It's Simple.

As time goes by, I've finally come to realise how much things have changed throughout the past years. Every aspect of life has changed, as I grew older. Lessons have been learnt, friendships have been developed. Fashion has changed, feelings have been tampered with. Already, so much has happened. I've learnt from my regrets, and continue each living day with a smile on my face. I have learnt to believe in myself, the importance of having faith in some things in life. Even though I have had moments where I wanted to go away and never come back, times where I shed tears for all the wrong reasons. After all the times I doubted myself, throughout all the stupid people I've wasted my time on... I'm still the same person that I have always been. Never let anyone change you, you are who you are. Cherish every second of life, you only live once. Live in the moment, not in the future, and learn from your past. This world is crazy, never give up in what you believe in. Everything is possible, never give up on your dreams ! 

- Raisa Craquelin

OMG; Solve for "i"

9x-7i > 3(3x-7u)

9x-7i > 9x - 21u

-9x        -9x

-7i/-7 > -21u/-7

EQUALS = i < 3 u 

tears are words the heart can't say

It's kinda f***** up isn't it? ..

How, all of a sudden, someone just wakes up and decides to never talk to you again. No reason. No explanation. No words said. They just leave you hanging like you never meant shit to them. I'm mad for always being nice, always apologizing for things I didn't do, for getting attached, depending on you, wasting my time on you, thinking about you, && forgiving you. 
Life is about trusting our feelings and taking chances, losing and finding happiness, appreciating the memories and learning from the past. 

;Learn to appreciate what you have, before time makes you appreciate what you had. 

In order to be someone, you must first be yourself.

       

I dont know why I liked you so much
I gave you all, of my trust
I told you, I loved you, now thats all down the drain
Ya put me through pain, I wanna let u know how I feel


Fuck what I said it dont mean shit now
Fuck the presents might as well throw em out
Fuck all those kisses, they didn't mean jack
Fuck you, you hoe, I dont want you back! 
            
                           - Eamon

Forgive && Forget

Easier said then done eh?

I guess i'm just just one of those people that easily forgive and forget. I guess saying you forgive that one person is easy, but to just wake up one morning and forget what they've done, or said, will take a few more words than "i'm sorry" or "i promise" or "i'll never". As they say, actions speak louder than words; though, in the end theres not much you can do.. Generally its too late, whats done is done.

... Its not like you can forget someone that meant so much to you, and that had an impact on part of your life. You can say you forgive them, but do you really? Is it really possible to forgive and forget in a matter of seconds? minutes? days? just to move on, and walk away? ..

I choose to forgive easily. I believe that life is way too short to hold a grudge, or be upset forever. I tend to say "forget", but it takes time to forget - it's easier said than done.

LOVE this saying ;;

"You hurt me once. Shame on you. You hurt me twice. Shame on me."

Misery is almost always the result of thinking.

Amazing photography much;;

The "MENU" ...

okay before i begin, i just want to clarify that this isn't about food in general. haha. Anyways i'm using my mobile to update this blog, so i have no idea how this is going to turn out. The "Menu". it's somthing Molly Redding and i tend to refer to HEAPS. I'm sure most people have had ex, current, and possibly future boyfriends, right? Well thats all what the "menu" is about. Molly and i came up with a general rule, that i think at once stage both her and i have had trouble sticking with it. But have you ever wanted to go back out with someone for a second or third time? It's like going back for seconds on a menu. Wouldn't you prefer to try somthing differant. And maybe have a taste of something new, and fresh on the menu? Somtimes your just too tempted to go back for seconds. Just so tempted to go back out with that one special person. Theres always a reason behind every break-up, so why on earth would you go back to that one person. Sometimes you got to look back in the past to realize that it isn't worth going back their again. Realizing all the negative stuff,  to be able to move on, and let go, and give somthing else a go on the menu. It might take time, but eventually you do realize, and it will save you the drama. I think thats all i have to say. Oh also, keep that mind positive! unless you need to think of a few negatives to achieve a positive outcome..

"Friendship" Oh, what a simple word ..

Before i get into detail in the actual topic of this blog, i just would like to mention that i send my apologies to Molly Redding especially for not updating this blog on a regular basis. I guess I've just been caught up in stuff, and haven't really come up with a decent topic to write about, till the amazing Molly Redding suggested me to write about what friendship really means to me. So, here i go.


Friendship ? Well its everywhere. Its no scientific word, and no right or wrong answer. I don't really think of "friendship" a lot, but its something i definitely cherish, and will cherish for a very long time. I believe friendship is a calm and relaxing thing. A in-depth relationship between loyal friends.  Friendship, is being there for one another, no matter where you are. Trust is ESSENTIAL to true friendship. We all need someone with whom we can share our lives, thoughts, feelings, and frustrations. We need to be able to share our deepest secrets with someone, without worrying that those secrets will end up on the Internet the next day! Failing to be trustworthy with those intimate secrets can destroy a friendship in a hurry. Real friends encourage one another and forgive one another where there has been an offence. Genuine friendship supports during times of struggle. Friends are dependable. In true friendship, unconditional love develops. We love our friends no matter what and we always want the best for our friends. 
Faithfulness and loyalty are key to true friendship. Without them, we often feel betrayed, left out, and lonely. In true friendship, there is no negative thoughts, no turning away. 
I'm lucky to have friends that I am grateful to say that I have a friendship with.


Dedicated to Molly Redding, and Hayley Rice. 


Raisa xoxoxo

Is love really the closest thing we have to magic ?

I just absolutely love this saying.
I guess, love is somewhat the closest thing we have to magic. In it's own special form. People say love can sometimes be like magic, and magic can sometimes be just an illusion. Theres not really a right or wrong answer.
My opinion ? I think it's what you believe in deep inside. We all are inspired by different things.I guess there are plenty of answers to this question. But the most important answer yours, and what you think and believe in.

Raisa xx

Second Chances ...

We've all done something were not so much proud of. Maybe not regret, but something that you would change if you could go back into the past.
I'm a huge sucker for giving people another chance. But sometimes you just got to. Whats the point in holding a huge grudge forever right? People say to forgive and to forget. Some things, will take time for forgiveness, but to forget would take even more time. So, instead i thought to myself, moving on would be the best thing to do..
So, if you were to receive a second chance, it's a chance to get things right !

Take A RISK ! ..

I must admit i take a lot of risks. Some i regret, and others i don't so much regret. 

But you know what ! it's time to take a risk. If its with love, life, family, relationships etc etc. 

Because, what is life with out a little risk ?

So, open your heart and take the RISK ! 

Keep .. SMILING :D ..

Being Positive Minded ..

So, it's been awhile since my last post. 


The title might seem odd and unusual to you, but being positive minded is extremely beneficial, and it has helped me get through a lot of life troubles. 
I tell my mind to think of the positive side of things, and stay focus on the positive things in a situation. Some people say that when you think positive, positive things will happen to you, and if you carry on thinking negative thoughts, negative things will happen to you.
It's 2011, and i know it's been a pretty bad start, from all the floods and cyclone/s that have occurred in QLD. But theres not much we can do, but pray for the many that have been effected by mother nature. 
All I'm asking is for you people to think of the positive side in whatever situation you are in. Instead of jumping straight into all your negative thoughts. It might do you good. 
stay calm and relaxed !! 


Raii xx  

NEW NEW NEW **

Helloooooo,, 


I'm all new to this thing, i don't even know what this is called. blogger ? Anyways, i'm still learning how to function this, i've been clicking random buttons for awhile now. My names Raisa, Raisa Craquelin, as in Rai-sa, or Racer. My close friends call me Raii, and yeah i have a thing for saying "trippin' out !" haha. 
Well, to be honest i don't even know why i have created this. I think it's because my friend Molly was blabbing on about it everytime we talked on the phone, so i decided to check it out for myself, and here i am (: haha. 
Soo let's see how a go with my future posts. 


Raisa xx