i am 21.
let the next journey begin.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008
SASQUATCH
I've been on a blogging haitus lately, probably because i've enjoyed just living life. HOWEVER, i know how curious everyone is to hear about about sasquatch so here it goes.
The road trip.
-texas, new mexico, colorado, utah, wyoming, idaho, oregon, washington.
-sun, rain, SNOW, cold, hot, humid, smelly, sunrises and sunsets.
it was as if God knew that we were meant to get there by car (trust me, we went through several transportation options) therefore He decided to show us the beauty of the West. and trust me, it WAS beautiful. pictures didn't do justice. the mountains, lakes, rivers, snow capped mountains, red clay filled mountains, green pastures. ah everything. so gorgeous.
THE FESTIVAL.
well this was just insane. my ears were filled with amazing tunes from favorites bands to newly discovered artists. everyone performed amazing sets. ben gibbard seemed a little jittery, which freaked me out.
performances that stuck out: Fleet Foxes. White Rabbits. Yeasayer. The Hives. The Flaming Lips. Ghostland Observatory. Ozomatli (great energy). MIA. Modest Mouse. Flight of the Conchords.
I also checked out the breeders, mates of state, rogue wave, the new pornographers, the cure, dead confederate, michael franti & spearhead and many more.
THE HIGHLIGHTS.
all of God's blessings. my uncle's hotel suite, the free dinner in seattle, the free appetizer at the restaurant, getting gas 5 minutes before the station closed, getting my sprite paid for, dried fruit samples, rain cover on the tent, etc.
I always thought I had to get away from the United States to see something beautiful. I was wrong.
The road trip.
-texas, new mexico, colorado, utah, wyoming, idaho, oregon, washington.
-sun, rain, SNOW, cold, hot, humid, smelly, sunrises and sunsets.
it was as if God knew that we were meant to get there by car (trust me, we went through several transportation options) therefore He decided to show us the beauty of the West. and trust me, it WAS beautiful. pictures didn't do justice. the mountains, lakes, rivers, snow capped mountains, red clay filled mountains, green pastures. ah everything. so gorgeous.
THE FESTIVAL.
well this was just insane. my ears were filled with amazing tunes from favorites bands to newly discovered artists. everyone performed amazing sets. ben gibbard seemed a little jittery, which freaked me out.
performances that stuck out: Fleet Foxes. White Rabbits. Yeasayer. The Hives. The Flaming Lips. Ghostland Observatory. Ozomatli (great energy). MIA. Modest Mouse. Flight of the Conchords.
I also checked out the breeders, mates of state, rogue wave, the new pornographers, the cure, dead confederate, michael franti & spearhead and many more.
THE HIGHLIGHTS.
all of God's blessings. my uncle's hotel suite, the free dinner in seattle, the free appetizer at the restaurant, getting gas 5 minutes before the station closed, getting my sprite paid for, dried fruit samples, rain cover on the tent, etc.
I always thought I had to get away from the United States to see something beautiful. I was wrong.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
back to the future.
this weekend was graduation. for many of my friends, they became alumni while i realized that i have one year left at this amazing university.
i was a little weirded out about it, yet my mother's phone call this morning freaked me out. she asked when my graduation was. I responded with "ummm i don't know. mom, that's like a year away." well turns out UT plans in advance, and sure enough the date of graduation weekend is in the calendar system.
one year from now: i'll be a UT alum. i'll be on the edge of total independence. i'll be poor, which i suppose is nothing new.
plus, that same month my mother is retiring and my little sister is graduating from high school. it'll be insane. but wait wait wait... that's a YEAR AWAY. let's get back to thinking in the present...
SASQUATCH IS UPON US!! we embark in two days. Our route is planned out, and I could not be more stoked. This trip will be insane in everyway. We are smooshing in a tiny car, packing TIGHT, driving across the entire midwest, and camping in washington paradise.
really, i have to thank God for this trip. so many things were seeming to not go right, yet He has guided us through the entire process. I ask everyone to pray for us as we drive. That we remain safe, no car trouble, etc. I can't wait to see the wonderful cities of boulder, portland, seattle, and all that's in between.
God also pulled me through school this semester. I made it out alive, and even raised my GPA. :)
I'm a little lost when it comes to my career these days. Being in television, there are so many different routes you could take. I love music television journalism, I love the idea of working on a morning news show (gma, today show, etc) I love the idea of working for the travel channel and hosting a show... just so many things. I pray that God helps me sort it out.
-ae
i was a little weirded out about it, yet my mother's phone call this morning freaked me out. she asked when my graduation was. I responded with "ummm i don't know. mom, that's like a year away." well turns out UT plans in advance, and sure enough the date of graduation weekend is in the calendar system.
one year from now: i'll be a UT alum. i'll be on the edge of total independence. i'll be poor, which i suppose is nothing new.
plus, that same month my mother is retiring and my little sister is graduating from high school. it'll be insane. but wait wait wait... that's a YEAR AWAY. let's get back to thinking in the present...
SASQUATCH IS UPON US!! we embark in two days. Our route is planned out, and I could not be more stoked. This trip will be insane in everyway. We are smooshing in a tiny car, packing TIGHT, driving across the entire midwest, and camping in washington paradise.
really, i have to thank God for this trip. so many things were seeming to not go right, yet He has guided us through the entire process. I ask everyone to pray for us as we drive. That we remain safe, no car trouble, etc. I can't wait to see the wonderful cities of boulder, portland, seattle, and all that's in between.
God also pulled me through school this semester. I made it out alive, and even raised my GPA. :)
I'm a little lost when it comes to my career these days. Being in television, there are so many different routes you could take. I love music television journalism, I love the idea of working on a morning news show (gma, today show, etc) I love the idea of working for the travel channel and hosting a show... just so many things. I pray that God helps me sort it out.
-ae
Monday, May 12, 2008
Friday, May 2, 2008
for your viewing pleasure.
research papers cause lack of sleep. which leads to delirium. which leads to youtube videos.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=yRmqZRPgK1w
danny and i are working to memorize the dance moves.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=yRmqZRPgK1w
danny and i are working to memorize the dance moves.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
for the love of music.
Well hello there blog, bloggers, and blogees.
Here's what I've decided:
1) come mid-may I am launching a music blog. Expect reviews of albums, concerts, new band discoveries, and videos. Sasquatch will be featured of course.
2) speaking of sasquatch... I'm starting to get the queasy-stomach-nervous feeling. I'm DRIVING to WASHINGTON STATE. from Texas. Being the leader of this trip, it's my job to keep everyone calm and assure them that this trip will be the time of our lives. which no doubt, I am very excited about it but I'm starting to get nervous about what COULD happen. However, if I always worried about the "what ifs" in life, I'd never have any fun.
3) I will destroy these last two assignments of the year. A 10-12 research paper due Monday that is 50, yes 50% of my grade. As well as a test that determines whether I get an A or a B in media law and ethics. I will get an A.
4) Nothing is capable without the Lord. I could not accomplish anything without the gifts He's provided, the blessings He's given me, and the faith I have. it's easy to glorify ourselves, hoping we'll receive recognition from others for OUR endeavours, when really it is all God's work. I am thinking Him daily for the good things, and somewhat misunderstood things in my life.
5) gossip girl is getting good. real good.
UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS:
-Miguel's Wedding (Saturday!)
-CINCO DE MAYO (Monday!)
-Whigs concert (May 10!)
Here's what I've decided:
1) come mid-may I am launching a music blog. Expect reviews of albums, concerts, new band discoveries, and videos. Sasquatch will be featured of course.
2) speaking of sasquatch... I'm starting to get the queasy-stomach-nervous feeling. I'm DRIVING to WASHINGTON STATE. from Texas. Being the leader of this trip, it's my job to keep everyone calm and assure them that this trip will be the time of our lives. which no doubt, I am very excited about it but I'm starting to get nervous about what COULD happen. However, if I always worried about the "what ifs" in life, I'd never have any fun.
3) I will destroy these last two assignments of the year. A 10-12 research paper due Monday that is 50, yes 50% of my grade. As well as a test that determines whether I get an A or a B in media law and ethics. I will get an A.
4) Nothing is capable without the Lord. I could not accomplish anything without the gifts He's provided, the blessings He's given me, and the faith I have. it's easy to glorify ourselves, hoping we'll receive recognition from others for OUR endeavours, when really it is all God's work. I am thinking Him daily for the good things, and somewhat misunderstood things in my life.
5) gossip girl is getting good. real good.
UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS:
-Miguel's Wedding (Saturday!)
-CINCO DE MAYO (Monday!)
-Whigs concert (May 10!)
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
quite a scare.
God always has a plan. It is our job to patient and wait to see it out. Sometimes, er ... almost ALL the time, i am bad about being patient. I need to listen more to God, after all He did create everything and everyone around me.
Yesterday, i had a huge health scare. a simple doctors appointment turned into a trip to the hospital. i realized in one day how much people care about me and are willing to drop everything to be there for me. i can't believe how selfish i get sometimes, wrapped up in my own life and own plans. I thank everyone who was there for me, and I thank God for allowing me to be okay after a day of grief.
i'm seeing the signs finally. i'm reaching clarity, accepting situations, and gaining a dose of wisdom along the way. this is a time in my life where I need to re-organize my priorities, and I'm starting to wake up and do that.
Yesterday, i had a huge health scare. a simple doctors appointment turned into a trip to the hospital. i realized in one day how much people care about me and are willing to drop everything to be there for me. i can't believe how selfish i get sometimes, wrapped up in my own life and own plans. I thank everyone who was there for me, and I thank God for allowing me to be okay after a day of grief.
i'm seeing the signs finally. i'm reaching clarity, accepting situations, and gaining a dose of wisdom along the way. this is a time in my life where I need to re-organize my priorities, and I'm starting to wake up and do that.
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