Quote it up!

For a long time it seemed to me that life was about to begin—real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life. This perspective has helped me to see there is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way. So treasure every moment you have and remember that time waits for no one. Happiness is a journey, not a destination.

--Fr. Alfred D'Souza

As hard as I try not to do things like this, I think interesting thoughts and quotes need to be shared. I shared this once already with someone and think everyone else should read it too. It's simple and there's really not that much to it but it makes so much sense to me. Quite often I find myself daydreaming about this "real life" D'Souza speaks of, wishing and waiting for it to finally begin. It's hard for me to feel like I'm living my real life when I'm not taking classes, when I'm not certain about what is coming next, when I'm really just feeling scared even though I think I'm heading in the right direction. But this is my life; these feelings of uncertainty (among all the other things I'm feeling) are what I will learn and grow from day in and day out.

dean eugene.

yesterday i received a phone call from my dad. it was much like other phone calls from him in that he asked me how i was doing, how work was going, what exciting things might be going on, how my car has been running, things of the sort.

then he asked, "any boys call and ask you on a date?"

my response, "ummm, noooo...?"

"what the heck is wrong with these guys?" he chuckled.

these types of conversations are both encouraging and awkward. not even a second after his last remark regarding the whole katie going on dates topic, i'm pretty sure we were talking about car insurance. phew.

carter's feeling a little off today...

today i woke up feeling a little weird. all my roommates are at school while i sleep in and wait until i go to work. i keep forgetting school actually started and they're finding out what all their new classes are like, what sexy males might be in their classes, if they know anyone, and what their teachers are like. i kind of miss that, to be honest. but lets be real, other than that, i'm not missing much. so what will i do to fill my day?

-probably lay in my bed for a little while longer. it's just so comfy i can't seem to get out.
-shower...it's probably time, my hair is greasy and my feet stank.
-finish up my roll of film and get it developed. i need to see if i'm doing anything right on this new slr.
-pick up a frame at hobby lobby. amber will appreciate that i'm framing the doors of lincoln poster, yes?
-write a card
-alas, go to work.

that should easily fill the day. this post is more of a list of things i need to do rather than entertainment for anyone else and i apologize for that.