I am weak, but HE is strong. His mercies are new every morning...
recent graduate. B.S.W. i laugh a lot. sing loud and often. i try not to take life TOO seriously. i'm a pretty energetic person. i love the outdoors and traveling. i love to be challenged... spiritually, emotionally, physically. social work is not just an occupation for me, but so much a part of who i am. I have a heart to be in the mission field~ continually praying, not my will but YOURS be done.
I don't think there are many things I love more than finding new music and listening to it on repeat for several different days. I know many of you are all about the treasure hunt at second hand stores for something so vintagy and that's exactly how I feel about music. I can connect with music within the first ten seconds of listening to it. My most favorite feeling-- "HEY! How did you get a hold of my Journal!"-- So because I don't feel it necessary to keep all these little music treasures to myself... I'm providing you with a list of my favorites from the last monthish...
Weaver at the Loom Breanne Duren Ari Herstand Alan Morphew (My 3rd grade retired teacher's son) The Bright David James Stewart The Run Brandon James Ray Lamontagne
something I've mastered the art of... I avoid roommates... paying bills... friends... sticky situations... saying terrible things... working out (only some days) especially hard research projects that I have no idea where they are going (this is as of late) showering (some days) phone calls by certain individuals... the fact that i'm hungry voicemails painting my toe nails and most definitely.... my blog
this was supposed to be some therapeutic escape... when sometimes, I just avoid going to blogger because I can't exactly conjure up what i feel enough to post.... and if I can't write that down.. I just don't want to write at all....
not all of these are because I'm lazy or giving up... sometimes for good reasons... sometimes... because a girl just needs a chance to take it ALLL in... and ponder on the idea... sometimes when the rest of your life is moving so fast... you just want to slow down evveerrryyythiinngg..... and just think... and rest.... and sit...
maybe, waiting for another day for a brilliant idea for a calming thought for your saving grace for a pedicure gift certificate for the right time to speak to listen to wait to.......
Emma's Revolution is coming to Buena Vista next week. We are so lucky! Peace activists artist... it's already sending chills down my spine. While I was scoping out Emma's Revolution on MySpace I noticed that one of their friend is the Dixie Chicks.
I'm a HUGE Dixie Chicks fan. Always have been. Ever since that 5th grade birthday party of mine...
Last year I had the opportunity to see the Dixie Chick's documentary. My friend Alicia actually owns it. I NEVER EVEN KNEW such a thing existed. It was obviously created post President Busch comment.
a few words to describe the documentary...
empowering, moving, funny--
Needless to say I find it absolutely beautiful and I cry every time I watch it. I'm so moved by their strength and I would recommend it to anyone. If you can get your hands on it, don't hesitate to check it out.
Alright... I first posted this on Facebook... but decided that it needed to be a blog as well... :)
A Good Friend... A best friend.... I've found, a rare commodity. What exactly is a best friend? Is there a handbook explaining the job description? Many times, I think it would have been useful... for both parties involved. As I entered my adult years, I found that perhaps I wasn't ready to take on that adult role quite yet. And a few years down the road.. I still relapse a little.. I think we all hit a rough patch and some relationships... all kinds... fail before our eyes. Sometimes it's just enough to keep yourself held together and keeping all the pieces to a relationship are just too hard... So, those friends fade. Sometimes your fault, sometimes theirs, and sometimes a failure on both ends. Sometimes the just fizzle out like a 2 liter of diet coke that's been in the fridge a week too long, and sometimes they explode after they've been shaken up a little bit. All, lessons learned.
But here's what I've found, we pick our best friends, because of how they make us feel. The ones who suddenly make us feel at ease with our hectic lives, chip away at the bad day with just a comforting phrase- that's a keeper. I appreciate honesty in my best friend. It's not very often you find someone that you don't mind sharing every detail of your life to...EVEN IF, it's something that's not exactly going to bring a smile to their face. For, neither one of you can hold back, because of the magnetic force drawing you to them to tell them even when you've screwed up the most. But a best friend, I would hope, brings out your best qualities. Encourages you to be a better person. Striving together to grow together. It's just as important to be able to tell your best friend all the wonderful things happening because you know... they'll be just as excited as you are... I guess there comes a point in your life when you realize who really matters... who never did... and who always will...
And so I've found... a best friend or a soulmate... isn't to be taken lightly... They can be just as impacting as the one you choose to marry... just as forgiving, supporting, helping, lifting, encouraging, understanding, telling, calming, and accepting... And just for that reason, don't underestimate the power of a best friend...
