I brought this gorgeous journal from Amazon. Yes, it’s titled “Believe in Yourself” – pretty perfect, right? I do love stationery and this journal is the perfect place to write down thoughts, poems and quotes. Even though I won’t use it as a diary (hey, I have a blog for that), I’m excited to write something down in it. And I’m sure I’ll work out what soon 
It also has inspirational words throughout, which is very helpful right now!
I am loving Lana Del Ray’s album Born to Die. After all the hype there’s been a bit of a backlash against Lana but her album is sultry, catchy and unique plus her voice is a real treat. Ignore the haters and prepare to enjoy. It’s on repeat on my iPod right now.
I just finished reading Supernaturally by Kiersten White. This book 2 in her Paranormalcy series so make sure you read the first book before hitting this one. Ms White has created a great voice with leading lady Evie and the book is full of humour and action and lots of supernatural creatures. Normally book 2 slumps a little but this one kept the spark and has set things up nicely for the third and final installment. I can’t wait to read it!
I found a snippet of this on a blog this week and I looked up the whole poem. I just love the words and how inspiring this is right now. In fact, it pretty much sums up my whole week – inspirational.
Nobody but you – Charles Bukowski
nobody can save you but
yourself.
you will be put again and again
into nearly impossible
situations.
they will attempt again and again
through subterfuge, guise and
force
to make you submit, quit and /or die quietly
inside.
nobody can save you but
yourself
and it will be easy enough to fail
so very easily
but don’t, don’t, don’t.
just watch them.
listen to them.
do you want to be like that?
a faceless, mindless, heartless
being?
do you want to experience
death before death?
nobody can save you but
yourself
and you’re worth saving.
it’s a war not easily won
but if anything is worth winning then
this is it.
think about it.
think about saving your self.
your spiritual self.
your gut self.
your singing magical self and
your beautiful self.
save it.
don’t join the dead-in-spirit.
maintain your self
with humor and grace
and finally
if necessary
wager your self as you struggle,
damn the odds, damn
the price.
only you can save your
self.
do it! do it!
then you’ll know exactly what
I am talking about.
What did you discover this week?
Victoria
xoxo
egills
/ February 10, 2012I discovered that the spare mattress is really lumpy and uncomfortable – does anyone have a cure for snoring?
Victoria-writes
/ February 10, 2012Snoring so annoying! He should be the spare room not you
egills
/ February 10, 2012I’m the worse culprit!
Victoria-writes
/ February 10, 2012Oh no bless you! A strip across your nose?!
I Made You A Mixtape
/ February 10, 2012LOVE the concept of your blog! (have subscribed… ;o) ) I discovered Bukowski years ago when I lived in America (college project) and have remained an avid fan ever since… his love poems are just so raw and whisky stained…so ugly they are beautiful.
This week I have discovered Ladyhawke. ;o)
Victoria-writes
/ February 10, 2012Thanks, I’m already following yours! Love Ladyhawke, new album out soon yay!
Juliette
/ February 10, 2012lana del ray. still love video games.
have discovered this week, “titanium” by david guetta/Sia and the fact that I could indeed write a poem, as displayed in my (audioless) vlog this week. Had major problems with it! :’(
Victoria-writes
/ February 10, 2012Yeah I like that song too! Ah hope you can sort out the technical issues!
thoughtsappear
/ February 10, 2012I discovered that even if you have a salad and fruit for dinner on Superbowl Sunday, that does not balance out eating 2 cupcakes and many cookies. There are consequences.
Victoria-writes
/ February 10, 2012Haha but cupcakes and cookies are awesome! I just had a cupcake yum!
Angelia Sims
/ February 10, 2012Love the poem at the end. Gorgeous journal too.
Victoria-writes
/ February 10, 2012Thansk Angelia!
Bonnie
/ February 10, 2012Beautiful finds, Victoria – and the poem was a nice ending!
Victoria-writes
/ February 10, 2012Thanks Bonnie, glad you liked it!
Vicki Tremper
/ February 10, 2012Beautiful journal. I keep one by my bed and I jot all kinds of things in it. There are poems and story ideas and plot ideas for on-going manuscripts, and errand reminders. Whatever. What did I discover this week? That my body no longer remembers how to wear heels every day, so I don’t need to wear them every day to work. Not very deep, I know. I also discovered that changing POV and/or tense can completely change a manuscript.
Victoria-writes
/ February 10, 2012I think i’ll do the same with mine
I gave up heels years ago, much better on the feet!
Pany
/ February 10, 2012An excellent post – personally, I discovered that when you work terribly hard there is a great outcome/light at the end of the tunnel.
Victoria-writes
/ February 10, 2012Thanks Pany. Let’s hope so
Jackie Cangro
/ February 10, 2012Your new journal is lovely. I’m sure you’ll be inspired to ut wonderful quotes and thoughts in there.
Victoria-writes
/ February 11, 2012Thanks Jackie. Let me know if you find any good ones!
Jenny
/ February 10, 2012Just wanted to say I loved Supernaturally. I thought it was just as much fun as Paranormalcy. I love your journal, too. Very pretty.
Hmm, what did I discover this week? I discovered Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cheesecake. I thought I died and went to heaven. Scrumptious.
Victoria-writes
/ February 11, 2012Mmm cheesecake, sounds yummy!
lbdiamond
/ February 10, 2012Pretty journal! I have Supernaturally on my TBR pile. Can’t wait to get to it!
Victoria-writes
/ February 11, 2012Thanks! Hope you enjoy it, let me know!
nrhatch
/ February 10, 2012The poem reminded me of this:
No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path. ~ The Buddha
Glad you had a week of discovery, Vix.
Victoria-writes
/ February 11, 2012Great quote Nancy thanks!
BROOKEandMCKENZIE
/ February 11, 2012Great poem, really enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing that!
Victoria-writes
/ February 11, 2012Glad you liked it ladies!
jannatwrites
/ February 12, 2012That is a pretty journal. It’s so nice, I don’t think I could muddy it up with my messy handwriting
Thanks for sharing your recent music and reading likes. I had heard of Lana Del Rey (something about a bad SNL performance) but I don’t pay much attention to the critics anyway. I’ll have to check out her album on Amazon just to see what she’s about.
Victoria-writes
/ February 13, 2012Thanks! I know, my writing is bad
Let me know what you think!
Sally Jenkins
/ February 12, 2012I loved the journal too – there’s nothing to beat buying a beautiful new notebook!
Victoria-writes
/ February 13, 2012Thanks Sally!
Elin @andserenitytoo
/ February 12, 2012I have, for the second year in a row, bought a moleskine daily journal – and I love it! So fun to have an inspirational book that you’re allowed to write whatever you want in every day
Your journal is beautiful!
Victoria-writes
/ February 13, 2012Ooh sounds fab! Thaks Elin!
Rach @ This Italian Family
/ February 12, 2012Lovely journal. I’ve kept one since I was a little girl and I have always loved it.
Victoria-writes
/ February 13, 2012Wow you must have loads
The Hook
/ February 13, 2012Very full post! Nicely done!
Victoria-writes
/ February 13, 2012Thanks
Melissa's Meanderings
/ February 16, 2012I love that journal!!
And I actually just got a copy of Supernaturally but need to pick up Paranormalcy first! Glad to know that it will be worth the purchase!
♥Melissa
Victoria-writes
/ February 17, 2012Thanks Melissa! I hope you enjoy reading them!