Katy, Drew and I in the front. Alex, our best friend, is standing behind me, then next to him in the middle is Sasha, the dog tamer, and then Cola, his best friend.water. you turn on a faucet and clean drinkable water pours out. a normal chore for us was taking turns filling the water bottles. This entailed using a filter that we brought from the states to make the water there drinkable. It was … [Read more...]
somewhat senseless ramblings of my sleep-less brain
November 9, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
when I was young, I'd hold my breath and go under the water in a swimming pool in the summer. I'd turn over and look up at the surface, how the sunlight would come through the water and thought it was so beautiful. Today I sleep with 3 comforters on me, not so much for the heat, but I love the weight and also think this is beautiful. Winter is here. The cold, dead time of year and for once I … [Read more...]
why I hate Christian book stores (SOAPBOX!)
November 8, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
Yeah, I said it! If you love these stores just because they are "Christian", then great. I have no problem if you want to continue to support one of those places but Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble will get my cash from now on! I have managed people before at a job and the (lack of) help I've received at every store in Fayetteville is staggering and I'd have fired an employee on the spot. Here's my … [Read more...]
and of this infamous day
November 7, 2008 by · 4 Comments
watching the sun was hurting my eyes so I aimed my eyes about 10 degrees below it. I don't know how long the ear plugs were in my ear without music pounding out of the earbuds, but I think quite awhile. I get left alone for the most part when they are in. The trees became creepy black silhouettes against the brightness of the sun and I closed my eyes. The sun became red and the shadows became … [Read more...]