The Same but Different

Chi Alpha

2007-10-12T11:56:00.000-04:00

Just a quick post to try and get the word out as quick as possible...
I am no longer working with Chi Alpha. As many or most of my readers know I began phasing my way out at the beginning of this year and due to my insane schedule I have now had to leave completely. Thanks to all my supporters through the years. I love all you guys and I couldn't have done it with out you.

Chandler

1996 Rocks!

2007-09-29T14:56:00.000-04:00

Your 1996 Theme Song Is: 1979 by The Smashing Pumpkins

Shakedown 1979
Cool kids never have the time
On a live wire right up off the street
You and I should meet

What's Your 1996 Theme Song?

In 1996 I was a freshmen in high school at Benjamin Franklin High School. I got my drivers license. I went to my first "party"...know what I mean? I went to 3 homecoming dances including one in the Superdome. I had my sweet sixteen party in the warehouse district in New Orleans. I played softball for a city team and tennis for my high school. I had really really short hair and wore a size 4. Hmmm...

Look Who's Blogging Now...

2007-09-23T14:18:00.001-04:00

Similar to Look Who's Talking but different...
Here's an interesting piece from Slate about blogs written by TV characters. There are tons of them out there (maybe too many): Creed from The Office, Margene from Big Love, Barney from How I Met Your Mother, to name a few.

"In general, they're written with more attention to detail -- and better punctuation -- than the average day-in-the-life blog," the story says. "And, theoretically at least, they could be a welcome development ... With a few notable exceptions, however, most of these blogs kind of stink."

I agree. I have a hard time reading character blogs because I know the task is falling to assistants or cast members or interns or anyone but the writers who should be doing them in the first place. Frankly, I'd rather read about the inner-workings of a show (like this) than spend time with the show's character.

WAY TOO EARLY

2007-09-19T11:17:00.000-04:00

So recently I've been having to get up earlier due to my job and our 6:15AM opening time. And you know what I've discovered? Apparently it's true that when you have to all the time get up super early you really can't sleep in late when you don't have to get up that early. I always had friends who'd get up early and tell me that's why but I never really understood not being able to sleep later then 8am. Actually I woke up at 6:30AM this morning. And today is my day off! I've got to fix this now!

Facebook

2007-09-13T17:06:00.000-04:00

I joined facebook and have been ignoring all my blogs. My bad. But I HAD to share this with my blogging world...speaking of facebook.

The Best

2007-08-28T20:50:00.000-04:00

Here's the best song from High School Musical 2. And yes that is Zac Efron who also is the star of the hit movie Hairspray. And yes I am so cool that I do know these things and have seen high school musical 1 and 2.

IDEAS

2007-08-14T20:17:00.000-04:00

Hey all I'm using this blog as a source to see if there are any ideas out there that you would like to share with me. Let me be more specific...EVERYONE loved the chi alpha 1950s video and the district would love to continue on this track of fun videos that are short, funny, but still get the messege across. Also we'd like to stick with Jo. So share your thoughts with me. I need some ideas on other videos or concepts that could be done or "mocked".
Videos that we could do and need ideas for...
Promo to attract new chi alpha workers to this area
General retreat video
Freshman adjustment
Churches doing out reach on campuses near by
Chi Alpha internship in DC
Get involved in missions

There are probably more but that's all I can think of right now...so if something strikes you or if you have an idea you've always wanted to see or be a part of LET ME KNOW and tell your friends.

circa 1955

2007-08-09T23:29:00.000-04:00

Jo makes her chi alpha video debut. Hopefully there will be more to come. This is a 1955 health video knock off advertising Chi Alpha to graduating seniors.

My Hair Smell SOOO Good...and has nothing to do with this post

2007-08-08T23:16:00.000-04:00

Go this in an email today that made me laugh so stinkin hard I had to post it. Who cares if it's true it's so funny. My favorites are the rummage sale one at the top here and the kill christ king. Awesome. These sentences actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services:
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The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.
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The sermon this morning: "Jesus Walks on the Water."
The sermon tonight: "Searching for Jesus."
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Our youth basketball team is back in action Wednesday at 8 PM in the recreation hall. Come out and watch us kill Christ the King.
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Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.
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The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been canceled due to a conflict.
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Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community. Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say "Hell" to someone who doesn't care much about you.
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Don't let worry kill you off - let the Church help.
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Miss Charlene Mason sang "I will not pass this way again," giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.
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For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
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Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir.
They need all the help they can get.
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The Rector will preach his farewell message after which the choir will sing: "Break Forth Into Joy."
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Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.
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A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.
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At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be "What Is Hell?" Come early and listen to our choir practice.
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Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.
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Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.
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Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered.
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The church will host an evening of fine dining, super entertainment and gracious hostility.
Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM - prayer and medication to follow.
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The ladies of the Church hav e cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.
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This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.
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Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10 AM. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B. S. is done.
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The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday.
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Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door.
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The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7PM. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.

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Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance.
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The Associate Minister unveiled the church's new tithing campaign slogan last Sunday: "I Upped My Pledge--Up Yours."

OW

2007-08-03T13:44:00.001-04:00

So, I didn't break anything but I came close enough.

I sprained my pinky and injured and bruised the left side of my hand by trying to put my hand into an ice machine and get some ice broken up. Most of my hand went into the machine, but my pinky chose to stay out and bend not only backwards but also far to the side. Then I got to spend 4hours in urgent care to have a little kid dr. tell me he was going to put tape on it and the I should take pain medication. Well, at least I know it's not broken.
Things that are now hard to do:
type, get dressed, pour milk, shower (can't get it wet), drive

You can not believe how stinkin much you use you pinky opn your left hand. And I'm not even left handed.

Pretty Amamzing

2007-08-03T13:40:00.000-04:00

I followed this link on Kendi's blog and to a 3 question quiz and I'd say this is pretty much right on. Amazing.

Your Personality Is

Rational (NT)
You are both logical and creative. You are full of ideas.
You are so rational that you analyze everything. This drives people a little crazy!
Intelligence is important to you. You always like to be around smart people.
In fact, you're often a little short with people who don't impress you mentally.
You seem distant to some - but it's usually because you're deep in thought.
Those who understand you best are fellow Rationals.
In love, you tend to approach things with logic. You seek a compatible mate - who is also very intelligent.
At work, you tend to gravitate toward idea building careers - like programming, medicine, or academia.
With others, you are very honest and direct. People often can't take your criticism well.
As far as your looks go, you're coasting on what you were born with. You think fashion is silly.
On weekends, you spend most of your time thinking, experimenting with new ideas, or learning new things.

The Three Question Personality Test

explination later

2007-07-31T18:08:00.000-04:00

The Simpsons Movie

2007-07-28T16:02:00.000-04:00

Ok so I just got back from the Simpsons Movie and the I need to start out with that I wasn't really expecting much but it seems like it'd be funny enough to keep my interest. Well, in fact is was more than funny enough, actually I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was fearful that would be one of those movies that had all the funniest things in the commercial, but that's not the case. The entire movie was packed full of laughs.

Marge Simpson: How did the pig tracks get on the ceiling?
[cuts to Homer holding a pig to the ceiling]
Homer Simpson: [singing Tune to Spider-Man Theme Song] Spider-Pig, Spider-Pig. / Does whatever a Spider-Pig does. / Can he swing / from a web? / No he *can't*, / cause he's a *pig*. / Look out! / He is the *Spider-Pig*!

Also it maintains it's Simpsons characters not altering smaller characters to fit a full length feature film.
The basic plot is Homer screws up...
Springfield pays the price...
Homers family gets ticked...
Homer saves the day...
Oh and let's not forget also that we get to see more of Bart than ever ever before (once you see the movie that will make more sense)

Over all it was a good movie. I give it my suggestion of movies you should see during matinee at the theater.

Not so much Ranting as RAVING

2007-07-22T23:13:00.000-04:00

Okay so I am some what of a movie freak. There I said it so you don't have to. I love watching movies, owning movies, talking about movies, making movies, but mostly going to a movie theater to watch new movies. And recently I have been putting some serious time into attending movies at the theater. But with all I've seen lately there are still more I have yet to see. But that's another post for another time. Recently I have seen Harry Potter, Transformers, Live Free or Die Hard, and most recently I say Hairspray. AND I LOVED IT. Now I was a tad hesitant in committing to see it because I am one of few but still a huge fan of the original movie starring Ricky Lake. But I decided I would give this new Hairspray a chance and I am SO GLAD I did. It was incredible. The movie is not only crammed packed full of funness and laughter but it's also full of talent. Can I just say that I love that they are bringing musicals back to the movie theater. I really am enjoying them. Anyway, out of all the movies I've seen recently Hairspray is my top pick for suggestions but I also REALLY enjoyed Die Hard (loved those all already) and Transformers. Truly I could take or leave Harry Potter. The book was better.

No more sick yuckiness

2007-07-19T22:34:00.000-04:00

So I'm finally, after almost 10 days, feeling better. I'm still coughing but it seems to be the only thing lingering. Actually every time I'm ever sick I always end up keeping the cough for longer than I'd like. And if it's not a cough then it tends to be a soar throat or something having to do with my throat. Boo sickness. Anyway, I'm better.
Know what I wish...
I wish there was an instant cure for the common cold. Like pop a pill be totally better. Talk about miracle medicine. When they bring us the flying car and houses built on clouds they should also get rid of the common cold altogether.
You know what else I wish...
I wish I had a puppy. No more common colds, flying cars, cloud houses, and a puppy.

SO TIRED

2007-07-15T19:31:00.000-04:00

Well, I'm still sick. It's been about 5 days and I actually feel worst today than I did earlier in the week. I'm thinking that's not such a good thing. Actually I think that earlier I was actually fending it off and now my body has just given in. SUCKS! And what else is so odd is that I'm also so sleepy all the time since I've had this. Just exhausted. It's very strange.
In other news, I got paid this past friday. I'm really liking this getting paid twice a month thing that I have with my current job at Ebs. I don't think I've ever had a twice a month pay check but it's fun stuff. Yay money.

Don't want to be sick any more...just thought I'd say.

2007-07-12T21:12:00.000-04:00

So I'm sick. I hate being sick. It's been a while since I was truly sick. I've been "sick" a few days here or there but it's really allergies or fatigue. But now I am actually for real sick. I was so ill this morning that I actually woke up at 530am to find replacements for me at work. It seemed to have worked it self out, thanks Juliet and Christine and whoever else covered my shift but I have to go in tomorrow. I think the worst thing about being sick is I always get so tired and lazy. My body really shuts down and stops when I feel bad. Especially if I have fever, like I do. I can't wait to not be sick anymore.

2007-07-11T17:03:00.000-04:00

These are the films that won awards at the Buzz Conference. They were sermon illustrations as well as church directions. Two of them are SO FUNNY! All the rest are just really well made videos. So take a minute check them out.

Ridiculous

2007-07-11T12:45:00.000-04:00

I stole this from Rose's blog but I'm in it too so there you go.

2007-07-10T17:44:00.000-04:00

There are a lot of things that Satan doesn't appreciate...
God...
God giving his son to fix everything...
People following God's son...
And things that work towards what God and His son taught us...
Lately he (satan) seems to be particularly peeved and annoyed with Ebenezers Coffee House. Most of my readers know what that is but for the few that don't it's the coffee house that National Community Church owns and runs and all it's income will eventually go to missions and outreaches done by the church. Anyway, Ebs is still a baby, a little more than a year old and recently a lot of bad things have been happening there. I've never thought about this or attempted this before but I'm actually gonna ask for prayer for an inanimate object. So, if you have a minute here or a minute there to lift up NCC and Ebs in some way please do so. And for all of you concerned of what "bad" things have been going on there, I'll cue you in now. But I also want to offer some encouragement of the good things that are occuring at the same time that we hope are counteracting all the bad.

In the last 6 months Ebs has been broken into twice...Our daily intake has almost tripled.
A pipe burst in the walls near the elevator causing serious water damage to that part of the building...we've had to double up on coffee orders and muffins from our suppliers in order to meet demands.
Not 1, not 2, but 5 windows in the last couple of weeks have started leaking when it rains not just causing dripping indoors but actual puddling...shifts are now be covered by 3 people instead of just 2 to help with customer service due to popularity.
TODAY the ceiling on the top floor caved in on the offices. Specifically it fell in on the desk of the coffee house manager. No one was there, praise God, but the caving also caused the air conditioner to fall in as well and be shut off all morning. FYI the temperatures in DC reached over 100degrees before 10am this morning...But the cause of the cave in was condensation from the AC which has been working over time lately. There were 219 people at the saturday service last weekend. Which is held in the coffee house.
Please remember to pray for this ministry and the people that keep it open.

Britains Got Talent

2007-06-28T19:20:00.000-04:00

Anyone seen America's Got Talent?
Well, this is the British version of that show. And there are some super duper people and stuff on this show. You can pretty much watch all of it on youtube in bits and pieces. But this guy is incredible. He's just an average guy why an amazing talent and surprises everyone.
It's a good watch.

I...um...yeah

2007-06-26T21:56:00.000-04:00

This was seriously THE MOST VIEWED VIDEO of the day today on Youtube. WHAT?!

Things I'm Thankful For

2007-06-10T21:46:00.000-04:00

You know what a great invention was...backup lights on cars. I mean it's just one of those things that you are probably thankful for but I know that I take it for granted. I'm just so used to always being able to see what's behind me at night when backing up.

Other things I'm thankful for that I never thought about...
Toilet Seats

Wood

Clocks

Fire
Cookies
Plastic
Cameras
The Letter S
Clouds
The Color Orange
Door Knobs
Laser Vision

I could go on, but I won't.

i'm just all over the place

2007-06-09T02:14:00.000-04:00

so here's whats amazing to me. well there are a lot of things that amaze me but specifically here's something that amazes me...what people spend time thinking about. we are some really random out there creatures. we obsess over strange and sometime insignificant things. other things that should be big deals we ignore. we hold conversations with one another that often times make no sense to people on the outside and even more common we talk over each other to get our point there faster or sooner or louder or something. tonight or rather this morning as it is 2am, i was going through totally random blogs and seeing that there are some very odd things out there that people blog about. i found one blog that was nothing but list. not just list but they were all made up list about things you'd never make list about. such as books that will never be published, things i would've done had i known you were coming, why you should literally kick buckets. another blog i ran across is completely dedicated to the lower case L. it's a blog entirely dedicated to pointing out that we tend to put lower case L's in words where there probably should be an upper case L. examples given were actual pictures. they had AMERICAN IDOl and someone had a picture of their name BlAKE. wow my lower case typed L looks like a number one. weird. anyway, it just got my very tired and off mind thinking about how we process things and how we communicate and how we decide something is important or worthy of our thought. i know that my thought patterns are very all over the place. yesterday for example i wrote a very long email about a lot of nothing really important to a friend and it jumped from one thought to another with no transition at all and yet she knew every where i was going and what i was talking about and responded. amazing. isn't it incredible how our brains can work and process and comprehend things? that's what amazes me.

Is this acurate?

2007-06-07T19:18:00.001-04:00

You Are 25% Left Brained, 75% Right Brained

The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning.
Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others.
If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic.
Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet.

The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility.
Daring and intuitive, right brained people see the world in their unique way.
If you're right brained, you likely have a talent for creative writing and art.
Your right brain prefers day dreaming, philosophy, and sports.

Are You Right or Left Brained?

Adventures in Metro Land

2007-05-31T20:05:00.001-04:00

So I have a really random story to share today about something that I noticed on the metro today and I think in general I would not see in other places. So I was on my way home on the metro from union station today and I was riding right next to an obviously homeless woman. She had uncombed, unwashed hair. Her nails were very dirt. She smelled of liquor. She was wearing several shirts and had plastic bags with her. But here was the thing that struck me...she was reading the paper. Not only that but she was reading the washington post from today. Not only that, and I double checked this, she was reading the business section. HA! Too Awesome.
Oh and on a even more totally random note...Have you guys seen those cingular commercials where the calls get droppped and the conversation gets completely ruined? The one where the guy calls and thinks she doesn't like him and so he says, you like we had a brother sister connection. Well, this new one where the lady calls her husband to tell him they are pregnant and they drop the call KILLS ME. Those commercials are so painful for me. I can barely watch them. And this new one is by far the worst. Seriously? Uuuhhhgggg. Can I get an AMEN?!

Today's letter: K

2007-05-30T19:10:00.000-04:00

Good evening (when I'm writing this) Good morning, good afternoon or good night when you might be reading this...
Anyway today was a particularly interesting day at Ebs due to the fact that at around 9am this morning our expresso machine decided to stop pulling shots and left about 20 people waiting in line for drinks we couldn't make. Then at around 11am our computer crashed and for the next 30 mins or so we were doing it old school. That's right kids. We were writing all orders by hand, doing subtraction for change in our heads, and using our memories and best estimations for tax. But I think some of the most funnest things I saw today were actually both shirts. By the way I want both these shirts. I looked for them online but no luck. One shirt was bright red and it said RED on it. The obvious really works well for me. I laugh. I laugh now. Okay I'm done. The other I saw was just a regular looking shirt that said K is for Karate. That's right both shirts that I liked today were shirts apparently from Sesame Street. And just for our enjoyment I was looking for these other two shirts and found this one. Now don't fight over who gets to buy it for me. There are lots and lots of shirts you can all buy them for me.

And if you don't get this reference...well, I'm sorry...we can't be friends any more.
Saved by the Bell Rules!

TOTALLY SPEEDY WOMAN

2007-05-29T13:06:00.001-04:00

So I have a totally random story to share this afternoon with everyone. I probably feel the need to share because this is so amazing and I did it and I don't believe it.
So this morning I needed to be at work, meaning in DC at Union Station at 7:30am. My alarm was set for 6am. The very first time I was even aware that it sort of resembled morning was at exactly 6:47am. Over the next couple of minutes I got up, used the bathroom, got dressed, pulled my hair back, went from my room to the basement (that's 3 stories), pulled clothes out of the dryer (cause I needed the jeans that were in there), got in my car, drove 2 1/2 miles to East Falls Church metro stop, parked my car, went into the metro and stood on the platform. What's so amazing about that? The first time I looked at my watch this morning was 6:47am and when I looked at my watch again on the platform waiting for the metro is was only 6:56am. I kid you not. I did all that in under 10mins. I even checked my cell phone wondering if my watch had died or something. Amazing Totally Speedy Woman will be my superhero name I think. ATSW for short.

Banana Phone

2007-05-20T09:49:00.001-04:00

This is just fun. That's all.

This is an actual AP story

2007-05-16T22:10:00.001-04:00

Linda Burnett, 23, a resident of San Diego, was visiting her in-laws in Los Angeles and, while there, went to a nearby superma rket to pick up some groceries.

Several people noticed her sitting in her car with the windows rolled up and with her eyes closed, with both hands behind the back of her head.

One customer who had been at the store for a while became concerned and walked over to the car. He noticed that Linda's eyes were now open, and she looked very strange. He asked her if she was okay, and Linda replied that she'd been shot in the back of the head, and had been holding her brains in for over an hour.

The man called the paramedics, who broke into the car because the doors were locked and Linda refused to remove her hands from her head.

When they finally got in, they found that Linda had a wad of bread dough on the back of her head.

A Pillsbury biscuit canister had exploded from the heat, making a loud noise that sounded like a gunshot, and the wad of dough hit her in the back of her head.

When she reached back to find out what it was, she felt the ! dough and thought it was her brains.

She initially passed out, but quickly recovered and tried to hold her brains in for over an hour until someone noticed and came to her aid.

PAINT!

2007-05-15T18:11:00.000-04:00

Such a great weekend. We all went out on mother's day and painted a single mother's house in DC. Tons of fun and tons of paint.

Jo in all her gracefulness actually tripped while painting, covering herself in paint from head to toe...literally.

USC Student Film Trailer: The Lost Journal of Vice Marceaux

2007-05-15T17:23:00.000-04:00

How do you get to see student films because I want to see this one.

Update

2007-05-08T18:10:00.000-04:00

So for those of you who don't know, I recently picked up a second job. For now it is a part time job added onto my regular full time job and the combination of the two is totally wearing me out. But the great thing about this new job is that they are great about giving me off when I have other responsibilities for my full time job. However, this week is filled full of Chi Alpha duties and so as a response I only ended up on the schedule for only 4 hours and I am now trying to get out of it because amazingly enough I have double booked. HA! Here's hoping I can get out of my shift and not have to change my other plans around.
Also this week I am in Hagerstown MD at our district council for the potomac district. It's basically meetings after meetings and services after services that's packed ful of pastors. Really an interesting experience. More later.

Totally Random of Randomness

2007-04-30T23:51:00.000-04:00

Okay this is totally random but it's an obersavtion I have...
If you just a word or a phrase to the end of any thought, email, sentence, story, etc., it can totally change the entire meaning or level of seriousness of what ever it is you are trying to communicate. Example would be that I have a super duper bestest friend forever ever and I am always ending emails and stories, not like every time or even every week but enough, with "and then we made out". It's a total lie and doesn't fit with the rest of what I was saying, but it works. It totally cracks me up every time I write or say it and she totally cracks up every time she hears it or reads it. Just think...

Dear Blankety Blank,
Today was a horrible day. I got in so much trouble with my boss. I totally forgot to tell him about this appointment he had. I wrote it down but he never saw the note. So it wasn't completely my fault but I guess I should've pointed it out. I'm going to lose my job and my family will probably starve in the streets. My boss yelled at me for 3 hours and then fired me. And then we made out.

What do you think? Does it work? Try it. It adds a little something.

Virgina Tech Chi Alpha

2007-04-24T19:25:00.000-04:00

Hi all,
I just wanted to share a little something that I just read from Stefa's blog. A few of you have asked if VT is part of our Chi Alpha district. It's not. But we do have a Chi Alpha there, since we are a national organization. This is an update letter that Stefa posted from the XA directors there on the campus and VT. It's an interesting perspective and offers something that's been lacking...HOPE. Good read. Please enjoy and feel free to pass along the hope.

First Day

2007-04-24T18:57:00.000-04:00

So as Jen mentioned in the past comments... Today was my first day at Ebenezers Coffee House at NCC. It was a completely nuts experience. First off I had to get up a little before 6:00am. That's so freakin early. Then had to hop the metro to make it out to Ebs by 7:30am. It was fun and thrilling but so intense. Very baptism by fire. I didn't really have any training and this morning was so incredibly busy. There was a consistent flow of people from the minute I arrived until I left at noon. It was fun to be behind the scenes of something I go to all the time. There's a lot that goes on back there. Including "secret" passages and stairs. Well, maybe they aren't really secret but I didn't know they were there. Also funny to me story, one of the girls I was working with tried to count out one of registers close to a dozen times but every time someone came in and I told them the price out loud she'd lose count. It was so funny to me. She say 75 and I'd say $1.54 and she'd say 55. It was totally making me crack up. It was good times had by all. Although I am really going to have to get used to this schedule because I am completely exhausted.

2007-04-23T13:12:00.001-04:00

Heroes

2007-04-23T12:42:00.000-04:00

Heroes comes back TONIGHT

When Email Attacks

2007-04-18T11:02:00.000-04:00

Ok so I have to tell you that a lot of odd things have happen to me on my computer. Such as it freezing with no reason. Or crashing with out warning. Or my email randomly kicking me off and making me sign back in even right in the middle of writing an email. Or my computer beeping uncontrolably. But this is a new one.

When Email Attacks... It was a sunny day outside. It started out cool but not cold. As the day grew warmer Chandler went around her day as normal. She did things such as make some phone calls, look for a new doctor, and check her email. And that's when it happened. I was never expecting it. It came out of no where. Email attacked me. That's right. Emails were attacking me. I got 12 of the exact same email from the same person all in a matter of about 5 mins. As I lay there attacked all I could think about was my family and loved ones and I think it was the only thing that pulled me through. I'm recovering now but I never want to go back to that place. Soooo Scary.

TAXES

2007-04-17T14:03:00.000-04:00

Happy Tax Day everyone. Well, you Americans. Anyone wondering why they weren't due yesterday? Well, I'll tell you.
The municipality of Washington, D.C., celebrates April 16 as Emancipation Day. On that day in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Compensated Emancipation Act for the release of certain persons held to service or labor in the District of Columbia. The Act freed about 3,100 enslaved persons in the District of Columbia nine months before President Lincoln issued his famous Emancipation Proclamation which presaged the eventual end of slavery to the rest of the nation. The District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act represents the only example of compensation by the federal government to former owners of emancipated slaves.
In Texas, Emancipation Day is celebrated on June 19. It commemorates the announcement in Texas of the abolition of slavery made on that day in 1865. It is commonly known as Juneteenth.
The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico celebrates Emancipation Day on March 22. It's an official holiday.

Happy Easter

2007-04-08T14:03:00.000-04:00

Happy Easter Everyone! I seriously can't believe that it's spring and Easter and the 4th month of 2007. I feel as though I blinked and here I am a third of a way through the year. Amazing.
Well, it's been a big week for me. Here's some highlights...

I officially became a VA resident this week. I now have a VA drivers licence and VA plates for my car. I also got all the fluids changed in my car which may not be that big of a deal to some of you but I hadn't done it in who knows when and so I knew it was more than time to do it again.
I got a big kid bed. Yay big kid! Most of you probably don't know but I've been sleeping on a loft bed for the last almost three years. And now I have a full sizes bed that I don't have to climb 5feet up in the air to get in to.
I also got some other new furniture for my room and built it all and set it up. Basically completely changing my room.
I took care of two awesomest doggies, Jimmy and Holly. And we learned how to go outside with out leashes as well as how to stay alone in the house with out destroying everything.
I also worked a full week that was super busy including three day trips and meetings out the wazoo. And I don't mean Washington State University. I am refering to the wazoo as in behind.
It's been an incredible week with tons accomplished, I'll be glad to go home and rest for a bit this coming week in Louisiana. Yay family. Yay trips home. Yay not cold weather. Yay the returning of friends.

Have a great Easter!

Totally Awesomest Radical Pictures Ever Ever

2007-04-02T14:37:00.000-04:00

So Ellen Degeneres does this segment on her show called Best Pictures Ever but they are really some of the silliest and worst pictures you have ever seen that viewers send in. And it got me thinking that I have a few pictures like that so here's a taste of some totally awesomest radical pictures ever ever.

I AM deep

2007-03-30T11:38:00.000-04:00

ON THE OTHER HAND, YOU HAVE DIFFERENT FINGERS.

Just think about it

2007-03-29T16:55:00.000-04:00

LIGHT TRAVELS FASTER THAN SOUND, WHICH IS WHY SOME PEOPLE APPEAR BRIGHT UNTIL YOU HEAR THEM SPEAK.

A DAY WITHOUT SUNSHINE IS LIKE, NIGHT.

Bar-codes ARE Evil

2007-03-22T11:46:00.000-04:00

You know I've always wondered if bar-codes were evil in anyway. Thank goodness that now I know. Down with bar-codes! Yes this is a real story that a reporter really did go and report on. Isn't news helpful and informative?

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A hundred residents of a Russian village have refused to switch to new passports because they believe the documents' bar codes contain satanic symbols, state television reported Wednesday. "We believe these new passports are sinful," Valentina Yepifanova, an elderly resident of the village Bogolyubovo, told Rossiya television as she clutched an old, tattered passport she said she wanted to keep.

"They have these bar codes and people say they contain three sixes. We are against that."

Some residents of Bogolyubovo, which means "God-loving" in Russian, have also stopped collecting their pensions at the local post office because the payment slips also have bar codes that might contain the mark of the devil, Rossiya TV reported.

Esteban goes home

2007-03-15T15:20:00.000-04:00

So in case anyone was wondering. I am pretty much out of pictures of esteban. I have a few of the same or similar things but pretty much that's it. Esteban did go home and was safe and sound in his little corner with out Jen ever noticing his disappearance. When i did return him I did see that he had a new friend. A very different looking gnome. Esteban seemed ok about it because he knows he's still the cool one. Welcome home Esteban.

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY JO! which has nothing to do with esteban

Estebam Goes to the Office

2007-03-10T09:27:00.000-05:00

Esteban spent Monday with Kendi at work.

Things got a little out of control.

Later the week Esteban also went out to the AG district offices. And then out to lunch. He really loves Mexican food. It's a little spicy but he can deal for the incredible taste. Oh and you may notice that once again he's getting all the women. PIMP!

Adventures of Esteban IV

2007-03-06T10:49:00.000-05:00

After a day off to rest it was nice to get back out there and head off to church. Ah Sunday mornings at Ballston.
What a rockin' band! Esteban was thrilled. He loves praise music. It was so strange to find that Juliet and Stef smile just like Esteban. CHEESE! Also he was thrilled to be held up by Pastor Joel. Good thing Dave was there to hold up Joel. PHEW!
After such a great morning of praising God. Esteban and I were glad to just hang out with friends and grab a little lunch with friends. Esteban was super thirsty. It was really nice that we were able to share a soda. Esteban doesn't drink all that much being that he's only about 10 inches tall.
And man he is always getting the love. All the ladies love him. But we did have to have a little bit of talk because he also loves all the ladies. And that can be a little bit of problem. Women are sensative. He can't just be bouncing all over sharing the love like that. He's a little bit of Hussy. It was still nice to share a little lunch. What a great Sunday.

Adventures of Esteban III

2007-03-05T11:28:00.000-05:00

So after such an awesome day Esteban was now really into this whole social scene. He couldn't believe how much he'd been missing for so much of his short life. He really couldn't wait until that night. Where would he be headed next?
Next up would be a great visit to Ebeneezers, a local coffee house, for a volunteers dinner. Actually before ever going there he actually made a stop at his home to see Jen but Jen didn't know he was even there.
So off he went to the coffee house. The show was great.
But the people were even more fun. He was thrilled when he got to chat with the lead pastor. Hi Pastor Mark!

Adventures of Esteban II

2007-03-03T14:45:00.000-05:00

The gnome was in fact taken secretly with out knowledge of Jen. So all pictures were taken with aid of others and myself in "secret". Enjoy.

After a little help from his friends, Esteban was off to experience the world. On his first night out he thought he'd take it pretty easy and chill out a bit. He sat around on the couch. And caught a little TV. After a night of chillin' out, maxin', relaxin' all cool Esteban was ready to get there and meet the people. See the sights. Live the life.

His first stop was the gym. He knew he was a little heavy so he was happy to get the opportunity to meet with a personal trainer as well as jump on a scale. Honestly he couldn't remember the last time he'd weighed himself.
After such a work out he thought he better go home and get ready for his night out on the town. After all he had a big night ahead of him...

TO BE CONTINUED

The Adventures of Esteban

2007-03-01T22:23:00.000-05:00

Yes this is the series that I've been hanging over your heads and so it begins.

Once upon a time there was a Gnome named Esteban. At a young age he dreamed of traveling. But being that he had no joints or muscles he found it to be hard to get around. So day in and day out he sat on his shelf at Target. Then one day his whole life was changed. He was brought home to a loving family. The Charron sisters.
Oh how he couldn't wait for his new life to begin with his new family. How great it would be to sit out front guarding their front door. The trip home was absolutely thrilling for him. And as much as he enjoyed his corner he wondered...Is there more?

So for months Esteban thought and wondered what else could be out there. I mean he knew a few things. He wasn't totally in the dark. He knew about dogs...

He knew about Jens...

But there was so much more that he wondered about. But how would it ever be possible. But then he thought about how his life had begun and how he thought he would never have a family. He would never leave his Target shelf but that dream came true. He just had to have faith and ask for help. But who? Who would help a gnome?
That's when he realized he had to get out there. He had to experience something more. And he knew just what to do. He was going to ask the one called friend. Not actually a parent. But someone he knew and knew she came in and out a lot and probably could show him lots. This is what he would do. And finally he would see the world.

TO BE CONTINUED

Be expecting

2007-02-22T14:53:00.000-05:00

So I'm now accepting guesses on what my next series of blog post are going to be. What? That's right I'm about to start posting a series of post that all go together in some way. Anyone care to make guesses as to what it'll all be about?

Antici...
Antici...
Anticipation!

That's Good

2007-02-20T13:02:00.000-05:00

I don't usually just copy and paste from another person's blog and put it on my own but this was good. I got this from Pastor Mark's blog about Politically Correct vs. Biblically Correct.

"For what it's worth...whenever I have to have a tough conversation with someone where I have to confront an issue, I almost always reference John 1:14 where it says Jesus was full of grace and truth.

Grace means I'll love you no matter what. Truth means I'll be honest no matter what. Grace without truth is weak and shallow! Truth without grace is counter-productive. But grace and truth is a Christlike combo that will impact people!"

Like I said I don't usually do something like this but if I had been in a service where he had said this out loud I would have said, "Oh, that's good." And something we need to remember. A lot of us avoid confrontation at all cost. Others of us come on too strong. It's hard to find a "happy medium" for such an uncomfortable situation. But it seems like this would be as good as you can get.

What's up

2007-02-13T20:01:00.000-05:00

So this past weekend was Chi Alpha's Winter Conference. Many of you were praying for it so I thought I'd offer a little info about what went down. It was the largest retreat we've ever had. There were 340 people there. We were overflowing and had to actually get a couple of hotel rooms to for the extra people. Awesome! Dick Foth was our speaker and he really hit the nail on the head on felt. He spoke about who God is and who he wants to be in our lives. It was really powerful. It was kind of a back to basic time. Dick told some really amazing stories both funny and moving. As far as weather goes it was also really freezing cold but unlike last year when we got about 2 feet of snow it stayed dry just way cold. Also I was way lucky to have Jen there for almost the whole time. As well as Kendi and Theresa helping out on Friday night for registration. What a blessing. Thanks for all who were praying.

Then this week I was supposed to be out of town all week, however, the ice and snow caused me to cancel at least part of my work plans.

But what I'm currently looking forward to is this coming weekend. That's right! This weekend I am headed home for Mardi Gras. I haven't been down to New Orleans for Mardi Gras in 3 years now. But before those 3 years I had never missed a Mardi Gras in 23 years. Seriously my first Mardi Gras I was at I was only 4 months old give or take a few weeks. Should be lots of fun and I'm also really excited to take Jen down with me. Woo Hoo! Mardi Gras weekend!

Video? What?

2007-02-11T18:42:00.000-05:00

Okay so you don't have to watch this video but this is blowing my mind and I had to comment on this. This is a totally short uneventful video that I made for a conference that Stefa and I went to back in October. It's only 21 secs long if you do want to watch it. Here's the crazy thing though...it has a 180+ hits on it. It makes NO SENSE. And the only tag for it is bling. And I have other bling videos and they have like 7 hits. I feel like something so odd is going on and I really can't figure out why it has so many hits.

Anyway, I found it crazy strange and thought I'd share. Anybody have any thoughts on why it's been watched so many times?

19 ways to entertain yourself ALWAYS

2007-02-05T12:45:00.000-05:00

1. At Lunch Time, Sit In Your Parked Car With Sunglasses on and point a Hair Dryer At Passing Cars. See If They Slow Down.

2. Page Yourself Over The Intercom. Don't Disguise Your Voice.

3. Every Time Someone Asks You To Do Something, Ask If They Want Fries with that.

4. Put Your Garbage Can On Your Desk And Label It "In."

5. Put Decaf In The Coffee Maker For 3 Weeks. Once Everyone has Gotten Over Their Caffeine Addictions, Switch to Espresso.

6. In The Memo Field Of All Your Checks, Write "For Smuggling Diamonds"

7. Finish All Your sentences with "In Accordance With The Prophecy."

8. Don t use any punctuation

9. As Often As Possible, Skip Rather Than Walk.

10. Order a Diet Water whenever you go out to eat with a serious face.

11. Specify That Your Drive-through Order Is "To Go."

12. Sing Along At The Opera

13. Go To A Poetry Recital And Ask Why The Poems Don't Rhyme

14. Put Mosquito Netting Around Your Work Area And Play tropical Sounds All Day.

15. Five Days In Advance , Tell Your Friends You Can't Attend Their Party Because You're Not In The Mood.

16. Have Your Coworkers Address You By Your Wrestling Name, Rock Bottom.

17. When The Money Comes Out The ATM, Scream "I Won!, I Won!"

18. When Leaving The Zoo, Start Running Towards The Parking lot, Yelling "Run For Your Lives, They're Loose!!"

19. Tell Your Children Over Dinner. "Due To The Economy, We Are Going To Have To Let One Of You Go."

You may be asking yourself, is this a lame email fwd that Chandler got and laughed about and put on her blog because she thought it was funny even though I've seen it before or at least seen emails similar to it? And the answer would be yes.

2007-02-02T15:10:00.000-05:00

As jo puts it...
I don't even know what to say.

Happy Groundhog's Day

2007-02-02T11:54:00.000-05:00

Looks like spring will be early this year. First time since 1999. Amazing...oooo...aaaaa.

Groundhog Facts
GROUNDHOGS:
are also called woodchucks, marmots or whistle pigs
are mammals and belong to the squirrel family
usually have grayish brown fur and bushy tails
can grow to be two feet from head to tail and weigh 5-14 pounds
live in burrows underground which can have more than one entrance
are herbivores - that means they eat plants like grass, clover, and alfalfa.
hibernate, like some other animals, during the winter to avoid the cold weather
communicate danger by making a loud whistling sound
have several enemies, including foxes, bobcats, and humans.
are said to be able to predict the weather
have a holiday named after them - Groundhog Day - because of this special "ability" to forecast weather.

Now you know and knowing is half the battle.
Yo Joe!

Altered Perspectives

2007-01-23T22:53:00.000-05:00

Ever look at something one way for a really long time? Like not just a few hours but years and years and then just one day your perspective changes and your views are altered forever? And you know it's never just on that one thing. No everything that's connected to your first idea also now must be reexamined. It's almost like now you're double checking yourself. I know that I often think, "How did I miss that? What else can I see here?" And I don't just mean things that I'm actually physically looking at like a shirt that looks good in the store but when you get home it's herendous. No, more I mean life expectations. Or chances that we take. Or plans that we make. And the craziest thing is that just the smallest thing can alter one's perspective forever. It only takes a minute to wreck a car but that experience can change the way you drive or look at cars forever. It only takes two people, a few words, and a piece of paper to get married (really if you think about it) but it can alter one's perspective on life forever. I don't know...I just guess that to me the human brain and just how we view ourselves and things around us and how our brain processes it all is amazing and truly we should be in awe of the creator of something so amazing.
There have been so many times in my life that my perspectives have been altered. I'm sure in smaller measures it's happening everyday all day long. But some major alterations occured on a few occasions that I thought I'd process out loud.
When I gave my life to Christ. My whole world view and purpose in life was changed forever. It was as if I was now walking around on my hands because my entire world, or what I knew as my world turned upside down.
When I graduated from high school. I don't know. Maybe it's just me but my graduation from high school was so much more altering than my graduation from college. Maybe because I truly felt like an adult leaving home and moving away.
When I moved to DC. Talk about culture shock and major adjustments on my world view.
When I connect with friends who become some of my best friends. That alteration broadens everything just because now I've added some of their thoughts and views into my life.
And finally (only in this post not in reality or my life) when I stepped out of 9-5 job (or acutally a 7:30-4:30 job) and joined missionary ranks altering so many perspectives forever.

by the way...the picture is just the close up shot of the side of an elephant

INFORMATION

2007-01-16T16:04:00.000-05:00

At my ripe old age there are lots of things I've learned. And now I shall share a few of those things with thee.

Thee and the are not the same word.
Fire is hot.
When you see a dogs teeth, it's not smiling.
Just because you knock on a door doesn't mean anyone will open it.
God's in charge. That includes when you're driving, working, playing, even sleeping. Pretty much all the time God is in control.
Mud is gross and to avoided unless you pay lots of money and are in some fancy salon type place and sitting in what looks like a baby pool.
There are 5 NFL teams with Birds for mascots.
You just tried to figure out what the 5 mascots are.
If you were born before Jan 1990, you are now an adult.
When you're hungry, eat.
When you're thirsty, drink.
When you're tired, sleep.
Eat and sleep almost rhyme but then they don't.
This is the end of my post.

LOL

2007-01-15T00:58:00.000-05:00

LQTMS- laugh quietly to myself
SGITUALIMM- so gross I threw up a little in my mouth
WASQ- what a stupid question
BFW- Bored from waiting

yes i wrote these
-Chandler

17 things you didn't know you didn't know

2007-01-14T17:56:00.001-05:00

1. Money isn't made out of paper; it's made out of cotton.
2. The 57 on Heinz ketchup bottle represents the varieties of pickle the company once had.
3. Your stomach produces a new layer of mucus every two weeks -otherwise it will digest itself.
4. The Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper.
5. 40% of McDonald's profits come from the sales of Happy Meals.
6. Every person has a unique tongue print.
7. Ketchup was sold in the 1830s as medicine.
8. The 'spot' on 7UP comes from its inventor who had red eyes. He was albino.
9. 315 entries in Webster's 1996 Dictionary were misspelled.
10. On average, 12 newborns will be given to the wrong parents daily.
11. Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine are brother and sister.
12. Chocolate affects a dog's heart and nervous system; a few ounces will kill a small sized dog.
13. Most lipstick contains fish scales.
14. Orcas (killer whales) kill sharks by torpedoing up into the shark's stomach from underneath, causing
the shark to explode.
15. Leonardo da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time.
16. American Airlines saved $40,000 in '87 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first class.
17. There are no clocks in Las Vegas gambling casinos.

decisions

2007-01-11T12:08:00.000-05:00

So I've been trying for sometime to figure out to blog some of my thoughts on the new year. And I guess the best thing to say is that there are lot of new decisions that need to be made. I don't think that most of us realize how many decisions we make daily. Which is probably a good thing that we don't realize it because they could drive us crazy. Like paper or plastic, should I drink milk or water, should I slow down or speed up, should I respond to that email now or in 5 mins, should I use this brush or this comb, should we go left or right. These kind of decisions are just ones that we make most of time by how we feel about them at the time. Which is good that we are all able to do that, otherwise we'd all go nuts.

But with all that said there are still a lot of choices in our lives that do in a way drive us crazy and we can't always just do what ever we feel. It's not a paper or plastic kind of decision. It's more of a life affecting choice. And there are more now than ever before. And I'm really not here to take a stance on what I think about all that and the number of choices we have today. Instead I'm just putting thoughts out there about my own personal journey down decision road. Covering all areas such as what's the next step perfessionally, what's the best choice health wise, what do I want to prioritize this year.

I guess mostly I'm just talking and putting out there my thoughts. I know that just in my group of closest friends, there are tons of decisions being made by each of them right now. And it's exciting and scarey as heck. But honestly...isn't wonderful that we have the freedom to even the choice to make those decisions?

And so I end with...
Good Luck on your decision making in 2007
Remember to Pray
And never be afaind to ask for help

The Small Things

2007-01-05T12:36:00.000-05:00

So it really is the small things in life that can make you the happiest. Case in point. Over the holidays I went to Wal Mart with my mom and I bought brand new bath mats for our bath room at my house here. We haven't had brand new mats since I've lived here. They are so soft and clean. And when I was taking off the tags I noticed they still smelled of new rubber like a tire store which here's an odd fact about me...I LOVE NEW RUBBER SMELL. The point being that it's small things like a new mat that make me happy daily.

Denver Pictures as Promised

2007-01-01T22:05:00.000-05:00

Here are some pics from Denver. These are my sisters two Labs: Bronson, the black one, and Freita, the blonde one. And that's my sister at the bottom. Hi Jenny!

The Last Post About Snow in Denver

2006-12-31T14:25:00.000-05:00

Well, the weather men were wrong and the second wave of snow never came to Denver. That's good for me because now I should have no problem at all getting out of the airport and into DC. I will have pictures to post later on my trip because I got a digital camera for Christmas. YAY! I love technology but not as much as you you see. But I still love technology.

This is the last day of 2006. Happy New Year Everyone!

So I Lied

2006-12-29T15:31:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I said it wasn't as cold in Denver as it was in Kabul but it actually is. Today the low is 7 degrees. WHAT AM I DOING HERE?

SNOW!!!!

2006-12-29T00:24:00.000-05:00

So I'm in Denver right now. And for those of you who read Jo's blog, it's cold here too but not as cold as it is there. So as you all know Denver got dumped on last week and kept a lot of people from their Christmas travels including my sister who never got out of Denver and spent Christmas here instead. Anyway, I came out here on Tuesday and today we are getting dumped on one more time. They are expecting two waves of snowing by Saturday adding up to 18-24 inches of snow to the already snow covered icy ground. I really hope I can get out on Sunday. Here's praying.

YES I KNOW THAT MY BIRTHDAY IS OVER

2006-12-21T14:49:00.000-05:00

Denver

Merry Christmas and I hope you are all able to get to where you are trying to be for the holidays.

today's my birthday

2006-12-19T09:26:00.001-05:00

Personal Blog Post

2006-12-18T14:11:00.000-05:00

To my readers:
Stefa- I stole your sunglasses by accident. Also I tried thrice to comment on your blog but it wouldn't let me. Do you have Beta? Cause I do and I'm hearing that has been causing problems for some people. Switch to Beta cause I like it and I'm not switching back. Okay good. Also nice job on updating so much so often. You are by far the winner. Winner! You should totally be Man of the Year for Time magazine. (please read stefa's blog if that makes no sense)

Kendi- Hey will you be back by new years eve or are you staying at home. Cause if you're here we should hang out. Also Isn't it odd how long Stefa's is and everyone else's is really short?

Monty- Same as above. But also when do you leave? Tuesday? Wednesday? Also what is the deal with the Platypus? It's so unattractive and really serves no purpose.

Jen- Wanna hang out?

Jill- Aren't you excited, you're gonna get to see me in 8 days? I mean who cares about seeing family and Christmas and all that when you're anticipating my arrival. YYYESSSSS! PS my birthday is tomorrow.

Jo- Wanna ride bikes?

Courtney- Do you even read this any more now that you've killed your blog with no warning.

Blake- Call me when you're in Denver and I'll let you know where Jen and I are. Also come get your camera.

Tiff- Can you remind Blake to call me when you guys are in Denver please?

Okay I think that's all my regular readers. I know there's few more of you but I don't know how regular you are. Give me shout if you feel as though you've been left out.

'Tis the Season

2006-12-15T11:44:00.000-05:00

So it's that time of year again. That's right...my birthday. Tonight is my bash. I think my favorite thing about birthday bashes is the focus on me and how great I am.* But my second favorite thing is the people who come out. The friends that want to celebrate with me on my birthday or at least for my birthday. Rarely is my party ever on my actual birthday. Even when my day falls on a weekend. It's because it's so stinkin' close to Christmas. But because of that in order to make sure it didn't end up clumped with Christmas my family always made a big deal of the day. And so as a result now-a-days I love my birthday and I love those people who help me make a big deal of the day. Thanks guys for coming out and praising me.*

*Please note that many things said in the above paragraph are for humor sake and that I am not really as self-centered as it appears that I am. Although I do really love my birthday and my family really did always make it a big deal and I am really thankful to everyone who is coming out tonight to eat and be merry with me in order to celebrate my 26th year alive.

Just some thoughts from all over the place put in no particular order and made into a post actually I'm surprised you're still reading this title

2006-12-11T18:15:00.000-05:00

1. My birthday is in 8 days for all of you keeping track.
2. Is it really this far into December? What happened to October and November?
3. What's the deal with this weather? It's like 60 degrees here! Exclamation Point.
4. I love Christmas. Also I love the cheeriness it bring out in others. It makes me happy to see others around me happy.
5. I expect hugs, kisses, and gifts on my birthday just so you guys know.
6. I love all the parties this time of year. We just had our annual Christmas party 3 days ago. And just in case any one is actually wondering. We've never actually had a Christmas party at our house. But I found it funny that many of you refered to it as our Annual Christmas Party. Party on! Exclamation Point.
7. Tonight for dinner I had ice cream. Being a grown up is fun sometimes. Just call me a health nut.
8. You know what's a funny word...Porcupine. I think if I had written that word orginally I would have made it read...pokeypine. HA! Exclamation Point.
9. Why did I number everything in this post?
10. Bye

Ebenezers Number Two

2006-12-10T11:37:00.000-05:00

http://cityguide.aol.com/washington/bestcoffeehouses

Go here and vote Ebs for best coffee house in DC and let's make it number one!

funny

2006-12-07T15:21:00.000-05:00

God is neat

2006-12-04T16:08:00.000-05:00

I don't usually post posts like this on my blog but I felt like it this time so here you go.

God is really awesome and He has done so many really awesome things in my life lately. So here's a very small list of what's up.

Last week a supporter of mine gave a HUGE financial gift to me. It was enough to pay off both my credit cards.
God Rocks!
Today a supporter of mine called to let me know that they wanted to pay my cell phone for this month. Which was paid in full via online by that supporter this morning.
God is so super!
Then I've been trying to get all my flights and travel plans ready to go for this upcoming Holiday season including plans for Mardi Gras in Feb. And today I totally got everything done. And I got an awsome price with direct flights all done and ready this afternoon.
God is incredible!
Finally I've been fighting with some of my electronics over the last month or so. My laptop has been randomly shutting down for no reason or warning and my email has been randomly kicking me off telling me I have to sign in again. But today none of that happened. Not even once. My email worked like it's supposed to and my laptop worked as well.
God works in mysterious ways!

So that's just a very few surface level praises of the awesomeness of God today but I felt I needed to share.

Last video for the week...I promise

2006-11-30T11:17:00.000-05:00

I know this is the 3rd video I've posted on my blog this week. But this is one of the funniest videos I have EVER seen. I laughed out loud. And then I watched it again and laughed more.

untitled

2006-11-29T10:59:00.000-05:00

Okay this is a video I made. The song in it is Mad Mad World from the Donnie Darko soundtrack by Michael Andrews. I'm not trying to make any statement or anything like that. I just wanted to make a video. Although I do think it probably reflects a little bit of my mood lately. If that makes any sense at all. All the shots are from DC. Mostly around union station and Ballston. Thanks for traveling with me Kendi. It took me a few weeks to get everything all together but just 2 days to put the video all together. The idea has been hanging out waiting on me for some time. She doesn't know this, but thanks Jen for helping me come up with this idea. Take from this what you will.

I did not call a plumber

2006-11-28T12:39:00.000-05:00

This morning a man came to my door. It was much too early and my brain was not all there. First off I was still asleep so he had to knock on the door or rather I should say bang on the door twice before I got up. Not thinking I just opened the door with out finding out who it was. My thought was, "opps that was dumb." It was a plumber. I was so annoyed because I knew no one had called a plumber and this could not be right. I'm sure my face gave my feeling of annoyance away. He then added to my aggravation because he thought it would be a great idea to call me little lady every time he refered to me. I asked him what he wanted and then I also noticed that he had parked in my driveway. My aggravation level only rised as he then continued to call me little lady and explain to me that I had in fact called a plumber and that I should have known he was coming so early. We then actually stood there basically arguing on whether or not I had called a plumber. Something I feel I may have known had I actually done it. And finally, I kid you not, he became annoyed as well, because I wouldn't let him in and he ACTUALLY asked me if the man of the house was home. In my brain I then pushed him backwards down the stairs behind him. In reality I laughed ackwardly and told him and that we don't want a plumber so go away. We then came around to him reading from his notes and he said to me, "Is this not 1234 (my house number)?". I said, "yes it is". And he said, "And this is Edison Street." (he actually stated it like fact) And I said, "Wrong". And closed the door. I feel as though I won.

Heaven

2006-11-26T13:41:00.000-05:00

This is a video made by a little girl who's only 14. It's really interesting. And listen carefully because there some really cool and eerie things being said.

And yes I know I need to make a new video because it's been a while. So just to let you know there is one coming.

Know What's Coming Next?

2006-11-25T22:22:00.000-05:00

I can't believe it either but apparently Thanksgiving has actually come and gone and so we are now thrusted into the chaos of the Christmas season. YAY!

I'm happy because I jumped on top of things last week and did all my Christmas shopping early. But I know a number of people who went shopping yesterday on Black Friday. Once I did that twice. Twice I did that once.

And you know what the best thing about christmas getting closer and closer...my birthday is also getting closer and closer. I will be 21. Finally I will able drive. I will be able to vote. I will be able to go to the store alone. I will be able to join the military. I will be able to no longer have a babysitter. I will be able to get a job. I will be able to get married again. I will be able to smoke. I will be able to drink. I will be able to sleep. I will be able to swim. I will be able to make jewelry. I will be able to be queen of france. I will be able to ride dolphins. I will be able to drive a truck. I will be able to go to mars. I will be able to do push ups.

I'm really looking forward to this birthday and Christmas Season.
Hope you all had a pleasent thanksgiving. I know I did even with my babysitters.

3 Random Facts About Me

2006-11-19T23:09:00.000-05:00

My favorite color is green. Kind of like an army/olive green not a neon or puke green. Those are not my favorite colors.

Sometimes I talk to myself out loud with out noticing until I disagree with what I have just said. And then I laugh cause I'm arguing...with myself...out loud.

One of my favorite things to eat, that is really really weird, is cream cheese on a tortilla. Which I almost NEVER get to eat because it's as about as healthy as eating a bowl of lard...with a tortilla.

An Update for A Friend

2006-11-18T23:47:00.000-05:00

I have a friend who doesn't understand updates on blogs that seem to have no point so in honor of that I will now write an update...

today i woke up and was still tired so i just stayed in bed and started reading. then i got bored and started writing in my journal (one of many). then i went back to sleep for a few hours. then i got up and did nothing. then i went downstairs to do nothing. then i ate. then i watched a movie on lifetime. it was sad. then i had a text conversation with someone. then i took a shower and changed clothes because my other close were wet from taking a shower. then i went out. and i talked on the phone to my mom. then i went to church. then i watched a movie thing that was funny. then i came home. then i watched a comedian. then i wrote a blog.

...that has no point.

You're Invited

2006-11-16T00:14:00.000-05:00

Guess what? You are invited to the best Christmas party EVER! There will be appetizers, super decorations, Christmas carols, and mistletoe! Please bring a white elephant gift, $5 or less (think funny and cheap). RSVP and feel free to bring friends!

Our Christmas Party is coming up. It starts at 7pm on Friday Dec 8th. And you're all invited!

Shoot me an email if you want to come. And if you don't know my email then you are not actually invited.

Yay Christmas!

XBox 360 Banned Commercial

2006-11-13T14:50:00.000-05:00

This was a commercial made to advertise xbox 360. The idea was jump into the game. Pretty cool idea. I can totally see why it got banned but it's all over the internet so I'm not sure how much good it does to ban something simply from TV. Also personally I think it's a pretty funny ad.

TV Shows

2006-11-13T11:50:00.000-05:00

Okay so one of my new favorite things on the internet today is this new idea of offering full tv shows on websites with limited to no commercial interruptions. Unfortunately they are really addictive and sometimes distract me like when I'm going to bed. Okay confession time...I actually ended up staying up until really really late last night because I was watching shows online.

Here's my favorite show channels

nbc.com
abc.com
abcfamily.com
the-n.com

A Summary

2006-11-12T17:16:00.000-05:00

Okay so a few of you may have seen the post about the comments on Jen's blog. Well I realize that 38 comments can be tad over whelming and confusing so here's a summary of that conversation...

I said Hi. Kendi said chewbacca. I said shaving and big foot. Kendi said cute, evolution, shaving Jen.
I said shaving connection?. Kendi said question, grandma, bread. I said thrice, words, uxorious. Kendi said great, 35,000 cookies in a lifetime. I said stats, baseball beatles. Jen said post, dictionary. Kendi said cookies, random, chilli. I said God, pool, hurt. Kendi said all the time, I think, 45 stitches in my head. I said never, two year, bronchitos, I-T. Jen said your mom, bronchitis. Kendi said face, ra-i-ain. Jen said RIDICULOUS. I said comments, lame, funny. Kendi said agree, crazy, nurve. Jen said ridiculosity. Jo said ouch, spell, going down. I said ?!, fat neck, staring, thumb. Jo said BURITTO!

I don't see what's so confusing about that but I hope this summary clears everything up.

Some of my favorite Pics

2006-11-09T13:50:00.000-05:00

Look Holly made a blog! She's so sweet. I wuv her.

This is such a fun picture to me. We all went to Ebs and saw Justin McRoberts and after we just randomly started taking pictures. Jen and I were not supposed to be in this picture but we added ourselves anyway. We're fun.

This is one of my favorite pictures of me and my friend Jen. We had been running all over DC in a race and we were nearing the end on so many levels.

Pumpkin Pi

2006-11-09T13:48:00.000-05:00

You're mom is pumpkin pie.

comments are funny

2006-11-09T13:47:00.000-05:00

want to read something funny? go to my friend Jen's blog and read the comments on her last post.

Pee-Ann-Oe

2006-11-06T20:18:00.000-05:00

So Ellen got a new piano. Well, I shouldn't say new because the piano is actually really old. But it's classically old as opposed to crappy old which would be bad. Why would you ever by something that was crappy old? Or actually why would you buy something that is crappy in the first please. Oh actually I noticed that a lot of people buy crappy cars because they are cheap. They shouldn't but they do anyway. So I guess that's the only thing that is kind of okay to buy crappy old. But that doesn't mean it's right or safe or smart. I'm just saying. Anyway my point is...

What was I talking about? Oh Ellen got a new old piano. It's from the 1800s. It stands up right. Which is surprisingly called an up-right piano. Anyway it was just delivered today and it weighs about a ton, literally. The men who brought it to the house were actually afraid that the stairs wouldn't hold them and the piano at the same time, but they chose to risk their lives to bring us the joy of music. And you'll never guess what happened on the way up the stairs. Well, actually nothing happened. Hmm...that wasn't very interesting.

Anyway so now Ellen has been playing the piano all night long. She's good but it is not even Thanksgiving yet and she has played mostly Christmas carols. NO MORE CHRISTMAS CAROLS ELLEN! But what can you do?

Ahh music.

Jen first thing in the morning

2006-11-01T12:35:00.000-05:00

scarey...

More Pix

2006-11-01T12:04:00.000-05:00

Rick eating before scaring.

Carving with a doggie. The smallest doggie ever.

The gift of dancing.

Halloween Funness

2006-11-01T11:35:00.000-05:00

It was a super Halloween holiday. Last night on Halloween I got to be a part of the Sneskos Scarey House. My throat is killing me today from being so scarey last night. I actually popped up out of a "grave" which was actually a tarp. Along with Jen and Ellen. Now I have great stomach muscles. But before that funness we actually had a party at our house. It was a pumpkin carving party. This is a picture of some people standing around chatting it up. I had to post it because Jen just looks so super in midsentence.

DXAR Conference

2006-10-25T16:31:00.000-04:00

This weekend Stefa and I are off to Dallas! That's right. We are headed to the National Chi Alpha District Rep meeting. There we will be discussing Chi Alpha and it's future. Where we are headed. Where we should be headed. How long we want that to take. And the best ways to meet our goals. Should be a thrilling time to talk about the future of our ministry.

Please keep us in our prayers.

A Halloween Cartoon

2006-10-25T15:59:00.000-04:00

This is from Very Tasteful. They make shorts like these all the time. They are super funny. Happy Halloween everyone!

ENJOY

announcements

2006-10-24T16:55:00.000-04:00


A video made for announcements at AU Chi Alpha. So funny and creative I had to share.

Tribe It

2006-10-24T16:16:00.000-04:00

Tribe

Compete in the rituals to become the new chief of the tribe.

Play this free game now!!

you know you want to play this game...I am addicted to miniclip...they just added a new feature where you can put the games on your blog...this game is way addictive...and hard.

The first 4 mins of Borat the Movie

2006-10-23T13:21:00.000-04:00

Borat!

This Morning

2006-10-20T14:06:00.000-04:00

When I opened my eyes it honestly felt more like a relief than anything else. For hours I had felt as though I was just faking it. For hours like I was desperately trying to just keep my eyelids pushed together rather than actually sleeping. It took me a few minutes to focus and have my eyes adjust to the darkness. My mind wondered why my room was so dark still. Surely I had been sleeping long enough. The beaming red light shined from behind me telling me that it was only 5:27 AM.

5:30 in the morning? I am never awake at 5:30. Even when I catch a 6 am flight I am still not really awake. Maybe half awake but as soon as I hit the sits in the plane I tend to sleep again. Point being that 5:30 am is not a time I am usually aware exists.

I decide I should read or do something productive. I reach behind my head and grab my bible. My thoughts are all over the place and my attention is not being kept. I decide instead to first check email. I mean it’s been almost 6 hours since the last time I checked for mail. I reach once again behind me and grab my phone. It’s a struggle because it’s still plugged in to the charger over night. I’m annoyed and frustrated as I yank at the phone and the cord and separate the two.

I retrieve the phone finally and turn it on. I pull up the email and have 3 new messages. Only 1 of which is a real message. I wonder when the message was sent and read it aloud just to hear my own voice which is not working well. It is after all only 5:30 in the morning. After looking through emails and deleting the nonsense that I get all the time, I take to writing an email. I just feel like if I’m up, then someone else must be too. I email a friend a deep and holy email. Consisting of 6 sentences that are about changes in life that affect our Christian walks. I’m not entirely sure of what I’m writing because it is now only 6 in the morning. Following the email I close the browser and begin to play brick breaker on my phone. After dying in two games in less than 5 minutes I realize that reactions in early morning are a bit slow. So I give up and take up the reading I intended to do nearly 40 minutes earlier.

Nearing 7 am I notice that I’m blinking so much that I’m missing every other word and am very confused by what I’m trying to read. I decide I could probably go back to sleep now so I close the book and toss it behind me. But before I do I figure I should feed my addiction one last time. No new emails. Oh well. Back to sleep.

8:30 rolls around and the light in my room wakes me again. Should I get up? No. I should once again look for a response to my deep and holy email from earlier. Not only do I have a response but I also have other emails. Life is grand. I read the response, “That sounds so exciting, it is good to know your spiritual life will never be dormant.” That makes me smile. I wasn’t sure my email I’d sent made sense but the response seemed that it did. I look at other emails. Including one about rides for a retreat that I remember I need to pack for. As I open a third email I notice that my eyes are so tired and I am blinking uncontrollably. I think, “Man what is the deal?” Then I remember, oh yeah I woke up at 5:27 AM.