February 2008
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February 26, 2008 - I read an interesting passage today out of my book (Eat, Pray, Love - Elizabeth Gilbert). It went something like this:
"Your problem is that you don't understand what that word [soul mate] means. People think a soul mate is your perfect fit and that's what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that's holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. A true soul mate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layter of yourself to you, and then they leave. And thank God for it." (page 149)
How very different this approach is! Maybe our soul mates are just that - life-changing, earth shattering people who are only with us for a short while, but people who give us such room for spiritual growth that we can only guess at.
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February 24, 2008 - It's been quite some time since I last updated . . . more than a month. Yikes. I meant to update earlier, but due to extenuating circumstances I wasn't able to. But there is a new layout up featuring Naomi Watts (I fell in love with her dress and decided it should make an appearance).
My dad underwent surgery, and that kept me busy. I spent an awful lot of time in the hospital with my mom, and made sure everything went smoothly. In the end, they removed the gall stone that was causing most of the problem, and took out his gallbladder which was corroded. The damage it had done to his small intestine wasn't enough for them to do a resection, but they think he should be fine now that these two things have been taken out.
There's something I find extremely terrifying about seeing my Dad in such a weakened state. His health has never been great and I've often had to take him/visit him in hospitals, but it doesn't get easier. In my mind, parents are supposed to be these invincible figures that aren't susceptible to disease and debilitating illness . . .
But despite all the chaos (dad getting surgery, grandfather in the hopsital for OD-ing on his anti-seizure meds, bed frame breaking, and having to book an appointment with my doctor for "feminine problems"), I was able to attend my friend's wedding which was truly beautiful and a welcome break. We danced and had a lovely time all around.
My coping mechanism has been to take my baking* to extreme measures. I managed to make lemon cookies, a red velvet cake, and a lemon meringue pie (which doesn't weep!!!).
*click on the images to see the enlarged versions
On a completely different note, I cut my hair short! I'd been meaning to do it for some time, and I'm quite happy with the result. There's so much weight off, and it feels so light and bouncy!
Girl: Jana (Jay-na). 21. 5'5". Brown eyes, brown hair. Half Indian, Half Caucasian. Night owl. Tea addict. College senior. Psychology Major. Interests: Dancing, Writing, Stargazing, Running, Swimming, Photo editing, Reading, Cooking, Astronomy, Tea, Metaphysics, Museums, Science, Medicine, Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, Music, Movies, Ice Skating, Bowling, Tennis, Drawing, Calligraphy, Art Galleries, Stained Glass, Piano, Watercolors, London, Paris. Loves: Snow, Rain, Seasons, Photoshop, Web Design, Surprises, Great Novels, Classical/ New Age Music, Trying out new recipies, Traveling to new places, The beach, Mountains, Seattle, Finding little hole-in-the-wall shops, Jelly beans, Comfortable sweaters, Christmastime, Dancing with mops/brooms, Scrapbooking (my God, it's addicting). Thought-provoking conversation, Walks, Being creative, Hats, Most things fuzzy.
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