Marching band isn't a sport...but what about drum corps?

This is amazing to see...explains why David is so freaking in shape at the end of the summer!

No Diggity/Thrift Shop

I LOVE this! Both their voices together is just so wonderful...and sexy... ;D

ALL of the equal signs! ALL of the equality!

You're a Mean One, Mr. Grendel

THERE IS A THEORY (a rather good one) THAT DR. SEUSS' CHARACTER THE GRINCH IS INSPIRED BY GRENDEL FROM BEOWULF. Mind blown in a totally awesome I LOVE LITERATURE AND MAKING CONNECTIONS way!!!

I was helping Paul (yo Paul, this is like the second shout out to you in a week...WOT WOT!) with coming up with texts/movies/art inspired by Beowulf and I found this site that lists a bunch of modern adaptations. One of the children's books listed was How the Grinch Stole Christmas and I was like WHAT??? So I did some research (aka google) and found that there is in fact a whole SLEW of connections between them!

• Direct quote from Beowulf: "...there lived a monster in a cave. He was a hideous beast with green fur and yellow teeth. The townspeople feared him and would never approach his cave, he in turn would never venture out to the town for he knew he was not wanted and didn't like the people much anyhow. There was one particular day of the year that he couldn't stand, and on this day he vowed to ruin the townsfolk's fun, for if he could not have any, why should they." (http://johnmanders.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/youre-a-mean-one-mr-grendel/)
• Both stories focus on a small community that is terrorized by a monster who lives in the surrounding wilderness. (http://vocamus.net/jlh/2010/12/13/grendel-and-the-grinch/)
• Neither Grendel or the Grinch attacked their villages because of greed, revenge, instinct, or hunger...both were motivated only by anger at the sounds of happiness they heard coming from the communities. Grendel can't stand the revelry in Heorot and the Grinch can't tolerate singing in Whoville.
• Both monsters are miserable and wreak their havoc on society in the middle of night.

I bet your mind is exploding with happiness and amazement right now, just like mine.

I love literature. Especially classic literature. And connecting it to other literature. It is so genius.

Facebook Status

Just finished unpacking all my luggage from Spring Break...went on Facebook and I saw this:

My dad's status: Enjoyed a string quartet by Haydn on the radio as I drove to work this morning. Then stopped by Starbucks to support a company that supports equality.

Then there was the comments section...

Martha: sounds like a good morning.
Anthony: I rather believe in the Bible.
Dad: Anthony, that hasn't changed one bit! But my understanding of it has.
Anthony: My friend, what do you mean by that?
Dad: Simply put, I no longer align with Pentecostal or conservative viewpoints of scripture but have moved more towards an Anabaptist theology.
Anthony: I no longer align with Pentecostal viewpoints either, but yes, conservative. What authoritative source do you go by?
Anthony: I mean, I go by what's Biblical. If something isn't I can't stand for it.

What an asshole. Having your own believes/morals...yes, that I can understand. But making snide, sarcastic comments? Ridiculous. And yeah, I'm probably being just as rude calling him names but it makes me so angry. Get off your high horse. Being overly judgmental of others does not make you the better person.

"Same Love"

Awesome song/video my friend Paul showed me.

Question #4

4. What gets you excited about life?

LOTS OF STUFF. I think I'm a very excitable person, haha.

• Editing research papers/essays
• Reading a fantastic book
• Spending quality bonding time with my mommy
• Crazy dinner conversations with my family
• Anything that involves my boyfriend
• Game nights
• Planning out tattoos I want
• Going to the gym and exercising until I look like a hot mess...minus the hot part
• Wearing jeans that make my butt look good
• Finding out a restaurant has wonderful gluten-free/lactose-free options 
• Chilling with my close group of friends at college
• Broadway shows
• Listening to music
• Watching DCI
• Marching with the Reading Buccaneers
• Laughing
• Thrift store shopping!
• Hot n' heavy time with my man ;D
• The Walking Dead
• Wearing mismatched socks
• Wearing an outfit I love
• Thinking about marrying David
• A solid snow storm
• Visiting best friends I haven't seen in a long time
• New York City
• Getting all dressed up for a concert, date, or special night out

There's plenty more, but these were all the ones that first popped into my head. :)