A balanced life

So, I have a lot of things on my plate this semester between extracurricular activities and school and church and my social life. It's definitely a balancing act.

Sometimes I feel like as a result I master none of it, but I love it all. I don't excel in any particular one thing. It's hard because there will always be someone better than you... especially at BYU.

Nonetheless, I do enjoy it all--dancing, singing, teaching, performing, loving, socializing, running, etc.

So, the question is... is it better to focus on a couple things and excel or to sample them all?

I am probably in the middle somewhere, which is probably ideal. Perhaps being closer to the excelling end would be nice though.

However, on a positive note, I have realized (based on my own observations and others' compliments) that I have a strong willingness and desire to try new things. I face new things with a positive attitude, and I love to try new things and face new situations. I never realized until recently that not everyone has that desire. I consider it a great blessing!

Oh the joys of running

Seriously... I love running.

I just had a good 3 mile run and pushed myself more than I have in a long time. It felt AMAZING! I really needed it physically and mentally. It cleared my mind and now I am ready to tackle life.

I just had to share my joy. The end.

Indecision

Last night I couldn't decide what pie to make... so many options! Turtle cheesecake, Oreo cream pie, strawberry pie, blueberry sour cream, peanut butter pie, tin roof sundae pie, grasshopper pie, etc. I finally picked two pies, and I am dang excited to make them. I am particularly excited to make Strawberry Smoothie Ice-Cream Pie, a recipe from Southern Living--a magazine with amazing recipes! Of course, you can't go wrong with a simple Mint-Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Pie either...
Yum Yum! Pie day is going to be AMAZING!

I also don't know where I am living next year... And when people ask me and worry for me, I get more worried. Either a) I can't live with my cousins, b)I am gonna live in a dump, c)or both. Maybe I'll luck out... maybe.

And I don't know what I am doing this summer. Social life or money???

Big decisions stink. P.U.

Oh the things you will find in a backpack of mine... an addendum

In my drama 352 class today, we played a game in which everyone put an item from their backpack in the center of the room. Then we each grabbed a different item from the pile and made up a story about it.

I put in my tuning fork. A few people thought that was really cool. Why do I have a tuning fork in my backpack they asked...

Someone also put in a tampon. FYI, there are 2 boys in my class. Someone made up a story about using a tampon to stop a nosebleed. People were pretty impressed with that idea. Been there, done that. Well, not that usage of a tampon, but I've had many discussions of that usage.

Someone else had a Spiderman figurine... Go figure. We are el eders.

People came up with some fun stories. Someone used headphones as a defibrillator. Someone else claimed a nighttime occupation as a Ninja in order to explain the possession of To-Go Advil.

Theater... fun stuff.

Sweet harmony

1st thought: I used to love to sing 1st soprano. They always had the melody... what more could I want? And those high, soaring notes--absolutely lovely!

However, psychologically high notes are "harder" (I am trying to change that thought pattern). I always got stuck as a 2nd soprano.

Recently, I realized I love singing 2nd soprano. I love the harmony--it's what makes the melody so great anyways. Without it, the melody is boring. 2nd sopranos are the best because they are in the middle of it all--between the higher and lower notes.

Now, I say: I don't want the melody... give me that sweet harmony!

What is art???

In my art class, we've been talking about the aesthetics of art, or rather how people determine that art is art. Basically, society does to some extent, and it's a personal opinion of where to draw the line (if you draw a line anywhere). As part of this discussion we discussed the possibilities of animal art. No, not picture of animals but animals making the artwork. I was very skeptical...

And then we saw this video...

Confession: I still don't know if I call it art, but you might.

We also saw a crazy video about a man wanting to kill a rat for art. And the killing of the rat is the art. Crazy.

P.s. I also painted an abstract flower with watercolors that I am pretty dang proud of, which is a rare occasion.

Oh the things you will find in a backpack of mine...

I cleaned out my backpack today.
I found the normal stuff: I-pod, contacts lubricator, money, comb, chap-stick, lip gloss, writing utensils, band-aids, jump drive, lotion, femininities, etc. Use your imagination, or really, just look in your own backpack.
However, I also found (not surprisingly):
--A-440 tuning fork
--whistle
--glue-stick
--ultra fine point black sharpie
--art pencil and gum eraser
--napkins
I have also been known to find the following:
--markers
--scissors
--tape
I think one's backpack can say a lot about a person.

I keep so much stuff in my backpack. This is why I take my backpack places when I don't need to sometimes. It's too much of a hassle to transfer it to a purse.

Maybe I should decrease the number of items in my backpack. It can get really heavy between carrying around books and food. Maybe the books aren't the problem... I could shed a pound or two if I got rid of half the little stuff.
But what if I need that extra something special in my backpack?