Five Things I Love

Boston University Girls - 1950

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The Lake Isle of Innisfree

W. B. Yeats

I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,

And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made:

Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee;

And live alone in the bee-loud glade.

And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow,

Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings;

There midnight's all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow,

And evening full of the linnet's wings.

I will arise and go now, for always night and day

I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore;

While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey,

I hear it in the deep heart's core.

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Guy Sargent's "What lies beneath the surface" collection

CrossFit: Day 1

Three rounds for time of:
Run 100 meters
50 Push-ups
Run 100 meters
50 Sit-ups
Run 100 meters
50 Squats
Run 100 meters
50 Back extensions

Time: 30:48

Took a spin class beforehand, which was NOT a good idea as my legs were screaming at me during squats.  I contemplated doing the run outside but there isn't a 100m track anywhere nearby so I had to do it on a treadmill.  The treadmill kept resetting itself back to 0 which means it took about 50m to get anywhere close to pace.  To compensate, I did 150m.  The push-ups were, full and unmodified... ouch! And so were the sit-ups.  I also did "Supermans" instead of back extensions; I really wanted to target my lower back in preparation for my rugby match on Saturday. I'm actually quite pleased with how this felt and how fast I did it.  I haven't done CrossFit since December and expected to fail, puke, and die, in that order.  But since it turned out SO well, I am very much looking forward to tomorrow's workout :)

From http://crossfit.com/ // Workout of the Day: Monday 110418


  

Favorite Blogs

30 Bucks a Week
http://thirtyaweek.wordpress.com/
A foodie blog about a Brooklyn couple who attempt to only spend $30 each week on groceries.  They post easy-to-follow recipes made from simple and in-season ingredients and all their food shopping receipts.

A Cup of Jo
http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/
I especially love her Friday posts and gift guides.

Design*Sponge
http://www.designspongeonline.com/
DIY, city guides, recipes, guide gifts, and lots of awesome interior designing.  When I finally own my own place, this will be my number one decorating reference.

For Your Consideration...
http://academychallenge.blogspot.com/
My sister's blog <3 all about movies and Hollywood news.

I want to be her!
http://www.iwanttobeher.com/
Features either a drawing or photo of a different woman every day.  Heavily fashion-oriented.

Inspired Scribble
http://inspiredscribble.wordpress.com/
A childhood friend's creative writing blog.  I am totally inspired by her :)

New Dress A Day
http://www.newdressaday.com/
The remaking of old, unattractive thrift store finds into funky, new clothes... makes me wanna learn how to sew!

P.S. I made this...
http://psimadethis.com/
How to turn seemingly useless things lying around your house into something, well, useful.

The Tofu Guru
http://tofuguru.net/
Vegan cooking show and recipe blog.

Tomboy Style
http://tomboystyle.blogspot.com/
Finally a fashion blog not dedicated to high heels.

Working Class Foodies
http://www.hungrynation.tv/wcfoodies
How to make delicious, seasonal, low-budget food.  Offers vegetarian/vegan variations for most recipes.

Playlist 4/15/2011

1. Birthday - Kings of Leon
2. This is the Day - The The
3. Someone Else - Henry Wolf
4. Ballerina - Leona Naess
5. Grown Ocean - Fleet Foxes
6. Ooh La La - The Faces
7. Keep Yourself Warm - Frightened Rabbit
8. The Chain - Fleetwood Mac
9. Locket and Key - Donna the Buffalo
10. Wait So Long - Trampled by Turtles
11. Moving, Shaking - Great Lake Swimmers
12. America - Simon and Garfunkel
13. Romantic Comedy - Stars
14. Come Pick Me Up - Ryan Adams
15. Change of Time - Josh Ritter
16. Moonlight Mile - The Rolling Stones

Will You Let Her Marry Me?

This is a chose "your-own-adventure" poem.
This one is for you, Dad.
This is the fork in the road.
This will make or break us.
Forever.

Choice 1:

I stand in white.
She stands in black.
We face each other.
Everyone looks at me,
As I look at her.

And suddenly, you snap me out of my gaze.
I look at you,
In your tux,
A huge grin upon your face.
"Ready?" you say,
A tear rolls down my face.

We walk arm-in-arm,
The same pace,
A tight grasp,
Father and daughter,
The best of friends.

You hand me off,
Reluctant, but happy.
"I now pronounce you woman, and wife."
I kiss my bride.

Choice 2:

I DID NOT RAISE YOU LIKE THIS.
YOU DISAPPOINT ME.
I DON'T CARE IF YOU LOVE HER.
IT'S UNNATURAL.
I DO NOT ACCEPT YOU THE WAY YOU ARE.

So which will it be?
Will you choose the path that leads to the end?
Will all we've work for:
The time you took,
The time I gave,
The basketball games,
The batting cages,
Outings, just us two,
Me and you...
Will they all be for naught?
Or will you remember that I am still your flesh,
Still your blood.
You raised me to be,
Whoever I wanted to be,
So is it okay to be happy?
To be free?
Dad, will you let her marry me?