Happy birthday, one week late, Sticky Bean!
Leah
Friday, May 28, 2010
100th post!!
I've never been very good at keeping up with stuff like this, so the fact that I got to 100 posts on here is pretty impressive, haha. Here are some things I'm thankful (or more thankful than I was before!) for since I started this blog.
1. The grace of God giving me second chances. And third chances, and fourth. And fifth. Etc.
2. My relationship with my family members improving. See #1:)
3. The chance to grow in the Lord every day.
4. The love of God.
5. My mom being such a good example.
6. Learning to cook better than I did last year.
7. A job I actually don't hate. First time in my life this happened. I mean it's really hard, and sometimes I do a better job than others, but in general I enjoy all of my classes except one, and five out of six isn't bad.
8. Music.
9. Getting a grad assistantship so I won't be in debt when I'm done with my master's degree.
10. My hands healing from MASSIVE tendinitis/carpal tunnel syndrome.
11. Being able to study and play violin.
12. A sister who is a genius with health/homeopathic healing.
13. My adorable nephew.
14. Precious friends, who encourage me and push me to be better than I am.
15. Hope for the future.
What are you thankful for?
Leah
1. The grace of God giving me second chances. And third chances, and fourth. And fifth. Etc.
2. My relationship with my family members improving. See #1:)
3. The chance to grow in the Lord every day.
4. The love of God.
5. My mom being such a good example.
6. Learning to cook better than I did last year.
7. A job I actually don't hate. First time in my life this happened. I mean it's really hard, and sometimes I do a better job than others, but in general I enjoy all of my classes except one, and five out of six isn't bad.
8. Music.
9. Getting a grad assistantship so I won't be in debt when I'm done with my master's degree.
10. My hands healing from MASSIVE tendinitis/carpal tunnel syndrome.
11. Being able to study and play violin.
12. A sister who is a genius with health/homeopathic healing.
13. My adorable nephew.
14. Precious friends, who encourage me and push me to be better than I am.
15. Hope for the future.
What are you thankful for?
Leah
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Pride, Prejudice, and the Modern Dating Game
I just finished watching Pride and Prejudice - the new version, with Keira Knightly and Matthew McFadyen. It's pretty much my favorite. It's such a classic story, a fairytale in a time when marriage for love didn't always (or even usually) happen. I guess that's why girls love the story so much - it's the "love conquers all" idea that we never get tired of hearing.
I heard Mr. Darcy - Matthew McFadyen - speak about why he liked the story once, and he said he loved it first because of what I just wrote - that it's a story of true and deep love found in an unexpected place. He also said that back then, men knew how to treat women. That when a lady entered the room, a gentleman knew to stand and bow. That dancing with a lady was an honor and should be requested and treated as such. There's no such distinction today, and he said there should be. You know, I agree with him. Not just as he said, but also in the way women treat men. We should treat them with honor and dignity and respect - just because they're men. And they ought to treat us with gentleness, respect, and honor - just because we're women. Doesn't that sound good? But most of us are thinking, "Yeah, too bad it'll never be like that." Well why not? Why couldn't we change things? You could start today. Think of a lady or gentleman you could treat with respect and honor. It could even be your mom or dad. And then add to it. Add another. And another. Things could change faster than we think. Maybe I'm just a dreamer. But I think it could happen. I've picked my person to change toward. Care to join me?
Leah
I heard Mr. Darcy - Matthew McFadyen - speak about why he liked the story once, and he said he loved it first because of what I just wrote - that it's a story of true and deep love found in an unexpected place. He also said that back then, men knew how to treat women. That when a lady entered the room, a gentleman knew to stand and bow. That dancing with a lady was an honor and should be requested and treated as such. There's no such distinction today, and he said there should be. You know, I agree with him. Not just as he said, but also in the way women treat men. We should treat them with honor and dignity and respect - just because they're men. And they ought to treat us with gentleness, respect, and honor - just because we're women. Doesn't that sound good? But most of us are thinking, "Yeah, too bad it'll never be like that." Well why not? Why couldn't we change things? You could start today. Think of a lady or gentleman you could treat with respect and honor. It could even be your mom or dad. And then add to it. Add another. And another. Things could change faster than we think. Maybe I'm just a dreamer. But I think it could happen. I've picked my person to change toward. Care to join me?
Leah
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Solar Power
I've been thinking about how much Christians are like solar power. I'm not turning into a dirty hippie, no worries. But think about it. Without the sun, solar panels don't work. They don't have power, produce light, don't do anything, and they're basically useless. There's no such thing as solar power without the sun.
With the Son of God, Christians don't work. There isn't any such thing as a Christian without Jesus. Someone who claims to be a Christian but has no power, produces no spiritual light for others to see, and doesn't do anything, is basically useless. Maybe they don't have the Son. Just a thought for today:)
Leah
With the Son of God, Christians don't work. There isn't any such thing as a Christian without Jesus. Someone who claims to be a Christian but has no power, produces no spiritual light for others to see, and doesn't do anything, is basically useless. Maybe they don't have the Son. Just a thought for today:)
Leah
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
The Countdowns
Pro baseball game: 1 day.
My favorite music camp: 2 days.
Seeing my older sister/bro-in-law/nephew: 9 days.
Pro- soccer game: 11 days.
Till school's out: 25 days (including weekends)
Till my friend Janna's wedding: 26 days.
Till TMI Hong Kong 2010 epic awesomeness: 30 days.
My. Life. Is. Awesome.
Leah
P.S. real blogging will happen someday.
My favorite music camp: 2 days.
Seeing my older sister/bro-in-law/nephew: 9 days.
Pro- soccer game: 11 days.
Till school's out: 25 days (including weekends)
Till my friend Janna's wedding: 26 days.
Till TMI Hong Kong 2010 epic awesomeness: 30 days.
My. Life. Is. Awesome.
Leah
P.S. real blogging will happen someday.
Monday, May 10, 2010
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