September 2012
33 posts
August 2012
44 posts
Welp it’s official.
My Uncle Ben is my texting buddy.
I mean, I’ve mentioned it before, but now it’s literally official; I converse with him via texting every single day.
And I love it.
Also, just got off the phone with him - an hour and ten seconds, according to my phone time. Just talking - everything from phobias to the animal kingdom! Mainly just getting his mind off of...
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Nothin’ like a little Beck to get you...
My Morning Adventure (aka Making Breakfast)
Heads into the kitchen with a “COOK ALL THE THINGS” attitude…
Makes a rockin’ breakfast panini…
Discovers…no way, could it be?!
SOME LEFTOVER HOMEMADE BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
Discovers one is…”off” somehow…
(Still not sure what it was, but something in it did not taste ok)
Now to make a mocha…
…
Added too much...
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Miracle Ben
Two years ago today, my Uncle Ben was in a severe motorcycle accident that shattered his shoulder, broke ribs - one of which punctured a lung - and gave him head trauma. There was concern as to whether or not he would pull through.
Well he did. Why? Because he’s freaking stubborn. And because God said, “Nope, you actually get to stick around.”
I got to see him for the first...
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Story Time: Asthma, Stubbornness, and Guardian...
So the assistant manager I worked with last night had an asthma attack during the last hour of our shift. That was awesome…
But don’t get me wrong - I’m not being sarcastic because of the inconvenience. Far be it. I have asthma, and though it’s nonexistent now (I grew out of it - haven’t had a problem in over 7 years), I never mess around when other people have it. I...
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I’m currently learning this song on my...
I GOT IT I GOT IT I GOT IT
I GOT IT YOU GUYS
I PASSED THE WRITTEN TEST WITH NO WRONG ANSWERS
WOOOOOOO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT
I shall now go to work and do my best to keep myself from screaming like an idiot every time someone asks. Oh and the victory dinner tonight?
SUSHI.
Going in AGAIN for the written driver’s test.
“You know what they say,” my Uncle Ben told me yesterday. “Third time’s the charm.”
I certainly hope so. Keep me in your prayers, guys.
So I missed the written test AGAIN…by only one or two questions AGAIN.
But on a lighter note, my uncle Ben called me both times to reassure and encourage me.
And by encourage, I mean that he said he’d buy me a Corvette if I passed, and that I should slip the testers a $100 to get by.
I love my uncle so fiercely it’s crazy.
Thanks for all your prayers and support, kids....
Ok, round two. Trying for my license again today. Keep me in your prayers.
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Watching “Master and Commander.”
1: I love this movie to death. Easily one of my favorites of all time.
2: The soundtrack…lawdy it is gorgeous. I own and adore it. Especially the jaunty air that the Cap’n and the doctor play at the end - it’s played twice in the soundtrack, and it’s the classical piece I’d say best represents me :D
3: What is it about...
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PRAYER REQUEST TIME (and potential signal boost?)
OK, all you lovely people who follow me (and those of you who don’t but who are reading this), I have a prayer request, and it’s for me. I do my best to not be angsty or selfish in my prayer life, but as you kids well know, sometimes you need to ask for a little more attention from the Lord. And He knows that we do need it now and then.
So here’s the scoop: I don’t have my...
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Just made a cookie-in-a-cup...
Yeah, it was delish.
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Every time this song pops up on my playlist.
Guys…guys, I sent my uncle Ben a card, thanking him for taking care of me while I was in CA & thanking him for being such a loveable sweetheart and a blessing in my life.
Well, I was at the movies tonight, seeing the live taping of Rifftrax’s “Manos: the Hands of Fate” (brilliantly hilarious, btw), and I got a text from Ben, saying that he’d got my card.
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Hiking
I shall be here today
And seeing THIS tonight!
The Plus Side of Waking Up at 5:30 a.m.
thenannydiariesoflondon-deactiv asked: TAG! YOU'RE IT! The rules are to state 10 random facts about yourself. Then, go to your ten favorite blogs and tell them that they are it.
Just spent two hours this morning, talking with Uncle Beans via Skype & helping him figure out how to use his computer/Skype in general. He’s such a patient sweetheart.
Looks like I’ve created the proverbial monster - I’m thinking this might be the start of a daily thing, and I’m definitely not complaining. But seriously, thank God for the “share screen”...
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A Haiku, by Yours Truly
If the earth could speak
It would sing of our Maker
So how can I not?
(Psalm 19)
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Emotional Jo is emotional
Ben’s leaving tomorrow, but I already said my goodbyes, and I won’t see him until…well…I’m not sure. I got him on Skype now, but it’s not the same…
What doesn’t help is that “Falling Slowly” and “Saying Goodbye” (the Muppets) came on my playlist back to back just now.
I need a stiff drink…
So my first time at a dragster race:
All of my Uncle Ben’s buddies were funny guys, and they loved my artwork - I’m sure I’ll hear back from Ben on their initial reaction of me…oh boy…
I followed Ben around like a shadow at the event, making sure not to get in the way and so on. It was so LOUD! But also flat-out awesome, what with all the cool cars and motorcycles...
It’s interesting how you subconsciously attach certain songs to certain people in your life, and when they play, it reminds you of those people and the wonderful memories you had with them.
Let’s just say I’m missing a lot of my family right now thanks to the song “Falling Slowly”…
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Long story short, my parent’s wedding anniversary was on Aug. 4th, and they had to miss out on it due to lots of traveling stuff. They put others before themselves, and they’re just freakin’ amazing, let alone having been together for 26 years now.
They’re an inspiration to me.
And since they’ll be off to the coast for some fun times, I’m making them a mushy...
Just made this pile of awesomeness with my mum. I’m excited to taste it!
So my Uncle Ben called to let me know he got home safe and to fill me in on his visit this weekend.
…yeah, the call lasted 50 minutes, according to my phone. I love talking with that guy. He’s a goofball.
Aaaaand so I guess I’ve built up a reputation amongst his dragster buddies through hearsay and stories from him - according to him, they’re all dying to meet me.
So...
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WOO
SKIT Summer Camp starts up tomorrow!
The little kids (Skit’ls) are doing the Aristocats - CUTE.
The older kids (whom I will be working with and painting the sets for) are doing Treasure Island.
Helping my hunky cousin and his cutey-patootie...
Just went for a walk...
As I was turning the corner off the main road and onto my street, I hear behind me:
“AHEM (as in LOOK LOOK I’M TRYING TO BE ATTRACTIVE DUH-HOY-HOY-HOY)…*wolf whistle* Yeeeeah gurrrrrrl!” and the sound of a vehicle turning down the opposite street.
Be proud of me, ladies and gentlemen, I did not flinch or turn to face the callers, but I was glaring and silently cursing...
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Just got off the phone with Uncle Beans...
…and it turns out the basic ball-point pen tats that I gave him were an absolute hit with his dragster buddies - “My buddy Johnny saw the Camero you drew, and he was nearly screamin’. That’s my car, he was sayin’, that’s my car!” He also mentioned that the fellas were asking what guy had done the work - “I kept saying it’s not some guy -...
WatchFor your enjoyment, my Uncle Beans singing Happy Birthday with helium.
2012 California Adventure
Ok, because you kids were so patient, here’s the recap on one of the best trips I’ve ever been on in my entire life.
So road-tripping with Phil, Mariah, and Pascal the Tiki was just down-right amazing; we checked out some cool covered bridges, and went to the Oregon Vortex/House of Mystery on the way. Pretty sweet.
We stopped to eat in Weed. Bad idea. Creeper central...
Home safe and sound, but missing all the family in CA dreadfully - cried a bit after dropping Uncle Ben off (long story there, will share soon), and then slept most of the way home until about 11 when we got in.
Then I woke up this morning with my stomach turning itself into the Kraken. Spent a good deal of time in the bathroom shaking, drenched in cold sweat, and feeling like I was going to pass...
