Props Valroa

It's always easier to cry; the hardest part is laughing.

Life would be wonderful if everything went according to plan... unfortunately, this is rarely the case. However, it doesn't mean that we are meant to suffer - the mind and the spirit have everything necessary to rise above the ennui or strife that Life can cast us into.

Your perceptions are YOU; crafting them into fine tools takes wear and tear, as well as maintenance and love.

Especially love. Love of Life, love of others, love of self. Without love, life is bland. Sometimes, we can show love by just keeping on, the hard-won smile on our face being the reward for surviving AND STILL STRIVING.

Be your own fan, even if only in small doses. 

Thanks for your advice.

I really adore Trixie.....her confidence, I want to work towards that

It's not important what you have to deal with or what happens tomorrow, since we can't know what tomorrow brings. Maybe some giant alien crashes down tomorrow & eats us all, maybe we fend it off by sticking together or maybe we don't. I think the important thing... Is to enjoy what you do. Since the thought and your Trixie kick reminded me, wonder if you've heard of this: