I'm pretty excited about the Olympics.
Here's Bear Grylls doing his 'leg' of the torch relay in true Bear Grylls style
(in other words: dangerous, completely unnecessary, and freaking awesome).
Kimbra's live show is like watching a five year old prance around stage while playing dress-ups in a whirl of confetti, except that the five year old has some killer dance moves and a voice that somehow reminds me of both Nina Simone and Bjork. Mega lady crush.
About a month ago I went to Supanova expo dressed as the TARDIS, spent way too much on merch, and met OLIVER & JAMES PHELPS (AKA the Weasley twins). If that's not a perfect day then I don't know what is. I have a deep and abiding love for nerd conventions. They're the rare places where people want to take photos with you if you're wearing a crazy homemade costume; where you can start a conversation with complete strangers about a fandom; you don't have to explain pop culture references to anyone and you don't need to apologise for screaming and jumping up and down because Fred & George Weasley are real and put their arms around you.
I love Sundays. Best day of the week in my opinion. And why is that Dudley? Well, it's one whole day where I get to clear my head and ponder what I really value in life. Today I was studying my favourite book. I'm up to the part where Alma and his people are in bondage to the Lamanites. Despite being treated like slaves with absolutely no way of escaping, they trust that God will keep his promise to free them. Their patience reminded me that the Lord always answers our prayers, even if it takes longer than we expect. And while we wait he eases our burdens so that we can endure our challenges with faith and hope (Mosiah 24). I love it how the scriptures always tell me exactly what I need to hear. I so needed a reminder to be patient this week (and always really).
Anyhow if you can't be bothered with my ramblings watch this video. It's pretty great.
Like this guy, I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God, written by ancient prophets to help us in our day. It is another testament of Jesus Christ. It supports doctrines and clarifies ambiguities in the Bible. It contains everything we need to find peace and true joy in this life, and eternal life with our families. I've come to know that it is true through answers to sincere prayers. I know it in my mind and heart and I cannot deny it. It contains absolute truths that help me to live a better life and have confidence in the future. Basically, if I could recommend one book in the world to anyone it would be this book. Life-changing.
Anyhow if you can't be bothered with my ramblings watch this video. It's pretty great.
Like this guy, I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God, written by ancient prophets to help us in our day. It is another testament of Jesus Christ. It supports doctrines and clarifies ambiguities in the Bible. It contains everything we need to find peace and true joy in this life, and eternal life with our families. I've come to know that it is true through answers to sincere prayers. I know it in my mind and heart and I cannot deny it. It contains absolute truths that help me to live a better life and have confidence in the future. Basically, if I could recommend one book in the world to anyone it would be this book. Life-changing.
Ok so I'll admit I spend a lot of time on this whining about post-grad life. In all fairness it's hard to feel like your life has a purpose when most of it's spent at home on Seek. However I read this university commencement speech today which kind of re-inspired me not to put so much onus on work and live. This guy gets it! Read below (via half & half).
Bjork seems to make anything from taking the train to washing the dishes epic and beautiful.
So I had my uni graduation ceremony last night. Apart from an expletive-laden outburst from one of the angry graduates on stage, it went pretty much as expected. I wore the silly cap and gown and reconsidered the merits of living in the 1800s and going to Hogwarts. I didn't trip on my way to collect my degree. And I resisted the temptation to throw my cap in the air. I guess it was a bit of an anti-climax having the ceremony in March, long after the excitement of finishing is over and the reality of being jobless has set in. I guess I was always a little bit naive in thinking that having a degree meant everyone would want to give me a job.
I don't think the piece of paper means what it used to. This chick seems to agree. Nevertheless I felt a bit special thanks to my parents and grandparents making a fuss of me the whole night and taking me for Italian hot chocolate afterwards.
The sugar's worn off but I'm escaping my post-uni depression with good music, books, family, and mission preparation. Life is long and shouldn't be spent waiting for things that will supposedly make me happy. Joy in the journey and all that jazz.
So I'm a little late to the party (The Shins' homecoming party that is) but for those who aren't aware, James Mercer & co. are back together with a new album to be released in March. Rejoice! To tide us over in the meantime, here's their new single 'Simple Song'. In more depressing news, The Shins are one of the millions of amazing acts announced for this year's Coachella lineup. Take me to California!!
I got my uni results on Saturday and a letter of completion today and its starting to sink in that there's no more school to cruise endlessly along in. I've always known what was coming next, now it's big, scary unknown. I'm definitely ready to work and have 'life experiences' but I don't exactly have a job set up or a solid action-plan. Being patient and not comparing myself to Rory Gilmore is proving difficult. I'd love a TARDIS to take me 5 years into the future right about now. Constantly daydreaming about spending Christmas in the UK isn't helping matters either. Speaking of white Christmases, here's something the lovely Kiley drew in honour of the season.
