Contemplative

so i love frames. and i have a few of them... okay i have a lot of them. but i don't think they necessarily require photos or art--i have a theory that an empty photo represents unlimited potential, the idea that i'm spending more time making memories than reminiscing. of course, that doesn't mean that all my frames stay empty......... as you can see =) the blue flowers are actually handcrafted letters made by former street-women and prostitutes in thailand (with the help of Youth With A Mission). i picked them up during my stay there, and their beautiful artwork reminds me of my time there and the transformative power of mercy and grace, as well as the willpower and determination of these women.

plus::: the silver frame my wonderful siblings bought me years ago...
plus::: the dove that i bought this christmas to remind me of God's grace for me, too...
plus::: the pendant that i snatched from my thai vest...
plus::: the reflection from my mac... ;)


this hurricane lamp has a special place in my heart... it was my dad's. not only is it meant to give direction, but it reminds me of his love for the ocean and, above all, his curiousity with all things ancient. the books are from various places, including thrift stores, one story book i'm working on, "captivating" from my mother, the plays of chekov, and several classics.