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The journey of a day

Posted in Contentment, Life as we know it, Nature, Relationships, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on April 17, 2009 | 14 Comments »

{Fiction or non-fiction? Perhaps a bit of both dangerously intermingled into one story that’s mostly almost about me. Take it with a grain of salt, whatever that really means.}
She worshiped the glowing screen, petitioning it for the fellowship she desperately desired. “Facebook helps you connect and share with the people in your life…” Yes, yes, [...]

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Contents of my trunk

Posted in Nature, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on March 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

“Whatchya gonna do with all that junk? All that junk inside that trunk?” -The Black Eyed Peas
The items I will be loading into my trunk (and backseat) tomorrow morning indicate that this Spring Break is sure to be epically awesome.

2 tents
1 single-burner and 1 double-burner propane stove
1 Kelty Durango backcountry backpack
1 life jacket
1 sleeping bag [...]

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So Blessed

Posted in Contentment, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on February 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »

“Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits- who forgives all your sins and heals all  your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with [...]

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I want my real life to be as fun as the youtube videos I watch

Posted in Contentment, Life as we know it, tagged , , , , , , , on February 3, 2009 | 8 Comments »

“Nothing is permanent in this wicked world- not even our troubles.” -Charlie Chaplin
This is my helplessly frustrated face. Imagine I am mid-sigh. (Yes, another whiny post. If you want to skip the whining, watch the video at the end.)
I learned nothing today, except not to expect anything.
I went to the doctor, ready to get some [...]

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This car is our escape tonight

Posted in Contentment, tagged , , , , , , on January 30, 2009 | 6 Comments »

“I feel like a tent that wants to be a kite, tugging at my stakes.” -Rich Thomas, A Three Dog Life
I can never hang around the house for too long. I get this nagging feeling that the world is just pulsing with potential life, waiting to be lived, and all I have to do is [...]

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Wanderlust- The bike ride and a slice of me

Posted in Contentment, Life as we know it, Nature, Relationships, tagged , , , on November 19, 2008 | 3 Comments »

“Not all who wander are lost.” -J.R.R. Tolkien
There were a lot of pressing matters vying for my time, but it was a gorgeous November day. The sun beamed down on Columbia far warmer than November has any right to be in Mid-Missouri. My laptop told me it was 60 degrees. Forget responsibility. Nothing could confine [...]

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