Lauren: This guy is dating Mary Louse Parker, FYI
Me: Would you think I'm pathetic if I told you I already know? Ha
Lauren: Hahah no, not at all. I figured BUT JUST IN CASE I wanted to tell you. I want her to be here.
Me: I KNOW. My obsession with her has been a little out of control lately though...don't want it to get out of hand.
Lauren: Hahahahah. I watched all the seasons of Weeds in succession in like two weeks. For some reason it was really comforting.
Me: 1) I did the same thing in one week of winter break. 2) Good to know I'm not the only one 3) I'm glad we're having this conversation within feet of each other
Lauren: Hahha I know! Come to the bar! I guess I find Charlie a little boring :/
Me: Yeah me too...coming!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
part of me
I spent Labor Day weekend 2009 in Seattle for many reasons. One of them is that two of my friends got married. I got to know them really well over the past few years, and I was ecstatic that I was invited to share this day with them. On September 4, 2010, Natalie and Wendy stood in front of their family and friends and committed themselves to each other for eternity. I was so moved by the ceremony, and I really want to write about that night.
The celebration afterwards was one of the best nights of my life. I made a toast. I danced. I sang. I smiled (A LOT). I was surrounded by some of the best people I've ever met. They've helped change my life for the better and realize what true happiness was. All of these people mean the world to me. They are part of me. And I know that more than a few people will see this and judge me. That's your choice to do so. These people are my friends and they are beautiful people. I'm never ever going to forget this night.
(some of my favorite people ever)
I really miss this night:
These are my friends. They are the most genuine, sweet, and kind-hearted people in the world. I can only hope to be half as good of a person as each of them are. That night, we had the time of our lives and celebrated the LOVE and COMMITMENT between two of our best friends. If it gets any sweeter than that, I don't want to know.
The celebration afterwards was one of the best nights of my life. I made a toast. I danced. I sang. I smiled (A LOT). I was surrounded by some of the best people I've ever met. They've helped change my life for the better and realize what true happiness was. All of these people mean the world to me. They are part of me. And I know that more than a few people will see this and judge me. That's your choice to do so. These people are my friends and they are beautiful people. I'm never ever going to forget this night.
(some of my favorite people ever)
I really miss this night:
These are my friends. They are the most genuine, sweet, and kind-hearted people in the world. I can only hope to be half as good of a person as each of them are. That night, we had the time of our lives and celebrated the LOVE and COMMITMENT between two of our best friends. If it gets any sweeter than that, I don't want to know.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
"wait and see"
A little preface: When I arrived in Nashville, I wasn't really sure where I stood on religion. I simply neglected going to church every weekend. I "overslept" or "had too much homework." The last weekend of first semester, I took my roommate up on an offer to go to church with her. Every Sunday (that I've been in Nashville) since, I've attended Crosspoint Church.
The current theme of sermons in church this winter is "More." AKA, how can we get more out of our lives? More than a mediocre marriage, a job worth getting up for, the best for your family, etc. This briefly touched my belief of the majority of our lives being a "con." Somewhere along the way society fell into the school-job-married-children-retire chain. I honestly don't believe that structure is for everyone. The message of the sermon was "wait and see." Things will come to us in time, and we can't really hurry it along. So much of our lives is getting from point A to point B, and how we can get there faster...
...So I'm going to challenge myself to wait and see. There are so many huge question marks in my life right now. My education, my future career, my relationships, my living situation. I need to step back and in time, the results will come. They may not be what I thought, but they're the cards I'm dealt. I truly believe that God won't give me more than I can't handle. Maybe he could ease it up though?
In review, something inside of me is telling me that I was meant to be at that service on Sunday. So many people close to me are making huge life decisions right now and making a path for themselves. Some higher power made sure I heard the words Pete Wilson had to say on Sunday. And I'm going to make the best of every single one of them. By the way, I still don't know what I'm doing in religion.
I'll close with lyrics by one of my best friends. She articulates it well:
In just an earth's blink
I'll search for my life's link
In just a quick time
I know there's something to find
So I gotta make a change while I'm still here
I gotta be remembered somewhere
I wanna see the world with open eyes
I want to help someone with their life
I love you all more than I could say
We are just one at the end of the day
Life is beyond us, but not the truth
I'll be honest:
I swear I won't fail you.
-Christine Jamra
The current theme of sermons in church this winter is "More." AKA, how can we get more out of our lives? More than a mediocre marriage, a job worth getting up for, the best for your family, etc. This briefly touched my belief of the majority of our lives being a "con." Somewhere along the way society fell into the school-job-married-children-retire chain. I honestly don't believe that structure is for everyone. The message of the sermon was "wait and see." Things will come to us in time, and we can't really hurry it along. So much of our lives is getting from point A to point B, and how we can get there faster...
...So I'm going to challenge myself to wait and see. There are so many huge question marks in my life right now. My education, my future career, my relationships, my living situation. I need to step back and in time, the results will come. They may not be what I thought, but they're the cards I'm dealt. I truly believe that God won't give me more than I can't handle. Maybe he could ease it up though?
In review, something inside of me is telling me that I was meant to be at that service on Sunday. So many people close to me are making huge life decisions right now and making a path for themselves. Some higher power made sure I heard the words Pete Wilson had to say on Sunday. And I'm going to make the best of every single one of them. By the way, I still don't know what I'm doing in religion.
I'll close with lyrics by one of my best friends. She articulates it well:
In just an earth's blink
I'll search for my life's link
In just a quick time
I know there's something to find
So I gotta make a change while I'm still here
I gotta be remembered somewhere
I wanna see the world with open eyes
I want to help someone with their life
I love you all more than I could say
We are just one at the end of the day
Life is beyond us, but not the truth
I'll be honest:
I swear I won't fail you.
-Christine Jamra
Monday, January 17, 2011
it's the little things
Within the past week, I've truly appreciated the beauty found in "the little things." I've listed a few...
-Driving to pick up a tv from someone on craigslist in a suburb in Nashville, then driving to 3 different department stores for a long enough cable. Then enjoying a meal and the most perfect conversation.
-To cheer me up, my roommate put a picture of something on a pillow for me to punch
-Waking up to a voicemail from one of my best friends wanting to make sure I was okay
-Driving down 440-W with two of my best friends while listening to loud country music and drinking cherry limeade
-My friend's dad serving us ice cream with apples that had been soaked in brandy (essentially chewing alcohol). The faces we made as we forced ourselves to eat them so as to not hurt his feelings
-Playing a Martin guitar from 1939 and a Steinway piano in a log cabin
-Getting texts that make my face light up, and receiving a package from Seattle, WA
-My roommate making me a flower out of tissue paper
-Wearing my dad's favorite sweatshirt
-Sitting in a car with three people who I know from three different times in my life
-The little girl behind me in church singing at the top of her lungs
-Watching episodes of Weeds with the audio and video out of sync
-Playing Uno...except you make an animal sound when you put down your card
I realized that all of these things make me happier than anything else. These moments and memories are the ones I will cherish forever. I am going to challenge those around me to appreciate these things more.
-Driving to pick up a tv from someone on craigslist in a suburb in Nashville, then driving to 3 different department stores for a long enough cable. Then enjoying a meal and the most perfect conversation.
-To cheer me up, my roommate put a picture of something on a pillow for me to punch
-Waking up to a voicemail from one of my best friends wanting to make sure I was okay
-Driving down 440-W with two of my best friends while listening to loud country music and drinking cherry limeade
-My friend's dad serving us ice cream with apples that had been soaked in brandy (essentially chewing alcohol). The faces we made as we forced ourselves to eat them so as to not hurt his feelings
-Playing a Martin guitar from 1939 and a Steinway piano in a log cabin
-Getting texts that make my face light up, and receiving a package from Seattle, WA
-My roommate making me a flower out of tissue paper
-Wearing my dad's favorite sweatshirt
-Sitting in a car with three people who I know from three different times in my life
-The little girl behind me in church singing at the top of her lungs
-Watching episodes of Weeds with the audio and video out of sync
-Playing Uno...except you make an animal sound when you put down your card
I realized that all of these things make me happier than anything else. These moments and memories are the ones I will cherish forever. I am going to challenge those around me to appreciate these things more.
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