Going in and Out Empty Handed Poem

Going in and out empty handed

Everything provided for in the game

Equally true for the battle of the earth 

All things bright and beautiful, 

big and small, tall and short

Ready for the taking

Looking up seeing the stars, bright and beautiful

Looking down seeing the earth, dressed to the nines

With all things bright and beautiful 

The ugly dominated by the shadows 

Only to brighten up by the bright of day

With nothing changed but very true to origin

Time to sow and reap wide like the goal posts

All roads leading to Rome in the picking 

But the race measured by will and reluctance

By the vintage point some outstrip all

Amassing wealth beyond believe

Some lost the race by the fall of the candle

TO BE CONTINUED

NN April 2013 

Niki Nicholas Nkuna

Lord of the Dance- Pure Inspiration ♥

~Lord of the Dance~

I used to watch it all the time. It got to the point I could hum every scene, and re-enact some of the dances ( or so my little kid self thought ;) ). I remember laying a quilt my Mom made for me on the floor in our living room, in front of the TV. I would then turn the lights off, the TV on, and play the Lord of the Dance. I would dance- on my quilt- but only on certain colors, or shapes and only at certain musical notes, and try to mimic the dancers on the show. It was so much fun! =)

Yet other times, I would sit there quietly- again in the dark, with just the show on, and I would just watch. Sometimes I would smile. or sometimes I would cry at just how beautiful it was. 

I was really little the first time I remember crying to it. I don't know why I was crying then. Maybe I saw it for what it is- Beauty. I've always wanted to be able to tell a story from the way I sing, dance, or play an instrument. Lord of the Dance has all of that in it. 

To me, Lord of the Dance is more than just a show. It's inspiration. Motivation. Determination. Beauty. Natural. Emotion. Hope.

When I feel low on inspiration, it gives me hope that maybe, if I work at it hard, if I have enough determination, motivation, and the right inspiration, that I can make a great work of art like that. Help people hear my story without actually telling them all the words along the way. 

I'm posting a couple videos of scenes in it. I hope they inspiring you, and move you like they do me...

Happy watching ♥

~Annabeth

(I do not own these videos- you can follow the links back to the original videos)

Disney Madness!!

So, apparently I'm on a Disney Song kick here... haha =)

I thought I'd share with you some of my favorites! 

& maybe get them stuck in your head too ;)

My all time favorite Disney song (I think) ;) 

I won't Say I'm in Love- From Hercules

Kiss the Girl- Little Mermaid

Dig a Little Deeper- The Princess & The Frog

Hope you enjoy them as much as I have been tonight! =)

~Annabeth

Smiles and Silence- Two powerful tools!

Remember this! ;)

~Annabeth

Smile ♥

Can you do something for me right now? Yes, you. Can you smile for me?

If you did, I thank you deeply. The world needs more genuine smiles.

I've noticed over the last couple days how there is a constant absence of smiles in day to day life.

There is so much conflict, hate, drama, friction, and pain that it's hard to find the will to smile. 

If we can try to smile through the tears and the pain, then it's my belief we can be better people, and make a better world. 

Personally I find it very hard to smile sometimes, but I find that when I do smile, even if through tears, something in me seems to click, and I feel better.

So, do me a favor, and start smiling today? =)

Live. Learn. Love.

& 

♥ Smile ♥

~Annabeth

Don't know where I'm going...

♥

~Annabeth

Committed Love

Just thinking about this over the last couple days. I've seen so many people lately who go on a date, and one goes to the restroom- or to pay the check, or somewhere not near their date, and one or the other start flirting with another person. When you're in a relationship, be committed or just stay single. The person you're with who's already attracted and faithful enough to be with you is hoping that you two will last. Don't be the one to lead them on and flirt with other people behind their back. If you didn't want to be in a relationship that you know you're not going to be committed to, then don't be in one at all. Simple.

Another thing: When you go on a date, it's to talk to the other person IN PERSON. It's to get to know them personally, or to strengthen the already existing relationship. You are NOT on a date so you can stare at your phones the whole time! Is your phone the one you're going out with? No? Well, then please pay attention to your date! They took the time out of their schedule to see YOU. Not the flip side of your phone. They want to talk to you, not hear you talking to or texting someone else. Pay attention to them!

People wonder why today's relationships are not going so great, or are non-existent. It's because they're interested in YOU (not your phone, Ipod, or other electronic.)

THIS SHOULD NOT APPLY:

but more like:

~Annabeth