Oh, oh, it's magic...

I saw Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I.

And, frankly, I haven't been a particularly huge fan of the films up to this point. I didn't even see the sixth one. But I was eager to see the first part of what was sure to be an epic ending.

I personally thought it was great. It was intense throughout and kept true within reason to the novels. It's been awhile since I've read the books, considering the last time I read one was shortly after the seventh one was released, but from what I remember, the books made me impressed by the film.

I'm just not a big fan of the whole waiting-for-the-next-half-of-the-movie-to-come-out thing.

However, out of all of the books, the niftiest little gadget that has been most appealing to me (other than a wand, of course) is the Time Turner. Hermione is granted one of these gizmos in The Goblet of Fire in order to help her achieve all of her academic goals. She really does not have enough time in a day to accomplish everything and take all of the classes she needs, but with a simple turn of this contraption attached to a chain, she gains more time.

I would just like to say that Christmas is coming and Barnes & Noble has Time Turners and a sticker kit to go with it for $8.95.

I'm just sayin'.

This really goes back to what I've said before and will probably say again: how on this earth are we spending our time? One thing that I would like to do more is memorize Scripture. About a month or so ago, my wonderful roommate wrote on our mirrors with a dry erase marker a particular passage. It is good to be able to glance up once in awhile and be reminded of what it says:

"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality." - Romans 12:9-13

That's only the first part written on our mirrors. Although it may be nice to have a Time Turner, granted the ability to cram more tasks and work into my routine, I need to keep my outlook on the big picture. You know, the one with God's kingdom. That one. It's so easy to fall for the spell that the world casts on us; I need to see past it sometimes.

Anyway...since the American Music Awards (AMAs) were tonight, here's a list of ten songs that pop up on shuffle on my iTunes list:

1. "Way Back into Love" - Haley Bennett and Hugh Grant (from Music and Lyrics)
2. "Steady as She Goes" - Sky Sailing
3. "Spotlight" - Mute Math
4. "Next Five Minutes" - Steven Curtis Chapman
5. "Listen to What the Man Said" - Wings
6. "World War III" - Jonas Brothers
7. "Ants Marching" - Dave Matthews Band
8. "Lady Madonna" - The Beatles
9. "I Don't Need a Soul" - Relient K
10. "Workin' Day and Night" - Michael Jackson

Well, these are the first ten I encountered that I would listen to, anyway.

In other news, I'm filling out some applications for some opportunities. And stuff. So again, prayers are appreciated. Basically, I just need to hold my horses and not get too excited - there's nothing worse than breaking your own heart. Well, maybe. But it stinks.