Where did you begin 2007?
At a little celebration called Winter Conference - downtown Toronto, a 5 day party in the Sheraton Hotel!!
What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Single.
Were you in school (anytime this year)?
Yes. January to April and again Sept to Dec. I went to almost all my classes this year!
Did you have to go to the hospital?
Yes! I had a biospy to see if I have celiac disease. Turns out I don't, but I've still got a gluten intolerance.
Did you have any encounters with the police?
Nope, and this year I had my full license and drove all summer. No tickets!
Where did you go on vacation?
Home to Oshawa! Then took a roadtrip to Newmarket for a party at Brad's with all my NA project people. I didn't really go on vacation.
What did you purchase that was over $500?
Nothing, except my tuition!
Did you know anybody who got married?
Hmmm... no, but several people got engaged: Titus and Naomi, Dave and Jeanie, Lisa and Chris... oh wait, they got engaged and married this year!
Did you know anybody who passed away?
Only grandparents and relatives of friends, but no one I knew well.
Did you move anywhere?
Yes! I moved from Notre Dame to the Plateau, one of the most beautiful, trendiest areas of Montreal!
What sporting events did you attend?
None.
What concerts/shows did you go to?
Hmmm... John Mayer back in April (soooo amazing!) and Justice earlier this semester.
Describe your birthday:
I was at home in Oshawa, and decided to go to Casey's for a (free!) birthday dinner with a bunch of friends. I was feeling out of it, kinda down, as the summer hadn't started so well. However, I was really excited and surprised that a bunch of my Cobourg friends showed up. It was a blessing to see them, as I didn't spend much time with them other than that.
What's the one thing you thought you would not do but did in 2007?
Get a dog of my own, out in Montreal. His name's Teddy and he's a white mini schnauzer mixed with wire hair fox terrier we think.
What has been your favorite moment(s)?
I have three favourite moments of the year.
The first weekend in January, Tara, Jozef, Ronald, Kiri, Heather and I travelled out to Sherbrooke in a rental car for a weekend away (and to visit some other C4C people). I really enjoyed the relaxing time we had, and just loved the randomness of it all. We hung out in the Pinkerton's house, ate yummy food, sang happy birthday, sang other songs, jumped on a trampoline for a couple hours, hiked up a mountain (there was hardly any snow at that point last winter!). We took random pictures on the ski lift chairs... so much fun.
Another favourite moment of mine was this summer. I met some pretty great people, including my neighbour, Jamie, who I've known for many years. We hung out in his basement and watched movies and some amazing television episodes of Firefly, Seinfeld, and The Office. I haven't laughed so hard in a looooong time.
My most recent favourite moment was about two weeks ago. Amelia, Marlise and I (two weeks in a row) spent Sunday evening watching a movie, talking and hanging out. It also included some cuddling! I never thought I'd have two friends who were so beautiful, caring, generous and fun.
Any new additions to your family?
Only Teddy, the new dog!
What was your best month?
I dunno, maybe August because it was the least stressful, and I was so excited to go back to Montreal and back to school. I also learned a lot, like about how friends are so important for those tough times. A couple of friends cheered me up on a bad day and it was such a blessing.
What music will you remember 2007 by?
Umbrella, Sweet Escape, Apologize, LoveStoned, anything by Skillet, Slow Dancing in a Burning Room, the whole "Cities" album by Anberlin, random Krista techno, D.A.N.C.E. (Justice!), Tenderoni, Ryan Adams
Made new friends?
Yes! So many! Jamie, Josh, Tanjima, Violet, Eric, André, so many ECSE friends! And became closer with a couple acquaintances as well: Kati, Krista, Manar, Andrew, Mandy, Ali... the list goes on...
Favorite night out?
Hmmm... the night of the C4C Christmas party. Oh dancing at Cafe Campus: so much fun!
Overall, how would you rate this year?
Pretty good. I experienced a lot of failure and rejection, but feel I'm working toward being more focused and trusting in God.
Other than home, where did you spend most of your time?
Montreal, which is like home for me now. Other than that, I spent A LOT of time in Trottier and at the library!
Change your hairstyle?
Not really.
How old did you turn this year?
21.
Do you have a New Year's resolution?
I haven't thought about it yet. Although something in me just longs for consistency. I think I'm going to try to have consistency in every part of my life.
I'd like to spend time with people consistently, investing time in their lives. I dislike seeing friends so infrequently. Friendships don't deepen with time spent together once a year, or once a semester. So, I'm going to try to hang around people intentionally, regularly.
Do anything embarrassing?
Yes! Just two days ago, I called a neighbour of mine who was giving me a ride home from the train station. I thought I was speaking to their son, and so after saying "Hey! How are you?", I asked, "Can I speak to your dad?"
The person on the other line said "He's not my dad!"...
Turns out, I was speaking to his wife, and the boys' mother. :$
Buy anything new from eBay?
Two ipods!
Get married or divorced?
No.
Get arrested?
Of course not!
Be honest - did you watch American Idol?
I watched Canadian Idol all summer.
Did you get sick this year?
Once, got a cold this semester from too much stress!
Been snowboarding?
I haven't tried it, but I do love skiing!
Are you happy to see 2007 go?
Yeah. I also look forward to a fresh start, a new year, new courses, new experiences, new friends and opportunities to stretch and challenge myself.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Monday, December 17, 2007
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Back to life.
I'm going back to school! I'm leaving for the big city this weekend and I'm so excited.
This summer has been full of loneliness, disappointment and regret, but more importantly, excitement, new experiences, new friends and fun times.
Every summer it's always the same thing: I didn't spend enough time with this friend and with that person, I watched too much tv, I didn't earn enough money, I didn't look over my notes, mentally preparing for next term, and I sunk into spiritual mediocrity.
But, what can I do? It's summer, right? All I know is that I read what I wanted to, I made two amazing new friends, I laughed more than I have in a long time, I watched just enough of Firefly, I lived as an adult in my childhood home, and I didn't die driving, practising on the 401, and getting my G license.
Just enough summer for me. I'll be glad to get back into my routine.
This summer has been full of loneliness, disappointment and regret, but more importantly, excitement, new experiences, new friends and fun times.
Every summer it's always the same thing: I didn't spend enough time with this friend and with that person, I watched too much tv, I didn't earn enough money, I didn't look over my notes, mentally preparing for next term, and I sunk into spiritual mediocrity.
But, what can I do? It's summer, right? All I know is that I read what I wanted to, I made two amazing new friends, I laughed more than I have in a long time, I watched just enough of Firefly, I lived as an adult in my childhood home, and I didn't die driving, practising on the 401, and getting my G license.
Just enough summer for me. I'll be glad to get back into my routine.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
"I'm letting you go."
Last weekend I got fired. Yeah, fired.
I've never been fired from a job before.
But then again, I've always been paid properly. I've never felt cheated on paychecks. I've never approached someone with questions and requests only to be denied my rights.
Ministry of Labour, here I come. Anyone ever filed a claim before?
I've never been fired from a job before.
But then again, I've always been paid properly. I've never felt cheated on paychecks. I've never approached someone with questions and requests only to be denied my rights.
Ministry of Labour, here I come. Anyone ever filed a claim before?
Friday, August 3, 2007
Unconditional love
That I Would Be Good
- Alanis Morissette (Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie)
That I would be good even if I did nothing
That I would be good even if I got the thumbs down
That I would be good if I got and stayed sick
That I would be good even if I gained ten pounds
That I would be fine even even if I went bankrupt
That I would be good if I lost my hair and my youth
That I would be great if I was no longer queen
That I would be grand if I was not all knowing
That I would be loved even when I numb myself
That I would be good even when I am overwhelmed
That I would be loved even when I was fuming
That I would be good even if I was clingy
That I would be good even if I lost sanity
That I would be good
Whether with or without you
- Alanis Morissette (Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie)
That I would be good even if I did nothing
That I would be good even if I got the thumbs down
That I would be good if I got and stayed sick
That I would be good even if I gained ten pounds
That I would be fine even even if I went bankrupt
That I would be good if I lost my hair and my youth
That I would be great if I was no longer queen
That I would be grand if I was not all knowing
That I would be loved even when I numb myself
That I would be good even when I am overwhelmed
That I would be loved even when I was fuming
That I would be good even if I was clingy
That I would be good even if I lost sanity
That I would be good
Whether with or without you
Thursday, July 26, 2007
New puppy, new toy, new responsibility
My mom got a new dog. We'd had one little Lhasa Apso, Keisha. We still have her, and she's 11 now. She's pretty old for a dog, but you'd never know it. She still scampers up the stairs, jumps on and off beds, plays fetch and runs in the park.
But, one just wasn't enough. :P
(Keisha - the dog we've had for just over 9 years)
My mom and I went to the Humane Society and the Animal Control a couple times, and only saw one or two dogs that we liked. They don't have many small dogs at the shelters. Most of them get snatched up pretty quickly. I think small dogs are much more adoptable than large dogs. Did you know the humane society in Toronto has over 150 dogs, and the majority of them are pitbulls?
This one little boy that we brought home is about a year old, and also a Lhasa Apso, but very obviously crossed with some other breed. I think he's part Beagle. He digs holes in the garden, chews bones, barks like a hound and has a long body and a long, straight tail (most Lhasas have curly tails). We named him Benson. He's very cute, playful and cuddly, but has lots of accidents on our carpet.
My title of three "news" does not refer just to Benson. He is like a new toy, and he definitely brings more responsibility to this household (sort of like a new baby? You love it, and cuddle it, and kiss it, but then it pees on your floor? I dunno.)
My new toy is actually more appropriately referring to my new Ipod!! I had been debating over it for about a year, and had been on the apple website plenty of times, picking out colour and style and deciding whether or not I wanted the free engraving. I thought I "needed" a nano, and at least 4Gb. I have a lot of music on my computer that I would like to have accessible to me at any time. I liked the pink or the green, but then they came out with the special edition red. Hmmm... well anyways, I saw a red 8gb on Ebay and randomly bid on it, not expecting anything. I won, :D and received it shortly after. My new toy is serving me well.
My newest responsibility is my new (second) job. I like the job that I have waitressing at the Diamond.... but...
I hate not being busy.
I want to make money this summer.
I was working 25 hours a week.
I don't have anything else good to do with my time.
So, I looked in the Oshawa newspaper classfieds, and applied to a few things. I got a couple replies, and took a job serving breakfast in a factory cafeteria three days a week. I wake up at 5 am and work a couple hours, then go home and if I don't have to work it feels great to have accomplished something before most people even get out of bed. If I have to work at the Diamond the same day, I drop off some stuff at home before heading out to work at 11 or 12. Good thing the uniform is the same!
*Phew* It's a little tiring, but it'll only be for another 4 weeks. Then I'll be back in Montreal. :)
But, one just wasn't enough. :P
(Keisha - the dog we've had for just over 9 years)My mom and I went to the Humane Society and the Animal Control a couple times, and only saw one or two dogs that we liked. They don't have many small dogs at the shelters. Most of them get snatched up pretty quickly. I think small dogs are much more adoptable than large dogs. Did you know the humane society in Toronto has over 150 dogs, and the majority of them are pitbulls?
This one little boy that we brought home is about a year old, and also a Lhasa Apso, but very obviously crossed with some other breed. I think he's part Beagle. He digs holes in the garden, chews bones, barks like a hound and has a long body and a long, straight tail (most Lhasas have curly tails). We named him Benson. He's very cute, playful and cuddly, but has lots of accidents on our carpet.
My title of three "news" does not refer just to Benson. He is like a new toy, and he definitely brings more responsibility to this household (sort of like a new baby? You love it, and cuddle it, and kiss it, but then it pees on your floor? I dunno.)
My new toy is actually more appropriately referring to my new Ipod!! I had been debating over it for about a year, and had been on the apple website plenty of times, picking out colour and style and deciding whether or not I wanted the free engraving. I thought I "needed" a nano, and at least 4Gb. I have a lot of music on my computer that I would like to have accessible to me at any time. I liked the pink or the green, but then they came out with the special edition red. Hmmm... well anyways, I saw a red 8gb on Ebay and randomly bid on it, not expecting anything. I won, :D and received it shortly after. My new toy is serving me well.
My newest responsibility is my new (second) job. I like the job that I have waitressing at the Diamond.... but...
I hate not being busy.
I want to make money this summer.
I was working 25 hours a week.
I don't have anything else good to do with my time.
So, I looked in the Oshawa newspaper classfieds, and applied to a few things. I got a couple replies, and took a job serving breakfast in a factory cafeteria three days a week. I wake up at 5 am and work a couple hours, then go home and if I don't have to work it feels great to have accomplished something before most people even get out of bed. If I have to work at the Diamond the same day, I drop off some stuff at home before heading out to work at 11 or 12. Good thing the uniform is the same!
*Phew* It's a little tiring, but it'll only be for another 4 weeks. Then I'll be back in Montreal. :)
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Missing you...
This summer's been pretty sweet.
I love my job. I really enjoy serving people, and I have a great boss. He's a gentle, friendly Sri Lankian guy. It's funny. I love working for an immigrant. He's pretty serious. He expects hardwork. He's a great businessman. I don't always understand him, but we have a good laugh every once in a while.
I have discovered that my spiritual gift of service can be used in more ways than I thought. I really like meeting people; I have gotten to know the regulars at the diner. It's neat to talk to people in this city and find out what they're all about. The thing with that, though, is that I'm more of an introvert, and too much socializing exhausts me. When the customer finishes her burger and fries, she pays and leaves, and I'm back to bussing tables, handing out menus, taking orders and washing dishes. It's a great deal.
Sooo... what I wanted to blog about. I've had a great time hanging out with people in Oshawa this summer. I've met up with old friends, like Jess from high school, and we've gone to the movies, and jogging a couple times. I randomly ran in to Jamie (a guy who I lived down the street from my entire life, but we never hung out) and we've had sooo much fun hanging out watching episodes of The Office, watching movies and playing Settlers.
The thing with these "new" friends is that in two and a half months, I'll be 500km away again and we won't talk more than once a week. That's just the way it goes. I dislike that part of moving.
And I do want to go back to Montreal and see my friends there once again. But it's not gonna be the same with the people here. It's so hard to be around people for a couple months, and you grow to know and love them, and then everything changes. That happened last summer, and sure we've had a couple chances to hang out this summer again, but it's just not the same and I miss them.
That happened with my friend Jess Zetzman. Excuse me while I reminisce. She's one of the most special, kind, open, caring, beautiful people I've ever met. We had two solid years together... my first two years of university. We spent a lot of time "studying" at her place. We cooked yummy "Lindsay-friendly" (and usually Texan) dishes. We talked and talked and talked. We danced in her living room to Indian music, then we watched Bollywood movies and danced to those too. She played guitar. I usually fell asleep on her futon, and we'd walk to campus together. Those were good good times.
And now she's done. Finished university. She's back in Dallas to continue life with a new job, and a future very far away from where mine is.
I miss you Jessica.
I love my job. I really enjoy serving people, and I have a great boss. He's a gentle, friendly Sri Lankian guy. It's funny. I love working for an immigrant. He's pretty serious. He expects hardwork. He's a great businessman. I don't always understand him, but we have a good laugh every once in a while.
I have discovered that my spiritual gift of service can be used in more ways than I thought. I really like meeting people; I have gotten to know the regulars at the diner. It's neat to talk to people in this city and find out what they're all about. The thing with that, though, is that I'm more of an introvert, and too much socializing exhausts me. When the customer finishes her burger and fries, she pays and leaves, and I'm back to bussing tables, handing out menus, taking orders and washing dishes. It's a great deal.
Sooo... what I wanted to blog about. I've had a great time hanging out with people in Oshawa this summer. I've met up with old friends, like Jess from high school, and we've gone to the movies, and jogging a couple times. I randomly ran in to Jamie (a guy who I lived down the street from my entire life, but we never hung out) and we've had sooo much fun hanging out watching episodes of The Office, watching movies and playing Settlers.
The thing with these "new" friends is that in two and a half months, I'll be 500km away again and we won't talk more than once a week. That's just the way it goes. I dislike that part of moving.
And I do want to go back to Montreal and see my friends there once again. But it's not gonna be the same with the people here. It's so hard to be around people for a couple months, and you grow to know and love them, and then everything changes. That happened last summer, and sure we've had a couple chances to hang out this summer again, but it's just not the same and I miss them.
That happened with my friend Jess Zetzman. Excuse me while I reminisce. She's one of the most special, kind, open, caring, beautiful people I've ever met. We had two solid years together... my first two years of university. We spent a lot of time "studying" at her place. We cooked yummy "Lindsay-friendly" (and usually Texan) dishes. We talked and talked and talked. We danced in her living room to Indian music, then we watched Bollywood movies and danced to those too. She played guitar. I usually fell asleep on her futon, and we'd walk to campus together. Those were good good times.
And now she's done. Finished university. She's back in Dallas to continue life with a new job, and a future very far away from where mine is.
I miss you Jessica.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Graduation... not mine yet.
I realize I haven't blogged in almost a month!
It hasn't been too busy of a month. I've mostly just been working, relaxing, reading, hanging out with friends, and hanging out with my mom.
On Thursday, I went to my mom's graduation from Ryerson University. It was so exciting to see my mom graduate! She finished a 19-month accelerated course to complete her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I'm so proud of her. She's considering going on in school. There's a certificate program in Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner at UofT, York and Ryerson. My mom is applying for that for September.
It's neat to think that in a couple years I'll be at my own graduation ceremony, getting my degree. It's gonna take a lot of work to get there though...
It hasn't been too busy of a month. I've mostly just been working, relaxing, reading, hanging out with friends, and hanging out with my mom.
On Thursday, I went to my mom's graduation from Ryerson University. It was so exciting to see my mom graduate! She finished a 19-month accelerated course to complete her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I'm so proud of her. She's considering going on in school. There's a certificate program in Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner at UofT, York and Ryerson. My mom is applying for that for September.
It's neat to think that in a couple years I'll be at my own graduation ceremony, getting my degree. It's gonna take a lot of work to get there though...
Thursday, May 24, 2007
What College Major Are You/Should You Be?
Your major should be Engineering. Logic is your friend. With enough work, you can find a solution to anything... Unless it involves dating or parties.
hehehe... What a surprise. :P
which college major are you?
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Lindsay is... bummed on her birthday?
Yay! It's my birthday!
Thanks to everyone who made it special! I really appreciate the cards and the messages! I have really great people in my life. :)
However, right now, I'm feeling kinda bummed. This summer isn't panning out the way I wanted it to. I feel like such a spoiled kid. I've got this great dress to wear to dinner tonight, but sunburned, peely skin (ewww). I've got a fun job, which is awesome, but I've also lost one. I'm working weekends, and not weekdays. I've got great friends, but many of them are too far away to visit. I've got a lot of time... but little to do with it other than clean the mess in our house, and be a lazy bum all day! The weather's great, but the sun hates me! I've got books to read, and a library card... oooh that's good. (I'm such a nerd.)
I've got a great God, but no desire for Him.
Blah. I feel icky. Please hug me if you see me.
Thanks to everyone who made it special! I really appreciate the cards and the messages! I have really great people in my life. :)
However, right now, I'm feeling kinda bummed. This summer isn't panning out the way I wanted it to. I feel like such a spoiled kid. I've got this great dress to wear to dinner tonight, but sunburned, peely skin (ewww). I've got a fun job, which is awesome, but I've also lost one. I'm working weekends, and not weekdays. I've got great friends, but many of them are too far away to visit. I've got a lot of time... but little to do with it other than clean the mess in our house, and be a lazy bum all day! The weather's great, but the sun hates me! I've got books to read, and a library card... oooh that's good. (I'm such a nerd.)
I've got a great God, but no desire for Him.
Blah. I feel icky. Please hug me if you see me.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Two new jobs and a sickening sunburn
There's good news and bad news.
Good news is I finally have a job. And not only one, but two! I'm working at the Diamond Grill downtown Oshawa as a waitress. I'll be working most weekends, so if you're in town, come visit me! Order one of our delicious breakfasts, or the "Diamond Platter": a variety of appetizers (enough for a meal!) - chicken wings, chicken fingers, potato skins, onion rings and cheese sticks!
Unfortunately, most of what we sell I can't eat, but I've been told it's good!
My other job is a Mon to Fri, 9 to 5 deal where I'll be advertising and selling products. I work for a marketing company in Pickering. I set up booths at stores and events (different location every day!), and talk to people walking by. Yesterday we were at Sobey's downtown TO. I enjoyed chatting with people, learning from my supervisor about business and marketing, and advertising for our client, this time a children's charity.
Bad news is the Sobey's was tiny, and so we were set up outside. I didn't bring my sunscreen and I burn really easily. I just didn't realize how easily. I've been headachy and in pain ever since. :(
The colour in this photo was NOT altered for dramatic purposes.
Good news is I finally have a job. And not only one, but two! I'm working at the Diamond Grill downtown Oshawa as a waitress. I'll be working most weekends, so if you're in town, come visit me! Order one of our delicious breakfasts, or the "Diamond Platter": a variety of appetizers (enough for a meal!) - chicken wings, chicken fingers, potato skins, onion rings and cheese sticks!
Unfortunately, most of what we sell I can't eat, but I've been told it's good!
My other job is a Mon to Fri, 9 to 5 deal where I'll be advertising and selling products. I work for a marketing company in Pickering. I set up booths at stores and events (different location every day!), and talk to people walking by. Yesterday we were at Sobey's downtown TO. I enjoyed chatting with people, learning from my supervisor about business and marketing, and advertising for our client, this time a children's charity.
Bad news is the Sobey's was tiny, and so we were set up outside. I didn't bring my sunscreen and I burn really easily. I just didn't realize how easily. I've been headachy and in pain ever since. :(
The colour in this photo was NOT altered for dramatic purposes.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
The Fray and Snow Patrol
Hey! I really reallly want to go see The Fray (with OK GO and Mae) on Fri, June 22nd AND/OR Snow Patrol (with Scott Matthews) on Tues. Aug 7th.
With the pizza pizza discount, we can get tickets for less than $20! ($11.11 plus service charges and taxes)
Who wants to go with me?!
With the pizza pizza discount, we can get tickets for less than $20! ($11.11 plus service charges and taxes)
Who wants to go with me?!
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Living in the suburbs again
I am living in the suburbs again. It's different... but strangely familiar.
To me living in the suburbs means:
- people smile at you when you're walking down the street.
- you know who your neighbours are.
- street hockey!
- you can see the sky, and the sun and the stars.
- it takes 30 minutes to get to the nearest movie theatre.
- at almost every job I've applied for they ask "Do you have access to a vehicle?"
- available jobs include door-to-door sales, telemarketing sales, retail sales, and fast food sales
- to get anywhere you NEED to have a car.
- streets with no traffic actually exist.
- people walk their dogs a lot (I know because I've stepped in dog poo already).
- there's grass everywhere!
- there are too many cats.
- peace. and quiet.
- houses have front AND back yards.
- the television seems like quality entertainment again (compared to what else is out there).
- the bars are empty by 2am, but pretty full at 4pm.
- the sunset isn't blocked by 15 skyscrapers.
- my parents are closer than I want them to be.
It's all good... but I still miss the big city.
To me living in the suburbs means:
- people smile at you when you're walking down the street.
- you know who your neighbours are.
- street hockey!
- you can see the sky, and the sun and the stars.
- it takes 30 minutes to get to the nearest movie theatre.
- at almost every job I've applied for they ask "Do you have access to a vehicle?"
- available jobs include door-to-door sales, telemarketing sales, retail sales, and fast food sales
- to get anywhere you NEED to have a car.
- streets with no traffic actually exist.
- people walk their dogs a lot (I know because I've stepped in dog poo already).
- there's grass everywhere!
- there are too many cats.
- peace. and quiet.
- houses have front AND back yards.
- the television seems like quality entertainment again (compared to what else is out there).
- the bars are empty by 2am, but pretty full at 4pm.
- the sunset isn't blocked by 15 skyscrapers.
- my parents are closer than I want them to be.
It's all good... but I still miss the big city.
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Looking for a small group
It's amazing how little contact I've had with people from Oshawa these past two years. I haven't lived here for about that long, and realize now that I'm back that being part of a community is going to take work. I really would like to be involved in a Christian community, even if it is only for three and a half months.
Last summer living in Cobourg was great. I found a community pretty quickly, because of some awesome people from Cobourg Alliance and The Dock. But this summer I think it'll be completely different. I can't be out in Cobourg all the time to hang out with the friends I have there. I really need to find some new friends here, or hook up with old ones again. It's going to take energy and commitment, but I feel lazy because this is my "first home".
If anyone knows a small group I can be involved in, or would like to start up a small group with me, let me know :).
Last summer living in Cobourg was great. I found a community pretty quickly, because of some awesome people from Cobourg Alliance and The Dock. But this summer I think it'll be completely different. I can't be out in Cobourg all the time to hang out with the friends I have there. I really need to find some new friends here, or hook up with old ones again. It's going to take energy and commitment, but I feel lazy because this is my "first home".
If anyone knows a small group I can be involved in, or would like to start up a small group with me, let me know :).
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Home again
Hey... I'm home again, and looking for a job is my biggest priority.
Blah. I hate looking for jobs. I don't wanna work in retail or fast food, but would do the waitressing thing. I was going to go hand out resumes today, but my mom discouraged it, saying that I should unpack, and tidy up around the house instead. Oh well. I'll get to it eventually. I wouldn't mind working at the styrofoam factory again if they gave me a raise.
I'm in Oshawa, and I do have time (seeing as I'm not working yet). So, I really want to hang out with people who are around. I'm also thinking of starting up an "anti-complacency club". It'll be a bible study/discussion/accountability group for people who don't want to fall into spiritual complacency during the summer. I'm thinking Mondays or Tuesdays somewhere here in Oshawa.
Blah. I hate looking for jobs. I don't wanna work in retail or fast food, but would do the waitressing thing. I was going to go hand out resumes today, but my mom discouraged it, saying that I should unpack, and tidy up around the house instead. Oh well. I'll get to it eventually. I wouldn't mind working at the styrofoam factory again if they gave me a raise.
I'm in Oshawa, and I do have time (seeing as I'm not working yet). So, I really want to hang out with people who are around. I'm also thinking of starting up an "anti-complacency club". It'll be a bible study/discussion/accountability group for people who don't want to fall into spiritual complacency during the summer. I'm thinking Mondays or Tuesdays somewhere here in Oshawa.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Hiding in clothing racks.
Did anyone else do this as a child? I distinctly remember how appealing it was to climb inside that little fort-like place and hide until my mom was done shopping. I found shopping reaaaaally boring. Oh those were the days. I wish I could go back to being a child. So few cares... so much time!
Now I have bigger things to worry about. And increasingly more boring things to endure.
Now I have bigger things to worry about. And increasingly more boring things to endure.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Oshawa in a week.
Oshawa. Home sweet home?
I'm not sure if I feel good about going home to Oshawa for the summer. In fact, it's a little scary. I've been away from Montreal before, but the longer I'm here, the more attached I get to the city, to the people and to the ministry. I wish it wasn't so hard for me to change places. As I've said before, I love routine. I like when things stay the same. This is gonna be tough.
Things are so uncertain. I don't yet have a job, and need one. I have so much debt already. I don't have many friends to hang out with. And I really desire to be a part of a community, even if it is only for 4 months.
I'm just really hoping God's got this summer in his hands, and that it won't be a big waste of time.
I'm not sure if I feel good about going home to Oshawa for the summer. In fact, it's a little scary. I've been away from Montreal before, but the longer I'm here, the more attached I get to the city, to the people and to the ministry. I wish it wasn't so hard for me to change places. As I've said before, I love routine. I like when things stay the same. This is gonna be tough.
Things are so uncertain. I don't yet have a job, and need one. I have so much debt already. I don't have many friends to hang out with. And I really desire to be a part of a community, even if it is only for 4 months.
I'm just really hoping God's got this summer in his hands, and that it won't be a big waste of time.
Friday, April 20, 2007
Sometimes good, sometimes gross.
Today I gagged on a piece of rice bread. Why, you ask, do I eat rice bread... with its intense dryness, sandy texture and bland taste? I eat rice bread because it's the best thing going for people people with wheat allergies and gluten intolerances (i.e. celiac disease). It's usually ok. It doesn't measure up to a real piece of bread, but it does make life a lot easier. I love sandwiches; I like toast when I make eggs in the morning, and I love peanut butter (which just isn't the same by itself).
Today was just a bad situation.
I made my lunch the way I always make it. A sandwich, an apple, a jar of baby food, raw veggies. I'm a creature of habit and I love my routine. Two pieces of rice bread: this time the one with the flax seeds, sometimes it's plain, or brown rice, occasionally the really yummy six-dollar loaf of almond or pecan rice bread sweetened with fruit juice. I put them in the toaster (which you'd think would make the bread even drier). I was in a rush, so took them out before they were done. I spooned the last of the egg salad on to one piece, threw the sandwich into my bag and was out the door. Little did I know that on the way to school my bread would decide that it hadn't been toasted long enough and would be drier than I've ever tasted. :P It was really gross.
I was just grateful that I had a lot of water left in my water bottle as I made some strange choking sounds, to the amusement of some people sitting near me in the cafeteria.
Today was just a bad situation.
I made my lunch the way I always make it. A sandwich, an apple, a jar of baby food, raw veggies. I'm a creature of habit and I love my routine. Two pieces of rice bread: this time the one with the flax seeds, sometimes it's plain, or brown rice, occasionally the really yummy six-dollar loaf of almond or pecan rice bread sweetened with fruit juice. I put them in the toaster (which you'd think would make the bread even drier). I was in a rush, so took them out before they were done. I spooned the last of the egg salad on to one piece, threw the sandwich into my bag and was out the door. Little did I know that on the way to school my bread would decide that it hadn't been toasted long enough and would be drier than I've ever tasted. :P It was really gross.
I was just grateful that I had a lot of water left in my water bottle as I made some strange choking sounds, to the amusement of some people sitting near me in the cafeteria.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
John Mayer!!
Yep... tonight I was at the Bell centre as Johnny Mayer rocked the house!
What a talented guitarist! What a beautiful voice! What brilliant lyrics! WooooO!
John Mayer puts on a great show. He is one of my all-time favourite artists. What's yours? I like hearing about others' music tastes.
Today I finished my first exam and a large computer science assignment, so it was nice to take a little break, relax and listen to some really awesome music.
My friend Jozef and I went to the concert together. We've had tickets since Feb 26th and I've been so excited about it! We sat and stood and clapped and danced and yelled. It was pretty chill and relaxed. But the girls behind us screaming "WE LOVE YOU, JOHN! YOU'RE SO HOT!" didn't really enhance the experience. However, I have to admit that with the way he dances and the way his curls bounce around when he bobs his head, I think he's pretty cute.
The show was great, but it did leave me a little unsatisfied. He didn't play some of my favourites, like Slow Dancing in a Burning Room, Come Back to Bed, Something's Missing and Bold as Love. Here's what he did play (in this order):
1. Vultures
2. Good Love is on the Way
3. Why Georgia (my favourite from his first album)
4. Some older song that I didn't know the name of, maybe from Room for Squares
5. No Such Thing (with the best guitar solo from the whole concert)
6. The Heart of Life (with an added line from In Repair)
7. Bigger Than My Body
8. I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You)
9. Belief
10. Waiting on the World to Change
11. Gravity
12. Your Body is a Wonderland
13. I'm Gonna Find Another You
That's from memory... pretty good, eh?
Here's looking forward to his next album!
What a talented guitarist! What a beautiful voice! What brilliant lyrics! WooooO!
John Mayer puts on a great show. He is one of my all-time favourite artists. What's yours? I like hearing about others' music tastes.
Today I finished my first exam and a large computer science assignment, so it was nice to take a little break, relax and listen to some really awesome music.
My friend Jozef and I went to the concert together. We've had tickets since Feb 26th and I've been so excited about it! We sat and stood and clapped and danced and yelled. It was pretty chill and relaxed. But the girls behind us screaming "WE LOVE YOU, JOHN! YOU'RE SO HOT!" didn't really enhance the experience. However, I have to admit that with the way he dances and the way his curls bounce around when he bobs his head, I think he's pretty cute.
The show was great, but it did leave me a little unsatisfied. He didn't play some of my favourites, like Slow Dancing in a Burning Room, Come Back to Bed, Something's Missing and Bold as Love. Here's what he did play (in this order):
1. Vultures
2. Good Love is on the Way
3. Why Georgia (my favourite from his first album)
4. Some older song that I didn't know the name of, maybe from Room for Squares
5. No Such Thing (with the best guitar solo from the whole concert)
6. The Heart of Life (with an added line from In Repair)
7. Bigger Than My Body
8. I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You)
9. Belief
10. Waiting on the World to Change
11. Gravity
12. Your Body is a Wonderland
13. I'm Gonna Find Another You
That's from memory... pretty good, eh?
Here's looking forward to his next album!
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Good times.
Friday night I had my NINTENDO PARTY! What an amazing time!! Eight people came out, and Peter brought over 60 games for us to enjoy! My favourites quickly became Trog (an old favourite) and Boulder Dash (a new fave). We ate lots of good food and played Nintendo for hours. I don't think I'll ever get tired of it! What a good investment! :P I had friends from several different places (friends of friends, friends from classes, friends from Campus for Christ) and Nintendo just seemed to bring people together so much more quickly than just hanging out. We played Track Meet for the first while, and I laughed a lot as people raced each other in the 100m dash and the 110m hurdles! Who knew Nintendo had a Track and Field game with a DDR-style pad? What a blast! Brad came late, after most people had left, but I was still in the mood to play... soooo we played Marble Madness (although I died pretty quickly every time) and Boulder Dash because we really really wanted to get to the Ice World! We stayed up until 3:30, but I don't regret the lack of sleep I suffered the next day. Oh man... so much fun!
Then... last night Dorrie returned home and her, Brad and I watched "Children of Men". I thought it was really well done! However, the end looked kinda low budget, with very little props and set. I didn't like that it ended so abruptly. But, I loved the political side to the film. Those crazy fisher people!! They make me so mad! The music was great, and the characters were really interesting.
I'd be interested to hear comments from anyone else who's seen the movie, so leave them!
Starting next September I will be living with Aviva, the girl from my church, as well as a friend from residence first year. Her name is Krista, and she's really great, really easy to get along with. I am so blessed that she asked me to live with her. She has a three-bedroom apartment and her two roommates are moving out. It's located on the border of the student ghetto and the infamous Montreal Plateau. It's a really cute place and it's closer than I've ever lived to campus! Yaaaaay! I love the 10 minute walk to the Trottier building.
Ahhh Trottier. Most of the students you'll find in Trottier are from Computer Science, and Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering. Most of my time on campus is spent there, working away on the computers, finishing programming assignments. I like the atmosphere, the community... I just have to meet and make friends with more of the students in my faculty.
One of my many goals for next term.
Then... last night Dorrie returned home and her, Brad and I watched "Children of Men". I thought it was really well done! However, the end looked kinda low budget, with very little props and set. I didn't like that it ended so abruptly. But, I loved the political side to the film. Those crazy fisher people!! They make me so mad! The music was great, and the characters were really interesting.
I'd be interested to hear comments from anyone else who's seen the movie, so leave them!
Starting next September I will be living with Aviva, the girl from my church, as well as a friend from residence first year. Her name is Krista, and she's really great, really easy to get along with. I am so blessed that she asked me to live with her. She has a three-bedroom apartment and her two roommates are moving out. It's located on the border of the student ghetto and the infamous Montreal Plateau. It's a really cute place and it's closer than I've ever lived to campus! Yaaaaay! I love the 10 minute walk to the Trottier building.
Ahhh Trottier. Most of the students you'll find in Trottier are from Computer Science, and Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering. Most of my time on campus is spent there, working away on the computers, finishing programming assignments. I like the atmosphere, the community... I just have to meet and make friends with more of the students in my faculty.
One of my many goals for next term.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Here we go again!
This is the beginning of the exam period. How I looooove exam time. Yes, you might think I'm crazy. But understand that having no classes is very freeing. Everyone is studying, and you can have study parties. People are available to hang out, even if it is just to study.
Exams are like three-hour long games. You race the clock to solve all the problems.
And once it's over, it's such a great feeling. Such a sense of accomplishment!
I've found another way to procrastinate from studying this year...
Tomorrow night I'm having a Nintendo party. I bought an original... yes, before Wii, before the Playstation, before Sega....those of you born in the 80s will appreciate this: the first NES. Yay Nintendo! I'll admit I've been playing Super Mario a lot.
The only bad thing about exam period this year is that it's snowing. SNOWING IN APRIL! AFTER EASTER! Who woulda thought? It's cold and it makes me tired and chilly right down to my bones!
Exams are like three-hour long games. You race the clock to solve all the problems.
And once it's over, it's such a great feeling. Such a sense of accomplishment!
I've found another way to procrastinate from studying this year...
Tomorrow night I'm having a Nintendo party. I bought an original... yes, before Wii, before the Playstation, before Sega....those of you born in the 80s will appreciate this: the first NES. Yay Nintendo! I'll admit I've been playing Super Mario a lot.
The only bad thing about exam period this year is that it's snowing. SNOWING IN APRIL! AFTER EASTER! Who woulda thought? It's cold and it makes me tired and chilly right down to my bones!
Friday, April 6, 2007
No cars go
We know a place where no planes go
We know a place where no ships go
No cars go
No cars go
Where we know
We know a place no spaceships go
We know a place where no subs go
No cars go
No cars go
Where we know
Us kids know
No cars go
We know a place where no ships go
No cars go
No cars go
Where we know
We know a place no spaceships go
We know a place where no subs go
No cars go
No cars go
Where we know
Us kids know
No cars go
Sunday, March 25, 2007
All in less than 40 hours?
Here a very sleepy girl will describe her great weekend in Toronto, by the hours.
Friday 1100
Left Lionel-Groulx metro station on a bus with 3 guys: Brad, Dan and Michael
1200 Arrived at the Montreal airport to pick up Brad's dad's car... and we were off!
1300 "No cars go" - Arcade fire singalongs
1400 Guys love videogames!
1500 Had a nap and woke up just in time to see us pass the "Oshawa" sign
1630 Arrived in Toronto, took the subway and decided I like Montreal much better
1700 Union station, grabbed a tea, waited for Julie's train to come in
1730 Found Julie, more public transit
1800 Found our hostel, found our private room with yes, only one double bed, thanks! Put on the classy outfits we had packed, but decided to skip the concert we were supposed to attend (at the Toronto Center for the Arts) to go out for dinner instead
1900 Tried on fedoras
2000 Tried to decide on a chinese restaurant... tried to decide on what to eat at the chinese restaurant
2100 Ate chinese food... delicious honey garlic pork ribs and spicy szechaun chicken with sides of rice. Mmmmm.
2200 Talked about anything and everything, especially boys. Took pictures of the city lights and the beautiful CN tower
2300 Returned to our hostel, the lobby filled with lots of Arabic men who like to stare
100 Fell asleep after a long chat
Saturday 800
Awoke to hear "IIIII CAAAAN'T help falling in LOOOOOVE with YOOOOOU." (Remember the Arabic men in the lobby?). Apparently they like to sing, very loudly, in the shower.
900 Prepared for the rainy day downtown TO, checked out of the hostel
1000 CN tower!
1100 Cabbing it to North York so we're not late for Julie's graduation ceremony
1200 Me, a peaceful lunch at Wendy's, watching tiny droplets of rain on the window.
1400 The ceremony begins! Beautiful graduates grace the aisles, gowned and ready to be hooded
1500 Julie gets her French horn performance, and piano teachers certificates, and a gold medal!
1600 Getting changed, not in the washroom, but in the fancy room where they keep the gowns
1700 Catching a tea and a frostie before our loooong ride home! Subway, back to Union.
1800 Subway... subway... subway... wow, we sure are far.
1830 Arriving just in time to board and be off back to Montreal!
1900 Too much chinese food!
2000 Are they gonna check our tickets yet?
Sudoku sudoku sudoku... cheating at sudoku
2100 Three dimensional Tic-Tac-Toe!
2200 Laughing way too much about my travel pillow and about the steward man. wuhquelchose? wuhwantsumthing? Got the giggles!
2300 Falling... falling... can't fall... Julie's still talking... falling asleep!
2400 Home sweet Montreal home. How I love thee.
100 A nice cup of sleepy tea and a nice warm bed. It feels good to be here again.
Friday 1100
Left Lionel-Groulx metro station on a bus with 3 guys: Brad, Dan and Michael
1200 Arrived at the Montreal airport to pick up Brad's dad's car... and we were off!
1300 "No cars go" - Arcade fire singalongs
1400 Guys love videogames!
1500 Had a nap and woke up just in time to see us pass the "Oshawa" sign
1630 Arrived in Toronto, took the subway and decided I like Montreal much better
1700 Union station, grabbed a tea, waited for Julie's train to come in
1730 Found Julie, more public transit
1800 Found our hostel, found our private room with yes, only one double bed, thanks! Put on the classy outfits we had packed, but decided to skip the concert we were supposed to attend (at the Toronto Center for the Arts) to go out for dinner instead
1900 Tried on fedoras
2000 Tried to decide on a chinese restaurant... tried to decide on what to eat at the chinese restaurant
2100 Ate chinese food... delicious honey garlic pork ribs and spicy szechaun chicken with sides of rice. Mmmmm.
2200 Talked about anything and everything, especially boys. Took pictures of the city lights and the beautiful CN tower
2300 Returned to our hostel, the lobby filled with lots of Arabic men who like to stare
100 Fell asleep after a long chat
Saturday 800
Awoke to hear "IIIII CAAAAN'T help falling in LOOOOOVE with YOOOOOU." (Remember the Arabic men in the lobby?). Apparently they like to sing, very loudly, in the shower.
900 Prepared for the rainy day downtown TO, checked out of the hostel
1000 CN tower!
1100 Cabbing it to North York so we're not late for Julie's graduation ceremony
1200 Me, a peaceful lunch at Wendy's, watching tiny droplets of rain on the window.
1400 The ceremony begins! Beautiful graduates grace the aisles, gowned and ready to be hooded
1500 Julie gets her French horn performance, and piano teachers certificates, and a gold medal!
1600 Getting changed, not in the washroom, but in the fancy room where they keep the gowns
1700 Catching a tea and a frostie before our loooong ride home! Subway, back to Union.
1800 Subway... subway... subway... wow, we sure are far.
1830 Arriving just in time to board and be off back to Montreal!
1900 Too much chinese food!
2000 Are they gonna check our tickets yet?
Sudoku sudoku sudoku... cheating at sudoku
2100 Three dimensional Tic-Tac-Toe!
2200 Laughing way too much about my travel pillow and about the steward man. wuhquelchose? wuhwantsumthing? Got the giggles!
2300 Falling... falling... can't fall... Julie's still talking... falling asleep!
2400 Home sweet Montreal home. How I love thee.
100 A nice cup of sleepy tea and a nice warm bed. It feels good to be here again.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Or not spring?... is that the question?
It snowed last night... piles and piles of the beeeautiful white stuff.
I guess spring's not on it's way, as I thought it was.
I am happy to have the snow again, and so much of it! I think there's almost a foot out there. I wanted it to keep getting warmer, yes, but I also want to get out there with my cross country skis!
I guess spring's not on it's way, as I thought it was.
I am happy to have the snow again, and so much of it! I think there's almost a foot out there. I wanted it to keep getting warmer, yes, but I also want to get out there with my cross country skis!
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Spring!
Mmm. It is warm in my bed. With lots of blankets.
I know you're all jealous. :P
I thought it was going to be warm today. And it was, it's like spring lately. I just didn't wear enough coat :S... raincoat = not enough coat
I know you're all jealous. :P
I thought it was going to be warm today. And it was, it's like spring lately. I just didn't wear enough coat :S... raincoat = not enough coat
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Boys, girls and boogers
Wow. After that week of crapiness AND failing a midterm, I had an awesome weekend. I spent Saturday night hanging out at the Nursing, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering party. It was a really good time of building relationships with people in my faculty. (It's expected that they were mostly guys :P). And I met some great guys at that.
Wooo... I am moving! I've been on the lookout for new roommate(s), but not yet for apartments. It looks promising. It surprised me that there are Christian girls around who are in the same situation and haven't found anyone to live with. I am excited to be living with some new people. I've learned over the past year and a half that being in community, being around Christian girls, is so beneficial to my emotional well-being.
Aviva, one of the gals from the young adults group at my church is looking for someone to live with for next September. But there's also a dancer from Concordia, and a music student from McGill.
I just have one last thing to say: it is COLD! You know it's cold when icicles form on your scarf right by your mouth and the boogers freeze inside your nose.
Wooo... I am moving! I've been on the lookout for new roommate(s), but not yet for apartments. It looks promising. It surprised me that there are Christian girls around who are in the same situation and haven't found anyone to live with. I am excited to be living with some new people. I've learned over the past year and a half that being in community, being around Christian girls, is so beneficial to my emotional well-being.
Aviva, one of the gals from the young adults group at my church is looking for someone to live with for next September. But there's also a dancer from Concordia, and a music student from McGill.
I just have one last thing to say: it is COLD! You know it's cold when icicles form on your scarf right by your mouth and the boogers freeze inside your nose.
Friday, March 2, 2007
Life always shoots me down when I'm least expecting it
Last night I finished a looooong week of midterms assignments and just plain craziness.
Sunday I spent 7 hours on a physics assignment. I would have been at it longer if it weren't for the 6 hour dance meeting and rehearsal for our show next weekend.
My roommate returned from two weeks in Panama, and the apartment got a littler smaller.
Monday I handed in the assignment after very little sleep. No sleep for Lindsay... I started studying for math. Meanwhile, there was a rendez-vous of 20 people in our living room. ~10 Campus for Christ students and staff from the University of Western Ontario trekked all the way out to Montreal for the week. Unfortunately I didn't have much of a chance to hang out with them. But it sure was a blessing to our ministry.
Tuesday I crammed and exammed. I think I might have a B in math! Wooooo!
Wednesday I started studying for physics... dredded quantum mechanics. My study buddy didn't show up, but another friend showed up and we studied for hours. I worked out most of a computer programming assignment due the next day.
Yesterday was Thursday. Everyone in my physics class was more worried than they'd ever been about an exam. We studied and studied... and gave up studying. I spent another 2 hours on my computer assignment and handed it in.
My roommate and I got together to chat. We've figured out that life in such a small apartment (three people in a two bedroom) isn't working so well. We need to split up (someone moves out) or we need to get rid of 1/2 of our stuff. I think I've decided it'll be best for me to move out. At least I'll be living with students... people who have schedules more like mine. *Sigh*
Then the physics exam. It actually wasn't so bad... for everyone else!
I'd concentrated so much on what was giving me trouble (wave packets, wave functions, psi, probability densities) that I forget to go back and study the easy stuff from the beginning of the course. Yikes!
Frostbite (the Engineering ice cream shop) gives out free cones to people who can prove they got <30% on a midterm... who wants my free ice cream?
Sunday I spent 7 hours on a physics assignment. I would have been at it longer if it weren't for the 6 hour dance meeting and rehearsal for our show next weekend.
My roommate returned from two weeks in Panama, and the apartment got a littler smaller.
Monday I handed in the assignment after very little sleep. No sleep for Lindsay... I started studying for math. Meanwhile, there was a rendez-vous of 20 people in our living room. ~10 Campus for Christ students and staff from the University of Western Ontario trekked all the way out to Montreal for the week. Unfortunately I didn't have much of a chance to hang out with them. But it sure was a blessing to our ministry.
Tuesday I crammed and exammed. I think I might have a B in math! Wooooo!
Wednesday I started studying for physics... dredded quantum mechanics. My study buddy didn't show up, but another friend showed up and we studied for hours. I worked out most of a computer programming assignment due the next day.
Yesterday was Thursday. Everyone in my physics class was more worried than they'd ever been about an exam. We studied and studied... and gave up studying. I spent another 2 hours on my computer assignment and handed it in.
My roommate and I got together to chat. We've figured out that life in such a small apartment (three people in a two bedroom) isn't working so well. We need to split up (someone moves out) or we need to get rid of 1/2 of our stuff. I think I've decided it'll be best for me to move out. At least I'll be living with students... people who have schedules more like mine. *Sigh*
Then the physics exam. It actually wasn't so bad... for everyone else!
I'd concentrated so much on what was giving me trouble (wave packets, wave functions, psi, probability densities) that I forget to go back and study the easy stuff from the beginning of the course. Yikes!
Frostbite (the Engineering ice cream shop) gives out free cones to people who can prove they got <30% on a midterm... who wants my free ice cream?
Thursday, February 22, 2007
John Mayer in concert
John Mayer tickets are not, in fact, as expensive as I originally thought!!
This Saturday, my friend Jozef will be picking up 2 tickets: $60 each!!!
"Down to the wire
I wanted water but
But I'll walk through the fire
If this is what it takes
To take me even higher
Then I'll come through
Like I do
When the world keeps
Testing me, testing me, testing me"
This Saturday, my friend Jozef will be picking up 2 tickets: $60 each!!!
"Down to the wire
I wanted water but
But I'll walk through the fire
If this is what it takes
To take me even higher
Then I'll come through
Like I do
When the world keeps
Testing me, testing me, testing me"
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Music News
I've just been hanging out and relaxing these past couple days at home. It's been great.
Catching up on listening to music... checking out concert dates! John Mayer is coming to the Bell Centre (Montreal), but tickets are $124 for nose bleed section... and up to $500 for good seats. Yikes!! I was waiting and waiting for him to come to Canada with the Continuum tour, but if I can't get decent seats for $100 or less, then I'm probably not going :(.
Oh! And I really really really like Anberlin's new "Cities" CD.
Check out this track:
"Unwinding Cable Car"
You're motive and stable
You're like an unwinding cable car
Listening for voices but it's the choices that make us who we are
Go your own way, even seasons have changed
Just burn those new leaves over
So self-absorbed
You'll seem to ignore the prayers that have already gone above
Chorus:
This is the correlation of salvation and love
Don't drop your arms
Don't drop your arms, I've got your heart
With quiet words I'll lead you in
La lalalala, la la la, la lala, la
La lalalala, la la la, la lala, la
Backing away from the problem of pain
You never had a home
You've been misguided, you're hiding in shadows for so very long
Don't you believe that you've been deceived
That you're no better than
The hair in your eyes will never disguise
What you're really thinking of
[Chorus X 2]
You're so brilliant, don't soon forget
You're so brilliant, graze much your heart
You're so brilliant, don't soon forget
You're so brilliant, graze much your heart
You're so brilliant (This is the correlation)
Don't soon forget (Between salvation and love, don't drop your arms)
You're so brilliant (I've got your heart)
Graze much your heart (With quiet words I'll lead you in and out of the dark)
[Chorus X 2]
Catching up on listening to music... checking out concert dates! John Mayer is coming to the Bell Centre (Montreal), but tickets are $124 for nose bleed section... and up to $500 for good seats. Yikes!! I was waiting and waiting for him to come to Canada with the Continuum tour, but if I can't get decent seats for $100 or less, then I'm probably not going :(.
Oh! And I really really really like Anberlin's new "Cities" CD.
Check out this track:
"Unwinding Cable Car"
You're motive and stable
You're like an unwinding cable car
Listening for voices but it's the choices that make us who we are
Go your own way, even seasons have changed
Just burn those new leaves over
So self-absorbed
You'll seem to ignore the prayers that have already gone above
Chorus:
This is the correlation of salvation and love
Don't drop your arms
Don't drop your arms, I've got your heart
With quiet words I'll lead you in
La lalalala, la la la, la lala, la
La lalalala, la la la, la lala, la
Backing away from the problem of pain
You never had a home
You've been misguided, you're hiding in shadows for so very long
Don't you believe that you've been deceived
That you're no better than
The hair in your eyes will never disguise
What you're really thinking of
[Chorus X 2]
You're so brilliant, don't soon forget
You're so brilliant, graze much your heart
You're so brilliant, don't soon forget
You're so brilliant, graze much your heart
You're so brilliant (This is the correlation)
Don't soon forget (Between salvation and love, don't drop your arms)
You're so brilliant (I've got your heart)
Graze much your heart (With quiet words I'll lead you in and out of the dark)
[Chorus X 2]
Sunday, February 18, 2007
I'm Home!!
I'm home in Oshawa for the week. It feels like forever since I've been here.
P.S. Happy Chinese New Year everyone!
P.S. Happy Chinese New Year everyone!
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Me? Procrastinating?
Inside look at the life of Lindsay as she finishes off her work, and studies for the exam she has to do before reading break...
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
How long does it take to heal?
Six months since you held me like you wanted to;
Sixty-four days between hello and goodbye.
Two times we lay there so still, so close.
Swing.
Seven days of silence when your love made me cry.
One day, 6 boxes, 5 bags... my car.
Eight phone calls of words that weren't said.
Two arms the emptiest they've ever been,
A million thoughts of you congested my head.
Chorus:
Hooooow long
How long, how looooong?
Hooooow long my dear,
Does it take to heal?
Three weekends of downcast eyes, lost smiles,
Four thousand texts overflowed from my heart.
Nine times I convinced myself it was over,
And yet,
There were five times more that I'd never part.
Sixteen kleenexes, 99 tears.
Three close friends, hot tea, chocolate swirl.
Time and time again I think about it; Talk about it.
I AM pursuable, a special kinda girl.
And it's eight weeks since I've seen you
With those two tired eyes that peered into mine.
And told me without saying a single word
Once we'd been right, and I'll be fine.
Sixty-four days between hello and goodbye.
Two times we lay there so still, so close.
Swing.
Seven days of silence when your love made me cry.
One day, 6 boxes, 5 bags... my car.
Eight phone calls of words that weren't said.
Two arms the emptiest they've ever been,
A million thoughts of you congested my head.
Chorus:
Hooooow long
How long, how looooong?
Hooooow long my dear,
Does it take to heal?
Three weekends of downcast eyes, lost smiles,
Four thousand texts overflowed from my heart.
Nine times I convinced myself it was over,
And yet,
There were five times more that I'd never part.
Sixteen kleenexes, 99 tears.
Three close friends, hot tea, chocolate swirl.
Time and time again I think about it; Talk about it.
I AM pursuable, a special kinda girl.
And it's eight weeks since I've seen you
With those two tired eyes that peered into mine.
And told me without saying a single word
Once we'd been right, and I'll be fine.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Who wants to be a nun?
I was reading in the Montreal newspaper the other day how enrollment at convents has been increasing in the past few years. There has been particular increase in the number of women in their early 20s wanting to become nuns. The article stated that it was because "women of this age are looking for something more".
The article really painted a good picture of convent life. The women live in a tight-knit community with mentorship and encouragement. Each day they rise early to spend time with God, and spend the rest of the day doing chores, playing sports, studying or helping younger women with their struggles.
I've also heard other opinions. Click here for the full article.
"A friend of mine has a brother who is a member of a cult. I did some research for her. In the process, I learned about mind control. As I studied mind control, I was shocked to realize that I had been subjected to it when I was in the convent. (But my superiors probably didn't see it as mind control. They were just following tradition.)
My personal identity was taken away. My name was changed. It was a constant reminder that my identity and my life were no longer my own. In theory, it was supposed to mean that I belonged to Jesus. In reality, it meant that I belonged to the Catholic Church.
I wore a habit (like everybody else). I was called "Sister" (like everybody else). I was not allowed to express my own opinions. I was told what to do and what to think. My time was not my own. We lived by a schedule determined by other people. Personal discretionary time was rare.
We were largely cut off from our families and friends. Unless there was an emergency, we could only phone our family (very briefly) on special occasions such as Christmas. Our outgoing mail was read by our superiors, and so was our incoming mail. When we wrote letters, we never knew whether or not people would actually receive them. We never knew if mail had been sent to us but not given to us.
Talking was restricted. We were not allowed to have personal friendships. We weren't even allowed to have affection for animals
The Bible tells us to put on the mind of Christ. (Philippians 2:5) However, my studies were intended to make me put on the mind of the Catholic Church and to put on the mind of the founder of our religious order. To some extent I even put on the mind of our mother superior.
We were not supposed to question orders which were given to us by our superiors. One time my work assignment involved something that was physically dangerous, but it could have been made much safer. I had been so trained not to question orders that I never said a word about it. But I prayed for God to protect me. He did. I got sick and a senior sister had to do my job. She saw the danger and immediately took steps to make things safer. God was faithful. But I should not have been put in that position.
We were told that we should be emotionally detached, that we should only express love in a detached way. We were taught that human attachments interfere with closeness to God..." -Mary Ann Collins, a former Catholic nun (2002)
Some people have the impression that when you become a Christian this is what your life will inevitably look like. Brainwashing is a favourite idea of my mom's. She thinks that's what my faith, and more specifically, Campus for Christ, does. Fortunately for me, and for the rest of my Christian community, we have volunteered to be a part of this faith. We're not going to let the church oppress our thoughts, questions and concerns. We're not going to change our names, or conform to one mold. We'll show our devotion to God because we want to, not because we don't want to be punished, or because we want to make ourselves look good.
We believe what we do based on personal conviction. Christians agree on the essentials: that God loves us and has a plan for our lives, that we are separated from Him because of our moral failure, but God sent his son, Jesus, as a sacrifice, and through accepting Him we are reconciled to God. These things, and most of my strong opinions on faith, stem from the Bible. It's a pretty clear-cut instruction manual for life.
I believe what I do wholeheartedly. I love God and I hold what values I do because I believe this "religion" to be the most scientific, logical and real.
There's no need to worry that I'm going to become a nun...
The article really painted a good picture of convent life. The women live in a tight-knit community with mentorship and encouragement. Each day they rise early to spend time with God, and spend the rest of the day doing chores, playing sports, studying or helping younger women with their struggles.
I've also heard other opinions. Click here for the full article.
"A friend of mine has a brother who is a member of a cult. I did some research for her. In the process, I learned about mind control. As I studied mind control, I was shocked to realize that I had been subjected to it when I was in the convent. (But my superiors probably didn't see it as mind control. They were just following tradition.)
My personal identity was taken away. My name was changed. It was a constant reminder that my identity and my life were no longer my own. In theory, it was supposed to mean that I belonged to Jesus. In reality, it meant that I belonged to the Catholic Church.
I wore a habit (like everybody else). I was called "Sister" (like everybody else). I was not allowed to express my own opinions. I was told what to do and what to think. My time was not my own. We lived by a schedule determined by other people. Personal discretionary time was rare.
We were largely cut off from our families and friends. Unless there was an emergency, we could only phone our family (very briefly) on special occasions such as Christmas. Our outgoing mail was read by our superiors, and so was our incoming mail. When we wrote letters, we never knew whether or not people would actually receive them. We never knew if mail had been sent to us but not given to us.
Talking was restricted. We were not allowed to have personal friendships. We weren't even allowed to have affection for animals
The Bible tells us to put on the mind of Christ. (Philippians 2:5) However, my studies were intended to make me put on the mind of the Catholic Church and to put on the mind of the founder of our religious order. To some extent I even put on the mind of our mother superior.
We were not supposed to question orders which were given to us by our superiors. One time my work assignment involved something that was physically dangerous, but it could have been made much safer. I had been so trained not to question orders that I never said a word about it. But I prayed for God to protect me. He did. I got sick and a senior sister had to do my job. She saw the danger and immediately took steps to make things safer. God was faithful. But I should not have been put in that position.
We were told that we should be emotionally detached, that we should only express love in a detached way. We were taught that human attachments interfere with closeness to God..." -Mary Ann Collins, a former Catholic nun (2002)
Some people have the impression that when you become a Christian this is what your life will inevitably look like. Brainwashing is a favourite idea of my mom's. She thinks that's what my faith, and more specifically, Campus for Christ, does. Fortunately for me, and for the rest of my Christian community, we have volunteered to be a part of this faith. We're not going to let the church oppress our thoughts, questions and concerns. We're not going to change our names, or conform to one mold. We'll show our devotion to God because we want to, not because we don't want to be punished, or because we want to make ourselves look good.
We believe what we do based on personal conviction. Christians agree on the essentials: that God loves us and has a plan for our lives, that we are separated from Him because of our moral failure, but God sent his son, Jesus, as a sacrifice, and through accepting Him we are reconciled to God. These things, and most of my strong opinions on faith, stem from the Bible. It's a pretty clear-cut instruction manual for life.
I believe what I do wholeheartedly. I love God and I hold what values I do because I believe this "religion" to be the most scientific, logical and real.
There's no need to worry that I'm going to become a nun...
Monday, January 29, 2007
Update on the room situation
Well, my roommate and I had a good talk about the room situation. *Sigh* It's still pretty stressful, but we've decided to reorganize our room for the time being. A complete room organization makeover: Operation Space Control, set to commence this weekend.
From now, we have at least 3 months of sharing the space. Then, if we still feel the room is cramped with two people living in it (our decision date is set as the 4th of March), I will organize something new for next year.
I've come to terms with the fact that even though I love living here, Tara needs to have a space that is her own. I'm not looking forward to packing up and transferring my things again... but a new roommate could be fun. I like the adventurous aspect of looking for an apartment, working things out with a new roommate(s) and getting things organized in a new place.
I think I'm going to advertise at Impact church, and my own church, Evangel, as well as at school. I'll definitely be asking around for people who need a new roommate for next year.
From now, we have at least 3 months of sharing the space. Then, if we still feel the room is cramped with two people living in it (our decision date is set as the 4th of March), I will organize something new for next year.
I've come to terms with the fact that even though I love living here, Tara needs to have a space that is her own. I'm not looking forward to packing up and transferring my things again... but a new roommate could be fun. I like the adventurous aspect of looking for an apartment, working things out with a new roommate(s) and getting things organized in a new place.
I think I'm going to advertise at Impact church, and my own church, Evangel, as well as at school. I'll definitely be asking around for people who need a new roommate for next year.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Moving again?
*Sigh*
This afternoon, my landlord/apartment-mate mentionned that she'd like to know what myself and my roommate are doing next year. We're obviously staying here in Montreal, but she said she didn't want to assume we had both decided to stay here in the apartment, just in case we were planning to move. This didn't strike me as strange, but then my roommate mentionned that she felt a little cramped.
We share a small room in the apartment, and since there isn't room for two beds, we have a bunk bed. We share the closet, the dresser, the desk, the bookshelf, and all the space in between. I thought it was a pretty good deal... it was tough at first (because being an only child I've never shared a room, or my space), but I feel good about it after 4 months. I've really enjoyed living in this place.
I didn't realize she felt this way. I told her that I needed some time to think. And I really have a lot to think about. I'm left wondering if my roommate really does prefer to have more of her own space, or if it's something I've done that makes her not want to share a room with me anymore. I take up a lot of space: at least half of the closet. We have different sleep schedules: I go to bed early most nights (11-12ish) and get up around 7 (even on weekends). My roommate usually goes to bed late-ish (around 1 or 2am, later on weekends) and gets up around 8 or 9. I'm a little cluttered. I leave piles of paper on the dresser in our room, and it usually stays there for a couple weeks.
*Sigh* This is stressing me out... and when I'm stressed, I eat. I gobbled down a brownie, a bowl of cereal, bread and jam and a whole bag of chocolate covered raisins.
I'm thinking that if anyone's going to move, it should be me. My landlord and my roommate are both staff with C4C and had lived together for a year before I got here.
Here we go... I can't wait to see what happens with this one.
This afternoon, my landlord/apartment-mate mentionned that she'd like to know what myself and my roommate are doing next year. We're obviously staying here in Montreal, but she said she didn't want to assume we had both decided to stay here in the apartment, just in case we were planning to move. This didn't strike me as strange, but then my roommate mentionned that she felt a little cramped.
We share a small room in the apartment, and since there isn't room for two beds, we have a bunk bed. We share the closet, the dresser, the desk, the bookshelf, and all the space in between. I thought it was a pretty good deal... it was tough at first (because being an only child I've never shared a room, or my space), but I feel good about it after 4 months. I've really enjoyed living in this place.
I didn't realize she felt this way. I told her that I needed some time to think. And I really have a lot to think about. I'm left wondering if my roommate really does prefer to have more of her own space, or if it's something I've done that makes her not want to share a room with me anymore. I take up a lot of space: at least half of the closet. We have different sleep schedules: I go to bed early most nights (11-12ish) and get up around 7 (even on weekends). My roommate usually goes to bed late-ish (around 1 or 2am, later on weekends) and gets up around 8 or 9. I'm a little cluttered. I leave piles of paper on the dresser in our room, and it usually stays there for a couple weeks.
*Sigh* This is stressing me out... and when I'm stressed, I eat. I gobbled down a brownie, a bowl of cereal, bread and jam and a whole bag of chocolate covered raisins.
I'm thinking that if anyone's going to move, it should be me. My landlord and my roommate are both staff with C4C and had lived together for a year before I got here.
Here we go... I can't wait to see what happens with this one.
Redemption and Pride
I realized I haven't written in a week. And, I haven't blogged about anything interesting in at least 10 days.
So, here's something that might be interesting. It is to me anyway! This struck me this morning as I was reading the bible.
Check this out:
"For it is by grace you have been saved, by faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Hmmm... I love the book of Ephesians. It's so clear about who we are as God's people, and what we should do, what is pleasing to God.
This passage sticks out to me because it reminds me that our actions do not redeem us. Nothing that we've done makes us good, or worthy, in God's eyes. He has no reason to give us all that he has. We can't be generous enough; we can't pray enough; we can't go to church enough; we can't be kind enough; we can't sell all that we have and give all the money to charity enough to make God love us. He has made the choice to love us. He has redeemed us based on the fact alone that we believe that Jesus died for all the crap that we've done. There is no way we can be good enough on our own to weasel our way into God's good books. Wow. It's humbling to think about that.
We've done nothing to deserve God's love. We have done nothing to deserve what God has done for us. He has offered us a free gift of life after death, in Heaven. And not only that, but until we are ready to go there, he offers a satisfying life here on earth.
What would the world be like if people could work for their salvation? How would humans act differently if we could be "good enough" to go to Heaven? Would people live lives pleasing to God, or would we still be in the same messes we are living in now?
I know for me personally, if my salvation required that I be "good" I would ultimately feel frustrated and defeated. I would be incredibly competitive. I would do "good" things and would be constantly comparing myself to others. "Am I better than that guy over there? Maybe I'll get to Heaven and he won't, if I'm just a little bit better than he is." I would try, day after day, to do good things, but I'm sure my heart wouldn't be in the right place. I would always be left wondering if I'm doing enough, and would never be sure of my future. I think I'd be overly anxious and paranoid.
Even in this life, with the way things really are, I try to be "good". I forget that God's already done all the work. And this does leave me dissatisfied, because I try to be perfect and it's impossible, but still I try.
I think if I kept in mind that God's death on the cross is the all-encompassing payment for my sin, I wouldn't have those times. *Sigh* God is so good for what he's done. What makes me so prideful to think that I can prove myself good enough on my own?
So, here's something that might be interesting. It is to me anyway! This struck me this morning as I was reading the bible.
Check this out:
"For it is by grace you have been saved, by faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Hmmm... I love the book of Ephesians. It's so clear about who we are as God's people, and what we should do, what is pleasing to God.
This passage sticks out to me because it reminds me that our actions do not redeem us. Nothing that we've done makes us good, or worthy, in God's eyes. He has no reason to give us all that he has. We can't be generous enough; we can't pray enough; we can't go to church enough; we can't be kind enough; we can't sell all that we have and give all the money to charity enough to make God love us. He has made the choice to love us. He has redeemed us based on the fact alone that we believe that Jesus died for all the crap that we've done. There is no way we can be good enough on our own to weasel our way into God's good books. Wow. It's humbling to think about that.
We've done nothing to deserve God's love. We have done nothing to deserve what God has done for us. He has offered us a free gift of life after death, in Heaven. And not only that, but until we are ready to go there, he offers a satisfying life here on earth.
What would the world be like if people could work for their salvation? How would humans act differently if we could be "good enough" to go to Heaven? Would people live lives pleasing to God, or would we still be in the same messes we are living in now?
I know for me personally, if my salvation required that I be "good" I would ultimately feel frustrated and defeated. I would be incredibly competitive. I would do "good" things and would be constantly comparing myself to others. "Am I better than that guy over there? Maybe I'll get to Heaven and he won't, if I'm just a little bit better than he is." I would try, day after day, to do good things, but I'm sure my heart wouldn't be in the right place. I would always be left wondering if I'm doing enough, and would never be sure of my future. I think I'd be overly anxious and paranoid.
Even in this life, with the way things really are, I try to be "good". I forget that God's already done all the work. And this does leave me dissatisfied, because I try to be perfect and it's impossible, but still I try.
I think if I kept in mind that God's death on the cross is the all-encompassing payment for my sin, I wouldn't have those times. *Sigh* God is so good for what he's done. What makes me so prideful to think that I can prove myself good enough on my own?
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Soundtrack of your life...
As stolen from Titus' and Lesley's blogs...
If your life had a soundtrack, what would it be?
So, here’s how it works:
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc)
2. Put it on shuffle
3. Press play.
4. For every question, type the song that’s playing
5. When you go to a new question, press the next button
6. Don’t lie and try to pretend you’re cool…
Opening Credits: 7 Days - Craig David
Waking Up: Smoke - Natalie Imbruglia
Monday: (Nice to Meet You) Anyway - Craig David
Fight Song: Mobile - Avril Lavigne
Breaking Up: Introduction - Hot Hot Heat
Prom: Oh Yeah - Yello
Life: Slow Motion [Instrumental] - Third Eye Blind
Mental Breakdown: Let Me Fall - Josh Groban
Driving: Vicious Games - Yello
Getting Back Together: Anything - Mae
Wedding: Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) - Josh Groban
Wild Sex Scene: Good for You - Third Eye Blind
Birth of a child: At the End of the Day - Les Mis Soundtrack
Death Scene: Grow for Me - The Little Shop of Horrors Soundtrack
End Credits: Bullets - Creed
Interesting... :P
If your life had a soundtrack, what would it be?
So, here’s how it works:
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc)
2. Put it on shuffle
3. Press play.
4. For every question, type the song that’s playing
5. When you go to a new question, press the next button
6. Don’t lie and try to pretend you’re cool…
Opening Credits: 7 Days - Craig David
Waking Up: Smoke - Natalie Imbruglia
Monday: (Nice to Meet You) Anyway - Craig David
Fight Song: Mobile - Avril Lavigne
Breaking Up: Introduction - Hot Hot Heat
Prom: Oh Yeah - Yello
Life: Slow Motion [Instrumental] - Third Eye Blind
Mental Breakdown: Let Me Fall - Josh Groban
Driving: Vicious Games - Yello
Getting Back Together: Anything - Mae
Wedding: Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) - Josh Groban
Wild Sex Scene: Good for You - Third Eye Blind
Birth of a child: At the End of the Day - Les Mis Soundtrack
Death Scene: Grow for Me - The Little Shop of Horrors Soundtrack
End Credits: Bullets - Creed
Interesting... :P
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Passionate teaching
Well, the first week of classes is over. McGill students started last Wednesday and now it's Wednesday again. I feel like I've been around the world and back, and it's only been a week.
I'm taking only 4 classes this semester, and they're all pretty good, nothing too exciting. My professors are all really young and vibrant... it's strange. Last semester there was one guy under 45! The older ones are a little more grumpy and seem like they don't enjoy their jobs anymore (if they ever did). I learn the best from people who are passionate about what they are teaching. The grumpy ones are hard to approach and make me feel like the material isn't worth my time.
Other than classes, I've been pressing myself to get this choreograpy for Inertia's March 9th and 10th shows done. I have to start teaching the piece to the dancers this weekend, and I want to be more prepared than I was last year. The dance will be way more organized and will carry it's meaning better if I do it in advance. Choreographing on the spot is tough work!
Yay for enthusiastic professors and finished choreography. Let's pray the semester continues this way.
I'm taking only 4 classes this semester, and they're all pretty good, nothing too exciting. My professors are all really young and vibrant... it's strange. Last semester there was one guy under 45! The older ones are a little more grumpy and seem like they don't enjoy their jobs anymore (if they ever did). I learn the best from people who are passionate about what they are teaching. The grumpy ones are hard to approach and make me feel like the material isn't worth my time.
Other than classes, I've been pressing myself to get this choreograpy for Inertia's March 9th and 10th shows done. I have to start teaching the piece to the dancers this weekend, and I want to be more prepared than I was last year. The dance will be way more organized and will carry it's meaning better if I do it in advance. Choreographing on the spot is tough work!
Yay for enthusiastic professors and finished choreography. Let's pray the semester continues this way.
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
Winter Conference and my wonderful surprise
From Dec 27th to January 1st I was downtown Toronto at Campus for Christ Canada's annual Winter Conference. It was an amazing time just hanging out with my friends from McGill, new friends from other universities in Ontario and Quebec, and those with whom I travelled to North Africa last summer. We attended sessions and seminars with amazing speakers from local churches, and the Campus for Christ ministry in Canada and the US. I learned a lot about God, ministry, evangelism and especially about myself while at this conference.
The main speaker, Roger Hershey, did an incredible job of speaking about the book of Revelations. He spoke four times during the five days we were there. One thing I took away was an increased passion for sharing my faith in Jesus Christ with others. If you read Revelations, you discover that we have so much to look forward to, if we are a committed follower of Jesus. There's also a lot of destruction, deception, pain and death ahead. By sharing what we know about God, and the reality that belief in Jesus changes your eternal destiny, we can help people avoid a lot of suffering if they choose to accept God's free gift of salvation. I realized what a beautiful picture is painted of heaven, of the new Jerusalem, and I people to have the chance to come there, too.
When I returned from Winter Conference, I spent a day and a half with my mom. It was good. Every time we hang out we enjoy each other more. Maybe a reality of my adulthood?
On the 1st, several hours after I had returned home to my mom's, there was an unexpected knock on the door. I opened it, not really looking out the window to check if it was someone we knew. It was a woman, about 40 years old who looked slightly familiar. I stared for a moment before I realized that it was my Portuguese babysitter, Laura. I gasped quietly, and reached out to hug her. I couldn't believe it. This amazing woman took care of me from age 7 to 13 when my mom was at work. She has two sons, Billy and Anthony, who were like brothers to me.
I hadn't really spoken to her or her sons for 7 years. She remains in my mind a beautiful person who gave of herself to others, not really expecting anything in return. She was influential in my life growing up, and it saddens me that I hadn't seen her for so many years.
She stopped by to say hi... and well, wow. I love the way things like that happen... it's crazy! We spent about 45 minutes chatting about life, catching up. If she had've stopped by a day before of after, I wouldn't have been there. I was in Toronto a day before, and was on my way to Montreal the day after. Laura and my mom promised to spend time together soon, and I will definitely be calling her when I'm home on reading week.
Now I'm back in Montreal, finished my first day of classes of the second semester of my second year. I am determined to tackle this semester with discipline. LOTS OF STUDYING! and lots of fun!!! Here's to a great four months!
The main speaker, Roger Hershey, did an incredible job of speaking about the book of Revelations. He spoke four times during the five days we were there. One thing I took away was an increased passion for sharing my faith in Jesus Christ with others. If you read Revelations, you discover that we have so much to look forward to, if we are a committed follower of Jesus. There's also a lot of destruction, deception, pain and death ahead. By sharing what we know about God, and the reality that belief in Jesus changes your eternal destiny, we can help people avoid a lot of suffering if they choose to accept God's free gift of salvation. I realized what a beautiful picture is painted of heaven, of the new Jerusalem, and I people to have the chance to come there, too.
When I returned from Winter Conference, I spent a day and a half with my mom. It was good. Every time we hang out we enjoy each other more. Maybe a reality of my adulthood?
On the 1st, several hours after I had returned home to my mom's, there was an unexpected knock on the door. I opened it, not really looking out the window to check if it was someone we knew. It was a woman, about 40 years old who looked slightly familiar. I stared for a moment before I realized that it was my Portuguese babysitter, Laura. I gasped quietly, and reached out to hug her. I couldn't believe it. This amazing woman took care of me from age 7 to 13 when my mom was at work. She has two sons, Billy and Anthony, who were like brothers to me.
I hadn't really spoken to her or her sons for 7 years. She remains in my mind a beautiful person who gave of herself to others, not really expecting anything in return. She was influential in my life growing up, and it saddens me that I hadn't seen her for so many years.
She stopped by to say hi... and well, wow. I love the way things like that happen... it's crazy! We spent about 45 minutes chatting about life, catching up. If she had've stopped by a day before of after, I wouldn't have been there. I was in Toronto a day before, and was on my way to Montreal the day after. Laura and my mom promised to spend time together soon, and I will definitely be calling her when I'm home on reading week.
Now I'm back in Montreal, finished my first day of classes of the second semester of my second year. I am determined to tackle this semester with discipline. LOTS OF STUDYING! and lots of fun!!! Here's to a great four months!
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