Sunday, February 28, 2010

+holding loose ain't letting go

A sleeping cave, allowing myself to lazily begin, more and more notes, wax and seals, witty exchanges, re-arranging again again, fantastic brunching, solitude, warm clothing, impromptu walks, genuinely proud and excited for friends' successes and progress, perfect dinners, playground-ing, frisbee-ing, feeling loved, granting joy, pushing ourselves, the balance between what is time and what is freedom.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

+the fire shines as truly as the sun shines, but it does not shine so far or to as many purposes

"Let me dismiss you with an easy request of Saint Augustine: simply love yourselves. That person does not love God who does not love self. Simply love yourselves. For if you love God, you would live eternally with God, and if you desire that, and attempt it earnestly, you do truly love yourself, and not otherwise" -John Donne

Early birds, prayer-filled, re-learning, notes galore, new font types, new bbq, clean clean clean, a lengthy walk and the way fresh-air feels all over, perfect smoothie recipes, adorable dogs outside, helping out, feeling in place, busyness for a purpose, basketball and the most interesting of combinations, photography in the recording studio, new atmospheres and thoughts to think, brilliantly written sitcoms.

Friday, February 26, 2010

+make your masterpiece out of each day in me, i beg You, beg You

Walking to work while talking to mom, sunshine again, appreciating the people who fill my time, saying goodbyes in style, my heart aching for better things, being strong enough now, logic, reeling from a good evening, realizing I cannot ever repay certain things/people in life and that is normal and good, elegance, lima beans, making dinner together, adventures, good quotes, coffee, getting into weighty conversations that mean so much to me, falling asleep to the sound of the highway.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

+i close my eyes and keep on swimming

The smell and look of a big pile of finished laundry, sweaters, sunlight beaming, npr, enjoying the people I work with, extra afternoon time, the way yoga stretches every part of you, snacks, connecting and lightbulbs, plans and strategies that motivate, simple dinners, making time and never being more excited, fascinating new series, trusting and letting go despite how scared I may be.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

+oh chariots, if you're out there, please swing low

Staying dedicated, braided pigtails, my boyfriend's warm hat, new friends, good coffee, knowing the locals, sweet comments, grapes, keeping it creative, visits, finally connecting, adventures in crepe making, spending my evening with a cute puppy who loves everything and anything warm, relaxing, orange juice in the cold weather.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

+i thought i heard somebody callin in the dark i thought i heard somebody call

Cozy mornings, understanding Lent more, dresses even when it's blustery, responsibility, the way that people open up and enjoy themselves, learning, wonderful soup, taking the afternoon to explore, running into friends, understanding relationships, free pancake night, sharing good laughs with old old friends, realizing that it's still winter!, efficiency, letter-writing.

"The great danger facing all of us is not that we shall make an absolute failure of life,
nor shall we fall into outright viciousness,
nor that we shall be terribly unhappy,
nor that we shall feel that life has no meaning at all - not these things.
The danger is that we may fail to perceive life's greatest meaning,
Fall short of its highest good,
Miss its deepest and most abiding happiness,
Be unable to tender the most needed service,
Be unconcious of life ablaze with the light of the Presence of God -
And be content to have it so.
That is the danger: that some day we may wake up and find that always we have been busy with husks and trappings of life and have really missed life itself.
For life without God, to one who has know the richness and joy of life with Him, is unthinkable, impossible.
That is what one prays one's friends may be spared - satisfaction with a life that falls short of the best, that has in it no tingle or thrill that comes from a friendship with the Father."

-Phillip Brooks (1835-1893), Sermons

Monday, February 22, 2010

+and the foundation is crumbling

Unknowns and butterflies, excitement, loving maturity, support and encouragement, new experiences and new knowledge, opportunities, feeling fortunate, realizing there's no better time, realizing time is a gift, necessities, plan ticket shopping, dinner planning, soup/salad/frinedship combos, airport runs, freshly ground coffee, fabulous conversations, ironing so Devon looks sharp tomorrow, laughing so hard it hurts, the ever so wonderful The New Yorker.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

+in paris or rome but i wanna go home

Rearranging, windows wide open, the feeling and smell of fresh air and the promise of spring, nesting even more, movie catch-up, news catch-up, cooking for one, extra long walks, warm breezes, fresh produce, homemade dinners for two, dancing and feeling giddy, fire alarms, shadows, soothing lanterns, pilates and stretching, friendships when they are so consistent and loyal, preparing (procrastinating).

Saturday, February 20, 2010

+well life is ever changing but i will always find a constant

Slow mornings, driving with the morning, the sun and how it makes the snow-covered land glisten and shimmer and look so alive, mild weather the further i drive, time with the Holladays, connection, love, family, keeping the slow pace, swiftly going, yummy dinners back in familiarity, sharing a lovely new taste, the way home feels so comforting.

Friday, February 19, 2010

+oh my heart like a kick drum

Early morning workout videos, reunions, wittiness, feeling unique and standing out, panels, the squirrel behind the panel, old-fallen snow, heels and posture, alum knowledge, a break, finding my way with a paper map, success, volume and magnitude, climate differences, history and tradition, melting pots, inclusive communities, feeling like a race, knowing the stakes, good good friendships that are much too easy, knowing you have a long sleep ahead of you.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

+and i'm frightened of those who don't see it

A world of newness, first connections, confidence, free breakfasts, energy, faculty with charm and spunk, free things, deep breaths, not needing to know, large bus rides, seeing a brand new city, innovation, architecture, depth of conversations, research in the field, another beautiful campus, tours, insight, coffee, mittens, good phone calls.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

+oh and i'm traveling light

Suitcases and hangers, tennis shoes, being privvy to new knowledge, seeing behind the scenes passion, being included, easier each time, conquering the drive, how much more snow there is per hour north, new music, winding roads, phone calls, productivity, staying safe, feeling prepared for, sleeping light.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

+memento memento

Getting used to the snow everyday, fresh blueberries, deciding, new dresses, wandering, feeling responsible, corrections that make me stronger, noticing those windows each day, the power of listening, air fresheners, icicles, happiness all the time and its possibilities, napping, feeling ready, directions and suitcases, and snacks.

Monday, February 15, 2010

+there's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be...it's easy

Snow covered Nashville, adjustments, arriving safely, when an intelligent person is noticeably engaged in their thoughts, warm smiles, watching the weather from the warmth of our offices, mid-morning visits, keeping busy, being accepted, sharing it, watching progress for the better occur, being proud, new sauce!?, being treated, love love love (trumpets), a bouquet of my favorite flowers plus some, dressing up, feeling fancy, sharing a treat, enjoying company, cute notes, hospitality.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

+aint no mountain high, aint no valley low

Long walks with snow falling on your face, finding new streets, picking which house i like the best, colored doors, trying something new, generosity, sweet snorton on valentine's, being cheesy all day long, preferring others, a homemade dinner made for me, goofy cards, thoughtfulness, surprises, eating too much, enjoying every minute of our time, feeling special, feeling sleepy way too early, cute movies.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

+you can try to swim the sea

Oranges, mini-biscuits, laughing out loud, the way the whole house smells when you bake bread, surviving a mini-kitchen fire, feeling like 3rd graders, cheesy valentine-making, pigs in blankets, being my mom, a new adventure, the feeling at the top of the rock-wall, cute moments, being paid for, wii in general, sweet friends to share my days with.

Friday, February 12, 2010

+we could leave this town and run forever

Haircuts, chewing gum, the day girl scout cookies arrive, tuxedo strawberries, leftovers that last all week and taste better and better, cartoon characters, splurging on pizza out and still using a coupon, baking and catching up, hearing encouragement, snickerdoodles in all their cinnamon-y glory, being loyal and committed, late nights at coffee shops.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

+thinkin about good things to come

Letting the way your body feels dictate your actions, time to start figuring it out, full length windows, teaching in new ways, cold pizza for a snack, long drives in the country, playing in the neighborhood, fruity water, edificatiion, sinking into bed, silent nights.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

+we are so fragile, and our cracking bones make noise, and we are just breakable

Follow through daily, peaches, the sun peeking out, how sarah knows when to surprise me with coffee, rekindling, when you get a warm long hug after a very long day, just right, sinking into the pillow.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

+my world crumbles when you're not near

Staying busy and feeling productive, alligators, when your favorite things are the cheapest things, crystal light in a wine glass, old staff together again, analyzing movies, how the brain tackles hurdles while you aren't thinking about them, good posture, homemade soup late at night, coziness and feeling settled.

Monday, February 8, 2010

+don't let me into this year with an empty heart

Being able to walk to work, easier than we originally thought, sudden snow storms, beautiful coverings, boots to wade through the slushy ice, late night grocery trip runs, risks, laughing and feeling free.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

+we love to talk on things we don't know about

Curls, gloves, hangman, fresh air, long naps, good smelling apartments, cheering, genuine laughs, remembering this moment for a later day, where i want to be, good people, not rushing, empty roads, great big conversations that i want to have.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

+give the love you find until it's gone

Baking, big breakfasts, losing, libraries, new business ideas, movie after movie, people enjoying my baking, old school board games, best friends, classy little dinners, musicals I should have watched ages ago, relaxation.

"I wanna fit in to the perfect space, feel natural and safe in a volatile place." -Avett Brothers

Friday, February 5, 2010

+silhouettes in a window frame

How your hair falls after you've had it trimmed, appreciating who you are, birthday celebrations, comfy sweaters, international postage stamps, boca burgers, rain drops, sour patch kids, three-pointers still, foosball championships, laughing hard, unplanned evenings, cupcake preparations, being crafty, cold days.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

+i don't have any questions, i don't think it's gonna rain

How slow time has become, movie analyses, lunch talks, ziploc popcorn bags, monsters, feeling up to that level, getting stronger, enjoying the rain, hot soup after yoga, cuddling when there's a storm outside, fresh, chick-flicks, lots of love.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

+i've been wrong but it's alright

Learning to like homemade coffee more than cafe-bought, energy, passive motivation, finding new and creative blogs, core, perfecting a recipe you've been working on, ditching the car, straws, popcorn, how we both love wandering so much, the clairty art-making can bring, thinking-movies.

"Long ways away but you're never alone /Look at the sky over our home/ I'll be around a few more miles to go..."

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

+we expected something, something better than before

Good music stuck in your head all day, lots of focus and feeling healthy, little visits to and from, how the sun can heal things, the time for getting better, follow-through, safe roads, how meals feel like home, rosy cheeks because of cool fresh air, intentionality, mandolins, the national.

Monday, February 1, 2010

+i'm so sorry for everything

Seeing a dear friend again, a huge cup o' coffee for morning traffic, caution, sunshine, fullness, getting the bigger picture, kid-meals, doors closing, raspberries, having an unwavering quality, not turning away, long discussions just like before, 1/4 of a cup, being able.

"Baby, we'll be fine
All we gotta do is be brave and be kind
I put on an argyle sweater and put on a smile
I don't know how to do this
I'm so sorry for everything."

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