ten things i want to do before october ends:
-make pineapple jello in cupboard
-put together halloween costume
-make halloween-themed breakfast
-call workplace and set time to start working monday
-install windows 7
-go to circus
-hand in lab on time
-upload edited video
-email members in cell bio group
-get christmas pictures taken with family
28 October 2010
26 October 2010
the dubai fountain
i want to visit the dubai fountain
it's such a basic idea with such an extraordinary manifestation.
one of the fundamental molecules, essential to (our) life- embodying life, even though it itself is inorganic- forming the basis, the foundation of this beautiful, seamless, mechanical work of art.
water, which enables us to live also used to make our creations come to life.
the attempted control of nature- which has led forests and deserts to disappear- also allowing the creation of an artificial nature of sorts in the center of a city.
the contrast of winding fluidity, endless circles against the rigid, artificial horizon, against street corners, against the spear puncturing the local sky (burj khalifa c: )
music sculpting the water, drawing it out and thrusting it back
the sun falling away as thousands of fireflies gather to lift the water, illuminate its endless dance
It would be so amazing to see in person! From any angle, with any song! I'd love to spend an evening just sitting- near it or far from it makes no difference- so I can see the water and perhaps hear the music! Not to mention all the other lovely sights in Dubai since their downtown dubai development project thing. I;d love to also see the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall, maybe a mosque (I do not know if that would seem offensive. If so I could just visit one closer to home!), marketplaces, and museums/government buildings. Given wiki's climate data it looks like November would be one of the best months to visit...conveniently the month my birthday is in!! I couldn't imagine a better birthday gift to myself.
it's such a basic idea with such an extraordinary manifestation.
one of the fundamental molecules, essential to (our) life- embodying life, even though it itself is inorganic- forming the basis, the foundation of this beautiful, seamless, mechanical work of art.
water, which enables us to live also used to make our creations come to life.
the attempted control of nature- which has led forests and deserts to disappear- also allowing the creation of an artificial nature of sorts in the center of a city.
the contrast of winding fluidity, endless circles against the rigid, artificial horizon, against street corners, against the spear puncturing the local sky (burj khalifa c: )
music sculpting the water, drawing it out and thrusting it back
the sun falling away as thousands of fireflies gather to lift the water, illuminate its endless dance
It would be so amazing to see in person! From any angle, with any song! I'd love to spend an evening just sitting- near it or far from it makes no difference- so I can see the water and perhaps hear the music! Not to mention all the other lovely sights in Dubai since their downtown dubai development project thing. I;d love to also see the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall, maybe a mosque (I do not know if that would seem offensive. If so I could just visit one closer to home!), marketplaces, and museums/government buildings. Given wiki's climate data it looks like November would be one of the best months to visit...conveniently the month my birthday is in!! I couldn't imagine a better birthday gift to myself.
15 October 2010
introduction
This is a blog about my hopes and dreams. This is a blog about where I have been, where I am, and most importantly- where I want to be.
I want this blog to make me look forward, keep my chin up. I want this blog to help me focus on all the goodness in my life. Maybe even brighten someone else's life.
I want to see the world. I don't want to get caught up with my day to day life and think that's all there is- grades, money, cleaning my room, maintaining my car, making it home by curfew. I'll go crazy if I forget how much there is for me to see. I can't just wait until I get old either; I can't guarantee I'll have the opportunity to get older.
Happiness starts here.
I want this blog to make me look forward, keep my chin up. I want this blog to help me focus on all the goodness in my life. Maybe even brighten someone else's life.
I want to see the world. I don't want to get caught up with my day to day life and think that's all there is- grades, money, cleaning my room, maintaining my car, making it home by curfew. I'll go crazy if I forget how much there is for me to see. I can't just wait until I get old either; I can't guarantee I'll have the opportunity to get older.
Happiness starts here.
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