Friday, January 3, 2014

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

 

"I don't know if I will have the time to write anymore letters because I might be too busy trying to participate. So if this does end up being the last letter I just want you to know that I was in a bad place before I started high school and you helped me. Even if you didn't know what I was talking about or know someone who has gone through it, you made me not feel alone. Because I know there are people who say all these things don't happen. And there are people who forget what it's like to be 16 when they turn 17. I know these will all be stories someday. And our pictures will become old photographs. We'll all become somebody's mom or dad. But right now these moments are not stories. This is happening, I am here and I am looking at her. And she is so beautiful. I can see it. This one moment when you know you're not a sad story. You are alive, and you stand up and see the lights on the buildings and everything that makes you wonder. And you're listening to that song and that drive with the people you love most in this world. And in this moment I swear, we are infinite." ~The Perks of Being a Wallflower

It was these words that answered my question. What is that I want the most? and it is just that simple: I don't want to forget what it was like to be 16, because it's true, at that time, we were infinite.

29 comments:

Terra said...

We are infinite, I like that.

Annette said...

Hello my dear, Love seeing your Calendar page pretty talented gal. I am anxious to see what you create for 2014. Hugs and hugs xoxox

BIKBIK AND RORO said...

Sweet, and poignant. Actually I think I don't want to forget what it was like to be 7. A blessed, peaceful new year to you, my friend :)

Elena said...

Oh so pretty! Happy New Year dear lady :)

The Cranky said...

Infinity.

I like that, very much. A bright and happy new year to you Ana!

foxysue said...

In agreement, it's just remembering, keeping that frame of mind...x

Jess said...

A lovely inspirational thought to start the year, thankyou Ana!
Jess xx

AntiquityTravelers said...

My oldest daughter is 15 ... coming up on 16. So I will be going through this again holding her hand

Sherri B. said...

I still want to see this movie...what a wonderful quote, so filled with passion and love for life. And as always, your artwork is beautiful!

Kathryn Zbrzezny said...

Oh i love this, ana! Today is the day i predicted baby would be born:1.4.14. So...I am REALLY waiting for my cell phone to buzz. Yes, excitement for this wonderful baby girl, a January Baby, a capricorn, a garnet lover, a carnation girl...ambitious, practical, sensitive... I keep daydreaming now...and waiting for her time to arrive in this world. Infinite possibility...love. PS I am reading the book, Quiet. Introverts...

Jeanie said...

Sixteen -- the good, the bad and the ugly of it! I love this text -- I never saw the movie. Maybe I should.

Unknown said...

Ana...again, as always, I love reading your posts. Happy New Year to YOU!!

Melissa said...

Lovely words, lovely thoughts and I love the artwork you are doing in that (moleskine?) book!

The Dancing Crone said...

Oh my mind went off into some strange places. The multiverse, the possible infinity of each moment. Yes that is what it is like to be 16. Have I remembered? Rarely. Thanks for the remembering time, Ana.

Kyra Wilson said...

In my head, I'm STILL 16 :)

Magic Love Crow said...

Perfect, you made me smile ;o)

Irene said...

Love this post, Ana! Oh how wonderful it is to be 16 again! :-)

Vision By Mila said...

Have a fabulous New Year!

ANN ALICIA LAUGH said...

Personally...not really good to be back in my teens time the darkest and safest moment of my whole life! I can understand that some have had live that differently!

http://ecrireautrement.blogspot.com/2014/01/calling-after-teens-time.html

ANN ALICIA LAUGH said...

Saddest

manomij said...

Happy new year my blog friend! May it be how you want it to be :)
ManonX

Arkansas Patti said...

I do remember 16 but only the good or the funny. Somehow any angst has been forgotten.
I am so glad you are feeling better. Keep up the good work.

Tammie Lee said...

always lovely to see your art, sketches, glimpses, colors.....

sweet 2014 to you ~

beth said...

i love that you shared this with us....and i love that the word "life" is holding your hand for the new year...
and a happy new year i hope it is !!!...xo

Riot Kitty said...

That is so neat! I need to see that. I love your sketches, too.

Liberty said...

I love your job!
I am pleased to wish you a verry happy new year 2014 with a lot of happiness and many successes. Best wishes, Liberty

floating thru fields said...

I like your leaf painting :)

anopensketchbook said...

This is so nice. Thank you for sharing!

kala said...

Can't wait to see 2014 calendar and that leaf u painted stole my heartt