Wednesday, August 17, 2005
It was time well wasted
And there's no way I trade a few more dollars or things crossed off my list
For a day I'll never forget
No I didn't get a thing done
But I sure soaked up every minute of the memory we were makin'
And I count it all as time well wasted
-Brad Paisley, "Time Well Wasted"
That one's from Brad's newest album (released yesterday!!)...and I think that I want that to be the way I live my life. Seems that it's too easy to get caught up in making every minute count, and getting as much done as possible, and being constantly busy with something, that we miss what is most important. This song reminds me of the times we've gone to Perkins at midnight knowing full well we're not finished with homework or have 8am classes or what-have-you...solely because we value each other's company and know that the memories made are worth more than anything else (hellooo...we talk about liturgical norms and act out the proper way to incense the altar...). Don't get me wrong - I'm a firm believer in hard work and honesty (hello...I'm a teacher!), but sometimes the lessons we learn from the experiences we have are worth more than we could ever learn in a book, class or from the world's wisest sage. And so...the way I see it...my time should either be working hard to use the talents I've been given in a way that glorifies God, or well-wasted, giving God glory by enjoying the people and moments He's blessed me with to gladden my heart and fill me with joy.
Now, I'm pretty sure that Brad didn't intend for such a deep insight when writing this song...but that's why I love country music. It courses through my veins and makes my heart smile.
So, now we're only looking at 3 (possibly 2 and a half) days left of work until heading back to school. (and there was great rejoicing. yay.) It's been so slow this week that I cannot wait for the week to be over. The only perk is that I'm reading this book..."Swimming with Scapulars" by Matthew Lickona, and it's actually really good. He was on EWTN's "Life on the Rock" about a month and a half (maybe more?) ago, and I thought it sounded interesting. Sure enough, it is. :)
I would love to keep posting about random things, but it's getting late, and I need to get to bed before the caffeine high from the coffee I drank a bit ago sets in...otherwise, we're looking at a long night ahead of us!
8 days until Loras! YAY!
Caritas et veritas.
(Yes, that's right, Gary. I am cool enough to have neat Latin words at the end of my blog...and voicemail!)
And there's no way I trade a few more dollars or things crossed off my list
For a day I'll never forget
No I didn't get a thing done
But I sure soaked up every minute of the memory we were makin'
And I count it all as time well wasted
-Brad Paisley, "Time Well Wasted"
That one's from Brad's newest album (released yesterday!!)...and I think that I want that to be the way I live my life. Seems that it's too easy to get caught up in making every minute count, and getting as much done as possible, and being constantly busy with something, that we miss what is most important. This song reminds me of the times we've gone to Perkins at midnight knowing full well we're not finished with homework or have 8am classes or what-have-you...solely because we value each other's company and know that the memories made are worth more than anything else (hellooo...we talk about liturgical norms and act out the proper way to incense the altar...). Don't get me wrong - I'm a firm believer in hard work and honesty (hello...I'm a teacher!), but sometimes the lessons we learn from the experiences we have are worth more than we could ever learn in a book, class or from the world's wisest sage. And so...the way I see it...my time should either be working hard to use the talents I've been given in a way that glorifies God, or well-wasted, giving God glory by enjoying the people and moments He's blessed me with to gladden my heart and fill me with joy.
Now, I'm pretty sure that Brad didn't intend for such a deep insight when writing this song...but that's why I love country music. It courses through my veins and makes my heart smile.
So, now we're only looking at 3 (possibly 2 and a half) days left of work until heading back to school. (and there was great rejoicing. yay.) It's been so slow this week that I cannot wait for the week to be over. The only perk is that I'm reading this book..."Swimming with Scapulars" by Matthew Lickona, and it's actually really good. He was on EWTN's "Life on the Rock" about a month and a half (maybe more?) ago, and I thought it sounded interesting. Sure enough, it is. :)
I would love to keep posting about random things, but it's getting late, and I need to get to bed before the caffeine high from the coffee I drank a bit ago sets in...otherwise, we're looking at a long night ahead of us!
8 days until Loras! YAY!
Caritas et veritas.
(Yes, that's right, Gary. I am cool enough to have neat Latin words at the end of my blog...and voicemail!)
