Saturday, November 24, 2007
.sigh.
The past few weeks have been pretty crazy for me. And now I'm sick. This past week probably won as far as the worst in the last while. I'm not sure how often I'll be posting. It's busy time for me!
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Mini Update
The past couple weeks have been pretty crazy with school wrapping up. I had my last exam this morning, and all I have left to do is this crazy (HUGE--you have no idea) math assignment, which I have been working on for a while and aim to have done by Friday (it's worth 75%!) After I hand that in, I will be totally done my last first term in the BEd Program--yippee! No more Math, ELA, School Systems, Gym, or Drama until I teach them! This weekend I will be focusing my time on planning for my teaching bloc, which starts on the 20th. I'm teaching 2 units; Healthy Bodies (Science) and Statistics & Probability (Math). I'm really excited to get back into the classroom and teach!
On another exciting note, one of Jon's brothers, Denver is engaged! He and Janet will be married on January 19th. It's only been a few days, and their planning is unbelievably quick--I have to say, I'm quite impressed. So that means, along with the excitement for them, that I get to be an official auntie now! Janet has the most beautiful little girl and I am excited to have Halle a a niece!
So that's a little mini update for me. Back to the math now...oh, it will be nice to be done.
On another exciting note, one of Jon's brothers, Denver is engaged! He and Janet will be married on January 19th. It's only been a few days, and their planning is unbelievably quick--I have to say, I'm quite impressed. So that means, along with the excitement for them, that I get to be an official auntie now! Janet has the most beautiful little girl and I am excited to have Halle a a niece!
So that's a little mini update for me. Back to the math now...oh, it will be nice to be done.
Friday, November 9, 2007
Monday, November 5, 2007
Frank
The other day I met a man while waiting for the bus. I was on my way to meet Jon at the University after picking up a couple movies, and I had cinnamon buns in my bag.
There are a lot of people who ask for money around Osborne village, and I wondered before leaving the house if someone would approach me. I felt that I really could not tell a person I couldn't give them anything when I had 6 huge cinnamon buns on me. It was really on my mind, so before I left the house, I told God that I was open to giving, or open to whatever.
As I was waiting at the bus stop, a wasp started coming at me. Every time I moved my bag, it would follow, so I ended up moving beside this man. He took off his hat and tried killing it for me, and we began talking about wasps; how I'd never been stung and how he had.
I finally killed the wasp by whacking it with a dvd case/stomping on it, and we continued talking. There was a pause in our conversation, and he said, "You know, I wish I had done things differently in my life." It was obvious he wanted to talk, so I asked him why he felt that way.
We proceeded to talk while we waited, and ended up going on the same bus. I listened to this man and we got off the same stop. When it was time to go our separate ways, I he thanked me for the chat, and I told him that maybe we'd see each other again someday on Osborne. He said he hoped so.
As I walked away, I realized I had not gotten his name. I have met people in the past that have made an impact on me and I (I think) on them, and not gotten their names. It's nice to have a name to a face or memory. I turned around and asked him his name and introduced myself. We shook hands, his face lit up, and he kept repeating my name. It was really special. His name is Frank.
God did end up using those cinnamon buns...and me.
There are a lot of people who ask for money around Osborne village, and I wondered before leaving the house if someone would approach me. I felt that I really could not tell a person I couldn't give them anything when I had 6 huge cinnamon buns on me. It was really on my mind, so before I left the house, I told God that I was open to giving, or open to whatever.
As I was waiting at the bus stop, a wasp started coming at me. Every time I moved my bag, it would follow, so I ended up moving beside this man. He took off his hat and tried killing it for me, and we began talking about wasps; how I'd never been stung and how he had.
I finally killed the wasp by whacking it with a dvd case/stomping on it, and we continued talking. There was a pause in our conversation, and he said, "You know, I wish I had done things differently in my life." It was obvious he wanted to talk, so I asked him why he felt that way.
We proceeded to talk while we waited, and ended up going on the same bus. I listened to this man and we got off the same stop. When it was time to go our separate ways, I he thanked me for the chat, and I told him that maybe we'd see each other again someday on Osborne. He said he hoped so.
As I walked away, I realized I had not gotten his name. I have met people in the past that have made an impact on me and I (I think) on them, and not gotten their names. It's nice to have a name to a face or memory. I turned around and asked him his name and introduced myself. We shook hands, his face lit up, and he kept repeating my name. It was really special. His name is Frank.
God did end up using those cinnamon buns...and me.
Friday, November 2, 2007
24 and a Day
Yesterday I turned 24...I like this age! I don't really feel all that different (I usually don't) but I think I will remember how old I am better this year. Do you ever forget how old you are? Sometimes, I have had to think, "Ok, Jon is 24, and my birthday hasn't happened yet, so I'm 23..yeah, I'm 23!" Maybe I'm weird, but that's how it works for me! Anyways, I have a feeling I will not have to resort to that this year.
I had a great birthday, with lots of wishes from family and friends! My day started with a phone call from my dad at 7:50 am. He forgot that I don't have class on Thursdays, so he thought I'd be awake at that time. It turned out to be a good thing, as I fell right back asleep, but also because Jon's alarm didn't wake him (or I) and he had to leave for class 10-15 minutes from then! My mom, remembering that I would be sleeping, waited to call at a "safer" time. When we talked, she told me of her plans to take Janessa and I to the States for some shopping after our school is done! It will be SO fun to go just the three of us--I am really excited!
I met Mary for breakfast at 11 at Stella's and I had the Norweigan waffle, which was so good. I was also treated to a Pecan Square (my favourite)! It is always so wonderful meeting with Mary; she is such an insightful, loving, and godly woman who I really value.
In the afternoon, I did some cleaning (I know, kind of lame, but I didn't do more than I wanted to!) Jon and I also walked down Osborne St. and peeked in to some of the shops. Desart is one of my favourites nearing Christmas time as it has the most beautiful decorations! Jon's gift was a book by Brennan Manning. After raving about the last book I read of his, he got me another! I'm pumped to read it!
For dinner, Jon took me to Colosseo on Corydon, which was really fun. I love Italian food, and being in Jon's company is always great! We then went home, after getting some Skittles along the way, and watched Singin' in the Rain together. I had never seen that movie, and I LOVE it! I really enjoy old movies, and Jon's pick for my birthday was perfect. He had been thinking of places to take me, but chose the movie at home which was just what I needed. Jon then spoiled me with a candle-lit bubble bath. After all the hectic days preceding, I had the most relaxing birthday.
I ignored the fact that I am a student with loads of school work yesterday..and now it's back to work for me!
I had a great birthday, with lots of wishes from family and friends! My day started with a phone call from my dad at 7:50 am. He forgot that I don't have class on Thursdays, so he thought I'd be awake at that time. It turned out to be a good thing, as I fell right back asleep, but also because Jon's alarm didn't wake him (or I) and he had to leave for class 10-15 minutes from then! My mom, remembering that I would be sleeping, waited to call at a "safer" time. When we talked, she told me of her plans to take Janessa and I to the States for some shopping after our school is done! It will be SO fun to go just the three of us--I am really excited!
I met Mary for breakfast at 11 at Stella's and I had the Norweigan waffle, which was so good. I was also treated to a Pecan Square (my favourite)! It is always so wonderful meeting with Mary; she is such an insightful, loving, and godly woman who I really value.
In the afternoon, I did some cleaning (I know, kind of lame, but I didn't do more than I wanted to!) Jon and I also walked down Osborne St. and peeked in to some of the shops. Desart is one of my favourites nearing Christmas time as it has the most beautiful decorations! Jon's gift was a book by Brennan Manning. After raving about the last book I read of his, he got me another! I'm pumped to read it!
For dinner, Jon took me to Colosseo on Corydon, which was really fun. I love Italian food, and being in Jon's company is always great! We then went home, after getting some Skittles along the way, and watched Singin' in the Rain together. I had never seen that movie, and I LOVE it! I really enjoy old movies, and Jon's pick for my birthday was perfect. He had been thinking of places to take me, but chose the movie at home which was just what I needed. Jon then spoiled me with a candle-lit bubble bath. After all the hectic days preceding, I had the most relaxing birthday.
I ignored the fact that I am a student with loads of school work yesterday..and now it's back to work for me!
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