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Sunday, April 18, 2010
Bridal Shower Fun
Here are some awesome moments from the Bridal Shower! I can only post 5 at a time so be patient! :)
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
New Poem
Today in poetry we learned about Sestina poems where a poet uses the same words at the end of a line in various patterns through-out the poem. I thought I'd take a swing at it and I think it turned out pretty cool. To write something like this you have to keep circling around with the same topics but it still has to tell some sort of story and make sense. They say you should write what you know so I did. Here it is. Also, I should mention that I am currently reading Virgina Woolfe (a type of feminist) so that had a minor impact on the theme. ;)
Education 3-30-10
Sometimes I tire of going to school
Spending days, hours, wasting my time
Reading about feminists and their books
Scribbling down essay after essay
When I’d rather use beautiful words
And spend hours alone just writing.
All day I’d sit comfortably and write
Under some tree instead of in school
And use my own wonderful words
To make every second of my time
More important than some essay
About a feminist’s angry book.
One day I hope to publish a book
So every thought I carefully write
Practicing grammar in my essays
While I spend days, hours, in school
Patiently abiding my precious time
And drawing on paper magical words.
Emotion marked with passionate words
Could form an educational book
That would hold still all of time
So I carefully scratch and write
About the importance of schools
For yet another English class essay.
The necessity of all kinds of essays
Is to learn about many types of words –
While studying studiously in school –
And the variety of uses in books,
So women have the ability to write
Since they are educated about their time.
Countless hours and amounts of time
Are taken to make perfect an essay –
Considered the best piece of writing,
The spectacular use of intelligent words –
In hopes it will someday become a book
And teach women everything in school.
Education 3-30-10
Sometimes I tire of going to school
Spending days, hours, wasting my time
Reading about feminists and their books
Scribbling down essay after essay
When I’d rather use beautiful words
And spend hours alone just writing.
All day I’d sit comfortably and write
Under some tree instead of in school
And use my own wonderful words
To make every second of my time
More important than some essay
About a feminist’s angry book.
One day I hope to publish a book
So every thought I carefully write
Practicing grammar in my essays
While I spend days, hours, in school
Patiently abiding my precious time
And drawing on paper magical words.
Emotion marked with passionate words
Could form an educational book
That would hold still all of time
So I carefully scratch and write
About the importance of schools
For yet another English class essay.
The necessity of all kinds of essays
Is to learn about many types of words –
While studying studiously in school –
And the variety of uses in books,
So women have the ability to write
Since they are educated about their time.
Countless hours and amounts of time
Are taken to make perfect an essay –
Considered the best piece of writing,
The spectacular use of intelligent words –
In hopes it will someday become a book
And teach women everything in school.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Life Update
Hello All!
It's been a while so I thought I'd give an update and let y'all know what's going on in our lives lately now that we are within two months til the wedding (58 days). Well...
* Josh is getting promoted to Engineer from Firefighter since he has now completed all the required classes and is just simply awesome. Small pay increase and tons more of responsibility which makes him nervous, but I know he can do it. The only thing he's worried about is giving commands because when the Captains aren't there, Engineer's are in charge. Yay for Josh!
* I started work this weekend back on Isle of Palms Police Dept. Mostly just driving around right now, we don't enforce the meters til April, but with the nice weather, people are out and about. Jealous because I was planning on laying with them but receiving a paycheck is just as nice. :)
* Marley and Cooper are in training. Their next lesson is Tuesday, March 23rd and so far it's been working. We have to work with them everyday as much as possible with barking, sitting/staying/coming on command and food with Cooper too.
* Wedding plans are moving. Everything I can do is pretty much done right now. I pick up my dress on April 2nd and have to turn my ring over to Josh to be welded to the wedding band in time for it to be returned for the ceremony. Josh, Katie and Ryan have to have their dresses and suites fitted soon, shoes need to be bought and some things paid for but most of it needs to be done at a certain time.
That's all I can think of right now but know I've been thinking about all of you and I get more excited for the wedding as the days go by because I get to see you! :D
It's been a while so I thought I'd give an update and let y'all know what's going on in our lives lately now that we are within two months til the wedding (58 days). Well...
* Josh is getting promoted to Engineer from Firefighter since he has now completed all the required classes and is just simply awesome. Small pay increase and tons more of responsibility which makes him nervous, but I know he can do it. The only thing he's worried about is giving commands because when the Captains aren't there, Engineer's are in charge. Yay for Josh!
* I started work this weekend back on Isle of Palms Police Dept. Mostly just driving around right now, we don't enforce the meters til April, but with the nice weather, people are out and about. Jealous because I was planning on laying with them but receiving a paycheck is just as nice. :)
* Marley and Cooper are in training. Their next lesson is Tuesday, March 23rd and so far it's been working. We have to work with them everyday as much as possible with barking, sitting/staying/coming on command and food with Cooper too.
* Wedding plans are moving. Everything I can do is pretty much done right now. I pick up my dress on April 2nd and have to turn my ring over to Josh to be welded to the wedding band in time for it to be returned for the ceremony. Josh, Katie and Ryan have to have their dresses and suites fitted soon, shoes need to be bought and some things paid for but most of it needs to be done at a certain time.
That's all I can think of right now but know I've been thinking about all of you and I get more excited for the wedding as the days go by because I get to see you! :D
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
More Art Drawings
Thought maybe everyone might want to know about my progress in my drawing class so here's a bunch more photos of my recent works. Hope you like! :) (Sorry I can only post 5 at a time.)
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Inspiration Has Struck
So, I wrote what I honestly feel are three fabulous poems today. They are all different, a mix of fiction and imagination, and inspired for/about my muse, Josh. I thought I'd share. Any comments are welcome! Love y'all!
1)Wedding Day started: 1-28-10
Today is the day. The wedding bells ring loudly in my head
As caterers carefully prepare the greens, the meat, the bread.
Decorations are hung with precision and extravagant care
Candles, chocolates and soft perfumed flowers placed exactly there.
Outside, in the warm sun, chairs are unfolded and set in straight, white rows.
The entryway, the railing, both draped in simple ribbon and detailed bows.
My beaded ivory gown flows over my shoulders and down to the floor
While the bridesmaids dressed in spring green, reassure me as they head for the door.
Mom tells me that she loves me as she moves toward her seat.
Bouquet-holding hands shake as I glance at the mirror filled with nerves and unsteady feet.
I go to the start of the aisle and take my grandfather’s hand as the music begins.
We slowly walk to the groom, I see none but him.
2)Little Moments 2-2-10
Walking down the street
My iPod hits a familiar tune.
As Brad sings about love
I realize mine for you.
Strolling in the hot city sun
I listen as he talks about
Particular moments with his girl
And why they are so special.
Listening helps me realize
What you are to me.
You make me love drunk
And star struck every day.
I can’t hold it in.
Shouting from the rooftops,
Singing in the streets,
I finally found you.
Waiting all my life,
Being with all the wrong people
Makes me see how perfect you are,
How perfect we are.
I silently agree with Brad.
Little moments spent with you
Are what makes my life sweet.
I love you.
3)Love In Charleston 2-2-10
The sun beats down, warm on my head
As I walk along King Street
Passing the stores, alleys and bustling people,
Becoming closer to you with each step.
Slowing by Marion Square, I see a man.
He sits cross-legged under a large tree
Contemplating while reading Poe
As a couple plays Frisbee nearby, smiling.
Moving forward once more,
The blue buds in my ears bring me
A familiar tune by Colbie Callat,
Who begins to sing her feelings.
I listen to her falling in love,
Whispering about her shyness,
And then I see you.
Wonderful you.
Watching you, I see you look up,
Mischievously smile, then drop your head,
Eyes following your feet
Until you grow closer to me.
As your tall lanky body strides opposite of me,
I take your hand in mine as I meet you.
Our fingers collide and twist
Like some dramatic, deadly car crash.
I give a quick squeeze, eyes close,
And smooth lips quickly greet each other.
The sun continues to pound us
As we stroll together along King Street.
1)Wedding Day started: 1-28-10
Today is the day. The wedding bells ring loudly in my head
As caterers carefully prepare the greens, the meat, the bread.
Decorations are hung with precision and extravagant care
Candles, chocolates and soft perfumed flowers placed exactly there.
Outside, in the warm sun, chairs are unfolded and set in straight, white rows.
The entryway, the railing, both draped in simple ribbon and detailed bows.
My beaded ivory gown flows over my shoulders and down to the floor
While the bridesmaids dressed in spring green, reassure me as they head for the door.
Mom tells me that she loves me as she moves toward her seat.
Bouquet-holding hands shake as I glance at the mirror filled with nerves and unsteady feet.
I go to the start of the aisle and take my grandfather’s hand as the music begins.
We slowly walk to the groom, I see none but him.
2)Little Moments 2-2-10
Walking down the street
My iPod hits a familiar tune.
As Brad sings about love
I realize mine for you.
Strolling in the hot city sun
I listen as he talks about
Particular moments with his girl
And why they are so special.
Listening helps me realize
What you are to me.
You make me love drunk
And star struck every day.
I can’t hold it in.
Shouting from the rooftops,
Singing in the streets,
I finally found you.
Waiting all my life,
Being with all the wrong people
Makes me see how perfect you are,
How perfect we are.
I silently agree with Brad.
Little moments spent with you
Are what makes my life sweet.
I love you.
3)Love In Charleston 2-2-10
The sun beats down, warm on my head
As I walk along King Street
Passing the stores, alleys and bustling people,
Becoming closer to you with each step.
Slowing by Marion Square, I see a man.
He sits cross-legged under a large tree
Contemplating while reading Poe
As a couple plays Frisbee nearby, smiling.
Moving forward once more,
The blue buds in my ears bring me
A familiar tune by Colbie Callat,
Who begins to sing her feelings.
I listen to her falling in love,
Whispering about her shyness,
And then I see you.
Wonderful you.
Watching you, I see you look up,
Mischievously smile, then drop your head,
Eyes following your feet
Until you grow closer to me.
As your tall lanky body strides opposite of me,
I take your hand in mine as I meet you.
Our fingers collide and twist
Like some dramatic, deadly car crash.
I give a quick squeeze, eyes close,
And smooth lips quickly greet each other.
The sun continues to pound us
As we stroll together along King Street.
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