Thursday, July 21, 2011

YOU

Everybody Knows: 
You can’t be all things to all people.
You can’t do all things at once.
You can’t do all things equally well.
You can’t do all things better than everyone else.
Your humanity is showing just like everyone else’s.

So:

You have to find out who you are, and be that.
You have to decide what comes first, and do that.
You have to discover your strengths, and use them.
You have to learn not to compete with others,
Because no one else is in the contest of being you.

Then:

You will have learned to accept your own uniqueness.
You will have learned to set priorities and make decisions.
You will have learned to live with your limitations.
You will have learned to give yourself the respect that is due.
And you’ll be a most vital mortal.

Dare To Believe:

That you are a wonderful, unique person.
That you are a once-in-all-history event.
That it’s more than a right, it’s your duty, to be who you are.
That life is not a problem to solve, but a gift to cherish.
And you’ll be able to stay one up on what used to get you down.

Treasure, Accept and Love yourself, for who you are! 

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Island of Capri

"Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life."

Italy is filled with lots of amazing Islands, small villages and big cities. 
On the week end i was given a magnificent chance to visit and discover Capri. 
I must admit i did not spend time discovering the enchanting town and boutique shops. We spent our time on a boat discovering and exploring the islands caves, grottos and swimming spots. 

The water in Capri is so glorious and clear you can see the bottom no matter how deep you go. 

Sun baking on the boat and looking around at the caves and grottos was a truly peaceful and quiet experience. Whenever the sun got too hot for us we just jumped overboard to cool off. 

I would recommend a day trip to Capri as it is very expensive for accommodation. 








Amalfi Coast

Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can and never forget the colours... 

Amalfi Coast is one of my most treasured and favourite travel destinations. 
Three years ago i spent one week on a scooter with Matt discovering and exploring towns, coves, restaurants and beaches. That memory has stayed with us and we have always waited to return. 


On the week end the time finally arrived and i was given a thousand reasons to smile... We were returning to Amalfi Coast! 
So Friday morning we were up early, the hire car was picked up and we started the three hour road trip from Rome to Sorrento. When we arrived in Sorrento the first stop was to pick up our hire scooters. After dropping our bags off to the hotel we were off on the scooter to get the exploring started. 


Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi are just three of the many towns that outline the breathtaking Coast. Living in Rome is fantastic however in the summertime it is difficult to not be surrounded by water. When i saw the first bit of coast peeping through the olive trees on the week end, my heart started beating quickly and all my feelings of freedom, happiness and peace rushed back to me. 


Seeing the Amalfi Coast on a scooter is the most amazing experience and definitely is one of life's highs, you are not stuck in traffic, the wind is in your face, you can stop easily every two seconds and take photos. hahah 


Amalfi Coast holds a very special place in my heart along with Lake Como. 
I am feeling very blessed as we are returning to Amalfi Coast next week end to do it all over again. 











Friday, July 8, 2011

Sun Flower Season

Throughout Europe the Sunflowers are blooming in every part of the countryside.

I took these photos in Tuscany. 

They are so bright and beautiful. You know summer is here when you see 
these flowers popping up everywhere... 






Friday, July 1, 2011

Adele

I am in love with Adele's Album. 

One And Only lyrics

You've been on my mind
I grow fonder every day
Lose myself in time
Just thinking of your face

God only knows
Why it's taken me so long
To let my doubts go
You're the only one that I want

I don't know why I'm scared
I've been here before
Every feeling, every word
I've imagined it all
You'll never know, if you never try
To forgive your past, and simply be mine

I dare you to let me be, your
Your one and only
Promise I'm worth it
To hold in your arms
So come on
And give me a chance
To prove I am the one who can
Walk that mile
Until the end starts

If I've been on your mind
You hang on every word I say
Lose yourself in time
At the mention of my name

Will I ever know
How it feels to hold you close
And have you tell me
Whichever road I choose you'll go

I don't know why I'm scared
Cos I've been here before
Every feeling every word
I've imagined it all

You'll never know
If you never try
To forgive your past
And simply be mine


I dare you to let me be your
Your one and only
I promise I'm worth it
To hold in your arms
So come on
And give me a chance
To prove I am the one who can
Walk that mile
Until the end starts

I know it ain't easy
Giving up your heart
I know it ain't easy
Giving up your heart (nobody's perfect)
I know it ain't easy (trust me I've learned it)
Giving up your heart (nobody's perfect)
I know it ain't easy (trust me I've learned it)
Giving up your heart (nobody's perfect)
I know it ain't easy (trust me I've learned it)
Giving up your heart (nobody's perfect)
I know it ain't easy (trust me I've learned it)
Giving up your heart

So I dare you to let me be your
Your one and only
I promise I'm worth it
To hold in your arms
So come on
And give me the chance
To prove I am the one who can
Walk that mile
Until the end starts
Come on
And give me a chance
To prove I am the one who can
Walk that mile
Until the end starts