Today is All I Have

Human beings are story-tellers. I mean think about it, before written text and Internet information galore, we existed and defined ourselves through the oral tradition, i.e. telling stories to family and friends. I like that! The girls I have been babysitting recently have really pushed me to be creative with their constant demands of "tell us a story!" It's all about the process, the experience, not the end product necessarily. Life is a journey not a destination. I'm finding that philosophy prevalent in my line of work these days (pre-school age learners) and enjoy applying it to my adult life as well. I'm practicing extending grace and present-mindedness on myself. Here's a nice quote about teaching: " It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." I'm currently looking for new teaching work/job/summer camps opportunities, in lieu of being laid off for the summer months at Red Mountain Montessori Academy. So here's hoping I can find something in the alternative, non-sectarian world of education and possibly with elementary ages for a change, all in order to find what to go back to school for :)

Lovin' March Madness

I am so excited to go to Las Vegas for my birthday:) Check these dudes out we're going to get to see break it down!! Jabbawockeez, meaning "mystical dragon" with a hip hop adage to the name were first found on Randy Jackson Presents:America's Best Dance Crew (how i did not follow or know about that previously, boggles me) ha. I do however remember seeing them on So You Think You Can Dance? as guest performers. It's been a while away from the Blog, but it doesn't mean I haven't been meaningfully thinking about life and spirituality, service, career paths, relationships, etc. I want to share some beautiful lyrics from some hymns I've heard and sung in church this month of March, which is almost over!!

What wondrous love is this? O my soul, O my soul

what wondrous love is this?

that caused the Lord of Bliss to bear the heavy cross for my soul, for my soul

to God and to the Lamb, I will sing. I will sing

to God and to the Lamb I will sing

to God and to the lamb who is the great I AM.

where millions join the theme, I will sing

And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on.

I'll sing on

And when from death I'm free, I'll sing and joyful be

and through eternity I'll sing on. I'll sing on

Lent is allowing us to reflect. What have you been reflecting upon... my friends?

"I used to carry the weight of the world but now all i want to do is spread my wings and fly"

:)

beautiful song during church communion today

Sanctos, Sanctos, Sanctos. Mi corazon te adora! Mi corazon te sa bedecir Santo eres Dios!

Holy, Holy, Holy. My heart, my Heart adores you! My heart knows how to say to you, you are holy Lord.

how i met your mother

I quote...


"I think for the most part, if you're really honest with yourself about what you want out of life, life gives it to you."

(yes, this is from season 2, episode 22 of the tv sitcom How I Met Your Mother)

"you gotta pucker your lips like dish"

- Sebastian from The Little Mermaid

This is my lovely niece Corinne Marion Silcox :)

Black Swan - Music Video [HD]

This is why I dance

I came back from a run this evening and actually felt inspired, stronger, motivated and glad! That was a surprise, haven't felt that in a while. Part of the reason however was having to do with feeling so free enough in myself, my body that in the middle of the open, park/lake nearby I began to bust moves and dance around like a silly person!! It was so fun, I highly recommend it and you can do it in the dark with hardly anyone around ;) winkwink, but that's not even the point. And later I was listening to this song on my ipod that got me thinking about one of my favorite dance films because it is in the soundtrack.
movie- Honey with Jessica Alba
music- I believe by Yolanda Adams

Click on here to watch and listen and be inspired:)

sufjan stevens

What if this is as good as it gets?

I re-watched the great film, "As good as it gets" starring Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt and Greg Kinnear last night and of course couldn't go without pausing and writing down some of the lines in dialogue :)

"I mean I'm drowning here and You're describing the water!!" -Jack N. says to Greg who isn't giving him the advice he wanted/expected at first.

"The best thing you have going here is your willingness to embarrass yourself" -Greg K. says to Jack N. in a moment of desperation to declare to Helen his love for her.

"Buddy, I'd be the luckiest man in the world IF that did it for me" -Jack N. to Greg K. after he tells him he loves Jack." (yes Greg is homosexual)

Jack introducing Helen's character to Greg's :

"Carol, the waitress, Simon, the fag."