Valentine's

Post #118: Dedicated to: Pour Some Sugar On Me; Def Leppard


Text message from Mom:

"Hi! Clara! Happy valentine's day! Don't worry! God will give wonderful man like ur mom."

My mother, in her broken English, worries more about my being single than I do. Wonderful.

Today was a sweet & sour combination of friends, homework, singing, Indian food, ice cream cake, and valentines. A good day.

This Weekend

Post #117: Dedicated to: Rhythm of Love; Plain White T's

BE BOLD.

Little Things

Post #116: Dedicated to: Start Again; Sam Tsui

Came upon this random blog through D-: http://just-littlethings.tumblr.com/

I thought I'd post a few of my (very many) favorites:

Amen.

Oh my goodness...K- and M-, the minute I saw this one, I started cracking up. Oh man, how many car trips did we have over break when this was the case? Too many. But it's so true, best feeling in the world.

As a self-proclaimed pen snob...yes, a pen that works really well will just make my day.

I love being told "bless you" when I sneeze. And it bums me out when no one says anything. So next time, say "bless you" whenever anyone around you sneezes. Even if it's a stranger.

No explanation necessary. These bear hugs...the best.

I am currently writing someone a letter as I write this post. I love getting letters via snail mail just as much as I enjoy writing letters. If you would like a handwritten letter soon, let me know and I shall write you one!

So go peruse this blog at your own time. Because it will make you smile at the little things in life.

Text Messages

Post #115: Dedicated to: Carnival of the Animals; Saint-Saens

Upon hearing that I was sick in bed with a fever:

"Hi! Clara! I sent some snacks to you now. It takes 2-3 days. Mom & Dad pray for you a lot! God loves you always! Have a good evening! Take care. Clara! :)"

I love my mama and her text messages.

La Música

Post #114: Dedicated to: People Change; For King & Country

I have a love affair with music – music of all sorts. Music I've grown up with. Music I've learned to play. Music that I miss dearly. Every bone in my body and an unspeakable, gaping hole in my chest aches for this music again.

The music I have now is great...but something's missing. I just can't describe it. Something inside of me yearns for music again. Just to be completely by myself for eternity, playing and singing and listening to music. Or to be with others with this same joy and profound love of music. To create music that means something, that means everything in the world. A music that never fails to move you to tears or smiles or awe.

I miss that music.

Fashionista

Post #113: Dedicated to: Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche); 98 Degrees

Ever plan your entire outfit around one small accessory...say, a pair of earrings?

Why yes, yes I do.

Simple

Post #112

Life's pretty simple, actually. You might encounter a delicious turkey on wheat sandwich for lunch one day. You might hear a rockin' new song on the radio. You might knock out while watching a movie or reading a good book. You might see some friends, chat with family, take a stroll around the park, shiver in the snow.

It's all just simple – nothing more, nothing less.

Hi, February. It's been a long time.