I don't know that I love this song for any particular reason right now, except that it's sort of empowering in an "I hit bottom, now I figure out what to do" sort of way. I think it resonates because we've all been here, and it's pretty fresh in my mind.

Plus, uh, it's a great song :)

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Let it die
And get out of my mind
We don't see eye to eye, or hear ear to ear

Don't you wish that we could forget that kiss,
And see this for what it is: that we're not in love?

The saddest part of a broken heart
Isn't the ending so much as the start

It was hard to tell just how I felt, to not recognize myself
I started to fade away

And after all, it won't take long to fall in love
Now I know what I don't want:
I learned that with you.

The saddest part of a broken heart
Isn't the ending so much as the start
The tragedy starts from the very first spark
Losing your mind for the sake of your heart...

The saddest part of a broken heart
Isn't the ending so much as the start.

- Feist, "Let it Die"

Everybody's digging for gold, looking for shine in somebody's eyes
I thought I saw a shimmer in yours, so I pulled you in close and held on tight
Sometimes you want something so bad, you tell yourself lies
And hope they come true
If love is a thing you can have, I never knew how to give it to you.

I know there's someone out there for me
Somebody's gonna love you right
But right now, it's just you and me...trying to say goodbye.

Nobody said it was easy to find yourself a love that's true
I learned that the hard way, trying to be that [one] for you.

I know there's someone out there for me
Somebody's gonna love you right
But right now, it's just you and me...trying to say goodbye.

So let go: time knows something we don't
Time knows something we don't

There's someone out there for me
Somebody's gonna love you right
But right now, it's just you and me...trying to say goodbye.
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
Somebody's gonna love you...

- Matt Wertz, "Somebody's Gonna Love You", from the album Weights & Wings (2011)

You know what? Kindness doesn't equal fragility, or weakness.

Sometimes it takes a hell of a lot more strength to be kind to someone than to be cruel, or even indifferent. So quit looking right through me because I'm the nice girl. You'd be amazed at how tough nice girls can be.

Did I mention that I actually did start a recipe blog? http://thecandidkitchen.blogspot.com/

The most therapeutic thing in the world is driving on a country highway with the windows down and the stereo cranked up, and the sun pulsing in through the windows.

Today's song choice: Glen Hansard's "Falling Slowly", as covered by Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox. I haven't met a cover of that song that I don't like, but this is perhaps the best one yet. As enjoyable as the original...? Possibly.

People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that's what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life.

A true soul mate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then leave.

[Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat Pray Love]

Commonly, psychiatrists are M.D.s who specialize in psychiatric health. While they are trained in traditional "talk therapy" modalities, they are most frequently used for medication management of psychiatric symptoms. This is because their billable rates are so astronomical; it's simply not "worth it" from a payer perspective to pay M.D. rates for therapy when that service can be obtained from a less-expensive provider (as below). At least, this has been my experience; I expect that this may vary by region and service availability. A lot of times, in a multidisciplinary psychiatric team, the psychiatrist will be considered the head of the team.

A therapist, at least in the mental health realm, is typically a mental health professional who engages with a consumer in either counseling or clinical therapy. "Therapist" is a blanket term for many different licensed professionals: social workers, licensed professional counselors, psychologists, and marriage & family therapists are among the major licenses. To be a therapist generally requires at least a master's degree. Fully licensed and credentialed mental health professionals are also experienced in assessment and diagnosis as well as provision of therapy services. As previously mentioned, there are also multiple other kinds of therapists (physical, occupational, recreational) as well, but that's not my area!

In mental health practice, clinical psychologists are licensed therapists who assess, diagnose, and provide therapy services as noted above. They are also very often called upon to administer and interpret psychological testing for diagnostic purposes. There is a huge variety of practice within the field of psychology beyond just clinical/direct mental health practice, including a large research component.

A couple of my new favorite recipes:

( Spinach Dip )


( Spicy BBQ Chicken Wraps )


( Roquamole )

The following is an image of the top 3 results I got when I took a career inventory online. It's a reputable one, designed and maintained by the State of MN WorkForce Centers:

Just discovered that we're looking at ice and snow on Friday in the area of Virginia where I'll be.

Up to 8" of snow. and 1/4" ice accumulation.

Yay?

Date:	2010-01-19 00:25
Subject:	A thirty-second love song for Brett Favre
Security:	Public
Mood:	optimistic
Music:	Green Day: 21 Guns

Reasons (beyond the obvious) that I love Brett Favre:

- He created interest and buzz for the Vikings, even before stepping foot on the field. Right now, with the push for a new stadium, that's a really good thing.

- He knows what he's capable of. One of the commentators on Sunday noted that "Brett Favre is confident in Brett Favre" and seemed a little snide about it. But, um, that's how -- and why -- he makes the big plays.

- He knows what his team is capable of, and uses it mercilessly. There's a reason we're racking up the stats this year.

- So many players have blossomed under his mentorship. If Favre only plays one season for us, I will be thankful that T-Jack had the opportunity to work with him. I mean, look at Aaron Rodgers; he's one hell of a dangerous QB! And I think it's fair to attribute at least part of Percy Harvin's "potential-problem-child-to-professional" transformation to great team leadership.

- The man has a sense of humor. Take the footage of the locker room after Sunday's game, or the "indecisive" commercial he did for Sony shortly after coming on board with the Vikings. He knows he's a bit of a drama magnet and exploits it. Why the hell not? If anyone's deserving of being a primadonna in the world of football, it's Brett Favre. Watch how he's treated on the field, both by his own team and the opposing team. People respect the hell out of him.

- I love how much he loves the game. I love that he's elated after throwing a TD pass. I love how he tackled Harvin after Harvin's first TD. This joy and fire and excitement is something that's been in low supply for the Vikings for a long time now, and it's SO good to have it back.

Plus, he's just damn fun to watch. I feel incredibly lucky to have him playing for us, because regardless of what happens next Sunday, this has been an incredible season.

My Blurty just had its sixth birthday on 12/05. Not sure how I missed it, but wow. Six years of chronicling my life for strangers, and now strangers-who-became-friends, to see. What a ride it's been.

I had a beautiful Christmas Eve. I'm hoping the weather doesn't destory our chances of getting the family here, but at least my da and brother made it.

Hugs and love and joy to you all --

The sky looks pissed; the wind talks back
My bones are shifting in my skin
And you, my love, are gone.

My room feels wrong; the bed won't fit
I cannot seem to operate
And you, my love, are gone.

So glide away on soapy heels
And promise not to promise anymore
And if you come around again
Then I will take, then I will take
The chain from off the door.

I'll never say that I'll never love
Oh, but I don't say a lot of things
And you, my love, are gone.

So glide away on soapy heels
And promise not to promise anymore
And if you come around again
Then I will take the chain from off the door.

-- Ingrid Michaelson, "The Chain"

Date:	2009-11-30 23:44
Subject:	Mixed/media
Security:	Public
Mood:	cheerful
Music:	Adam Lambert: Broken Open

I have so much new music right now! I have the new albums by: Adam Lambert, John Mayer, Orianthi, Rihanna, Quietdrive, Love and Theft, and Bon Jovi. (I love cheap/free music on Amazon.com mp3!)

Needless to say, I haven't listened to all of them entirely yet!! I shouldn't be surprised that I'm loving Adam Lambert's For Your Entertainment, but I am. It's kind of a dance/rock mix and as such is highly produced, but doesn't lose the quality of his voice. And, well, I love his voice. Haha. Standout songs: "Whataya Want From Me", the title track "For Your Entertainment," "Strut", and "Broken Open."

I've listened to most of Battle Studies (John Mayer's latest), but only in the background. There are some standout songs ("Lovers, Friends, or Nothing", "Edge of Desire", "Half Of My Heart") but so far it hasn't caught me like Continuum did. I'm going to listen more closely soon, and I'll update then.

Quietdrive's Close Your Eyes EP is so much love, of course -- even though they've lost Matt Kirby. The bassist, Droo (aka the dude I dumped out of a wheelbarrow), co-wrote a couple of the songs with Kevin and I'm digging them.

I've only heard the lead singles off of Rihanna and Orianthi's new songs, and haven't listened at all to Bon Jovi or Love and Theft. Those ones are up next...but as always there's new Glee music coming out at midnight tonight so we'll have to see. You can all be proud of me for pacing myself on the Glee music last week -- I only bought four of the seven songs. Of course, since they're now offering 6-7 songs a week instead of 2-3, it's a bit more expensive :(

Random sidebar: I saw 2012 with my parents last weekend. It was kinda silly, to be honest. But it was fun, and really...that's what I look for in my media. Haha.

Something has changed within me; something is not the same
I'm through with playing by the rules of someone else's game
Too late for second guessing; too late to go back to sleep
It's time to trust my instincts, close my eyes...and leap...