Of all the things a man may do, sleep probably contributes most to keeping him sane.





“Of all the things a man may do, sleep probably contributes most to keeping him sane. It puts brackets about each day. If you do something foolish or painful today, you get irritated if somebody mentions it, today. If it happened yesterday, though, you can nod or chuckle, as the case may be. You've crossed through nothingness or dream to another island in Time.” 
― Roger Zelazny, Isle of the Dead

....yes, my dear Zelanzny but there are things that even a good night of sleep cannot cure. There are longings that cannot be fulfilled, dreams that cannot be forgotten and sorrows that cannot be cured. Still, you're right about sleep. Nothing like a good night sleep to make you feel like a brand new person.

"Od svega što čovjek radi, spavanje vjerojatno  najviše pridonosi očuvanju njegovog metalnog zdravlja. San stavlja zagrade oko svakog dana. Uradite li nešto blesavo ili bolno danas, iznervirate se ako to netko spomene, danas. No, ako se dogodilo jučer, možete se nasmijati ili kimnuti glavom, kako već bude.Prošli ste kroz ništavilo sna to drugog otoka u Vremenu." Roger Zelanzy, Otok mrtvih

Comments

  1. Unknown27 October 2013 at 02:51

    My dearr!!!lovee ittt♥♥
    have a nice day like you!!!:)
    New post on my blog
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  2. Unknown27 October 2013 at 03:12

    Divne fotkice, a slažem se, ima stvari koje ništa ne može zaliječiti, ali u snovima sve je moguće..

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  3. Unknown27 October 2013 at 03:50

    Hai ragione, ma una bella dormita migliora un po' tutto :D Bello questo bosco e bella la tua giacca!!

    New post on lowbudget-lowcost Fashion Blog

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  4. Denisa27 October 2013 at 09:01

    You look really elegant. HAve a nice day.

    http://www.fashiondenis.com/

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  5. Selvaggia Capizzi27 October 2013 at 09:15

    Molto chic!! bello il blazer con la cintura!
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  6. caterina ferraris27 October 2013 at 10:00

    Splendido outfit, ti dona molto e la cintura è proprio originale! Caterina www.imieioutfit.blogspot.com

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  7. Caro *27 October 2013 at 15:05

    Very chic sweetie ! I love your shoes. Have a lovely week :)

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  8. Diana S.T.27 October 2013 at 19:44

    Hi dear... I love that piece you wrote... Today you look absolutely gorgeous, elegant, chic etc. You look very professional too, the skirt, the shoes, the belt, the hair, everything match perfectly and create the outfit for an elegant women...
    Hugs
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  9. Madame Chic Bcn28 October 2013 at 01:13

    Beautiful (and very thruthful) words darling!!
    BTW love that professioanl and polished look!!
    xoxo
    Patricia

    http://misstoptenimage.blogspot.com

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  10. The Dainty Dolls House28 October 2013 at 03:57

    You look stunning doll & I completely agree with the words, sleep is wonderful :)) x

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  11. Mrs C28 October 2013 at 05:02

    You look so elegant and sharp in this power dressing.. love!!

    GREETINGS FROM DUBAI
    MRS JACK OF ALL TRADES
    http://mrsjackofalltradesdaily.blogspot.ae/

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  12. Bárbara Marques28 October 2013 at 05:46

    Great look and beautiful park :)
    And I totally agree with those words.

    (Did you get my email about liebster award?)

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  13. margaret cruzemark28 October 2013 at 06:59

    Simply stunning! Very classy outfit Ivana!
    Miss Margaret Cruzemark
    http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/

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  14. Rasz28 October 2013 at 08:04

    lovely look <3

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  15. Inna28 October 2013 at 09:34

    Very elegant and beautiful outfit. So sunny pics)

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  16. The Fashion Stir Fry30 October 2013 at 13:02

    Love the pencil skirt. Very trendy and you look awesome.

    http://www.thefashionstirfry.com

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  17. Jennifer Behrs8 November 2015 at 02:10

    Hello Ivana,

    great outfit! But, please dont wear your belt over the blazer - i didnt match, in my eyes. That looks way better if you wear this, like you do on the last pic.

    By the way: i like your first pic. i shot sometimes the same pics, if i´m sitting on a bench and relaxing. I thing i dont had such a pic on my blog, but i can send you some per mail, if you want.

    Bye.

    Jennifer

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    1. Ivana Split8 November 2015 at 05:37

      sure, send them to me, I would love to see them:)

      Yes, maybe the yellow belt isn't the best match with this blazer. I like to play with colour and take risks. Sometimes risks pay off and sometimes not, but that is how we learn what looks good on us. In this case, the belt is not the best choice with this elegant outfit.

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    2. Jennifer Behrs10 November 2015 at 11:53

      ok, i search for this in my pic archive - i will mail you then the pics. please give me a little time.

      yes fashion can be sometimes a little bit "risky". But i think that is the way of fashion: i love the challenge to find every day the right outfit. sometimes i go surely a little bit to far and worn crazy stuff, that women never would wear.

      But i´m jennifer - do what i´m doing...;-)

      Bye.

      Jennifer

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    3. Ivana Split11 November 2015 at 07:27

      yes, I agree....fashion should be a bit risky.

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