A story for my Sammy...

Ok, so mine is adapted from an original, but when I heard it, I thought of us straight away.

This is the original story, from the West wing, about addiction, it might help to read this first.

So this guy’s walking down a street, when he falls in a hole. The walls are so steep, he can’t get out.

A doctor passes by, and the guy shouts up, Hey you! Can you help me out? The doctor writes him a prescription, throws it down the hole, and moves on.

Then a priest comes along, and the guy shouts up, Father, I’m down in this hole! Can you help me out? The priest writes out a prayer, throws it down in the hole, and moves on.

Then a friend walks by. Hey Joe, it’s me, can you help me out? And the friend jumps down into the hole! Our guy says Are you stupid? Now we’re both down here! And the friend says, Yeah, but I’ve been down here before, and I know the way out.

This is my take on our version of the story:

So this girl’s walking down a street, when she falls in a hole. The walls are so steep, she can’t get out.

A casual acquaintance passes by, and the girl shouts up, Hey there! Can you help me out? The acquaintance throws down a bottle of wine and a naked man, says get drunk, have sex, you’ll feel better. Then you can climb out

Then a loving family member comes along, and the girl shouts up, hey, I’m down in this hole! Can you help me out? The family member is sympathetic, but they say look, you’ve been down that hole long enough, I’ve tried to pull you out but you won’t help yourself, you just need to get over it now. Then you can climb out

Then a true friend walks by. Our girl says Hey buddy, it’s me, can you help me out? And the friend jumps down into the hole! Our girl says Are you stupid? Now we’re both down here!

And the friend says, Yeah, but I’ve been down here before, and I know the way out. Let’s climb together

We see each other not just for who we are, but for who we can be...

We think the female form is beautiful.

We are proud to be women.

I really like this idea - I think as we get older we get so used to things not working out how we imagined that we can become cynical, and start to doubt ourselves and the future we dreamed of. And then we lose our ability to dream big, and believe in impossible things, and to have that childlike faith that things will work out

(quote credit, just in case anyone does read this blog except us - I think this blogger often has great quotes and ideas to share)

In celebration of tomorrow... and all of those lives that will gain a tomorrow...

We agree!!!!

We love noodles in a box!

Hehe kind of true when you think about it...

Just another little piece of awesome

Oooh neat

Check it out (courtesy of my new blog pal Rebecca)

http://www.dearoldlove.com/

I gotta say, her fave is my fave too:

"I want you to be happy. I just want to be happy first"

Shameless but true :)

We want to explore...

Sometimes it's scary to try new things,

But just watch us jump right in! 

A little peace to calm the nerves, 

A little love to warm the heart,

A little rock 'n roll to shake things up.

Food for thought

By the time we're done here, we're going to have one hell of an awesome garden.

Songs that give me courage

Please note the chorus: we're never gonna survive unless we get a little crazy.
Lets make some crazy plans buddy.

We think it's time to start breaking the rules...

Lise, I think I may be 35! 

Why am I living so many years ahead of each day?

It's time to travel lighter. 

How old are you? 

Quotes that give me courage (part 2)

YES.

Quotes that give me courage (part 1)

This poem, that I have seen countless times on emails and on the net, but it still speaks to me every time, about taking risks, and living life to the full. Love it.

If I had to live my life over

If I had to live my life over,
I'd dare to make more mistakes next time.
I'd relax, I would limber up.
I would be sillier than I have been this trip.
I would take fewer things seriously.
I would take more chances.

I would climb more mountains
and swim more rivers.
I would eat more ice cream and less beans.
I would perhaps have more actual troubles,
but I'd have fewer imaginary ones.

You see, I'm one of those people
who live sensibly and sanely
hour after hour, day after day.
Oh, I've had my moments,
And if I had it to do over again,
I'd have more of them.

In fact, I'd try to have nothing else.
Just moments, one after another,
instead of living so many years ahead of each day.
I've been one of those people who never goes anywhere
without a thermometer, a hot water bottle,
a raincoat and a parachute.
If I had to do it again,
I would travel lighter than I have.

If I had my life to live over,
I would start barefoot earlier in the spring
and stay that way later in the fall.
I would go to more dances.
I would ride more merry-go-rounds.
I would pick more daisies.

(Nadine Stair, 85 years old)

Today we had courage,

We will have courage tomorrow.

And if you don't have enough courage one day, I'll lend you some of mine, 

Just like you lent me some of yours. 

On looking back...and looking forward :)

Sometimes I wish my heart would win a little less often...

Yesterday a friend gave me some very good advice....

Be happy that you had your time with him- cherish it but don't let it stop you from loving someone else.  

Every relationship is different and life is too short to dwell on the things we wish for!

P.S. On our adventure...

I'll bring the snacks :)

Our adventures have room for 2,
My adventure has room for you.

Groove Armada - My Friend

Not sure when I become such a music poster but this was on the radio yest and it totally got me through - I thought of you the whole time - and I did not have a single nasty intrusive thought after that :)

If only #2

I'd be in the tunnel all the time!

We think mums give the best hugs!

If only?

It really is a pity that we are attracted to the wrong gender...

Because it's true...

Thank you...

For today, and every other day, and for everything you do. For getting me, every time. xox

For us... well at least most of the time... 

Perhaps it's time for us to try and pick up a few of those ex-boyfriend blocking techniques? 

Sigh...

Or alternatively...wish I was 11 and my biggest drama was waxing your dad's back - remember? Somehow don't think that would make such a cute poster lol

Lise sometimes I just can't help but wonder why?

Speaking of bicycles

This made me think of you :)

Thank you Lise

You help me look at things from a different angle...

Hey sam...

We need to learn to push our own comfort zones now. Scary. But it makes me feel better to know we're in it together...like always :) And I know it's going to be good for us.

We are ambitious

Stan Walker - Black Box

Ignore the cheesy video ok? I'm actually a big fan of the lyrics. Who knew an australian idol could produce something worthwhile...

And you know what. I am happy with that :)

Sometimes we feel like hiding from the world... 

...but we are trying to understand and learn from our baggage...

...instead of hiding behind it

Basement Jaxx feat. Sam Sparro - Feelings Gone

This song came on my ipod walking home yesterday and I thought of you :)

Don't underestimate us...

I am. You are.

When you need a little pick me up...