"I would keep a pack of foxhounds, and drink a bottle of wine every day."

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20140514-how-extreme-isolation-warps-minds

I found this article to be quite compelling for several reasons. I have always wondered about isolation and the negative consequences that can be faced.  My father always jokes that he wants to be a hermit, and I wonder if I would ever have the stamina for such an adventure. More often then not my conclusion of the event is most often a "no."

"Elizabeth's mind was too full for conversation, but she saw and admired every remarkable spot and point of view."

I didn't have sound on my computer, but I think the bit of this looks really cool! This is what technology can do!!

"Jane?"

Beauty.

“Miss Eliza Bennet,” said Miss Bingley, “despises cards. She is a great reader, and has no pleasure in anything else.”

Movies I am freaking excited for:


Interstellar

This movie looks great. It looks like it has that super great sci-fi part to it that is just unbeatable. I really like the Director who is heading this as well.

Edge of Tomorrow

Not only do I love this song that plays, but I freakin love the plot line as well. It helps Tom Cruise is in the show, but I think Emily Blunt (WHO IS MARRIED TO JIM FROM THE OFFICE- no need to say more) is also going to rock it!

Jupiter Ascending

Not only does this movie have the beautiful Channing Tatum, but it also is looks like a remake of the Matrix! Which means it looks good!

"You know it is not sound, and that you would never act in this way yourself." Charlotte Lucas

http://qideas.org/articles/modesty-i-dont-think-it-means-what-you-think-it-means/?im=%252Fimages%252Fmade%252Fimages%252Fuploads%252FModesty_Rag_1_1024_600_80_c1.jpg

Interesting article on modesty, and the implication of living in an objectified world.

"But Georgiana would not join her. Her brother's recommendation was enough to ensure her favour; his judgement could not err."

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2387377,00.asp

 

Finally, the better choice has been decided! I find this article incredibly interesting because I myself have wondered which type of TV is the better fit.  It is sad Plasma TV's are dying, but I think the LED market is where it is at. LED's are after all more energy efficient.  Maybe one day I will make enough money to own an OLED which produces a mathematically impossible blackness. Pretty cool! Too bad it costs something like a used car.

"And we mean to treat you all," added Lydia, "but you must lend us the money, for we have just spent ours at the shop out there."

Ultraviolence, Lana's new album comes out June 16th. I am super excited. At first I really disliked her but as I listen to her I just fall more in love with her music. She is awesome! I love the imagery in this song. I feel like it has so many understated meaning that are so simplistic yet totally complicated. I also think she is beyond gorgeous.

I was trying to think of something I could either sew into my dress for Miss Lehi or write to give me good luck. After much thought I think I am going to write some Lana lyrics from my favorite songs. When I listen to them I feel empowered, beautiful, and like I can and will succeed. I am not quite sure why I feel like this when I listen to her, but I definitely do

"They agree with me in apprehending that this false step in one daughter will be injurious to the fortunes of all the others." Mr. Collins

I found this interesting info-graphic on my Pinterest Board and it interested me endlessly. Sometimes I wonder if information like this is more readily available so it seems like more companies are struggling, or if this is always happening. Probably the latter. I have always wanted to have a business of some other to really experience the business world, maybe a restaurant or a law firm... either one it is a tricky business to be submerged in.  Because I am an American Studies major, I think I will believe that this dream can and will happen. Even if its not on a  huge business scale.

"It will be no use to us, if twenty such should come, since you will not visit them."

I have been sharing a lot of articles but I think it might be time again to open up my personal thoughts on my life at the present. Currently I have a wonderful job (2 actually) and I am doing just fine. The older I get the more I realize the world around was not the idealized one I experienced as a little girl... so essentially I am trying everything to make sure I remember to stop and smell the daisy's.  Being happy takes some work sometimes! When I work to be happy I find the happiness to be one of reality and logic, and one that is more rewarding every single moment.

Although I am studying at BYU and I feel the pressure of many different items tugging on me, I am constantly reminded I can and usually accomplish more things then I believe I do not.  Other than that, life is very chill and complete. I feel like I am being me and loving it! I am meeting so many new people, I constantly feel like growing in so many ways.

The reason for the quote and the explanation of the picture:  The quote I chose today because nothing happens if you do not move forward. and make the initiative yourself.  This does not matter if it is in the courting phase, academic discipline or whatever else. Nothing happens when you choose for nothing to happen.  The picture this week was placed because I was feeling sick of being told what to look for in a mate by multiple different sources, so I just decided this flow chart would be the best instead of the advice from the massive hoards of individuals who are concerned over my 20 years and not being married.

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"I never heard anything so abominable. How shall we punish him for such a speech?" Charlotte Bingley

http://www.policymic.com/articles/89049/facebook-netflix-and-100-other-tech-companies-just-sent-this-powerful-letter-to-the-government


"This might just sound like a pissing match between powerful companies (Internet content providers versus service providers) but there are real ramifications for the average consumer. If these proposed regulations pass, ISPs would essentially have the right to control what content makes it to the American public, and at what price."

Scary yet interesting at the same time. I have always thought the internet should be completely free for everyone no matter where they are.  Although this sentiment is wrongly approved, and more than likely impossible especially for us fancy American's, I do think the ISP's are doing what capitalism usually suggests. The crushing weight of business before other freedoms is a dangerous balance, one that I do not necessarily think we have perfected yet.  In other words, these previous couple of sentences are my attempt to acknowledge that ISP's are completely screwing Americans...

That said, free speech should be of utmost importance in our digital society and I definitely think keeping the internet free and without fees is the best way to go.


J.

"Mr. Darcy soon drew the attention of the room by his fine, tall person, handsome features, noble mien, and the report which was in general circulation within five minutes after his entrance, of his having ten thousand a year." Ch. 3

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-27308869

This article from BBC News on LG technology is wonderful. I see this as the future for technology in our homes.  While many high end advances, such as the talking fridge, will only be available to the wealthy class, I can see the realities hitting us middle class folks in the next ten years. If we live in a technology world now I can only imagine what the future holds.

Having said that, I think there is still a fine line between reality and technology. While I see there are several advancements to technology, they are never quite as I thought they would be.  I feel they are advanced, yet not near as advanced as they should be. I.e. where are our hovercrafts? Our Airplanes the best bet for forever? And what about making products available for the middle class? Just a few thoughts.

"...because there are excuses for it." Miss Lucas

http://www.feministmormonhousewives.org/2014/05/what-do-millennials-want-from-the-church/

I found this article today very insightful about my generation and the church which I choose to participate in.  I think the church is an ancient organization that won't necessarily change for the times, but will utilize paradigm shifts in the way such issues are brought about.  As a millennial I agreed with most of the points except some minor details on the LGBT front.  Overall, a very well written article that makes me wonder what type of paradigm shifts we will see when I am 30.

"It may perhaps be pleasant,'' Charlotte

http://www.policymic.com/articles/88827/an-artist-took-disney-characters-and-put-them-into-real-life-situations

If you haven't read this link you should.  An Artist takes Disney stories and turns them upside down, or paints them in the most negative and NO HAPPY ENDING LIGHT, that ever ended. The pictures raise several interesting and provocative questions about ethnicity and exceptionalism in the United States. As an American Studies Major, we as Americans are constantly looking for some type of dream to become realities in our lives. I know I have found myself doubting my status when I don't constantly feel the exceptionalist dream.  Overall the piece made me wonder to what extent American exceptionalism has on identities, specifically in the plot or storyline of our identities. 

"When you have killed all your own birds, Mr. Bingley," said her mother, "I beg you will come here, and shoot as many as you please."

http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2014/04/22/305582368/introducing-a-divorce-rate-for-birds-and-guess-which-bird-never-ever-divorces?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=share&utm_medium=facebook





One of the better articles I think I have ever read! I really hope one day I can be an Albatross. I found it incredibly interesting birds follow the same social patterns as humans do. With all of the dynamics changing in families, in it nice to see there is hope out there that good things do happen to people, even in relationships. These birds highlight exactly that!