What do you call an eigen-sheep?
A lamb, duh.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Shout out to my Sistah
Merry, Dragon Tamer and Mother Extraordinaire, has joined the world of blogging this week. You can check out her blog here.
This makes me happy. Merry is my one sister I do not see often as she lives far away. I miss her. I look forward to seeing updates and pictures of her family, particularly of 3 of the cutest nephews ever. :)
This makes me happy. Merry is my one sister I do not see often as she lives far away. I miss her. I look forward to seeing updates and pictures of her family, particularly of 3 of the cutest nephews ever. :)
Monday, April 27, 2009
One night long ago
Spanish project. Matt. Trampoline. John. King Kone Ice Cream. Londonderry Fireworks. Me labeled as 'you'. One of the best nights ever.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
A New Call
The following post was actually written one week ago on April 19th. However the information was not officially announced until today, so I have waited to post the news.
As many of you know I've been serving as the YSA Representative for my ward at church. This basically means I'm on a committee that plans and coordinates activities, dances, firesides, etc. for all of the Young Single Adults (YSA) who live on the Eastside.
Between you and me, I've always thought this a silly calling for me as I do not like to attend huge events such as these, I much prefer a small group setting--that just fits my personality best. However, I do not question a calling from the Lord. If I am asked to serve as one who plans events for a couple hundred people then I will do it. And honestly, I've not minded one bit.
This is what I've been doing since January of 2008. Today this changed.
Just slightly.
We have a Committee Chair person who heads all of this up, she's been doing this for about 3 years now (and does it quite well). Today she was released and I was called to take her place as Chair. However I will not be doing this alone. There are actually 2 Chairs, well Co-Chairs, for this committee. I am one. The other (just called today as well) is my good friend Brad.
Brad. I find this just slightly ironic.
Last year when Brad first moved to the area he was immediately given a calling to serve with me as YSA Representatives. You see, there are 2 from each ward. This is where I first met Brad. And now, 1 year later, we are back at it again.
I told Brad either the Lord thought we work well together, or else we still have something to learn from each other. Or both. Either way I count myself fortunate, Brad is a great guy to work with.
This will be an interesting change in responsibilities. I look forward to seeing what this new calling has in store for me. I say 'me' but it isn't going to be about me. It's about the several hundred other YSA's in the area. It's about them. Ok, it's about us.
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As many of you know I've been serving as the YSA Representative for my ward at church. This basically means I'm on a committee that plans and coordinates activities, dances, firesides, etc. for all of the Young Single Adults (YSA) who live on the Eastside.
Between you and me, I've always thought this a silly calling for me as I do not like to attend huge events such as these, I much prefer a small group setting--that just fits my personality best. However, I do not question a calling from the Lord. If I am asked to serve as one who plans events for a couple hundred people then I will do it. And honestly, I've not minded one bit.
This is what I've been doing since January of 2008. Today this changed.
Just slightly.
We have a Committee Chair person who heads all of this up, she's been doing this for about 3 years now (and does it quite well). Today she was released and I was called to take her place as Chair. However I will not be doing this alone. There are actually 2 Chairs, well Co-Chairs, for this committee. I am one. The other (just called today as well) is my good friend Brad.
Brad. I find this just slightly ironic.
Last year when Brad first moved to the area he was immediately given a calling to serve with me as YSA Representatives. You see, there are 2 from each ward. This is where I first met Brad. And now, 1 year later, we are back at it again.
I told Brad either the Lord thought we work well together, or else we still have something to learn from each other. Or both. Either way I count myself fortunate, Brad is a great guy to work with.
This will be an interesting change in responsibilities. I look forward to seeing what this new calling has in store for me. I say 'me' but it isn't going to be about me. It's about the several hundred other YSA's in the area. It's about them. Ok, it's about us.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
And Windy has wings to fly
This post comes with a soundtrack.
You'll need to press play before continuing.
You'll need to press play before continuing.
After arriving at the airfield David did a thorough inspection of the plane.
Wings? Check.
Tail? Check.
Lights? Check, check.
Wings? Check.
Tail? Check.
Lights? Check, check.
The sun had just set as we took to the air. It made for a beautiful scene before us. The haze added just a hint of a magical touch to the evening. Our flight reminded me of how much I love the Seattle area. Below is a picture of the Puget Sound.
This is David, the pilot. He looks all official with his headset on.
I even got to fly the plane for a bit while David took a picture of me as proof. I guess it was more like I steered the plane. It doesn't take much movement at all to get the plane to change directions.
As night set in my pictures became increasingly out of focus due to the lack of light. However I am glad I got in one decent picture of the Space Needle before it got too dark.
After flying over Seattle we took a detour to Sammamish to fly directly over my house. And if all of this wasn't fun already David did a few stunts in the plane on our way back. There were a couple tight turns, at one point I felt as though the plane was completely on its side and I was staring straight at the ground out my side window. When this happens there is a feeling of increased gravity, if that makes sense. I tried to lift my arms up, but they felt so heavy! Then the very best part of the flight, Zero G. David took the plane up in the air and then turned the nose of the plane downward. This makes your body go up and then quickly back down, for just a few moments you loose the feeling of gravity all together. This does a number on your stomach... but SO worth it. I made David do it a couple more times just because it was so much fun. Roller coasters just won't be as much fun after this experience.
Thanks for the sweet ride David!
Friday, April 24, 2009
Interstate Love Song
I wanted to share a little STP with all of you since this is the one song I've listened to over and over this week. I've been putting together the rhythms and committing the chord progressions to memory as I learn it on guitar. I'm almost there.
Sasha - STP always reminds me of you and that road trip to Vancouver. Good times.
Sasha - STP always reminds me of you and that road trip to Vancouver. Good times.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
"Well east coast girls are hip"
"And the northern girls with the way they kiss, they keep their boyfriends warm at night."
Since I'm from New England, or the north east, I wonder what the Beach Boys would have to say about me?
Last night I was out with a friend having dinner when I made reference to being an "east coast girl." This comment caught her off guard. I know I've been in Washington for quite some time now, but at heart I'm still an east-coaster. It's where I grew up. It's what I know. In my mind I still think of the ocean as being east of me. I suppose it still is, but everyone here seems to think the Pacific Ocean is a bigger deal.
I played with fireflies as a kid. Merry, David, and I would chase them at twilight. Once we caught one we would put it in a jar with the others to watch them glow, and then later set them free. There's something magical about fireflies.
The only bowling I did for the first 17 years of my life was something called Candlepin Bowling. I did not know there was another way. I was so confused when suddenly there were enormous bowling balls with 3 holes in it. How does anyone actually lift that thing up? Yeah... come to find out later the "real" world plays it that way all the time. Who would have known?
Snow is something else in New England. And they certainly know how to deal with it there. The first time it snowed here there was hardly 1 inch and school was canceled. Canceled. Ha! I didn't even think to check if school was canceled, who would do that for 1 measly inch of snow? We used to dig tunnels through the snow when the piles got too high to climb on. Although to be honest, I don't miss that.
Have you ever had a donut from Dunkin' Donuts? If not you are missing out.
I think I have a fairly good sense of direction thanks to all the trees blocking my view in NE. There was nothing like "the mountains are east" to help me out. I learned to just "know" which way was north.
You will occationally notice my New Englad upbringing in my vocabularly, although I've learned to adapt so others know what I'm talking about. I call jimmies 'sprinkles' now. And I'm ashamed to admit the accent pops out unexpectedly at times. The other day I told my mother something was "in my Honder".
Since I'm from New England, or the north east, I wonder what the Beach Boys would have to say about me?
Last night I was out with a friend having dinner when I made reference to being an "east coast girl." This comment caught her off guard. I know I've been in Washington for quite some time now, but at heart I'm still an east-coaster. It's where I grew up. It's what I know. In my mind I still think of the ocean as being east of me. I suppose it still is, but everyone here seems to think the Pacific Ocean is a bigger deal.
I played with fireflies as a kid. Merry, David, and I would chase them at twilight. Once we caught one we would put it in a jar with the others to watch them glow, and then later set them free. There's something magical about fireflies.
The only bowling I did for the first 17 years of my life was something called Candlepin Bowling. I did not know there was another way. I was so confused when suddenly there were enormous bowling balls with 3 holes in it. How does anyone actually lift that thing up? Yeah... come to find out later the "real" world plays it that way all the time. Who would have known?Snow is something else in New England. And they certainly know how to deal with it there. The first time it snowed here there was hardly 1 inch and school was canceled. Canceled. Ha! I didn't even think to check if school was canceled, who would do that for 1 measly inch of snow? We used to dig tunnels through the snow when the piles got too high to climb on. Although to be honest, I don't miss that.
Have you ever had a donut from Dunkin' Donuts? If not you are missing out.
I think I have a fairly good sense of direction thanks to all the trees blocking my view in NE. There was nothing like "the mountains are east" to help me out. I learned to just "know" which way was north.
You will occationally notice my New Englad upbringing in my vocabularly, although I've learned to adapt so others know what I'm talking about. I call jimmies 'sprinkles' now. And I'm ashamed to admit the accent pops out unexpectedly at times. The other day I told my mother something was "in my Honder".
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Book Review: Septimus Heap Book 1: Magyk
Septimus Heap Book 1 : Magykby Angie Sage
Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
"I really like it"
This book was recommended to me by my sister Merry (Mother and Dragon-Tamer Extraordinaire). Merry always recommends excellent books.
Magyk tells the story of the Heap family. Silas, the father, is the 7th son in his own family, he is now married to Sarah and about to have his own 7th son. Thus making Septimus Heap the 7th son of the 7th son which, as any fantasy fan will tell you, means he holds extreme magical powers. Except Septimus dies within hours of birth and is carried off by the nurse maid.
On the same night the Queen gives birth to a princess and heir to the thrown. Unfortunately an Assassin is sent after the Queen and her daughter and manages to kill the Queen. Fortunately the ExtraOrdinary Wizard and his apprentice are making a visit to the Queen and the apprentice is able to save the baby princess, escaping with her and delivering her to the Heap family to take care of. Jenna, the Queenling, is raised as a member of the Heap family and has no idea of her heritage.
I don't think I'm going to ruin any plot if I say it's obvious that Septimus is not dead (or why would the book be named after him?). So the rest of the book is how Jenna and Septimus discover who they are and come together to fight off the evil Wizard DomDaniel who is trying to finish off the princess since the job was not done right at birth.
It's definitely a book for young readers, but I really enjoyed it just the same. I like that Sage treats magyk with respect. It has rules and conditions--I just like what she's created. I will most definitely be reading the rest of the series!
next book: The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
Monday, April 20, 2009
Consider: A Lesson in Etymology
I've come to a point this week that a decision must be made. I have been collecting information so I can properly weigh my pros and cons, although I do not entirely know what the outcome will be just yet.
Often when I am making an important decision in my life I remember back to an extra credit assignment I did in one of my undergrad classes at the UW. It was 2005 and I was taking Etymology. I must admit I loved that class.
Our assignment was to research the etymology, or the history of word parts, of the word 'consider'. Here is what I came up with.
‘Con-‘ comes from the prefix ‘com-‘ meaning together, with, or thoroughly.
‘Sider’ or ‘sidus’ is the stem meaning heavenly body.
Put these two ideas together and we form the word whose own history suggests the idea of doing something 'with God'. I loved this idea and have reflected back on it many times.
Having just pointed this out I leave you with a few scriptures for you to consider on your own.
Mosiah 2: 41
And moreover, I would desire that ye should consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God. For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven, that thereby they may dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness. O remember, remember that these things are true; for the Lord God hath spoken it.
Isa. 41: 20
That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the Lord hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it.
Job 37: 14
Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.
Hag. 1: 7
Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Consider your ways.
Often when I am making an important decision in my life I remember back to an extra credit assignment I did in one of my undergrad classes at the UW. It was 2005 and I was taking Etymology. I must admit I loved that class.
Our assignment was to research the etymology, or the history of word parts, of the word 'consider'. Here is what I came up with.
CON | SIDER
‘Con-‘ comes from the prefix ‘com-‘ meaning together, with, or thoroughly.
‘Sider’ or ‘sidus’ is the stem meaning heavenly body.
Put these two ideas together and we form the word whose own history suggests the idea of doing something 'with God'. I loved this idea and have reflected back on it many times.
Having just pointed this out I leave you with a few scriptures for you to consider on your own.
Mosiah 2: 41
And moreover, I would desire that ye should consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God. For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven, that thereby they may dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness. O remember, remember that these things are true; for the Lord God hath spoken it.
Isa. 41: 20
That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the Lord hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it.
Job 37: 14
Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.
Hag. 1: 7
Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Consider your ways.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
We're putting the Band back together.
Windy on drums - Baby G on guitar - Zerr on the bass- with Freaky Doll sitting on the couch -
While a few friends are back in town for a week (between school semesters) we decided to get the band back together for an evening of Rock Band fun. Sadly when my mother walked by and snapped a picture we were missing our singer, Miss Carly.
Rock Band Singer - CarlyCarly can sing any song we choose, even if she's never heard it before. I wish I could have recorded her singing the Beastie Boys' Sabotage. If that doesn't impress you then you should have had her Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Pie she made for us - Oh so GOOD!
Jamo, you're next week whether you like it or not!
The title of this post is a quote from one of my favorite movies... anyone name it?
Jamo, you're next week whether you like it or not!
The title of this post is a quote from one of my favorite movies... anyone name it?
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
torture of the purest kind
Sir Arthur Eddington once said,
Or in my case, herself.
It is now after 2 in the morning. Although my homework is not entirely complete I have chosen to end my torture and go to bed.
My brain is fried.
If I attempt to go on all I will be capable of is bursting into tears.
On a lighter note, one of my students pulled this comic up on his iPhone to show me earlier today. It makes me laugh even now.
"Proof is the idol before whom the pure mathematician tortures himself."
Or in my case, herself.
It is now after 2 in the morning. Although my homework is not entirely complete I have chosen to end my torture and go to bed.
My brain is fried.
If I attempt to go on all I will be capable of is bursting into tears.
. . . .
On a lighter note, one of my students pulled this comic up on his iPhone to show me earlier today. It makes me laugh even now.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Franz Ferdinand
Homework is calling my name, so this will be brief. I saw Franz Ferdinand for the first time last night. It was definitely a fun show! I was most impressed by their drummer and lead guitar players. Very talented musicians. The lead singer has a great, very unique, voice that makes their music. The bass player, although he played his part perfectly, looked slightly bored.
All together it was a fun night that ended too soon. Thanks for the ticket Josh!
Monday, April 13, 2009
The Levitron
Despite a feeling of being completely overwhelmed in my new Dynamical Systems class I am very excited for my upcoming project. Later this quarter I will be giving a class presentation on the Levitron. I had my topic approved by my professor just this morning. It will also double as my "masters talk" I am required to give before I graduate. Pressures on.
What is a Levitron? Watch this cool video to see what it does. My presentation will be something like this... but with a lot of math garble-de-goo in between to explain the dynamics of why and how this toy works the way it does. The geek in me is very excited!
What is a Levitron? Watch this cool video to see what it does. My presentation will be something like this... but with a lot of math garble-de-goo in between to explain the dynamics of why and how this toy works the way it does. The geek in me is very excited!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
take a walk with me
I could not focus one bit on my homework today. Somehow Center Manifolds were far from my mind. I decided I needed to get to my work-out instead. I love to walk and the hills around my house provide a good enough workout for me.
2:20pm: I plugged my iPod Shuffle in my ears and left my house singing along to Lovin' Spoonful's 'Summer in the City'.
Since I live at the very top of a hill the walk starts out easy. I noticed a bit of a skip added to my walk when the Spoons' Daydream came on next.
A few songs later I find myself listening to Stranger Basis by Ghost in a Jar which I had to listen to twice it was so good. (Thanks Neil!)
2:36 pm: I've looped around one neighborhood and am now walking by my favorite trees. They are fairly drab most of the year, but every spring they bloom in the most beautifully pink blossoms.
Oh yeah, I'm a brunette now, I was going to wait to post pictures so people could see me in person first. Oh well.
3:00pm: I'm walking in the door to see Puppy happily barking at my feet and my mother saying something (which I cannot hear as I'm still listening to DC5).
It was a nice walk today, thanks for coming along with me. My mind is now a bit clearer and I will tackle that homework once again.
post inspired by Stepper the Mighty
2:20pm: I plugged my iPod Shuffle in my ears and left my house singing along to Lovin' Spoonful's 'Summer in the City'.
Since I live at the very top of a hill the walk starts out easy. I noticed a bit of a skip added to my walk when the Spoons' Daydream came on next.
A few songs later I find myself listening to Stranger Basis by Ghost in a Jar which I had to listen to twice it was so good. (Thanks Neil!)
2:36 pm: I've looped around one neighborhood and am now walking by my favorite trees. They are fairly drab most of the year, but every spring they bloom in the most beautifully pink blossoms.
Oh yeah, I'm a brunette now, I was going to wait to post pictures so people could see me in person first. Oh well. 
Not far down the road I turn onto a side street (this is usually my favorite part) just as I round the corner the trees clear and I have a beautiful view directly east toward the mountains. Sadly my cell phone camera does not have the capacity to really show the view that I enjoy so much.
I look at the mountains as I enjoyed a little Weezer and Jimmy Eat World.
2:46pm: My path winds back around to the main road where I always see the same half-hidden truck parked up on a hill behind trees and think 'that looks odd'. To my knowledge it's not moved for years.
For the last leg of my walk I must climb back up the big hill, but I don't mind as I get to pass by my row of favorite trees again.
Before rounding the last corning onto my street a little Dave Clark Five comes on and I see my house in view.
On my way in I check the mail to find I have my pre-paid shipment info to send in my xbox and have it repaired. Yes!!
I look at the mountains as I enjoyed a little Weezer and Jimmy Eat World.
2:46pm: My path winds back around to the main road where I always see the same half-hidden truck parked up on a hill behind trees and think 'that looks odd'. To my knowledge it's not moved for years.
For the last leg of my walk I must climb back up the big hill, but I don't mind as I get to pass by my row of favorite trees again.
Before rounding the last corning onto my street a little Dave Clark Five comes on and I see my house in view.
On my way in I check the mail to find I have my pre-paid shipment info to send in my xbox and have it repaired. Yes!!
3:00pm: I'm walking in the door to see Puppy happily barking at my feet and my mother saying something (which I cannot hear as I'm still listening to DC5).
It was a nice walk today, thanks for coming along with me. My mind is now a bit clearer and I will tackle that homework once again.
post inspired by Stepper the Mighty
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
The Smell of Spring
These last few days have been fabulous. The sun was shinning. Warm clear skies. The smell of Springtime in the air. I could not help myself but get outside and taste the moment.Spring makes me think of many things, among my favorites are reading while lying in the sun, taking vacations/road trips, swimming, and the fact that King Kone is now open for business.
What is King Kone you ask? A small soft serve ice cream hut on D-W Hwy in the town of Merrimack, New Hampshire where I grew up. Best soft serve ice cream you'll ever find. King Kone is known for their proportions. Small, Medium, Large, and Jumbo. A small is surely not "small" by any means. I ordered a Jumbo once, it was impossible to eat before it melted away. The jumbo is so tall (approx 1 foot of ice cream above the cone) they have to bring it out the side door because it will not fit through the window.
They have all the regular flavors you would expect: vanilla, chocolate, swirl... but in addition there would always be a couple more special flavors that w
ould come and go. You can get your ice cream dipped in different flavors that would harden into a shell. Or my own favorite, dipped in rainbow jimmies (aka sprinkles for the non-New Englanders).Oh the memories... I love that place.
My new location offers some excellent ice cream as well. Theno's Dairy is not far away and is recently reopened for business. I have a hankering to get over there soon. Sadly the weather forecast tells me my sun days are over for a couple weeks. Perhaps I'll wait so I can properly enjoy Theno's ice cream in some warm weather. Any takers?
Happy Birthday 成龍!
Today is another significant birthday, so I can't help but mention it. Jackie Chan is now 55 years old, and I must say he looks good for his age.
I've been a big Chan Fan for many years. Almost half of my DVD collection is devoted to Jackie Chan flicks.
Here's an interesting fact: Jackie's birth name is Chan Kong Sang. His mother carried him 12 months in the womb. Finally they had to go in for a c-section to get him out, but Chan's parents were too poor to pay for it. The plan was to sell their child to the nurse for payment. However when Chan came he was 12 lbs and 12 oz, along with being carried for 12 months his father decided this child must be special. He then borrowed money from his friends so he could keep his child. As we can see, Jackie Chan turned out to be something rather special indeed.
(sourse: Chan's autobiography that I read years ago called I am Jackie Chan: My Life in Action)
Lastly, here is one of my favorite fight sequences for your viewing pleasure. This is taken from the movie First Strike. Enjoy.
I've been a big Chan Fan for many years. Almost half of my DVD collection is devoted to Jackie Chan flicks.
Here's an interesting fact: Jackie's birth name is Chan Kong Sang. His mother carried him 12 months in the womb. Finally they had to go in for a c-section to get him out, but Chan's parents were too poor to pay for it. The plan was to sell their child to the nurse for payment. However when Chan came he was 12 lbs and 12 oz, along with being carried for 12 months his father decided this child must be special. He then borrowed money from his friends so he could keep his child. As we can see, Jackie Chan turned out to be something rather special indeed.
(sourse: Chan's autobiography that I read years ago called I am Jackie Chan: My Life in Action)
Lastly, here is one of my favorite fight sequences for your viewing pleasure. This is taken from the movie First Strike. Enjoy.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Mathematical Genuis
My sister recently found this old family video from 1986 when my family first moved to New Hampshire. My Grandpa and Grandma (Dad's parents) came up to visit us with their new video camera.
In the video you will see my older brother and sister sitting at a picnic table playing cards with my Grandma. Sandie and Melanie make a brief cameo, and Tommy was not yet born. I come and sit next to my sister Merry. Yes, that is me in the pigtails and big glasses. The end of the video is the reason for this post. My grandpa introduces me as the "mathematical genius". Ha! Even at only 6 years old my talent in math was obvious. I wonder if my Grandpa ever knew just how true that statement would be. Grandpa passed away 10 years after this video was made, in 1996, and does not know I went on to receive a Bachelors in Math and am now pursuing my Masters in Applied Mathematics. I look forward to the day I see him again and can tell him what I've accomplished.
In the video you will see my older brother and sister sitting at a picnic table playing cards with my Grandma. Sandie and Melanie make a brief cameo, and Tommy was not yet born. I come and sit next to my sister Merry. Yes, that is me in the pigtails and big glasses. The end of the video is the reason for this post. My grandpa introduces me as the "mathematical genius". Ha! Even at only 6 years old my talent in math was obvious. I wonder if my Grandpa ever knew just how true that statement would be. Grandpa passed away 10 years after this video was made, in 1996, and does not know I went on to receive a Bachelors in Math and am now pursuing my Masters in Applied Mathematics. I look forward to the day I see him again and can tell him what I've accomplished.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Still Small Voice
My life rarely pans out as planned. Like tonight. I was on my way home when I received a phone call from a dear friend, we both changed our plans for the evening at the last minute and ended up getting together.
During the course of our conversation the topic of 'life' came up. Where are we going? Where will I be in 1 year? I'm sure all single adults know this conversation well. I'm in Grad School right now feeling a complete lack of motivation--but I know I am here because I felt impressed the Lord would have me continue my education. This gets a bit frustrating at times. I want it, yet I don't want it. I do not see a future in it that I would choose for myself. Yet I have faith the Lord can see things from His view that I cannot.
Then it happened. A still, small voice in my mind reminding me of why I need this degree. The details are not necessary to share with the world wide web as they are personal to me. However it is moments like this one that remind me that the Lord understands. He knows our needs and hears our hearts. And if we are listening we will know too.
"And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the Lord. And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice". 1 Kings 19: 11 - 12
During the course of our conversation the topic of 'life' came up. Where are we going? Where will I be in 1 year? I'm sure all single adults know this conversation well. I'm in Grad School right now feeling a complete lack of motivation--but I know I am here because I felt impressed the Lord would have me continue my education. This gets a bit frustrating at times. I want it, yet I don't want it. I do not see a future in it that I would choose for myself. Yet I have faith the Lord can see things from His view that I cannot.
Then it happened. A still, small voice in my mind reminding me of why I need this degree. The details are not necessary to share with the world wide web as they are personal to me. However it is moments like this one that remind me that the Lord understands. He knows our needs and hears our hearts. And if we are listening we will know too.
"And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the Lord. And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice". 1 Kings 19: 11 - 12
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Book Review: Shopaholic & Sister
Shopaholic & Sisterby Sophie Kinsella
Rating: 2 stars out of 5
"It was ok"
I finished this one days ago but didn't deem it that exciting to blog about. So far this is my least favorite of the Shopaholic Series. Turns out Becky has a half sister she never knew about only this sister is nothing like Becky. She hates to shop, instead she is Ms. Frugal herself. It makes for some funny situations...
There is one more book in the series, but I think I'm ready for a change of pace before I get to it.
next book: Magik (Septimus Heap Book 1) by Angie Sage
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