Friday, February 25, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Worms
It is said that the early bird catches the worm. No wonder I'm a night owl. I hate worms.
How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell where this kid Billy take on the challenge of eating 15 worms in 15 days - all for the reward of $50.
One time, my friends and I put a worm in our friend Ramey's burger...
- a book that I think my teacher read in 4th grade, along with Tales of the 4th Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell where this kid Billy take on the challenge of eating 15 worms in 15 days - all for the reward of $50.
One time, my friends and I put a worm in our friend Ramey's burger...
- a book that I think my teacher read in 4th grade, along with Tales of the 4th Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
indomitable
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Lead Actor
Tonight I was reminded of a quote that use to hang on my wall in my office back in CA:
YOU are always the lead actor of your life... and YOU have a tremendous impact on how that plays out. ~ Erwin McManus
I explained this quote to a student of mine this evening, and as I did, I moved two chess pieces around on the coffee table in front of me...
And as we chatted about her future, I insisted that she has take ownership of her decisions - that I can't make those choices for her...
I'd be there to support her, and to encourage her, but ultimately she has to want it, and want it enough to follow through...
Tonight I posted Erwin's quote on facebook, and a topnotch editor "liked" my status - all that much more convicting me, that I'm not doing what I need to do when it comes to the pursuit of writing.
I met with another student earlier in the day, and she shared with me that when she was younger she wanted to
(to be finished...)
but she didn't because she was scared.
I wonder how often our fears keep us from opening our souls to the world, by attempting something new or exploring unknown territory - or even a relationship.
It's much easier maintain our present course - the course we already know.
YOU are always the lead actor of your life... and YOU have a tremendous impact on how that plays out. ~ Erwin McManus
I explained this quote to a student of mine this evening, and as I did, I moved two chess pieces around on the coffee table in front of me...
And as we chatted about her future, I insisted that she has take ownership of her decisions - that I can't make those choices for her...
I'd be there to support her, and to encourage her, but ultimately she has to want it, and want it enough to follow through...
Tonight I posted Erwin's quote on facebook, and a topnotch editor "liked" my status - all that much more convicting me, that I'm not doing what I need to do when it comes to the pursuit of writing.
I met with another student earlier in the day, and she shared with me that when she was younger she wanted to
(to be finished...)
but she didn't because she was scared.
I wonder how often our fears keep us from opening our souls to the world, by attempting something new or exploring unknown territory - or even a relationship.
It's much easier maintain our present course - the course we already know.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Valentine's Day 2011
I've only had a boyfriend once my entire life of Valentine's day. It was back in middle school, and it was one of my longer relationships (okay, so it was one of my only relationships.) We dated almost an entire week. And as fate might have it, it was the week of February 14th. The boy bought me candy, I think. I dumped him 2 days later because for some reason things just weren't working out. I learned a few years ago that he's gay.
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