Hurrah for Native Americans
So I was talking to Brittany's boyfriend the other day about Rome and Florence. We got onto the subject of Michaelangelo's David and it was the first time that I really talked to someone and actually connected with about that. It was awesome. It made me think about that statue and about how perfect it really is. People can try to prepare you for something like that and they tell you that the sculpture is larger than life and gorgeous, but it isn't until you walk up to it and see it under the lights that it really hits you just how utterly perfect it actually is. And then if you see the perfection of the artwork and the skill behind it, it hits you even harder when you realize he was only 23 when he sculpted it. Not to mention the block of marble already had a chunk of it missing from an earlier artist who had tried and gave up on a scuplture. It's the only thing I've ever seen in my life that is actually perfect. Absolutely flawless. I believe that we are all able to create something perfect or be perfect in some way. You always hear people say that nothing can be utterly perfect or that if it is perfect, then it's automatically wrong in some way; that perfection isn't a good thing. I think that's bullshit. For a long time I believed that nothing could be perfect and sometimes I still think that way. Mainly this all has to do with my new insistence on the humanity of people. Thinking of the good that's there. I was always sort of pessimistic in my way of thinking of people, but it's always been proven wrong. There's always something there that's good and so now I like to believe that there are perfect things in this world. That there are things that "ordinary" people can attain.
Other than that, right now, I'm waiting for some divine intervention to tell me what I should do with my life. I have a bit of an idea, but I'm really not completely sure and I'd like to be completely sure. Right now I've quit the theatre. If I am going to be an actress one day, well then I don't need schooling for something like that. I mean it would be nice, but it's not necessary. However, I don't think I will be an actress. The one thing that I know I've decided is that I will never be happy unless I am helping other people. It's just going about that that's the problem. As of this moment I have changed to an International Relations Major. I've also decided that I am indecisive as to whether or not I can actually remain in this country. I think I might not be able to. But I hate airplanes, which basically leaves me damned if I do, damned if I don't.
So yesterday was prom and it made me remember both of my prom years and how they really were some of the best times in my life. Prom Junior Year was spent with Bettina and was at a restaurant that has actually been shut down now. They asked us what we wanted to drink and I said "Do you have anything other then wine?" and the woman responded with "We also have a selection of beer." So we just settled with water. Senior year was the whole big dress up thing. It was a lot of fun. My date was Ben of course and basically we all went to Erica Ashworth's house to eat dinner and it was so pretty and done up and all that. Then we went to prom and walked the senior walk and everyone was gorgeous and smiling and happy. Then we went to Jenni's house and we all had more fun. That night was seriously one of the happiest nights in my life. Good friends, laughter, great food, beautiful dresses and tuxes, just a really good time all around. I'm so glad I decided to go and didn't skip out on it.
So now I'm working retail which is cool and really a lot of fun. On my first day of work I had an irate customer which was fun. This job is really going to test my patience and anger management skills.
As many of you know I am part Cherokee. I learned this old Cherokee saying and it really is true: A little boy asked his grandfather people act the way they do. The grandfather responded with: "There are two wolves that are constantly fighting in your soul. One that harbors all of your anger, pride, envy, jealousy, pain, vindictiveness, pessimism, sadness, sadist energy, etc. One that harbors all your happiness, gratitude, self-determination, hope, optimism, confidence, humour, etc." The little boy asked which one of the wolves wins. And the grandfather said, "The one that you feed." I live by that.
I'm starting to have flu like symptoms again which is a little odd for right now as we all know. So this means that I could be having a Shingles relapse which possibly isn't good. But yeah it'll be ok.
All right everyone, this one's been good. Peace to all.
Lindsey
P.S. Oh by the way, guess who got 2 of the 50,000 tickets sold this past Friday for the ROLLING STONES at effin' UVA? Oh yeah that would be yours truly. I'm so excited, it's unreal.
Other than that, right now, I'm waiting for some divine intervention to tell me what I should do with my life. I have a bit of an idea, but I'm really not completely sure and I'd like to be completely sure. Right now I've quit the theatre. If I am going to be an actress one day, well then I don't need schooling for something like that. I mean it would be nice, but it's not necessary. However, I don't think I will be an actress. The one thing that I know I've decided is that I will never be happy unless I am helping other people. It's just going about that that's the problem. As of this moment I have changed to an International Relations Major. I've also decided that I am indecisive as to whether or not I can actually remain in this country. I think I might not be able to. But I hate airplanes, which basically leaves me damned if I do, damned if I don't.
So yesterday was prom and it made me remember both of my prom years and how they really were some of the best times in my life. Prom Junior Year was spent with Bettina and was at a restaurant that has actually been shut down now. They asked us what we wanted to drink and I said "Do you have anything other then wine?" and the woman responded with "We also have a selection of beer." So we just settled with water. Senior year was the whole big dress up thing. It was a lot of fun. My date was Ben of course and basically we all went to Erica Ashworth's house to eat dinner and it was so pretty and done up and all that. Then we went to prom and walked the senior walk and everyone was gorgeous and smiling and happy. Then we went to Jenni's house and we all had more fun. That night was seriously one of the happiest nights in my life. Good friends, laughter, great food, beautiful dresses and tuxes, just a really good time all around. I'm so glad I decided to go and didn't skip out on it.
So now I'm working retail which is cool and really a lot of fun. On my first day of work I had an irate customer which was fun. This job is really going to test my patience and anger management skills.
As many of you know I am part Cherokee. I learned this old Cherokee saying and it really is true: A little boy asked his grandfather people act the way they do. The grandfather responded with: "There are two wolves that are constantly fighting in your soul. One that harbors all of your anger, pride, envy, jealousy, pain, vindictiveness, pessimism, sadness, sadist energy, etc. One that harbors all your happiness, gratitude, self-determination, hope, optimism, confidence, humour, etc." The little boy asked which one of the wolves wins. And the grandfather said, "The one that you feed." I live by that.
I'm starting to have flu like symptoms again which is a little odd for right now as we all know. So this means that I could be having a Shingles relapse which possibly isn't good. But yeah it'll be ok.
All right everyone, this one's been good. Peace to all.
Lindsey
P.S. Oh by the way, guess who got 2 of the 50,000 tickets sold this past Friday for the ROLLING STONES at effin' UVA? Oh yeah that would be yours truly. I'm so excited, it's unreal.