Room

Room by Emma Donoghue, is without a doubt, one of the top 5 books I have read in a long time that kept me wholly and completely captivated from start to finish. I literally couldn't put it down and it wasn't only because of the story but moreso the use of language and the innocence of 5-year-old Jack, who lives with Ma in an 11x11 foot "Room". I admit it takes a little bit of getting used to when you first start reading but the language soon becomes believeable and you want to keep turning the pages to find out what happens next. This is such an interesting concept for a story and makes you look at life a whole different way - at least it had that effect on me anyway! Have you read this book? What were your thoughts?

Behind the Lens: Victoria Pearson

I added this quote myself - it is my all time favourite

For this weeks Behind the Lens series, I would like to share the works of photographer Victoria Pearson, whose images I love for the sheer beauty and simplicity. I always think of carefree Sunday mornings when I look at her photographs. If you would like to see more, head on over to her online gallery!

All Images by V. Pearson

Beautiful Bits and Pieces: change

“Sometimes, there are things in our life that aren’t meant to stay. Sometimes, change may not be what we want. Sometimes, change is exactly what we need. And sometimes, saying goodbye is the hardest thing you think you’ll EVER have to do, but sometimes, saying hello again is the thing that breaks you down and makes you more vulnerable than you ever thought possible. Sometimes, change is too much to bear, but most of the time, change is the only thing saving your life.”

Midweek Musings

Image by Rodney Smith

“The truth is we can always go further.
love more, live more, risk more.”

- Paulo Coelho

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Each cup of tea represents an imaginary voyage.
- Catherine Douzel

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"And there’s always these kind of moments in life that are kind of magical and perfect, but they never last and then you go on, but they’ve always left something with you."
- Sofia Coppola

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On silver stars, I wish and wish and wish.

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