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Just Jen
Careful with the pretty things

Wednesday, December 20, 2006
In a million years I would have never guessed I'd receive a book from him for Christmas. It was a nice surprise.


Sunday, December 03, 2006
Be still my beating heart


Origin: From the poem All One
by Mary Elizabeth Coleridge (1861 - 1907)


Meaning: Expression of excitement when seeing the object of one's romantic affections. Originally used with the swooning earnestness of woman's poetry of the Romantic period. Now more often used ironically, about suitors who are indisputably unsuitable. This according to The Phrase Finder.


Be still, my beating heart, be still!
There is no hope for thee tonight.
The fading of the wintry light
Has made a blackness of the hill.


Be still, be still, my beating heart!
For thee tonight there is no fear.
The moon has risen white and clear,
And we shall neither meet nor part.