Amelia’s Adventures

Jun 07

Within The First Week

Within the first week of college I sent an email for the first time.

After setting up my school email address, I randomly asked a stranger across the computer lab for their email address. I just had to test it, see if it really worked. I composed a short message with intense anticipation. I pressed “SEND” and prepared to wait patiently for the message I sent from my computer to magically dance through the air and land in this other student’s “mailbox.” Before I could blink the stranger blurted “Got it.”

May 24

LOST Finale

Upon watching the LOST finale, I was bracing myself for mass disappointment. How was it all going to end? How could they possibly answer the amount of questions that loomed, nonetheless the depth of questions that had been carried for six seasons? Was there any possible ways for LOST fans to be satisfied?

May 24

LOST Scripture

Spiritual references dominated much of all six seasons of LOST. It culminated in a season finale with overriding themes of spirituality, specifically Christianity. From the statues of Mary to the ultimate sacrifice, these references to scripture played a pivotal role in the end of a long journey.

May 23

LOST Goodbye

I’m actually feeling a bit sad to say goodbye to…a TV show? Is it the characters?  Or the theories explored each week?  Is it the questions it inspires me to ask about the writers, the stories, myself and life?  Or the constant mystery and suspense?   Is it the scheduled time to get lost in another [...]

May 23

LOST Vision

Hugo Reyes & Jack Shepard approach a lighthouse on the island. Jack: “I don’t understand, how is it we’ve never seen it before?”
Hugo: “I guess we weren’t looking for it.”

May 23

LOST Trust

In honor of the finale of LOST tonight, I have chosen a few of my favorite quotes from the finale season. These quotes have inspired me to look at ideas, issues, human behavior and myself in new and exciting ways.

Dec 03

Erratic Glass

This Friday’s black, greed consumes

Nov 19

Historically Present

Breath has escaped my body

Nov 12

Never is Rejoicing

Body constricts

An eternal gasp

Resistance argues

Arteries constrict

Conspiring an escape