Perfection & Challenges

There's this song I've been trying to write for a year, no joke. I must've written the lyrics to it at least ten times, probably many more. But every single time, I grow dissatisfied with it, and usually end up deleting the entire thing from the word document. The only reason I can find for this is the fact that the subject matter seems too overused, and so I cannot be satisfied with it until I find the exact words, exact chords, and exact rhythm to fit my own unique perspective on it. I'm trying it again, but I'm stuck on the notes for the verse and bridge. I can't rush it, can't ruin it. Gotta force myself to be a perfectionist.

Admittedly, I hate taking my time. I like sitting down and finishing something fast, without pause. Because if I pause, it loses some of its magic, some of its potential. But I realize that sometimes I have to slow down. Sometimes the magic has to develop.

On a completely different note, I just got back from Yosemite yesterday. I had forgotten how refreshing it is to be outdoors and away from computers and the worries of everyday life. I love it, so much that I'm likely going to a church camp next week, partly cause it'll get me outdoors.

I wanna go backpacking someday, and thankfully my mother seems up for the challenge. We'll climb Half Dome next time :) I also decided that I have to marry someone who likes the outdoors too, and who would go camping and hiking and backpacking with me. Maybe it's too much to ask...but honestly, I couldn't marry someone who wouldn't do that <_<

My sister kept saying there's no point in climbing Half Dome, asking why anyone would be stupid enough to hike for 12 hours. But it's a challenge, and I like challenges. It's just standing there, why not climb it?

Oh, and anyone who happens to be reading this, I cannot stress how much you should watch A Very Potter Musical on youtube. Even if you don't like Harry Potter, it is pure brilliance. Seriously. I cannot describe it in words.