Like a Kid in a Candy Store

My new MacBook Pro was waiting for me when I got home today.

I can’t wait to get a chance to work on it!

Anticipation

noun \(ˌ)an-ˌti-sə-ˈpā-shən\

Definition of ANTICIPATION

1   a : a prior action that takes into account or forestalls a later action
     b : the act of looking forward; especially : pleasurable expectation

We all know the feeling of anticipation – when you are looking forward to something so much you can hardly stand it – good or bad; either one fits.  

Beauty

Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful; for beauty is God’s handwriting – a wayside sacrament.  Welcome it in every fair face, in every fair sky, in every fair flower, and thank God for it as a cup of blessing. 
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Just for Fun

1. Full name – Amy Jeanette Betts
2. Nickname – Velvet, Aim, Aimers, Bestie
3. Zodiac sign – Aquarius
4. Hobbies – Hunting, Camping, Photography
5. Hair – Brown
6. Eyes – Blue
7.  Braces – Not anymore (in high school)
8. Tall or short – Tall
9. Sweats or jeans – Jeans
10. Orange or apple – Apple
11. Do you have a crush on someone – I’m too old for crushes.
12. Eat or drink -
13. Piercings – Ears, naval, tongue
14. Pepsi or coke – Diet Coke

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Pot and Kettle

My friend, Crindalyn, and I are very much alike. I was teasing her the other day about something and realized it was something I do all the time, too.  Because of that, I’ve started referring to us as Pot and Kettle.

We like a lot of the same kinds of music and movies.  Crindalyn and I both

Sometimes

I have a great support system, but sometimes you just have to go it alone.

The alone route usually sucks.

I Unplugged and Lived Through It!

What happens when a self-proclaimed Internet/Cell Phone/Social Media junkie has to unplug for a week?

Completely.

Cut-off.

No compromise.

At first, they panic.  The wonder what they are going to do to fill their suddenly empty days.  Then they realize that maybe, just maybe one week won’t kill them – though they still have doubts.  When the week finally arrives, they step forward with trepidation, all the while wanting to go kicking and screaming.  And then, they’ve made it through a day or two . . . they’ve read 3-4 books – REAL paper-back books, not e-books . . . they’ve relaxed and rested . . . They’ve journaled and contemplated many thoughts . . . they’ve taken time for self-reflection, love, and healing . . . They’ve made it through the week!  There were no withdrawals, no bleak moments of utter despair, but there were moments of peace and happiness.  They discover just how good it felt to be unplugged and to focus on themselves.

That was my life for the past week.  Completely unplugged, removed from everything, and terrified about how I would survive the experience.  I never fully realized how dependent I was on technology.  What is really funny to me is that my life (away from work and school) doesn’t center around being connected – most of my interests and hobbies are not conducive to being plugged in – you can’t very well archery hunt or mountain bike while using a cell phone.

As I approached the week, I was terrified about what I would miss out on, how “out-of-the-loop” I would feel, and whether I would feel lost.  I was pleasantly surprised when the week was half over, and I realized exactly how many books I had read, how much journaling and self-reflection I had done, and just how NOT upset about being unplugged I was.  I am spending some time evaluating my use of technology and how much of my life I am willing to “waste” on it.

Being a full-time student and working doing marketing and promotions for the Theater Department makes it hard for me to completely give up the computer and cell phone, but I can limit my non-work/non-school use and spend more time doing the other hobbies/activities I love so much.

I don’t know how successful I will be, I am hoping that I am able to be as successful with this change as I have been with getting in shape and losing weight.  Making the commitment here publicly is huge motivation and will help me stick with my plan (I hope).

Off the Grid

I’m going “off the grid” for a bit. I’ll be checking in when I get back, and I will have lots of thoughts to put to paper, so to speak.

Reverting Back

The last time I remember doing any sort of cut-and-paste project for school was when I was in kindergarten.

Until now.

I am in college now.

At least the cut-and-paste projects in college include WINE!

Weekly Photo Challenge – Comfort

There are so many things that are comforting to me, but one of the biggest is HOME – The Grande Ronde Valley.