whatever is lovely

A collection of the lovely things in life. Enjoy.

[oggeminivenus]

[lovelyraya]

I was thinking about the people who were in my life just months and years ago. People who I thought were close friends and some even best friends. Sometimes people really are in your life for just a season and new and “better” friends await you the next season. I’m thankful, regardless, of how things have turned out.

[lovelyraya]

still relevant to this day.

[feelingsoftheday]

I like dates. I like healthy communication. I like room to grow. I like quality time. I like reassurance. I like reciprocated energy.

[lovelyraya]

you didn't deserve my time.

[lovelyraya]

if someone never asks for anything and then they ask for something...they probably really need that thing. even if it doesn't seem important to you...

[humansofnewyork]

“I’m from a small country in Africa called Benin. I won the visa lottery to come here. I didn’t even know I was eligible. My brother entered my name and didn’t even tell me. I was studying to be a psychiatrist at the time. I assumed that I’d be able to continue with medical school. But when I arrived here, I found out that none of my credits would transfer. I had a choice: either go home and become a doctor, or start from the bottom. I didn’t speak any English. I didn’t have any money. But I knew if I could somehow make it here, my degree would be much more valuable. So I made the choice to stay. I began practicing English with my young nieces. The first thing I learned was: ‘I’m going to kick you.’ I got a job with a catering company and learned how to say ‘I’m here to deliver your food.’ I studied as many YouTube videos as I could during my free time. It’s been three years now. I’m almost finished with my bachelor’s degree. Just two classes left. At nights I work as a behavioral specialist in a mental health facility. I’m going to take the MCAT in September. My friends back home have all become doctors already, but I try not to think about them. I don’t want to lose my focus. I haven’t made it yet, but I’m making it.”

[the-perfect-aesthetic]

[lovelyraya]

[lovelyraya]

started a business with my best friend. finished a semester long class in a week. graduated from undergrad. cut off all my hair without worrying about whether or not it would grow back. spent the summer in Kenya after ten years away. visited Utah, Las Vegas, New York City, + Atlanta. passed my board exam! #RN moved to a new city to start a new job. shed some dead weight + actual weight. gained some of both back.

learning, growing, + glowing into the new year. cheers to 2018 ✨

[theamericandreamgirl]

pizza and red wine and slow dancing to sinatra in the kitchen, please

[lovelyraya]

-@bymariaandrew

[relationshipquote]

[lovelyraya]

sweetheart

marry your goals

remain committed to success

be loyal to your dreams

it's okay to choose yourself

R.H. Sin

[stephencolbertly]

[lovelyraya]

but blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. they are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.

jeremiah 17:7 + 8

[lovelyraya]

sit down. be humble. (1 peter 5:6)

[lovelyraya]

12 am. pulling an all-nighter. jamming to solange. a vibe.