#lookingback

[misskohane]

"Snowed Alley"

great snowfall, Ireland, 4-5 years ago

[in-tenebris-et-in-solitudine]

I’ve been realizing a lot lately.

[burtontracks]

Life – 230618am

Mirror - who’s looking back

[hathaway-hayes]

051

Pleonasms rain like empty taunts Toward days best deserved by: Dogs, lost loves, and dreams. However, deadened were these Words upon little boys grown old, So very stained by sin and what The world truly offers in annual candles.

This tautology, my only and lonely Mantra, parades the years, Moments I can only recognize, Not to be confused with a Welcomed reminiscence, I know too well, the truth in Growing old, in growing cold -

Age takes no prisoners, for The years have no mercy.

    - H.H. (2023)

http://hathawayhayes.com

[theretrofeeling]

[fredwardfall]

" You can call me a freak, you can call me a creep, but one thing you can't call me and that is.... I'm weak. "

Keep on moving. I know you can. We'll look back and be so proud somewhen.

[eric-sadahire]

I will not turn my clocks back.

I will then be living one hour in the future.

I greet you, people of the past.

Your ways are quaint.

[twistedkittyart]

Moonstone Pendant

I have been looking back at some of my previous makes to get some ideas for some new pieces for the new year and I can across this one.

This is a moonstone cabochon wrapped in silver filled wire in a twist design.

[echoesofphilip]

[lienthenalien-blog]

Looking back at stuff i made for the love of pixelart and gamedev.

[misskohane]

"Portrait of a lady"

[monriatitans]

VIDEO GAME QUOTE OF THE DAY

“The thing about happiness is you only know you had it when it’s gone. I mean you may think to yourself that you’re happy. But you don’t really believe it. You focus on the petty bullshit, or the next job, or whatever. It’s only looking back, by comparison with what comes after, that you really understand that’s what happiness felt like.” – Kellogg, Fallout 4

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[ausdemakoerbchen]

NEW BLOGPOST!!! after being knocked out by a migraine, having the bare minimum of a social life, work, and protesting against nazis, I couldn’t post the final Faves & Discoveries 2023 before today! But I hope you are ready for some TUNES and feeling jealous because I went to some amazing concerts, haha. find the blogpost about my favourite music of 2023  here: https://bit.ly/3vLok11

[kaikfkai-blog]

2024 – Blissfully Married, Still Embracing Child-Free Living.

It's quite astonishing because the idea of resurrecting this blog never crossed my mind. I even attempted to recall which email I had used, only to discover that I misplaced my notebook containing all my emails and social media accounts along with their passwords. I sincerely hope it's not in someone else's possession right now. But, of course, I took immediate action and changed all my passwords after realizing the loss of that tiny notebook. And, thankfully, I still maintain access to my Yahoo Mail – so ancient! Who uses Yahoo Mail these days, right?

I have so much to share! As if people are reading this, haha. I have numerous life updates that no one explicitly inquired about. keke~

Successfully graduated from law school in 2022! Absolutely wild, right? It's a monumental achievement, yah knerrr. Never thought I'd re-enroll after deciding to "quit for good" back in 2015, tehee. Since I am a Juris Doctor degree holder, I guess you can call me a “Doctor” now? tehehehehe

I am a proud pet owner; his name is Pepper. He's an adorable, incredibly fluffy Shipo dog! I love him so much!

I am now tipping the scales at 80 kilos, bleep! I can't fathom that I would weigh this much!! Need help!!

Still contemplating losing weight at 34. Oh yes, I am now 34 years old!

Still mulling over the terrifying idea of taking the BAR EXAM! Always a scary, scary thought!

I am now working full time online– I used to work online as my part time job in 2012-2013.

Traveled to Korea 5 times now, Japan 5 times too! but, back when I started this blog, I never thought I would be going back and forth in one country. I guess I was wrong!

Since it's already 2024, I'm uncertain about maintaining regular updates on Tumblr. Rest assured, though, I'll definitely be back!

Xoxo.

KAI

[matthenslee]

What a year!

2023 will end with somewhere around 15,000 miles driven all over Collin County to encourage and be encouraged by Collin Baptist Association pastors and ministry leaders, as well as denominational servants or opportunities to represent the CBA. None of these meetings have any other agenda than encouragement, and I'm grateful for each and every opportunity I have to connect with these amazing folks.

Collin Baptist Association is a family of over 120 churches that range from thousands and thousands of members to dozens and dozens, in contexts spanning from rural to urban. Many of these leaders are thriving, but I often have the privilege of helping some simply hang on during a difficult season. 1,712 meetings thus far, and each one reminds me of the evergreen truth that we truly are better together.

Pastor, you need a Paul...and a Timothy. In other words, find someone who can pour into you and find someone you can pour into. You need guys in your corner, guys who can "tell you like it is," but also pick you back up when you fall. You also need to be investing into the next generation of pastors and leaders, too.

Y'all, ministry can be lonely, but it doesn't have to be...reach out to your local DOM or area representative of your state convention, connect with pastors near you, plug into opportunities for fellowship locally, regionally, and nationally...you need it, and they need you.