Earlene's Thoughts

Which Glee Character Are You?

2010-08-16T10:52:00.000-06:00

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We Both Have the Same Condition

2010-07-27T22:35:00.003-06:00

please don't judge me.
cause i could judge you.
we can play that game.
it won't end well....but we can play that game.

don't think you're "better than me" because you haven't done something i've done.
I don't want to think myself "better than you" because you've done something i wouldn't do.

unfortunately i do judge you. not because i have the authority but because i want to feel better about myself. it's not right, it just happens.

we're both flawed

It's been a while...

2010-05-05T22:56:00.003-06:00

Hello dear friends! yes, i realize it has been a very long time since i blogged...a very long time. Acutally i should be heading to bed soon, however I'm watching "So you think you can dance" on my new Lappy Jr, and i need to be multitasking when i watch the show. why? because i just can i guess.

lately i've been really unmotivated. mostly about work. i mean i got into this job because i ike to travel and because i like office work and planning things. lately work has just become "that thing i do because i have to". I'd like to travel more often, but it's hard when you have no money. grrr! plus it doesn't help that i'm the youngest working in our office by 15 years. it's just frustrating.

how do you find motivation for something you'd rather be doing than being the one to sit on the sidelines and watch the action?

I am Voilet

2009-06-03T11:39:00.000-06:00

VIOLET

You surround yourself with art and music and are constantly driven to express yourself. You often daydream. You prefer honesty in your relationships and believe strongly in your personal morals.

Find out your color at QuizMeme.com!

Ice Cube

2008-08-28T10:24:00.011-06:00

So in my work boredom I thought I would check out a couple blogs that Blogspot was highlighting. Of course one called "Cup O' Jo" (something like that) caught my eye first. Further down the page I saw a picture of Gin and Titonic. Which i thought was quite funny and truth be told i have a thing for oddly shaped ice cube trays. Just dont' tell Scott i told you that, cause according to him I already have too many ice cube trays.Anyway I started looking at the website that designed these little items. So not only can you have a mini Titanic melting away in your drink but you can have everything from dentures to dinosaur bones! Personally I would love the dentures or the bones, but sadly i'll have have to make due with my Seasame Street face shapes, hearts and puzzle pieces.

Fall Musings

2008-08-22T11:40:00.002-06:00

So it's that time of year again, you know it's been coming for months, but you didn't want to think about it cause it's your time away from it all...."BACK TO SCHOOL".

That phrase gets me all nostalgic. I liked back to school shopping, well at least in elementary school when it was fun. I mean being able to get another set of Crayola's with that fresh tip unmarred by any paper. Or getting those new pencil crayons and sharpening them to perfection.

Also the clothes. Let's not forget those. There's been years when i just didn't care what i wore on that first day of school. Like a matching sweatpant set. I actaully remember wearing that the first day back to school for Gr.11 (or was it Gr.10, doesn't matter). The pressure of getting that perfect "first day back to school" outfit seems to only be in high school. NOt so true anymore. Have you seen the commercial where the girl, who looks like she's 7 says "but everyone at school is wearing hoddies and jeans" then there's a shot of everyone at this girl's school wearing hoodies and jeans. This kid is 7!! 7! i mean when i was 7 my "back to school" concern was getting my new markers and stationary, not fashion! If this is what kids have to deal with now for school pressure i shudder at what my kids have to deal with. So not only is there's pressure to have that perfect oufit for when you go back to the locker lined hallways, but there's pressure to go through the exact same thing four months later at Christmas. I mean why! So that the "popular" kids can brag about having the latest Billabong / Roxy whatever, but for what? There's so much politics in high school that it just doesn't make any sense. Yes i wanted to be popular then...that could be a whole other blog entry in itself, so i won't go there now. BUt really what's all this high school "bling" for anyway? To pack away and to never touch again til you kids route through your stuff and you can hear the phrase "You actually wore this?" Ya i have some of that stuff in my basement too. But most of that was either bought on sale, hand-me-downs, or bought at a thrift store. I only bought my first Billabong item last year, but it's a reversible sweater so my excuse for getting it is that 's two for one. BUt i know SO many people who splurge on name brand stuff so much that it doesn't seem like splurging, it's more of a neccessity for them. I don't get it.

Update and also because I'm kinda bored at work...

2008-07-25T09:39:00.002-06:00

Alright i get it. The only thing that i've actually put on here in the past year is that I'm engaged and my most recent versions of my Christmas Wish List. Well alot has happened over that past 11 months.

- finished school @ SAIT, no more of that super disorganized school which costs WAY too much in the first place. Yes, my classes were good in and of themselves and sure i met some great people there but really people? Sait is not so good. They charge you about $200 a semester for student parking AND you get no plug in for your car in the winter, where's the logic in that? And it took me 4 months to get my laptop deposit cause they didn't even try to contact me telling that i gave them my old address. *sigh* oh and residence there? Don't even get me started...seriously just don't...you'll regret it

- i finally moved out of the hectic maze of a city that is Calgary. Thank God for that! Now i'm in Red Deer which I quite enjoy actually enjoy being in. It's close to Scott, the traffic isn't too hectic and the drivers (for the most part) know how to drive. I'm pretty sure i'll be retracting that statement once winter comes. Plus according to SCott there are some people that just shouldn't drive because they don't know what to do in construction zones, but i digress

- i lived in an apartment in rEd deer for about a month or so. me and SCott were able to get into one of the college townhouses so that's where I'm at now, just waiting to be married so that i can share my little home with Scott *sigh*. Seven years of looking forward to this whole thing and it's actually going to be a reality in 8 days. 8 DAYS!!! do you understand me people?!?!?!? 8 days!!! it feels WAY too surreal to be real but it is real!

- i recently got a job working a hotel. it's alright...it's a job to hold me over til i get a travel agent position somewhere. Some people (mostly customers) can be so strange. I'll be finishing one file and putting it in the proper folder then the next person in line will start talking to me about whatever issue they are having with maintenance or their key is not working or whatever. I've already told them "I'll be with you in just a second", which translated means "i can only think about putting about putting this peice of paper in its proper place at this moment, so just wait!" i don't think people get that. Or there will be those customers that just want to chat about, well nothing really. IT's those kind of conversations where the other person just chats to you and all you can say to them is "oh really? that's nice". When those conversations happen i try to be as polite as ai can on the outside, but what i'm really thinking is "i really don't care, what do you want me to say to you?"

- oh, so since I'm less likely to get questioned about this if i put this info on here rather than putting on Facebook (lets face it, everyone checks Facebook, rarely anyone checks personal blogs)....I lost my engagement ring. I know, i know. Super sad :( I've looked everywhere i could for it. I've asked everyone @ work, me and scott searched everywhere for it in my townhouse. Can't find it. I've looked in the garbage, it's too big to fall down my drains, i've checked the sinks...everywhere. I've come to accept the fact that it could be gone forever, which makes me really sad and depressed because it was a very beautiful ring, but what else can you do when you've looked everywhere for it? I lost it last weekend, so i've been looking for days...i think it's just gone...

- on another slightly sad and depressing note...actually i'll just start at the beginning for this one. Way back in March i won a gift card for Swimco. I went to swimco several times in March and April trying on bathing suits, sun dresses, that kind of thing to make sure that i was getting the exact thing that i wanted with this gift card. Plus Swimco is usually out of my price range, so whatever i got out of this gift card HAD to be good. So i found the perfect red one piece that accented all of my curves and hid my squidgy-ness. It was perfect! I also decided to get a very cute navy halter top dress. However in the months of March and April, i couldn't afford this because even though i was working part time, i also had to eat, pay for gas to Red Deer... so i just had to hold off for those items. Finally i got a full time job and i could FINALLY afford this stuff!! I was super excited once i bought them. Loved it!! The opportunity to wear them finally came the day after I lost my engagement ring. Me and Scott decided to go boating with the family. Sounded great! I could work on my tan (which i desperately needed seeing as Scott is now darker than me and usually he's very very white...that and i'm very competitive) and i could show off my hot summer clothing items. So i put on my red swimsuit and went on the boat. Then it came to my turn for a ride on the back of the boat. I chose to kneeboard since i haven't done that in a while. So i got the lifejacket on and hopped off the back. Next thing i know, I'm stuck and have a monstrous wedgie. Yep, i got a caught on a little tiny handle on the back of the boat, which not only did the fabric get ripped up in two places, but it get wedged up my butt. Really really not confortable. So Scott's dad had to unhook me and once i was in the water i assessed the damage. It was bad. really really bad. luckily there were an extra pair of shorts in the boat, so Scott chucked those to me. Unfortunately they were Marc's shorts, so they just barely fit me anyway. Argh. I was super stressed cause not only did i loose my engagement ring but i successfully wrecked the most expensive swimsuit i ever bought. Not a good weekend. Fortunately for me i have an amazing fiance who quickly made me feel better by not only giving me options on how to fix the swimsuit but also just talking to be me and making me see that it could have been much worse. See, this is why i love him. So i accepted the fact that my swimsuit was wrecked. However on a good note, it was still slightly salvageable. i decided i would just get a seamstress to convert it from a one peice into a two piece by hemming the top half to be a tank top and just cutting off the bottoms so that all i would have to do is just go to Walmart and buy cheap bottoms. Problem solved. That night i decided to have a nice hot bath when i got home. So i decided to stop by Walmart to get a bath plug because i didn't have one. They were closed. So when i got home i just had the best bath that i could while plugging the drain with me heal. Needless to say, it was just one of those weekends....

OK, so i think that basically covers my latest life issues. i'm sure i'll update more on my blog, mostly because the computer with Facebook is used up during the week with other staff. So that restricts me to e-mails, the Stoney website, and my blog. Oh and i guess i do have access to Kraft Canada and Food Network websites. So i can give you updates and print out recipes....yep that's all i can do while i'm at work...oh, and i guess i could do my job too ;)

Announcement!

2007-09-17T11:04:00.000-06:00

For those of you who don't know yet, as of Aug.20, I'm have been engaged to my boyfriend Scott Glasgow. Just thought I'd let u know all know :) if you have further questions, let me know, i'm sure i'll give you the answers you're looking for :)

The picture is of me and Scott at Stoney Lake Bible Camp, which is not only where we met but also where he proposed !

Christmas Wish List*

2007-09-16T12:32:00.001-06:00

Have you ever thought "Hey I want that!" but then about a week later you're thinking "There was something that caught my interest....now what was it?" I've had that happen to me many many times. So i figure that I'm gonna compile a list of things that i eventually want someday. Plus Christmas is coming up and "list making" is a popular hobby around the holidays. Feel free to add any of these items to your own "wish lists" or use the ideas as gift options for other people. I'm not trying to seem greedy or selfish with the list...I'm brainstorming! I'll also update every so often cause I won't be able to think of everything at once.

* I am fully aware that Christmas is over, however a wish list is still a wish list.

Books

Randy Alcorn-"The Ishbane Conspiracy"
Sigmund Brouwer-"The Leper"
Sigmund Brouwer-"Weeping Chambers"
DCTalk-"Jesus Freaks"
Liz Curtis Higgs-"Thorn in My Heart"
Liz Curtis Higgs-"Fair is the Rose"
Liz Curtis Higgs- "Whence, Came a Prince"
Bill Hybels - "Just Walk Across the Room"
Jasper Fforde"The Eyre Affair"
Jasper Fforde-"Lost In a Good Book"
Jasper Fforde-"The Well Of Losts Plots"
Fred Gallagher-"Megatokyo" Vol.1-end of series
Khaled Hosseini -"Kiterunner"
Vicor Hugo-"The Hunchback of Notre Dame"
Kevin Leman- "The New Birth Order Book"
Message Bible (Purple cover)
Erwin McManis-"The Barbarian Way"
Eugene Peterson "Along Obedience in the Same Direction"
J.K Rowling-"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"
J.K Rowling-"Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince"
J.K Rowling-"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"
J.K Rowling-"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"
J.K Rowling-"Harry Potter and the Philospher Stone"
J.K Rowling-"Harry Potter and the Prison of Azakaban"
Shin Takahashi-"Saikano:The Last Little Love Song on This Little Planet" Vol.1-8
Angela Thomas-"Do You Think I'm Beautiful?"

CD's

Apologetix
Brahms
Emperor's New Groove
Georg Goltermann(MUST include "Cantilena from Cello Concerto in A Minor")
Jars of Clay- "The Eleventh Hour"
Johann S. Bach (MUST include "Two Bourees from 3rd Cello Suite")
Kutless-"Kutless"
Madagascar soundtrack
Mae- "Destination B Sides"
MXPX - "The EVer Passing Moment"
Newsboys-"Shine-The Hits"
NSYNC "No Strings Attached"
Out of Eden - "More Than You Know"
Radiohead- "I Might Be Wrong"
SisterAct 2 soundtrack
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (special edition)
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (special edition)
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (special edition)
Starsky & Hutch soundtrack

Clothing

Trogdor zip hoodie

Fragrances

Calgon-"Peach and White Grape"
Celine Dion-"Belong"
"Eternity Moment"
Ralph Lauren-"Hot"
Paris Hilton - "Can Can"

Gift Certificates

CD Plus
Chapters
HMV
La Senza
Le Chateau
Music World
Play
Scott's Parable
Starbucks
Suzy Shier
Walmart

Instruments

Selmer Alto Saxophone
Selmer Tenor Saxophone

Movies/DVD's

Aladdin Trilogy
Arrested Development (Season 2 and 3)
Bridget Jone's Diary
Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels:Full Throttle
Chronicles of Narnia
Clone High
Clueless
Dilbert
Emperor's New Groove
Felicity
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Finding Nemo
Friends (Season 8,9,10)
Grease
Grey's Anatomy Season 3
Hitch
Hook
Indiana Jones Trilogy
It's a Wonderful Life
the Incredibles
James Bond (any)
Lady in the Water
Lara Croft:Tomb Raider
Lion King Trilogy
Little Rascals
The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy
Ocean's 11
Over the Hedge
Popular
Pretty Woman
Princess Dairies (1&2)
Ray
Robin Hood (Disney Cartoon version)
Scrubs Season 4,5,6,
Shrek
Shrek 2
The Simpsons
Sister Act
Sixteen Candles
Star Wars Trilogy
Strongbad_email.exe
Sword in the Stone
That 70's Show
VeggieTales: Are You My Neighbor?
VeggieTales: Duke and the Pie War
VeggieTales: An Easter Carol
VeggieTales: God Wants Me To Forgive Them?!
VeggieTales: Lord of the Beans
VeggieTales: Madame Blueberry
VeggieTales: Rack, Shack and Benny
VeggieTales: The Star of Christmas
VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas
VeggieTales: Where's God When I'm Ssscared
Whose Line Is It Anyway
X Men Trilogy

Songbooks/Sheet Music

Addams Family
Charlie Brown's Christmas Theme
Chronicles of Narnia Score
Disney's Illustrated Treasury of Songs
Phantom of the Opera
Pirates of the Caribbean
The Simpsons
Tequila
VeggieTales

Toys/Games

Cranium
Kick the Cheat Plush Toy
Pit
Settlers of Katan
Twister
Uno

Nerd

2007-06-21T16:59:00.000-06:00

What Be Your Nerd Type? Your Result: Literature Nerd Does sitting by a nice cozy fire, with a cup of hot tea/chocolate, and a book you can read for hours even when your eyes grow red and dry and you look sort of scary sitting there with your insomniac appearance? Then you fit this category perfectly! You love the power of the written word and it's eloquence; and you may like to read/write poetry or novels. You contribute to the smart people of today's society, however you can probably be overly-critical of works. It's okay. I understand.
Social Nerd
Drama Nerd
Musician
Artistic Nerd
Anime Nerd
Gamer/Computer Nerd
Science/Math Nerd
http://www.gotoquiz.com/what_be_your_nerd_type">What Be Your Nerd Type? http://www.gotoquiz.com/">Quizzes for MySpace

Vague

2007-06-21T16:17:00.000-06:00

So my friends as many of you know, engery drinks have become my drug of choice lately. Yesterday i had two of them: a Rockstar then 6 hours later i had a Full Throttle. Then i woke up @ 3am because i was really warm and couldn't get to sleep until 4am. That was fun. Why the addiciton? Why the picture of a light socket? Well when i drink engery drinks to the point that my head starts to "hum" i feel like i don't have to think about what's really bothering me, kinda like how people get drunk to forget their problems. it's like i'm plugged into something else that's new and exciting and adventurous because it's bad for you. That's why i have a pic of a light socket. I haven't had my "fix" today and i probably won't. My next choice would be to make coffee cause that has the caffiene kick to it, however i'm out of flavord cream and i gotta have that in my coffee. Next best thing? maybe iced tea. We'll see.

What's really bothering me you ask? Well to make a long story short, i don't know what happening in my life. No idea. Sure i know i'll be off for camp this summer, I'll be back in Calgary in the fall for my last year of college....then what? Don't know where my next practicum will be, don't know if i'll be getting married next year, don't know how long i have to wait until i get married, don't know if i'm doomed/supposed to be a travel agent my whole life, don't know anything. I know in my head that's the whole point of trust. To trust that God will guide me to where i'm supposed to go. But is belief enough? Is it really? See if i start thinking about stuff like that my head gets numb will all sorts of questions. I figure if i drink engery drinks then i'll just get numb without thinking about stuff. That option might be better. I don't like all this uncertainty and vagueness. Will the end result be worth all this trust in the mist of complete confusion? My head knows to trust God....but does my heart?

I've also been listening to mroe "screamo" music now. That helps to calm the frustration. plus it helps to release the anger that i feel towards the uncertainty.

I really hate not knowin anything...

1:30 AM ....and i'm awake...and slowing fading...

2007-06-15T01:03:00.000-06:00

aw man. my head hurts. partially because i drank have a cup of brandy and cranberry juice, and partially because i'm tired but not really tired, and partially because i can't think today. ya. that'd be it.

Man i haven't blogged in a LONG time.

Currently i'm watching Friends, getting more and more tired (very slowly) and wanting to read more Dracula. Wow! this really doesn't sound like stuff that would normally do. but have you ever had one of those days where you just want to do stuff out of the ordinary, just because it's something that you'd never do? normally i don't read books about a classic vampire, but so far it's really really good. Lucy is about to because a vampire bride. Well at least that's what i remember reading from the ballet brochure. See, i went the to ballet in New Zealand a couple years ago. oh. and the brandy is kicking in. Again i normally don't drink alone, or drink brandy, but i just felt like drinking a little bit. usually I'm more of a wine/martini person, but since i didn't have the supplies i figured that brandy would work. Now i'm thinking that brandy and pina colada mix might mix...actually on second thought, maybe not.

ok. maybe i should just head to bed.maybe I'll read a bit more Dracula and find out when Lucy turns into a vampire bride...

my head hurts. it's not quite a buzz, but it's more of a "hum". ok i really should head to bed. No Dracula tonight.

Time For a Blog While At Home

2007-04-28T21:47:00.000-06:00

hello friends. so i'm home now. i should be unpacking all this random junk that i brought over from Calgary. Man i'm SO glad i'm out fo there. I really wish that strangling people was ok. long story short, i was just done with my roommate and her lame excuses to clean. There. That's all i'm saying about that. Now i'm home.

Right now i'm just listening to a speaker from Capernwray and he talks about Thinkers, Feelers and Doers. Now he's talking about the will of God. I was wondering what God's will is for me. ...

I should be unpacking and organizing my stuff from Calgary. But i'm lacking in motivation. Severly. I'm tired too. Even though i napped in the afternoon. Maybe I'll read for a bit and eat a biscuit. I make them today. they're good, especially with butter. Yay!

K, maybe i'll listen to my speaker's MP3 disc then go read and go to bed. Church is tomorow. I haven't been to my home church since Decemeber. This will be nice to see everyone again. It'll be wierd to go from Deer Park Alliance (in RD) to church back home. But more people hug me here. I missed my weekly church hugs. Ok i should go i think a biscuit or two is calling my name...

By the way...this is me driving back into Saskatchewan. I was happy :)

Who Am I?

2007-04-17T17:31:00.000-06:00

Today I walked around the park with my bible and my journal. I questioned God about alot of stuff (why do i have to leave my boyfriend for 4 months? Why can't i feel God's peace? Why isn't God comforting me?...stuff like that). I cried alot. God showed Himself to me and reminded me that He's in the little things, like the breeze. Then this poem/journal entry came to me....

Who Am I?
I"m a girl who doesn't know her place in the world.
I'm a jumble of emotions, quotes, and verses
A mixture of what people tell me and what people say about me
I'm a combination of tradition and free thinking
I'm a child of God that doubts and is confused
Is that bad?
No
Just human
That's all I am
Human
I can't make a tree grow, give life to someone dead, I can't make the grass and greener
Would I want that kind of power?
I can barely even imagine that,
and imagination is the part of me that let's me create in my head
God can do those things and much more
He's not confined to what we as humans can think or believe
He's more than that
I wish I could know how much greater He is than what my mind thinks of Him
But what would happen if I knew exactly how powerful He is?
It's a scary thought
For now I just need to be content with what I do know of God.
For now I just need His help to trust Him
I'm a child of God that doubts and is confused
Is that bad?
No, He'll get me through

Another Song Quiz...

2007-04-17T17:30:00.000-06:00

Put your music player on shuffle.

Click -Next Song- for every question and write it down.

1. What does next year have in store for me? High of '75-Relient K

2. What does your love life look like? Planet Hell- Nightwish (oh dear!)

3. What do I say when life gets hard? He's Going the Distance-Cake

4. What song will I dance to at my wedding? Combat Baby-Metric

5. What do you want as a career? Super Mario World-DDR

6. Your favorite saying? Upside Down-Jack Johnson

7. What do you think of your parents? One Winged Angel-Final Fanasty VII:Advent Children

8. Where would you go on a first date? Ain't Never Learned-Moby

9. Drug of choice? Incomplete-Backstreet Boys

10. Describe yourself. Don't Fear the Reaper-Blue Oyster Cult

11. What is the thing I like doing most? Letter to Myself-Furthermore

12. The song that best describes the president? Lithium Flower-Gias Soc

13. How will I die? Love-Delerium

14. The song that will be played at your funeral? The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything-Relient K (?!)

Why do I doubt God?

2007-03-26T18:22:00.000-06:00

Well i have good news! I got my practicum lined up! here's the story for those who don't know the whole story...

For my course here @ SAIT, I am required to do a four week practicum workin in the Travel and Tourism industry. I decided to look into doing that practicum in a travel agency because that's what i'm interested in. I thought it would be nice to live @ home and do my 4 weeks at a travel agency there. so when i went home for Christmas i talked to the manager of the travel agency in Humboldt (which is the closest to home, 45 min drive from my farm) about having my practicum there. We e-mailed back and forth about this possibility for about 2 months.

A few weeks ago i was under the impression that that travel agency would not have things for me to do there for those 4 weeks. I was really bummed because i didn't want my effort and networking to be going to waste. I e-mailed her saying that i'm required to do some research on preferred suppliers, and maybe even do a few WestJet bookings. I was just hoping i could work there and still learn about the industry while still living @ home. At that point it didn't look hopeful for my to work there...

that night, I called my dad about that problem and he suggested that i call other places too. I also broke down and cried on the phone with him. He said that i was stressed out. And that i totally agreed on that part. So he gave me phone numbers of other travel agencies in my area and i called them the next day about me working there. I also phoned my godmother who works in Saskatoon about working with her. so i was trying to keep my options open and keep positive about this whole thing.

Today my class had our second practicum meeting and we got some paperwork and more information about practicum stuff. i knew i had to give more information to the agency in Humboldt that i was originally looking at. When i got home from my meeting today i called the agency a couple times and both times the manager was busy with something else. I got frustrated didn't even want to phone a 3rd time. I'm glad i did...

I phoned a 3rd time and the manager herself picked up. We talked about the e-mails that were sent back and forth, discussed the things that i could do for the agency, hers and mine expectations for those 4 weeks. The last e-mail that i got from her was to know if i wanted to work there. I was under the impression that i wouldn't have alot for me to do. However she was saying how i can do my research for deals, call car rental places, learn their computer systems, stuff like that....which is what i'm supposed to do in a practicum anyway. So we discussed me doing that. I asked her if those things are a possibility and if she wanted me to confirm me working there. She said that since those things were possible for me to do, that we could confirm it. So i gave her the dates that i wanted to work and they worked for her. So all in all i will be working in Humboldt for my practicum.

This whole process was hard for me because I like being in control ofthings and if things don't go my way right away i get upset and easily forget that God has other plans. This time He allowed it to work out that i can live at home and not have to rely on other people for accommodation. When i got off the phone with the manager of the Humboldt agency, i cried because things were working out the way that i hoped for. God is good! There wasn't really a point in getting frustrated and stressed about it....or maybe there was . Without those moments i wouldn't have realized that i needed God to take control of this whole thing. And i'm glad that He put me in those moments where i know that I need Him to make my plans work.

Moral of the sotry?

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition present your requests to God. And the peace that transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus our Lord." Philippian 4:6-7*

Now, just because i got a practicum lined up, doesn't mean that things are completely perfect in that part. Continue to pray for it. That I'll learn what i need to, that the people i will be working with will be open to my questions and concerns. Pray that it all goes well. Thanks guys :)

*this might be a little off because i wrote it from memory, as long as u get the jist of the verse

Finger Paints and Crayons

2007-03-13T09:02:00.000-06:00

With chalk in hand she wrote her name across a board once bare
And then she sat behind her desk without a single care
And for fifteen minutes, she did not make a sound
Until the final student, had finally settled down
Then she stood before them, and told them all her name
And then politely asked, each student to do the same
Then without hesitation, she took papers from a sack
And placed them in two piles, one white, the other black
And deliberately quite slowly, with a slight, mischievous smile
She began handing papers up and down each aisle
And once each student had a piece; she continued within their sights
To gather to piles of crayons, one black, the other white
And then she took a painting, from beneath her walnut desk
Then placed a painter's smock, overtop her navy dress
And to no one in particular, she spoke in peaceful tones
"I've been working on this painting, for years in my own home."
She stood staring at the painting, it's brilliant colors mixed as one
Upon a vast horizon, the presence of the sun
It indeed was not a Rembrandt, a Picasso, or Michelangelo to say the least
But it nonetheless was beautiful; its presence spoke of peace
And no doubt that lovely painting, had taken so much time
For every color known to man, seemed to intertwine
And so it came with wonder, what they witnessed with surprise
The act that took them all of guard, done right before their eyes
With finger paints now gathered, and opened on her desk
She smeared the colors upon her hands, in an entangled awful mess
And then as though she'd lost her mind, she smeared her hands across
The painting once so beautiful...now a total lossIt did not make a bit of sense, they did not understandAs they sat and watched their teacher, wipe the paints from off her hands
And then she took the crayons, and went up and down the rows
And handed to each student, the colors that she chose
"Now," she told her students, "I want you to create
A picture filled with beauty, devoid of any hate."
Mouths dropped open widely; mumbles filled the room
And students looked to one another, as unasked questions seemed to loom
For the students with white paper, were given crayons the same shade
And the students with black crayons, had been given a raven-colored page
And how could one create splendor, with no colors to mix and match
The students were quite certain, their teacher had left out most the facts
"Teacher," a student's voice was heard, "I'm not so sure I can."
Staring at the white crayon, and white paper in her hand
Silence overtook the room; it eerily crept about
Causing the teacher's gentle voice, to erupt into a shout
"You each share the same problem, you each posses the power to resolve
But only the students with open minds will have the ability to solve."
Minutes ticked away, class was nearing to an end
And not one single student, knew quiet how to begin
And when the bell rang out, and they hurried to their feet
The teacher told them commandingly, to return back to their seat
"Before you leave this classroom, I think you each should know
For this assignment you receive a failing grade, for you have no work to show
And tomorrow and the next day, your assignment shall be the same
And those who fail my class, will have only themselves to blame."
The next day and the following, students weren't quite sure what to do
Until at last, a solution, began to surface through
When one student with his crayon and his paper both in black
Turned to the student behind him and asked,
"May I borrow that?"
The student hesitated, but then gave his crayon made of white
And ultimately the assignment, no longer seemed a plight
For students all throughout the class, switched crayons up and down the asiles
And certain that they'd found the solution, their faces lit with smiles
And just as every student began to draw, across and empty page
The teacher whom they'd all begun, to see as certainly quite strange
Collected all the pages and crayons, without a single mark
And then she spoke aloud, "Thank you, for bringing hope into my heart
You see, I wanted you to realize, that in order to create
A picture filled with beauty, devoid of any hate
You needed first to recognize, that a problem did exist
And that a practical solution, could be found within your midst
And that racism is a problem, each of us must face
Working all as one, before it's much to late
And with open eyes and open hearts, we must see the person, not the color of their skin
And come to the understanding, that racism has to end
For together we are family, we cry tears, we all feel pain
And though we may not look the part, that's exactly what we do
For crayons are just colors, that's all our skin is, too."
Students looked around the room, a variety of colors on their skin
As the point she was trying to make, began to settle in
The looks on their faces, readily explained
That they were trying to contemplate: that indeed they were the same
A nervous shuffling of papers, and coughs throughout the room
Portraying the vital image, that fighting over crayons was a stupid thing to do
It was then each student realized, the purpose of crayons and papers the same shade
Was to prove they needed the other color to fill their empty page

Silence seized the moment, as one student raised his open hand
And then spoke in hesitation,
"I just don't understand...
Why you took your painting, the one you seemed to enjoy so very much
Gathered up your finger paints, to destroy it in a touch."

Sadness filled her face, as a tear trailed upon her cheek
And in slow and heartfelt words, she began to speak
"To show you all that colors can be beautiful, but they can also destroy
Everything we love and work for, everything we each enjoy
And the destruction of something that I loved, was to make a point to you
That racism destroys the beauty in us all,
And that fighting over colors, is a destructive thing to do."

~ Cheryl Costello-Forshey

Soundtrack To My Life....With Commentary

2007-03-06T09:25:00.000-06:00

Hello again. So I did think a couple of days ago. I think it’s a neat idea, kinda random and “That song’s not right at all!”-type fun. So I thought I’d do it again however make comments on the songs that appear. Why? Cause why not!

Soundtrack To My Life
IF YOUR LIFE WAS A MOVIE, WHAT WOULD THE SOUNDTRACK BE?
So, here's how it works:
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc)
2. Put it on shuffle
3. Press play
4. For every question, type the song that's playing
5. When you go to a new question, press the next button
6. Don't lie and try to pretend you're cool..

Opening Credits: Star War Main Theme
K, I know what you’re thinking….I didn’t pick that one on purpose. Amy, I’m serious! It just randomly came up. Dead serious! However, it would be uber awesome to have this my opening credits. I mean, who are we kidding here. Star Wars rocks!
Waking up: Pathetique-Beethoven
Hmmmm. Very pretty song. Would get tired of waking up to Classical music very quickly though.
First day of school: The Meaning of It All-Plankeye
Yes, what is the meaning of the first day of school? That’s the day that everyone looks at you, what you’re wearing nad judges you based on first impressions. Yes, what is the meaning of that?
Falling In Love: Mai-Josh Groban
Fall in love with Josh Groban?! heck yes! sign me up! don't know what Mai means in Italian or whatever langauge that song is in, but it's still a pretty song.
Breaking Up: The Boys of Summer-DJ Sammy
I told SCott this was my Breaking Up song and he said "That's horrible". Not sure exactly what he meant by that, but i thought it was funny.
Prom/Grad: Try Again- Aaliyah
No no. I don't think taht means i have to re-try school again. At least i hope not...
Life's OK: Black Water-Final Fanasty VII Advent Children Soundtrack
Um.....can't remember what this sounds like now that i'm not listening to it. I think it was either pretty or somewhat dark and sad. Can't remember...
Mental Breakdown: Follow Me-Apologetix
This is the Apologetix version of it so, if i remember correctly I think it's about James. Not sure what that has to do with mental breakdown though.
Driving: Lady-Holy Rollers
I can approve of driving to this song. Then again I know these guys from New Zealand so listening to friends bands in my car is always fun. Now if that CD would only work in my car. "I ain't looking for a girl, I'm looking for a lady. She's gotta love the Lord, or she can not put her name is" True story. That's how the song goes. It's quite fun. I remember going to their concert and during those lyrics the singer was looking right @ my friend Laura and once we realized he was looking @ her, we both started laughing....I miss Capernwray...
Flashback: Headlights on Dark Roads-Snow Patrol
k, don't really what this song sounds likeeither (most of this commentary is happening in class so that's why i don't remember what the songs sound like)
Getting Back Together: Another Arni Village-Chrono Cross
Um. Chrono Cross. Too much music for one video game. Seriously 3 CD's worth, but all the pretty songs are you Lappy and i think this is one of them
Birth of Child: Heaven-DJ Sammy
Yes Jason, I know the "birth of a child" part comes before the "wedding song" in this thing. I know. that's not my ideal, that's just how the form was. This song is very pretty. Scott thought it was appropriate for the "birth of a child" and i agree.
Wedding song: Eleventh Hour-Jars of Clay
This is a pretty song. Very pretty. Don't think I'll add it to my "Possible Songs for Weddding" Playlist....uh oh. I've said too much
Final Battle: Extreme Days-TobyMac
Now i don't think this is a suitable song for my final battle. Can't really think of what would be a suitable song....probably not the infamous "requiem for a dream" music that's definately over played. However i do like that song.
Death Scene: Called My Wife-Apologetix
Would this work for my death scene? I mean this version is about how Cain killed Able. Something to think about...
Funeral: My Hope Is In You-Third Day
I guess if i die, my hope IS is God, so this fits nicely
End Credits: Rukus Bringa- MG Visionary
Very fitting. A funky rap toon to finish off this random compilation of my life. Haha!

Attached is Scott's Soundtrack, I'm not gonna comment on it cause i don't want to get in trouble. So enjoy.Besides, these songs came from my computer so Scott didn't know some of them. So it wasn't as funny to him. But it was still fun.

Scott’s Soundtrack for His Life

Opening Credits: Maleguna Salerose-Kill Bill 2 Soundtrack
Waking up: Be Our Guest-Beauty and the Beast
First day of school: Anybody-Grits
Falling In Love: Love Your Madly-Cake
Breaking Up: Jasmine- Ace Troubleshooter
Prom/Grad: Baby Boy-Beyonce
Life's OK: Young and Aspiring-Underoath
Mental Breakdown: Heart Shaped Box-Evanescence
Driving: Rubber Ducky-Ernie
Flashback: I Haven’t Been Myself-John Reuben
Getting Back Together: Smooth Criminal-Micheal Jackson
Birth of Child: Making Me-Downhere
Wedding song: Sometime Yes, Sometimes No-Jill Paquette
Final Battle: Better Days-Goo Goo Dolls
Death Scene: People Imprisoned By Destiny-Chrono Cross Soundtrack
Funeral: Forever Gone Forever You-Evanescence
End Credits: Dreaming With a Broken Heart-John Mayer

The 90's

2007-03-05T09:59:00.000-06:00

You're a 90's kid if:

You've ever ended a sentence with the word "PSYCHE!"

You can sing the rap to "The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air"

You know that "WOAH" comes from Joey from "Blossom" and that "How Rude!" comes from Stephanie from "Full House"

You remember when it was actually worth getting up earlyon a Saturday to watch cartoons.
You got super excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school.

You remember reading "Goosebumps"

You know the profound meaning of "Wax on, wax off"

You have pondered why Smurfette was the only female smurf.

You took plastic cartoon lunch boxes to school.

You danced to "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls...Females: had a new motto, Males: got a whole lot gay-er.

You remember the craze, then the banning of slap bracelets and slam books.

You still get the urge to say "NOT" after (almost) every sentence...Not...

Where in the world is Carmen San Diego? was both a game and a TV game show.

You knew that Kimberly, the pink ranger, and Tommy, the green Ranger were meant to be together.

When playing power rangers with friends you fought over who got to be who............and still all ended up being Tommy.

You remember when super nintendo's became popular.

You remember watching home alone 1, 2 , and 3........and tried to pull the pranks on
"intruders"

"I've fallen and I can't get up"

You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates

You wore socks over leggings scrunched down

You remember boom boxes vs. cd players

You remember New Kids on The Block when they were cool

You knew all the characters names and their life stories on "Saved By The Bell"

You played and/or collected "Pogs"

You had at least one Tamagotchi, GigaPet or Nano and brought it everywhere

You watched the original Care Bears, My Little Pony, and Ninja Turtles

Yikes pencils and erasers were the stuff!

All your school supplies were "Lisa Frank" brand

You remember when the new Beanie Babies were always sold out.

You used to wear those stick on earings, not only on your ears, but at the corners of your eyes.

You remember a time before the WB.

You've gotten creeped out by "Are You Afraid of the Dark?"

You know the Macarena by heart.

"Talk to the hand" ... enough said

You always said, "Then why don't you marry it!"

You remember when everyone went slinky crazy.

When we were younger:

Before the MySpace frenzy...

Before the Internet & text messaging...

Before Sidekicks & iPods...

Before PlayStation2 or X-BOX......

Back when you put off the 5 hours of homework you had every night.

When light up sneakers were cool.

When you rented VHS tapes, not DVDs.

When gas was $0.95 a gallon & Caller ID was a new thing.

When we recorded stuff on VCRs & paid $3.50 for a movie.

When we called the radio station to request songs to hear off our walkmans.

When the Chicago Bulls were the best team ever.

Way back.

Tag.

Get Over Here!!!! means something to you.

Hide-n-Go Seek at dusk.

Red Light, Green Light.

Heads Up 7 Up.

Playing Kickball & Dodgeball until your porch light came on.

Hopskotch.

Slip-n-Slides.

Tree Houses.

Hula Hoops.

HELLO....HOT WHEELS!!!!!

"POWER OF LOVE" BY CELINE DION..ONLY COUPLES COULD SKATE TO THIS.

The annoying Giga Pets & Furbies.

Running through the sprinklers.

The "Little Mermaid"

Crying when Mufasa died in the Lion King.

Happy Meals where you chose a Barbie or a Hot Wheels car.

Getting the privelage to sit in the front seat of the car.

Drinking Sqeeze It "Squeeze The Fun Out Of It"CAPRI SUN

Watching Saturday Morning Cartoons in your PJ's still wrapped up in your TMNT, Power Rangers, Barbie, Fairy Princess comforter.

The original Power Rangers

Or what about:

Hey Arnold.

Rugrats.

The Secret World of Alex Mac.

Ren & Stimpy.

Double Dare.

Are You Afraid of the Dark?

Magic School Bus.

Flash Forward.

The Adventures of Pete and Pete.

Legends of the Hidden Temple

Hey Dude.

Dinosaurs.

Alladin.

Pinky and the Brain

Sailor Moon.

Blossom.

Hangin with Mr. Cooper.

Beavis & Butt-Head

Wishbone.

Bill Nye the Science Guy

MR RODGERS!!!!

Who could forget

Where everyone wanted to be in love after watching The Wonder Years.

Under the Umbrella Tree

The Big Comfy Couch

Kool-Aid was the drink of choice.

Wearing your new shoes on the first day of school.

Class field trips.

When Christmas was the most exciting time of year.

When $5 seemed like a million, & another dollar a miracle.

When you begged to go to McDonalds for dinner everyday.

When Toys R Us overuled the mall.

Go back to the time when:Decisions were made by going 'eeny-meeny-miney-moe'.

Mistakes were corrected by simply exclaiming 'do over!'

'Race issue' ment arguing about who ran the fastest.

Money issues were handled by whoever was banker in 'Monopoly.'

It wasn't odd to have two or three 'best' friends.

Being old referred to anyone over 20.

A chance to skate as a couple at the local roller rink was like winning the lottery.

Scrapes & bruises were kissed & made better.

It was a big deal to finally be tall enought to ride the 'big people' rides at the fair.

When playing Nintendo was the hardest thing ever.

When Ninja Turtles ruled the world.

Another Baby Sitter Club and Little Sister (Karen) book came out and you put your name on hold for it at the library.

When Aladdin was new, before the trilogy was complete.

Before we realized all this would eventually disappear

Who would have thought you'd miss the 90's so much!!!!!

Soundtrack to My Life

2007-03-01T22:52:00.000-06:00

Soundtrack To My Life

IF YOUR LIFE WAS A MOVIE, WHAT WOULD THE SOUNDTRACK BE?

So, here's how it works:
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc)
2. Put it on shuffle
3. Press play
4. For every question, type the song that's playing
5. When you go to a new question, press the next button
6. Don't lie and try to pretend you're cool..

Opening Credits: Make This Go On Forever-Snow Patrol
Waking up: Signed Sealed Delivered-Stevie Wonder
First day of school: Forca-Nelly Furtado
Falling In Love: White Night Fanasty-Nightwish
Breaking Up: Fight Fire With Fire-Apocalyptica
Prom/Grad: Quando,Quando, Quando-Micheal Buble
Life's OK: Cruisin' the Strip-Calibretto 13
Mental Breakdown: Circles-Strong Bad
Driving: Home Village-Arni - Chrono Cross Soundtrack
Flashback: It's Over-Audio Adrenaline
Getting Back Together: Talking Hip-Dr.Evil
Birth of Child: It's not Eden-Apologetix
Wedding song: Listening After Midnight-Apologetix
Final Battle: Tango Shoes-Bif Naked
Death Scene: California Dreamin'-DJ Sammy
Funeral: Collide-DCTalk & Newsboys
End Credits: Desire-Zwan

Girls Are Like Apples

2007-03-01T11:02:00.000-06:00

I got this in a Forward...

Girls are like apples on trees.

The best ones are at the top of the tree.

The boys dont want to reach for the good ones because they are afraid of falling and getting hurt.

Instead, they get the rotten apples from the ground that arent as good, but easy.

So theapples up top think something wrong with them when in reality they're amazing.

They just have to wait for the right boy to come along, the one who's brave enough to climb all the wayto the top of the tree.

An Observation of Sin

2007-01-15T23:32:00.000-06:00

Why do I run from You, thinking that You can't see me?
Not only do You see what I do, You know my heart and my motives.
I don't even know those.
I don't know why I do it.
I take pleasure in doing what's wrong.
Why?
Shouldn't I take pleasure in doing the right thing?
This makes no sense
I know You'll forgive me, because You love me
I'm amazed at your patience with me.
I can't even begin to understand YOUR motives for loving me the way you do.
I know I don't deserve it.
None of it
I don't deserve to even be thought of by You
Yet You are constantly thinking about me
Then why do I hurt You?
I even KNOW I"m hurting You while I'm doing it
I need You to help me stop doing this
Otherwise...I'm trapped

Romans 7:15
I do no understand what I do. For what I want to do I do no do, but what I hate I do.

When I Say... "I am a Christian"

2007-01-14T23:41:00.000-06:00

A friend of mine sent this to me...

When I say ... "I am a Christian,"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed,
And need God to clean my mess.

When I say ... "I am a Christian,"
I'm not claiming to be perfect.
My flaws are far too visible,
But God believes I am worth it.

When I say ... "I am a Christian,"
I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'."
I'm whispering "I was lost,
Now I'm found and forgiven."

When I say ... "I am a Christian,"
I'm not holier than thou.
I'm just a simple sinner
Who received God's good grace somehow.

When I say ..."I am a Christian,"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble,
And need CHRIST to be my guide.

When I say ... "I am a Christian,"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak,
And need CHRIST to be my guide.

When I say ... "I am a Christian,"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak,
And need HIS strength to carry on

My Way, Your Way

2007-01-11T22:17:00.000-06:00

I say "I want something new"
You say "I"m giving you a challenge"

I want to go on a mission trip
You say "You're already in one"

I say "I don't want to be here, I don't like it"
You say "They need you here, to show them My love"

I want to get away
You say "Renewal is good, but you need to come back"

I feel lonely here
You say "I'll NEVER leave you or forsake you"

I don't know what I'm doing
You say "I know you're purpose in this life, and I will guide you"

Ok God
I trust You
There's nothing i can do without Your control

Acts 1:8

New Form

2007-01-10T23:09:00.000-06:00

Mold the clay until You are satisfied with its shape.

The clay knows nothing.

I may be put through fire,

But the Potter knows.

And He knows why.

Clay can't ask the Potter "Why?!"

"Why did you make me like this?

It don't want to go through this pain. Why?"

The Potter knows.

If He told the clay His plans,

The clay wouldn't be prepared for it.

Fire prepares clay for its purpose

The Potter knows how much fire the clay needs.

The Potter is satisfied when the clay is the shape He wants

You are my Potter

Shape Me

Jeremiah 18:34

Live Action Mario

2006-11-30T17:05:00.000-06:00

Check this awesome live action Mario skit.
http://www.funnyjunk.com/movies/120/Live+Action+Mario/stream

How do you spell Earlene? S-T-R-E-S-S-E-D

2006-11-22T21:57:00.000-06:00

Well I have decided that it's been WAY too long since i've last blogged.

Last week was hell and a half for me. Not only did i have an Operations Final, a Tourism test, a computer assignment due, a business report due on an organzation that I've only heard of once since i started my report, I had roommate problems. And because of these problems I even looked into alternate places to live in Calgary. For those of you who just tuned into my blog, i live with 3 other girls in an apartment style residence dorm. One roommate (we'll call her Bad L) was really getting on mine and my other roommates nerves with lack of cleaning, strange friends of hers, and interuptions of sleep (this was for me cause her room is on the other side of mine). So we had a meeting with our CA and since Bad L didn't show up for our 1st meeeting we had ,we had to schedule another meeting that week so that we could discuss a room contract. Long story short, we ended up making the contract.

I was still really stressed out about having to actually deal with roommates that i re-scheduled an Ikea date with a friend to make a quick trip to my fav place ever.....Scott's house. Even though Scott was busy with school productions til 10 that Friday, i spent the majority of my evening with his brother and sister just talking about my situation and what's been going on in their lives. Plus i talked to his parents. They're so supportive, and it's been really great to have them as an "alternate family" cause my parents live back in Spalding. I did get to see Scott that weekend, and as usually he was the best. He let me cry and called me on being over-reactive (which knowing me is totally true). The more I see/be with him the more i'm convinced that i can't live the rest of my life with anyone else.

So i came back to Calgary, and on my way back i just prayed to God that He'll get me through my roommmate issues and that I'll learn to just trust Him with whatever comes my way. Plus it turns out that i've caught a mild case of stomach flu. Due to what? Stress. I've been throwing up every morning this week, which isn't good, however throughout the rest of the day i'm fine. I just don't eat as much as i usually do cause i don't want to get sick throughout the rest of the day. Plus not only was i stressed about the things i just talked about, i was also stressing about my future.

What aspects of my future, you ask? Marriage. Marriage. Marriage. Why that subject? 2 reasons.
1. I'm going to be a bridesmaid for my friend's wedding this weekend and whenever i see her and her fiance I get anxious about when that will be me and Scott
2. somehow me and Scott's brother Ben got on the subject on how Scott and Ben dicussed how Scott's going to propose. I don't know anything, cause Ben was a good boy and said nothing. I just think it's cute how Scott discussed it with his brother *blush*
See, I've been dating Scott on/off since i was 15 (approx. 5 years) and ever since then, i knew i wanted to marry him. Sounds silly to know who you want to marry at that age, but something deep inside me knew. Now I"m 20, he's 22, we have 1 year and 1/2 left of college and now I've never been closer to reaching that goal. I mean instead of living 8 hours away, i know live 1 and 1/2 hours and it's SO good. and basically i'm just anxious.

Actually to tell you the truth, i had a much longer blog typed up, but somehow only the above got saved. oh well. I did get a few things out of mty system, even if they disappeared into the nothingnes ofthe web. Basically if you're reading this, could you pray for me?
Pray that i find God's guidance and His wisdom through every situation that gets thrown at me.
Pray that i can fully trust Him
Pray that I know His plan for my life.
Prayer in general would be much appreciated.

Once again, thanks for listening to me :)

Magical Trevor Toons....and Geeks Too

2006-11-07T11:05:00.000-06:00

Here's some links to toons that i found in my e-mail. Enjoy.

http://www.weebls-stuff.com/toons/magical+trevor/

http://www.weebls-stuff.com/toons/magical+trevor+2/

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/geeks

Press the Red Button

2006-10-11T17:19:00.000-06:00

See what happens when you press the button...i dare you!

http://www.onemorelevel.com/games.php?game=302

Pig Personality Test

2006-10-11T17:11:00.000-06:00

Personality Test - SOUND ON - You draw a pig online and then answer a few questions aboutyour drawing..and then it tells you about you...

http://www.freaknfunny.com/files/upload/draw-a-pig.swf

This Is Why I Want Nerdy Children!!

2006-09-23T02:42:00.000-06:00

This is a long video, but definately a must see/hear.

Super Mario Whole Suite on Piano

Too many things to say about this guy...
1. Where is the piano music for this? i need it!
2. Amy, i know you're brain is going to explode when you watch this
3. He's blindfolded at the beginning parts
4. I have a craving to play video games now

Pathetic

2006-09-23T02:01:00.000-06:00

well it's 2am on a Saturday. Why am i up? well once again one of my roommates has drunk people over. And by "once again" i mean this the same roommate that invited those strangers to sleep on our couch a couple weeks ago. Now, if i was going to Red Deer tomorrow i definately would not be impressed by the partying, however i'm not going there tomorrow so i mean it's not like i have an extensive schedule to fulfill tomorrow, i was just kinda hoping for a relaxing weekend in Calgary. But no.

The latter part of my evening consisted of watching "Secret of Nimh", talking to Scott on the phone and reading "Two Towers" for an hour. During my free reading, my roommate and her friends were in our living room ordering pizza and being drunk. And since there were kinda loud it was kinda hard not to eavesdrop while reading. They also had loud music playing in the room next to mine. And since i was eavesdropping i heard my roommate explain to her friends where our other roommates and I were this evening. She told them i was sleeping. Which if you think about it, if she knew I was sleep, why would she be really loud with her friends and crank her music which is beside my room? Why? because drunk people are stupid like that!! The music was pentrating my brain (now this was when i finished reading and was attempting to fall asleep) so much that i had to intervene and i asked her nicely to turn it down, and she did. So i appreciated that.

So what is the purpose of getting drunk? To forget your problems? To loose so much control of yourself that you dont' care how much of a fool you make of yourself? I've never been drunk and dont' ever plan to be, so i personally can't answer these questions. Mt thoughts...I dont' want to loose control of myself through alcohol. I just think it's stupid. Pathetic. I find no pleasure in being around drunk people, their actions are repulsive to me. Yes i do drink, however i DO NOT drink to get drunk. I drink because i know the people that i'm with will call me on it if i drink too much. I at least do it with poeple that i trust in that sense.

And besides, drinks are expensive! Two drinks is about what...$10? And pop is like $2? Somewhere in there? Now which do you think is more cost effective, DUH! The pop! It's not rocket science people! And if you really want to be cheap...go with water.

And while i'm on the subject of roommate frustrations, washing dishes is a concern for me. I really want to avoid having another Dishwasher of Death experience again. been there, done that once too many times. Yet everytime i hint to my roommates to wash their dish pile that's growing in the sink, they claim it'll get done "later". "Later" comes and they are still not clean until a few days after "later". I'm not impressed. I mean i can kinda forgive them for it because they just got out of high school and haven't had much time living in the real world and living on their own, but really. Other than that....grow up children! Now if you're wondering if I wash my dishes, yes i do. My parents raised me to be clean. And when i get married and have a family of my own, i plan on being impecably clean as in Lysol disinfectant sprays and all that fun stuff. No, i am not a germaphobe, i just like a clean living space. No one wants to look at the soup rings on the inside of your pot, so just clean it. Bah!

There. Now i feel a little bit better now that i ranted about my roommates. And i have a feeling there's going to be more rants on the roommate subject. I'm sure of it. Now i just have to preoccupy myself with something until my tiredness takes over...

Lego Church

2006-09-20T22:36:00.000-06:00

Now I'm sure that the majority of us has a set of small building blocks and we stacked them in various ways to produce different various shapes and what not. Well i think these people got a little bit carried away in building a church. However i DO give them credit for making it THAT cool!!

LEGO CHURCH..........
A few quick facts:

How long to build it? It was about a year and a half of planning,building and photographing.

How many pieces of LEGO to build it? more than 75,000

How big is it? About 7 feet by 5 1/2 feet by 30 inches (2.2 m x 1.7 m x .76 m)

How many LEGO people does it seat? 1372

How many windows? 3976

It features a balcony, a Narthex, stairs to the balcony, restrooms, coat, rooms, several mosaics, a nave, a baptistery, an altar, a crucifix, a pulpit and an elaborate pipe organ.

Now i have a craving to play Lego Star Wars.....

You Know Those Days Where You Just Want to Kill Your Computer?

2006-09-20T16:44:00.000-06:00

So we all know that computers cause far more frustrations than we wish.
Now we can have our revenge on the blasted "magic boxes" without actually causing physical damage (because we all know that if we did ACTUALLY do this to a computer, we'd be owing someone alot of $$$).

I am aware that this game is in a different language, but you just have to click PLAY and then start beating up the computer.

Stupid Computer!!

Ragdoll Physhics

2006-09-13T22:40:00.000-06:00

Have you ever had one of those moments when you want to through stuff against a wall, but you know you can't through stuff because you'll be grounded for the next year if you even think about breaking your mom's expensive vase?

If YES, then this is a site for you.....Ragdoll Physics

(Disclaimer: the author is not saying that George Bush is a horrible person...she just thinks this is a fun site.)

Why? (Please Take Time to Ponder)

2006-09-13T21:39:00.000-06:00

Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are getting weak?

Why do banks charge a fee on "insufficient funds" when they know there is not enough?

Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?

Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of its bottle?

Why do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection?

Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?

Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?

Why did Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?

Whose idea was it to put an "S" in the word "lisp"?

If people evolved from apes, why are there still apes?

Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white?

Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?

Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized?

Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?

Why is it that no plastic bag will open from the end on your first try?

How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures?

When we are in the supermarket and someone rams our ankle with a shopping cart then apologizes for doing so, why do we say, "It'! s all right?" Well, it isn't all right, so why don't we say, "That hurt, you stupid idiot?"

Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that's falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over?

In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?

How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?

And my FAVORITE......
The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you.

What Horrors Wait For Me, In This, The Phantom's Opera

2006-09-09T05:46:00.000-06:00

Some of you may recall the strange affair of me mentioning that i was looking for to seeing the Phantom of the Opera. Well i finally saw it! Oh, i suppose you want to see what i wore, who i went with, possibly the set of the musical, and maybe some pictures from the Internet to give you an idea of what i witnessed on stage? Wish granted!

He's there! The Phantom of the Opera!! Now I know what some of you may be asking "Earlene there's a Phantom behind you, how do you plan on keeping your composure?!" To answer that : That's Scott in a Phantom mask that i bought in New Zealand, I'm not too worried. So that's the dress that i wore. And Jen if you are reading this, i didn't wreck the bridesmaid dress, dont' worry.

Down Once More to the dungeon of...the Bay? i don't get it. I will explain. The majority of mine and Scott's day was spent at West Edmonton Mall shopping around and since we had no where else to change into our formal attire (and since we parked near this entrance) we ended up changing in the public washrooms there. Slightly odd coming our of the Bay in a gown, but it happened and it was memorable.

Masquerade! Hide your face so the world will never find you...alright so technically we didn't wear masks to Phantom, but we did dress up all fancy like!

Now for some scenes from the musical...
(of course these are not the same actors/singers that we saw live, I'm just giving you a little bit of an idea of what we saw)

Um....It seems that none of my pictures are loading properly. Sorry about that. I guess that's all the pics that you'll be able to see for now. That really sucks. Maybe i can update later....

However i can still tell you what went through my mind watching the Paris Opera house being revealed on stage in Edmonton. Alright, if you know anything about POTO, you know that it begins with an auction and as the auctioneer reveals the restored chandelier it starts to rise out from under its covers and is suspended over the stage. Now me being a HUGE POTO fan, i knew that whe nthe chandelier started to rise, the Phantom's musical theme starts to play. As you dcan probably guess i was extremely excited to watch the show and when i heard that opening chord of the Phantom's theme, i wanted to cry! It was just that beautiful. I honestly think i did shed a tear. Even just listening to the music now brings me back to last weekend and i still get chills from it.

Even just the set changes between scenes blew my mind. Scott figured that the longest set change was about 10 seconds. My favorite scene? As if you had to ask! Of course it's when Christine is taken into the Phantom's lair on a boat, which on stage looks like the boat is floating on smoke. Oh and when the candleabras (you know what i mean) come out of the sides of the stage to create the Phantom's lair, it just adds to the effect.

In conclusion....I want to see it again!!!!!

Oh The Joys of Dorm Life

2006-09-09T05:32:00.000-06:00

Currently it's 5:30am on a Saturday.

Why am i up this early?

Well, short version- i couldn't get back to sleep after going to the bathroom

Long version- my roommates were having a party last night and when i came back from my Capernwray "get together" there was strange people in my living room and kitchen when i walked into out "apartment" (i live in Rez). And since there were strange drunk people in my kitchen i wanted to avoid that place like the plague so i did'nt have anything to drink before going to bed last night, making me quite thirsty this morning. So when i finished in the bathroom to get some water i discovered that there was still strange people in my living room. Why? maybe there were too drunk to find the door...maybe they are my roommates friends visiting for the weekend...maybe they found a new friend in our sectional couch. Whatever the reason it was it was just weird having strange people in my living room at 5:30 in the morning.

Yes i know i haven't been able to update. One word: camp. I didn't even know we had internet access until the last week and we had dial up. Gotta love that. So, if you periodically checked my blog over the summer, I'm sorry that the updates were severely minimal. And even thought i'm going to college (taking Travel & Tourism @ SAIT) I'll try to update whenever possible.

50 Things about me

2006-06-30T18:35:00.000-06:00

Learn 50 things about your friends, and let them learn 50 things about you!

1. How tall are you barefoot? 5' 6"
2. Have you ever smoked heroine? no
3. Do you own a gun? Daddy does....i think
4. Rehab? no?
5. Do you get nervous before "meeting the parents"? *The first time I "met the parents" his dad was wearing a gun.....well he's a cop and he just got off work. It was scary!
6. What do you think of hot dogs? i eat them
7. What's your favorite Christmas song? Oh Holy Night
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? milk
9. Do you do push-ups? I CAN do them.....but do I do them? no. SHOULD I do them? yes
10. Have you ever done ecstasy? no
11. Are you vegan? now why would i put myself through meat withdrawl?
12. Do you like painkillers? Does Tylenol count when you have cramps?
13. What is your secret weapon to lure in the opposite sex? being myself
14. Do you own a knife? i did...
15. Do you have A.D.D.? now THAT's debatable...
16. Date of birth? may 10 1986
17. Place of birth? St. Elizabeth Hospital
18. Last 3 things you bought? bacon cheeseburger, a Blizzie, a Pooh Bear in a Whale costume (in a $2 gumball machine)
19. Name five drinks you regularly drink: ice water, milk, juice, coffee, non ice water
20. What time did you wake up today? 10:30am
21. Current hair? shoulder length dark brown hair
22. Current worry? not being a good cabin leader @ Cypress Bible Camp
23. Current hate? when people don't hear what i'm saying
24. Favorite places to be? Stoney Lake Bible Camp
25. Least favorite place to be? in awkward situations
26. Where would you like to go? Paris
27. Do you own slippers? not anymore
28. Where do you think you'll be in ten years? hopefully back in Saskatchewan
29. Do you burn or tan? usually tan
30. Last thing you ate? "Fool's Toffee"
31. Would you be a pirate? sure. They have cool hats
32. Last time you had an alcoholic drink? Last week @ wedding
33. last song you sang in the shower? can't remember
34. What did you fear was going to get you at night as a child? the Werewolf and Mummy under my bed
35. What's in your pockets right now? no pocket now
36. Last thing that made you laugh? Watching "Anchorman"
37. Best bed sheets you had as a child? can't remember
38. Worst injury you've ever had? hitting the bush while trying to make a turn on an 18year old bike.....i have a bike-phobia because of that
40. How many TVs do you have in your house? 3
41. Who is your loudest friend? Giselle
42. Who is your most silent friend? Stacey
43. Does someone have a crush on you? maybe.....at least I HOPE he likes me too cause I'm dating him!
44. Do you wish on stars? used to
45. What is your favorite book? "Voyage of The Dawn Treader" by C.S. Lewis
46. What is your favorite candy? fuzzy peaches, Campino's
47. What song do you want played at your wedding? So far, all i know is that i want "Han & Leia's Theme" to play when people are starting to sit down.
48. What song do you want played at your funeral? "Goodbye" by Plankeye (?, i think it's by them)
49. What were you doing at 12am last night? Reading "LOTR: The Two Towers"
50. Do you love the pain a tattoo brings? Never had a tatoo

TV Commercials

2006-06-13T16:17:00.000-06:00

A fifth grade teacher in a Christian school asked her class to look at TV commercials and see if they could use them in some way to communicate ideas about God. Here are some of the results: scroll down.

God is like..

BAYER ASPIRIN

He works miracles.

God is like...

a FORD

He's got a better idea .

God is like...

COKE

He's the real thing.

God is like...

HALLMARK CARDS

He cares enough to send His very best.

God is like...

TIDE

He gets the stains out that others leave behind.

God is like...

GENERAL ELECTRIC

He brings good things to life.

God is like...

SEARS

He has everything.

God is like...

ALKA-SELTZER

Try him, you'll like Him

God is like...

SCOTCH TAPE

You can't see him, but you know He's there.

God is like...

DELTA

He's ready when you are.

God is like...

ALLSTATE

You're in good hands with Him.

God is like...

VO-5 Hair Spray

He holds through all kinds of weather.

God is like...

DIAL SOAP

Aren't you glad you have Him? Don't you wish everybody did?

God is like...

the U.S. POST OFFICE

Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet nor ice will keep Him from His appointed destination.

Very Cool Chalk Drawings

2006-06-12T20:49:00.000-06:00

Chalk drawings from Julian Beever. Scroll down slowly and stop at each new frame. Incredible!!!!! Julian Beever is an English artist who's famous for his art on the pavement of England, France, Germany, USA, Australia and Belgium Beever gives to his drawings an amazing 3D illusion.

People are actually avoiding walking in the "hole"

Which is the real guy & which beer is real?

World's Biggest Fly-Spray

girl on a beach mat.

Make Poverty History drawing from the side(40 ft long)

Spiderman to the rescue

Batman and Robin to the rescue(SO COOL)

Success

2006-05-30T23:47:00.000-06:00

Philippians 4:13 --- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

The road to success is not straight. There is a curve called Failure, A loop called Confusion, speed bumps called Friends, red lights called Enemies, caution lights called Family. You will have flats called Jobs. But, if you have a spare called Determination, an engine called Perseverance, insurance called Faith, a driver called Jesus, you will make it to a place called Success.

Simply Amazing

2006-05-29T16:36:00.000-06:00

This is some what alarming!

Think of a letter between A and W.

Think of an animal that begins with that letter.

Repeat it out loud as you scroll down.

Think of either a man's/woman's name that begins with the last letter in the animals name

Almost there........

Now count out the letters in that name on the fingers of the hand you are not using to scroll down.

Take the hand you counted with and hold it out in front of you at face level.

Look at your palm very closely and notice the lines in your hand.

Do the lines take the form of the first letter in the persons name?

Of course not.......

Now smack yourself in the head, get a life, and quit playing stupid games!

Arteries Are Overrated

2006-05-20T13:05:00.000-06:00

See, i just make cupcakes today. Why? Cause we had some chocolate cake mix that i though i better get rid of. Then i was craving chocolate icing, so i found a recipe online and used that. However little did i know that my chocolate creation would sinful. I ate one cupcake and already i'm feeling my arteries clogging. So i figure, what's the point of having arteris if i'm just going to contiue filling them with sugar and fattening foods?*

*I DO know arteries are used for, i'm speaking from a non-healthy point of view

M4D SKILLZ

2006-05-17T23:31:00.000-06:00

So this is my first blog as a 20 year old. My reaction? Meh, I'm over the shock of being 20. I'm still me and that's all you need to know

So today i was on our riding lawnmower cutting the lawn, listening to tunes when all of a sudden i thought "I have M4D L4wm0wr Skillz!" I KNEW i shouldn't have read Megatokyo before i went outside. That explains everything. I don't know if i should be shocked for relatively understanding L33t. And Scott, i can hear you shaking your head at me for thinking that.

The Death Of A Teenager

2006-05-03T21:30:00.000-06:00

I'm turning 20 in a week and i don't know if i like that fact.

I like being a teenager

I never even imagined myself being 20, that's 2 whole decades!

I liked being 19, you're still a teenager.

But no, in a week I'll be a full fledged adult.

I don't even know what "being an adult" means. Being an independent teen was fun

Of course just because I reach adulthood, that doesn't mean I stop having a life; I don't have to stop having fun.

I also know alot of people who are getting married in their early twenties and the met "that special someone" when they were about 20. Who knows? Something beautiful could happen in the next year.

So I'm still undecided as to how i feel about turning 20. I have caught myself referring to myself as a "20 year old" and my current play list is called "20 Years Old" (for lack of creativity i named it that). I guess I was trying to ease myself into the age transition.

All I know is that being 20 will take some getting used to...

Currently In The Life Of Earlene

2006-04-27T16:09:00.000-06:00

1. WHAT TIME IS IT: 4:12 pm
2. NAME: Earlene
3. PIERCINGS: 2
4. WHAT IS THE MOST RECENT MOVIE YOU HAVE SEEN AT THE CINEMA: Pink Panther
5. WHO DO YOU MISS: Everyone from Capernwray
6. Obviously whoever make this quiz doesn'ty know how to count...
7. FAVORITE FOOD: I'm big on buffalo chicken now
8. EVER BEEN TO AFRICA: Not yet
9. EVER BEEN TOILET PAPERING: not yet
10. EVER LOVE SOMEONE SO MUCH IT MADE YOU CRY: yes
11. EVER BEEN IN A CAR ACCIDENT: someone backed into my car once
12. CROUTONS OR BACON BITS: croutons
13. FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK: Tuesday, something interesting always happends on a Tuesday
14.FAVORITE RESTAURANT: DQ, KFC, A&W, Bubblemania
15. FAVORITE FLOWER: Either roses or orchids, haven't decided yet
16. FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH: i usually don't watch sports but if i know someone in he game I'll watch
17. FAVORITE DRINK: iced caramel macchiato from Starbucks
18. FAVORITE ICE CREAM: Gelato
19. DISNEY OR WARNER BROTHERS: Disney
20. FAVORITE FAST FOOD RESTAURANT: DQ
21. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR BEDROOM CARPET: Brown with olive and beige tinges (i didn't pick it out!)
22. HOW MANY TIMES DID YOU FAIL YOUR DRIVERS TEST: once
23. BEFORE THIS ONE, FROM WHOM DID YOU GET YOUR LAST EMAIL: Chelly
24. WHAT DO YOU DO MOST OFTEN WHEN YOU ARE BORED: go online
25. USUAL BEDTIME: 12:00am
26. WHO WILL RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL THE QUICKEST: Probably no one cause it's going on my blog
27. WHO IS THE MOST LIKELY NOT TO RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL: see above answer
28.WHO ARE YOU THE MOST CURIOUS ABOUT WITH THEIR RESPONSES: whoever wants to respond to it
29.FAVORITE TV SHOW: Whose Line
30. LAST PERSON YOU WENT TO DINNER WITH: Jen, Karissa, Vicky, and Colleen
31. FORD OR CHEVY: Dodge? That's Chevy right?
32. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW: "Stumble" by Natasha Beddingfeld
33. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOR: pink or green
34. HOW MANY TATTOOS DO YOU HAVE: 0
35. HOW MANY PETS DO YOU HAVE: 1 dog
36. WHICH CAME FIRST THE CHICKEN OR THE EGG: Biblically speaking it says that God created "every winged creature according to it's kind" (Gen. 1:21), so I'd say the chicken came first.

Since I'm Reading The Book I Thought I Might As Well Find Out...

2006-04-25T23:07:00.000-06:00

Which 'Phantom of the Opera' character are you most like

You are the Phantom. You are dark and secretive, and a little obsessive sometimes. When someone you love betrays you, you go a little crazy and you don't like to be around people. You are probably a little gothic and you wear lots of dark colors.

A Conversation Between Friends

2006-04-11T19:23:00.000-06:00

Arg, I can’t get a good rant/poem/thingy going, I started like 3 poems, but they all ran dry before I could finish them. Why can’t I be a good writer?!?!

don't try, just let it come naturally.
Because maybe trying is your folly
These things must just come to you
don't worry about it, don't feel blue
I'm sure you'll think of something
Just like that *ding*!

I now thoroughly hate you *dong*

why? cause i could think of a poem? LoL!!

You don't thoroughly hate me, i know you can't
So don't blame me if you can't think of rant

If I could think of a poem,
That could drive me out of my boredom.
Then I wouldn’t be so fickle.
And get myself out of this pickle.

Like i said, you just shouldn't try
why force something, it could be a lie
Why not find something random and rant about that?
How about a camera, a shoe, some tape, or an odd hat?
maybe, just try that and see if it works
if not, just drink some coffee from a perk

From a perk??...
Yeeeeeaaaahhhh

i found this in a jones lid
“Think about, whirled peas…”

yes I've gotten that Jones lid before
C'mon, give me something new! Don't be a bore
Still not finished the blog yet, there's alot there
"Save a horse ride a cowboy"...not a mare
This poem thing is quite fun, relaxing almost
I'm hungry, so i should make some food, or some toast
maybe you should post these poems, people might read them
and then they'd think "Interesting! That's cool! What a gem!"
No toast for me though, i"ll stick with my iced tea
but if i drink too much, i might have to pee

*This is an account of actual events

An Easter Laugh

2006-04-11T16:10:00.000-06:00

Dallas Valley Youth Retreat

2006-04-10T13:12:00.000-06:00

Well friends, be prepared for one of the longest blogs ever. That's mainly because of all the pictures that I'm gonna put up. So this last weekend Aaron and Kimberly (our youth pastor and his wife) organized a youth retreat for us at Dallas Valley camp. There was 22 of us (youth) in total that came. Even though I kinda help lead youth events (mainly bible studies) i was considered one of the "kids". Meh, that works for me. On the way down there I was in a van with 5 girls aged 14-15. That was interesting. But all in all, it was a good weekend. Here's what happened... (keep in mind there's still a few pictures that i didn't post)

Here is Carmen and Steph attempting to sleep on the way down the Dallas Valley, but that didn't last very long because they were actually awake and then Carmen and Amy sang "I Just Can't Wait To Be King". Actually Carmen sang and Amy did sound effects

Whenever I head down to Regina, this is my favorite part of the trip: the Qu'Appelle Valley. This is probably one of hte most scenic things I've seen in Sask (apart from lakes). And yes, i know that's really not saying alot.

Carmen took a pic of me sleeping on Amy's camera and after viewing it i decided that a better picture could be taken. This is the better picture.

Once we arrived at camp and had a quick look around the main biulding "the Ranch House", Aaron split us up into teams and it was a race to see who could get their team OVER the line of duct tape without anyone touching the actual duct tape. This was my teams method of getting over. Probably NOT the safest thing. We also tried a method were Brendon would be on the ground and we'd step on him and jump off him onto the other side. When i was my turn to step on him i got scared and kept thinking that I'd break him so i kept falling off. But somehow i got to the other side.

So Brendon was the last one of our team over the duct tape (by the way the other team won) And this is how was caught him. But in his attempt to jump over the tape, he knocked teh whole thing down. So much for that idea!

Gotta love just hangoing out with the girls. I think Megs was explaining something to Amy. i felt kinda left out so i moved over beside Amy to listen too (obviusly that was after this picture was taken)

Look! It's Steph and Denise! And Jessamy's in the background too!

I'm assuming Courtney was in mid-speech when this pic was taken...

Hi Chelsea!

Here's part of the cabin that we stayed in. One half of the building was for girls, and the other for boys. And those halves were halved. So there was basically 4 quarters in thing building that we stayed in. Us older girls were in a "quarter" called "Pommel" and the younger girls stayed in a quarter called "Fender". I don't know what the boys's quarters were called.

This is me and Steph in the course of getting ready for bed and waiting for the bathroom.

Good night girls! This totally reminds me of kitchen help and going to bed at camp. Oh the joys!

G'night Felicia and Courtney!

The next day Aaron and Kimberly took us on a tour of Dallas Valley. This is the Ranch House that i mentioned before but in fuller view. And that's Jessamy walking down the path.

This is the view from the valley pretty much just outside of our cabin.

Peek-a-boo!

I tried to take a picture of my and Carmen, however not only did she move, my camera died from lack of battery charging. So the majority of these pictures are from Amy's camera.

Since Amy's guitar is also a Fender, she really liked this sign.

So here's another picture of the Ranch House. Very "saloon" style isn't it?

Our first stop on our "tour" was the building where they keep all the horse equipment. We actually didn't go into the building, but here's Todd on the tire horse swing.

This is was is called the "Hub" which is basically like the chapel at Dallas Valley. And yes there is a fire place in it and it is sometimes used for cooking with you can't do an outdoor cooking skill.

Here's another scenic shot of the surrounding valley.

Amy claims this picture is us being serious. No way! we're just uber cool! And that's Kimberly on the right.

A cool shadow shot of me and Amy. Except my neck looks gibbled. Don't you think?

This is the "swamp" area. In the background you can see a white biulding and that's where most of the outdoor cooking happens when camp is running. This picture was actually taken on the same spot that Aaron and Kimberly go married on. Aw!

One of the many outhouses found nearby the cabins @ Dallas Valley. And yes, there IS indoor plumbing, so you don't have to use biffys all the time.

AVAST!

This is Dallas Valley's climbing wall. Well actually it's climbing and high ropes course. Courtney was the only one wearing rubber boots (or what New Zealander's call "gum boots") so she got to open the gate and the rest of us sneaked in to see the wall and the ropes course. Me and Amy went in after everyone else once we hear the explainations of everything that goes on in there. This was Kimberly's "station" for most of the summer.

So here's a closer look at the climbing wall.

And this is a better look at the high rops course. You would never see me up there. I'ld probably pee myslef after the first couple steps!!

Here's a typical climbing wall rock, but I'm sure that those of you who have done climbing wall stuff already knew that.

These were a couple cool signs we saw on our "tour". Good verse!!

I was teaching Amy some cool camera shots and i found this cool tree. Sometimes you just need to open your eyes and see the photographic opportunities out there.

This is the slough/canoeing area/zip line area/ small swimming area of the camp. This is between the Junior aged camps (the main area at Dallas Valley) and Conestoga, which is where the teens go for their camp.

This is Tex, the very lovable dog of Dallas Valley. After this shot was taken Kim's dad showed us varioud tricks that Tex could perform. Such a cool dog!

"Conestoga" means covered wagon.

Oh Ervey! I love that kid! On the hay ride we had that Friday night i realized that Ervey reminds me alot of my friend David Gerken. Like 'Vey is the Mexican imitation of Gerken!

Now everyone was already at the bottom of the hill when i was coming down it. It was a feat and a half to get down that thing. Let me tell ya! Slippery snow, all foot prints sloped downward, and at the bottom what sloppy mud. Not something a "non outdoors girl" like me is used to.

I figured that this was a cool group shot. Later on when Aaron was explaining how to play "Kiss Me Dear" he said that he usually send people to the "Whining Log" when people complain about cheaters in wide games. Why go to the log? Cause the log always listens to whiners.

Since "Conestoga" means covered wagon the cabins themselves go along with that theme. Pretty cool eh?

Of course we walked all the way on this "tour" of ours. And after climbing back up a hill me and Taylor were done for. You can almost hear Aaron laughing at us in the background.

After lunch we had a bit of free time so I read my bible for a bit. What part was i reading? I was reading about Jezebel and how she go Naboth killed because he wouldn't give Ahab (her husband and the king of Israel) a vineyard. Now that's just harsh! And yes i know i look mad in this pic but that's because it was cold and windy outside and i was worried that my camera would fall off the deck ledge.

Me, Amy and Jessamy went for a little walk to see what pictures we could find. However i kinda wanted a bit of alone time too so on our way back up to the cabin we found Megs and Courtney.

Look Tex! Look over there! Look at it! Look! Look!
Or not...

If you know me, you'll know that if there's a pool table tehre, I'll play. Now this is a very old table and some of the balls are either missing or there's doubles of them. Meh. So me and Carmy decided to have a game. Somehow I don' think you're allowed to fully lean on the table like that.

And here's me attempting to break. Attempting would be the key word here. But it is a cool picture though.

So here's everyone getting ready for "session". This is after the boys totally schooled the girls at "Kiss Me Dear".

This is our speaker Darren Holland who's a pastor from Watrous. He spoke on John 3:30 (read it. read it. read it, until you get it), Gideon and how it's all about God living His life in us.

Here's some various deer heads there are in the dining area.

Look Amy! It's an owl! Hoo-hoo!

As a little "thank you" gift to Aaron and kim, the youth group purchased some napkins for Kim and a couple gift certificates for Aaron. Yay for you guys!!

What time is it? It's NINJA TIME!!!

Me and Carmy and she's listening to Numa Numa on Denise's iPod.

Oh Nathan. My new "fav" of the boys. this crazy kid rolls himself into the inner tube and rolls down a hill. But as you can see there's no snow on he hill and since there's bushes nearby, he hit them a few times. crazy child.

that's it! no more pics. Well ok i still have a few that i didn't post, but they're just ones where you're not gonna miss much. So that's what kept me busy this past weekend. I hope you enjoyed!

Youth Group Scavenger Hunt

2006-03-31T23:11:00.000-06:00

Hello Hello! So i pretty much just got back from Youth Group which was really good. Our "event" of the evening was a scavenget hunt of random objects found in the Bible. so we basically had to find items such as:
Samson's hair
a nail from the cross
Mose's rod
brick from the pyramids
Well, I think you get my drift here. So in my group I had me, Amy, Carmen and Alisha. You can just imagine the chaos that insued. I even leaped into the snow a couple of time to fetch our items. So here's what we collected... (now more of these items are "attempts" to replicate the Biblical object.

Bunch of branches-fishing net. My explaination for it was that it was it was the "poor man's net" cause the guy couldn't afford rope. See the fish get caught in the holes and then you take the branches out of the water and viola! You have a fishing net

Stick-Moses's rod. I captured this one and in the attempted had to get through some snow so my shoes got wet and Alisha tried to push me in the snow but me being bigger than her i really didn't move much

Apple-fruit from the Garden of Eden. I don't think this need any explaination. Though Biblicall speaking, it doens't say "apple" it says "fruit"

"Y" stick with elastic band-David's slingshot. Very make shift but it works in this case.

Stone-something used during the stoning of Stephen. Oh the good old fashioned type of stoning. I think that's pretty much self explanitory.

Empty cup-something used at the Last Supper. yes i'm aware that styrofoam wasn't invented 2000 years ago, but it represented the cup that Jesus thanked at the last supper.

Cup with water in it-water from Noah's flood. Ok so technically it's from a puddle near our old church. And it's got some mud in it. If you think about it, there was heaps of mud in the water from Noah's flood...think about it

Two jars and a gold lid-gold, franincense, and myrrh. For this i got the idea of getting old glass containers from the town recycling bin and passing them off as the perfume/spice bottles. I found one that said "Extra Virgin Olive Oil" and me thinking that was pretty funny suggested that maybe the wisemen knew that Mary was gonna be a virgin when she gave birth so that's why they gave her a container that said "Extra Virgin". Ok so i thought it was pretty funny. While i was looking through the recycling container and Amy commented on how we were "dumpster diving" in Spalding, which if you think about it, sounds pretty sad.

Cup with mud and grass in it-bricks from Egypt. So i figured that back in the day the Isrealites used mud and straw to build the bricks for the pyramids (or whatever they built for the Egyptians), so we mixed up some mud and grass to represent that. When Nathan asked what the mud was I explained that it was our "organic brick"

Bread-manna from Heaven. We figured that bread was the closest thing to manna. The bread and apple was provided by Edna Johnson. When Brenden saw that we had an apple from his grandparent's place he told Amy "Give me back my grandpa's apple!"

Hair brushed out of my head-Samson's hair (not shown)

Now for some unknown reason Taylor's group put a dolls head on their "Moses's rod". Amy said that it's just like Lord of the Flies and said "Yes just like Lord of the Fries" even though i meant to say "Flies". So we both started laughing at and I dubbed Taylor Lord of the Fries. He seemed to like that. Dude, i totally love Taylor's shirt!

Before we presented our "scavenger hunt" to everyone, we had to find the Biblical verse to prove that it was the right item. So this is Kimberly helping out Jessamy, Nadine, and Elise.

So this is Nathan, Amy and me. I think it's a cool pic of Nathan and Amy and it looks like i'm pondering painful constipation. And if you look closely you can see Taylor's "Lord of the Fries" staff.

This is a close up of Taylor's "Lord of the Fries" staff. Creep isn't it?

Me and Carmen. Not really the best picture of either of us, but i suppose this will do for now. After our little devo for the night, we also played "4 on a couch" but by 10:00 everyone was kinda getting annoyed, but it was still fun, even though no one really won the game

Wow that took me a while to post. But then again I'm also talking on MSN so that might explain it too.

Coming LIVE To A Theater Near You!!

2006-03-27T22:45:00.000-06:00

Ok so my #3 obsession is coming to a city relatively near me. Now before i go on I must tell you that my #1 obsession is VeggieTales and #2 is Darth Vader (and relatively anything Star Wars) and #3 is.....

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA!

Alright so i was casually talking to one of my old roomates and i noticed that part of her msn name was "Phantom is coming to Winnipeg". So instantly after i saw the words "Phantom is coming..." I started freaking out and Googling it just to see when the show was coming to Manitoba. Then i find out that it's coming to Calgary in July!! Whoah! Again with the freaking out!! I was talking to my friend Amy (also on MSN) and she's a big musical fan too (she was recently in a small town production of "The King and I") and so she was freaking out too. I called a friend of mine in Red Deer cause i was sure that he'd love to hear my excitement over this and when i told him the dates of the show in Alberta he was taking notes. Now me being an obsesse of the show i wanted to go very very badly and I think Scott caught on to that cause he said that he'd see what he could do. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!! I seriously should have timed my "freak out session" which lasted from hearing "Phantom is coming..." to when i e-mailed my fellow obsessees in Saskatoon. Now that i think about it I think the whole process lasted about half hour. And it included screaming, jumping, breathless talking, and yes, even some crying. And i was showing Amy my Phantom mask on webcam and was telling her all about my Phantom merchandise. Curious? Well I have piano music, 2 copies of the soundtrack (musical and movie, and i have the movie one pretty much memorized), and a Phantom mask. Ok I know that that really doesn't sound like alot, but still.

I guess this whole obsession started in July of 2004 when me and by friend Trent were driving from Saskatoon to Stoney and we listened to the whole soundtrack. He already saw it in London and since i wasn't driving i was following along with the lyrics and Trent would pause the CD accordingly to tell me what went on on stage during that part when he saw it in London. And trying to invision what Trent was telling with what i was hearing, i was amazed. Then when we got to camp a few of our friends started getting curious about it too so they hopped on the band-wagon. Then just before i headed off to New Zealand, Trent, me, Krystin and Nicole heard that the movie was coming to S'toon. So what do we do? We dress up all fancy like and headed off the movies! Observe...

Then on my way to NZ i had a stop over in LA and of course there was music stores in the LA airport and my eye instantly sought out the POTO soundtrack (movie version). And since i considered it my LA "splurge" i bought it. And since I had it at school and a mini poster that I printed out and took overseas with me, everyone at school pretty much knew i was a Phantom fan. I even captured my friend Mark playing the Phantom's theme on keyboard on my digicam.

So since this whole fiasco started of my goals has been to see POTO live. And this year, i just might get my wish.

So You Think You're Smart...

2006-03-23T10:41:00.000-06:00

Below are four (4) questions and a bonus question. You have to answer them instantly. You can't take your time, answer all of them immediately. OK?

Let's find out just how clever you really are.

Ready? GO!!! (Scroll down)

First Question:
You are participating in a race. You overtake the second person. What position are you in?

Answer: If you answered that you are first, then you are absolutely wrong! If you overtake the second person and you take his place, you are second!

Try not to screw up in the next question.
To answer the second question, don't take as much time as you took for the first question.

Second Question:
If you overtake the last person, then you are...?

Answer: If you answered that you are second to last, than you are wrong again. Tell me, how can you overtake the LAST Person?

You're not very good at this! Are you?

Third Question:
Very tricky math! Note: This must be done in your head only.

Do NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator. Try it.

Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000. Now add 30. Add another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000 Now add 10. What is the total?

Scroll down for answer.

Did you get 5000?

The correct answer is actually 4100.

Don't believe it? Check with your calculator! Today is definitely not your day. Maybe you will get the last question right?

Fourth Question:
Mary's father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono. What is the name of the fifth daughter?

Answer: Nunu?

NO! Of course not, her name is Mary. Read the question again

Okay, now the bonus round:

There is a mute person who wants to buy a toothbrush. By imitating the action of brushing one's teeth he successfully expresses himself to the shopkeeper and the purchase is done.

Now if there is a blind man who wishes to buy a pair of sunglasses, how should he express himself?

He just has to open his mouth and ask, so simple.

The Late News (3:20 am Type Late)

2006-03-18T02:42:00.000-06:00

Oh blog! how you comfort me late at night when my dreams can't. You know how sometimes you can lie on your bed and "nap" before actually getting ready for bed, and when you actually are ready for bed you can' sleep? Does anyone know what i'm talking about? After this update i might go and read for a bit if this blog doesn't remedy my temporary insomnia.

And why is "Pump It" playing now? Silly random function on Media Player. This was supposed to be my wake up song. meh, i guess i can reset it when i'm done.

So i was a model today. No nothing fancy with a catwalk and paparazzi hounding me down and capturing my ever move. No this was for a Ladies Retreat at my church. I basically got to wear my friend's mom's Value Village fashions. I feel inspired to shop there more often. Plus i got to enjoy my church's "potluck" type meal. Man those are good. I wish i could cook... plus i got to spend a little bit of time conversing with women. Godly women, that is. Godly women who i look up to and want to be like.

Oh and something exciting happened just before my modelling career started. So when i got into church i immediately saw this year's brochure's for Stoney Lake Bible Camp which is where i used to go as a camper and where i used to work too. So i was scanning the various pictures trying to recognize people i knew. Then i see this picture of a group of people by the dishwasher we have. I recognized my kitchen help girls and one of my chore boys...then i saw me! I was on the brochure! I feel honored! Seriously! Whenever i see someone that i know on the brochure i'm happy for them. I remember that one year my friend Ben was on the brochure and i was so stoked for him...and now it's my turn to be stoked...but for me!! yay!! I feel like a celebrity, well as much of a celebrity as you can get in the Stoney Lake Bible Camp circle. Usually pictures from the previous year on the brochure, so you would have expected pics from 2005 on the brochure and since i was still in NZ i obviously wasn't at camp last year. I'm sure this luxury of being on the brochure will fade within a week or so. But still...I don't see pictures of YOU on the brochure! So i win :) Ironically I didn't even apply to Stoney for this summer.

Well I"m still not sleepy yet, maybe "Pride and Prejustice" will help me sleep. I remember watching the old school movie @ school on our Girl's Night Out and me and Elise kept making comments on Mr.Darcy. I love that man. I want a Mr.Darcy *sigh*. He's just one of those guys that you hate at first cause he seems stuck up but in essence he's shy and doesn't know what to do about it. Then he frustrates you cause he's trying to do the right thing and at the moment you dont' get what he's doing and you hate him for it. But once he explains things it all make sense, you love him because you realize that he's got your best interests at heart and he wants to take care of you and make sure you're ok. *sigh*

The Rain is Like Sin

2006-03-16T11:54:00.000-06:00

Thomas Kincaid picture & commentary by his daughter...
I hope the rain shows in the picture! It's awesome if it does! The message is awesome, too!

One rainy afternoon I was driving along one of the main streets of town, taking those extra precautions necessary when the roads are wet and slick.

Suddenly, my daughter spoke up from her relaxed position in her seat. "Dad, I'm thinking of something."

This announcement usually meant she had been pondering some fact for a while, and was now ready to expound all that her six-year-old mind had discovered. I was eager to hear.

"What are you thinking?" I asked. "The rain," she began, "is like sin, and the windshield wipers are like God wiping our sins away."

After the chill bumps raced up my arms I was able to respond. "That's really good, Aspen."

Then my curiosity broke in. How far would this little girl take this revelation? So I asked.. "Do you notice how the rain keeps on coming? What does that tell you?" Aspen didn't hesitate one moment with her answer: "We keep on sinning, and God just keeps on forgiving us."

I will always remember this whenever I turn my wipers on.

In order to see the rainbow, you must first endure the rain!!!

I Think I'm Growing Up

2006-03-16T02:08:00.000-06:00

It's actually not as bad i thought. I mean the journey to "adulthood" hasn't been easy (I"m still working on it). Ask me sometime, and i can tell you, and you may never want to stop learning.

I've seen drastic changes in my friends. Some changes good...others, not so good. Of course i can say nothing to change them, they have to learn for themselves as i did. And if i had an internal mirror I could show you where I've changed

I've realized now that emotions are stupid little yappy dogs that you need to yank the leash on and yell "Shut up!" They lie. And if you let them control you they can take you to places that you never thought imaginable, and that's in the worst sense possible.

I've learnt that Truth doesn't fail. It's Truth and you can't change it, it may only change in your mind, but that's because you're emotions are barking at you. Control those montrous creatures! Truth doesn't change, it's been the same since the beginning of time and if God would have wanted it to change, He would have changed it, but He hasn't changed and you can't mess with it.

As for love...my "yes"'s got me into alot of trouble. And my "no"'s kept me safe. Recently I said a big "no". It was a good thing, even though i keep apologizing for it. I KNOW it was a good thing. I've learnt that my "yes"'s should be based on thoughtful prayer, wise advice, and based on my experience in certain situations. Patience is on my side in this. Decisions in love should never be based on yippy little emotions that bark so loudly that i can't even breathe. Why can't they be nice quiet fish!!!!

Mistakes are made to be learnt from. But dont' go purposefully doing stupid things, cause if you do you will be forever paying for it. Your mistakes help shape who you are, and you can't change that. Without your mistakes you wouldn't be you.

No, I'm not all grown up yet...are you kidding?!
I will always be the 11 year old who fell in love with VeggieTales and hasn't given up since.
I'll still be the 12 year old who giggles at the thought of NSYNC.
I'll still be the loud 14 year old that everyone wants to shup up but then they'd be bored with the silence.
I"ll still be the 16 year old who can blast unpopular music from her car.
I'm still the 18 year old that can eat eel and pigeon and still survive.

I'm still me...but better.

And the Oscar Goes To...

2006-03-05T22:40:00.000-06:00

You've to be nuts to think that I wouldn't post my thought on the 78th Academy Awards.
So here we go...

There were many memorable moments to this year's show. 1st of all the big shock of the night being the winner for Best Original Song-3 6 Mafia's song "It's Hard Out Here For a Pimp". It was a nice change from the typical softer tone of music that comes from Oscar winning songs. I actually didn't get to hear the whole song. I was channel flipping to avoid having dad hear the word "pimp". Don't ask why, i just did that. But i did get to hear the basic jist of the song. Ironically one of the artists from Three Six Mafia thanked Jesus. Now that was the only person that thanked Him. The only one. The runner up for thanking God was Best Actress Reese Witherspoon when she said she was "blessed". That's it. That kinda tells you a little something about Hollywood these days...of course you as movie goers probably saw that coming a mile away. I thought I'd just like to point that out.

Of course I was excited to hear that Reese Witherspoon won the award for Best Actress. Now i can't say that i've seen "Walk the Line", because i haven't yet, but the most recent movie of her's that I've seen is "Sweet Home Alabama" and i enjoyed her work in that. Now i dont' think that has anything to do with her current win, but I suppose that's ok too. I was actually shocked to hear that Reese Witherspoon's and Ryan Phillipe's daughter (Eva) is 6 years old. Dude, i totally remember seeing pictures of Reese in her pregnancy stages in a Seventeen magazine...but apparently that was over 6 years ago. Man i"m getting old fast!!

Oh and another memorable moment was when Jennifer Garner almost slipped on stage. That definately had the potential to be humourous however she pulled it off very gracefully. Good for you Jennifer. Speaking of Jennifer...did anyone notice that Brad Pitt wasn't at the Awards? Well he could have been but he just wasn't acknowledged. I thought that was an interesting fact.

On a personal note the amount of accents in the Kodak theatre was great. I think there was eveything from South African, to Australian, to British, to Irish to (of course a fav of mine) New Zealand. I love accents..."I don't know how to quit you"! (just to steal a quote from "Brokeback Mountain") Oh and it was nice that Peter Jackson didn't walk off with a wheelbarrow full of Oscars like he did with "Lord of the Rings". Refreshing change.

As for Best Picture this year's winner was Crash . Now i don't know alot abou this film because my only experience with it was when the cast was on Oprah. All i know is that it's a film that makes you think about tolerence and racial issues.

Well that's all for now. "Good Night and Good Luck" !

You Almost Got Us Killed, Are you Brainless?

2006-03-04T22:11:00.000-06:00

Ok so over the past week I have rekindled my love for Darth Vader by watching the 1st 3 Star Wars movies. And in keeping with the "online quiz" theme that I've been having on my blog for the past little while, I thought it would be appropraite to see what Star Wars character I am. Personally i was hoping for Princess Leia and marry Han Solo. Actually now that I think about it, a guy like Han would be great cause he'd be fun to fight with and he's got just enough "bad guy" in him to make him interesting. Alas, I'm not the Princess...turns out I'm Qui-Gon Jinn. Huh?

Currently in Earlene's Life...

2006-03-02T18:27:00.000-06:00

1.What time is it? 6:28pm
2.What is your full name? Earlene May Cullamar Ulrich
3.Who picked out your name? mom
4.What are you thinking about right now? "Count it on joy, all that you're going through. even when you're feeling down...." Count It On Joy byBebe and CeCe Winans
5.How old are you? 19
6.How tall are you? 5'6 ish?
7.What size are your shoes? 9-9 1/2
8.What color are your eyes? dark brown
9.What do you always get complimented on? attitude

What is your favorite:
10.color? green or pink
11.animal? dog
12.person to talk to? depending on what it is, either dad or Nikki
13.tv show? CSI (vegas), Oprah, O.C. and Whose Line is it Anyway?
14.car? Lime green VW Bug
15.hobby? decorating different containers
16.song? "Since You've Been Gone" comes to mind
17.band? whoever works
18.drink? coffee...caramel macchiato from Starbucks
19.food? cheesecake and pizza
20.clothing brand? Le Chateau or Old Navy
21.day of the year? May 10
22.board game? Cranium

23.Who is the prettiest person you know? Kalli or Caitlin
24.''hottest? Graham
25.''funniest? Graham
26.''mysterious? Ruth
27.''nicest? Jen (Detox)

28.Who was your first crush? Brett Huebner
29.Do you like someone? ya....maybe....
30.Do they like you? does the whole "we're just friends" thing count?
31.Do you have a gf/bf? no
32.If so, who is she/he? n/a
33.Do you want to marry him/her? n/a
34.How would you describe your relationship? n/a
35.Have you ever been in love? yes
36.What do you look for in a girl/guy? someone to take care of me and who likes me for who i am
37.Explain your dream date- spending time with that person...picnic, beach, car ride, mini golf...
38.Are your parents still together? yes
39.Do you want kids? yep
40.What are your favorite kids names? my daughter's middle name HAS to be Rose (after my grandma) other than that...don really matter. Oh! Good strong names for my boys (ex. Peter, David...Biblical names are good)
41.When did you last go to a school dance? Gr.8 back in Spalding School
42.What is the last thing you ate? pancakes
43.Who is the last person you talked to? dad
44.Do you tell your parents or friends more? depending on what i have to say
45.Who is the last person you were thinking of? Amy
46.Whats the longest time you've kept a secret for? years i think
47.Have you ever liked a cousin? uh no
48.Have you ever seriously hurt someone? maybe a little emotionally, but not physically (that person is ok now)
49.Have you ever cheated on a test? can't remember
50.Have you ever liked someone so much u cried? yes
51.Have you ever had a dream about the person you like? yes
52.Have you ever kissed someone? yes
53.Have you ever wanted to kiss someone? yes
54.Have you ever fallen asleep in class? close but no
55.What kind of cologne are you wearing? Night Fever
56.What is your best memory? one word...CAPERNWRAY!
57.What is the scariest thing you've ever done? skydived... or would it be skydove?
58.What are you most scared of? being rejected....
59.Have you ever been badly injured? no
60.Whats the first thing you notice about a girl? smile
61.Whats your most embarassing moment? I was actually just thinking about this. K, like back in Gr.7 i called a guy just to tell him that i had a crush on him. However the next day at school everyone knew and things have been weird between us ever since.
62.Who do you admire the most? Cat or Vanessa or Nikki or Jen (I'm seeing a roommate trend here..)
63.What movie do you really want to see? The Benchwarmers
64.What's the last movie you saw? Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. I still have to finish it.
65.Do you have a job? not yet
66.If so, what is it? n/a
67.Goals in life? buy a wool coat, you know. One of those nice black ones that people have...well that's my goal for now.
68.What's in your pocket? no pocket today
69.What's in your wallet? money, club cards, sticker pictures and business cards
70.Whats your locker combination? don't have one
71.What's your deepest secret? Like I'm gonna tell you!

72.long hair or short hair? i miss my long hair! It's like chin length now
72.Vanilla or Chocolate? chocolate
73.fair or tanned? tan
74.Relationship or one night stand? relationship
75.up or down? up
76.striped or spotted? striped
77.funny or serious? depends
78.smart or athletic? both
79.summer or winter? i like having both as very distinct seasons
80.What time is it now? 6:54pm

Advanced Global Personality Test

2006-02-26T23:34:00.000-06:00

Advanced Global Personality Test Results

Extraversion		76%
Stability		26%
Orderliness		63%
Accommodation		50%
Interdependence		70%
Intellectual		36%
Mystical		16%
Artistic		50%
Religious		90%
Hedonism		30%
Materialism		43%
Narcissism		43%
Adventurousness		56%
Work ethic		56%
Self absorbed		63%
Conflict seeking		63%
Need to dominate		63%

Romantic		76%
Avoidant		23%
Anti-authority		43%
Wealth		43%
Dependency		83%
Change averse		36%
Cautiousness		50%
Individuality		56%
Sexuality		50%
Peter pan complex		56%
Physical security		83%
Physical Fitness		30%
Histrionic		56%
Paranoia		43%
Vanity		76%
Hypersensitivity		90%
Female cliche		83%

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So and So

2006-02-25T18:24:00.000-06:00

So and So
You scored 21 Snobiness, 42 Nerdiness, 21 Loserishness, and 14 Weirdness!

You are So and So! You're a bit of a nerd, but you like it that way. You made up an imaginary boyfriend to make you feel more popular. You wish you were cooler, so you hang out with Cheerleader. If you ditch your loser friends, you might actually go somewhere in life.

My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 44% on Snobiness

You scored higher than 93% on Nerdiness

You scored higher than 24% on Loserishness

You scored higher than 20% on Weirdness

Link: The Teen Girl Squad Personality Test written by newbluechampion on Ok Cupid, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

Coffee, Colors, Superheros, Courses, and Brain Patterns

2006-02-22T23:06:00.000-06:00

You Are a Frappacino

At your best, you are: fun loving, sweet, and modern
At your worst, you are: childish and over indulgent
You drink coffee when: you're craving something sweet
Your caffeine addiction level: low

What Kind of Coffee Are You?

Your Blog Should Be Yellow

You're a cheerful, upbeat blogger who tends to make everyone laugh.
You are a great storyteller, and the first to post the latest funny link.
You're also friendly and welcoming to everyone who comments on your blog.

What color should your blog be?

Your Superhero Profile

Your Superhero Name is: The Lieutenant Panther
Your Superpower is: Electrocution
Your Weakness is: Men
Your Weapon is: Your Magic Cannon
Your Mode of Transportation is: Skateboard

What's" your Superhero Name?

Your Scholastic Strength Is Deep Thinking

You aren't afraid to delve head first into a difficult subject, with mastery as your goal.You are talented at adapting, motivating others, managing resources, and analyzing risk.

You should major in:
Philosophy
Music
Theology
Art
History
Foreign language

What Should You Major In?

Your Brain's Pattern

You're a simple thinker, and this is actually a very good thing.
You don't complicate matters when you don't have to.
You look for the simplest explanation or solution, and you go with that.
As a result, your mind is uncluttered and free of stress.

What Pattern Is Your Brain?

Blue Letter Bible

2006-02-22T12:46:00.000-06:00

Have you ever wondered "Where's that phrase in the Bible?" or "Where can i find info about my situation in the Bible?" Well this site has that and more! I"m fairly new at this website too, but play around with it and see what you can learn from the Bible!

Blue Letter Bible

Memo From God

2006-02-21T10:07:00.000-06:00

MEMO FROM GOD

To: YOU
Date: TODAY
From: THE BIG BOSS
Subject: YOU
Reference: LIFE

I am GOD. Today I will be handling all of your problems. Please remember that I do NOT need your help.

If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do not attempt to resolve it. Kindly put it in the SFGTD (something for GOD to do) box. All situations will be resolved, but in MY time, not yours.

Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold onto it by worrying about it. Instead, focus on all the wonderful things that are present in your life now.

If you find yourself stuck in traffic; Don't despair. There are people in this world for whom driving is an unreachable privilege.

Should you have a bad day at work; Think of the man who has been out of work for years.

Should you despair over a relationship gone bad; Think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return.

Should you grieve the passing of another weekend; Think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week to feed her children.

Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance; Think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.

Should you notice a new grey hair in the mirror; Think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had hair to examine.

Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life all about, asking, "What is my purpose?" Be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity.

Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness, ignorance and vicious words due to smallness and self-insecurities; Remember, things could be worse. You could be one of them!

Should you decide to send this to a friend; Thank you, you may have touched their life in ways you will never know.

~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~

Not Martha

2006-02-20T15:00:00.000-06:00

In my "surfing the web" today, i came across this cool site. I think I'd like to make the marble magnets one day, but I wouldn't know where to get supplies in S'toon. I'm sure if looked i'd find them...somewhere...

www.notmartha.org

Quizzes

2006-02-20T11:56:00.000-06:00

yes I know i haven't posted alot lately....so to make for that I'm going to post some fun random quizzes. Why? Because i can :)

You Should Learn Japanese

You're cutting edge, and you are ready to delve into wacky Japanese culture.From Engrish to eating contests, you're born to be a crazy gaijin. Saiko!

What Language Should You Learn?

You Are Animal

A complete lunatic, you're operating on 100% animal instincts.You thrive on uncontrolled energy, and you're downright scary.But you sure can beat a good drum."Kill! Kill!"

The Muppet Personality Test

Arty Kid

Whether you were a drama freak or an emo poet, you definitely were expressive and unique.
You're probably a little less weird these days - but even more talented!

Who Were You In High School?

OK well I"m noticing a trend of red colored pictures. Totally unplanned. Ok well I'm out 4 lunch. i"ll catch you cats later! bye 4 now!

Baby Got Book

2006-02-05T14:55:00.000-06:00

ok so if you've checked out the link on the previous blog, you would have noted that this guy's got some pretty clever lyrics. Well now here's your chance to view them on your own! Enjoy!

"Baby Got Book"Lyrics by Dan Smith;
Copyright 2004

Intro
Oh my goodness, Becky, look at her Bible
It is so bigShe looks like one of those preacher guys girlfriends
But...you know...
Who understands those preacher boys
They only talk to her because she looks like Mother Teresa, ok?
I mean her Bible...it's just so bigI can't believe it's so huge
Uggh! It gross!Look, she's just so...righteous

Verse 1
I like big Bibles and I can not lie
You Christian brothers can't deny
That when a girl walks in with a KJV
And a book mark in ProverbsYou get stoked
Got her name engraved
So you know that girl is saved
It looks like one of those large ones
With plenty o' space in the margins
Oh baby, I wanna read witcha
Cause your Bible's got pictures
My minister tried to console me
But that Book you got makes
("M-m-me so holy")
Ooh, momma-mia
You say you want koinonia
Well, bless me, bless me
And teach me about John Wesley
I saw her praying
While I was DJing
She got grace...pretty face
She ain't goin' down to the bad place
I'm tired of heathen guys
Sayin' they like pocket-size
Ask the average Christian to take a look
She's gotta pack much Book
So...Fellas (Yeah), fellas (Yeah)
Has your girlfriend got the Book (Oh yeah!)
Well, read it (Read it!), read it (Read it!), read that Holy Book
Baby got Book

Chorus
(NIV with a ribbon bookmark)
Baby got Book
(NIV with a ribbon bookmark)

Verse 2
I like 'em leather and bound
It's 50 poundsI just can't understand
How it is, some weenie
Wants the Bible on CD
She wanna get you saved
Amen! Double up! A-men!
I ain't talkin' about a paraphrase
Cuz Paul wouldn't use those anyways
like 'em real thick and red-lettered
You can't find nothin' better
Southpaw's in love
Bibles that big are unheard of
So I'm sittin' here thinkin'
"What if...I find me a girl that shows midriff?"
You can have those bimbos
I'll keep those chick that do devos
A word to the Christian sistas
I can't resist ya
I'll do God's time witcha
But I gotta be straight when I say I wanna pray
Til the break of day
Baby, got it goin' on
Like the wife in Pro-verbs 31
We just might get engaged
When we finish reading this page
Cuz it's worn and it's torn
And I know this girl's reborn
So ladies (yeah), ladies (yeah)
Do you wanna save people from Hades (yeah)
Then read it...'til the pages fall out
Even white preachers got to shout
Baby got Book

(Thompson Chain with big red letters)Baby got Book

Yeah baby
When it comes to a good book
Stephen King's resume just can't compare
39 + 27 = 66 books
And if you're Catholic...there's even more

So your girlfriend quotes Bill Hybels
But does she got a big Bible?
Cuz that little things she's got won't start a revival
My Bible study don't want none,
Unless you got Book, Hon
...You can read Clancy or Grisham
But please don't loose this Book
Some brothers wanna play that hard hard role
And tell you that Book's too old
So they toss it and burn it
And I pull up quick to just learn it
So your girl likes paperback?
Well I ain't down with that
Cuz my girlfriend's hot her Bible's rockin'
And she's got good doctrine
To the atheist chicks who try to dis
You ain't it Miss Priss
Give me a Christian, I'm insistin'
And I'll greet her with some holy kissin'
Some pervert tried to chase
But he didn't make it past first base
She's quick to resist temptation
And she loves a new translation
So ladies who were lost and found
If you want the triple-six thrown down
Dial 1-800-reads-a-lot
And teach me about those Psalms
Baby got Book

(NIV with a ribbon bookmark)
Baby got Book
(Thompson Chain with big red letters)

Bible college knowledge but she still got Book (4 Xs)

I like Big Bibles and I Can Not Lie, You Christian Brothers Can't Deny

2006-02-04T23:26:00.000-06:00

NIV with a ribbon bookmark! Ok now for all of you out there that know Sir Mix Alot's hit song "Baby Got Back" you know that it's kind of demeaning and almost sexist, but you love the beat and bounce of the song. What's the alternative? Well just click on down to Baby Got Bible ! Now this is type of guy that I like! Someone who has the talent to rap, the cheesy cornyiness that makes it funny but non-fat, and of course the dude talks about the best book ever!! So check it out and have a good laugh. I know i did ;)

Children's Views on Love

2006-02-02T15:08:00.000-06:00

Happy Groundhog Day!
Well I just got a cute forward from my dear friend Shane. And since it's February it's the month of "Valentine's Day" i thought this would be an appropiate way to start of the month!

A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 - 8 year-olds, "What does love mean?"The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think:
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"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love." Rebecca- age 8
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"When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth." Billy - age 4
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"Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other." Karl - age 5
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"Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs." Chrissy - age 6
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"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired."Terri - age 4
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"Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK."Danny - age 7
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"Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss"Emily - age 8
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"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen."Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)
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"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate,"Nikka - age 6
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"Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, and then he wears it everyday."Noelle - age 7
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"Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well." Tommy - age 6
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"During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore." Cindy - age 8
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"My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night." Clare - age 6
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"Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken."Elaine-age 5
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"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Brad Pitt."Chris - age 7
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"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day."Mary Ann - age 4
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"I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones." Lauren - age 4
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"When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you." (what an image) Karen - age 7
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"You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget." Jessica - age 8
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Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he was asked to judge.The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child.
The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there. When his Mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, "Nothing, I just helped him cry"
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Psalm 139:17-18a

2006-02-01T23:00:00.000-06:00

hey! As most of you know, I can be a little bit camera happy and I think New Zealand actually proved that. It's just when you're with awesome people like that you want to capture every moment so you and look back and remember "those were good times". This particular pic was taken at Kawhia (pronounced KaFia, Moari's pronouce wh's as "f's"...that's just how it goes). It's probably one of my faves cause not only is it a sweet as picture, but reminds me of one of my favorite verses...

"How precious to me are your thoughts, Oh God! How vast is the sum of them!
Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand..." Psalm 139:17-18a

Next time you see a whole lot of sand....think about that. I mean REALLY think about that verse.

You've Been Tagged

2006-02-01T20:10:00.000-06:00

Apparently I've been tagged by my friend Becky in Edmonton. so here goes nothing:

2 names you go by:
1. Ernie
2. Early

2 parts of your heritage:
1. Filipino
2. German

2 things that scare you:
1. spiders
2. awkward silences

2 of your everyday essentials:
1. a toilet, you have to go somewhere
2. sleep

2 things you are wearing right now:
1. jeans
2.a pink and white shirt with sequence along the neckline

2 things you want in a relationship (other than real love):
1. someone who will take care of me
2. someone who will really listen to what i have to say

2 truths:
1. Jesus loves you, no matter what you do
2. some poeple out there are just too self absorbed to realize that

2 physical things that appeal to you (in the opposite sex):
1. since being in a different country, I'm a fan of the accents, i really am
2. cute smile

2 of your favorite hobbies:
1. reading
2. writing in my journal

2 things you want really badly:
1. chocolate
2. to be loved

2 places you want to go on vacation:
1. Isreal
2. South Africa

2 things you want to do before you die:
1. get married
2. talk to one person seriously about Christ

2 ways that you are stereotypically a chick:
1. i only know cars by color
2. big chick flick fan

2 things you are thinking about now
1. i need to mail in the request for my transcript
2. I don't know the words to this song

2 stores you shop at:
1. Old Navy
2. Le Chateau

"You Think There's Not Alot Going On, Look Closer, Baby, You're So Wrong..."

2006-01-24T23:42:00.000-06:00

Being from Saskatchewan, I've become a huge fan of Corner Gas. It's pretty much the No.1 Comedy series in Canada, don' question it...it's science ;) But yes. It's been like a "father/daughter bonding time" when me and dad watch the show. And since I got the 2nd Season on DVD and me and dad have been watching it almost all night, it's been on my mind. So since it's been on my mind, I thought I'd find out by a little "quizzie-poo" which character from Corner Gas I can "relate" to the most. Surprisingly, here's the results:

The owner and proprietor of Corner Gas, Brent Leroy
is a laid back entrepreneur with a quick wit
and an unsubsiding hunger for chilidogs.
Brents calm nature and lighthearted demeanour
make it easy for him to deal with all the
characters and personalities inhabiting Dog
River.

Which Corner Gas character are you most like?
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Alberta Trip and Contemplations about Future

2006-01-18T11:50:00.000-06:00

Hey!! I'm really sorry that I haven't blogged in like an age and a half! I've been having heaps of things going through my mind and plus I've been visiting some friends in Alberta [Ben & Renay I'm sorry I can't make it to Red Deer :( ]. Which has been great because I've mostly been visiting friends from Capernwray which is great because I've been able to catch up with them face to face rather than e-mailing them and waiting for them to reply, then having them wait for my to reply. You know how it goes ;)

One thing that's been going through my mind is "what am I going to do now? Job? School? Where to live?What to take in school if i did go? Which Uni should i go to?" Well I thought I might get some insight/inspiration on my 2 week trip to Alberta and i did get some ideas. My cousin Happy suggested that i look into journalism. Why's that? Well you're reading the reason why right now. She said that the blog is really entertaining and that I"m a good writer. What do you guys think? Like i haven't gotten a chance to really pray about this either and I guess it's all up to God to decide what I should do, but I also wouldn't mind hearing you're guys's advice too. I mean i really do enjoy just spilling out my thoughts and opinions and i think it would be a bonus if i could get paid to do that too. I did want to be a teacher but then i realized that I don't think i'm patient enough for that. I'd most likely end up loosing my temper very quickly and someone would get hurt, including me. So that can't be good. However i do love working with people, but i need my own "personal working space". Ok, I'm really gonna have to look into this journalism thing. I remember taking Journalism in Gr.11 and i think i got about a 90% in that class. Maybe that's a sign. Who knows?!

Now as for where I'd take it? Well my options can be U of S (Saskatoon) or possibly U of C (Calgary). Why Calgary? Well like 5 of my friends from school are here and it'd be nice to have a support system of Capernwray people. However i already know of a house i can rent in Saskatoon...but it's too close to home. Now that I've been out of Canada for a year, i liked being away from home. And yes, Calgary is a VERY big city for a small town Sask girl like me, but I've got one of my good friends, my cousin & her husband, and my Capers friends here so there are options as to where to get help if I'm ever lost in this giant maze of streets and overpasses.

Wait, i know some of you are asking "But what about New Zealand and your internship there?" Well my pastor down there e-mailed me saying that the school year hasn't started down there yet (remember it's still summer down there) so it's hard to tell @ this stage whether or not they will need me. I'm still feeling frustrated about that whole "we don't know when/if we need you" thing. And i also looked into the option of working @ Capernwray Australia, but I haven't heard anything from them yet. Again, we'll see what happens.

So what have i been up to since come to Alberta? Well my trip has included events like:
-helping Jen at her work
-shopping at Walmart
-going out for cheap chicken wings & Bubbletea
-watching "Spiderman" & "the SpongeBob movie"
-watching TV
-shopping @ Market Mall
-walking down Kensington RD and shopping there
-went out for to a Greek restuarant
-went to IKEA
-my cousin permed my hair (which is wavy now) and i dyed her hair black
-went to my cousin's Family Group from her church
-had brunch @ a Capers* friend's house
-went bowling with Capers friends and I think i got 107 and a 90something as my scores
-had a Capers reunion which consisted of BBQ'd burgers, awesome cake for dessert and we played a crazy game of Cranuim
-we were really really tired and somehow us girls justified a natural disaster wiping out the Rockies so that everyone would come live in Sask because our ground is SO dry that it would absorb any kind of tidal wave that came over the Rockies and everone from Alberta would come live in Sask just to survive. Ok that probably doesn't make ANY sense, but you had to have been there to really get it
-and us girls also came up with a band possibility and our band would be called "Bob's Your Uncle"...don't ask!
-went to church and went out for eggs Benedict (Nikki got the Fruit Fiesta, which was just fruit...no fiesta)
-watched "Hitchhiker's guide to the Galaxy"
-walked around the mall
-me and Nikki went to Chinook mall and there was this big crowd of people there and a music store, turns out that Bryan Adams was there! I even got a picture of him, well ok it's more of the back of his head...but it's still him!
-tried on dresses and i got a black one for less than $25! I'm SO excited to wear it around!
-went out for cheescake and cocktails
-watched "Sweet Home Alabama"
-walked around the mall
-watched "Pretty in Pink" (I really want a Duckie!!!!! watch the movie, you'll see what i mean) and "Finding Neverland"
-and of course this all included watching Capers class DVD's and various Capers home videos

The next leg of my trip includes a stop in Edmonton and possibly one in Three Hills then back to Calgary for a couple of days until my plane leaves for the flattest province in Canada *sigh*...gotta love Sask! Anyway I'm out. I'll see you folks later on! And please drop me a line of advice as to what I should do about my near future. I'd love to hear your suggestions. Bye 4 now!

*by Capers, i mean Capernwray Bible School

Cute Cat

2006-01-03T00:59:00.000-06:00

Happy 2006 my online fans!! How were your celebrations? I'd love to hear about it all! Well my mom got this from a friend of hers and she was all excited about it cause she thought it was just adorable. so have fun with it! Click on the link @ the bottom to see the Cat...

Go to this site (link below) to see something awesome! I have no clue how they got this to work. There are some great code writers out there! If you tease her with the mouse pointer on her chest or stomach she will purr, I got her to meow also, by rubbing her forehead with the pointer. If you make a slow circle around her body, (counter-clockwise) not only will her head/eyes follow your pointer, but toward the top, her paw will go up, and ! when in front of her paws at the bottom, her foot comes out like she wants to play with your mouse pointer. (Don't hold the mouse down, just move it)
Enjoy!

http://www.broenink-art.nl/maukie2.swf

Getting Into the Christmas Spirit

2005-12-24T00:10:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! As you all know I've been in New Zealand this past year, and as you well know, NZ's weather patterns are opposite ours. So when it's December it's like our summer weather here in Sask; hot but with more humidity than Sask. Anyway as you have read in my blog, i was involved in a choir down in NZ and we sang Christmas songs. now Christmas songs are awesome to sing and all, don't get me wrong, but it's just weird to sings Christmas songs while you're outside in a tank top and capri's.....it's just weird. So the Christmas "spirit" hasn't really hit me until recently (today actually) when i decided to copy all my Christmas tunes to my Lappy and make a Christmas play list. Now that I'm listening to it, I think the "holiday spirit" has started to hit me. Is that a good thing? Well it's Christmas Eve and I have one piece of advice for you all:

If you find a jolly old guy in your house with a sackfull of stuff on Christmas Eve, ask to see some I.D., you can never be too careful :)

And Visions of Spencer Danced Through My Head (?)

2005-12-22T00:42:00.000-06:00

Whoah dawg!! I haven't blogged in ages! Sorry for the delay. Many things have been happening to me. Currently I"m listening to "Since you've been gone" and because of Spencer, that song will be forever known to me as Spencer's song. It's like the image of Spence dancing to it is burned onto my retinas and every time that song comes up i picture Spence. I guess you had to have been @ Capers this past semester to really get what i'm talking about.

As for how i feel about being home, well that' s a whole other topic of discussion.Yes, it's true I'm back in Canadia....and yes you did see and "i" there. I've been with really awesome Americans this past year and as much as i hated hearing "Canadia" in New Zealand, it kinda stuck and it makes people here do a double take when you say it. Um, my 1st night was spent in S'toon, which really wasn't my 1st choice because i just wanted to be on the farm but my plane got in @ like 2:00am from Calgary so i totally understand dad not wanting to drive that early in the morning. oh and i was kinda saddened that dad wasn't the 1st person i got to hug when i got home, it was mom. Mainly i hugged her first because she was the first one up in the crowd taking pictures of me getting of the plane. But don't worry, Dad did get his hug :)

This past week or so has been just unpacking my NZ things and the other day me and dad headed to S'toon and we took out some of my things from my house there and hauled them to the farm. And now I"m organizing all my NZ stuff, S'toon stuff, and farm stuff and sorting through it and chucking the stuff I don' need anymore. I think i have too much stuff!!

Oh and I also got a laptop (which I'm using @ the moment). I got it pretty much the day after i got back. Mom and dad both knew that i needed a laptop so they got me this one for Christmas. I don't think i need anything else. I mean like i said before, i think i have too much stuff. But ther's one issue that I have with my laptop....he doesn't have a name. Any suggestions? for the past few days I've just been pulling a Strong Bad and calling it "Lappy" but someone i don' think that that name does it justice. Why a "he"? Maybe it's beacuse i like to push guys's buttons, well that's if i know how. But like a said before...any suggestions for a name?

I was just thinking about my 2 best friends that i met my last semester. The stupid thing is that both of them live on opposing sides of the world as me; one's from Europe and the other's from Australia. I miss them the most out of everyone. Maybe it's cause both of them know about my frustrations from everything from my ex-boyfriend to choir to assignments to just me being emotional. Man i miss them :( I can't wait to see them again..well that's if i go back to New Zealand.

yes you read that right "if i go back to New Zealand". Now i'm referring to my internship. Three days before i was scheduled to leave i had a meeting with my pastor down there. The jist of the meeting was that the couple that i'm would be working with isn't sure when/if they need me anymore. So from my end all i can say is that I don't know if/when i'm going back to New Zealand, which is royally frustrating on my end becaus i have to get student visas, tickets, possibly move all my stuff out of S'toon, plus there's other various things that have to be done if i leave Canada for another extended period of time. I really want the internship, i mean i loved being away from home, i miss my kids down there, plus a couple of my closest friends will still be in New Zealand (well that's depending on when i go down there again myself). So yes you all can definately pray about this thing and that God will let me know where i need to be and when i need to be in that particular place.

If any Capernwray people from this past semester (Spring 2005) are reading this, I'm sorry i won't be able to e-mail you until i get my Mahara (school address book, for all you non-Capers readers), so if you want to keep in contact until them please please e-mail me @ frizzy_2003@hotmail.com If you do e-mail me here, don't be surprised if it takes me about a week to write you back because I've got some catching up to do on other e-mails and i usually go in order or when i got the e-mail. but yes, please e-mail me if you're a Capers student because i miss you all heaps!! Don't question it, it's science!

Um, i guess that's all i have to say for now. Oh! And you're feeling really creative not only can ou conjure up a name for my Lappy, but you can also find a name suitable to a teal colored Nalgene bottle, i figure...why not! :) Alright I'm out like a fat kid in dodgeball! God bless!

A Baby's Hug

2005-12-11T14:24:00.000-06:00

We were the only family with children in the restaurant. I sat Erik in
a high chair and noticed everyone was quietly sitting and talking.
Suddenly, Erik squealed with glee and said, "Hi." He pounded his fat baby
hands on the high chair tray. His eyes were crinkled in laughter and
his mouth was bared in a toothless grin, as he wriggled and giggled with
merriment.

I looked around and saw the source of his merriment. It was a man
whose pants were baggy with a zipper at half-mast and his toes poked out of
would-be shoes. His shirt was dirty and his hair was uncombed and
unwashed. His whiskers were too short to be called a beard and his
nose was so varicose it looked like a road map.

We were too far from him to smell, but I was sure he smelled. His
hands waved and flapped on loose wrists. "Hi there, baby; hi there, big
boy. I see ya, buster," the man said to Erik. My husband and I exchanged looks,
"What do we do?" Erik continued to laugh and answer, "Hi." Everyone
in the restaurant noticed and looked at us and then at the man. The
old geezer was creating a nuisance with my beautiful baby.

Our meal came and the man began shouting from across the room, "Do
ya patty cake? Do you know peek-a-boo? Hey, look, he knows
peek-a-boo."

Nobody thought the old man was cute. He was obviously drunk. My
husband and I were embarrassed. We ate in silence; all except for Erik, who
was running through his repertoire for the admiring skid-row bum, who in
turn, reciprocated with his cute comments.

We finally got through the meal and headed for the door. My husband
went to pay the check and told me to meet him in the parking lot. The old man
sat poised between me and the door. "Lord, just let me out of here before he
speaks to me or Erik," I prayed. As I drew closer to the man, I turned my back
trying to sidestep him and avoid any air he might be breathing. As I did, Erik leaned
over my arm, reaching with both arms in a baby's "pick-me-up" position. Before I
could stop him, Erik had propelled himself from my arms to the man.

Suddenly a very old smelly man and a very young baby consummated their
love and kinship. Erik, in an act of total trust, love, and submission laid his
tiny head upon theman's ragged shoulder. The man's eyes closed, and I saw tears hover
beneath his lashes.

His aged hands full of grime, pain, and hard labor, cradled my baby's
bottom and stroked his back. No two beings have ever loved so deeply for so short
a time. I stood awestruck. The old man rocked and cradled Erik in his arms and
his eyes opened and set squarely on mine. He said in a firm commanding voice,
"You take care of this baby."

Somehow I managed, "I will," from a throat that contained a stone.

He pried Erik from his chest, lovingly and longingly, as though he
were in pain. I received my baby, and the man said, "God bless you, ma'am, you've
given me my Christmas gift."

I said nothing more than a muttered thanks.

With Erik in my arms, I ran for the car. My husband was wondering why
I was crying and holding Erik so tightly, and why I was saying, "My God, my
God, forgive me." I had just witnessed Christ's love shown through the innocence
of a tiny child who saw no sin, who made no judgment; a child who saw a soul, and a
mother who saw a suit of clothes. I was a Christian who was blind, holding a
child who was not.

I felt it was God asking, "Are you willing to share your son for a
moment?" when He shared His for all eternity. The ragged old man, unwittingly, had
reminded me, "To enter the Kingdom of God, we must become as little children."
Sometimes, it takes a child to remind us of what is really important.

We must always remember who we are, where we came from and, most
importantly, how we feel about others. The clothes on your back or the car that you
drive or the house that you live in does not define you at all; it is how you treat
your fellow man that identifies who you are.

One Week and Counting..... And yet another quiz

2005-12-10T14:59:00.000-06:00

Dec. 8

so many of you know that I'm coming home in like a week. Carolyn
e-mailed me and said "you likely have mixed feelings about leaving New
Zealand." well.....i DO NOT think words can express how i feel about leaving
New Zealand. Here's an example of how i feel:
ready
unready
sure
unsure
stressed out
depressed
excited
happy
sad
mournful
certin
uncertain
worried
carefree
confused
scared
overwhlemed
joyful
underwhelmed
mad
anxious
cool
calm
not collected
Okay i think that should give you a jist of how i feel!!

Oh and for those of you who don't know yet, I'm coming back to New
Zealand in April. Why you ask? well here's the deal I GOT THE INTERNSHIP @
BRIDGES!!! They said that they would like me to be an intern there. The
only downside is that they won't have and internship program ready for
me in January/Febuary.....they'll have it ready in April. Meaning
they'll need me to come back in April. So....that' means I"ll be coming
back in Dec.15 and hopefully coming back to New Zealand in April....maybe
the 13th (?) somewhere in there. so yes, if you want me to visit
you...let me know when between Jan-April. Yes I'll be home the last 2 weeks
in December, but just give me time to get myself settled on the farm
before i do some serious visiting, I'm sure you all understand :)

alright, well that's the haps down here so far. HOpefully I"ll update
more later on :)

Yet another Quiz regarding Earlene Ulrich and her thoughts at moment of
quiz commencement...
1.DO YOU SNORE? apparently i do, but just a little bit. I think me and
my roomies this term were noisy/restless sleepers
2. ARE YOU A LOVER OR A FIGHTER? I think i more or less love to fight,
does that count?
3. WHAT'S YOUR WORST FEAR? to be alone....
4. AS A KID, WERE YOU A LEGO MANIAC? not really, i think i was more
into Barbies...
5. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF "REALITY" TV? it kind of gets boring when you
know who's going to win and who's going to get kicked off next
6. DO YOU CHEW ON YOUR STRAWS? depending on how bored i am
7. WERE YOU A CUTE BABY? of course i was ;)
8. IS THE SINGLE LIFE FOR YOU? Well I"m realizing now more and more
that God's god the right guy out there for me. I just have to be patient
with it, which can suck sometimes. In the mean time I think I need to
just figure myself out first. So yes, for now, the single life is for me
9. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR KEYBOARD? on the computer I'm currently on, it's
black with whit letters
10. DO YOU SING IN THE SHOWER? I used to. But i don't now because i
don't want to scare my roomies
11. HAVE YOU EVER BUNGEE JUMPED? was going to, but i didn't have
enough money because i spend TOO much in Mt.Cook
12. ANY SECRET TALENTS? Playin sax, however i couldn't play it last
night @ Carols by Candlelight because something went wrong with it. Still
don't know. BUt that's not really a "secret" talent. Now if i told you
what my "secret" talent is, then it wouldn't be secret now would it?
13. WHAT'S YOUR IDEAL VACATION SPOT? New Zealand!!!! Well maybe not
vacation, maybe just to live...at somewhat long periods of time (like
maybe almost 2 years)
14. IS JAY LENO FUNNY? can't say I've really watched his show enough
to tell yo uthat
15. CAN YOU SWIM? yes, but i can't dive
16. HAVE YOU SEEN THE MOVIE "DONNIE DARKO"? no
17. DO YOU GIVE A DAMN ABOUT THE OZONE? maybe. BUt then again I've
lived in New Zealand and there's no ozone here....i'm pretty much serious
18. HOW MANY LICKS DOES IT TAKE TO GET TO THE CENTER OF A TOOTSIE ROLL
POP? 153.739
19. CAN YOU SING THE ALPHABET BACKWARDS? yes if i really think about
it
21. ARE YOU AN ONLY CHILD? YES!
22. DO YOU PREFER ELECTRIC OR MANUAL PENCIL SHARPENER? manual (?) i
guess you have more control on the sharpness of it all
23. WHAT'S YOUR STAND ON HUNTING? um, i like to eat wild meat, on
occasion. I think that if there's enough of a species, then you can kill
some of them off.
24. IS MARRIAGE IN YOUR FUTURE? Man, i hope so. but like i said
before, God's got it all figured out
25. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? yes but not if i do it fast, then it
looks like boy writing
26. WHAT ARE YOU ALLERGIC TO? penicillin
27. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAID, "I LOVE YOU"? to Belinda
yesterday, because it was her birthday :)
28. IS ELVIS STILL ALIVE? no, just the impersonators are alive
29. DO YOU CRY AT WEDDINGS? depending on how well i know the couple
30. HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR EGGS? sunny side up and not too runny
31. ARE BLONDES DUMB? oh they can, and I can have fun with that :)
32. WHERE DOES THE OTHER SOCK END UP? probably behind your bed
33. WHAT TIME IS IT? 9:08 am New Zealand time
34. DO YOU HAVE A NICKNAME? Ernie
35. IS MCDONALD'S DISGUSTING? i like it, but then again i eat pretty
much everything
36. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WERE IN A CAR? Friday when a bunch of
us went into Cambridge to do stuff. Man i'm going to miss
Bingo.....Gerken BETTER take care of him
37. DO YOU PREFER BATHS OR SHOWERS? showers are easiest. I don'tthink
I've had a decent bath in over a year
38. IS SANTA CLAUS REAL? if you rearrange the letters of Santa, you
get Satan. How's that for logic? No i don't believe that he's real
39. DO YOU LIKE TO HAVE YOUR NECK KISSED? oh dear. that hasn't
happened in ages. it's nice, but i don't want to get involved in that kind of
thing unless I"m with the guy that really cares about me and who really
does love me
40. ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK? sometimes
41. WHAT ARE YOU ADDICTED TO? VeggieTales, HomestarRunner
42. CRUNCHY OR CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER? creamy
43. CAN YOU CRACK YOUR NECK? I"m scared to
44. HAVE YOU EVER RIDDEN IN AN AMBULANCE? not yet
45. HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU BRUSHED YOUR TEETH TODAY? oops! not yet
46. IS DRUG FREE THE WAY TO BE? of course!
47. ARE YOU A HEAVY SLEEPER? can be
48. WHAT COLOR ARE YOUR EYES? dark brown, almost black
50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR LIFE? yes, at times i can
51. WHO'S BETTER?: Christ
<>52. ARE YOU PSYCHIC?: no
53. HAVE YOU READ "CATCHER IN THE RYE"? no but i heard it sounds good
54. DO YOU PLAY ANY INSTRUMENTS? Piano, a sax that didn't work last
night (still choked about that), and "Mary Had a Little Lamb" on trumpet
55. Have You EVER STOLEN MONEY? if i did, I'm sure i told the person i
was "stealing" so i guess that's not really stealing if you tell the
person
56. Can you snowboard? i wish!
57. DO YOU LIKE CAMPING? i can, depending on who i"m with
58. DO U SNORT WHEN U LAUGH? yes and that makes others laugh harder
which in turn makes me laugh harder
59. DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC? no
60. ARE DOGS A MAN'S BEST FRIEND? no. All you need is Christ. Yes that
sounds like the "sunday school" answer but it's true. Christ is all
that you need.
61. YOU BELIEVE IN DIVORCE? no. it's against the Bible. If people
would just figure out their place in their relationship to Christ, then
they wouldn't have these sorts of problems
62. CAN YOU DO THE MOONWALK? yes i can
63. DO YOU MAKE A LOT OF MISTAKES? yes, and since I"m a Feeler i feel
terrible afterward
64. IS IT COLD OUTSIDE TODAY? just a little chilly
65. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? a piece of the large chocolate
bar that Daryl gave us as a choir
66. DO YOU WEAR NAIL POLISH? i used to change my nail polish every
week. But now i only have 3 bottles with me. Maybe when i get home I'll
re-paint them
67. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN KISSED? yes, but that was over a year ago
68. WHAT'S THE MOST CREEPY TV COMMERCIAl? NZ commericals are different
than Canadian ones. That's all I'll say, just different
69. DO YOU SHOP AT AMERICAN EAGLE? i would if i could (too expensive)
but i can't so i won't
70. FAVORITE SONG AT THE MOMENT? He Came (written by our choir
director Daryl!!), Golddigger by Kenya West

Leaving in T-6 days (And very sadly Counting)

2005-12-08T19:24:00.000-06:00

yes you read that correctly, I'll be leaving NZ in like 6 days. ya, totally sucks!! But I'll be coming back in April for my internship. Some of you don't know this yet, but i did get the youth internship for my church down here (Praise God!). The only downfall is that I can't start until April because the couple that i"m working with still needs to figure out a program for me (they're new at this too).

So basically what i'm trying to say is that if you want me to visit you within the next 3 months, you need to let me know where you're going to be and when.

Um, ya....my mind's been all over the place with getting stuff arranged for when i leave (mainly my car down here, which I'm hoping to still have when i get back). Plus on top of that Carols by Candlelight is tonight. I think my biggest fear about that is my sax squeeking on a quiet song like "AWay in a Manger". ya, that won't be too good. Um, plus i have to practice "Stille Nacht" with the German girls, finish my laundry, do a sound check with the whole choir, most of this requires standing in the hot sun, which means I'll get a nice dark tan and I'll come home nice and brown and everyone else will be pasty white (Mwahahaha!) Just kidding, but seriously! Well that's all i got to say for now. I hope to see most you guys soon. Let me know when you'll be around :) Love you all & God bless!!

Possum Pinata, Carols by Candlelight Practice, Driving lessons & Other News

2005-12-07T17:17:00.000-06:00

Nov 28

Hey!! sorry i wasn't able to update sooner. Been crazy as busy down
here...

The weekend after the boys put on a fabulous masquerade ball, us girls
put on a Lumberjack Night for them. Me and Steph spend all of Saturday
morning making a giant possum pinata. I'll have to show you sometime.
But the boys had fun because some of the other girls made paintball
waterballoons for the boys to play with after we had our meal (which was
steak, ribs, potatoes, and 3 different kinds of pie!!). so that was the
guy's night for this semester.

Um, other than and avoiding my Trinity paper I've been really busy
with preparation for Carols by Candlelight. That's like our big Christmas
event that we get the Homestead all decorated for, and we sing outside
and people come out and hear the message of Christmas. Yes you read
that right, sing outside...remember I"m in New Zealand....it's "summer"
here. So ya I've been busy learning my alto singing part (apparently I DO
sing!) and plus I've been involved in the band that we put together
(now why on earth would i skip out on an opportunity to play my sax!). The
band consists of:
-2 guitars
-bass guitar
-2 African style hand drums
-drum kit
-tenor recorder
-saxophone
so ya, it's very different from the normal band that I'm used to back
home, but at least it gets me playing with other people. Plus I don't
have to play bass notes which is what I usually end up doing in worhip
practice. Whoo-Hooo!!! So now I had to transpose the piano alto line
into my sax and it sounds really cool when I play alto and the recorder is
playing melody. However i think sometimes i end up drowning her out
because a sax is much louder than a recorder. Ok for those of you who
don't understand what I just said, that's ok. I"ll forgive you this time :)
And I've been playing "Silent Night" for the German girl trio that's
happening for Carols too. I'm thinking by the time I go home I'll be
able to sing "Stille Nacht, Heleige Nacht" fluently (well @ least the 1st
verse). So that will be pretty cool.

Oh and I've also been learning how to drive my car down here. It's a
VERY long story (i'll have to tell you sometime) but I co-bought the
thing in like April and now I'm finally getting the chance to drive it
(like a said, it's a long story). I dont' feel comfortable driving stick
on the left side of the road just yet, but I've been very glad to have a
patient and gracious teacher :). So hopefully if i stay here that will
give me a chance to use the car i bought in April.

Which leads me to my next point of business...my internship. At the
moment I still don't really know what's going on and i fly away to Canada
in 2 weeks and 3 days.............man, that sucks. I mean not that
going home sucks, but leaving here sucks. anyway I still dont' know whether
or not it's a for sure that the church wants me or not. All I've heard
is that it looks "promising" whatever that means. I'm the kind of
person that wants a for sure answer ASAP so i can start planning. Hey, do
you guys out there in "online-land" have any sweet ideas for a youth
group event or a bible study "theme" that i could work from? Cause I'd like
to get as many different ideas as i can to make youth group as
interesting as possible :)

Alrighty i"m out like a fat kid in dodgeball......bye!

Masquerade, Soccer, Kawhia

2005-11-13T18:18:00.000-06:00

Hey!! Well this weekend was pretty awesome. I didn't get ANY work done
(oops!) however I did have fun :)

Friday
The boys put on a masquerade dinner for us girls so all Friday
afternoon us girls were running about curling hair, putting on makeup, making
sure our masks matched our outfits, and what not. When we were all
through we looked SO good. yes i know i just sounded like Teen Girl Squad,
but that's how we looked: SO GOOD!! Man i wish you guys could have seen
it!! If you want just e-mail me and I can send you a picture or two.
And don't even get me started on the boys!! I seriously don't think
there's anything better looking than a man in a suit!! NO JOKE! OKay that's
just my humble opinion, but still!! So the boys escorted us to our
tables, Ben and Simon played giutar, we had pasta and bread and really good
dessert cake. Then came the best part.......DANCE PARTY!!! oh yea! WE
danced and we danced! It was just at really good night :)

Saturday
So then after all the dressing up the night before, a few of us went
and played at the soccer tournament. Yes i know i told you that I would
die.....I was joking people! Obviously i didn't die....but i sure did
feel exhausted! We lost all our games :( I really don't think I'm made
for soccer. It took me a little while to figure out a strategy for
playing, however i was on the social team and all the really really good
players were on the serious team. Then again they lost all their games
except one (WOOHOO!!). But everyone on that team were really good players.

After we got back to school a few of us watched Hitch. I like that
movie. However I'm realising that "love" doesn't happen like it does in the
movies. It takes time and really getting to know the other person and
putting God into your relationship should be the first thing that you
do. And in case you're wondering....... NO! I'm not dating anyone,
there's nothing happening over here! I'm not even ready for that kind of
thing anyway. So if anyone did come up to me and ask me out or something
like that, I'd have to decline. I'm mainly not ready for that kind of
thing because i have things to work out from my last relationship. Yes i
know that that was like a year ago, however the feelings of rejection
and hurt are still there so i need time to fully work through that and
realise that the only person that I need acceptance from is God....and I
already have that. Like i know it in my head, but it hasn't sank down
to my heart yet. Once i fully realise what kind of a person that God
sees me as, that will biuld up my self confidence (which does have a
tendency to be lacking), and then I'll be ready for that kind of
relationship. Plus, all in all, I know God's got a guy picked out for
me...somewhere. I'm just going to have to trust Him with it :)

Sunday
Today me, Jen, Michelle (George), and Spence went to Kawhia to do the
service there. Me and Jen gave our testimonies and Spence spoke on
Jer.29:10-14 (which was really good). We also spent a couple of hours on the
beach with a family from the church. The beach was pretty good because
the tide was going out and when you dug a little bit in the sand there
was hot water coming up. We probably would have stayed longer however i
had music practice for Fellowship tonight. So ya i got back and
practiced the melody line to the two songs that i"m playin for (woohoo!! no
bass line for my alto tonight!!) and other than that I've been in the
computer room talking to David and e-mailing Adam back and forth. So my
day hasn't been too exciting. But I have excited/nervous for my playing
tonight. I haven't played a melody line here in like ages! I wish i
could play more however a sax can be kinda awkward with giutars and a
drums, it just doesn't seem to fit as nice as it would in a big band....you
know what i"m sayin? :)

Breakthrough, Internship, Oral Report

2005-11-06T21:15:00.000-06:00

hey guys! sorry for the really really long delay. Things have been
really hectic around here!!

First of all Breakthrough was last week. The area by the green picnic
table was tranformed into a Valentine's Day paradise, formally known as
Lover's Lane. Me, Belinda, and Kirsty all dressed up as fairies and
that's how was ran our station for the night. Ya i"m sure you can all
imagine me prancing around in a fairy outfit....believe me, i did my fair
share of prancing!!! As for the theme of the evening, it was CLUE. The
CLUE characters were (yes, i know for most of you this will mean
nothing, but for those of you that know these people, you'll laugh):
Ray-Prof. Plum
Vanessa-Ms. Scarlett
Cat-Mrs.Peacock
Laura-Mrs.White
Cullen-Col.Mustard
Tim-Mr.Green
In the script that Vicki wrote, Vanessa had to flirt with Ray. That was
entertiaing! I'm sure all you people from last semester are killing
yourselves laughing at that!! And I got it all on video!! Tehehehe! So ya
there was about 120 kids that came that night and Vicki gave a really
good message about how we can get distracted by little things in life
and we loose focus on what really matters....CHRIST!!! Hmmm, that kinda
sounds familiar, trust me, I've had my fair share of distractions (just
ask Stacey, Ruthie and Nikki!!)

My next concern after Breakthrough was looking into a possible
internship @ my church here in New Zealand. A few of you know about this
already, and I'm sorry that i didn't post this sooner, but i didn't want
people thinking "oh Earlene's leaving us for good!! She'll never come back
to Canada!!" Well that's not up to me to decide, that's God's business
and whatever He says goes. But ya I've been thinking about what I'd do
after Capers and I realized that I"m not in Uni, i don't have a solid
job that I can just jump right back into when i go home, plus my church
back home (Spalding Gospel Chapel...i mean Crossroads Bible Church)
just got a new youth pastor and i wouldn't want to "invade" their ministry
there, so what's there for me to do back home? I'm sure some of you are
already thinking "you can come see me! don't you love me anymore?" Well
of course i do! I'm a compulsive Feeler! of course I love you! It's
just that I thought i'd look into maybe staying here and seeing if there's
any chance for ministry work here. And so in the search for that i came
across an opportunity to be a youth intern @ Bridges (my church down
here). I've had a few meetings with Pastor Murray and this week he'll be
talking about me in his meeting with the church elders. So far things
are looking good. Now before all of you think I've left you for good, i
want you to know that if God does want me to stay here for another
year, (that's how long the internship would be) I want you to know that a
year goes by fast. I mean I've alreay been here 8 months already! 8
months! See, the time goes by fast! Plus if everything works out i want to
go home for Christmas for a few weeks. oh and if you want to get me a
Christmas present I think a good idea would be to just give my dad money
and then once everything is added up, hopefully it'll be enough for a
laptop!! ok, i'm kidding, but it was worth a shot right?! :)

Well ok the rest of my time has been spent working on my Oral report on
"God's Will". I thought it seemed like a fitting subject because i
really don't know what God wants me to do. But I just have trust in Him and
everything else will just come together. "Seek first the kingdom of God
and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you" Thanks
Ate Happy for reminding me of that fact :) That really helped and
encouraged me :)

Other than those 3 things, I've been just hanging out, getting a tan,
playing soccer and just having a good time learning about God. Oh and
there's a big soccer tournament on Saturday...it's an all day thing. I'M
GOING TO DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so if you don't hear from me again, I died
playing soccer.

Longest Quiz in the World!!!!

2005-11-02T20:53:00.000-06:00

THE ULTIMATE SURVEY! If you want to know pretty much EVERYTHING about
anyone (including yourself) this is the survey to fill out! It may take
a while, but it's super fun! So when you have the time FILL THIS OUT,
HAVE A BLAST and send this to all your friends including me!
********YOU, YOU, YOU********
1. What is your full name? Earlene May Culllamr Ulrich
3. Age? 19
4. Sex? Female
5. Social Security? ya, like i'd type that out!
6. Where do you live? Capernwray Bible School New Zealand
7. What school do you attend? Capernwray New Zealand
8. Birthday? may 10
9. Pet? Nanook, my baby dog
10. Zodiac Sign? taurus
11. Righty or Lefty: righty

********YOUR LOOKS********
12. Hair Color? dark dark brown
13. Eye Color? brown
14. Contacts or Glasses? cobntacts

15. Scars? heaps!
16. Do you have any piercings? just ears
17. Tatoos? Not yet...

18. If so what and where? none
19. Do you have a certain fashion you follow? meh, whatever i can fit
on myself
20. How are you today? could be better, could be worse...
21.__________________________ what's this? a lack of a question???

22. What does your hair look like at the moment? straight
23. What song are you listening to right now? none
24. What was the last thing you ate? chips with cheese dip
25. How is the weather right now? warm but clouddy but it's night time
26. Last person you phoned? my mom
27. Last dream you can remember? i can't think of one
28. Who are you talking to right now? no one at the moment. David and
Daniel are busy working on stuff

******** MORE ABOUT YOU********
29. What are the last four digits of your phone number? 4083 (but
that's back in Canada)

30. If you were a crayon what color would you be? lime green
31. Have you almost ever died? no, i say i'm going to , but i don't
32. Do you like the person who sent this to you? aw!! Ya, Olivia's
cool :)
33. How do you eat oreo's? i bite
34. What makes you happy? being with people that i care about and that
i know that they also care about me
35. What's the next CD you are going to buy? maybe the NOW 18
36. What's the most recent CD you have bought? Brooke Fraser
37. What's the best advice you've ever given someone? Keep focusin on
God because He's the only thing that will ever matter
38. What are your future goals? to go into ministry...get married one
day...have kids
39._________________another blank question!
40. Do you like to dance? ya. Judith says "Du tanze sexy!!"
41. Worst sickness you have ever had? pnemonia
42. What's the stupidest thing you have ever done? i kissed someone's
feet because i needed to get some information from him
43. What's your favorite memory? probably seeing an awesome cloud
billowing towards me when i was skydiving
44. If you could change something about you what would it be? probably
my appearance
45. Where do you shop the most? The Warehouse, the Warehouse, where
everyone gets a bargain :)
46. How many kid's do you want to have? 3
47. Son's name? don't know yet
48. Daughter's name? gotta have the middle name Rose
49. What kind of shampoo and conditioner do you use? whatever i can
find that's relatively cheap
50. Do you have your own phone? no, us students share the phones
51. Do you have your own phone line? nope
52. Do you sleep with a stuffed animal? no, just an extra pillow
53. Have you ever broke or fractured a bone? nope
54. Who do you dream about? people here, people back home
55. Who do you tell your dreams to? Cat and Yumi
56. Loudest Friends? Steph and Laura

57 Who is the quietest friends you have? Krystin, Judith
58. Is cheerleading a sport? ya, i believe that
59. How many licks does it take to get to the inside of a tootsie pop?
86
60. Which came first, is it the chicken or the egg? God created the
chicken first
61. Do you believe in love? yes

62. Do you have a girlfriend or boyfriend? nope
63. Do you have a crush? maybe...
64. Who is your crush? like I'd tell you!! I probably would if you
asked me :)
65. Do you believe in love at first sight? no

66. Where do you want to go for your honeymoon? Isreal or on a cruise
ship
67. What song do you want at your wedding? Tehehe....This I Promise
You-NSYNC
68. What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex? eyes,
smile
69. Are you to shy to ask someone out? I'm a Feeler, i HATE rejection
70. Do you find yourself attractive? no treally
71. Do others find you attractive? well maybe in a "aw, she's cute"
type way. That's all i've gotten lately
********ON GUYS FOR GIRLS TO FILL OUT********
72. Boxers or Briefs? boxers
73. Curly or straight? depends

74. Tall or short? just taller than me
75. Six Pack or Muscular Arms? arms
76. Ears peirced or not? not
77. Tan or no tan? tan...but not tanner than me
78. Dimples or not? aw, they're cute
79. Rugged or Sporty? sporty
80. Studly or Cutie? cutie

81. Accent or Not? oh dear! don't ask me that....accent
82. Glasses? dont care

83. Smart or Dumb? smart

84. What sport should he play? you really want me to answer this?
Probably soccer because i"m getting into it now
85. Dependent (whipped) or Independent? a little of both
********ON GIRLS FOR GUYS TO FILL OUT********
86. Sandals or Thongs?
87. Painted Nails or Not?
88. Regular or Sports Bra?
89. Bra straps showing or Not?
90. Cute and Mysterious or Wild and Sexi?
91. Brown or Blonde Hair?
92. Long or Short Hair?
93. Curly or Straight Hair?
94. Dark light or Crazy cool?
95. Long or Short Nails?
96. Hat or Not?
97. Good or Bad Girl?
98. Hair Up or Down?
99. Jewllery or Not?
100. Tall or Short?
101. Accent or Not?
102. Tight Pants or Loose Pants?

********PICK ONE: THIS OR THAT?********
103. Lights on/off? on
104. Sun or Rain? sun

105. McDonalds or Burger King? Man i miss A&W!!!
106. Do you like Scary Movie or Happy Movies? happy movies

107. Backstreet Boys or NSYNC? NSYNC!
108. On the phone or in person? in person
109. Paper or Plastic? paper
110. Sausage or Pepperoni? pepperoni

111. Summer or Winter? summer
112. Hugs or Kisses? hugs because you can get them from anyone
113. Chocolate Milk or White Milk? white

114. Root Beer or Dr. Pepper? dr. pepper

115. Glass Half Full or Half Empty? half full
116. Tape or DVD? DVD
117. Dogs or Cats? dogs
118. Mudd or Jello? what?
119. Vanilla or Chocolate? chocolate
120. Skiing or Boarding? i can only ski
121. Day or Night? depends

122. Cake or Pie? cake
123. Diamonds or Pearls? diamonds

124. Sunset or Sunrise? sunset
********YOUR FAVORITE********
125. Color? greem
126. Food? pizza
127. Place? Capernwray Bible School
128. Sport? soccer (?)
129. Ice Cream Flavor? fudgy chocolate yogurt
130. Board Game? Balderdash
131. Song? "A Little Less Conversation" "Crazy in Love"
132. TV Show? The simpsons
134. Class? English
135. Movie? The Little Mermaid
136. Store? Warehouse
137. Teacher? Ron Lowery
138. Card Game? Slapo
********HAVE YOU EVER********
139. Loved someone so much it made you cry? yes
140. Drank? yes
141. Ever Gotten Dumped? yes
142. Broke the Law? yes
144. Tried to Kill Yourself? no
145. Made Yourself Throw Up? no
146._________________yet another blank question!

147. Made yourself cry to get out of trouble? I"m an only child...what
do you think!
********ONE FINAL NOTE********
148. Do you enjoy filling these out? only when I"m bored
149. How many people are you sending this to? just my blog probably
150. Do you want your friends to reply? sure, if they want
151. Who is most likely to respond? probably no one
152. Any other comments? none
153. Favorite Car? lime green VW Bug
154. Who would you say you could trust most? Cat, Jen, David
155. What's your favorite reality show? The Mole
156. Favorite Holiday? Christmas
157. What do you hate the most? when guys flirt with me and they have
no intention of following it up

2005-10-23T16:37:00.000-06:00

Thought for today.....

As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed
to ever let you down probably will.
You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder
every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours
was broken.
You'll fight with your best friend.
You'll blame a new love for things an old one did.
You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose
someone you love.
So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never
been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of
happiness you'll
never get back.
______________________________________________________

Monday Oct. 24

Het guys! well I've had a very interesting past couple of days...

Thursday:
Soccer night again!! I told Cat that if i got another goal I'd probably
die because of the shock of it all (I'm really not that good of a
soccer player, i just ran around in my rainbow socks!!). Yet somehow i got
two goals that night....dont' ask me how! But i did!! And there wasn't
even Beyonce playing. In the words of Chelly "ya, i work out" ;)

Friday:
I watched Anchorman and it totally reminded me of last semester and all
the quotes tht people used from it. Like "it's make with real bits of
panther so you know it's good!" and "right on! Neato! Super duper!".
Plus it reminded me of Ian and Jonny and when we all went to see it in
theatres. Good times!

Saturday:
i walked into my room and my Aussie roomie was on the floor holding a
towel and there was something in the towel. A DUCK!! Somehow a duck got
into our shower (i think someone put it there) and Cat found it in
there and it seemed pretty tame so she held it for a bit. We let it walk
around the room, however it took a dump by my bed...so that was kinda
gross.We let it go and we put it by another duck's nest. Hopefully it's
doing alright. We even named it Oscar. so that was probably the most
random thing that's happened to me.

Sunday:
I tried to figure out who put the duck in my room and David said that
he knew who was in on it. I asked "what do i have to do to get you to
tell me?" all i had to do was kiss his feet. I ended up doing because
his feet wre clean and i was bored and needed a fun dare. It turns out
that John was in on the duck fiasco...or so that's what David told me. I
also watched "Shawshank Redemption" very good movie, a lot of swearing
and violence, but all in all a good movie.

2005-10-22T22:19:00.000-06:00

Time started: 10:35 pm
Full Name: Earlene May Cullamar Ulrich
Nickname: Ernie
Single or Taken: single
Sex: female
Birthday: May 10 1986
Sign: Taurus
Siblings: none
Eye colour: brown
Shoe size: 9
Height: 5'6 (?)
Innie or Outie: innie
What are you wearing right now : black cords, a pink shirt, Canadian
socks and jandals (flip flops)
Where do you live : Capernwray New Zealand
Righty or lefty: righty
any pets: no
Can you make a dollar in change right now: no
Relationships ----------------------
Who are your closest friends? : Jesus...that's all you need :)
Do you have a bf or gf?: no
Did you send this to your crush? no
Best place to go for a date: bible school

Fashion Stuff------------------------------
Where is your fav place to shop: Glassons
Do you have any tattoos or piercings: just ears
Favorite kind of pants: jeans
Colour: lime green, pink, black
Number: 8
Boys Name: Ulrich
Girls Name: Rose
Subject in school: English & History
Animal: puppy
Drink: Pepsi
Fast-Food Place: Subway, KFC
Month: May
Band: i like many.....but at hte moment.....NSYNC
Movie: Phantom of the Opera, The Little Mermaid
Juice: tropical
Finger: ring (?)
Breakfast: bacon & eggs
Cologne: AXE
Perfume: CK Summer
Favorite cartoon character: Flounder
Have you ever -------------------
Given anyone a bath: no
Bungee: no
Made yourself throw-up: no
Gone skinny dipping: ya
Been in the opposite sex's washroom: ya
Eaten a dog biscuit: no
Put your tongue on a frozen pole: ya
Loved someone so much it made you cry?: yes
Broken a bone: no
Played truth or dare: no
Been in a physical fight: yes....right now!!!
Been in a police car: no
Been on a plane: yes
Come close to dying: no
Been in a sauna: yes
Been in a hot tub: ya
Fallen asleep in school: no
Ran away?: yes
broken someone's heart: no
Cried when someone died: yes
Flashed someone: no
Cried in school: ya
Fell off your chair: ya
Sat by the phone all night waiting for a call: yes
Saved MSN conversations: some
Saved e-mails: yes
Fallen for your best friend?: ya
Made out with JUST a friend?: no
Used someone: not in that sense
Done something you regret?: yes...many a time
First thing that comes to mind-----------------------
Red: blood
Blue: shirt
Autumn: orange
Cow: moo
Greenland: green
What is..
Your good luck charm: There is no such thing as luck
Best song you ever heard: bye bye bye
Stupidest thing you have ever done: got into an arguement with a
German
Whats your room like: small & clean
Last thing you said: Shut up David!!
What is beside you?: smelly German
Last thing you ate: crepes
What kind of shampoo do you use? Basics Strawberry
Something that has happened to you this year: skydived and went in a
helicopter
Worst thing that has happened to you this year: meet the german
Have you ever had-------------------------------
Chicken pox: no
Sore Throat: ya
Stiches: no
broken nose: no
Believe in love at first sight: no
Like picnics: yes
Like school: yes
Hate anyone: well I'm very mad at David right now
Would you:---------------------------------
Eat a live hamster for $1,000,000: no
Go to a hanson consert if you had a free ticket: ya!
Kill someone you didn't know for 15 billion dollars: no
If you were stuck on an island, what people would you want with you:
maybe David......but I'd probably kill him
Do you admire guys/gurlz: ya
who Is the last person that called you: Scott
who was the last person you slow danced with: Daniel
What makes you laugh the most? : being with friends
Was the last person you touched? David because i punched him
You massaged: i can't remember
You Kissed?: Scott
You yelled at: DAVID!!!!
Who broke your heart: SCott
Who told you they loved you: many friends
Who is the loudest?: Laura
Do you/Are You:------------------------------------------
Do you like filling these out: not really
Do you wear contacts or glasses: yes
Do you like yourself: ya
Do you get along with your family: ya, for the most part :)
Have piercings below the waist? no
Stolen anything over $50: no
Obsessive? ya with organizing...i even have a pen order.....
Compulsive? yes
Anorexic? no
Depressed? no
Suicidal? no
Final questions ------------------------
How many ppl are you sending this to: a few (?)
What makes you happy: friends
How many buddies are on your list: many
What did you do yesterday: watched Anchorman, played piano, yelled @
David, wrote e-mails
Hated someone in your family: ya
Got any awards: ya a few
What car do you wish to have: lime green VW bug
Where do you want to get married: Capernwray New Zealand
If you could change anything about yourself, what would you change:
to be darker (tan) and get rid of Baby Jose
Good driver: yes
Good dancer: ya, well i think so :)
Good Singer: maybe
Have a lava lamp: no but i want one
How many remote comtrols are in your house: 2
Are you double jointed: just in my fingers
What do you dream about: friends, mostly last semester

Last time you showered: yesterday morning
Last time you took a bath: last year
The last movie you saw at the theatres: Perfect Catch
Scary or happy movies: I"m all about the happiness
Chocolate or white milk: white
Mud or Jell-O wrestling: neither
Vanilla or chocolate: chocolate
Summer or winter: both :)
Silver or Gold: Gold
Diamond or pearl: diamond
Sunset or Sunrise: Sunset
Sprite or 7up: they call it "Lemonade" down here....ya i know.. Kiwis
are weird...
Pants or shorts: capris
Orange juice or apple juice: orange juice
Cats or dogs: dogs
Coffee or tea: mocha
Phone or in person: person
Oldest, middle, youngest or only child: only child
indoor or outdoor: both
--GUYS ONLY SECTION--
Thongs or Panties:
makeup or none:
Painted nails or not:
Straight hair or curly hair:
Freckles or none:
Jewellery or not:
Cute or hot girls:
What do you notice first about girls:
--GIRLS ONLY SECTION--
Boxers or Briefs: boxers
Tall or short: taller than me
Good or bad guy: good guys....but with a little bit of a "bad boy" in
them :)
Dark or blonde hair: doesn't matter
Curly or straight hair: i like to play with curly hair....but straight
looks good too
Dark or light eyes: either
Hat or no hat: no hat
Long or short hair: short short
Tan or fair: tan
Freckles: doesn't matter
Foriegn accent or Canadian: down here I"m foriegn.....but I still like
accents. They're fun
What do you notice first about guys: laugh
six pack: ya, that's cool
muscular arms: ya, those are nice too....but not too beefy. that's
just wrong
Jewelery or none: necklace (?), but that's probably it
Do you want your friends to fill this out and send it back? doesn't
matter
End Time: 11:15 pm

and a little more:

1. What is your occupation? Student

2. What color are your socks? white with Canadian flags on them

3. What are you listening to right now? the sound of typing on
keyboards
4. What was the last thing you ate? popcorn, which was kinda dry
5. Do you wish on stars? sometimes...
6. If you were a crayola crayon, what color would you be? pink or lime
green
7. How is the weather right now? chilly cause it's night time
8. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Jen and Chelly
9. Do you like the person who sent this to you? ya, he's a good
friend :)
10. How old are you today? 19
11. Favorite drink? iced coffee/mocha
12. Favorite sport to watch? soccer
13. Have you ever dyed your hair? yes, last time i did it, i dyed it
black
14. Do you wear contacts or glasses? contacts
15. Pets? ya just my baby dog :)
16. Favorite month? May
17. Favorite food? Oreos
18. What was the last movie you watched? Canadian Bacon
19. Favorite day of the year? May 10 & Christmas :)
20. What do you do to vent anger? Beat up on David :)
21. What was your favorite toy as a child? Barbies...and Ted, my teddy
bear
22. Fall or spring? Spring
23. Hugs or kisses? i get hugs plenty of time down here
24. Cherry or Blueberry? Cherry
25. Do you want your friends to e-mail you back? sure if they are
bored enough
26. Who is most likely to respond? Cat
27. Who is least likely to respond? everyone else
28. Living arrangements? I live @ Capernwray Bible school and my
roomies are Yumi (Japan) and Cat (Australia)
29. When was the last time you cried? over two week break when i lost
my digicam card
30. What is on the floor of your closet? Christmas presents
31. Who is the friend you have had the longest? Zelly
32. What did you do last night? Watched Anchorman and read a bit of
Ezekiel before i went to bed
33. What inspires you? The Bible
34. What are you afraid of? spiders
35. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? cheese
36. Favorite car? Lime green VW bug

Best Things in the World

2005-10-19T21:45:00.000-06:00

Think about them one at a time BEFORE going on to the next one...
IT DOES MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD, especially the thought at the end.

1. Falling in love.

2. Laughing so hard your face hurts.

3. A hot shower.

4. No lines at the supermarket

5. A special glance.

6. Getting mail

7. Taking a drive on a pretty road.

8. Hearing your favorite song on the radio.

9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.

10. Hot towels fresh out of the dryer.

11. Chocolate milkshake. (or vanilla or strawberry!)

12. A bubble bath.

13. Giggling.

14. A good conversation.

15. The beach .

16. Finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat from last winter

17. Laughing at yourself.

19. Midnight phone calls that last for hours.

20. Running through sprinklers.

21. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.

22. Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.

23. Laughing at an inside joke.

24. Friends.

25. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.

26 Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.

27. Your first kiss (either the very first or with a new partner).

28. Making new friends or spending time with old ones.

29. Playing with a new puppy.

30. Having someone play with your hair.

31. Sweet dreams.

32. Hot chocolate.

33. Road trips with friends.

34. Swinging on swings.

35. Making eye contact with a cute stranger.

36. Making chocolate chip cookies.

37. Having your friends send you homemade cookies.

38. Holding hands with someone you care about.

39. Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or

bad) never change.

40. Watching the expression on someones face as they open a much

desired present from you.

41. Watching the sunrise.

42. Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another

beautiful day.

43. Knowing that somebody misses you.

44. Getting a hug from someone you care about deeply.

45. Knowing you've done the right thing, no matter what other people
think.

Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble
remembering how to fly.

2005-10-19T20:17:00.000-06:00

NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO STUDY
I PRAY THE LORD I WONT GO NUTTY
AND IF I FAIL TO LEARN THIS JUNK
I PRAY THE LORD THAT I WONT FLUNK
AND IF I DIE DONT PITY ME AT ALL
JUST HANG MY BONES ON THE DINING ROOM WALL
AND TELL MY MOM I DID MY BEST
THEN PUT THE BOOKS UPON MY CHEST
AND NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO REST
I PRAY THE LORD I'LL PAST TOMMOROWS TEST
AND IF I DIE BEFORE I WAKE
THATS ONE LAST TEST I'LL HAVE TO TAKE!

Clue, Baby Jose, and Getting a Goal

2005-10-18T15:15:00.000-06:00

Clue and Baby Jose:

Hello again friends! Sorry it's taken me like a week to update but we
just got bakc to school last week (monday) and now it's just getting
bakc into routine and what not. Plus I've had heaps of e-mails to reply to
(don't worry, I'll get to your sooner or later...sorry for the delay).
But ya, that's the basics of what's been happening to me since I've
been back.

It's almost Breakthrough time again!! And if you don't remember what
Breakthrough is it's where all the youth groups from the surrounding area
come to Capers and play some games and then hear the gospel message.
The theme this time around is CLUE....like the board game. I don't know
who the characters are going to be yet. me and Kirsty are in charge of
transforming the area by the green picnic table into "Lover's Lane".
We're mostly thinking about Valentine's Day themed stuff for it. Yes i
know that "Lover's Lane" is not in the board game CLUE but we had to
create new places so that there's more for the kids to do. But ya I"ll try
to keep you updated as things come up :)

Oh and I"m having a baby!!! No just kidding! Ever since i got here in
January I've been eating quite abit and when we were in Christchurch
Laura named my stomach bulge "Baby Jose". And the name kinda stuck. So
last night we were having ice cream sandwiches and i couldn't eat anymore
so took the spoon with a little bit of ice cream on it, held it by my
stomach i told "baby Jose" "Here! Just take it! I can't eat it
anymore!". Laura pretty much died laughing! I guess you had to have been there.
But then I noticed how it's been about nine months since I've been down
here, and Jose's been "growing" since then. Nine months!! Uh oh!! Cat
said that soon I'll have to give Jose up! No! He's mine! LoL!!! But no,
I"m NOT having a baby..i"ve just been eating alot of food lately. Hey,
i can't help it that the food's really good down here!! :)

Something to chew on:

I think these are good passages to just keep us in our place as mere
humans....

Job 38:1-41
"Then the Lord answered Job from the whirlwind:

" Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorent
words? Brace yourself, beacuse i have some questions for you, and you must
answer them.

Where were you when i laid the foundatins of the earth? tell
me, if you know so much. do you know how it's dimensions were determined
and who did the surveying? what supports its foundations, and who laid
its cornerstone as the morning stars sang together and all the angels
shouted for joy?

Who defined the boundaries of the sea as it burst forth from
the womb, and as i clothed it with clouds and thick darkness? for i
locked it behind barred gates, limiting its shores. i said, "thus far and
no farther will you come. here your proud waves must stop!"

Have you ever commanded the morning to apear and caused the
dawn to rise in the east? have you ever told the daylight to spread to
the ends of the earth, to bring an end to the night's wickedness? for the
features of the earth take shape as the light approaches, and the dawn
is robed in red. the light disturbs the haunts of the wicked, and it
stops the arm that is raised in violence.

Have you explored the springs which the seas come? have you
walked about and explored their depths? do you kow where the gates of
death are located? have you seen the gates of utter gloom? do you realize
the extent of the earth? tell me about it if you know!

Where does the light come from, and where does the darkness
go? can you take it to its home? do you know how to get there? but of
course you know all this! for you were born before it was all created, and
you are so very experienced!

Have you visited the treasures of the snow? have you seen
where hail is made and stored? i have reserved it for the time of trouble,
for the day of battle and war. where is the path to the orgin of light?
where is the home of the east wind?

Who created a channel for the torrents of rain? who laid out
the path for the lightening? who makes the rain fall on barren land, in
a desert where no one lives? who sends the rain that satisfies the
parched ground and makes the tender grass spring up?

Does the rain have a father? where does the dew come from? who
is the mother of the ice? who gives birth to the frost from the
heavens? for the water turns to ice as hard as rock, and the surface of the
water freezes.

Can you hold back the movements of the stars? are you able to
restrain the Pleides or Orion? can you ensure the proper sequence of
the seasons or guide the constelation of the bear with her cubs across
the heavens? do you know the laws of the univerce and how God rules the
earth?

Can you shout to the clouds and make it rain? can you make
lightening appear and cause it to strike as you direct it? who gives
intuition and instinct? who is wise enough to count all the clouds? who can
tilt the water jars of heaven, turning the dry dust to clumps of mud?

Can you stalk prep for a lioness and satisfy the young lions'
appetites as they lie in their dens or crouch in the thicket? who
provides food for the ravens when their young cry out to God as they wander
about in hunger?
....
then the Lord said to Job, " do you still want to argue with the
Almighty? you are God's critic, but do you have the answers?"

I Got A Goal!!!!

Hello again! Well last night was probably the best soccer ever!! First
of all Charlie made a mix CD with heaps of awesome songs like:
American Woman
Chariot
Crazy in Love
Billie Jean
You know, fun songs like that. so i was totally stoked to be playing
soccer with some awesome songs. Plus i was on a really good team..
Cam
David
Cat
Daniel
Me
so ya our team was playing and "Crazy in Love" was playing (which is
like my fav song, because it's Beyonce!!) and wanted to bust out a move
however i was playing. Then some how I scored a goal! Ya you read that
right!!! EARLENE SCORED HER 1ST GOAL IN SOCCER!!! Believe me, i was in
shock. I think I still am :) It was awesome beyond awesome plus i got my
goal to Beyonce!! it totally made my night :)

My "Precious"...And Digicam Frustrations!

2005-10-08T21:51:00.000-06:00

hey! I"m having an alright day today. I mean i got heaps of souvenirs for poeple back home...well msotly i just got small stuff for lots of people. I figure that if you have kept in contact with me then you get a little something extra for that. So if you barely kept in contact with me, or not at all, then you just get something small. I think that's only fair :)

Me and Laura went into the Lord of the Rings shop in Queenstown and i found myself a ring of my own...my very own "precious". HOwever it is very cheaply made and you can barely make out that's it's supposed to be "elf" writing on it but i figure I"m reading LOTR, I"m pretty much in "middle-earth" so might as well get my very own ring :) Yay for me. I kinda feel like Frodo now, however i can actually wear my ring without any fear of Sauron....teheheh!!! I"m actually almost done the 1st book and i just started it the beginning of 2 week break! hey, i can' help it if the book is really good!

Laura wanted get a picture under the LOTR store sign so i whipped out my camera however i didn' t have the card that i thought was in there. I had my other tow cards in my purse, but not my 3rd one. I remember that i had it in the camera shop when i developped some pictures for my parents of my travels to Mt.Cook and Milford Sound...however i don't think i took my card out of the machine. Uh no!! So we went back to the camera shop and i told them the situation and gave them my info and they said they'll look into it for me. I'm pretty much kicking myself right now!! That card had all my good pictures on it!! I mean ya i can steal Laura's pictures off her camera but most of those are of her and the mountains, not me and the mountains. So ya, I feel stupid now because i lost my card. ARGH!!! Plus I have to send my camera away to Fuji film when i get back to school because the screen on it doesn't work anymore. Ya i can still take pictures, however i just can't view them with my camera which is really pointless for a digital camera. So that' frustrating too!! ARGH!! So prayer for all this digicam "havock" would be greatly appreciated. Thanks :)

Well that's all i got to sya for now. the next time you'll hear from me I"ll be back @ Caperwray Bible school...hope to hear from you all again soon! God bless!

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were Rabbit

2005-10-07T16:43:00.000-06:00

I just got back from watching Wallace & Gromit. It's a really cute movie...i highly recommend it :) Dad, if you're reading this i need to watch this movie with you. You'll love it :) but ya, just thought I'ld let y'all know that i saw it and that you should see it too. bye!

What I'm Currently Reading...

2005-10-06T19:55:00.000-06:00

Well i just spent the last hour or so @ Starbucks with a venti vanilla cafe misto and i read more of the Lord of the Rings. I know i told a bunch of you that I'd never read the books because I've already seen the movies, however the books actually make me appreciate the movies more because now i understand more of what's going on and the history of it all. Currently i'm in "The Fellowship of the Ring" and I"m just at the part where the "fellowship" starts @ the council of Elrond. But ya, i just thought I'd let you guys know what I've been reading as of last. I think it just sounds really "touristy" to read LOTR in New Zealand....but i love it :) Bye 4 now!

Milford Sound

2005-10-06T17:45:00.000-06:00

hey! Well yesterday me and Laura headed over to Milford Sound. On the way there it snowed..now for me as a Canadian snow in October is "normal" however it doesn't happen alot in New Zealand and that was the first time i actually saw it snowing. yes i did see snow while i was on the Southern Alps, however that was just hard snow that you could barely sink into. This was actually slushy type snow! i was SO excited...except seeing it snow reminded me of working @ Eddie Bauer, don't ask me why, it just did!

Here's a basic idea of what we saw @ Milford Sound (see left pic) and i think that's probably the same boat we went on too :) However at the beginning of our boat tour it was raining and cloudy so we couldn't see anything, so that kinda sucked....but by the end things cleared up a bit and we could see Mitre Peak (pictured here) and Bowen Falls. I think Milford Sound was where they filmed this part of the Lord of the Rings (see right pic) ...

Right now Laura's waiting to go bungy jumping... from 440ft!! She's crazy! I was going to do that, then i realized how high that was so then i wanted to bungy off a bridge from 43m (i don't know what that is in feet)...then I realised i'm running out of money and i need to shop for some people down here too, that way that's all out of hte way for Christmas and stuff like that. So now I"m not going bungy jumping....SORRY TO DISSAPPOINT Y'ALL!! but what can you do? I already went skydiving and took a helicopter into the Southern Alps...that's definately more than some poeple can say! Well i gtg. Love you all SO SO much! Hope to hear from you soon! God bless!

Mt.Cook & Queenstown

2005-10-04T14:43:00.000-06:00

hey guys! at the moment me and Laura are in Queenstown which is the farthest south I've ever been in the world. Whoo-hoo!! Alright I'll continue on with my 2 week break highlights...

Mt.Cook
Me and Laura decided to split up with the other girls because they wanted to see things that we didn't and they didn't want to go to Queenstown, so we split up. I'm sure the other 4 girls are fine (Cat's back in Australia for a week then she'll be back @ school). so on Sunday me and Laura headed down to Mt.Cook. For the most part we just sat around and watched tv and read...we didn't want to plan every single thing we did. However on Monday we did something spectacular.

We wanted to got up in a helicopter for an aerial tour of the southern alps. it cost alot of money (sorry dad!!!) but it was definately worth it. We even landed near the Gorilla valley which is pretty much within the southern alps. that was the first time I've been on snow in New Zealand. It was SO cool to be up in a helicopter and see Mt.Cook!! That's the tallest peak in New Zealand and i think it's somewhere in the Lord of the Rings scenery. I'll have to watch the movies with you and point it out. I'm telling you! that was definately one of the coolest things I've ever done in my life! SO cool! i wish i could post pictures for you right now...but i can't because it's a public computer. You'll have to e-mail me if you want pictures. I'm still kinda shocked that i did that! It was SO AWESOME!!

Queenstown
we arrived here last night and the only thing we thought of doing was going to Pizza Hut. I finaly had a stuffed crust pizza (i've never had on before), except theirs was filled with cream cheese and not the regular cheese that we have back home. But it was still good, a little sweet but good.

I think the plans for Queenstown is alot of souvnier shopping (please let me know what you want because then I'll have better idea of what i"m buying for people!! Thanks!) and then mayme bungy jumping. I was going to do the 2nd biggest one in the world, however i spent too much money on the helicopter ride @ Mt.Cook so I'm just giong to jump off a bridge..well bungy jump off one ;) I'll be sure to tell you about my experience after it happens. Well that's all i got for updates for now. Hope to hear from y'all soon! God bless!

Picton & Kaikoura & Christchurch

2005-09-30T14:58:00.000-06:00

hello again friends!! I"m now in christchurch which is the farthest south i've ever been in the world!! yay for me.so continuing my 2wb (2 week break) adventures...

Picton...
we took the ferry from wellington to picton on tuesday and we met up with the boys again in Picton. that night me, rob, david , belinda and yumi all went to a free concert in a small cafe in Picton. that was SO nice because it wasn't anything too touristy and it was just a nice relaxing atmosphere

Kaikoura.,...
we ended up staying there for 2 days and the first day we sadly said bye to the boys because they had mine and Ray's car and they were heading in a different direction that us girls had planned, and that was cool too. so we said bye to them. Somehow us girls managed to find a small country cottage to stay at which was really sweet and relatively cheap too and that's always a good thing too. the scenery in Kaikoura is absolutely amazing because you can see snow capped mountains and then the ocean...all at the same time. it was definately mind boggling for a small town Saskatchewan girl like me :) but don't worry..i took heaps of pictures!! the next day that we were in Kaikoura me and my friend Cat ended up going on a boat tour of the coast. We also saw Hector's dolphins (the smallest dolphins in the world), albatrosses, fur seals, and a blue penguin. It was totally cool to see dolphins, they even came right up to the boat and i got some really pics of them too :)

oh and for the record...it may sound like me and David are "dating" but we're not. we just have a really awesome friendship where we can bug each other yet still have a serious conversation once in a while too. So if anyone thought we were "dating" i hate to break it to ya, but we're not...sorry for the confusion. And don't worry, if anything ever did happen (between me and any guy) I'll let you guys know :)

Christchurch....
this is my current position. us girls were thinking about giong the the aquarium today and maybe even seeing a kiwi bird if we get the chance too..

but ya i gtg. love nad miss you all! e-mail soon okay? bye!