Sunlight-Colored Roses

A sanctuary for dreams and shadows

  • Tae-eul-jin-in from The Bride of the Water God

    One of my favorite characters from Korean manhwa The Bride of the Water God, Tae-eul-jin-in, a mysterious inventor whose intentions are difficult to determine. More information on him here. The Bride of the Water God is a manhwa based on Korean mythology which has been published in English since 2007. The English translation is still… Continue reading

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  • We are shaped by our thoughts. We become what we think. When our thoughts are pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves. — Gautama Buddha Continue reading

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  • Mineral makeup

    I worked with my mineral makeup set. I was thrilled with it. I can’t believe I haven’t used it before. I purchased this Joelle set from eBay. It was much cheaper than name brands. It doesn’t have the metallic sheen I associate with mineral makeup. It is matte and very natural-looking. After applying my face… Continue reading

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  • Nook

    I’m thinking about getting a tablet and giving Nathan my laptop. I don’t remember writing this, but I got my Nook, so I can finish my thoughts. I am giving Nathan my computer. It’s a new Macbook Air. I just really like the idea of not having a computer. I have spent all morning with… Continue reading

  • Message from Nook

    I am working on an idea I had about living without a computer. This week I am making posts from my Nook. Continue reading

  • Today Nathan and I traded in my truck for a Civic Hybrid. This white Civic is so beautiful. I have never had a car this nice. I’m so glad we were able to afford a hybrid. I am going from 15-19 mpg to 40-45. This morning I practiced piano and erhu and would have started on… Continue reading

  • Recovery statements

    We replace our dependence on others with a dependence on God. As we begin to hold still, we feel a Higher Power begin to offer us guidance and peace in every situation. Continue reading

  • Exodus

    Everything behind All possessions and their related worry Their complicated demands Leaving society Toward the place I always wanted Tested, nowhere to hide anymore A separate place from selfishness and greed Leaving society Clarifying my understanding No more worry about things No more worry about clothing An endless summer of pan-acceptance Everything behind Breathe in, accept… Continue reading

  • Today

    Seeing my grandma for the first time since her mind has become worse. Her greeting and recognition of me were exactly the same. I don’t like talking much, so I was really glad she both had things to say and didn’t mind some silence. When we said goodbye, she grasped my hands and looked into… Continue reading

  • Rose petal reading

    Rose petal reading this afternoon from my Mystic Faerie Tarot. Basically about drawing beauty and love into my life. Starts out with a simple task of acknowledgement of a challenge or problem in its infancy. Draw from the energy of the Queen of Cups, the master of love and beauty. And what I’m feeling with… Continue reading