Archive for March, 2009

March 26th, 2009

How do you love youself?  How can you count the ways?  

On an everyday basis, I constantly think about other people.  What do you they think?  How are they feeling about this option?  What makes them smile, tick, light up?  How often have you asked, How are you feeling (insert name)?  I hear it from others, those that care the most about me.  I hear it from strangers, those who have that compassion.  The world can run on that you know.  I don’t nearly ask myself this question enough.  Well I’m feeling fine.  I’ll scream out obscentities, but you know I’m just feeling fine.  I would cry out to the world, but I’m fine.   It’s such a bland and uninteresting way to describe your current state.  Sometimes it’s just a filler response because the need to answer with more detail becomes pointless because who cares.  But no, I don’t need to answer in more detail because I’m fine.  

I’ve learned though.  Since I’m introspective and all.  That it is just filler.  Everyone feels something.  Everyone holds anger, everyone holds excitement.  They’re never just fine.  They’re never one of the two extremes.  We’re so damn multi-faceted that we can never be just fine.  

I’m clearly an exception because I’m just fine .

But no, I cannot end it on just that. 

I love my friends.  I love my current almost-full-time job.  I care about the patients that I see everyday, and I will do my best to make sure that I’m DOING THE BEST I CAN to help them.  I wish communication was better.  I’m tough though, I like being tough.  I love that I’ll be moving to NY and pursing a career that I’m highly passionate about.  I’m glad I found my passion.  passions.  I hate the parking at UMD.   I have never really lost anything that I shouldn’t have.   But sometimes I do feel like I’m losing.   Memories trump other memories, but the others’ are never forgotten, just added on to the large existing pile.   I am intelligent.  I love my family,  it’s been more often than ever, and I’m thankful for that.  My biggest worry is the padding within my shoe.   My finely tune button has come to its finest in takes.  I’d take a picture.

But I’m fine.  I’d like to know how you’re doing though.  How’s life?  How’s your world?  How are you feeling?  Can you lend me a picture?  I gave you mine.

March 21st, 2009

Florida #2

Lying on the sandy beach has been more than relaxing.  Its’ been the break that I’ve needed to get away from the constant work that envelops my life in Maryland.  I do it to myself, as we all know.  Most importantly though is that I enjoy the work, I just don’t realize its tear on me after awhile.  Every day that I’ve been here, I’ve been thankful for the people vacationing here with me.  Every one of them is so kind and generous, most importantly their fun and understanding.  Okay, maybe they’re a lot of things, I’m just thankful for such great people.  Great people aren’t rare, but when they fit exactly into that groove you’ve created, now that’s rare. 

The beach was especially beautiful the other night.  The moon was shining on the water, creating a beautiful reflection on the water that no camera could ever capture.  Natasha, Kevin and I sat on the chairs right near the sand and just looked out on this perfect setting of palm trees, calming yellow lights …. while the wind slowly took its turn to sweep across our faces. 

It would have been perfect if he was here with me, enjoying this beautiful resort and beach…people, weather, space together.  I keep thinking of perfect excursions we could take, late at night on the beach or to simply walk around the lagoon hand in hand.  I’ll see him next week though, so no terrible loss, we’ll just have to make it up later :)

I’ve been having a wonderful time. We’ve been exploring Fort Lauderdale and the various local restaurants in the area.  It’s especially nice to see live bands at [nearly] EVERY restaurant along the beach.  Hearing Bob Marley beats or Spanish music matches perfectly with this weather.  The other night, the 21 year olds and I, took a trip to Miami. Although the trip was a bust, it was a lot of fun to get all dressed up.   

After Miami, we came back to the Beach towers, hurting from our heels.  The next day we moved into the resort, which was absolutely beautiful.  Everything was there, from hammocks, to beach chairs, wave runners, flags (to put into the ground while on the beach to let the waiters know that you want a drink), orange-flavored water, lagoons with waterfalls, gel in the girls bathroom, sauna, etc etc.  The water was a perfect 76 degrees, the kind of water that you get comfortable in after 5 minutes.  Writing about this makes it extra tempting to head back.  Lets go back to the flags and the drinks.  If only the drinks were cheaper, but it was awesome to ask for a PINA COLADA (:0) and sip the drink while swinging in the hammock.   

Over the next two days, we went to Lulu’s and Bubba Gumps for dinner, as well as the usual beach/lagoon fun.  We headed over to a bar after dinner, which was awesome.  As everyone knows, I love to dance…so dancing made my night.  Next night we headed over to the Renaissance hotel.  We headed over to the mall and bought some cables to watch movies in our room.  Pizza and movies defined this day, mainly because of the dreary day outside.  

Surprisingly, the car ride back and forth weren’t terrible.  It was great to sing songs (especially the techno-songs in Florida), talk about life, and have time to just compose [reflect upon] myself.  I think I’ve become more motivated to find my faith in something ‘higher,’ as well as become a better person, while excepting the flaws that do exist within me.  Anyways, there were definitely some moments that really made me internalize…just everything in my life.  

Best spring break ever :)  

March 20th, 2009

Flowers

Do You Remember – Jack Johnson

“So I was late for class, I locked my bike to yours
It wasn’t hard to find, you’d painted flowers on”

I’m such a dreamer.  It makes the world seem bigger.  Spiritually. 

Bigger update to come later

March 15th, 2009

Florida #1

Its been awhile since I’ve been to Florida… because of that I’ve forgotten the palm trees. They’re everywhere…immediately you’re greeted by these strange, shading, dr. seuss palms. And I keep thinking, “why don’t I live here?”

Remind me later.

March 6th, 2009

Computer-y Stuff

I use a lot of great programs, so here’s a list of what I recommend: 

 

Browser- Google Chrome (faster than firefox)

IM- Pidgin or Digsby  (preference towards Pidgin for its clean look)

Quick Launch Program – Launchy (saves time in finding documents/programs)

MP3 Player - Creative Zen Micro (but wouldn’t mind an apple product)

Music - Itunes 

Music On-line - Songza.com, pandora.com, vimeo.com

Sticky Notes - Hott Notes 4

Writing Papers - Q10 (to avoid distractions)

Sending Large Documents - Pando

Cut/Paste Pictures - FSCapture (amazing, I use this all the time)

Pictures - Picasa

Video Player  - VLC

Program to Save Passwords - KeePass

Extracting Audio and Making an MP3 - AoA Audio Extractor

March 2nd, 2009

Snow Day

 

Beautiful Snow Days

Beautiful Snow Days

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snow Angels

Snow Angels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friends

Friends

 


March 2nd, 2009

#1, 3, 13, 17, 41

 

Lets Make This Promise

Lets Make This Promise