Wilson!!!

{You know me like medicine companies know the flavor of fruit.

Which is to say, not at all.}

{But, you still do your job...so I suppose that makes up for it.}

{And I guess it's not your fault.}

Say hello to the week of Thanksgiving! It's weird that it's so soon...I feel like it should still be ages away.

But,

I'm thankful for monkey's and apple cider.

For blue jeans and grass.

For knowing looks and the orange glow of street lamps on wet sidewalks.

For my Savoir who's kind enough to keep reminding me, because I forget.

Way. Too. Often.

(Should that be 'to'?)

For my God who answers my prayers in ways I expect and ways I don't.

For mummy's and archeologists.

For Lemony Snicket and J.K. Rowling.

For C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.

For faux leather boots and the word "fluffly" (which, technically isn't a real word, but whatever, right?).

For pears and pickles and parachutes.

For you.

With utmost sincerity, 

Kaitlin R.

 

Santa Claus...

I love this weather.

So.

Dang.

Much.

I love listening to Christmas music.

Yes, I know it's not Thanksgiving yet.

Sue me.

I am soooo excited for Thanksgiving!

See, you can still appreciate and enjoy and look forward to Thanksgiving while listening to Christmas music.

Here's the thing.

The last two months of the year are probably the most special to me. And that's because of one thing.

Family.

Family, family, family. I am convinced in my heart of heart, my soul of soul, that the family is central to God's plan of happiness. I know this too be true.

Yes, I so enjoy getting and giving presents. Yes, the snow makes everything more magical. The season is one of greatness and joy and love.

But, without family and without God...presents, snow, etc...they mean nothing.

It's because of family, my one on Earth and my one above, that I believe in Santa Claus, that I enjoy the snow more, that I have something to laugh about.

And I am so grateful I can have mine forever.

So, next time you are outside in that magical snowfall, next time you are hearing those sleigh-bells, next time you are dancing to the glorious Christmas music, next time you feel a thrill of hope to know that Thanksgiving is so close...

Remember that hand that wrote it all, and what He has given you that is far more important than any worldly thing.

I love you all. Happy Sabbath.

With utmost sincerity,

Kaitlin R.   

      

Don't come easy...

Well, at least I can still eat chocolate and enjoy music.

Also, I have an interview at Barnes and Noble tomorrow!!!

I am beyond ecstatic! An interview at one my favorite shops?! Blessings!

I mean, I may not get it, but still, it's nice to see some results.

 {Victory, victory, through Him who redeemed us...}

Okay, have a good one!

With utmost sincerity,

Kaitlin R. 

And full of spaz...

"He kinda' hates your guts..."

 

...

 

"Oh no! He really does hate me! Me and my guts!"

 

 

My video log is coming soon. I'm just lazy.

{You were so close to wondering, and too far from finding.}

 

THE HOBBIT IS COMING SO SOON I CAN'T WAIT!!!

 

Seriously though, I'm so excited!

 

 

{...}

 

Guys, in all honesty, I really have nothing to say, for which I am sorry.

I'm was not blessed with quick wit, or inspiring messages...but I do feel a need to write. To get words onto paper (even if that paper is electrical.)

 

I don't remember the rules of grammar.

 

I don't remember all the ammendment's of the constitution.

 

I don't say everything I feel for fear of offending people...or sounding really uppity...or really boring.

 

I like so sing. Loud. When I'm at home alone, I belt music. I'm pretty sure my neighbors get annoyed, but they've said nothing.

 

I need to stop talking about myself.

But I've been on no grand adventures!

To quote Dr. Watson, "Nothing happens to me."

 

But I continue for the sake of existence, and because maybe someday I'll have something worthwhile to say...

 

To the right of your screen is a button. ------>

 

It says "Follow."

 

I would appreciate it if you'd click that button.

 

Love and chocolate.

 

 

With utmost sincerity,

Kaitlin R.

 

Oh, and I guess I'll add this for your entertainment...please don't judge me too harshly...yes, I made the song up, and yes my uke is out of tune... :)

 

 

Life gave me...

A sweet-heart I know showed me this song and I wish to share it with you because it's absolutely wonderful!

Just listen, and love.

It's just so bright and adorable!

Also, watching Voldemort fall in love is pretty entertaining. Especially when he has a nose as he's doing it.

"Today was a good day, she thought, watching the stars turn slowly in the sky. Just another reminder that we make our days. We make them good or bad, or just plain boring. She turned her eyes to the future and gave it a small satisfied smile. I know you're not always gonna' be full of good days, she thought, but at least I know the good will outweigh the bad. Then she knocked on wood so as not to jinx it."

I think this is pretty great...

Okay, have a good one!

With utmost sincerity,

Kaitlin R.

An explanation...

So, there are some lovelies who, due to circumstances totally inside their control and due to their desire to become the best the can be, had to and wanted to go off into the great wide world of college. 

Some went, or will be going up north to various parts of the country. 

Some moved just south east of me to a great university, and some to just the taddest bit of tad north to another university. 

I will, contrary to popular belief (mostly my own), be joining them in a few months time to start an adventure of my own, up north, in Idaho.

Regardless, this blog is my way of staying connected, and a way of describing my own adventures and thoughts about, well, anything that suits my fancy really. 

The title of this blog is a quote from one of my favorite books of all time. Note the careful use of the word one in that previous sentence. It is absolutely, without a doubt, impossible for me to choose a favorite book...but there are some that mean just a bit more to me in some ways than in others. I shall delve deeper into the realm of books and favorites and favorite books at another time (many other times, I'm sure.)

Anyways, the quote is from the book Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie. It's a delightful and incredible book, for many reasons, some of which I cannot explain in words because they are close to my heart and soul, and often, elements of the soul are not easily expressed in words.

The web address to this bog is "That is a grand sunrise..." The whole working of the sunrise and the sunset are deeply spiritual and special to me...a dear friend of mine, and the gospel made it so. I will try to explain that sometime in another blog post...but, it is likely that words will not do it justice. 

So, there's the first post. Please, comment, ask questions, etc...I'm here for you!

With utmost sincerity, 

Kaitlin R.