I'm Thankful For...

Sometimes I think we tend to overlook the little things we're grateful for; instead we focus on the bigger things. But, today I want to include the little things, as well as the usual! So ...

I'm thankful for...

 

 

Jesus - His mercy and patience baffle me
 

Family - they always have my back

Friends - can make me laugh when I'm upset

Church Family - they're like my own family

School - because I have the opportunity to learn

Music - my form of expression

Life's Challenges - because they've taught me so much

Laptops - they make school so much easier

Books - a way to escape the real world

Photographs - memories

A House - to keep out this cold weather

Thanksgiving Dinner - sooo yummy :)

Charlie Brown Movies - a holiday tradition

Christmas Trees - also, a holiday tradition

Cold Weather - just something about the way it feels

Summer - the lake, water balloons, and car washes

Christmas Lights - so much fun putting them up

Pumpkin Pie - pumpkin pie ;)

I hope you all have a wonderful rest of your Thanksgiving!




 



I've been busy?

        I know I haven't posted anything in about a week (or was it two weeks?), but I'm starting to get busy with all the holiday stuff coming up. I have youth group activities, a recital, church stuff, a ton of school (already stressing about finals), and I'm sure I'm forgetting something. Anywho, I had the idea to do a "What I'm Thankful For" post on Thanksgiving Day, so be on the lookout for that! Also, I should be putting out some Christmas related stuff soon. I might even do some piano covers for both blogs, if I can find a camera with decent quality.  So, this was short and sweet, but it's better than nothing. :)

Les Misérables (2012 Film)

         Les Mis is most definitely one of my favorite musicals, if not my favorite. I just love the passion and emotion portrayed through the music and characters. There are so many stories entwined in each other - Valjean, his one crime held against him all his life; Fantine, a woman scorned by the world; Eponine, her struggle with unrequited love; Marius, dedication to his friends or the woman he loves.
          One of my favorite scenes is when Fantine is dreaming of Cosette, her daughter, as she is slowly dying. Valjean promises to keep her daughter safe, he will protect her with his life. I know no way to describe this moment.
          The plot draws you in, almost as if you can't escape. You become part of their world without knowing. I so want to see Les Mis performed live! The music is pure brilliance.

 

I Have a Bat!

-Dr. Seuss

 



I think I need to go buy a bat! It's time to show your troubles who's boss. Next time you see them, I want you to walk right up and say, "You're not messin' with me anymore, off with your head!"

Haha, hope you guys got a laugh out of this quote! ;) 



Learning To Be the Light and Endless Variations

               I finally finished changing the title and finishing the new blog! The new one, focused on music, is called Endless Variations ! I'm working on a couple ideas for it right now, so it should be updated in a few days. I think it's going to be a lot of fun! I'm sorry that the recent posts have only been updates, but that's about over. :) I'll do a "Dr. Seuss" post tomorrow!



Update!

             I'm almost done working on the new blog! Also, I have come up with a new name for this one - Learning To Be the Light. What do you think? It's from Newworldson's song Learning To Be the Light . I love love love this song!! Another thought, I might not keep the name Ebony and Ivory for the new blog. I've found some pretty cool titles on the internet, and they've sparked some new ideas! Anyway, this should be my last post as Ebony and Ivory. :)

Some News!

I will be starting a new blog sometime in the near future. It will be focused mainly on music, whereas this blog I will use for everything else. Because of this, I will be re-naming this blog, and naming the new one "Ebony and Ivory". I haven't come up with a new name for this one yet, and I still need work on the new design, but as soon as everything's finished I'll let you know!

Unless You Care a Whole Awful Lot

 

I love this quote from "The Lorax"! If you want to change something, you shouldn't just sit around and hope for it to happen. Sometimes when I want something to happen, I think of all these little details that are involved, but that isn't getting me any closer to that goal. For example, I have a piano exam in May, and I have a whole list of things to get done before I take it. If I think about practicing, or I think about studying, am I actually getting any work done? No. So, if you want to see something happen, do it yourself. You'll have such a great feeling of accomplishment afterwards.