Temptation - HNT #34
"Did perpetual happiness in the Garden of Eden maybe get so boring that eating the apple was justified?" ~Chuck Palahniuk
Oh, I know I might be stepping on more than a few toes with this one . . . oops!
Have you ever felt so discontent with the way things are that the only way to shake things up would be a huge drastic change? Well, that's how I'm feeling right now . . . BOARD . . . everything seems so stale around me . . .
Work is dull - three years being told that better projects are going to be starting soon is a little more than I can take...when I've been working away on the same types of boring things for that whole time . . .
My home life is dull - On Monday it will be 18 months that Mr J. has been living in a different city. Sometimes it's hard to remember that I supposedly have this person to share my life with, and that has become the normal way of things...it's weird to have him around now (sorry if he's reading this...which I know he's not...) . . .
Oh, I know I might be stepping on more than a few toes with this one . . . oops!
Have you ever felt so discontent with the way things are that the only way to shake things up would be a huge drastic change? Well, that's how I'm feeling right now . . . BOARD . . . everything seems so stale around me . . .Work is dull - three years being told that better projects are going to be starting soon is a little more than I can take...when I've been working away on the same types of boring things for that whole time . . .
My home life is dull - On Monday it will be 18 months that Mr J. has been living in a different city. Sometimes it's hard to remember that I supposedly have this person to share my life with, and that has become the normal way of things...it's weird to have him around now (sorry if he's reading this...which I know he's not...) . . .
Calgary is dull - I want to get out and explore this dust ball we call Earth. How do people in other parts of the world live, what music do they listen to, how do they occupy their spare time, what food do they eat . . . Calgary is a fairly multicultural city, but I want to see these places first hand, smell the air, see the culture . . .
I want to give into the temptations that my mind has cooked up . . .
I want to give into the temptations that my mind has cooked up . . .
. . . but I'm scared.
Happy HNT to all, and to all a good night
These buttons are fun to push, you should try it...you never know, you might just find something inspiring -->
*Edit* - The apple was rotten to the core...hope that's not some sort of sign...
posted by The Melody Censor at 8:29 PM
49 comment:
I love the pics where the color contrasts so much with the background....oh and I also love the background more.
HHNT
Brad
Beautiful shot. I love the contrast of colors. And that quote? Wow. I never looked at it that way before. ;)
HHNT!
i know that feeling of boredom all too well...
*~*happy hnt*~*
Scared is ok, just so it doesn`t paralyze you.
Many great journeys began with just the thought.
Oh yeah.......makes me want to bite an apple myself.
ooooh, the last line says it all...........i hope you can find a safe way to give in and have the experiences.............
HHNT
Very cool :)
love the contrast :)
Absolutely adorable!
Happy HNT!
~xo
Yay! Someone noticed the eyes! Mr. J didn't even notice...thanks felicitya!!
Hmmm ....maybe you should explore Calgary a lttle more ....me thinks you are missing something .....
HHNT!
I cpmpletely understand that need.
uh well, dance all night play all day
don't let nothin' get in the way
dance all night keep the beat
don't you worry 'bout two left feet
shake it up
shake it up, oo yeah
shake it up
shake it up
well dance all night get real loose
you don't need no bad excuse
dance all night with anyone
don't let nobody pick your fun
shake it up, oo-oo
shake it up, yeah yeah
shake it up, oo-oo
shake it up
that's right I said dance all night (go go go)
and dance all night (get real low)
go all night (get real hot)
well, shake it up "now", all you've got, woo
You need to take a trip to Montana. Not a great change, but great people!
Eve's got nothin' on you. Great shot. HHNT
Look in the mirror temptress... and break out into adventure as you portray to us. Fear only gifts us with "what ifs " and "should haves". Cheers!
It's time to dye your hair.... I have found that is always a great thing to do when things get crappy! ;)
Keep that head up, something amazing will come round very soon.
HHNT!
Katie - That is so funny...I never really thought about it, but hair colour therapy sounds almost as good as retail therapy!
Oh Katie!!! You've outdone yourself!!! It's awesome!!!
HHNT!
I see Alice In Wonderland! Don't let the little voices hold you back. Go, travel, explore, the world awaits.
Great Picture! Happy HNT!
I say do it. Explore a little. Take a sabattical. Life does not wait.
HHNT, by the way
:-)
Take the path less travel, but don't get lost...
HHNT
Take the plunge and see some of those places you dream of, life is about making memories.
Happy HNT!
Ms SD
Melody, I can't see why Mr. J wouldn't be tempted to come home more often...and not just for the apple, either.
Happy HNT.
Ooh I love the apple, and your expression is great!
HHNT
Lovely shot and yes I am...We both are Tempting with apples this week.
Happy HNT sweetie ;)
Go for it!
go on polish that apple.... HHNT
ARGHGHGH YES YES YES
don't you just hate that stupid ass fear?!?!?
for the record though,..
from here,..
looking there,..
you are doing it just fine,..
and if your bored,..
come see me. lol
hhnt hun
oh and that picture says it sooo well...
just cheew your food well. lol
You've reminded me of a poem I wrote a while back.
Tiger soul -
Etching claws deep into an unfathomable night
Tiger Soul -
Hungry to taste the sweetness of life
Tiger Soul -
Free despite the lack of clarity
Lack of resolve
Tiger Soul
Tiger Spirit
Go take on that world, Tiger Soul, you've already bitten into the sweetness of life - dreaming of what's out there is half the battle.
Happy HNT!
Mark - The poem is beautiful, thanks for sharing it...free despite the lack of clarity says everything about me...
S.
yes, I know exactly....
change is hard,
change is scary...
but damn it.
I want a change.
HHNT, loved the pics
That's a great photo! I really love pics that use B&W and bits of color like that (as my one HNT does today as well). Plus, the subject matter of the photo is nice too. :) Happy HNT!
I can relate to the distance thing as well.
And I'm about ready for a change of scenery myself. Good luck!
Happy HNT!
Deliciously enticing. Nothing worse than a rotten apple, huh?
That is an awesome shot!!! Happy HNT!
You look so nummy, I could just bake you right into an apple pie! ;)
Happy HNT!
This was an awesome post - beautiful and creative! HHNT!
Can I have a bite?
Lady Eve she gave the reason
BOOTY
Lookin too good not to be squeezin
A creamy beaver
Hotter than a fever
I'm the giver and she's the reciever!
HHNT doll!
I lurrrrrrrrve that picture. It made me want to be an apple.
*grin*
Happy HNT. :)
Wonderfully creative post...
I am feeling the same... shall we commiserate? Throw them all a bone and a finger and hop in the convertible and travel to other places? I'm game...
You are sexy there, crouching... nervous, anxious, worried, a little scared... but oh so wanting to...
pounce!
~hhnt~
Susan... I fear that all I want to do is encourage you to be... bad. And when I look at that face, I don't know that I can stop myself...
Happy HNT, darling x
PS If you have a minure, can you tell me how to get slective colour in Photoshop? Please?
Hi. Travel lust - totally understandable. Great pic! Very artistic...HHNT
great photo! HHNT!
Great pic and post! HHNT!
i love it, the apple is the root to all that is evil/good or something like that? Travel, enjoy do it, it will change your life!
hhnt
is'nt snow white supposed to be eating that?
temptations can be good depending on what they are. you gotta think about whether you're doing is going to ruin what you want in the future.
tak 'er day by day i say and see how it goes.
living apart from your loved one means nothing really as long as you trust and love each other.
i did it from Australia. thats the other side of the earth.
I wanna go to Calgary. its fun there.
HHNT!
I. LOVE. THIS!! This my favorite one so far, it embodies the best and the worst things about being female.
LOVE IT. Keep it up.
HNT!
I've been trying to find an appropriate adjective for for your beguiling expression in this pic, but, sorry, I'm at a loss.
Susan, I believe if you decide to make that first giant step, you'll find the warmest welcome wherever in the world your path leads you.
Ugh that's unfortunate about the apple.
You need some culture? You should have hit Edmonton for Heritage Days this month, I used to go every year! ^_^
Happy HNT!
that picture is beautiful...very nicely done.
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