Monday, February 28, 2005
Fifty-nine Days and Counting
Until me and Bono are in the same room *sigh*.
I can't believe that they are going to be in Vancouver for a whole month! It would be amazing to see them on the street... not likely to happen to me since I'm not downtown Van much, but a cool notion none the less.
Church was good yesterday...
I wrote that in December when I realized that so much of the pain that I brought with me here was gone. It was all done. It only took two years - *smirk*! But it's good for it to be over anyway, no matter how long it takes.
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I can't believe that they are going to be in Vancouver for a whole month! It would be amazing to see them on the street... not likely to happen to me since I'm not downtown Van much, but a cool notion none the less.
Church was good yesterday...
I can see the wind blow
Blowing through your hair
I can see the summertime in your eyes
I can see the fire
I can feel the flame
I can see the passion as it flows in your veins
I thought I heard you laughing
I think I hear you sing
I can see the life in you, it's rising
Where did all the hurt go?
Where did all the pain go?
Where did the winter go?
It's all melted away... and floated out of here
I wrote that in December when I realized that so much of the pain that I brought with me here was gone. It was all done. It only took two years - *smirk*! But it's good for it to be over anyway, no matter how long it takes.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Like a Sock to Your Pants
It's funny how childhood habits cling to a person like a sock to your pants because of static from the dryer.
I was in piano lessons as a adolescent, from age of nine until fourteen. I didn't progress much further than my third year. The last two years were pretty much a waste of money for my parents. I rarely practiced the allotted hour a day that was required. I showed up to every lesson completely unprepared. It was embarrassing, I admit. At the end of each lesson I vowed to myself that I would practice more this week - it never happened. I must have frustrated my teacher beyond reason, well except the one where she still collected payment.
My most vivid memories of piano lessons include showing up with long fingernails - every second week (they wouldn't grow fast enough for the next week). Mrs. McPherson would hear my tiny nails clicking on the keys within the first few minutes and gently hand me the clippers, waiting while I dealt with the situation.
The reason I mention that childhood habits cling even into adulthood is because I'm still guilty of these two things: 1) Making vows to myself that I will change this week with not much to show for all the vowing and 2) Approximately every two weeks I start practicing with the boys and a song in I'm asking Derek for his nail clippers (this occasionally happens right before a show as well!). You know the saying, "Old habits...."
Do you have any funny/annoying old habits that you just can't shake? Do tell!
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I was in piano lessons as a adolescent, from age of nine until fourteen. I didn't progress much further than my third year. The last two years were pretty much a waste of money for my parents. I rarely practiced the allotted hour a day that was required. I showed up to every lesson completely unprepared. It was embarrassing, I admit. At the end of each lesson I vowed to myself that I would practice more this week - it never happened. I must have frustrated my teacher beyond reason, well except the one where she still collected payment.
My most vivid memories of piano lessons include showing up with long fingernails - every second week (they wouldn't grow fast enough for the next week). Mrs. McPherson would hear my tiny nails clicking on the keys within the first few minutes and gently hand me the clippers, waiting while I dealt with the situation.
The reason I mention that childhood habits cling even into adulthood is because I'm still guilty of these two things: 1) Making vows to myself that I will change this week with not much to show for all the vowing and 2) Approximately every two weeks I start practicing with the boys and a song in I'm asking Derek for his nail clippers (this occasionally happens right before a show as well!). You know the saying, "Old habits...."
Do you have any funny/annoying old habits that you just can't shake? Do tell!
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Wednesday, February 16, 2005
Silliness, silliness is what I long for... (to the tune of Faithfulness - this is a long-standing traditional song in my family)
Yes... tonight is Gilmore Girls... the plot is thickening... you're lucky I didn't say "the clot is thickening" 'cause that's what was going through my head... Doh! With any luck, you'll have a squeamish stomach and, a-ha, my goal will be accomplished!
Oh yes... Gilmore Girls... I do believe that we left right after the moment when Lorelai told Emily, "You and me - we're done." One hour and counting...
I'm going to end this post by letting you know that I am going to depart in order that I may eat a 'booze chocolate' without getting it all over the keyboard. That wouldn't be so good. Sticky fingers + keyboard = (angry eyebrows) >:- (
Byeee
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Oh yes... Gilmore Girls... I do believe that we left right after the moment when Lorelai told Emily, "You and me - we're done." One hour and counting...
I'm going to end this post by letting you know that I am going to depart in order that I may eat a 'booze chocolate' without getting it all over the keyboard. That wouldn't be so good. Sticky fingers + keyboard = (angry eyebrows) >:- (
Byeee
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Monday, February 14, 2005
27 Useless Facts About Me
1. What time did you get up this morning? 7:13am... but my clock is 'x' number of minutes fast... so what time was it really??
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds.
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? The Incredibles... for the second time... I had a twenty minute nap midway
4. What is your favorite TV show? Gilmore Girls
5. What did you have for breakfast? Eggs Benny at Rickie's with a friend
6. What is your middle name? Lynn... I've never liked it personally, but it wasn't my choice was it?
7. Favorite cuisine? Now this is a hard one... Thai, Greek, Japanese and the list goes on
8. What foods do you dislike? Chinese five spice and over-ripe bananas are two that I can think of at the moment
9. What is your favorite chip flavor? Honey-mustard and onion
10. What is your favorite CD at the moment? You must know the answer to this! But I'll give you a hint just in case: H.T.D.A.A.B. That should be easy enough!
11. What kind of car do you drive? 2003 Hyandai Accent hatchback
12. Favorite sandwich? In Banff there is a little cafe that sells the most amazing oven-roasted chicken, cranberry-sauced, mayonaised and lettuced sandwich served on fresh home-made thick-sliced bread. YUM! Okay, I'm taking off in the above-mentioned car... let the hubby know where I am!
13. What characteristic do you despise? Dishonesty... well that took me from a grrreat mood to a complete downer... who wrote this anyway?
14. Favorite item of clothing? My black pants
15. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation where would you go? Europe
16. Favorite brand of clothing? I'm not too particular as long as it fits well
17. Where would you retire to? How do I know? I haven't explored enough of the world yet.
18. Favorite time of the day? When Ken gets home
19. What was your most memorable birthday? 26... I spent it in the car driving from Prince George to Surrey in unfavourable weather conditions... I don't recommend it.
20. Where were you born? Moose Jaw, Sask.
21. Favorite sport to watch? Beach volleyball... should I be admitting this? Can anything I say be used against me in a court of law? Or maybe gymnastics or figure skating.
22. What detergent do you use? Finishing up the last of the Melaluca stuff next it's some brand that we found at Walmart for less than four dollars... is that a bad sign?
23. How many loads of laundry do you do a week? 3-5, depending on how motivated or busy I am
24. Are you a morning person or a night person? Both and neither... not good in combination as I rediscovered this morning... Right Shrek?
25. What is your shoe size? 6... or 4 in kids
26. Favorite color? Right now it's red or is it pink or is it black... I'm not so good at choosing
27. Do you have any pets? One cat - Sapphira
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2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds.
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? The Incredibles... for the second time... I had a twenty minute nap midway
4. What is your favorite TV show? Gilmore Girls
5. What did you have for breakfast? Eggs Benny at Rickie's with a friend
6. What is your middle name? Lynn... I've never liked it personally, but it wasn't my choice was it?
7. Favorite cuisine? Now this is a hard one... Thai, Greek, Japanese and the list goes on
8. What foods do you dislike? Chinese five spice and over-ripe bananas are two that I can think of at the moment
9. What is your favorite chip flavor? Honey-mustard and onion
10. What is your favorite CD at the moment? You must know the answer to this! But I'll give you a hint just in case: H.T.D.A.A.B. That should be easy enough!
11. What kind of car do you drive? 2003 Hyandai Accent hatchback
12. Favorite sandwich? In Banff there is a little cafe that sells the most amazing oven-roasted chicken, cranberry-sauced, mayonaised and lettuced sandwich served on fresh home-made thick-sliced bread. YUM! Okay, I'm taking off in the above-mentioned car... let the hubby know where I am!
13. What characteristic do you despise? Dishonesty... well that took me from a grrreat mood to a complete downer... who wrote this anyway?
14. Favorite item of clothing? My black pants
15. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation where would you go? Europe
16. Favorite brand of clothing? I'm not too particular as long as it fits well
17. Where would you retire to? How do I know? I haven't explored enough of the world yet.
18. Favorite time of the day? When Ken gets home
19. What was your most memorable birthday? 26... I spent it in the car driving from Prince George to Surrey in unfavourable weather conditions... I don't recommend it.
20. Where were you born? Moose Jaw, Sask.
21. Favorite sport to watch? Beach volleyball... should I be admitting this? Can anything I say be used against me in a court of law? Or maybe gymnastics or figure skating.
22. What detergent do you use? Finishing up the last of the Melaluca stuff next it's some brand that we found at Walmart for less than four dollars... is that a bad sign?
23. How many loads of laundry do you do a week? 3-5, depending on how motivated or busy I am
24. Are you a morning person or a night person? Both and neither... not good in combination as I rediscovered this morning... Right Shrek?
25. What is your shoe size? 6... or 4 in kids
26. Favorite color? Right now it's red or is it pink or is it black... I'm not so good at choosing
27. Do you have any pets? One cat - Sapphira
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Monday, February 07, 2005
Happy Anniversary... The Best is Yet to Come!
Friday was our church's 20th Anniversary. We had a big gathering... a few of the the old "big wigs" showed up to represent the past. I must say that the present day FLV and the past Langley Vineyard are very different places.
The best moment of the evening was right at the beginning... I suddenly realized that I was humming "More". If you don't see the significance behind that it's because you don't know where I was sitting - I was right behind Brian Doerksen. I had to laugh at myself. It's funny how you feel like an absolute idiot singing someone else's song when you're sitting within earshot.
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The best moment of the evening was right at the beginning... I suddenly realized that I was humming "More". If you don't see the significance behind that it's because you don't know where I was sitting - I was right behind Brian Doerksen. I had to laugh at myself. It's funny how you feel like an absolute idiot singing someone else's song when you're sitting within earshot.
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Saturday, February 05, 2005
KILLER BISCUITS...
Wanted for Attempted Murder!
A resident of San Diego, went to a nearby supermarket 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 her car. He noticed that Linda's eyes were now open, and she looked very strange. He asked her if she was okay. 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 had initially passed out, but quickly re-covered and tried to hold her brains in for over an our until someone noticed and came to her aid.
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A resident of San Diego, went to a nearby supermarket 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 her car. He noticed that Linda's eyes were now open, and she looked very strange. He asked her if she was okay. 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 had initially passed out, but quickly re-covered and tried to hold her brains in for over an our until someone noticed and came to her aid.
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