I am a gamut of emotion.
And tired of trying to figure it out.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Monday, February 26, 2007
"A page is turned in this world to reveal a little girl
With a heart that's bigger, as it is unfurled
By the language in her soul, that's teaching her to grow
With a careful cover of love that will not fail
And the God of second chance
Picked her up and He let her dance
Through a world that isn't kind..."
With a heart that's bigger, as it is unfurled
By the language in her soul, that's teaching her to grow
With a careful cover of love that will not fail
And the God of second chance
Picked her up and He let her dance
Through a world that isn't kind..."
Sunday, February 25, 2007
this, that, and the other.
I got one of the most awesome compliments ever tonight. Rachel said these words to me: "you are SO Ellen's long lost fraternal twin!!!! Seriously." It was a fabulous moment in my life. I heart Ellen, as most of you know, so to hear those words brought a smile to my face. Maybe I like her so much because she's awesome like I am. Uhh, I mean...
No seriously - thanks Rach...you know how to make a girl smile.
I've decided that I'm going to read straight through the gospels over the course of the next however long it takes me. I started tonight in Matthew, of course. Should be cool. It's the story of Jesus, how could it not be?
I witnessed an unbelievable event yesterday. That's right, it's true. Mark and I went to the grocery store - and EVERY parking spot was full, including the handicap and expectant mother parking spots. There were people driving around looking and waiting for spots to open up, like at the mall during Christmas season. It was insane. I mean, who's ever seen that at a grocery store? Harris Teeter was hoppin' I tell ya. They probably all heard that I was going to be there, and that I was Ellen's fraternal twin, so wanted to catch a glimpse. It's all I can figure.
I cooked dinner last night, which was also another first, because I think for the first time ever in my short-lived cooking career I made a meal that had at least 3 different foods involved, in which case NONE of them, I repeat, NONE of them were out of a box, bag, or can, pre-made. I made a poppy-seed chicken casserole, a rice/cream of mushroom gravy-ish concoction, and some zucchini. The rice, of course was from a bag, but all rice is, right? It wasn't one of those "8 minute" rice things though that is already flavored and stuff....it was just a bag of plain rice that I started with, to make a deluctible side-item. And it all turned out delicious. Crazy, I know.
I cooked french toast this morning for breakfast, too.
I'm a machine. Can't nobody hold me down.
Clemson basketball is on a downward slide, and it saddens my heart. Perhaps they can turn it back on in the ACC tournament. But, alas! good news! It is almost MARCH. The best time of the year. College basketball at its finest, ladies and gentlemen....sigh....you can't get much better than that. I'm stoked.
I learned today that my lil' 3 year old nephew is now on a soccer team and has cleats and shin-guards. I'll be honest, I can't think of anything more cute than that at the moment. I'm gonna take my cleats home this weekend when I go, and play some soccer with him in the yard, because we are just THAT awesome when we get together. He's the man.
I just read this, so I will leave you with it. An awkward transition for an ending, but - it's good, so I will write it anyways. It's from John the Baptist, in Matthew Chapter 3. He says:
"The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I (Jesus), whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor, gathering his wheat into the barn and burning up the chaff with unquenchable fire."
Dang. There's power all over this man named Jesus.
No seriously - thanks Rach...you know how to make a girl smile.
I've decided that I'm going to read straight through the gospels over the course of the next however long it takes me. I started tonight in Matthew, of course. Should be cool. It's the story of Jesus, how could it not be?
I witnessed an unbelievable event yesterday. That's right, it's true. Mark and I went to the grocery store - and EVERY parking spot was full, including the handicap and expectant mother parking spots. There were people driving around looking and waiting for spots to open up, like at the mall during Christmas season. It was insane. I mean, who's ever seen that at a grocery store? Harris Teeter was hoppin' I tell ya. They probably all heard that I was going to be there, and that I was Ellen's fraternal twin, so wanted to catch a glimpse. It's all I can figure.
I cooked dinner last night, which was also another first, because I think for the first time ever in my short-lived cooking career I made a meal that had at least 3 different foods involved, in which case NONE of them, I repeat, NONE of them were out of a box, bag, or can, pre-made. I made a poppy-seed chicken casserole, a rice/cream of mushroom gravy-ish concoction, and some zucchini. The rice, of course was from a bag, but all rice is, right? It wasn't one of those "8 minute" rice things though that is already flavored and stuff....it was just a bag of plain rice that I started with, to make a deluctible side-item. And it all turned out delicious. Crazy, I know.
I cooked french toast this morning for breakfast, too.
I'm a machine. Can't nobody hold me down.
Clemson basketball is on a downward slide, and it saddens my heart. Perhaps they can turn it back on in the ACC tournament. But, alas! good news! It is almost MARCH. The best time of the year. College basketball at its finest, ladies and gentlemen....sigh....you can't get much better than that. I'm stoked.
I learned today that my lil' 3 year old nephew is now on a soccer team and has cleats and shin-guards. I'll be honest, I can't think of anything more cute than that at the moment. I'm gonna take my cleats home this weekend when I go, and play some soccer with him in the yard, because we are just THAT awesome when we get together. He's the man.
I just read this, so I will leave you with it. An awkward transition for an ending, but - it's good, so I will write it anyways. It's from John the Baptist, in Matthew Chapter 3. He says:
"The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I (Jesus), whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor, gathering his wheat into the barn and burning up the chaff with unquenchable fire."
Dang. There's power all over this man named Jesus.
Friday, February 23, 2007
I'm obsessed. Completely.
I love Patty Griffin. It's true. I got my ticket today to see her in Asheville - and man - I absolutely CANNOT WAIT to see her play....
my dream set: heavenly day (hence, the video), sweet lorraine, when it don't come easy, mary, rain, tony, kite song, burgandy shoes, be careful...plus whatever else she so desires. haha. I'm a nerd, I know...and entirely too excited about seeing Patty Griffin. But hey, it happens.
my dream set: heavenly day (hence, the video), sweet lorraine, when it don't come easy, mary, rain, tony, kite song, burgandy shoes, be careful...plus whatever else she so desires. haha. I'm a nerd, I know...and entirely too excited about seeing Patty Griffin. But hey, it happens.
aaaaaaaaand I'm pumped.
I'm going to LA in 2 weeks to see my best friend Erin. That's right - 2 weeks and counting....
and I just got a phone call from another one of my best friends in the world, Carla (who lives in D.C.), telling me that she found a good flight and got off work, so she's coming for a few days too!
woooohooooooo!!!!!!
you have no idea how excited I am. California with 2 of my best friends....shyea...we're gonna live it up.
oh, and I bought a Patty Griffin concert ticket today.
life doesn't get much better. I'm totally cheesin'
and I just got a phone call from another one of my best friends in the world, Carla (who lives in D.C.), telling me that she found a good flight and got off work, so she's coming for a few days too!
woooohooooooo!!!!!!
you have no idea how excited I am. California with 2 of my best friends....shyea...we're gonna live it up.
oh, and I bought a Patty Griffin concert ticket today.
life doesn't get much better. I'm totally cheesin'
rain.
life can rush in quickly at times and overwhelm you with feeling.
it is often easy to get washed away when you are least expecting it.
it's like in an instant a crack in your heart can break open the flood gates.
one thing leads to another and before you know it you are lost in a thought...a memory...a tear...in the rain.
it is often easy to get washed away when you are least expecting it.
it's like in an instant a crack in your heart can break open the flood gates.
one thing leads to another and before you know it you are lost in a thought...a memory...a tear...in the rain.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Variety Playhouse - "Come Here Boy"
I've been listening to some Imogen Heap tonight, and it took me back to when Bri and I saw her show in Atlanta at the Variety Playhouse. She is stinking amazing....and I was watching some YouTube videos of her stuff when I came across this....this is a video someone took at the show we were actually at, which is cool. It was much better in person, obviously, but well, she's good any way you look at it....on YouTube, in person, or blaring through my iTunes playlist. Enjoy.
Monday, February 19, 2007
myself when I am real.
"My love is deeper than the darkness of my soul
And my love has the habit of forgetting to let go"
Bebo Norman's song, "my love" brought me to tears tonight. Simply. Beautiful. (Listen to it if you get the chance).
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Myrtle Beach Marathon: February 17, 2007
Scene: Myrtle Beach Marathon and Expo (Grand Marriott Hotel)
People: Myself, Mark, Heather, my cousin Drew, Jessica --- 1/2 Marathon runners
Place: Myrtle Beach, SC
Time: Saturday, February 17; 6:10am-9:00am
Temperature: 26 degrees - 28 degrees
So - this is it. Saturday morning. We rose at 4:45am and were out at the starting line around 6:10 or so in 26 degree weather, before sunrise, ready to get our run on. We ran for a few hours, then got some medals - gave some hugs - smiled a lot at the accomplishment - froze our butts off, etc. It was a good time, and these pictures captured a little of it. (the ones in the dark are obviously pre-race pictures --- the ones in the light are post-race).
People: Myself, Mark, Heather, my cousin Drew, Jessica --- 1/2 Marathon runners
Place: Myrtle Beach, SCTime: Saturday, February 17; 6:10am-9:00am
Temperature: 26 degrees - 28 degrees
So - this is it. Saturday morning. We rose at 4:45am and were out at the starting line around 6:10 or so in 26 degree weather, before sunrise, ready to get our run on. We ran for a few hours, then got some medals - gave some hugs - smiled a lot at the accomplishment - froze our butts off, etc. It was a good time, and these pictures captured a little of it. (the ones in the dark are obviously pre-race pictures --- the ones in the light are post-race).
1/2 Marathon and Patty Griffin
Well folks, I finished the half-marathon. 13.1 miles strong. I was afraid I wasn't going to be able to run it becausd of my enigmatic foot injury, but I did it anyways and surprisingly my foot actually felt better running than it did walking, so it didn't bother me all that much. Nothing unbearable anyway.
We finished in 2 hours 9 minutes and 45 seconds, which is what we were going for. We were trying to beat a ten minute pace, and we did, which was great for us, being that it was our first one. We ran pretty much every mile at a 9:55 pace (except our first mile took us something like 11 minutes because it was pretty crowded and we couldn't set our pace well at first) - but we kicked it up a notch for our last mile and ran it in 8 minutes. It was awesome. It was such a great feeling to be able to run 13 miles without getting out of breath or feeling like you're going to die. We finished in the top half of all the runners - something like 1200 out of 3500 runners...so that's something to be proud of.
Mark and I ran the whole way together, then somehow ran into Heather in mile 11 - so we all 3 got to finish the race together which was cool.
So yea, I survived and it was a good time. I will more than likely keep training for different half's --- I am not yet convinced that I ever want to run a full...I don't think my body would like me very much if I did that -- but who knows, maybe one day. I will post some pictures later for your viewing pleasure --- and so you know that I'm not lying to you, and I really did finish. haha.
AND, last night, I got to vicariously be at a Patty Griffin concert. Lindsay and Marie went to the Patty show in Birmingham last night - and so I got a call and got to listen to "Trapeze" when she sang that, then got a message this morning (I fell asleep before I got this call), when she was singing "Heavenly Day" and it was AWESOME. I was so jealous - but it was great to get to hear a few songs...and close my eyes and pretend I was there. She is so amazing. I'm conemplating going to see her play in LA when I'm out there. So, thank you Lindsay for calling me and giving me a little piece of heaven for a few minutes...it was incredible and made me smile huge. (AND I have the Heavenly Day voice mail saved on my machine, so can listen to it whenever I want. wahoo!)
We finished in 2 hours 9 minutes and 45 seconds, which is what we were going for. We were trying to beat a ten minute pace, and we did, which was great for us, being that it was our first one. We ran pretty much every mile at a 9:55 pace (except our first mile took us something like 11 minutes because it was pretty crowded and we couldn't set our pace well at first) - but we kicked it up a notch for our last mile and ran it in 8 minutes. It was awesome. It was such a great feeling to be able to run 13 miles without getting out of breath or feeling like you're going to die. We finished in the top half of all the runners - something like 1200 out of 3500 runners...so that's something to be proud of.
Mark and I ran the whole way together, then somehow ran into Heather in mile 11 - so we all 3 got to finish the race together which was cool.
So yea, I survived and it was a good time. I will more than likely keep training for different half's --- I am not yet convinced that I ever want to run a full...I don't think my body would like me very much if I did that -- but who knows, maybe one day. I will post some pictures later for your viewing pleasure --- and so you know that I'm not lying to you, and I really did finish. haha.
AND, last night, I got to vicariously be at a Patty Griffin concert. Lindsay and Marie went to the Patty show in Birmingham last night - and so I got a call and got to listen to "Trapeze" when she sang that, then got a message this morning (I fell asleep before I got this call), when she was singing "Heavenly Day" and it was AWESOME. I was so jealous - but it was great to get to hear a few songs...and close my eyes and pretend I was there. She is so amazing. I'm conemplating going to see her play in LA when I'm out there. So, thank you Lindsay for calling me and giving me a little piece of heaven for a few minutes...it was incredible and made me smile huge. (AND I have the Heavenly Day voice mail saved on my machine, so can listen to it whenever I want. wahoo!)
Thursday, February 15, 2007
running woes
My foot hurts. Pretty badly. I don't understand it, I don't know what happend or why....I just know it hurts to walk...or well, feels like someone is stabbing me in the side of the foot with each step. It doesn't hurt to move it, it doesn't hurt to resistively muscle test it, it doesn't hurt just sitting here, or even to the touch really -- just when I weightbear. When I stand or walk on it, it hurts like the dickens. I can't figure it out which is frustrating --- the only thing I can come up with --- and others in my class seem to come up with the same thing, is a potential stress fracture. For some reason last night it started hurting, and I could barely walk from the bus to my class today without being in some pretty intense pain. It's so frustrating....so discouraging. I just want to run. I've been training for this half marathon for 10 weeks now, reletively injury free, and it's now here and there's a potential that I may have to stand on the side and watch. That is NOT exciting. I hate thinking I set this goal for myself, and now it's here for me to attain - and I can't do it. So I'm praying for a miracle....along with icing it like crazy....and trying to rest it as much as possible in hopes that by Saturday morning I can at least tolerate it enough to jog a lil' on it (and by a lil' I mean 13.1 miles). I dunno, maybe God doesn't want me to run in it. Maybe He's got different plans - maybe I'm not supposed to do it -- I just know that those wouldn't be my plans if I got to choose....but, I gotta trust that He knows what He's doing....even if it is by giving me this crazy, sudden onset of pain outta the clear blue. Cross your fingers that I'll wake up in the morning and feel "right as rain." (Mark always says that phrase....and I don't exactly know what it means - but it seemed to fit there).
I JUST WANNA RUN.
I JUST WANNA RUN.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Valentine's Day Surprise
Mark showed up at my door tonight unexpectedly with some beautiful flowers to surprise me for Valentine's Day. We had a blast...nothing "sappy and romantic" but did stuff that is "totally us." We laid on my bed and watched the final episode of Project Runway (it was the end of the marathon I'd been watching on Bravo! all day), went and got our favorite Andolini's pizza, came home and ate, and watched some basketball, and American Idol, and just hungout for a few hours. It was a good time....and the flowers he gave me are seriously the prettiest flowers I've ever gotten. They are gorgeous...so gorgeous that I took some pictures. Thank you for the surprise, Mark! :-D
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Words I never thought would come out of my mouth...
"I am going to run 10 miles today."
But alas, it is true.
It's crazy, I tell you. BUT - race week has arrived -and this time next weekend I will hopefully have finished my 13.2 miles strong.
"I discipline (beat) my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified." -1 Corinthians 9:27
But alas, it is true.
It's crazy, I tell you. BUT - race week has arrived -and this time next weekend I will hopefully have finished my 13.2 miles strong.
"I discipline (beat) my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified." -1 Corinthians 9:27
You Should Read Romans.
"Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. Do not offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to him as instruments of righteousness. For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace." (Romans 6:12-14)
So, obviously - sin WILL reign in your lives and we WILL have evil desires. It is a fact of life. Whether we choose to indulge in these desires is a different story.
Why is it that we are subjected to this evil? Why are parts of our life so frustrating - why do we have to fight daily to not obey our flesh and our 'natural' desires? Lindsay and I had this conversation yesterday and seemingly talked ourselves in circles with no definitive answers - but in reality, I guess there are a lot of reasons - most of which, I couldn't tell you...but here is one of the answers a few chapters later in Romans.
"For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious FREEDOM of the children of God." (Romans 8:19-21)
This 'bondage' will allow us to truly experience freedom in Christ. It is to show us what liberation in God is - what grace is - what redemption is - and how much we need Christ. It stinks to be held captive to evil desires (to say the least), but it reveals how much we cannot fight and stand on our own. It kinda 'keeps us in check' if you will.
I am by no means wise, or smart, or Biblically savvy, but this is just something that God showed me as I read this morning, so I thought I'd share. Who knows, maybe I'm way off. Feel free to comment.
Peace.
So, obviously - sin WILL reign in your lives and we WILL have evil desires. It is a fact of life. Whether we choose to indulge in these desires is a different story.
Why is it that we are subjected to this evil? Why are parts of our life so frustrating - why do we have to fight daily to not obey our flesh and our 'natural' desires? Lindsay and I had this conversation yesterday and seemingly talked ourselves in circles with no definitive answers - but in reality, I guess there are a lot of reasons - most of which, I couldn't tell you...but here is one of the answers a few chapters later in Romans.
"For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious FREEDOM of the children of God." (Romans 8:19-21)
This 'bondage' will allow us to truly experience freedom in Christ. It is to show us what liberation in God is - what grace is - what redemption is - and how much we need Christ. It stinks to be held captive to evil desires (to say the least), but it reveals how much we cannot fight and stand on our own. It kinda 'keeps us in check' if you will.
I am by no means wise, or smart, or Biblically savvy, but this is just something that God showed me as I read this morning, so I thought I'd share. Who knows, maybe I'm way off. Feel free to comment.
Peace.
Friday, February 09, 2007
Lil' John (Mayer).
Pictures compliment of my buddy Dan. He's got SKILLZ. (He sat a few rows above Stacy and I). And no, the stage didn't explode - but how stinkin' awesome is that lighting?!? Oh, and here is the set list he played:
+ | SET LISTBelief Good Love is On the Way Why Georgia Slow Dancing in a Burning Room Clarity Vultures Bigger Than My Body I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You) No Such Thing Waiting on the World to Change Gravity  -- encore -- Who Did You Think I Was Your Body is a Wonderland Covered in Rain Neon |
Jam Master Plus
Last night Stacy took me on a date to see John Mayer in concert at the Colonial Center in Columbia, and let me tell you - it was stinkin' AWESOME. That man can JAM. I saw him 6 years ago at Clemson at a small show, before he got really 'famous' - and he wasn't all that impressive - but the show he put on last night was phenomenal. He did a great mix of acoustic stuff and non-acoustic, old and new, solo and band stuff. Our seats were incredible, the music was incredible, and the company was incredible. Oh, and we were surrounded by some hillariously drunk old women who gave me one of the hardest laughs I've had in a LONG time. Apparently they were "feelin'" the groove. Anyway - that was by far a top 5 performance in my concert going life thusfar. I'd venture to say that he can play guitar with any of the best of 'em --- because there were definitely times that I just stared in amazement at his "jam skills." Anyway - needless to say - it was an INCREDIBLE time - and I recommend that you see him if you get a chance - and if you haven't heard his new cd "continuum" - go buy it - it's definitely a great one.
Samkon Gado
A great story. This guy grew up in Columbia, and played high school ball for my brother-in-law at a small Christian school. He's a fantastic guy that loves the Lord - so this is quite a deserving story.
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Sports Center Quotable
So, I was watching sports center on ESPN a few minutes ago while getting ready for bed - and Stewart Scott (I think?) said a quotable statement that made me chuckle....
In response to Dwayne Wade's amazing block:
"don't bring that kool-aid to a grown man's party!"
hahaha. good stuff. I'm gonna have to remember that one.
In response to Dwayne Wade's amazing block:
"don't bring that kool-aid to a grown man's party!"
hahaha. good stuff. I'm gonna have to remember that one.
Indigo Girls.
These are some of the best lyrics I've ever heard/read. I know some of you (throat clear: Rachel) don't really read lyrics when I post them...but I'm gonna do it anyways because well - this is some quality work and I just can't help myself. I will probably go back and re-read these over and over and over again....
there's a letter on the desktop
that i dug out of a drawer
the last truce we ever came to
in our adolescent war
and i start to feel the fever
from the warm air through the screen
you come regular like seasons
shadowing my dreams
and the mississippi's mighty
but it starts in minnesota
at a place that you could walk across
with five steps down
and i guess that's how you started
like a pinprick to my heart
but at this point you rush right through me
and i start to drown
and there's not enough room
in this world for my pain
signals cross and love gets lost
and time passed makes it plain
of all my demon spirits
i need you the most
i'm in love with your ghost
i'm in love with your ghost
dark and dangerous like a secret
that gets whispered in a hush
(don't tell a soul)
when i wake the things i dreamt about you
last night make me blush
(don't tell a soul)
and you kiss me like a lover
then you sting me like a viper
i go follow to the river
play your memory like a piper
and i feel it like a sickness
how this love is killing me
i'd walk into the fingers
of your fire willingly
and dance the edge of sanity
i've never been this close
i'm in love with your ghost
unknowing captor
you never know how much you
pierce my spirit
but i can't touch you
can you hear it
a cry to be free
oh i'm forever under lock and key
as you pass through me
now i see your face before me
i would launch a thousand ships
to bring your heart back to my island
as the sand beneath me slips
as i burn up in your presence
and i know now how it feels
to be weakened like achilles
with you always at my heels
this bitter pill i swallow
is the silence that i keep
it poisons me i can't swim free
the river is too deep
though i'm baptized by your touch
i am no worse than most
in love with your ghost
you are shadowing my dreams
(in love with your ghost)
(in love with your ghost)
(in love with your ghost)
ghost
there's a letter on the desktop
that i dug out of a drawer
the last truce we ever came to
in our adolescent war
and i start to feel the fever
from the warm air through the screen
you come regular like seasons
shadowing my dreams
and the mississippi's mighty
but it starts in minnesota
at a place that you could walk across
with five steps down
and i guess that's how you started
like a pinprick to my heart
but at this point you rush right through me
and i start to drown
and there's not enough room
in this world for my pain
signals cross and love gets lost
and time passed makes it plain
of all my demon spirits
i need you the most
i'm in love with your ghost
i'm in love with your ghost
dark and dangerous like a secret
that gets whispered in a hush
(don't tell a soul)
when i wake the things i dreamt about you
last night make me blush
(don't tell a soul)
and you kiss me like a lover
then you sting me like a viper
i go follow to the river
play your memory like a piper
and i feel it like a sickness
how this love is killing me
i'd walk into the fingers
of your fire willingly
and dance the edge of sanity
i've never been this close
i'm in love with your ghost
unknowing captor
you never know how much you
pierce my spirit
but i can't touch you
can you hear it
a cry to be free
oh i'm forever under lock and key
as you pass through me
now i see your face before me
i would launch a thousand ships
to bring your heart back to my island
as the sand beneath me slips
as i burn up in your presence
and i know now how it feels
to be weakened like achilles
with you always at my heels
this bitter pill i swallow
is the silence that i keep
it poisons me i can't swim free
the river is too deep
though i'm baptized by your touch
i am no worse than most
in love with your ghost
you are shadowing my dreams
(in love with your ghost)
(in love with your ghost)
(in love with your ghost)
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
the votes are in...
And Charleston, SC wins the "Best City to Run In" award, in a poll conducted by Hogue, Inc. that surveyed 5'9" - 130lb females in PT school at MUSC with brown hair, who are training for the Myrtle Beach Half Marathon.
Yea - so I was the only one that voted - but I dare say that there is no better city in the United States to run in.....or well......no better that I've ever visited.
this place is amazingly gorgeous.
Yea - so I was the only one that voted - but I dare say that there is no better city in the United States to run in.....or well......no better that I've ever visited.
this place is amazingly gorgeous.
Monday, February 05, 2007
sleeps with butterflies
"Airplanes
Take you away again
Are you flying
Above where we live
Then I look up a glare in my eyes
Are you having regrets about last night
I'm not but I like rivers that rush in
So then I dove in
Is there trouble ahead
For you the acrobat
I won't push you unless you have a net
You say the word
You know I will find you
Or if you need some time
I don't mind
I don't hold on
To the tail of your kite
I'm not like the girls that you've known
But I believe I'm worth coming home to
Kiss away night
This girl only sleeps with butterflies
With butterflies
So go on and fly then boy
Balloons
Look good from on the ground
I fear with pins and needles around
We may fall then stumble
Upon a carousel
It could take us anywhere
I'm not like the girls that you've known
But I believe I'm worth coming home to
Kiss away night
This girl only sleeps with butterflies
With butterflies
With butterflies
So go on and fly boy"
-Tori Amos
Take you away again
Are you flying
Above where we live
Then I look up a glare in my eyes
Are you having regrets about last night
I'm not but I like rivers that rush in
So then I dove in
Is there trouble ahead
For you the acrobat
I won't push you unless you have a net
You say the word
You know I will find you
Or if you need some time
I don't mind
I don't hold on
To the tail of your kite
I'm not like the girls that you've known
But I believe I'm worth coming home to
Kiss away night
This girl only sleeps with butterflies
With butterflies
So go on and fly then boy
Balloons
Look good from on the ground
I fear with pins and needles around
We may fall then stumble
Upon a carousel
It could take us anywhere
I'm not like the girls that you've known
But I believe I'm worth coming home to
Kiss away night
This girl only sleeps with butterflies
With butterflies
With butterflies
So go on and fly boy"
-Tori Amos
the power of orange knickers...under my pettycoat
I know I say it all of the time, but music makes my world go 'round.
Tonight's awesome lineup....
Currently making me smile:
Tori Amos - "Beekeeper" and a "Tori Mix"
Also earlier tonight:
Indigo Girls - "Rites of Passage"
Patty Griffin - "Living with Ghosts"
Dave Matthews Band - "Live at Red Rocks 8.15.95"; "Crash"; "Stand Up"
Talk about some good stuff!
Tonight's awesome lineup....
Currently making me smile:
Tori Amos - "Beekeeper" and a "Tori Mix"
Also earlier tonight:
Indigo Girls - "Rites of Passage"
Patty Griffin - "Living with Ghosts"
Dave Matthews Band - "Live at Red Rocks 8.15.95"; "Crash"; "Stand Up"
Talk about some good stuff!
you should read this....for real.
Romans 12 has been rockin' my world the past 2 days. You should let it rock yours too:
Chapter 12
1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Chapter 12
1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
3For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. 4Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. 7If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; 8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
Love
9Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay,"says the Lord. 20On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." 21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Friday, February 02, 2007
a few will make you chuckle.
These people are pretty clever.
I like them and I don't even know them....mostly because this seems like something I would do.
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FREE YORKSHIRE TERRIER.
8 years old. Hateful little dog. Bites.
FREE PUPPIES:
1/2 Cocker Spaniel, 1/2 sneaky neighbor's dog.
FREE PUPPIES...
Mother, AKC German Shepherd.
Father, Super Dog...able to leap tall fences in a single bound.
FOUND DIRTY WHITE DOG.
Looks like a rat .. been out a while.
Better be a reward.
COWS, CALVES: NEVER BRED.
Also 1 gay bull for sale.
NORDIC TRACK
$300 Hardly used, call Chubby.
GEORGIA PEACHES
California grown - 89 cents lb.
JOINING NUDIST COLONY!
Must sell washer and dryer $300.
WEDDING DRESS FOR SALE.
WORN ONCE BY MISTAKE.
call Stephanie.
AND THE BEST ONE:
FOR SALE BY OWNER:
Complete set of Encyclopedia Britannica, 45 volumes
Excellent condition.
$1,000 or best offer.
No longer needed, got married last month.
Husband knows everything.
my dream.
I got to thinkin' tonight, as I was brushing my teeth - and I realized what my ideal life would consist of right now, if I had the choice....the means....or the courage to do it.
I would absolutely love to live somewhere in the mountains - in the woods - in a forrest - alone. In a tent, in a cabin, under the stars....somewhere "away." Anywhere away. I say alone, but not really "alone." I would love to be on my own in nature - and just "be." Just be peaceful. Escape this life....escape the craziness......the drama......the stress.......the deadlines......the pressure......the immaturity......the bickering......the hate......escape everything that has to do with anything of this often ridiculous society. And just "be."
I said I would like to be alone - and that is true - I would love to just be able to be free within myself - with no restrictions - no boundaries - no drama - no worry - no expectations - no fear of letting people down - nothing pushing into my heart that hurts me or confuses me or creates a sense of flusteredness (if that's a word). But...even moreso than spending it totally alone - I would love to get to spend a week at a time with different people. Just one person a week. One relationship to focus on - to let grow - to nurture - to restore - to refresh.
How amazing would that be? For a week, be surrounded by serenity, by nature, by peacefulness, with ONE person that I could pour into and learn about and learn from. One relationship, not hendered by this world....one relationship where there isn't any stress pressing in on it for a week....one week of creating an unadulterated bond with someone - outside of this craziness. Where there aren't other people around. No one is competing for someone elses attention, or searching for approval, or forming "cliques" or, or talking about the other people around, or disagreeing, etc. etc. etc. Just me and one other person. Plain and simple.
A pure relationship. The week with this person could be full of talking, full of digging into each other's hearts, and learning, and thinking, and being adventurous, and having fun.....or it could be one of relative silence - a week of reflection - of hiking - of camping - of being in nature but just knowing that there is the comfort of that other person by your side.
A relationship where for at least one week there aren't other people crowding in, or other obligations, or things hindering ourselves - where both people could just "be." Where there aren't judgements passed, or bickering, or anything but contentment and love.
Oh man, I would love that in my life right now. I am lying here in bed imagining this time with certain people and how I think the week would go....what would be said, or done, or talked about and it makes me long for it so badly.
I'd have to say it would by far, be the best thing my heart could do. Is escape this often confusing, stressful, fast paced, 'hearsay' society where relationships are often so fake, or surface, or relatively pointless - where there is arguing for no reason - where there are feelings hurt - where there is a state of fear of showing people your heart - where there is gossip - and too much pride - and immaturity - and man, just be real. Be real in a place of calm, away from the chaos.
I would spend a week alone. A week with Erin. A week with Bri. A week with my mom. A week with my dad. A week with AJ. A week with Carla. A week with my nephew Tyler. A week with Lindsay Koeper. A week with my grandma's. A week with Georgia (random - I know -I just met her 5 days ago - but I think that it would be totally cool to spend a week with someone you don't really know well....what better place to learn about them?). A week with my sister. Those would be some of my top priorities - each for various, well thought out reasons (yea, I seriously thought about why I would choose each one of those people at the beginning and why) - but there are tons more that would be included in my weeks too, so don't feel left out folks. (Including, but not limited to: Mark, Grant, Stark, Stacy, Heather, Marie, Rachel, Leslie, Meghan, Joel, and so many more....).
Can you imagine what you would learn about someone spending a week in the woods alone with them with nothing else and no one else pressing in? With no fear. With no alternative motives. Just sharing life. Unadulterated, pure, LIFE. No distractions. No tv. No internet. Nothing of this outside world.
Oh man.......just imagine...........
(I've spent the past hour thinking about it. Crazy. I would apparently REALLY love this.)
I would absolutely love to live somewhere in the mountains - in the woods - in a forrest - alone. In a tent, in a cabin, under the stars....somewhere "away." Anywhere away. I say alone, but not really "alone." I would love to be on my own in nature - and just "be." Just be peaceful. Escape this life....escape the craziness......the drama......the stress.......the deadlines......the pressure......the immaturity......the bickering......the hate......escape everything that has to do with anything of this often ridiculous society. And just "be."
I said I would like to be alone - and that is true - I would love to just be able to be free within myself - with no restrictions - no boundaries - no drama - no worry - no expectations - no fear of letting people down - nothing pushing into my heart that hurts me or confuses me or creates a sense of flusteredness (if that's a word). But...even moreso than spending it totally alone - I would love to get to spend a week at a time with different people. Just one person a week. One relationship to focus on - to let grow - to nurture - to restore - to refresh.
How amazing would that be? For a week, be surrounded by serenity, by nature, by peacefulness, with ONE person that I could pour into and learn about and learn from. One relationship, not hendered by this world....one relationship where there isn't any stress pressing in on it for a week....one week of creating an unadulterated bond with someone - outside of this craziness. Where there aren't other people around. No one is competing for someone elses attention, or searching for approval, or forming "cliques" or, or talking about the other people around, or disagreeing, etc. etc. etc. Just me and one other person. Plain and simple.
A pure relationship. The week with this person could be full of talking, full of digging into each other's hearts, and learning, and thinking, and being adventurous, and having fun.....or it could be one of relative silence - a week of reflection - of hiking - of camping - of being in nature but just knowing that there is the comfort of that other person by your side.
A relationship where for at least one week there aren't other people crowding in, or other obligations, or things hindering ourselves - where both people could just "be." Where there aren't judgements passed, or bickering, or anything but contentment and love.
Oh man, I would love that in my life right now. I am lying here in bed imagining this time with certain people and how I think the week would go....what would be said, or done, or talked about and it makes me long for it so badly.
I'd have to say it would by far, be the best thing my heart could do. Is escape this often confusing, stressful, fast paced, 'hearsay' society where relationships are often so fake, or surface, or relatively pointless - where there is arguing for no reason - where there are feelings hurt - where there is a state of fear of showing people your heart - where there is gossip - and too much pride - and immaturity - and man, just be real. Be real in a place of calm, away from the chaos.
I would spend a week alone. A week with Erin. A week with Bri. A week with my mom. A week with my dad. A week with AJ. A week with Carla. A week with my nephew Tyler. A week with Lindsay Koeper. A week with my grandma's. A week with Georgia (random - I know -I just met her 5 days ago - but I think that it would be totally cool to spend a week with someone you don't really know well....what better place to learn about them?). A week with my sister. Those would be some of my top priorities - each for various, well thought out reasons (yea, I seriously thought about why I would choose each one of those people at the beginning and why) - but there are tons more that would be included in my weeks too, so don't feel left out folks. (Including, but not limited to: Mark, Grant, Stark, Stacy, Heather, Marie, Rachel, Leslie, Meghan, Joel, and so many more....).
Can you imagine what you would learn about someone spending a week in the woods alone with them with nothing else and no one else pressing in? With no fear. With no alternative motives. Just sharing life. Unadulterated, pure, LIFE. No distractions. No tv. No internet. Nothing of this outside world.
Oh man.......just imagine...........
(I've spent the past hour thinking about it. Crazy. I would apparently REALLY love this.)
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