Break down our pride

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:39:51 GMT

i challenge you to watch this and not melt. this kid is so cute!! there's not way he didn't learn suzuki guitar... he must be like, 4? shoot, he trumps most of the guys i know right now that "play guitar". ;)

ps- pretty sure this is a ukulele. but same concept, right?

I've now got the new LiveJournal Messenger.

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:54:03 GMT

I've now got the new LiveJournal Messenger. My Windows Live ID is eastfromwest@livejournal.com. Sign up now and we can chat!

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:19:30 GMT

i had totally forgotten about this song until i heard it on the radio earlier today. it's called "if you want me to", and it's by ginny owens. what's especially interesting is that, despite being blind, she's an amazing piano player and song writer... she accompanies herself at her concerts. :) it's worth a listen to!
also, there's a great cover version of the song on youtube by a girl named jennifer chung, in case you are interested.

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:33:51 GMT

"Who has not sat before his own heart's curtain? It lifts: and the scenery is falling apart..."-Rilke

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:19:40 GMT

Alright friendslist, I have some questions for you. :)

1. Close your eyes and picture yourself in a square room with white walls, ceiling, and floor. There are no windows and doors. How do you feel?
2. What is your favorite color and why?
3. What is your favorite animal and why?
4. What is your favorite type of water form? (For example- a river, an ocean, a waterfall, etc.)

According to Jared, these questions reveal some interesting psychological aspects about yourself, and I'm curious to see what you guys respond! DO IT! <3

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:23:14 GMT

So I started reading Twilight again. It makes me very happy. :)

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:17:17 GMT

For once in my life, I'm picking up my violin purely for my own enjoyment- not because someone else wants me to play, not because I'm that girl who does music stuff, and not because it's what I've always done. And it feels amazing. :) I haven't enjoyed playing this much in a long time, if ever.

I would really love to take lessons again, but I'm afraid that would make things a bit overwhelming. And I'm scared that would suck the fun out of it again, since practicing would become an obligation.

I also decided to do a little 1 AM photography. :)

Yay classical music!

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:51:21 GMT

i liked this a lot, so i decided to steal it from shiningstar55.

ask me about my top 5 [insert random topic here :) ], and i'll tell you what they are. the subject can be anything!

<3
hope you're having a great weekend so far!

Tue, 19 May 2009 07:42:13 GMT

I think I measure my life in quotes and lyrics. :) Some particular ones that I have been on my mind lately:
"Everything happens for a reason."

"When people walk away from you, let them walk. Don't try to talk another person into staying with you, loving you, calling you, caring for you, coming to see you, or staying attached to you. When people walk away, let them walk. Your destiny isn't tied to anybody that left."

"She got the call today, One out of the gray.
And when the smoke cleared, It took her breath away.

She said she didn't believe, It could happen to me.
I guess we're all one phone call from our knees." (Mat Kearney "Closer to Love")

"It's only when we have lost everything that we are free to do anything."

"Your heart just breaks, that's all. But you can't judge, or point fingers. You just have to be lucky enough to find someone who appreciates you." (Audrey Hepburn)

"Did you say it? 'I love you. I don't ever want to live without you. You changed my life.' Did you say it? Make a plan. Set a goal. Work toward it, but every now and then, look around; Drink it in 'cause this is it. It might all be gone tomorrow." (Grey's Anatomy)

"Why are there so many songs about rainbows
and what's on the other side?
Rainbows are visions, but only illusions,
and rainbows have nothing to hide.
So we've been told and some choose to believe it.
I know they're wrong, wait and see.
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection.
The lovers, the dreamers and me.

Who said that every wish would be heard
and answered when wished on the morning star?
Somebody thought of that and someone believed it.
Look what it's done so far.
What's so amazing that keeps us star gazing
and what do we think we might see?
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection.
The lovers, the dreamers and me.

All of us under its spell. We know that it's probably magic.

Have you been half asleep and have you heard voices?
I've heard them calling my name.
Is this the sweet sound that called the young sailors.
The voice might be one and the same.
I've heard it too many times to ignore it.
It's something that I'm supposed to be.
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection.
The lovers, the dreamers and me"
My dad and I used to watch the muppets all the time when I was little... I made him a "Rainbow Connection" ringtone the other day, and ever since I've had it stuck in my head. :)

For as much as I love lyrics and quotes, it's funny how I don't particularly care for poetry (with the exception of "Where the Sidewalk Ends"... best poetry book ever).

yay for new favorite songs :)

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:44:08 GMT

"You stood before creation
Eternity within Your hand
You spoke the earth into motion
My soul now to stand

You stood before my failure
Carried the Cross for my shame
My sin weighed upon Your shoulders
My soul now to stand

So what can I say
What can I do
But offer this heart O God
Completely to You

So I'll walk upon salvation
Your Spirit alive in me
This life to declare Your promise
My soul now to stand

So what can I say
What can I do
But offer this heart O God
Completely to You

So I’ll stand
With arms high and heart abandoned
In awe of the One who gave it all

So I’ll stand
My soul Lord to You surrendered
All I am is Yours"
("the stand" by hillsong)
pretty sure that this is about one of the most powerful songs they've written... i just wish you guys could hear it! :)

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:16:23 GMT

i probably finished posted on here... i just don't feel as if i need this anymore.

you guys are unforgetable, though, so i still plan on getting online and checking on you all. :) and occasionally commenting.

i wish the best of luck to everyone...
feel free to email me at julieannak_1990@yahoo.com to aim me (my username is my email address).

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 03:17:27 GMT

Friends only.
Comment to be added.

I'm not entirely sure what I'm going to write about in this journal. I know that it's not going to be primarily about my eating disorder like my last journal,

anahurricane, was... but I can't promise that I'm not going to talk about it. I don't know what kinds of groups I'm going to join or who I'm going to add... so if you know any good groups or lovely friends let me know please. :)

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:57:35 GMT

Here I am Lord,
and I'm drowning
in your sea of forgetfulness
the chains of yesterday surround me
I yearn for peace and rest
I dont want to end up where you found me
and it echoes in my mind,
keeps me awake tonight

I know you cast my sin as far as the east is from the west
and I stand before you now,
as if I've never sinned
but today I feel like I'm just one mistake away
from you leaving me this way

and Jesus can you show me
just how far the east is from the west
cause I can't bear to see the man I've been
rising up in me again
in the arms of your mercy I find rest,
cause you know just how far the East is from the West
from one scarred hand to the other.

I start the day the war begins
endless reminding of my sin
time and time again your truth is drowned out
by the storm I'm in
today I feel like I'm just one mistake away,
from you leaving me this way and Jesus can you show me,
just how far the East is from the West
cause I can't bear to see the man I've been
rising up in me again
in the arms of your mercy I find rest
'cause you know
just how far the East is from the West
from one scarred hand to the other.

I know you've washed me white,
turned my darkness into light
I need your peace to get me through,
to get me through this night
can't live by what I feel
but by the Truth your Word reveals,
I'm not holding on to you
but you're holding on to me,
you're holding on to me

Jesus you know
just how far the East is from the West
I don't have to see the man I've been,
rising up in me again
in the arms of your mercy I find rest
'cause you know just how far the East is from the West,
just how far,
from one scarred hand to the other.
(Casting Crowns)

My life lately, in a nutshell.