Media Munchies
Well. I might as well list the media I am consuming/will consume in the future, the recent things I have bought, and things I have given lately. I am currently listening to “Glasgow Love Theme” from the movie Love Actually. It’s making me rather sad, but it is on repeat for a reason I can not really articulate. And by “can’t” I mean I am both unable and unwilling to delve that deeply into my head. I’d rather return to reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Alternatively, I would like to watch a movie and cry over it. Or simply cry. You know? I think you do.
Katy moves to her apartment tomorrow. I finally finished her birthday/housewarming present (and yes her birthday was April 10th, and no, I really do not have an excuse) this evening. I picked out a white t-shirt and a white little hoody deal and ironed-on an Apple Computer logo (in green, her favorite color) on the t-shirt and a nice NASA logo onto the hoody. Turned out tremendously. Glad I could send her off with a token of my esteem. We’re taking my uncle’s truck and two packed vans to move (maybe a car, too). It is strange to see Katy move further out into the real world; I remember so clearly moving her in when she was a freshman, before the life-changing mess of college had hit either one of us. Visiting will her in the new digs will be fun, though.
Furthermore, I am burning Nils’ movie onto ten (10) DVD’s. It is a funny movie: I may comment on it in depth in the future. My favorite quote: “I mean, we work out so much, we barely have time to kill people!”
I bought a ring. It is a thick band of sterling silver, with a cross engraved on it. Flora and fauna wrap around the remainder of the outside. Katy: “I didn’t know you were that devout of a Christian.” Fair enough. Let me explain a couple of things. I don’t see a big distinction between different religions, I place the emphasis on being a good person. If you go to church, follow Buddha, don’t go to church, it really does not make a huge difference to me, as long as you strive for honesty, integrity, and genuine human kindness. Furthermore, those who choose more external ways to express their faith are not, to me, the most committed individuals. When faith begins from the inside, when it is shown in subtle ways, is when it is true, deep, and real. I wanted a silver ring, then I realized I could get one with a cross on it - it began as a purely cosmetic thing and evolved into the realization that I could get a helpful reminder to wear on my finger. I never wanted to show-off or brag to anybody about my beliefs. The ring is not meant to hammer my belief’s into anyone, or to serve as a billboard proclaiming my faith. It makes me feel good, it reminds me how to be. I do not want to sound defensive, (I certainly don’t feel that way … arguing about religion/faith is absurd) just thought I’d get this all down for posterity.
Get this, within the next couple of months we get to hear a new Cake album, a new All-American Rejects album, and a new Jimmy Eat World album. Can you believe that? I think I am most excited to hear the new All-American Rejects. I was addicted to almost all the songs of their first album, it helped me a lot after I got dumped. Incidentally, the music has evolved to fill a different place in me now: music to sing along to. The collection is growing, but this is one of the top albums to sing with right now. Yes yes yes. Hey - you - yes you in the back … no, not you with the tongue stud - yes you - go buy these albums when they are out!