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Grass Patch: A Clock that Runs on Mud

Thought this was a really cool idea... Found this article on Apartment Therapy.

We've always heard of eco-friendly gadgets, but none would be more eco-friendly than a clock that runs on mud. Clocks are important. Most of us need them daily to tell time and to wake us up. Even though people are starting to use their cell phones for this function, clocks are still necessary. Plus, if you're stuck in the middle of a city, having a bit of mud and grass in your pad might be a good idea. There's nothing greener!


This is a clock that's called Timeless Garden and it was designed by Francesco Castiglione Morelli and Tommaso Ceschi. It combines the idea of a houseplant with that of a clock. It's a fashionably nice item that will look good in your place. The secret to this clock is that it uses the chemistry inherent between mud and metal to create electricity. The clock sustains itself, without needing anything extra. The frame is a sort of hitch between two recycled bodies made out of plastic.
An indoor plant which includes a self-sustaining digital clock. Now that's novel. I wouldn't mind having one of those in my bedroom. There's only one point of contention. How will the clock react to poor maintenance? If you over water the plant or under water it, will the clock just stop functioning?

Found article at: http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/clock-digital/grass-patch-a-clock-that-runs-on-mud-076436

This is probably the most challenging week I have gone through thus far. Not only do I have all three classes demanding a lot out of me, but I have my General Knowledge, FTCE test on Thursday. I am studying every formula I have ever known in my life short of Calculus and trig! I am anxious for the weekend to get here and pass. I don’t know where life is going to take me at this very moment. However, I am ready to go with the flow. I wish it was as easy as following a yellow brick road…

I have to keep reminding myself that I am a strong woman, who can do all things through Christ that strengthens me… (Philippians 4:13)

I appreciate all of my friends and family that are encouraging me and helping me every step of the way.

I am…
A friend
A daughter
A person
A woman
A girl-friend
A co-worker
A future educator

I am…
Strong
Weak
Compassionate
Competitive

I love…
God
My Family
My Friends
Out Doors
The smell of the Ocean
Sundays
Me

In the future I want to…
Have a family
Succeed
Win
Love uncontrollably
Love unconditional
Help others

Things Put into Perspective

It is funny how God can put what you think may be a life altering situation and show you very quickly that you are just acting like a child. I posted earlier this week a picture of a crazy Muppet looking guy with a caption "this is how I feel"... I honestly wanted to blow up something. I attribute my anger or short fuse, if you will... to me not attending my weekly yoga class for two weeks now.

When I got to my second job and told my friend and coworker my overwhelming woes... even though they were bad, I still have a job and things were resolved. I then proceeded to ask her why she was so sad the day before when I had spoke with her, and she said, her mother had a stoke about 5 years ago and was paralyzed. Slowly over the years, the depression and the paralysis began to improve. She received a call while enjoying her spring break, that said her mom had tried to take her own life.

At that very moment, I broke down into tears. I was humbled that this 19 year old girl, came home early and was now dealing with a fragile mother. My issues seemed to melt away.

With the help of my friend and a good, hard, spin class... my blood pressure has come down and the accida (I am sure I did not spell that correct) has subsided.

Exhausted

This is how I felt this week!

Fun Picture I had saved a while back...

The Fray... a great tune.

You Found Me... By, The Fray

I found God on the corner of 1st and Amistad
Where the West was all but won
All alone, smoking his last cigarette
I said, "Where you been?" He said, "Ask anything"

Where were you when everything was falling apart?
All my days were spent by the telephone that never rang
And all I needed was a call that never came
To the corner of 1st and Amistad

Lost and insecure, you found me, you found me
Lying on the floor surrounded, surrounded
Why'd you have to wait? Where were you? Where were you?
Just a little late, you found me, you found me

But in the end everyone ends up alone
Losing her, the only one who's ever known
Who I am, who I'm not and who I wanna be
No way to know how long she will be next to me

Lost and insecure, you found me, you found me
Lying on the floor surrounded, surrounded
Why'd you have to wait? Where were you? Where were you?
Just a little late, you found me, you found me!

The early morning, the city breaks
And I've been calling for years and years and years and years
And you never left me no messages
You never sent me no letters
You got some kind of nerve taking all I want!

Lost and insecure, you found me, you found me
Lying on the floor, where were you? Where were you?

Lost and insecure, you found me, you found me
Lying on the floor surrounded, surrounded
Why'd you have to wait? Where were you? Where were you?
Just a little late, you found me, you found me!

Why'd you have to wait to find me, to find me?