One of my favorite things...

I'm in LOVE with cameos!!! I think they are soo cool! They have this totally old European, queen feel. Or maybe like princess Dianna style.. I imagine she would look good cameo style. Well since I do things in the backwards way... here is a link to wiki, so you know what I am talking about - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameo_%28carving%29 - which is quite the interesting feat because I never really knew it entailed as much. The typical ones I knew of were just the jewelry ones.. typically of queen looking women with beautiful necks...

As we may or may not know I'm kind of picky about the originality of things, so while some of them look cool and such, they just aren't if its some plastic reproduction. I like the legit stuff. Give me some hand carved cameo of an 18th century duchess... Now we are talking!!! However... I am so very entertained that you can find them as other carvings. Like trees, that would be cool. Back to the subject though, I love it when they have sort of a gothic romanesque look. With the black swirly's on the border.

My point to this whole post... Other than to share my love of this beautiful art form.

Well I'd have to say that its one of those small things in life I can be thankful for. It is in fact the month for gratitude, which we often over-look. This is one of those small silly things about me that only a few people know, but it contributes to all the other things about me. I have a bunch of these little peeves, and adorations. These little things help me create my own sense of happiness. Its not the love of items, but rather the love of something small that can make me smile and say " WOW this is totally awesome!". And its things like this that we forget. We are all thankful for our ma's and pa's , family and friends, jobs, homes and many other everyday things... but how often do we realize that we have the opportunity to partake in the small things. Well over all its the joy I find in art... it breaks down to cameos and old rotting tree's. I can't imagine all the beauty in the world, but I get to see it in just these little things.

Well that is enough ranting and raving... (time for my favorite show!) but welcome into my brain for the day, I hope you leave with something good, other than a headache from my sporadically written words.

The simple things,
neverland

So here I sit on this fine Monday, sun filtering through the blinds, and I am ready to once again share my thoughts with the world. I figure that I need to be better about this blogging thing. I mean, its important that I don't sit around on the computer half the day, but I enjoy sharing my many thoughts. And quite honestly don't share them enough.

Yesterday,
Yesterday was my first day back at church. Really there. It has been months since I've been. I've decided its time for me to go back, although I really doubted I ever would. I wanted so many other things and didn't think that it was even an option for me. I miss the feeling, the beating in my heart and the light inside my soul. There is a long road back, and a lot that needs worked out. Now is the time and I have the people around me that I need to get me there. My hope is that I can come to a knowledge and understanding of life and truth, so that I might obtain happiness. And to share that with the world...

More to come.

Sunday soliloquies...

I don't really think I know what soliloquies are.. but I like the word and it does go well with sunday.

The point is I needed a name for a post. And here goes...

So I absolutely love climbing! Well bouldering for the most part... It is so much fun!!! It is such a weirdly active sport. You are clinging to a rock, craning your neck to look for just the right hold. Then you have to power up and grab it. Its so exhilarating when you throw your arm up and hope that it hits the right spot, then grab and hold it tight as you can. I love that it doesn't just work your arms, legs or abs.. it works the whole body. It feels so good to be out there in all the sand and dirt. Shoving your fingers and toes in nooks and crannies, hoping they will hold you and that spiders won't bite you. Every time I go climbing I just want to get lost out there and never come back. Climb all day and just forget about modern society. It is so easy to relax up there where its just you and climbs. No distractions. Its calming and comforting that the only thing you can count on is yourself. Its all about making the right grabs and finding the right holds. Pushing with all your power and strength to reach just an inch further. I feel like it helps one to discover the essence of the earth. Nature's pure beauty.

I now make it my priority to develop my climbing skills and abilities.. Also to work on getting a little buffer so those holds pay off when I can bust out a huge reach and pull myself to the top!

Love, Loyalty, and Friendship, forever and always,

neverland

Porches

I felt as though this might start well with a Definition.

Definition of PORCH

1: a covered area adjoining an entrance to a building and usually having a separate roof

(thank you to Merriam Websters online Dictionary)

First there are a few things you must understand. I currently live in Iowa and work for Satton Marketing, doing door to door satellite sales. We go out to generally smaller towns and knock on doors to help people with T.V. service.

As such I see quite the pluthera of porches. Namely the infamous enclosed porch, but not limited to such. (contemplation of where to take this next). Within the last week it occured to me how very many of these beautiful architechtures are used without the utmost thought of its design and purpose. A large number of these porches are falling apart due to lack of care. They are weighed down upon by unimaginable sums of trash and junk. Once when these majestic homes were first built the porch was the highlight of ones home. Hot summers were spent rocking on the porch sippin' a glass of coke and chatting with the neighbors. The breeze drifting through the open air, into the porch. At times screened off from the pests. But never unwelcoming. People spent time on their porches and used it as a gateway to others. Pause and think for a moment. How many of you know your neighbors? For what reason is this? Did you put down the phone for a moment, notice the sunshine outside, stop for a moment to hear a bird sing its sweet song? Modern society almost doesn't allow time for this. Back to the point. If your porch is so full of trash, old electronics, rotting furniture and poopy diapers, what chance do you have to enjoy your home and property? I know too many questions.

I feel as though many of us in these very united states have lost all the simplicity of life. Ice cold watered down lemonade for a quarter from the kids next door. A friendly wave from a passing stranger. The gas station attendant that runs out after you to give your wallet back. There are such simple pleasures from life. There is the chance that maybe we just choose not to partake in such activities. Or that we look at things from a pessimistic view. The lemonade sucks and I'm out a quarter. I have no idea who that is, nor the time to think of them. I dropped my wallet again, today must be a bad one. Well I do take a fairly cynical view on things, which I realize is a choice I make, its time I turn things around and look at them with grateful eyes.

This all reminds me of a poem, to which I cannot quite remember the name. What it comes back to is that you never know what a simple smile or wave can do for someone. Eventually on to the pay it forward stage.

I know this is much too farfetched in its randomnity but isn't it about time we stood up for something we believe in. Whether its the porch and its original purpose. The value of a life. Or just the recognition of views contrary or in accordance to our own.

The stage at which I am at in life has caused much confusion and wondering for myself. How am I to find what life it is that will make me happy? I've had many different answers from others. That isn't what I want though. Happiness is a personal thing. The fact that you are happy and content with your way of life and beliefs does not mean that I will. I believe God gave to each of us our free will to choose what it is we desire most. Yes there are things that he appreciates and claims to want us to do. However would he give us one answer to all questions and misunderstandings? Is there truly only one given way for us to have happiness and fulfillment in life? I believe not.

Theories of today

So I have a thing...

A thing for theories. ( I also have one for ratios, but I'll save that for another day) Where to start. I will start with the stories that attribute to my first theory.

Theory: Walmart's success

My good friend Copper... (lost in wonderland) and I were troubled after a long week of despair and heartache. There was many a tear followed by much needed smoothies. Finally due to the cold we headed to walmart. Where we later had a stoned feeling (earlier blamed on the tears). As we walked down an aisle and saw the man walking towards us face... I mentioned to her how I figured we looked stoned. Not to mention how we felt. This was followed by quite the quotes and also many admittances of terrible thoughts one might have.

Today I also made a trip to walmart for the fixings to make banana bread. After being in the store fifteen minutes I just so happened to start feeling silly. We arrived home and made our banana bread deliciousness. Which was followed by watching batman begins. I giggled tremendously about nothing for five minutes, after which I texted the afore mentioned Copper and asked why I felt high every time I entered Walmart. She had no idea... but oh boy did I.

So. First of all... I hear that people get the munchies and really hungry after smoking something green. Also they find the most simple things fascinating. So what the theory really comes down to is that walmart is using illegal drugs to help their sales. Once you go in you are doomed. I'm sure you've noticed how the air conditioner or heater is blasting when you first walk in. Well it's because they burn that one green stuff and blow it through the air conditioning system throughout the whole store. Which accordingly gives you the munchies to buy every food item you see, and be fascinated by all the random things they have. Thus spending money on useless items and empty calories.

Enough about theory number one. Theory number two may or may not be proved and straight fact.

Theory: Bluray Makes everything Better.

Whilst giggling hysterically I realized that (Insert name of actor here) who plays batman on Batman Begins and The Dark Knight was extremely good looking. More so than any and every other time I had watched it. Also his previously creepy deep voice was much more attractive. Thus contributing factors to the fact that BluRay makes everything better and definitely sexifies men to the most extent.

:) Life is full of surprises... Never give up on the ones you love. And never forget that you.. Yes you are worth every minute, penny, second, or anything else. There isn't reason to worry about annoying someone or being worried as to how they will react. Because you are you, and no one else. I'd do anything for you.

Day Its been far too long.

So I haven't said much of anything for the last few months. I think its time I started again. But really what I need to do is invest in a laptop of my own. I mean really people. I'm living in the stone age.

I've been thinking lately (thank goodness) about people and how they act based on their beliefs. Which most would think that is the reasons for their actions, but I've realized many people claim one belief but don't live it. A bit of a double standard eh? Well I just don't understand. If you say you believe that you will be thrust down to hell if you drink alcohol, but then you still drink... are they trying to tell me that they want that? It just doesn't make sense. If you don't think that is what you should be doing or what you or God wants for you... why would you blatantly choose to do the opposite?

Don't get me wrong. I've made many mistakes and it isn't easy to keep on doing what you believe. I just think if you are for something... you go for it. You put your effort towards that belief and promote it.

On another note, have you ever heard someone say... I don't believe in... abortions. I made that mistake the other day. Abortions do happen, they are a real thing. What I meant was that I don't believe abortions are the answer to becoming impregnated and not wanting the child. Maybe there are a few cases where it is the only answer. I'm all for women getting a choice... but doesn't that choice start before you are naked with a man? Us women need to take responsibility for our actions (sex). "It takes two to tango".

Day 2

So I'm thinking this blogness needs some pictures and probably music too.. of course I have no idea how to add music but, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. I'll throw some random links in there too... some will be random, others are just from things that are important. And who knows what will happen!! Until then keep looking up, God has a plan for each and every one of us!!!

Day 1

Here's to making life beautiful. To partaking in the joy of living on the earth each and ever day. To not wanting anything more than what I have. To the time I have. To love, laughter, and joy. There is no answer to what is next, there is only learning from the past and looking forward to what lies ahead. It's all in the attitude and here, is to making life count for something.