Action is Hope

I've been revisiting Bradbury's work since his recent death. 

This morning I stumbled upon this Interview with him:

Ray Bradbury 

Pure Inspiration.

On Looking Back

One of my favorite things to do is look through old photographs. 

More specifically, rummaging through piles of vintage snaps

or of my own. 

Last night I re-watched
"Midnight in Paris" 

The second viewing has confirmed that I'm 

fully the female version of Owen Wilsons character, Gil. 

I'm one who lives in "The Golden Age of Thinking"
Which in the film, is a notion that a different time period is better than the one ones living in.

For the past decade, my home base has been in Los Angeles.
(well, in, out, and around for the past decade)
Summer always stirs up intense nostalgia, but with so much transition this year and
suffering a quarter life crisis; I've been Looking back more than usual.
Time rolls on, gotta ride the current.

"There is a saying: yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present" 

Love Monday

I'm trying to. 

My car broke down over the weekend, waiting on an estimate. 

I hope it's not going to cost me a small fortune...

for I have nothing but fantasy money to give. 

Breathe, 

-Lu 

Week-ending

It's Summer. 

Run Wild. 

The Art

Of Interest

France. 

Culinary Herbs. 

Open Air Markets. 

Wine. 

Gardening. 

Writing. 

Language. 

Love. 

Summer Routine

You couldn't wish for a more beautiful day here in Los Angeles. 

The summer sun is painting my heart a glittering gold. 

the air is clear, the east bench stands pronounced, 

I feel light and intoxicated by where I live. 

I've been processing my issues, and not sure how to remedy them... 

For someone I know phrased my dilemma
"The Lu Cycle" 

It consists of not knowing what I want.
Quitting jobs out of unhappiness/discontent,
then possibly moving back to the safety net of Chicago... etc.

It's Self Sabotage and My insane ability to make excuses for myself from 

anything & everything. 

Resulting in holding myself back from myself.

 I've been aware of these "holding patterns" 

I've spent 8 years of my life battling the vicious cycle.

Holding back or destroying any possible success. 

Regrets? Sure, Always. 

I have passion, interests, and talent within. 

I do have something to contribute... 

But will I ever save myself from myself? 

I sit here paralyzed, unsure, and fearful of not having an answer. 

All I know is that this cycle needs to break. 

I'm more than what reality thrusts upon me. 

stop thinking so much and just DO 

SOMETHING. 

yolo, 

-lu