Honey Gatherers of the Mind

This post may not seem interesting to you if you are not of the Christian faith; however, I beg to differ. For me, conservatism is a far-fetched concept. I don't agree with it, nor do I think that it is something that should be pushed on America. Yet, Joel Osteen, mega-preacher that he is, impressed me this morning on CBS. He truly hit the nail on the head when he discussed that he was not called to politics and that it is not his job to divide people based on politics. Furthermore, he acknowledges that as a person that is reaching millions of people and spreading a message to them, he has a huge responsibility. How often do we hear a person in that high of a position really admit that?

And since you know that I am, however, a bleeding heart liberal and a very strong democrat...I have to say this: I listened to a disturbing interview with Rick Santorum today and was appalled at some of things that he had to say. Here's the bottom-line: Rick you should take a cue from Joel Osteen and stop dividing America with your comments. Your agenda clearly only supports those in your tax bracket, of your sexual orientation, of your religion, and of your party. You said today something along the lines of (and sorry I am summarizing) that if Mitt Romney cannot get his own PACs on board then how can we expect him to be able to get America to be on board with his ideas. While I can see some merit in that, I feel like you may be the pot calling the kettle black. If you continue to make such bold statements against a portion of society, excluding them from making their own choices (I mean banning birth control....REALLY?) than how can you really expect to win America's overall vote? Just a thought...in all reality though, ignore me, your own logic will be your downfall.

Ahhh, enough ranting for today. Studying to do, and lots of it.

As always, XOXO

Valuable Lesson of the Day:

Sometimes it pays to listen to people that you wouldn't think would say anything pertinent to your life. Thank you to the Osteens for sharing their story and their opinions on politics. It was refreshing to hear from those of faith who don't seem (at least publicly) to have a huge conservative, bigoted stick up their..ahem...

Quote of the Day:

Our treasure lies in the beehive of our knowledge. We are perpetually on the way thither, being by nature winged insects and honey gatherers of the mind.

Friedrich Nietzsche

Song of the Day:

Joy Williams- We

And Isn't It Ironic?

Before leaving the house this morning, I noted that my morning could be featured in Alanis Morissette's "Ironic" song. Not because my day was starting so ironically, but because it was just a terrible inconvenient morning (as we all know that the song is not Ironic is any way shape or form.) The inconvenience of my morning consisted of waking up still sick, a lurking bladder infection, all of my jeans still in the washer (switching laundry to dryer...necessary? apparently so...), oh and coffee (first cup of the day, mind you) left on the counter in travel mug. 

School was actually okay. Didn't get through much material today but I still have this crazy excitement to get back in the game, if you will. The study seminar I went to last week provided me with some great new skills that I think are going to enhance my education and bring me to a new level as a student. I know this sounds cheesy...but I mean it. I feel more confident than ever. I think this year, and this semester in particular are going to be very insightful for me as both a person and a future nurse, or at least that is the plan.

Yet, as Robert Burns said, “The best laid schemes o' mice an' men/ Gang aft a-gley.” Meaning, crap just does not go as you thought it would. A productive night of studying at home, alone, was my only real to-do tonight. A few minor chores, taking out the trash, dishes, and laundry, but mainly...studying. Eh, other plans. Animals are rambunctious. Cat escapes out the front door. Landlord locks keys in the car. Landlord's wife is angry with him, doesn't answer phone. Bookstore is out of syllabi (that was earlier but frustration still remains). Can't log into online classes. Phone charger mysteriously no longer works with phone. Top it off, sick, again. And saw a commercial for some other cold medicine that claims that Dayquiil does NOT in fact take care of a stuffy nose...which is my main issue and also the cold medicine I am taking. Ahhh, venting feels good.

Needless to say, plan A did not go as planned. So Plan B, do as much as I can. Check. Snuggle with the puppies on the couch well finishing reading so they are calm and so am I. Check. Start shower and use one of those shower soothers that is like a nose-full of Vicks for your shower. Check. Venting time with your roommate and best friend. Check (well when she finally gets home.) 

Valuable lesson of the day: 

Though things don't always go as planned, we have to remember that one day is not the only day. Though I may have had a crappy day, it is only one day of my semester. I just happened to have this bad day on the first day. But it is one less that I will have later on. 

Quote of the day: 

"Change is not made without inconvenience, even from worse to better." 

-Richard Hooker-

Song of the day: 

Florence and the Machine- Shake it Out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbN0nX61rIs&ob=av2e

XOXO