Paper Airplane

I love taking road trips through the great state of Texas. You head north on the I35 and alternately pass through large desolate stretches of fields, small towns and a large city (Austin). But, after Waco, you are in for about 4-5 hours of just fields, highways and 18-wheelers. I may be insane, but I think that this is charming (minus the 18-wheeler part). 

It has become a sort of tradition for our family to listen to Alison Krauss + Union Station on the way up there, and I've always enjoyed it. However, I especially enjoyed/related to their latest album. It's pretty melancholy, but in a thoughtful way. I like it.

Lay My Burden Down, On the Outside Looking In, and Miles to Go were some of my favorites, but I especially love the lyrics to the title track: 

I've put it all behind me, nothing left to do or doubt 
Some may say 
But every silver lining always seems to have a cloud 
That comes my way 
Anticipated pleasure or unexpected pain 
No choice I feel 
Love is hard to measure, hidden in the rain 
That's why you'll find me 

Here all alone and still wondering why 
Waitin inside for the cold to get colder 
And here where it's clear that I've wasted my time 
Hopin to fly cause it's almost over now 
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/a/alison+krauss/paper+airplane_20907320.html ] 
People come together, people go their own way 
Love conquers few 
And I'll do whatever I'll say what I need to say 
Just not for you 

How many days should I smile with a frown? 
'Cause you're not around with the sun on your shoulders 
And how many nights must I wake up alone 
And know in my soul that it's almost over now? 

Love is like a paper airplane 
Flyin in the folded dent 
Ridin high dippin low 
But innocence is fair again 
I'm hopin I can hold it in 
Our love will die I know...

~Alison Krauss, Paper Airplane

Whirlwinds

(no particular reason for this pic, except it makes me happy)

First off, I want to thank everyone who offered words of comfort after the tragic events of two weeks ago. All of your sympathies were very much appreciated. Thank you...

I've been ridiculously busy lately, which does indeed explain why posting just hasn't been happening. Here's some of the things that I've done:

- Homework. Writing papers, reading books, trying (trying, trying, trying) to process the gobbledy-gook that is Chemistry (and math), violin...this doesn't even scratch the surface of the mind-bending craziness.

-I got to volunteer at a banquet for a pregnancy help center last Tuesday. It was a blast, and I really enjoyed it...but I also have decided that I should never be a waitress.


-I saw West Side Story (film) a couple of days ago. It was an amazing movie. I kind of hated the two lead characters (Tony especially just got on my nerves), but I cried at the end.  Possibly because it was late at night. Anyways, I may or may not be getting a movie review of sorts up here in the near or not-near future. (See how non-committal I sound? See above.)


- I have proven the fact that I'm happier and smarter when my room in neat. It's decided...I hiring a maid.

- I am very angry that "Sherlock" Series 2 doesn't come out till May. Very Angry.

- I am very happy that an Orange Leaf has opened up in the neighborhood. If you don't know what that is, you need to Google it. If there's not one near you...move.

- Heels and pearl necklaces with an all black outfit make me happy. I think I'll wear them everyday. Yes.

- Well, that's pretty much it for today. I am looking forward to yet another jam-packed week, and here's hoping I squeeze a little living in there!

The End.

This Is The Life

First, I want to start by thanking everyone who came over from Lucie Land to here...I'm really happy that y'all are interested in continuing our blog friendship! And my name is actually Olivia, but if you can't help yourself, I won't block your URL for calling me Lucie. ;)

On the agenda for this lovely triple-digit afternoon is:

1) math homework (something I really should be doing right now, but I can type fast).
2) teach a violin lesson--that's right, something you didn't know about me. I teach now!
3) teach myself The Entertainer on the piano. Please, plug your ears until I say it's ok.


That's all. I usually get more done, but it is 4:12, and the bulk of my Wednesday is over.

That's all for now, sorry  that this was sort of a trivial post, but I felt like it. Spontaneous, that's what I...sometimes...am...

Au Revoir!

~Olivia