This is the current background on my computer. I spliced together these spring flower photographs from http://littlestarlingphotography.com/. Lauriann Wakefield is my second cousin, and I LOVE her photographs. Thanks for sharing the joy of spring with me!
In other news, I think I've figured out why it's so hard for me to keep a blog. I have so many thoughts (random ones at that) that I want to share, but I don't trust you world. Yep, I said it. Some of my thoughts are very intimate and I share those with my very closest friends who have proven to be loyal and trustworthy.
I guess I harbor a secret grudge againtst the open masses. haha Perhaps I will get better at sifting through the tender memories and the new experiences like old letters in a shoebox. Slowly, I'll learn to share with you... or maybe not. And let's be truthful, I'm also very busy and forgetful.
But I respect a lot of bloggers for their frankness and admire their fresh take on life. I guess I have to find balance. You see, sharing things that are very superficial just won't do. It's not enough of a reason for me to keep a blog if I'm not passionate about what I share. But I'm not exactly comfortable with laying out all that I hold dear for the world to see, either.
To do list: balance.
So for starters:
1) This week I was fascinated by the snow shadows of cars. I kept see snow by the street in the shape of car outlines, because car shadows kept it from melting. *giggle*
2) I miss my students, my friends, the landscape, and the adventure I left behind in China
3) I really don't miss the deep loneliness I felt in China
4) I loved the book "Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins. I'm about to start the sequel.
5) I wish I could gather all my brothers around me and express how much I love each of them individually, with a depth they probably don't concieve of right now
6) I can't imagine what it would be like to have a sister... and I have a pretty good imagination
7) I miss my friend Kaylee who is newly and happily married... and living in australia.
8) #1 thing I don't trust right now? dating
