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i always wanted to be a tenenbaum
you, know?
i am a twenty-three year old darling girl.
i am not married, i have no children, and i didn't graduate from college. but..
i draw birds and robots; i read books; i laugh till i cry; i love until my heart bursts; i sometimes paint my face or arms with stripes if i'm bored; i create; i play guitar. i am not impressive, but i am me.
i am addicted to Jesus Christ. He never stops loving, never stops giving, and there is always more of Him. He is the perfect addiction. no one else can satisfy.
These are all just mostly vague details. If you want me, come find me. But, I promise, at the very least, you'll think I'm nice.
things i like
(and i like a lot of things).
museums.// theme parks.// zoos.// aquariums.// road trips.// naps.// reading, and lots of reading. especially in unconventional places.// being silly.// going to goodwill to find hidden treasures.// traveling.// new things.// vintage things. record players, records, old cameras, old radios, vintage clothes, etc.// learning new things.// exploring new places.// building forts out of pillows and/or blankets.// getting mail.// finding new ways to stay organized.// old books that smell like yummy old books.// the smell of colored pencils, and crayons.// the internet, for without it, i might not have some very great friends that i love so dearly.// squirrels.// musicals.// live plays.// daisies, and trees.// thai food.// laughing.// socks.// people you meet that are so amazing they make you strive for greatness, not in competition, but just out of the pure fact that you've seen potential, and was found to be wasting yours.// living a simple life.// holding hands.// the rare moments in life where i don't feel self conscious.// watching home videos.// hideabeds.// thrift stores the size of target.// target for that matter.// poking people in the nose and saying "beep" at the same time.// candles and lanterns and kerosene lamps.// cupcakes.// showers, washing my hands, and brushing my teeth.// sitting on rooftops.// the feel of new shirts.// warm, summer nights.// making things for people.// old shoes from friends.// macaroni and cheese.// having great times of talk with God.// organic, antibiotic-free, preservative-free, artificial flavoring/color-free, no refined sugar or grain food. (just the way God intended.)// love.
things i listen to
currently:
death cab for cutie. feist. animal collective. modest mouse. owen. iron & wine. mother mother. eisley. her space holiday. school of seven bells. dear and the headlights. the weepies. arcade fire. the format.
and when my heart needs to beat
t-pain. rhianna. jay-z. kanye west. flo-rida. ne-yo. justin timberlake. (all hopefully edited.)
things i watch
when life slows for a moment.
the office. my boys. saturday night live. arrested development.
cinema light
that makes my heart glow
the royal tenenbaums. dedication. juno. stranger than fiction. hook. eternal sunshine. garden state. empire of the sun. caddyshack. ghostbusters. jurassic park. closer. iron giant. turner & hooch. an affair to remember. eagle vs. shark. lars and the real girl. pineapple express. the life aquatic. (500) days of summer. the hangover. up. and in all honesty, avatar in 3D was pretty amazing.
paper and ink
with feelings and thought
cars & trucks & things that go - richard scarry
little bear - maurice sendak
the giving tree - shel silverstein
the quietest cricket - eric carle
there is a monster at the end of this book - grover
crazylove - francis chan
awake - erwin raphael mcmanus
seizing your divine moment - erwin raphael mcmanus
the journey towards relevance - kary oberbrunner
no compromise - melody green
but you can't raise boys to be scared of life.
You got to brew some recklessness into them.
The Lord has always been the One who stirs hearts to give of their resources and primarily I am asking Him to stir up those who will financially sow as partners with His kingdom advancing in and through my life.
Please take time to prayerfully consider becoming a monthly financial partner, allowing the Lord to pour through you, as He is the Source of all provision.
One-time donations are very helpful. Relational monthly partners who want to share in what God is doing in and through my life will provide enabling to focus wholeheartedly on His Word and His ways.
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Phil. 4:11-13
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 11:55 PM
"Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.
I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. [living in Sioux Falls or in Ames]
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me."
If God has brought me here, then who am I to complain?
I start work tomorrow.. I'm a little nervous. I think it'll be great and that I'll do well...
but what if I don't? I can't worry about things like that now. But I am very excited and very afraid.
I just don't want to get too hopeful; too carried away with thinking it's going to be super awesome and then have it be too hard. (like my last job for instance..)
I know there will be long 12 hour days. I know there will be long, long weeks. I know there will be bad days where I have to deal with grumpy patients. I know this. It's just having to really try and prepare myself for anything. Even with as much as you think and prepare, you're never really prepared, for it's never like you imagined.
Shannon still lives here, which was unexpected. I thought she had moved back to Sioux Center. But she said something to the extent of she had a buy a new car, so moving wasn't financially available to her. So, that'll be nice to have someone I know be around, and we enjoy each other's company very much. And I went into GAP yesterday... I was supposed to call them around three today to figure out scheduling, but a nap snuck up on me. I'm not sure what hours I could even offer them until I figure out my current ones with Ben. (Dr. Ben? Dr. Rall? I have no idea what to call him. I will say Dr. Rall until notified otherwise; just to be safe.) But Val said that I could always work a few weekends, I just need to talk to someone about it. I'm excited. It'll be nice back in an environment that's so familiar, even after a year.
Last night I couldn't sleep and I pretended to check people out at the cashwrap. I tried to remember how to sign in, how to offer discounts, what to do with coupons, and rattled off a few points of the GAPcard and it's benefits. I did pretty well for a test run. Let's hope that they'll give me my job back for sure and that I'll do well.
It's hard adjusting already though. I know it hasn't been very long... but what people don't realize (any more so than myself I suppose, as I am in COMPLETE denial) is that I'm locked in here.
For at least a year.
If not longer.
There is no "moving back" to Ames. I'm retaining my apartment out of pure sanity's sake. But eventually I'll have to find my own place up here.
..and that terrifies me.
I just have to keep reminding myself that it's temporary. It may be five years, ten or fifteen, but it's temporary. Iowa is home for me, and I will return as soon as humanly possible. (perhaps with a husband and kids in tow? .. let's hope.)
Speaking of husbands and kids....Paige hasn't updated the family blog in 6 days. And when I gave her the advent presents, she predicted Atticus to come on Saturday...
Lauren's facebook hasn't said anything, but goodness sakes I hope that baby's comin'!
I'm super ridiculously stupidly frustratingly irritated that I'll have to miss the baby showdown. I doubt (unless it's a weekend.) Dr. Rall will be like, "Sure, take some time off, go see that baby!" (but it'd be nice.)
I hope she likes her presents. I called her on Saturday, got her voicemail, and I haven't heard from her since.
But more than that, I hope she's well and I hope that baby is doing a-ok!
Meh.
I miss everyone.
They should all come visit me, stat!
(And bring oreos. I could use some. Oh, and maybe some tortilla chips...? ...and some refried beans...ooohhh and some cheddar cheese and some sour cream. yumyumyumyum.)
It's after midnight, so it's perfect time to make myself a snack.
Even though I have to be up in under 8 hours and it's going to be a LONG day tomorrow since Dr. Rall has a seminar afterwards that I get to help with.
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good reads or good websites.
Team Van Voorst - Paige updates her life as wife, mom, and general frugal lady!
LG & Brian Alsbury - LisaGrace writes about being a new wife, matters of the heart, budgets and goals, and general awesome things.
Changing Again - Insight to Danielle's crazy world.
The Alexanders - Jess and Mike moved to Japan. Here is their side of the world.
Simple Mom - A great website devoted to simplicity.
Remodeling This Life. - Simple. Frugal. Fabulous. (She did an AMAZING home remodel based soley on cash.)
Mint - The EASIEST, most-AMAZING, FREE way to build a budget.
design*sponge. - Creative and original design ideas.
Organizing Your Way. - A personalized approach to decluttering your life.
SmittenKitchen - Seriously some of the BEST recipes i've ever come across. SO awesome.
go, mordecai!
good buys.
rare bird finds. - a collection of unique items.
fredflare! - a shop full of fun and functionality.
[etsy] - if you want anything handmade or vintage, look here.
mighty goods. - an updated collection of fun things.
threadless. - tshirts designed by everyday people.
raygun. - formerly smash, this is an independant shop in des moines that specializes in awesome shirts.
wildcat. wild...cat.
other good websites.
questionable content. - my favorite webcomic by jeph jacques. (contains swearing and adult situations.)
postsecret. - updated every sunday, this blog contains secrets sent in by individuals all over the world.
cute overload. - bad day? stare at picture of cute things. it helps.
is that a tic-tac?
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