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Winter’s Heart

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Happy Monday, my friends!! I’m about to start work this fine morning and just thought I’d say hi. It is bitterly freezing(seriously, it was twenty-nine degrees as I drove in to work this morning), and so I couldn’t help but stop and get Starbucks. Hazelnut mocha goodness, mm. And then picked up donuts and kolaches for work people, so yay! Happy Monday breakfast times here at Cameron.

And last night was pretty awesome – went to Bethel for a much enjoyed ‘Hymn Sing’ – got to sing heaps of awesome songs(“Jesus I my Cross have Taken”, “Build Your Kingdom Here”, “Come Thou Fount”…and many many more). One of my favourite things, truly…just to be able to worship God together with my true brothers and sisters. After that? Basketball time! Me, Dustin and Joe vs. Chase, Jarred and Christina. We lost, but it was still fun running around. Afterwards, I got to go home and have classic late-Sunday-night-pizza. And read for a bit(ok, longer than a bit). A fine, fine Sunday evening.

And now, it is work time. Have a most glorious Monday, all!!

Lower Fifth

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Good evening, all! A quick few words before I sit down to my dinner. I must say, I’ve had a surprisingly productive and awesome day. March is comes in with a roar! Helped Angela move apartments..thankfully we had quite a few people helping, so it went beautifully! Could have used more guys for the big pieces, but we managed. After that, I hopped over to Beans where I got to meet Dan for lunch! We’d been meaning to get together for months…but it just hasn’t been working, since they’ve been pretty busy with Ashley’s pregnancy. Anyways, she was out of town today, so we finally got together. And it was good times. From talking about work and church…to chatting about Buffy and Skyrim! Much enjoyment was had. Then sadly, taxes had to be worked on. But I’m proud to report that my 2013 tax filing is now complete! After that, I got a shop done, then drove home at long last. And now I’ve showered and made dinner, just waiting for it to finish cooking. And what is it, you ask with bated breath? Well, you may not wonder, but it does smell delicious, if I do say so myself. Rosemary and lemon chicken, with baked squash and potatoes on the side. Yeah, I’m pretty pumped.

Anyways, I feel maybe I should write more, but no. I’m going to enjoy this lovely evening my God has given me. I am so happy I get to rest this evening, truly. Peace, my friends.

Sky of Violet

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Good morning, my friends!! I am very shockingly sitting here at Beans this morning, mocha in hand. Well, actually it’s not in hand, it’s sitting on the table. But you know what I mean! I thought I’d dash off a quick entry before my omelette arrives. Once it gets here, I’ll be much more interested in it and far less excited about writing!

But yes, it’s a Saturday morning and it feels so good to sit here and just rest after a long, weary week. And this morning has already been decently productive, what with getting my car serviced and a shop done at the farmer’s market. So I feel this breakfast is well deserved. And truly, it just is good and proper to rest after a grueling work week. It is good to work, but it is also good to rest.

I possibly stayed up a little too late last night. Was at Christina’s apartment, where a few of us had a fun movie-watching night! I was very proud of the fact that both movies chosen were my contributions. “What About Bob?” YES. And “Inception”. I always forget how intense that one is. Quality. But intense.

And now my omelette has arrived. Possibly I’ll write some later? Possibly. But don’t count on it. Have a most wonderful day, my friends. Peace and love.

Hazelnut

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Good evening, my friends.

It is a slow and sleepy night here in my little apartment. And my dinner awaits! Since I’ve been out the past couple nights, I skipped church tonight(scandalous!) to stay in and have a quiet night. And I am glad. Ever so peaceful afternoon, cooking up Mom’s spaghetti sauce and enjoying the aromas conjured thereby. And now the sauce and meatballs are nice and cozy in the pot, soon to be eaten!

And this afternoon, I took a short walk outside to enjoy the new spring air. And as I returned home and looked up to the sky and saw the brooding clouds swirl, I was just overcome by the wonder of the earth and the beauty of the skies and the song of the sun…and I felt my heart touched by the knowledge that God Almighty made it all. Our God and King. And Father.

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty! The One who was, and the One who is, and the One who is to come. Holy is He and worthy of all honour and power and riches and glory and praise! Amen and Amen.

And now, I really think it’s time for a shower. Then dinner. Lovely spaghetti and meatballs and yummy salad and the thoughts of Christ that fill my heart. He is my greatest love. Now and forever.

Truth and Reconciliation

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Hello friends!! I am currently at Beans coffeeshop and just finishing up my lunch. I decided I can eat lunch and write at the same time. Shocking, no? I’ve definitely been here far too long(it’s almost 3 o’clock!), but I’ve enjoyed my time here. Started out with a mocha and apple bread before moving on to my lunch of lentil soup and toast. Delightful. And of course, in the middle of my two courses, I got some good reading done. Along with some computer maintenance. I really really need to start seriously considering getting a new laptop. I do love my Vaio, but it’s over six years old and I don’t know how much more loyal service it’s going to give me. Any laptop recommendations, good people? I fear I’m a bit out of the game, technology wise.

Any other updates? Well, besides having a busy work week, not really. Did have a delightful evening yesterday! Me and Chase went over to the Rice University fields and played Ultimate with a bunch of people there. I haven’t played Ultimate in at least five years, so my skills were lacking, but it was still great fun. Going to need to make a habit of this. And afterwards, got some tacos(at this sweet joint, Torchy’s Tacos. Quality fare) Of course, it was a Friday night, so couldn’t go home quite yet! Drove Chase home and then played Halo for a couple hours before calling it a night. We’re currently making our way through the original campaign, so much fun!! Even though I think Chase is doing most of the work. I just run around and try not to die!

Anyways, it’s now 3 o’clock and my soup bowl is looking very sad and empty and I think it’s time to go. A perfectly beautiful day outside. The sunny blue sky calls my name!! Tonight is game night at Abby’s, and I need to get some errands done first. Have a delightful day, my dear friends.

Lockout

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So, it’s late this Sunday evening and I’m going to go to bed soon, but my sheets are currently whirling away in the dryer, so guess I can spare a minute!! I honestly don’t feel like in much of a writing mood, but just want to chronicle how awesome the past few days have been! From playing Halo with Chase and Zach on Friday and Saturday(…I haven’t played in about ten years. And yes, I’m just as bad as I always was! But much homicidal fun was had!!)…to having a sweet relaxing morning at Beans on Saturday morning…to having Ben Hur night with Chase and Zach and Ruth on Saturday night(I always forget how much I love this movie. Top Five Movie, no doubt. What a film.)…then worshiping the Lord at Bethel this morning. Beautiful. And tonight, a good evening service(on “The Gospel in Marriage”. I’m not quite there yet, but edifying all the same!) followed by some stellar basketball with Chase and Christina and Stef. And now, it’s Sunday night, almost bed time(once my sheets are dry!) and I am at peace. Here in Texas. My heart is broken up in little pieces all over the world(ok, mostly Florida and Aberdeen!), but I live here in Texas now, and all is well with my soul.

Peace, my friends. Peace and love.

Swallowed Sleep

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So it is Tuesday night and I really should be thinking about bed soon. But no. Not quite yet.

I just got back from community group a few minutes ago…awesome times with the group, as always! Delicious pizza, good chat…and ever so lovely time in the Word. John 4 tonight. Beautiful. Christ declaring his divinity to a broken woman. Love and joy abounding. And she went out to declare to all the story of her salvation! So should we all! The fields are white for harvest indeed.

Oh and my apologies for switching subjects so rapidly…but I must record the results of the fad du jour…Star Trek personality quiz! We’ve all taken it and results…*drumroll* Dad is Spock. Mom is Chekov. I’m Kirk. Maryanne is Scotty. And Laura is Spock too! This makes me smile, y’all. And fairly accurate, too..if I do say so myself. Don’t say anything to disabuse me.

And now, with this most glorious amalgamation of evening thoughts over, it is time I sip on my nighttime chocolate-tinged coffee and read a bit. Owens The Glory of Christ tonight, I think. I would like to dwell on such.

Peace and love.

Heart Unbound

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Happy Saturday, my friends!! And welcome to February! I’m sitting in my little coffeeshop and enjoying a most relaxing morning. Sorely needed, and very much appreciated after a long week! And I was going to write a bit more here and attempt to translate my thoughts to page, but my omelette has just arrived and it is tempting me. So I shall sign off and leave this fragment as a testimony to this beautiful day I have been given. Farewell, my friends!!!

Son of Gondor

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Lasagna almost ready to eat and Fellowship of the Ring almost at its conclusion. What a beautiful evening! Every time I see this movie, I’m reminded why it’s one of my favorites. To see the veritable clash between good and evil. Darkness is out there – yet we fight. I just saw one of the most moving scenes in cinema history, the farewell between Aragorn and Boromir. “I would have fought with you, my brother…my captain…my king.” Oh love.

And so with one of my favorite movies winding to its end(Sam and Frodo sailing across the river together!), I just thought I’d post quickly this Saturday evening before I eat my lasagna. All good things come from the Father of lights, and it is Him to whom I offer my thanksgiving this night. Farewell my friends! Now, it’s lasagna time for me. Mmm delicious. Peace and love.