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Six international apparel companies have sent an open letter to the President of Peru supporting a repeal of three articles of a decades-old law allowing employers in the garment and textile export sector to hire workers on consecutive short-term employment contracts, thereby denying them job security, seniority rights and other benefits, access to health and pension coverage, and their right to organize and bargain collectively.
Leading U.S. apparel brands are urging the Guatemalan government to resolve the long-pending DR-CAFTA labour complaint filed by six Guatemalan unions and the AFL-CIO four years ago.
One of the tragic lessons from the disastrous accident at the Eurotex factory, in Dhaka, Bangladesh in December 2011, was that some international brands that had been producing clothing in the factory already knew there were serious safety hazards. Rather than fix the problems, however, they quietly left the factory, leaving workers to face those hazards alone.
The Maquila Solidarity Network (MSN) is pleased to announce that a new agreement has been reached between Bangladeshi and international labour rights groups and trade unions and US-based apparel company PVH (owner of Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein brands) to improve safety at their supplier factories in Bangladesh. The agreement has the potential to save the lives of hundreds of thousands of workers currently at risk.
Just over a year ago a fire at That's It Sportswear garment factory in Bangladesh caused the death of 29 workers, and injured a number of others, eleven of them seriously. Sadly, in December 2011 two more workers perished and over fifty were injured in a stampede triggered by panic after a boiler explosion at the Bangladesh factory Eurotex. There is an urgent need to establish a credible programme to address the serious safety issues that remain endemic in the readymade garment industry.
Can CSR ratings help improve labour practices in global supply chains?, a new paper published by the Maquila Solidarity Network (MSN) and the Project on Organizing, Development, Education and Research (PODER), examines the potential of rating systems to drive improvements in supply chain labour practices. Through interviews with CSR experts, representatives from companies like Levi's, Gap and others that have been rated on supply chain labour issues, labour rights advocacy groups, and rating system developers, the paper highlights some key challenges facing rating systems and how some rating systems have tried to overcome, or at least minimize, those challenges.


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Bonsai Stamps from the USPS. I like the tall 'Bonsai' text and the little red USA's.
It's not often you see a intra-terrestrial program at NASA, but the GROVER is just that – a remote and autonomous'satellite' that surveys environmental data on Greenland. While not as glamorous as its space or Mars-bound relatives, it has a certain purpose-built charm to it.
The Butterfly Effect by Matt(H)Booth. Best of all, it's a Tattly.
These Revolights are getting a lot of press lately, not to mention exceeding their Kickstarer campaign by almost 6x. They probably wouldn't last long locked up to a bike rack here in the city, but if you keep your bike in the garage, these would be awesome.
I was in an art store and I came across something I have never seen before: Montana refillable acrylic paint pens. I know the enamel paint pens have been around forever, but now they make acrylic-based ones for fine art. And you get to mix your own colors.
In a frightening story, Forbes details how the first 3d printed gun can change gun control and limiting new technologies, specifically 3d printing and distribution of shape files.
There are a whole lot of balloons in the Elastic Park Acrocanthosaurus by the Airigami team.
Maybe a little flashy, but I like the bright green and orange tortise on these Frogskins.
New print release: this week the Working Proof is teaming up with New York artist Jonathan Brierley to bring you his photograph Wilderness New York to benefit Bowery Mission. I have a personal connection to this photograph, I was visiting the city when the storm Nemo hit and it truly was hauntingly beautiful.
This particular view onto the park was quite unique on that day. It's hard to look in any direction in the park and not see at least a portion of the city skyline poking through the trees, but today was different. The snow acted like a kind of shield on the park, creating an almost perfect feeling of an isolated wilderness. This shot aims to convey that wilderness and a sense of knowing curiosity for any New Yorker familiar with the busier views of Central Park.
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Planning a birthday party for a toddler is pretty easy to do. Choose a theme, send out tine invites, buy some snacks, and let them play. But what do you do though when your tween wants to have a party, and understandably does not want a kid party? Start out by talking to your daughter or son and ask them what they would like the party to be like, what kind of things they'd like to do, and the types of food they want to serve. You can still include a theme - try one of these European options ... Continue Reading
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Would they work: Achieving this goal will take a combination of the executive action the president took on Wednesday and legislation to change existing laws on the requirement of background checks.
Obama said Wednesday that he has taken action to address legal barriers to states sharing relevant information to the database and other measures like ensuring that physicians can ask patients about guns in their homes.
The legislation Schumer is considering would encourage states to comply with sharing relevant information to the database by withholding federal funds for their law enforcement initiatives -- the federal government can't require the states to comply, but it can make it worth their while.
It would also make it a crime for someone to sell a firearm without taking the buyer to a place where a background check can be performed. Enforcement would be an issue though -- it could be difficult to prove whether a firearm already on the market was sold before or after the requirement was implemented.
Across the country, more than a million people failed background checks to buy guns during the past 14 years because of criminal records, drug use or mental health issues, according to FBI figures. That figure, however, is a small fraction of overall gun sales.
Mental illness measures
Four of the 23 executive actions that Obama announced on Wednesday address access to mental health care through Medicare and Obamacare.
Medicare is the largest provider of mental health care in the country and the Affordable Care Act opens access to millions of other Americans covered by the federal government.
Another executive action was to open a national dialogue on mental health led by Health Secretary Kathleen Sibelius and Education Secretary Arne Duncan.
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THE JONESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1982 will have their 30th reunion from 6:30 p.m.-midnight at the home of Kay Faucette Fowler, 297 C Fowler Drive, Jonesville, off of Pea Ridge Highway. Classmates are asked to bring their own refreshments and lawn chairs. For more information contact Leslie Goings at 466-7759 or Kay Fowler at 466-7333.
THE OTTARAY COMMUNITY REUNION will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mon-Aetna Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. by Jeff Littlejohn from the Dairi-O with hot dogs and hamburgers just like last year. The meal will cost $7. There will also be homemade ice cream. We will need some ice cream churns and if you have one we could borrow let us know. We will also need volunteers to help with serving the meal. Several local musicians will provide the entertainment and if anyone would like to sign or play music, feel free to come up and perform. Please bring any pictures or information as we would like to take pictures of make copies. We will have several door prizes. We still need stories about Ottaray for our book. Please come and sit down with our historian and tell your story. Your name does not have to be used if you prefer it not. We would like this new book to start with the history of Ottaray up to present day happenings. Then have these stories and pictures. It has been suggested to have a memorial section at the end of the book to honor all servicemen who gave their lives in service to their country. So please come prepared with your information. For more information call Barbara Crisp at (864) 427-9281 or Ted Trantham at (864) 429-6585. Volunteers are needed to help. Please call Margie Hawkins at 427-4774.
THE UNION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY will meet at 3 p.m. in the meeting room of the Union County Museum. The speaker will be Trampas Alderman, park manager at Rose Hill State Historic Site. Ranger Alderman will discuss research and some of the finding at the park. The back door will be open for those wishing to avoid the stairs. For more information call 429-5081.
THE SIMS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1966 will have at meeting at 6 p.m. at the City of Union Municipal Building on Herndont Street in Union.
THE MCNEACE FAMILY will have their family reunion at 1 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Please come and bring a well-filled basket. Paper products will be furnished.
THE MASTER GARDENERS will meet at the Clemson Extension meeting room at 6 p.m. All members, former members and anyone that is interested in helping with the flower show please try to attend. It is very important.
MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC at the Union County Arts Council Gallery on Main Street in Union from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All musicians playing any type of music are invited to attend. The public is invited to listen for free. Call UCAC at 864-429-2817 for more information.
THE WALLACE THOMSON HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS will be sponsoring a Uniform Sale on Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 20 from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Wallace Thomson Hospital lobby. The Scrub Shop will be onsite to provide you with scrubs and shoes.
THE UNION COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL will hold its 2012 Juried Art Show Reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at USC-Union's main building. The show's award winners will be announced and refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend. Call UCAC at 864-429-2817 for more information.
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USCU CONTINUING EDUCATION will host a Hand Quilting Class Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20-Nov. 1 at USC Union's Founder's House. The class, which is instructed by Angela Wyatt, costs $75 plus materials For information or registration call (864)429-8728 ext. 7742 or email email@example.com<mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com>
A WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP with J. Ashley Kirby will be held at the Union County Arts Council's gallery on Main Street in Union from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 21 and Sept. 22. The gallery will be closed for regular business both days.
THE JONESVILLE TOWN FESTIVAL will be held from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Main Street in the Town of Jonesville. There will be a car and bike show; musical performances throughout the day; a petting zoo, pony rides and games for the children; clowns and face painting; and food and other vendors. There will also be a raffle of a rifle and other prizes. For more information about the festival contact Randy Spencer at 426-2219 or Sherry Smith at 426-6317 or Betsy Thompson at 674-6799.
THE FAIRFOREST CHAPTER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION and THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION will hold a ceremony at 2 p.m. at the John Palmer Cemetery. The cemetery is on Ashley Acres Road off S.C. 18.
THE CLASS OF 1963 OF SIMS HIGH SCHOOL will meet at New Horizon Christian Church in Union at 5 p.m. Plans are being made to celebrate their 50th class reunion which will be held 2013. All members are urged to attend. For more information contact Leslie Garner or Wade Hampton.
THE UNION COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL will be accepting entries for the annual Anne Knopf Memorial Art Show this week. The show will feature the works of Union County teachers and will run through Nov. 2. Call UCAC at 864-429-2817 for more information.
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TUESDAY NIGHT ARTISTS' GROUP will meet at the Union County Arts Council Gallery on Main Street in Union from 5:30-7:30 p.m.. Any artist working in any medium may attend this informal group of like-minded artists. Call UCAC at 864-429-2817 for more information.
THE SIMS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1968 presents a trip to "Harrah's Cherokee Casino," Leaving from the old Walmart parking lot at 9:15 a.m. For further information call Betsy Thompson at 864-674-6799.
THE UNION COUNTY HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION is hosting its annual Biggest Buck Competition. A cash prize and trophy will be awarded to the winner. In season registration is Sept. 1-Nov.30. Contact Catherine M. Childers at 301-2466 for more information.
"PAINTING WITH COFFEE" meets from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Union County Arts Council's Gallery on Main Street in Union. Any artist working in any medium may attend this informal group of like-minded artists. Call UCAC at 864-429-2817 for more information.
A VETERANS ADVOCATE is in Union every third Friday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the SCWorks Union office, 103 W. Main St., Union, to discuss eligibility for health care, pension, disability and more.
THE NEW EMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH has opened a free clothes closet in the back of the Municipal Building in Jonesville. Hours of operation will be Tuesday and Friday 9:30 a.m.-noon.
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The Incase Neoprene Pro Sleeve is the latest iteration of Incase's signature notebook sleeve. Providing form-fitting, lightweight protection in a simple design, the Neoprene Pro Sleeve features a separate charging port zipper, letting you keep your MacBook Pro fully protected while it powers up. -
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My MacBook fell when it was in this case and it got a small dent
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Bought this for my Mac Book Pro and first the lettering starts to peel. Then the zipper gets jammed. The more you try to force t he zipper to close or open the cheap plastic it's made out of leaves it's zipper form and unravels. Highly disappointing especially since I bought it out of the Apple Store! …
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I just recently bought a 13 MacBook Air. I kind of have to squeeze it into this case. It's nice, but I have to be very careful wh en zipping it up because of the tight fit. I don't want to scratch the corners up. I might just use it for traveling (flying) and buy something else for everyday use. I really like how it's soft on the inside. I kinda want to crawl up in it myself. :o) …
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For the new 13" Macbook Pro with Retina-- Do I purchase the regular 13" Macbook Pro sleeve or the one designed for the 13" Air?
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- Mar 29, 2013
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02 February 2009
"Create a vision and never let the environment, other people's beliefs, or the limits of what has been done in the past shape your decisions."
At six-thirty A.M. - daybreak still premature and the husk of night being stripped like a bed sheet to reveal a slit of flaming sun, a tear in the plum-like hue of sky - the incisives of my slumber disgruntled into a ripened nightmare. The clarity of my conscious absent in a vicious hallucination, a tempest of violence, and flickers down the throat of a gun, heightening, until the vision collapsed and I was awakened.
Fingering my crumbled sheets, my hands quivered like the needles of a polygraph device, responding to my drumming pulse and the jagged rhythm of my breath. I scoured my surroundings for assurance that it was after all just a disillusion, a scab of my subconscious. Coaxed by my weariness, I slumped back into the cradle of my pillow, my mind running like fragmented roll of film, replaying the home invasion I had witnessed in sleeping.
Ironically, society avidly pursues prevention for home invasion, and theft of material possessions and wealth, and still, we give little thought of defense in regards to the frequent invasions of our minds.
Rumors, portrayals, notions, philosophies, dialect, opinions, images, beliefs, suggestions, information, and so forth, invade our thinking and psychological state on a daily basis.
Perhaps, we believe what feeds into our mentality, quietly stays there, and is insignificant in terms of our own principles and actions. However, sometimes even unbeknown to ourselves, much of our thinking has been dictated by outside influence. Certainly, complete ignorance of the thoughts and perceptions of others, would be a terrible loss, however, if we train our mind to filter influence like sand through a sieve, we are able to catch the stones that only obstruct our mental healthiness.
Conservation of the mind, is not so much a matter of constructing barricades, but rather of independent observation and reflection. Question what is vital in your life. How much reliance do you entrust in others to come to your own conclusions? Do you quickly adopt the same thinking of your friends and family, with few questions asked?
In most grade schools, subjects have an unspoken rank of magnitude. Creative topics have long been swept away as an afterthought in educational institutions. This is one, vastly illustrated example, and a way of thinking that has eroded countless minds, including my own, at a time.
I am told, even now, that art is a straight path to poverty, but in a turn of the tables, I believe art can be a solution to poverty. Straying from the drawn lines of practicality has taught me that innovative thinking is an enlightening force that most often leads to momentous advancements and impact.
There is a frequent phrase that hinges on the warning lips of family and peers: "...the reality is..." Should someone tells you that reality rejects the possibility of your ideas, the probability of your dreams, remember the French proverb that "to believe a thing impossible is to make it so." Tear out the word "impossible" from your dictionary, and instead embrace the notion of the "possible". Simply believing is fundamentally crucial in achieving.
Therefore, determine your own ambition, the thoughts closest to your soul, and ignore any unjustified objection to it. Outside opinions and improbability can only stop you, if you let them...
Wherever you are in life, are you there because you want to be, or because that's where others want you to be? How much reliance do you entrust in others to come to your own conclusions? Do you quickly adopt the same thinking of your friends and family, with few questions asked? Other thoughts?
P.S. If you missed the previous snippet, there is now a Girl Meet's NYC Facebook Blog Network. Please join, if you like, and a heartfelt thanks to all who have already.
Title Quote: Anthony Robbins
Photo Credits: Jordi Gual @ http://jordigualphotography.blogspot.com & Siggeir Hafsteinsson @ www.digital.sys.is.
76 comments:
- DaisyChain said...
I'm learning to follow my initial thoughts and instinct to form my own beliefs, rather than let others shape my mind.
I hope you are well dear,
another amazing post. - 10:29 AM
- Couture Carrie said...
Another stunner, S-C! REally interesting pics!
As for decision-making, I am self-reliant almost to a fault!
Btw: You've been awarded!! Check my blog today for details, darling!
- Ms Unreliable said...
There are very few things that my parents, friends and I agree on. I think I was lucky to have an upbringing that encouraged me to question in order to strengthen my own convictions. Every now and then I just go with the flow though, some people just can't handle opinions that don't align with their own. ..but more often than not I'm ready for a debate. :D
xx Kit - 10:57 AM
- Tuesdai said...
Hey S-C,
...the snow is finally melting! Yes :O).
"There is a frequent phrase that hinges on the warning lips of family and peers: "...the reality is..." Should someone tells you that reality rejects the possibility of your ideas, the probability of your dreams, remember the French proverb that "to believe a thing impossible is to make it so." ....Simply believing is fundamentally crucial in achieving." ~S-C
My theory; Write the vision make it plain. I don't share some things if I know its a communtiy or setting that lacks vision from the start.
I never except negativity...because it's NOT for others to believe but for me to believe in it for myself :O). - 11:07 AM
- ariel romano said...
i'm extremely happy to have found your blog and be able to read the amazing things you write. i feel like you're so young but still have SO MUCH to say, and that the whole word should read this, seriously.
i also liked this post so much cause it's been a couple of weeks or so since i truly realised that i myself am master and creator of my destiny, and the only one capable of making my dreams come true.
i'm honestly feeling the word 'impossible' walking away from my dictionary right now.
on a side note, you are gorgeous, susanna-cole.
the biggest of hugs to you!
ari - 11:36 AM
- Jennifer said...
absolutely lovely and inspiring, as always.
hope you're having a fabulous day!
j - 11:46 AM
- ♥ fashion chalet said...
I'm outright jealous of your collection!! =] thanks for taking those for me, love.
xxxxx - 1:00 PM
- closeup said...
yeah it truly was amazing! we danced till the wee hours of the morning :)
nice post! - 2:23 PM
- J'Adore Fashion said...
people can easily influence also and shape what we do, I try to not let people limit my vision, destiny and goal.
Another great topic dear. i will be waiting for the copy of my on book when it happens ;)
hope you had a lovely weekend!
stella - 2:26 PM
- Nita-Karoliina said...
i think sometimes that i am drifted to this life situation where i am. or was before. Now i am trying to take things to my own hands.
- Siska said...
I love the first picture, it makes me happy.
- Valentine said...
When it comes to making decisions for myself, I like hearing other people's thoughts but ultimately I trust my own voice. I like the idea of having no one to blame but myself for the results of whatever actions I chose to take-- although playing the blame game has been my forte when I was younger-- I must admit. hehe.
Thank you for informing me about Ms. Karen and the state of her blog. Its such a bummer she decided to call it quits, though. :-)
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I hope things are going well for you, dear! :-) and I gave you award.. because you more than deserve it. :-)
- * Fashion Dreamer * said...
Beautiful words as always doll. When I was younger, I did question myself when others had a difference in opinion, but now I have learnt to trust my judgements and instincts. There are very few who could sway my judgement, but theyre the people who would do it for my best interests.
My ex had a saying, it went something along the lines of:If u look carefully at the word impossible, it reads im possible. one of his few redeeming qualities!
Have a lovely day dear! x - 4:11 PM
- D said...
omg im so ready to make a comment on this because i am in a place of my doings not physically but mentally,i chose to be in state that i am in,
i pray to god every day and night before i fall asleep and as soon as i wake up for me to have an individual mind and i thank him for that because i know that if i was a person that listened to what others thought of me than i would be in a very dark place shriveled up in misery,
ive been subject to rumors and notions,i have people in my school who criticize me on a daily basis because of the way i dress and of my ideas about life,i ignore there comments to the fullest degree because i know that there comments either come from ignorance or hatred or maybe even jealousy,i think maybe because im a african- american that in my school and my environment they expect me to dress and act a certain way,but im not a person who lives up to others expectations,why would,why should i,
my mother always was critical of the way i dressed and she still is,i don't think she will change but i pray to god she will,i am so blessed to have been raised to ignore ignorant comments,i think that having a free and able mind with no restrictions and no one holding you back is a blessing that should be fulfilled,im telling you guys that (and im about to shed a tear) that please dont mind other peoples comments because you'll only be feeding into there mind set and you'll have lost yourself in an instant,you will feel so much better when you think for yourself.
thank you so much S-C for allowing me to vent,im going to put this comment and your question on my blog sooner than later so that i can vent there,your a very important person in my life believe it or not,you may not reciprocate that feeling but you are very beautiful person inside and out i want you to always remember that,never LET ANYONE PUT YOUR DREAMS DOWN FROM THE SKY,because there is no limit
once again thank you for your beautiful comment you left on my blog,thank you! - 4:57 PM
- roxanne said...
i always love your reading your blog, the writing's impeccable.
- Brigadeiro said...
Always so inspirational, thank you so much S-C!
PS. How is your planned to move to NYC going (if you don't mind my asking) - 5:08 PM
- Molly Gray // Flavia M. (same girl) said...
absolutely amazing photos, love the fact that they are in black and white.
- urbnfairytale said...
wonderful photos
- Savvy Mode SG said...
often parents or well wish friends have high aspirations for us, but it is up to the individuals to decide the path to take. although having some guidance helps sometimes b/c at one point, we all have these impossible dreams which are wonderful but quite unreal.
- Allison said...
Darling S-C...your words are always beautiful and inspiring.
The past few years I have become more able to form my own ideas, and accept the fact that people will not always like what I have say...it's hard, but it definitely is worthwhile!
Have a fantastic week, dear! - 6:52 PM
- Lisa said...
ah. where have you been all my life?
are you nyc?
i hope all is well gorgeous.
BEAUTIFUL. INSPIRING. FOREVER STUNNING post.
i think we are where we are supposed to be in every moment of everyday.
nothing is left up to "luck" or "chance"
i believe in God and that he truly guides us through everything.
whether it be going through hard times... to appreciate what we have,
or to have been heartbroken to gain from the experience and move on with strength + grace.
we just have to live for what we believe in.
hope you are well beauty.
xx - 7:44 PM
- Mariel said...
Hey, I like the header for this post :) So inspiring. Thanks for dropping by my blog a while back. Ya, agencies (or even just a single reliable one) are a good way to go in NYC, but of course, your own unique, creative and optimistic way in going about the big job search is a plus. You'll do just fab I'm sure :)
- PrettyInBlack said...
There are people who just want to fit in and deny what could be. But I also think that there are people out there who just are simple, not in a bad way, they balance the rest of us. Sometimes I need that.
I do thank God for the mind that I have. For a time it made me just a spectacle but I eventually met others like myself. After a time being told that your "Like, so different!" can become tiring and of course lonely. - 8:57 PM
- La Couturier said...
i think this particular post is the that speaks the most to me :). i've learned that what i think, want, & believe are the most important. i'm proud to say today that i don't give a damn (excuse the language, lol!) for what anyone thinks of me :)
La C. - 9:43 PM
- Angela said...
At six-thirty A.M. - daybreak still premature and the husk of night being stripped like a bed sheet to reveal a slit of flaming sun, a tear in the plum-like hue of sky - the incisives of my slumber disgruntled into a ripened nightmare. The clarity of my conscious absent in a vicious hallucination, a tempest of violence, and flickers down the throat of a gun, heightening, until the vision collapsed and I was awakened.
AMAZING. the imagery is so palpable. you immerse the reader into a whole other world. - 9:48 PM
- Miranda said...
oh this is difficult
i'm sure most of where we are is a combination of both ourselves and those around us
i really want to say i'm where i am because of what i want but i know that i'm relatively easily swayed by the opinions of those around me
- UberOriginal said...
to believe a thing impossible is to make it so- this has gotten me thinking. I do believe we create things in our mind, and the strongest objections to our growth is the barracades we create in our own minds. I try not to let other people influence my thinking- it can be a dangerous thing. xx
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Beautiful! i love it.
- Dooder City said...
PS. Do you want to trade links:)
- lily said...
Thank you! You have also beautiful photo's, and text. xx
- LoveMore said...
your posts get better every time no joke! amazing dearest!
you deserve all the best.
and thanks for your warm comment on my blog too - you are a real sweetie!
xxx LM - 9:05 AM
- Caroline Couture said...
beautiful blog- full of inspiration.
caroline - 10:36 AM
- Jordi Gual said...
I believe that sometimes words are better pictures.
Jordi - 11:55 AM
- saray said...
the kid in the forth pic looks exactly like someone i know..
- Flashes of Style said...
I absolutely love this black and white photohraphy, it is so beautiful. This is a great topic. I feel that I always to whats in the light of my best interest. Of course there are expections, like hurting those around you, but for the most part, there is nothing that gets in the way of my dreams and desires. Beautiful entry, as always :)
- LaMimi said...
Hi darling!
What an amazing post , as well as photos, you've chosen to illustrate it.
Have you watched the movie Zeitgeist?http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/ It closely relates to what you say in this post. You should definitely watch it...
I take full responsibility for my life, thus all decisions that I make are based on my own reality/opinion which is usually a far cry from what society conveys to us. I'm known for doing risky, crazy, silly, funny, extraordinary things in my life. I say, why not? We only live once, so being true to thyself is up there. - 2:13 PM
- The Clothes Horse said...
Beautiful thoughts...I do think we can change things as long as we don't allow ourselves to be shut down...
As for me, I think I'm at a school my parents want me to attend, but the problem isn't giving into them its deciding what I really want. I listen to their advice because I don't have a personal drive--I'm torn in too many opposing directions and I don't know where I want to go... - 6:26 PM
- jess said...
You are so articulate. I do tend to follow others thoughts realtivly easy. But i'm trying to more of a self reliant thinker.
- J.Yo said...
i'm self reliant most of the time, and i dont go with the flow just because it's hard to stand up on your own!
i'm glad you're back, and i love the new designs of your blog!
thanks for following my blog too! - 4:37 AM
- THE HOUSE OF STYLE said...
"to reveal a slit of flaming sun, a tear in the plum-like hue of sky - the incisives of my slumber disgruntled into a ripened nightmare."
.... simply amazing! I'm blown each time i read your posts on how wise and beautiful your soul is.I am a firm believer in choosing our paths,decisions,beliefs and not just following the masses.
I think it is important to form our own informed opinions.
Darling I adore your new header,profile image and font for the sections on the right of your blog.Gorge.
stay beautiful,you are an inspiration.
marian - 9:54 AM
- Veronicahhh said...
Thank you <3 - 12:28 PM
- Linnéa said...
amazing post!
xoxo - 12:59 PM
- Franco said...
I belive I am in the place i am right to be honest due to mistakes (or bad luck) done by my parents.
- muchlove said...
my goodness, your writing just seems to get better and better by every post! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this.
I know what you mean about art being considered unimportant. I hate that. - 7:29 AM
- Cate said...
I like the way you write now. I find that I can cope with nightmares much better now. When I was a child, they used to completely scare me and I had to use placebos like "If I turn my blanket around, the bad dream will be gone" or "If I drink a glass of water now, the bad dream will be washed away", but now I can just wake up, turn around and sleep on.
I also find that little things affect my mental state enormously. A little thing, a glance, that somebody else probably wouldn't even notice, can destroy my day, or make it perfect.
About "creative subjects" at school: I do not think that what is taught in "Art" or something is really art at all. Art shouldn't have boundaries, and if you do a project in art class, you have thousands of restrictions set by the teache! Those who are best at real art mostly get the worst grades in Art class, and those who are best at guessing what the teacher wants to see get the best grades.
I just commented on what came to my mind while reading this post now :-)
Kisses and Hugs,
Cate - 9:41 AM
- Eeli said...
Dammit i seem to frequent your page at the most undesirable time (4am here you see :( ). You are such a wonderful person. I read your post but i can't really add anything. You write with so much passion i'm afraid anything i write will just seem....well...silly :(
Sending you cyber-huggies :)
Eeli xoxo - 10:08 AM
- Riley said...
the pictures are so moody, it's almost as if the model is in a trans-like state.
i love it. - 4:07 PM
- Coco said...
OMG, im in loooovvvvv with your pics!!!!!!
they´re all awesome!!!!
kisses - 5:04 PM
- Brigadeiro said...
PS. I've left you a pressie in my blog ;)
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- ANGELICA! said...
the last part made me sad. it made me realize i do everything i do only because my family wanted me to do it, that way. and maybe i didn't even know it. maybe they tricked me into thinking i wanted it. but what if i don't? thank you for your magic.
<3, angelica - 10:18 PM
- love first, and live incidentally said...
Art may be the way to poverty but is also the way to ultimate happiness. Dreams don't have to make you rich just content, if poverty is a part of that so be it.
- thedrifterandthegypsy said...
gosh. your musings are always so deep, meaningful, and written extremely well. you have such a great talent for writing. if you're still looking for a job in NYC, this is just my opinion, but i think you should do something with writing.
Micaela - 12:21 AM
- peaitlreiecnia said...
you write so eloquently, as demonstrated by this expressive piece.
you always manage to stimulate and your thoughts are always so, well, well though out.
continue to inspire
xx - 2:19 AM
- ashley said...
always true ~
you are my dear!
x ashley - 4:46 AM
- ashley said...
tee hee am so tired and just realised i actually wrote that backwards...
you are always so true, dear!
off to make a latte before i attempt further blogging!:)
x ashley - 4:50 AM
- MJ. said...
Your posts made me think and inspired me, as always.
i picked that part of it:
... art is a straight path to poverty, but in a turn of the tables, I believe art can be a solution to poverty. Straying from the drawn lines of practicality has taught me that innovative thinking is an enlightening force that most often leads to momentous advancements and impact...
there're so many types of art that must be considered the key to evolution for humanity! imagine Einstein hadn't been an artist to make up his theories, or Marie Curie to discover radioactivity!
Artists are genious, no mather what kind of art they make.
And about "reality is"...I believe it's what u want it to be, u're the only one to choose what ur reality is and will be.
Your mind is the most powerful tool to create reality (but u already know that) :)
- the yellow elephant said...
art can be a solution to poverty - oh so very true, dear! and i believe that we all shall change the word impossible to possible, and no to yes. the way we see problems, our lives, and so on very much affects the outcome of them. by changing your vocabulairy mabye some new doors will open and some new solutions will appear! thank you for writing this WONDERFUL post, Susanna! This really made me think, and in a good way! <3
xx - 4:30 PM
- Ambroisine said...
Beautiful post ! Pictures and words are perfect :)
- Raspberry said...
I so needed this. Thank you, S-C.
It made me realize that I'm not the last person in this world who believes that dreams do come true, and that you should not choose the path you'll be walking on just for other people's sake.
My dad wanted me to be a doctor. A lawyer. An economist.
Instead, I am studying arts.
He may say that he believes me, but I know he doesn't. I know that, deep inside, he's just waiting for me to fall down and realize that my choices were all a big mistake.
But guess what, that ain't happening.
God, I just got tear-y eyed.
Thank you, once again. - 8:31 PM
- Eeli said...
Eep i'm back and TOTALLY ready to actually put some input in here now haha. ^_^
I try not to allow any external comments dictate what i feel but they definately have an influence, albeit a small one. Its important to understand your own desires and trust in your own convictions. Ultimately it is YOU who you want to please right?
Sending you cyber-air-kisses.
Eeli xoxo - 9:21 PM
- agnes said...
i guess i am still on the way to distinguish whether i'm doing this thing solely for myself or others. some seems like it is, some seems not. this could be tough, hard and complicated.
wonderful post as always dear and an award has been given to you.
agnes - 1:15 AM
- i.d. said...
Another beautiful post. Sometimes you just need to gather up your determination and prove everyone else wrong!
- j'taimee said...
hey lady - lovely post, as per usual. it's so interesting, the ways in which we rely on others (whether family, friends, art, media, etc) to justify our place in reality.
thanks for keeping it thought provoking. - 8:59 AM
- yiqin; said...
You are def one of the best writers around :) So inspiring!
- rachel said...
I had always been so dependent on my parents and other loved ones for their opinions.. and these had always shaped my decisions. I felt that it was more safe to do what I was told, so that if anything goes wrong, I would not wholly blame myself. I am now learning to decide for myself though. Living alone for the first time has taught me so much: independence, responsibility, restraint, and trusting more in myself.
I love what you said about thinking something possible is making it so. It reminded me of one of my favorite quotes, something my friend said, "dream a dream that is so big, it is impossible unless God intervenes." To me it says that we can dream of attaining things that would seem so crazy, so out of reach.. coz there is just this great Force out there leading us to it, if we let ourselves believe that it can happen.
Straying from the drawn lines of practicality has taught me that innovative thinking is an enlightening force that most often leads to momentous advancements and impact. -amazingly insightful.
hope you are well, S-C! thank you for your kind comments, I always love hearing from you as well :)
- Valentine said...
Hello my dear SC! ;-) Ive a really interesting tag for you in my blog. :-) Cant wait to read your answers. :-)
- Kat said...
i like the first pic!
- Hila said...
Stunning post Susanna. There is so much I could say, but I think you said it all :)
- jaime said...
inspirational post as always :) i always leave your site feeling uplifted and encouraged, thank you :)
- surimay said...
making me think more as usual! hmmm i think when we're young we tend to just follow everyone else because we don't know ourselves properly.... but i'm old now. and my thoughts and beliefs have become my own through experience and observation. but i'd have to say, if faced with extreme peer pressure i'd probably question my own thoughts.
i think it's human nature to want to blend in...social acceptance and what have you.
p.s. thank you for the birthday wish! <3 - 9:41 AM
- Laura said...
You know the phrase if you believe it then they will come? Thank god we have you to defend us. Amazing pics sweetie.
- Hadley said...
I had a really horrid dream last light and reading this made me quite happy.
The photos are brilliant as well, so moody and dark but beautiful.
Thanks. - 7:45 PM
- LoveMore said...
oh wow! great great images darling! you have a great eye :)
i myself...am terrible at making desisions! the worst! ha
xxx lm - 10:00 AM
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The Eagles showed they could run the ball ran down the Saints' throats in the first quarter -- ripping New Orleans' woeful run defense for 105 yards on 12 carries. For some reason, however, Philadelphia decided to throw when it got into the red zone. That strategy backfired.
After Bryce Brown rambled 40 yards to the Saints' 5-yard line, Vick's bullet on a crossing pattern hit tight end Brent Celek on the right hand and bounced directly into the hands of cornerback Patrick Robinson, who hauled it in at the 1 and raced 99 yards to give the Saints a 7-0 lead.
It was Vick's 14th turnover in eight games -- nine interceptions and five lost fumbles -- and this one essentially resulted in a 14-point swing.
The Eagles came back on their next possession, and LeSean McCoy ripped off runs of 13, 25 and 34 yards to set up a first-and-goal at the Saints' 4. However, rather than keeping pounding the ball, Eagles coach Andy Reid called for a shovel pass to McCoy, which gained nothing. On third down, Vick's laser bounced off the hand of Jackson, and Philadelphia settled for Alex Henery's 22-yard field goal to cut the deficit to 7-3.
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American has been hit by a high number of canceled flights and delays that pushed its on-time record below 50%. Management attributed these delays to frivolous maintenance complaints by pilots and an increase in pilots calling in sick.
The Allied Pilots Union, which represents flight crews at the airline, denies that there's any coordinated effort to impede operations. However, it said the pilots are upset because the airline won bankruptcy court approval to throw out the pilots' existing labor deal. Pilots held informational pickets on Monday.
The airline also had a high profile problem last week when three flights had problems with passenger seats coming loose during flights, forcing it to ground 47 aircraft for inspections.
American Airlines said its revenue per available seat grew 4% in September, which it said was better than competitors such as United Continental, US Airways and Delta Air Lines. Virasb Vahidi, chief commercial officer for American, said while there were some lost business bookings due to the delays and cancellations, he believes most of those problems and lost revenue are already in the past.
On-time performance has started to improve since APA and management returned to the negotiating table last week.
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Cascadia Community College kicks off winter quarter and a new year with an announcement that its Global Learning and the Arts Building has been awarded LEED Platinum, the highest level of certification recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council. This certification makes Cascadia's the first LEED Platinum building in Bothell and the third higher education facility in the state.
"This award is a tremendous honor, and represents an enormous commitment by Cascadia, the project architect, and the construction team to ensure that our building met the stringent criteria established for LEED Platinum green buildings," says Dee Sliney, Cascadia's Director of Facilities Services and Sustainability and a LEED Accredited Professional.
LEED is the nation's preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. Cascadia's 53,400-square-foot building, which opened for classes in 2010, just received this highest level of certification after securing a final point for the addition of a photovoltaic solar array to be installed this winter.
The building boasts a variety of green features including tanks for holding rainwater for flushing toilets, green-roof gardens that provide natural cooling, re-use of felled trees from the site and the use of low-emitting materials throughout building.
"Building operations are nearly 40 percent of the solution to the global climate change challenge," says Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO and founding chair, U.S. Green Building Council. "While climate change is a global problem, innovative companies like Cascadia Community College are addressing it through local solutions."
Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour of the building. Copies of a student-created brochure are available near the elevator on the first floor.
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Today is our buddy philthethrill's birthday. Please post a BD message to his WB. Thanks!
Thank you buddy.
Yes we are we had that blizzard last night and got 14 inches of snow here in Seaford. Thank God my husband had a snow blower. He did half the neighborhood. Take Care buddy.
Congratulations on one year of gasbuddyvery good job...
Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year!
May you and yours Live, Love and Laugh a lot in 2013!! Your buddy, Warren :o))
I hope you and yours have a happy, healthy, safe and prosperous 2013. Happy New Year!
Hi, congratulations on being #13 on the "30 Day Points Leaders" list today. Way to time and maximize those daily posts. That is a great picture you have there. Happy New Year to you and yours. Your buddy, Warren :-)
My wife and I wish you a safe and grand CHRISTmas. Hope these HOLY-days bring you lots of peace and joy!!