I want a life that sizzles and pops and makes me laugh out loud. And I don't want to get to the end, or to tomorrow, even, and realize that my life is a collection of meetings and pop cans and errands and receipts and dirty dishes. I want to eat cold tangerines and sing out loud in the car with the windows open and wear pink shoes and stay up all night laughing and paint my walls the exact color of the sky right now. I want to sleep hard on clean white sheets and throw parties and eat ripe tomatoes and read books so good they make me jump up and down, and I want my everyday to make God belly laugh, glad that he gave life to someone who loves the gift."

-Shauna Niequist, Cold Tangerines

Sunday, January 22, 2012

"Lots of prayer, make that your life motto"

Today was just a nice relaxing day. I watched some tv, started a new friendship bracelet, and did some shopping with mom. To put off my weekend homework just a little longer I decided to blog. The part of my day that brought the most joy was right at the beginning of mass. An elderly woman who is in the choir with me smiled as she slid into the pew and said,
          "Oh to be young and a teenager! Not an old grandma like me. A great-grandma! You know, I have 18 great-grandchildren! Lots of prayer, make that your life motto. Then you'll grow to be as old as me. Did you know I'm 92 years old?"

I said there was no way she was 92 (She really didn't look it!), but she insisted she was. I thanked her for her truly inspiring advice to pray often. I'm so grateful I had this encounter with this woman today. Little moments like that make me so happy.

In other news, I worked hard on a new craft with Sarah this week. After hours and hours it's finally finished.
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Thursday, January 5, 2012

time to cheer up

So I've been having a rough time finding joy lately. Between school, work, family obligations, and typical high school drama, the exhaustions and setbacks of everyday life have left me feeling a little gloomy. These song lyrics have helped cheer me up the past few days and have inspired at least a little joy each day!


Everyone’s fine if you ask them; like we’re pulling a fast one with our smiles
            -Jon Mclaughlin

You made my mind up for me when you started to ignore me.
            -Hilary Duff

I’m not the girl that I intend to be.
            -Sara Bareilles

Never mind, I’ll find someone like you.
            -Adele

You and me together nothing is better.
            -Adele

Just close your eyes. The sun is going down. You’ll be alright. No one can hurt you now.
            -Taylor Swift

Standing here, it’s all so clear. I’m where I’m meant to be.
            -Tangled

Forgive me first love, but I’m tired. I need to get away to feel again. Try to understand why, don’t get so close to change my mind. Please wipe that look out of your eyes, it’s bribing me to doubt myself; simply, it’s tiring.
            -Adele

I’m not the one who went and made a mistake- I wanna walk away too, but I want you to say you’re sorry.
            -Sara Bareilles

I’ll be alright once I find the other side of someday.
            -Sara Bareilles
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