Quotes: J.B. Priestley

"The first fall of snow is not only an event, it is a magical event.  You go to bed in one kind of a world and wake up in another quite different, and if this is not enchantment, then where is it to be found?"

~J.B. Priestley

Songs: Tied Together With a Smile

"The water's high, you're jumping into it and letting go, and no one knows, that you cry, but you don't tell anyone, that you might not be the golden one, and you're tied together with a smile but you're coming undone."

~Taylor Swift

Movies: Rudy

"Having dreams is what makes life tolerable."

~Pete in the movie Rudy

Thought of the Day...

My Big Irish Family

Sometimes I don't really think about it, but when I am with them all I realize how lucky I am to have my big Irish family. Many people couldn't even name a second cousin, but for me it seems that I could go on all day listing family members. I take for granted how close my family is and what a strong bond we have. I know that any one of my cousins or aunts or uncles would be there for me any time that I ask them to be. I am so lucky to be that girl who has the family with the history and the heritage. I love all of those late nights listening to my aunts talking about their fathers' stories from growing up in Ireland. I know that not everyone gets the opportunity to hear the stories from the pasts of their grandparents living in a world completely different from the one that we live in here and now. I just wanted to share how proud I am to be Irish, and I will never forget how lucky I am to have inherited this wonderful heritage.

Songs: The Sun Is Shining

"The sun is shining, weather is sweet, makes you want to move your dancing feet"

~Bob Marley

Books: The Notebook

"Summer romances begin for all kinds of reasons, but when all is said and done, they have one thing in common.  They are shooting stars, a spectacular moment of light in the heavens, fleeting glimpse of eternity, and in a flash they're gone."

~The Notebook

Quotes: Cosmopolitan

"Summer is kind of like the ultimate one-night stand: hot as hell, totally thrilling, and gone before you know it"

~Cosmopolitan

Songs: The Rainbow Connection

"Why are there so many songs about rainbows, and what's on the other side? Rainbows are visions, but only illusions, and rainbows have nothing to hide."

Help me Fight Back!

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Please help me to raise money for the American Cancer Society.  I will be participating in Relay for Life this June and am trying to raise as much money as I can for this amazing organization.  My reason to Relay is because I watched my mom fight and survive cancer.  I know that not everybody who faces cancer has the same experience, so I want to make a difference and help more people celebrate more birthdays.  Thank you for your support!

Thought of the Day...

Why are people so arrogant?


I simply can not understand why some people just think that rules don't apply to them.  My team was at a national competition this weekend and someone on the team decided that he didn't want to come until two hours after the time that the coach had told us to be there.  Not only did he decide that he wasn't going to be there on time, he didn't even bother to let anyone know so that the whole team wouldn't stress over it.  As a graduating Senior, this was his last competition.  You'd think that would make it important to him, right?  Nope.  He threw the routine.  So much for team spirit! :(

Quotes: Unknown

"Be strong now, because things will get better.  It may be stormy now, but it can't rain forever."

~Unknown

Thought of the Day...

Saint Patrick's Day


Saint Patrick's day is by far my favorite holiday of the year.  I get to go out and dance for people in Irish pubs listening to the great Irish music with my friends and family.  I love the way people watch your every move and clap along with the music, as if willing you to dance more.  I feel like it is such a great way to celebrate my Irish heritage.  I am so proud to be Irish and this day just brings all of us Irish (and not so Irish) together in a day to celebrate being Irish.  Happy Saint Patrick's day everybody!

Songs: When Irish Eyes are Smiling

"When Irish eyes are smiling, the whole world seems bright and gay, and when Irish eyes are smiling, sure they'll steal your heart away!"

~When Irish Eyes are Smiling

Thought of the Day...

What a difference a team can make...

My teammates mean everything to me.  There's something about the hours and hours we spend together at practices and competitions that makes us all so close.  This picture was from last year and our team has almost doubled.  Everyone has stayed so close and welcomed our new teammates to the NE family.  I love this team and we are going to do an awesome job at nationals in ten days! Love you guys(:

Proverbs: Chinese

"The journey of a life time begins with a single step."

~Chinese Proverb

Quotes: My So-Called Life

"Sometimes, someone says something really small, and it just fits into this empty place in your heart."

~My So-Called Life

Quotes: Elanor Roosevelt

"Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a great deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give"

~Elanor Roosevelt

Quotes: Robin Williams

"Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's Party!'"

~Robin Williams

Quotes: Ralph Waldo Emerson

"A friend is a person with whom I may be sincere.  Before him I may think aloud."

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Quotes: Juma Ikangaa

"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare."

~Juma Ikangaa

Quotes: Robert Henri

"Why do we love the sea?  It is because it has some potent power to make us think things we like to think."

~Robert Henri

Thought of the Day...

Good timing.

I just love the way that some things happen exactly when you need them to. You male it inside, right before the storm starts. You look up, moments before you bump into a stranger. You get to go on a vacation right after a long week. Sometimes things fall into place, just when you need them to the most. I am thankful for these times thst seem to be occuring ever so frequentlt lately. Maybe some March luck for me, the Irish girl.

Quotes: Henry Rollins

"It's sad when someone you know becomes someone you knew."

~Henry Rollins

Quotes: Elbert Hubbard

"A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same."

~Elbert Hubbard

Quotes:Oprah Winfrey

"You are responsible for your life.  You can't keep blaming somebody else for your dysfunction.  Life is really about moving on."

~Oprah Winfrey

Proverbs: Irish

The future is not set, there is no fate but what we make for ourselves.

~Irish Proverb

Quotes: Paul "Bear" Bryant

"Show class, have pride, and display character.  If you do, winning takes care of itself."

~Paul "Bear" Bryant

Thought of the Day...

The saddest thing in life...

It's so sad to see death affect a child for the first time. Watching my seven year old cousin cry during the funeral of her pop-pop was one of the most touching things I have ever seen in my life. She saw her mom cry, probably for the first time, and promised that she would take care of her. She talked about how pop-pop will be with them all the time now. It was so sweet to hear her speak so highly of such a great man. Rest in peace Uncle Bill. We love and miss you. Take care of Joe for us. xoxo.

Quotes: Barbra Bush

"To us, family means putting your arms around each other and being there."

~Barbra Bush

Quotes: Mahatma Ghandi

"Be the change that you want to see in the world."

~Mahatma Ghandi

Quotes: The Script

"We're smiling, but we're close to tears, even after all these years"

~The Script

Quotes: Madame de Stael

 "We understand death for the first time when he puts his hand upon one whom we love"

~Madame de Stael

Thought of the Day...

Your First Crush


What is it about that first crush that makes it near impossible to not get those butterflies in your tummy when you think about them?  Maybe I'm alone on this, but I feel like you'll never be able to forget that first person you have a true crush on.  Maybe it's because this is the first person who gives you those new, indescribable feelings.  Maybe it's just because they stood out in your mind from your childhood.  But I definitely think that there's something about that someone that you will never, ever be able to forget.

Quotes: Robert Heinlein

"Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own."

~Robert Heinlein

Quotes: Taylor Swift

"I dared you to kiss me, and ran when you tried, just two kids, you and I."

~Taylor Swift

Quotes: Cindy Lew

"Remember, the greatest gift is not found in a store nor under a tree, but in the hearts of true friends"

~Cindy Lew

Quotes: Danny Kaye

"Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can."

~Danny Kayne

Thought of the Day...

What is it that makes friends so vital in our lives?


I think that friends are so important because of their undeniable ability to brighten a terrible day, the way that they can make you smile, no matter what.  I love how friends will always be there for you.  I just saw some of my very, very close friends of mine tonight and it occurred to me how much they mean in my life. These are the people that I am closest with, yet I never get to see them.  Seeing them today completely made my week, and quite possibly my month, and I am so grateful for them.  Thanks to all of the people who help me keep my sanity (for the most part).  Love you!

Quotes: Eric Fromm

"Love is the only sane and satisfactory answer to the problem of human existence"

~Eric Fromm

Quotes: Ralph Waldo Emerson

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Quotes: Katy Perry

"After a hurricane comes a rainbow" 

~Katy Perry

Getting to Know Me!

        Hey there!  My name is Maggie and I live for reading on the beach, dancing in the rain, and giving every moment my all. I love the way a book can take you to a new world, and the way you can you can totally lose yourself in the story. The best of all, though, is writing.  I love to express myself through short stories and narratives.  I like to read inspirational quotes from amazing writers and lines from songs that can just grab you and describe your life totally.

        I live in New Jersey and have a hard time imagining ever leaving.  I like how it is somehow right in between rural and the city.  Some days I dream of moving to LA, but then I think of how much I'd miss the snow.   And then I think of moving to a farm in New England, but then I think of being stuck in the middle of nothingness. 

        Obviously, I'm still not sure what I am going to do with my life, but I do know that I love many, many things, so I know that I will have lots of options.  I think that life is full of experiences that I want to remember forever because they make me who I am.  I want to experience as much as I can in my life, so maybe I’ll just do it all!

        My favorite thing to do is to Irish dance.  I've been dancing since I was seven.  It has been a passion of mine and I don't ever want to stop.  Within the past few years I have begun All Star Cheerleading, and trust me, it is not anything close to what my impression of cheerleading used to be.  What we do out there takes a ton of work and strength, and people should really give cheerleaders more of a chance before they judge them.

        Anyways, this is my blog to share with you my BIG THOUGHTS about the things that I enjoy most in life.  You will likely find my current ideas, song quotes, captivating photos, and inspirational quotes.  Please feel free to leave me your comments and thoughts!  I hope you take pleasure in perusing through my future posts!