Elusive Ink

Currently Listening
Hey World (Don't Give Up)
Michael Franti & Spearhead


Well, the past few days have been a whirlwind, and I continue learning how to maintain balance in a tortured, brilliant, grown-up world. Not to say I'm "there" yet...far from it, and that fact becomes more and more evident to me with every passing day. But I keep learning, and growing, and trying to be accepting of the fact that maybe I'm not as smart as I like to think sometimes.

So, let's see...where did I leave off my last post? Oh! The job. Well, after getting the call I found out that they wanted me to go in for a second interview that day. I went to the interview, and was very excited to be offered the position (at a higher rate than most part-time employees, no less.) --- it's a really great job, and I've been excited and maybe a little overeager. I did make a couple of key mistakes in taking my new job. Mostly relating to scheduling. Anyone who knows me well is aware of the fact that, while I really do enjoy studying, I'm sporatic in my diligence at best. Yes, I am working on it – and have improved greatly over the past year and a half or so, but it's a constant struggle for me, and I continue to learn new methods that help me to stay on top of things. This semester in particular has been a struggle, because I've been balancing my first job, with my last highschool classes. It seems like my mind is constantly spinning with everything that needs to be done. Study, work, laundry, and all of the things I want to do, and moreover, the fact that I actually enjoy spending time with my family and view them as a priority in my life.

.:: Five Hours Later ::.

Yeah, so...I ran off and didn't finish this blog post. Then I returned and had totally lost my train of thought. I have a headache.

But yeah - in essence, I'm disappointed that I will miss out on yet another family outing tomorrow, but conflicted because I'm excited about starting my new job. Yay! :D

So now I have to head off to work (Target work.) but...I shall return, and blog more. I have sooo much to do. But before I part...I have three things to say.

Check out Michael Franti & Spearhead. Their new album "All Rebel Rockers" is possibly one of the most amazing CDs ever, and I don't say that lightly about music. I'm actually going to see them in concert in November, which definitely says something as to their quality of music, because I don't go to concerts often.

New Ingrid Michaelson CD "Be Ok"!! I'm so excited.

I watched a movie last night, called Chocolat, which is undoubtedly going to be my November movie of the month - I was very impressed about how they were able to convey the level of passion and intensity, and dare I say: romance – without "showing anything." The characters are fun, and whimsical, and I love the end message. I was skeptical about what it was trying to get across about spirituality at first, but in the end...it was one of the best movies I've seen in a while. Really redeemed itself. Plus, you cannot beat Johnny Depp. Ever.

Anyway, more later!
-Lindsey