ok, since i don't have as much time to update both blogs...i want you guys to talk to one another.
Here is your question for amuzement:
If you were a crayon, what color would you be and why?
28 March 2005
15 March 2005
Clang clang clang goes the chain...
Have you ever seen a car so small it fits through a front door?
me either.
Things are going quite well over here in Holland. I love writting again! For the past year or so i just got tired of my Frost, Whitman, and Yeats and decided to put away my spirals or writting and song lyrics to which i never wrote a tune. Recently, i am enjoying writting again. I like the feel of a pen in my hand. I take interviews on the news and write my own stories about what i think the Dutch are saying if i could only understand them. I am writting lyrics to songs again. I am writting short stories and poetry and enjoying it again. It's not my job, it's my fun. My camera has been at my side still as well and i am beginning to enjoy getting back into that journalist mood. I don't miss school but i do miss yearbook class and assignments and what i consider goofing around while Herbst considers it work. It can't be work if you are enjoying it that much right?!? I can't wait to see how the book turned out. I am so excited to see it in May when i onvince someone to mail it to me. I don't feel like i am done with school though...just like a sumer vacation or something though but this is really it. No more prom, no more out-smarting Ms. Ervi, no more putting Herbst's chair in the ceiling tiles or sneaking into the cross country office by way of a ceiling tile to get the track scheduale to take photos at the next meet. No more softball games or group locker upstairs. No more Chick-fil-A mornings or lunches with Bat Girl illegally. This is really it...i hope it sinks in soon.
me either.
Things are going quite well over here in Holland. I love writting again! For the past year or so i just got tired of my Frost, Whitman, and Yeats and decided to put away my spirals or writting and song lyrics to which i never wrote a tune. Recently, i am enjoying writting again. I like the feel of a pen in my hand. I take interviews on the news and write my own stories about what i think the Dutch are saying if i could only understand them. I am writting lyrics to songs again. I am writting short stories and poetry and enjoying it again. It's not my job, it's my fun. My camera has been at my side still as well and i am beginning to enjoy getting back into that journalist mood. I don't miss school but i do miss yearbook class and assignments and what i consider goofing around while Herbst considers it work. It can't be work if you are enjoying it that much right?!? I can't wait to see how the book turned out. I am so excited to see it in May when i onvince someone to mail it to me. I don't feel like i am done with school though...just like a sumer vacation or something though but this is really it. No more prom, no more out-smarting Ms. Ervi, no more putting Herbst's chair in the ceiling tiles or sneaking into the cross country office by way of a ceiling tile to get the track scheduale to take photos at the next meet. No more softball games or group locker upstairs. No more Chick-fil-A mornings or lunches with Bat Girl illegally. This is really it...i hope it sinks in soon.
18 February 2005
Pensamiento
I've got a lovely bunch of coconuts...
Ummm, i'm not really sure what to right. I sat down, fingers poised ready to seize the blog. to fill it with words to make you laugh, cry, and think. what more could there possibly be! The tapping of keyboards around me made me notice the lack of response from my own. Ok...insightfulness and advice. Here I go.
here I go....
sorry, I tried but that's all I got. Love you all.
"I laughed, I cried...it really moved me Bob." Larry the Cucumber
Ummm, i'm not really sure what to right. I sat down, fingers poised ready to seize the blog. to fill it with words to make you laugh, cry, and think. what more could there possibly be! The tapping of keyboards around me made me notice the lack of response from my own. Ok...insightfulness and advice. Here I go.
here I go....
sorry, I tried but that's all I got. Love you all.
"I laughed, I cried...it really moved me Bob." Larry the Cucumber
09 February 2005
Raindrops keep fallin'on my head...
Advice: don't stare at people's lips when they are talking Dutch. It makes you want to laugh out loud.
So i've been thinking a lot lately about how i can be of more help around here. Things are moving SO SLOW! I read Heather's blog and all i could think of was how i so wish i could be there. for almost three years now i have wanted to lead the tues. night study. I wanted to give my senior speech and look people in the eyes as i told them what they really meant to me. All that changed 2 1/2 year ago when i met Ariel and Alexa Hays in Colorado. Abby Lorenc and I had talked prior to family camp about how excited we were going to be that we could talk to Peter about becoming missionaries. I didn't talk to Peter once on that trip. It's strange to see that if i hadn't injured my knee i would've been in a softball tournament that week. It's strange that i wanted to go on a boat trip with my friend but instead my parent's insisted that i go. But then again, i guess it isn't so strange because God's plan is so much larger than our own. I better go, school just let out. Loving and missing you all, SWAT
So i've been thinking a lot lately about how i can be of more help around here. Things are moving SO SLOW! I read Heather's blog and all i could think of was how i so wish i could be there. for almost three years now i have wanted to lead the tues. night study. I wanted to give my senior speech and look people in the eyes as i told them what they really meant to me. All that changed 2 1/2 year ago when i met Ariel and Alexa Hays in Colorado. Abby Lorenc and I had talked prior to family camp about how excited we were going to be that we could talk to Peter about becoming missionaries. I didn't talk to Peter once on that trip. It's strange to see that if i hadn't injured my knee i would've been in a softball tournament that week. It's strange that i wanted to go on a boat trip with my friend but instead my parent's insisted that i go. But then again, i guess it isn't so strange because God's plan is so much larger than our own. I better go, school just let out. Loving and missing you all, SWAT
28 January 2005
Embarrassment
Every see something that makes you want to stop and play with a platypus?
Hey guys, if you want a great laugh at the expense of one of our beloved Dutch folk(assassin), there is a picture of alexa here we need to let everyone know about. the responsibility lies with you Doctor.
CLICK HERE
just look at the random pictures and it is hard to miss. This should cheer you up Nurge!
Hey guys, if you want a great laugh at the expense of one of our beloved Dutch folk(assassin), there is a picture of alexa here we need to let everyone know about. the responsibility lies with you Doctor.
CLICK HERE
just look at the random pictures and it is hard to miss. This should cheer you up Nurge!
27 January 2005
With the Flip of a Coin...
A FRIEND OF MINE ONCE TOLD ME "ALWAYS GO LEFT WHEN GIVEN A CHOICE" GOOD ADVICE AS LONG AS NO POLE IS PRESENT I DO SO THINK>>>
SO TODAY I"M THINKING THAT AMANDA LYNN BRADLEY STILL OWES ME A STORY ABOUT A PLATAPUS!!! it's so weird thinking that right now all of you are in school and i am way over here. it's all too sureal and has yet to come true. or maybe my biking and directional skills simply wish that. i doubt any of you remember (because i didn't) but there was a video tour of both cbc and Marcus that we filmed back in Oct. for the Hays. I never would've thought that i, myself would come to cherish that video so much. I've been reassured that maybe for three months or so you and i will all be in touch but after that only time will tell. "wisdom is knowing what time it is"--do you all remember that?!? Anyways, i've just been in kind of a somber mood and missing all you guys. I'll give you my cell number and maybe you can give me a call sometime or since i lost all of your phone numbers on the list i had you may feel free to e-mail them back to me. Love you all, Adios for now. Sir Brooks..i'll see you down under with the enigma eh?
SO TODAY I"M THINKING THAT AMANDA LYNN BRADLEY STILL OWES ME A STORY ABOUT A PLATAPUS!!! it's so weird thinking that right now all of you are in school and i am way over here. it's all too sureal and has yet to come true. or maybe my biking and directional skills simply wish that. i doubt any of you remember (because i didn't) but there was a video tour of both cbc and Marcus that we filmed back in Oct. for the Hays. I never would've thought that i, myself would come to cherish that video so much. I've been reassured that maybe for three months or so you and i will all be in touch but after that only time will tell. "wisdom is knowing what time it is"--do you all remember that?!? Anyways, i've just been in kind of a somber mood and missing all you guys. I'll give you my cell number and maybe you can give me a call sometime or since i lost all of your phone numbers on the list i had you may feel free to e-mail them back to me. Love you all, Adios for now. Sir Brooks..i'll see you down under with the enigma eh?
25 January 2005
A-HOI Matey
What if pirate ships could fly...would you jump on?
So in case you are just totally out of it, I am in Holland right now. Things are odd. I can't tell as to whether or not I am actually here yet. My house is far away so a lot of biking is involved. The one things I miss is all of you guys as well as all of my 8th graders. So here it goes...
LORD, I just wanna pray that al of the conversations go smoothly for your greater purpose as although some people had problems with my leaving they will be able to move on and serve you all the more. I pray they all know I miss them just as much if not more and love them so much wishing they seek your presence to be active in their lives. Protect all and comfort my heart.
Your bond-servant, Alicia
So in case you are just totally out of it, I am in Holland right now. Things are odd. I can't tell as to whether or not I am actually here yet. My house is far away so a lot of biking is involved. The one things I miss is all of you guys as well as all of my 8th graders. So here it goes...
LORD, I just wanna pray that al of the conversations go smoothly for your greater purpose as although some people had problems with my leaving they will be able to move on and serve you all the more. I pray they all know I miss them just as much if not more and love them so much wishing they seek your presence to be active in their lives. Protect all and comfort my heart.
Your bond-servant, Alicia
18 January 2005
Latest Conclusion
So here are my thoughts...to take and cherish or trash
I just read everybody's latest blogs over Pine Cove and am still sad about not being able to go but at the same time it gives me comfort to know things are gonna be ok. If I had gone I wouldn't have gotten the opportunity to fellowship with the Village church and play the longest Ultimate Frisbee game in my life! (over 3 hours) Going to the Perspectives class yesterday was cool and so glad I decided to take it alone without friends last year. It's strange to me that by being out into a situation I didn't want to be in over 2 1/2 years ago sends me to Holland in two days! I am stoked about tonight as my cousin is going to Mid-school tues. night and may start going normally.
This morning I went shopping to find a few last minuate items. As I reentered the mall for the first time since working there, I saw a sign that broke my heart. Closing. My favorite store is going to be gone when I return. Prints Plus has so many memories for me. Running into friends, posters that inspire my work, and talking to the guy who works there on slow day by comparing Hinduism to Christianity. I'm sad about saying goodbyes so that's where I'll end this. Doei
I just read everybody's latest blogs over Pine Cove and am still sad about not being able to go but at the same time it gives me comfort to know things are gonna be ok. If I had gone I wouldn't have gotten the opportunity to fellowship with the Village church and play the longest Ultimate Frisbee game in my life! (over 3 hours) Going to the Perspectives class yesterday was cool and so glad I decided to take it alone without friends last year. It's strange to me that by being out into a situation I didn't want to be in over 2 1/2 years ago sends me to Holland in two days! I am stoked about tonight as my cousin is going to Mid-school tues. night and may start going normally.
This morning I went shopping to find a few last minuate items. As I reentered the mall for the first time since working there, I saw a sign that broke my heart. Closing. My favorite store is going to be gone when I return. Prints Plus has so many memories for me. Running into friends, posters that inspire my work, and talking to the guy who works there on slow day by comparing Hinduism to Christianity. I'm sad about saying goodbyes so that's where I'll end this. Doei
16 January 2005
Inspiration
This guy has always been a huge inspiration to me. Ron Blue works for God's glory at Dallas Theological Seminary. Give it a listen. He also has a sermon on the CBC website. 4 more days!
scroll down to: 10/17/04 Ron Blue
scroll down to: 10/17/04 Ron Blue
13 January 2005
09 January 2005
~Swirling Vortex of Enigma~
won't anyone throw in a rope?
So these past few days have been ridiculously crazy. The congrats/farewellness was yesterday and it was great. My parents gave me a party that I will remember for a very long time. Probably the biggest surprise was my fifth grade teacher (who I blogged about 16 Dec.) was there yesterday! She drove all the way from Katy, Texas near Houston just for that! It turns out my kindergarten teacher had helped my mom give me a gift I mentioned a month ago with thoughts that my mom would soon forget. It was a blast but I still felt as if I was being congratulated for something I never really did.
I saw so many old and current faces...I was very pleased and my mom was left happy so that's what really matters. I think I had my first grasp on reality as I had to say goodbye to my oldest sister Laura. I think I've always felt more of a connection with her. After the celebration cleaning was up, I said goodbye to Mrs. Wickett as I fought back tears. We've been bonding a lot lately and it's a shame to put that on hold at least for now. I've even been considering going to UT just to be closer to her and also since their journalism department is top-notch with a few of my old editors going there.
After a nice dinner at El Chico among friends we headed out to go see Finding Neverland which I would recommend but not if you're already in a fragile crying state. It deserves an Oscar. And then today was my last official Sunday School with everyone there as next week they will all be gone at Pine Cove. I'm thinking about going up to the College class next week so it won't be as hard. I also am sad the Ireland trip was cancelled, I felt like I was a part in helping it form so it is kinda sad but maybe you should all go to Holland now instead eh?!? Wed. night I will be saying a lot of goodbyes and hopefully see-you-laters. Could it be hitting me as reality you ask? Maybe...a few more days will tell.
So these past few days have been ridiculously crazy. The congrats/farewellness was yesterday and it was great. My parents gave me a party that I will remember for a very long time. Probably the biggest surprise was my fifth grade teacher (who I blogged about 16 Dec.) was there yesterday! She drove all the way from Katy, Texas near Houston just for that! It turns out my kindergarten teacher had helped my mom give me a gift I mentioned a month ago with thoughts that my mom would soon forget. It was a blast but I still felt as if I was being congratulated for something I never really did.
I saw so many old and current faces...I was very pleased and my mom was left happy so that's what really matters. I think I had my first grasp on reality as I had to say goodbye to my oldest sister Laura. I think I've always felt more of a connection with her. After the celebration cleaning was up, I said goodbye to Mrs. Wickett as I fought back tears. We've been bonding a lot lately and it's a shame to put that on hold at least for now. I've even been considering going to UT just to be closer to her and also since their journalism department is top-notch with a few of my old editors going there.
After a nice dinner at El Chico among friends we headed out to go see Finding Neverland which I would recommend but not if you're already in a fragile crying state. It deserves an Oscar. And then today was my last official Sunday School with everyone there as next week they will all be gone at Pine Cove. I'm thinking about going up to the College class next week so it won't be as hard. I also am sad the Ireland trip was cancelled, I felt like I was a part in helping it form so it is kinda sad but maybe you should all go to Holland now instead eh?!? Wed. night I will be saying a lot of goodbyes and hopefully see-you-laters. Could it be hitting me as reality you ask? Maybe...a few more days will tell.
07 January 2005
PAR-TAY!
don't forget tomorrow, sat 8 jan 2005. there is my graduation/farewell party from 3-5pm at Crossroads!!! Hope to see you all there.
06 January 2005
Ah, the taste of victory...
Press on men! I see the eye through the darkness yet!
So, today I accidentally slept until around 1 or so and then ran around town doing a bunch of errands and made some money. I still don't feel as if I am done with High school as I know it but maybe when I go back to visit herbst soon, I will feel like I am done. As for now, off to try and clean my room as I just finished up another essay. Hope all of your days went grand. Oh and by the way...Alias rocked last night! Too bad I only see 3 episodes before I leave! I'll manage...somehow...
So, today I accidentally slept until around 1 or so and then ran around town doing a bunch of errands and made some money. I still don't feel as if I am done with High school as I know it but maybe when I go back to visit herbst soon, I will feel like I am done. As for now, off to try and clean my room as I just finished up another essay. Hope all of your days went grand. Oh and by the way...Alias rocked last night! Too bad I only see 3 episodes before I leave! I'll manage...somehow...
05 January 2005
Funny Isn't It?...
Have you ever seen a one-armed bandit run from a blue truck in front of your house? Just wondering...
Things are so crazy lately. Holland preparations are on the way and my mind is spinning with everything that still needs to be done. If it isn't done it would be ok but it is set in my mind of what I want to get done. How can I outdo what I did last year? I don't have to worry about THE PRANK anymore since I am not able to go to Pine Cove. Scholarship essays are crazy right now for me and I think my main problem is I truly don't care as to where I go to college. I have numerous choices and anyone seems ok. Essays calling...
p.s. a few of you told me you wanted calendars yet so besides lola, if you want one let me know so I can make it. They are $15.
Things are so crazy lately. Holland preparations are on the way and my mind is spinning with everything that still needs to be done. If it isn't done it would be ok but it is set in my mind of what I want to get done. How can I outdo what I did last year? I don't have to worry about THE PRANK anymore since I am not able to go to Pine Cove. Scholarship essays are crazy right now for me and I think my main problem is I truly don't care as to where I go to college. I have numerous choices and anyone seems ok. Essays calling...
p.s. a few of you told me you wanted calendars yet so besides lola, if you want one let me know so I can make it. They are $15.
31 December 2004
Time Stands Still...
Funny isn't it, how time can fool us...
As of right now I am a year behind some of my friends. I am trapped between the years 2004 and 2005. For the Dutch, 2005 has struck and for the U.S...it has yet to come. I personally am stuck right now trapped in between two cultures of Europe and America. Trapped between realities of high school and college lifestyle. Simply put...I am trapped. As my friends overseas lay down to soak in the victory of a conquered night, I prepare for the bonfire initiating the celebration of 2005 coming...Although slowly. Enjoy the time left of 2004 and make sure to go into '05 without regrets. Call the person you forgot. Write a letter to an old fiend..But most of all, praise God and live.
Happy New Year/chances/opportunity
As of right now I am a year behind some of my friends. I am trapped between the years 2004 and 2005. For the Dutch, 2005 has struck and for the U.S...it has yet to come. I personally am stuck right now trapped in between two cultures of Europe and America. Trapped between realities of high school and college lifestyle. Simply put...I am trapped. As my friends overseas lay down to soak in the victory of a conquered night, I prepare for the bonfire initiating the celebration of 2005 coming...Although slowly. Enjoy the time left of 2004 and make sure to go into '05 without regrets. Call the person you forgot. Write a letter to an old fiend..But most of all, praise God and live.
Happy New Year/chances/opportunity
30 December 2004
If you were and Animal, what would it be? Why?
If I were an animal I would be a platypus. There's not really a certain reason as to why I chose this animal except for they are cool. Platapi go about nonchalantly in life and they look very similar to ducks! Ducks are cool animals and since platypus are like ducks, they are cool by association. Also, 'a lot of platapi could do a lot of damage.' A friend of mine once said this refering to ducks but I believe it works with a platypus as well. What a life it could be...
editor's note: "I do not believe my speech teacher exactly knew what she was in for on 30 sept 2004 when she asked me this question"
editor's note: "I do not believe my speech teacher exactly knew what she was in for on 30 sept 2004 when she asked me this question"
24 December 2004
Santa Claus has come..to town
So Marshall (Santa) and his wife joined us for Christmas Eve service at church tonight. Working in the mall with Santa reminds me of what a sad poor world this can be when people ignore what this season is all about. Today, a girl I work with was too afraid to walk to her car without security due to a few distraught people in line who chose not to see Santa before 6pm Christmas Eve. I mean come on, he has been there since before Thanksgiving and the mall was closing! Brent's lesson during service was filled with stuff I have heard him say through the year but I truly enjoyed getting Santa's and his wife's perspective on it.
Continuing with tradition we are off to soon open gifts, take a family picture, and then watch one of the many versions of Scrooge. I hope all of you reflect on why this holiday exists beyond the tinsel and decorum to see a not so plain baby in an undecorated stable...No strings attached.
Feliz Navidad from this Garcia.
Continuing with tradition we are off to soon open gifts, take a family picture, and then watch one of the many versions of Scrooge. I hope all of you reflect on why this holiday exists beyond the tinsel and decorum to see a not so plain baby in an undecorated stable...No strings attached.
Feliz Navidad from this Garcia.
23 December 2004
Wisdom is knowing what time it is
Wow..so i really aveen't blogged in a while...
i applologize to my three readers because a compter has become inaccessable to me during this time. Well, let's see...Sunday was German Fest in Muenster, Texas and near the end my sister got up to make an annoucement abpout my leaving/graduation. What she said just really reminded me of why i love her so much.
Yesterday was the end of my High School career. I arrived at school at 8:45 prepared to take my economics exam and then be at work by 10! I finished my exam first at 9:18 so i was out of there! Yesterday was kinda sad though...i don't know why but it started to hit me in my heart even though i don't feel as if it's over. I feel like it's ok becasue in two weeks i'll be back...but the fact is i won't.
Things for Holland are coming along well thouygh but i bettter head off to work..i'll try to blog again soon..te amo a toda..spartacus
i applologize to my three readers because a compter has become inaccessable to me during this time. Well, let's see...Sunday was German Fest in Muenster, Texas and near the end my sister got up to make an annoucement abpout my leaving/graduation. What she said just really reminded me of why i love her so much.
Yesterday was the end of my High School career. I arrived at school at 8:45 prepared to take my economics exam and then be at work by 10! I finished my exam first at 9:18 so i was out of there! Yesterday was kinda sad though...i don't know why but it started to hit me in my heart even though i don't feel as if it's over. I feel like it's ok becasue in two weeks i'll be back...but the fact is i won't.
Things for Holland are coming along well thouygh but i bettter head off to work..i'll try to blog again soon..te amo a toda..spartacus
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