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.

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'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.

Animated video for my favourite track on Fleet Foxes 'Helplessness Blues' record. It's kind of mesmerising.



The Shrine / An Argument from Sean Pecknold on Vimeo.

On Saturday I took a little break from the harsh realities of post-uni life and partied the night away with my favourite people. Clinging to my childhood I donned my Belle outfit, which I later found looks slightly ridiculous when you're trying to dance to Run DMC. Who said it was too early for a 90s themed party?

Real blogging is hard. I'll get better once assignments are over.

I turned 21 on Saturday, and spent the whole day and night inside writing my last ever uni essay (if I pass that is) and looking out the window at the perfect weather. That aside it was a pretty good day. My dad made me roast lamb and a wicked chocolate/macadamia tart and no one complained about my choice of DVD. I scored some quality headphones, the new 'Inheritance Cycle' book, and my mum made me this amazing quilt by hand.