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10/31/2007
Have you...
Have you ever sung in the shower, and forgot who could hear you?
Have you ever jumped at nothing?
Have you ever worked really hard for something?
Have you ever cried because you came to the end of a book?
Have you ever suddenly seen the answer after weeks of confusion and doubt?
Have you ever kicked up the leaves and jumped in the puddles?
Have you ever talked to the blackbirds?
Have you ever watched a film even though you knew it would make you sad?
Have you ever sat there without the words to explain?
Have you ever laughed because life is good?
Have you ever lost?
Have you ever played make-believe?
Have you ever bumped into a friend in the strangest of places?
Have you ever danced in the rain, or walked over the moors by moonlight?
Have you ever sat in your own room and wanted to go home?
Have you ever listened to the same song for a week?
Have you ever loved?
xXx
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10/29/2007
Some say...
Some say love, it is a river,
That drowns, the tender reed.
Some say love, it is a razor,
that leaves, your soul to bleed.
Some say love, it is a hunger,
An endless aching need.
I say love, it is a flower,
And you it's only seed.
It's the heart, afraid of breaking,
That never, learns to dance.
It's the dream, afraid of waking,
That never, takes the chance.
It's the one, who won't be taken,
Who cannot, seem to give.
And the soul, afraid of dying,
That never, learns to live.
And the night, has been too lonely,
And the road, has been too long.
And you feel, that love is only,
for the lucky, and the strong.
Just remember, in the winter,
Far beneath, the bitter snow,
Lies a seed, that with the sun's love,
In the spring, becomes a rose...
Leann Rimes
Maybe she sums it up, maybe she doesn't - who is anyone to comment. It is however a beautiful song so you will forgive me indulgence.
xXx
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10/21/2007
Half Term
It is half term... all 12 days of it, although 1/4 is now over. This half term will be full of work, and work, and more music than I think even I can imagine - *such* a chore. (I really shoudl avoid sarcasm on my blog, it can be so misunderstood.) Meeting with friends towards the end of the week and other than that I shall spend my time listening to whatever I can, playing as much as I can, reading, writing and occasionally dipping into my other (Bio/Chem/Maths) work.
Actually, I have been very good so far and kept everything balanced, basically revising Chem/maths, writing synoptic essays for Bio and then a tonne of music. This is the way it should be I have decided. Just enough science to amuse, and more than enough music to make *everything* better.
There was a wonderful program on the radio this evening - this - which reminded me so much of Strange Fruit by Billie Holliday which is an excellent song. The music was wonderful yes, but I think it was the people that struck me more than anything. So often we see the best and the worst in human nature side by side, it makes for a rather poignant comparison. People will never cease to amaze me.
Sleep is in order now I think.
xXx
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10/11/2007
Ruth is:
Ruth is: enjoying having all the sugary part of the museli :D. 7:43am
Ruth is: liking the cycle in the cold. 8:47am
Ruth is: NOT in the mood to be photographed TYVM!. 10:36am
Ruth is: STILL NOT in the mood to be photographed. 10:54am
Ruth is: amused. 11:37am
Ruth is: slightly anethetised... zzzz. 12:45pm
Ruth is: realising how much she missed organ (lessons). 2:49pm
Ruth is: Not liking whole tone scales... or dim7ths... or Left hand Eflat... or top Fs. 4:17pm
Ruth is: aware sh should practise more. 4:18pm
Ruth is: AMAZED she managed 50mins oboe. 4:50pm
Ruth is: LOVING the American Indian dance, especially the little girl who is jjust cute! :D. 5:38pm
Ruth is: RUSHED. 6:28pm
Ruth is: Highly amused at the *strictly* politically correct atmosphere :P. 7:34pm
Ruth is: Impressed the she can still swim 50m in 50s (roughly). 9:27pm
Ruth is: LOVING the lifeguarding course :D :D :D :D :D, mwah LUCY!. 10.05pm
Ruth is: CLEAN. 10:32pm
Ruth is: being silly on her blog. 10:59pm
Ruth is: going to stop now: 11:00pm
xXx
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10/09/2007
Off Sick
The entity know as "Ruth" (or "Pritch" in some lower circles), is currently off sick due to an excessive workload, lack of sleep and low motivation. However, it is felt by the management that anyone foolish enough to be entertained by her various witterings, might also wish to know how things have been going for her. This article has been designed to provide adequate information about "Ruth" and her current exploits, without causing any disturbance or untoward questions. I beg you to forgive the generalisations or inaccuracies that might arise from this requirement. Happy Reading.
The Management
The past few weeks have indeed been eventful for "Ruth". The upgrade status of "single" to "in a relationship" has probably been the most significan development that people may wish to hear about. There are various sources that attribute rediculous grinning, excessive exhuberance and unexplained uphoria to this event. However, despite this, the upgrade has not taken up a significant portion of time due to other demands. The management suspects that the distance is really not helping, but they are too polite to say.
The transfer to music has also prompted much uncharacteristic glee withing the daily routine of "Ruth. She has repeatedly vanished from breaktime socialising and evening banter to read or play or even draw. The results of this are not always beneficial for all, but the frequency of the occurance would indicate a certain degree of pleasure is obtained from these less socially acceptable alternatives to conversation.
She has also missed every lunch registration for 2 weeks... but that is for a completely different reason.
Time has also been given over to performing a very silly song (in a very silly skirt) in a concert for a very silly audience. One might question the sense of this, but (to quote a reply) "Growing old is required, growing up is optional". Although this is not strictly a true statement, the management feels it explains the abnomality in the situation.
Games has seen Ruth helping out with climbing. Sometimes this means shouting at year 10s, but fortunately most of the time this is just an oportunity to play add on / racing with the other helper, and otherwise enjoy life - for 2 hours on a Tuesday afternoon. The prospects of a lifeguarding course (and kayaking after half term) are also highly interesting and will be expanded upon further at a later date. Ruth has also been seen cycling more than usual, but she has not yet visited the gym again. It is believed she will wait until the stress of work becomes too excessive, and then take it out on her quads again.
Work itself is somewhat of a confuson zone. It is there. There is much of it. She is handing it all in. In the gap between the deadline and the point ast which the teacher gets annoeyed. Ironically, the first prep handed in early has been lost by the teacher, so she wont try this approach again in a hurry. The management feel that most of the problem is a mounting pile of catch-up work which is tedious and often misleading. It is hoped that this weekend will see a relief to that burden.
The psychiatrists report on "Ruth" is obviously not available for public appraisal, however it has been leaked that at the moment she is not 100% either physically or emotionally, but coping very well and definitely on the rebound. "We believe that sleep and a little time to herself will do the world of good, and we are taking steps to ensure this".
With only one week left of the term it is difficult to plan far ahead. The 6th form festival will provide much entertainment and hopefully good fun. Interviews are pending for gap year placements, whilst essays need to be written for Cambridge Applications. Maths lessons will finish very soon leaving more time for constructive work. "Ruth"'s book will also be finished very soon - though probably not tonight. She hopes to spend half term catching up, doing music, doing more music and visiting friends.
xXx
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