Fall Retreat Video Reject

I forgot my line. I was supposed to say "I'm making the most of my retreat" and then I got down to the pub and totally forgot the one sentence I was instructed to say... hahahaha oh well... at least I didn't film myself sideways the whole time... *ahem*

The Depth of His Love

Can someone just answer this question for me? How do I let God take on the guilt of my sin when I feel that no one else (especially God) deserves it? Is it suppose to be a beautifully cathartic release? If anyone willingly took on this burden, I would surely give them my life, and yet I'm faltered by the injustice of it all...

A Historic Day

JSO, you beat me to it. THE election day post.

I can't believe this. Aren't you guys nervous, apprehensive, on EDGE!? I couldn't pay attention in any of my classes today, and I couldn't eat dinner! (I'm hungry now though). I tried to take a nap so I could stay up later tonight and be alert, but I couldn't even fall asleep!

By tomorrow (hopefully) we will know the next president of the United States of America for the next 4 years! But really, 8 years. A sitting president's chances for reelection are very high. (I mean even George Bush was reelected. But Kerry was such a weak candidate.) SO we are potentially electing our president for the next 8 years.

Omg.

Omg.

Oh. my. gosh.

Is errrbody ready?!

ITS ELECTION NIGHT!!!

is errrbody ready??

I'm staying in the BoKaap right now, which is a mostly Muslim neighborhood. I'm staying with the cutest, little old granny everrrr. She is also one of the strongest and most remarkable women I have ever met. Her husband, 3 kids, and 2 grandchildren all had spinal palsy...and she took care of them all until they passed away. It was so incredibly sad to hear her story...and yet she is such a strong woman. Two of her grandchildren currently live with her, and she is raising them too. So yeah, its been an interesting experience staying with her. She is a very devout Muslim and she prays 5 times a day. She showed me pictures of her pilgrimage to Mecca, and I've been learning a bit about their culture. Shes also a GREAT COOK!!

Anyways, I'm staying up to watch election reruns tonight!!! The kids on my program are having an election night party whoo! Polls close around 1-2 Am our time...so its gonna be a long night! I'm excited!!! :)

Gradient Reflection

At this very moment, you'd probably need a gradient to color me in. I'll admit, i'm half dazed right now typing this post, but i'll probably feel differently tomorrow. Anyway, i'm quite pleased right now because I met more people at church today and got to know the few I know already better as well. Conversations have stopped being focused on general questions of Europe and Manchester. I'm actually getting involved in their lives and hence, the adaptation is commencing. Want to know what I'm most excited for while abroad? Christmas in England! Imagine my friends, walking down a London cobblestone street as soft snow flakes fall on your nose. You're walking by lamp-lit stands of the Christmas market as groups carol nearby. It's all magic. It's what Christmas should be for everyone..

Woman Traveling Solo

According to the all knowing Rick Steves (greatest guidebook writer ever), for women traveling alone there are certain precautions they should take.

These are my three latest purchases from amazon.co.uk:

A Lifeventure combination lock to store valuables in the hostel security lockers.


A money pouch that you wear under your clothing when traveling.


A wedding ring to ward off unwanted attention for a woman travelling alone. "Oh my husband's waiting for me at the hotel. He's a retired professional wrestler with psychological problems."


I'm actually not kidding at all. I really did purchase all of this from amazon.co.uk. My order should be shipped to me in 5-8 business days.

I am so ready.

The British Hit (Episode 2)

Two things in the UK right now that have made an impression on me are 

(1) the new Snow Patrol CD: http://www.snowpatrol.com/default2.aspx

(2) and the new bond girl: