Monday, April 30, 2012

travel bucket-list: update #1



BOX HILL


Where? Surrey, 20 miles south of London
Why? It is the setting of one of the most famous scenes in Jane Austen's Emma. The site where Emma delivers her rude, impulsive, unfeeling insult to Miss Bates -- the poor old chatterbox. It is during Emma's proceeding scolding from Mr. Knightly that she has an epiphany about her character, resolving to rectify her naive, yet nonetheless silly mistakes. I like this place. It is known to be peaceful and serene. Emma must have loved it for a reason. And the hill must have given Austen some inspiration, as it is the backdrop of her heroine's moment of clarity. 
Maybe it could be the place for mine, too.



Emma, PBS Masterpiece, 2009 (image credit)

Thursday, April 26, 2012

songs of senior year

I was recently told to archive the music that is synonymous with my college years, that way I can go back and be reminded of this fleeting, yet sacred time in my life. Music has a way of doing that to us, huh? Pin pointing distinct moments simply by the song that was playing? Graduation is approaching; I'm about to lose all of this and I want to be able to remember the songs in my head 10 and 20 years from now.

Here is my running list:

Half Moon -- Blind Pilot
I Believe in You -- Tyler Hilton
Loaded Gun -- Tyler Hilton
The World Will Turn Your Way -- Tyler Hilton
Slow Your Breath Down -- Future of Forestry
Thrive -- Switchfoot
Restless -- Switchfoot
Where You Belong -- Switchfoot
Souvenirs -- Switchfoot
Fearless -- Colbie Caillat
One Tree Hill -- U2
Together We're Never Alone -- Right the Stars
Party Rock Anthem -- LMAFO
Dirt Road Prayer -- covered by my beloved Katie Heilig
Give Me Faith -- Elevation Church
Soldier -- Gavin Degraw
I Don't Wanna Be -- Gavin Degraw
Breathe Again -- Sara Bareilles
Beautiful Girl -- Sara Bareilles
Sugar -- The Horrible Crowes
The Lucky One -- Jess Penner
Plain -- ZOEgirl
Today -- Destiny Morrow and Ben Rothwell
Your Love is Strong -- Jon Foreman
Free Like You Make Me -- Cary Brothers
What Makes You Beautiful -- One Direction
White Flag -- Dave Barnes
Stories to Tell -- Dave Barnes
Real Life Fairytale -- Plumb
Boyfriend -- Justin Bieber
We Are Young -- Fun. ft. Janelle Monae


Thursday, April 19, 2012

graduation: 23 days




"Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens." -- J.R.R. Tolkien



"The key that unlocks energy is ''desire.'' It's also the key to a long and interesting life. If we expect to create any drive, any real force within ourselves, we have to get excited."

  -- Earl Nightingale

"So just love. Make mistakes and have wonderful times. But never second guess who you are, where you have been, and most importantly, where it is you're going."

"Live each season as it passes; breath the air, drink the drink; taste the fruit and resign yourself to the influences of each."
-- Henry David Thoreau



"It is great good luck that I have a pen and paper and a friend.” -- Margaret Peterson Haddix 


“Do not look back and grieve over the past, for it is gone, and do not be troubled about the future, for it has yet to come. Live in the present, and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering.” -- Ida Scott Taylor

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
 -- Isaiah 41:10

"Our greatest moments are hidden behind our greatest fears."



“...even the most independent people sometimes needed help. And if I'd learned nothing else from my life thus far, it was that you don't always end up where you think you're going.”  -- Margaret Peterson Haddix


“And losing your way on a journey is unfortunate. But losing your reason for the journey…is a fate more cruel.” -- Nathan Scott






"Never let anyone disturb your composure, deter your accomplishment, or destroy your happiness."




"Little by little, one travels far." -- J.R.R. Tolkien

"It's not what the world holds for you. It's what you bring to it." -- Lucy Maud Montgomery 


Tuesday, April 10, 2012

romance reminder

"I will never stop fighting for you"

These are words every girl wants to hear. At least every girl that's anything like me.

I heard them today, and I paused.... To remind myself how good I've got it. To make a mental note for the next time we argue or exchange deflating words. To smile at the attractive assurance of knowing what he wants and going after it come hell or high waters. To let out a sigh of relief - a sigh of happiness. To allow myself to feel like that sought-after girl who just wants to be treasured above all else.

photo courtesy of Brianna


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