Monday, March 30, 2009

What the eff, right? Exactly where have I been??
No where, really. Sick, kinda. Occupied with work, and an interview for a seriously cool spot that I cannot even tell you about. Round this time of year, (Lent), I tend to quiet down a little, become reflective, perhaps a little more aware of the very imperfect thing that is the human condition.

I read the second book by Anne Rice, in the Christ the Lord series, which focuses on the human-ness of Christ, and I thought it was enlightening. I’m looking forward to more of her writing.

I watched 3:10 to Yuma last night…I liked it. Christian Bale sure can perfect the dirty sweaty look though, can’t he? (and not in a good way, lol). 

Ohh….I finally caved to the pressure that is Facebook! Its been fun finding old friends from high school. Wanna be my friend?? Wanna? lol

Ugh. I have nothing much to say. Nothing creative, nothing terribly exciting. Just another day in the life. Oh! I can share this, one of my favorite songs as of late by Paris Combo.

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Thursday, March 19, 2009

Musings

Something interesting happened to me the other day, in which I was sitting with someone very dear, and he began to recount some of the most precious moments in my life. It happened almost quietly at first, the subtle “remember when” and before I knew it I was in tears. You remember? Really? It wasn’t all just some dream that I had, some 15 odd years ago? Because I usually feel like the only one who remembers….

I don’t know where to go, with this new-found information, that I am not the only one who remembers. It’s disquieting, somehow. Perhaps I should just accept it as one of those gifts, a random blessing, and leave it at that. I do think, however, that this quote applies quite succinctly when relating the past to the present….

“What you need to know about the past is that no matter what has happened, it has all worked together to bring you to this very moment. And this is the moment you can choose to make everything new. Right now.”
~Author Unknown

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Saturday, March 14, 2009

My Tween got to go to a friends house for a sleepover this week. It was preceeded by many Mom Pleeeeeeeeeeeese’s and puppy dog eyes and squeals of happiness when I finally said yes. The fabulousness which ensued is detailed as such, as captured directly from a Tween in Motion.

1. OMG we went to the mall, and saw a life! size! Edward! (from Twilight) and OMG, we had to scream!!

2. OMG Gabby got her hair cut. And highlighted. I need a hair cut! And highlights! Why can’t I have highlights? What do you mean I have to wait till I am older? Why? But why? Whyyyyyyyyyyyy????

3. O.M.G Mom! we’regoingtobeinatalentshow,andmaybewe’llsingormaybewe’lldanceormaybeboth! (At light speed, accompanied by appropriate hand gestures and facial expressions).

The sleepover was a success, and while The Little Woman missed her big sister terribly, I think she was very happy to have some all to herself momma time.

I have one last thing to leave you with, which I will warn is somewhat controversial, but which I hope will generate some interesting posting and conversation– note- please no hate-mongering. We at Mind of Melis have a non-hate-mongering policy.

With that, observe this comment (and/or read the entire article here, from the Christian Science Monitor) about the pervieved potential decline of evangelism in the modern day.

“Ironically, the billions of dollars we’ve spent on youth ministers, Christian music, publishing, and media has produced a culture of young Christians who know next to nothing about their own faith except how they feel about it.

Our young people have deep beliefs about the culture war, but do not know why they should obey scripture, the essentials of theology, or the experience of spiritual discipline and community. Coming generations of Christians are going to be monumentally ignorant and unprepared for culture-wide pressures.

What do you think about that? I’ll go out on a limb and say that being raised in the Catholic faith, I cannot help but see some merit to this statement. In my very (VERY) humble opinion, it seems like much of modern theological application is heavily rooted in the prosperity doctrine, and “feeling good” about it all.

I can see the value in facets of modern Christianity, but I do think that there is a significant difference from the traditional theological practice of sacrifice, and attaining a higher faith through hardship and trial, in addition to that which we rejoice in. Somehow that message seems to have gotten lost in the shuffle.

Any thoughts?

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Monday, March 9, 2009

One, 2, and three

One:
I have been beseiged by allergies, which have rendered my tastebuds useless. Which is a problem, because I am an Eater, and do like the tasty morsels, and not being able to taste anything makes me want to assault my tounge with only the most extreme of flavors. Curry, red chile, sour lemons….I had some mediterranean Terra chips (oh so lovely and delish) and they are my most favorites of all things chip like, very salty and savory and Internet, it was a sad situation, for I did not truly enjoy them.
And then of course there is the not being able to breathe, general crappe feeling of drug resistant allergies, but since I am posting that notion as an afterthought, clearly I have made known that which is paramount in terms of disappointment.

2:
What was 2 going to be? I forget…perhaps 2 is the fact that I cannot remember what 2 was. Yeah. That’s it.

three: I have a upcoming trip to the Mexican Riviera (The MexiRivi, woo hoo!) with several of my favorite people and I am very excited. It will be nice to not have to work, worry about anything, be on a schedule or deal with that which annoys or aggravates.

I will, however, miss my children mightily. But! Mexi Rivi! Oh yeah!

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