The building where I work is located right next to Kansas City Power & Light, which is KC's electric plant. The major window of the lab looks out onto their giant coal pile, which is usually a little depressing for a variety of reasons. But, now that there is so much snow...it's kind of pretty. They used a little bulldozer to get off some snow at the top, making it black again and now it looks like a small mountain. So, now when I look out the window, I can imagine that I'm in a much sweeter location, like the Andes, or Alps.
For an adventure update. In approximately seven weeks I will be here: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/65/2007-12-18-04706-02_Spain_Almeria.jpg
Get jealous.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Friday, December 4, 2009
I don't know.
I don't know.
This is the simplest way to descibe the happenings of the past two weeks or so. I don't know. I'm not completely sure. But, somehow, I'm ok with that. It feels weird because usually I'm a little wound up and being so uncertain would send me on the path to the House of Pain. But, through some miracle, I'm embracing it for the first time in my life. I think I might even be...en..joying it...? That's hard to swallow, but very well might also be true.
What the what....
This is the simplest way to descibe the happenings of the past two weeks or so. I don't know. I'm not completely sure. But, somehow, I'm ok with that. It feels weird because usually I'm a little wound up and being so uncertain would send me on the path to the House of Pain. But, through some miracle, I'm embracing it for the first time in my life. I think I might even be...en..joying it...? That's hard to swallow, but very well might also be true.
What the what....
Saturday, October 31, 2009
the verb
It's another slow day at work. So, this is what I ahve been doing:
Listening to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Swell_Season
Perusing Etsy. Might have just found a new favorite (http://www.etsy.com/shop/hadleyhutton?page=1). I think I want all of her paintings.
Looking up new recipes. I may or may not be in the process of becoming a foodie. If so, hopefully not a snobby one. http://simplyrecipes.com/
DIY-craft & design exploring on http://www.designspongeonline.com/. I love all of their ideas!
Buy my favorite soaps and body products! I absolutely love this company and their mantra on being a small business. http://www.indigowild.com/index.cfm?&r=1
And lastly, I've been planning a tour to http://www.theroasterie.com/ where I am planning on creating my own unique roast.
Enjoy some favorites.
Listening to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Swell_Season
Perusing Etsy. Might have just found a new favorite (http://www.etsy.com/shop/hadleyhutton?page=1). I think I want all of her paintings.
Looking up new recipes. I may or may not be in the process of becoming a foodie. If so, hopefully not a snobby one. http://simplyrecipes.com/
DIY-craft & design exploring on http://www.designspongeonline.com/. I love all of their ideas!
Buy my favorite soaps and body products! I absolutely love this company and their mantra on being a small business. http://www.indigowild.com/index.cfm?&r=1
And lastly, I've been planning a tour to http://www.theroasterie.com/ where I am planning on creating my own unique roast.
Enjoy some favorites.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
and now for a life update
My left foot is currently recovering from being 'asleep'. I don't understand why that's what this horrible feeling is called.
Work is really boring as of late. The plants are switching production and as such we have nearly zero samples to analyze.
Confession: I have never been crafty. I remember in girl scouts making swap pins and absolutely HATING it. I thought it was dumb and pointless. Periodically I would try to change this and get obcessed with something until I burned myself out. I have a large collection of half-finished projects like friendship bracelets, nylon lanyard keychains, tote bags, latch hook rugs, and crocheted potholders.
Lately I have been exhibiting some strange symptoms. I have been found wondering local craft boutiques, actually working on the quilt I started over the summer, and perusing DIY/decorating websites (like http://www.designspongeonline.com/). I have this strange and intense urge to start making things with my own two hands. And maybe (hopefully) finishing them. I just don't know where to get started! There is so much that I could make. I'm going to try and stick with the quilt thing for a while and see where it takes me.
This has manifested itself into cooking as well. I love it! I don't really cook all that often, nor is it very elaborate, but I enjoy what I make, so...I'm trying to work my way through a cookbook. We'll see how this ends up.
And in other news, I've decided to volunteer with MOCSA again. I've had enough of a hiatus and it's time to serve.
And I'm listening to Blitzen Trapper. Ahh-sommme.
Work is really boring as of late. The plants are switching production and as such we have nearly zero samples to analyze.
Confession: I have never been crafty. I remember in girl scouts making swap pins and absolutely HATING it. I thought it was dumb and pointless. Periodically I would try to change this and get obcessed with something until I burned myself out. I have a large collection of half-finished projects like friendship bracelets, nylon lanyard keychains, tote bags, latch hook rugs, and crocheted potholders.
Lately I have been exhibiting some strange symptoms. I have been found wondering local craft boutiques, actually working on the quilt I started over the summer, and perusing DIY/decorating websites (like http://www.designspongeonline.com/). I have this strange and intense urge to start making things with my own two hands. And maybe (hopefully) finishing them. I just don't know where to get started! There is so much that I could make. I'm going to try and stick with the quilt thing for a while and see where it takes me.
This has manifested itself into cooking as well. I love it! I don't really cook all that often, nor is it very elaborate, but I enjoy what I make, so...I'm trying to work my way through a cookbook. We'll see how this ends up.
And in other news, I've decided to volunteer with MOCSA again. I've had enough of a hiatus and it's time to serve.
And I'm listening to Blitzen Trapper. Ahh-sommme.
the best way to spend an afternoon
#5
I find it overwhelming the ways in which I miss my time at Jewell. But two things stand out:
- I miss being continuously surrounded by such quality people. Each person I was blessed to meet on the Hill was able to teach me something or plant a thought seed in my life. The daily encouragement and support (for and between everyone) is something I wish I would have bottled up so I could carry it around now and share with the world.
- At Jewell I discovered how to truly appreciate individual moments and really be present in them. Some of my favorite memories are simply of lying in the sun on the Triangle or the quad, or sitting outside of Browning with a warm cup of tea. I have become very relational and it was in these places that I was able to develop my real communication skills.
(Most of all, I really miss Becky's scones).
I find it overwhelming the ways in which I miss my time at Jewell. But two things stand out:
- I miss being continuously surrounded by such quality people. Each person I was blessed to meet on the Hill was able to teach me something or plant a thought seed in my life. The daily encouragement and support (for and between everyone) is something I wish I would have bottled up so I could carry it around now and share with the world.
- At Jewell I discovered how to truly appreciate individual moments and really be present in them. Some of my favorite memories are simply of lying in the sun on the Triangle or the quad, or sitting outside of Browning with a warm cup of tea. I have become very relational and it was in these places that I was able to develop my real communication skills.
(Most of all, I really miss Becky's scones).
Friday, September 11, 2009
Aging
Today at work I spent a good ten minutes daydreaming about what I would look like when I'm 75. I still can't really imagine it.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
I don't like admitting when my life isn't going in the direction I think it should. I don't like submitting to the idea that things are less than ideal. I've always been optimistic and blissfully looking towards the future.
Well, my friends, my life isn't going quite how I had anticipated it would post-Jewell. It's hard to write.
I am not excited about my current job. I don't particularly enjoy getting up before the sun and heading to a place to do something that I'm not passionate about.
I think in my life so far I've always done things that I have been excited or passionate about. And that has kept me going. This time I'm doing something that, really, I have to do. At least for now. It's all very surreal. I haven't had this type of experience before.
I have been blessed to have little tragedy in my life. Granted there have been bad times and things that I have struggled with, but it has always seemed that there was a light at the end of the tunnel...something new and better was coming along to look forward to. It feels a little like that is missing right now. I know that I will not be at this place forever (honestly, I might not be here in six months), but somehow it still feels like the end for some reason.
I think part of it stems from Jewell as well. So much is expected out of students. Lead, serve, achieve. I felt kind of like a (somewhat) big fish in a (kind of small) pond. It's assumed that even more amazing this are going to happen immediately upon graduation. I feel a little bit like I've let Jewell down. I guess I romanticized my next step and I feel like I've fallen short somehow.
There are good things going on in my life and I need to remind myself of them. I HAVE A JOB. Two jobs, actually. I feel selfish whining about not having a job that I love, when there are literally millions of Americans who can't find any work. Not only is it a job, but I'm using my degree. Be thankful.
I do love working at the coffeeshop. It's a blast. I love my co-workers and my customers. I love Westport.
I love Jacob's Well. Even though Pastor Tim is gone, there is so much for me there. Small groups, second saturdays, potlucks... I also just bought Mike's cd. I love it! It's like being at JW wherever I go.
And the community center that I recently joined. I'm taking yoga starting next week.
So, I need to stop dwelling on what's getting me down and look out and ahead. I'm only 23 with a lot left to give (new mantra).
|As the eternal optimist, I am planning my next move(s). I'm going to take my GRE again soon and apply to grad schools for the fall of next year. I need some research in my life.
Well, my friends, my life isn't going quite how I had anticipated it would post-Jewell. It's hard to write.
I am not excited about my current job. I don't particularly enjoy getting up before the sun and heading to a place to do something that I'm not passionate about.
I think in my life so far I've always done things that I have been excited or passionate about. And that has kept me going. This time I'm doing something that, really, I have to do. At least for now. It's all very surreal. I haven't had this type of experience before.
I have been blessed to have little tragedy in my life. Granted there have been bad times and things that I have struggled with, but it has always seemed that there was a light at the end of the tunnel...something new and better was coming along to look forward to. It feels a little like that is missing right now. I know that I will not be at this place forever (honestly, I might not be here in six months), but somehow it still feels like the end for some reason.
I think part of it stems from Jewell as well. So much is expected out of students. Lead, serve, achieve. I felt kind of like a (somewhat) big fish in a (kind of small) pond. It's assumed that even more amazing this are going to happen immediately upon graduation. I feel a little bit like I've let Jewell down. I guess I romanticized my next step and I feel like I've fallen short somehow.
There are good things going on in my life and I need to remind myself of them. I HAVE A JOB. Two jobs, actually. I feel selfish whining about not having a job that I love, when there are literally millions of Americans who can't find any work. Not only is it a job, but I'm using my degree. Be thankful.
I do love working at the coffeeshop. It's a blast. I love my co-workers and my customers. I love Westport.
I love Jacob's Well. Even though Pastor Tim is gone, there is so much for me there. Small groups, second saturdays, potlucks... I also just bought Mike's cd. I love it! It's like being at JW wherever I go.
And the community center that I recently joined. I'm taking yoga starting next week.
So, I need to stop dwelling on what's getting me down and look out and ahead. I'm only 23 with a lot left to give (new mantra).
|As the eternal optimist, I am planning my next move(s). I'm going to take my GRE again soon and apply to grad schools for the fall of next year. I need some research in my life.
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