CHECK LIST/UPDATE
Ok, my progress so far:
#16
I was helping/learning how to cook dinner today. I realized that making fish wasn't all too hard so I will no longer be AS impressed when Cass says that she cooked fish for dinner. *grin* I also realized that I enjoy making a mess but don't really like following instructions. Case in point: My mind started wandering the minute dad starts to explain the proper way to cook chicken but I laughed myself silly when i spilled soya sauce all over the the cabinet doors, counters and floor. Almost as bad as the time I spilled the rice bag - almost! *sigh* yes, i know i'm a klutz.
#8
Started reading "Jesus among other gods". Someone I know wanted to more about Christianity so I figured I read this book first to see if it's worth lending it. Apparently it's a very good book and comes highly recommended from lots of ppl that I've talked to. We'll find out
#1
I've found a class at Seneca that looks pretty good so I'm thinking about taking it. Is anyone else interested??
Basic conversational Mandarin
Mon 7-10pm or Sat 9:15-12:15pm
May 10th - Aug 14th
$198
#31
Standard First Aid & CPR
Dates are flexible
$85 (the cheapest one so far...St. John's was $159! What?!!)
I don't want to take either class alone but will be forced to if no one else is willing to join in. It should be fun! I know it's steep. Heck, anything more than 10 bucks and I think it's expensive but I think they're well-worth the shiny penny.
I was productive today in that I've cleaned out and re-organized most of my closet, compiling my waterloo and toronto clothes; cleaned out my dad's closet (i wonder when he'll notice that it's suddenly really empty); and cleaned out my mom's closet (and stole a couple of her unwanted garments...it's only fair since she took some of mine!). It's funny cuz the she took one of my unwanted last time and finally decided to get rid of it today...only I picked it back up. We really don't want to give that piece away! That's about it. I only came home last night so spent most of the day sleeping. Hopefully tomorrow will be even better spent! =)
Oh! Almost forgot, I finally watched "My Sassy Girl" after hearing others talk about it so much...only to realize that I've actually watched the darn thing before! Note to self: must less oblivious to everything!!
DAYDREAMING...
So yes, studying has not been productive b/c of daydreaming. Plus it doesn't help that all my friends that are in the same program as me are already all done and partying it up while I'm still stuck at the library. We went out to see Kill Bill yesterday and everyone decides to go for bubble tea afterwards, guess what I ended up doing - that's right, I went home to sleep so that I could wake up early for a last minute cram session before my exam tonight. What am I doing right now? Well, obviously not studying!
Cass lent me her Bond CDs and I have to admit they're pretty good! For those of you who've never heard of Bond, they're female string quartet ensemble that kind of mixes classical w/ trans music. And, oh yeah, they dress quite provocatively as well...that's actually how I first heard of them, going through some guy's DVD collection and saw their concert special. *tsk, tsk*
Anyways, I'm hooked on a couple of their songs and I started thinking how cool it would be to use them during a wedding reception cuz it's fun and upbeat since its latin and greek(?) based. Most weddings seem to be more distant and sombre. Does anyone know what I'm talking about? A wedding's normally suppose to be a joyous occasion but it generally seems like the usual dinner/speech/pick-on-the-couple program....maybe it's the Chinese thing. I want a fun, everyone-going-crazy-dancing-and-laughing-all-night-long type of wedding...like a REAL celebration of the marriage. Listen to the CDs and you'll understand the type of wedding I have pictured. So yes, looks like I'm going to have to find me a husband that's willing to do that (ie. make a fool of himself by dancing and doing fun/silly stuff in front of all his relatives - yes, that means his grandparents too). Going to be mighty tough since he has to know how to cook and carry a conversation with me as well! *laughs* Ah well, time will tell, watch me end up with the complete opposite for a husband...*grin*
Ok...back to studying! T minus 10 hrs until I'm freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
WANTED
The Opportunity:
Providing valued opinions regarding female apparel
Qualifications:
-repected and mature male; OR female capable of providing a masculine perspective
-brutal honesty
-patience
Date:
Flexible
Benefits:
-Possible opportunity for outlet shopping in the States
-Other terms negotiable
Apply below or through the various contact means available.
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For real...I want to go through my closet and change my wardrobe. And I seriously do need someone that's willing to be the 'guy' and tell me what's ok and what needs to be gone. Any takers? Like I said, we can negotiate the benefits! (free meal, etc)
ONLY IN WATERLOO...
...would we, as students, be geeky enough to go to war over a stupid library cubicle.
I have to admit that it was my fault it all started anyways; but today, things got a little too far out of hand. I am beginning to get a glimpse of the temptations Martin Luther King Jr. must have faced when he encountered all that opposition...it's so much easier to be bitter; to just lash out in anger and in vengeance. I truly admire his strength and perserverence.
" King had developed a sophisticated strategy of war fought with grace, not gunpowder. He never refused to meet with his adversaries. He oppoised policies but not personalities. Most importantly, he countered violence with nonviolence and hatred with love"
~ What's so amazing about Grace?, Philip Yancey
I hope that my actions may always be out of love as well.
NEW ADDITION
As you may have noticed, to your right hand side there is a lovely addition of things that I would like to do sometime in the next couple of years. Many require only 2-3 hours so I was hoping to do them this summer but as I started to write all of it down, I realized that these hours will add up! *laughs* So I changed it to just a general list of things - keep in mind that this list will be ever changing as there will be more that I want to do (and hopefully others will be checked off!) Since I actually used some html to put that list up...I think I'm well on my way to completing #26. What a great way to kick off the list! =)
*sigh* You can totally see that I'm procrastinating...
EMOTIONS
I have so much to blog about but so little time as I've been hiding out at the library. There is a lot that I want to share but I also want to do it personally - so be expecting my call after exams if I know your phone number. Just a brief outline, these past several weeks (i'd say the last month or so) has been the most trying for me. I've been keeping to myself and keeping a lot to myself...and things were pretty much ready to explode. I apologize now to all those who had to put up with the distant, very non-me person during this time. I think I haven't experienced this wide range of emotions and shed this amount of tears in a very long time but I knew throughout the whole time that this was a opportunity in which God wanted me to grow. I'm not saying this is over by any means, I'm still learning to rely on Him; trust in Him; and praise Him in whatever situation I may find myself in. God has been exceeding gracious me and I know that I am utterly unworthy to be given anything else after offering me the greatest gift already. I do not know what His purpose is but I pray that I will be able to be and serve as He originally intended for me.
On a side note, prayer meeting was great today. Thanks Tim for reminding us of using joy and enthusiasm when studying. Too often do we take for granted the education and books we have before us, and too often do we approach them with a heavy and resentful heart. I am excited to learn and excited to write my exams, and I pray that this may continue and spread to others throughout the entire exam period! =)