tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24149522483415856682024-02-19T06:35:23.043-06:00Sanguine EyesKatyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.comBlogger309125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-12156469158186104992016-12-10T11:30:00.001-06:002016-12-10T11:37:57.997-06:002016 in Review<div style="text-align: center;">
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Yes, it really is me. After months of silence, I'm finally blogging again.</div>
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I feel like I introduce each blog post this way. Oops.<br />
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This review is mostly for me. I've tried to be more intentional about documenting the things I've done each year, because I'm a very forgetful person, and I want to remember each year in detail--the good, the bad, the sometimes ugly. I realized I had a real problem with forgetfulness last year when I couldn't even remember what concerts I'd been to or what books I'd read. So this year, I made a real point to document and remember those things. So here are a few highlights of my year!<br />
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<i>Concerts of 2016</i></h2>
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<li><i>Haas Kowert Tice</i></li>
<li><i>Blake Mills + Mumford and Sons</i></li>
<li><i>Gabriel Kahane + Punch Brothers</i></li>
<li><i>Andrew McMahon + Panic! At the Disco + Weezer</i></li>
<li><i>Foxes + Alissia Cara + Coldplay</i></li>
<li><i>Sara Watkins</i></li>
<li><i>Relient K + Switchfoot</i></li>
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I didn't go to as many concerts this year as I have in years past. There were several more that I would have loved to have gone to, but either didn't have the funds or the time. That's the sad thing about living in Nashville--I can't go to all the concerts I want to! But I'm not complaining by any means. I remember the days of having to drive three hours to Saint Louis to see anyone perform. It's nice to have venues like The Ryman just a short twenty minute drive away (although traffic is so bad these days it's more like thirty.) </div>
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Notable memories from the above shows: </div>
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<li>There were thirty people at the Haas Kowert Tice show and I chickened out of talking to the bass player, who is my favorite. I did, however, get to talk to the fiddle player and she told me she liked my glasses. :) I'm probably going to see these guys again next week! They're doing a residency at the Station Inn!</li>
<li>I came down with the stomach flu the day of the Gabriel Kahane and Punch Brothers show, but I went anyway. I got to talk to Gabriel Kahane, almost passed out walking back to my seat, and left after six songs of the Punch Brothers' set because I felt so awful.</li>
<li>I also got sick at the Andrew McMahon, Panic, and Weezer show because I'd had nothing to eat except Chik-fil-A fries and a frosted coffee. It was so humid out and I felt like I was going to die. We left a few songs into the Weezer set because my friend and I were just kind of over it all. I'm getting to old for this. Ha!</li>
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<i>Books of 2016</i></h2>
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<li><i>Little Town on the Prairie - </i>Laura Ingalls Wilder</li>
<li><i>Shadow Puppets - </i>Orson Scott Card</li>
<li><i>Shadow of the Giant - </i>Orson Scott Card</li>
<li><i>The Long Winter - </i>Laura Ingalls Wilder</li>
<li><i>These Happy Golden Years </i>- Laura Ingalls Wilder</li>
<li><i>The First Four Years - </i>Laura Ingalls Wilder</li>
<li><i>By the Shores of Silver Lake - </i>Laura Ingalls Wilder</li>
<li><i>Broken Harbour </i>- Tana French</li>
<li><i>The Secret Place - </i>Tana French</li>
<li><i>A Darker Shade of Magic </i>- V.E. Schwab</li>
<li><i>Stars Above </i>- Marissa Meyer</li>
<li><i>A Gathering of Shadows </i>- V.E. Schwab</li>
<li><i>The Scorpio Races </i>- Maggie Stiefvater </li>
<li><i>Dumplin' - </i>Anna Murphy</li>
<li><i>The Raven King - </i>Maggie Stiefvater</li>
<li><i>The Girl on the Train - </i>Paula Hawkins</li>
<li><i>The Wrath and the Dawn - </i>Renee Ahdieh</li>
<li><i>Anna and the French Kiss - </i>Stephanie Perkins</li>
<li><i>The Light Between Oceans - </i>M.L. Steadman</li>
<li><i>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - </i>John Tiffany (+ J.K, obviously)</li>
<li><i>Faking Normal - </i>Courtney C. Stevens</li>
<li><i>The Blue-Haired Boy - </i>Courtney C. Stevens</li>
<li><i>Outlander - </i>Diana Gabladon</li>
<li><i>All the Light We Cannot See - </i>Anthony Doerr</li>
<li><i>Crooked Kingdom - </i>Leigh Bardugo</li>
<li><i>The Trespasser - </i>Tana French</li>
<li><i>Landline - </i>Rainbow Rowell</li>
<li><i>Out of the Silent Planet - </i>C.S. Lewis</li>
<li><i>North of the Sun: A Memoir of the Alaskan Wilderness </i>- Fred Hatfield </li>
<li><i>Heartless </i>- Marissa Meyer</li>
<li><i>My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories - </i>Ed. by Stephanie Perkins</li>
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My goal this year was to read 40 books! I'm currently eight behind schedule. Which seems daunting, considering there are only 20 days left in the year, but I think I can do it. I may try to read some shorter works to make my life a little easier. (Cheating? Maybe. But it's my goal so I can set the parameters.) I think my favorite books were the three by Tana French (she's AMAZING. I cannot recommend her enough), <i>The Scorpio Races, All the Light We Cannot See, Crooked Kingdom, </i>and the two books by V.E. Schwab. </div>
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I also got to meet several of these authors this year: Maggie Stiefvater, Courtney Stevens, V.E. Schwab, Leigh Bardugo, and Marissa Meyer. </div>
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Several of the above were rereads (The Little House books, <i>Out of the Silent Planet, </i>and <i>North of the Sun</i>). Sometimes you just need something comforting and familiar.</div>
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<i>Albums of 2016</i></h2>
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2016 was a bit of a down year as far as new music goes for me. Many of my favorite artists released new material in 2015, so this didn't come as a surprise to me. There were a few I loved, however! Here are my favorites:</div>
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<li><i>Are You Serious </i>- Andrew Bird (released 2016)</li>
<li><i>True Sadness - </i>The Avett Brothers (released 2016)</li>
<li><i>Cleopatra - </i>The Lumineers (Released 2016)</li>
<li><i>Signs of Light - </i>The Head and the Heart</li>
<li><i>Where the Light Shines Through - </i>Switchfoot</li>
<li><i>Air for Free - </i>Relient K</li>
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<i>Songs of 2016</i></h2>
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These are the songs I listened to on repeat:</div>
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<li><i>Left Handed Kisses - </i>Andrew Bird, ft. Fiona Apple</li>
<li><i>This Is the Last Time - </i>The National</li>
<li><i>Plugged In - </i>repeat repeat</li>
<li><i>The Mistress Witch from McClure - </i>Sufjan Stevens</li>
<li><i>The Parting Glass - </i>The Wailin' Jennys</li>
<li><i>Come and Find Me - </i>Josh Ritter</li>
<li><i>The Idea of Growing Old - </i>The Features</li>
<li><i>Bang Bang - </i>Green Day</li>
<li><i>The Wrote and the Writ - </i>Johnny Flynn</li>
<li><i>Skeleton Dance - </i>Teleman</li>
<li>Also, literally Beirut's entire discography.</li>
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<i>Trips of 2016</i></h2>
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<li>Chattanooga, TN</li>
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<li>Charleston, SC</li>
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<li>Apalachicola, FL</li>
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<li>Pigeon Forge, TN</li>
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<li>Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum, Mansfield, MO</li>
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<i>Other Notable Events</i></h2>
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<li>I had a picture published in the <i>Nashville Scene.</i></li>
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<li>After swearing I'd never be a <i>real </i>wedding photographer, I shot a wedding for a friend up in Illinois and <i>loved </i>it. I now have four weddings on the book for next year!</li>
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<li>I wrote 10,000 words for my first novel. I tried to do NaNoWriMo but gave up halfway through because I got the stomach flu (yes, AGAIN) and then didn't feel like doing it anymore. BUT I still wrote 10,000 words, and it's a start! I hope to finish this novel next year!</li>
<li>I gave up sugar for two weeks. I felt great. But then I remembered how much I love cookies.</li>
<li>I finally got treatment for my chronic anemia! I started with a new doctor, and she recognized what was wrong immediately. I had to have two iron transfusions, which were <i>not </i>fun, but they definitely helped me take a step toward being well again!</li>
<li>I started working with the college students at my church, and I love it!</li>
<li>I finally recognized that I do, in fact, have social anxiety, and started taking small steps in overcoming it. It's still a daily struggle, but I'm proud of how I did things out of my comfort zone this year.</li>
<li>I got <i>way </i>too into politics (#standwithRand), and voted in my second presidential election.</li>
<li>We got seven inches of snow in Nashville and it was glorious. </li>
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I wish I could capture more of this year--explain the triumphs, the failures, the fun, and the bad--but this is truly all I can remember. What a weird year you were, 2016. Never change.<br />
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xo,<br />
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-84918417389098446322015-09-19T16:46:00.002-05:002015-09-19T16:47:04.947-05:00the milky way I took a trip home to Missouri last weekend, and it may be cliche to say this, but it was a breath of fresh air. I hadn't been home (or even out of Nashville) for months. Even though I love the hustle and bustle of the city, I grew up in a much quieter place, and I desperately needed the respite of the country. I needed rolling hills, fields full of round hay bales and coreopsis, and cotton candy sunsets. I needed the brilliant night sky, free of light pollution. And I was not disappointed.<br />
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I have never seen a sky so bright in my life. My dad lives out in the country, so there were no other lights around to dim the sky. I also got lucky that night, because there was a new moon. Obviously, you couldn't <i>quite </i>see<i> </i>this many stars just looking at the sky (these are 30-second exposures), but you really could see the Milky Way with your naked eyes. I did some research later, and was able to identify the constellation Sagittarius, as well as locate the Galactic Center (which is the supermassive black hole at the center of our universe).<br />
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After I was satisfied with the pictures I had gotten, I took a minute to just stand outside and <i>look </i>at the sky. And in that moment I truly understood why David said "The heavens declare the glory of God, the sky above proclaims his handiwork." (Psalm 19:1). I felt so small, but so loved by our creative and wonderful Father.<br />
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KatyKatyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-44544582151607552212015-08-04T20:11:00.001-05:002015-08-04T20:11:57.778-05:00faith in the small things.<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm finally in a new place! That's why I've been MIA from blogging for a while--I was desperately searching for and then finally moving into my new condo. Can I share that story? Okay, cool. </div>
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First, some background: the Nashville housing market is ridiculous. While I love that Nashville is currently an <i>it </i>city, that status has made the price of living here a bit ridiculous. I'm sure it's nothing like what you all on the east and west coasts deal with, but comparatively, it's getting expensive. (Of course, this could all be my own perception since I grew up in the Ozarks where you could get a really nice house <i>and </i>some land for what you'd pay for a shabby apartment in the bad part of town here.) I started looking for a new place a few months before my lease at my old place was up. It was rent controlled housing, and frankly, I couldn't live there anymore. While the apartment looked decent, there were a lot of issues with it. And while I was<i> </i>close to an okay part of town, I never felt totally safe there. (I stayed at my sister's house when my roommate was out of town because I was so paranoid and uncomfortable.) So, I had to move. I started looking for a place in May, and there was nothing. <i>Nothing. </i>Everything was too expensive, too sketchy, too far from work for my future and me. I started checking my resources obsessively and ended up having a massive panic attack one day in a Ruby Tuesday's parking lot. Not my finest moment. I left for Northern Ireland without a clue where I'd live when I got back. God dealt with my heart a lot while I was there. He had been telling me over and over: <i>Don't worry! I've got this. </i>I finally started to listen. I stopped worrying and stopped looking. I waited for Him to provide. And of course He did. Two weeks before my lease was up, we found the perfect place. The rent was totally reasonable, it was in a good part of town, and it was actually <i>cute </i>inside. We moved all our stuff in last week. Most everything is still in boxes and we have no internet, but it's <i>perfect. </i></div>
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I say all of this to make this point: <i>why is it easier to trust God with the big things than the little? </i>God has been faithful to me through some truly difficult and life-shattering situations. He's carried me through things I never thought I'd have to go through. And through all of that--despite my anger with Him--He provided, and I learned to trust. Yet, when something much less significant--like the lack of an apartment--happens, I freak out. I don't think He'll come through. I don't trust Him like I should. Perhaps it's because in those truly awful moments, we have no choice but to trust Him. And in the small things, we still think we can and should have control. Sometimes it's harder to trust God with the small things than the big. Sometimes, it takes just as much faith. But He <i>always </i>provides. Sometimes not in the way we'd expect or prefer, but He still provides. And it always ends up being something <i>better than we can ask or imagine. </i></div>
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Anyway, these are just some of the thoughts that have made tracks in my mind these past few weeks.</div>
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I had the honor of spending ten days in the beautiful and amazing country of Northern Ireland. (For those who don't know, that's the part of of the island of Ireland that is part of the UK.) I went on a music-centered mission trip with my church, The Donelson Fellowship. It's hard to sum up my time there, because so many incredible things happened, and I'm still in the throes of processing everything.<br />
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We left Nashville Thursday afternoon, and arrived in Dublin very early Friday morning. We spent most of the day at the camp center in Portadown, resting and getting settled in for the week ahead. On Saturday, we drove an hour and a half to Bangor, where we put on an conference to help train children's ministry workers. It was our first day working together as a team, and it went really, really well. After the conference, we spent some time walking around the port at Bangor, then drove into Belfast for supper and a bit of sightseeing.<br />
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On Sunday we led worship in a local church (that was absolutely gorgeous), and our discipleship pastor Tommy preached. After church, we spent the afternoon out on a farm in the gorgeous Irish countryside. The food was amazing, and the family we spent time with was incredibly sweet, and outstandingly hospitable. (You'd have to be to cook for 14 crazy and obnoxious Americans.) I seriously can't tell you how wonderful the people of Northern Ireland are. Their hospitality and selflessness had such an impact on me.</div>
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On Monday, we visited our first school. We did a music camp, teaching the kids songs, stories, and verses about Jesus. We even did a craft with them. I actually enjoyed this part of the trip more than I thought I would! Even though I work in children's ministry as my job, I don't really get to interact with kids on a personal basis very often. It was so much fun getting to talk with the kids (in their <i>adorable </i>accents!) and share why Jesus is the greatest superhero. :) It was also incredible to me that even though we were in public schools, we were able to openly share the gospel and <i>pray </i>for the kids. Northern Ireland is a very religious country, but many people there don't have a <i>personal </i>relationship with Christ. We can only pray that God allowed our time there in the schools to help the kids see why knowing Jesus on a personal level is so important and vital. </div>
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Monday night was--by far--my favorite night of the trip. We had an outreach service in a community center. A good 75% percent of the people who attended weren't Christians. We billed the service as a night of stories and songs, and I was absolutely humbled to be able to give my testimony. I was incredibly nervous, and felt like the words I said were jumbled and insufficient. Somehow, God took those measly words of mine and made them something that several people there needed to hear. I have never been so humbled to be a part of what God is doing. It's incredible to me that He took me all the way to Northern Ireland just so a few people could hear about what He did in my life. It's so easy to forget sometimes just how much God truly does love us. </div>
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On Tuesday, we presented the gospel in another school, did some sightseeing at Scrabo Tower, and hung out a coffee shop with some of our new friends.<br />
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Wednesday was our day off, which we spent exploring the north coast and Giant's Causeway. This was also the day I decided not to wear my rain jacket, got drenched in the pouring rain, and got into a bunch of nettles (OUCH!) It was still an <i>incredible </i>day.</div>
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On Thursday and Friday we worked in two more schools, and had two Mosaic services (worship services specifically geared towards young adults.) Our Thursday night service was on a barge in Belfast, which was really stinking cool. On Saturday, we went to Belfast and did some souvenir shopping and more sightseeing before we made the long trek home on Sunday. I don't have many pictures from these days, other than what I took on my phone. By that point, I was really into the trip and didn't feel like lugging my camera round anymore. (Does that make me a bad photographer?)<br />
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There's so much more I could say, but a lot of it is more personal (or full of inside jokes.) I can't tell you how thankful I am that God allowed me to be a part of the this amazing trip, with this amazing team, in this amazing country. I'll be reflecting on it all for a very long time.<br />
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xo,<br />
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P.S., if you want to see more pictures, following me on instragram @katherinevfry. </div>
Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-50712874782846715612015-05-27T21:25:00.002-05:002015-05-27T21:30:12.978-05:00favorite albums of 2015 (so far)2015 has been a fantastic year for music . . . and it's not even June yet. Thanks to my highly obsessive personality, I have this thing where I only listen to a particular album or artist for about a month straight. Once I'm sick of it, I move on to something else. (I do the same thing with books, movies, shows, hobbies . . . it's rather sad, actually.) Here are the new albums I've been obsessed with so far this year. (<i>note: some of these albums came out at the end of 2014, but I start listening to Christmas music exclusively at the beginning of November, so they didn't show up on my radar until January.</i>)<br />
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<i>The Phosphorescent Blues </i>- The Punch Brothers<br />
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If you've known me for any amount of time at all, you know I'm obsessed with Chris Thile. Nickel Creek has been my favorite band since I was ten years old. I finally got to see them last year at the Ryman when they were touring for their reunion album. This January I finally got to see Chris' new(ish) project, The Punch Brothers, at the Ryman, and it was an <i>incredible </i>show. It's completely impossible to define what genre the Punch Brothers fall in to. (Is <i>awesome </i>a genre? IDK.) They play bluegrass instruments . . . and sometimes they play bluegrass . . . but very little on their new album resembles bluegrass. <i>*Points to their Debussy cover* </i>The entire band is basically made up of virtuosoes, and I feel smarter just listening to them play.<br />
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<i>Carrie and Lowell </i>- Sufjan Stevens<br />
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I actually wrote a really long and impassioned personal essay about this album on Tumblr. It's way too fangirl-y to post here, but here's the gist: <i>this album is everything. </i>It is, hands down, going to be my favorite album of the year. And that's saying a <i>lot. </i>The album chronicles Sufjan's journey of grief after his estranged mother died. I seriously cry every time I listen to this album, because Sufjan has beautifully captured all of the feelings that go along with grief. Also, it's <i>Sufjan. </i>This album is sparse, emotional, folksy--everything you'd want from a Sufjan album. (If you read this, Sufjan, I'm really sad you aren't doing a show anywhere near Nashville. That's not nice.)<br />
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<i>Kintsugi </i>- Death Cab for Cutie<br />
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Full disclosure: this is not my favorite DCFC album. Not even close. I still love <i>Plans </i>and <i>Transatlanticism </i>the best. However, I did get to see DCFC at the Ryman a few weeks ago, and this album was <i>so good </i>live. Ben's lyrics aren't quite up to par on this album, but it's pretty musically impressive (but not "I Will Possess Your Heart" impressive.) Also, it's about Ben's breakup with Zooey Deschanel, so there's that.<br />
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<i>Monterey </i>- The Milk Carton Kids<br />
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Do you need to just be mellow? Do you want bare-bones folk that still manages to be technically impressive? Do you want stellar harmonies blended so seamlessly you can't quite distinguish who, exactly, is singing what? Do you want musicians with humor so dry they could moonlight as comedians? Then you need The Milk Carton Kids. True story: Joey and Kenneth of TMCK once made Marcus Mumford cry because their voices and guitar playing were so beautiful. (Don't believe me? Watch the <i>Another Day, Another Time </i>documentary/concert.)<br />
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<i>You Got This </i>- Haas Kowert Tice<br />
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I know what you're thinking: <i>Katy, that bass playing sounds really familiar. </i>That's because Paul--the Kowert in Haas Kowert Tice--is the bassist for the Punch Brothers. Actually, you're probably not thinking that because I'm sure no one obsesses over instrumental neo-classical bluegrass like I do. Whatever. These guys are great. I saw them last week with my dad and sister (my father is the whole reason I'm even <i>in </i>to this kind of music) and they did not disappoint. I'm actually going to go see them again this weekend. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Lyon Display', Georgia, Times, serif; line-height: 1.04;">¯\_(ツ)_/¯</span><br />
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For your convenience, here's a playlist with my favorite songs off each album.<br />
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xo,
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Can you guess what I did this weekend? Oh yeah! I graduated <i>magna cum laude </i>with my BA in English and Theological Studies! That's what! This was a day five <i>long </i>years in the making. And it was a great day, indeed. A few highlights of the day:</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">We had forty-something graduates this year. Which is a lot when you consider how small my alma mater is.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I managed <i>not </i>to trip while walking across the stage.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">All of the ladies had to pin their collars into their gowns. Mine was very, very crooked.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I broke my honor cord and my shoe right before we lined up for the processional. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I only cried like...twice.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">My dad gave the invocation, which I amazingly <i>didn't </i>cry at.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Alberto Gonzales, the former US Attorney General, gave the commencement address. It was fantastic. This also brought the number of Attorneys General I have been in the same room with up to two.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">It doesn't matter what the weather is like leading up to graduation, or what it's like after--it's always insanely hot and humid. This year stayed true to form. Which was fun, considering I was wearing seventeen layers of black.</li>
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After the ceremony, my dad took my sister and I out to lunch at a seafood place on the river. My sister got me gluten free cupcakes from Vegan Vee, and they were the best cupcakes I've ever had--no lie. I'm not sure if Vegan Vee is that amazing or if I was just excited to be done with college and eating <i>cake! </i></div>
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Oh, here's a picture of my dad and mom being all cute after his<i> </i>graduation from our alma mater. </div>
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<i>So what's next? </i>I've been asked that a lot lately. I already have a fantastic job that uses my degree, so I'm doing great in that regard. I <i>am </i>considering grad school, though if I do go, I probably won't enroll for a year or so. I'm looking at local colleges and online programs. I'm trying to decide between an MFA in Creative Writing, or an MA in English. There are pros and cons to each!</div>
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My more immediate plans include second shooting for and assisting a wedding photographer here in Nashville. That's going to keep me busy the next several weeks.</div>
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Oh, and I'm leaving for Northern Ireland in a month! I'm going on a music mission trip with my church. I'm <i>so </i>incredibly excited! Now, if only I can get all of my funds raised before our deadline in a week. I have faith that God will provide. He always does! :)</div>
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I'll be posting around here a lot more, now that life is finally starting to settle down some.</div>
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-67804929369968781992015-04-27T21:45:00.000-05:002015-04-27T21:45:40.463-05:00House tour --> bedroom <div style="text-align: center;">
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I know what you're thinking--"you moved into your apartment nine months ago! How are you just now getting around to doing a house tour?" And my answer for you is, "I know, I know--but I've been working full time, going to class, and trying to keep track of seventeen different hobbies! Give me a break!"</div>
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Actually, I have no excuse, except that decorating is hard. Because I'm a perfectionist, and I haven't really wanted to share the inside of my apartment until it was <i>just right. </i>Then, I realized that it's never going to be <i>just right </i>and I may as well share it in its natural state. Because I'm going to look back on this little, imperfect townhouse in five or ten years and feel overcome with nostalgia. <i>That was my first apartment! </i>I'll think. And I'll be proud of what I accomplished and how much I grew while living here.</div>
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This room has been like a sanctuary to me. It's so cheery and bright in the afternoons. It's <i>huge, </i>too. There's still plenty of room, even with my massive queen-sized bed. It's also comforting and homey, because every single piece in this room has a story. My giant bed was my great-grandfather's. It's been in my mom's family since the 1800s. It's squeaky and a little unstable, but I rest well at night knowing it's served my family for 100 + years. My mom bought my desk at an estate sale when I was probably eight or so. It's been painted over several times, and the paint is all starting to wear off. But I love it. She also bought me that vintage globe. My dad got me the Galileo thermometer when I was going through my weathergirl phase. He also bought be the blue step-stool so I could easily get in and out of my (very tall) bed. It's since been taken over by books, however. My grandpa gave me the VW model for Christmas, because I'm obsessed with VW vans. </div>
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Oh, and you can't see it in these pictures, but there's a stellar view of downtown Nashville from my windows. That's probably the coolest thing about this whole place!</div>
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(And in case anyone was wondering--because I've been asked this several times on Instagram--my quilt is from Urban Outfitters.)</div>
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Thanks for letting me share this little slice of my house and my life! I'll be sharing my living room next.</div>
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xo,</div>
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Katy</div>
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-83986983253275032752015-03-04T19:49:00.000-06:002015-03-04T19:49:01.881-06:00Hi, I Cut All My Hair Off (Again)<a href="http://s880.photobucket.com/user/katy-fry/media/IMG_0017_zps5d7c3764.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo IMG_0017_zps5d7c3764.jpg" border="0" src="http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/katy-fry/IMG_0017_zps5d7c3764.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a><a href="http://s880.photobucket.com/user/katy-fry/media/IMG_0019_zps06735712.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo IMG_0019_zps06735712.jpg" border="0" src="http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/katy-fry/IMG_0019_zps06735712.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a><a href="http://s880.photobucket.com/user/katy-fry/media/IMG_0016_zps508387ec.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo IMG_0016_zps508387ec.jpg" border="0" src="http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/katy-fry/IMG_0016_zps508387ec.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a>
Okay, so I actually had it chopped off like a month ago. I promptly forgot about these pictures after I took them. I was going for a 70s vibe, but they ended up being a lot more 20s. Oh well!<br />
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Just a reminder that this is what my hair looked like a year ago. When I was at the beach. And it wasn't sleeting outside. Again.<br />
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Anyway, I hope you all are staying safe and warm. Spring is almost here!<br />
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P.S. Happy Grammar Day! <br />
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-69414384055760445012015-02-16T17:56:00.001-06:002015-02-16T17:56:30.260-06:00snow day, snow day<div style="text-align: center;">
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Well, not really. What was supposed to be six inches of powdery, fluffy white snow fell as two inches of disgusting ice and sleet. And, unfortunately, the stellar views of downtown Nashville we have from our little townhouse come at a cost--we live at the very top of a very steep hill, and there's currently no getting up or down it. So, we're stuck. Thankfully, work and class were cancelled for me. I made Johanna walk around the neighborhood with me, because I was about to go stir-crazy. There's only so much crafting and Netflix watching one can do.</div>
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And now, I'm craving pizza, which I don't have and can't get. So, I guess it's pasta again for dinner. Do keep Nashville in your thoughts and prayers. We aren't used to this kind of weather, and many people are without power. We've been lucky here at my house so far!</div>
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xo,</div>
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-12088110497745249392015-02-13T22:05:00.000-06:002015-02-13T22:05:11.140-06:00Keri | College Senior<div style="text-align: center;">
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I can't tell you how awesome this girl is. She was my suitemate my first senior year of college, and she pretty much kept me sane through our British Romantic Lit class. I am <i>so </i>happy with how Keri's senior pictures turned out! It was the perfect day--surprisingly warm and sunny for February. We grabbed lunch at McAllister's (our fave!) then headed out to take pictures. Keri really wanted a spot with a barn, and we actually managed to find one. (Despite what country songs might tell you, there are, in fact, not many barns in Nashville.) </div>
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Love you, Ker, and I hope you love your photos!</div>
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xo,</div>
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Katy</div>
Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-4549282334684481742015-02-04T20:56:00.000-06:002015-02-04T20:56:17.744-06:00Derreck + Emily | Engagement <div style="text-align: center;">
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In this week's installment of <i>pictures-I-took</i>-<i>and-forgot-to-share </i>we have Derreck and Emily! These are two of the kindest souls I know. We had <i>so much fun </i>taking these pictures, even though it was a weird snowy-but-sunny Nashville morning.We took a few pictures on campus, then walked around Hillsboro Village and went to the dragon park. All of this was, of course, followed by chili dogs from Cori's Dog House. Priorities, people! Anyway, I'm so excited for the journey these two are embarking on together!</div>
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xo,</div>
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Katy</div>
Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-10324480091658945202015-01-29T19:28:00.001-06:002015-01-29T19:28:33.106-06:00Maddie | College Senior<div style="text-align: center;">
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So, it's funny. I blogged constantly when my little photog biz was pretty small and slow...but now that I've steadily had shoots over the past few months, I've just completely stopped blogging. So I'm going to try to get you all caught up on what I've been doing in the photography world. </div>
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This was <i>such </i>a fun shoot! The weather was absolutely perfect! Maddie might be one of the most photogenic people I know.</div>
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Be looking for more posts over the next few days!</div>
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xo,</div>
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Katy</div>
Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-22114387653988997292015-01-22T20:54:00.000-06:002015-01-22T20:54:34.122-06:00winter trees<div style="text-align: center;">
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Truly, there's nothing I love more than a hike through the winter woods. </div>
Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-14396363476620682362014-12-03T20:35:00.001-06:002014-12-03T20:35:21.465-06:00we're going to the country!<div style="text-align: center;">
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You're probably like "who is this person that's posting this blog post?" And I'm like "listen, I've only been gone for fourth months and my hair is not <i>that </i>different." Ha. Oops. Didn't mean to be gone for so long, so for my triumphant return, here are my college senior pictures, because apparently that's a thing we have to do now in addition to all of those other somewhat arbitrary graduation requirements. (Well, not really. They would've let me graduate but I wouldn't have gotten to see my bright, cheery face in the yearbook, and after these five years of college I think I deserve at least that.)</div>
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Anyway. My sister snapped these for me at our family's cabin while we were in Missouri last weekend for Thanksgiving. (Gracias, sister.) In the process, I learned just how awkward I am in front of a camera, which is odd considering how many selfies I take on, like, a daily basis. </div>
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So back to graduation. All that stands between me and that shiny, new B.A. in English is three credit hours of Spanish. (The class which I have so lovingly been referring to as the <i>bane of my existence</i>.) In a moment of utter insanity today, I registered for the Spanish CLEP, which takes place next Wednesday. If I pass it, I get out of that final, grueling semester of college. (Regardless of what happens, I walk across that creaky stage in May.)</div>
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So, basically, that's what's up. </div>
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xo,</div>
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Katy </div>
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-89087801743875814692014-09-11T21:50:00.001-05:002014-09-11T21:50:45.432-05:00the shepherd of these hills (home.)<div style="text-align: center;">
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How do you write about your hometown, or better yet, photograph it? How do you tell the story of a tiny, poverty-stricken town in the Ozark hills? How do you peel back the layers of nostalgia and get to the heart of what a place truly is?</div>
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<i>All I know: this is place is home, and my words and pictures could never do it justice. </i></div>
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There are so many stories to tell--like how the house I grew up in is gone, the lot paved over--but those are too lengthy, and meant for another project.</div>
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<i>So here's to home, and the wonderful people that make it so special.</i></div>
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xo,</div>
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Katy</div>
Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-64545621257439108192014-08-25T20:29:00.000-05:002014-08-25T20:29:22.627-05:00what's up?<a href="http://s880.photobucket.com/user/katy-fry/media/IMG_9436_zpsc05e4fcc.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo IMG_9436_zpsc05e4fcc.jpg" border="0" src="http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/katy-fry/IMG_9436_zpsc05e4fcc.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a>
Oh hey! I know I said I was back to blogging regularly...and then disappeared for like a month. I'm all moved into my apartment! (And by "moved in" I mean everything is in my house. And most of it is still in boxes. Oops.)<br />
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If you follow me on Instagram you've probably seen most of these pictures already. I've been to several shows lately and have done quite a bit of exploring around Nashville. I'll never grow tired of this city. (Also, yes, that rainy picture of the hill is the view from my bedroom window. Love.)</div>
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I promise I'll post more pictures of my apartment once it's actually unpacked and decorated. I don't currently have a home for all my books, and it's totally throwing me off my unpacking game.</div>
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xo,</div>
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Katy</div>
Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-91125899015773784322014-07-29T20:21:00.001-05:002014-07-29T20:21:08.240-05:00summer skin<div style="text-align: center;">
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I didn't intend to take a break from blogging for the summer, it just kind of happened. I've been working a lot, and getting things together to move into my new apartment. Once life is settled into a familiar, easy pace again...I'll be back.<u></u></div>
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xo,</div>
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-75944976525019499672014-03-25T19:52:00.000-05:002014-03-25T19:52:00.606-05:00let's go to the beach<div style="text-align: center;">
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I went to Destin last week with my sister and her family. It was a <i>blast. </i>It rained the first two days we were there, but afterwards, the clouds cleared and we had perfect, sunny weather for the rest of our stay. I read about four and a half books. (<i>An Abundance of Katherines </i>- John Green, <i>In the Woods </i>- Tana French, <i>The Selection </i>and <i>The Elite </i>- Kiera Cass, and part of <i>To the Lighthouse </i>- Virgina Woolf.) </div>
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I also took a few family photos of my sister and her family, and coerced her into taking a few of me.</div>
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I hope you all are having a lovely spring so far! (Or lack thereof. It's been snowing off and on in Nashville all day!)</div>
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xo,</div>
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Katy</div>
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-43700323965776742642014-03-08T22:26:00.000-06:002014-03-08T22:26:01.170-06:00picnic at the park<div style="text-align: center;">
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My wonderful friend and former roommate Jo is in town this weekend! She, my suitemate Keri, and I decided to have a picnic at the park and take pictures today. We stopped by Whole Foods, then headed out to Percy Warner. It was the perfect way to spend an almost warm March afternoon. We took a few serious pictures, but mostly we just goofed-off. It was fun getting my camera out again! </div>
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xo,</div>
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Katy </div>
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Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-42341571584717669572014-03-02T23:52:00.002-06:002014-03-02T23:52:29.265-06:00recent shoots<div style="text-align: center;">
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These are from February and January, respectively. I just realized I hadn't posted them yet. :)</div>
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xo,
Katy</div>
Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-28330956339446364572014-02-26T16:37:00.001-06:002014-02-26T16:37:15.952-06:00from here to there<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i>Nashville - Spain - Morocco </i></div>
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xoxo,</div>
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Katy</div>
Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-11322189981847930232014-01-31T22:59:00.001-06:002014-01-31T22:59:19.631-06:00you don't bring me flowers anymore<div style="text-align: center;">
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I was having a crummy day earlier this week. I don't remember why now, exactly. I was probably upset at myself for the same old things. (Actually, it was probably because it was 15 degrees outside and I had to go grocery shopping.) I had joked on twitter that I was going to reward myself with tulips for actually unpacking my room (two weeks into the semester). As soon as I walked into Trader Joe's, I saw bunches of tulips on sale for $1.99. <i>I wanted to buy ALL the tulips. </i>And I decided: why <i>shouldn't </i>I buy myself some flowers? <i>If I'm waiting around for a boy to bring me flowers I'm going to be waiting for a very long time</i>. So I bought flowers. Because sometimes you have to love yourself. You have to say, "I'm sorry." I'm sorry for being so angry at myself for things I can't control. I'm sorry for not giving myself the same amount of grace I give to others. I'm sorry for not always taking care of myself. </div>
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So I bought them, arranged them (poorly), photographed them, and then ate an entire bag of carrots. The end. </div>
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xo,</div>
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Katy</div>
Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-1145544204654287942014-01-29T20:49:00.002-06:002014-01-29T20:51:35.975-06:00Bethany - college senior portraits <div style="text-align: center;">
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1. It was about twenty degrees out when Bethany and I ran out to take her senior pictures in front of the library. 2. Bethany kept laughing at me because I was being bossy and kept jumping up and down and clapping over how pretty the light was. (BUT SERIOUSLY! IT WAS SO PRETTY.) 3. I love dis chick. We were suitemates our sophomore year. And look at her now! All grown up, married, and graduating. I'm so thankful to call her one of my best friends. You're going to do such great things in life, Bethany! Rock that BA in English! :)</div>
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xo,</div>
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Katy </div>
Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-12829450639227284302014-01-24T22:31:00.000-06:002014-01-24T22:31:31.842-06:00january hymn <div style="text-align: center;">
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Here's what my face looks like these days. Yes, my hair really is getting that long. I'm growing it out to donate. That's the only thing that's kept me from chopping it off pixie short again. I asked Bethany to take a couple pictures of me after I finished up her senior session (in the twenty-degree weather, I might add. I guess that's what friends are for. ;) ) This building has so much significance for me. This is probably one of my school's last years in the historic Richland-West End neighborhood, so I've really made it a point to enjoy the neighborhood while I have the chance. It's absolutely gorgeous, even in the dead of winter.</div>
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One more minor update--I've been cast as the role of Sister Berthe in Welch's production of <i>The Sound of Music. </i>I'm reaaaaaally excited! This is another last for me. I've had a good run in our musicals here. It's going to be sad to leave.</div>
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xo,</div>
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Katy</div>
Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207335050628765161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414952248341585668.post-77305252135159423982014-01-14T23:06:00.001-06:002014-01-14T23:06:19.191-06:00around the bend<a href="http://s880.photobucket.com/user/katy-fry/media/8813D495-8997-48F9-940D-36C3F62BE267_zps9ukz90jq.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 8813D495-8997-48F9-940D-36C3F62BE267_zps9ukz90jq.jpg" border="0" height="640" src="http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/katy-fry/8813D495-8997-48F9-940D-36C3F62BE267_zps9ukz90jq.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Well. Here I am. My last<i> full</i> semester of undergrad. The past four years have been some of the hardest--and best--years of my life.<br />
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Today I am swallowing my disappointment. I still don't know exactly when I'll be graduating. August? December? Regardless, I can't walk until next May. Regardless, this is my last semester in the dorm as a full-time student.<br />
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My roommate is gone. Back to Michigan for a semester. These white cinder block walls don't seem quite so friendly anymore. This room feels too empty.<br />
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My health is falling apart. I recently found out the autoimmune disease I have is still attacking my body. My thyroid, iron, vitamin D, and B12 levels are all shot. I've been put on some pretty intense supplements. I've had to start a cleanse to give my immune system a break. No dairy, wheat, potatoes, sugar, caffeine, red meat/pork for me. Current status: <i>hangry. </i><br />
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I may not get to participate in the musical this year. It breaks my heart. I love musical theater <i>so much. </i>Being in the musical has always been the bright spot of the spring semester. I don't know what I'll do if I can't swing being in it. Probably cry a lot. <i> </i><br />
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<i>But today I am celebrating. </i>For the first time in my life, I have hope for my health. The world is before me, fresh, clean, and new, like the cold, cleansing snow that falls in places much farther north than here. My friends continue to be the wonderful, supportive people they've always been. My family continues to show me unconditional love. The courses I'm taking this semester are going to be incredible.<br />
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There is always good with the bad.<br />
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Lately the Lord has been asking me, "How much do you trust me?" At times, I feel my answer is no more than an uncertain shrug. But it all comes down to this. My plans are useless. My own devices fail me, over, and over, and <i>over. </i>Do I trust Him? I have no choice but to. He has proven to be <i>beyond </i>faithful.<br />
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xo,<br />
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