5. Earlier, when I put "5 minutes later", my next sentence really was written five minutes later. No lie.
This is a hard one to elaborate on, but I think I'll talk about the importance of truth. The only thing we can totally control in our life is what we say and what we believe. Every morning when we wake up, we each have a decision to make. You can choose to speak kind words. You can choose to tell the truth. You can choose to keep it real. Remember that everything you say is a relection of your character, who you are. Choose your words carefully and decide to be a blessing to someone every day. You never know when you're going to change someone's life! (:
Hope you have had a fabulous weekend! Remember as we head into the week of Thanksgiving to tell the people love that you love them. Be a source of light for others. I am thaknkful for you (:
With Love,
Sarah
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
11.17.11
4. I've watched This is It three times this weekend. Three! It's been on TV twice and I watched it once in between. Nothing makes me happier than an MJ song. Nothing.
"But I could have told you Vincent, this world was never meant for one as beautiful as you." -Vincent
I firmly believe in the validity of this statement. In case you've never heard it, this song by Don McLean was written and inspired by Van Goh. He talks about the genuis of his art, the scrutiny he lived under, the pressure put on him, and his own suicide. This line from the song has always fascinated me. I am a shades of gray person. I seem to always see everything a little bit differently. And apparently so does Don McLean.
I think Michael Jackson was one of those people that was just too beautiful for this world. From the age of five, his entire life was about pleasing others. He was a little boy living a working adult's life. Valued for what he could produce, not who he truly was. We have seen the effects of this lifestyle on many so called child stars. Brooke Shields, Elizabeth Taylor, Macully Culkin. All who were very close friends of Michael's. Despite his family's motives, a child is meant to play with dolls and go to school. Get good grades and do their chores. Not go to a recording studio, lay down a few tracks, fly accross the country to promote an album, fly back, and go to bed. Even though my ability to truly be an adolescent was cut short, I had an amazingly blessed childhood just by the simple fact that I got to have one. And for that I am truly grateful.
Michael's lifestyle was unorthodox to say the least. His life was plagued with scandal. From reports of sleeping in an oxygen chamber, bleaching his skin, plastic surgery, failed romances. You have to wonder how one person could deal with such scrutiny. So many vile words spoken against you can alter your entire psyche in a profound way. Enter shades of gray.
I have chosen to see him for who I believe he really was. An artist. Just like Van Goh. It always seems that those among us blessed with the ability to change the world are the ones whose lives are cut tragically short. Martin Luther King Jr. John Lennon. John F. Kennedy. Every one of these people changed the world in a profound way, brought something different to the table. Maybe in 1960's America, we weren't ready for these types of change. But, I would hope that in today's time, we would be open minded enough to accept the message Michael tried to evince. I think the tragedy of Michael's life was that people didn't appreciate him until after he was gone. Yes, he has the best selling record of all time. Yes, he sold over 140 million albums. Yes, he won award after award. These accomplishments don't even touch on the amazing impact his music and message has had on this world. Not concrete, but abstract. My favorite MJ song, behind Human Nature, is Heal the World. It is not his most well known song, but I have to believe that the person who wrote these beautiful lyrics had something to share with the world. You have the choice to believe what you want about him. You can listen to the tabloids, or you can listen to this song. Listen to the words and take them to heart. Maybe, just maybe, you can heed his advice and make a little room to make the world a better place. It starts with you. Choose to see the shades of gray. Honor his memory and open your mind. You may be surprised by what you have the capacity to understand.
"Children show me in their playful smiles the divine in everyone. This simple goodness shines straight from their hearts and only asks to be lived." -Michael Jackson
With Love,
Sarah
"But I could have told you Vincent, this world was never meant for one as beautiful as you." -Vincent
I firmly believe in the validity of this statement. In case you've never heard it, this song by Don McLean was written and inspired by Van Goh. He talks about the genuis of his art, the scrutiny he lived under, the pressure put on him, and his own suicide. This line from the song has always fascinated me. I am a shades of gray person. I seem to always see everything a little bit differently. And apparently so does Don McLean.
I think Michael Jackson was one of those people that was just too beautiful for this world. From the age of five, his entire life was about pleasing others. He was a little boy living a working adult's life. Valued for what he could produce, not who he truly was. We have seen the effects of this lifestyle on many so called child stars. Brooke Shields, Elizabeth Taylor, Macully Culkin. All who were very close friends of Michael's. Despite his family's motives, a child is meant to play with dolls and go to school. Get good grades and do their chores. Not go to a recording studio, lay down a few tracks, fly accross the country to promote an album, fly back, and go to bed. Even though my ability to truly be an adolescent was cut short, I had an amazingly blessed childhood just by the simple fact that I got to have one. And for that I am truly grateful.
Michael's lifestyle was unorthodox to say the least. His life was plagued with scandal. From reports of sleeping in an oxygen chamber, bleaching his skin, plastic surgery, failed romances. You have to wonder how one person could deal with such scrutiny. So many vile words spoken against you can alter your entire psyche in a profound way. Enter shades of gray.
I have chosen to see him for who I believe he really was. An artist. Just like Van Goh. It always seems that those among us blessed with the ability to change the world are the ones whose lives are cut tragically short. Martin Luther King Jr. John Lennon. John F. Kennedy. Every one of these people changed the world in a profound way, brought something different to the table. Maybe in 1960's America, we weren't ready for these types of change. But, I would hope that in today's time, we would be open minded enough to accept the message Michael tried to evince. I think the tragedy of Michael's life was that people didn't appreciate him until after he was gone. Yes, he has the best selling record of all time. Yes, he sold over 140 million albums. Yes, he won award after award. These accomplishments don't even touch on the amazing impact his music and message has had on this world. Not concrete, but abstract. My favorite MJ song, behind Human Nature, is Heal the World. It is not his most well known song, but I have to believe that the person who wrote these beautiful lyrics had something to share with the world. You have the choice to believe what you want about him. You can listen to the tabloids, or you can listen to this song. Listen to the words and take them to heart. Maybe, just maybe, you can heed his advice and make a little room to make the world a better place. It starts with you. Choose to see the shades of gray. Honor his memory and open your mind. You may be surprised by what you have the capacity to understand.
"Children show me in their playful smiles the divine in everyone. This simple goodness shines straight from their hearts and only asks to be lived." -Michael Jackson
With Love,
Sarah
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
11.16.11
Sorry for the missed day! I'll be playing catch up!
2. I have an insanely stressful project in the works right now. I had to read Wuthering Heights. If you are ever faced with the choice of reading that book or spraying an angry lion in the eyes with pepperspray, pick the lion. You might die, but at lest you won't have to have read this ridiculous travesty of a book. Two more days and it's over!
It's officially over! The project is through and I'm never giving a second thought to Wuthering Heights. Ever. Our presentation went relatively well. It was as boring as all get out, but so was everyone else's presentation. I'm really glad that if I had to do that awful presentation, I did it with the girls in my group. Thank you Sarah, Jen, Liz, A Lo, Paniah, and Sakaiya for making that project bearable. we did it! Now, on to the next project.... wish me luck!
3. My mom just called me from downstairs to ask what I was doing. She then asked if I would come downstairs and hang with her. I wouldn't trade moments like this for anything. She is my hero. I'm the luckiest girl
What can I say? My mom is my absolute hero. Everything I've learned about being strong, I've learned from her. She has done an amazing job raising her girls. She has been with me through every single crappy thing I've faced in seventeen years and every single happy moment as well.
On May 16, 2008 I sat in an orthopedic surgeon's office and was told that I had a malignancy that appeared to be Eewing's Sarcoma. The last thing they did before I left was an X-ray. I layed down on the table in that ridiculous piece of paper that they qualify as a gown, tears streaming from my eyes into my ears, soaking my hair. My mom sat down beside me, took my hand, and told me I would be riding bikes with Lance Armstrong after this was over. I will remember that moment for the rest of my life. Three years later. My mom still provides me with every single bit of strength I have each day. I can only hope that if God's plan for me is to have or adopt children, that I can provide the same kind of example for my kids as my mom has provided for me. I don't know what kind of mom I will be, but I absolutely know that those kids will have the best Nana in the world, behind me of course (: I love you mom! Thanks for your example and unconditional love! Because of you, I'll be riding bikes with Lance Armstrong!
I love my mother as the trees love water and sunshine- she helps me grow, prosper, and reach new heights" -Terri Guillimetes
A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts. ~Washington Irving
2. I have an insanely stressful project in the works right now. I had to read Wuthering Heights. If you are ever faced with the choice of reading that book or spraying an angry lion in the eyes with pepperspray, pick the lion. You might die, but at lest you won't have to have read this ridiculous travesty of a book. Two more days and it's over!
It's officially over! The project is through and I'm never giving a second thought to Wuthering Heights. Ever. Our presentation went relatively well. It was as boring as all get out, but so was everyone else's presentation. I'm really glad that if I had to do that awful presentation, I did it with the girls in my group. Thank you Sarah, Jen, Liz, A Lo, Paniah, and Sakaiya for making that project bearable. we did it! Now, on to the next project.... wish me luck!
3. My mom just called me from downstairs to ask what I was doing. She then asked if I would come downstairs and hang with her. I wouldn't trade moments like this for anything. She is my hero. I'm the luckiest girl
What can I say? My mom is my absolute hero. Everything I've learned about being strong, I've learned from her. She has done an amazing job raising her girls. She has been with me through every single crappy thing I've faced in seventeen years and every single happy moment as well.
On May 16, 2008 I sat in an orthopedic surgeon's office and was told that I had a malignancy that appeared to be Eewing's Sarcoma. The last thing they did before I left was an X-ray. I layed down on the table in that ridiculous piece of paper that they qualify as a gown, tears streaming from my eyes into my ears, soaking my hair. My mom sat down beside me, took my hand, and told me I would be riding bikes with Lance Armstrong after this was over. I will remember that moment for the rest of my life. Three years later. My mom still provides me with every single bit of strength I have each day. I can only hope that if God's plan for me is to have or adopt children, that I can provide the same kind of example for my kids as my mom has provided for me. I don't know what kind of mom I will be, but I absolutely know that those kids will have the best Nana in the world, behind me of course (: I love you mom! Thanks for your example and unconditional love! Because of you, I'll be riding bikes with Lance Armstrong!
I love my mother as the trees love water and sunshine- she helps me grow, prosper, and reach new heights" -Terri Guillimetes
A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts. ~Washington Irving
Monday, November 14, 2011
11.14.11
Hello beautiful! How was your Monday? I hope it was fantastic. Just like you!
So, my list of random facts last night was a great way to get back into my blog. Now, in order to force myself to write even just a little bit every day, I'm going to elaborate on all thirteen points. If they're good enough to make the list, I think they each deserve their own post (:
1. I bought myself a present on Saturday. Michael Buble's new Christmas CD. I'm in love.
Okay, so this CD has been playing over and over in my car since Friday night. It's so fabulous! Two of the greatest things ever: Michael Buble and Christmas music. What could be better?
I'm so excited to be heading into my absolute favorite time of the year. There's just someting about winter. When you walk outside and the wind is so cold it takes your breath. That first Christmas song that you hear. Decorating the tree. Watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Frosty the Snowman. Making sugar cookies for Santa and leaving a carrot for Rudolph. Reading the Christmas story in the Bible. Snuggling into bed on Christmas Eve with an indescribable peace in your heart. Everyone has a little more joy in their hearts around the holidays. You hold the door open for people. You smile at the bell ringers outside of stores. You donate that one dollar to St. Judes. And it's all because of a baby born thousands of years ago, in a manger in Bethlehem. As you celebrate Jesus birth this year,remember to the common thread that holds the entire human race together. We were all created to glorify Him, put on this earth to be a shining light for Him. Be specially thankful for those in your life that have accepted this calling and work on the hearts of those that you know have not. Put some extra Christmas cheer in your pocket. And keep it with you all year long.
Listen to this. Drive to store. Buy CD
PS: I'm super excited. I just embedded a video all by myself! For the win!
With Love,
Sarah
So, my list of random facts last night was a great way to get back into my blog. Now, in order to force myself to write even just a little bit every day, I'm going to elaborate on all thirteen points. If they're good enough to make the list, I think they each deserve their own post (:
1. I bought myself a present on Saturday. Michael Buble's new Christmas CD. I'm in love.
Okay, so this CD has been playing over and over in my car since Friday night. It's so fabulous! Two of the greatest things ever: Michael Buble and Christmas music. What could be better?
I'm so excited to be heading into my absolute favorite time of the year. There's just someting about winter. When you walk outside and the wind is so cold it takes your breath. That first Christmas song that you hear. Decorating the tree. Watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Frosty the Snowman. Making sugar cookies for Santa and leaving a carrot for Rudolph. Reading the Christmas story in the Bible. Snuggling into bed on Christmas Eve with an indescribable peace in your heart. Everyone has a little more joy in their hearts around the holidays. You hold the door open for people. You smile at the bell ringers outside of stores. You donate that one dollar to St. Judes. And it's all because of a baby born thousands of years ago, in a manger in Bethlehem. As you celebrate Jesus birth this year,remember to the common thread that holds the entire human race together. We were all created to glorify Him, put on this earth to be a shining light for Him. Be specially thankful for those in your life that have accepted this calling and work on the hearts of those that you know have not. Put some extra Christmas cheer in your pocket. And keep it with you all year long.
Listen to this. Drive to store. Buy CD
PS: I'm super excited. I just embedded a video all by myself! For the win!
With Love,
Sarah
Sunday, November 13, 2011
11.13.11.
Hey, love. Anyone there? If you're not, it's okay. I haven't been here in a long time. Now, usually I would feel really terrible about myself for slacking off and not setting time aside for blogging therapy, but that's the beauty of it. I don't have to feel bad or apoligize here. This page is what I make it. If you are reading, I appreciate you more than you know! And I love you more than you can fathom.
It's about 9:30 on a Sunday night. I am trying to decide what to write... (5 minutes later)... I don't have enough time to go deep. I would like to get in bed some time tonight. So, I'm just going to give you a fact or random piece of information for every day that's passed by in November thus far. They've each held a challenge, a smile, a tear, a belly laugh with my best friend. And I've loved each and every one of them.
1. I bought myself a present on Saturday. Michael Buble's new Christmas CD. I'm in love.
2. I have an insanely stressful project in the works right now. I had to read Wuthering Heights. If you are ever faced with the choice of reading that book or spraying an angry lion in the eyes with pepperspray, pick the lion. You might die, but at lest you won't have to have read this ridiculous travesty of a book. Two more days and it's over!
3. My mom just called me from downstairs to ask what I was doing. She then asked if I would come downstairs and hang with her. I wouldn't trade moments like this for anything. She is my hero. I'm the luckiest girl
4. I've watched This is It three times this weekend. Three! It's been on TV twice and I watched it once in between. Nothing makes me happier than an MJ song. Nothing.
5. Earlier, when I put "5 minutes later", my next sentence really was written five minutes later. No lie.
6. Today, Kayla left for her first music educator's conference. I'm so proud of her and what she has decided to do with her life.
7. My last band competition, two weeks ago, was legit one of the most incredible days of my life. Once again, more to come on that later.
8. Cancer sucks.
9. My senior year is flying by extremely fast. Mixed emotions for sure.
10. I do my best thinking, feeling, and understanding at night. If previous lives really do exist, I think at one point I was a nocturnal animal. Stars make me happy.
11. I had no clue how much I missed this blog until I decided to write tonight. This always makes me feel ten pounds lighter.
12. I love Meredith Grey quotes. Let me rephrase: I love all quotes. But hers specifically.
13. I'm super excited about my LRYC fall semester concert coming up on Sunday. Lots of memorization to do this week.
There you have it! Can't wait to write again soon! Good night friend!
With Love,
Sarah
It's about 9:30 on a Sunday night. I am trying to decide what to write... (5 minutes later)... I don't have enough time to go deep. I would like to get in bed some time tonight. So, I'm just going to give you a fact or random piece of information for every day that's passed by in November thus far. They've each held a challenge, a smile, a tear, a belly laugh with my best friend. And I've loved each and every one of them.
1. I bought myself a present on Saturday. Michael Buble's new Christmas CD. I'm in love.
2. I have an insanely stressful project in the works right now. I had to read Wuthering Heights. If you are ever faced with the choice of reading that book or spraying an angry lion in the eyes with pepperspray, pick the lion. You might die, but at lest you won't have to have read this ridiculous travesty of a book. Two more days and it's over!
3. My mom just called me from downstairs to ask what I was doing. She then asked if I would come downstairs and hang with her. I wouldn't trade moments like this for anything. She is my hero. I'm the luckiest girl
4. I've watched This is It three times this weekend. Three! It's been on TV twice and I watched it once in between. Nothing makes me happier than an MJ song. Nothing.
5. Earlier, when I put "5 minutes later", my next sentence really was written five minutes later. No lie.
6. Today, Kayla left for her first music educator's conference. I'm so proud of her and what she has decided to do with her life.
7. My last band competition, two weeks ago, was legit one of the most incredible days of my life. Once again, more to come on that later.
8. Cancer sucks.
9. My senior year is flying by extremely fast. Mixed emotions for sure.
10. I do my best thinking, feeling, and understanding at night. If previous lives really do exist, I think at one point I was a nocturnal animal. Stars make me happy.
11. I had no clue how much I missed this blog until I decided to write tonight. This always makes me feel ten pounds lighter.
12. I love Meredith Grey quotes. Let me rephrase: I love all quotes. But hers specifically.
13. I'm super excited about my LRYC fall semester concert coming up on Sunday. Lots of memorization to do this week.
There you have it! Can't wait to write again soon! Good night friend!
With Love,
Sarah
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