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I saw My Week with Marilyn the other night and was genuinely pleased. Michelle Williams was impressive playing a loopy, rather dumb* American icon, and whomever that guy was playing her interest…those lips. We all know Marilyn’s fate and the film was a sad portrayal of the things leading up to it. Her insecurity as an actress was one of many things that led to a life of substance abuse and inner demons. So it surprised me when I came across this quote on Free People’s blog: “I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they’re right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.”- Marilyn Monroe Her depression echoes in every word. It’s as if she’s crying for help; pleading for something, anything, to go right. If only she remained optimistic perhaps her story would’ve ended differently. *In the film, she seemed to spend most of her time drugged, giggling, or sleeping which makes it difficult for me to believe she came up with this quote on her own. photo: {source} I love how happy and carefree she looks here. It is sad she lost sight of this woman amidst her struggles.

I saw My Week with Marilyn the other night and was genuinely pleased. Michelle Williams was impressive playing a loopy, rather dumb* American icon, and whomever that guy was playing her interest…those lips.

We all know Marilyn’s fate and the film was a sad portrayal of the things leading up to it. Her insecurity as an actress was one of many things that led to a life of substance abuse and inner demons. So it surprised me when I came across this quote on Free People’s blog:

“I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they’re right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.”
- Marilyn Monroe

Her depression echoes in every word. It’s as if she’s crying for help; pleading for something, anything, to go right. If only she remained optimistic perhaps her story would’ve ended differently.

*In the film, she seemed to spend most of her time drugged, giggling, or sleeping which makes it difficult for me to believe she came up with this quote on her own.

photo: {source} I love how happy and carefree she looks here. It is sad she lost sight of this woman amidst her struggles.

I am going to Seattle for a mini-holiday this week. I cannot wait to plop myself in front of the TV and watch endless amounts of reality television. And of course it will be nice to spend time with my parents. It should be a great escape, especially since they are forecasting snow flurries. photo: Space Needle, circa *Prom 2005. *Yes, this is in fact a photograph I took just after Senior Prom. It was the perfect place for such a monumental occasion.

I am going to Seattle for a mini-holiday this week.

I cannot wait to plop myself in front of the TV and watch endless amounts of reality television. And of course it will be nice to spend time with my parents.

It should be a great escape, especially since they are forecasting snow flurries.

photo: Space Needle, circa *Prom 2005.

*Yes, this is in fact a photograph I took just after Senior Prom. It was the perfect place for such a monumental occasion.

A few months ago I dated a Frenchman. He maintained a je suis francais attitude throughout, but it was not this European confidence that kept me intrigued. He was philosophical; and not in the arrogant, preachy sort of way. We discussed the big picture; something many men seem to run away from. At the time, I found myself at a crossroads. While I worked for a great company, graduate school was becoming more demanding. Do I give up my creative aspirations for a decent job? Or do I put even more energy toward travel, writing, and design? The Frenchman put it all in perspective. “There are millions of bosses in this world. There are millions of companies in this world. We only live once. We’re only given one life to see the world and to meet its people. Seize the opportunity. Sure, you will make the current job you leave unhappy, but the risk of not seeing things that were put here purposely to be discovered and enjoyed, then what is the purpose of living?” photo: Dreaming of far away fields. Eugene, OR.

A few months ago I dated a Frenchman.

He maintained a je suis francais attitude throughout, but it was not this European confidence that kept me intrigued. He was philosophical; and not in the arrogant, preachy sort of way. We discussed the big picture; something many men seem to run away from.

At the time, I found myself at a crossroads. While I worked for a great company, graduate school was becoming more demanding. Do I give up my creative aspirations for a decent job? Or do I put even more energy toward travel, writing, and design?

The Frenchman put it all in perspective.

“There are millions of bosses in this world. There are millions of companies in this world. We only live once. We’re only given one life to see the world and to meet its people. Seize the opportunity. Sure, you will make the current job you leave unhappy, but the risk of not seeing things that were put here purposely to be discovered and enjoyed, then what is the purpose of living?”

photo: Dreaming of far away fields. Eugene, OR.