Keep yours eyes open for too long and they begin to burn, you need to close them. You cry.
That is an example of me giving meaning to something that doesn't have any meaning. My eyes burn when they are open too long because they need moisture. Not because my ignorance is lessening at a rapid rate. This is the beauty of science. It is truth without the uncertainty of emotion.
The answers, the actual answers to our questions: who are we, where did we come from, what is the world we live in? Those answers are our there. Floating in space, waiting in our sediment, hidden in our DNA, waiting to be discovered. They are not avoiding us, they are nothing that we will come to if we just think hard about it. Attach your spirituality to it if you want, but know that the answer lies in the soil, not your soul. Treat your math like a language class, because that is what it is.
Do you seek knowledge for the sake of knowledge? Or are you in search of a specific answer, one that you have come to yourself, one that you are simply trying to prove? If the answers to your questions are found in a book or our mind, you had the answer all along. If they are found in the ice-covered surface of Pluto, you are more likely a lover of knowledge than anything else.
That is what I wanted to write about today.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
The goal: Health in mind, body, and spirit.
Feed the mind knowledge
Care for the body with exercise, healthy food, and hydration
Nourish the spirit with kindness and determination.
I am feeding my mind with The Latehomecomer, but my spirit is let down that this is not intrinsic, it is for book club, and I procrastinated and was lazy in getting around to it. I should try to avoid that.
Body is doing okay. Exercise doesn't seem to offensive to my muscles, I am taking my vitamin and eating... relatively healthy. Too much candy though! Fruit rollups, dots, dots, blueberry pop tarts, candy bars.. Ridiculous. It is a process though.
Feed the mind knowledge
Care for the body with exercise, healthy food, and hydration
Nourish the spirit with kindness and determination.
I am feeding my mind with The Latehomecomer, but my spirit is let down that this is not intrinsic, it is for book club, and I procrastinated and was lazy in getting around to it. I should try to avoid that.
Body is doing okay. Exercise doesn't seem to offensive to my muscles, I am taking my vitamin and eating... relatively healthy. Too much candy though! Fruit rollups, dots, dots, blueberry pop tarts, candy bars.. Ridiculous. It is a process though.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Ahhh.
It's one day until I hit the streets of St. Paul once again,
25 days until J returns,
35 days until classes start again.
Talked to J on the phone for FOUR HOURS today, that was pretty incredible. I didn't think he had it in him, and I'm a little surprised I had it in me.
I miss him a lot though. I can't quite put my finger on what I miss about him, but I know I miss him. I don't want to wait a month to see him! And soon I won't be able to call him, only receive calls from him. Sad day! :(
It's one day until I hit the streets of St. Paul once again,
25 days until J returns,
35 days until classes start again.
Talked to J on the phone for FOUR HOURS today, that was pretty incredible. I didn't think he had it in him, and I'm a little surprised I had it in me.
I miss him a lot though. I can't quite put my finger on what I miss about him, but I know I miss him. I don't want to wait a month to see him! And soon I won't be able to call him, only receive calls from him. Sad day! :(
Sunday, December 27, 2009
When change comes, I tend to take it in stride and use it as an opportunity to renovate my entire life. It's how I find new ways of going about things that I didn't know of before. But it's trial and error, and I've realized that one of the errors I've made with my last big change is that I lost my lust for life. I want to love life again. I want my eyes to be open, the colors to be bright, the weight to be off my shoulders. I realized that this was missing from my life about a week ago, and have quickly been regaining it, and with it, a spring in my step, a smile on my face, and optimism. I'm getting my optimism back! And it's such a wonderful thing to have. It motivates me and reminds me to smile, relax, and keep my priorities straight. It's been a good week. Slow, but good.
I saw Disney's The Princess and The Frog last night, and like every other time I watch a Disney movie, I became very nostalgic. It always takes me back to when I was 13 or 14, with incredibly low self-esteem and spent all my time thinking, "I'll never be..." whatever adjective I chose at the time. And here I am, 19 years old and the most confident I've ever been. I feel inspired by the fact that I am on my way to becoming that girl I used to dream of being, and think I could never be. Watching Disney princess movies always reminds me of that, for some reason. They make want to go back in time and talk to who I was then and say, "Look at me and be happy, because guess what.. you did it!"
It's a good thing.
SMILE EVERYONE!
I saw Disney's The Princess and The Frog last night, and like every other time I watch a Disney movie, I became very nostalgic. It always takes me back to when I was 13 or 14, with incredibly low self-esteem and spent all my time thinking, "I'll never be..." whatever adjective I chose at the time. And here I am, 19 years old and the most confident I've ever been. I feel inspired by the fact that I am on my way to becoming that girl I used to dream of being, and think I could never be. Watching Disney princess movies always reminds me of that, for some reason. They make want to go back in time and talk to who I was then and say, "Look at me and be happy, because guess what.. you did it!"
It's a good thing.
SMILE EVERYONE!
Friday, December 25, 2009
Just a thought on PC holiday statements...
There's nothing wrong with wishing someone "Happy Holidays," is there? Considering there's more than one holiday occurring (I can think of four!), it would make sense to say it if you're speaking to a group or someone who's religious/fun-holiday-greatness affiliation is unknown to you.
Merry Christmas for the Christians/people like me.
Happy Hanukkah for the Jews.
Happy Kwanzaa for those who celebrate.
Happy New Year to everyone!
I once heard the argument that there is nothing wrong with saying Merry Christmas to someone (regardless of religious affiliation) because Merry Christmas is nothing more than words but if that is true then not saying it would hold just as little ethical controversy would it not?
There's nothing wrong with wishing someone "Happy Holidays," is there? Considering there's more than one holiday occurring (I can think of four!), it would make sense to say it if you're speaking to a group or someone who's religious/fun-holiday-greatness affiliation is unknown to you.
Merry Christmas for the Christians/people like me.
Happy Hanukkah for the Jews.
Happy Kwanzaa for those who celebrate.
Happy New Year to everyone!
I once heard the argument that there is nothing wrong with saying Merry Christmas to someone (regardless of religious affiliation) because Merry Christmas is nothing more than words but if that is true then not saying it would hold just as little ethical controversy would it not?
Merry Christmas, all!
I've done a lot of thinking since the semester began (and ended) and I don't think I've ever felt more grateful for the people who are in my life. I have so much love for everyone I know, and I've been trying to let them know, more often, how much they mean to me.
This winter break is going to be intensely relaxing, especially considering I have no classes for J-Term. I barely have any upcoming projects, which makes me a little uneasy.
Mmm Christmas dinner was fantastic. Dad made sweet potatoes, squash, and stuffing for me.. well, I made the stuffing, but he was hovering over my shoulder the entire time so really, he made it. It doesn't sound like a lot, but with huge portions, and delicious ingredients, it was really quite incredible.
Tomorrow I'm going to see The Princess and the Frog, and make cupcakes, with P and K. I'm looking forward to it a great deal because the three of us haven't been able to get together since summer. It'll be a fun, silly, fantastic time I hope. A nice break from the monotony of the last few days, since we've all been snowed in. It snowed for at least two days straight! We've received over a foot of snow by now. I haven't been outside since Wednesday. Not even a step outside. Isn't that funny?
Au Revoir!
I've done a lot of thinking since the semester began (and ended) and I don't think I've ever felt more grateful for the people who are in my life. I have so much love for everyone I know, and I've been trying to let them know, more often, how much they mean to me.
This winter break is going to be intensely relaxing, especially considering I have no classes for J-Term. I barely have any upcoming projects, which makes me a little uneasy.
- Book Club
- Student Leadership Application
- Job?
- January Cooking Experiment
- Koch Gym
- Friends
Mmm Christmas dinner was fantastic. Dad made sweet potatoes, squash, and stuffing for me.. well, I made the stuffing, but he was hovering over my shoulder the entire time so really, he made it. It doesn't sound like a lot, but with huge portions, and delicious ingredients, it was really quite incredible.
Tomorrow I'm going to see The Princess and the Frog, and make cupcakes, with P and K. I'm looking forward to it a great deal because the three of us haven't been able to get together since summer. It'll be a fun, silly, fantastic time I hope. A nice break from the monotony of the last few days, since we've all been snowed in. It snowed for at least two days straight! We've received over a foot of snow by now. I haven't been outside since Wednesday. Not even a step outside. Isn't that funny?
Au Revoir!
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