Liz sent this to me and I'm doing my best to procrastinate today, so here you go.
Put your IPod on shuffle and then answer the following questions:
1. How does the world see me?
I Lift My Hands
(I’m always in awe, so this works)
2. Will I have a happy life?
Sparkling Diamonds
(Does this mean I’m materialistic?)
3. What do my friends really think of me?
Painter Song
(Kind of sad, but I guess it works.)
4. Do people secretly lust after me?
Unwanted
(Makes me a little sad, I guess. )
5. How can I make myself happy?
In Your Presence
(Totally agree)
6. What should I do with my life?
Piano Man
(I’m pretty sure no one wants me singing in a bar)
7. Will I ever have children?
Hiding
(I’m not sure this is an answer….)
8. What is some good advice for me?
Another Day
(I’m okay with this one)
9. How will I be remembered?
Prepare Ye The Way
(I hope my life is that kind of witness!)
10. What is my signature dancing song?
Refine Me
(Only if it makes me a better dancer!)
11. What do I think my current theme song is?
Anything
(After my trip to Ireland, I agree)
12. What does everyone else think my current theme song is?
Forever
(Should I be flattered?)
13. What song will play at my funeral?
Let Everything that Has Breath
(’Cause it won’t be me!)
14. What type of men/women do you like?
Say Goodbye to Hollywood
(Hmmm.)
15. What is my day going to be like?
Holy Visitation
(Something to look forward to!)
16. What is happiness?
March of the Witch Hunters
(Well, it’s funny at least…seeing Wicked would be happiness!)
17. What's my favorite fetish?
The Way You Are
(No idea.)
18. What is your love life like?
Perimeter of Me
(I think it’s the real secret to love)
19. What is sex with you like?
God of Wonders
(We’re just going to pretend there’s nothing sacrilegious about that one)
20. What's your life motto?
Seasons of Love
(Good one!)
21. What do your parents think of you?
Tomorrow is a Long Time
(Uhhh…)
22. What does your best friend really think of you?
No One is Alone
(How sweet.)
23.What's your favorite hobby?
You Are
(Be flattered.)
24. What's the worst thing about you?
Don’t Ask Me Why
(I have nothing to say about this one.)
25. Describe your mind.
Something More
(I’m not sure I’ve even listened to this song…)
26. How will you die?
Flood
(Well, that is specific, at least)
27. How does your crush/S.O. feel about you?
Once and For All
(I guess it’s about time for a revolution)
28. What is your wedding going to be like?
The Answer
(Not sure what that means, but I hope the answer is I Do!)
29. What about your honeymoon?
I Go To Extremes
(Sounds like fun!)
30. Describe the last day of your life.
Everything’s Ok
(Seems to go well with the whole singing praise songs at my funeral, I guess)
31. Why does life suck?
I Can Only Imagine
(well, if you take the lyrics away, it makes sense…)
32. Why does life rule?
Every Breath You Take
(Yes, Sting, life does Rule because of you.)
33. What will you be famous for?
Any Moment/Moments in the Woods
(That could be dangerous.)
Fun!
3.31.2006
3.30.2006
Snapshots....
Very tired and not sure how to process it all yet. Here are some pictures from Ireland. I promise to write some good blog entries soon about it! It was a great trip!
Tim and I at Glendalough
The structure at the top of Killiney Hill near Paul and Abigail's house.
Pretty flowers at Malahide Castle north of Dublin
Christ Church (Church of Ireland) in City Centre, Dublin
One of many Celtic Crosses at Glendalough
Tim and I at Glendalough
The structure at the top of Killiney Hill near Paul and Abigail's house.
Pretty flowers at Malahide Castle north of Dublin
Christ Church (Church of Ireland) in City Centre, Dublin
One of many Celtic Crosses at Glendalough
3.22.2006
Ireland is Beautiful
I won't be updating for awhile. In Ireland right now with Tim visiting the Steiner family. It's so beautiful and great and I'm so excited to be here. Good Times! I'll send an update when I can...with pictures :)
3.16.2006
Blinded by the Code
Let me start by saying this: I am deeply opposed to anything that perverts and jumbles the message of Jesus, the One whom I love and worship.
I admit it. I read "The DaVinci Code." I've found the controversy surrounding this book and soon to be released film both interesting and disappointing. I abhor the flippant way that Dan Brown tosses aside the basics of my faith. He took some serious liberties with the things that are not in the Biblical account of Christ's life. I know that there is a lot there to argue and I would never advocate that it's okay that he says the things he says.
The things that Brown talks about--the secret societies, the Mary Magdalene conspiracy, the search for the Holy grail--these are not new ideas or new controversies in our world. I'm pretty sure there has been speculation about some of those things since the dawn of Christianity. Even the things that are 'fact' in the book--the paintings, DaVinci, the Knights Templar--do nothing to change the way I view my faith or the way I view God. There have always been those who want to pervert the message of the cross---the over-abundance of strange religions, feel-good faith, and cults should testify to that. The sad reality is Christians are probably the people that drove this book to the best seller list. Think about it. Raising such a fuss only peaks interest and makes people want to read it and see what, if anything, we're hiding. If we hate it so much, it must be because he's hit upon a touchy subject, right? Wrong. There are just some Christians who like to get their self-righteous panties in a bunch sometimes.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that there is nothing wrong with the book. I'm not saying that it's good (because, quite frankly, it was not written well). It should not be taken as something that should change opinions or lives. I think there are many things fundamentally wrong with it. However, dismissing it as horrible without even attempting to read it or learn about the subject is just as damaging as the book itself could be. If you're going to be so against something, at least take the time to educate yourself. And then, after you do that, live it out. If you're so against this movie, you better be against every other movie that comes out that is in direct contrast to your morals and beliefs. You can't boycot "The DaVinci Code" and then spend money on trash like "The Dukes of Hazzard." Sure, there may be nothing "christian-bashing" about it, but it's obviously sexual and demeaning to women, which goes against the Bible, as well.
Perhaps the thing I found most interesting is the covert discussion of the hypocrisy of the Church (in this case, the Catholic Church). I think it's a very real argument and something that we, as Christians, should take a little more seriously than we do. I know people that have been very interested in God and very disallusioned by the way Christians act (don't even get me started on Pat Robertson). If you hate the book, fine. If you think it's heretic (which it is, in my opinion), fine. But, at least take the time to know why you disagree and why you believe in something different entirely. Become and educated critic instead of just following blindly. If you're looking for what appears to be a good resource, check out this web page. I would like to read the Christian couterpart to the story.
Anyway, I guess I'm feeling a bit frustrated by people that dismiss things quickly and then hate them, without trying to see how to use it as an opportunity to change lives and make a difference for God. It's true, we're in the middle of a war. "The DiVinci Code" is not the culmination-it's just one small battle. Instead of hating, I would like to see more people step up to the plate and say, you know what, this isn't what I really believe God is all about, and here's why...Then, bash away if you still feel the need. Just be educated about it, first. Know what you believe and why you believe it.
I admit it. I read "The DaVinci Code." I've found the controversy surrounding this book and soon to be released film both interesting and disappointing. I abhor the flippant way that Dan Brown tosses aside the basics of my faith. He took some serious liberties with the things that are not in the Biblical account of Christ's life. I know that there is a lot there to argue and I would never advocate that it's okay that he says the things he says.
The things that Brown talks about--the secret societies, the Mary Magdalene conspiracy, the search for the Holy grail--these are not new ideas or new controversies in our world. I'm pretty sure there has been speculation about some of those things since the dawn of Christianity. Even the things that are 'fact' in the book--the paintings, DaVinci, the Knights Templar--do nothing to change the way I view my faith or the way I view God. There have always been those who want to pervert the message of the cross---the over-abundance of strange religions, feel-good faith, and cults should testify to that. The sad reality is Christians are probably the people that drove this book to the best seller list. Think about it. Raising such a fuss only peaks interest and makes people want to read it and see what, if anything, we're hiding. If we hate it so much, it must be because he's hit upon a touchy subject, right? Wrong. There are just some Christians who like to get their self-righteous panties in a bunch sometimes.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that there is nothing wrong with the book. I'm not saying that it's good (because, quite frankly, it was not written well). It should not be taken as something that should change opinions or lives. I think there are many things fundamentally wrong with it. However, dismissing it as horrible without even attempting to read it or learn about the subject is just as damaging as the book itself could be. If you're going to be so against something, at least take the time to educate yourself. And then, after you do that, live it out. If you're so against this movie, you better be against every other movie that comes out that is in direct contrast to your morals and beliefs. You can't boycot "The DaVinci Code" and then spend money on trash like "The Dukes of Hazzard." Sure, there may be nothing "christian-bashing" about it, but it's obviously sexual and demeaning to women, which goes against the Bible, as well.
Perhaps the thing I found most interesting is the covert discussion of the hypocrisy of the Church (in this case, the Catholic Church). I think it's a very real argument and something that we, as Christians, should take a little more seriously than we do. I know people that have been very interested in God and very disallusioned by the way Christians act (don't even get me started on Pat Robertson). If you hate the book, fine. If you think it's heretic (which it is, in my opinion), fine. But, at least take the time to know why you disagree and why you believe in something different entirely. Become and educated critic instead of just following blindly. If you're looking for what appears to be a good resource, check out this web page. I would like to read the Christian couterpart to the story.
Anyway, I guess I'm feeling a bit frustrated by people that dismiss things quickly and then hate them, without trying to see how to use it as an opportunity to change lives and make a difference for God. It's true, we're in the middle of a war. "The DiVinci Code" is not the culmination-it's just one small battle. Instead of hating, I would like to see more people step up to the plate and say, you know what, this isn't what I really believe God is all about, and here's why...Then, bash away if you still feel the need. Just be educated about it, first. Know what you believe and why you believe it.
3.15.2006
Shakalaka Baby
All my dreams were spoken for
Then you came along and I dreamed one more
Liz took me to see Bombay Dreams last night. I absolutely loved it. It is a musical that I had never heard of, but would see again in a heartbeat. It felt like everything a musical is supposed to be-fun, entertaining, and just a joy to watch for two hours. Like most of what Andrew Lloyd Webber does, Bombay Dreams has a distinct feel and mood. It's the story of an untouchable from the ghettos of Bombay that dreams of making it big in a Bollywood film. I am not going to give a summary, but I just want to say that if you ever get the chance to see this show, don't pass it up! one of the best moments in the musical is the song "Shakalaka Baby," complete with water cannons! What can I say, I'm a sucker for a musical with a lot of dancing in it-it just makes me happy to watch. It took awhile for me to understand everyone and their accents, but it was totally worth it in the end! I can't wait to get the soundtrack!
3.09.2006
Dance Dance Revolution
I talked about this on my wedding blog a little, but I just thought I would share it here, as well. I went home over the weekend and my mom had purchased Dance Dance Revolution Extreme 2. I played it. I loved it. We spent an entire day trying to find it, with no luck. I came back to Bloomington and found it at Target. I bought it. I love it. I would NEVER EVER actually play the game at an arcade--at least not until I get really good at it. However, I have had a blast this week playing it. I don't remember the last time I actually enjoyed working out, at all. I love that it has a workout mode where you can see how many calories you burn at any given time. I love that it has songs you have to unlock and that the difficulty goes from beginner to expert and there's a HUGE difference between them.
Anyway, I know it's just a small thing, but i'm really enjoying it. Hopefully that and watching what I eat will help me lose some serious weight. Ireland is about 10 days away. The wedding is 225! WOW!
3.07.2006
R-E-S-P-E-C-T and deadlines
I consider myself a good person. I consider myself a kind and caring person. I consider myself an understanding person. I try to be a patient person. But, none of that seems to matter sometimes.
What I could use a little more of right now is respect, especially when it comes to deadlines. I know most people don't care about them, especially not here. I think they all assume that I give myself plenty of time and so they can really give me the information I request whenever they are ready. But, that's not true. I actually operate on a pretty tight schedule, made more so by a 5 hour planning meeting tomorrow and our upcoming trip to Ireland. But, does that matter to anyone? Apparently not. It's well past the bulletin deadline, and I just got information from three people (I went ahead and printed the proof copy anyway, so they'll just have to trust that the info is right). I needed lists back from people yesterday that I didn't get. I know I won't get the information from the newsletter on time tomorrow, either.
And I know they don't see it as a big deal. And maybe it isn't, in all reality. But it makes me feel like I don't have their respect. It makes me feel like my job and my responsibilities are so unimportant to them that they can do everything on their time and I am just supposed to be okay with it. It makes me feel like do not respect me as a person or as a professional. If it didn't happen ALL THE TIME, maybe I would feel differently, but it's the norm now, not the anomaly.
And today that makes me angry. It makes me hurt. It makes me sad. It makes me frustrated. It makes me want to scream.
What I could use a little more of right now is respect, especially when it comes to deadlines. I know most people don't care about them, especially not here. I think they all assume that I give myself plenty of time and so they can really give me the information I request whenever they are ready. But, that's not true. I actually operate on a pretty tight schedule, made more so by a 5 hour planning meeting tomorrow and our upcoming trip to Ireland. But, does that matter to anyone? Apparently not. It's well past the bulletin deadline, and I just got information from three people (I went ahead and printed the proof copy anyway, so they'll just have to trust that the info is right). I needed lists back from people yesterday that I didn't get. I know I won't get the information from the newsletter on time tomorrow, either.
And I know they don't see it as a big deal. And maybe it isn't, in all reality. But it makes me feel like I don't have their respect. It makes me feel like my job and my responsibilities are so unimportant to them that they can do everything on their time and I am just supposed to be okay with it. It makes me feel like do not respect me as a person or as a professional. If it didn't happen ALL THE TIME, maybe I would feel differently, but it's the norm now, not the anomaly.
And today that makes me angry. It makes me hurt. It makes me sad. It makes me frustrated. It makes me want to scream.
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