Travel.
Karly and I traveled home this weekend and the only thing I can say about the trip is this, get out of the way Kentucky! Kentucky, although beautiful, was the worst part of the trip, traffic wise and time wise. Just get out of the way!
So I just finished watching The Host. I've seen it before but every new time, I remember how awed I am by the selflessness of a character named Wanda. She is the most humane character and she isn't even human. With enough humility, grace, and kindness, she melts everyone's heart. She uses those qualities to turn the tide back in favor of the humans. I think this says a lot about what humanity admires in this day and age. Brashness and severity are held in high esteem. It is considered bravery to brazenly speak out about any subject. I'm not suggesting that it isn't brave, merely offering that the opposite could be true as well. Staying silent and listening or letting someone else have their moment, sometimes, could be even more courageous. Just like you're listening to me ramble! It's very kind and courageous of you! I appreciate it and will reward you with a song!
Home by Ed Sheehan! It's a great song and I couldn't get it out of my head! I hope you enjoy it!
Monday, September 30, 2013
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
A Little Party Killed Somebody
So, I'm listening to Karly read me the longest joke in the world. Needless to say, it's long. I'll post a link for you guys so you can enjoy it too! Keep in mind, it's not over yet so I have no idea if I'm giving you the dumbest joke in the world as well.
http://longestjokeintheworld.com
But hello! Welcome! Hope you are having/had a lovely day! My Wednesdays are always long, but it's alright because after today, the weekend is in our sights!
Travel. My favorite mode of travel is through books.
“Sometimes we set off down a road thinkin' we're goin' one place and we end up another. But that's okay. The important thing is to start.” -Ruta Sepetys Out of the Easy.
http://longestjokeintheworld.com
But hello! Welcome! Hope you are having/had a lovely day! My Wednesdays are always long, but it's alright because after today, the weekend is in our sights!
Travel. My favorite mode of travel is through books.
“Sometimes we set off down a road thinkin' we're goin' one place and we end up another. But that's okay. The important thing is to start.” -Ruta Sepetys Out of the Easy.
Another marvelous book. A historical fiction that really knocked me out of my seat!
Review: Josie is smart. Incredibly smart considering her circumstances, that she was raised by her uncaring, prostitute mother.
Josie lives in the French Quarter of New Orleans. The big easy. It's a common destination for those looking for a good time, but all Josie see's in it is a starting point. Her dream is to get out of the easy and make herself something respectable.
A death in the quarter throws some mystery into the story and makes it a fine party!
I definitely recommend the read and will leave you with a fine party song!
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Too Close to the Sun
Good evening, darlings!
Tonight, I'm totally procrastinating on my Fundamental Concepts of Math homework, but it'll get done. But that's not why I'm here! I'm here to talk to you about life, liberty, and the pursuit of blogging! Honestly though, I don't have my internal conflict that drives me to blog and work out the meaning of it all to not only the ones who read this, but to myself as well. So I'm going to talk about Miley!
Miley Cyrus used to be my early teen years role model. I would be watching Hannah Montana and be just so jealous of her beauty and her talent (and pretty soon her boyfriend, like Liam Hemsworth? YES!). When she dropped Hannah Montana, sure I was upset. At the same time, she needed to grow up, and I did too.
However, growing up isn't shaving your head, doing drugs, dancing provocatively on a married man, or exposing yourself more than anybody should except to their husbands. Growing up is becoming mature and being able to be sincere, not acting the way Miley Cyrus does now.
What gets me even more is that she was not only my role model, but she still is to all of these girls out there who now think it's "sexy" and "hot" to twerk and portray yourself in such a manner. But ladies, it's disgusting, to be frank. It's not comely and you don't look like a lady, you look like bait to a terrible man. If you want to look pretty you DRESS to impress in the first place, and what makes you sexy is you being smart and strong and a beautiful woman on the inside. Looks can come later.
I'm not going to post the disgusting display called Miley Cyrus' music video, and I don't recommend you watch it either, however I'll end with this great song Bastille performs. I think it pretty much is the epitome of Miley right now. One day this will be a regret for her, and I hope that regret comes about soon, to be honest.
Tonight, I'm totally procrastinating on my Fundamental Concepts of Math homework, but it'll get done. But that's not why I'm here! I'm here to talk to you about life, liberty, and the pursuit of blogging! Honestly though, I don't have my internal conflict that drives me to blog and work out the meaning of it all to not only the ones who read this, but to myself as well. So I'm going to talk about Miley!
Miley Cyrus used to be my early teen years role model. I would be watching Hannah Montana and be just so jealous of her beauty and her talent (and pretty soon her boyfriend, like Liam Hemsworth? YES!). When she dropped Hannah Montana, sure I was upset. At the same time, she needed to grow up, and I did too.
However, growing up isn't shaving your head, doing drugs, dancing provocatively on a married man, or exposing yourself more than anybody should except to their husbands. Growing up is becoming mature and being able to be sincere, not acting the way Miley Cyrus does now.
What gets me even more is that she was not only my role model, but she still is to all of these girls out there who now think it's "sexy" and "hot" to twerk and portray yourself in such a manner. But ladies, it's disgusting, to be frank. It's not comely and you don't look like a lady, you look like bait to a terrible man. If you want to look pretty you DRESS to impress in the first place, and what makes you sexy is you being smart and strong and a beautiful woman on the inside. Looks can come later.
I'm not going to post the disgusting display called Miley Cyrus' music video, and I don't recommend you watch it either, however I'll end with this great song Bastille performs. I think it pretty much is the epitome of Miley right now. One day this will be a regret for her, and I hope that regret comes about soon, to be honest.
Love and Hugs,
Karly ♥
Monday, September 9, 2013
Something More
"Because he's the hero Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now. So we'll hunt him, because he can take it. Because he's not our hero. He's a silent guardian. A watchful protector. A dark knight."
There. That right there is it. Basically perfection.
So I just looked up the definition of superhero on Dictionary.com and it said a hero is someone possessing extraordinary super powers. So, obviously, that's not batman. Neither is it Iron Man. Or the Black Widow. Hawkeye just had a really attractive affinity for the bow and arrow. Even Captain America just had "enhancements" and a cool shield. None of these are the dictionary definition of superhero. I know, it ruined my day a little as well.
As a child, being a superhero was the number one thing on my list when people asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" It would seriously be awesome to have superpowers, to have the opportunity to do so much good.
Right now, with our country in such turmoil, it may feel like we're powerless because we are so small and insignificant. Yet, I remind you of Batman! Or Hawkeye! OR CAPTAIN AMERICA!
Sometimes I still hold on to my childish dream of being a superhero, but then I ask myself why I would cling to the idea of capes and masks when I could attach myself to something more? Isaiah 53:7 is definitely SOMETHING MORE. It's what I strive for.
To leave you, I'll post one song I think sticks with my theme. Help I'm Alive by Metric.
As a child, being a superhero was the number one thing on my list when people asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" It would seriously be awesome to have superpowers, to have the opportunity to do so much good.
Right now, with our country in such turmoil, it may feel like we're powerless because we are so small and insignificant. Yet, I remind you of Batman! Or Hawkeye! OR CAPTAIN AMERICA!
Sometimes I still hold on to my childish dream of being a superhero, but then I ask myself why I would cling to the idea of capes and masks when I could attach myself to something more? Isaiah 53:7 is definitely SOMETHING MORE. It's what I strive for.
To leave you, I'll post one song I think sticks with my theme. Help I'm Alive by Metric.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
I Think We All Need A Pep Talk
Hello my lovelies!
I hope you are having a beautiful Sunday, whether you went to church this morning or did something else, I hope it was beneficial to you in some way shape or form! Our alarm didn't go off this morning, so we went into panic mode and rushed out the door in time for worship! It was definitely crazy.
But anyways, my topic today is going to be kind of on the broad spectrum of life, and not necessarily specific to any song or book or anything like that! Since I've started college, it's slowly sinking in that I'm not a kid anymore, like I'm an adult and I live in the real world. I'm not inside my elusive bubble of sanctuary under my parents. My problems and situations are real. Everything I'm going through I have to cope with, not hide in the comfort of my parent's wings. I just don't want to grow up!
https://vine.co/v/hJVHluti3mW/embed
Look at that then say growing up isn't a challenge for us! Truth be told, we've watched so many cartoons ( Mulan is on right now, actually,) that our minds are exploding with nostalgia.
Honestly though, should we ever grow up? Like sure, we have to be serious SOMETIMES, like in the work place or handling situations, but why can't we retain our naivety? Why does society like to impress all the strange new moral issues so early that it forces us to grow up?
I mean, we can still love VeggieTales, we can still take joy in the little things in life. So, I guess the message today is, just because we're grownups doesn't mean we always have to grow up. Live a little! Love the small things. Try to enjoy things from your child's eye, and I promise you, your days will be worth it. :)
I hope you are having a beautiful Sunday, whether you went to church this morning or did something else, I hope it was beneficial to you in some way shape or form! Our alarm didn't go off this morning, so we went into panic mode and rushed out the door in time for worship! It was definitely crazy.
But anyways, my topic today is going to be kind of on the broad spectrum of life, and not necessarily specific to any song or book or anything like that! Since I've started college, it's slowly sinking in that I'm not a kid anymore, like I'm an adult and I live in the real world. I'm not inside my elusive bubble of sanctuary under my parents. My problems and situations are real. Everything I'm going through I have to cope with, not hide in the comfort of my parent's wings. I just don't want to grow up!
https://vine.co/v/hJVHluti3mW/embed
Look at that then say growing up isn't a challenge for us! Truth be told, we've watched so many cartoons ( Mulan is on right now, actually,) that our minds are exploding with nostalgia.
Honestly though, should we ever grow up? Like sure, we have to be serious SOMETIMES, like in the work place or handling situations, but why can't we retain our naivety? Why does society like to impress all the strange new moral issues so early that it forces us to grow up?
I mean, we can still love VeggieTales, we can still take joy in the little things in life. So, I guess the message today is, just because we're grownups doesn't mean we always have to grow up. Live a little! Love the small things. Try to enjoy things from your child's eye, and I promise you, your days will be worth it. :)
Saturday, September 7, 2013
A Solid Song
"And if the inevitability of human oblivion worries you, I encourage you to ignore it."
From John Green's most superb book, The Fault In Our Stars. If you haven't read it, I encourage you to do so. It will make you a much happier person.
From John Green's most superb book, The Fault In Our Stars. If you haven't read it, I encourage you to do so. It will make you a much happier person.
Hey Ya'll! (That's what they say down here in lovely Tennessee, and as a northerner, I find it extremely endearing!) So second blog anyone? I'm super excited and hope you are too!
If you didn't notice from my choice of quote, we love The Fault In Our Stars. Huge fans. Fan-girls. We even have a blog named after a concept discussed within its pages! Because of these facts, I thought it would be appropriate for the second day blog to give homage to this lovely work of literature.
Review: Hazel is dying, but it's pretty much old news to her. She has pretty much been dying her whole teenage career, thyroid cancer with metastasis in your lungs will do that to you. One thing Hazel Grace can say about dying though is that it gives you a unique perspective. Armed with An Imperial Affliction, Hazel's beloved novel of existential truths, she is prepared to watch America's Next Top Model and go to support group when her mother makes her.
What is new is Augustus Waters. (Side note: Augustus Waters should be its own adjective, like, "I'd Augustus Waters that.") They share witty banter and swap books, which would totally win me over anytime. Hazel shares An Imperial Affliction and a bond is formed. They fly to Amsterdam. AMSTERDAM. I couldn't imagine anything else you could want in a book. There is also a band mentioned throughout called The Hectic Glow. If they were actually a band, I would totally leave you with their songs but, alas, we will be forever left wanting. Instead, I'll leave you with Amsterdam by Imagine Dragons. A solid song that ties in well with my blog! Hope you enjoy! Have a lovely day!
Friday, September 6, 2013
The Best Day of My Life!!!
First Blog Post?? WHAT!!!
Well, welcome to this blog then. We guess this is just sort of an introduction post tonight. So here goes!
So who are these chicks? What is this blog? WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE???
While we're pretty sure the last answer is subjective, we can for sure delve into the two preceding questions.
So who are we?? We're Karly and Leah! WOO! Just two roommates who really wanted to start a blog here that perchance people will come across. We're "besties!" as the young folk say, and we just want to share our stuff with the world!
That stuff is what this blog's all about! Every day (hopefully!) we'll be on here talking about awesome new music, movies, books, and everything in between that we think is solid! Yup, solid. We really like to Vine too, so we may post some of that on here if we find anything interesting or funny!
Be sure to check this blog out everyday for new and cool stuff! But tonight, we just hope you have had a great day, and here's a great song to kick-start your morning tomorrow!!
Well, welcome to this blog then. We guess this is just sort of an introduction post tonight. So here goes!
So who are these chicks? What is this blog? WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE???
While we're pretty sure the last answer is subjective, we can for sure delve into the two preceding questions.
So who are we?? We're Karly and Leah! WOO! Just two roommates who really wanted to start a blog here that perchance people will come across. We're "besties!" as the young folk say, and we just want to share our stuff with the world!
That stuff is what this blog's all about! Every day (hopefully!) we'll be on here talking about awesome new music, movies, books, and everything in between that we think is solid! Yup, solid. We really like to Vine too, so we may post some of that on here if we find anything interesting or funny!
Be sure to check this blog out everyday for new and cool stuff! But tonight, we just hope you have had a great day, and here's a great song to kick-start your morning tomorrow!!
Love and Hugs,
Karly and Leah
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