Friday, May 3, 2013

Invest in Your Self

A  L  O  H  A !


“ Because one believes in oneself, 

 one doesn't try 

 to convince others. -











" Because one is content

 with oneself, 

 one doesn't need 

 others' approval. -











" Because you accept 

 yourself, 

 the whole world

 accepts you. ”

 Lao Tzu









This is Pepper. 
She lived on the boat with us for 15 years.
We had lots of adventures together. She helped me graduate from university and to write a novel 
(Top right of this blog - buy an E-Book :)
She got to enjoy the luxuries of life on land for 9 months, before leaving her body last Summer. 
I like to think that part of her sweet little spirit remains 
in the sunny spots
of this apartment, this life. . . . . Thanks, Pepper!
=^..^=

Thanks, for looking in,
          Blog-World
                         FRIEND! cloudia
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28 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 3, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    So much green around those workers in the sun. Yep, Pirate Kitty's spirit is hopping around your boat in the sky. Aloha and hugs, DrumMajor

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  2. Brian MillerMay 3, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    smiles...i imagine her spirit is still around....out cat died in december....wonderful quote today...and so true on how others see you when you believe in yourself...

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  3. Reader WilMay 3, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Sorry to hear that your little furry friend has gone. I know how you must miss her.
    Love from Wil.

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  4. Charles GramlichMay 3, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Pepper looks a bit like sunshine. I'm sure she's there when it smiles through your windows.

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  5. Jenn JilksMay 3, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    What wonderful quotes. I've been a bit down these days. I lost a client last week.
    It's lovely to visit you and read your posts.
    We took a terrific trip yesterday, it was good to get out and about.
    Cheers from Cottage Country!

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  6. rupam sarmaMay 3, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Thanks for your post :)
    Have a great Friday

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  7. Betty ManousosMay 3, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    so sorry to hear about your loss...
    losing a furry friend sometimes it feels unbearable (i just know.)



    what wonderful quotes too!

    a big aloha my wonderful friend!
    ((hugs))


    p.s.i linked to you today!

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  8. DeniseinVAMay 3, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Our fur children never leave us, mine is with me and yours is with you. Lovely post, love the photos and the quotes, and love the sweet photo of Pepper.

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  9. TexWisGirlMay 3, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    a sweet companion. bless you.

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  10. The Weaver of GrassMay 3, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    The saddest thing about getting attached to pets is the losing of them Cloudia. They share their lives with us and then leave us bereft with nothing but memories.

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  11. CloudiaMay 3, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    What gifts to have influences like you dears in my life.

    Thank you

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  12. PerthDailyPhotoMay 3, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Awww Pepper was lovely..I agree with Charles, she'll be curled up in those sunny spots. I think she would heartily approve of Pixie oui :)

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  13. NadezdaMay 3, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Cloudia,
    interesting words about our life, I liked these:Because you accept yourself,
    the whole world accepts you. ” Very wise!
    Nice cat, nice color and is very quiet.

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  14. LONDONLULUMay 3, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Aw, I'm sure Pepper is enjoying this post somewhere. Lovely tribute to a sweet pet.

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  15. AkelamaluMay 3, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Self belief is important. :)

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  16. Travis ErwinMay 3, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    That red flower is very Georgia O'Keeffe-esque.

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  17. FrikoMay 3, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    Of course she’s still around. She’s in your heart.

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  18. WillowMay 3, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Hi Cloudia , Such beautiful sayings and I love. the bright red Hibiscus. Thank you for sharing about Pepper. I am sure his lovely spirit comes to visit with you in that sunny spot often.
    Hugs Willow

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  19. SandyCarlsonMay 3, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    RIP, Pepper! I am sure her spirit is with you and quite at home.

    Thanks for these quotes. I needed the reminders.

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  20. HilaryMay 3, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    I sense my departed kitties from time to time. Such special little beings.. our furry family.

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  21. RickMay 3, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    Just 'wasted' some perfectly good time going back through a lot of the posts I'd missed, mulling over your musings and quotes and enjoying the photos.

    Amazing the impact our furry companions have on us - even long after they've (physically) departed.

    Aloha Cloudia !

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  22. wennMay 3, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    Because one is content

    with oneself,

    one doesn't need

    others' approval.

    I like this quote!

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  23. magiceyeMay 4, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    Peace :)

    Namaste /\ from Mumbai
    Aloha!!

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  24. magiceyeMay 4, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    Peace :)

    Namaste /\ from Mumbai
    Aloha!!

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  25. LisaMay 4, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    Your words for Pepper brought tears.

    Hello my friend Clodia, enjoyed each and every photo and quote.

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  26. Autumn BelleMay 4, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    Love your inspiring quotes and pictures. Pepper will always be remembered fondly.

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  27. Bob BushellMay 4, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    Beautiful pictures and the quotes Cloudia.

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  28. KayMay 4, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    I'm so sorry you're missing Pepper, Cloudia. She was a good friend to you. Your photos are spectacular! What incredible colors.

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