All in One Deal

Books are the plane,

and the train,

and the road.

They are the destination,

and the journey.

They are home

In today's world people's chances of traveling fall into two categories, they can or they can't. Money is mostly the issue. It's hard for people to not experience the world as others can.

But...

There is an alternate. Books are an all in one deal package when you first buy them. AND you can visit the world over and over again. Countries and cities that only you can explore and not the people who travel the world. Plus you never have to leave the comfort of your blanket and couch. Food is cheap and the company is great.

So if you are ever disappointed that you will miss a trip, turn a page and continue the journey

Naomi's Nook

A Thought When in Fear

Courage isn't a matter of not being

frightened, you know.

It's being afraid and doing

what you have to do anyway

No man has ever gone into battle and wasn't afraid. No student hasn't been nervous before a speech. Everyone is frightened at the important times in life. To have courage is simply moving your legs forward. Courage is speaking, even when you are being watched. Fear makes you human. So don't hate it. But the choice you base on your courage shows the person you are. Doing what must be done or turning and running.

Fear will guide you. Courage will shape you


Naomi's Nook

Shining like a Star

And at the end of the day,

your feet should be dirty,

your hair messy,

and your eyes sparkling

This year. I can't even begin the list of adventures I went on and the things I did. Every day my family and I did something new and almost always, we were tired, messy, and worn out as every day closed. But each one of us had a new memory and a new smile. And the funny thing about the way our eyes sparkled was we didn't plan it. The entire day went with the flow. We skipped different events. Turned around to see another town. I didn't write as much as I wanted to or a book took twice as long to read. Sometimes we didn't accomplish a single check on our to-do list. But we had the time of our lives. Every second counted. 

And as the time of travel comes to a close, our eyes have never glimmered more

Notes from Naomi

Reason For Happening

Someday you will look back,

and know exactly

why it had to happen

Nobody can see the future, no one will know what is to happen. It is a mystery and it may not be solved for years to come. All we know is the present, the story happening now. There is a reason every time. Coincidences don't exist. So if the reason for pain or sadness is unanswered. If you wonder why you agree or said no. Stop thinking. Put the questions to the side. Pray. Ask Elohim to show you how to finish the issue and how to get through. Because one day you will look back, and even though you can't see it now, it will show how it shaped you into someone better.

You will soon see why. Just take your time through the good and the bad alike


Notes from Naomi

A Look to Adventure

As soon as I saw you I knew an

adventure

was going to happen

Do you ever look at someone and think I could travel the world with them? Even people you have just met. I have done this once or twice. Planning flies through my mind, marking wonders to see and places to go. But this quote has another meaning. Do you ever look at someone and think, starting now, my life will turn into the grandest adventure with them? Adventures don't require places to go or things to do. Everyday little things in your life become a bit more grand with that person. You never have a need to look for entertainment. It just happens where ever you go with them!
That is what makes life an adventure.

Adventures only require a friend and a will to go


Notes from Naomi