Well, it's rather dreary and wet here. It's good to get the rain, but it feels like we've had more rain days than sun days, and I prefer the sun days myself. But, when the realization that it was indeed Wednesday, and that I was actually remembering to do a seranade, I immediately thought about Singin' In The Rain! It's a musical comedy from the 1950's, full of the fashions, humor, dance and catchy tunes that make that era appealing to me.
Anyway, if musicals are slightly intersting, you should watch it!
Singin' in the Rain--Good Morning
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Marriage, eh?
"Every day we're making this decision and this commitment anew," he says. "I'm not with you because there would be legal speed bumps to get through if we weren't. I'm with you because this is where I want to be."
Quote from Couples Who Don't Get Married, Time Magazine
First off, read the Time Article.
Now...
If that quote above expresses the attitude that was held going into marriage, or evolved once the excitement was gone, and selfishness and immaturity took the foreground, no wonder there is such a high rate of divorce. It's not surprising that marriage is looked at with apprehension and even avoided.
So, I started thinking about what marriage means to me, both personally and generally.
Marriage can't be a singular commitment. In other words, it must be proceeded by a proven commitment already in existence.
It is a daily decision and commitment. And not always based on passion or good feelings, but made nonetheless out of respect and the commitment that anyone makes being in a relationship.
It's more than a legality. It's a choice to participate and commiserate fully in my partners life, and to have that acknowledged by God and man.
I'll be the first to tell you that my views have been formed out of a Christian upbringing, in which marriage plays a strong roll. And it's probably obvious without stating the fact! :-)
Would Kyle and I be just as happy if were weren't married but just as committed? Possibly so. But we choose to make the ultimate commitment based on our love and desire to be in each other lives for all of time. This is it, this is our marriage, our relationship. Neither of us view it as a legality, or even a breakable bond. It's been the best thing ever for us both! Not a fix it, or even the next step, but an enhancement to our lives.
Some people are able to commit in a very deep way, perhaps negating out the legality of marriage for them. Perhaps they've been raised without marriage being a large part of their belief system or encountered something that repels them from the marriage model. I don't know. I'm not saying that everyone MUST get married based on my opinions.
Still, I think marriage is tending to have negative connotations. I find that sad, because I've found it to be the most glourious experience of my life!
Anyway...that's my tirade. Hardly logically or polished. :-) But I would love to see what you all have to think--agreements, disagreements, etc!
Quote from Couples Who Don't Get Married, Time Magazine
First off, read the Time Article.
Now...
If that quote above expresses the attitude that was held going into marriage, or evolved once the excitement was gone, and selfishness and immaturity took the foreground, no wonder there is such a high rate of divorce. It's not surprising that marriage is looked at with apprehension and even avoided.
So, I started thinking about what marriage means to me, both personally and generally.
Marriage can't be a singular commitment. In other words, it must be proceeded by a proven commitment already in existence.
It is a daily decision and commitment. And not always based on passion or good feelings, but made nonetheless out of respect and the commitment that anyone makes being in a relationship.
It's more than a legality. It's a choice to participate and commiserate fully in my partners life, and to have that acknowledged by God and man.
I'll be the first to tell you that my views have been formed out of a Christian upbringing, in which marriage plays a strong roll. And it's probably obvious without stating the fact! :-)
Would Kyle and I be just as happy if were weren't married but just as committed? Possibly so. But we choose to make the ultimate commitment based on our love and desire to be in each other lives for all of time. This is it, this is our marriage, our relationship. Neither of us view it as a legality, or even a breakable bond. It's been the best thing ever for us both! Not a fix it, or even the next step, but an enhancement to our lives.
Some people are able to commit in a very deep way, perhaps negating out the legality of marriage for them. Perhaps they've been raised without marriage being a large part of their belief system or encountered something that repels them from the marriage model. I don't know. I'm not saying that everyone MUST get married based on my opinions.
Still, I think marriage is tending to have negative connotations. I find that sad, because I've found it to be the most glourious experience of my life!
Anyway...that's my tirade. Hardly logically or polished. :-) But I would love to see what you all have to think--agreements, disagreements, etc!
Friday, May 15, 2009
So much for that [Wednesday Serenade]
Hmm...I've sadly neglected poor Wednesday Serenade. I hope she forgives me....
So with appropriate humbleness, I offer a post-Wednesday-because-I'm-forgetful-Serenade!
It's almost summer which changes my musical tastes. Not so much changes, as makes me crave lighter, more acoustic sounds.
Bill Callahan (Smog)--Sycamore
So with appropriate humbleness, I offer a post-Wednesday-because-I'm-forgetful-Serenade!
It's almost summer which changes my musical tastes. Not so much changes, as makes me crave lighter, more acoustic sounds.
Bill Callahan (Smog)--Sycamore
Monday, May 11, 2009
Weekend Greatness
Weekend Greatness ~
Coffee Underground For energy boost and snack. The mango peach smoothie I had was SO good!
The Greenville Zoo with Kyle and Akaisha
It was rather ridiculous and amusing how much we all loved the zoo! I enjoyed it much more than I did as a child, laughing at the giraffes and monkeys, delightfully feeling that weird shudder looking at the hissing cockroaches, and eagerly discovering what animal was next!
Main St
Gelato, walking under the trees. Discovering Artistphere. Reedy River Falls Park. Sitting on the a rock next to the water in the sun. Takosushi and discovering my celeratory 21st birthday drink, Flaming Coffee made with too many good things to name.
Star Trek And yes, I was raised a Trekkie. Thank you Daddy! The new movie is simply amazing. I'm so impressed with the casting, and it was a incredible surprise to see Simon Pegg as Scottie! I love him. This is the only movie that I can remember Kyle and I sitting upright, holding on to each other in sheer anticipation!
So, yes. A wonderful, exciting, thrilling weekend!
Coffee Underground For energy boost and snack. The mango peach smoothie I had was SO good!
The Greenville Zoo with Kyle and Akaisha
It was rather ridiculous and amusing how much we all loved the zoo! I enjoyed it much more than I did as a child, laughing at the giraffes and monkeys, delightfully feeling that weird shudder looking at the hissing cockroaches, and eagerly discovering what animal was next!
Main St
Gelato, walking under the trees. Discovering Artistphere. Reedy River Falls Park. Sitting on the a rock next to the water in the sun. Takosushi and discovering my celeratory 21st birthday drink, Flaming Coffee made with too many good things to name.
Star Trek And yes, I was raised a Trekkie. Thank you Daddy! The new movie is simply amazing. I'm so impressed with the casting, and it was a incredible surprise to see Simon Pegg as Scottie! I love him. This is the only movie that I can remember Kyle and I sitting upright, holding on to each other in sheer anticipation!
So, yes. A wonderful, exciting, thrilling weekend!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Pictures and Words
Just a random bunch of photos...
My little actress sister! She's a stunner!
Front porch greenery. My sad little fig tree has been shocked, hailed on, and wilted, but still lives!
My leaf costers. There are plans for leaf costers for each season (props to Shara-Berra!)
Yours truely.
My tomato plants are flowering!
The green mtns are so pretty!
This is my sexy outdoors man!
This is the snake that surprised us while hiking, right after I commented on how roots in the path make me think of snakes. 0.o
My little actress sister! She's a stunner!
Front porch greenery. My sad little fig tree has been shocked, hailed on, and wilted, but still lives! 
My leaf costers. There are plans for leaf costers for each season (props to Shara-Berra!)
Yours truely.
My tomato plants are flowering!
The green mtns are so pretty!
This is my sexy outdoors man!
This is the snake that surprised us while hiking, right after I commented on how roots in the path make me think of snakes. 0.o
Friday, May 1, 2009
I've been double-tagged!
A. Mention the person who nominated you.
The insightful and thought-provoking Greenfingers and new blog-acquaintance Morgan!
B. List six (un)important things that make you happy.
1. Spring morning air. It's so clean and crisp and makes me want to run away to the mountains for the entire day.
2. Sushi. So good!
3. Random lists and questionnaires such as this!
4. Drinking coffee outside
5. Getting to sleep in and Kyle getting up before me
6. The primary colors+black.
C. Tag six blogs, state the rules & notify them with a teeny comment on their blog.
1. Valarie
2. Akaisha
3. Chelsea Belle
4. My dear Kyle
5. Autumn's Darkroom
6. Jjenvy
The insightful and thought-provoking Greenfingers and new blog-acquaintance Morgan!
B. List six (un)important things that make you happy.
1. Spring morning air. It's so clean and crisp and makes me want to run away to the mountains for the entire day.
2. Sushi. So good!
3. Random lists and questionnaires such as this!
4. Drinking coffee outside
5. Getting to sleep in and Kyle getting up before me
6. The primary colors+black.
C. Tag six blogs, state the rules & notify them with a teeny comment on their blog.
1. Valarie
2. Akaisha
3. Chelsea Belle
4. My dear Kyle
5. Autumn's Darkroom
6. Jjenvy
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