In the past, in a previous blog (a MySpace blog), I got bored one night and wrote a “100 About Me Facts” Blog. I really enjoyed writing it, and I enjoy looking back on it every once in a while. So, I’ve decided I’m gonna do another, similar blog. Although, rather than making this “About Me”, its going to be 100 random thoughts, musings, and anecdotes from my perspective.
A lot of them will probably be in some form of a question. Ponder them. Hope you enjoy. Read them all, or just a few. Let me know if there’s any that strike you.
1. I hope these don’t all contain the words “I”, “me”, “my”, or “mine”. I’m going to try my hardest to avoid it.
2. “Be careful what you wish for, it may come true.” This is one of the truest statements I have ever heard. Just think about it a little. (from “The Breakdown” by Mae).
3. Music is my favorite form of art. But anything that can express so much emotion without words gets a gold star.
4. Clarification of above statement: lyrics are the least important aspect of music, and, generally, are not necessary, but that does not mean that they cannot be profound.
5. I really just want a hug right now.
6. If I don’t know you, don’t offer a hug in the comments.
7. Somedays I wonder if school is where I’m supposed to be. While there are definitely days where studying what I love (music) thrills me, and I’m so happy to be where I’m at, there are days where I just can’t shake the thought that I could be doing more with that passion if I wasn’t in school.
8. That being said, a diploma (specifically a Bachelor’s of Science) is a prerequisite to any other sort of major document, including, but not limited to, a marriage license (which is a good thing, since the idea of being married scares me). Ha.
9. Hearing a kid laugh can make the worst day amazing.
10. I have no intention of ever being a mother.
11. I still think about Grams everyday. Isn’t this supposed to get easier with time?
12. Books. A person can never have enough. A person can never read enough.
13. Favorite Fiction: The God of Small Things By Arundhati Roy.
14. Favorite NonFiction: The Irresitable Revolution By Shane Claiborne
15. Cooking is theraputic.
16. Eating what I cook is theraputic.
17. I used to tell people I didn’t know how to cook.
18. I miss it a lot now.
19. When I move (in 8 days!), I hope to start cooking more.
20. I finally get my bed back when I move. I’m excited. My dorm mattress is less than amazing.
21. My brain works in numbers and math.
22. If you think about it, that explains why I’m so good with music theory.
23. God is Good.
24. Number 23 is a lie.
25. God is beyond any words.
26. The realization that I’m more an adult than ever before (with the joined responsibilities) is a bit overwhelming.
27. I’m excited to see how life continues to play out.
28. I almost just repeated number 12. Can I make it to 100?
29. If a person can’t drive a manual/standard, they shouldn’t be allowed to have a license. (If they CHOOSE to drive an automatic after that, fine, but they really should learn both.)
30. I’m home on a Friday night, writing this, nonetheless. What is wrong with the world?
31. I have a ten page paper due Sunday at midnight… I’ll start it tomorrow.
32. “If this isn’t love, this is the closest I’ve ever been.” (from “Audrey, Start the Revolution” by Anberlin)
33. My music just stopped playing, and, for once, it’s not bothering me to sit in silence. I guess it’s a good thing to finally be content with my own thoughts.
34. I have the urge to make cookies. Anyone want some?
35. “It seems like only yesterday that we were calling today tomorrow.” (“Pot-Shots” by Ashleigh Brilliant) Ever feel this way?
36. Kevin and his parents gave me a leg lamp (you know, like the one in the movie “A Christmas Story”, but only smaller) for Christmas.
37. Be careful what you say around Kevin’s parents, lest you end up with a leg lamp for Christmas. Ha.
38. I’m no longer comfortable in what used to be my “second home”.
39. The Labyrinth was an excellent movie. It’s a shame my copy is in storage right now.
40. Life shouldn’t be lived trying to reach the end, but rather to make memories so that, when you do reach the end, you have a million reasons to smile.
41.”You look like a sunny day, when I look outside and it’s storming.” (from “Easy to Fall in Love” by Brighten) I want to look like a sunny day when he looks outside and it’s storming.
42. Is the answer to the question of life.
43. I enjoy just watching candles burn.
44. Framed on my desk: “What you risk reveals what you value.” -Jeanette Winterson. What have I been risking lately?
45. “You can roll a Rolo to a pal.” …I’m eating a Rolo right now.
46. I found a website compiling one sentence submissions from readers the other day, and found something that made me realize I’m not alone in the world: “I know 18 digits of Pi and the Quadratic formula, but have to make an ‘L’ with my hand to remember which way is left.”
47. I wish I knew Pi to the 18th digit. I’m stuck at like 7. 3.1415926.
48. I want to start looking for a good tattoo artist. I have 2 I want to get done. One as soon as I find an artist (that’s been in the works for probably close to 3 years now…), and one in December.
49. It’s almost summer. Yay!
50. Only halfway done? I remember this being easier. Then again, I’m trying to avoid major repeats.
51. The bottom braces should be coming off soon. I’m stoked.
52. I need to make time to take my car to get an oil change. I almost feel like an abusive car owner.
53. Next semester is going to be rough, but once I make it through, I’ll be a junior, with a few extra credits (which will be by the end of 2009).
54. For those of you who don’t know, I graduated Class of 2008.
55. See number 25.
56. Swing dancing, anyone?
57. Finals need to be over. Like now. Not in a week.
58. I should be better at the guitar than I am.
59. I just packed my books. My desk looks empty and sad.
60. Insomnia needs to die.
61. How did I fit so much stuff in half a bedroom? I think I have more stuff here than I do in storage (which is the entirety of the rest of my earthly possessions), minus furniture.
62.There is a Christmas tree in the trunk of my car. It’s been there since December.
63. It isn’t right that, in his prime, Robert Plant had nicer hair than I do now.
64. I still want a hug. (It’s the day after I originally wrote this. I’ve been working on it for three days. It’s harder than the first one was.)
65. His kisses send chills down my spine and through my limbs. Every time. They literally take my breath away.
66. Lars, my gnome, is cooler than you.
67. My cat is also cooler than you. I’m stoked to have her back in my care within a week.
68. Ah! I’m moving in a week.
69. One year ago, I would not have guessed any of what’s happened in the last year would have happened.
70. Am I the only one with an obsession with clocks?
71. Most of these are about me, specifically. Sad day.
72. Numerous people have adopted the use of the phrase “sad day” just from being around me.
73. If I actually change my status on Messenger from “online” it usually becomes “Out to Lunch”… regardless of the time of day.
74. Fuzzy’s senior picture from the fall of 1964 is on my bulletin board. He was a handsome chap!
75. The last 4 movies I’ve watched have been Kubrick films. Dr. Strangelove, 2001:A Space Odyssey, The Shining, and I’m watching A Clockwork Orange as I type this.
76. There is something beautifully intriguing to well-executed sword work.
77. Breakfast cereal makes the best late night snack.
78. Lambo Diablo = Sexy.
79. I have so much inspiration right now, but am perpetually at a loss for words, especially in terms of writing new music.
80. “I’m singing in the rain…” is currently being sung in this movie (see number 75).
81. The day I met a certain boy, we were walking around downtown and he jumped onto the base of a lightpole and started singing “Singing in the rain.”
82. I’m smiling right now.
83. Today I learned that Hitler’s favorite composer was Wagner.
84. I have an unnatural interest in WWII, and the Cold War, as well as various types of government.
85.”…in theory.” “But the thing about theories is…” “What’s the thing about theories?” “Well, communism works, in theory.”
86. Yes, I actually use that in conversation.
87. I have a ratehr dry, British type sense of humor.
88. An amazing night: a good book, a warm blanket, jazz, and hot tea (green tea or chai, specifically).
89. An alternate amazing night: any night spent with him.
90. I’ve decided that I need to brush up on my composers and classical music.
91. “Where is fancy bred: in the heart, or in the head?” (from “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”)
92. Tophats on brides are awesome.
93. The thought of piercings makes me sick to my stomach.
94. Drummers are awesome by default. I kind of have a soft spot for them.
95. I want to have lunch with Former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara (Johnson and Kennedy administrations), who also was President of the Ford Motor Company as well as the World Bank.
96. If you have never seen it, go watch the documentary “The Fog of War”. You can watch it here if you have time: http://quicksilverscreen.com/watch?video=50289
97. It’s 3am. I have church in 8 hours. Then I have to come home and finish a paper. Yet, I’m writing this.
98. I can’t wait to not have train tracks 30ft outside my bedroom.
99. Even though this list is complete, I hope you all add some of your own thoughts and anecdotes and favorite quotes in the comments.
100. miao xD