December 2008
54 posts
long quote + commentary
“The matter is quite simple. The Bible is very easy to understand. But we Christians are a bunch of scheming swindlers. We pretend to be unable to understand it because we know very well that the minute we understand, we are obligated to act accordingly.
“Take any words in the New Testament and forget everything except pledging yourself to act accordingly. My God, you will say, if I do that my...
when i grow up.
I really think I might want to go into non-profit business. (I know — really think I might? How resolute is that?) Maybe I’ll do arts administration… think dual MBA and MA at Southern Methodist University. I really think my future career might possibly be in non-profits.
best music of 2008 (according to kevin, a wevl dj) →
WEVL is Memphis’ volunteer-run indie station, and the volunteer DJs are starting to play their best-of shows. Get so excited for next week, when Janet, my DJ lover, posts her best-of playlist.
“Jesus calls us to be the light to the world. Jesus was very focused on the...”
– Rev. Jeff Mark, the rector at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church here in Collierville
I found this quote in an old Page Robbins newsletter. I’m volunteering as a PR intern at Page Robbins, a day care center for adults with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, over break. St....
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triple-fudge cake with white chocolate mousse and...
The chocolate cake itself was made with coffee (so rich!) and mayonnaise (so moist!). I died a little with every bite.
Merry Christmas, Tumblrs! →
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Thanks, Urban Outfitters. It’s a Christmas present to myself.
Add that to my very short list of productive things I’ve done today!
Christmas Shopping = Finished-ish!
Twelve hours ‘til Christmas, and I, a self-indulgent shopaholic, have finally bought presents for my family! My daddy asked me to buy a flock of chicks in his name from the Heifer Project, which provides livestock and training to families in underdeveloped countries so they can improve nutrition and earn income. Tim and I bought a bottle of lotion — please don’t make me feel...
word vomit.
I am ashamed of this past semester, of Fall 2008. I’ve never done so poorly in so many areas of my life. But I’ve never exerted so much energy, either. Exhibit A: The lovely, disgusting cough-that-didn’t-stop, the cough that lasted two months, the cough that made me throw up multiple times, the cough that made me cry, the cough two bouts of antibiotics didn’t stop. The...
Found:
My dress for Christmas Eve!
great conversation
I just got off the phone with Beka. Love her, miss her, sort of want to be her, etc.
“I just looked at your photo album… And your friends from home are mega...”
– One of my friends at Mizzou
You can probably guess which one.
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names for my future daughters
Ellis Alexandra
Macy McCall
and
Annie McKenna
shopping list -- to be amended, of course
A non-dressy winter coat
A long wool skirt
Brown flat boots
Black tights — I caught mine in the zipper of my knee-high black boots, and now they’re run city
Bras
what i'm reading over break.
Hold me to it.
Don’t Waste Your Life — Piper Vintage Jesus — Driscoll Irresistible Revolution — Claiborne Shadow Country — Matthiessen The Gay Science — Nietzsche
And yes, I’m writing reviews again!
Headbands for Hipster →
juliaallison:
What’d you think the modeling booker did, stand outside the Bedford L stop and catch these girls with a hipster net, along with a signed agreement that they wouldn’t brush their hair, smile or wear any discernible lipstick until the shoot, next week?
I know the models look far from happy, but I love these headbands! A feel a craft project calling my name — or if I’m...
“I might like to be a housewife. But instead of planning a charity gala, I could...”
– Megan | Does this paraphrase sound insensitive? She didn’t sound insensitive. That’s hands-on service right there. I’d like to be more hands-on — now and later. I’d also like to one day plan charity galas. I could do both.
my plan for tonight: act like a grandma.
Read “Money” textbook. Movie in Joy’s room. Leave movie early. Quickly but aptly write Justine article. Shower and blow-dry. Bed by 11, tops, so I’ll become pleasant and in-control of my own emotions again.
I just made my favorite pizza dip — ricotta, mayo, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, spices and lots and lots of pepperoni. Yummm.
break time gas station offers frequent-buyer...
I love gas-station coffee, so I’m slightly overjoyed.
my play-it-on-repeat, drive-my-roommate-insane... →
YouTube orchestrates cyber symphony with Carnegie... →
uggs, men's sweatpants and an american apparel tee
that i’ve already worn once this week.
how far i’ve fallen.
over it.
Falafel Haiku #1
saramcpherson:
Falafel, you are
Garbanzo beans, fried in Love
And wrapped in Hell Yeah.
I love falafel so much. Collierville besties, let’s make a Raffe’s Deli run over break. Falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush, mmm.
my perfect less-than-perfect gift guide →
Really, I asked my family for Nike shorts, Sky High: Irresisitble Triple-Layer Cakes and money.
We think "we can admire and worship Jesus without... →
Shane Claiborne, author of The Irresistible Revolution, heads up a very missionally-minded Christian New Monastic community in Philly. PS, I haven’t read his book, but I want to.
While I’m making my way through John Piper, it’s another thing to think about.
Poke around on the Web site (study break!)— I liked reading about the outreach programs, the life and expectations...
Unusual (& Fun!) Date Ideas
dearworld:
deadshot:
Go on a search for as many good climbing trees as possible, climb as high as you both can in all of them, compile photo evidence
Go to a major chain bookstore, and leave notes to future readers in copies of your favorite books
Have her dress up as a ghost and you dress uup us Pacman. Walk around downtown holding hands, and whenever anyone sees you two, pretend to be...
6:44 @ Lakota
Finally leaving after seven hours! I’ve decided Lakota has my least favorite atmosphere and menu of the 9th Street coffee triumvirate, but it IS the most condusive to studying. Which means— see you again later this week, Lakota!
12:10 @ Lakota
I headed to Lakota right after church and took care of emails, etc. Kyle will be here in a few minutes, and then I’ll buy coffee and study all day. Hold me accountable, Tumblr baby! See you in a few hours when I know a lot more about microeconomics and rocks.
now
a men’s a capella group is singing carols by the coffee counter. i’m happier!
and later: megan and i went to the nutcracker today, which means i’m officially even more excited about the holidays! (erica, remember when we saw the ballet last year? mmm, the holidays!) afterward, we went to theta to study, and i had a hysterical stress ball attack and paced around sweating for...
woke up this mornin'
with a buzz rollin’ ‘round in my brain.
also known as a headache. i just took four baby advils. better work.
meg and i headed to kaldi’s asap after we woke up. i’ve been doing justine freelance since we got here, and i need to be doing homework. in 40 minutes, i’m going to volunteer at the free trade store downtown, and i need to be doing homework. i also need...
