Interests:Mental Health, Visual Arts (Illustration, Design, Film), Music, Literature. Expertise:Nothing. Occupation:Student in research. Industry:Mental Health
I really really need to get cracking on finding some psych related opportunities for myself. My job has been great for sure, but it's definitely time to move on. Practicality, as well as some of my ideals deem it so.
And now a video for your private amazement: the wondrous (and by that I mean ill na-na) mimicry of the Australian Lyre Bird. It get's really interesting around the 2:15 mark. http://youtube.com/watch?v=VjE0Kdfos4Y
When we feel that there has been an affront to our sense of justice, we are appealing not only to a culturally learned set of rules, but to a higher good, a natural moral order. And this, so says Clive Staples Lewis, argues that we simply can't ignore moral accountability, no matter what we claim to believe. Nature itself reflects the moral compass and the mysterious will of its creator, God. As Job learned, God's just nature shows us which way is up, but also extends far, far above our heads.
And yet I'm so good at walking around not seeing any of this, instead focusing on the daily crappiness that I endure, the momentary pleasures in which I can indulge, and yes, the injustices that I perceive. There have been three things that are trying to jostle this veil from me though, and those are the following: 1. That sudden warm spell we had last week, was it Tuesday? Wednesday? That had my head spinning in euphoria. It's like I had come to accept winter and forgotten altogether what Spring felt like. 2. Having someone share to me how wonderful it was to finally be in a honest-to-goodness relationship, free of second thoughts, doubts, and anxiety. 3. The experience of being sick, when our entire perspective on the world is rearranged -somehow, that car stereo, that bike, or that new gadget you've been wanting hardly matter anymore. Instead, you simply wish to be free to live. These three experiences teach me that my deeper longings point at something too special for the mundane to fulfill. They tell me that I can't really imagine those things that I truly want. It's easy to imagine future hardship, or future temptations. It's hard to imagine future strength and future grace. But nevertheless, these gifts are there to look forward to. God assures us of this through the analogies of the seasons, marriage, and minor ailments. The relief from the malaise that I currently wallow in is promised, if only I take a few steps.
Yeah, so woot, Giants won, etc. I'm a real fan, although not an especially knowledgeable one, so I'm genuinely happy. I had a couple of experiences today in which I sorta pinched myself and realized that the Giants are reigning world champions in American Football. Should I get a hat or something to commemorate it? I dunno. Anyway, that's not why i'm posting. Just wanted to help you all relive the funniest commercial of the game.
Anybody catch the New Hampshire Debate? Wowwee, fun viewing, and I don't even tend to catch these sorta events. The weird thing though, was that although Obama and Clinton both came across very intelligent and articulate, it was Bill Richardson who appealed to me most, because of what seemed to be a compassionate attitude and good-natured personality. But then I caught mysef -didn't G.W. win by also being the good-natured hometown sort, inspiring people to pick him over his obviously more competent opponents? I wonder if that means I should support Obama, even though he lacks political experience. I've also been a fan of Edwards in years past, but I'm not so sure about him anymore.
I also realize that these opinions are totally off the cuff, and I've done very little research on their voting history.
Sketches from 12/23/07 This was supposed to be a study in preparation of the portrait, since I had 3.5 hrs, and my ink drawing was going to be quick.
The drawing. It came out terribly. Don't do washes with Higgins quick drying waterproof India ink, that's the take-home lesson! :C0 And with my extra time, I decided to try to loosen up and play around more. This one got really out of control, but it was very gratifying to do. Thanks for indulging. Now back to the drudgery of making a living.
