{ Things that inspire. }

When I was getting out of the service, this old marine major said to me, "What do you want to do with your life?" And I said, "Well, I think I want to go into television, but I don't know if I have the talent." He took his two shoes that he was shining and he smashed them together and he said, "Don't you know you can have anything you want in this life? You've just got to want it bad enough! Now, do you really want it?" I said, "Yes, sir, I do." 

-Regis Philbin

Watching Regis' last day on Live this morning tugged at my heart strings. What a beautiful career. In between the commercials they had Regis reflecting on his life in televion and on the show, and he talked about when he went back to visit his old high school in the Bronx. He told the students there to make the most of their time at school and to go into the world with confidence because "you are as good as anybody else." And you could tell that he really meant that. I know it's not entirely groundbreaking, but for some reason, it really resonated with me this morning. The possibilities of what your life can hold are so endless. There are things in my life now that I never could have predicted, and though not all of them are good, there are so many GREAT things that can happen unexpectedly, just as easily. I hope I always remember that. 

Homework and a full day of classes are calling my name. I hope you all have a wonderful day and a marvelous weekend. I say we soak up Fall before we head straight into Winter :).

Thank you very much for stopping by. lovelovelove.

-C

all photos via Patterson Maker