In a slightly strange way, jellyfish embody everything about me. Growing up, I struggled to keep swimming—pushing myself forward all the time, over-thinking, battling drug addictions and a traumatizing childhood. After some significant events and with the support of my family, I came out of my dark time and realized the value in floating. Jellyfish are the only creatures that rely on movement for the sustenance of their lives. They almost have no ability to move on their own so they depend on ocean currents and wind directions to move them on the way they’re supposed to go. When I started floating, I realized everything beautiful that was going on around me. It was already going on but I was never aware. Also similar to me, jellyfish are chill in that way yet they still have a poisonous sting. I have been the sassiest person since I was little. My mom encouraged me to be strong and independent because I grew up in India, where women are supposed to be submissive and obedient. After moving to the US, I realized that women can be powerful. The jellyfish represents me growing into the woman that I’ve always wanted to be; finding acceptance and harmony yet still being strong and deadly :)
The tattoo was done by Jerome Vorndran at Tatu Tattoo in Chicago, IL, and I had a fantastic experience all around.
Heyyyyy, dullyouth you know whassup
“There is nothing wrong with loving the crap out of everything. Negative people find their walls. So never apologize for your enthusiasm. Never. Ever. Never.” — Ryan Adams (via thecybrarian)
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go to the library to print off creative practices study guide. revisions redux.
-mental note. read more john updike and talk to dani about it.
-email dani. fuck its been long
email brittany artist statement! look at the question and just write don’t over examine it.
start laundry
make coffee. lots of coffee.
stop slutting on tumblr
do nails and clean the room in between
finish laundry
FOLD AND PACK BITCH
figure out the details for tomorrow morning
call mom/dad/ SKYPE?
find journal. look for journal instead of writing emo “ i miss my journal and its stabilizing presence” entries.
listen to the john mayer Try! album
broaden my “ high quality live music “ library
chew gum and drink water
write more say less.
i wish i didn’t miss you.
just keep us where the light is
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there is something truly remarkable about two people’s lives being intertwined, there is something beautiful about being in the arms of another, and there is far too much that i’m thankful for when it comes to andrew. this year has been so incredibly rough but he is a constant positive force that brings me back and has been so patient with my craziness. i know this photo isn’t magnificent but i love it anyways.
Lantern Floating