Brianne Kennedy

"The funniest part to me is how matter-of-factly people talk about crazy things that happen [in..."

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:23:21 -0500

“The funniest part to me is how matter-of-factly people talk about crazy things that happen [in Miami]. My mom just sent me an article about this 30-year-old woman who was receiving injections of like cement and Fix-A-Flat, the stuff they used to fix flat tires, into her buttocks. Did you see that? It was horrifying. I was like, “What is wrong with you?” It was terrifying, and you feel so horrible, yet if that had happened in a novel it would work as some sort of dystopian comedy about vanity gone insane. But no. That’s actually just a Wednesday in Miami. They closed the wounds with Super Glue…”

- Karen Russell, The Awl

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these autumn sunsets over the freeway. october. bikram. the view...

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these autumn sunsets over the freeway. october. bikram. the view from torrey pines road. her words and music. running past the airport at dusk. my comfy warm bed. pumpkin spice lattes in the morning. autumn chills. naps in the living room with candles on and the balcony door open. anthropologie sweaters. crocheting and audiobooks on my lunch break. robeks smoothies. dog beach. taco tuesdays. the jacuzzi after a good workout. every lotion made by pacifica ever. super cuddles. halloween. my family for understanding why i don’t want to leave. my ever-amazing friends. my crazy beautiful sweetheart puppy. this pretty city. ….remembering to be grateful.

"When I turn 25, I should stop saying no to that glass of wine at 3pm and start saying “Hey girl..."

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:12:41 -0400

“When I turn 25, I should stop saying no to that glass of wine at 3pm and start saying “Hey girl hey!” I’ve heard that getting older is a bitch and one must have several glasses of wine a day just to get through it. Being casually day drunk in your mid-twenties doesn’t hold such a stigma as it does when you’re, say, 24. You go from being a potential alcoholic who everyone is silently judging to being someone who just gets it.”

- Ryan O’Connell, “Things You Must Stop Doing When You Turn 25”

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After minimal training, 5 hours of sleep, and one (only one!)...

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:13:48 -0400

After minimal training, 5 hours of sleep, and one (only one!) energy drink, I ran my first half marathon with my little brother at Disneyland this morning. My finishing time wasn’t that impressive (2:26:26), but I was happy that I at least I got it done in under two and a half hours.

Running has always been a huge part of my life. I mostly fell in love with it for the crazy runner’s highs that I get and the peace and quiet that allows me the time to think. And for this race, since I was fundraising for cancer research, I thought a lot about what I would do if I didn’t even have the option of running when I wanted to. I know a lot of people who hate running or exercise in general and at Mile 11 today, I was whole-heartedly on their side. But whenever I start to give into thoughts like that, I think about how there are people in hospitals across the country who probably wish they could get out there and run, whether they’re cancer patients or soldiers who lost their limbs or victims of horrible accidents. Running, health, youth… this is a privilege.

At any moment, our relationship with our bodies can change. We don’t know if it will happen gradually or suddenly for us. So in the meantime, while you still can, go out there and push yourself, learn what your body is capable of, practice getting out of the physical hurdles with mental positivity and learn to love the sweat.

"Which is why I’ve come to the conclusion that everyone in New York should stop dating. Because,..."

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:47:55 -0400

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Which is why I’ve come to the conclusion that everyone in New York should stop dating. Because, really, what I’ve learned from dating in this city is that everyone is dating because that’s what they think they’re supposed to do—and not necessarily what they want to do. For whatever reason, individuals see “dating” as pivotal and necessary to their existence in New York, which, in turn, leads to the dissatisfaction of constantly dating the wrong people. New Yorkers date frivolously and freely, and there’s no regard given to discerning who we are dating. We only seem to care that we are dating at all.

It seems like New Yorkers are following a predetermined trajectory (from whatever number of external influences they are driven by) and in turn creating a self-fulfilling prophecy in which the likelihood of finding love diminishes as neurosis increases. In a city where everything is available to most people on demand, I feel like I’m watching some kind of brutal emotional massacre by overstimulation. No one knows exactly what it is they want—people seem to want everything, all at once.

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- Kat George, “Why Everyone In New York Should Just Stop Dating”

"The deepest kind of love that you can have for anyone is that ability to let them disappear when..."

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:23:00 -0400

“The deepest kind of love that you can have for anyone is that ability to let them disappear when they need to.”

- Andrew McMahon, On “Hostage”

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"That’s the problem with drinking, I thought, as I poured myself a drink. If something bad happens..."

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 02:27:11 -0400

“That’s the problem with drinking, I thought, as I poured myself a drink. If something bad happens you drink in an attempt to forget; if something good happens you drink in order to celebrate; and if nothing happens you drink to make something happen.”

- Charles Bukowski, “Women”

"Sincere forgiveness isn’t colored with expectations that the other person apologize or change...."

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:02:11 -0400

“Sincere forgiveness isn’t colored with expectations that the other person apologize or change. Don’t worry whether or not they finally understand you. Love them and release them. Life feeds back truth to people in its own way and time.”

- Sara Paddison

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If I could have it go any way, any way, it’d go like...

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:28:00 -0400

If I could have it go any way, any way, it’d go like this… Don’t forget to hold hands. Go barefoot. Read the drunken romantics. Eat acai bowls for breakfast. Be still, be still. Tell people they’re important to you. Ask them to stay. Always be honest. Watch the fireworks. Give backrubs. Be good to your body. Tomorrow may rain, so follow the sun. Plant seeds, grow things. Don’t be scared of being loved. Put your toes in the sand, put them in the ocean. Keep the people who matter safe. Talk about it. Never take someone who wants to get to know you for granted. Apologize. Fight for the people you love. Apathy is the opposite of living. Try to imagine what they’re going through. Ask them what they’re thinking. Care. Really listen to the music. Let your body move to the sounds. Be approachable. Receive honesty without getting defensive. Step into the truth. Forgive. Never go to bed angry. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Hold them when you have the chance, while you have the chance. When you find love, never stop being grateful. It is always a gift. Wake them up with kisses. Hug them from behind. Don’t make promises you can’t keep. “Never” is a promise. Nothing good gets away. If you think something’s wrong, don’t let it linger. Ask what you can do to make things better. Listen to the answers. Be patient. You can be happy. You deserve to be happy. Smell the flowers. Keep pictures of the faces you love around you. Healthy anger doesn’t have to be scary, it just means you’re that important to them. Stay where it’s bright and warm. If you have a place for a hammock, make sure you own one. It’s never too late. Constantly evaluate whether you’re happy with your choices. Don’t just ask for another chance, deserve it. Work hard to be open. Cook for them. Drive with the windows down. Call your parents back. It’s ok to be sad. You can’t rush a broken heart. Be good to people. Don’t play games. It may be easy to lie, but it’s not easy to trust someone… know that before you choose to throw trust away. Soak them up when they’re not looking. Smack their ass. Get a dog. Do the things that scare you. Watch “It’s a Wonderful Life” on Christmas Eve with the tree lights on and hot chocolate and Bailey’s. Wake them up for sex in the middle of the night. Respect other people’s relationships. If you have to give ultimatums, you already know the answer. Try yoga. Be young forever. Fall for them if they can make you laugh. Leap in, the net will appear. Dress up. If you want to kiss them, just do it. Anytime, anywhere. Don’t wait. All we ever have is now. If you can’t love someone, let them go so someone else can. It’s not a regret, it’s a lesson. Forgive yourself. Believe them until they give you a reason not to. It’s ok to need them. It’s ok to let them know. Smile. Say please. Say anything, always. After dishonesty, silence is the worst thing you can do to someone. Be vulnerable. The right one will love the good and the bad. Stop surrounding yourself with people who put you down, stop pushing away the ones who think you’re amazing. Have adventures. Stay in wonderment. Create. If you want love, be love. Listen to your heart. Take chances. Surprise them. Watch the sky. Text them, call them, say it with a mix tape, just tell them when you need to, as soon as you feel it. Even in the middle of the night. And seriously, don’t forget to hold hands.