Insidious.

a.) the movie was pretty rad.  I recommend it, with the disclaimer that the 1st half absolutely outshines the 2nd. Overall, I'd give it a B+.


Insidious  (((the part where I thought I might have actually pooped my pants.)))


2.) As I continue to find words I don't know the meaning of, I am humbled and inspired all at the same time. 

Upon examination of the word "insidious" the first exemplary sentence I came across was, "..the insidious nature of stress" (the partner definition to this sentence: "proceeding in a gradual manner, but with harmful effects.")

"The insidious nature of stress" might be my new favorite understanding of stress as it has played a role in my life until now (and will probably continue to do so for the remainder of it.)

I believe the concept of "stress" began in middle school, when I began making my own decisons ("I have to choose my own electives???") The girls were starting their periods; the boys were often "moved" at inconvenient times of day; the boys everyone was getting acne, and we ALL wanted to make out with everyone else. 

Since then, that little nasty "stress" thing has insidiously become more and more involved in my activities of daily living.

From first periods to my first home purchase nothing has been more salient in my life than STRESS.  It's so sad.  I began practicing yoga in college to rid myself of the stress in my life.  I know now that there really isn't a way to "rid" yourself of it, you just have to find ways to breathe yourself through it.  It will occur no matter what, we just need to know how to make it through without losing our shiz altogether. 

Today I planned to write about all of the exciting wedding stuff I've been doing lately (please see ridiculously adorable photo below) BUT sometimes we digress to reveal what's REALLY on our mind.

Breathe through your stress, my friends. Don't deny or ignore it, just take a deep breath, and lighten your heart.  Be kind to each other.  Be sympathetic to what each other is going through.  Go for a walk.  Lie on your back and stare at the clouds. Hug your neighbor.

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle." 

Love each other, and breathe.
~*la*~

We haven't sent them out yet... but they're gonna be cuuuuuute......