Thoughts that I'd like to share for the benefit of mankind:
bucket lists- I wanted to make a bucket list- mainly because it sounded fun and EVERYbody has one, but I was informed recently that "bucket list" is short for "things-i-want-to-do-before-i-kick-the-bucket list." Tacky. Kick the bucket? What a tacky name for a list. I always thought "bucket list" sounded at least somewhat classy or sophisticated. This ruined it for me. I might not even make one now.
but if i do i'll probably blog about it ;)
fruit pizza- mmmmmmmmmmmmmMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmm. That's about the depth of my thought.
weekend!- I'm going on a fun friday/saturday trip for my birthday (which is on MONDAY!!! ahhhhhhHHHH!). Fun fun fun! Ben is surprising me with lots of secret surprises! We will be staying at his aunts house on friday--in SEPARATE rooms/floors. I just have to issue a minor disclaimer to all newbies reading this :) I love Jesus and do not want to do anything that dishonors Him in any relationship! I don't want a super fun filled great surprise weekend to sound like it's anything sad like that! Nope! It's happy! :). Disclaimer over. Anyway, it will be fun fun fun! fun!
lord of the rings- I went on a bike ride with Austin and Jordan today. On this trip austin volunteered to pretend to be the elf from lord of the rings. He became so inspired we went back to their apartment and watched some of it. Austin's getting better at prancing and thoughtfully staring off into the distance.
cleaning- i don't wanna do it. I should have done it earlier. It's the main source of my current procratination. I'ma go to bed instead of cleaning. Maybe i'll do it tomorrow. :)
Serving- I want to be a servant. Not the still-kinda-try-and-get-your-own kind, but the legit, humble, Jesus kind. I don't want to worry about things being fair, or making sure I have what I need first. I want to love people in how I serve them, not just by saying that I do. I want my roommates (they are the best!), and friends, and acquaintences, and strangers to know their need is more important than my need. ...Which means their need needs to be more important in my heart too. Good thing Jesus is in the changing hearts business!
rain- it's raining right now. I love rain! I especially love falling asleep to it. I do not, however, love it when it rains in my apartment. It's also raining in my kitchen right now. We have bowls set out on the floor. I am not annoyed. I am speaking life over my not-annoyedness.
That's all I got- I think I procrastinated long enough to leave everything I should have done tonight for tomorrow morning, and just go to bed. :) Goodnight!!
p.s. this was supposed to be posted last night- in case the "raining right now" and "going to bed" confuses you :) follow this, instead of the time listed!
Posted at 10:34 pm
-Jessica
Friday, August 13, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
To Save A Life!!!
So...I am blogging at 2:30 in the morning (that's right...I am being crazy, can you believe it?!) but I have a good reason: I just watched a really, really good movie!
The movie is "To Save a Life" (as you may have guessed by my clever blog title) and I have been wanting to watch it for eight months, ever since Miriah showed me a movie trailer online. Since I have been waiting to watch it for so long, of course I wanted to stick it in when I came home from work today since I just bought it. It was soooo good that I was wide awake for the whole thing! (this is saying a lot considering I always fall asleep in movies and four hours ago I thought I was going to fall asleep putting my residents to bed)
If you have never heard about this movie, I will tell you a little about it. It's about this really popular guy who had this friend when he was younger that he stopped hanging out with since this friend was not cool and then when something tragic happens to this "no-longer friend", the popular guy starts looking at life from a whole new perspective and making a difference in others' live. (I realize that this description sounds super lame-it is waaay past when I should be sleeping-but trust me, it is so good-and very inspirational!) If I had fast internet connection I would put a picture and a link on here for your convenience but unfortunately dial-up is turtle slow so I will leave that up to whomsoever pleases. Oh, and the youth pastor in the movie reminds me of Pastor Terry, not in looks, but in mannerisms and character. (So see, it has to be good!)
Anyways, I am rambling on and on, but one more thing about this movie: since I own it now, if you (reader) would like to watch it one day, you can do so for free because I can soon bring it to our apartment...woo hoo! Good night/morning/day!
P.S. I really liked seeing my roommates three separate times the other day in the same Wal-Mart shopping trip..what a fun surprise!
-Katrece
The movie is "To Save a Life" (as you may have guessed by my clever blog title) and I have been wanting to watch it for eight months, ever since Miriah showed me a movie trailer online. Since I have been waiting to watch it for so long, of course I wanted to stick it in when I came home from work today since I just bought it. It was soooo good that I was wide awake for the whole thing! (this is saying a lot considering I always fall asleep in movies and four hours ago I thought I was going to fall asleep putting my residents to bed)
If you have never heard about this movie, I will tell you a little about it. It's about this really popular guy who had this friend when he was younger that he stopped hanging out with since this friend was not cool and then when something tragic happens to this "no-longer friend", the popular guy starts looking at life from a whole new perspective and making a difference in others' live. (I realize that this description sounds super lame-it is waaay past when I should be sleeping-but trust me, it is so good-and very inspirational!) If I had fast internet connection I would put a picture and a link on here for your convenience but unfortunately dial-up is turtle slow so I will leave that up to whomsoever pleases. Oh, and the youth pastor in the movie reminds me of Pastor Terry, not in looks, but in mannerisms and character. (So see, it has to be good!)
Anyways, I am rambling on and on, but one more thing about this movie: since I own it now, if you (reader) would like to watch it one day, you can do so for free because I can soon bring it to our apartment...woo hoo! Good night/morning/day!
P.S. I really liked seeing my roommates three separate times the other day in the same Wal-Mart shopping trip..what a fun surprise!
-Katrece
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
PRESENTS PRESENTS PRESENTS
does anybody know how long it is until CHRISTMAS?? not long.
blogging is officially an addiciton, because i'm 30 MINUTES late to chi alpha.. and I'm still on the comnputer.....
i've always wanted an intervention- this is my way of working towards one.
other things i've been wanting to do this past weeeeeeek!!
That's it for this week. I guess. There's lots more, but I'm being a real live heathen by skipping Chi Alpha. I'll be back later.. don't worry!
-Josephine
blogging is officially an addiciton, because i'm 30 MINUTES late to chi alpha.. and I'm still on the comnputer.....
i've always wanted an intervention- this is my way of working towards one.
other things i've been wanting to do this past weeeeeeek!!
That's it for this week. I guess. There's lots more, but I'm being a real live heathen by skipping Chi Alpha. I'll be back later.. don't worry!
-Josephine
thank you, sister rosalind
I think it's important that everybody reading this blog knows that my roommates are the greatest (sorry all other roommates :) )They are fun, and have red, curly, hair that does not look like a boy's on the wii, lots of freckles and love horses. Elite traits.
they are good at so many things!
They are good at doing the dishes
They are good at cooking
They are good at talking in Ubbi Dubbi
They are good at Friendship (pun)
They are good at buying groceries
They are good at being fun
They are good at training horses
They are good at running
They are good at writing funny blogs
They are good at writing deep blogs
They are good at doing their hair
They are good at being encouraging
They are good at challenging me
They are good at sharpening me
They are good at lifting me up!
They are good at giving me wise advice
They are good at being roommates (or fellow friends, for those who don't like the term "roommates" anymore :D)
They are the best of the best and deserve the best! They should get something in return- like a wii! or maybe oondwah en fraezah? Or maybe a free hour long massage by a massage therapist specialist! OOOOooooOOoooooo. Will they actually get any of these sweet things? One, for sure. Two?... maybe!
In the wise words of Blake Morrow, who quoted the much wiser words of Jesus, "ask and you shall receive."
hmm...
-jessica
If you understand this you will LOVE it! :)
they are good at so many things!
They are good at doing the dishes
They are good at cooking
They are good at talking in Ubbi Dubbi
They are good at Friendship (pun)
They are good at buying groceries
They are good at being fun
They are good at training horses
They are good at running
They are good at writing funny blogs
They are good at writing deep blogs
They are good at doing their hair
They are good at being encouraging
They are good at challenging me
They are good at sharpening me
They are good at lifting me up!
They are good at giving me wise advice
They are good at being roommates (or fellow friends, for those who don't like the term "roommates" anymore :D)
They are the best of the best and deserve the best! They should get something in return- like a wii! or maybe oondwah en fraezah? Or maybe a free hour long massage by a massage therapist specialist! OOOOooooOOoooooo. Will they actually get any of these sweet things? One, for sure. Two?... maybe!
In the wise words of Blake Morrow, who quoted the much wiser words of Jesus, "ask and you shall receive."
hmm...
-jessica
If you understand this you will LOVE it! :)
fundraising
The One Way really wants a Wii.
TOP 10 REASONS WHY THE ONE WAY NEEDS A WII
1. You can make Mii's (its like plastic surgery, but not invasive)
2. Good wrist excercise
3. Staring at a screen stimulates nothing, which makes it very relaxing, since we lead stressful lives this is necessary
4. Promotes community
5. Makes our apartment a hot spot for pre-christians to hang out
6. Creates a sense of involvement in the gamers guild
7. Provides a break from late night study sessions
8. Makes boys want to date us
9. Distracts us from problems we should be dealing with
10. Provides an outlet for apartment tension
Please consider sending a check of donation, or shooting up a prayer for others to send checks of donation. We need to raise about $1,000 dollars. This will provide for the actual Wii, shipping, multiple controllers, multiple games, and other accessories we need to make this Wii experience the best for all. This is a tax deductible donation, since it's going for ministry. Any and all help will be appreciated!! Thank you fellow comrades.
TOP 10 REASONS WHY THE ONE WAY NEEDS A WII
1. You can make Mii's (its like plastic surgery, but not invasive)
2. Good wrist excercise
3. Staring at a screen stimulates nothing, which makes it very relaxing, since we lead stressful lives this is necessary
4. Promotes community
5. Makes our apartment a hot spot for pre-christians to hang out
6. Creates a sense of involvement in the gamers guild
7. Provides a break from late night study sessions
8. Makes boys want to date us
9. Distracts us from problems we should be dealing with
10. Provides an outlet for apartment tension
Please consider sending a check of donation, or shooting up a prayer for others to send checks of donation. We need to raise about $1,000 dollars. This will provide for the actual Wii, shipping, multiple controllers, multiple games, and other accessories we need to make this Wii experience the best for all. This is a tax deductible donation, since it's going for ministry. Any and all help will be appreciated!! Thank you fellow comrades.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Ninjas
Have you ever heard of a ninja? Maybe you've seen one lurking in a back alleyway somewhere or on top of your roof.... well, in my first real blog I've decided to educate you more on ninja's. First, i will describe to you what a ninja is. Then, i will show you some examples of what a real life ninja looks like. After that, well... I'm not sure yet.
One may wonder, what exactly is a ninja?
A ninja or shinobi is a covert agent or mercenary of feudal Japan specializing in unorthodox arts of war. The functions of the ninja included espionage, sabotage, infiltration, and assassination, as well as open combat in certain situations. The ninja, using covert methods of waging war, were contrasted with the samurai who had strict rules about honor and combat. (compliments of Wikipedia)
Now that you know what a ninja is, you might be wondering... "what does a ninja look like?" or "how can you tell if someone you know is a ninja?" here are some pictures that will hopefully help you better identify what a ninja looks like.
well, there you have it. I hope you have been better educated on what a ninja is and what they look like. they are often not the stereotypical male dressed in all black with only his eyes showing. ninja's often look like your average Joe across the street who sips coffee and eats chips (organic of course). So, just be on the look out and if you ever come across someone who you think might be a ninja, run away as fast as you can... or play dead, since he'll probably catch you if you run. For more information or to hear more facts from a guy who is obsessed with ninja's, visit this website: http://www.realultimatepower.net/index4.htm
-Angel
no men, women, children, or birds (especially birds) were harmed in the making of this blog. Also, i want to add that Jessica Gerdes is the ultimate ninja!!! The end!
One may wonder, what exactly is a ninja?
A ninja or shinobi is a covert agent or mercenary of feudal Japan specializing in unorthodox arts of war. The functions of the ninja included espionage, sabotage, infiltration, and assassination, as well as open combat in certain situations. The ninja, using covert methods of waging war, were contrasted with the samurai who had strict rules about honor and combat. (compliments of Wikipedia)
Now that you know what a ninja is, you might be wondering... "what does a ninja look like?" or "how can you tell if someone you know is a ninja?" here are some pictures that will hopefully help you better identify what a ninja looks like.
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| here we have a young ninja in training. In this photo he is practicing his karate chop. |
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| this is a ninja right before he is about to destroy something or someone... if you ever see this look in someone's eyes.... run, just run! |
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| This is a ninja on crack... |
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| this ninja is about to slice someone's head off! YIKES! |
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| and finally, we have a ninja pulling off his mad skills. we call this the drop kick... i saved the best for last! |
well, there you have it. I hope you have been better educated on what a ninja is and what they look like. they are often not the stereotypical male dressed in all black with only his eyes showing. ninja's often look like your average Joe across the street who sips coffee and eats chips (organic of course). So, just be on the look out and if you ever come across someone who you think might be a ninja, run away as fast as you can... or play dead, since he'll probably catch you if you run. For more information or to hear more facts from a guy who is obsessed with ninja's, visit this website: http://www.realultimatepower.net/index4.htm
-Angel
no men, women, children, or birds (especially birds) were harmed in the making of this blog. Also, i want to add that Jessica Gerdes is the ultimate ninja!!! The end!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
dear roommates
i decided i'm strongly opposed to calling you my roommates now, because the word doesn't make sense to me. anyway, i'm in elk river and you are all in fargo in non-airconditioning. and i hope your lives are miserable without me.
jessica, you are lusting too much after danae. be your own person. be jessica. be the best. be ben's best.
katrece- way to go! i'm impressed with your blog. move back, and hide your stuff
angel- don't miss my beautiful face too much in the morning.. you're probably not even sleeping right now because of your wacky schedule
gladys- i saw an african violet today, they come in all colors..... i choose purple for you
i am back in my old culture, and i'm going to conform all of you to it. its the best. i have the most fun!
those of you just tuning in- don't be scared, the picture of the elderly red headed woman is not my future. still want to be my friend. i don't look that gross. or will i. Lord willing.
jessica, you are lusting too much after danae. be your own person. be jessica. be the best. be ben's best.
katrece- way to go! i'm impressed with your blog. move back, and hide your stuff
angel- don't miss my beautiful face too much in the morning.. you're probably not even sleeping right now because of your wacky schedule
gladys- i saw an african violet today, they come in all colors..... i choose purple for you
i am back in my old culture, and i'm going to conform all of you to it. its the best. i have the most fun!
those of you just tuning in- don't be scared, the picture of the elderly red headed woman is not my future. still want to be my friend. i don't look that gross. or will i. Lord willing.
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