"Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti, Do"

I truly miss singing. In high school every single day I would sing during the hour I had show choir. Now, I hardly ever sing... I know what you're thinking..., "why not just sing in the shower?!?" Well, I'm too embarrassed and my roommate may not really appreciate that. But seriously, the only time I ever really get to sing is Sunday mornings at church. Sometimes I can remember finding what felt like the most beautiful harmony when singing praise songs(to me... a big part of worship is in the music) --Tonight I was reminded of this when I listened to one of my favorite Chris Tomlin songs and it just made me sing at the TOP of my lungs. I suggest you go and listen to it or look it up on YouTube. :) Here are the beautiful lyrics... I hope everyone is enjoying their lazy weekends inside, safe from the frigid weather. 

Amazing grace

How sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me

I once was lost, but now I'm found

Was blind, but now I see

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear

And grace my fears relieved

How precious did that grace appear

The hour I first believed

Chorus:

My chains are gone

I've been set free

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

And like a flood His mercy reigns

Unending love, Amazing grace

The Lord has promised good to me

His word my hope secures

He will my shield and portion be

As long as life endures

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow

The sun forbear to shine

But God, Who called me here below

Will be forever mine

Will be forever mine

You are forever mine

"Cinema is a matter of what's in the frame and what's out. " -Martin Scorsese

I love movies... and when I say love... I mean... LOVE movies. Why do I love movies so much??? Well here it is-- My top three reasons (in random order)
#1 Movies make you think...(sometimes they are so intense they give me a headache...No joke!!!)
#2 Movies let you escape this world for an hour or more at a time... its so funny to think you are trapped in someone else's  different story...
#3 Movies make you (or at least they make me) hopeful, inspired, and anxious all because of the different characters... almost to the extent that you long to be that character in real life.


So yes, I will admit... for all my life I will always love movies... and I will also admit I want the kind of love Burt and Verona in Away We Go have... I want to dress like Zooey Deschanel in 500 Days of Summer...I want my hair to be like Mandy Moore's in License to Wed and Because I Said So... I wouldn't mind traveling on an airline as much as George Clooney so I could get my frequent flyer member's card in Up in The Air ... I would love to go through Julia Childs' entire cookbook like Julie played by Amy Adam's in Julie and Julia ... and those are just a few of my favorites... 


I think movies are just one of those things that will always be something people need. "People will always need to be entertained... " -(Quote from Mr. Famous-to-be ...DGL)  


So with this huge winter ice/snow/blizzard snow storm I suggest that if you are stuck inside to snuggle up and watch a movie... I can promise... or almost guarantee that you will be entertained. :)


Also, as another disclaimer-- I love my life and wouldn't trade it for the world--just wanted to make sure all those "I wants" up there didn't  make anyone think different. :) Those actually are kind of goals for myself. 

Quote from Away We Go:

Burt:I'm wondering what we're doing?

Verona: Did you look at the itinerary? I stapled it to the inside of your jacket.

Am I the only one???

I've been thinking lately... actually more analyzing myself. I came to the conclusion that every since I was younger I plan every single step of my life out. Of course the unexpected has happened, but then I just get right back onto the planned layout. You may be thinking, "what a boring way to live!"... but actually its just the way I was made. I constantly plan things. I make a weekly schedule and a daily schedule. I don't know if it is just me or if I'm crazy...but I'm wondering when am I ever going to get to the point in my life that where I can just calm down and not be so worried about planning my future and having every tiny detail worked out??? If you're totally lost, here's an example... In high school, my senior year I constantly thought, "I cant wait until next year... I will finally be on my own and in college." Now that I'm in college, I can't help but  think about the next step in life all my aspirations...I just want them all so quickly and I want to know who, what, when----now. It is easy to say, "just take it easy and enjoy life while you can..." but for some reason it is hard for me to execute this simple task. Am I the only one that does this?


One thing that helps me and I always have to remind myself of is this:

Trust in the Lord with all of your heart. Lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.Proverbs 3:5-6

New Year... New Hobby-

I've decided since it has been about ten months since my last blog... I really want to start it up again. Again- is kind of a funny way to put it since I only wrote twice. Anyways, I have decided I need a hobby while I'm here at college. So here is my disclaimer: I don't know if anyone will be reading this blog, but I'm using it as a stress reliever, a journal, a way to express my feelings, and to share my thoughts with someone... or anyone for that matter. I may not be grammatically correct (although I know having a title like the editor-in- chief of my senior yearbook should have paid off some) all the time, but as a perfectionist I will try my best. My blogs will most likely be whatever is happening in my crazy little brain, so enjoy... here goes nothing... :)