supergirl

She's the girl in two worlds. Outside the glass, but wholeheartedly believing she's inside the tank. A three foot tall testament that it's okay to dream. To be mesmerized by where wish you were. She dreams of the day she'll be able to glide through the water and drift effortlessly with sea turtles. But she gets so lost in her desire to be there, that she doesn't realize she's holding her breath. I've been there. Holding my breath. Holding out. Holding off the everyday moments. But I loved what Tracey said yesterday when she suggested that being present today doesn't mean you can't be filled with dreams for tomorrow.

Sometimes we just need to remember to breathe.

*In celebration of Give-away May, and also the fact that the next shipment will be here any minute (YAY!), we're giving away an Epiphanie bag of your choice! Don't forget to check out the new Lola in black! Leave a comment today, and one lucky winner will be chosen by tomorrow! Good luck!

Update on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 by Maile Wilson

**Chosen by random integer generator, the winner is Cindy H. from Life On Print! CONGRATULATIONS! Please email your address to support@epiphaniebags.com, along with your style selection, and Epiphanie will ship your bag right out! For updates and news about future contests and give-aways, follow Epiphanie on Twitter, Facebook, or check out the blog! Thank you everyone for all the awesome comments and links! Have a great day! :)

Comments

[xanthe]

yes, breathe....

will you enter me... please! x.

[Dani]

I have tried...unsuccessfully...to be the lucky winner of said bag in 2 other websites giveaways. Perhaps the 3rd time is a charm? :-)

[elflyn]

Wow what a giveaway......
Please enter me!

[Sarah Lou]

oh please this would make my heart sing with joy!!!

[Marcie]

Yes - and we can be present..while still dreaming big. I left this link yesterday on Tracey's post..and I'm leaving it again. Something not quite the same..but similar:
http://visionandverb.com/2010/05/my-space/
And - I'd love to be entered in the ephiphanie bag giveaway. I've been admiring them from a distance..wishing for one to be someday mine.

[Vanessa]

striving to remember to breathe and live in the moment today and every day... http://www.flickr.com/photos/vanessa_r/4633741224/in/photostream/
thanks for this beautiful post!

[Irene]

*dreaming of a beautiful turquoise bag*

[Bridgette]

Love the epiphanie bags.......please enter me! Thanks!

[Jen at Cabin Fever]

Nothing beats a little girl's imagination!

Thanks for the chance to win the epiphanie bag :)

http://www.cabinfeververmont.com

http://www.nekphotography.blogspot.com

[Diane]

I want to have an epiphanie!!

Please : )

[Puna]

I just love the words...sometimes I feel dreaming is a luxury, my life is so busy. Thanks for the reminder and thanks for the opportunity.

http://lifesignatures.org/wordpress/2010/05/may-24-in-the-monday-morning-breeze/

[jen]

This is so cute. I love that you can see that she is holding her breath. This is such an inspiration for me today.
Thanks for the post today and for the chance to win such an awesome bag.

[Kathy Jo Camamcho]

That is just a fantastic picture. Love it. (and a fantastic give away!)

[Jan]

Your blog is my first visit each morning, truly inspirational not only through your photography but your writing as well. Thanks for being a part of my day.

[Heather]

Oh so would love to be a winner.
The excitement...okay...breathe.

[Tracy Sutherland]

The link doesn't work but a little creative use of the backspace key and I got to admire the bags anyway. Lola is smashing in either colour!

[Clara]

This photo captured my attention and my heart. I wish that as we grew to adulthood we could hold on to the belief system we had as small children: the one that had great confidence in the grand possibilities of life. As we age, we're fortunate if we realize that "progress" means finding ways to get back to that sense of wonderment.

And thanks for the opportunity to win one of the beautiful Epiphanie bags. Wonderfully named!

[Jen]

Love the bags! Please enter me... :)

[Aimee Confer]

Love that bag :).

[Jen W]

I love this post. Such a good thing to remember. Thanks too for the giveaway opportunity!

[lucy]

a lovely moment you captured -- i was (and am) such a dreamer that i have to plant my feet firmly on the ground and don't forget to breathe. i have a reminder in my office:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucyloomis/4411756351/

perfect song for today:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtaOyo3YaqI

[Jill]

I love these gorgeous bags. Please pick me! Just breathe.

[isaida]

Love the picture and the bags!

[Becky Sue]

They are growing up so fast and life is so busy with their schedules. It's nice to be reminded to cherish now.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rslaflam/4638162411/

I LOVE the Lola bag!

[Jen L.]

Would love the chance!

[AnnGeeDee]

Yes, to remember to breathe in, breathe out. I needed to hear that today. And I've been dreaming of one of those bags for awhile now.

[Jenny]

I'm ready for a win!

Thanks,

Jenny

[brittany]

oh wow! this would be a great one to win!

[erika]

My poor purse could use a break! Thanks!

[Laura]

What I wouldn't give for a bright red epiphanie bag!!!

[Kelly Langner Sauer]

oooh - would love a bag - love the post too. I'm constantly in front of that glass, it seems, staring in, knowing I'm out, yet seeing that where I am is part of the dream too...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kellylangnersauer/4629877435/

[Beverly]

love the photo, post and would so love to win a camera bag!

[Tara]

Love the bags! Would love one of my own even more!

[Barbara]

i could always use a new bag :))

[Jules22]

both posts very inspirational - thanks!
would love to win a bag!!

[Gonzomama]

oh how my camera would love a bag of its own, away from diapers and snacks and sippy cups!

(and a great reminder today, too!)

[Susan]

I absolutely looove the black lola bag!

[Angella]

I love this post and I love Epiphanie bags. And Shutter Sisters too, of course.

[Misty Garrison]

I have been "dreaming" of an Epiphanie bag!!! Truly touching post.

[Joelle]

Charming, sweet photo - I love the freeness - the openness that children have when they dream. It's such a beautiful thing to watch. I need to get in touch with that part of myself again. And...*please* let me win! :)))

[Sommar]

remembering to breathe...not always easy to do. filling yourself with dreams of tomorrow, a wonderful idea!
thanks for the opportunity for one of the fabulous bag! i am new to shutter sisters but it has given me a time each day to stop, think, and be inspired!

[Jamie Walker]

I love this picture. I wonder how many times I've done the same thing but just never realized it. Beautiful shot.

[chris]

Yes, we can get too caught up in today to even notice it, much less have any plans for tomorrow.....

Awesome pic and contest! Thanks for the offer...count me in this one!

[Heather]

Oh my. Love the held breath and intense focus . . . .

And love these bags. Holding my breath and crossing some fingers, too!

[Mariana]

Love the photo and LOVE those bags!

[Grace]

The photo is lovely! I love childhood pictures--before 'they' have told you that your dreams are impossible. Ah, to dare to dream like a child! The possibilities seemed endless, no?

[kristin]

i love my bag! so whoever wins tomorrow will be one happy happy girl!

i just wanted to comment on this shot. i can feel this. she is lost in her own thoughts. that dreamy blue green of the water and reflection and supergirl shirt are just so very perfect. a perfect moment captured. thanks for shairng it with us maile.

[Michelle]

Wonderful moment captured in the photo! Fabulous give away too!

[Donna]

Just breath...something I tell my self often.
Please enter me, those bags are perfection.

[traceyclark]

music to my ears. i love this maile!