#always observing

[spiritundaunted]

Interesting footnote in a book I happen to be reading about Princess Marina. Gives a little insight into Bertie’s thoughts and observations on parenting.

[ladytp-annex]

John Graves Simcoe gazing at women - assessing, analysing, observing

[spiritundaunted]

My favorite sailor boy. 🚢

[aymixium]

WHAT ENTERS THE ROOM BEFORE YOU? [ DEAN WINCHESTER VERSION]

THE EXPECTATIONS

You arrive already reading the room. Who needs reassurance. Who expects competence. Who is quietly hoping you’ll fill a gap they won’t name. You adapt instinctively, almost reflexively - sliding into what’s required before anyone asks. People feel understood by you. Seen. Held. Sometimes too quickly. They mistake your attunement for availability, your flexibility for obligation. The work here is remembering that you are allowed to enter without performing. That your presence does not have to be useful to be valid.

Colours: Soft beige, pale blue, overcast light

Scene: Adjusting yourself mid-conversation, then pausing, wondering when you last checked in with what you wanted?

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[ded-prez]

to swallow to divide a 4am car ride to nowhere was all too meaningless to say I couldn't try I'd be lying, but pride was never my strongpoint, and everything now coming together once almost always cried to see my forgiveness that was my biggest weakness was always understanding but never seeing the point in all of this

[valarmorghulisforeva]

It's interesting

how much i crave attention and people

but the moment they start craving me

i curl into my corner

and there's no better companion for me than myself. 

its like bye bitches time for me time. 

why must i be so complicated?

[fromstart-tofinnish]

On Airports (and why I love them) Pt. 1

For many people that I know, flying or having to use the airport to travel is one of their least favorite segments of the journey. Airports are a place full of goodbyes, tears, and caffeine deprived travelers. You're stuck with loud tourists, crying babies and frustrated TSA workers just trying to make an honest living. You have to take off your shoes for god's sake. 

But despite all these flaws: I love the airport (look forward to it even)

Airport advice 1: take advantage of where you are at all times. Your journey as a traveler and world observer is never finished! Many airports have art displays done by local artists, or foods that the area is famous for. Try them. 

Airport advice 2: Do not be afraid to strike up a conversation if the chance arises (although if someone looks mad or is clearly NOT in the mood I'd advise you to steer clear)  

When I was travelling back from Australia during high school, I met this couple who had two young sons. They were on their way back to Los Angeles, just like me, only they lived in California and didn't have to fly all the way to the Atlantic...BUT ANYWAY. I was travelling with a student group and we had to bring souvenirs that were unique to our state or county to give as gifts to our host families and host schools to thank them. I grew up in Amish Country, Pennsylvania and I had a crap ton of horse and buggy pins. SO many that I had some left over. When I met this family and we got talking, they were curious about where we were from--especially their sons. My friend and I talked to them for the majority of our layover, took a few pictures and gave them our Amish pins (they were so happy it was adorable). I won't ever forget about their kindness and genuine interest not only to listen us but to share their lives with us as well. We ended up in their travel album as well, which is a plus :)

Keep on flying! (TBC)