This time next Thursday Ill be heading to the airport on my way to Germany. Ahh. I barely have my pre-planning/bookings finished. And now I need to start packing.
15 days. 7 countries. Lots of train miles, er kms! Im excited.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Under Construction
I recently finished reading Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. And I would recommend this book, or any of the variations of it, ie For Singles, For Teens, etc, to anyone looking to improve relations with anyone around them.
One of my favorite ideas from this book is about how "All of us our in process." It was suggested that we should walk around with a sign that said "Under Construction." I love this imagery. The idea that we are all broken and need a little extra care from those around us. It reminds me of the thought that hospitals are for the physically sick, and churches are for the spiritually sick.
The Five Love Languages as the book defines it is:
1 - Words of Affirmation
2 - Gifts
3 - Acts of Service
4 - Quality Time
5 - Physical Touch
What is your love language? I feel like I receive in one language and give best in others. I need to learn how to feel and understand the others. And how to recognize what is the language of those around me.
Food for thought:
* Love is a choice.
* Love is not an island of emotion, but rather an attitude that corresponds with appropriate behavior.
* What we dislike in others is often a weakness in our own lives. Dating can help us see ourselves realistically.
* Humanity's greatest contribution is in giving to others.
* Marriage is God's answer for humanity's deepest need - union of life with another.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Brian Webb
This morning I realized that in a mere 7 days I get to listen to one of my favorite folk artist perform in my little city. Oh how happy this makes my heart. There is something about Brian Webb that I just adore and makes me feel right at home.
So, I got on youtube and started to enjoy some of my favorite songs people have posted. (Sad thing is, I think I can hear myself cheering/screaming/laughing in some of the videos!) Back in Boston for years, he could usually be seen at Club Passim, and I think I went to all his shows for at least a 2.5 year stretch. Mind you, that was probably only 4 shows. He didnt get out much for a bit. (And sad, I know why! We are tight!)
But I want to post this little beauty I found. Its obviously not an original song, but I just loved it. Hope you do too.
So, I got on youtube and started to enjoy some of my favorite songs people have posted. (Sad thing is, I think I can hear myself cheering/screaming/laughing in some of the videos!) Back in Boston for years, he could usually be seen at Club Passim, and I think I went to all his shows for at least a 2.5 year stretch. Mind you, that was probably only 4 shows. He didnt get out much for a bit. (And sad, I know why! We are tight!)
But I want to post this little beauty I found. Its obviously not an original song, but I just loved it. Hope you do too.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Summer is
What is summer to you?!
For me, Summer is:
- lazy summer days playing with my favorite little people
- eating ice cream with darling people
- meeting friends for dinner and enjoying a walk
- Swing Dancing outside
- riding bikes on islands far away
- sitting by the beach listening to the waves roll in
- fireflies
Last Night, Midsummer Night Swing started at Lincoln Square. SO MUCH FUN! Cant wait to go back. There were so many people to dance with, but a few of my favorites were the gentleman that are old enough to be my grandfather. They were darling.
I also finally had a Mr Softy. Seriously, why I have waited for this deliciousness? It might be a good thing that I work in the burbs and dont have a truck close to my work!
For me, Summer is:
- lazy summer days playing with my favorite little people
- eating ice cream with darling people
- meeting friends for dinner and enjoying a walk
- Swing Dancing outside
- riding bikes on islands far away
- sitting by the beach listening to the waves roll in
- fireflies
Last Night, Midsummer Night Swing started at Lincoln Square. SO MUCH FUN! Cant wait to go back. There were so many people to dance with, but a few of my favorites were the gentleman that are old enough to be my grandfather. They were darling.
I also finally had a Mr Softy. Seriously, why I have waited for this deliciousness? It might be a good thing that I work in the burbs and dont have a truck close to my work!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Sewing
Growing in a house with a mother that was a clothing and textiles major at BYU meant that I had sewing projects during the summer. With that being said, I havent touched the sewing machine for years. (Probably since college when I got asked to make some seat covers for a friend's school project.) My mom gave me her 1940s Singer that I do love to use. I just havent anything that really made me want to pull it out.
But that recently changed. When we moved in, we wanted to paint. And we randomly picked Orange with no fore sight as to what else we would do. But its has come together. When my roommate bought the couches, they came with these hideous throw pillows that looked like that should have stayed in the 80s. Luckily, I had had some fabric laying around that would work perfectly. So I finally went to work. After not using a pattern or pins and a measuring tool, I created the following. It definitely looks better from a distance! I want to make another, but with different fabric.
But that recently changed. When we moved in, we wanted to paint. And we randomly picked Orange with no fore sight as to what else we would do. But its has come together. When my roommate bought the couches, they came with these hideous throw pillows that looked like that should have stayed in the 80s. Luckily, I had had some fabric laying around that would work perfectly. So I finally went to work. After not using a pattern or pins and a measuring tool, I created the following. It definitely looks better from a distance! I want to make another, but with different fabric.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Take Out
I love take out. Fabulous food without the long wait and having to pay a tip. Amazing.
A few weeks ago, I grabbed some Pad Thai from a yummy place just a few blocks away. There was another girl waiting. I couldnt exactly understand the server when she came out with the first bag, and obviously the other girl also had a problem understanding. It wasnt until I was in my house that I realized I had the Vegetarian Pad Thai and not the Chicken. All I have to say is that Im glad I wasnt that girl expecting Tofu and got Chicken.
And tonight, I walked away with Chicken Pad Thai! Yum.
A few weeks ago, I grabbed some Pad Thai from a yummy place just a few blocks away. There was another girl waiting. I couldnt exactly understand the server when she came out with the first bag, and obviously the other girl also had a problem understanding. It wasnt until I was in my house that I realized I had the Vegetarian Pad Thai and not the Chicken. All I have to say is that Im glad I wasnt that girl expecting Tofu and got Chicken.
And tonight, I walked away with Chicken Pad Thai! Yum.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
East Coast Happenings
in the last 48 hrs! I clocked in almost 800 Miles since Thursday at 8pm.
The summer is all about the lazy summer days. Fabulous evenings. The random road trips. Birthdays. Friends. Family. And that was definitely the last 48 hrs.
Baltimore - Enjoying working from home in a renovation downtown general store. There was a fabulous roof deck with power supply. Aka getting some sun while working. So good.
Loudon County - Friends, Lemonade, Sparklers, Summertime goodness. I will admit it. I drove 8 hrs to spend 3 hrs in the efforts to meet new people. I might not have meet many "new" people, but I did get to visit with a few old friends. Always worth the time/effort. Wish I had the guts to meet a few that caught my eye. Next time?!
Manhattan - Bridal Shower-ness. Love that there are people that can figure out this thing called love!
Windsor, CT - Tinker Bell birthday party for the cutest 3rd old. Enough said.
Manhattan - Returned to but decided to ditched out on another party. I hit my quota!
Good times. Next time, more time MUST be spent in the VA area. Also need to spend time in the Phillie area. So much to do, so many people to see. It will happen.
The summer is all about the lazy summer days. Fabulous evenings. The random road trips. Birthdays. Friends. Family. And that was definitely the last 48 hrs.
Baltimore - Enjoying working from home in a renovation downtown general store. There was a fabulous roof deck with power supply. Aka getting some sun while working. So good.
Loudon County - Friends, Lemonade, Sparklers, Summertime goodness. I will admit it. I drove 8 hrs to spend 3 hrs in the efforts to meet new people. I might not have meet many "new" people, but I did get to visit with a few old friends. Always worth the time/effort. Wish I had the guts to meet a few that caught my eye. Next time?!
Manhattan - Bridal Shower-ness. Love that there are people that can figure out this thing called love!
Windsor, CT - Tinker Bell birthday party for the cutest 3rd old. Enough said.
Manhattan - Returned to but decided to ditched out on another party. I hit my quota!
Good times. Next time, more time MUST be spent in the VA area. Also need to spend time in the Phillie area. So much to do, so many people to see. It will happen.
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