Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Courtesy of my aunt mary

I love this advent message by James d. Digiacomo/America magazine:



"In the weeks before Cristmas, our society will experience an extraordinary, temporary transformation. People of all faiths and no faith will be reaching out to eachother, renewing friendships, bonding with family, sharing many blessings and trying to help the poor and suffering around the world. It is not all as good as it could be and there will be personal calls to get beyond frantic shopping and put Christ back in Christmas. Despite all our human imperfections, many good things will happen that we can be a part of. We have to be perceptive and alert. God will try to come to each of us in many ways during these next few weeks. He may remind us of someone who used to be a friend until a quarrel or falling out took place a few months or years ago. Would this be the time to forgive or let go of the hurt? Are there Christmas cards or gifts to send to friends or acquaintances that really need our support?

Is there a relative that lives in a nursing home I should visit? Excess clothing to give away? These are not all earthshaking inspirations, but they are the stuff of goodness that comes through God's gentle nudging of our hearts and minds. If we are watchful and alert to God's grace, we can help to celebrate the coming of Christ into our world not just as something wonderful that happened a long time ago, but as something that continues on into our future. Jesus the Messiah and Emmanuel, God with us, now and forever! "

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

claire gave me the idea . . .

Best way to cheer up on a bummy day (besides running into a tall british boy who you only just met but smiles when he sees you like you're his long lost best friend . . . thanks Dan!)

1. Do you like chinese food? i love chinese food. we should get married and have babies.

2. How big is your bed? a queen at home home, a full in seattle and a twin here in spain. i'm quite spread out at the moment.

3. Is your room clean? not even close

4. Laptop or Desktop computer? both. spoiled middle class, i know.

5. Favorite comedian? the blue collar crew, mitch hedberg

6. Do you smoke? no, i'll shotgun hookah every now and then.

7. Does anyone like you? yes

9. Sleep with or without clothes on? when i had heating i slept in little or nothing. here:pj pants with sweatpants on top. a long sleeve shirt and my hoodie with the hood up. no joke.

11. Who sleeps with you every night? mr froogie and soon eric.

12. Do long distance relationships work? yes, they're hard, but yeah, it works out

13. How many times have you been pulled over by the police? never

14. Pancakes or French Toast? i haven't had either in forever. french toast i think.

15. Do you like coffee? can't function without it.

16. How do you like your eggs? scrambled with a ton of shit in with them.

17. Do you believe in astrology? its fun to think about

18. Last person you talked to on the phone? talia, probably. all day every day.

19. Last person on your missed call list? eric

20. What was the last text message you received? the location of a party from newz.

21. McDonalds or Burger King? neither, but mcdonalds.

22. Number of pillows? one for between my knees and then the froog-meister

23. Last thing you ate? um. cold shepards pie, not nearly as appetizing as it absolutely does not sound.

24. Last thing you bought? coffee. . .10 seconds ago

25. What are you hearing right now? bob dylan

26. Pick a lyric? i dont like your baggy jeans but imma like whats underneath 'em.

27. What kind of jelly do you like on your PB & J sandwich? the kind with fruit and seeds in it.

28. Can you play pool? nope, but i'm a great entertainment for my friends

29. Do you know how to swim? no. i lifeguard, but i've never actually been in the water. thats not like. . . a job requirement or anything, is it?

30. Favorite ice cream? coffee

31. Do you like maps? yeah, i like really old ones and the ones eric makes.

32. Tell me a random fact: the tip of your elbow is called your weenis and its the only place on your body that can't be sexually harrassed

34. Ever attend a theme party? i've attended a dozen, at least. they're quite popular here in spain.

35. Ever do a keg stand? once. i was dropped. thanks boyfriend.

36. Craziest place you've slept after a night of drinking? i want to sleep in a hammock!!! um. a car, with 7 other people.

37. What is your favorite season? summer or fall.

39. Pick a movie quote: i have a million flight of the conchord quotes in my head. none of them from a movie. um. okay movie go:
“They say they're going to repeal Prohibition. What will you do then?”
“I think I'll have a drink.”

41. What is your favorite hangout? Bhopal followed by Nahu followed by my apartment in bellingham which no está aquí

44. Last time you laughed at something stupid? a guy farted really loud as he passed us in the street. yes, i am four.

45. What time did you wake up this morning? 11:15am

46. Wake up next to anyone? FROOG

47. Best thing about winter? this winter - SEEING ERIC. but actually, thanksgiving (and don't give me that it's the fall bitches. because, hello, i am freeeezing. might as well be february.)

48. Name a couple of favorite colors: green, any color or a really good blue.

49. How old are you? 21 going on 35

50. What month is your birthday in? June.

51. Do you think pirates are cool or overrated? cool.

52. Favorite Dave Matthews Band song (if you have one?) i don't have one.

53. What are you doing this weekend? going to prague with tails

Cádiz . . .

is bitching cold.

I'm leaving for Prague tomorrow (what the fuck, i know.) It's breaking the bank but you're only young and in europe once. I'm excited.

Eric comes in t-minus 2 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm trying not to count the days . . .