February 2010
1 post
“We can have no “50-50” allegiance in this country. Either a man is...”
– Theodore Roosevelt
May 2009
1 post
Just to be Me
You put ‘em on one leg at a time Hoping that today is your day, to make it your way
Pressing hard, your hands upon the flesh And laughing with a broken smile, such mysterious denial Singin’
Break these chains, I’m runnin out of time I’ve wasted all my energy on nothing more than lies Come set me free from dead-end misery From everyone and everything I think I need to be...
Semester Wrap-Up
As I sit here terribly procrastinating studying for my Spanish final, I thought I might tie up a few loose ends on my fourth semester at UT. I have to say, I think it’s been the best thus far…
*Laurel
I love this place. I have loved every minute forming a wonderful friendship with my roommate. It has been such a blessing. I’ve also loved living with all my sisters, making...
“It’s so nice to see you. Can we sit and talk for a while?”
– Gavin DeGraw
March 2009
1 post
January 2009
11 posts
“If being crazy means living life as if it matters, then I don’t mind being...”
– April Wheeler - Revolutionary Road
Revolutionary Road
Well, my psudo Titanic sequel turned out to be quite different than I expected. Perhaps I knew all along a captivating love story did not fit the mold of the critically acclaimed drama, but a girl can dream can’t she? Despite the lack of romance, the movie was itself unlike others I have seen. It’s pain is explicit and my heart ached at the thought of so many people feeling just as...
“All will be well, even after all the promises you’ve broken to yourselves,...”
– The Gabe Dixon Band
Must See!
It’s official.
I will die if I don’t see:
A) The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
Rumor has it, it’s amazing, Brad Pitt is (and looks) at his best, includes dancing, and is quite possibly better than the Notebook? This definitely requires my attention. Apparently everyone’s seen it but me.
B) Revolutionary Road.
All that I really need to say is, Kate and Leo. Kate and...
“It’s quiet in the streets now, but it’s screaming in your head.”
– “Hey Now” by Agustana
