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Just a bit after the sunrise a loon sprint for a takeoff. I could anticipate his take off and position myself in his line of 'runway', with the sun just behind him.
A loon is very well adapted to flight apparently, even though it has solid bones unlike other birds. The loon has been clocked at speeds over 100 mph during migration. It takes approximately 250 flaps per minute to achieve that speed.
The hardest challenge for loons is getting up in the air in the first place. In order to get lift, they need a lot of air rushing beneath their airfoil wings. Even running as fast as they can is usually not enough. They also need the boost of wind. So first they feel which way the wind is blowing, and then run straight into it while flapping powerfully. The stronger the wind, the shorter the "runway" they need to takeoff.
www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/loon/Flight_Loon.html
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Horse is one of the hardest build I ever done. Beside getting the pattern realistic, I wanna show more postures about the horse.
This year I want to revisit this project and make the horse pose-able. I rebuild the whole body so that the 4 legs are able to rotate to the angle that the horse should be. Besides, I wanna present the equestrienne “half lifting” riding the horse. The challenges are the whole build of the horse plus equestrienne are too heavy to present multiple postures that I have in my mind. Clear bars for supporting the horse are inevitable. I tried to use less but minimum have to be 6 in parallel. I tried to hide it in multiple places but put in the Centre is most steady for all the postures.
It’s fun for the whole experience.
Did you know the hardest part about catching these beasties is trying to keep their friends from eating their buddy while you are reeling him in? With friends like that....
I took this photo at the Aquarium of the America's in New Orleans. The water was very dark and creepy. I tried to catch that same effect in my photo.
Red-bellied piranha are a member of family Characidae in order Characiformes, an omnivorous freshwater fish that inhabits South American rivers. In Venezuela, they are called caribes. They are known for their sharp teeth and a voracious appetite for meat. Piranhas are normally about 14 to 26 cm long (5.5 to 10.25 inches), although some specimens have been reported to be up to 43 cm (17.0 inches) in length. All piranhas have a single row of sharp teeth in both jaws; the teeth are tightly packed and interlocking and used for rapid puncture and shearing A piranha bite is considered more an act of carelessness than that of misfortune, but piranhas are a considerable nuisance to commercial and sport fishers because they steal bait, mutilate catch, damage nets and other gear, and may bite when handled.
The hardest part about shooting with Anastasia is trying to decide my favorite photos to post. She is absolutely gorgeous with a great personality. 2021 pretty much sucked in general; the best thing about it was I had a chance to shoot with Anastasia about 5 times. We did this shoot at the Scentsy campus in October 2021. Excellent shoot with one of my favorite models!!
I believe this is the hardest puzzle I have ever put together. I had wanted to put this together for some years but I didn't have enough room at home (1500 pcs.) so I took it to the local library. There I completed only about half of it, but it was so hard! I would look and look for pieces and believe they were missing (puzzle was from a thrift store), only to have the pieces just show up later.
This is the best picture I could get at the library, and I used the Sunrise filter here in the photo editor.
Melissa & Doug
1500 pieces
www.ebay.com/itm/126513020681?_skw=walk+in+the+park+puzzl...
Here is one more from Nickerson Beach on Saturday. I can say that this was definitely the hardest post-processing job I've encountered yet. But I had to make it work, the sunset light was just too nice.
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There are certain people
You just keep coming back to
She is right in front of you
You begin to wonder
Could you find a better one
Compared to her, now she's in question
And all at once
The crowd begins to sing
Sometimes the hardest thing
And the right thing are the same
Maybe you want her
Maybe you need her
Maybe you started to compare
To someone not there
All at once ~The Fray
A commemorative flight by an impressive number of Spitfires and Hurricanes - over twenty of them! - from Biggin Hill Airport in Kent, on the 75th Anniversary of what has come to be defined as "The Hardest Day" of the Battle of Britain, on 18 August 1940.
After take-off the planes divided into three groups, each flying over various landmark locations such as the locations of former RAF airfields which had played a key role in Britain's defences against the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain and throughout the rest of WW2.
The hardest part was to take the shot avoiding backscatter from the krill, furthermore the squid is moving and is translucent that makes harder for a mirrorless camera to precisely focus. What about the lighting system I "invented"? It seems to me it works pretty well.
I do my best to avoid major rebuilds when modifying my sets, this one is mostly surface changes but it does have a few large chunks that need to be taken apart to mod. I also like to do instructions for my mods, this one was the hardest to complete as my old PC struggled to keep Studio going with such a big model, but I think I got there! I split the modifications up into chunks so you don’t have to wade through the whole mess if you want to, for example, just add the cockpit interior. So the instructions and model are free to grab off Rebrickable...
rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-49179/ron_mcphatty/millennium-fa...
The hardest thing to explain is the glaringly evident which everybody had decided not to see.
~Ayn Rand
The question is not what you look at, but what you see.
~Henry David Thoreau
You must understand that seeing is believing, but also know that believing is seeing.
~Denis Waitley
Marble Canyon is the second hardest place to reach at the Death Valley National Park in California, behind the extremely hard to reach Racetrack Playa (a place we could not visit on this trip due to the access being shut down).
You reach Marble Canyon after an hour of bone-rattling drive on a dirt road totally conditioned by the Washboard effect. No rental car agency will allow this off-road access, which means in addition to your body, your automobile also takes a beating. So you need a dirt roadworthy SUV, preferably one that is so beat up that you no longer care.
The reward for your troubles is worth it – an amazing walk through a canyon that no photograph can do justice to. It does not have the panache of some of the swirling orange rocks at Zion National Park, but the blue walls and rocks of Marble Canyon are unique in their own way.
The best time to visit is in the afternoon, but not so late that you get caught there when it gets dark. Also, it is highly recommended that you travel in a group, with at least two, maybe three cars. That way, if there's any breakdown, you have people who can lend a hand.
For the most part, Marble Canyon is easy walking, but there are a couple of places that require steep climbing. You don't have to be super athletic to manage it, but a certain basic level of fitness is necessary. There are places you will likely need to use your tripod or hiking poles for support, and good hiking boots with superior traction are mandatory.
There is a myriad of things you can photograph here, ranging from the macro to the micro. As we walked through the canyon, I took a lot of photos of whatever caught my fancy. Even after culling my raw shots, I still ended up with some 50+ images.
I don't have a way to condense them down to a half dozen "best photos", so I'm just going to make it a virtual tour and publish them all. That way, anyone considering a visit should have a reasonably good feel for the place.
Don't feel compelled to comment, just enjoy the virtual tour!
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Sometimes the simplest of things in life are the hardest things to do. Like clicking send on an email...
Today I did that twice, but those emails represented something far greater, something that has been a long, long time in the making.
One email was addressed to my colleagues (about 120 people), the other addressed to people I deal with regularly through work (another 100+). They both explained my intention go fulltime as Siân in the near future!
Having plucked-up the courage to click 'send', I then sat there weeping as a constant flow of emails and texts piled-in with messages of support, admiration and love. It was just an amazing moment.
For those interested, I have set out below my message.
Another (BIG) step forward...
Siân x
I feel now is an appropriate time to share with you all a deeply personal issue that I have wrestled with for many years, and to advise you of some changes that will take place in the not-so-distant future.
Whilst I recognise that this may well come as a shock to many of you (or maybe not?), I wish to advise you all that I am transgender and that I intend on transitioning, living full time as a female.
The last few years in particular have been very difficult for me, and you will appreciate, I hope, that this isn’t a decision I’ve taken lightly.
Until recently, I didn’t believe that I would ever have the strength to discuss openly my gender dysphoria. But of late, I have come to realise that there is a way forward for me, however to achieve that, I need to be honest about my feelings.
Getting to this stage hasn’t been easy. Since my early teenage years, I felt a deep sense of shame about my dysphoria, fearing that my life would be over if anyone were ever to find out. However, after much soul searching, of late I have come to accept my feelings, and in doing so, develop a strong sense of personal pride.
I recognise that many of you may well be struggling to comprehend why I feel the way I do and why I’ve opted to go public. The truth is really quite simple... It is about me leading the life that I want to lead, not leading the life that others want me to lead.
It’s not about drawing attention to myself. Quite the opposite actually; I want to be able to walk down the street and go about my day-to-day life un-noticed.
It’s not a hobby. And it’s not about fulfilling sexual desires.
Instead, it’s about feeling good about myself. About feeling content.
And I would hope that you all recognise those basic needs to some degree.
Over the last three years, I have made some great strides forward, initially opening-up to my family and thereafter my friends.
My family – I’m sad to say – initially struggled to accept it, with my Dad first suggesting “Why don’t you just stop doing it?” If only it were that simple…
But we’re making progress, which is great, and credit to them for finally engaging in a very difficult situation.
My friends have been wonderfully supportive and have encouraged me on my journey. And I’ve also received much-welcome support recently from those colleagues in whom I have already confided.
I’m sorry to say that I haven’t received the same level of support from the NHS. Whilst my GP has been a fantastic ally, unfortunately the rest of the system has been found wanting. To illustrate, I was referred to a Gender Identity Clinic (GIC) in Summer 2017 – so, coming up on two years ago – and suspect I’ve still got at least another 18 months to wait until my first appointment!
Clearly this is hugely frustrating, but if nothing else, illustrates the scale of gender dysphoria within society.
Having received my referral, I foresaw the GIC process as providing much needed support and guidance in helping me conclude these important life decisions. However, given the timescales involved, I came to realise that I couldn’t wait and would instead need to make decisions unassisted, based ultimately on what felt right.
A little over a year ago, I opted to start a slow transition, not least growing my hair in order to achieve a more feminine appearance. I know that a number of you have queried what’s been going on with me over recent months, so now you know!
The most important consideration in all of this are my children. Whilst I have had an initial conversation with them, until such time as they are comfortable with the new situation, I will continue to present at work as [ ], so please (for now), continue to refer to me as [ ], using the pronouns he and his.
However, ultimately, it is my intention to present fulltime as a female, going by the name of Siân (pronounced ‘Sharn’) and using the pronouns she and her. At present, I am unable to be more specific with regards timings, but at least now you know my intentions.
Clearly there are a lot of logistics still to address, but with the help of the Board and HR, I would hope these are sorted in good order. We will, of course, keep you appraised as to the next steps and when I intend to present fulltime as Siân.
I have worked with some of you for more than 15 years and recognise that these changes – as and when they materialise – may cause some confusion initially, so please don’t feel bad if you accidentally call me [ ] or mis-gender me, and please don’t treat me any differently.
One important point I’m keen to leave you with is to stress that I am – and will remain – the same person, with the same morals and the same principles. I just look a little bit different; a bit like when Marathon bars became Snickers, as a close friend once described it.
I’ve chosen to share this with you as a trusted colleague and would appreciate your discretion in this matter. I would ask that you do not share this more broadly without my permission as my children’s mother and I are trying to support our children through this change in a gradual and considered way, and I therefore trust that you will respect our wishes.
If you’re unsure on anything I’ve explained herein – whatever it may be – please do come and speak to me; believe me, I’ve answered many embarrassing questions already, so you probably won’t be the first to ask!
In the meantime, you may find the following information resources of use:
www.livescience.com/54949-transgender-definition.html - what does ‘Transgender’ mean?
www.glaad.org/transgender/allies - tips for allies of transgender people
thinkgrowth.org/how-to-support-a-trans-colleague-641f0b34... - how to support a transgender colleague
transequality.org/sites/default/files/docs/resources/Unde... - frequently asked questions about transgender people
In closing, I simply ask for your support and understanding in the coming months and years, thank you.
Kind regards
[ ]
(soon to be Siân)
The next four years living with Nicholas Galtry were easily the hardest years of my life. Unlike my parents, he didn't care about my well-being. All he cared about was how famous I was, and the money that came along with said fame. Since I was still so young, Galtry had access to every penny. Sure enough, he would blow it all, whether it was on gambling, booze, or girls. Anytime I tried standing up for myself, he would remind me of my place. I didn't have control of my powers yet, so the punches kept coming. I like to always think the best in every situation I'm in, but there was no bright side to this. The safest I felt was when I was Tork. A confident space warrior, that was liked by all. I only wish that same confidence translated to my life as Garfield Logan. It was all smiles, and jokes on set, hiding the cruelties that were going on behind closed doors. Honestly, I felt as though I had no value. This continued, until the fateful day, my thirteenth birthday. When Nicholas Galtry would finally be punished for his crimes, and I would meet the Doom Patrol for the first time. What I didn't realize then was how close of a family we would become.
I met Rita first. While the other three were talking amongst themselves about Galtry, she was making sure I was okay. Something about her was so comforting. It took me a while before I realized what it was. She reminded me so much of my mother. Maybe it was them both being actresses, who worked on Hello Megan, or just how caring they were. Either way, Rita was the second best mother I could've asked for. She pushed me to continue acting, even after Space Trek: 2022 was cancelled due to plagiarism. I stuck with it, because of her.
Next was Larry. The Eeyore of our merry band of misfits. Former Air Force pilot, Larry Trainor was flying high. While he was piloting a test plane, he was exposed to a field of radiation, which ended up giving him his powers. Larry saw his powers as more of a curse than a blessing, and his melancholy, self-destructive attitude, lead to him being called Negative Man. Don't look at me, I didn't give him the name. But yeah, pretty self-explanatory, I know. One of the happiest memories I remember about Larry happened on the night I arrived at the mansion. I heard this music, which was emanating from the kitchen. Walking inside, it was Larry, singing along with the radio, while cooking dinner. It was so strange, seeing this person, all wrapped up like the invisible man, singing, and dancing, while cooking. Which is why, his complete 180 change in attitude moments later, took me by complete surprise.
Then there's Cliff, who I see as an older brother of sorts. It wasn't always that way though, as he was completely against me joining the team. Couldn't resist the loveable goofball that I am forever however, and slowly but surely, I was able to chip away at his robotic exterior. Turns out even robot's can have a heart sometimes.
Finally, we have Steve Dayton, the father and leader of this merry band of misfits. He cared, but had a strange way of showing it. Training routines at odd hours of the night, and set rules that we had to follow. The mission always came first in his eyes. He didn't have time to be a real father, but I'd take him any day, over the monster that is Nicholas Galtry.
The next few years, living, and being a part of the Doom Patrol were easily the best years of my life. I finally felt like I had a purpose. We faced our fair share of supervillains, including Mister Nobody, and his Brotherhood of Dada, along with the Brotherhood of Evil before them. Both your stereotypical take over the world, and cause absolute chaos type of badguys. The cycle would go on, of us taking them down, putting them behind bars, only for them to be broken out of jail months later. One thing remained the same, in that we would always win. Until we didn't..
The event recalled 18 August 1940, when Bromley's Biggin Hill and other South East military bases came under attack from the German Luftwaffe.
It became known as the "hardest day" as both sides recorded their greatest loss of aircraft during the battle.
The hardest part about shooting with Anastasia is trying to decide my favorite photos to post. She is absolutely gorgeous with a great personality. 2021 pretty much sucked in general; the best thing about it was I had a chance to shoot with Anastasia about 5 times. We did this shoot at the Scentsy campus in October 2021. Excellent shoot with one of my favorite models!!
It has been a week now since we were at R.A.F. Kenley to see a flypast ( well 3 in total ) of the Lancaster flanked by a Spitfire and a Hurricane of The BBMF ( Battle of Britain Memorial Flight ) . The flypast was a commemorative flight remembering "The Hardest Day " - August 18th 1940 .
A BBMF Flypast over R.A.F. Kenly on the 79th anniversary of The Hardest Day -
This is a Hurricane and a Lancaster of the BBMF ( Battle of Britain Memorial Flight ) , there is also a Spitfire in formation but for my shot I have concentrated on these two aircraft . I took just over 60 shots of the three passes over the airfield , however , as always panning shots ( birds or aircraft ) always seem a challenge to me and I only have this shot and a couple of others I am happy with .
Sunday 15th September is celebrated officially as the climax of the Battle of Britain, when London had become the Luftwaffe's main target.
However post-war studies of British and German records have shown that the hardest fought day of the Battle was Sunday 18th August. On this day the Luftwaffe tried its utmost to destroy our fighter airfields flying 850 sorties involving 2200 aircrew. The RAF resisted with equal vigour flying 927 sorties involving 600 aircrew.
Between lunchtime and teatime, three big Luftwaffe raids were attempted, the first and third by mixed groups of Dornier Do 17, Junkers Ju 88 and Heinkel He 111 bombers, escorted by Messerschmitt Bf 109 and B 110 fighters, and a second by Junkers Ju 87 Stuka dive-bombers, also escorted by Bf 109s. The targets were the airfields at Kenley, Biggin Hill, Gosport, Ford, Thorney Island, Hornchurch and North Weald, and the radar station at Poling. Although the last wave failed to reach its targets, which were obscured by cloud, the fighting was no less fierce along the route.
The RAF and Fleet Air Arm lost altogether 68 aircraft, 31 in air combat. 69 German aircraft were destroyed or damaged beyond repair.
It was vital to re-arm and refuel the British fighters as quickly as possible as their pilots might be called on to fly several sorties each day.
No 504 Squadron had been mauled by the Luftwaffe in the Battle of France and when it returned to the United Kingdom it was sent to Wick in Scotland to rebuild its operational strength where this photograph was taken.
From the 5 September the unit was based at the RAF Museum London.
The Germans had high hopes for the twin-engined Messerschmitt Bf110 but it proved inferior to both the British Hurricane and the Spitfire. I Gruppe/ZG 26 lost six of their aircraft on this day 18th August 1940.
Southern England was littered with Luftwaffe wrecks. This Dornier Do 17 of 9/KG76 was shot down on 18 August by Hurricanes of 111 Squadron and it crashed at Leaves Green near Biggin Hill in Kent.
A Dornier 17Z of 9th Staffel/Kampfgeschwader 76 is manhandled back into its dispersal point at Cormeilles-en-Vexin.
Nine Dorniers from this unit had been involved in a low level attack on RAF Kenley on the 18th August and had suffered heavy casualties; four had been destroyed, two seriously damaged and the rest had suffered minor damage.
At the end of the day of the forty men who had set out eight had been killed, five taken prisoner, three returned wounded and seven were floating in the English Channel. The Luftwaffe was bleeding to death.
( info from The R.A.F. webpage )
So one last post of all three - that is six Merlins and did they sound Magnificent !!
The hardest part of photographing a sculpture is the problem of making an orginal piece of art. It is not easy and people don't always recognize your unique vision. Most people merely record.
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Kenley flypast 2017, to commemorate the Hardest Day. Andy Milliken (OC BBMF) flying a Griffon-engined MkXIX Spitfire. Unfortunately, just one plane could make it, as all the Merlin-engined aircraft are currently grounded.
I had.. the hardest time ever choosing between this version and the black and white version. I love them both so much. I even asked my friends and fellow photographers, Gillyface, Sarah Ann Loreth, Brad Wagner, Evan Walsh, Molly Strohl, Chelsea Roden and even my boyfriend (who isn't a photographer but I heed his counsel anyway.. wow I've been watching far too much Game Of Thrones...) but in the end the votes were tie. That is, unless you count Molly's vote, which counted for 20 votes but I decided to give the others a fair chance. haha. so I had to make a decision.
As much as I would've liked to post the black and white because I love it and I don't post black and whites much in my stream I just had to go with this one. Although, I will be posting both versions on my 500px page so you can all see them in all their glory. haha. okay, so maybe they aren't that glorious of a photo but I like them. I honestly didn't think this photo was going to turn out at all... (which I say about most of my photos) and i hated it through most of the editing process.
Sometimes things just work out. (:
black and white below.
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First attempt at custom figs! I think they turned out decent! The hardest thing was the helmet and I am pleased with the final product! From left to right: Standard Marine, Rare Marine (found him once in the mission "Halo"), Marine with "Jungle" fatigues and a Pillar of Autumn Crewman!
Comments and feedback are appreciated!(:
I love to make LEGO military MOCs but tanks are always the hardest part for me. Still, I´m happy with this design. The vehicle can fit a driver on the hull and the commander fits on the turret (the hatch can be open).
The turret turns and the main gun can be elevated as well; also, the vehicle comes with a DT machine gun that I bought from Brickarms.
To know more about this LEGO model, click here for the next photo:
www.flickr.com/photos/einon/51141883671
Eínon
Even the hardest steel cannot harm intruders that partly exist in higher – or in most cases: lower – plains of reality. For this reason, the Sisters of Ex Orcis have specialized in making arrows from the famous Dragon Glass. Piercing through every thinkable and unthinkable form of ethereal or demonic protection, these elite archers banish supernatural creatures when conventional measures fail.
I never liked the official TLG hoods, so I combined a Cape Madness cape and hood with a hairpiece.
The hardest livery to get colour into, and in full dull light. WCRC 37516 hauled 60009 plus POB from Ilford to Crewe past Chelmscote
The hardest thing in life is knowing which bridges to cross and which bridges to burn - David Russell
Another one from the Glebe last week. There was lot of clouds around the bridge. So I chucked in Little Stopper and managed to get 12.5 minute exposure. Hope you like the shot.
This is the hardest I've ever written, because I am not sure how to put this.
I'm feeling both very stupid, but at the same time very grateful.
But, anyhow..
I'm from Sweden as you may know, and my boy friend from UK, so getting information is very difficult.
And his friend told me last monday that he had passed away, but when he didn't.
He had a difficult surgery and has been unconscious since then.
And it's from where the confusion probably came among his friends and family.
But I want you to know that, having you as my friends really helped me through the time I thought he actually had passed.
And I'm forever grateful for that.
But still his life isn't saved yet, and I pray for him to improve.
I am deeply sorry for this confusion, hope you forgive me.
(going to delete the latest photo I sent with the news, 'cause of that it doesn't feel right to still have it on here when it actually isn't true, just my feelings were.)
This is BY FAR the hardest I have ever had to work for a good shot. The hike in there was something of nightmares, but also when I got there the spray (as you can see here) was like a pressure washer and the only way to get the good comp was to be up close to the falls. I was blessed/cursed with sunlight while I was there, too. Thankfully, it was only backlighting and didnt wash out the scene too much. I did get this fancy flare, however! It was a great trip, nonetheless. Hope you like it. Apparition Falls. Mt hood wilderness, Oregon.
Check out what this falls looks like in august:
Canon 40d- Tokina 11-16mm lens- Polarizer-
for me, self portraits are the hardest shots to take as i'm never satisfied with the results, you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear and all that !
still.
This guy. One of the hardest working men I know. He leaves the house at 5:30 a.m. most days and does hard, physical work running his own business. He is always busy because of the work he does and the way he treats his customers. Then he smiles like this when he is trying to relax and watch his show while I have the camera pointed at him. He is indeed the epitome of a good man.
The hardest part about shooting with Anastasia is trying to decide my favorite photos to post. She is absolutely gorgeous with a great personality. 2021 pretty much sucked in general; the best thing about it was I had a chance to shoot with Anastasia about 5 times. We did this shoot at the Scentsy campus in October 2021. Excellent shoot with one of my favorite models!!
You're all that I hoped I'd find
In every single way
And everything I could give
Is everything you couldn't take
Cause nothing feels like home, you're a thousand miles away
And the hardest part of living
Is just taking breaths to stay
Because I know I'm good for something
I just haven't found it yet
But I need it
I'm sure you all recognize this one, I had to upload it, I love it too much (:
Miserable At Best - Mayday Parade
I had the hardest time figuring out what to wear as a top to go with these tight shiny silver leggings and finally had to settle for my black nylon spandex semi sheer long sleeve leotard with a stretch belt to accent my waist and my open toe pumps with their 5½" heels to finish off the ensemble.
I just love how these hug all the curves of my hips and legs, don't you?
To see more pix of my legs in sexy dresses and other revealing tight fitting outfits click this link:
The hardest part about shooting with Anastasia is trying to decide my favorite photos to post. She is absolutely gorgeous with a great personality. 2021 pretty much sucked in general; the best thing about it was I had a chance to shoot with Anastasia about 5 times. We did this shoot at the Scentsy campus in October 2021. Excellent shoot with one of my favorite models!!
“The hardest part of any important task is getting started on it in the first place. Once you actually begin work on a valuable task, you seem to be naturally motivated to continue.”
― Brian Tracy, Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time
In October 1991, James Brown made a Surprise Visit to the Meeting of the Society of Existential and Phenomenological Philosophy being held at the Crown Plaza in Memphis.
This is the worst photo of James Brown ever taken.
I could feel it go down
Bittersweet, I could taste in my mouth
Silver lining the cloud
Oh and I
I wish that I could work it out .
N i k o n F E + N i k k o r 2 0 / 2 . 8
K o d a k G o l d 2 0 0
Hardest Day - 18th August 1940. Royal Air Force Fighter Command, in particular 12 Group fight to survive again the German Luftwaffe
It's being content with who we are.
- The Hero Dies In This One`
This tattoo means the world to me. The first time I heard this song, I was about 13. My friend had burned me a copy of her "So Long Astoria" and as soon as I got home from school I put it in my cd player and listened to the whole cd. When it got to this song I fell instantly in love. The lyric "The hardest part isn't finding what we need to be, It's being content with who we are." is spoken and so you have to turn the volume up to really make out what he's saying. I played the song over and over again until I could figure out what he was saying. And once I heard it, it stuck with me. At 13 I was a pretty lost kid. I didn't know who I was or what I wanted to be. I was unhappy with the way I looked - my weight, my hair, my Wal-Mart wardrobe. I didn't like myself very much at all. Through the years I've learned what it means to be content and how to love myself despite my flaws. Kris's words are true. The hardest part isn't finding what we need to be. It's being content with who we are. As long as I'm happy with the person I am, everything will be okay.
Covering my scars wasn't easy. It's hard to let go of something like that. It took a long time for me to be ready to stop cutting. I'm finally happy with who I am. I don't need to cut anymore. The hardest part - being content - I've achieved it.
This is the best birthday present I've ever gotten. My brother bought it for me. I was so surprise and so touched when he offered to pay for it. Getting it done on my birthday, having my brother buy it for me and be there with me while it was being done just meant so much. Every time I look down on it, I'll remember him and that day and all the struggles I've overcome and what those words mean.
It hurt like a bitch. Especially on my wrist and near my elbow-pit. Oh my god, I thought he was dragging a hot knife into my arm. But it was SO worth it. And I can't wait to get another one!
You can see the whole thing HERE!
... is having words in your heart that you cannot utter
This photo is dedicated to my boyfriend, a guy who've I've known for a while but have just recently been going out with, unknown to either of my parents. He is an amazing guy, and I'm pretty sure I love him. So here's to you ... Happy Valentine's Day!
(this was completely a joke - one that worked out a bit better than anticipated)
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8.8.19
This summer was the strangest and hardest I've had in awhile. I'm not sure where things are going to where they will be a year from now and it's very scary. I can't believe this project is over for this year.
“The hardest thing in life is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn”
by David Russell
The middle section of the formation collapsed in 1990, whereas prior to that, visitors could walk all the way up to the end. And so ....
"London Bridge is falling down,
Falling down, falling down.
London Bridge is falling down,
My fair lady ..." \(^0^)/