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This is probably my 5th blog I have posted somewhere in cyberspace. First it was Xanga, then it was Blogspot, though I am proud to say I never joined live journal (although I'm not against it).

So beyond purgatory. Originally the title was Unrestricted, in honor of my fight against the word 'single' which for me carries a huge negative connotation. Alas, all the addresses were taken.

You know what, instead of going into this history lesson (although feel free to ask), let me explain what I mean about Beyond Purgatory. I think too many people are caught in this limbo, this mediocrity, a luke-warm incubator regarding any plan of action. Constantly between two books to read, two places to go, two positions to take, two people to date, one or the other, going back and forth but being (bluntly) too lazy to make a decision. I do not want to downplay the stark reality of having to make decisions, of having to choose between options, but I wonder: are the compiling lists of "To Do Before I Die" or even "To Do Before 5pm" due to agonizing life-determining decisions or an unwillingingness to commit, take action, or contentment with having (or fear of losing) options?

I challenge that we need to go beyond our man made Purgatory. This won't necessarily be a theme of the blog, in fact if it's anything like its creator (that's me, by the way), it'll be quite random. But it is a recent challenge I have posed to myself. All of us are facing the inevitability of the sands running out. What grains have fallen with no weight, or maybe the tremendous burden of regret?

Beyond Purgatory. Where will it take you?

One Moment More

It was a weekend of lasts: last Navs, last Connexion, last day before finals. The Seniors are leaving. It just hit me like a ton of bricks after hanging out at Encore Cafe. Ironic, celebrating the end at Encore. I want to scream Encore to this year. Again! Come back! One more performance! Don't bow out of my life. When people leave, I have to remember that they're not walking out of my life. And even if I never see any of you again, in Christ there are no goodbyes. That's MercyMe "Homesick" if you were wondering.

So here's to you: my brothers, my sisters, but most importantly,
my friends. I'm so glad I can finally say that. I love you guys.

May the Encore come soon.

Hold me
Even though I know
you're leaving
And show me
All the reasons you would stay
It's just enough to feel
your breath on mine
To cool my soul and ease my mind
You've got to hold me
and show me now

Give me
Just one part of you to cling to
And keep me
Everywhere you are
It's just enough to steal a heart and run
And fade out with the falling sun

Oh, please don't go
Let me have you just one moment more
Oh, all I need
All I want is just one moment more
You've got to hold me and keep me

Tell me that someday you'll be returning
And maybe
Maybe I'll believe
It's just enough to see a shooting star
To know you're never really far
It's just enough to see a shooting star
To know you're never really gone

Oh, please don't go
Let me have you just one moment more
Oh, all I need
All I want is just one moment more
Oh, please don't go
Let me have you just one moment more
Oh, all I need
All I want is just one moment more
You've got to hold me and maybe I'll believe

So hold me
Even though I know you're leaving

One Moment More ~ Mindy Smith