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May 29, 2004
Rabbit Proof Fence
I had a free rental for a Blockbuster non-new release so last night I rented a movie. I can't remember who had mentioned the movie "Rabbit Proof Fence" to me, but I'm glad they did and that I saw it as I was sifting through all the movies on the shelf. Rabbit Proof Fence was a movie about 3 aboriginal girls who are forcibly taken from their parents to be trained and become servants and become integrated because they were mixed race. They escape from this training camp place and trek across the outback in search of home. It starts out with subtitles, but they are only used in the first part of the movie. The DVD had a really great documentary of the making of the movie and how they cast the 3 girls. While watching the movie, it seemed like they were the actual real people...I thought they were great little actresses. I would highly recommend it. I also rented Master and Commander which I didn't watch yet, but I have it for a week. I'm not a big Russel Crowe fan, but everyone who has seen it that I have spoken with have recommended it.
I realized it has been a long time since I rented any movies. I used to rent quite a few. I'm glad I am busier these days, though. I like to watch movies, but I'd rather be doing something a little more active or social with friends. Then, it's a real treat to have an evening to just hang out on the couch and watch a good movie.
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May 28, 2004
Yay, I did it
I did it, I went for an exercise walk last night. (as opposed to a leisurely stroll) Hopefully I can get into the habit of it again. It was nothing real long. Probably no more than 2 miles...but it was great...except for the several instances of road kill I walked by on the road, yuck! I thought it was going to rain on me, but I made it without melting. This morning it was still hard to get out of bed, but I had tons of energy last night. I'm going to get my pool pass renewed today so I can start swimming as soon as I get my new bathing suit. I love that the pool is right across the street from our building in the complex. So conveeeeeenient.
My friend Ann showed me a newspaper article yesterday about Krispy Kreme coming out with sugar-free doughnuts and iced drinks. It seems the Low Carb craze has effected them, too. That's pretty interesting to me. I have never been the biggest Krispy Kreme fan, although I do like their glazed doughnuts. Perhaps I'll give them a try.
Happy Memorial Day Weekend. I'm hoping for some spontaneous fun...and sleeping in. Woo Hoo.
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May 26, 2004
Putting An End to My Slacking
This morning my alarm went off, I got up brushed my teeth etc and then layed back down. I hit snooze, hit snooze again and then did the unthinkable...reset my alarm. I did not get to work until 9:30. Why am I so tired and lazy these days? Well, it was a cloudy, rainy morning, and I have been working a lot, etc... But, I came to another re-realization...I have not been exercising. Since I started my big "get in shape thing" back last July, I had been exercising regularly doing water aerobics, walking, etc. After Christmas, I really let that part of my routine go. I think that may be a big factor in my recent tiredness. My thoughts are by posting here, perhaps it will give me an accountability to get my butt in gear again, literally, and start exercising more. The pool at our complex opens soon, so that should help. Must make a plan. Must get in a routine. Must, must, must...
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May 25, 2004
Hersheypark Glad
I couldn't decide whether to use the title above or "My Fun-ometer went to 11". : ) So, great time last night, throbbing mouth and all. I don't know if I've honestly ever enjoyed myself at Hersheypark as much as last night. I have been privileged to be Karen's guest at Hersheypark Sneak Preview the past several years. It is a real treat, because everything is free!!!!! So, we got there and I rode The Claw. This was really exciting for me because last year, I am embarrassed to say that when I went to ride on it, I could not ride it because of my size. That was the worst!!! So, anyway, that was a really fun ride! I loved it. Then, we went to catering for free food. Then....Storm Runner. OH MY GOSH> The new roller coaster that goes from 0 to 72 mph in 2 seconds. It's 18 stories straight up and down! It was crazy, and scary and so much fun. Karen was screaming for both of us. I was trying not to scream because of the tooth...well tooth socket...yuck... Besides that we rode the Lightening Racer and Great Bear and had free games and snacks. My other bright and shining moment was winning a game of Wack A Mole. I was pretty proud and have the stuffed Coca Cola Seal to prove it. : ) Fun, great weather, great friend. And we get to go back on Saturday. Woo HOOOOOO. Gotta love those media perks.
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May 24, 2004
dental update
The tooth is now history. It was one far in the back that had needed to be extracted and its time had come. I am now all gauze mouthed and waiting for my mouth to have feeling again so I can talk without sounding like Mush Mouth from Fat Albert. Good news, the dentist said it was ok for me to go to Hersheypark...just no drinking out of straws and don't eat on that side of the mouth. I don't know how much eating I will feel like doing anyway.
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Dental woes
My toothache did get worse. In fact, I resorted to Codeine on Saturday in order to numb the pain...and be able to go to Karens and play games. Between the codeine and ice pack, I survived. The weird thing is, yesterday and today I no longer feel the same agonizing pain...now I just feel like there is an uncomfortable golf ball inside my cheek. I'll take that over what it felt like Saturday! I will call to make an appointment with the dentist today, however I think I am going to try to make the appointment for tomorrow. I am supposed to go to this special thing at Hersheypark with Karen and I'm afraid if I get any dental work done, it will be no fun. We'll see how the day progresses.
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May 22, 2004
yippee skippee
Yay, the wait is over. My Stryper "7 Weeks Live in America 2003" CD came in. It was patiently waiting in my mailbox this morning. It did not disappoint. I still can't believe Michael Sweet can hit all those high notes. There are pictures on the CD jacket. That made me happy too. (wink) I listened to my CD this morning while typing some boring PDF's for some work I am doing for a friend. It made the job a little more interesting and fun.
Now, tis time to go home and clean. Haven't seen much of the ole apartment this week, so there is much grime to be taken care of. Then later, games at Karens. It will be fun, as always.
I just hope this toothache of mine doesn't get any worse. I must make an appointment for the dentist.
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May 21, 2004
Check this out
Check out my "DJ" page at .CLICK HERE. I just added some pictures including one of the boar skull my dad and I saw on our hike a few months ago.
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uh oh
something has happened this week that I am a bit nervous about. I appear to have begun getting addicted to coffee. this morning i came into the office and rushed back to the coffee maker to see if there was any coffee made, and caught myself sighing out loud that there wasn't. I never used to care. is it the love of coffee, really? or is it the caffeine that i shouldn't really be having on atkins? maybe my body hadn't had it so long that it has started to become instantly addicted? uh oh, right?
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May 20, 2004
The Soundtrack of My Life
1. Dancing Queen by Abba makes me wanna dance
2. Creed by Rich Mullins inspires me
3. Worlds Apart by Jars of Clay also inspires me, many songs do.
4. In my childhood, my parents played a lot of Chicago, The Bee Gees, The Eagles, Disco, and Country Rock..I love to watch them dance the "rock n roll"
5. I don't like these songs...I really don't, but I must admit that Butterfly Kisses, Christmas Shoes, and Wind Beneath My Wings make me cry...This is a big step for me, but admission is the first step. I am a slave to cheese.
6. I Hope You'll Dance reminds me of a very fun, silly time at the beach in Cape May with my friend Karen
7. I will never hear A Letter to Elise by the Cure without thinking of my friend Stephen Weavers old band, Dressed in Rags
8. Total Eclipse of the Heart was a college roomies group favorite, so was Turn the Beat Around by Gloria Estefan.
9. Break Away by Idle Cure takes me back to early youth group days...Pastor Kim Ransom had a huge impact on the develpment of confidence in my life
10. I can't hear My Tribute by Andre Crouch without thinking of my dad and being so proud of how sensitive he is when he sings it.
I could do this all night. Songs spark so many memories...and I know a lot of songs... But what the heck am I still doing at this computer. Time to go home.
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The Color Green
Green has been my favorite color for as long as I can remember. I heard the song "The Color Green" by Rich Mullins the other day when Kristi was programming the Top 500 and it got me thinking about all the reasons why I love the color Green. Here are a few:
1. Trees
2. The Color Green by Rich Mullins
3. Guacamole
4. Green by Edie Brickel
5. grass
6. that one green skirt outfit I loved to wear in college
7. broccoli
8. Green Mtn State - VT
9. It's Not Easy Being Green - Kermit the Frog
10. Shrek - I'm going to see Shrek 2 tonight with Karen
11. Gumbi
12. Lime popsicles
13. green m&ms
14. Aaron's old Volvo-the car I wanted.
15. Granny Smith Apples
I'm sure there are many other things, but I better get back to work. Those weren't in numerical order. I think my biggest reason is just the beauty of it in nature. Nothing like rolling green hills or forests full of trees.
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May 19, 2004
Stormy Weather
How bout that lightening last night...it was very close and severe in Lancaster, PA? wow. I felt like it was inside my apartment.
Well, I learned something new today. I may be mocked for not knowing this...but I was telling someone about how I was watching American Idol, but at the commercials I turned off the tv to avoid having it get zapped by lightening. I was informed that it didn't matter if the tv was on or off, it could still get zapped. Hm, I didn't know. I just remember my parents always making me turn off the tv whenever there was close lightening. (but by that point i was probably already hiding under the kitchen table). I now purposely open the blinds and turn off the lights to watch the show. Storms are cool...as long as I'm somewhere safe. (not outside at a certain purple music festival)
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May 18, 2004
Perspective
Another marathon day...we had a goal of 200 new pledges and got 258. It's a good feeling to surpass a goal...now I'll be making pledge books from now til the end of time...
Doing events like this are good for perspective. Getting to hear from people calling in whose lives were touched by a song or something the DJ's said etc. was very encouraging and inspiring. It gives it all perspective for us on the other side of the radio. I know I mentioned yesterday that I like my job...but there are also days that I feel tired, annoyed, broke, and without inspiration. I was reminded today that I am a part of something that is impacting people. One lady mentioned she's been battling Cancer and how much the Praise and Worship show means to her, so many stories...and many thank yous, which is nice to hear once in a while, especially when you are a behind the scenes person.
Now, I will go home and crash while watching American Idol. If there is any sanity left in this country, Jasmine will be voted out.
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May 17, 2004
I like where I work.
What a day. Today and tomorrow we are doing a Pledge Drive at WJTL. It's 6:18 pm and I've been here since 5:45 am...It's been exciting and encouraging receiving all the phone calls and hearing stories and testimonies about the impact that this radio station has on their lives...but i'm still very tired.
I must admit, I don't always listen to the radio station, but I do appreciate it. I grew up in an area that didn't have anything for Christian radio. My youth group leaders introduced us to some stuff, but we usually had to travel to Massachussetts or somewhere crazy just to see a concert. For the most part, I didn't really listen to all that much Christian music as a kid.
Since I'm talking about things I appreciate about the place where I work, I want to mention my co-workers. How many people get to work with/for people who become some of their best friends or 2nd family? What...no competition...noone biting and scratching their way to the top and trying to steal your job...nope. In fact we all end up doing each others jobs once in a while and that's ok. That was something to get used to, but it's a good thing. It's not always the case, even in Christian organizations.
So, yeah, it's an exciting crazy week here with the pledge drive and Top 500 and we had a lot of events over the weekend. I'm glad to be a part of it all.
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May 16, 2004
Board Game Addicts
So, ok. I have been playing a lot of board games lately. Ever since my friend Brian got a bunch of us to meet at Lititz Library way back in October last year, (I think it was,) I have been learning more and more new games with my friends, meeting new people and having a blast. On Saturday I went to this game day organized by Jim from Berks County. Karen and I drove all the way out there after our fun in the sun at Sertoma... There were many games to be played and that was very cool. At first everyone was engrossed in games, so we taught ourselves how to play Balloon Cup...Karen beat me. Then we joined Lyle and some guys we didn't know to play a bunch of games
It was different playing with strangers. We learned some new games, which was cool, taught them some games and found out differing ways people interpret rules, etc in the games we already know. The new guys we played with most of the evening were nice overall, a little intense, and one of them could be compared to a parrot in some ways...It made for amusing conversation for me and Karen on the way home when trying to keep awake.
I came to the realization that I have gotten into this hobby in order to spend time with friends doing something fun but for some people it's all about the games. I am more people oriented than task oriented, not a big competitor, etc. etc. (although I'll admit it does feel good when i win)
Karen and I talked about how infrequently we spend a lot of time with people who are probably not Christians. With our jobs, church activities, etc most of our circles include others of like faith. I like the fact that this hobby could lead to opportunities in new friendships and maybe open someones world up to Jesus.
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May 14, 2004
Festivals a Comin
My 4 Month Planner does not lie. It doesn't hide the truth. It tells it like it is. May thru August...the entire summer mapped out with Festival dates and other big events written in blue.
Staffing is well underway for Karen and Fred. Kurt and I were just talking thru the plans for Creation Gates Supervisors teams. AAAAAAAHHHHH and Yipppee at the same time. We head out to Agape in a month from next Tuesday. I love going to Creation, especially getting there early and seeing the place before it is mobbed with thousands and thousands of people. It's beautiful. I can't wait to hike the trail to the lookout. It will be different this year in a lot of ways for me...including the fact that I will be able to take more than like 5 steps without taking a break...woo hoo.
Creation is a whirlwind, it's exhausting, but it's also very fulfilling. I couldn't imagine being there and not being on staff. I love greeting the festival goers as they come thru gates and I love working with Kurt and our staff and with all the Office/Staff Office staff. We usually have fun with our gates team..the Red team. It's also a sick sort of fun as we all enter different phases of exhaustion and delirium. We get silly and cranky but it's all a part of the experience. And of course...the culmination is always the stories of peoples lives changed through challenges made by speakers, concerts or times at their campsites. I especially appreciate hearing stories after the festival is over, knowing that people have followed through with those commitments. That does happen and that's what it's all about. So yeah, thinking about the festivals. Praying for good weather and another fun, safe, and yes blessed season.
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May 13, 2004
i admit
After reading Karen's comment on microwave s'mores I felt I would be dishonest and perhaps misleading in not sharing that I, too have made s'mores in the microwave. Especially when I worked with pre-schoolers...it was a fun snack to make for a special treat. Perhaps my point was more protesting the idea of paying like $6.00 for the s'more experience in a restaurant...anyway, yeah, real s'mores are where it's at...when not on Atkins of course. On the marshmellow subject, I would be one of those who sets the marshmellow on fire and makes the outside really black, then blow it out really really fast.
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God Box
The May 10th quote from my desk calendar was really great, "God guides us, despite our uncertainties and our vagueness, even through our failings and mistakes...He leads us step by step, from event to event. Only afterwards, as we look back over the way we have come...do we experience the feeling of having been led without knowing it, the feeling that God has mysteriously guided us." -Paul Tournier
Last night was a really awesome night at my small group. There were only a few of us there, which I knew wasn't by accident. Kristen led...and she's such a quiet person, but did a wonderful job preparing the discussion and allowing it to go where it needed to go without getting off track. One thing we did was write some personal stuff down and put it in a "God Box"...symbolic of giving these things up to God....both good things and bad...good desires and idols...with the idea that we would NOT try to take them back until He is giving them to us.
Sometimes it is so hard to put that trust in Him, even though when I look back I see that He always brings things about to my best interest. So, why don't I just give Him control to begin with rather than trying to make things happen the way I think they should go? It's a fine line between letting Him be in control and knowing when He is saying go for it, it's for you, it's time.
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May 12, 2004
s'mores
When I was in Philly over the weekend, I had a great time. We spent some time walking around Mt. Airy where my friend Wayne lives, walked around South Street, and hung out at Colin's apartment watching old episodes of the Ben Stiller show.
In the evening, we went to this place called Cosi. It was some trendy sort of cafe...things seemed pretty overpriced, but looked tasty. I just had an iced coffee. Anyway, one of the things they had on their menu was make your own s'mores. People at a neighboring table ordered them. They bring this little Sterno flame kinda thing and the ingredients to your table. I guess it's kind of cool, and maybe a little romantic for a couple, but a part of me just felt so annoyed. C'mon, s'mores are meant to be eaten at a campfire with lots of campfire smoke smell permeating your clothes. When your fingers get sticky, you wipe them on your dirty cut off shorts or on the grass, and you sing a round of Kumbya (i don't know how to spell that). I know, let the people enjoy their desert...but it made me long for a campsite on the lake and wish that opportunity on these "city folk" (gosh I sound like a Clampett)
By the way, we decided to not have dinner at Cosi because it was so pricy and went to Silk City Diner, where I had hoped we would go. I had a great omelette and scrapple. Yum yum.
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May 11, 2004
Dreams
Dreams are so weird. Some of them have meaning and some of them are probably just too much pizza before bed. I always tell the story of my dream about Grover from Sesame Street getting flattened by these little oompa loompa-ish guys with flat heads.
This morning my brother and I had a conversation through the closed door of our adjoining bathrooms about last nights dreams. Aaron had a dream that involved traveling around the country with President Reagan who actually looked like skinny Elvis. That dream of course morphed into another dream about him crashing a wedding.
I had a dream about being kidnapped out of my parents house by these bad guys and they were taking me away all tied up in the back of my dads orange kubota tractor and trailer. (which is not much of a getaway car, it's very slow) They pulled out in front of my parents house and I was peeking out off the bag they had me wrapped up in and I saw my mom smiling holding a sign that cryptically said snowman. I then noticed a big snowman lawn ornament and a policeman peering from behind it...this was my cue to somehow get myself free and run out of the way so he could get the bad guy. I, of course ran the wrong way in front of the snowman and in his way, but he eventually got all but one of the guys. There is more to the dream, but my memory gets sketchy from there.
I was flipping through the channels last night and caught a glimpse of some challenge on Fear Factor where someone was zipped up in a bag with all kinds of bugs and stuff...I think that may have had something to do with the part of the dream where I was all tied up... who knows. Dreams are weird.
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May 10, 2004
Survivor, The Gap, Avacados and Spinach
and they all dragged themselves into the office...Ah Monday's. So sleepy today!!! Ann made a lot of people in the office very happy with the Starbucks coffee and mugs she brought back from the March for Parks in York over the weekend. Thanks Ann!!!
A weekend full of fun ended with Survivor finale. We all know what happened, so I don't feel the need to go into detail....However, I must share that I was proud to at least have 1/2 guessed that part of the finale would include Rob proposing to Amber. : ) What a stormy night it was. Driving out to Lebanon I was driving into the storm and then by the time I drove home, the storm was ahead of me again. I like to watch storms, but on the way home, the lightening was really scary. It was very foggy and I was waiting for my car to hydroplane off into the abyss never to be seen again...but all is well and today it is sunny.
Yesterday I was delighted to discover that I have gone down another two pant sizes. I have now gone down 10 pant sizes if you count the one pair of jeans I bought in my highest size. I am not daring enough to put my before picture on the web or anything yet....I have probably shown just about everyone who reads this anyway. I carry it around to help myself remember where I don't want to return. I have another big stack of clothes to give away. My closet is getting emptier..so Gap clearance was a nice place to visit and find a couple of deals. And I wasn't snubbed...I have scars from being snubbed at The Gap in the past.
Oh, I got a free avacado peeler at a Pampered Chef party Friday night. Heidi gives out great free bees. : ) Guess I'll have to learn how to make guacamole. MMMM>speaking of mmm. I'm enjoying a delicious spinach and feta cheese salad. Time to go get more.
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May 08, 2004
Mommy's Day
Tomorrow is Mothers Day. Where is my Mothers Day card, you may wonder? Sitting on my kitchen table...you better believe I'll be running home to get that in the mail. It's times like these that I wish I didn't live so far away from home. What would be great, is if VT and PA were a two hour drive apart, rather than 8. Then, I could take a day trip to go spend time with my family or visit the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain...or drop off my card that should have gone in the mail at least two days ago. Oh well.
I love my mom. I can say with all honesty that she is one of my best friends. Both of my parents are. I love to share the details of my life with my mom. She's always interested, and I never feel that she is faking that. (thank God for free nights and weekend cell phone plans). Even my friends growing up loved my mom...in fact my friend Leon still jokes about having a crush on her...and Angel wrote a great short story about my house and how welcoming it was.
Words to describe Elizabeth Mary Gagne', or Liz, or to me Mom....kind, sensitive, silly, listener, great cook, fun, beautiful, Christian, supportive, antiquer, and the list could go on...Happy Mothers Day!!!
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May 07, 2004
Weeks End
You know it's a busy day when I wait until the afternoon to post.
Weekend is just about here. I'm looking forward to it. I get to work with Lisa again at a Cookie Break event for the station tomorrow morning, and then...then I get to go to Philly. Wow, it's been a long time. Can't wait. I don't have any real plans except that my friend Dave and I are going out to visit Wayne who just moved back to Philly with his son Nate. I hope the weather is nice enough for us to get out and walk the city...paint it red, or blue or whatever...and maybe go to Silk City Diner....or somewhere that you can eat outside would be nice, too if the weather cooperates. Maybe we'll visit Circle of Hope church? Who knows...I like that we can be spontaneous. I work best under those conditions... : )
Sunday is the big day...Survivor finale. I am happy that I will be able to watch it with my friends. I think its much more fun to watch it with others...especially people who have really followed it all along and have opinions to discuss. Plus I will get to meet Brian and Shellys' baby Ruth. (not a candy bar, their babies name is Ruth)
So, I have been anti Rob this entire time, but at this point, he probably deserves to win since everyone else is playing so poorly...I'm still holding out a glimmer of hope for Rupert if he could only win immunity. But anything could happen, I guess.
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May 06, 2004
The things I think about while eating my celery.
You know what's crazy to think about? All the different thoughts that are being thought of at the same time. Sometimes when I think about that , it boggles my mind. Also, all the people that exist that I have never and will never meet. It's just weird that we are all living this life in our own little part of this big world. You know what else is funny? That God is listening as I am thinking about thinking. He must chuckle.
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May 05, 2004
It's hard to come up with clever titles, sometimes.
I am a fan of the salty snack. Last night, in an attempt to curb that craving, I had a treat that was surprisingly good. I had Pork Rinds with melted spicy cheese on them as Nachos with salsa and sour cream. There are some carbs in the salsa and sour cream, but I thought it was a fairly legal treat. Crunchy is good.
Aaron had rented "School of Rock" so I watched that with him last night before American Idol. Jack Black is so hysterical. In some ways he reminds me of Chris Farley, although Jack might have a broader range of facial expressions...any thoughts anyone? He also reminded us of Aarons best friend Blaise from high school. One time we were sitting in Hoss's when Blaise came to visit and he was eating a soft serve cone. To make us laugh, he started dabbing it all over his face. I could see Jack Black doing something like that. I liked the movie. It was too pro rebellion for me,though, I wouldn't be excited about having my kids watch it or anything, but it was fun for Aaron and I to watch together and laugh out loud. The extra DVD features were great, too.
I voted for Latoya, Fantasia and George for American Idol last night. I don't know what Randy was thinking mentioning Diana Degarmo as one of the front runners. I think either she or Jasmine must go. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
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May 04, 2004
Baldoons
What better to do on a rainy, cold night then drive to Avondale with my friend Dave and visit my friends the Garsons. Last night, I finally got to meet their son Emmett, who is ADORABLE. I realized late in the night that I never actually held him. DUH, Stacey. Oh well, next time.
Dave was driving out to practice with his band formerly known as Senioritis, currently known as Oakland Shay. While Dave, Colin and Ana practiced, I got to spend time with Mike and Elisabeth Garson. It was great to get their perspective on some things I've been thinking about. It was also fun just to be goofy with Mike, Elisabeth, Colin, Dave and Ana when they were done with practice. One funny little conversation sprung from a word that Dave came up with...Baldoons. It is a word he came up with to describe bald people. Lots of random conversation took place.
Earlier in the evening, Mike and I were talking about how we have entered a new season where it seems like God has been stirring up some of us old friends from college to try to spend time together more often. I think that's wonderful.
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May 03, 2004
good times
So, Saturday was my first cook out of the season. MMMM, burgers. My friends Trish and Linford had a few friends over to play games and have a cook out. What fun. It wasn't too large of a crowd, which was nice. Just enough people to split up into a couple of different games. When we first got there we played Carcassone, which is a tile laying game, kind of like a puzzle. I won. I was in the mood to play some variation of Settlers of Catan, what ended up happening was CRAZY. A few of us ended up playing this game that was a combo of 3 different variations of the game with expansions...in other words...it was a huge board with a lot of details. I played with Linford, Craig and Heidi...3 people who are very good at the game. The game lasted between 2 1/2 - 3 hours if you include set up time. It was a really close game and when we got closer to the end Craig and I were neck and neck. At one point, I was in a building frenzy and Linford and Craig thought I had won, and were trying to help me figure out the coolest way to win.. it was very funny, because Karen was shouting in the background, "Let her win on her own!" (which I agreed with. they were making me crazy) but I still was a couple points shy...then by the next round...I won. I was very excited. I even took a picture of the board. I've never seen such a monstrosity. You'd think we would have been Settler'd out, but after Craig and Heidi had left, Karen, Trish, Linford and I played one more game of regular Settlers (the board looked so tiny) Linford won. It was a fun, relaxing day. Yesterday was good, too...after church I took a nap, went for a walk in my neighborhood and just vegged out, pretty much. Now, it's a new week. A pay week, which is a very good thing. Yippee.
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May 01, 2004
Cookie Break
The weekend is off to a good start. I just got back from working the Cookie Break live remote with Lisa and Chris from the radio station. It was an early morning after not sleeping very well last night because of being up sick. Once I got going, though, I was fine. Chris and Lisa are fun people to do live remotes with...I think mostly because we are all "seasoned" live remote people, so it makes the event a no brainer. We were at Gretna Glen Camp in Mt. Gretna area and it was great to be outside. Actually, I seem to have gotten a little pink...first sunburn of the year, perhaps. I sort of miss working summer camps...you get to do so much fun outdoor stuff....
I am feeling a little guilt from eating some of the really good cookies they had out at camp. I guess you could say I gave myself a "cookie break" from Atkins.
Last night I went to my friend Valondas and a bunch of us played some party games...Blurt, Catch Phrase and Hoopla (a Cranium Game). We had a lot of fun. I brought along my new games, but it was more of a party game kind of night. Today I am going to my friends Trish and Linfords for a cook out and more games. I hope we play some version of Settler's today. I hope the weather stays nice. If it's nice out tomorrow, maybe I'll go for another hike. I'll have to wait and see. Now, I'm off to make taco salad and perhaps take a quick nap. Aren't weekends great?
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