Pope Saint Victor

atlantic

2011-06-13T07:54:00.001-07:00

atlantic, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

i want to go down to the sea again.

Be The Movement - motion graphics

2010-09-15T14:45:00.001-07:00

Be The Movement - motion graphics, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

Flurish - design and photography

2010-09-10T11:09:00.001-07:00

Flurish - design and photography, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

building conversations

2010-09-03T12:17:00.001-07:00

building conversations, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

illustrated thoughts - http://illustratedthoughts.tumblr.com

2010-08-20T09:49:00.001-07:00

illustrated thoughts - http://illustratedthoughts.tumblr.com, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

i've decided to house all of my illustrated thoughts in one place!

illustratedthoughts.tumblr.com

I'll be posting all of my old thoughts plus doing new ones as time goes on. hope you follow and enjoy!

Willy Joy Poster

2010-08-18T12:13:00.001-07:00

Willy Joy Poster, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

i love doing these posters.

we could just fly away.

2010-07-29T13:36:00.001-07:00

we could just fly away., originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

2010-04-08T08:22:00.000-07:00

interview TRANSLATION

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Could you introduce yourself in a few words, (where do you live etc.) tell us about your journey?

My name is Victor Samuel Huckabee and I live in Nashville, TN USA... East Nashville to be exact. I make that distinction because East Nashville and West Nashville, while still the same city, the each carry quite a different feel. I've been living in Nashville off and on now for about five years. I love this small city. I think when most people hear Nashville they instantly think of country music, but you'd be surprised by the diversity, amazing art, music and culture that dwells here. East Nashville in particular is just a haven for so many talented artist and musicians. I think after living here for so many years i sometimes take for granted the amount of talent that surrounds me. Plus, Nashville in a very friendly town and I am a very friendly person... so it just works out.

How do you find inspiration, and what are your influences? What drives you in life?

I know it's overused, but I really do get inspiration from everywhere... sometimes from the most simple things in nature, sometimes from a painting, lyrics from a song or an old photograph. It's funny the small things that can spark ideas. I also follow the work of lots of talented designers and photographers all over the world. But sometimes I just need to sit down and read or watch old cartoons.

Do you travel a lot?

I do travel quite a bit. I spent about four years of my life traveling all over the world, and I was based in Switzerland. But my curiosity, sense of adventure and love for culture have taken me many places that I am sure have influenced who I am today in many ways. I have spent months at a time in the Middle East, South America and traveling through Europe.

It seems to me there are two large areas in your art: On the one hand a lot of photographs in the musical universe, live photos, a lot of rock'n'roll and some musicians pics, and on the other hand travel and everyday life pics... Anyway always a lot of spontaneity and finesse. Can you tell us about those universes?

I think by living in Nashville and constantly being surrounded by so many bands and talented musicians it just naturally comes about that I would be using my photography in the music scene. Plus I am in a band and I love music and always have. I am sure that my photography and design will involve my love for music for a long time. But I also love photography just for the simple nature of capturing moments in time. My Father was a studio photographer and but as my Mother would tell you she took all of the photos. I grew up surrounded by photography, and developed a love for visual arts from a young age... But as far as photography goes, I would much rather capture a gorgeous day in the park with my friends than take head shots of some random person i've never heard of. That's why I am very selective about the work I do... if I don't believe in what I am photographing or designing I will not put my heart into it.

I saw you were involved in a charity, can you tell us about it, and explain us about your role in this action?

My full time job is the Brand Design Architect for a non-profit organization called Blood:Water Mission (www.bloodwatermission.com). Blood:Water Mission is a grassroots organization that was started by the grammy award winning band Jars of Clay. We exist to empower communities to work together against the HIV/AIDS and water crises in Africa. I have always believed i have the talents that I do for a reason, and that I should use them to be a catalyst for change not only in my community but in this world, and working for Blood:Water Mission has opened such a huge door for me to do just that. As their Brand designer I was given the opportunity to work from the ground up and help an already growing organization take a new look at their brand and help them understand what a brand even is. It has been a big job, but it has also been such an honor to see where we have come in the last few years. Blood:Water is doing such amazing things in so many people's lives in America and Africa everyday, and i am so glad that I can be a part of their story.

Could you tell us about how start a project? Do you wander around with your camera in your pocket or do you schedule sessions?

Usually, when I start a project i just dive in. If there are things i need to learn, study or become acquainted with for the project I will do that. I really like starting projects when I spontaneously get a creative idea. If I am about to do a photoshoot I usually like to pick a general location, then just take a walk with whomever I am shooting and see what inspiration awaits us... there are times when I have things planned out in advance, but I would say a majority of the time I like to start with a blank canvas and see what comes out.

What are you working on at the moment?

I am almost always working on a multitude of projects. As for Blood:Water Mission we are starting a new Lemonade campaign the summer called "LEMON:AID" so right now I am starting to brand that specific campaign. Once i come up with the look and feel we will launch it on the website with print and video resources.

I am also working on a "claymation" music video for our song "summer legs" with my band Bravo Max. I have wanted to make a claymation film my whole life and doing this video with my band has proved to be the perfect outlet. We are really excited and are hoping for a late spring release.

And I am always drawing, when I feel unmotivated or when I have a free moment I will always start an illustration. Illustrating has always been my first love. I love using the quirky art to make people think and smile. I don't know if I will always be photographing and designing, but i can surely tell you that I will always be drawing.

jars of clay - Forty Days of Water

2010-02-17T13:53:00.001-08:00

it's time for a backrub.

2010-02-10T14:11:00.001-08:00

it's time for a backrub., originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

part one of my new backrub series.

Day Planner

2010-02-08T08:47:00.001-08:00

Day Planner, originally uploaded by Greg Abbott.

i just love greg abbott's work.

gelid

2010-02-02T15:56:00.001-08:00

gelid, originally uploaded by Jesse Lenz.

gelid (via Jesse Lenz)

nf

2010-01-29T10:22:00.001-08:00

nf, originally uploaded by tom.hoops.

tom.hoops

2010-01-28T11:26:00.001-08:00

, originally uploaded by Allister Ann.

by my dear friend allister ann

bibelot

2010-01-28T11:02:00.001-08:00

bibelot, originally uploaded by Jesse Lenz.

via Jesse Lenz

2010-01-25T22:11:00.001-08:00

, originally uploaded by Jon-Kyle.

Jon-Kyle is so awesome.

2010-01-24T15:42:00.001-08:00

, originally uploaded by colie parks.

colie parks

Healing Haiti Benefit

2010-01-21T14:04:00.001-08:00

Healing Haiti Benefit, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

http://popesaintvictor.com

breaking the rules 6/365

2010-01-20T07:38:00.001-08:00

breaking the rules 6/365, originally uploaded by [Revivalist Photography].

hair trumps chin

2010-01-18T17:44:00.001-08:00

hair trumps chin, originally uploaded by SamsMyth.

via SamsMyth

"friend" is such a convoluted term

2010-01-11T07:40:00.001-08:00

"friend" is such a convoluted term, originally uploaded by [Revivalist Photography].

via [Revivalist Photography]

ze polvinho

2010-01-07T20:14:00.001-08:00

ze polvinho, originally uploaded by mellowpeak.

via mellowpeak

seabass the snow dog.

2010-01-07T17:53:00.001-08:00

seabass the snow dog., originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

Olympic Airways

2010-01-06T12:30:00.001-08:00

Olympic Airways, originally uploaded by buttonmoOon.

via buttonmoon

Monster at the Movies

2010-01-06T11:23:00.001-08:00

Monster at the Movies, originally uploaded by Greg Abbott.

greg abbott

new york from 30 rock

2009-12-16T22:55:00.001-08:00

new york from 30 rock, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

it's perfect weather to fly.

2009-12-16T09:42:00.001-08:00

it's perfect weather to fly., originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

http://popesaintvictor.com

self.

2009-12-16T08:50:00.001-08:00

self., originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

this old world.

2009-12-15T12:38:00.001-08:00

this old world., originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

http://popesaintvictor.com

Snow Sitter

2009-12-14T08:45:00.001-08:00

Snow Sitter, originally uploaded by Greg Abbott.

i've been a pretty huge fan of greg abbott's illustrations for a while now. he's really awesome. check out his flickr.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/iamgregabbott

religion

2009-12-12T16:27:00.000-08:00

“God has no religion” - Gandhi

Religion is as helpful as throwing a drowning man both ends of a rope

prints available now at inprint.com!

2009-11-19T08:50:00.001-08:00

prints available now at inprint.com!, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

just in time for christmas!

purchase one for yourself... or your mom.

popestvictor.inprnt.com/

i hate losing socks.

2009-11-12T17:05:00.001-08:00

i hate losing socks., originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

everyone should have a miniature longhaired dachshund

2009-11-05T10:14:00.001-08:00

everyone should have a miniature longhaired dachshund, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

but i think we have the same shaped fingers?

2009-10-29T09:02:00.001-07:00

but i think we have the same shaped fingers?, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

ohio, michigan

2009-10-28T18:27:00.001-07:00

ohio, michigan, originally uploaded by jera♡.

love this photo from jera. check out the rest of her amazing shots. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jera

take a left rino.

2009-10-23T10:36:00.001-07:00

take a left rino. , originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

pudding really freaks me out.

2009-10-22T13:54:00.001-07:00

pudding really freaks me out. , originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

i hate the blurry line between you and me.

2009-10-12T19:19:00.001-07:00

i hate the blurry line between you and me., originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

it's too crowded.

2009-10-09T13:32:00.001-07:00

it's too crowded., originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

blood:water mission - text to donate desktop background - spread the word

2009-10-08T09:53:00.001-07:00

blood:water mission - text to donate desktop background - spread the word, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

Tesla Rossa

2009-09-30T08:48:00.001-07:00

Tesla Rossa, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

bravo max - animated teaser 2

2009-09-20T21:35:00.001-07:00

bravo max - animated teaser 2, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

also follow bravo max on twitter and facebook for more updates.

blood:water mission water walk poster

2009-09-18T12:17:00.001-07:00

blood:water mission water walk poster, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

the average african walks 4 to 6 miles a day for water... this walk could change that.

bloodwatermission.com

bravo max teaser trailer

2009-09-18T10:06:00.001-07:00

bravo max teaser trailer, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

i was just fooling around in after effects with my band mate paul. this is really rough... but i like it! I can't wait to keep learning tricks in after effects! this is going to be lots of fun.

his heart beats just like mine.

2009-09-17T06:05:00.001-07:00

his heart beats just like mine., originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

this is what keeps me going.

there's no way to grow that doesn't hurt.

2009-09-13T17:33:00.001-07:00

there's no way to grow that doesn't hurt., originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

illustrated this one specially for the Revo LA art show! check it out.

http://revola.org
http://startarevo.org

the internet is great for many many things.

2009-09-13T14:44:00.000-07:00

meeting girls isn't one of them...

nostalgia isn't what it used to be.

2009-08-25T17:06:00.001-07:00

nostalgia isn't what it used to be. , originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

i used to have a sense of adventure.

2009-08-24T15:15:00.001-07:00

i used to have a sense of adventure. , originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

i'm not sure if we should go this way.

2009-08-21T13:52:00.001-07:00

i'm not sure if we should go this way., originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

but then you came along

2009-08-18T17:35:00.003-07:00

but then you came along, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

today felt

2009-08-18T17:35:00.001-07:00

today felt, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

Heypenny - Cop Car CD release

2009-08-14T09:27:00.001-07:00

more photos from the Heypenny - "Copcar" release show.

ben from heypenny - cop car release show at mercy lounge

2009-08-11T08:44:00.001-07:00

ben from heypenny - cop car release show at mercy lounge, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

Ride:Well Tour '09

2009-08-10T11:34:00.001-07:00

Ride:Well Tour '09, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

mean tambourines, the privates, joel j. dahl, and bravo max at mercy lounge on Aug 27th

2009-08-05T09:29:00.001-07:00

mean tambourines, the privates, joel j. dahl, and bravo max at mercy lounge on Aug 27th, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

Mean Tambourines, The Privates, Joel J. Dahl, (and introducing) Bravo Max at MERCY LOUNGE | AUG 27th!

2009-08-04T14:11:00.001-07:00

Mean Tambourines, The Privates, Joel J. Dahl, (and introducing) Bravo Max MERCY LOUNGE | AUG 27, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

Bravo Max

2009-07-22T09:15:00.001-07:00

Bravo Max, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

this is my new band.

hi seabass!

2009-07-21T14:55:00.001-07:00

hi seabass! , originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

Charlie Lowell - Jars of Clay

2009-07-15T11:21:00.001-07:00

Charlie Lowell - Jars of Clay, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

It was fun seeing charlie and the guys at the sounds game!

Happy Bastille Day

2009-07-14T17:36:00.001-07:00

Happy Bastille Day, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

progress in color

2009-07-14T15:05:00.001-07:00

progress in color, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

black baby revisited

2009-07-14T08:24:00.001-07:00

black baby revisited , originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

I reworked my idea a bit :)

love (as it turns out) is a battlefield

2009-07-10T15:28:00.001-07:00

love (as it turns out) is a battlefield, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

did this poster for the event. should be fun!

AMERICA

2009-07-04T11:03:00.001-07:00

AMERICA, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

girl on shoulders - desktop 1280x800

2009-07-03T21:16:00.001-07:00

girl on shoulders - desktop 1280x800, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

little bunny

2009-07-01T10:33:00.001-07:00

little bunny, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

one of the many rabbits that live in our back yard had babies... cutest things ever.

i hate watching you eat

2009-07-01T06:23:00.001-07:00

i hate watching you eat, originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

"Only do what your heart tells you."

snails see the benefits, the beauty in every inch.

2009-06-30T14:19:00.001-07:00

snails see the benefits, the beauty in every inch., originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

Nico, take it slow,
Show me that you care cause love's just not a flare on my sleeve

Sleep well, I pray that cardboard boxes set the perfect stage
'Cause woodgrain makes all man make things seem so out of date,
Life is not a play its what we make of the people we love,

Snails see the benefits,
The beauty in every inch
Oh, why, why, why, why, oh, why,
Are you quick to kiss?

She bites at blades and leaves, goddamn you shrubbery,
I'm sick of vanity plates
Should we move to the UK?
'Cause life here in the States has escaped
All the people above
Life's what we make of those people we love

Snails see the benefits,
The beauty in every inch
Oh, why, why, why, why, oh, why,
Are you quick to kiss?

Baby maybe, I spoke too soon
I'll touch you once you make the first move
Snails see the benefits,
The beauty in every inch

I watch her as she runs,
My mother jumps the gun,
She puts her in her arms,
That is just like my mom
Never lets go, never lets me grow old,
I wanna pay her back,
But love is nothing you can tax

My family's not rich by any means,
But I feel we won the lottery that day,
The rock swallowed the girl,
And I cried as cameras caught my eyes,
My tears turned into butterflies,
They fly away as caskets close
A new day comes you'll wake unfold,
Smile when you feel the sunlight,
You feel the sunlight,
You feel the sunlight
You feel the sunlight,

Snails see the benefits,
The beauty in every inch
Oh, why, why, why, why, oh, why,
Are you quick to kiss?

Baby maybe, I spoke too soon
I'll touch you once you make the first move,
Snails see the benefits,
The beauty in every inch

Snails see the benefits,
The beauty in every inch

imagination.

2009-06-30T14:16:00.001-07:00

imagination., originally uploaded by pope saint victor.

"Imagination is more important than knowledge. For while knowledge defines all we currently know and understand, imagination points to all we might yet discover and create." - Albert Einstein

2009-04-24T15:25:00.000-07:00

is earth day over?

2009-04-23T08:45:00.000-07:00

Philippians 2

2009-04-22T23:59:00.000-07:00

2009-04-22T21:49:00.000-07:00

my mysace blog post Tuesday, June 22, 2004:

life is great! just thought I would say that! Also, knowing God and knowing that He has a plan for my life is great. Knowing that if I let Him take control there is no telling what adventures He will take me on! there are so many things to live for... I love to live for creating, for loving, for worship, for friends, for family, for cool autumn days, for serving, for peculiar beauty, for giving, for making music, for laughter, for spontaneity, for Christ, for the beauty of life itself, and the even more exquisite beauty of the life to come... This is incredibly random, but it is just the feeling I had when I woke up this morning.

I still believe that.

new illustration work

2009-04-06T15:12:00.001-07:00

In football, time and space are the same thing.

Sebastian "Seabass" Dinosuar Huckabee

2008-12-21T21:40:00.001-08:00

I'd like to introduce you to my new friend and life mate Seabass.

to get things started this is where his name came from.

and this is he.

This little guy is the puppy i've always wanted and it makes me happy :) so don't be surprised if you see him... a lot...

and obviously he is going to be the most photographed dog ever.

My friend Jessica was kind enough to edit a few of the photos I took of seabass!

she is really impressive.

I hope everyone gets a chance to meet seabass...

2 Weeks of Sacrifice

2008-12-16T14:51:00.000-08:00

Heypenny Photo Shoot

2008-12-15T13:32:00.000-08:00

I did a photoshoot for heypenny today. they are amazing... and the music video from this song is going to blow you away.

The shoot was a blast! The guys in Heypenny made these costumes out of household items and spray painted them for their music video... It was great to see my friends Robin, joseph paul and Joey. They make great videos you can see them at paperbeatsrock.tv

so fun. I'll have more up soon

a book

2008-12-13T18:53:00.001-08:00

i am toying with the idea of writing a book.

I love this

2008-12-11T14:28:00.000-08:00

Lausanne, Switzerland

2008-12-09T07:42:00.001-08:00

this is where I used to live. It's gorgeous.

on my run this morning

2008-12-09T07:00:00.000-08:00

on my run this morning a nice gentleman stopped me to make sure I was eating my fruits and vegetables. My neighborhood is hilarious.

I live in Nashville

2008-12-08T15:03:00.000-08:00

and the grass is just as green here as other places.

A person will worship something

2008-12-08T07:56:00.000-08:00

A person will worship something, have no doubt about that. We may think our tribute is paid in secret in the dark recesses of our hearts, but it will out. That which dominates our imaginations and our thoughts will determine our lives, and our character. Therefore, it behooves us to be careful what we worship, for what we are worshipping we are becoming.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

decisions decisions decisions

2008-12-07T14:28:00.000-08:00

They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night. ~Edgar Allan Poe

it's funny how much my mind can get wrapped up in such trivial things in life. I worry about things that I should just let go of. I worry about what other people think... I look at the little picture instead of the big one. I trust the moment instead of trusting a future plan.

While I was running today I started thinking about how I got to where I am now... I have lived so many places and done so many things that sometimes I feel I have already lived numerous lifetimes... and now here I am in Nashville. If you would have asked me 5 years ago if I ever thought I would live in nashville I would have said hecks no and probably laughed at you. I had never even been to nashville nor ever thought about living here... yet Nashville is where I find myself. It's funny the way life goes sometimes... I often sit in wonder of how God works ... It's almost tricky. I make decisions... I am faced with tons of decisions every day. like today I could have stayed in bed and slept until one... but instead I decided to get up and go to a new church... Church!... and I am very happy that I did... I made new friends and got to see some old friends that I didn't expect to see...

I know I have my own free will... but it's sometimes undeniable that my own free will and the decisions I make are all part of a bigger plan... like God uses the decisions I make... good or bad... to always effect my life in a positive way and help me grow... It's almost like a conspiracy... I guess that is where "He will turn all things to good for those who love him" really rings true. My imperfections are not a surprise to Him... He knows them and loves me all the same. It's quite comforting to know that even when my faith is at its absolute weakest and when I am living in the moment and not trusting the one who I believe created me for a reason that I can still be a part of a plan that is bigger than myself... It truly takes an act of your will to trust... you have to let go and believe in order to trust... and that is not easy... but when you do the load that this weird but beautiful life seems to throw on your back becomes so much lighter. So I will continue to chose to trust... because for me it's a lot more comforting to trust than to distrust.

Mckendree Augustas

2008-12-06T12:08:00.000-08:00

Did a photoshoot early this morning with one of my best friends on the planet. I've known him since I was 5 years old. We had a lot of fun walking around this really awesome bridge in east nashville. Mckendree is an amazing person and has a heart of gold.

Today is a really hard day for me... there are things happening that are out of my control and it really messes with my head and my emotions. But I am lucky that I have a lot of awesome people and friends around me that are keeping me distracted and having fun.

Seabass

2008-12-05T13:42:00.001-08:00

I put a down payment on my new best friend yesterday. His name is Sebastian or "Seabass" for short. He's a miniature long haired dachshund... and he stole my heart. I don't have a picture at them moment because he won't be ready until next week... but believe me... you will be overwhelmed with photos once I get the little fella.

this is what he'll look like one day.

only seabass will be cuter.

green guy

2008-12-05T10:19:00.000-08:00

i deleted my last post because I was writing it while I was being WAY too emo.

so here's a doodle.

I don't get around much anymore

2008-12-04T07:51:00.000-08:00

Missed the saturday dance
Heard they crowded the floor
Couldn't bear it without you
Don't get around much anymore

Thought Id visit the club
Got as far as the door
They'd have asked me about you
Don't get around much anymore

Darling, I guess my minds more at ease
But nevertheless, why stir up memories

Been invited on dates
Might have gone but what for
Awfully different without you
Don't get around much anymore

I may be getting a puppy today.

sometimes I get hungry

2008-12-02T14:24:00.001-08:00

a random illustration I finished recently...

Seattle Wedding

2008-12-01T11:38:00.000-08:00

so I recently went on a trip to Seattle to shoot a wedding with Jessica Valle... just thought I would show you a couple of the shots... it was a great time and a beautiful autumn wedding. Kyle and Chelsey looked great. And it was especially fun to shoot with someone as talented as Jessica... she has such a unique eye... and gets lots and lots of incredible shots.

it's snowing.

2008-12-01T06:39:00.000-08:00

I'm standing at my kitchen window watching the snow begin to fall. I just brewed a cup of my Dorman's AA Blue Mountain Coffee that I bought in Kenya, this is possibly the best morning I've had in a while.

I suppose it's because I didn't grow up in an area where it snows often but there is something magical about snow... it's graceful.

Some of my Africa Images

2008-11-25T11:48:00.000-08:00

Here are a few images from my trip to Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya with Blood:Water Mission.

I love my job. Working with Blood:Water is such an honor.

more to come.

daily thoughts.

2008-11-25T09:03:00.000-08:00

the flu gave me a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel-toe kodiak work boot.

Fevers are no fun.

Due to being sick I slept on my couch most of the day and watched ROCKY I, ROCKY II, ROCKY III, ROCKY IV but i missed Rocky V. This was my first time actually really following the story lines and I have to be honest... at the end of each movie I was cheering for Rocky!

It's cool to have my desk at worked covered with a few finished print projects... it's nice to see that things are coming along.

here's a illustration i did for jessica. I'm praying for her and her family right now.

by the way i saw this on sesame street this morning.

Ellie Lonardo brought me hemp milk all the way from Seattle. She's awesome... and Hemp Milk is delicious.

29 sleeps, 11 hours, 26 minutes & 10 seconds till christmas.

arg.

2008-11-21T14:07:00.000-08:00

I am starting to loathe my computer.

that train and i have lots in common.

but it's about to be the weekend! I love the weekend!

I am going to make it a point to get some rest and get some cleaning done this weekend. I also have to do a lot of editing and freelance stuff to finish. I am feeling really drained right now in a lot of ways... I just wish I could turn my brain off for a little while.

i hope it snows this year.

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seriously i love snow.

i want one of these.

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i'm not going to lie

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i love sea creatures.

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I love that it's cold.
I love my jacket and scarf.
I am realizing that when things blow up in your face that sometimes there is beauty in that. Because it leaves you no where to run and you have to learn to face your fears... I am finding out that I am a lot stronger than I thought I was... I may be a wreck at times... but I keep going. Life's difficult problems can be tough to handle... but when it comes down to it life has been a series of problems from the time I was a kid... first it was learning to walk, talk, read and those problems always seem to lead to some sort of growth... and just like i was then I am still growing now but in different ways. I cannot be afraid to grow if I would have been afraid to grow and never learn to read I couldn't be writing this incredible insightful blog right now... I have to face things head on... and sometimes I cannot avoid what I can't control... but there are things that are under my control... I think running has caused me to see a lot of those things that I need to learn to have endurance for... just like when I run there are times when I feel like my brain is trying to tell me that I cannot go on any longer... but then I just keep going. it's all the same. I will find joy in the everyday.