Good don't come to those who wait it shows up in the mailboxes of those who love and do not hesitate
It's been a year or so since I've written anything here and I'm not really sure what to write. 2007 was good for my soul. I found best friends in 2007 and then had to say goodbye to them for about 8 months. When Katie packed up her car an left in June I swear I shed a tear. I made lifelong friends in 2007 both at school and work. 2007 was filled with laughter and stress but also rejuvination and a renewed faith in myself. What to say? I think that last year I lived by the words of an excellent song of David McMillan "Love and do not hesitate." Sure, there were dissapointments but I overcame with love.
Spring semester of 2007 was great and I really came out of my shell and embraced the Hope College atmosphere. I really just love being around these people because they are compassionate. I learned a lot about life from just watching them live it with me. I did a lot of dancing which was such a great experience for me and I embraced new music and musicians (both literally and metaphorically). (shoutout to my boys in Paper Route (Salad Fingas) and TheBiv (Mitch my skateboarding lover from TN)) When you know who you are and where you want to go it is so nice to just be yourself for a change. It's refreshing to just let the world roll off my shoulders and enjoy the ride.
Summer was nice because I realized how much I love working at the YMCA. I complain from time to time but in the end there was no place I would rather be during the day. Education is my calling and apparantly I am decent at it and my creativity is appreciated because I got promoted to Activities Coordinator so I'm doing something right.
Went back to school and fell in love all over again with history and education. I actually loved going to classes and couldn't wait to hang out with my fellow history ed family. I mean family too. They became my best friends last semester and I don't know what I would have done without them. They pulled me through and inspired me on a daily basis to apply myself and show my cards.
I could try to express how much love I have flowing through my veins right now or how excited I am that 2008 is going to be my year of liberation and travel but I don't think I could do it justice. So cheers to 2008, the year of New York, Connecticut, Canada, the UP, graduation, England, promotions, and student teaching. I hope the rest of you love and learn as much as I hope to. If you want to hear what I would consider my playlist of albums of 2007 I urge you to download the following.
Once Soundtrack- All originals from Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova "Falling Slowly"(Critic Choice Award winner) or "Say it to me now"
Dan in Real Life Soundtrack- mostly Sondre Lerche- "My Hands are Shaking"
Blake Lewis-Audio Daydream- "I Got U"
OneRepublic- Dreaming Out Loud- "Say (All I Need)"
Jon McLaughlin- Industry- "Industry"
Legally Blonde the Musical- "Chip on My Shoulder" (Christian Borle has such an amazing voice)
Alicia Keys- As I Am- "No One" (maybe overplayed on the radio but I love it still)
Paper Route-Paper Route- "Only Words" or "Second Chances" but check out their myspace which has my favorite songs "Carousel" and "American Clouds"
Tyler James- Sweet Relief EP- "Stay Humble"
Matt White-Best Days- "New York Girls" or "Love"
Elliot Yamin-Elliot Yamin- "In Love With You Forever"
Chris Brown- Exclusive- "With You"
Maroon 5- It Won't be Soon Before Long- "Goodnight Goodnight"
Mika- Life In Cartoon Motion- (duh) "Happy Ending"
THe Last Goodnight- Poisen Kiss- "Stay Beautiful"
Timbaland- Shock Value- hate to say it but "One and Only"
Hanson- The Walk- "Running Man"
Lifehouse- Who We Are- "If This is Goodbye"
Hanson- Underneath- "Lost Without Each Other"
David McMillin- Between Here and Home- "Manhattan Street"
""- Chelsea Walks- "Goodbye Southern Skies"
""- Outlast the Day- "Annabelle"
I could go on but I will stop there for now. If you find yourself with Itunes gift cards and nothing to spend it on I would recommend taking a listen to these cds because I think they're awesome in their own ways. Let me know what you think. I love feedback. Until next year...
Spring semester of 2007 was great and I really came out of my shell and embraced the Hope College atmosphere. I really just love being around these people because they are compassionate. I learned a lot about life from just watching them live it with me. I did a lot of dancing which was such a great experience for me and I embraced new music and musicians (both literally and metaphorically). (shoutout to my boys in Paper Route (Salad Fingas) and TheBiv (Mitch my skateboarding lover from TN)) When you know who you are and where you want to go it is so nice to just be yourself for a change. It's refreshing to just let the world roll off my shoulders and enjoy the ride.
Summer was nice because I realized how much I love working at the YMCA. I complain from time to time but in the end there was no place I would rather be during the day. Education is my calling and apparantly I am decent at it and my creativity is appreciated because I got promoted to Activities Coordinator so I'm doing something right.
Went back to school and fell in love all over again with history and education. I actually loved going to classes and couldn't wait to hang out with my fellow history ed family. I mean family too. They became my best friends last semester and I don't know what I would have done without them. They pulled me through and inspired me on a daily basis to apply myself and show my cards.
I could try to express how much love I have flowing through my veins right now or how excited I am that 2008 is going to be my year of liberation and travel but I don't think I could do it justice. So cheers to 2008, the year of New York, Connecticut, Canada, the UP, graduation, England, promotions, and student teaching. I hope the rest of you love and learn as much as I hope to. If you want to hear what I would consider my playlist of albums of 2007 I urge you to download the following.
Once Soundtrack- All originals from Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova "Falling Slowly"(Critic Choice Award winner) or "Say it to me now"
Dan in Real Life Soundtrack- mostly Sondre Lerche- "My Hands are Shaking"
Blake Lewis-Audio Daydream- "I Got U"
OneRepublic- Dreaming Out Loud- "Say (All I Need)"
Jon McLaughlin- Industry- "Industry"
Legally Blonde the Musical- "Chip on My Shoulder" (Christian Borle has such an amazing voice)
Alicia Keys- As I Am- "No One" (maybe overplayed on the radio but I love it still)
Paper Route-Paper Route- "Only Words" or "Second Chances" but check out their myspace which has my favorite songs "Carousel" and "American Clouds"
Tyler James- Sweet Relief EP- "Stay Humble"
Matt White-Best Days- "New York Girls" or "Love"
Elliot Yamin-Elliot Yamin- "In Love With You Forever"
Chris Brown- Exclusive- "With You"
Maroon 5- It Won't be Soon Before Long- "Goodnight Goodnight"
Mika- Life In Cartoon Motion- (duh) "Happy Ending"
THe Last Goodnight- Poisen Kiss- "Stay Beautiful"
Timbaland- Shock Value- hate to say it but "One and Only"
Hanson- The Walk- "Running Man"
Lifehouse- Who We Are- "If This is Goodbye"
Hanson- Underneath- "Lost Without Each Other"
David McMillin- Between Here and Home- "Manhattan Street"
""- Chelsea Walks- "Goodbye Southern Skies"
""- Outlast the Day- "Annabelle"
I could go on but I will stop there for now. If you find yourself with Itunes gift cards and nothing to spend it on I would recommend taking a listen to these cds because I think they're awesome in their own ways. Let me know what you think. I love feedback. Until next year...