The water line of my mason jar reads 10 ounces.
Glad flowers commend.
Today, less spritely:
Car breaks down,
three hour essay,
call my mom.
Down to 8 so quickly.
Tomorrow I will:
brush my teeth,
create my report,
charm the mechanic,
break down.
For good-posture flowers,
I'm up to 12.
5/19/2008
August 23, 2008
August 22, 2008
Philippians 4
It has been quite some time since I have posted, though unfortunately not because I have been keeping busy crashing secret societies or reading classics in intimate coffee shops. (I haven't seen a single coffee shop that isn't a chain in Orange County.) Rather, the tedious work days leave little to report, though I'm never bored outside of work.
Two weekends ago I saw Les Miserables in concert at the Hollywood Bowl with three friends -- Deanna, Andrea, and Kate. My patience was sorely tried by the interminable traffic that doubled my drive time, but it was so lovely to have dinner with my friends and then to hear the concert. I think the music is superb. Though I wanted to throw rotting weeds intact with dirt clumps at whoever decided to give Jan from The Office the role of Fantine, all in all the singers did an excellent job. During the concert we supped on wine, strawberries, and chocolate covered almonds. Also, I was most pleased to be able to see, albeit for a brief amount of time, my friend Richie who works at the Bowl and graciously acquired comp tickets for us all.
Last weekend I went home to hang out with the fam, and my friend Christy drove down from Visalia to spend 32 hours with us. I am generally the one driving hither, thither, and yon to visit my friends, so her visit was especially gratifying. We attempted to get Beth's ears pierced at the mall, but alas, evidently I can't pass for a "legal guardian," so Beth's lobes remain intact. However, on the way out through JC Penney's I noticed that they were having a 75% off on clearance sale, so we had a happy time browsing through the establishment. I am particularly pleased with the blue and white striped scarf that I snagged for $5. It reminds me of aviation and also of sauntering through parks in London when the sun is bright but the air is crisp.
So yes, I am enjoying the little things in life, such as mochi ice cream and analyzing (usually correctly) the new people I meet and watching Friends for the first time (Even though I decided don't really like it, but I was always curious what the fuss was all about. However, I think that Monica and Ross are interesting. The rest of them are rather insipid.) and eating cheese and pretzels with the ducks who reside in the concrete pond of the business building next door. Much like my desperately successful maneuvers to follow my leads in swing dancing, I am learning in whatever state I am in to be content because otherwise I just grimly trip around.
Two weekends ago I saw Les Miserables in concert at the Hollywood Bowl with three friends -- Deanna, Andrea, and Kate. My patience was sorely tried by the interminable traffic that doubled my drive time, but it was so lovely to have dinner with my friends and then to hear the concert. I think the music is superb. Though I wanted to throw rotting weeds intact with dirt clumps at whoever decided to give Jan from The Office the role of Fantine, all in all the singers did an excellent job. During the concert we supped on wine, strawberries, and chocolate covered almonds. Also, I was most pleased to be able to see, albeit for a brief amount of time, my friend Richie who works at the Bowl and graciously acquired comp tickets for us all.
Last weekend I went home to hang out with the fam, and my friend Christy drove down from Visalia to spend 32 hours with us. I am generally the one driving hither, thither, and yon to visit my friends, so her visit was especially gratifying. We attempted to get Beth's ears pierced at the mall, but alas, evidently I can't pass for a "legal guardian," so Beth's lobes remain intact. However, on the way out through JC Penney's I noticed that they were having a 75% off on clearance sale, so we had a happy time browsing through the establishment. I am particularly pleased with the blue and white striped scarf that I snagged for $5. It reminds me of aviation and also of sauntering through parks in London when the sun is bright but the air is crisp.
So yes, I am enjoying the little things in life, such as mochi ice cream and analyzing (usually correctly) the new people I meet and watching Friends for the first time (Even though I decided don't really like it, but I was always curious what the fuss was all about. However, I think that Monica and Ross are interesting. The rest of them are rather insipid.) and eating cheese and pretzels with the ducks who reside in the concrete pond of the business building next door. Much like my desperately successful maneuvers to follow my leads in swing dancing, I am learning in whatever state I am in to be content because otherwise I just grimly trip around.
August 4, 2008
Opening Closed Doors
Samaritan's Purse has been given favor to build relationships with governments that are historically anti-Christian and often do not allow foreign aid as a rule. I truly believe that it is the Lord Who has given us access to the Sudan and to North Korea. Most recently, Franklin Graham, our CEO, preached the gospel to citizens and government officials of North Korea. Here is the link to the SP interpretation of the event: http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/articles/bringing_good_news_to_north_korea/. Fox News accompanied Franklin and will be broadcasting the story tonight at 6pm. Praise Jesus!
P.S. This favor and boldness to pursue closed countries is one of the reasons I am drawn to this organization.
P.S. This favor and boldness to pursue closed countries is one of the reasons I am drawn to this organization.
August 1, 2008
Do you? Do you?
Yesterday I was listening to Les Miserables songs from the Tenth Anniversary concert (thanks, YouTube) in between phone calls at work. My spirited rendition of "Do You Hear the People Sing?" led to an explanation that I am going to the Les Mis concert at the Hollywood Bowl next weekend. This tidbit was projected across the office to Karen, the administrative assistant, who then proclaimed that Jennifer, one of the managers, is also going! Karen is strategically positioned so that both Jennifer and I can hear her, so we met in the open area to enthusiastically congratulate each other on our mutual passion and emminent fix. (As a side note, I really like Jennifer, and not only because we are incredibly similiar in personality and values.) As I trudged back to my desk, I heard Jennifer softly begin the song, though she totally missed my more energetic version earlier.
Quality of life, people.
Quality of life, people.
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