Last night my tooth cracked.
Then later, the chunk fell off.
Then I got home and my dad's car was broken into.
DRAMA!
I have a wedding I was supposed to go to today. I can't go.
Life is so funny sometimes.
Oh, but don't worry, nothing was stolen, and I'm getting the tooth fixed today, yay! Meanwhile, the jagged edges are scratching my poor tongue.
Ahahahaha, it's just funny that it's been so crazy. You can't say life is boring!
Saturday, July 23, 2005
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
PTL!!
PTL = Praise the Lord!
I have awesome kids this camp session!!!! Fifteen super-sweet kids in the morning (albeit 10 are boys and 5 are girls, and they may already be getting rowdier), and then 7 ultra-talkative kids in the afternoon. I have one boy who is slightly space-cadet-y and likes to wander, but I chalk it up to his young age (he's 5 in a 6/7 yr old class, gasp, I know).
The funniest is the cute asian girl with glasses in the morning who could teach the class, really. The first day, I was demo-ing something with clay, and she piped up and said, "Oh, that's called coiling. Are we making clay coil pots?" HOW does a little 6-yr-old know already about clay coiling?? This girl is brilliant. She spouts out random facts about everything...the human body has this much water, etc. She's as cute as Dora the Explorer, with the nerdiness of Bill Nye the Science Guy. I know. She's a catch.
I loved cottage weekend!!!!!! You gals are the best, and we must cry over sappy Korean movies some other time, but with less memory loss!
I have awesome kids this camp session!!!! Fifteen super-sweet kids in the morning (albeit 10 are boys and 5 are girls, and they may already be getting rowdier), and then 7 ultra-talkative kids in the afternoon. I have one boy who is slightly space-cadet-y and likes to wander, but I chalk it up to his young age (he's 5 in a 6/7 yr old class, gasp, I know).
The funniest is the cute asian girl with glasses in the morning who could teach the class, really. The first day, I was demo-ing something with clay, and she piped up and said, "Oh, that's called coiling. Are we making clay coil pots?" HOW does a little 6-yr-old know already about clay coiling?? This girl is brilliant. She spouts out random facts about everything...the human body has this much water, etc. She's as cute as Dora the Explorer, with the nerdiness of Bill Nye the Science Guy. I know. She's a catch.
I loved cottage weekend!!!!!! You gals are the best, and we must cry over sappy Korean movies some other time, but with less memory loss!
Saturday, July 09, 2005
My incredible talent...
I'm icing my nose/eyeball. Sigh.
So I have an incredible talent for 1) being very bad at softball, ahahaha, which leads to 2) being very good at hurting myself while playing softball. Ahahahaahha. Oh man. It was pure America's funniest home video moments today as I hit the ball back into my FACE. Ahahahaha. I can only shake my head and laugh.
Divine Design
When a manufacturer designs a coffee mug, they don't make a mug and then try to find a purpose for it. No engineer would design something without an idea of what it is supposed to do. They know what it's going to do before they design it. They think about the best features and details they could put into a cup in order to make it fulfill its intended purpose in the best way. In the same way, God did not create us and then look at the world and say "hmm... I wonder what purpose I can give them before they come to heaven." He created us with our purpose in mind. He designed our lives, our personalities, our strengths, our weaknesses with the idea that we would fulfill our intended purpose. - Margie
What's your purpose?
What's your purpose?
Thursday, July 07, 2005
Random things that are fun to do!
1) Cleaning cars. But only newer ones. Old ones that don't seem to get clean after you clean them are not fun to clean.
2) Piggy-backing ppl, and being piggy-backed. But not while running. Walking is good, running is not.
3) Salsa-dancing. Ahahaha, I have no rhythm. But still fun. Gotta learn not to stare at the feet.
4) Family bonding - doing puzzles together is uber-fun
5) Dutch blitz - a very goot vonderful game
6) Text messaging
7) Being in air conditioning on hot days
8) Singing random songs
9) Sharing a room with your sister
10) Doing cross-eyes and then moving one eyeball back and forth, ahahahaah
Wow, this was a list from so long ago that I totally didn't get around to posting. So many drafts piling up. Not as much blogging time these days, probably because meeting with ppl in person is much more funner. I love making up words. Funner! :)
P.S. Naomi, how's Operation Cupid (ahem ahem) coming along???
2) Piggy-backing ppl, and being piggy-backed. But not while running. Walking is good, running is not.
3) Salsa-dancing. Ahahaha, I have no rhythm. But still fun. Gotta learn not to stare at the feet.
4) Family bonding - doing puzzles together is uber-fun
5) Dutch blitz - a very goot vonderful game
6) Text messaging
7) Being in air conditioning on hot days
8) Singing random songs
9) Sharing a room with your sister
10) Doing cross-eyes and then moving one eyeball back and forth, ahahahaah
Wow, this was a list from so long ago that I totally didn't get around to posting. So many drafts piling up. Not as much blogging time these days, probably because meeting with ppl in person is much more funner. I love making up words. Funner! :)
P.S. Naomi, how's Operation Cupid (ahem ahem) coming along???
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
Metro Man the horticulturalist or Plant nerds really do have more fun
Another installment in the ever-popular Metro Man series. A.k.a. Why we need more acronyms in life.
Another sunrise in Tortham sees continued peace and quiet, with the fashion world dozing in a assured slumber, knowing their village was safe in the hands of the capable Metro Man. After escaping from the evil clutches of Scary Pirate man and saving the beloved BB sign, Metro Man's credentials were firmly established in the hearts of the Torthamians. Torthammers? Hm.
But just as any trendy fashionista knows, along with the new shows during Fashion week comes change of a lesser fashion.
A dark figure emerged from the shadows of a Tortham bungalow. She looked like any other average Torthammer, with one exception...to the naked eye, she was ordinary, but to Metro Man's trained colour-contacted eye, she was a walking fashion disaster waiting to take down the rest of the world into the pits of fashion despair.
Metro Man was awakened from his slumber as the FD (Fashion Disaster) stepped onto the sidewalk in a pair of...gasp, penny loafers, complete with real pennies. AND she was wearing white after labour day! His fashion-sense was tingling and he flew into action. Calling his loyal campadres, the Knitting Knave and the Proofer, he leaped into carefully coiffed action.
The TAATT (Tremendously Above Average Torthamian Trio) jumped into the Metro-mobile, and Metro Man crooned stylishly along to the sounds of The Best in Boy Bands...
As they contemplated the capture of the FD, Metro Man's heart was saddened...He realized that it wouldn't be fair to capture the FD and lock her away in FD isolation. There must be some other way...there must be something else they could do...
As Metro Man's thoughts wandered back to his vacation in
,and his days beside sparkling waters 
and colourful tropical flora, he had a brilliant idea! He could save this white-after-Labour-Day-disaster! He just needed one thing...
As quickly as you could say "Sale at the Lancome counter", the trio was off to the Royal Botanical Gardens. On the way, they picked up Krazy Karl and Smiley Sam, 2/5 of the Stupendously Stupendous Fashion Quintet (SSFQ).
{Smiley Sam had been recruited by the Knitting Knave after bonding over quilted jackets and capturing fish at Gardening Camp in '04, back when quilted jackets were all the rage,
while the TAATT had spotted Krazy Karl's telling-time-by-the-sun-skills while he was still a member of the OTHER TAATT, or the Tremendously Above Average Time Tellers.
They didn't think it was any coincidence he happened to be a part of a superhero group with the SAME acronym, so they quickly recruited him}
The SSFQ were now complete! The newcomers and Metro Man posed for a quick picture to add to their superhero portfolios, and they were on their way.
(notice the perfected Blue Steel expressions)
Suddenly, the sounds of peaceful snoring arose from the deep corners of the Metro-mobile...gasp!
The Knitting Knave and Proofer had been taken out by a Powerful Peaceful Slumber Pill (PPSP, for short). They would be out of commission for the day. Better to leave them in the car, lest they warn the FD of the imminent danger via their nasal snoring.
As the three approached the heavily guarded Royal Botanical Gardens, they noticed the first in a series of security measures...
Smiley Sam, like The Proofer, had a penchant for shiny, brightly coloured objects and was quickly confounded by the colourful booby trap at the front gate.
Krazy Karl, on the other hand, was taken aback by the fleet of security henchmen poised to strike...
Not one to lose his wits so easily, Metro Man quickly rescued the two from their frozen stupors and snuck onto the grounds. Along the way, the brilliant Smiley Sam picked up a disguise to pose as a Rich Lady With Too Much Time to Look At Flowers.
She blended in well.
As they sashayed their way through the gardens, the scent of various pansies and roses was overtaken by the scent of something much more appetizing. Immediately, 3/5 of SSFQ decided on a lunch break and sat down to gorge.
One cannot operate at full superhero power on an empty stomach.
As the last french fry hit the perfect pout of Metro Man, the three moved into action.
"We're looking for a rare purple gooberflower," explained Metro Man, putting his vast knowledge of tropical flora to work.
"Aha, I know JUST what flower you speak of!" exclaimed the equally plant-nerdy Krazy Karl.
The three began their hunt of the elusive flower.
As they proceeded on the gooberflower hunt, Krazy Karl proceeded to dazzle Metro Man and Smiley Sam with his abundant knowledge of Poufy Flowers...
While Smiley Sam's great gastrointestinal knowledge came in handy in the Hall of Herbs.
Suddenly (as in all superhero adventures, nothing is every this easy...), they encountered what would be the trickiest of tricksy booby traps. The Concrete Column (CC).
"How do we get past it?" they wondered.
Smiley Sam quickly put her kiddie gymnastics experience to work. "Maybe the Ya Ya Hi-ya move will work!"
Alac and alas, the CC stood unaffected by her great flexibility and Gumby prowess.
"Oh, here, I'll do it. Get out of the way!" Krazy Karl shoved Smiley Sam off the CC.
As Smiley Sam nursed her perky yet bruised gluteus maximus, Krazy Karl's attempts at conquering the CC were also proving futile.
"HERE, I'LL do it," cried Metro Man in exasperation.
Metro Man made quick work of the CC using his Belly Flop skills and the trio moved on.
They continued the hunt and passed some of the rarest flowers in the world.
'Hmm,' thought Metro Man, 'That pink one would go great with my silver shirt..."
Metro Man seemed distracted, but Smiley Sam seemed even more prone to losing sight of their goal...
'I wonder if I could make matching corsages and boutonnieres for prom...'
Until...
Swept off her feet by an unusually dashing man of straw, Sam was rendered useless due to Hearts in the Eyes Syndrome.
Disheartened but determined, Krazy Karl and Metro Man continued the hunt...
Metro Man sniffed...no, not a gooberflower...
At last, Metro Man spotted the Evil Arachnid poised high above them in her evil lair (can lairs be evil?). This HAD to be a sign of the gooberflower's presence nearby.
In a brave attempt to avoid the Evil Arachnid's poisonous fangs, Metro Man sacrficed his perfect coif and dove into the Raging River.
He cautiously made his way past the lounging Prickly Pear Poisson...
...and finally, Metro Man arrived at the Northern Bank.
'Hmm, having wet clothes really sets off my muscle tone,' he thought as he stole quietly towards the gooberflower plantation.
The rare purple gooberflower was in his sights...
"Aha! I've found you at last, you rarest of purple flowers!" exclaimed Metro Man triumphantly.
He could now use the purple gooberflower to mix up his special Artist-Formerly-Known-As-Prince Purple dye, in order to salvage the ghastly white outfit sported by the FD. Tie-dye would be back in style again. Another fashion disaster had been averted thanks to Metro Man's quick thinking and discerning eye for fashionable colours.
After rescuing Smiley Sam and Krazy Karl from the Deserts of Distraction, they celebrated by doing the Airplane Dance and headed home.
Back in his IKEA-fied bedroom, Metro Man took some time to reflect on the day.
'Tortham is safe once again,' thought Metro Man as he pulled his silk eye mask over his sleepy eyes. 'Another one in the bag.'
And he drifted off to sleep.
The END!
**thistookmuchtoolongandsoundsbetterwhenNaomiwritesitanyway!
Another sunrise in Tortham sees continued peace and quiet, with the fashion world dozing in a assured slumber, knowing their village was safe in the hands of the capable Metro Man. After escaping from the evil clutches of Scary Pirate man and saving the beloved BB sign, Metro Man's credentials were firmly established in the hearts of the Torthamians. Torthammers? Hm.
But just as any trendy fashionista knows, along with the new shows during Fashion week comes change of a lesser fashion.
A dark figure emerged from the shadows of a Tortham bungalow. She looked like any other average Torthammer, with one exception...to the naked eye, she was ordinary, but to Metro Man's trained colour-contacted eye, she was a walking fashion disaster waiting to take down the rest of the world into the pits of fashion despair.
Metro Man was awakened from his slumber as the FD (Fashion Disaster) stepped onto the sidewalk in a pair of...gasp, penny loafers, complete with real pennies. AND she was wearing white after labour day! His fashion-sense was tingling and he flew into action. Calling his loyal campadres, the Knitting Knave and the Proofer, he leaped into carefully coiffed action.
The TAATT (Tremendously Above Average Torthamian Trio) jumped into the Metro-mobile, and Metro Man crooned stylishly along to the sounds of The Best in Boy Bands...
As they contemplated the capture of the FD, Metro Man's heart was saddened...He realized that it wouldn't be fair to capture the FD and lock her away in FD isolation. There must be some other way...there must be something else they could do...
As Metro Man's thoughts wandered back to his vacation in
,and his days beside sparkling waters and colourful tropical flora, he had a brilliant idea! He could save this white-after-Labour-Day-disaster! He just needed one thing...As quickly as you could say "Sale at the Lancome counter", the trio was off to the Royal Botanical Gardens. On the way, they picked up Krazy Karl and Smiley Sam, 2/5 of the Stupendously Stupendous Fashion Quintet (SSFQ).
{Smiley Sam had been recruited by the Knitting Knave after bonding over quilted jackets and capturing fish at Gardening Camp in '04, back when quilted jackets were all the rage,
while the TAATT had spotted Krazy Karl's telling-time-by-the-sun-skills while he was still a member of the OTHER TAATT, or the Tremendously Above Average Time Tellers.
They didn't think it was any coincidence he happened to be a part of a superhero group with the SAME acronym, so they quickly recruited him}
The SSFQ were now complete! The newcomers and Metro Man posed for a quick picture to add to their superhero portfolios, and they were on their way.
(notice the perfected Blue Steel expressions)Suddenly, the sounds of peaceful snoring arose from the deep corners of the Metro-mobile...gasp!
The Knitting Knave and Proofer had been taken out by a Powerful Peaceful Slumber Pill (PPSP, for short). They would be out of commission for the day. Better to leave them in the car, lest they warn the FD of the imminent danger via their nasal snoring.
As the three approached the heavily guarded Royal Botanical Gardens, they noticed the first in a series of security measures...
Smiley Sam, like The Proofer, had a penchant for shiny, brightly coloured objects and was quickly confounded by the colourful booby trap at the front gate.
Krazy Karl, on the other hand, was taken aback by the fleet of security henchmen poised to strike...
Not one to lose his wits so easily, Metro Man quickly rescued the two from their frozen stupors and snuck onto the grounds. Along the way, the brilliant Smiley Sam picked up a disguise to pose as a Rich Lady With Too Much Time to Look At Flowers.
She blended in well.
As they sashayed their way through the gardens, the scent of various pansies and roses was overtaken by the scent of something much more appetizing. Immediately, 3/5 of SSFQ decided on a lunch break and sat down to gorge.
One cannot operate at full superhero power on an empty stomach.
As the last french fry hit the perfect pout of Metro Man, the three moved into action.
"We're looking for a rare purple gooberflower," explained Metro Man, putting his vast knowledge of tropical flora to work.
"Aha, I know JUST what flower you speak of!" exclaimed the equally plant-nerdy Krazy Karl.
The three began their hunt of the elusive flower.
As they proceeded on the gooberflower hunt, Krazy Karl proceeded to dazzle Metro Man and Smiley Sam with his abundant knowledge of Poufy Flowers...
While Smiley Sam's great gastrointestinal knowledge came in handy in the Hall of Herbs.
Suddenly (as in all superhero adventures, nothing is every this easy...), they encountered what would be the trickiest of tricksy booby traps. The Concrete Column (CC).
"How do we get past it?" they wondered.
Smiley Sam quickly put her kiddie gymnastics experience to work. "Maybe the Ya Ya Hi-ya move will work!"
Alac and alas, the CC stood unaffected by her great flexibility and Gumby prowess.
"Oh, here, I'll do it. Get out of the way!" Krazy Karl shoved Smiley Sam off the CC.
As Smiley Sam nursed her perky yet bruised gluteus maximus, Krazy Karl's attempts at conquering the CC were also proving futile.
"HERE, I'LL do it," cried Metro Man in exasperation.
Metro Man made quick work of the CC using his Belly Flop skills and the trio moved on.
They continued the hunt and passed some of the rarest flowers in the world.
'Hmm,' thought Metro Man, 'That pink one would go great with my silver shirt..."
Metro Man seemed distracted, but Smiley Sam seemed even more prone to losing sight of their goal...
'I wonder if I could make matching corsages and boutonnieres for prom...'
Until...
Swept off her feet by an unusually dashing man of straw, Sam was rendered useless due to Hearts in the Eyes Syndrome.
Disheartened but determined, Krazy Karl and Metro Man continued the hunt...
Metro Man sniffed...no, not a gooberflower...
At last, Metro Man spotted the Evil Arachnid poised high above them in her evil lair (can lairs be evil?). This HAD to be a sign of the gooberflower's presence nearby.
In a brave attempt to avoid the Evil Arachnid's poisonous fangs, Metro Man sacrficed his perfect coif and dove into the Raging River.
He cautiously made his way past the lounging Prickly Pear Poisson...
...and finally, Metro Man arrived at the Northern Bank.
'Hmm, having wet clothes really sets off my muscle tone,' he thought as he stole quietly towards the gooberflower plantation.
The rare purple gooberflower was in his sights...
"Aha! I've found you at last, you rarest of purple flowers!" exclaimed Metro Man triumphantly.
He could now use the purple gooberflower to mix up his special Artist-Formerly-Known-As-Prince Purple dye, in order to salvage the ghastly white outfit sported by the FD. Tie-dye would be back in style again. Another fashion disaster had been averted thanks to Metro Man's quick thinking and discerning eye for fashionable colours.
After rescuing Smiley Sam and Krazy Karl from the Deserts of Distraction, they celebrated by doing the Airplane Dance and headed home.
Back in his IKEA-fied bedroom, Metro Man took some time to reflect on the day.
'Tortham is safe once again,' thought Metro Man as he pulled his silk eye mask over his sleepy eyes. 'Another one in the bag.'
And he drifted off to sleep.
The END!
**thistookmuchtoolongandsoundsbetterwhenNaomiwritesitanyway!
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Maya Angelou quotes (thanks Patrish!)
"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seemstoday, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."
"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the wayhe/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."
"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with yourparents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life."
"I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as "making a life."
"I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance."
"I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart,I usually make the right decision."
"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one."
"I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back."
"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn."
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the wayhe/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."
"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with yourparents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life."
"I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as "making a life."
"I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance."
"I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart,I usually make the right decision."
"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one."
"I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back."
"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn."
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Honest communication is SO GOOD
What more is there to say than honesty and openness in a relationship, in communication and in conversation is absolutely fantastic? It's so so so so so so good to clarify.
I got my film developed from when my grams was here, so here are some small and fuzzy copies of them!
Me and Grams in Kleinburg
My sister and I being goofs at my family grad dinner
Welcome to my office
I got my film developed from when my grams was here, so here are some small and fuzzy copies of them!
Me and Grams in Kleinburg
My sister and I being goofs at my family grad dinner
Welcome to my office
Sunday, June 26, 2005
Elemental
So I should let you all know that our team is officially 0-3 right now. Ahahahaha. Today's game was fun, though, and slightly kinda close. I took yet another ball off my ankle, but this time my left one. At some point, my glove needs to make contact with the actual ball.
I think I'm still stressed out, but it's funny how God encourages us in all these different ways. I feel uber-encouraged right now. :)
P.S. I am the puzzle MASTER. My discerning eye for various shades of blue, along with my amazing ability to match convoluted cardboard shapes seems to be coming in handy. I am kicking everyone's butt. If you wanna have a try, come over and help me with the puzzle, but know that you've been warned. I am the MASTER. Hm, with the exception of Emiks who's done the puzzle before, ahahah.
I think I'm still stressed out, but it's funny how God encourages us in all these different ways. I feel uber-encouraged right now. :)
P.S. I am the puzzle MASTER. My discerning eye for various shades of blue, along with my amazing ability to match convoluted cardboard shapes seems to be coming in handy. I am kicking everyone's butt. If you wanna have a try, come over and help me with the puzzle, but know that you've been warned. I am the MASTER. Hm, with the exception of Emiks who's done the puzzle before, ahahah.
Friday, June 24, 2005
Eat my dust, shorties!
Oh yeah, guess who went for a physical for the first time in...probably over 10 years! Moi! My doctor isn't that bad. He didn't wheel away from me today, AND he said (and this is a DIRECT quote), "You're pretty tall." OHHHHHHHhh YEAAAAAAAAAAAH. Eat my dust, shorties. I'm a smidgen shy of 5' 6", that's RIGHT. I'm so proud of myself, ahahahaa.
I was actually really still stressed out and they took an ECG, so I was worried that this like, chest tightness from stress would make my heartbeat all irregular. I think my psychological problems are always reflected in the physical for me, especially stress stress stress. And I'm still stressed. Chest tightness makes me feel like I can't breathe very well. This is really really not good.
I was actually really still stressed out and they took an ECG, so I was worried that this like, chest tightness from stress would make my heartbeat all irregular. I think my psychological problems are always reflected in the physical for me, especially stress stress stress. And I'm still stressed. Chest tightness makes me feel like I can't breathe very well. This is really really not good.
NO, stop it stop it
Blogger is being dumb, I don't want to figure out what part of my formatting is going wonky, because my text isn't wrapping properly, but no no no, it's just another thing for my brain to figure out, so I'm going to ignore it, and if someone knows what in the world is wrong and can tell me how to fix it I would be super-relieved and grateful.
P.S. Matt, I'm going laptop shopping...ready, guru?
P.S. Matt, I'm going laptop shopping...ready, guru?
Brain mush
My brain feels like it has too much to think about, too much to process and too much to figure out.
But I guess confuzzled-ness is good, because I'll appreciate the clarity of just having truth when we get to heaven. Imagine, not having to figure out another thing, ever!
I pray for the day when I can escape the brain mush.
Thank goodness He is a solid rock, and when everything around is hazy, I can always find my way and cling to that Solid Rock.
But I guess confuzzled-ness is good, because I'll appreciate the clarity of just having truth when we get to heaven. Imagine, not having to figure out another thing, ever!
I pray for the day when I can escape the brain mush.
Thank goodness He is a solid rock, and when everything around is hazy, I can always find my way and cling to that Solid Rock.
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Practicing what you preach...
On Sunday, our Sunday school lesson was on gossip. The main principle of the whole thing was that everything we say should be useful or helpful or encouraging. Gossip and talking behind other's backs are baaaaad.
And of course right after we do this lesson, I've been totally challenged to want to blab about things that annoy me about certain ppl. Sigh. This blog is especially bad, because it makes it easy to talk about people without really talking about people, and there's really no one to stop me. Except me. So here I am. I'm being challenged.
And all I will say is that God is certainly teaching me patience right now. AHahaha, and don't worry, it's not any of you that are reading this blog! Ahahahaha. Oh man.
And of course right after we do this lesson, I've been totally challenged to want to blab about things that annoy me about certain ppl. Sigh. This blog is especially bad, because it makes it easy to talk about people without really talking about people, and there's really no one to stop me. Except me. So here I am. I'm being challenged.
And all I will say is that God is certainly teaching me patience right now. AHahaha, and don't worry, it's not any of you that are reading this blog! Ahahahaha. Oh man.
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. - Ephesians 4:29
Monday, June 20, 2005
Starbucks wisdom...
"Do not kiss your children so they will kiss you back but so they will kiss their children, and their children's children." - Noah benShea
Breathing
I've been thinking about breathing lately.
It's so essential to living, speaking, singing...everything!
My grandmother was fast asleep the other day, and I could hear her snoring in the hall. Ahahaha, at first, snoring is annoying, but I thought about it, and it's nice to know she's resting and fast asleep. In fact, my dad is passed out on his bed snoring up a storm at the moment. Snoring = People getting rest, being relaxed, not having a care in the world. I remember when I baby-sat the cutest little boy, too, and he fell asleep while I was holding him, and I could feel him breathing next to me...there's something so peaceful about feeling someone breathing, especially when they're fast asleep.
Apparently, breathing exercises are important, too. Strengthening the diaphragm = better singing and speaking. That's gotta be one step closer to better communication, so breathing = communication, too! Should I explain some breathing exercises? Okay!
THe Tsss exercise!
1) Lie down on the floor on your back.
2) put a book on your diaphragm (right under your ribcage) so you can feel your breathing.
3) Place one hand on the book to feel the breathing. Feel the breathing.
4) Practice taking breaths through your nosie without moving your chest. Use your diaphragm! If your chest moves you're doing it wrong. But don't worry, I do it wrong, ahahahah. Just practice. Are you feeling the breathing?
5) Once you get good at that, you can breathe out through your teeth, making a "Tsss" sound as you exhale. Remember, don't move that chest. And feel the breathing.
6) My "Tsss" always manages to turn into a giggle and then just outright laughing, but that's okay, too. I think laughing is good exercise too.
Okay, so I expect that you will all be great diaphragm-breathers next time I see y'all!
It's so essential to living, speaking, singing...everything!
My grandmother was fast asleep the other day, and I could hear her snoring in the hall. Ahahaha, at first, snoring is annoying, but I thought about it, and it's nice to know she's resting and fast asleep. In fact, my dad is passed out on his bed snoring up a storm at the moment. Snoring = People getting rest, being relaxed, not having a care in the world. I remember when I baby-sat the cutest little boy, too, and he fell asleep while I was holding him, and I could feel him breathing next to me...there's something so peaceful about feeling someone breathing, especially when they're fast asleep.
Apparently, breathing exercises are important, too. Strengthening the diaphragm = better singing and speaking. That's gotta be one step closer to better communication, so breathing = communication, too! Should I explain some breathing exercises? Okay!
THe Tsss exercise!
1) Lie down on the floor on your back.
2) put a book on your diaphragm (right under your ribcage) so you can feel your breathing.
3) Place one hand on the book to feel the breathing. Feel the breathing.
4) Practice taking breaths through your nosie without moving your chest. Use your diaphragm! If your chest moves you're doing it wrong. But don't worry, I do it wrong, ahahahah. Just practice. Are you feeling the breathing?
5) Once you get good at that, you can breathe out through your teeth, making a "Tsss" sound as you exhale. Remember, don't move that chest. And feel the breathing.
6) My "Tsss" always manages to turn into a giggle and then just outright laughing, but that's okay, too. I think laughing is good exercise too.
Okay, so I expect that you will all be great diaphragm-breathers next time I see y'all!
Saturday, June 18, 2005
I'm okay guys, I'm okay
Today was one big giant stressful day of days. But it's okay, I have emerged un-scathed, with only maybe 2 bruises to my name.
Aw, look at my poor baby...all rusty, with t-shirts covering the seats (this is SUCH a japanese thing, ahahaha, care of my mother).
I don't drive my '88 Civic out of my neighbourhood usually because 1) it's standard transmission; 2) it's OLD and I'm always afraid it'll fall apart. But today, of all days, I was lazy, didn't want to take public transit all the way to Scarberia, so I drove the Civic! And I survived! Three cheers for me! Actually, I really really really like driving standard. It was fun. Not fun to roll backwards on a hill, but other than that, I didn't stall, didn't shoot out, and came home aliiiiive!
So driving to our softball game I had lots of stress with the car, and then I was so stressed during the game. I did not catch ANYTHING cleanly. I stopped things with my foot, though, twice with the same ankle (must get ice, and I'll post a pic of the lovely bruise I'm sure I'll have later), dropped things, over-ran bases and then tried to crawl back, ahahaha...it was stressful, and I should not be playing softball. But it was fun!
And then driving home I thought I'd be stressed out still, but it was okay! I love driving standard now, it's so fun! If my car wasn't so old and rickety, I think I'd drive more often! I should name my car. Blue Rusty?
Aw, look at my poor baby...all rusty, with t-shirts covering the seats (this is SUCH a japanese thing, ahahaha, care of my mother).
I don't drive my '88 Civic out of my neighbourhood usually because 1) it's standard transmission; 2) it's OLD and I'm always afraid it'll fall apart. But today, of all days, I was lazy, didn't want to take public transit all the way to Scarberia, so I drove the Civic! And I survived! Three cheers for me! Actually, I really really really like driving standard. It was fun. Not fun to roll backwards on a hill, but other than that, I didn't stall, didn't shoot out, and came home aliiiiive!
So driving to our softball game I had lots of stress with the car, and then I was so stressed during the game. I did not catch ANYTHING cleanly. I stopped things with my foot, though, twice with the same ankle (must get ice, and I'll post a pic of the lovely bruise I'm sure I'll have later), dropped things, over-ran bases and then tried to crawl back, ahahaha...it was stressful, and I should not be playing softball. But it was fun!
And then driving home I thought I'd be stressed out still, but it was okay! I love driving standard now, it's so fun! If my car wasn't so old and rickety, I think I'd drive more often! I should name my car. Blue Rusty?
Friday, June 17, 2005
Excitement!
Yay, so I'm going to a wedding on July 23rd! My 2nd real friend wedding! Gah, it's happening, I'll get back next year and there'll be a million zillion weddings to go to! But I love the excitement of weddings, especially when it's so focused on the Lord!
And because I'm all about quotes lately, here are some on marriage!
A great marriage is not when the 'perfect couple' comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences. -Dave Meurer, "Daze of Our Wives"
A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. - Mignon McLaughlin
Compromise, if not the spice of life, is its solidity. It is what makes nations great and marriages happy. - Phyllis McGinley
Give all to love; obey thy heart. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 - 1882)
To love is to receive a glimpse of heaven. -Karen Sunde
Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit. - Peter Ustinov (1921 - 2004)
Right so that's that. Mushiness out of my system. Ahahahaha.
Other than that, nothing is new with me except for this one big decision I have to make by next Friday, so if you can keep me in your prayers, that would be excellently excellent! And I'd also love prayer for my support-raising, but more importantly, for a fun team. I keep forgetting to pray for a fun team, but it's SO IMPORTANT!! Ahahahaha. But no, really, it is.
And because I'm all about quotes lately, here are some on marriage!
A great marriage is not when the 'perfect couple' comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences. -Dave Meurer, "Daze of Our Wives"
A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. - Mignon McLaughlin
Compromise, if not the spice of life, is its solidity. It is what makes nations great and marriages happy. - Phyllis McGinley
Give all to love; obey thy heart. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 - 1882)
To love is to receive a glimpse of heaven. -Karen Sunde
Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit. - Peter Ustinov (1921 - 2004)
Right so that's that. Mushiness out of my system. Ahahahaha.
Other than that, nothing is new with me except for this one big decision I have to make by next Friday, so if you can keep me in your prayers, that would be excellently excellent! And I'd also love prayer for my support-raising, but more importantly, for a fun team. I keep forgetting to pray for a fun team, but it's SO IMPORTANT!! Ahahahaha. But no, really, it is.
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. - Romans 12:1,2
Lord, help me to worship you continually, and in doing so, to be transformed, and to know Your heart...
Excellent movie quotes
"We don't read and write poetry because its cute, we read and write poetry because we are members of the human race, and the human race is filled with passion."- Dead poets Society
"No matter what anybody tells you - Words and ideas can change the world."- Dead poets Society
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return"- Moulin Rouge
"Sometimes we don't see certain things until we're ready to see them, in a certain way." - Keeping the Faith
"Never mind favourites, you're allowed to have one. The point is, you've been mine." - Meet Joe Black (and really, if I could post every word of this movie in here, I would, ahahahah)
And a most excellent non-movie quote, Jesus response to what the greatest commandment was:
"The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these." Mark 12:30
"No matter what anybody tells you - Words and ideas can change the world."- Dead poets Society
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return"- Moulin Rouge
"Sometimes we don't see certain things until we're ready to see them, in a certain way." - Keeping the Faith
"Never mind favourites, you're allowed to have one. The point is, you've been mine." - Meet Joe Black (and really, if I could post every word of this movie in here, I would, ahahahah)
And a most excellent non-movie quote, Jesus response to what the greatest commandment was:
"The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these." Mark 12:30
Random things I forgot about!
My mission lately has been finishing this crazy 1000 piece puzzle. This is what we've done so far.
The rest is all blue and white. Blue and white.
And more blue and white. This is going to be IMPOSSIBLE!
I keep teasing Quang for buying the most impossible puzzle in the world. I told him it's up to him to finish it. We did the easy coloured part a couple days ago, ahahahaha.
And the other thing I forgot was congrats to Kevin S. (ahahah, should make that distinction so you don't freak out on Kev U.!) on getting ENGAGED! Ahahaha, so funny, I ask how it happened (they've been going out for a couple years now), and he was like, "Oh, last Saturday, I woke up around 9:30, bought the ring around 11:30, asked my parents around 1pm, and then her parents around 3pm, and then at 9:45pm, after we finished dancing to Amanda Marshall's 'Marry Me', I proposed."
Ahahahaha, talk about not planning ahead! They'll be engaged for 2 years, though, ahaha, but I thought it was the funniest story. Yay, congrats Kev!
The rest is all blue and white. Blue and white.
And more blue and white. This is going to be IMPOSSIBLE!
I keep teasing Quang for buying the most impossible puzzle in the world. I told him it's up to him to finish it. We did the easy coloured part a couple days ago, ahahahaha.
And the other thing I forgot was congrats to Kevin S. (ahahah, should make that distinction so you don't freak out on Kev U.!) on getting ENGAGED! Ahahaha, so funny, I ask how it happened (they've been going out for a couple years now), and he was like, "Oh, last Saturday, I woke up around 9:30, bought the ring around 11:30, asked my parents around 1pm, and then her parents around 3pm, and then at 9:45pm, after we finished dancing to Amanda Marshall's 'Marry Me', I proposed."
Ahahahaha, talk about not planning ahead! They'll be engaged for 2 years, though, ahaha, but I thought it was the funniest story. Yay, congrats Kev!
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