"Anyone who wants to know the full extent of man's vanity has only to consider the causes and effects of love. The cause is a je ne sais quoi. And its effects are terrifying. This indefinable something, so trifling that we cannot recognize it, upsets the whole earth, princes, armies, the entire world.
Cleopatra's nose: if it had been shorter the whole face of the earth would have been different."
Love. Diversion. Balancing wretchedness and greatness. The human condition.
Read Pascal's Pensees
Boom yahtzee.
Currently listening to: Hold On by Michael Buble
Au Revoir!
xoxo
Caitlin
caitlinboyd72@gmail.com
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
this is why...
...I'm in love with the man:
http://jhnmyr.tumblr.com/post/805620978/simple
Currently listening to: Corona and Lime by Schwayze
Au Revoir!
xoxo
Caitlin
caitlinboyd72@gmail.com
http://jhnmyr.tumblr.com/post/805620978/simple
Currently listening to: Corona and Lime by Schwayze
Au Revoir!
xoxo
Caitlin
caitlinboyd72@gmail.com
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Storming the Bastille
Shocking, but I didn't know what Bastille Day meant until exactly one year ago when Honfluer enlightened me with its fireworks and dance party.
On July 14th, 1789, Parisians stormed the Bastille prison...setting the French Revolution and the fall of Louis XVI into motion. And so today is celebrated in remembrance of French Independence, as well as the 'emergence' of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.
On a more personal note, Bastille Day is a celebration of my own independence.
As I look back on the last two years with clarity only hindsight can provide, I've found my trip to France was really a turning point. Before stepping on the plane, life had been tumultuous and I left Seattle as a girl unsure of my future or what to make of the last year's transition. Moving from one city to another, one school to another, was difficult without the activities and people I had defined myself by. I had to say goodbye to my leadership positions, my dance team, my varsity cross country spot, my church family, my boyfriend, and all the plans and ideas I had based on them. And without those things was I really that great or special?
I overanalyzed. I withdrew. I wrestled with my changing foundations for almost an entire year.
But France changed that. It not only gave me perspective and closure on a few issues, but also the most amazing friends I could ask for, and re-directed purpose. It was France (the language, the culture, the history, the people, and the classes I took) which opened my eyes to things I want to continue to pursue like French, Political Science, and traveling the world.
It also reaffirmed my own identity. I remembered the strong, adventurous individual I am without needing anything to cling to in order to remind me of it.
And so, this Bastille Day is nothing like the last (read last year's here)...with the exception of Brittany Harwell and a two-hour French class. But it marks a year of learning, of happiness, and of progress.
Bonne journee.
"Paris is notorious for its love affairs. And though I'm in the city of lights alone, I've rediscovered I love myself"
Currently listening to: West Coast by Coconut Records
Au Revoir!
xoxo
Caitlin
caitlinboyd72@gmail.com
On July 14th, 1789, Parisians stormed the Bastille prison...setting the French Revolution and the fall of Louis XVI into motion. And so today is celebrated in remembrance of French Independence, as well as the 'emergence' of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.
On a more personal note, Bastille Day is a celebration of my own independence.
As I look back on the last two years with clarity only hindsight can provide, I've found my trip to France was really a turning point. Before stepping on the plane, life had been tumultuous and I left Seattle as a girl unsure of my future or what to make of the last year's transition. Moving from one city to another, one school to another, was difficult without the activities and people I had defined myself by. I had to say goodbye to my leadership positions, my dance team, my varsity cross country spot, my church family, my boyfriend, and all the plans and ideas I had based on them. And without those things was I really that great or special?
I overanalyzed. I withdrew. I wrestled with my changing foundations for almost an entire year.
But France changed that. It not only gave me perspective and closure on a few issues, but also the most amazing friends I could ask for, and re-directed purpose. It was France (the language, the culture, the history, the people, and the classes I took) which opened my eyes to things I want to continue to pursue like French, Political Science, and traveling the world.
It also reaffirmed my own identity. I remembered the strong, adventurous individual I am without needing anything to cling to in order to remind me of it.
And so, this Bastille Day is nothing like the last (read last year's here)...with the exception of Brittany Harwell and a two-hour French class. But it marks a year of learning, of happiness, and of progress.
Bonne journee.
"Paris is notorious for its love affairs. And though I'm in the city of lights alone, I've rediscovered I love myself"
Currently listening to: West Coast by Coconut Records
Au Revoir!
xoxo
Caitlin
caitlinboyd72@gmail.com
Sunday, July 4, 2010
independence day
Today is a balmy 66 degrees, complete with overcast skies and a slight breeze. If someone could remind Mother Nature of the date, it would be much appreciated.
Regardless, today is a good day. The morning has been well spent with sleepy music and tea time with Brittany. I guess there's no real excuse not to get my French homework done as well!
It's not only my first summer in Seattle, but my first 4th celebration in the Emerald City. Yesterday I went on a run (in the SUNSHINE!)and a big blow-up head of Lady Liberty is gracing the top of Gasworks' hill haha. That and an amazing sound system was blasting 'Somewhere over the Rainbow'. The fireworks extravaganza tonight will be from the park so hopefully the rain holds off and turnout is still good. I'm sure pictures will follow.
Currently listening to: First Day of My Life by Bright Eyes
Au Revoir!
xoxo
Caitlin
caitlinboyd72@gmail.com
Regardless, today is a good day. The morning has been well spent with sleepy music and tea time with Brittany. I guess there's no real excuse not to get my French homework done as well!
It's not only my first summer in Seattle, but my first 4th celebration in the Emerald City. Yesterday I went on a run (in the SUNSHINE!)and a big blow-up head of Lady Liberty is gracing the top of Gasworks' hill haha. That and an amazing sound system was blasting 'Somewhere over the Rainbow'. The fireworks extravaganza tonight will be from the park so hopefully the rain holds off and turnout is still good. I'm sure pictures will follow.
Currently listening to: First Day of My Life by Bright Eyes
Au Revoir!
xoxo
Caitlin
caitlinboyd72@gmail.com
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