Spring Break…now?

I wasn’t sure whether to say that spring break is finally here, or spring break…already?? That’s how it feels. I’ve had tons of things keeping me busy and stressed out, so in that sense it’s definitely ‘finally here.’  But at the same time, when you’re busy time seems to fly by, so I certainly have some mixed feelings about it.  While I’m all about graduating and finding out what’s beyond, I also want to savor these last couple of months of undergrad. school. Although my paths may lead me back here eventually, it sure won’t be here and now, because here and now is…well…now.

Now is a tricky thing for me lately. I’m loving it here in spite of being stressed out from time to time, but I have to consciously tell my mind not to wander off to…oh let’s say…Ohio in May, Sweden in July, Sweden in August, Sweden in September etc. With so many exciting things to look forward to, how else - other than forcing yourself – can you stay in the moment? I will keep trying, because I know the things I’m looking forward to will happen regardless. So rather than wishing they were happening now, I will take great comfort in knowing they will, and soon. Come what May? This May!

“I’m trying to stay in the moment
but at the moment, I’m lying in bed with
the covers over my head.

I’m fighting my way out of the future
but the future keeps inviting me back
It’s hard to keep me on track when I’m falling…

I’m falling
I’m falling
I’m falling in love with you

She’s sleeping, looking out of this world tonight
and tonight she’s keeping me up
but I don’t ever want it to stop

She wakes up when I kiss her good bye
I say ‘good bye love’, then she takes me by surprise
when she opens her eyes saying, I’m falling

I’m falling
I’m falling
I’m falling in love with you

All over again I fall
All over again I crawl
To get back up on my feet
To get ready for a sweet, sweet fall again
For you…”

Just something I’m working on. A little love song you might call it. Not completely satisfied with it yet, but it’s a work in progress.

Might as well share another one with you.

“Take a breath, relax
 Rest your head on my shoulder
 It’s O.K. to pause and put your life on hold

 You’re not alone
 I’m right here beside you
 So sit tight in this boat made for two

 Sailing slowly side by side
 Our eyes and arms are open wide
 No matter where we wash ashore
 We’ll be stronger than we were…

 Before you go
 I’ve got something to tell you
 I know how you feel and I feel it too

 Please stay awhile
 Just long enough for me to explain why
 why I think we shouldn’t say good bye

 Sailing slowly side by side
 Our eyes and arms are open wide
 No matter where we wash ashore
 We’ll be stronger than we were…

 I put my life in your hands
 and you put yours in mine
 trust me, we’re gonna be fine

 Sailing slowly side by side
 Our eyes and arms are open wide
 No matter where we wash ashore
 We’ll be stronger than before”

Alright folks, I’m off for some apartment cleaning, then work, and tomorrow…SPRING BREAK wohooo *flashing nonexistent man-boobs*

Ps. We’re hoping to find the battery charger for our camera in Fort Lauderdale.  So if we’re lucky enough to find it, spring break pictures will be posted shortly.

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