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"A day without laughter is a day wasted" -Charlie Chaplin

There are times in your life when only words can help you find solace, both the ones you read and the ones you write.  I've started this entry so many times and as much as I love writing and expressing myself I have had so much trouble this time.  I've been challenged lately.  And my wall of strength has definitely crumbled a little.  I've lost a bit of that hope that I have in the goodness of people and the goodness of this world.  And its not that its lost forever, but when someone in your life hurts you, a part of you breaks a little.  I found myself wandering a bit... lost... trying to put the pieces back together that have been shattered.  Trying to breathe.  And searching for some new comfort and strength.  In these times I usually turn to music.  Words.  A melody.  A journey of sorts.  Thanks to a friend who sent this one my way...  I'll be okay.

You'll be okay

The sun will rise

To better days

And change will come

It's on it's way

Just close your eyes

And let it rain

'Cause you're never alone

I will always be there

You just carry on

You will understand

You'll be okay

You'll be okay

Just look inside

You know the way

Let it go

Fly away

And say goodbye

To yesterday

'Cause you're never alone

And I will always be there

You just carry on

You will understand

And I will be strong

When love is gone

I'll carry on...

You'll be okay

You'll be okay

The sun will rise

To better days

You'll be okay

You'll be okay

Just close your eyes

And let it rain

When you need it the most

And all you've got is a prayer

You must carry on

You will understand

You will understand

You will understand

You'll be okay

You'll be okay

You'll be okay

You'll be okay

I'll be okay...

A picture is worth a thousand words.

I have always been mesmerized by color.  Vibrant, fun, bold, and energetic colors.  I remember in college my painting teachers always commented on my desire to add extreme color to all my works.  Its no surprise that artists like Monet, Hockney, and Kandinsky are some of my faves.  Something about bright shades of everything just makes me happy- always has, always will.  After I moved into my new apartment I spent each morning staring out the window waiting for the water to boil for my instant coffee (yes, I rely on instant coffee to get me out of the house quick enough in the morning.  A second perk to the speed is also the fact that there isn't anything to clean afterwards) and I'd see the view, the blues and greens, mixed with orange and yellow hues, an occasional pink or purple.  Some mornings had the sun shining brightly, others were more dull, perhaps a little gray or an extreme bunch of clouds covering the natural beauty.  I found that I relied on those early morning moments to get me started on my day, and sometimes to actually push me through the day itself.  Its no secret that this winter in Chicago has been brutal.  In the cold, biting, gruesomely gray days an important moment or boost of color and beauty was a necessity.  I wanted to share these moments with you and remind you all that a picture is worth a thousand words.  I hope you find as much meaning in these shots as I did...