So, I ordered Punjammies (check it out!) from a website about a week ago. They arrived today in the mail with the name of my old college RA on the return address. Had no idea there was a JBU connection. It was a very "Disneylandish" moment.
It re-made me realize that there are a lot of amazing people in the world that I wish I knew better. It makes me thankful for Heaven someday.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Oh, Sierra Leone
How my heart aches for you. How my heart longs to return.
Please watch this video from ABC news about the children of Sierra Leone.
The 'hello everybody' is what got me the most. It reminded me of every morning when we walked into the classrooms.
Please watch this video from ABC news about the children of Sierra Leone.
The 'hello everybody' is what got me the most. It reminded me of every morning when we walked into the classrooms.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Oh Canada!
My grandparents are awesome :) They graciously offered Eric and I the use of one of their timeshare weeks, and we excitedly accepted!
So this summer, Eric, myself, and our friends Julie and Chase will be heading up to northern adventures in Fairmont Hot Springs, British Columbia.
The last time I went to Canada was senior year of high school. I wish I had digital pictures to go nostalgic on our blog, but alas it was before the age of digital cameras and I am too lazy to scan right now.
Trust me, this trip will be way better :) Yea Canada!
So this summer, Eric, myself, and our friends Julie and Chase will be heading up to northern adventures in Fairmont Hot Springs, British Columbia.
The last time I went to Canada was senior year of high school. I wish I had digital pictures to go nostalgic on our blog, but alas it was before the age of digital cameras and I am too lazy to scan right now.
Trust me, this trip will be way better :) Yea Canada!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Lost and Found
Thursday at Bible Study we were asked to provide "one high and one low." I'll start with my low.
My low was losing this:
Wednesday afternoon, my friends and I embarked from my school to go downtown to celebrate my friend Allie's birthday. As we got out of the car, I suddenly felt a very naked ring finger. And sure enough, my ring was gone. My friends and I combed the backseat and street- Jason went under the seats and everything (thanks Jason!). But no ring. I had no recollection of taking it off- only a subconscious hope that it might be at school in my room or Sarah's kindergarten classroom.
Eric was very nice to me about it (thanks Eric!). But I felt pretty awful. I lost my engagement ring once before, but only for about 5 minutes. In fact, I hardly ever take it off. I am proud to say, though, that I did not cry.
My high of the week... was finding it!
I went straight into Sarah's classroom when I got to school on Thursday and found it on a chair stacked on a table. My guess is that I took it off to put lotion on and that my head was still swimming from a crazy day at work. (Thanks God!).
My friend Julie claims to be a pro at losing things. She might have some competition. And now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to a date with my husband... and my ring is coming along!
My low was losing this:
Wednesday afternoon, my friends and I embarked from my school to go downtown to celebrate my friend Allie's birthday. As we got out of the car, I suddenly felt a very naked ring finger. And sure enough, my ring was gone. My friends and I combed the backseat and street- Jason went under the seats and everything (thanks Jason!). But no ring. I had no recollection of taking it off- only a subconscious hope that it might be at school in my room or Sarah's kindergarten classroom.
Eric was very nice to me about it (thanks Eric!). But I felt pretty awful. I lost my engagement ring once before, but only for about 5 minutes. In fact, I hardly ever take it off. I am proud to say, though, that I did not cry.
My high of the week... was finding it!
I went straight into Sarah's classroom when I got to school on Thursday and found it on a chair stacked on a table. My guess is that I took it off to put lotion on and that my head was still swimming from a crazy day at work. (Thanks God!).
My friend Julie claims to be a pro at losing things. She might have some competition. And now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to a date with my husband... and my ring is coming along!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
On a Roll...
What a faithful blogger I have become! haha... just you wait til the craziness of February!
Speaking of roll, do you remember when we used to take pictures the "old-fashioned" way using film? Yeah, yeah I know some of you still do. Anyways, I was reading my kids a book where the main character had to go develop a roll of film. I was trying to explain what it was to these children of this century... they didn't quite understand I don't think.
Speaking of picture taking...
So my friend Mary is an amazing photographer and friend! I've been so excited to watch as her hobby has turned into an amazing opportunity for her to shoot pictures for others! This is an unashamed shout out to go check out her breathtaking photos here!
Speaking of roll, do you remember when we used to take pictures the "old-fashioned" way using film? Yeah, yeah I know some of you still do. Anyways, I was reading my kids a book where the main character had to go develop a roll of film. I was trying to explain what it was to these children of this century... they didn't quite understand I don't think.
Speaking of picture taking...
So my friend Mary is an amazing photographer and friend! I've been so excited to watch as her hobby has turned into an amazing opportunity for her to shoot pictures for others! This is an unashamed shout out to go check out her breathtaking photos here!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
On How to Stimulate American Businesses
Eric and I were graciously given two different gift cards by two reputable (and sweet!) people for two different reputable eating establishments for Christmas. About a month ago, Eric and I decided to use one of the gift cards to go out to eat after church. I ordered our food and gave the lady the card. When she swiped it, she said, "Oh, there's no balance on it." I explained that we had just received the card as a gift, and her response was sorry... next time you get a gift card make them swipe it back through to make sure the money is on the card. So I paid for our lunch.
I thought this was an anomaly, but last night after a long day at work, Eric and I decided to cash in on another gift card to the other restaurant. We ordered; we went to pay- and same thing. The card had zero balance, and we got the lecture on how we need to make whoever swipes the card double-check the balance. As if we had been the ones to purchase the card in the first place. So being the ridiculous late hour that it was, we paid for dinner and left.
So businesses, the moral of this story is the best way to stimulate your economic growth is not to wait for free money from the government via the American people. Rather, get the money from the American people themselves. Encourage them to buy gift cards, swipe them incorrectly, pocket that money, and then probably the money of the person who's too tired to cancel their order.
My book will be selling on Amazon shortly. :)
I thought this was an anomaly, but last night after a long day at work, Eric and I decided to cash in on another gift card to the other restaurant. We ordered; we went to pay- and same thing. The card had zero balance, and we got the lecture on how we need to make whoever swipes the card double-check the balance. As if we had been the ones to purchase the card in the first place. So being the ridiculous late hour that it was, we paid for dinner and left.
So businesses, the moral of this story is the best way to stimulate your economic growth is not to wait for free money from the government via the American people. Rather, get the money from the American people themselves. Encourage them to buy gift cards, swipe them incorrectly, pocket that money, and then probably the money of the person who's too tired to cancel their order.
My book will be selling on Amazon shortly. :)
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