The thoughts and writings on this blog are the thoughts of Jeff and do not necessarily represent the views of Grace First Parish of Russell and/or Lutheran Campus Ministry of Southwest Minnesota State University.
So I went up the mountain But all I saw was another mountain So I came down the mountain And I said, "leave me here lord" So I went up the mountain And all I saw was another mountain So I came down the mountain And I said, leave me here lord Leave me in the valley Let me rest my weary head Give peace to your survivor Put all my fears to bed
As I was doing some administrative work, I had Rhapsody playing. The song Wind and the Mountain came on by Liz Phair. I took a minute break and "rested". As I closed my eyes, I imagined myself in the song.
Presently, I am not weary and there are not many fears that are looming but in the journey of life, you never know what is coming and I am sure there are a few out there who need to hear the words: it is okay to rest and it is time to put your fears to bed.
Okay, I can't believe that I am making a post on Ashley Tisdale. But, my three kids love to watch Disney and one of their favorite shows is The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. Ashley is on the show. She plays Maddie ( candy counter girl ).
Anyways, she is now in the music scene. Disney does an amazing job in introducing charachters and then putting them in their own show and then spinning that into musical careers ... money makers.
I am not sure who writes her songs (should do a search on that) but there is such a diversity to them ( I think ). Even though she is not a teenager anymore, I believe that her "split" personalities show what a lot of teenage girls go through. They are really tring to figure out who they are and where they belong.
I haved included two of her videos in this post with lyrics. They are in stark contrast of one another. At the end, I will make a few notes of reflection.
Suddenly
Suddenly I, am in front of the lights Everything, I'm feeling Scary and beautiful at the same time And every day, I try just to breathe I want to show the whole world The truth inside of me
Suddenly people know my name Suddenly everything has changed Suddenly I feel so alive In the blink of an eye My dreams begin to reign
Suddenly time, it feels like the wind It changes everywhere I go I'm just trying to fit in Now here I stand And I'm still just that girl I'm following my heart In this amazing crazy world
Suddenly people know my name Suddenly everything has changed Suddenly I feel so alive In the blink of an eye
Suddenly I am center stage Suddenly I am not afraid Suddenly I believe again In the blink of an eye it's happening now
As my dreams begin to reign I want to say love me for me What's inside I'm gonna be positive, not run away, so much for you This is life
Suddenly I am center stage Suddenly I am not afraid Suddenly I believe again In the blink of an eye My dreams begin to reign
He Said She Said
Ahhh Boy walking the spot he so fresh and He got what he needs impressin' Just look at the way that he dressin' Ain't no question chicks like ooh!
Girl walkin the spot she stop traffic She got everything you can't pass it So Jessica Alba fantastic Instant classic boys like Woooo!
Baby I can see us Movin' like that Baby I can see us dancin' like that Baby I can see us chillin' like that We don't need no more than He said She said
Baby I can see us movin' like that Baby I can see us dancin' like that Baby I can see us chillin' like that We don't need no more than he said she said
He said girl you winning She said boy where you been at Stop talking lets get with it Just like that they
He said you're amazing She said then why you waiting No more deliberating What you doing lets get moving Just like that they
Boy acting as if there's no pressure He'd do anything to impress her He say anything to just win her Money spent to diamonds sent her
Girl playing cool but she winning She loving the fact that she's gifted Everything that he do she get lifted Feel so wicked dancing like ohh
Baby I can see us movin' like that Baby I can see us dancin' like that Baby I can see us chillin' like that We don't need no more than he said she said
Baby I can see us movin' like that Baby I can see us dancin' like that Baby I can see us chillin' like that We don't need no more than he said she said
He said girl you winning She said boy where you been at Stop talking lets get with it Just like that they
He said you're amazing She said then why you waiting No more deliberating What you doing lets get moving Just like that they
One day with you Boy just one day with you all the things we can do Everyday I think of Being with you No one else but us two All our dreams would come true If we just get together!
Baby I can see us movin' like that Baby I can see us dancin' like that Baby I can see us chillin' like that We don't need no more than he said she said
Baby I can see us movin' like that Baby I can see us dancin' like that Baby I can see us chillin' like that We don't need no more than he said she said
Ohhh what you waiting for?
He said girl you winning She said boy where you been at Stop talking for a minute Just like that they
He said you're amazing She said then why you waiting No more deliberating What you doing lets get moving Just like that they
Baby
Your gunna like it your gunna want it your gunna like it We don’t need no more than he said she said your gunna like it your gunna want it your gunna like it We don't need no more than he said she said!
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Hmmmm
I think that her lyrics in Suddenly can actually sum it up very well. Maybe, I am taking too deep of a look at it but I see this in individuals too well. They are "thrusted" into a position that they are unsure about and they do not know how to act - they do not know how to act because they are uncertain who they are.
This is not to slam Ashley at all but I wonder if there are parents who see her "dingy" self on The Suite Life .. see the "ballad" Suddenly and take their kids to the concert and then fall out of their seats on some of the stage presence.
Back to "normal" posting .. whatever that means for me.
I could agree with this drink. I do not go there too much. In Alabama, I would go there with some of the utes'. I have gone there twice in '07 but have not had this .. maybe I will try it. On the description of me ... ummm, i guess ( at times ).
White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino
One of a kind and forward looking, you're the first to introduce a wacky new trend to your friends. And even if your ideas seem weird, they get adopted pretty quickly.
Do not let the name of the band, the album title or album cover make you think that this is a "christian" album that I am promoting.
For that matter, if you go to the store looking for it - you will find parental advisory labels on the cover. Recwntly, I was flippin' channels and heard something about them - so I checked some of their stuff out.
They are pure metal and some of their lyrics will make you cover your ears .. but they are raw and from them and where they are at in their life journey .. read their lyrics and see what you think
Blacken The Cursed Sun
Seize the darkened day, there's only hell to pay. And no left to see this prodigal return. Sweet apathy's black toll, You'll mourn the traded soul. I'll dig a deeper hole, sanctity a breath away. Just a breath away.
Blacken the cursed sun, You're not the only one. To have sunk so far and low, There is no tomorrow.
A tragedy on display, A sickness for all to see, I will kill this part of myself that I hate and that I see in you. It was always mine anyway, There's somethings you can't take away. I choose not to feel a thing, Sanctity a breath away. Just a breath away.
Blacken the cursed sun, You're not the only one. To have sunk so far and low, There is no tomorrow. Blacken the cursed sun, Blacken what's yet to be done. Blacken because now you know, There is no tomorrow.
You're just a breath away.
Better to die quick fighting on your feet, Then to live forever begging on your knees.
Can we still be saved? Does your god hold a place for us? Is there time to repent? Will we rise from the dead? Can these sins even be forgiven? Is there still hope for us? Were we ever even alive? Is any of this even real?
Here is a pic of campus about 10 mins away from us. With it being 2007, I should have the tech to snap a pic and load it here but alas .. no $$ .. so taking pics .. no an option.
Our yard is quite amusing. The wind is causing havoc in our subdivision. Parts of our yard, you can see the grass .. other parts are approx. 3 feet deep. I think we have about 9 inches of snow - it is still snowing.
Today, I ( we, the church ) took the day off. I am doing some emails and searching some info on Tweens but nothing too heavy.
I really am not a fan of snow. I don't detest it as much as I complain but the complaining about it ... is kinda fun. The bad thing was watching ABCW this morning .. 72 .. blahhh to them.
