Joy Expressions

In response to my last post, I have at least made a step in the right direction: I am now taking guitar lessons from Dillon Phillips on Mondays. I have decided to take this break to really figure out what things I need to make time for. So, here are some things that make me happy:
writing songs
being able to play those songs
laying on blankets outside either reading or listening to music
reading fiction
working out
dancing...hip hop, latin, whatever!
coffee and comfy chairs
cool, artsy decorations

Ok, that is all for now.

Beauty

Sometimes, movies just really speak to me. It is so easy for me to forget what makes me feel absolute joy. I get so caught up in what I have to do that I miss out on really being spoken to...and hearing what is being told to me. In August Rush, Evan talks so much about the music. He gets caught up in it, in its message, in its beauty. He believes in its power. Last night when I was playing at Pecan Valley, it was the first time I had had that much fun in a long time. I felt like I was doing something really worthwhile. I know that, in order to really feel fulfillment with my writing, I need to learn how to play. Something. I just know it. Music speaks to my heart so much...I really feel like it is a connection between me and the Lord. As cheesy as this post sounds, I know that I need to do this. To take time..slow down...have some joy.