Long story short, I'm making a few changes. And taking a few chances.
I was already thinking about not keeping up my other blog [So Close] but if anything, I think I would stop this one. As simplistic and easy as it is, it's just "one more thing to do" before the day ends. And writing posts for it doesn't bring me as much joy as it first did.
So. We'll see. It's not that "I'm done" with it, I just think I'm going to take a break for a bit.
With that said, until later... peace.
July 20, 2009
July 19, 2009
July 18, 2009
July 17, 2009
Spontaneity
I wish I could be more spontaneous. I really do.
I like the idea of just doing something... just to do it.
Not having to think about it at all...
not the consequences.
not the benefits.
not the what-ifs.
Not having a care in the world fits in nicely with this idea.
If only, if only... right? Oh boy.
I like the idea of just doing something... just to do it.
Not having to think about it at all...
not the consequences.
not the benefits.
not the what-ifs.
Not having a care in the world fits in nicely with this idea.
If only, if only... right? Oh boy.
July 15, 2009
July 10, 2009
Storm
Right now it's raining.
It rained last night, also.
And this morning.
Now, by "raining" I mean pouring.
Raining cats and dogs?
Oh yes.
And zebras and elephants and hippos and lions, too.
Each time it's rained in the past couple days, it's stormed. Which I'm extremely happy about, because I thoroughly enjoy storms. There's just something about the flashes of lightning and the peals of thunder that brings me happiness. Joy, even. I mean, when I was woken up at 5:24 this morning by a thunderclap, I jumped out of my skin, and smiled. I tried to stay awake to listen to the rain and thunder, but I was so tired that I don't think I lasted even a minute. Still. I was glad it was raining and woke up happy.
If I were to live the rest of my life with at least one thunderstorm a week, I wouldn't complain. I can't take too much rain, but a good storm now and then is fantastic! Three cheers.
It rained last night, also.
And this morning.
Now, by "raining" I mean pouring.
Raining cats and dogs?
Oh yes.
And zebras and elephants and hippos and lions, too.
Each time it's rained in the past couple days, it's stormed. Which I'm extremely happy about, because I thoroughly enjoy storms. There's just something about the flashes of lightning and the peals of thunder that brings me happiness. Joy, even. I mean, when I was woken up at 5:24 this morning by a thunderclap, I jumped out of my skin, and smiled. I tried to stay awake to listen to the rain and thunder, but I was so tired that I don't think I lasted even a minute. Still. I was glad it was raining and woke up happy.
If I were to live the rest of my life with at least one thunderstorm a week, I wouldn't complain. I can't take too much rain, but a good storm now and then is fantastic! Three cheers.
July 9, 2009
July 8, 2009
Father
Today is my dad's birthday. He's the greatest and I love him very much. Happy Birthday, Faaather!
July 7, 2009
Angry
I feel very angry today.
I don't know why.
I can honestly say I hate feeling this way.
And I've been trying to turn my thoughts toward Christ all day and trying to control these swells of anger that seem to rise up out of nowhere, but I have been failing miserably.
I just want to go to the middle of nowhere (I'm in Iowa, shouldn't be difficult to do) and scream.
Sounds fantastic.
Hopefully I can just go to bed and wake up feeling better.
Refreshed.
Cheerful.
We'll see.
I don't know why.
I can honestly say I hate feeling this way.
And I've been trying to turn my thoughts toward Christ all day and trying to control these swells of anger that seem to rise up out of nowhere, but I have been failing miserably.
I just want to go to the middle of nowhere (I'm in Iowa, shouldn't be difficult to do) and scream.
Sounds fantastic.
Hopefully I can just go to bed and wake up feeling better.
Refreshed.
Cheerful.
We'll see.
July 6, 2009
Hiatus
While I do have more things on my bucket list [and am continuing to add to the list!], I have decided to take a break from it for awhile. I will return to it in a month or so, perhaps.
July 5, 2009
Bucket List - Item Twenty
I want to see castles of Germany.
Preferably ones that my parents have visited. They met in Germany, actually, during high school. Both of their fathers were in the army and were stationed there. Cool, right? Anyway, how are castles not cool? I don't know whether I'd like to see Neuschwanstein (the castle that Cinderella's castle was modeled after). Too much hype. I like low-key type places, you know? Something much more unadorned... rustic... visited only rarely. Hidden deep within die Berge (the mountains) lay many a castle to be viewed. Several hundred, in fact. Which shall I visit first?
Preferably ones that my parents have visited. They met in Germany, actually, during high school. Both of their fathers were in the army and were stationed there. Cool, right? Anyway, how are castles not cool? I don't know whether I'd like to see Neuschwanstein (the castle that Cinderella's castle was modeled after). Too much hype. I like low-key type places, you know? Something much more unadorned... rustic... visited only rarely. Hidden deep within die Berge (the mountains) lay many a castle to be viewed. Several hundred, in fact. Which shall I visit first?
July 4, 2009
Bucket List - Item Nineteen
I want to become fluent in at least two 'foreign' languages.
I definitely have the capability to be [at least] trilingual. I'm good with languages, I get it from my mom. I think being open to learning other languages is important. I believe it's insensitive or ignorant, if you will, to expect everybody in the world to know and speak English. I'm sure over the years I will be exposed to many languages and pick up quite a few, even if only at a very basic level.
I definitely have the capability to be [at least] trilingual. I'm good with languages, I get it from my mom. I think being open to learning other languages is important. I believe it's insensitive or ignorant, if you will, to expect everybody in the world to know and speak English. I'm sure over the years I will be exposed to many languages and pick up quite a few, even if only at a very basic level.
July 3, 2009
Bucket List - Item Eighteen
I want to go geocaching in every city/country I spend time in.
Geocaching is a GPS game; you find hidden "treasures" that people have placed here, there, and everywhere. The caches' coordinates have been recorded, so you can find them by those, or try to find them based on a general description of their location. Caches are containers that hold unique, little items. Items can be anything, and may range from McDonald's Happy Meal toys and buttons to old coins and arrowheads. You can take items out of the caches as long as you replace it with something of your own. There is also usually a sign-in book that you may add your name to. There's a whole community of geocachers and you can find more information about geocaching at www.geocaching.com.
Geocaching is a GPS game; you find hidden "treasures" that people have placed here, there, and everywhere. The caches' coordinates have been recorded, so you can find them by those, or try to find them based on a general description of their location. Caches are containers that hold unique, little items. Items can be anything, and may range from McDonald's Happy Meal toys and buttons to old coins and arrowheads. You can take items out of the caches as long as you replace it with something of your own. There is also usually a sign-in book that you may add your name to. There's a whole community of geocachers and you can find more information about geocaching at www.geocaching.com.
July 2, 2009
Bucket List - Item Seventeen
I want to spend at least one day in each state.
I live in the United States of America, not the United-minus-twenty-three States of America. I want to see what each state has to offer the people of this planet. I want to see my country, not just a section of it. The United States of America has been coined a "melting pot" - not a cutting board or a drawer divider. I want to experience the pot at its fullest.
I live in the United States of America, not the United-minus-twenty-three States of America. I want to see what each state has to offer the people of this planet. I want to see my country, not just a section of it. The United States of America has been coined a "melting pot" - not a cutting board or a drawer divider. I want to experience the pot at its fullest.
July 1, 2009
Bucket List - Item Sixteen
I want to see the Great Wall of China.
I don't think much needs to be said about this. A legendary structure, the Great Wall is of great historical and cultural significance. One should remember that the Great Wall is not just a stack of stones that was built as a barrier, but it also became a tomb. Bodies of builders were placed within the Wall throughout its construction. Something to think about, eh?
I don't think much needs to be said about this. A legendary structure, the Great Wall is of great historical and cultural significance. One should remember that the Great Wall is not just a stack of stones that was built as a barrier, but it also became a tomb. Bodies of builders were placed within the Wall throughout its construction. Something to think about, eh?
Bucket List - Item Fifteen
I want to visit the city of Petra in Jordan.
Petra, carved into the side of a sandstone wall, served as the capital city for the Nabatean Arabs. The Nabateans were incredibly civilized people, known for their engineering feats and their artistry. Petra is one of the new seven wonders of the world (well, eight, if you continue to include the Great Pyramid) and I think it deserves to be. Beautifully preserved, I believe Petra continues to be something to beheld - approximately 2800 years after it was hand-chiseled into the rock.
Petra, carved into the side of a sandstone wall, served as the capital city for the Nabatean Arabs. The Nabateans were incredibly civilized people, known for their engineering feats and their artistry. Petra is one of the new seven wonders of the world (well, eight, if you continue to include the Great Pyramid) and I think it deserves to be. Beautifully preserved, I believe Petra continues to be something to beheld - approximately 2800 years after it was hand-chiseled into the rock.
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