for Charity

being the only one who asked why my day was glorious, (on Saturday, October 4th) this post is solely dedicated to none other than Charity!

On Saturday, October 4th, I awoke to the sound of rain. This doesn't happen to often, although it's the most lovely way to waken. I look forward to it, yearly. Easing into the day with the cozy sound of rain outside, I got ready in record time, and took Micah to bowling. There was just enough time to make coffee, so I enjoyed that during the ride. I happily gazed at low clouds while listening to 90.9, KRCL. MMM. Fantastic. And still cozy.

At the bowling alley, I had my book, Jesus for President by Shane Claiborn, and read that for a bit. I enjoyed some more coffee, talked with Delvin and Dustin, and said hi to Raida. (Remember Raida, Charity??!) Afterward, I took Micah to a friend's house, and I headed into Salt Lake. With KRCL. And more rain. The plan was to meet a new friend, Leigh, for lunch at her apartment. I was early, so I stopped by Salt Lake Roasting Company to A. Have more coffee. B. Read my book some more. It's often hard to focus on reading or homework at the Roast, because I enjoy people watching so much. I did this a little, but got a decent amount read. Ah, does that book ever resonate with me! It's like, wow. There ARE other people in the world who think/feel the way I do, besides the sole 5 people I grew up with. It makes me excited.

Meanwhile, rain continues. Time flies. Two other Christians are apparently meeting and reading stuff out of Corinthians. (I'm not nosey at all.....)I head over to Leigh's apartment, actually on the same street Sarah lived on. I.E., the best place to live!!! We had a great time together. I told her it was the FIRST time for me hanging out with an unmarried female since Liz and Bec left. That's at least a few months.....It made my day. We watched a movie, The Spiderwick Chronicles. It was ok. Fantasy, with my favourite boy actor, Freddie Highmore. We talked a lot, went hot tubbing, ate Stroganough, and enjoyed her brand new, classy black couches. The hot tubbing was at the complex, and it was still raining. Might I suggest trying hot tubbing outdoors in the rain? It's amazing.

Next, after saying our goodbyes, I headed off to meet ANOTHER single female for MORE coffee! I picked Hatley up at her house, and we went over to Beans and Brews. I officially don't like Beans much, on a sidenote. We talked nonstop till the loud, annoying teenagers drove us away. We proceeded back to her house, with more conversation. Some things I told her about myself are things I've been reluctant to be honest about. Not like, living in rebellious, rotten sin or anything. But things that I truly desire, and believe, which I haven't been honest about to myself and others. For some reason I feel like I'm compromising to admit it to anyone. Having shared, it was a relief, and has made it easier for me to reflect on my heart and soul.

Getting late, I said my goodbyes, and drove home. The ride home was filled with silence, as I chose to just let my mind be still. I thought about my day, and decided it truly was, the most glorious day EVER. Why? Everything went perfectly well,I was at peace, I had FUN, I spent time with women in similar walks of life, it RAINED all day, and I actually was able to do things I wanted to, and enjoyed. It couldn't get much better than this!

so that, my dear sister, is why the day was so perfect. I think given my circumstances, nothing else possibly COULD have been any better. Plus, it rained.

ps. Only one small thing went wrong.....The "World's Greatest Boss" mug I bought off Ebay for my boss arrived, broken. Boo.




at the youth retreat from last weekend. I look like I'm having a hard time of it, hehe.

Susanna and Lea in Sacramento




For the sake of posting.......

FIRST ONE:ONE-WORD TAG BLAST! (tagged by Brook)
The rules are that you have to answer these questions with only a one-word answer.
1. Where is your cell phone? Desk
2. Your significant other? Future
3. Your hair? Perfect
4. Your mother? hero
5. Your father? Around
6. Your favorite thing? outdoors
7. Your dream last night? Korver...
8. Your favorite drink? coffee
9. Your dream/goal? Glorify
10. The room you’re in? Office
11. Your hobby? Photography
12. Your fear? Alone
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Christ
14. What you’re not? Republican
15. Muffins? BRAN!
16. One of your wish list items? Contentment
17. Where you grew up? Utah
18. The last thing you did? Celery
19. What are you wearing? Business
20. Favorite gadget? P1i
21. Your pets? UGGG
22. Your computer? Amazing
23.Your mood? Energized
24. Missing someone? CHARITY
25.Your car? Reliable
26. Something you’re not wearing? Necklace
27. Favorite store? steepandcheap.com
28. Like someone? what
29. Your favorite color? RED.
30. When is the last time you laughed? today
31. Last time you cried? awhile


7 things I can do: 1. Capture nature's beauty in a photograph. 2. Not speak to you for months. 3. Connect with teenagers. 4. Drive single men away. 5. Dance for hours. 6. Be alone for a long time, and enjoy it. 7. Drive in silence.

7 things I can't do: 1. Flirt. (have never known how.) 2. Play the drums. 3. Be "normal". 4. Play video games. 5. Stay focused without techological distractions. 6. Fully understand Calvinism and the Tulip Theory belief system. 7. Make people love me like I want them to.

7 things that first attracted me to Kyle Korver: (hahaha.) 1. He drives a Honda Civic. 2. He gives a lot of his money away. 3. He is friendly on court and treats people well. 4. Likes to eat peanut butter and jelly. 5. Has gone to Brasil and India for basketball without borders. 6. Spends time with inner city kids in Philly, and stays connected with them. (His Bible study with them continues there even without him!) 7. He plays the greatest sport ever, and on my favourite team ever!!! (Hey, you asked.)

7 things I say most often: 1. Cool. (I hate that.) 2. Sweet 3. Awesome. 4. As IF! 5. Nossa. 6. "One thing about me is,". 7. How 'bout them jazz?

7 favorite foods: 1. Mushrooms 2. Cereal 3. Coffee 4. Fruit 5. Vegatables 6. Soup 7. Cheese.

Now I tag 7 of my friends to do this..... (please do, I would love to hear what you say)Cassie, Jes, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Jenny Jordan, Sarah Hare, Sara Weikel.



Ryan Dahl, Susanna, Gregory Richardson, Mary Kate

:: what a glorious day ::

Today was the most brilliant, perfect day. Ever. Everything was beautiful from start to finish. Amazing.

So far, school is going well. Trying to balance the time of homework, work, and regular life gets rough. I'm not as busy with other activites now as I used to be durign school, and my grades show it. Sometimes though, when I get home from work, I'm not motivated to study at all. That's when I'll allow myself (it usually happens one night a week.) to watch my current Netflix film. :) Last night was one called "Four Days in September", about a revolutionary uprising in Rio de Janeiro in the 60's. (I think.) My film watching times consist of either lying on my bed or floor, with the curtains drawn tight, a blanket, a cup of tea, coffee, mixed drink, or a beer, a nalgene full of hot water for warmth, headphones if it's in English or Kate's music is too loud, and my phone close at hand. There is an art to the way I like to enjoy my films, and I'm getting pretty close to perfecting it. It's rather enjoyable, though when I first started I felt like a loser for always watching movies alone. Now I prefer it and look forward to it.

Well, it did the trick. Not only was it a moving and well made film, (I kinda cried.....) but it gave me motivation to get working. I got a lot done last night and Monday night, so I feel pretty good about that.

The film did, however, make me homesick- for Brazil. How does that work? I was in the location most-lived in during my life, feeling homesick for another country. Sigh. I don't understand myself. I think I'll just finish my cuppa.......