I see seven towers.
But I only see one way out.
~U2
This song is about a woman seeking recovery from a heroine addiction. Bono has expressed that he thought the phrase “Running to Stand Still” (the title of this particular song) aptly described the struggle of an addict trying to battle such a powerful drug.
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Chris was the Elder’s Quorum President in my LDS Singles’ Ward.
If one were to add a T to the end of his first name, one wouldn’t be far off.
Congrats to him and to his lovely fiancee!
It’s a love STOREY…
and baby she said yes!
Oh, and just one final plug for CS: he and I both enjoy the music/ poetry/ quasi revelation of this man right here:
CS
CS Lewis!
I’m out…
🙂
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NEED A STYLIST! 
“This is NOT an outfit (picked out) by committee, people.”
And now I’m about to say something that
I often wish I could shout fiddle from the rooftops.
Are you listening?
Okay, here I go:
“I DON’T ANSWER TO ANYBODY,
AND IT’S A LOVELY, LOVELY FEELING!”
There are of course limits to this philosophy, because I do represent Christ,
I believe that women can be sexy,
but also ought to maintain class and (line of) propriety,
and also I am a role model.
But still “I do what I want!”
Katherine, get back to John Mayer…
Read more here about the concert that LITERALLY(!) changed my life…
(more to come on Johnny’s brilliant monologue/idea)
And now Lightn’ing strikes for that thunderbolt of blasphemy
for comparing myself to one of the greatest guitarists/poets of all time…
But allow me to quote from him once again:
“I LOOK GOOD CUZ I FEEL GOOD!”
🙂
4 John Mayer lyrics/links/quotations in one post. Excellent job, sweet self…
Oh, yah, not only do KW and JM share fashion blunders, we also share writing blunders. Check it out here.
PS. Even if your outfits are occasionally a little whacky, you can still be as cool as me.
“It’s true. It’s true. I choose you! (says Sara Bareilles).
To have an awesome day!
Now GO!
Go fall in love.
Go change the world.
Go help an old lady move.
Go help her carry her groceries.
Go clean your car, (that’s what I need to do).
I need to go do my hair, and a few other things…
I. Choose. You.
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A few days ago I received an email from someone who said (among other things), “you just write like you are too smart.” Um, thanks? Anyways, it made me think about the diversity of topics I cover, and I can understand that some may assume that Katherine is just trying to flaunt her knowledge because she’s sad that she hasn’t gotten eyelash extensions lately, isn’t yet married or something like that. So here’s what I’ve come up with:
THE PERCEPTION OF KATHERINE’S KNOWLEDGE
MAY NOT BE 100% ACCURATE!
This theorem consists of 2 sub-postulates:
1) I may not be as intelligent as this blog may give the impression.
2) I am not as much of a media/(pop) culture junkie as this blog might make it seem.
Yes, both of those points are true. It’s just that I have a painfully sharp memory (for good and for bad), and there’s not much that escapes my steel trap. Also, I’ve done an excellent (though not perfect) job of keeping journals, music, pictures, articles, and other influences that are now part of the culmination of this blog experience. So even if something did slip from my mind, I have it elsewhere to re-insert into my cranium.
As far as further inspiration goes, of course I wish to partake of film, literature, occasional television, music, journalism, and art. But I also know that I need to pace myself, and that I cannot ever consume it all (don’t want to, anyways!). Eternity is a long time; I can catch up on that Audrey Hepburn special I missed if I don’t get to it now, know what I mean?
Plus, I know that no matter what good influences I fill my soul with, I MUST leave room in my Christmas inn (don’t miss that Biblical allusion please!) for the most important:
Where is the wisdom in all this knowledge?
Where is the knowledge in all this information?
-James Faust
“You got so much to do, and only so many hours in a day.”
~Billy Joel
READERS: Don’t feel overwhelmed if you can’t make it to every professional development conference, read every book, or catch every episode of your favorite TV show (hopefully it’s uplifting and not complete filth.). Work hard, but also remember to try to keep some sort of balance. Eternity is a long time.
Good problem to have…
Back to work now…
🙂
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The following poem is written by my friend Mackenzie. She is a good friend who likes to write poetry (obviously!), prepare for her upcoming LDS mission, and rock out in the car with me to Kelly Clarkson. This poem is a beautiful expression of her trials, but also her faith. I publish this with her permission.
Much Longer
I can’t do it any other way unless the Lord is on my side
In this small peep-hole my life seems like a long ride
I need to trust my faith when all else is failing me
Trying to envision just who God wants me to be
If in failing I lose all sense of self, I know God will be my spiritual wealth
I’m so many broken pieces learning to find my way
But with the Lord on my side, I can never go astray
I need to get my license, that broken piece chips my eye
So many unneedful crystal clear tears that I cry
I want to serve the Lord, that broken piece chips my aching heart
With my faith in all sorts of parts
How much longer will my confidence sink?
This life goes by in such a blink
I need to build up a light around me so that darkness cannot succeed
Christ’s light is what I thirst, it’s what I need
Wow! Nothing I could say would do this poem justice, so I’ll just let it speak for itself. Love you, Kenz!
Good problem to have, I’d say.
SOME MONEY SO FAR…but not a ton 🙂
Don’t want to get into that whole pride cycle thing described in the Book of Mormon. Although I AM already a Lamanite, right?
I WANT YOU TO BE PART OF MY BLOG! I am all about collaboration: musical, writing, business, product review, food, sharing of religious beliefs, etc. No promises, but as long as I feel like it represents myself, my family, my friends, and the Lord well, I’m up to discuss it. Dead serious. katherineannewilkinson@gmail.com
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It’s not just those crazy stories about porn addict turns temple president (We ain’t all Saul-to-Paul or Alma the Younger gets a rude awakening). It’s for people like me: Miss Mormon girl to the max, does everything right and keeps all the rules, and life falls apart at 25. No matter who you are, no matter your situation, you can rise out of the ashes, find meaning, and be happy. If you’re interested, you can chat with missionaries here. Or just email/comment if you wanna talk. Dead serious.
katherineannewilkinson@gmail.com
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