Haunting?

Ok, I realize the title seems kind of...scary. No worries. I've been thinking recently about what I think about. I know that is confusing, and weird. Who thinks about what they think about? Well, it happens.

Anyways, I've found that these are some of the main things I think about:

quotes from books I'm reading that just stick with me, and how I need to start making a journal of all these great lines. This one has been in my mind recently from the book The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins "Where is the woman who has ever really torn from her heart the image that has been once fixed in it by a true love? Books tell us that such unearthly creatures have existed--but what does our own experience say in answer to books?"

Dance. Recently I've started dance classes, and I feel like I am accomplishing so much in them. I get a sort of rush when I get a figure just right. I think about the music and the steps a lot.

Music. Music is such a huge influence in my life. I will get the lyrics of one line in my head that I will think about and just apply in my life during that time. Songs really do control my emotions, and how I feel after I listen to them. I'm always thinking about songs I want to learn, and write. I don't think there are words to exactly say my feelings about music. When I practice piano or guitar, it is a huge release, and I even get so into playing songs that it affects my body. I will laugh, sweat, or even shake (really fast songs).

Accomplishing more. I think about how much more there is that I haven't done or experienced. This lead to me making a list of goals to start out with which I will post.

So those are the main things, and of course, much more runs through my mind. I find these subjects cross it the most though. I recommend everyone to try this sometime. It really put a perspective on what it is that defines who I am in a way. What you think carries on to what you do and to who you are, right? I remember someone said that they liked writing songs because they felt that it was something that was uniquely theirs and it really struck a chord with me. That was exactly how I felt about things like painting, and writing. Well, anyways, I decided while writing this not to post my whole list of goals, but here is a sampling:

Perform more for people (piano and guitar)

stretch every night

eat breakfast

realize the potential to have a good friend in everyone

resolve issues

start writing in a journal

lyrics in my head at the moment

"give me back my point of view cuz I just can't think for you"--look what you've done, by Jet

I bet Katie is super excited that I'm writing another post for the first time in...probably two months now? Yay me. I've been thinking about how I wanted to write a post about my shoes, because I love them. How often do I get to just go on about them??? One of my early birthday presents this month was a new pair of shoes from urban outfitters. I must say, I love that store immensely, though it can be kind of pricey. I've been slowly building up a wardrobe from there.

So back to the shoes. Last saturday, during a break from family history research, my friend Lana and I stopped by the gateway, where I picked up these beauties.

Yup, my new oxfords. I don't know that I will ever love a man as much as I love these. hmmmm...probably not a good thing. I also got a sweet pair of vintage looking earrings. Now if only I had earlobes.

Anywho, I absolutely love having shoes that I don't see anyone else with. I also feel like I'm from the sixties, and getting ready to go swing dancing with john travolta.

Clearly, I really love fashion, and I always pick out dresses or outfits I'm in love with in movies I see. P.S I Love You had great clothes in it. Hillary Swank wore some stunning outfits, including this cute little dress.

Also, this saturday, my roomies and I are going to be checking out the bridal fair. Oh ya, none of us are getting married. Who cares! This inspired me to look at the '09 collection of the wedding gown designer Rosa Clara, who I've recently fallen in love with. Alta Moda Bridal here in utah makes the dresses temple ready, and she is one of the designers they have in stock. As I was looking at the gowns, I fell in love with this gown. I'm going to have to start saving up now, as these dresses can run in the thousands.

I just love the silhouette. I'm not a fan of mermaid, or trumpet gowns. This is exactly the kind of look I love. At the same time though, I absolutely love lace collars, and will most likely go that way. Here's another Rosa Clara gown I adore!

This all probably makes me sound marriage hungry, but no, I am not. Like I tell my roomies, I want a wedding, not a marriage right now.

As a random afterthought, I've had this quote from mansfield park stuck in my head recently.

"beware of fainting spells, beware of swoons, run mad as often as you choose, but do not faint" poetic yes? That movie is full of great lines, many taken from Jane Austen's writings, and short stories. Which reminds me, I need a new book to read. Ideas?