Random act of self-kindness

Today I committed what can only be called a random act of self-kindness. I bought myself a bouquet of daisies. We all deserve to treat ourselves with the same kindness we grant others. I practice self-love (yes, failing is part of practice...you practice to get better at it) we must first love ourselves before we can whole-heartily love others.

I have something amazingly fantastic in the works but I'm keeping it under wraps for now. Just know you'll see these photos again soon.

Love,

Mika

PS: I was also inspired to do a mini photo shoot with my Tiny Buddha today. Shameless advertising - buy the print here!

My own strength

It's been months...too many months and too many emotions to even try to explain my seclusion. It's been a long transition (that I suspect will never end) and looking back at my last post to now...I've come a long way. The Mika typing at this very second is not the mopy self-centered person the first of April.

There are things in this life I want/need and know how to get them. "To thine own self be true" - Shakespeare's words are etched in my mind. Not everyone will agree with me...hell I figure a few will try to shame me but I'm not living for anyone else anymore. People will let you down time and time again...I refuse to let myself down; anymore.

With a deep breath I give you insight to the true Mika. This is my first (of many) steps. I am ready.

Lilith

I am from Lilith
I am made of clay
An equal to any man
I am my own being

The air in my lungs
And the thoughts in my mind
Are filled with serenity
Free to roam the winds of time

I am from Lilith
I am from the clay
My knowledge is my worth
Not the ring on my finger

I am not to be conquered
I am not to be controlled
If I love you - it is freely
With all the passion I hold

I am from Lilith
I am not beneath you anymore
I choose my own destiny
With wisdom to be adored.

*    All rights are reserved by the author Mika Buell.

With love and my own strength,

Mika

What I Wore-Feedback Appreciated

If you never try, you'll never know. That seems to be my motto lately.

I'm a girl so it's no surprise I am o.b.s.e.s.s.e.d with fashion blogs. Off the top of my head these are a few I check daily:

• Love Elycia
• A Beautiful Mess
• A Is For Ampersand
• Bubby and Bean

Again just a few off the top of my head. Now that you've swooned over their blogs (I hope to have a more functioning blog...someday)

*takes deep breath*

Here is the little outfit I wore today. I bought the shrug yesterday and knew exactly which top I wanted to wear with it. Plus I had to make a special trip to town today to buy a new pair of heels - of course no one twisted my arm to do so!

I would greatly appreciate thoughts/concerns/comments on this post. It's my first attempt at self portrait - kinda proud of that. I want to know if this is something worth doing randomly (since I'm a hermit it wouldn't be weekly) or should I leave this to the professionals? Feedback, please and thank you!

Here are the cool shoes I came home with. I'm wearing a vintage style dress tomorrow and the shoes will match perfect!