i would be sad

Well, my dad told me, 

"One day son, this girl will think of what she's done, 

and hurting you will be the first of many more regrets to come." 

And he said, "If she doesn't call, then it's her fault, and it's her loss." 

I say, "It's not that simple, see," but then again -- it just may be.

writer's brain

Photo found here.

Today's the kind of perfect, lived-in Saturday that feels just like my favorite pair of faded jeans.
 As usual, I am sitting before a blank screen with scenes and emotions and fictional humans in my head, eager to find their way onto paper. There is a mini Gourmet Espresso candle flickering to my left, and a floral notebook full of character inspiration photographs to my right.

Today I just really want to praise the Lord for words. For the Bible, and books, for all of the blog post updates about NaNoWriMo, and for the entire concept of storytelling. One day I will see my novel completed, fleshed out, living, breathing. I can't wait for that day, but I'm also enjoying every little moment of crafting it. 

What about you? Currently enjoying a writing day? Reading any good books?
I welcome your recommendations! ♥

+ That Espresso candle really smells like coffee, if you were wondering. #wowza
+ If you love coffee & writing & feeling inspired, you must check out this site I'm using this morning.

for the trees & your eyes & a God who cares

By the time you're reading this post it will be Thanksgiving so I should let you know that yesterday I woke up and missed my grandparents terribly. But I'm thankful, because what a life this is, and what wonderful humans I have been privileged to call family, and in retrospect and even looking forward, I can say that I wouldn't change a single darned thing.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.