Friday Faves

I was trying to decide if my Friday Faves fit in the personal passions category when I realized that I am passionate about every one of the topics represented here.  I love music.  Some days I feel as though I live to read.  I love to laugh.  I love to create, but even more to celebrate great ideas.  I love my iPhone, and sweets, great quotes, blogging, and Pinterest.  I am passionate about short films and photography, too.  So, from me to you.  Happy, passionate Friday. 

* A Song: "Feelin' Nothing" by Kristin Kelly 

* Great (but very dark) Read: Darling Jim by Christian Moerk

* A Lesson: Early this week I'd had a terrible, terrible day and I couldn't seem to shake it off even hours after I'd gotten home.  Finally, I grabbed my camera and spent about an hour photographing the fading tulips on my table.  When I was finished, my attitude was better and my spirit was renewed.  It was a good reminder of how important it is to make time for activities that feed your soul. 

* Something to Make: a striped umbrella like the one made by Jessica Quick

* Tasty Treat: lemon squares from Birds on a Wire

* Images of the Week: Dark Rituals by Laura Makabresku

* Anticipating: Another girlfriend photography date tomorrow.

* APPspiration: Halftone for more photoplay

* A Post for decluttering inspiration: Holding on to Sentimental Things by Small Notebook

* Quote of the Week: "For me success is having the respect and love of people who truly know you." ~ Dame Judi Dench

* PINspiration: Faded feminine beauty by Emma Duckworth

* Film Fancies: Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce

* BLOGspiration: Chasing Lightning Bugs

* In Case You Missed It: More SOOJ