That New Paper Smell

My brother and I went to Barnes and Noble today. I got a new journal! I'm so, so excited— you have to understand, for me to buy a [nice] new journal is like an artist getting a new easel, or a track star getting a sweet new pair of running shoes, or a musician getting a new kazoo. I have a book called "How to Kazoo", by the way. I know how to make a loon and donkey call in case they ever come in handy. But anyways, the journal is fantastic. It's made of nubuck leather, hand-crafted in Tuscany, Italy, and it's coloring will naturally change over time, so it will look older because, well, it IS! I love journals. I love the way they smeeellllll. So papery and feathery and leathery, just waiting to be written in, recorded in, and then read, generations later. So much better than typing away on a blog!! But, dear readers, don't fret— I understand the importance of saving on the computer as well and will not be stopping blogging any time soon. It's just that writing on genuine paper with a good pen and sturdy leather binding is so much more romantic and inspiring! It's been done for years and years and here I am, continuing the tradition, putting endless thoughts down to be found or forever hidden away. Yay!

More good news— I finally bought the Relient K cd "The Birds and the Bee Sides"! Of course, upon purchasing it and carefully and enjoyably listening to each track, I am forcefully reminded of why I've always loved RK. They have AH-mazing lyrics and they mix it up so much; how could you not love them? I could take this album alone and make my life story out of their songs. If I could use all of their albums [OH MAN] I would never have to verbally explain myself to anyone ever again. I'd just smile and hand them a CD and say, "Here, listen to these tracks and you'll know me perfectly, along with every mistake I've ever made!" Bahaha.

Final good news— I love being busy! This week is busy on purpose though; I'm trying to forget that two of my favorite people are very, very far away and I can't contact either of them! So if I'm busy I don't think about it. This busyness entails work, orthodontist appointments, Bible studies, hanging out with Dell, helping Amanda with her yard sale, going to the mall with the bro, and anything else that will hopefully come up before now and Sunday. I don't like having free time. It drives me crazy.

Three more days!