Things That Make Life Worth Living

Ongoing post about things that make life worth living--edited and deeper. 1544ESTF20140425 My dog Finding a Missal that was from my hs grad year that contains one of my favorite songs and learning it on piano after fellow Sweeney cast member reminded me of the title.

Words to Live by in my Life Today

Proverbs 3: 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

AND

Zechariah 4:6 So he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.

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Top Ten Tuesday

Top Ten Books On My Fall 2013 TBR List (you could do top ten fall releases you plan on reading or just your planned reading list)

I almost feel disqualified for this having so much required reading and little leisure reading due to the 19 hours I'm taking. Most of my courses opt out of books in favor of posting PDF articles on various topics. I have a few things at home like Fare and Casual Vacancy as well as a library of non-fictions I occasionally peruse, but mostly I'm stuck with coursework. Learning to read music means going in-depth into the sheet music for the pieces my teacher and I have chosen for voice and the pieces for choir.

Word of the Lord: "Stop worrying and start doing. I'll meet you. (There are times to wait and times to go.)"

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Visualize Reading

I had to answer this one because of the topic. When I was young, I definitely read to escape. Upon reading the title and the author, I already had a feel of where I was going. When I read the first page, I was immediately enveloped in another world. Like the Pagemaster, I stepped through the book into a forest or a medieval castle and became the characters in the story or interacted with them. The word "visualization" does not quite describe the transformation I underwent with each reading. While the same is true today, I have less time to read, and I take the time that I can to disappear into a world of someone else's making, melding it with my own and with my own character.

Crafting Site du Jour (Site of the Day)

Chic Tags

Lindsay Rae - "[Keep Trying] Maybe"

Can't figure out from which part of my soul springs forth singing. Until I do, no one will get it and I will be sad.

Song of the Day

"I Can Go the Distance" from Disney's Hercules

(If you want the Michael Bolton version, just go to the end of this vid or look around YouTube.)

written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist David Zippel, and originally recorded by American actor Roger Bart in his film role as the singing voice of Hercules. American singer-songwriter Michael Bolton recorded a pop version of the song for the film's end credits.

-Wikipedia

"Go the Distance"
Song by Roger Bart from the album Hercules
Released	May 27, 1997
Genre	Film music, Show tunes
Length	3:14
Label	Walt Disney
Writer	David Zippel
Composer	Alan Menken
Producer	Alan Menken, David Zippel
Cover versions
Michael Bolton, Lucas Grabeel, Ricky Martin, Tarkan, K-Ci & JoJo

-Wikipedia 

Walking

If through summer,

I hear the song of the finch, bright and yellow as the sun.

I see the light shining on the still, deep waters.

I taste the tart, sweet sorbet dripping onto my fingers.

I feel the cool breeze from the lake at sunset.

I smell the coconut oil wafting from the tanners lying on sand.

I walk with you on the beach, hand-in-hand,

And I know that the passion of our souls burns bright together.

If through fall,

I hear the crunch of fallen leaves as children laugh their way back to school.

I see God’s artistic paintbrush as He colors the landscape in bright hues.

I taste pumpkin pie and persimmon pudding as the turkey bakes.

I feel the warmth of my newly-donned coat shield me from the cold wind.

I smell Earth; the soil preparing for winter’s test.

Our hearts share a warm love and thanks for all good that has passed

As if by fireside we feast on thoughtful words and drink of grace.

If through winter,

I hear the quiet serenity of the rest and contemplation of many souls.

I see the hills draped in bright white, preparing for the renewal of spring.

I taste the rich things that bring warmth and belonging.

I feel the chill of melted snow that has slipped into my boots.

I smell the pine that will set the mood for the season—Christ’s birth.

You stay close to me and we quietly make room for

Presents under the tree and a grand celebration of togetherness.

If through spring,

I hear the song of the new bird, “here to stay.”

I see the explosion of green as each new leaf reaches out for the sun.

I taste the refreshing spring water melted from the heights of the mountains.

I feel the energy coursing through every living thing.

I smell the sweet buds of flowers that await the bees and new life.

I feel your hand in mine, ready to take on the world

Two hearts weathered through sun and snow, now sing a beautiful harmony.

Efficiency I

We are not as good as God at burning away the chaff. What's cluttering up your threshing room floor?

First Day of a Rare Old Person at IU

As I sit here gazing at the treetops out of the window of the HG Wells Library on the Bloomington IU campus, I find a rare peaceful moment in what has been an otherwise aggravating day.

Everyday

I read in one of my journals that, as hard as it is to swallow sometimes for my somewhat perfectionist, OCD nature, we journal when we are ready and when we don't have anything, forcing it might not be the best idea.

I had a wonderful time at camp. I met so many nice people and got a great workout. I probably will go into more detail later, but I loved the campfire. I really liked singing along and making up harmonies with the guitars and violins, even if only a select few could hear me. I would like to ask Jesus for His will, and I would love if that included me singing.

"Can I Cook, or Can't I?"

It's the idea of ingredients together that can make a good or bad life (paraphrase, Girlfriends in God, 4/26/2012)-and God's a good cook :D (me). Are we too many cooks in the kitchen, or are we serving our Master Chef?

Lack of Cooperation

Does it seem unreasonable that I asked for the first week's assignments because my class's online learning environment has not recognized me as registered yet? I welcome comments on this question/post.

Careful versus Skilled

I just took a test where how careful you are is nearly as important as how much you know or how skilled you are. I guess it's the best evaluation tool they have. I have taken these tests before, but I really haven't learned to "do it their way". I know my way is right and I could conclude at the same result, but I have to perform the steps exactly as their parameters dictate. I passed anyway, and it was a pretest, so I know I can do it on my own.

2012 Pi(e) Run

I had a nice post typed up for this but my AT&T Internet disconnected and Blogger nor I saved before Firefox crashed, so I'll just say I ran this race, here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pie-Run-Bloomington/354270384606274, and there is a picture of my finish on this SmugMug on page 19: http://trevorhpittman.smugmug.com/Sports/Pi-Run-2012 thanks to Trevor Pittman. Maybe I'll type it up again later, and hopefully my "finish" will be closer to the beginning next year. ;D The pie was very good, and my lemonade was quite refreshing with the pie pops and chocolate silk.

Cannot Register Online

The links for Campus Connect are still broken, though they said they'd be back after the 12th, so it's off to campus I go. There are some reasons outside the student that Distance Education is more difficult than it should be.

And, There Again...

If you get that far behind, might as well just go on.

Yesterday, Jonah said I could have the car and he'd take me to South Pacific. It's about time to move on. Good thing I have something to do it in.

I started on classes last night, too. The curriculum has us studying an early version of Office 2010, so I'm going to have to get the book today and pay the extra amount.

Day before, Sunday, watched Eustis Family Bible series. It seems like everything is ending, but some things have to begin and go on in their place. I can only trust God and ask Him to take me where He wants me. I had a nice time with Brian, watching The Artist, which was great, and eating at Golden Corral.

Saturday, I continued organizing, which seems to be the bulk of what I do these days. In light of yesterday's conversation, that's probably a good thing. At least I'll get a more subdued, adult lifestyle out of my old relationship. I guess I'll be able to find everything I need in hiding my heart, functionality the trade.