I would like to call attention another amazing piece of blogging from Natalie:
"Sometimes at work, I die of boredom."
Leave her comments.
23 June 2007
Até mais.
Wow! Hello to my new reader, Rodrigo. Check out his comment on my previous post. I've deducted that it is Portuguese, and here is what Babel Fish tells me he says (better translations welcomed...Steph? Natalie?):
Thank you, Rodrigo! We'll be sure to check out your blog.
Oi, I found yours blog for google tá well interesting I liked this post. When to give gives passed for mine blog, is on personalized t-shirts, shows step by step as to create a well personalized t-shirt way. Until more.
Thank you, Rodrigo! We'll be sure to check out your blog.
21 June 2007
Oh, Hesstopia.
Ali is playing with Eliza today. Now that I have the time for my modeling blog update, I'm too excited about other things.
If it was still May, I would worry about this hesstopia.com fixation getting borderline obsessive.
But, in four days I will be at Cornerstone 24/7, so I'm not worried at all!
Come, join the fun!
If it was still May, I would worry about this hesstopia.com fixation getting borderline obsessive.
But, in four days I will be at Cornerstone 24/7, so I'm not worried at all!
Come, join the fun!
18 June 2007
Thank you, Ali.
As my little 7-year-old sister, Alison and I were working in the camper this morning, she had an amazing idea for the campsite theme this year.
Canada.
Yes.
Stay posted at hesstopia.com.
Canada.
Yes.
Stay posted at hesstopia.com.
Hesstopia.com.
My computer-whiz friend, Chad Garrett, is working on an official website for our Cornerstone campsite!
Hesstopia.com
This is the same Chad who made the life-size cardboard cutout of Natalie for Cornerstone 2005. And our wedding video.
Yes, he's pretty amazing.
Hesstopia.com
This is the same Chad who made the life-size cardboard cutout of Natalie for Cornerstone 2005. And our wedding video.
Yes, he's pretty amazing.
16 June 2007
I'm a ramblin' man.
I got home yesterday morning from my four days in Chicago....exhausted from a late, wonderful night with Meredith. I went straight out to my parents' to see them off for their 30th anniversary Alaskan cruise. I then had a couple of hours at home before Young Marrieds' Fellowship hosted by Jason & Ginger.
Keith and I were about to get to bed at a decent time when we started reading aloud together The Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne. 50 pages later, we went to bed too late. We got up relatively early (7:something) this morning (still very exhausted) to get packed and head to Bloomington-Normal. Today was the beautiful wedding of Michael O'Brien and Erin Simpson. Keith got to go the driving range with the guys when we got over here, and I got to buy a new pair of shoes because I forgot mine. I got some fabulous blue wedges at Target for like $13.
The wedding was in a place called Funks Grove and absolutely gorgeous. It was out in the woods. The pews were enormous logs. The alter was made from small logs. The table with the guestbook & programs was a huge stump. The trees formed a ceiling with sunlight filtering through over this small forested chapel. Just gorgeous. A little warm today, but totally worth it. The reception was very fun, too. And indoors, so a little cooler. We got to hang out with my UIC BFF, Sharon, and her fiance, Andrew, who is one of Keith's BFFs (but he would never call him that) and the twin brother of the groom. (BTW, Sharon & Andrew met at our wedding...and now they're getting married. We feel like proud parents.)
Keith and I were about to get to bed at a decent time when we started reading aloud together The Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne. 50 pages later, we went to bed too late. We got up relatively early (7:something) this morning (still very exhausted) to get packed and head to Bloomington-Normal. Today was the beautiful wedding of Michael O'Brien and Erin Simpson. Keith got to go the driving range with the guys when we got over here, and I got to buy a new pair of shoes because I forgot mine. I got some fabulous blue wedges at Target for like $13.
The wedding was in a place called Funks Grove and absolutely gorgeous. It was out in the woods. The pews were enormous logs. The alter was made from small logs. The table with the guestbook & programs was a huge stump. The trees formed a ceiling with sunlight filtering through over this small forested chapel. Just gorgeous. A little warm today, but totally worth it. The reception was very fun, too. And indoors, so a little cooler. We got to hang out with my UIC BFF, Sharon, and her fiance, Andrew, who is one of Keith's BFFs (but he would never call him that) and the twin brother of the groom. (BTW, Sharon & Andrew met at our wedding...and now they're getting married. We feel like proud parents.)
Also at the wedding we saw Evan & Ronni, whom I haven't seen in years. And we had a great time with them. We hung out with them from after the ceremony through the whole reception. For anyone who knows this part of our history, you know that tonight I am feeling a huge sense of resolution. Tonight I am feeling closure in a very large, long struggle. Tonight I am praising God. Tonight I am feeling f r e e d o m. I keep having those deep, happy sighs.
So now we're back at Dave Rawlins' where we're staying. We're hanging out with Dave & his little sister Mindy. I've been hearing about how some of Dave's friends in high school *cough-Meredith-cough* would beg Dave to take Mindy with them to go do girl stuff and then try to get her to spill some coveted information about the secret life of David Rawlins. Has anyone ever heard of this?
My little sister, Ali, is with our big brother Marcus in Chicago for the weekend (as Mom & Dad fly northwest and set sail) and then we'll be staying with her at my parents' house for the week. We're meeting up with Marcus tomorrow afternoon somewhere on I-55 to make the trade. Then...Keith and I may just have to take her to Chuck E. Cheese's, since she had to miss out on that for her birthday this year. (Actually, Keith just is using her--he's the one who wants to go.) (Which I can understand, I mean, it is where I celebrated my own 15th.)
Tomorrow morning we're going to church with Dave. Then maybe Monday morning I will get to sleep as long as I want and get fully rested again. As long as Ali doesn't wake me up.
So now we're back at Dave Rawlins' where we're staying. We're hanging out with Dave & his little sister Mindy. I've been hearing about how some of Dave's friends in high school *cough-Meredith-cough* would beg Dave to take Mindy with them to go do girl stuff and then try to get her to spill some coveted information about the secret life of David Rawlins. Has anyone ever heard of this?
My little sister, Ali, is with our big brother Marcus in Chicago for the weekend (as Mom & Dad fly northwest and set sail) and then we'll be staying with her at my parents' house for the week. We're meeting up with Marcus tomorrow afternoon somewhere on I-55 to make the trade. Then...Keith and I may just have to take her to Chuck E. Cheese's, since she had to miss out on that for her birthday this year. (Actually, Keith just is using her--he's the one who wants to go.) (Which I can understand, I mean, it is where I celebrated my own 15th.)
Tomorrow morning we're going to church with Dave. Then maybe Monday morning I will get to sleep as long as I want and get fully rested again. As long as Ali doesn't wake me up.
15 June 2007
Went.
And it was marvelous.
Thank you, Meredith.
Very cool little coffeehouse venue.
Amazing music that makes you think & feel.
Beautiful worship out in the world.
Rue Royale is a husband & wife band.
She is from England and also did Operation Year in the UK like I did!
We had a nice little chat with them after the show.
Love
them.
Everyone make sure you listen to them on myspace. And then go see them at Cornerstone.
Gallery Stage
Friday
2:05-2:45 PM
Thank you, Meredith.
Very cool little coffeehouse venue.
Amazing music that makes you think & feel.
Beautiful worship out in the world.
Rue Royale is a husband & wife band.
She is from England and also did Operation Year in the UK like I did!
We had a nice little chat with them after the show.
Love
them.
Everyone make sure you listen to them on myspace. And then go see them at Cornerstone.
Gallery Stage
Friday
2:05-2:45 PM
14 June 2007
Missing Rue Royale by a couple of hours!
Meredith is going to see Rue Royale in Chicago tonight!
For Free!
If I hadn't been away from Keith for three days, or if I wasn't going to have the privilege of seeing them at Cornerstone, I would stay another night and go with her in a heartbeat.
June, 14 2007 at Uncommon Ground (Green Room Sessions Event)
3800 N. Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois 60613-2812
Cost : Free
http://www.livegreenchicago.com/
If you're in town, GO!
UPDATE:
Oh man....I just went to that last link....it sounds so amazing and wonderful!
I may have to rethink...
And take Amtrak home in the morning...
Oh, decisions.
For Free!
If I hadn't been away from Keith for three days, or if I wasn't going to have the privilege of seeing them at Cornerstone, I would stay another night and go with her in a heartbeat.
June, 14 2007 at Uncommon Ground (Green Room Sessions Event)
3800 N. Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois 60613-2812
Cost : Free
http://www.livegreenchicago.com/
If you're in town, GO!
UPDATE:
Oh man....I just went to that last link....it sounds so amazing and wonderful!
I may have to rethink...
And take Amtrak home in the morning...
Oh, decisions.
Advance Ticket Sales End Friday 06.12.07.
From the Cornerstone site:
Advance Ticket Sales end at midnight on Friday, June 15! Order today for your best chance to save on the most fun you'll have all summer. With hundreds of bands, an abundance of teaching at cstoneXchange, games for all ages, extensive arts programming, and lots of activities for kids there's something for everyone. If you can't purchase tickets in advance there will be plenty of tickets available at the gate. Don't forget to look at "When Should I Arrive" in our F.A.Q. section so that your entry to Cornerstone goes as smoothly as possible.
Advance Ticket Sales end at midnight on Friday, June 15! Order today for your best chance to save on the most fun you'll have all summer. With hundreds of bands, an abundance of teaching at cstoneXchange, games for all ages, extensive arts programming, and lots of activities for kids there's something for everyone. If you can't purchase tickets in advance there will be plenty of tickets available at the gate. Don't forget to look at "When Should I Arrive" in our F.A.Q. section so that your entry to Cornerstone goes as smoothly as possible.
13 June 2007
The task of updating is getting bigger with each passing day.
Honestly...when will I have the opportunity to update my blog about the last few weeks' modeling news & events?
I'm either working in some form, without internet access, exhausted, or savoring a sweet moment of rest &/or fun.
Life has been great, God is at work, and I am so happy; just very... [searching thesaurus.com for a synonym for busy, because it's what everyone says about their lives, like being busy in and of itself is this noble cause] ...engaged. active. bustling. hustling. humming. (Other suggestions?)
And I'm humbly asking God for an easily portable device on which I can get online. I have so much downtime on the train and around the city during which it would be so advantageous to have internet access.
Does anyone know the non-brand name for a Blackberry?
Right now, I am
c.) exhausted.
So, I'm going to go enjoy a relaxing shower and my gracious brother's guest bedroom.
I'm either working in some form, without internet access, exhausted, or savoring a sweet moment of rest &/or fun.
Life has been great, God is at work, and I am so happy; just very... [searching thesaurus.com for a synonym for busy, because it's what everyone says about their lives, like being busy in and of itself is this noble cause] ...engaged. active. bustling. hustling. humming. (Other suggestions?)
And I'm humbly asking God for an easily portable device on which I can get online. I have so much downtime on the train and around the city during which it would be so advantageous to have internet access.
Does anyone know the non-brand name for a Blackberry?
Right now, I am
c.) exhausted.
So, I'm going to go enjoy a relaxing shower and my gracious brother's guest bedroom.
08 June 2007
An appropriate Word of the Day for Cornerstone.
discalced:
(adj.) Barefoot or wearing sandals. Used of certain religious orders.
Synonyms:
unshod, discalceate
Usage:
When a procession of discalced friars passed through the doors, I wondered if I should remove my shoes.
Can you use it in a sentence in the context of Cornerstone?
Share your sentence in a comment below.
(adj.) Barefoot or wearing sandals. Used of certain religious orders.
Synonyms:
unshod, discalceate
Usage:
When a procession of discalced friars passed through the doors, I wondered if I should remove my shoes.
Can you use it in a sentence in the context of Cornerstone?
Share your sentence in a comment below.
04 June 2007
3 things that keep me healthy, well, & whole.
- Sleep. (full night--at least 9 hours for me)
- Water. (first thing in the morning & plenty throughout the day)
- Walking. (about an hour a day)
Sorry for all the mini-posts lately...it's all I've had time for.
But there is more in store.
01 June 2007
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