The Little Things...

=)

If there is one thing I've learned in the short time i've been in Michigan it's to appreciate the little things.
Today some of my best buddies and I went to the grocery store. We split up, each seeking out different food items. As I was walking down the "pop" isle (I don't remember what it was really called), 2 tiny girls were jumping up and down and giggling in front of me. There wasn't any obvious reason for their excitment, nothing exciting was happening in the grocery store, yet their smiles lit up the whole space. I couldn't help but smile. It's not possible to re-create something so sweet and innocent.

Somewhere in the world a man realizes how beautiful his wife of 50 years really is, a little boy learns how to spell the word "jump", a new mother holds her baby in her arms for the first time, and a frightened young woman suddenly realizes what being in love really means. Underneath it all, we are all innocent. Sometimes it just takes a little bit of time and a lot of looking to see.

Beauty always pops up in times and places you least expect it, like in the grocery store, or in the middle of a terrible day, or in the last week of a summer you couldn't wait to end. That's when God knocks on the back door of your consciousness and says "See? I told you I know what i'm doing."

huh..

For a minute there I almost thought I had it all figured out.

Descartes.... *sigh*

So...

If thinking is the only way I know I exist, then I must not exist as much as Descartes did..... Well maybe you're all figments of my imagination, but this chocolate sure isn't, and by gosh i'm going to enjoy it without wondering whether it's really broccoli or a brick... or a piece of wax... *rolls eyes* I sure hope Descartes wasn't married 'cause midway through sex he'd suddenly be like "you don't exist."

And then she would kill him.

I'm going to... do... something.... something that doesn't involve Descartes in ANY way....

*giggles*

Song

I have called you children, I have called you son.
What is there to answer if I'm the only one?
Morning comes in Paradise, morning comes in light.
Still I must obey, still I must invite.
If there's anything to say, if there's anything to do,
If there's any other way, I'll do anything for you.

I was dressed embarrassment.
I was dressed in wine.
If you had a part of me, will you take you're time?
Even if I come back, even if I die
Is there some idea to replace my life?
Like a father to impress;
Like a mother's mourning dress,
If you ever make a mess, I'll do anything for you

I have called you preacher; I have called you son.
If you have a father or if you haven't one,
I'll do anything for you. I did everything for you

~Sufjan Stevens, "For the Widows in Paradise, for the fatherless in Ypsilanti", Illinoise

night!

*yawns*

good evening *tired smile*

Though it's technically saturday i'm still on friday time. Today was a pretty normal day, not too much going on here, but I thought i'd write a note on my blog and say whatever came to mind. Tomorrow (or today rather), a bunch of us girls are going camping. Hopefully the weather man will be wrong and it won't rain in the middle of the night. If the prediction is still thunderstorms I might back out.. 5 girls, a 4 person tent, rain, and cold don't really sound like a good combination, especially since this is exactly the time of year that I usually get sick. =P. Normally I wouldn't be so cautious, but I really can't afford to skip classes right now... mmmm well I didn't expect to be this tired. 'night all!

Your Brain's Pattern

Your mind is a firestorm - full of intensity and drama. Your thoughts may seem scattered to you most of the time... But they often seem strong and passionate to those around you. You are a natural influencer. The thoughts you share are very powerful and persuading.

What Pattern Is Your Brain?

You're an ENFP!

What's there to say about you? You're an initiator of change and are keenly in tune to possibilities... you're enthusiastic, and it's contagious...you're tireless in the pursuit of newfound interests... You can anticipate the needs of others, and offer them needed help and appreciation. You bring zest, livelihood, and fun to all aspects of your life...

You're agreeable, sociable, outgoing and like to imagine yourself in the future... who will you marry? what type of work will you do? where will you live? All questions you ask yourself...you like to keep your options open...you're imaginative...curious...you prefer to understand than judge..

You see endless possibilities. You hate to be boxed into anything -- like a career -- for life...so you hesitate and resist making decisions...always look for new and novel...

You like a learning environment where the teacher takes a personal interest in you...You're motto might be: "There's always a better way or a better answer.."... when you're committed to something, you are enthusiastic to the point of preaching to the whole world about it (...like the Storm Palace?)

Your style of organization is... well, personalized. Others don't really see you as organized, though, do they? YOU know what's where, and there's a "method to your madness," huh?

You have a hard time separating work from leisure, since you have fun while you work. You're always on the lookout for new things... you like learning with others, so you'll invite 'em to join you at films, plays and classes.

When you fall in love, you study the other person in every way. The one you fall in love with is "the best ever" a lot, huh? Sheesh. But others feel unconditionally loved by you ....you fall head over heels and get in love FAST. You are charming...full of vitality...you treat others with sympathy, gentleness, and warmth...

Last part: watch out for losing your focus 'cause you wanna try too many ideas at the same time... you don't prioritize, so you can overload...also, because you're just a fun-loving animal, you might not complete important work and basic responsibilities...

ENFP: "Every day, New Fantastic Possibilities"

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Here is a shortened, free version of the Meyers/Briggs test if you are interested in taking it yourself =D:

http://haleonline.com/psychtest/noframes.php

and after you take the test, go read this analysis of your personality. It describes me almost to a "T". The description the above test gave me isn't nearly as good as this site's, so maybe disregard this entire post... lol... This kind of thing fascinates me... hehe ok so anyway, here is the link:

http://www.personalitypage.com/portraits.html

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Hope at least one other person out there is as easily amused/fascinated by these things as me. So, whoever you are, I whole-heartedly expect a long, nerdy, analyitical discussion of these findings at some un-disclosed date... yup. Well now I leave you all and return to my jazz, and homework... but mostly jazz....

Will you take me swing dancing. (?)

=P i'm so clever.

In the words of Joel:
"Peace out yo"

*Something Intelligent!*

Hey guys,

Thanks so much for the support! I'm glad that people actually read what I write, even if it's petty and pointless most of the time.. hehe. Speaking of which, I just wrote an extremely long and almost certainly confusing article on the other blog I write on:

http://god-only-knows.blogspot.com

So you all have to go read it, and post thoughts/concerns/blatant hate notes. I'd really appreciate it. ;-)

Unfortunately writing that actually required brain power and now I'm kinda tired... So maybe I'll write you people more later... hehe.. yup... Well it's nap time, then homework time, then lab for me, so I hope you all have a magnificently glorious day, and I shall speak with you soon.

Much love,
The "Lovable" Lorax

heya friends....and perhaps mortal enemies...!!!???
*raises eyebrow suspiciously*

blukat8504: I am shamelessly licking frosting off of a napkin
blukat8504: it's excellent
JHart311: that is the zaniest thing i've heard since all day...

=D

It's comments like that that occasionally make me wonder what my purpose in life is... lol.

Right. Done. so anyways..

Hope everyone is doing well. Sadly I haven't had a chance to talk to many of you lately, and I hope that'll change soon. Actually I don't even know who reads this anymore besides Wittwer. Do me a favor and leave an acknowledging comment on this post if you read this... hehe thanks. So, I spent a good part of yesterday locked in the basement writing music. I've discovered that I can make a recording on my laptop that is decent enough to hear vocals and piano simultaneously.... yay!!! Hopefully that means I'll actually remember new stuff that I write.. We'll see. I miss the new keyboard... *sniffle*

Well sorry this will be a short post. I accidentally got sucked into writing other things... I think I have ADD.... hmmm... well I love you all and i'll write more later. =D