Once Upon Another Time

“Some talk to you in their free time and some free their time to talk to you. Know the difference.”

“Develop a strong opinion about yourself so that you don’t accidentally start believing what others say about you.”

“Sometimes it is the smallest thing that saves us: the weather growing cold, a child’s smile, and a cup of excellent coffee.”

May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you’re wonderful, and don’t forget to make some art – write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope, somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself.

If you end up with a boring miserable life because you listened to your mom, your dad, your teacher, your priest, or some guy on television telling you how to do your shit, then you deserve it.

Live boldly. Push yourself. Don’t settle.