Fun

I like trying new things (sometimes). One day, in one of my early classes at school, a teacher passed out play-dough. Yes, PLAY-DOH!

YAY!!! So, here are a few of the things I've been trying out...

They're not the best, but oh, well! You can check out more on my FB photo album.

Shavasana

There was a gentle breeze, and I could feel the wind whip my hair around in my face. And I heard it come. I could hear it rolling, and crashing against the concrete floor, and I could hear tiny little ants screaming as they ran from it. I heard it bumping into otehr things, and I heard it colliding into everything else.

"Take a deep breath, and straighten your legs out to the edge of your mat. Let your hands fall to the edge of the mat, and take a deep breath."

I wanted to scream, "How am I supposed to do that when it's coming straight for me! When it's coming right at my head, and I could possibly DIE at any moment?"

"Now, release your breath, and as you do, imagine your body sinking into the cement, and with every breath out, imagine your body slowly becoming heavier and heavier, sinking deeper and deeper into the floor."

My instructor's voice was calm and soothing, but it certainly wasn't going to save me from my certain death.

Of course I had gotten too focused on what was happening. Of course I was 'living in the moment', 'focusing on the present' instead of having my mind wander to elsewhere (which is a good thing).

Which is why I could hear it coming, leaving a trail of destruction behind it. Which is why I knew that it was heading straight towards me, straight towards my head...

And then it passed my head, by a hair. I heard it scoot past my mat, and moving on, searching for another victim. I slowly opened one eye, just to take a peek...

I saw 'the horror' that the ants had been running from, and realized there was nothing to be scared of... nothing!

Just a crunchy, dried-up leaf!

...It Begins...

Whew! School is back (in case you haven't noticed), and it's been...interesting, to say the least. Classes are FABULOUS, and I've already taken like... 4 tests. I'm pretty sure I did well on all four (one in math and then two in my Marine Bio class and one in my Zoology class). It's a good start for the school year.

And, I'm pleased to announced that I am just about done CHRISTMAS shopping! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!

My brother (Pingu) says I'm crazy because Halloween hasn't even come, and I know I'm crazy. That's OK. But I'm SOOOOOOOO excited because I know what I'm getting for everybody, even my parents!!!! It's AMAZING!!!  And my nuimber one choice for shopping? Lakeside Collection!  It's the best website ever! I have shopped numerous times, and while the shipping does take a little bit of time, I LOVE the stuff I get. Very good (and mostly durable)... STUFF. It's going to be a good Christmas.

Doggie Nightmares

I love laughing, and I love animals. And this is a STINKING hoot! Love it love it love it! I really do feel bad for the dog, but what can I say?



 Enjoy!

Anchor

Now, for my favorite musician-MINDY GLEDHILL!!! This is from her newly released album titled (surprise)-Anchor... it is absolutely FABULOUS and I can't stop raving about it or listening to it... I am driving all my family members insane because I just keep singing (and I'm not the best singer, either)

So here's her new video, 'Anchor'.



When all the world is spinning 'round
Like a red balloon way up in the clouds
And my feet will not stay on the ground
You anchor me back down

I am nearly world renowned
As a restless soul who always skips town
But I look for you to come around
And anchor me back down

(Chorus)
There are those who think that I'm strange
They would box me up and tell me to change
But you hold me close and softly say
That you wouldn't have me any other way

When people pin me as a clown
You behave as though I'm wearing a crown
When I'm lost I feel so very found
When you anchor me back down

Chorus

When all the world is spinning 'round
Like a red balloon way up in the clouds
And my feet will not stay on the ground
You anchor me back down

Copyright 2010 Blue Morph Music (BMI)

"Bro. John"

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there was a young girl (by the name of Cassie) who, whilst attending school, was sent to a class also far far away. The quote-unquote "professor" of this class was named... "Bro. John". Now, Bro. John was a wily one, one who, in his youth, loved practical jokes.

Needless to say, it had gotten him in trouble.

One night, whilst planning to take a fair young maiden out for a drive, he and his close friend decided what a fun thing it would be to test the patience of the young lady. So, they hooked a CD player in the back of the trunk (for this was long ago, when only RADIOS were on the car stereo) to the radio and made a recording.

The close friend's father was a policeman, and the young man asked his father for the car for the night. Needless to say the father agreed, and the night followed somewhat like this:

The fair young maiden was picked up by Bro. John. Whilst on a stretch of lonely road, the CD player had been timed to then announce: "There is Mr. John Doe on the run from the police, wanted in the burglary of the local bank. If you see him, call the police."

At this point in time, the police car pulls around a bend behind Bro. John and his date, lights flashing and all. Of course, said young lady was TERRIFIED (wouldn't you be?)!

Bro. John turns to the young lady, "I'm running away."

"Where ever to, John?" (asked the young lady)

"To Mexico." He then pushed on the gas pedal while the police car races behind them. The young lady was frightened, tears streaming down her face... "I'll go with you!"

* * * * * * * * * *

Needless to say, the joke ended there. The date was taken back to her house, where my beloved Seminary teacher said, "Sorry, it was just a joke." They never dated again. 

I'm sure I'm not telling the story EXACTLY as it had been told, but I tried. It was actually quite hilarious.

Love Hurts

I'm sure at one point or another, we have all felt... it. You know what I'm talking about. You absolutely have LOVED that guy/girl, and maybe even dated for a while. But it ends (sadly). And you're feeling high and dry...

AND DESPERATE.

I see you hiding behind that excuse, "Oh, him? No, I'm TOTALLY over him."

"We parted as friends."

"We both needed to move on to something better."

But you DIDN'T end as friends, you DIDN'T both need to move on, and NO!!

You are SO NOT OVER HIM!!!!

But that's OK, because I've been there. Trust me. It still sorta-kinda-maybe hurts.