dance in the dust... just DANCE in the dust.

I'm seriously considering dropping a class just to avoid having to do the "mandatory" final group project at the end of the semester. How anti social can I get?? I don't know, but I'm curious to find out. Group projects can go to hell and burn forever.

In other news...

TIM BURTON IS A GOD. (and I worship him with every fiber of my being).

If you haven't picked up a copy of the current October 2009 issue of Harper's Bazaar, this is what you're missing:

TIM BURTON'S TRICKS AND TREATS

PLEASE GET THESE IMAGES OUT OF MY MAGAZINE AND INTO MY NIGHTMARES. THIS IS WHY I LOVE OCTOBER.

And, yes, this was pretty much the ONLY reason I bought this magazine. I'm forever thankful to my classmate for thinking of me and being kind enough to tell me about it.

And just as a random aside...

Don't you think that it's amazing how an (otherwise) complete STRANGER can have the power to alter your life in such a powerful way, just by the way they choose to express themselves? A singer for example, who writes songs about his (or her) own personal experiences and emotions, letting you into their mindset and hearts through their music... how unbelievable is it that one single person can have such an impact on your own core being? (Or Tim Burton, for example, who creates beautiful films that let someone like me know that it's okay to be a little WEIRD??).

I woke up this morning in a really dark mood. (Nothing out of the ordinary... as I sort of said a couple posts ago: it's just who I am. There's always some kind of dark cloud looming above my head). But I obtained a new collection of music from my favourite band yesterday. I think in this day and age it's become very easy to underestimate the 'power of music' and 'music as an art form' because of all the mindless CRAP that fills the airwaves on a daily basis. But when you DO finally come across a true gem of auditory candy - well - it just makes it that much sweeter. Your favourite band/singer/artist/whatever is YOUR favourite for a reason. By some weird cosmic force in the universe, you just happen to have a spiritual connection to this person/persons and the fact that you are able to understand them by, (and find comfort through), something as simple as the sound of their voice is a beautiful thing.

My point is: everyone should take the time to truly appreciate, and to TRULY allow your life to be altered (in the best of ways) by something and/or someone that inspires you in any way, shape or form. Pay attention to what your muses are conveying to you: it's the best medicine in the world. Cherish each moment you have with it. And draw from it whenever your weary soul needs an extra 'boost'.

In other words, "wake up, sleeper".



I hope that makes sense.

That is all.



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