Twilight

I started to wonder about Twilight because of the Facebook flair. And there was a lot of it. So I decided to see what all the hype was about and requested the book from my library. ... in August. I didn't think to look how many people were in front of me, but when it hadn't come in by the end of September I looked online. I was sixth. So last week I finally finished it.

Mostly I enjoyed the book. It was a little slow starting out but got to be a real page turner. I read 3/4 of the book in one sitting. I mean it is about a girl who falls in love with a vampire, so there's the obvious tension there. Edward has got some chivalry going on. Maybe if all teen boys were a couple of centuries old they would be gentleman too.

I mean, I would say go for it. It's a good read and original (or the first like it that I've read). The thing that bothers me is that the book is primarily a romance written for teen girls. And is is very sensual. They don't do more than kiss, but ... I don't know how to explain it. I guess there is just a lot of emphasis (and description) of the chemistry between them. Her love also tends to be kind of obsessive. So I guess I just wonder if the young'uns are being set up for a fall into reality. But I guess in some ways that's as much a commentary on our culture as it is the story.

Halloween D.C. style

This Halloween, DC had it's first (hopefully annual) Halloween Bash/Fundraiser. While, it wasn't quite the success we hoped it would be - we did still manage to raise a few funds and have a good time doing it. Josh and I, being the last minute procrastinators that we are went as a millionare (I'm made of money) and someone with multiple personalities. (And spent a grand total of $2 on "costumes") I would have to say that my favorite part was seeing all the little dressed up kiddos.

Just a little update on DC. Most of you know that DC is the youth center in the mall where Josh has been working for the last 18 months. DC is really unique in that it takes a place where kids are already hanging out and uses that opportunity to build relationships, have a positive influence, and share the love of Christ.

All that to say - they are about to have some big changes. DC is having a lot of trouble with funding and it looks like we may have to go to being a fully volunteer run organization. This will mean that the hours DC is open are cut back to weekend only. This month is kind of crucial to the whole process, so we would love to have you praying with us.

1) We need volunteers to make it happen. More people will have to be committed or it just won't work.
2) Josh and Jack are both now looking for another source on income. Since we are committed to where we are, this will mean something outside of his degree (which has been challenging so far).
3) The leadership of DC need wisdom to know if this needs to be a transition or an ending. Part of that will depend on volunteers, but even without salaries, rent will have to be paid.

Thanks, friends. I'll keep you updated. :)

My life in bullet points

• Josh took the batteries out of my mouse. I don't know why. I want them back though because touch pads are not as cool.

• I wanted to share my favorite picture from last weekend, but it's so hard to choose just one!

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• I had a great weekend this week too, but no picture evidence. It was nice to just relax and have fun with Andrea and Emily that included many of my favorite things - seeing them of course, going to the movies, Gondoliers, shopping + great sales, starbucks/barnes & noble. I'm ready for a repeat just talking about it.
  
• This is the third week that I have gone without being in the worship service. I miss it. And I love that I actually miss it.
  
• Less than two weeks before Gage makes his grand entrance.
  
• Beth Moore + Psalms is awesome. I, however, am a slacker.
  
• Did I mention I love good sales? This weekend I bought 5 tops and a dress for an average of $2.51 per article of clothing (yes I did just pull out the calculator)
• My car is starting to act it's age. Something else needs fixed. I mean, I shouldn't complain because the way car things run, an extra $40 isn't too bad. But the new tires it needs aren't going to feel too good.
• Josh has an interview on Tuesday. They definitely called him up awfully quick, so hopefully that's a good sign. On the downside, it's not full time, but has potential to get there.
  
• I finished Twilight ... tonight. I will be reading the rest of the series, but am not exactly sure how I feel about it. Eventually, I'll give details, but I'm still formulating right now.
  
• Good job to anyone who did more than skim this list. (There will be a quiz later)
  

For you married people

You HAVE to see this video - a song about "business time". But nothing crazy, so you can watch too Mom. It is hilarious. Josh and I saw it on the retreat last weekend. Oh and if you're not married yet, of course it's not like that at all. Especially the part about nothing on tv. :)

Oh yeah

And I also meant to say that
1) We had an awesome weekend, resulting in some awesome pictures that I will share shortly
2)All our fish died. Sad.
3) Seriously, every day we woke up to a dead fish until they were all gone. Sad and frustrating.
4) I am supposed to be working right now. Also sad. Mostly because I'm not doing it.


So, I should probably go do that now. ... because putting it off just makes it take that much longer ... and it won't take that long if I start now ...


... sigh...

okay, okay, I'm going!

Who you calling old?

I bought this new purse. I don't buy a lot of purses because (other than the obvious that they cost money) I don't switch them around much. I thought this one would be good since it had brown and black so I never have to clash. I wanted to get *ahem* someone's opinion on it and they said it looks like an old lady purse.

Now I don't always take this persons fashion advice, but now I'm scared to take the tags off. Will I actually carry it or will I think it looks too ... mature.

So I'm taking a vote. Do you think this is cute and stylish? Ugly as sin? Nice for someone a little older? Let me know what you think and you could win a purse of your very own! (For only $15.00 shipping and handling and a short trip to Walmart.)

I know

I haven't been around much this week. I've thought about blogging, but a couple things held me back.

1) My wonderful new computer has Windows Vista. I was told Vista is a pain, and it is true. I have spent hours trying to get everything to work right, including being able to log-on to some stuff I needed for work. And discovering after Josh and I both worked on it, that the cd we have to install the printer is not compatible with Vista, so we had to unistall it and download instead. So, I didn't really want to be near my computer. Theoretically, everything is working now. :)

2) This has been a stressful week. Partly because I let myself get behind in everything. And partly because we are going away for the weekend. So not only did I need to catch up, I needed to get ahead in things like work and laundry.

BUT, did I mention we're going away this weekend? Woohoo! I am ready for a break. The ministry team at our church has a retreat every year and since Josh is part of leadership at DC we get to be included. So, not only are we getting away, but we are going with some great friends. We are leaving tonight so I better go get busy.