It's so nice to see people having something to look forward to, and all the upcoming Ball conversations have me practically burbling with anticipation. I can remember an absolutely gorgeous dress from one of my memories that I am hoping I can have replicated for the Ball, on the off-chance I am able to find a date to appreciate the effort ( Read more... )

Emptiness - the most sublime state of being to achieve true balance with the world around you ( Read more... )

I was searching through the book store when I found a text which truly spoke to me - The Book of Five Rings. It's the wisdom and teachings of a samurai by the name of Miyamoto Musashi, and it has me thinking so deeply. It says on the book jacket that it 'is an instruction guide concerned with conflict and strategy' which leads me to believe it ( Read more... )