It seems that relationships, whether ending or beginning, have been quite the hot topic as of late.
I hate that this is true, but our theory which states that high school couples that go into college still a couple either break up within 4-6 weeks of school starting, or they stick it out and end up getting married, has proven itself true once again. There are few examples that sit in between. Like I said, I hate to see friends deal with this.
Other friends have fallen into the same situations they have dealt with before, finding out too late a few interesting details about their new prospect that totally throws everything for a loop. It especially sucks when things are going well. How and why this happens absolutely escapes me.
In one more example, a friend once again steps out on a limb to give a dating relationship a try. Once again, said friend gets shut down, for no good reason I might add, but a reason that we understand.
All of these things make me realize the complexity of relationships. Whether it's beginning them, maintaining them, or ending them, I think we forget just how much work goes into them, which is something that I'm learning about in my Interpersonal Communication class right now. Hopefully, one day, when I'm a little bigger, a little stronger, a little smarter, I'll actually be able to help someone with these things...maybe.
9.16.2008
What I've been waiting for
The jacket was necessary this morning as I left for class. That's one of my favorite days of the year. Chilled, clean, crisp air hit me in the face this morning as I rode my bike to class, and I couldn't really ask for much more.
I must say though, that the last few days have been interesting. I've spent some quality time with friends, new and old, and have been blessed by every second of it, but there is something that is weighing heavy on my heart, and I'm not 100% sure what the root of the weight is.
Might I suggest that everyone listens to Sigur Ros at this point? I believe they are best listened to on cold, clear nights, much like this one, driving in your car or riding your bike, looking up at the heavens, allowing the untouchable beauty of things created to shed a little light on the darkness.
From Psalm 8:
3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,
4 what is man that you are mindful of him,
and the son of man that you care for him?
And from Psalm 147:
4 He determines the number of the stars;
he gives to all of them their names.
I must say though, that the last few days have been interesting. I've spent some quality time with friends, new and old, and have been blessed by every second of it, but there is something that is weighing heavy on my heart, and I'm not 100% sure what the root of the weight is.
Might I suggest that everyone listens to Sigur Ros at this point? I believe they are best listened to on cold, clear nights, much like this one, driving in your car or riding your bike, looking up at the heavens, allowing the untouchable beauty of things created to shed a little light on the darkness.
From Psalm 8:
3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,
4 what is man that you are mindful of him,
and the son of man that you care for him?
And from Psalm 147:
4 He determines the number of the stars;
he gives to all of them their names.
9.10.2008
rainy days and soul searching escapades
It always seems that rainy days (which are my favorite types of days second only to very cold, crisp, perfectly clear days), stir up kinds of thoughts that only damp weather can.
I want to listen to Sigur Ros or Hammock with a cup of coffee in my hand and just think. To take a few moments while the sky falls to the earth and be alone in my head.
The dominating thought today has been a realization that I am far more blessed than I can even fathom. The last couple of nights have been incredible. Between playing music with close friends, to building relationships with new ones, and finally seeing an athletic event that our school just might have some potential to be pretty good in, love has been poured into me and I have dished it right back out.
I see the joy of Christ in these things, simple as they may be. As some of us talk about frequently, it is never disheartening to see people doing the things that they love to do. Someone taking part in that thing that they are passionate about, that thing that stirs their affections, encourages me to do the same.
I want whatever I do to give glory to the Creator. Eating, drinking, singing, playing, writing, setting, blocking, cooking, fooseballing, all for the glory of Christ.
I want to listen to Sigur Ros or Hammock with a cup of coffee in my hand and just think. To take a few moments while the sky falls to the earth and be alone in my head.
The dominating thought today has been a realization that I am far more blessed than I can even fathom. The last couple of nights have been incredible. Between playing music with close friends, to building relationships with new ones, and finally seeing an athletic event that our school just might have some potential to be pretty good in, love has been poured into me and I have dished it right back out.
I see the joy of Christ in these things, simple as they may be. As some of us talk about frequently, it is never disheartening to see people doing the things that they love to do. Someone taking part in that thing that they are passionate about, that thing that stirs their affections, encourages me to do the same.
I want whatever I do to give glory to the Creator. Eating, drinking, singing, playing, writing, setting, blocking, cooking, fooseballing, all for the glory of Christ.
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