Randomness and Bargains

Random thoughts:

1. Three times this week I have caught myself about to turn on the sink and submerge my hand in water while drying my hair! Its for the sake of multi-tasking, but its not a good idea. So, if it turns out I've electricuted myself, you'll have an explanation...

2. Why is there something sticky on my hair dryer? This is why I've almost washed my hands while drying my hair 3 times!! Why don't I just wipe off the hair dryer?

3. Yesterday, Ansley drew an enormous chalk drawing of Elvis! Complete with big hair and tall collar! So funny!

4. I hate that I am such a slow thinker. I need time to process thoughts and articulate them. I will replay a conversation in my head over and over, wishing I had inserted wisdom or an idea. So, if you'd like to ask me a question and/or advice, please submit it in writing and I will get back to you in 1-3 days. Not really, but don't be surprised if I revisit the topic to add more later...


Completely unrelated:

I found some FABULOUS bargains today! I bought 2 shirts and a sweater today ; .99 + 1.99 + 7.69 = $10.67 And all of them I can wear in the Fall! Love it!

Oh Mickey

My mom called this morning to tell me she was listening to "Mickey" by Toni Basil on the radio. That was my favorite song when I was little! What a blast from the past! I have been singing it in my head ALL DAY!

The other song that instantly brings me back to my childhood is the theme from Greatest American Hero! I would watch that show while sitting in my daddy's lap in the recliner! I posted those two on my playlist- so jam along with me today! Then, go find your favorite songs from back then, and laugh at the fun memories!!

My Indulgence

My friend, Kristy, is a fabulous cook! Everything she makes is delicious but she makes this tiramisu cake that is ridiculously good! Its a plate full of happiness! I had some for dessert last night, for lunch today and if I ration it out just right, I can stretch it another day or two! Mmmm,,,

I'm Back?

I have fallen off the blogger horse. Do I want to climb back on? Sure, why not? This is a new phase in my life- both of children are in school and I fill my days helping raise our remaining support, reading, running errands, exercising and packing to move. Packing is hard to do because we don't have a moving date, so occasionally I'll drop something in a box that I'm tired of looking at (usually the donate box) or work my way through a stack of papers. No real goal in mind, except to take as little as possible with us to England.

I mentioned reading. I'm reading three books at the moment. Yes, me, the girl who HATED to read just a few short years ago. The girl who would find ways of doing book reports without actually reading the book. The girl who graduated college with a 3.75 and never read a whole book all the way through. Yep, that's me. But, now, I feel an overwhelming urge to learn and prepare for the ministries God has called us to: our children and Brits (those who know Christ and those who don't). And I'm reading for my own spiritual vitality, because the more I learn, the more I realize how little I know. (Stop and think about that one for a minute!)

What books, you ask?

The Reason For God by Timothy Keller - this book asks the questions people wonder most about Christianity. It gives good arguments for both sides, but its all about loving and listening to those who question, and hopefully you will have the opportunity share the Gospel!

Our Covenant with Kids by Dr. Timothy A. Sisemore- a fabulous book about nurturing children within a Christian, covenantal framework

Surrender by Nancy Leigh DeMoss- a bible study about surrendering every part of you to God

I desperately want to read a good fiction book, but I must take a big chunk out of my book list first!

I'd like to record this phase of my life, so I thought its a good time to share my thoughts and feelings, joys and struggles on my blog again. Because I bought a journal about 2 years ago to record our support raising journey and still haven't written in it. So, don't be surprised if I'm inconsistent!

Charlie Brooker's Newswipe - News Coverage Of "Frozen Britain"

Our First Day in New York

I'm writing this from our 3rd story apartment in the Big Apple! We arrived at 1pm and had a lovely taxi ride to our place which is at Union Theological Seminary. When we arrived we had no furniture, but now we have 3 beds, a desk, a table with 3 folding chairs and one light for the whole apartment. We found a grocery store, but I've noticed there is nothing like Wal-Mart here. Just little markets with higher prices and no everything-you-need place, which is exactly what I need. We need cleaning stuff, hangers, an iron, bath mat, groceries, pots and pans...the list goes on. But we go to orientation in the morning, so maybe we'll hear some good news about how to acquire these things with little to no money!

We ate dinner at Tom's Restaurant, which is famous to all you Seinfeld fans! I found out its also the inspiration for Suzanne Vega's "Tom's Diner". Very cool, little place. Then, we walked down to Morningside Park, very pretty,and then to the edge of Central Park. These parks are cool because they are green serenity surrounded by a big city! I can't wait for a free day to go see all the things I've always wanted to see!

I like walking everywhere, its really nice and convenient. Everyone we've met so far has been really nice. I really like this place! The noise and lights are totally different from Highfield, though! We have no blinds on any windows, so we shouldn't have any trouble getting up at 5:45, as scheduled! Speaking of which, I must go for now!!

We're Heading to NYC!!

We will be going to New York City on Wed July 1 for our Pre-Field Training with Mission to the World. During this month, we will learn how to adapt to a new culture, as well as study church planting. Our family will be attending Ascension Church, which is a Redeemer church plant, in Queens. We will be in the classroom about 20 hours/week and live in an apartment on the Upper Westside of Manhattan. All this will be a great experience and what i'm looking most forward to is our free time to enjoy the city as a family! I've always wanted to go to NYC and now I get to be there a month! My desire is to blog about our experiences, so check back!