Simple Girl, Simple Pleasures: Like a Butterfly

Monday, May 14, 2012

Like a Butterfly

@ the Museum of Natural History's Butterfly Conservatory in Manhattan on Saturday

"Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder..." -Thoreau
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23 comments:

Stesha said...: this is perfect for me for this morning! Thank you for sharing.

xx; May 14, 2012 at 9:59 AM
Lauren said...: a great picture and quote for a monday moring!; May 14, 2012 at 10:36 AM
Miss Chelsea said...: great quote; May 14, 2012 at 10:44 AM
J and A said...: Love this. And butterflies are my fav!!; May 14, 2012 at 10:54 AM
poptartyogini said...: Isn't that the truth. Today I will stand still and let the happiness find me!; May 14, 2012 at 11:42 AM
lil desiqua said...: So pretty! And great quote!; May 14, 2012 at 11:47 AM
The Sweet Life said...: What a great quote. Love it!; May 14, 2012 at 11:48 AM
Natalie said...: Awesome quote and great pic!; May 14, 2012 at 12:23 PM
amy b.s. said...: what a great quote to kick off a monday.; May 14, 2012 at 12:40 PM
Adam said...: I once thought a butterfly landed on my head. After it flew off, my friend was like "Adam, you know there was a bee on your head right?"; May 14, 2012 at 1:30 PM
Meg {henninglove} said...: what a beautiful quote amanda!!; May 14, 2012 at 2:33 PM
Carrie {Living It Up in U.P.} said...: Great picture, and great quote!; May 14, 2012 at 3:43 PM
Rebecca said...: great blog post =] love the quote!; May 14, 2012 at 4:11 PM
Neon Blonde Runner said...: This is true!!
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful photo :); May 14, 2012 at 4:55 PM
Beth Dunn said...: That is one great quote!
xoxo
SC; May 14, 2012 at 5:54 PM
Emmy said...: Oh I like that!; May 14, 2012 at 5:59 PM
Jenny said...: Such an awesome quite...that butterfly is beautiful!; May 14, 2012 at 7:15 PM
Mrs. Pancakes said...: Great quote and photo!; May 14, 2012 at 8:19 PM
Jax said...: What a cute post!! Love the quote and the picture. It's very true. Happiness is just a butterfly that can't be chased!

Following ;); May 14, 2012 at 8:55 PM
Jessica @ Lovely Little Things said...: Love the quote AND I love butterflies...hence my tattoo ;)

Hope you had a good Monday, girl!
xo; May 14, 2012 at 9:25 PM
Christy said...: I went to that! Twice! It was awesome!; May 14, 2012 at 10:04 PM
Val said...: I love this saying.; May 15, 2012 at 12:51 AM
HiLLjO said...: I love Thoreau :o)

Good one.; May 18, 2012 at 3:47 PM