Enter At Your Own Risk

[musingsofanotsodamagedmind]

Ten years ago I started a journey at this exact same spot, with these exact same shoes. For a decade these shoes have seen me through everything, moving me in counts of eight, to the beat of a Bandoneon, as I danced my way through life. These shoes have seen me earn two degrees (and a half!), felt my heart soar with love, heard that same heart shatter with heartbreak, gotten me through recovery, and helped me find myself again without being defined by any single dancing partner. These shoes have seen and felt so much of me, that they have played an integral part in my becoming. I would not be who I am today without the journeys we have taken together. Today, they finally said "enough" and farewell, as they gave way, begging for newer shoes to take their place. New shoes will come, and I can only hope they will be as loyal, resilient, and faithful as these.

[musingsofanotsodamagedmind]

So excited that these have finally arrived! I cannot wait to try my Lewis Carroll and John Steinbeck teas! @literaryteaco also included a sample of Hunter S. Thompson tea, and a lovely personalized card. I shall read so many books while sipping on these! They smell delicious!

#books #booksandtea #tea #teasandbooks #literaryteaco

[musingsofanotsodamagedmind]

A little belated Happy St. Paddy's! Wookie liked these green books tonight.

[musingsofanotsodamagedmind]

Mixing some Twinings Decaff Chai with some Caffeinated NovelTeas Earl Grey this morning while listening to Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and getting ready for work. It's the perfect start to the day!

[therooseveltroom]

My rainbow shelves! I liked it, especially the yellow part - it’s my favourite colour after all 😊😊 I might keep it this way for a while 📚🌈

-

#rainbowshelves #rainbowbookshelf #books #bookstagram #instabooks #bookish #bookshelves #bookshelf #booknerd #bookworm #bookaholic

[musingsofanotsodamagedmind]

Excuse me while I FANGIRL about the arrival of Lady Midnight to my doorstep! 668 pages of what should be an amazing journey. Now.. I'm gonna go and...not sleep all night! So exciiiiiiiited!!!!

[musingsofanotsodamagedmind]

In honor of International Women’s Day, here are some of my favorite female writers, and some of my favorite female characters. Happy Women’s Day for all the lovely women out there!

[musingsofanotsodamagedmind]

I have also always imagined this version of paradise!

[musingsofanotsodamagedmind]

You know you are researching some old things when the 3 volumes of work come accompanied by 3 VHS tapes! 😂😂😂😂😂 I haven't seen one of these in years! Hopefully the information I need is in the books! #books #phd #phdlife #research #academia #literature #whotoldmetogetaPhD

[musingsofanotsodamagedmind]

As you head to the polls today across a variety of states, remember what this country stands for. Yes, our history is marred by our mistakes, sometimes very costly ones, and we have strayed from our most basic values many times. But the principles this country was founded upon are principles worth defending. So today, remember our potential and let go of the hatred many have seeded between us. Instead, aim for peace and unity, and a stronger country based on the ideas of liberty and justice for ALL. We have to speak up and let our voices be heard. We, the people, are the most powerful institution of all. #SuperTuesday

[musingsofanotsodamagedmind]

Dear Mr. Thomas Jefferson, I agree with this sentiment.

[musingsofanotsodamagedmind]

"Anyone can betray anyone" - Mare Barrow. 🌟🌟🌟/5 I started Red Queen because there was soooo much buzz about it in the bookish community that I figured it was a great read. I was... somewhat disappointed. It's a good and solid story, with tons of potential and a beautifully created world. However, it's too much like other novels to read without making immediate comparisons. The love triangle, betrayal, and rebellion all bare a resemblance to Hunger Games difficult to escape, while the fact that the main character is different from the rest without understanding why and continuously second guesses everything, is too much like Divergent not to think of Tris (also, that last scene is too similar!). Much like in most YA, the love that develops between two of the characters seems rushed and out of nowhere. I guess it's a crux to be carried by YA novels that seem to follow the same recipe. The book does hold its own though, with some great plot twists and a few unexpected turns. It picks up pace slowly and keeps us engaged thoroughly until the end. Overall, a good YA read that will leave you curious for part 2. I look forward to the next installment! #books #audiobooks #Scribd #reading #readingrocks #lovetoread

[musingsofanotsodamagedmind]

This tea tag is the perfect description of my life....so I had to share! #books #booksandtea #tea #novelteas

[musingsofanotsodamagedmind]

200 pages down, 300 to go. Time for a second cup of tea...and a cookie! #books #research #tea #booksandtea

[aaliyahbreaux]

For the white people that think they invented blonde hair

[dallasmarie017]

They are Solomon kids , if you knew what that was you would delete this post

[jangusnabroc666]

Technically he’s right he simply stated a fact in that Europeans did not originate the blonde gene

[aaliyahbreaux]

@dallasmarie017 ok but are they white tho?

[musingsofanotsodamagedmind]

https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2012/05/naturally-blond-hair-in-solomon-islanders-rooted-in-native-gene-study-finds.html

Because...science! I find this to be very interesting so I thought I'd share.

[musingsofanotsodamagedmind]

And so begins my morning... 🍵📖😍 #books #tea #novelteas

[musingsofanotsodamagedmind]

You spent a lifetime giving us your best. Thank you. #ripalanrickman ......... Wands up, everyone. ❤Always.