"When we laud life and blast abortionists, our credibility as Christian is questionable. On one hand we proclaim the love and anguish, the pain and joy that goes into fashioning a single child. We proclaim how precious each life is to God and should be to us. On the other hand, when it is the enemy that shrikes to heaven with his flesh in flames, we do not weep, we are not shamed; we call for more."
-Brennan Manning
October 29, 2008
October 19, 2008
Some Quotes
"Are those monks in your bedroom that I hear?" ~ Rebecca (yes they were by the way)
"I said to Sam, I said Sam, you want to win this case the only safe way is to prove God does not exist." "Hmm, that's easier said than done. I saw an article which said they'd soon be able to, apparently." "A science magazine was it?" "No Presbyterian monthly." ~ The Man Who Sued God ( a great movie if you don't mind beyond a ton of language)
"Anyone going to movies today looking for the next Harrison Ford had better have a high tolerance for disappointment. Ford shares a quality with Sam Jackson in that he... Read more’s cool without being cool. There’s nothing reserved or overly masculine about Indiana Jones or Han Solo. In both roles, Ford is frequently vexed, not immune to panic, and usually gets the worst of it in a fistfight. He is brains over brawn (or brains over blaster) at every turn, and he sells it in a way that no actor before or since has duplicated. I have almost completely lost hope that the next Harrison Ford will emerge in our lifetime."'
~ http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/well-miss-them-when-theyre-gone-7-aging-hollywood-badasses.php
"I said to Sam, I said Sam, you want to win this case the only safe way is to prove God does not exist." "Hmm, that's easier said than done. I saw an article which said they'd soon be able to, apparently." "A science magazine was it?" "No Presbyterian monthly." ~ The Man Who Sued God ( a great movie if you don't mind beyond a ton of language)
"Anyone going to movies today looking for the next Harrison Ford had better have a high tolerance for disappointment. Ford shares a quality with Sam Jackson in that he... Read more’s cool without being cool. There’s nothing reserved or overly masculine about Indiana Jones or Han Solo. In both roles, Ford is frequently vexed, not immune to panic, and usually gets the worst of it in a fistfight. He is brains over brawn (or brains over blaster) at every turn, and he sells it in a way that no actor before or since has duplicated. I have almost completely lost hope that the next Harrison Ford will emerge in our lifetime."'
~ http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/well-miss-them-when-theyre-gone-7-aging-hollywood-badasses.php
August 20, 2008
By Laura's Request
Well, I had a great summer. It really seems like summer is over being as it's been rainy and cloudy where I am for the last couple days. Camp went really well, it was a real joy to be able to hang out with all of those amazing kids. Our Jr. High camp of 15 including staff and counselors was amazing. We got to do all sorts of fun things that we could have never done with a larger group (such as sailing, a mystery meal, talent-show-type-thing, body drag, etc.). Both groups were just such great groups of kids, and a lot of returnees from logging camp last year. And of course, playing paint ball at Rancho La Schurpa wasn't half bad either. On top of all the cool things, there were cool people there. Having an ops staff that was really into what we were doing was amazing. Last year we had a hard time getting people interested in participating, but not this year. Jonah and Michelle were great about basically just hanging out with our group all the time, and Ryan got pulled to counsel so he was with us the whole week. Basically it was awesome, but I will be more than happy to go back to doing crafts again next year.
Oh, and I am in Oregon right now. It's beautiful and grey and rainy. And when I get back, I start school, which means a really cool class that I have been looking forward to all summer: Theory and Analysis of Gymnastics. Yay! Anyone been watching the olympics? Well, I have, and my sleep has suffered because of it, but it's got me super excited about being back in a gym with all of the apparatus. Anyway, that is all for now.
Oh, and I am in Oregon right now. It's beautiful and grey and rainy. And when I get back, I start school, which means a really cool class that I have been looking forward to all summer: Theory and Analysis of Gymnastics. Yay! Anyone been watching the olympics? Well, I have, and my sleep has suffered because of it, but it's got me super excited about being back in a gym with all of the apparatus. Anyway, that is all for now.
July 14, 2008
Been awhile
Laura reminded me I haven't posted for awhile.
Ashram was beautiful as always. I expected it to be really difficult to assume a leadership role at the camp that I have always been the follower. It's my last remaining area where I am not responsible, but I am now. And I think it was ok. The girls were really good and it was as if I didn't even have to worry about being a leader. I know that it sounds kind of corny, but God moves there. I don't know if it is because I open myself up, or the hundreds of prayers said throughout the whole year for that week, or both, but it is nonetheless.
I'm up at camp now. We had hailstorms with thunder, lightning, instant rivers, and of course rain when there wasn't hail. It is so good to be somewhere that I don't have to worry about money or the next thing or technology. I don't feel obligated to answer my phone (and can't most of the time anyway) and just feel unreachable. It's a nice feeling. Sometimes I wish I was a hermit, but that is a tangent. It's amazing to be with friends who you don't see very often but are still great friends with. Both at Ashram and here, it's amazing how you can just instantly fall right back into step. And besides Joy, Lamar, Ryan, and Mikey are all here (and others too).
I've ridden my bike and windsurfed and read books and played video games and eaten good food and stood in the rain and have realized again how much I enjoy having a simple life. When I am out of college I am going to try my hardest to have the simplest life I can.
Ashram was beautiful as always. I expected it to be really difficult to assume a leadership role at the camp that I have always been the follower. It's my last remaining area where I am not responsible, but I am now. And I think it was ok. The girls were really good and it was as if I didn't even have to worry about being a leader. I know that it sounds kind of corny, but God moves there. I don't know if it is because I open myself up, or the hundreds of prayers said throughout the whole year for that week, or both, but it is nonetheless.
I'm up at camp now. We had hailstorms with thunder, lightning, instant rivers, and of course rain when there wasn't hail. It is so good to be somewhere that I don't have to worry about money or the next thing or technology. I don't feel obligated to answer my phone (and can't most of the time anyway) and just feel unreachable. It's a nice feeling. Sometimes I wish I was a hermit, but that is a tangent. It's amazing to be with friends who you don't see very often but are still great friends with. Both at Ashram and here, it's amazing how you can just instantly fall right back into step. And besides Joy, Lamar, Ryan, and Mikey are all here (and others too).
I've ridden my bike and windsurfed and read books and played video games and eaten good food and stood in the rain and have realized again how much I enjoy having a simple life. When I am out of college I am going to try my hardest to have the simplest life I can.
April 14, 2008
As I lift into the air my mind goes blank and there is a strange feeling of emptiness. It is as though the ground has disappeared and I am floating, unaware of where anything is. Panic begins to rise quickly from my throat to the top of my head in a rush that brings me back to reality. I've felt it before. I throw my hands over my head in a reaction that comes before thought. Pain shoots from my fingers, traveling up through my elbows to my shoulders as the impact jars my tendons and bones.
My breath comes fast as adrenaline runs through my body, but breath comes, and without screaming pain in my back. In and out. Blessed oxygen in my lungs. I walk away. This time.
These simple motions let me fly. Push, lift, spin, land. Over and over. Push, lift, spin, land. Push, lift, spin, land. Repetition of the body. Push, lift, spin, twist, fall. Hands catch just inches from the ground. Knees ache.
Some people say that fear is healthy. It probably is, but sometimes fear is at the root of mistakes. And mistakes can be costly.
Someday I will get my alternates and full twist back. Tonight I began the long trek back to conquering the fear of mistakes. (and got my aerial walkover back)
My breath comes fast as adrenaline runs through my body, but breath comes, and without screaming pain in my back. In and out. Blessed oxygen in my lungs. I walk away. This time.
These simple motions let me fly. Push, lift, spin, land. Over and over. Push, lift, spin, land. Push, lift, spin, land. Repetition of the body. Push, lift, spin, twist, fall. Hands catch just inches from the ground. Knees ache.
Some people say that fear is healthy. It probably is, but sometimes fear is at the root of mistakes. And mistakes can be costly.
Someday I will get my alternates and full twist back. Tonight I began the long trek back to conquering the fear of mistakes. (and got my aerial walkover back)
January 10, 2008
After Christmas I got to go hang out with Joy and Lamar for a week.
I didn't get to go swimming.
The San Diego tournament happened without me...
For the first time in six years.
Chip was really glad to see me when I got home.
I like both of my classes for winter term.
132 days until Indiana Jones comes out.
I didn't get to go swimming.
The San Diego tournament happened without me...
For the first time in six years.
Chip was really glad to see me when I got home.
I like both of my classes for winter term.
132 days until Indiana Jones comes out.
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