Musings

For some reason the last little while I've been losing interest and motivation in studies and college in general. This has also spilled into my relationships with friends and family as well as church responsibilities. I think I've finally narrowed my problem down to this: I'm suffering from self-inflicted bad attitude. I've decided that my cure is this: STOP IT! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYLMTvxOaeE Because this is not the first time this has happened to me, I sought inspiration from various journals and letters I had written the last time I found myself in this position. I wrote to a missionary who was struggling with a tough companion that:

"...I was wondering why I wasn't happy. Well, it's because I wasn't happy. I realized that a couple of days ago, and I've been trying really hard to have a better attitude. One thing I've noticed is that I've been focusing on how annoying people are and how much I don't want to be around them. So, the remedy is to enjoy the people around me and try to find a connection with them. I've also tried to keep on a smile as I'm walking along campus instead of looking bored and annoyed. It's amazing what just smiling and looking people in the eye does for your attitude."


So, time for a change. I want to be the kind of person that people feel comfortable coming to with problems or looking for advice or even just homework help. I can't do this if I'm not being a good friend, sister, or even student. Bottom line is, it's time for a major attitude adjustment. Time to get up and get moving. No more moping and no more wallowing in self-pity.

Vinyls!

I've had a nigh-on-groupie obsession with David Bowie for the last few days that has spilled into a renewed passion for all things oldies. My dad broke out his collection of records and his turntable. My brothers and I had a grand time looking through all of the vintage-ness. I have also officially dubsed first dibs on the records should my dad ever die/decide to get rid of them. :) Now I just need to get a turntable so I can buy awesome David Bowie vinyls!

Eh, Why Not

Well, beings as I have not posted for quite a long while and I am currently failing at sleeping, even though it is 3:30 AM and the melatonin I took should have kicked in long ago, I suppose I shall post a little something. Firstly, Christy and I have finally moved into our new home. Hurray! It's right across the street from campus, and it's pretty adorable. We have a cute porch and a dishwasher! I didn't know such commodities were available for poor college students. Secondly, I am so in love with physics. It's kick-butt, especially being the condensed, summer track, but I love it! Even calculus isn't as interesting to me anymore. It's all about physics. I guess I finally found the right major. That's about all the fun stuff going on in the life of Sara. Guess I'll have to do something awesome to win some award or get engaged or something so I'll actually have something fun to write about. :)

Challenge Days 27-30

A Song You Wish You Could Play
Hayley Westenra-Dark Waltz

A Song that Makes You Feel Guilty
Meg and Dia-Bored of Your Love

A Song from Your Childhood
Blues Brothers-Rubber Biscuit

Your Favorite Song from this Time Last Year
Enrique Iglesias-Takin' Back My Love

Challenge Days 24-26

A Song that You Want to Play at Your Funeral
Annie Lennox: Into the West (from Return of the King)

A Song that Makes You Laugh
Queen: I'm in Love with My Car

A Song that You Can Play on an Instrument
Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody

Challenge days 13-23

I have a lot of days to catch up on, so I won't comment on them. :)

A Song that is a Guilty Pleasure
AFI: Prelude 12-21

A Song that No One Would Expect You to Love
Mark Wills: Jacob's Ladder

A Song that Describes You
Sara Bareilles: Vegas

A Song that You Used to Love But Now Hate
Jason Derulo: Whatcha Say

A Song that You Hear Often on the Radio
Katy Perry- Firework

A Song You Wish You Heard on the Radio
Cartel: The Minstrel's Prayer

A Song from Your Favorite Album
All Time Low: Poppin' Champagne

A Song that You Listen to When You're Angry
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus: False Pretense

A Song that You Listen to When You're Driving
FM Static: Flop Culture

A Song that You Work Out to
Automatic Loveletter: Heart Song

A Song that You Want to Play at Your Wedding
FM Static: Moment of Truth

Challenge Day 12

A Song from a Band You Hate

There are many, many bands I absolutely hate. Pretty much anything rap, screamo, country, or pop. This song is especially heinous and I hear it all the time, and I can't figure out why in the world people like it so much. I think it's about the most atrocious and obnoxious song by the most atrocious and obnoxious band in existence. Haha. To each his own, I suppose. Sugarland-Stuck Like Glue