Met The Most Inspirational Famous People. Pretty Much The Best Day of My Life. Milestone.

I guess I haven't really blogged in a while.

Been drinking too much tea, writing so many songs, and making a lot of lattes lately.

I'm a barista now ! So exciting.


Major update: I met Of Monsters and Men over the weekend ! :)
http://www.ofmonstersandmen.com

I Love Autumn

This season comes with so many feelings. It is both warm and cold. The leaves are bright and happy... though the sky is grey.

The other night a good friend invited me out to a worship night at a nearby college. It was wonderful. I looked out the window at one point and realized that though it was cold out at the time, just a few hours ago it had been a warm afternoon. Things are changing drastically. We haven't had weather this bizarre since 1945, says the local newspaper.

But as I looked into the night sky brazed by the fog... I thought about God.
God's picture must be like the sky. Sometimes I like to think of his eyes being the universe in it's entity.
The sky is always changing, and in yet some sense it is consistent. It is always there. It isn't always what we want it to be, but it's what we need it to be.

We haven't had rain in weeks.

We don't necessarily like the rain.

Nonetheless we need it immensely. The grass is brittle and the air is quite dry.

I was figuring during worship that God is quite a mystery in a sense, because we have not physically seen Him. I trust He is there. That is what faith is for. I know He is because of the feelings and happenings that have occurred over the past few months especially where I have felt His presence.

Faith is difficult to explain unless you have experienced it...so I shall not ramble too much on that note. Just this: the other day I was talking about someone dear to my heart... and I said something that my heart must have known for the past two years for sure, but has just now put words to. "Faith is an experience of enlightenment that no human can touch. It is in a place so deep within our souls that only the Enlightener can handle."

Back to what I was saying.

I love autumn. Specifically Autumn 2012. I have seen sunshine and felt cold and witnessed the changing of colours upon the beautiful trees. I do not despise the falling of leaves. It kind of reminds me of the natural state of things. Trees without leaves. Nothing to disguise their backbone or structure.

I love autumn because it's all the best wrapped into one phase. God's beauty is everywhere. Is unique persona. His mystery. It's in the clouded skies and the blank blue paint of a brisk morning.

It is an experience I wish to savour.

It is just beauty.

Finding Inner Peace.

Life after high school is so different. I did not imagine such dramatic things would start happening. 

It's not all bad.

But there comes a time when we all feel slightly lonely in life. Hate to be a downer, but that's what's up.

It has been quite an eye opener-- realizing who true friends are, why faith is so important, and how it really effects the grand spectrum of life. 

I was trying to fall asleep at 2am last night, when I pulled up a youtube link on my iPod. I've had this song listed as one of my favourites for quite a while, but the words hit me hard this time. 

Seriously. Breathe in "Abba" and exhale "I belong to you." 

It just felt so beautiful. 

I've always known it. But sometimes saying it aloud really helps. Alone or surrounded, there's always someone's who's got my back. 

Hey, Der. Late Easter Post. :)

Some of these pictures are recipes my family and I made for our Easter Dinner. :) Lovely dishes. All from a Martha Stewart Magazine ! :) Lovely.

Barley Salad with Herbs

Asparagus with Breadcrumbs

Salmon, etc. 

Today I went for a run.

Ate a giant grapefruit bigger than the size of my hand.

And learned new chords on the banjo.

Life is great.

Need New Tunes?

Check out James Vincent McMorrow.

I'm in love. I never thought I'd like folk music so much, but there's something about these tracks that make the genre a little different. 

I Used To Fear So Much.

I was swallowing the sea, before you came and rescued me. I was drifting far away, into the abyss. The sky was all but blue. Seulement gris.

I was making castles in the mud, and you offered me a flag. 

Now I'm not alone.

Now I'm unafraid.

I used to be wrapped in the pleasures of fear. It was scary... metaphoric and realistic, yet somehow surreal.

But you know what...? I survived.

I accepted a gracious hand. 

I took steadfast strength in the meaning of faith.

I can dance in thunderstorms.

I LAUGH AT THE FACE OF FEAR.

DEAR FEAR,

YOU MAKE ME ANGRY.

AND YET, HERE I AM.

LAUGHING AT THE FACT THAT YOU ARE HERE, TRYING TO GRASP MY HAND AGAIN.

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH.

~JazzyMcJazzerpants

p.s. Guess what ! It's not going to happen again.

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA.

We are often greeted with our past, and whether we choose to overcome it or not ultimately decides our fate. Reader, I am sure you know of this searing pain. The sight of seeing something appear back in one's life, can be extremely writhing. 

But when we rise to the occasion, and pull out our swords... when we believe Someone greater lives within our hearts, that "thing" that almost defeated us, can be severed. 

Point is: Nous sommes forte. 

I used to fear the oppressive fog that once closed in on me. 

Fear has had a way of tightening my skin and blinding my eyes. 

It was like acid to the face and heart. 

I didn't trust anyone.

But I do not forget about that Love that has rescued me, once before; the love that had calmed such a raging thunderstorm. 

I'm entangled with this love. He will never let go of me, even if the rest of the world does. 

I'm not afraid, because His love is all I need. He is my shield, and that's a promise no monster can eat away. 

Cupcake Wars.

So.
I don't usually like watching TV.
I kind of find it to be a waste of time unless it's America's Got Talent, Flashpoint, or the News.
But.
I was watching the Food Network, and Cupcake Wars was on.

Oh my gosh.
It opened up my mind to a bunch of ideas.
But one thing is for sure: I am going to become a pro-cupcake baker. ;) hahaha.
I'm gonna start practicing making flowers, roses, and different patterns out of icing. :)
It's in my blood, actually. ;) Pretty much the whole Sinhalese side of me is artsy.....soo....with a little practicing, I might not do half bad. ;)

I'm pretty stoked.
Wish me luck!

Hopefully I'll have some pro cupcakes made in time for my birthday. :)

I'm Racist Against that Racist Coffee.

Why are you reading this blogpost?
You shouldn't be.
You should be watching this amazing video:
http://www.youtube.com/user/juliansmith87?blend=1&ob=4#p/u/16/APyr48GACzc

You Need to Watch This.

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Blogger's Challenge Day 21

There are a lot of things that make me happy...



Daddy and Mumsie




my brother :)




my babe of a dog, Rupert :)



Pictures, that by chance, turn out perfect.



Magical Moments that will never be forgotten.



Yoda. :)



Perfect evenings...when you know it will be a good star gazing night.



Blowing Bubbles....

 A lot of magical things make me happy....so I couldn't just choose one.... :)

day 1- recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
day 2- the meaning behind your blog name
day 3- a picture of you as a child
day 4- a habit that you wish you didn’t have
day 5- a picture of somewhere you've been
day 6- favourite super hero and why

day 7- a picture of someone/something that has had the biggest impact on you
day 8- short term goals for this month and why

day 9- something you're proud of in the past few days 

day 10- songs you listen to when you are happy, sad, bored, hyped, mad

day 11- write a bucket list of things you want to do before you die

day 12- write a poem to someone you love

day 13- your 5 favourite books and why

day 14- a picture of you and your family
day 15- put your ipod on shuffle: first 10 songs that play

day 16- a picture of yourself

day 17- someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why

day 18- plans/dreams/goals you have

day 19- write about a sweet memory from your past

day 20- write a letter to someone

day 21-a picture of something that makes you happy

day 22- what makes you different from everyone else
day 23- something you crave a lot
day 24- post your favourite quote or verse of scripture and why
day 25- what I would find in your bag
day 26- list 10 things that you are thankful for
day 27- my day job verses my passion
day 28- cruise a thesaurus and pick out 10 words you like the sound of
day 29 - favourite tv shows and why you like them
day 30 - movies you can watch again and again.

Blogger's Challenge Day 05

Oh how I love to voyage. If I could, I would travel the world. Time would matter not.

I would live to travel. Travel to love. Love to seek. Seek to believe. Believe to live...

I love the world.

Having said that. I have pretty much traveled north to south of the province I live in. This province will remain nameless ;)

I have been to both Calgary and Edmonton...and the places in between there.

I have been to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Long Beach...well... I'm sure you've caught the drift. Cali's a wonderful place to be.

My all time favourite place: Sri Lanka.
Oooooh..... <3 LOVE.

This picture is of me at the beach in Sri Lanka. :) It was soooooo wonderful.

I want to go back.

Our airplane stopped in the Philippines and Singapore. I don't know if that counts as a place I've been to though. :)

This isn't part of the thinger, but, my favourite quote that fits well with my traveling-bug spirit:

"Oh! The places you'll go! You'll be on your way up! You'll be seeing great sights! You'll join the high fliers who soar to high heights!" ~Dr. Seuss

day 1- recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
day 2- the meaning behind your blog name
day 3- a picture of you as a child
day 4- a habit that you wish you didn’t have
day 5- a picture of somewhere you've been
day 6- favorite super hero and why
day 7- a picture of someone/something that has had the biggest impact on you
day 8- short term goals for this month and why
day 9- something you're proud of in the past few days
day 10- songs you listen to when you are happy, sad, bored, hyped, mad
day 11- write a bucket list of things you want to do before you die
day 12- write a poem to someone you love
day 13- your 5 favorite books and why
day 14- a picture of you and your family
day 15- put your ipod on shuffle: first 10 songs that play
day 16- a picture of yourself
day 17- someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
day 18- plans/dreams/goals you have
day 19- write about a sweet memory from your past
day 20- write a letter to someone
day 21-a picture of something that makes you happy
day 22- what makes you different from everyone else
day 23- something you crave a lot
day 24- post your favorite quote or verse of scripture and why
day 25- what I would find in your bag
day 26- list 10 things that you are thankful for
day 27- my day job verses my passion
day 28- cruise a thesaurus and pick out 10 words you like the sound of
day 29 - favorite tv shows and why you like them
day 30 - movies you can watch again and again.

I Think It's Weird

that there are more people in Denmark looking at my blog, then in Canada itself. -.-
Just a little strange.

Today looks like a visit to the pumpkin patch, and off to see a friend of the family's hobby involving birds. :) Absolutely amazing! I never knew there were so many different kinds of chickens and ducks--really beautiful actually! :) In the mean time I've got to write two letters: one to a bestie who lives halfway across the world :P {[Bananerzzzz]} and another to some French person for my French project. :) I's be stoked. :)

I'm a little bummed out that I won't be making it out to a concert with a couple of my favourite bands. For privacy's sake I won't say who they are :) :D But, it is next week. :( siiiiigh. Oh well. Next time. :p

Oh! I made triangle pancakes for breakfast this morning :D They were quite successful! :D
My cousin C.P. sent me this amazing link; check it OUT.
http://www.jimspancakes.com/

Quote:

"Be the change you want to see." -Ghandi [Red]


This has actually been my life the past week. I'm changing my thought pattern...how I see things (((IB!!!!))) to be a more positive outlook. Hey, it's hard...but I've gotta try and put my best foot forward in whatever I do, so I figured if I've decided to take on the full workload of homework, I shouldn't be so harsh about it....as in....I don't need to ridicule everything. Probably sounds dumb to some of you, but it's just something I need to do. Eventually if I think positive all the time ((errr....most of the time)) it'll feel a little easier. It was my choice to take IB...now I've just gotta get through it....at least 86% happily. 
Think I'm wrong?
Hear me out: At the beginning of the week, I absolutely hated with a very very strong passion: LOTF. 
Today, I can say that by reading it in a slightly different perspective, I've been seeing it as a giant metaphor. I won't say it now cause I'm planning on using it for my oral presentation, but...that is that. I'm still a little disgusted with it because it's so dark....but....I have one more chapter to go and I'm not dreading it as much as I was last Monday. 
Second verse of encouragement:


Proverbs 15:13 (New International Version)

 ¹³ A happy heart makes the face cheerful,
       but heartache crushes the spirit.

It's cool...because I've been feeling a lot lighter in spirit now that I've started changing my perspective. 


God is good. 






Jazzy.