Hello David!
Marcia and I just finished watching American Beauty. It was a toss up between that and Adaptation, and we were going to leave the final decision up to Alyssa, but when she wasn't able to join us for the movie, I decided that Marcia would probably like a tragic suburban drama over a quirky meta jaunt. Well...I still hold that she would like American Beauty over Adaptation, but that's just because I really think she wouldn't be amused by Adaptation.
It's bedtime now. Marcia surprised me with microwave brownies, which we will enjoy tomorrow. Thanks for suggesting them. :-)
I will read you on Monday,
~The Princess~
Friday, October 14, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
I have probably over 10 copies of this book sitting in my house
Hey Molly,
Today was really interesting. Work wasn't all that special, but during lunch I stopped by the local emissions tester to get, well, my car's emissions tested. The place was open, but apparently the guy who was supposed to do the testing was out for the day....WHAT?! Ok, granted they do provide other services, but still EMISSIONS is in their store name! Hmph.
My dad and I went out after dinner and grabbed an appetizer and a beer. We chatted for a while about faith and a number of other topics that we can delve into if you feel like giving me a call sometime nudge nudge wink wink. But really, it was nice. I've never really connected to my dad like this...like man to man. It was good.
I've been trying to keep busy, for a number of different reasons. I'm starting to realize more and more that by focusing on small goals throughout the day, it's easier to keep that pace with bigger things. Tonight I'm gonna continue with "Celebration of Discipline". The next chapter focuses a bit on meditation, which has always kind of confused me in it's separation from prayer; maybe this will clear things up. I sent Pastor Anderson emails to two (2) email addresses, so hopefully he gets back to me by tomorrow morning (He's an early riser, like grandpa level early). We're also going to be discussing spiritual disciplines, I'm curious what he has to say about meditation, though given that this is one of his favorite books....hmmm....*UPDATE* 10:30 am tuesday we're gonna meet! ^5 Dave
Anyhoo, things are looking up for the Feldmeister! (if you get the reference I will eat one of Zach's socks out of sheer amazement). Goodnight!
-The Mouse-
Today was really interesting. Work wasn't all that special, but during lunch I stopped by the local emissions tester to get, well, my car's emissions tested. The place was open, but apparently the guy who was supposed to do the testing was out for the day....WHAT?! Ok, granted they do provide other services, but still EMISSIONS is in their store name! Hmph.
My dad and I went out after dinner and grabbed an appetizer and a beer. We chatted for a while about faith and a number of other topics that we can delve into if you feel like giving me a call sometime nudge nudge wink wink. But really, it was nice. I've never really connected to my dad like this...like man to man. It was good.
I've been trying to keep busy, for a number of different reasons. I'm starting to realize more and more that by focusing on small goals throughout the day, it's easier to keep that pace with bigger things. Tonight I'm gonna continue with "Celebration of Discipline". The next chapter focuses a bit on meditation, which has always kind of confused me in it's separation from prayer; maybe this will clear things up. I sent Pastor Anderson emails to two (2) email addresses, so hopefully he gets back to me by tomorrow morning (He's an early riser, like grandpa level early). We're also going to be discussing spiritual disciplines, I'm curious what he has to say about meditation, though given that this is one of his favorite books....hmmm....*UPDATE* 10:30 am tuesday we're gonna meet! ^5 Dave
Anyhoo, things are looking up for the Feldmeister! (if you get the reference I will eat one of Zach's socks out of sheer amazement). Goodnight!
-The Mouse-
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Poetry, shmoetry
Dear David,
How long do orchid flowers usually last? Because mine have been with me since the beginning of the school year and have yet to fade. I enjoy their company, I'd just like to know when I have to start worrying about their impending death. Should I get my orchid plant a friend, do you think?
I am ahead of the game study-program-wise. I finished my book for this month, and my scripture readings, and I've read the sections of the Westminster Shorter Catechism and Confession of Faith for this month AND the next. Now I just have to write my report on Spiritual Depression, which I hope to finish tomorrow morning.
I got a book by Terry Goodkind a while ago. It's called The Law of Nines. I was super excited to find another Goodkind novel (he wrote the Sword of Truth series), but I don't think this one has any dragons in it, so what's the point? Anyway, I just started Mockingjay, the third book in the Hunger Games trilogy. It's a great series, but I have somehow lost interest, even though I read through each of the first two books in three days.
I thought about writing a poem, because I have a lot of words swimming around in my head, but then I figured this was not really the place to get all artsy and morbid. And also, I want to get some reading done tonight and go to bed. I think I've been getting too much sleep again, because I'm always tired, and I just want to stay in bed all day. If I didn't have Responsibilities, I just might give in to that temptation.
I have another video in the works. Well, it's at the idea stage right now. I will write up the script this weekend, because it is fall break so I will have not much to do. Well, I will write it up Monday, that is. BECAUSE MARCIA IS COMING ON FRIDAY WOOOOOT!!!
I will read you tomorrow,
~The Princess~
How long do orchid flowers usually last? Because mine have been with me since the beginning of the school year and have yet to fade. I enjoy their company, I'd just like to know when I have to start worrying about their impending death. Should I get my orchid plant a friend, do you think?
I am ahead of the game study-program-wise. I finished my book for this month, and my scripture readings, and I've read the sections of the Westminster Shorter Catechism and Confession of Faith for this month AND the next. Now I just have to write my report on Spiritual Depression, which I hope to finish tomorrow morning.
I got a book by Terry Goodkind a while ago. It's called The Law of Nines. I was super excited to find another Goodkind novel (he wrote the Sword of Truth series), but I don't think this one has any dragons in it, so what's the point? Anyway, I just started Mockingjay, the third book in the Hunger Games trilogy. It's a great series, but I have somehow lost interest, even though I read through each of the first two books in three days.
I thought about writing a poem, because I have a lot of words swimming around in my head, but then I figured this was not really the place to get all artsy and morbid. And also, I want to get some reading done tonight and go to bed. I think I've been getting too much sleep again, because I'm always tired, and I just want to stay in bed all day. If I didn't have Responsibilities, I just might give in to that temptation.
I have another video in the works. Well, it's at the idea stage right now. I will write up the script this weekend, because it is fall break so I will have not much to do. Well, I will write it up Monday, that is. BECAUSE MARCIA IS COMING ON FRIDAY WOOOOOT!!!
I will read you tomorrow,
~The Princess~
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Tuesday? More like Snoozeday
Dear Molly,
I made dinner for the family tonight! Cooked some mac n' cheese, grilled some Kielbasa, yeah it was pretty great. I even served them on buttered-and-toasted hot dog buns. Yep...cooking, it's just in my genes. It's like culinary delights are my paints and tongues are my canvas. I'm trying to think of other ways to draw this subject out....nope! On to the next!
I can't wait for tomorrow. We're having a Psych Night!...I'm not quite sure what it is. I know Psych is a tv show, and I've seen a couple episodes but don't really remember much. HOWEVER, there will be pineapple-related foods (I guess that's a thing in the show?) and a group of people hanging out at John and Molony's. Only downside is that it starts at around 10 o'clock, which means a late night, given that a trip there is about an hour and 15 min. Worth it though to see molony's smiling face and chipper 'tude.
Rest of the night is gonna be spent trying to get this paper done. Nothing all that interesting, just trying to tie some paragraphs together and then write a cover letter for the whole thing. After that probably going to see if I can get a start on this book about spiritual disciplines that my dad has. Apparently Pastor Anderson said it's one of his favorite books, so I'm looking forward to that. There's ALSO gonna be some PABIG in there too, I haven't forgotten :P
I'll read you tomorrow
David
I made dinner for the family tonight! Cooked some mac n' cheese, grilled some Kielbasa, yeah it was pretty great. I even served them on buttered-and-toasted hot dog buns. Yep...cooking, it's just in my genes. It's like culinary delights are my paints and tongues are my canvas. I'm trying to think of other ways to draw this subject out....nope! On to the next!
I can't wait for tomorrow. We're having a Psych Night!...I'm not quite sure what it is. I know Psych is a tv show, and I've seen a couple episodes but don't really remember much. HOWEVER, there will be pineapple-related foods (I guess that's a thing in the show?) and a group of people hanging out at John and Molony's. Only downside is that it starts at around 10 o'clock, which means a late night, given that a trip there is about an hour and 15 min. Worth it though to see molony's smiling face and chipper 'tude.
Rest of the night is gonna be spent trying to get this paper done. Nothing all that interesting, just trying to tie some paragraphs together and then write a cover letter for the whole thing. After that probably going to see if I can get a start on this book about spiritual disciplines that my dad has. Apparently Pastor Anderson said it's one of his favorite books, so I'm looking forward to that. There's ALSO gonna be some PABIG in there too, I haven't forgotten :P
I'll read you tomorrow
David
Monday, October 10, 2011
Pepper Pork
Dear David,
Oh man, I am such a good cook. Tonight I sauteed some garlic (which I peeled and diced by hand) and added cubes of pork (which I cut up myself), chopped green peppers (ditto), broccoli cuts (okay, that one had been frozen and pre-cut), tomatoe pieces (those, however, I did cut up myself), and carrot shavings. Add some soy sauce, some corn starch to thicken the mix, and cook up some rice, and what a wonderful meal I had. I used up a lot of food that needed to be eaten, and I still have plenty enough leftovers for two or three meals. And I love cooking, and it was a nice break from reading all day.
Tomorrow I am going biking with one of my girls. It will be the first day that I ride my new (to me) bike! I am excited, but I have to wake up and pump up the tires and fit it into my car and all that, so I need to get to bed so that I am all rested. Exercise is another one of those things that I know I will enjoy doing, but oh boy is it difficult to convince myself to get out there and move.
Three minutes to spare!
I will read you tomorrow,
~The Princess~
Oh man, I am such a good cook. Tonight I sauteed some garlic (which I peeled and diced by hand) and added cubes of pork (which I cut up myself), chopped green peppers (ditto), broccoli cuts (okay, that one had been frozen and pre-cut), tomatoe pieces (those, however, I did cut up myself), and carrot shavings. Add some soy sauce, some corn starch to thicken the mix, and cook up some rice, and what a wonderful meal I had. I used up a lot of food that needed to be eaten, and I still have plenty enough leftovers for two or three meals. And I love cooking, and it was a nice break from reading all day.
Tomorrow I am going biking with one of my girls. It will be the first day that I ride my new (to me) bike! I am excited, but I have to wake up and pump up the tires and fit it into my car and all that, so I need to get to bed so that I am all rested. Exercise is another one of those things that I know I will enjoy doing, but oh boy is it difficult to convince myself to get out there and move.
Three minutes to spare!
I will read you tomorrow,
~The Princess~
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Curry EVERYWHERE
It's your day, but I'm posting anyway.
Wendy invited me to have dinner at their house tonight. She made chicken pot pie with curry in it. I couldn't quite identify what the unique flavor was at first, but when she said it, all I could think of was how much you would've enjoyed that chicken pot pie.
~The Princess~
Wendy invited me to have dinner at their house tonight. She made chicken pot pie with curry in it. I couldn't quite identify what the unique flavor was at first, but when she said it, all I could think of was how much you would've enjoyed that chicken pot pie.
~The Princess~
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Orange you glad I'm making you eat a durian?
Hullo Molly,
I have a new obsession. Gritty crime dramas, one in particular actually. Law and Order:SVU. It's pretty brutal, and most likely not a show that you'd want to watch, but there's something really powerful about the characters, especially the two lead detectives benson and stabler, having to deal with all these atrocities on daily basis. What really grasps you about doctor who?
Oh, right, what did I do today. I worked. It rained. The world keeps turning. I tried a dogwood fruit today. Not sure if you know what a dogwood fruit looks like, but if you can picture the pokemon koffing dyed red, you're not too far off. We were trying to think of all the fruits at work we had yet to try, and sure enough dogwood was the last one, which wound up being fine by me because after I took a bite I was done. The inside of the fruit was kind of stringy....hard to describe. Almost like chewing on polly-o string cheese. The flavor was like a really, really over-ripe peach; kind of sweet, kind of bitter. This was all initially spurred on by Jess bringing in some home-made hot sauce, made from some ornamental peppers that we were selling at work. It was mighty tasty with some pretzels. Mmmmm... All this talk about food is making me crave durian...
Wait.
What's that? You've NEVER tried a durian?!
We will have to rectify this! The durian is grown in southeast asia, and is said to have a flavor similar to "...almonds, rotten onions, turpentine and gym socks". It, too, has a consistency similar to string cheese, actually more like a warm, stringy mozzarella found on a pizza. The fruit has been banned in many public places in asia because of just how smelly it is. Even still, there's a large portion of the population that loves it. And I think we should try it. See if there are any asian markets down in nashville! I'm sure you could find one that we could split when I head on down to visit. I'll bring the smelling salts in case one of us passes out from the noxious fumes.
Alrighty, well I'm going to see if I can finish up the second chapter in PABIG, and then it's sleeptime, and then I'll start the process all over again! My trip down to see you can't come soon enough. I miss you.
Goodnight!
Dave
I have a new obsession. Gritty crime dramas, one in particular actually. Law and Order:SVU. It's pretty brutal, and most likely not a show that you'd want to watch, but there's something really powerful about the characters, especially the two lead detectives benson and stabler, having to deal with all these atrocities on daily basis. What really grasps you about doctor who?
Oh, right, what did I do today. I worked. It rained. The world keeps turning. I tried a dogwood fruit today. Not sure if you know what a dogwood fruit looks like, but if you can picture the pokemon koffing dyed red, you're not too far off. We were trying to think of all the fruits at work we had yet to try, and sure enough dogwood was the last one, which wound up being fine by me because after I took a bite I was done. The inside of the fruit was kind of stringy....hard to describe. Almost like chewing on polly-o string cheese. The flavor was like a really, really over-ripe peach; kind of sweet, kind of bitter. This was all initially spurred on by Jess bringing in some home-made hot sauce, made from some ornamental peppers that we were selling at work. It was mighty tasty with some pretzels. Mmmmm... All this talk about food is making me crave durian...
Wait.
What's that? You've NEVER tried a durian?!
We will have to rectify this! The durian is grown in southeast asia, and is said to have a flavor similar to "...almonds, rotten onions, turpentine and gym socks". It, too, has a consistency similar to string cheese, actually more like a warm, stringy mozzarella found on a pizza. The fruit has been banned in many public places in asia because of just how smelly it is. Even still, there's a large portion of the population that loves it. And I think we should try it. See if there are any asian markets down in nashville! I'm sure you could find one that we could split when I head on down to visit. I'll bring the smelling salts in case one of us passes out from the noxious fumes.
Alrighty, well I'm going to see if I can finish up the second chapter in PABIG, and then it's sleeptime, and then I'll start the process all over again! My trip down to see you can't come soon enough. I miss you.
Goodnight!
Dave
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