28 December 2007
27 December 2007
24 December 2007
Feliz Navidad!
20 December 2007
world traveler
12 December 2007
What if Patrick Henry's famous words were really, "Live Free or Die Hard?"
A lot of change is coming in this next semester. It's like the clouds in the Arizona sky. You know a storn is coming, but you can't tell if it is a gentle rain or monsoon on its way. I'm excited for it I suppose, yet like numerous other human beings i'm not always fond of change. I've got into a routine of things. I'd like to know if i'll be in seminary after college or even in the country.
I guess the reason i don't know is solely that I want to know and don't need to know. I never was fond of that phrase..."it's on a need to know basis." But that's how God works. He knows, we don't yet. deal with it.
But Christmas with the roommates was good. There was Christmas noodles and exchanging of gifts followed by Mexican train. couldn't ask for much better than that.
04 December 2007
t-shirt idea
02 December 2007
So I Still Have Yet to Unpack from Thanksgiving
19 November 2007
sweetness
13 November 2007
when being tired feels good
02 November 2007
just call me jack
(this is our house's pumpkin: Dierks Groban)
I feel like this is the process God is putting me through right now. I've been blindsighted by a few things these past two weeks from my best friend moving to health to not getting into the photo program after the head of the program told me i should be fine.
One thing after another. Seeds removed and then the walls scraped. I don't know what God is trying to teach me, but i'd be happy if he sped up the process a bit! haha.The cool thing is...once all of the gunk is removed, the masterpiece begins and you carve out a new face to the pumpkin. Letting go of its old identity, the pumpkin has a new face.
On a good note i got an "A" on my Hebrew Bible essay!
Selah.
17 October 2007
sparing meat
In the face of adversity:: he persevered.
.
With school lately I feel like I'm entered in a marathon leading in circles. I get lapped at times, but there is always the one kid with a cast and asthma behind me giving me the confidence to continue on. College is rough...but it is also four years of my life! this block of time is filled with questions after. What to do and be...I have no idea. I am 54 school weeks away from recieving a degree. That's insane!
*cracks open a few eggs and chugs them from a glass. Puts on biking gloves and beanie to go for a jog. Stops by the meat locker to punch a few cows and heads home to do the same the next day in preparation for the big duel. *
antsy
My tummy is full of popcicles...
My fingernails are full of left over clay from my ceramics class...
I feel like redesigning the site.
09 October 2007
Amsterdam's buyout offer bothers brothels
02 October 2007
insomnia
This was my first batch of waffles from Wally. Look pretty good if i say so myself (which i am). I even made the batter from scratch!
Tonight began the weeklong tradition of Katy's birthday celebration! My bible study came over plus the roommates to have dinner and dessert.
This is Katy's cake. Look closely...it's her face in the sprinkles!
20 September 2007
things that made me smile today
- i was pretty sure my bike tire was going to die on the way to school but it made it there and back.
- the weather today was 95 and beautiful. It was more of a pleasant bike ride.
- continuing with the weather, i had a test and finished fast so i was able to read my TanaKh (Hebrew old testament) with some Einstein's breakfast
- at breakfast, i saw Heather, Carol, Tim, Leila, and Steve
- i slipped and fell on my bottom in the middle of the between class rush. no one even noticed!
- class got out 30 min. early
- my photo professor actually likes my thesis photos!
- vegas attacked the UPS guy...a few weeks ago she attacked the mail-lady too! i'm beginning to think we need one of those 'beware of dog' signs. the mid-20-yr-old screamed and threw the package only to come in a minuate later laughing at himself as vegas continued to lick his calves.
- Vegas ran down the stairs but forgot to turn and rammed her face right into the wall. i felt bad, but that's pretty funny!
10 September 2007
stream of consciousness
All i know is my photo thesis to officially graduate as a photo major is due on the first.
I stink at ceramics. I come home two days a week covered in red clay.
I am a security guard but i may be looking for a new more consistant job.
my family went to Italy last week while i was stuck in class.
I turned 21 on labor day...it doesn't feel much different.
I miss Holland.
I am so excited to go back to philly and NYC.
max brenner.
the Bible study i'm leading started tonight and i am really glad about the girls that are in it
work schedualed me on friday when the navs meet...grrrr
i love Katy's dog Vegas. taught her a new trick today too.
there is nothing like a texas sunset at lake grapevine.
i miss lakes.
I think it is awesome my homework for my OT class is reading genesis and exodus!
i stink at painting.
i rant a lot.
i'm hoping the diamondbacks make playoffs.
i need to finish my reading for class.
goodbye.
22 August 2007
15 August 2007
Rolly, Patch, Lucky, Pongo...
Happy Birthday Mom!
12 August 2007
01 August 2007
Ok Tim McGraw...bring it!
Verse 1
He said I was in my early forties, with a lot of life before me, when a moment came that stop me on a dime. I spent most of the next days, looking at the x-rays. Talking bout' the options and talking bout' sweet time. I asked him when it sank in, that this might really be the real end, how's hit ya' when you get that kind of news?
Man whad ya do?
And he said
Chorus
I went skydiving
I went rocky mountain climbing
I went two point seven seconds on a bull name Fu Man Chew
And I loved deeper
And I spoke sweeter
And I gave forgiveness I'd been denyin'
And he said some day I hope you get the chance
To live like you were dyin
Verse 2
He said I was finally the husband, but most the time I wasn't. And I became a friend; the friend would like to have. And all a sudden goin' fishin wasn't such an imposition, and I went three times that year I lost my dad. Well I finally read the good book, and took a good long hard look at what i would do if I could do it all again.
And then
Chorus
I went skydiving
I went rocky mountain climbing
I went two point seven seconds on a bull name Fu Man Chew
And I loved deeper
And I spoke sweeter
And I gave forgiveness I'd been denyin'
And he said some day I hope you get the chance
To live like you were dyin
Bridge
Like tomorrow was a gift, and ya got eternity to think about what to do with it, what could you do with it, what did I do with it, what would I do with it?
Skydiving
I went rocky mountain climbing
I went two point seven seconds on a bull named Fu Man Chew
And man I loved deeper
And I spoke sweeter
And I watched an eagle as it was flyin
And he said some day I hope you get the chance
To live like you were dyin
To live like you were dyin (4x)
31 July 2007
Hurrah!
28 July 2007
stuck between a rock and a hard place--anyone else see the new simpson's movie?
18 July 2007
17 July 2007
Proof again that God is Soverign and good
We got Vegas. She is a beautiful half-boxer/ half-pitbull ish. Katy got her a pink collar and tag and spent a while at the condo before going off to Namibia to serve and glorify God. Last week another one of my roommates, Val, took Vegas for a walk but her tag popped off as the leesh was put on wrong. So two days ago i go tto buy a new collar, put our address and Katy's number on it. i've been working full days. 7am-3pm at a warehouse and then 6pm-midnight at my security job. So tonight i get home and the gate is wide open. I open the sliding door to see a note from my other roomie, Becca, stating Vegas had run away. I rode out on my bike calling. All the time i was going over in my head an old sermon i heard about how wonderful it is to be lost. When we are lost it means someone cares and is looking for us as opposed to trash where it remains and is unwanted. So i decided to keep searching. I asked a few people and then i foolishly remembered i hadn't prayed yet.
So i prayed.
God answered.
I rode to a place i personally have never walked Vegas and there is a gas station. Granted it is late at night and i get spooked easily i didn't want to walk up to this truck originally. But the window was rolled down and he seemed ok. As i was asking if he saw Vegas her head popped out of the window of the quad cab truck! It was her. Her collar and tag were gone but Vegas was there nonetheless. I offered to buy him something from the gas station but he declined. I took the long walk home, Vegas in one hand and my bike in the other. It turns out they found her running back and forth like frogger in the traffic!
God is good,
All the time.
All the time,
God is good. Selah.
14 July 2007
Mr. Fix-it
Eugene Peterson
11 July 2007
09 July 2007
It's called faith for a reason...
08 July 2007
That's the way..uh huh uh huh..i like it...
05 July 2007
yet another reason my town rocks....
26 June 2007
to my family members reading:
25 June 2007
Acts of Random Kindness
The quote may be slightly off...but God, i'm beginning to get it. I just didn't know it would require over a year of this test. It's funny how life doesn't run in semesters. Some lessons takes years or even lifetimes to learn. I think I'm just beginning to learn that.
23 June 2007
don't leave your post
20 June 2007
straight 10s!!!
Please vote! if the link doesn't work the address is http://www.picture.com/voteforme/photovote1.asp?PID=2091384
18 June 2007
Grilled survey
12 June 2007
The bypass pin has been removed, you are clear to depart. Have a safe flight and great day. *salute*
03 June 2007
01 June 2007
23 May 2007
18 May 2007
And so the Adventure Has Begun!
It all started in Arizona as we finished moving into our condo last week.
stairs. I think the dog (Vegas) really likes the new place as well. This is a photo of Katy letting her up on the couch even though we said she shouldn't! Katy is trying to hide but you can still tell it's her!
From there I was off to Philly. Mattias and Maggie's wedding is this evening but i came early to spend some time with friends and relax since the Diamondbacks were out of town so I had no work anyway. I spent a day walking around on my own and working on my photo thesis for ASU. Then I hung out with Mark and Wendy one day only to go to Washington D.C. the next! Finally yesterday Ariel, Guido and I finally had some time to hang out and spend time talking and enjoying each other's company. He injured his neck earlier on in the week so i made him stand by this sign at Jim's, the cheesesteak place we went to, it's so good to see old friends again. Today's the big wedding. Should be fun as even more Dutch and friends will be there!
04 May 2007
One of THOSE days...
First of all, Cassie, Katy and I did not get on the Price is Right but we will be on TV May 18th. Back-right side of the studio and Katy has an amazing cameo behind one of the contestants mothers. We 'slept' on the streets of L.A. There were old ladies from everywhere! We made lots of friends (lots of Texans were there as well!) and played Uno with the guys behind us in line. Then came 6am. We received our vouchers securing a spot in the studio and we were off to head back to the car and relax before we had to return.
There were still over 8 hours more of waiting at that point but finally going into the studio was all worth it! It was a lot taller than TV camera angles had tricked me to believe. There were only 300 audience members but it was SO shiny! On TV, the green and such look a little dull, but 70s sparkle sang from the entire studio! we met all but one of the contestants while waiting and Charles is by far the coolest that made it on stage. At the commercial breaks. Bob Barker answered audience questions. He loved saying his quote from Happy Gilmore and we decided to tell him we weren't studying for finals but came to his show instead. He told us to not blame him when we are on welfare! HAHA. So began the long trip home after some Chipotle.
So that brings us to yesterday. I woke up fairly early because I had a lot to do. I paid my student bills, dropped off my paper, returned library books...and then I saw the US Airways booth by the Union. I had applied at US Air before to be a ticket agent so I thought i'd check it out. I start talking to this guy named Michael who explained the job i applied for stunk and he started telling me about where he worked at the fleet. SO he told me to go back to the dorms and print off my resume. I did and returned. We talked for a while and then he asked, "So, do you want the job? Oh, by the way.,..that was your interview!" Ummm..oh my! YES. I am now a member of the US Air fleet at Sky Harbor airport! I went through 2 hours of processing this morning and ordered my uniform and got my badge! My training starts June 4th. But man, how amazing is God! Best job ever! i get domestic flights for $15 and international for $40 one way. Hello Holland? Australia finally? Egypt? I'm so pumped!
So after finding out i got the job, more exciting things came as we had the Nav boys over to the dorms to start moving in to our Condo. It is called 'Casa Blanca' due to the 3 Mexicans and 3 nursing majors living there. We set up our rooms, hauled in items, ordered pizza and watched some Office and Prison Break. What an amazing day. You know those days where you just feel like and know you've accomplished a lot? Yeah, yesterday was one of those.
01 May 2007
COME ON DOOOOOWN!
28 April 2007
The final leg
There is no guarantee of a scholarship at ASU next year.
I have to appeal yet again. Granted, much has happened and it is possible (especially with God) to recieve the scholarship another year. So last night I couldn't sleep. I stopped writting my paper at 1am to try and rest yet I was awake until 4. After spending hours working on a 3d project and more hours at work running up and down stairs trying to keep my mind off the workload in the dorm rooms...well, i am mentally and physically exhausted. I'm sorry if I seem distant or down. The reason is because I am.
8 more days.
i can hear the whistling wind down the hall!
monsoon season is here! I'm off to work! i hope the bus doesn't tip!
27 April 2007
10 April 2007
Things I Love from the past week...
- Last Sat. --randomly going to the Renaissance Faire for the heck of it!
- Playing softball on an intramural team and hitting an amazing pitch out to deep center to have my years old cleat break as i rounded second! (the bottom fell off!)
- MCing with my Mexican brother
- Walking into a gun club to get shells for an art project and not having the guy blink an eye.
- Spending 2 1/2 hours then drilling over 100 bullets
- Watching the Office three times and laughing just as hard each time
- The Casa Blanca ladies signing our lease to the condo!
- Trying Skyline Chili and getting a taste of Cincinnati
- going to the sunrise service at a different church and having the worship wake me up!
- Donuts after the service with friends
- Spending time just chilling with one of my favorite people and falling asleep during "Little Miss Sunshine" because we were so tired!
- Teaching people about missions in SGIM MILK
- CiCi's opening up in Mesa
- Finding out my grandmother bought an ab lounge!
- working at Chase field and making more tips than any other candy vendor! (partially because i sometimes yell, "Red Vines...M&Ms...pay off my tuition! (people think it's funny!))
- getting a text from my friend informing me she was in the back of a police car!
- eating sour patch kids
- Max Brenner?
- Eating fresh grapefruit in my room the way my mom and I used to.
What are you loving from this past week?
04 April 2007
breathing
Today...
just really felt like a good day to know I am a child of God.
02 April 2007
Finding my Neverland
I love the movie Finding Neverland. I haven't watched it in a long time but it was on my mind today. It is one of four movies that makes my cry every time i watch it. (the other three are field of dreams, men of honor, and hardball. We are Marshall will probably be added to the list as soon as it comes out to DVD) But i was thinking about how it makes me cry every time i watch it and compared it to this whole scholarship situation. Almost every time i dwell and have time to process i just start crying! Today I forgot to turn in an element of my Comp. Literacy homework. I realized right as class ended and when i got back to the dorms I just lost it.
I'm dreaming big.
30 March 2007
candy..popcorn...peanuts..get your candy here!
Speaking about baseball, i also played my first game on an intramural league here on campus. It was fun although we did end up getting run-ruled! my average is currently a .500. not too shabby! One field error though. i think i'm probably the only one who actually cares about that though! I have an enormous list of things to do for tomorrow so i think i am off to bed!
Gods zegen voor ons.
27 March 2007
26 March 2007
Won't you be my neighbor?
25 March 2007
whatever happened to wishing upon a star and dreams coming true?
My life consists of a lot of ifs right now. If i make this grade I'll be ok or if i can drop this class and maintain three A+ grades where one class is not on the +/- system i can make it. Or if all else fails if i get the art scholarship i'll have in-state tuitian for next year. If I spend my time filling out scholarships I can for sure stay at ASU next year.
I feel like a broken record lately. The situation I am in is on my mind constantly. This past week I actually succeeded in stressing myself out to the point of illness. Exactly one year ago, a dear friend of mine said, "God answers prayers like there is nothing hard about it." I agree with that. But it is still hard for me when the answer is wait. In the Bible it says to be anxious about nothing. Seriously? nothing?!? that's hard.
There is so much I want to be able to take into my own hands and control yet I realize I am not able to handle anything right now...especially on my own. This Tuesday is a major test for me. It is my hardest subject and also one of the key classes in determining where I will be next year. Key in our terms. Since God is above time it is all taken care of. Another friend used to always remind me of that. I wish I could take these truths and let the peace of Christ reign in my heart. Right now...i am uneasy.