Beauty

My oh my it has been quite some time since I have last posted. Well, just got back from Colorado where my brothers wedding took place. It was beautiful!

My favorite part of the entire thing was when Kami made that infamous walk to the altar (or gazebo in this case). I looked right at my brother Kris. He looked so excited he could barely contain himself. He kept trying to sneak peeks at Kam as she walked through the trees. And when he saw her, his eyes lit up.

I've never really understood that saying "His eyes lit up", until I saw the way my brother looked when he laid eyes on Kami. She of course, looked gorgeous. But I can only imagine what he was thinking when he saw her.

What a beautiful thought that is. What is going on in the grooms head when he first lays eyes on his bride. What he must be feeling. I would hazard a guess that they arent thinking of anything. That their minds have gone completely blank. That her beauty takes his breath away and his mind has nothing else to ponder, because he has seen what beauty really is. He now knows what perfection looks like.

I can't wait for the day that my love looks upon me that way. What a glorious thing to behold. What an amazing feeling to feel.

I've never been one of the regular girls, planning and dreaming of my wedding from a small age. But after seeing my brother get married all I can think about it how I will look on the day of my own wedding. What will my dress look like? How long will my veil be? How many bridesmaids will I have?

It felt almost like a dream their wedding day. Just watching them together, their first dance, cutting the cake. Everything about them seems beautiful, and I am beside myself thinking about the day I get my chance to play Cinderella.

until later,

the explorer

Full of Discovery

I never realized before now, but I am a huge fan of the Discovery Channel. There is a plethura of informative shows. But no one wants to watch boring TV where you learn stuff. Which is why I am astounded by the Discovery Channels tactics of teaching. They put shows on that are awesome and adventure packed. Shows like The Deadliest Catch and Mythbusters.

I am currently keen on Mythbusters. I just love the way they bust or prove myths! My particular favorite episode would have to be the one where they prove all the myths about ninjas! They actually brought in a man who has achieved ninja status. Minus the invisibility part.

Perhaps the reason I am drawn to the Discovery Channel is because they, like me, like to explore things to better understand them. What I especially love is the eccentric characters they get on their shows! The deadliest catch is a funny one, full with action and humor. Who knew crab fishing could be so dangerous! I sure didnt.

In any case, if you have yet to discover the Discovery Channel you really need to check it out. It is a very fulfilling bit of television.

Until later,

the explorer

My little swimmer

Have you ever had a pet that practically defines you? For many it is their best friend and pup, others it's a cat, for me, it's my fish. Yes, my fish.

I have a fish by the name of Schwart. Which, loosely translated means 'black' in German. Not that I speak German, but I know a few terms here and there. Little Schwarty came into my life in October of 08 when my roommate won him in a game of Bob for the Fish. He has called Lindsey and I family for 8 months. And what a great 8 months it has been.

Schwart is not like most fish. Oh sure, every parent thinks that of their baby. That they have a real special little guy not like anyone else on the face of the planet. Well I'm telling you, he really IS like no other. He just loves people, when he is put in a solitary place he always seems sadder and less swimmy. He hates dark bowls. When we change his water we often but him in a cermaic bowl and he just sits in place. He loves the sun and light. During these summer holidays he sits in my kitchen in a very large jar with multi colored pebbles at the bottom.

My little guy also happens to be quite the ladies man. He loves girls, possibly due to the fact that he lived in an all girls dorm. Whenever a girl enters the room he looks right at you and flits his little tail like a crazy little swimmer.

Now, a fish may seem like a distant creature, and some may argue it's due to their 3 second memory scan. But I, and many others would beg to differ on this account. He really does care about his family and friends. I love to wake up and see his bright shiny scales.

This may be considered an odd attachment, but I just can't help myself, and most animal lovers would feel the same.


until later,

the explorer

p.s. I am still working on my 101 list, no worries, it is still to come!