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Everything Happens For A Reason; This Too Shall Pass, & Other Cliches That Happen To Be True.

by smilingheart | September 5, 2010 at 2:52 AM

Being the Pollyanna that I pretty much have always been, I've often been told that my views on life aren’t realistic, or that my beliefs, such as everything happens for a reason are 'such a cliché’. … Read More»

Life Is A Rollercoaster. Just Gotta Ride It.

by smilingheart | September 5, 2010 at 2:50 AM

Yes, that title is from a Ronan Keating song, & yes, I know; I haven't done much blogging since we got to China. We’ve been here for almost two months now, although it seems like much longer to us. … Read More»

World Peace In This Piece Of The World.

by smilingheart | September 5, 2010 at 2:48 AM

Date: July 09 2010. … Read More»

Ride The Wave.

by smilingheart | September 5, 2010 at 2:46 AM

Date: July 9 2010. … Read More»

Back To The Future

by smilingheart | September 5, 2010 at 2:44 AM

Date: July 1st 2010. … Read More»

I'm giving up my birthday for charity - please help! :)

by smilingheart | February 17, 2010 at 11:17 PM

Hello! … Read More»

Goodbye 2009, Hello 2010 :D

by smilingheart | December 30, 2009 at 11:55 PM

Well, it’s the last day of 2009. Before I head out to celebrate the New Year, I decided to spend today reminiscing about all the great, & not-so-great, experiences I had this year. … Read More»

A Portrait Of Me & The Bird My Cat Killed

by smilingheart | December 17, 2009 at 6:37 PM

Acrylic on canvas. This portrait was inspired by a few different things. … Read More»

My art on Facebook :)

by smilingheart | December 16, 2009 at 2:58 AM

Hi everyone :) I hope you are all awesome! … Read More»

My Goals :)

by smilingheart | September 5, 2009 at 6:58 AM

1. Marry my boyfriend, Michael. He is the love of my life & my best friend. I want experience all of the ups & downs of life with him by my side. I want to raise a healthy, happy family with him. … Read More»

Dear Universe...

by smilingheart | July 24, 2009 at 10:10 PM

I wrote this a few weeks ago. I was feeling a bit lost & wanted to get more clarity on what I wanted to achieve in my life. I grabbed a pen & paper & just started writing... … Read More»