Love Actually Is All Around
Love Actually has got to be one of my favorite "Christmasy" movies. It's one of my favorite movies period. If you haven't seen it, I highly suggest you do so. The score and soundtrack to it are absolutely amazing. I'm watching it for the 100,000,001 (ha ha JD) right now. I never get tired of it...lol. That movie makes my heart smile! =)
Well, I got my "boy" situation figured out. He said he wanted to pursue a relationship, but I asked him if he was doing this because he thought he should or because he wanted to. He had to think long and hard about it, so, I knew it was because he thought he should, and not because he really wanted to. Yeah, I know...it sucks. But, at least this time I found out in the very beginning, and didn't have to wait months. So, the damage was minimal. I mean, he didn't mean to...no one ever means to, but it happens. But, I have decided that I should take it as a lesson learned, and move on past it. This actually works out for me in two ways: number one, I don't have to make that decision myself (isn't it funny how you don't want to make the decision, but when someone else makes it for you, it's like a slap in the face?), and number two, it gives me great material to write about--not just on here.
I've really discovered writing this sememster. I know my updates don't show it, but I've written a lot this semester; i've written a lot for myself. I've actually become very passionate about writing, and teaching writing. I was talking with a co-worker that works with me at the English Center, and she teaches a poetry writing class for the inmates at Tutwiler (sp?) prison in Wetumpka. I became very interested in that. I think I would want to something more like narrative essay writting, but if I can, this Spring I plan to go and observe a few classes to see if I like it. I have a strong feeling I will. I really feel like God is pulling me in this direction. This would simply be an extra activity for me, but I think that the experience would be priceless.
My aunt had a massectomy yesterday (Thursday). She's doing okay, and she goes for chemo and radiation treatment next week. I also got to see my Aunt Judy yesterday. I haven't seen her since I graduated high school, and even then, it had been seven years since I saw her the time before that. It's sad that it takes something like this to bring families together.
The SEC game should be a lot of fun. I'm really looking forward to it. Band has been a nice distraction for me from everything else, and for that I have been eternally greatful. My friends that I have met there are awesome! I hope Auburn plays like the Championship team they are. Our boys have done so well.
I really think I'm going to be okay. I'm determined to be okay. God brought a certain scripture passage to my attention today. It was Philippians 4:6-8, which states: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God, and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." That has been my favorite passage for a long time now. It gives me peace to just read that passage and think about it. I know that God loves me, and He will take care of me always. I've been neglecting him a lot this semester, but I've really taken notice of it, and I'm trying to fix that. Anywho, I have to go get ready for tomorrow. I hope everyone has a great weekend, and WAR EAGLE!
Always,
~Lindsey P.
Harry: ...tell me exactly how long it is you've been working here.
Sarah: Two years, seven months, three days, and I suppose, what, two hours
Harry: And how long have you been in love with Carl in any manner of cheap design?
Sarah (looking suprised): Ummm (suprised silence) Two years, seven months, three days, and I suppose an hour and thirty minutes
Harry: I figured as much
Sarah: Do you think everybody knows?
Harry: Yes
Sarah: Do you think Carl knows?
Harry: Yes
Sarah: Oh, that is, that is bad news
(From Love Actually)
Well, I got my "boy" situation figured out. He said he wanted to pursue a relationship, but I asked him if he was doing this because he thought he should or because he wanted to. He had to think long and hard about it, so, I knew it was because he thought he should, and not because he really wanted to. Yeah, I know...it sucks. But, at least this time I found out in the very beginning, and didn't have to wait months. So, the damage was minimal. I mean, he didn't mean to...no one ever means to, but it happens. But, I have decided that I should take it as a lesson learned, and move on past it. This actually works out for me in two ways: number one, I don't have to make that decision myself (isn't it funny how you don't want to make the decision, but when someone else makes it for you, it's like a slap in the face?), and number two, it gives me great material to write about--not just on here.
I've really discovered writing this sememster. I know my updates don't show it, but I've written a lot this semester; i've written a lot for myself. I've actually become very passionate about writing, and teaching writing. I was talking with a co-worker that works with me at the English Center, and she teaches a poetry writing class for the inmates at Tutwiler (sp?) prison in Wetumpka. I became very interested in that. I think I would want to something more like narrative essay writting, but if I can, this Spring I plan to go and observe a few classes to see if I like it. I have a strong feeling I will. I really feel like God is pulling me in this direction. This would simply be an extra activity for me, but I think that the experience would be priceless.
My aunt had a massectomy yesterday (Thursday). She's doing okay, and she goes for chemo and radiation treatment next week. I also got to see my Aunt Judy yesterday. I haven't seen her since I graduated high school, and even then, it had been seven years since I saw her the time before that. It's sad that it takes something like this to bring families together.
The SEC game should be a lot of fun. I'm really looking forward to it. Band has been a nice distraction for me from everything else, and for that I have been eternally greatful. My friends that I have met there are awesome! I hope Auburn plays like the Championship team they are. Our boys have done so well.
I really think I'm going to be okay. I'm determined to be okay. God brought a certain scripture passage to my attention today. It was Philippians 4:6-8, which states: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God, and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." That has been my favorite passage for a long time now. It gives me peace to just read that passage and think about it. I know that God loves me, and He will take care of me always. I've been neglecting him a lot this semester, but I've really taken notice of it, and I'm trying to fix that. Anywho, I have to go get ready for tomorrow. I hope everyone has a great weekend, and WAR EAGLE!
Always,
~Lindsey P.
Harry: ...tell me exactly how long it is you've been working here.
Sarah: Two years, seven months, three days, and I suppose, what, two hours
Harry: And how long have you been in love with Carl in any manner of cheap design?
Sarah (looking suprised): Ummm (suprised silence) Two years, seven months, three days, and I suppose an hour and thirty minutes
Harry: I figured as much
Sarah: Do you think everybody knows?
Harry: Yes
Sarah: Do you think Carl knows?
Harry: Yes
Sarah: Oh, that is, that is bad news
(From Love Actually)