Random ramblings.

This week I was kind of down. Got some bad news, all the new Compass stuff is stressing everyone in the university out, it was just not good. Jason took me to dinner Tuesday, then decided we were going to go to the mall. Come to find out, he had decided to take me to the Puppy Store (which always puts me in a happy mood!). There were tons of little puppies there, all in various shapes of health (poor little milled puppies!). We held a beagle, and a little dachshund, and then it was all over...

Jason saw a little red and white pit bull (well, older than the rest...he was born in December) and we decided we wanted to see that one. Ohhhhh that baby was the SWEETEST thing ever. He didn't want to do anything but lay against your neck and snuggle! When I held him and he laid his head down and went limp, it reminded me so much of Sawyers I almost cried. It was so hard to give him back to the girl to stick him back in a cage to stay there until someone takes him. :( If I had a place that it would be fair to keep a dog that will be his size and energy level, I would have bought him in heartbeat. I hope he finds a good home soon. A baby that sweet deserves it.

LIfe

Its amazing how much life can change in such a short amount of time. New Orleans was the best trip of my life, for so many reasons. I am totally in love with the city and culture, and it will always have an amazingly special place in my heart as the place that Jason asked me to marry him. Its amazing how beautiful life can be.

LIst of Places I would like to visit

I guess my impending trip to New Orleans has got me thinking...so, here is a list of places inside the US and outside the US I would like to visit.

Domestic:

1. New Orleans.... :) I've always wanted to go...so hurry up next week!!!!!
2. Las Vegas.....bright lights, lots of sounds...sign me up!!!
3. Gila Cliff Dwellings...they're in New Mexico. You watched videos on them in elementary.
4. Hawaii.....I'm sure that needs no explanation. :)
5. Washington, D.C.....yes, I am a poli sci nerd.
6. Graceland.....just because I adore Elvis.
7. New York City...again with the bright lights. Oh, and the shopping.
8. Disney World. Because I love Mickey!!!!!!!
9. The Great Smoky Mountains...how beautiful to wake up to that view!!!
10. Niagra Falls...so pretty!!!!!

International:

1. Machu Picchu....I want to go here sooo bad. Its so beautiful.
2. Great Barrier Reef...such a beautiful place with so much life!!!
3. Petra...In Jordan. Its so amazingly beautiful.
4. The Pyramids of Egypt...I have always been fascinated by them.
5. The Wailing Wall...and Jerusalem over all. I would love to be at the birthplace of religion.
6. Tortola...British Virgin Islands. Google image it for my reason. <3
7. Venice...I would love to float on a gondola though a beautiful city.
8. Germany...there is so much about Germany I would love to see. And the beer.
9. Ireland...where my ancestors are from. And great beer...
10. Paris...because sometimes I am cliche. And I like escargot.

Reflections and Rambling

It is so hard to live in the world today. Violence is breaking out everywhere, its in a new place every day. From the killings and kidnappings in Mexico, the 12 gunmen shooting at the Sri Lankan cricket team, all of the violence in Sudan, not to mention the natural disasters in Germany and Peru. Everywhere you look there is crime, poverty, sadness, and desperation. Still, I can't help but have faith in humankind.

Many times in our history it has appeared that the world is coming apart at its seams. The 60's are a great example of this. 32 countries gained independence from their rulers, and not without battles. London suffered horrors that it had not seen in centuries. Civil rights were non-existant for those that did not meet the standards set by an ethnocentric and racist nation. There were political and racial assinations that spanned the globe. Then, in the late 60's, the social revolution took hold.

I'm not saying that the nation needs to turn into hippies again. No seriously, no hippies. But I am hopeful for an organic movement, somewhere, that can start repairing the hurt we are experiencing. The 1960's had music to save it. The Beatles helped created a mass movement of peace, understanding, love, and imagination. They revolutionized the world through their lyrics, and through their songs.

I can only hope that our generation is lucky enough to have this same thing happen to us. And that its not the Jonas Brothers.

You say you want a revolution
Well you know
We'd all want to change the world
You tell me that it's evolution
Well you know
We'd all want to change the world
But when you talk about destruction
Don't you know that you can count me out
Don't you know it's gonna be alright

You say you got a real solution
Well you know
We'd all want to see the plan
You ask me for a contribution
Well you know
We're all doing what we can
But if you want money for people with minds that hate
All I can tell you is brother you'll have to wait
Don't you know it's gonna be alright

You say you'll change the constitution
Well you know
We'd all love to change your head
You tell me it's the institution
Well you know
You better free your mind instead
But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao
You ain't going to make it with anyone anyhow
Don't you know know it's gonna be alright
Alright

Consider my attitude adjusted.

Sometimes I get in these little moods. Actually, they generally end up being big moods. I think a lot of it is when I try and wrestle with the fact that I don't know what's going to happen in the future. One of my big issues in life has always been realizing that I am not in control, but that there is a force much greater and better than me that already has everything mapped out. I guess sometimes I just need to remember that what I want doesn't matter, because there are so many more things more important than me.

When I was just a little girl
I asked my mother
What will I be?
Will I be pretty?
Will I be rich?
Here's what she said to me:

Que sera, sera.
Whatever will be, will be.
The future's not ours to see.
Que sera, sera.
What will be, will be.

When I grew up and fell in love
I asked my sweetheart
What lies ahead?
Will we have rainbows
Day after day?
Here's what my sweetheart said:

Que sera, sera.
Whatever will be, will be.
The future's not ours to see.
Que sera, sera.
What will be, will be.

Now I have children of my own.
They ask their mother,
What will I be?
Will I be handsome?
Will I be rich?
I tell them tenderly:

Que sera, sera.
Whatever will be, will be.
The future's not ours to see.
Que sera, sera.
What will be, will be.
Que sera, sera.

I need to do this more...

blog, that is. I've been a huge ginormous FAIL when it comes to regular blogging.

Today is one of those days where "there is too much blood in my sugar stream" applies. Everyone keeps bringing in things to work, "here, try my this", "oh, you'll love my this", or "you just have to try my this". Damn me and my inability to say no. I'm left feeling like an uncomfortable snowman that has his middle snowball made bigger than it should be. :( That's all over after the new year. Food nazi will be back and in full swing.

I am so ready for it to be Monday at 12.05. My Christmas officially starts then. I am so excited to get home, see my family, see my puppy, and just spend some time quite and peaceful. And I'm excited for Christmas with Jason, since he so enjoys torturing me about my presents. He's going to love what I got him. At least, I hope he does :-/

I want Laynes.

This doesn't really have much of a point. I know, go figure. Its really loud in here today. They're doing a presentation so there are 50 people out meandering around messing with stuff and giving me a headache from hell. Inside voices, anyone? I seriously just want to curl up in a ball and either sleep or cry. I was having an amazing day. But meh, whatever.

Someone today in the MSC was playing "Hey Jude" on the piano. That made me happy. He wasn't very good, but you could tell that's what it was. So pretty. I played some after him. I always feel bad playing classical music in the Flag Room. Most people would rather hear contemp.

This week and next week are shaping up to be busy, busy, busy. But, I guess that's good. I can't wait for Friday..since its payday! And I have no money as it is now. Yaaaay! Too tired to make a list.