the red red robin

sometimes you come across a few words that really hit home.

today as I was getting a pedicure (a delightful indulgence), I came across an article entitled Lessons in How to be a Woman; a series of snippets relating life advice from past Women of the Year. among the many inspiring and uplifting words were these from Eve Ensler ...

'cherish your solitude. take trains by yourself to places you have never been. sleep out alone under the stars. learn how to drive a stick shift. go so far away that you stop being afraid of not coming back. say no when you don't want to do something. say yes if your instincts are strong, even if everyone around you disagrees. decide whether you want to be liked or admired. decide if fitting in is more important than finding out what you're doing here. believe in kissing.'

a little birdie tells me 'live, love, laugh and be happy'.