i love doing things on saturday morning. it makes the day feel so much longer and it just makes me feel so proud of myself for waking up and accomplishing something before lunchtime. It doesn't mean I spend the time really productively, but it's fun and a bit calming to go out when it's less busy. Today I went to Mitchell's (bought David Crowder's new cd), Fairview (to fill up my Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes), and then Payless Shoe Store (just because Clare wanted to) and it was fun! I think it's healthy to get out of the house at least once every day, even if it's just for five minutes. It wakes you up. For example, on Friday, I walked to Bayview village since it was so warm and it was awesome. It gave me some nice time to think and I wasn't in a rush so I could take my sweet time. If i didn't go, I would have missed out on the beautiful sunshine and would have only had my computer for companionship the ENTIRE DAY. b-o-r-i-n-g! BUT I guess motivation is hard to come by if the weather is gross outside though... especially in the winter.
i just had two weeks of academic calm and now I have midterms/essays every week until finals... so i hope i really enjoyed the last 14 days because that's my last break until 4pm on December 19th. Unfortunately, i've become quite taken with the concept of procrastination... ai.. school is way more stressful than it should be.
Anyway, back to a happier topic. So I've been listening to David Crowder Band's new CD Collision all afternoon and i love how beautiful their lyrics are. I am finding that this cd is very different from their old material but i think i'll get used to it. I just need some time to get into all of the songs. So far, I really enjoy tracks 2, 14 and 15... if you ask me in a week, i'll tell you that i love tracks 1 to 21 but these are the ones that struck me musically first. (You know, the kind of song where you like the melody first and then listening to the lyrics just confirms that the song is amazing - the very thing you knew all along)
Track 15 - You are My Joy
And He set me on fire, and I am burning alive. With His breath in my lungs I am coming undone. And I cannot hold it in and remain composed. Love's taken over me and so I propose the letting myself go. I am letting myself go. You are my joy, You are my joy. You are my joy. I need to catch my breath, I need. I need to catch my breath, give me a moment now. I'm laughing so hard...
"You are everything that is bright and clean, the antonym of me." (from Track 4 - Wholly Yours) - i love the last part of that line. It creates such an intense and clear picture of God's character and holiness for me. Best usage of the word antonym ever.
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SOO good. I'm glad you had an amazing time with yourself. Sometimes, it's weird.. the hardest person to sit down and have a chat with is ourselves... Keeping us busy keeps us distracted from things on our minds. Wow... neurotic!
hahah oh traceeeee you are too funny
oh yeah and don't forget to put that title on your resume hah
emily! i miss you... i think i called you on friday when you were out of the house and i was wondering where you went! it's been busy... i had an essay due on monday and a music test today. music is getting quite hard! i will call soon... i'm going to start living at the library again so i prolly won't be home until evenings. i miss you LOTS AND LOTS AND LOTS AND LOTS AND LOTS! =*(
thanks for your kind post em ! You are lovely! I miss you!
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