The bees envy me.

This may seem like a ridiculous start to a blog entry. And it is. But just listen to it while you read.

As long as I can remember I've wanted for this to be someone's "song" for me. You know what I mean, heart-breaking-every-time-you-hear-it-you-think-of-your-sweetie-song. Why you may ask? Besides the fact that is adorable and classic, I have always found a lot that I figured would make someone think of me. Here's my logic:

How does seeing a redhead like Sierra turn your day around? Answer: Like sunshine on a cloudy day.
When was Sierra born? Answer: the month of may
What did I guess you'd say? Answer: my girl (aka: Sierra)

But lately, I feel like I don't need someone else to make this their love song for me. I think this is my love song for my life. Maybe that's cheesy, maybe it's an overstatement, but a girl can't stand around forever waiting for someone else to love her life, can she?

The other night I dreamed that I was rummaging through jars of honey while bees buzzed around my head. I was not panicky nor was I frightened. I was diligent. I was persistent. I was intelligent and I was pleased. It was as if this tedious and hard work was worthwhile even if I didn't find the right "jar". All summer, I've had bees on the brain. When a crew remodeled a facade of a building on campus, a bee hive was found and no one could walk on that lawn for a few days, so as to let the bees settle down. I also learned that a friends' painting company merely paints over the hives they find on homes. Bees seem to be everywhere for me right now.

Their metaphorical presence is not lost on me. They inspire me to work hard to create symmetry, form, beauty, and sweetness in my life. And, they remind to appreciate the sweetness I have found, especially in the camaraderie of my new friends Tex and Hunter (of course, I would move from Colorado to make friends with characters bearing such names as these) and in the joy and love I cherish daily from long time friends and family. As The Temptations would say: "I've got so much honey, the bees envy me."