Seeing things in a new light

Today was a good day. Waking up 2 hours ahead of schedule, the first song I play sets the tone (see end of post for the tune), and my mood reaches a high note! So here are a few pictures I snapped. Same ol', same ol'...but in a new light. Old vision with a new, restored ambition. Go out there and get what you deserve. Every day should be a rebirth. Aspire to greatness, make a concrete plan, and enjoy the ride. I can't stress that enough. Personal satisfaction is an amazing high. Better than any drug...cheaper, too.

Crema e gusto...coffee is always the muse!

Poof! Just like that, she is gone

These photos by Alberto Seveso are a mix of ink and portraiture, and some of my favourites from his many albums. Leave it to the Italians to successfully depict feminine beauty and what I sense is a touch of vulnerability.

Persevere

"Persevere" is a word all too easily misconstrued and I wish to set the record straight in a simple, concise manner:

1. There are no "bad" outcomes to persevering. This is all relative to your attitude and how much you want it. Yes, there are sacrifices to be made for what you want, but the people and things that remain in the end were the most valuable from the beginning.


2. Persevere, but don't forget to have a balanced lifestyle (at least most of the time) to keep things in perspective and to recharge your batteries. Healthy relationships and a healthy you will lessen the efforts and strain of perseverence.

3. Tackle everything with a long term plan and a strategy. Two strategies. And back-up strategies for those two strategies. Now take that number and multiply by four. That's how many strategies you should have.

Un po' di nostalgia

These looks from Gioia magazine of last year are stunning.
Dutch model Milou Sluis (adore her features)
Shot by Laurence Ellis