend lives about an hour and a half away.  The other girls I hang out with are all younger than me, single, and like going out to bars and trying to find guys and dancing/snapchating/instagram.  Me on the other hand is too lame for any of that or maybe just the fact that I have a boyfriend makes me not interested in that stuff.  Like yeah I like to drink but 1) i don’t want patients to see me out like that 2) have a license I need to be mindful of because if I get in trouble I could lose my DH license 3) i’m also not looking to lose my drivers license with a DUI 4) i am not a good dancer and I am not looking for a guy to put me in that awkward situation and 5) I deleted my Facebook and could care less about instagram or snapchat (honestly I barely know how to even use it) so when we hang out and everyone is staring at their phones while I am trying to contribute to the conversation, it just makes it hard and I feel like nobody is listening to what I have to say or cares.  I honestly feel like that a lot.  And with my coworkers, one office I work at is very cliquey and I feel like I can’t talk to anyone about anything because it would get spread around and people make drama out of things that aren't even issues.  And not to mention being told all the time to reschedule patients with so and so, even if they might want to see me again.  So whatever.  All this hopes and dreams has just turned into throwing away money, feeling subpar somedays and good other days, and just trying not to let life shit on me while remembering that adulting sucks and nobody cares except the people really close to us and sadly we don't see them enough to let them in on to our real troubles.  I know that someday this is all going to pass just like all the other hard times, but it’s ironic how I thought everything was going to be perfect and fall into place once I made it here.  And maybe it has, but I guess I didn’t realize the other side that it would bring.  The grass isn’t always greener.  

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[findalittlesunshine]

Just a little update

Well that guy I went on a date with in January Ross Well He's the one Lol definitely no doubt about it and really sometimes I still can't even believe it But it's all too real and life is so good It was worth it

[wnq-writers]

I use my smile to tell my story, not hide my pain.

thejessening  (via wnq-writers)

[foodffs]

[foodffs]

double chocolate greek yogurt banana bread

Really nice recipes. Every hour.

Show me what you cooked!

[wnq-movies]

You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage. Just literally twenty seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it.

We Bought a Zoo (2011), Dir. Cameron Crowe (via wnq-movies)

[wnq-writers]

When morning finally comes tomorrow, it will be so bright that you’ll forget all about the terrors in the dark. So just breathe, it will all pass soon.

A. Synthia (via wnq-writers)

[foodffs]

Shrimp Scampi

Really nice recipes. Every hour.

Show me what you cooked!

[findalittlesunshine]

Wow. That day I almost gave up on my life Thank god I didn't Thank god for saving me and making me stay alive Because as sad and hopeless and lonely as I was that day and how much I hated myself and all the pain and negativity running through my veins back then I am so so so so so happy that I survived Wow And it's 2 years later, and I have never could have imagined just how beautiful my life was going to bloom into. I am in love and loved the way I have been waiting for for so long and I am so happy. I Am Happy. And if there's anything I can ever say Is that the law of attraction works, God is good, and love is possible. And when you remove the negativity and appreciate all you have and learn to be grateful for the person you are and the people who love you, good things happen. There's a light out of the end of that tunnel. There's a way out from the bottom I promise. There is always hope. Life is worth living and it's worth staying alive because what you find on the other side is going to be something greater than any darkness you've ever seen and it's going to be so good. Trust the process.

L.N.R.

[extramadness]

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[dailyinspirationquotes]

The “Ugly Girl” secret he can’t resist (works even if you’re overweight and aren’t pretty)