Why We Fight 4/4

The final part of the documentary.

Why We Fight 3/4

The third part of the documentary.

Why We Fight 2/4

Part two of the documentary.

Why We Fight 1/4

The first part of a great documentary about American military and defense. If you have an hour and half or even just a little time, watch these.

1,2,3,4 Tell Me That You Love Me More

Tomorrow is my first exam, and I have only studied for maybe 15 minutes. I should be studying now, but hey, this is so much more important to do.
This past weekend was fun. I got a much-needed dosage of Amanda Joe and Mountain Dew and Coldstone on Friday night. Saturday night was pretty relaxing and fun with Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum. Sunday I went shopping and bought two very nice pairs of pants and the Steelers won! I can't complain, at all.
This week is going fast already. I know, it's only Monday, how can I tell. However, this weekend I am going to visit one of my besties, and I'm super excited, so I know the week will go fast. Not to mention I have tons of work and I have preschool duty all week.
Tonight I had a very fun experience at Coldstone. Mere, Rach, and Erin dragged me there. I was sitting in a chair waiting for them to order because I wasn't getting any ice cream. I have no money, and I didn't want all the calories. Some guy walks up to me, sets his ice cream on the table I was sitting at, and asked me if I wanted to share his ice cream with him because he got too much. He got another cup and spoon, and I got some free Coldstone. The best part is that he didn't even sit down or try to talk to me or ask me for my number. He gave me the ice cream and said goodbye. He was nice enough. What a perfect man.
Other than that, life is hectic and busy. I'm just excited for this weekend away, the next weekend for the Maroon 5 concert, and the next weekend for my birthday!!! Woo hoo! October is going to be FABULOUS!

"What makes life so difficult? People." –An Affair to Remember

after 100 times its still funny!

Please, take 4 seconds out of your day to watch this.

Something soothing, something good...

Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.

Pile of Stuff

Well, the weekend is officially over for me. I had a good one. I got to sleep in, have fun, and eat some good stuff. We celebrated Cow's birthday with a lovely dinner out and some mini golf and cupcakes and chocolate doughnuts. I accidentally bit Amanda Joe's finger when she tried to feed me a doughnut...why? Cuz I'm a lil piggy. I played basketball this weekend too. I'm still sore. I get a little too spastic and competitive. Oh well though.

Tonight I studied some more for my LSATs. It's super hard. I guess I still have time to study, but I'm super nervous, and I swear whenever I'm done with the 6 hour test on December 1st, I will be completely brain dead. That night will be purely celebratory. I've already decided.

Anyhow, my Steelers won again today. YES! So, all in all this weekend has been just grand. I get to visit my Rachel in two weeks, and I get to see Maroon 5 in three and go home in three and a half. Then the semester is half way done...time is racing by.

"I’ve dreamt in my life dreams that have stayed with me over after, and changed my ideas; they’ve gone through and through me, like wine through water, and altered the colour of my mind." –Emily Bronte, Wuthering Heights

Eggo Monster!

Life has picked up drastically, and I am busy literally every minute from the time I wake up to the time I go to bed. Every second is scheduled in my life; I may even need another planner to fit all my stuff. I even have to schedule social time. Goodness. However, it will all pay off because I am graduating a year early and hopefully entering law school in Fall 2008. The weird thing is even though I'm so busy, I am not stressed out...at all. Very interesting considering all that's on my plate right now.
So, college is good, but I'm kinda ready to move on. I have my closest friends that I will keep in touch with for the rest of my life, and other than that, I think I am perfectly ready to move on. Getting drunk every weekend isn't fun anymore for me. And I never was one for hooking up with random people like everyone seems to be obsessed with. Who knows. I'm just excited for a challenge because high school definitely was not, and honestly, college hasn't been too big of a challenge academically for me either. Law school promises to make me work really hard and challenge my brain a lot. Being the nerd that I am, I am super excited to actually be tired from thinking.
Preschool is going really well. I truly enjoy my job a lot. The kids are so sweet. I was talking to my mom before about how we have such a lovey, touchy-feely family, and when I'm at school I don't get the random hugs and cuddles I get all the time at home. So, all the random hugs and love from the lil kids have really saved me a lot. I enjoy every single one, and I think it really is a big reason why I'm not as stressed as I could potentially be.
Other than that I've been happy. And being happy is important. I guess if anything is bothering me, it's probably the fact that I'm kinda ready to move on. But since I'm doing that, I have no complaints. :)

"I don’t believe that good things come to those who wait. I believe that good things come to those who want it so bad, they can’t sit still." –Ashton Kutcher

Jason from Laguna and Bubba Sparxx? A match made in heaven.

So, I have found my new guilty television pleasure. I'm pleased to announce, Celebrity Rap Superstar! It is honestly a great show, and if you can catch it, please do...if only for a good laugh.
My preschool teacher career has begun, and it's off to a great start. The only problem I am going to have is disciplining the kids. I want to be their friends, but I have to correct them if they break the rules. I put my first child in the "think-it-over" spot today. Congrats to me.
I really don't have much more to write...I have a ton going on, but nothing I feel like writing about. Just busy busy busy all the time. Work, classes, internships, friends, etc.

"I guess that’s all forever is. Just one long trail of nows. And I guess all you can do is try and live one now at a time without getting too worked up about the last now or the next now."

I need this train to break down...

After a weekend with family, I feel refreshed and at peace to start my semester all over again. The past three weeks have been a complete whirlwind, and it just hasn't let up on me. I got to visit Ry, hang with my family, go on a two hour motorcycle ride, and eat some good food. I also got to get some amazing cuddle time with multiple amazing, important people. It felt good to just relax. A hug for me is the best medicine for any problem.
Anyhow, I guess the reason I decided to write was because everything seems to be going slightly downhill around me for everyone I know. First it was Ry, and now I've heard two other sad stories. I just got another one tonight. My heart just keeps breaking and breaking. Is this also part of getting older? How to deal with grief and horrible surprises. It's hard to deal with. Really hard. My thoughts are with everyone who's having hardships. I feel horrible about everything.
Tomorrow I start my job as a preschool teacher...good luck to me. I just hope everything calms down and everyone finds some peace.

"Some people come into our lives and quickly go.
Some people move our souls to dance.
They awaken us to new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom
Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon.
They stay in our lives for awhile, leave footprints on our hearts,
And we are never ever the same." –Flavia Weed