“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33
Also, thanks to Brian for bringing about this truthful insight:
"Continue to be willing to be used by him and he will use you for his glory.
Matthew 6:33-34 'But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.' "
Good substance for reflection.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Lessons Learned!
There's always something new.
Today I was catching up on facebook and for the first time found one of the thousands of sidebar advertisements especially enticing. This particular ad was issued by STA travel, a group seeking an intern to voyage the world for free (!) and keep decent record of their experiences, to share the joy of exploration and the itch for travel with others, that the rest might be inspired to venture, likewise.
So engrossed was I at the thought of perhaps realizing this opportunity that I filled out considerable portions of application and took a look at a zillion and six of others' video applications to learn about the hearts and motivations of everyone else so travel-intersted as myself and eager to learn the world! As I was watching the short mini-capturings of their excellent qualifications and being made aware of their grand past travel experiences I realized three things:
1) There are a few that would be AWESOME and are probably much better-qualified than yours truly, especially when it comes to the video editing thing
2) I think it might be fun to try to learn / work with more video editing things!
3) Sometimes in life you kind of just have to put yourself out there. It can be fun!
There's something scary and exciting about lifting the comfy jersey knit off of those most obscured, lesser-known parts of our lives, granting our lungs liberty from muffled, warm breath surroundings to suck in deep the sweet, cool air that is the rest of life we've not yet experienced; whether that be by fear or nescience or an excess of previous comfort.
I think it's something we all want to do.
I think it's something we all hesitate to do.
I think that if both of these are true, we really have nothing to worry about.
If everybody is afraid,
why fear?
Here's to more openness, less fear, new experiences and real attempts at understanding each other
(and perhaps even ourselves.)
Peace,
Ashley :)
Today I was catching up on facebook and for the first time found one of the thousands of sidebar advertisements especially enticing. This particular ad was issued by STA travel, a group seeking an intern to voyage the world for free (!) and keep decent record of their experiences, to share the joy of exploration and the itch for travel with others, that the rest might be inspired to venture, likewise.
So engrossed was I at the thought of perhaps realizing this opportunity that I filled out considerable portions of application and took a look at a zillion and six of others' video applications to learn about the hearts and motivations of everyone else so travel-intersted as myself and eager to learn the world! As I was watching the short mini-capturings of their excellent qualifications and being made aware of their grand past travel experiences I realized three things:
1) There are a few that would be AWESOME and are probably much better-qualified than yours truly, especially when it comes to the video editing thing
2) I think it might be fun to try to learn / work with more video editing things!
3) Sometimes in life you kind of just have to put yourself out there. It can be fun!
There's something scary and exciting about lifting the comfy jersey knit off of those most obscured, lesser-known parts of our lives, granting our lungs liberty from muffled, warm breath surroundings to suck in deep the sweet, cool air that is the rest of life we've not yet experienced; whether that be by fear or nescience or an excess of previous comfort.
I think it's something we all want to do.
I think it's something we all hesitate to do.
I think that if both of these are true, we really have nothing to worry about.
If everybody is afraid,
why fear?
Here's to more openness, less fear, new experiences and real attempts at understanding each other
(and perhaps even ourselves.)
Peace,
Ashley :)
Well I then there dun it
and registered for classes, afterall.
This quarter we haaave:
Math (the last 'math-y' one, then logic and the requirements will be fully met)
Abnormal Psychology, and
Introduction to Politics
It would definitely be cool to miss out on a quarter or two of classes to nurture my curiosity for agriculture a la ECHO echo echo or perhaps by wwoof-ing it, but for now I'd better stay in school and take care of these basics. Maybe I can venture an agricultural sensation of a summer, instead!
That would be dandy :).
I think I want to learn how to make cheese, too.
Peace amigos.
This quarter we haaave:
Math (the last 'math-y' one, then logic and the requirements will be fully met)
Abnormal Psychology, and
Introduction to Politics
It would definitely be cool to miss out on a quarter or two of classes to nurture my curiosity for agriculture a la ECHO echo echo or perhaps by wwoof-ing it, but for now I'd better stay in school and take care of these basics. Maybe I can venture an agricultural sensation of a summer, instead!
That would be dandy :).
I think I want to learn how to make cheese, too.
Peace amigos.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Hooray for warm attire,Iron Chef, first attempts at Spanakopita and the relief that is a tomorrow off!
Yesterday evening I made some hummus and, since we lack pita, made a couple of chapatis to keep the carrots company while dipping! I don't know if that last word of the last sentence was grammatically correct but this is beside the point. We had some whole wheat flour so I used that in place of chapati flour most recipes called for. I havent't the time or cheesecloth to make ghee so I just left the butter out, poured a little flour in the bowl and added some water until the consistency looked good. Ooh, also I added a little salt. They cooked well in a tiny bit of coconut oil (my current fave, for this sort of preparation, anyway) and served their purpose well!
Before leaving Kroger yesterday with all of my ingredients, I made a quick stop in the alternative foods section to check out any Managers Specials that may have been so conspicuously adhered to the nearly-out-of-date vegan/vegetarian delights. The only product this time was the pepperjack veggie "cheese." This stuff has had my curiosity for a while but is so expensive that I've never really given it a try. This was a good opportunity!
I wasn't really sure what to do with it so I thought it would be cool to add another dip for the chapatis and so cut it into little cubes, heated some milk on the stovetop (kind of undermines the vegan thing but ohh well) and tossed them in. And stirred. For a loooong time. Anyway, it turned out pretty nicely! I was afraid to try the vheese (my new verbal construct for this particular product)on its own for the first long while, but eventually my curiosity got around to it. The vheese itself had less 'flavor' than cheese, and also a different consistency. I suppose it is lacking some creaminess on both accounts. I personally am okay with vheese's consistency but I can understand how somebody might not appreciate it as keenly.
The timer is telling me this vegan spanakopita is done cooking! Perhaps I can add some hummus a few chapatis to make it a more complete Grecian ... / Indian ... meal. I mmmm looking forward to this din din :).
Yesterday evening I made some hummus and, since we lack pita, made a couple of chapatis to keep the carrots company while dipping! I don't know if that last word of the last sentence was grammatically correct but this is beside the point. We had some whole wheat flour so I used that in place of chapati flour most recipes called for. I havent't the time or cheesecloth to make ghee so I just left the butter out, poured a little flour in the bowl and added some water until the consistency looked good. Ooh, also I added a little salt. They cooked well in a tiny bit of coconut oil (my current fave, for this sort of preparation, anyway) and served their purpose well!
Before leaving Kroger yesterday with all of my ingredients, I made a quick stop in the alternative foods section to check out any Managers Specials that may have been so conspicuously adhered to the nearly-out-of-date vegan/vegetarian delights. The only product this time was the pepperjack veggie "cheese." This stuff has had my curiosity for a while but is so expensive that I've never really given it a try. This was a good opportunity!
I wasn't really sure what to do with it so I thought it would be cool to add another dip for the chapatis and so cut it into little cubes, heated some milk on the stovetop (kind of undermines the vegan thing but ohh well) and tossed them in. And stirred. For a loooong time. Anyway, it turned out pretty nicely! I was afraid to try the vheese (my new verbal construct for this particular product)on its own for the first long while, but eventually my curiosity got around to it. The vheese itself had less 'flavor' than cheese, and also a different consistency. I suppose it is lacking some creaminess on both accounts. I personally am okay with vheese's consistency but I can understand how somebody might not appreciate it as keenly.
The timer is telling me this vegan spanakopita is done cooking! Perhaps I can add some hummus a few chapatis to make it a more complete Grecian ... / Indian ... meal. I mmmm looking forward to this din din :).
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Wintertime Blues
...no more.
Yesterday was like experiencing the opening portion of Sufjan's Sister Winter
But Today... more like the song's very nice resolve
... My blessings are worth a lot more than some situational bummer.
Yesterday was like experiencing the opening portion of Sufjan's Sister Winter
But Today... more like the song's very nice resolve
... My blessings are worth a lot more than some situational bummer.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Oh. Christmas Tree.
In recent news, mom put up the lights but she is too tired to do the ornaments, and would like that I do them. It could be my gift to her, she said.
I'm happy to do it for her if that is what she wants, it's just that the whole thing seems kind of pointless, I think, if it's not done together...
:(
I'm happy to do it for her if that is what she wants, it's just that the whole thing seems kind of pointless, I think, if it's not done together...
:(
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Ohhhhh Christmas Tree
Mom wants to put up some ornaments but she doesn't care to do the same for the tree, as it is artificial and scratchy and the metallic ends make her hands feel dirty.
Oh wait, that's me...
But she still doesn't want to do it.
I suppose this means I will.
Oh wait, that's me...
But she still doesn't want to do it.
I suppose this means I will.
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