Hello all. The weekend was productive but not academically. Haha. I tried to get some work done on Friday but was just not feeling up to snuff. So I did some retail therapy (found the TARGET!!!!) with Sasha and ate then ate oreos while watching Robin Williams do some stand up comedy. Saturday and Sunday were spent with the family moving my grandmother to her new place. I already want to go back and help set up more. Perhaps that is what I can spend my fall break doing? Who knows. I have yet to plan out my breaks. Who wants me? I contemplated going to NY for Thanksgiving (Pam, any thoughts?). Obviously will spend some time in TN over the Christmas break. Fall break in IL then? Or seeings friends in other cities nearby? Oh, what to do.
I don't have much to say and I have to study some more Greek for the quiz today, so I guess I will leave this entry shorter than usual. Yes, more Greek. *Sigh* But, it helps that I am really loving Greek. Perhaps because it isn't something I have to think THROUGH, I just have to memorize. And that, I KNOW I can do.
Hugs and kisses.
~Your One L
Monday, September 15, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Who are you people?!?!
Beginnings are scary. Endings are usually sad. But it's the middle that counts the most. Try to remember that when you find yourself at a new beginning; just give hope a chance to float up. And it will.
-Hope Floats
So I'm wondering who my readers are. Don't be afraid to comment. It'll be okay. Who's my St. Louis reader? My NY State reader (Williams...)? My Carolina reader (Albrechts...)? Identify yourself. I'd love to hear from you. New readers from LSTC?
Also, if commenting on a blog is too scary, my email is littlebluehouse@gmail.com . So you can use that and just say hi.
-Hope Floats
So I'm wondering who my readers are. Don't be afraid to comment. It'll be okay. Who's my St. Louis reader? My NY State reader (Williams...)? My Carolina reader (Albrechts...)? Identify yourself. I'd love to hear from you. New readers from LSTC?
Also, if commenting on a blog is too scary, my email is littlebluehouse@gmail.com . So you can use that and just say hi.
Insults are not RED, but my face might have been
"Come fill my bowl with some rock and roll or some fiddler who can play.... My life is an open book, every curse and every cheer. Some days shake me, some I shook, some days I count the years."
~The Mammals
Lyrics have been really hitting home lately. This song just played on my playlist and I thought I'd share the fabulous folk genius that is The Mammals (their myspace page). They opened for Nickel Creek when I went to see them at the Ryman with my dad. They have three albums, I think. I purchased their junior album though I loved a couple tracks off the sophomore album as well.
Anywho. Rough day yesterday. Just tired and blah on top of being spiritually stretched. Of course, the blah and weariness could have been a result of the spiritual stretching....
In class yesterday morning we were discussing Genesis 2&3. I was sort of arguing against this author, Westermann, that my professor really enjoys and got the answer back, "If that works for you." Which made me dislike the professor - until he added, "I want you to be able to think for yourselves. I'm merely providing the different points of view. You have to wrestle with it." So that was... interesting. Ha. It was an argument over the serpent in Eden being just a serpent, the smartest of eden's creatures, or satan. I happen to believe quite deeply that he was satan. Who else would be so vindictive?! I am also very likely influenced by the New Testament rendering of the creation story when it talks about the ancient serpent, SATAN, that tempted Adam and Eve. It could also have something to do with the fact that I wrote my senior thesis in part about Milton's Paradise Regained and buy into his vision of the events. Not entirely - but I can roll with it. So do I not have an open mind? Am I stuck in my ways? That's not good...
*Sigh*
Rough day. So glad this is a new one.
~The Mammals
Lyrics have been really hitting home lately. This song just played on my playlist and I thought I'd share the fabulous folk genius that is The Mammals (their myspace page). They opened for Nickel Creek when I went to see them at the Ryman with my dad. They have three albums, I think. I purchased their junior album though I loved a couple tracks off the sophomore album as well.
Anywho. Rough day yesterday. Just tired and blah on top of being spiritually stretched. Of course, the blah and weariness could have been a result of the spiritual stretching....
In class yesterday morning we were discussing Genesis 2&3. I was sort of arguing against this author, Westermann, that my professor really enjoys and got the answer back, "If that works for you." Which made me dislike the professor - until he added, "I want you to be able to think for yourselves. I'm merely providing the different points of view. You have to wrestle with it." So that was... interesting. Ha. It was an argument over the serpent in Eden being just a serpent, the smartest of eden's creatures, or satan. I happen to believe quite deeply that he was satan. Who else would be so vindictive?! I am also very likely influenced by the New Testament rendering of the creation story when it talks about the ancient serpent, SATAN, that tempted Adam and Eve. It could also have something to do with the fact that I wrote my senior thesis in part about Milton's Paradise Regained and buy into his vision of the events. Not entirely - but I can roll with it. So do I not have an open mind? Am I stuck in my ways? That's not good...
*Sigh*
Rough day. So glad this is a new one.
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Birthdays are not RED, unless that's the color of your cake!
Happy Birthday Big Brother!!
No, not the show.
And in honor of this day, I donned a State Radio t-shirt and gave him a birthday phone call at 7:30am (he was up, don't worry). And then I decided today would be an excellent day to try scary downtown Chicago with Henry for something special for the sibling. We made it. We did a few circles... but only a few so I consider that a success. I illegally parked Henry and dashed inside The House of Blues to purchase State Radio tickets (yes, you can laugh at me for not realizing beforehand that I was wearing a State Radio t-shirt AND purchasing tickets for their show here in October...). So I like the band.... a lot. I had to get the ever fabulous sibling a birthday present!
So... Success!!! I did it. All for my fabulous big brother who is coming to visit me in October. Hooray!!
No, not the show.
And in honor of this day, I donned a State Radio t-shirt and gave him a birthday phone call at 7:30am (he was up, don't worry). And then I decided today would be an excellent day to try scary downtown Chicago with Henry for something special for the sibling. We made it. We did a few circles... but only a few so I consider that a success. I illegally parked Henry and dashed inside The House of Blues to purchase State Radio tickets (yes, you can laugh at me for not realizing beforehand that I was wearing a State Radio t-shirt AND purchasing tickets for their show here in October...). So I like the band.... a lot. I had to get the ever fabulous sibling a birthday present!
So... Success!!! I did it. All for my fabulous big brother who is coming to visit me in October. Hooray!!
Monday, September 08, 2008
Wordles are RED, and black and red and yellow...
Here's a link to this WORDLE. That way you can see it larger. This is a wordle of my post about Papa and Tyce.**And here's one I made about Twilight because I am a dork...
NOTE: The links the wordle provides are crap. I have redone the links the more logical way and now you should be able to link to them. And all of my wordles in fact...
Beaches are not RED, but I still wish I were there again!
Got this picture from mom online a few minutes ago and thought I'd share since I don't think I shared any beach pictures back when I went. :)
Thanks, Blu for the hat!!
Groceries can be RED, and heavy, and bulky...
MY OVEN WORKS!! Well, actually, I am 100% positive that it does not... because they gave me a new one! Not a NEW one, but one that works and isn't actually as new as the last one. But hey, it heats up my food so I can eat it and for that, I thank God.
On a side note, one of my roommate's most common catch phrases when something goes right is "Thanks be to God!" Very fast. It cracks me up. I love it. So when she walks into the apartment tonight and I tell her "We got a new oven!!" She will declare, with her hand over her heart, "Thanks be to God" with a sigh of relief.
I was so excited about the oven that I made quiche AND cookie bread. I was also going to attempt twice baked spaghetti tonight from Whit (one of my favorites), but alas, there is not enough room in my little fridge for the leftovers. For once, I have too much to eat!
Thanks be to God. And God bless ovens. And pasta.
In other news, there is a major downside to living in the city: grocery shopping. There is a little local produce place about three blocks away which is all fine and dandy if you are picking up produce or the occasional expensive cheese, pasta, meat, etc. They have other things... just not a wide selection and at a greater cost to you. So alas, I don't shop there very much. I shop at Treasure Island which is just like Publix. They are all very helpful there and the selection is wonderful. Of course, they aren't cheap, either. They are better than the produce place.
So what sucks? That to do any reasonable amount of grocery shopping, I have to drive to Treasure Island for it is around... 8 blocks away. Or more. I'm not quite sure. Then of course, there is never parking in front of my place. Regardless, I park in the parking garage underneath campus. So I have to walk about a block anyway and then up three flights of stairs to bring the groceries in (four if you count the one I walk up to get out the parking garage).
I have GOT to find a better system for groceries.
Maybe it will be better once I actually have a stocked kitchen. I got chicken, mayo, lemon pepper, and craisins to make chicken salad. See? I remembered to get lemon pepper and mayo. Of course, I forgot the pickle relish and the lemon juice. And then I don't have traditional salt and pepper.
It goes on and on, trust me.
Just got the quiche out. It cooked for about an hour. Is that normal? Or was my quiche just very deep? I know nothing and it is so sad...
On a side note, one of my roommate's most common catch phrases when something goes right is "Thanks be to God!" Very fast. It cracks me up. I love it. So when she walks into the apartment tonight and I tell her "We got a new oven!!" She will declare, with her hand over her heart, "Thanks be to God" with a sigh of relief.
I was so excited about the oven that I made quiche AND cookie bread. I was also going to attempt twice baked spaghetti tonight from Whit (one of my favorites), but alas, there is not enough room in my little fridge for the leftovers. For once, I have too much to eat!
Thanks be to God. And God bless ovens. And pasta.
In other news, there is a major downside to living in the city: grocery shopping. There is a little local produce place about three blocks away which is all fine and dandy if you are picking up produce or the occasional expensive cheese, pasta, meat, etc. They have other things... just not a wide selection and at a greater cost to you. So alas, I don't shop there very much. I shop at Treasure Island which is just like Publix. They are all very helpful there and the selection is wonderful. Of course, they aren't cheap, either. They are better than the produce place.
So what sucks? That to do any reasonable amount of grocery shopping, I have to drive to Treasure Island for it is around... 8 blocks away. Or more. I'm not quite sure. Then of course, there is never parking in front of my place. Regardless, I park in the parking garage underneath campus. So I have to walk about a block anyway and then up three flights of stairs to bring the groceries in (four if you count the one I walk up to get out the parking garage).
I have GOT to find a better system for groceries.
Maybe it will be better once I actually have a stocked kitchen. I got chicken, mayo, lemon pepper, and craisins to make chicken salad. See? I remembered to get lemon pepper and mayo. Of course, I forgot the pickle relish and the lemon juice. And then I don't have traditional salt and pepper.
It goes on and on, trust me.
Just got the quiche out. It cooked for about an hour. Is that normal? Or was my quiche just very deep? I know nothing and it is so sad...
Sunday, September 07, 2008
A Fine Frenzy is RED, she's a red head!
This song has been my obsession for a while now. Thought I'd share because it seems poignant to my ministry.
"Please? I know that we're different. But we were one cell in the sea in the beginning. What we're made of is all the same. Aren't we all not that different after all?"
That'd be the musical and lyrical genius of A Fine Frenzy. Check her (and the song, "Minnow and the Trout") out and let me know what you think. My friend Landry shared her with me after I enjoyed Starbucks Pick of the Day ("You Picked Me" which also has exceptional lyrics).
"Please? I know that we're different. But we were one cell in the sea in the beginning. What we're made of is all the same. Aren't we all not that different after all?"
That'd be the musical and lyrical genius of A Fine Frenzy. Check her (and the song, "Minnow and the Trout") out and let me know what you think. My friend Landry shared her with me after I enjoyed Starbucks Pick of the Day ("You Picked Me" which also has exceptional lyrics).
A Belated Post - My Goodbye Mix List
For those of you that missed out on the Goodbye CD when I left TN, I thought I'd list it out for you. This is, I guess, in case you wanted to track down any of the songs and listen to them on your own. My computer won't let me burn any more of that playlist, but I'd be happy to make you another mix... I love making mixes. :)
The Goodbye Mix - Summer 2008
(track title, artist, time)
1. Folkin' Around - Panic! At The Disco 1:58
2. Can't Get It Right Today - Joe Purdy 3:54
3. I Miss You - Blink-182 3:48
4. Keep The Car Running - Arcade Fire 3:29
5. Lately - David Gray 4:14
6. Goodbye George - Sandra McCracken 2:47
7. Hello, Goodbye - Beatles 3:27
8. Don't Kiss Me Goodbye - Ultra Orange & Emmanuelle 4:16
9. On Your Porch - The Format 5:12
10. Almost Lover - A Fine Frenzy 4:31
11. I Will Follow You Into the Dark - Death Cab For Cutie 3:11
12. Send Me on My Way - Rusted Root 4:25
13. Sticking With You - Addison Road 3:28
14. Will You Return? - The Avett Brothers 2:46
15. Lubbock or Leave It - Dixie Chicks 3:54
16. Carolina On My Mind - James Taylor 4:54
17. For Good - Idina Menzel/Kristin Chenoweth 5:10
18. Carol Ann - Michael W Smith - 3:35
19. Keepsake - State Radio 3:55
20. I Woke Up in A Car - Something Corporate 4:13
The Goodbye Mix - Summer 2008
(track title, artist, time)
1. Folkin' Around - Panic! At The Disco 1:58
2. Can't Get It Right Today - Joe Purdy 3:54
3. I Miss You - Blink-182 3:48
4. Keep The Car Running - Arcade Fire 3:29
5. Lately - David Gray 4:14
6. Goodbye George - Sandra McCracken 2:47
7. Hello, Goodbye - Beatles 3:27
8. Don't Kiss Me Goodbye - Ultra Orange & Emmanuelle 4:16
9. On Your Porch - The Format 5:12
10. Almost Lover - A Fine Frenzy 4:31
11. I Will Follow You Into the Dark - Death Cab For Cutie 3:11
12. Send Me on My Way - Rusted Root 4:25
13. Sticking With You - Addison Road 3:28
14. Will You Return? - The Avett Brothers 2:46
15. Lubbock or Leave It - Dixie Chicks 3:54
16. Carolina On My Mind - James Taylor 4:54
17. For Good - Idina Menzel/Kristin Chenoweth 5:10
18. Carol Ann - Michael W Smith - 3:35
19. Keepsake - State Radio 3:55
20. I Woke Up in A Car - Something Corporate 4:13
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