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Looking out the window, the sun seems to possess me in a powerful yet enlightening way. The landscape outside my window appears to be an array of watercolors, each holding its own, unique light.

This week is one for the record books, because it contains an entirety of so much unprecedented happiness in my soul. The first thing that comes to mind happened in my international economics class on Monday. I went into my classroom about 10 minutes early, hoping to catch my professor to talk about the horrific social, political, and economic state that the Congo has been experiencing for the last 30 years. In the book I just finished reading, "Planet of Slums," it tells the story of the World Bank's implementation of Structural Adjustment programs in Third World Countries. Some of the specific pillars in the SAPS are privatization of the economy and cutting back on gov't spending.The WB entered Congo in the early 1980's, demanding that Congo implement the SAP's before they would grant them with anymore loans. The SAPs went horribly wrong in the Congo (similarly to MANY other third world countries). Poverty, disease, and malnutrition skyrocketed. The WB left without much word, and refused to give Congo additional loans. This is horrible and INHUMANE.

So, back to my story. My professor and I were discussing this and he informed me that I am the student he has chosen (he chooses one per quarter) that DOESNT HAVE TO TAKE THE FINAL!
I am so happy, blessed :)

Also, I am off to Seattle this weekend to visit my beautiful family: Julie, Erik, Ava, and Alek. I can hardly wait to see the shining faces of such young beautiful people. The pacific NW holds a deep place in my spirit.

I am surrounded in beauty! Count your blessings, everyone!




Oh, ya, and last but not least: my baby comes in 2 weeks from today! and all my friends! cheesy collective love field UNITE!

I love my brain!

I AM ECSTATIC!!!
Today as I was sleepily walking into my international economics class, the class was nearly empty. I planned on asking him if our midterms were graded. Yet, low and behold he called me down to the bottom of the lecture hall to speak to him and I was quite surprised when he stuck out his hand to shake mine. "You're Lana, right?" he said.. I replied, "yes" and he told me that I had written the best essay exam out of my whole class. Now, usually i would be proud of myself purely from an academic standpoint. But, this is my passion!! this is what i live for and am devoting my career hood to!!! I felt giddy the entire rest of the day. I believe it was a result of the heated passion stirring in my veins : ) I am so interested in the WORLD and that is why i am an international studies major..

I believe we are all a united collective. There exists so many rich and colorful cultures throughout the world wish i wish to explore and communicate with. I wish to expand my conscious through interactions with OTHER lights in this collective firework!!!

Needless to say, I had an AWESOME day! I love where I am. I love who i'm with. I love YOU!

Now I'm off to yoga with my head held high and my yogi light shining!! Namaste

counting my blessings

AH what a day its been!! February 15th marks the date and 65 and sunny fills my soul. my spirit has risen so high that i cannot help but to mask a smile on my face for most of the day. The sun has been tucked behind the sweet starts of heaven and angels fill the sky. the white caps of the mountains are still visible for just another minute or so, and these minutes are those which encompass the most power, bliss, and divinity. AH, Divinity! Natures divine nurture is what draws me so much closer and closer to out mother spirit each day. Mother spirit??? Mama EARTH! Focus on the bubble of flowing energy which constantly surrounds you; not the negativity, but the positive effects that result from each energetic flow. the universe exerts her power for a reason; and it is lies within the trinity of mind body and spirit of the beholder to channel those reactions. Spew your light. Do not let it hide. For only YOU are control of your own destiny and achieved level of conciousness. and MAN, IS IT BEAUTIFUL..

namaste beings

a day of love

happy valentines day universe!

although this silly hallmark holiday is a tricky market tactic to pull in millions of consumer dollars, i love participating in its cheesy effect.
it is my second valentines day with my beautiful boyfriend, and although we are 600 miles apart, i can feel the love!! (and that's what its all about right?) Who need a $100 bouquet of flowers? I sure don't.

Yet, although I admire whoever deemed February 14th to be the "day of love", I can't help but to feel as if each day is its own sort of Valentines day.
I have amazing friends and family who immerse me with love everyday!
But, for now I will squeeze Valentines Day for all that it's worth. Whether it's telling my boyfriend that I love him a million times over or texting my entire phonebook that I LOVE THEM, i will do so in hopes that it creates a smile or two!

Doesn't it feel good to be loved?

Til next time!
Lana

New beginnings, awakenings, and aspirations

Today i begin my new journey into a world of words. Embracing each letter as its own being, I shall create a cyber world of my own. Pouring out thoughts, dreams, opinions, and snippets of laughs and light, I will share with those who choose to be enlightened by the gift of word.

For years i have felt blessed with the ability to expand my mind and intelligence through writing, and it is now that i begin my path into a world of previous unknown.

Allowing the pages of thought to unfold, I will dive into the depths of language.

Wander and be enlightened my friends; the end is nowhere near.