[Stop] Love

I was excited to see Philadelphia's LOVE sculpture represented on this window in downtown State College, until I noticed the Stop sign. Very odd. Especially when I am just beginning...

"Once everybody's dead, they do what they want."

I stumbled across this trailer for a documentary on the Barnes Collection and the controversy behind its possible relocation to Philadelphia. If it comes to theaters anytime soon I may have to go see it.

I haven't done anything sophisticated lately, so I'm planning a road trip. I've wanted to hit up all my favorite places I've long been neglecting:


used book stores - and add to my ridiculous Hamlet collection

vintage thrift stores - for those hidden treasures

art museums - to rekindle inspiration

Or maybe all I want to do is get into my car, turn up the radio volume, roll down the windows [if it wasn't 20 degrees and snowing of course], push the gas pedal to the floor, and speed away.

Instead of planning I'll let the road lead me - wherever I end up, I'll make sure it's worth it.

"There is no point in going through all this crap if you are not going to enjoy the ride."

I am relieved to discover I still have the ability to think optimistically despite the crash-and-burn scenarios of everyday life. This year has already topped them all and it's only February, but why wallow away in a stressed disposition when these are prime experiences that most people never have the privilege to endure, and that I may never have again?


I'd rather have a magnetic personality that brings everyone into a better mood, and be that person people want to have around. Easier said than done, but I will challenge my self and see if I can fully overcome the flaming burdens hanging over my head and honestly put others ahead of me.


Instead of wishing something never happened, embrace it. Allow things to happen and suddenly everything turns out better than you could have imagined.


Where to begin? I believe I already have; a blog of inspirations, projects, and productivity. My retreat into all things optimism, that captures and documents that brighter side of life.

I finally reached the purpose for "Sprechen Z". It only took... a year. So expect an ultimate face lift on future posts and join me on the other side that is always greener.