inspiration.

over my what? fifteen years of life, i have collected a small amount of knowledge that is actually very useful in some situations.

like, stay calm and walk away because people that try to tear you down are never going to amount to anything more than what you will if you learn that they aren't worth your time.... yeah, that's a hard one to learn. and it's pretty harsh. but don't we live in an awfully harsh world? pretty much.

but, i'm definitely not the wisest. and i find that many inspirational quotes come from wise old men (or women) that have lived most of their life and are looking back on what they would've changed. if we look at what they would've changed and change it before it happens then we can maybe live our lives a little fuller. you get me? 

so, i have quite a collection going here. and i think i'll share a small bit of them now, and save some for later. like when they apply to my life, or i find one that's really good. maybe it'll help us all out. 

I find that Dr. Seuss has some strangely genius quotes. Simple and to the point, which i like. No dissecting necessary. 

• "today you are you. that is truer than true. there is no one alive that is youer than you."
• "be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind."
• "sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple."

that's only a few. 

but next, i'm gonna be really honest. i'd like to say i found these off a nice little website, but i don't. and this is 2011. i follow Brotips_HQ on twitter. Yes, i am a girl. No, i am not ashamed. they're honestly my favorite thing i follow. some of the best "advice" i've ever gotten has come from them. so here's a few:

• "#1165. Be confident, bro. Just because you make mistakes doesn't mean you are one. #brotips #sub"
• "#1162. The risks of breaking out of your comfort zone aren't nearly as bad as the risks of staying in it your whole life. #brotips #sub"
• "#1148. Start an actual conversation with her. All of that, "Sup? Nothing much, you?" bs won't get you anywhere. #brotips"
• "1140. Calm down and walk away. Sometimes it's better for your ego to take hits, rather than your face. #brotips"
• "1134. Learn how to take a hint, bro. #brotips"
• "1118. Don't be under the influence. Don't be above the influence. Be the influence. #brotips #sub"

OH MY GOSH. they have soooo many more awesome stuff. seriously. follow them. @Brotips_HQ. and while you're at it, follow me @liiiv2015. yeah, three i's. 

and, i'll leave you with these two things. the first is this awesome picture. i think we should all have one of these somewhere you can see it. cause everytime i see this i just smile. 

photo from weheartit.com 

Second is the song is "All She Could Be" by Sara Solovay and "Someone Like You" by Adele. "All She Could Be" was on The Lying Game, yeah. If you think it's familiar that may be where you've heard it. I've had it for a little while, and i'm not sure if i had posted something about it earlier, but i do really like it.

Then, "Someone Like You". So, I know you've most likely heard the song. But I do really like Adele. And this song is so calm and powerful. Beautiful. So, go ahead and listen to it. You know you want to.

byeee.

-liv.