1. Spending the morning at church talking to Pastor about my upcoming sermon. Lots to think about. I then met with Matt to talk about VBS activities. I'm looking forward to this year's program, which is "Paul and the Underground Church of Rome."
2. Speaking of sermons, I had a crash course in homiletics today. Clay was so kind to take time out of his day to give me a VERY condensed version of his class.
3. Talking to Pastor Marcus. I cannot wait to see him on Friday evening!
4. Making dinner with a recipe from "The Art of Simple Food." I made plain and simple pork chops with a ridiculously simple pan sauce.
5. More leads on rentals in Berkeley. We'll see how it goes starting tomorrow! Eep!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Last day to tap away.
1. Tap class. It was my last class with Laura Fremont, who has been a fantastic teacher. It was fulfilling a childhood fantasy. I hope I can find a class in Berkeley...
2. Green grapes right out of a refrigerator.
3. Lots of leads on apartments in Berkeley/ Albany. I just hope that the husband and I will be able to find something.
4. A lazy afternoon mostly to myself.
5. A rechargeable battery pack for the Wii Fit. This way, the husband and I don't waste tons of batteries.
2. Green grapes right out of a refrigerator.
3. Lots of leads on apartments in Berkeley/ Albany. I just hope that the husband and I will be able to find something.
4. A lazy afternoon mostly to myself.
5. A rechargeable battery pack for the Wii Fit. This way, the husband and I don't waste tons of batteries.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Back to yoga.
1. Being able to attend my yoga class after such a long hiatus. My physical therapist didn't want me to attend yoga, since I wouldn't be able to support my weight in some of the poses since it would put too much pressure on my wrist. But I finally got the okay, and I finally had the time to spend a peaceful hour at class this morning.
2. Getting some great leads on places to live in Berkeley. I pray that the husband and I can find a new nice place to call "home."
3. Getting rid of a lot of clutter. Four large trash bags exited the apartment today.
4. A brain check session. So thankful for those!
5. Homemade turkey reuben sandwiches for dinner.
2. Getting some great leads on places to live in Berkeley. I pray that the husband and I can find a new nice place to call "home."
3. Getting rid of a lot of clutter. Four large trash bags exited the apartment today.
4. A brain check session. So thankful for those!
5. Homemade turkey reuben sandwiches for dinner.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Potluck Sunday
1. Making Leigh's mac and cheese for the church potluck. I have ever so fond memories of that mac and cheese.
2. Sleeping in and going to the 11AM service. The husband and I normally attend the 8:30AM service; it was a nice change of pace.
3. Talking to the husband's parents.
4. Sorting through old birthday cards and notes. Many wonderful memories.
5. Time for needed rest.
2. Sleeping in and going to the 11AM service. The husband and I normally attend the 8:30AM service; it was a nice change of pace.
3. Talking to the husband's parents.
4. Sorting through old birthday cards and notes. Many wonderful memories.
5. Time for needed rest.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
June 13
1. Sleeping in. Even if I woke up at 7:30AM, it's still sleeping in.
2. Cleaning out closets and finding quite the cache of unused and mostly unopened wedding presents.
3. Peach and mango licorice.
4. ODing on old Gilmore Girls episodes.
5. A quiet day.
2. Cleaning out closets and finding quite the cache of unused and mostly unopened wedding presents.
3. Peach and mango licorice.
4. ODing on old Gilmore Girls episodes.
5. A quiet day.
Friday, June 12, 2009
A wonderful Friday
1. Leisure reading. I started and finished The Plain Janes, which was a fun and simple read. It's from a publisher called Minx, who produces graphic novels specifically for teenage girls. Janes had an overall positive message, which makes me wonder what Minx will publish next?
2. Meeting Joyce for lunch. What used to be a weekly tradition seems to have turned into a monthly tradition, but a tradition nonetheless.
3. Visiting The Life Giving Spring Orthodox Bookstore, which was such an interesting experience. I wish I knew about this bookstore while I was in my Early Church History class. It was amazing to look at all of the icons on the walls. In my discussions with Amanda, we talked a lot about Mary Magdalene and her differing histories between the eastern and western churches, especially the her eastern interpretation as the "equal of the Apostles." I spoke with the owner of the bookstore, Anastasia, who has her MDiv degree, but since she is Greek Orthodox, cannot be ordained. It was wonderful to talk with Anastasia about the differing ideas of east and west. I hope to hang an icon of the equal of the Apostles on my wall soon.
4. New running shoes. My knees have been wonky as my old running shoes are getting old. I've stuck with the same brand for the past few years (Ariel, made by Brooks), but in test running shoes (yes, the store lets people test run shoes), I ended up with a pair from Saucony. I hope these shoes and I can become good friends.
5. Getting to say my goodbyes to Clay and Aphuno. Clay is so wonderful. He's giving me a crash course in homiletics in preparation for July 12th.
2. Meeting Joyce for lunch. What used to be a weekly tradition seems to have turned into a monthly tradition, but a tradition nonetheless.
3. Visiting The Life Giving Spring Orthodox Bookstore, which was such an interesting experience. I wish I knew about this bookstore while I was in my Early Church History class. It was amazing to look at all of the icons on the walls. In my discussions with Amanda, we talked a lot about Mary Magdalene and her differing histories between the eastern and western churches, especially the her eastern interpretation as the "equal of the Apostles." I spoke with the owner of the bookstore, Anastasia, who has her MDiv degree, but since she is Greek Orthodox, cannot be ordained. It was wonderful to talk with Anastasia about the differing ideas of east and west. I hope to hang an icon of the equal of the Apostles on my wall soon.
4. New running shoes. My knees have been wonky as my old running shoes are getting old. I've stuck with the same brand for the past few years (Ariel, made by Brooks), but in test running shoes (yes, the store lets people test run shoes), I ended up with a pair from Saucony. I hope these shoes and I can become good friends.
5. Getting to say my goodbyes to Clay and Aphuno. Clay is so wonderful. He's giving me a crash course in homiletics in preparation for July 12th.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
A Final Day at Fuller.
1. Taking my last exam of the spring quarter. With this came the realization that it was also my last exam at Fuller, which was cause for both mourning and celebration.
2. Part of that celebration involved celebrating with my Early Church History study group. We all survived, and with the knowledge that we were still alive, we went out to celebrate over frizen yogurt.
My treat for finishing exams. A combination of pomegranate blueberry, pineapple, tart blueberry, and plain frozen yogurt covered with strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries.
Our "tough" picture. This is almost everyone from the Church History study group. Daniel couldn't celebrate with us since he had three papers due, but said he would take a rain check.
3. Coming home, dropping my backpack on the floor, and napping until the husband came home from work.
4. A supportive family. My parents and the husband's parents have been the best cheerleaders. And the husband isn't a half-bad cheerleader either.
5. Attending my last Thursday Bible study group at Salem. I've learned so much from that class, and have met so many incredible people in that class. We read a devotional that talked about moving and transitioning lifestyles, but through all of that change, God's love remains constant. I couldn't help but cry.
2. Part of that celebration involved celebrating with my Early Church History study group. We all survived, and with the knowledge that we were still alive, we went out to celebrate over frizen yogurt.
My treat for finishing exams. A combination of pomegranate blueberry, pineapple, tart blueberry, and plain frozen yogurt covered with strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries.
Our "tough" picture. This is almost everyone from the Church History study group. Daniel couldn't celebrate with us since he had three papers due, but said he would take a rain check.3. Coming home, dropping my backpack on the floor, and napping until the husband came home from work.
4. A supportive family. My parents and the husband's parents have been the best cheerleaders. And the husband isn't a half-bad cheerleader either.
5. Attending my last Thursday Bible study group at Salem. I've learned so much from that class, and have met so many incredible people in that class. We read a devotional that talked about moving and transitioning lifestyles, but through all of that change, God's love remains constant. I couldn't help but cry.
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