I'm up whatsit creek without a paddle...or even a canoe.

"Sometimes I cannot forgive, and these days, mercy cuts so deep. If the world was how it should be, maybe I could get some sleep. While I lay, I dream we're better; scales were gone and faces lighter. When we wake, we hate our brother. We still move to hurt each other. Sometimes I can close my eyes, and all the fear that keeps me silent falls below my heavy breathing. What makes me so badly bent? We all have a chance to murder. We all feel the need for wonder. We still want to be reminded that the pain is worth the thunder. Sometimes when I lose my grip, I wonder what to make of heaven. All the times I thought to reach up, all the times I had to give. Babies underneath their beds, hospitals that cannot treat all the wounds that money causes, all the comforts of cathedrals, all the cries of thirsty children - this is our inheritance. All the rage of watching mothers - this is our greatest offense...Oh my God" (Song: Oh my God by Jars of Clay)

So I just spent two and a half much-needed days in Calgary with a good friend of mine. We had a blast together! Much fun was had by all, and many good memories were made. I love spending time with her; she's an amazing person. Anyone who's reading this probably knows who I'm talking about. We spent most of our time recording a song (the one I quoted at the beginning of this post) that she wanted to finish working on. And if I may say, it turned out amazing!

Anyways, I'm just sitting here in my kitchen, trying to get up the nerve to finish reading something. And speaking of being random...It's weird, reading. And everyone's different reading habits, I suppose. I know people who've read only 50 pages in the past year, while I've easily read 50 pages in an hour. It doesn't make me think less of anyone who doesn't read like I do, it just usually makes me think about things. Thinking also usually gets me into trouble; so I'm going to stop here.

I guess I'll go ahead and be stereotypical with my first post of the new year, too. I hope the new year treats all of you well, and that you all find happiness and keep your good health (or regain it if you've been sick). I wish all of you only the best things in life, and I hope to keep in touch with all of you in 2007!

~Blackbird