Dear Frank (My 1999 Ford Taurus)

You are a simply amazing piece of machinery. You are strong and can get through nearly anything, considering the amount of miles on you! You always get me from point A to point Z. I can't thank you enough for putting up with me for the past two years. Hopefully, our relationship will last for many more years to come!

Love,
Cassandra

Message In a Bottle

If you could send a message in a bottle, what would your message say?

I think that my message would be as follows:

Dear Bottle Finder,
The world is a rocky confusing place, but don't let it knock you down! Let the sun shine upon your face and spread a little bit of optimism today!
Cassandra


That would be the short version. The long version of my message in a bottle would be basically like shoving all of my journals, poetry, and creative projects into one single bottle.

Ray Of Sunshine

How is it possible to stay positive when you feel like the entire world is crashing down on you???

This is a question that most of us ask ourselves at one point or another in time. Obviously, all of us cope differently in hard times. Here is a list that of ways that have worked for me:

1. Confide in a friend, family member, or significant other.
2. Listen to some "feel good" music that makes me nostalgic.
3. Create a list of all the things I am thankful for in my life. Usually with this one, I keep the list displayed in a visible place or keep it handy for when the blues strike again.
4. Take a deep breath.
5. Journal, Journal, Journal!
6. Write or read poetry.

Please feel free to add questions, comments, or your own items to the list I started!

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.”