Her & Violet

          I laughed a little under my breath. “Trust me; if she didn’t bite me she won’t bite you. Just let her crawl across your hand.” I lay Violet down on the table and ask her to place her hand beside her. She does so ever so reluctantly and I gently nudge violet in her direction. She shivers slightly trying not to let me see and holds her breath as eight little light legs kiss the skin of her hand moving across it slowly and carefully almost is if not to startle the poor human being.  Violet reaches the table again and I take her back in my hand. “See? It wasn’t that bad…”

Sunset

          The day was brilliant as I raced up the soft sands of the shoreline. She chased after me, not far behind, as I ran. The sand was smooth and silky under our feet and the waves breaking on the beach gave the scene serenity. I turned suddenly and caught her in my arms as she ran into me knocking us both down. I smiled at her and she smiled back then let go and lay looking over the water. The sun was hanging by a thread just above the horizon and casting off bright reds and oranges, painting the surface of the bay a shimmering gold as it slowly sunk below the water. I leaned over and kissed her on the cheek then gave her a hug and taunted her to chase after me once again as I got up and ran down the shoreline...

Goodbyes

          The most difficult thing about goodbyes is that you can never get them right. Some poeple compensate for that by avoiding them altoogether... especialy if they are confronted with saying goodbye to someone or something they love. Thus my philosophy is this:

          I have always been a more action oriented individual. I believe that if actions speak louder than words then we shouldn't speak our goodbyes. Instead we should show them. but if there is a limitation to what you can show don't say goodbye at all. instead, remember the time you spent with this person, group, or object and treat it as if its the most prescious memory you have of these people or this person until you see them again. (Because) One day it does unfortunately end up being the last time you see them. Though it's a sad thought, it's also a true one.

          Let me make it very clear that when I personally skip out on saying goodbye, it should never come as an insult to anyone. Instead, It should be regarded as a sign of Love, Respect, Humility, or some other strong feeling I may possess... Mainly because I felt as if a goodbye would ruin the amazing journeys to come and the experiences that have taken place. Never take offence to it coming from me, because though its not the most fashionable thing to do.. I do it for reasons that you would most likely be happy to hear.

          Love you guys.