M-W's word of the day.

whirligig

Definition

noun

1 :	a child's toy having a whirling motion
2	a :	one that continuously whirls or changes
	b :	a whirling or circling course (as of events)

ps...'Bromance', 'Cougar' and 'Tweet' have been added to the dictionary. What is the world coming to?!?

super mario

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXgZhPjMQLQ

Check it. This guy is awesome.

on waiting...

We are taught from day one that we need to push forward in life. We need to be motivated, have a plan and take action so that we are able to get places. I'm like this. Sure I have my lazy moments, and they are more often than I'd like to admit, but for the most part I need a plan and I need to understand everything about that plan before I can even think about taking action.

Sometimes situations just need space to breathe. I find it extremely challenging to give over to the pauses in life. I want to take control and figure out exactly what is happening next. But what would it be like if I could simply rest in a moment with no expectations? How could my life be fuller and richer? I am learning to just be present and take in an experience even if it makes me uncomfortable. And I think, in the end, and maybe even in the beginning, it will make me a better and more whole person.

Wouldn't it be beautiful if we all were able to rest in the uncertainty we experience?

mmmm, watermelon

I've recently become slightly obsessed with watermelon. I haven't always loved it as much as I do right now, but ever since watermelon came out this season, I can't get enough. I even bought a whole giant watermelon just for me and I couldn't be happier.

ever wonder if you were born in the wrong decade?

I've often thought that I don't belong in this decade. Perhaps the 1950s would be more suitable? Now don't get me wrong, I love the freedom I have as a woman and I'm pretty sure I couldn't live in a society where women were looked at for the most part as homemakers. But, I do love how everyone seemed so nice and the music was so fun! I just feel like I'd fit in better in a decade that wasn't so driven by capitalism and greed...but alas, I'll have to settle for trying to change the world.

Hallmark Hall of Fame presents...

Beyond the Blackboard... 4/24/11 on CBS.

Tonight we had a screening for our last film of the season. It's a beautiful story about a teacher who invests in the lives of homeless students. The movie is based on the real life journey of a women named Stacey Bess, who I actually had the privilege of meeting.

I am very proud of this film, so be sure to check it out this Sunday night at 9/8c on CBS. I hope that you are inspired to take steps toward serving and helping those in need.

parenthood

I really like this show. I don't know the last time I watched a drama that was well written and that I deeply connected to. And I should probably mention that I tear up during almost every episode. Now to make life even more exciting, I saw Monica Potter (who is on the show!) at Trader Joes a few days ago. I had just watched the most recent episode during my lunch break and a co-worker and I had been discussing her character, Christina, on the show! I even talked to her about melons :)