LIght-up pens and secondhand lions

It's been a while since I've posted, so here are the last few weeks in sum:

I finally confessed all my doubts and fears about our relationship in a long emotional conversation with my bf. They were soon virtually obliterated by a single act of kindness from him.

I have had my love for Martina McBride re-affirmed by her CMA performance. The following is the same song, but a different performance. All I can say is that is some DAMN beautiful belting!

In addition, no one can not only avoid looking like a lesbian but actually look sexy in a pants suit like she does!

This week at work I was struck by a humanitarian guilt while making a personal loan. (We loan money with jewelry as collateral). The couple I was working with commented on how nice my pen was and asked if it lighted up. Earlier that day Monica and I had rejoiced in our free light-up pens we received while working the gay pride booth. At that moment though, I contrasted the need of these people and by extension, the needs of less fortunate people throughout the world, with the frivolity of a light-up pen designed to advertise a banal and vapid TV station (new from MTV).

Another moment of contemplation has been catalyzed tonight by my viewing of Secondhand Lions. Despite the pubescent voice of Haley Joel Osment and Disney-esque cheesiness of the movie, I was reminded why it's one of my favorite films. I want to have lived passionately and stood for something like Robert Duvall's character. The movie certainly appeals to my Romantic and idealistic sentiments. In this world of cynicism and despair, I think holding to the views expressed in the following clip is crucial.


On a more frivolous note, the Cubs swept the Cards this week. The standings may make a hardened Cubs fan cry, but we can rejoice in the spanking of the Redbirds in the season series! The poor Cards are 0 for Chicago having been swept in every series this far by both the Cubs and the Sox!

This next week will involve much packing and moving. Two of my least favorite things. I am excited to get into the new place though. I imagine the next post will occur from there. Until then... I bid you adieu...