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.