Here's a song that I recently composed on the piano. I don't have any words to it, but if I were to put words to it, I suppose I would make it into a love song. I spent only one day on this, so I hope that you enjoy it!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Dear Emotions
Dear Emotions,
I splatter your blood
Across my confused palette
And paint a Surrealist picture
The strokes of my brush
Swirl in accordance with
My singing, searching soul,
Colorful imagination reigning
Stop clouding the illuminations
That I seek for loneliness
And complement my eyes
With thine positive love.
And yell to the ocean that
He is my biggest regret,
For instead of flowers
I will throw swords and blood
Though his thirst already quenched
With a magnificent life,
I shall parch his throat with
Sharp pain and tears
Innumerable armies stand beside me
And I hope forever, dear emotions,
You swim inside my strength,
Clearing my painting's purpose.
I splatter your blood
Across my confused palette
And paint a Surrealist picture
The strokes of my brush
Swirl in accordance with
My singing, searching soul,
Colorful imagination reigning
Stop clouding the illuminations
That I seek for loneliness
And complement my eyes
With thine positive love.
And yell to the ocean that
He is my biggest regret,
For instead of flowers
I will throw swords and blood
Though his thirst already quenched
With a magnificent life,
I shall parch his throat with
Sharp pain and tears
Innumerable armies stand beside me
And I hope forever, dear emotions,
You swim inside my strength,
Clearing my painting's purpose.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Public Displays of Affection
Love embeds its non-erasable evidence in our emotions and depths of our souls, but it also creates an effect on our actions and how we display our love for others. I'm talking about public displays of affection, also referred to as PDA. Some of you have no problem displaying to the whole world that you are in a relationship with someone and care for them. You don't mind letting everyone know that you are taken and happy about it. When you and your partner show affection in public, I feel that it is a sign that you are confident in your relationship and could care less about what those surrounding you think.
I applaud all of you public displays of affection activists, partly because I am one also, but I must slightly turn my head to those people that transform our movie theaters, family parks, shopping malls, and restaurants into their very own private bedrooms. When I go out of my house, I really expect nothing more than going into public. This means that I will expect seeing a variety of people walking, driving, bicycling around, minding their own business and doing regular things like shopping, eating, running errands, etc. When I'm in a public place and see a couple full-on making out (which is the initial action before anything further, mind you), I feel uncomfortable. It is a distraction from what I plan to accomplish that day.
You may ask: how far is too far? My answer? Making out. You can kiss a little, but if it's not broken for more than, let's say, five to seven seconds, you may be going too far. Holding hands is great. Hugging is perfectly fine too. My reasoning for why making out in public is not looked at favorably is because of the following:
#1: As I said before, making out is the last step before you start the other steps of going any further. You know what I mean. That is meant for the privacy of your own place of dwelling, folks.
#2: I can imagine that if you are too busy trying to swallow your significant other's face in the midst of other people, you will be distracted. Therefore, if something "important" happens, you will probably miss it. I mean, what if someone came up behind you and secretly pick pocketed you? Hey, you never know.
#3: Think of all the lonely people out there that aren't dating anyone! Chances are, someone will either be grossed out by your PDA or feel completely envious and then suddenly enter into a state of depression because they can't make out with someone at that particular moment in time. Way to go, heartbreaker.
Now, I suppose if you are in a dimly lit bar or club filled with drunken people, then maybe it would be okay to make out with someone. That is mainly because half of the people in there probably have no clue what is going on anyways. Plus, you're more vulnerable for actions like that. Please, however, do not show PDA in generally sober and family friendly places. We also don't want children questioning their parents about what you're doing. Some parents just aren't ready to explain that.
As I have mentioned before, I am a naturally emotional person that loves to snuggle and doesn't mind tasteful public displays of affection. However, I know my limits and thought that I should inform you of being mindful as well. Love makes us do crazy things, but this is one matter that I am certain we can control with ease.
I applaud all of you public displays of affection activists, partly because I am one also, but I must slightly turn my head to those people that transform our movie theaters, family parks, shopping malls, and restaurants into their very own private bedrooms. When I go out of my house, I really expect nothing more than going into public. This means that I will expect seeing a variety of people walking, driving, bicycling around, minding their own business and doing regular things like shopping, eating, running errands, etc. When I'm in a public place and see a couple full-on making out (which is the initial action before anything further, mind you), I feel uncomfortable. It is a distraction from what I plan to accomplish that day.
You may ask: how far is too far? My answer? Making out. You can kiss a little, but if it's not broken for more than, let's say, five to seven seconds, you may be going too far. Holding hands is great. Hugging is perfectly fine too. My reasoning for why making out in public is not looked at favorably is because of the following:
#1: As I said before, making out is the last step before you start the other steps of going any further. You know what I mean. That is meant for the privacy of your own place of dwelling, folks.
#2: I can imagine that if you are too busy trying to swallow your significant other's face in the midst of other people, you will be distracted. Therefore, if something "important" happens, you will probably miss it. I mean, what if someone came up behind you and secretly pick pocketed you? Hey, you never know.
#3: Think of all the lonely people out there that aren't dating anyone! Chances are, someone will either be grossed out by your PDA or feel completely envious and then suddenly enter into a state of depression because they can't make out with someone at that particular moment in time. Way to go, heartbreaker.
Now, I suppose if you are in a dimly lit bar or club filled with drunken people, then maybe it would be okay to make out with someone. That is mainly because half of the people in there probably have no clue what is going on anyways. Plus, you're more vulnerable for actions like that. Please, however, do not show PDA in generally sober and family friendly places. We also don't want children questioning their parents about what you're doing. Some parents just aren't ready to explain that.
As I have mentioned before, I am a naturally emotional person that loves to snuggle and doesn't mind tasteful public displays of affection. However, I know my limits and thought that I should inform you of being mindful as well. Love makes us do crazy things, but this is one matter that I am certain we can control with ease.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
For Erik
Inspired by Erik Downes. Please continue all your strong prayers for him, his family, and the Oglethorpe community. Here's to his safe return!
I have tears welling up in my eyes. I could barely sleep last night, because the only thing that I was thinking about was Erik and how blessed I have been to have such an incredible person like him as a friend. I'm not only getting teary-eyed because of the fact that I'm incredibly worried and anxious that he makes it home okay, but also because I have never seen love as strong as this come from the Oglethorpe community. Love in immense numbers has proven, especially in these past few days, completely indestructible. Love in numbers can withhold Hell's furious fires. These powerful waves of emotion, feeling, and sympathy shines ever so brightly like the aurorealis, splashing color on our black and white world.
I'm glad that I recently posted a blog about how much I love Oglethorpe, because these recent events have confirmed my undying love for my Alma Mater. Each student and faculty member at this university may be on opposite sides of the spectrum from one another, but when something such as this incident calls for unity, prayer and hope, no one thinks twice about joining the circle. Everyone - current students, alumni, former staff and faculty members, friends of the community - will always be there for one another, no matter what the situation. Mind to mind and hand in hand, we Oglethorpians can accomplish continental plate-shifting feats.
I feel that any number of people associated with any group experiences this same type of love. This love truly comes out in times of hardship, but when everything seems to be fine and dandy, it lives a little deeper in the soul. It seems that only those members of that particular association understand what it's like to be in that affiliation. And when that love comes out, it incredible to see how many people want in on this special bondage. The combined love of a group of people has the power to part seas and bring rebellious people to their knees.
Erik, we know that you are out there, safe and sound. Everyone at Oglethorpe loves you so much, and the gray-stoned buildings will turn more gray than a rainy day if you do not return with that smiling face of yours. Everyone here is thinking and praying for you. You're strong and I know you can make it through this. We love you!
I have tears welling up in my eyes. I could barely sleep last night, because the only thing that I was thinking about was Erik and how blessed I have been to have such an incredible person like him as a friend. I'm not only getting teary-eyed because of the fact that I'm incredibly worried and anxious that he makes it home okay, but also because I have never seen love as strong as this come from the Oglethorpe community. Love in immense numbers has proven, especially in these past few days, completely indestructible. Love in numbers can withhold Hell's furious fires. These powerful waves of emotion, feeling, and sympathy shines ever so brightly like the aurorealis, splashing color on our black and white world.
I'm glad that I recently posted a blog about how much I love Oglethorpe, because these recent events have confirmed my undying love for my Alma Mater. Each student and faculty member at this university may be on opposite sides of the spectrum from one another, but when something such as this incident calls for unity, prayer and hope, no one thinks twice about joining the circle. Everyone - current students, alumni, former staff and faculty members, friends of the community - will always be there for one another, no matter what the situation. Mind to mind and hand in hand, we Oglethorpians can accomplish continental plate-shifting feats.
I feel that any number of people associated with any group experiences this same type of love. This love truly comes out in times of hardship, but when everything seems to be fine and dandy, it lives a little deeper in the soul. It seems that only those members of that particular association understand what it's like to be in that affiliation. And when that love comes out, it incredible to see how many people want in on this special bondage. The combined love of a group of people has the power to part seas and bring rebellious people to their knees.
Erik, we know that you are out there, safe and sound. Everyone at Oglethorpe loves you so much, and the gray-stoned buildings will turn more gray than a rainy day if you do not return with that smiling face of yours. Everyone here is thinking and praying for you. You're strong and I know you can make it through this. We love you!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Love Music - Part 1
Love's complexities, pains and contentments seem so easy when they are intertwined with swirling music notes that dance in air. Pianos never fail to play perfectly along with our love-filled lives, and guitars ease romance into our lonely souls. The magic of music and its interpretations of love successfully opens my ears and peaks my interest.
I will be honest and admit that, due to a broken heart, I have locked myself in my dark and sorrowful room, played an eternity of love songs, and cried myself to sleep. Love songs release the best emotions in me. They create opportunities to "vent" and show my true colors - what I am truly feeling at a particular moment. I graciously bow at the feet of love songs, but I also scold their abilities to make me seemingly bipolar. I could be extremely happy one moment, but once I hear any music decorated with a love theme, I tend to melt and either cry, feel lonely or seek affection.
Nonetheless, I appreciate artists that are able to express themselves through this creative way. It certainly proves more effective than other methods of expression.
Love music also creates first dances, first kisses, marriage ceremonies, happy thoughts, and eternally warm hearts. Though it brings me to tears, I must remember that it also brings laughter and joy.
In order to commemorate the mysterious power of love songs, I will list a few of my favorite songs. These are in no particular order. I still need to work on this YouTube video embedding thing, so please pardon the lack of embedment.
1) Falling in Love in a Coffeeshop by Landon Pigg
2) A Thousand Roses by Brandon Henderson
3) Ordinary People by John Legend
4) The Way You Are by Bruno Mars
5) Love is Here to Stay by Frank Sinatra
I will be honest and admit that, due to a broken heart, I have locked myself in my dark and sorrowful room, played an eternity of love songs, and cried myself to sleep. Love songs release the best emotions in me. They create opportunities to "vent" and show my true colors - what I am truly feeling at a particular moment. I graciously bow at the feet of love songs, but I also scold their abilities to make me seemingly bipolar. I could be extremely happy one moment, but once I hear any music decorated with a love theme, I tend to melt and either cry, feel lonely or seek affection.
Nonetheless, I appreciate artists that are able to express themselves through this creative way. It certainly proves more effective than other methods of expression.
Love music also creates first dances, first kisses, marriage ceremonies, happy thoughts, and eternally warm hearts. Though it brings me to tears, I must remember that it also brings laughter and joy.
In order to commemorate the mysterious power of love songs, I will list a few of my favorite songs. These are in no particular order. I still need to work on this YouTube video embedding thing, so please pardon the lack of embedment.
1) Falling in Love in a Coffeeshop by Landon Pigg
2) A Thousand Roses by Brandon Henderson
3) Ordinary People by John Legend
4) The Way You Are by Bruno Mars
5) Love is Here to Stay by Frank Sinatra
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