Nickelcreek

Music: When You Come Back Down by Nickel Creek
Last night I saw Nickel Creek in Souder concert hall. It was so amazing! We were front and almost center. We were actually slightly left of center, but Sara and Chris kept coming up to the front of the stage right where we were sitting. I love their sound so much. I loved watching Sara fiddle. I want to learn to play at least half as good as that. Charletta is going to work with me, and I think I’m also going to try to find a teach who will work with me in a more classical approach. Ummmm…. I want to play the violin. I haven’t been to many concerts in terms of big name bands, but that was amazing. I think it will go down as one of the experiences of my life. Maybe they’ll get back together some day and I’ll go see their reunion tour A huge thankyou to Mike for the amazing tickets.
I saw John (Jesse’s dad) afterward. It was really nice to talk to him for a bit and hear how he’s doing, and to let him know that I’m doing well. He actually knows Mike because Mike’s been working at MMA in the same department for the past few years. John asked me if I had “connections” when I said I had been in the front row, and I mentioned Mike. It was a nice subtle way to let him know I’m moving on. At one point he asked me if I knew about Jesse and Suzi’s engagement. I told him about knowing before the engagement happened and how I had given my engagement ring back as a way of letting him know that I’m ok with it, that I hope they are happy. It was a good thing for me as well because I wanted that stupid ring out of my life, but couldn’t bring myself to sell it, and didn’t seem right about giving it back so much after the fact without seeming bitter still. When Jesse and I were engaged, he wouldn’t announce it at his church. He even stopped his mom from announcing it. I thought it was kind of strange, but Jesse can be weird about that kind of stuff sometimes, so I didn’t worry about it. Anyways, John brought that up last night and said that he did get up and announce his engagement to Suzi. He said that they seem to be really happy together. I’m glad. John said something really sweet last night. He said “we still like you”. How sweetly honest and down to earth.
Ok, to be fair and so that none of you out there start thinking that I’m a saint, I am glad for Jesse and Suzi, I DO hope they make each other really happy. BUT, there’s still a part of me that hurts. There’s a small part of me that thinks it’s really unfair that they get to be happy in this way when I’m still recovering from the whole thing. Granted, I’ve moved on myself, but shouldn’t I get to move on first? Shouldn’t I get to be whole again before they can move on completely? But there is all kinds of injustice in this world, and mine’s small beans compared to most of it. Besides, that’s what grace is for. And most of me wants to be gracious in this situation. That little devil can be pesky though

Carmel Pop?

Music: The City by Joe Purdy from the Gray’s Anatomy soundtrack

According to Anthony I’m a Carmel Pop. Pronounced care-a-mel.

I have a friend

I have a friend who is stunning and inspiring and artistic and passionate about life. She writes beautifully.

I have a friend who is kind and witty and has the most precious giggle in the world. She is full of joyful surprises.

I have a friend with spunk who goes through life in large vivid strokes. She is fierce in her love.

I have a friend who is sophisticated and smart and totally a dork. She thinks deeply and loves genuinely.

I have a friend who cares for the whole world and gives of herself freely. She is sweet and sassy and she makes me smile.

I have a friend who is practical but never stingy with her time. She is hopeful in adversity and always lots of fun.

I have a friend who is elegant and wise and gentle. She possesses calmness that takes life in stride and enjoys it for what it is.

I have a friend who is beautifully cheerful, wonderfully giving and extremely talented. She has a way of brightening the world.

I am blessed.

Internet Silliness

1. Put your music player on shuffle.
2. Press forward for each question.
3. Use the song title as the answer to the question even if it doesn’t make sense.
NO CHEATING!

How do you feel today?
I never had it so good (and felt so bad) by the Chi-lites

What’s your outlook on life?
Anything Genuine by Small Town Poets

What does your family think of you?
Toujours by Wolfgang Holzmair

What do your friends think of you?
It had to be you by Billy Holiday

What do strangers think of you?
The Wizard and I from Wicked

What do your exes think of you?
Sweet Nothin’s by Brenda Lee

How has your love life been so far?
My Lord and Master from The King and I

How will your love life be in the future?
Baby Please Don’t Go by Van Morrison

Will you get married?
Saturday in the Park by Chicago

Will you have kids?
Reunion by the Indigo Girls

Are you good in school?
There’s a Girl by the Ditty Bops

Will you be successful in life?
Tango Albeniz

What song should they play on your birthday?
Ready to Run by the Dixie Chicks

What song should they play at your funeral?
No More from Into the Woods

The Soundtrack of Your Life:
S’Wonderful by Gene Kelly

You and your best friend are:
I Don’t Wanna be Kissed (By Anyone But You) by Miles Davis

Happy times:
Moonlight in Vermont by Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald

Sad Times:
Psalm 23 by Charlotte Church

Every day:
Old Man by the Wailin’ Jennys

For tomorrow:
Here With Me by Sarah Brightman

Your Sex Life:
Divine Love by Buddy Greene

How are you going to live your life?:
La Vie Boheme from Rent

Is anyone going to repost this?:
Why? by Tracy Chapman