I wrote this last year as a facebook thing that a lot of people did, but I found it very lovely and fitting when I read it again today. It's amazing how a year can change so many things and at the same time everything about a person can stay the same.
1) I'm an animal lover, not to an extreme, but they steal my heart more than anything else.
2) Coffee has become an addiction. Not for the caffeine, but for the wonderful taste.
3) I am fascinated by random things such as firetrucks and decorative postage stamps.
4) Winter is my favorite time of year. I love snow.
5) Snail mail makes my day better, getting a handwritten letter from someone always puts a smile on my face.
6) I don't know where I would be without my girlfriends, they make all the difference.
7) I'm excited to have my own family when I'm older, being a mom is my dream job.
8) I want to go into outer-space.
9) I'm coldblooded. Literally, I'm always freezing.
10) I have a love for languages and cultures.
11) I will travel the entire world in my life.
12) I'm a cuddler.
13) The Lord is my Shepard.
14) Writing is the most therapeutic thing for me, any time something is bothering me I write about it.
15) I like being barefoot.
16) The mountains are my home, I belong in a place with mountains.
17) I love adventurous, outdoorsy things. They make me feel rugged.
18) I'm addicted to working out, otherwise I can't sleep.
19) I'm glad to be friends with my family and family to my friends.
20) I have an organized mind, everything has its own folder in a department inside of a topic, but my life is unorganized and messy.
21) I know what I want in my life, but I don't know how I will get there and that's beautiful to me.
22) I love the sound of silence.
23) I'm kinda an anime nerd...but you're not suppose to know that.
24) I want to go on a quest, just because it sounds so badass.
25) North Side Middle Gate, that's where I'll be.
The only correction to be made is #4. Winter is no longer my favorite. haha I still love snow and I do enjoy winter, but I've been missing the sun and warm weather a lot this year.
Well now you know a bit more about me.
14 March 2010
there cannot be a Greater beauty
Sometimes I feel like my life isn't busy enough or interesting enough to actually blog. Or maybe I'm not a good enough story teller. Fact. I guess there's always the possibility that my life is too scandalous to be posting all over the internet. Bingo! Found a winner. Not.
Anyway, I was just thinking about the people in my life and how special they are and how special they make me feel. I like people who make me feel special. Strange, right? But really, I'm surrounded by some amazing people who make me laugh til I snort, who give up time and energy for me and who hug me like they will never let go. I love that. I think I love hugs more than I like firetrucks...or puppies...and I really love puppies. There's just something about a good strong hug that makes my heart swell and I feel like a cartoon with hearts popping up all around my head, no matter who it is. But back to the point, I don't know how I became so lucky to have the people in my life that I do, who trust me with their amazing stories, let me into their lives, encourage me when I'm having a bad day and of course, give wonderful hugs.
They all have such big, beautiful hearts.
Anyway, I was just thinking about the people in my life and how special they are and how special they make me feel. I like people who make me feel special. Strange, right? But really, I'm surrounded by some amazing people who make me laugh til I snort, who give up time and energy for me and who hug me like they will never let go. I love that. I think I love hugs more than I like firetrucks...or puppies...and I really love puppies. There's just something about a good strong hug that makes my heart swell and I feel like a cartoon with hearts popping up all around my head, no matter who it is. But back to the point, I don't know how I became so lucky to have the people in my life that I do, who trust me with their amazing stories, let me into their lives, encourage me when I'm having a bad day and of course, give wonderful hugs.
They all have such big, beautiful hearts.
12 March 2010
Long time gone.
Well it seems fairly obvious that blogging has not been on my list of things to do, but my very good friend Hannah has taken up the past time (http://talesfromatimeout.blogspot.com/) and I feel inspired to start again. At least for a little while.
Lately I've been very preoccupied with the future and that bothers me. I look at so many people around me and they have career goals and already know what they want for their lives 5...10...50 years from now. I hardly know what I want to eat for supper tonight! I really admire those who know what job they want and know how they are gonna make it work, that takes a lot of time and effort. I'm also extremely jealous sometimes when I have friends who are so determined to get where they want, ambition is so...sexy or something.
It just seems as though all of them know what their purpose is already and here I am without any idea who I am or what I will be come. But isn't there beauty in that too? As jealous as I can become or as much as I admire others, I'm so happy with where I am in my life. I don't need to know where I'm going to know that wherever I end up it will be perfect. What's that quote, "It's not the destination, but the journey that matters", something along those lines. Sure I have an idea of a few things I want to do or accomplish with my life like traveling the world, learning languages and having a family, so I don't really feel like I need much else. Maybe my lack of ambition is disappointing to some, but who cares about them anyway?
I don't think I would rather be anyone else than a confused little girl or be anywhere else than utterly and completely lost.
Lately I've been very preoccupied with the future and that bothers me. I look at so many people around me and they have career goals and already know what they want for their lives 5...10...50 years from now. I hardly know what I want to eat for supper tonight! I really admire those who know what job they want and know how they are gonna make it work, that takes a lot of time and effort. I'm also extremely jealous sometimes when I have friends who are so determined to get where they want, ambition is so...sexy or something.
It just seems as though all of them know what their purpose is already and here I am without any idea who I am or what I will be come. But isn't there beauty in that too? As jealous as I can become or as much as I admire others, I'm so happy with where I am in my life. I don't need to know where I'm going to know that wherever I end up it will be perfect. What's that quote, "It's not the destination, but the journey that matters", something along those lines. Sure I have an idea of a few things I want to do or accomplish with my life like traveling the world, learning languages and having a family, so I don't really feel like I need much else. Maybe my lack of ambition is disappointing to some, but who cares about them anyway?
I don't think I would rather be anyone else than a confused little girl or be anywhere else than utterly and completely lost.
20 August 2008
Farm life
I love my job. I think most people would think I'm strange, but I love working on the farm. I'm constantly moving doing physical labor and making use of the greatest tool ever made. It's rewarding too, when I get paid I always feel I've earned it. Plus, there's great company, Ann is the most amazing person I've ever met. She's become a huge part of my life these past two years. She's even become more than a friend, it's like she's family, an adopted grandma. She has a heart as big as a whale and the way she loves people is such an inspiration. Shes's a giver and a generous one at that!
Some of her stories are incredible, it makes me feel like my life is so simple because her's put her through so much. She's like a knowledge box with never-ending contents. She's given me some of the most valuable advice. Friday is my last day of work, it's going to be hard saying good-bye to our daily conversations about life; politics; and random happenings. I've learned a lot from her and her endless supply of knowledge. When I'm her age, I hope I can be as wise and all-encompassing as her.
For right now, I only know that I don't belong at a desk job.
Chao
Some of her stories are incredible, it makes me feel like my life is so simple because her's put her through so much. She's like a knowledge box with never-ending contents. She's given me some of the most valuable advice. Friday is my last day of work, it's going to be hard saying good-bye to our daily conversations about life; politics; and random happenings. I've learned a lot from her and her endless supply of knowledge. When I'm her age, I hope I can be as wise and all-encompassing as her.
For right now, I only know that I don't belong at a desk job.
Chao
03 August 2008
Expression left unexpressed
August is finally upon us and it brings with it some strange emotions. I'm really starting to look forward to school, it's going to fun to get away. As usual, I surprise myself by actually being ready to start classes again, who knows why I look forward to it. It will be great to meet new people and get to do lots of outdoorsy stuff in Durango! Once again, it will be hard to leave everyone and go our separate ways across the country, but I feel like I'm gradually being prepared for the time when it comes. I have faith that distance will not ruin relationships. It does feel strange that I only have two more weekends to spend with all of my friends in town, and then they are gone. Gone. That's sounds bad, like I will never see them again...not true.
I really want to write, but I don't have much to talk about, or rather that I want to talk about. For me: to write is to express. Blogging is hard for me at times cause I want to say things and get them out of my mind, but some topics are better left un-talked about.
I really want to write, but I don't have much to talk about, or rather that I want to talk about. For me: to write is to express. Blogging is hard for me at times cause I want to say things and get them out of my mind, but some topics are better left un-talked about.
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