Interviews

Wednesday I had my very first interview. I think I'd rather pull out my finger nails than do that again, but life doesn't work that way...
I can't stand having to "sell" myself like that. That's part of the reason i majored in writing. I don't like talking, I'd much rather write. Ask me all those questions and I will write you eloquent, thought out answers, but if I have to answer you verbally, I'm going to freeze up. That's just the way it is. I know it was a good experience, though, because whether I like it or not, that won't be the only interview I have in my life.
Unfortunately, I have a presentation in my British Literature class this Thursday, so I'll have to do more talking this time in front of a group of people. Again, I think I'd rather shrivel up and die. Why must teachers force this upon students? I wish I could just write a paper... Well, I do have to do that too, so I better go write some more of that....
I cannot wait for this semester to be over.

Pear Blossoms

I love new flowers in spring. I walked through campus the other day, only to have my sprits lifted by the sweet alluring smell of lilacs. Lilac, after mango, is probably my favorite sent. These pear blossoms are blooming on trees here on the farm. I really need photoshop; I'd love to make a few of the pictures I took black and white.




I love this setting sun behind these delicate white flowers.












This photo is a little too dark, again, I'd fix that if I had photoshop. I love the flower with the pink center.












Finally, I just liked this photo. :)

Summer Dreams

At this point in my life, I’m finding myself struggling between what I want to do and what I think I “should” do. I’m nineteen and already a junior in college. Next spring I will (hopefully) graduate and be thrust (willing or not) into the working world. I have decided that it would be prudent to attempt to acquire an internship this summer. The experience would certainly be valuable and it would probably aide me in finding a job post-graduation. That is what I should do, however, I would much rather take my savings and take a trip to Europe. I want to see and do so many things and I’m becoming more and more concerned that I’m going to graduate, get a job, and get on with my life without accomplishing any of my dreams. I’m young - shouldn’t I have some adventures before I’m bound by work and family?

Ok, I take that back… partly. I’m looking forward to my life post-grad. I hope to eventually write what I want, and eventually have a family. It’s not a terrible thing to want to do some things first though…

So many people I know have already been to Europe, once or twice even! I want to see Paris, and London. I want to drive through the English countryside. I want to see Roman ruins in France. I want to step inside a castle. I want to set foot on Normandy beach and imagine the horror that happened there. I wouldn’t mind experiencing living in an urban environment, but I doubt I ever will. I want to see plays, musicals, and concerts. But. I’m faced with the hard reality that all those things cost money that I don’t have. Money must be earned this summer.

But that’s life, whether I’d like to accept it or not. I’m sure I’ll have the opportunity to do some of those things eventually, I just wish I could do them sooner rather than later.

Flyleaf: Memento Mori

After about four years, and voice troubles for Lacey, I was beginning to think I'd never see another Flyleaf album. Memento Mori has everything I could have asked for from Flyleaf. The songwriting is a step up from their first album, and this is one album that I can put on shuffle in my car and listen to every single track. The only thing slightly disappointing was that most of the tracks are slower paced compared to Flyleaf's previous work. Lacey doesn't scream once. Her singing is still powerful though. Maybe, she is just taking it easy since she had all that trouble with her voice a while back.
"Beautiful Bride" and "Again" are a fantastic pair of songs to open with. They are two of the more forceful songs on the album, and also don't lack in lyric content.

Here you are down on your knees again
Trying to find air to breath
Right where I want you to be again
See and believe

Those lines are from "Again," probably the catchiest song on the album. "Arise," another striking song, reminds the listener that there's some hope still left in the world, and exhorts "Arise and be, all that you dreamed, all that you dreamed."
"Circle" is one of the more moving tracks. It deals with Jesus laying His life down, and the narrator who ends the song asking for forgiveness.

I left his arms empty and tied
Outstretched for me until he died

The lyrics remain with the listener long after the music has stopped.