Anna Patrick's Blog, page 266
August 9, 2015
"Autumn was her happiest season."
- Go Set a Watchman, Harper Lee
Sunday 5 Things, 8/9/15
I’ve really been loving these Sunday 5 Things. I feel like it’s my chance to touch base with myself, and with you guys. So in that spirit, here are my five things for the week:
1. Friends. Both in the “real” world and here. I feel like I had a deeper realization this past week how important friends are - even though I feel like I’ve just become a Teacup Ride of worries and doubts the last days, shooting back and forth between the two, they’re always the ones to grab that disk in the center and keep me steady. Reminding me that, hello, you idiot, your book is coming out soon. Reminding me that these things pass, that there are stars out there that still shine. That even though a big life change is on the horizon with moving, and big changes can render you unsteady, good things are waiting on the other side.
2. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. I am fully aware that I am literally the last human to climb onto the bandwagon, push my way through the crowd and take a seat. Holy shit. So good. I knew I would love it, but I was in college when it started getting popular (2011ish, I was a junior), and I couldn’t whole-heartedly commit to reading a trilogy at the time. But it came into my life just at the right time, as books tend to do. Lisbeth Salander is a badass and eternal muse.
After I finish reading it this week I have to take one more detour into Wild before I continue on into the trilogy. That book has seriously been so perfect for me right now, this exact time in my life. Cheryl Strayed, you are a true rockstar and self-exploration goddess. I salute you endlessly.
3. Alex Vause and, more specifically, her hair. I know I take the risk of sounding stereotypical here, but sometimes a little change goes a long way with bringing out your inner “I got this, tough times be damned.” For me, that was getting my hair done. Que eye rolls. I know. I sat down in the chair and told the lady “Turn me into Alex Vause.” She goes “No problem!” I knew our souls shook hands in that moment. We were on the same team. Team Vause.
4. This.
5. Living in the present. I think I finally got it, for this past week at least, with the notable exception of my forays into day dreaming of fall. I think that it was also a contribution to the week’s difficulty, but hey, I think I got there, and I’m happy that I can follow up with that after making it a practice for the last two weeks.
A head’s up I probably won’t be able to do one of these next Sunday because Cezar and I are trekking up to Massachusetts for elenikalliopi‘s wedding! Ready to dance the night away under the stars, and celebrate this next beautiful chapter in her life.
Wishing you all a wonderful Sunday.
Anna
I saw that you've been having a tough/stressful time lately, and I'm just here to tell you that you are not alone! I've been having a stressful time myself as I prepare to move and start college again. Always remember "many things that seem threatening
You are wonderful. I needed that so much!
Sorry to hear you’ve been down, I remember August always being stressful with college prep, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel: September! The beginning of August always felt slow but then it moved so fast, the stressful parts will be over before you know it and you’ll blink and be at the first football game. Try to just stay present and focus at the task at hand.
Thanks so much for reaching out to me and offering me a welcome light in the dark, you can’t know how much I needed this! I love Tumblr. What would I do without you guys?
Anna
August 8, 2015
"Embrace uncertainty. Some of the most beautiful chapters in our lives won’t have a title until much..."
- Bob Goff
August 7, 2015
"The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it."
- Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, “Meditations” (via leafeaterx)
Ugh everything she does is cool!
Ugh everything she does is cool!
Are you a buddhist?
No! I studied Buddhism a lot in college and have a lot of respect for Buddhists, though.
Anna
