Monday, March 22, 2010

Random. Thoughts. V: Let's Make it a Love Song Instead!

My name is Katie. Not Katherine, Not Kaitlin, not anything other than Katie.


Folk music seriously rocks.


So does Humphrey Bogart... :)


I am strongly against wearing sleeves after the first day of spring. I am also strongly against wearing dark colors after the first day of spring.

Please don't think I'm sadistic, but I absolutely adore tornado season. I think it has a lot to do with hearing "Stay with News 9, we'll keep you advised" every single time the tv is on :)

Speaking of weathermen, I think Mike Morgan sucks. Sorry, Channel 4 fans...

Strawberries and orange juice used to be gross. Now, they are the most fabulous food items in the world.

Over spring break, I read a book called "In Search of Noah's Ark". It has made my obsession with biblical archaeology re-emerge, and now I just want to go be the female version of Indiana Jones!

23 days to half marathon :)

I went on a mission trip to nebraska over spring break. The whole time I was working with the kids, I was trying to form therapeutic goals in my head. College has warped my mind.

I only wear hoodies the correct way if it is really really cold. Generally, I wear my hoodies upside-down and backwards with only my arms covered by the sleeves. Don't ask me why, couldn't tell you.

Favorite painting=Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. GORGEOUS in real life...

Two words: Todd Johnson.

Go listen to the song "Christ is Risen" by Matt Maher. It will change your life.

Let it be noted that my father did, in fact, cut off the legendary hair of Michael O'Neal ;)

The average groom is 5.3 years older than the average bride.

Microwaving Peeps is not a good idea. And if you stick toothpicks in them in an attempt to puncture the other peeps...it doesn't work. Tried it. Failed.

Audrey Hepburn is the most gorgeous woman ever.

I am still incredibly sad that Buddy Holly died. I know it was way before I was even thought of, but it still makes me very sad. :(

Gustav Holst is my favorite composer. Ever. Absolute genius.

My current favorite hymn is Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing. Always loved it :)

Every time I read the story of the Prodigal Son, I get really emotional. What a beautiful story of God's love for us!

I really like to make people think and question their life. I know that sounds weird, but it is always encouraging to have a conversation with someone about something seemingly mundane, then having them come back days later and saying "You know, you made me think a lot and helped me change some things in my life!"

"I want the world to turn because of love, with mercy to find each of us doing what we can to just believe."

Dasani water tastes funny.

Today I rediscovered an un-heard cd from my bff alyssa containing all 80s music. I was listening to it and laughing so hard because it's so corny, yet catchy!

Speaking of my bff alyssa...when she first moved to our school in soph year, I had a moment of understanding what they meant in Anne of Green Gables by "bosom aquaintance" or "kindred spirit." I knew without a doubt that she would be my best friend and heart sister! The only problem...she was so shy that we didn't even speak to each other for an entire year. I was frustrated and thought I must be crazy for having such a strong belief in a friendship with a completely silent girl in my spanish/chem class, but...junior prom came around, and we awkwardly went with an awkward group and came out as besties. We fake-fight all the time, but i'm pretty sure there is no one else in the world with the same bizarre humor, sense of misadventure, and ability to be completely awesome in the whole world. She probably knows more about me than anyone else in the world, and I seriously don't know what I would do without her. I look forward to further adventures with ron and sam! :)

I smile all the time. Really. There's very few times you will see me where I'm not smiling.

Going with the above...today in therapy we had a discussion about how they think it's crazy I'm always happy. I think they have "happy" confused with "joy". Happy is an emotion that comes and goes. Joy is a permanent fixture in my life, thanks to my faith in God and His constant care and grace :)

Vegetarians can be really annoying sometimes.

I know everyone likes Queen. But Freddie Mercury really creeps me out, and there are only a few Queen songs I can tolerate. Sorry universe.

Also, I know my next thought is almost sinful, considering the fact that Jayhawks are trained to despise Missouri with their whole hearts. Still...I can tolerate Missouri relatively well. I cannot tolerate Kstate at all. I slightly hate their stupid wildcat. Sorry kstaters...

Nothing in the world is more boring than an essay over analyses of Haydn music (yes, that is the project that is currently inspiring my blogging....blech. Seriously, who would ever read this analytical nonsense??)

My friend Olivia is hanging out in my dorm while she writes HER paper. I forgot how nice it is to have someone around :)

I love flowers. Any kind, any time.

Subterranean Homesick Blues is kinda bomb.

I could easily spend all my money on disney movies and music. Easily.

Xavier Henry and I have a deep connection. Really. It's what happens when you are the same age and are both Oklahoma Jayhawks. We're practically bffs. ;)

Over spring break I started a list of questions for heaven. I have 40 so far, and growing every day.

I believe curiosity is a gift :)

My guitar's name is Desdemona. My horn's name is Ophelia. My camera's name is Prospero. Now I just need a Shakespearean name for my keyboard!

Greatest camera regret: Not taking pictures at the free Skillet/Decyfer Down concert at OU. Where me and my best friends were ridiculously close to the stage. And could see everything. And Skillet rocked for 1.5 hours. And I got no pictures.

I enjoy the occassional inspirational book :)

I am tired of hearing people use the adjective "cute" to describe the s10 I drive here at college. I miss driving a huge solid steel 58 chevy that was gorgeous and made people double-take to realize a GIRL was driving such an awesome vehicle.

Green grass and blue skies with abundant sunshine....heavenly.

Teddy Geiger, John Mayer, and Jon McLaughlin have the exact same voice.

I am going to write a book someday, I swear. I have been blessed with an abnormally eventful life. Interesting things just happen to me. Sometimes I wonder how life would be if I wasn't always getting into misadventures, but then I remember how BORING a normal life would be, and feel grateful for my life of craziness :)