Okay, so I may or may not have been tagged by my cousin Kim (I tend to think not, but one never knows if "Jen" is referring to me or somebody else), but I said I'd do this anyway. Cause I'm cool like that. Or rather annoying, but take your pick (just don't tell me which).
Here's the idea: Write 7 things about yourself that people may or may not already know. Then tag 7 others and have them do the same thing (cross posted to my more frequently used LJ).
#1- I am horrible at keeping house. I leave stuff laying around and don't put things away before I get something new out (unless it's food). But even though my house is cluttered, I absolutely can not stand to leave my shoes by the door. I always put them away when I take them off.
#2- I played the viola for 9 years. From 10-19. I played in a youth symphony for a couple of years in high school and my biggest dream (at 17) was to play in a live orchestra pit on Broadway. I stopped playing while I was at college. I did try to join a community symphony a few years ago and successfully made it through one season, but I haven't pulled my viola out of the closet in over 2 years.
#3- I couldn't sleep in my own bed for an entire night until I was almost 10, and I was still afraid of the dark way into my late teens. Now I don't sleep well unless it's pitch black in my room. I still hate sleeping alone though.
#4- I'm currently in love with two cd's: Mika- Life in Cartoon Motion and Wicked. I listen to them over and over again at work even though I have almost 2,000 songs on my iPod.
#5- I'm afraid to call strangers on the phone, but generally have no problem striking up a conversation with one at the store or on the street.
#6- Every morning when I'm getting in my car, I look into the sky to see Orion. I don't know why, but I have to see it every day. It makes me happy, almost like he's watching over me. Maybe I like it so much, because the freckels on my upper left arm form the same constellation.
#7- Rosie the Riveter is my favorite icon. I have a Rosie lightswitch plate in my craft room.
There! I'm done. I'm not tagging anybody, but if you want to do this you can.
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24.12.06
The Christmas Story
ST LUKE CHAPTER 2
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
16.12.06
9 Days
It's the final stretch. The time where everybody starts to panick about getting their last minute shopping done and worrying that their online orders aren't going to make it. Stop worrying, I say! Presents are not the most important thing at Christmas time. This quote helps me remember the true meaning of Christmas:
Christmas - that magic blanket that wraps itself about us, that something so intangible that it is like a fragrance. It may weave a spell of nostalgia. Christmas may be a day of feasting, or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance - a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved.
~Augusta E. Rundel
Christmas - that magic blanket that wraps itself about us, that something so intangible that it is like a fragrance. It may weave a spell of nostalgia. Christmas may be a day of feasting, or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance - a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved.
~Augusta E. Rundel
6.12.06
19 Days
Best of all, Christmas means a spirit of love, a time when the love of God and the love of our fellow men should prevail over all hatred and bitterness, a time when our thoughts and deeds and the spirit of our lives manifest the presence of God.
~George F. McDougall
~George F. McDougall
4.12.06
21 Days
Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.
~Calvin Coolidge
~Calvin Coolidge
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