I'm
worth
more
than
the
world
tells
me
I
am.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
10 Words
I haven't given up entirely on the blog a day challenge. It's just that May has been...crazy. But, I'm back with me in 10 words:
I'm
worth
more
than
the
world
tells
me
I
am.
I'm
worth
more
than
the
world
tells
me
I
am.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Day 4: A Quote
I have a Pinterest board titled "Words to Live, Laugh, & Love By". Yes, I love me some quotes. For this blog entry, I re-read them until one jumped out and it was this one:
Gosh, it has taken so long to get this one. Not get this one. Get this one. And I'm still walking towards that day when I GET this one. Truth be told, that probably won't happen until my 80's or 90's.
It's ok to admit that it takes a lifetime to slowly figure out and accept things the way they are. Accept us the way we are.
We grow up with layers of other people's expectations and beliefs and approvals and rejections. It takes a while to peel back those layers to see who we are. It takes a while to realize life sometimes doles you more rejection than approval. That not every word directed towards you is affirmation or encouragement. That it's really ok to be unique and quirky and unusual and...you.
Where I disagree with this quote is that we can't forget everyone. We can't. We're a social society full of individuals who all want to love and be loved. And, nothing ever gives us the right to treat people terribly just because it's "who we are". What this does mean, however, is that we can forget the idea that complete approval and absence of judgment is how we live. But, in the midst of unwarranted and necessary judgement, still just be yourself and know that others views of you don't lessen or diminish you.
Gosh, it has taken so long to get this one. Not get this one. Get this one. And I'm still walking towards that day when I GET this one. Truth be told, that probably won't happen until my 80's or 90's.
It's ok to admit that it takes a lifetime to slowly figure out and accept things the way they are. Accept us the way we are.
We grow up with layers of other people's expectations and beliefs and approvals and rejections. It takes a while to peel back those layers to see who we are. It takes a while to realize life sometimes doles you more rejection than approval. That not every word directed towards you is affirmation or encouragement. That it's really ok to be unique and quirky and unusual and...you.
Where I disagree with this quote is that we can't forget everyone. We can't. We're a social society full of individuals who all want to love and be loved. And, nothing ever gives us the right to treat people terribly just because it's "who we are". What this does mean, however, is that we can forget the idea that complete approval and absence of judgment is how we live. But, in the midst of unwarranted and necessary judgement, still just be yourself and know that others views of you don't lessen or diminish you.
Day 3: Things That Make Me Uncomfortable
When I first started typing this blog entry, I wrote about something serious and revelatory. Those are two qualities that make my reserved personality uncomfortable. :) So, now that is deleted and let's turn to some more light-hearted things that make me uncomfortable:
1. pants without elastic waists
2. couples making out in front of me, especially at concerts
3. papercuts
4. sex talk or sexy movie scenes in front of my family
5. sand in my bathing suit
6. dancing before having at least 3 glasses of wine
7. eating too many habanero peppers
8. turtlenecks
8. turtlenecks
Friday, May 3, 2013
Day 2: A Piece of Outer Space
Blog Every Day in May, Day 2: Educate us on something you know alot about or are good at. See Jenni's blog for the scoop.
I can't really think of anything I know a lot about. But, something I like to study a lot is astronomy. Galaxies, nebula, black holes, pulsars, and so on. I'm particularly interested in the effects of gravity in space. Sure, this might sound nerdy. But, I'm past the point of worrying about that. We love what we love...pursue those things! And, if you ever want to talk astronomy, give me a call.
But, for this moment, I present just one of my favorite objects in outer space:
Enceladus. One of Saturn's 53 natural moons. It has one of the most reflective surfaces in our solar system due to its icy surface. The northern hemisphere is largely cratered, which suggests the surface materials are older. However, the southern hemisphere is smoother and has the distinct blue tiger stripes, depressions which perhaps suggest tectonic activity.
My favorite part about Enceladus--the part that makes me all science nerd giddy--is this:
Y'all those are geysers. Enceladus' core is likely not still hot enough for these to be the volcanoes we know on Earth (though some scientists believe this is possible.) Instead, it is perhaps its elliptical orbit and the pull of gravity on it--by Saturn and possibly other moons--that causes these geysers. As the water leaves the geysers, it turns into snow and ice which becomes...part of Saturn's E ring. This moon helps create one of Saturn's rings! Isn't this just wonderful?
I want to go to outer space so bad. Until the happens, I'll just keep learning as much as I can about it. Hope you have enjoyed this galactic tale.
I can't really think of anything I know a lot about. But, something I like to study a lot is astronomy. Galaxies, nebula, black holes, pulsars, and so on. I'm particularly interested in the effects of gravity in space. Sure, this might sound nerdy. But, I'm past the point of worrying about that. We love what we love...pursue those things! And, if you ever want to talk astronomy, give me a call.
But, for this moment, I present just one of my favorite objects in outer space:
Enceladus. One of Saturn's 53 natural moons. It has one of the most reflective surfaces in our solar system due to its icy surface. The northern hemisphere is largely cratered, which suggests the surface materials are older. However, the southern hemisphere is smoother and has the distinct blue tiger stripes, depressions which perhaps suggest tectonic activity.
My favorite part about Enceladus--the part that makes me all science nerd giddy--is this:
Y'all those are geysers. Enceladus' core is likely not still hot enough for these to be the volcanoes we know on Earth (though some scientists believe this is possible.) Instead, it is perhaps its elliptical orbit and the pull of gravity on it--by Saturn and possibly other moons--that causes these geysers. As the water leaves the geysers, it turns into snow and ice which becomes...part of Saturn's E ring. This moon helps create one of Saturn's rings! Isn't this just wonderful?
I want to go to outer space so bad. Until the happens, I'll just keep learning as much as I can about it. Hope you have enjoyed this galactic tale.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Day 1: Me in < 250 Words
Note: I'm participating in Jenni's "Blog Every Day Challenge". You should too.
Daughter, sister,
niece, cousin, and friend.
Dreamer, seer,
music in my soul.
Teacher, student,
longing to know all.
Learner, reader,
reluctant leader.
Quiet, silent,
sometimes redundant.
Love people, rain,
all the galaxies.
Writing, typing,
these thoughts in my mind.
Daughter, sister,
niece, cousin, and friend.
Dreamer, seer,
music in my soul.
Teacher, student,
longing to know all.
Learner, reader,
reluctant leader.
Quiet, silent,
sometimes redundant.
Love people, rain,
all the galaxies.
Writing, typing,
these thoughts in my mind.
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