Picture Love {Inspiration}: Carnival and living life fully

March 14, 2011
Live life fully while you’re here.  Experience everything.
Anthony Robbins

{Carnevale – Port of Spain, New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro – Source}

It’s so easy to get caught up in the daily, but mundane (though necessary) tasks on our checklist…doing the laundry, picking something up from the grocery, replying to someone today instead of tomorrow.  Consequently, it can be hard to make time for doing the things we may really want to do – travel, call a friend, or do something spontaneous.  
I have a dear friend from graduate school who has returned to his home country of Brazil (he was a housemate when we lived in France).  My other housemate and I have dreamed about visiting him in Brazil and wouldn’t Carnevale be a perfect time to go and really experience the colors of Brazil?  Last week, we decided we should just plan it and go.  There will always be a deterrent but our lives will only get busier and we will create more excuses.  So why not take the opportunity now to live life fully?
Have you been to Carnival(ele) and what was the experience like for you?

I also want to send my thoughts to those affected by the natural disasters in Japan.  Anything can change in an instant.  Blogger buddy Punctuation Mark has a great list of sites where you can donate to disaster relief in Japan, including the Red Cross.  Let us help others to live their lives fully as well!
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  • tjalaine March 14, 2011 at 10:21

    Awesome photos! I’ve always wanted to go to Carnivale, but haven’t had the chance yet!

  • Kristin Hjellegjerde March 14, 2011 at 12:07

    Yes to live life fully! Funny we just decided to go to Brazil in August! Can’t wait to explore.

  • Tanvi March 14, 2011 at 12:41

    Such Happy-Vibrant shots … Lovely thoughts too [That rhymes! :P] I definitely believe in living in present and smiling … making most of whatever you have got! 🙂

    Tanvi
    from © tanvii.com

  • Pratishtha Durga March 14, 2011 at 13:22

    What lovely pictures! So full of life and festivity. have never been to a carnival, but will surely do some day…

  • Emilie March 14, 2011 at 13:27

    Love these pics!

  • michelle_ March 14, 2011 at 13:33

    awesome shots !

    RE: i think the bangle would make a great giveaway pressie 🙂 sorry i mis-read ur post !

  • Kim March 14, 2011 at 13:41

    Such beautiful, vibrant photos! Good for you for taking this opportunity. And my thoughts and prayers are certainly with the families of the victims of the Japan earthquake.

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE March 14, 2011 at 13:56

    All the photos are amazing!!! And I’ve never been to Carnivale but would love to one day 🙂 xoxo

  • Twenty.Something March 14, 2011 at 14:04

    INCREDIBLE pictures… so lively and colorful. I haven’t been to Carnivale but it’s definitely on my bucket list. And I agree, live life to the fullest… life is too short.

    http://artfashiontwentysomething.blogspot.com

  • Erika @ ~TiptoeButterfly~ March 14, 2011 at 14:23

    SO . MUCH . FUN .

    love love love

    and totally agree – LIVE IT UP!

  • Krystal March 14, 2011 at 14:23

    I haven’t been to that carnival but just my carnival here!!

  • Julie and Lauren March 14, 2011 at 15:02

    Amazing photos. Puts you in the spirit!
    Xox

  • Couture Carrie March 14, 2011 at 15:41

    Amazing pics, darling!

    xoxox,
    CC

  • Renée March 14, 2011 at 17:26

    Oh these photos are amazing, love it!

  • BigAppleNosh March 14, 2011 at 18:30

    Amazing photos!

  • FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION March 14, 2011 at 18:37

    I have never been to Carnivale but it looks so amazing!!

  • Prutha March 14, 2011 at 19:33

    these r such amazing amazing pictures!!!! brilliant!!! i want to co to rio for the carnival too now!!!

    http://donotshoeme.blogspot.com/

  • quintessence March 14, 2011 at 19:48

    What great shots of Mardi Gras – that would be a fabulous trip!!

  • Jaime @ La vie...J'aime March 14, 2011 at 19:49

    amazing photos!! i’ve been to carnival in venice, italy.

  • Jennifer Fabulous March 14, 2011 at 21:13

    Omg these photos are AMAZING!! I have never been to Carnival but I really want to now!! 🙂

  • Savvy Gal March 14, 2011 at 21:38

    I love the first pic.

  • Thechocolat March 14, 2011 at 23:16

    soooo beautiful photos!

  • Isabel March 15, 2011 at 00:36

    ive never been butim sure its amazing!

  • Style, She Wrote March 15, 2011 at 01:13

    These pictures are amazing! So detailed and lively. xo style, she wrote

  • LifeasKristina March 15, 2011 at 01:54

    This looks like way to much fun! Great pics! So full of life!

  • Fashion Meets Food March 15, 2011 at 02:09

    How much fun is this! Gorgeous pictures!

    xo

  • MizzJ March 15, 2011 at 02:38

    You’re so right! When you’re old and looking back at your life, will you be happy that you answered all your emails timely, or will you reminisce about your life’s experiences? This post reminds me that I should really get on planning a trip this year!

  • style'n March 15, 2011 at 02:42

    I have not been but wow these look fantastic. And nice mention of the devastation in Japan. I don’t even think I comprehended it all until I saw the videos on TV. Unbelievable and great to spread the word about supporting through various organizations.

  • Gregory March 15, 2011 at 02:48

    These photos are so cool, I love the first person’s costume!!

    AnUnrefinedGentleman.Blogspot.com

  • Melissa: Write it in Lipstick March 15, 2011 at 03:09

    I have never been but i would so love to go.

    Write it in Lipstick

  • bananas. March 15, 2011 at 05:04

    friggen awesome pictures!!!! i love the last one.

    never been to carnival but it looks amazing and wildly fun!

  • shoe-radar.com March 18, 2011 at 20:16

    Great photos xoxo

  • Heather Taylor March 20, 2011 at 20:59

    I’ve never been, but always wanted to. Have you read White Oleander by Janet Fitch? She describes Carnival briefly and it sounds exquisite. You dance all day long and never sleep.

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