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When Lyrics Say It Better Than I Could

The Long Way Around
Dixie Chicks

My friends from high school
Married their high school boyfriends
Moved into houses in the same zip codes
Where their parents live

But I, I could never follow
No I, I could never follow

I hit the highway in a pink RV with stars on the ceiling
Lived like a gypsy
Six strong hands on the steering wheel

I've been gone a long time now
Maybe someday, someday I'm gonna settle down
But I've always found my way somehow

By taking the long way
Taking the long way around
Taking the long way
Taking the long way around

I met the queen of whatever
Drank with the Irish and smoked with the hippies
Moved with the shakers
Wouldn't kiss all the asses that they told me too

No I, I could never follow
No I, I could never follow

Its been two long years now
Since the top of the world came crashing down
And I'm getting it back on the road now

By taking the long way
Taking the long way around
Taking the long way
Taking the long way around
The long
The long way around

Well, I fought with a stranger and I met myself
I opened my mouth and I heard myself
It can get pretty lonely when you show yourself
Guess I could have made it easier on myself

But I, I could never follow
No I, I could never follow

Well, I never seem to do it like anybody else
Maybe someday, someday I'm gonna settle down
If you ever want to find me I can still be found

Taking the long way
Taking the long way around
Taking the long way
Taking the long way around

Monday Confessional

1- I still have boxes I have not unpacked in my house. And a pile of pictures I haven't hung. I feel no motivation to decorate this apartment. As it is, half of my belongings are still in a storage unit in West Jordan. And the rest are only sorta organized. Not quite sure what I am going to do about it, either. I even have an empty pile of boxes that need to go back to the storage unit that are sitting in my apartment.

2- My windshield wiper motor has been malfunctioning since I bought my car nearly 18 months ago. At the time I bought it, it only stopped working sometimes. So, since I was living in Tucson, I didn't bother replacing it. It completely stopped working right before I moved. This means that my windshield wipers don't ever work, at all. I have lived in Utah now for four and a half months, enduring countless rainstorms where I either had to drive blind, or not use my car. I still haven't taken the time to get it fixed. So, I convinced Kevin to take my car in this weekend while I am out of town, because I can't seem to get the motivation to get it done myself.

3- Half of my mail is still being forwarded from various addresses where I have lived over the last few years. I can't seem to muster up the motivation to take the time to get it all sent to my current address. There are a number of people who have to take time out of the their day to either forward it onto me, or hold onto my mail until the next time they see me. I even have mail that gets forwarded twice.

I just noticed the apparent theme today. . . lack of motivation. . . hmmm. . .

Live Animals in Student Housing

My first year as an RA, someone let loose three sheep in our building. It was the middle of the night and I and a few other RAs got to chase them down and call the police so they could be picked up by their owners. It was one of those defining moments of the year.

Last night, someone let loose a chicken in one of our buildings. And upon calling the police because Animal Control was closed, I was informed that I would have to transport the chicken to the Animal Shelter because the police would not pick it up. So, we put the chicken in a big box and I headed to the address given us by dispatch.

While trying to drive carefully so as to not upset the chicken enough that it escaped the box, I got lost in an industrial park in Lindon. And then, I got pulled over by a police officer concerned that someone was wandering around late at night in said industrial park. When I explained to him that I was lost and was trying to deliver the chicken, he said he had heard Orem Police was dealing with the situation and then gave me directions. Basically every police officer in the county knew about the "chicken girl".

The chicken was eventually dropped off and is hopefully enjoying its accommodations at the Lindon Animal Shelter.

So, as if college students don't act crazy enough, people apparently think that we need live animals too. Superb.

Balancing Out the "Liberal Propaganda" I Post

My dear friend Meredith sent me the link to this blog that I had to share. This is a conservative Christian stay at home mom who shares ways to exercise better stewardship over the earth and be a better christian by being environmentally conscious.

http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2007/10/being-good-stewards.html

So there.

And no worries, "Liberal Propaganda" to resume shortly.

What If?

Exploring the world of "What If?" today. . .


What if I hadn't moved from Tucson?

What if I go back to school already?

What if I can't complete the triathlon on Monday?

What if there really is something more there?

What if I go crazy here in Orem?

What if I freeze to death this winter?

What if health care reform doesn't pass?

What if I have to sacrifice part of myself in order to meet expectations?

What if I never learn to cook?

What if I cut my hair short?


hmmm. . . lots to ponder. . .

Check It Out!

Tonight, I finally got the courage to dye my hair brown. I have been thinking about it for months, and apparently tonight was the right time. I love it! Why did I wait so long?