Who needs sleep?
It was a long day yesterday, but a good one. (I think.) I've been sleeping an average of 4 hours a night which is a bit draining since I am used to getting at least 7. If any of this doesn't make sense, it's the 'sleepless Marie' talking.
I gave my testimony at C&C last night and I don't remember quite what I said. All I know is that I went over time. I wish that I didn't do that so much. Anyway, I hope that something that God said through me touched someone who was there. I'm still wondering in some ways why I did it but I guess that you never know what impact it had on someone else.
Yesterday was a day that I spent thinking about my life and how far God has brought me. It was refreshing and I think sometimes I forget how many mountains God has had to move in my life. All this trouble for one person....it baffles me.
Well, I'm off to school and my friend Bonnie's.
"...You are faithful to all that you have promised
And loving in all of Your ways
And still with all of my failings
You love me, You love me, You love me..."
-Taken from 'All I Want To Do' by Eoghan Heaslip
Ani...sweet Ani (and Blue Rodeo rocked)
And excerpt from '32 Flavors' by
Ani DeFranco
"...squint your eyes and look closer
i'm not between you and your ambition
i am a poster girl with no poster
i am thirty-two flavors and then some
and i'm beyond your peripheral vision
so you might want to turn your head
cause someday you're going to get hungry
and eat most of the words you just said..."
This is such a great song. I would have put the whole thing on but it's far too long to keep the attention of everyone who reads. Ani is a musician, a strong advocate for peace and she's quite the poet. I recommend reading her poem 'Self evident'. However, just be warned that she is very open and speaks strongly in some parts. She makes good points, but I wouldn't necessarily go about it the same way. (Probably without the crewed language in parts and a few points that are slightly different)
Blue Rodeo was fabulous last week! I left feeling so inspired and since I've actually been able to end this song writing drought. (Or rather, God has ended it) As inspired as I was, I left realizing that I should be practicing a lot more often. (I know some of you understand this feeling.) I think I needed a few months to put everything in perspective. It's been good. Thank you to all of you who have encouraged me with this. It is so appreciated.
I'm seriously considering putting myself out there somehow. Overseas there were a lot more opportunities to do that (plus, no one knew me so it was a lot easier to play in front of them). Deep down, I'm still the nervous little girl I was in Elementary school. (I know...it sounds hard to believe doesn't it?) I'd like to think that God has brought me a little further talent wise since I was overseas though. I don't even want to give away my old CD now because it doesn't feel like it's a reflection of me as much anymore.
Man...this is getting too long. I've probably lost some of you by now. Those of you who are still reading deserve a medal. (And let me know if you are and I'll see about getting you medal.) ;-)
Anyway, must be getting to class. Any bets on when you guys think Jer is actually going to write in this thing? (It may end up being just another Marie blog, but I hope not.) Blessings you guys.
Blue Rodeo
Well tonight is going to be a WONDERFUL night. For Valentines Day Jer got tickets for the Blue Rodeo concert tonight. I guess some people that I knew in high school are going to be there because a guy that I went to high school with is in the band (Longshot) that is opening for them.
I've been listening to Blue Rodeo all day in preparation. This will be a wonderful end to my week. It's been too crazy for my liking.
In honor of Blue Rodeo, here are some lyrics to one of my favorites:
"You say that you're leaving
Well that comes as no surprise
Still I kinda like this feelin'
Of being left behind
Yea this ain't nothing new to me
Well it's just like goin' home
It's kinda like those sunsets
That leave you feelin'
So stoned
Hey hey I guess it hasn't hit me yet
I fell through this crack
And I kinda lost my head
I stand transfixed
Before this street light
Watching the snow fall
On this cold December night
I never thought this could happen
But somehow the feeling is gone
You got sick of the patterns
And I got lost in this song
Hey hey I guess it hasn't hit me yet
I fell through this crack
And I kinda lost my head
I stand transfixed
Before this street light
Watching the snow fall
On this cold December night
And out in the middle of Lake Ontario
The same snow is falling
On the deep silent water
The great dark wonder
Into the waves of my heart
Into the waves of my heart
Of my heart." -Hasn't Hit me Yet
Blue Rodeo
Well, some of you may be surprised (or depending on who you are not too surprised) that I (Marie) have left my individual blog behind. Jeremy still has his blog so feel free to keep visiting that as well.
Awhile ago it was suggested that we do one of these blogs together, so we're going to try it out and see how it goes.
Well, I'm procrastinating with an essay I have to have done for tomorrow so I must be going. Take care everyone. This is Rie signing off.
