This Week's Random Dozen

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1. Define a great relationship.

I'm going to take the man-woman relationship vein here. It's one that's based on knowing each other's character, trust, and above all, a love for God.

2. Why is it called a "drive-through" if you have to stop? (Real question: What was the last food/drink you purchased at a drive-through?)

Because the same person named driveways, where you park. And the last thing I got from a drive-through was Chick-fil-a fries, I think. Delish.

3. As I type this, the Butler Bulldogs are getting ready to play in the NCAA championship game. Every Hoosier is hysterical about this except me. So in honor of the Bulldogs ... what is your favorite breed of dog? (I tried.)

Scotties or Yorkies. Scotties are less yappy, so that's what I think I'll have. Actually it's always been a dream of mine (since I saw Lady and the Tramp at age 6) to have a Scottie and name it Jacque. It's happening someday.

4. If you had to move to a state besides the one you currently live in, where would you move?

South Carolina, Alabama, or Texas. They're all warm and have good food and good music.

5. If you could change anything about the way you were raised, what would it be?

I would make my parents not forget the stuff they used to spank us for when I was little. My little brother gets away with EVERYTHING.

6. Who's the funniest person you know?

My sister Abbie. She's like a 20-year-old Lucille Ball. That child can make me laugh any time of day or night. Take her latest facebook status: "I hate math with the burning passion of a thousand suns."

7. Did you get enough sleep last night?

Nope. Stupid sun insists on coming up at 6 even during spring break. The nerve.

8. What's the first thing you thought about this morning?

How to shut off the alarm.

9. Grilled or Fried? --HONESTLY

Fried. Heck yeah.

10. Are you afraid of the dark?

"When shadows fall/And the night covers all/There are things that my eyes cannot see
I'll never fear/For the Savior is near/My Lord abides with me!
How can I fear?/Jesus is near!/He ever watches over me
Worries all cease/He gives me peace/How can I fear with Jesus?"
- Ron Hamilton

11.When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

When I was four, I was going to be a ballerina. Then when I was ten, it changed and stayed the same - a mommy/missionary/superhero. I just gotta find Superman now.

12. If you had one word to describe yourself, what would you choose?

Passionate.


C'mon now, join me. Do the Random Dozen.



Leah

Go God.

I just won a new violin case on Ebay for $29!!! And I really needed a new one because the zipper on my old one was dying a slow and painful death. And this new one is finished leather on the outside, plenty of space on the inside . . . and I hope it's light too:) I'll post pictures after it comes in the mail!



Leah

South Carolina, Day 3

Tuesday was day 3 of Hope and Leah's Epic South Carolina Road Trip. I had two GA interviews, chapel, observed a violin lesson, and then we went to orchestra rehearsal. Let's break this down.

Two GA interviews . . . nuff said. All I have to say about that is I am not doing custodial work, but I'm going to accept the other one. It lets me do at least a little music at my job.
Chapel was a lot like Monday. I wish that people who don't believe the Bible would just stop pretending. I mean really, I don't SPEAK greek and hebrew, so what the heck is the point of telling me all that stuff? And if you haven't studied the history of the Scriptures enough to know that modern greek manuscripts are corrupted, well, I don't have much respect for you. I'm never going to be a preacher but I know that. If all you're going to do is go through and correct a holy, righteous God, then why don't you just sit down, shut up, and let those of us who actually believe God read it for ourselves. GRR!
*sigh* I'm done. For now.
The violin lesson was pretty cool to watch. It was with the teacher I'm going to have next year so I was interested to watch her teach. I think she's exactly what I need:)
Orchestra rehearsal was AMAZING. They're playing one of my all-time favorite pieces - Mein Vaterland (My Country) by Smetana. I. LOVE. THAT. MUSIC. Hope played my instrument and she was almost bursting she was so excited. Then we came out of the rehearsal and were packing up/talking about it, and who should come down the stairs but the gentleman who the fine arts building is named after! Ah! He stopped and talked to us for a little bit - that's how we found out who he was. Plus I went to undergrad college with his grandson, so we had something in common, haha. Hope and I felt like we met a celebrity LOL.

And then yesterday we drove home, stopping along the way to eat lunch with The Artist. Good times. I'm glad to be home though. I need a couple mornings in a row without setting an alarm:)


Leah

South Carolina, Day 2

Yesterday was day two of the trip. I got up early and had a campus tour with The Mumbler (our affectionate nickname for my admissions counselor), and then had two GA interviews. They both went pretty well, although the first guy I interviewed with was kinda weird. He was honest with me though. And I appreciate that. I also visited a choir rehearsal, and sang with them - sightsinging - very fun. I also met the lady who will most likely be my violin teacher this fall. It was kind of cool because she was my teacher when I came to the University for violin camp a couple years ago when I was in high school. Good times. She's just as nice as I remember and doesn't look a day older - quite an accomplishment, when you're about to hit 60.

Beyond the fact that I LOVE this University, it's just so different. Like how there's chapel every day. And every class opens in prayer. Or how there are Bible verses that apply to everyday life carved into the walls (on purpose) for everyone to see. How people pray before they eat here. I hope these kids realize the privilege that they have, going to a school like this. Like how you can walk around campus all day and never hear anyone swear, or take God's name in vain. Do they realize how awesome that is? I mean don't get me wrong, I loved the college I went to. It was a ton of fun and I met my two best friends there. But there were some definite downsides to being there as a Christian. It was hard sometimes. Now, looking back, I can say without doubt that God brought me through it with a greater, deeper faith in him, a better trust, and a more mature Christian life.


But it's still kind of nice to not have to use my iPod all the time to drown out the cursing.


Did you go to a secular or Christian school? College or grade school? What did you like or dislike about it?




Leah

South Carolina, Day 1

So yesterday we drove down to SC, about 8 hours. Including the leisurely 45 minute picnic lunch we had at a rest station along the way:) When we got to Janna's house (the lovely friend with whom I am staying - Hope's staying on the U campus) we made dinner, and then drove downtown. We walked to a GORGEOUS park with a waterfall, lots of winding paths, random porch swings (minus the porch of course), beautiful flowers . . . it was amazing. I'll load pictures when I get home, because genius me brought the camera but not the cord to put the pics on the ol' Mac here. So. Then we came back to the house and hung out with Janna's wonderful fiance, Andrew. He's a great guy:) We like him:) The Mother Ship calls him The Boy Wonder. Which he secretly loves, I'm convinced. She's really excited that there's a Mrs. Boy Wonder coming in June:D

Then today Janna and roomie got up early for Easter sunrise services (love these pagan holidays), which Hope and I slept in. The church we wanted to visit didn't start till 9:45 which was really nice after driving all day yesterday. And silly girls that we are, we used MapQuest to find the church. NEVER use MapQuest. GoogleMaps, kids. After an unexpected exploration of the city, we finally found the street we were looking for, and were only ten minutes late. Sunday School was a little . . . random. It had many stories. Seemingly pointless, but the man always found a way to (sorta) tie it in to his point. But the regular service was awesome! Great singing - or rather, enthusiastic singing:) Which to me, matters far more than sound quality. The preacher preached it hard today, although he screwed up Romans chapter 6 like all of them do. People. We DO NOT have a sin nature. You sin because you choose to. I'm going to get off the soap box before I write a whole blog about that. Anyway. Other than that the preaching was awesome and the people were very friendly. They were shouting "amen!" back at the preacher the whole time, haha! It was like a preaching contest there! It's a lot like the churches I remember going to when I was little - you know, back when people believed the Bible instead of giving you that Greek/Hebrew garbage. Pretty cool. I think I'm going to visit a couple others when I come for school in the fall, but Janna says only visit around for like a month and then pick one or you'll be visiting for the whole two/four years you're here! So I will. Pick one, that is. Not visit for two years:)
This afternoon we went to Andrew's aunt's house for Easter dinner. They were very kind and the food was AMAZING. And then I took Hope over to the University to her friend's room (who she'll stay with till Wednesday) and wandered a bit. Then I went to my Uncle Jared's house. He and my Aunt have two kids, Gus and Helena. They are ADORABLE and pretty obedient kids, for the most part. I tried to teach Gus how to whistle on grass but he gave up. And we ate an awesome dinner and then I read Gus stories for a while. Helena had to go to bed earlier, which Gus was very excited about, haha. Gus is only four, and Helena is just under 2. They're pretty cute. I'll post pictures of them too, when I get home.
More to come! Stay tuned!



Leah

T-minus one day

Tomorrow begins the Epic Road Trip of Hope and Leah. No doubt it will indeed, be epic. Blogs shall be posted. Inside jokes shared. Possibly even pictures.


Leah

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Leah