Knotted Rhymes: Recent Episodes
Sheena Tolentino
Dear Friends, I'm a self-proclaimed poet and a maker of modern jewelry. I enjoy writing and when I am not doing that, I am beading. I love glass beads. They reflect light in minute patterns that seem to dance on my wrist as they catch the sun.
I've been thinking about how the people around me have changed, how I've changed, how my perspectives have changed, and how my feelings have changed. It also crossed my mind, how much my life has improved and the many privileges that I enjoy now. https://5amily.com/t-shirt/i-am-a-beader-i-solve-problems-you-dont-know-you-have-in-ways-you-cant-understand-5 (https://5amily.com/t-shirt/i-am-a-beader-i-solve-problems-you-dont-know-you-have-in-ways-you-cant-understand-5)
I know that I am loved. As I watch him, I feel a calm rush over me. When I can't think of anything, he is there to remind me of the small things. When I am feeling down or defeated, he is there to remind me that we are all good together and that everything will work out. https://5amily.com/tote-bag/real-men-marry-beaders (https://5amily.com/tote-bag/real-men-marry-beaders)
Some days are better than others. I am talking about the days where you get up and feel like the world just might be worth fighting for. Days where you can finally read something - anything - and not feel the need to close it and pretend it didn't happen. https://5amily.com/beading/blog/beautiful-glass-grains-make-haute-monde-chic (https://5amily.com/beading/blog/beautiful-glass-grains-make-haute-monde-chic)
How can I not love you more? My heart is filled with you. We share secrets and laughter. I am glad to have you in my life. You will always be my lover and my friend. https://5amily.com/funny-beading-mugs (https://5amily.com/funny-beading-mugs)
I am currently making changes to my life and I'm doing some new things. I feel like it's a lot of work yet oddly satisfying. There are a lot of things that I don't want to do, but I know I need to do them. https://5amily.com/funny-beading-shirts (https://5amily.com/funny-beading-shirts)
Hey, I've been thinking, maybe you know this, maybe you don't, but in the time that I have spent with you, I've noticed so many small things. You are such a good listener and you would never tell me what to do, or try to manipulate me. https://5amily.com/phone-case/dont-give-up-on-your-dreams-bead-them#6006 (https://5amily.com/phone-case/dont-give-up-on-your-dreams-bead-them)
I knew I wanted to do something with my life, but I was never quite sure what. When some life-changing opportunities were offered to me, I had no idea that this would be my way to make a difference in the world. https://5amily.com/beading/blog/adapt-bead-and-be-creative-during-pandemic (https://5amily.com/beading/blog/adapt-bead-and-be-creative-during-pandemic)
Sometimes I think that my sense of modesty is a lot of work. I'm not an attention seeker and I don't think that I am special. I think that I am just a regular person who doesn't like fuss and chaos. https://5amily.com/hoodie-gildan/live-well-laugh-loud-bead-often-2 (https://5amily.com/hoodie-gildan/live-well-laugh-loud-bead-often-2)
I can't imagine my life without you in it. You have always been there for me, held my hand, and listened to my problems. Thank you for being there for me when I became a better person, better than I ever thought I could be. https://5amily.com/long-sleeve-shirt/if-you-feel-something-is-missing-in-your-life-it-is-almost-always-beads (https://5amily.com/long-sleeve-shirt/if-you-feel-something-is-missing-in-your-life-it-is-almost-always-beads)
What do you think life would be like if you could just stop and smell the roses? I think that would be so nice. We are all very busy and we often rush through the day. We need to slow down! https://5amily.com/beading/blog (https://5amily.com/beading/blog)