Friday, September 25, 2009
Chi-town
I am back in the land of Lincoln and can this time officially call myself a Chicagoan!
Yes that is correct I live on the north side of the city near Lincoln Park and I absolutely LOVE it! I am not sure why I had been avoiding living in this glorious city for so long since I have been in love with it from my first visit as a child!
At any rate I am an official city resident and love it. What better than to look out over the skyline from your apartment window and be downtown in 5 minutes on the train. Not to mention the nice 20-30 minute walk to downtown from my apartment (depends who is walking with me!)
For now...this is where I belong and I am totally excited to call it HOME!
Yes that is correct I live on the north side of the city near Lincoln Park and I absolutely LOVE it! I am not sure why I had been avoiding living in this glorious city for so long since I have been in love with it from my first visit as a child!
At any rate I am an official city resident and love it. What better than to look out over the skyline from your apartment window and be downtown in 5 minutes on the train. Not to mention the nice 20-30 minute walk to downtown from my apartment (depends who is walking with me!)
For now...this is where I belong and I am totally excited to call it HOME!
A New Post
After a long break from the blogging world I have decided that it would be nice to update family and friends on my life etc. so beware of the many posts that are sure to follow!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
an ode to my love
Florida was once my permanent home and now has become a second home
it is a pleasure to be welcomed back to the state of hurricanes, fires, tornados, torrential downpours, etc.
but then there is the sun, beach, and all of the wonderful foliage that I do most enjoy
oh florida how I do love thee
it is a pleasure to be welcomed back to the state of hurricanes, fires, tornados, torrential downpours, etc.
but then there is the sun, beach, and all of the wonderful foliage that I do most enjoy
oh florida how I do love thee
Thursday, October 04, 2007
A move, new job, etc
So I have officially moved to MO
I had to visit the DMV well b/c I was driving with expired plates
an I like to be legal at least when I need to drive back to IL
I have an apartment which is unusual b/c I haven't lived in an apartment for over 5 years
The condo is well another post for that
life is good-busy and well unusual
I had to visit the DMV well b/c I was driving with expired plates
an I like to be legal at least when I need to drive back to IL
I have an apartment which is unusual b/c I haven't lived in an apartment for over 5 years
The condo is well another post for that
life is good-busy and well unusual
Monday, April 09, 2007
Easter
Easter Weekend has always been my favorite church holiday weekend
it is usually filled with lots of contemplation about my sins and the fact that the one person who was blameless was actually killed to pay for my sins and the sins of the whole world.
I attended the most meaningful Easter Service yet
I really enjoy the sunrise service especially when it is in a cemetary however the service I am about to explain was incredible and meaningful and just make me and the people around me think deeply
The service began in a dark procession from the entry way to the theatre. When we arrived in the theatre is was completely dark and we all made our way to seats. Brad and I walked in together and sat next to the girls coats (they were helping with the service and one of the priviledge to arrive early and put their coats on seats). The service began with a family being baptized in the complete darkness of the theatre. It was amazing to see this young family of a husband, wife, and little baby all being baptized together and then to hear how the parents are not just going to be baptized but that they are actually searching anddiving into the bible daily to figure out what God is all about-it sends goose bumps down my spine just remembering it.
So after this amazing beginning to the service and remembrance of my own baptism and the fact that God has called each of us to be his children and to be with him for eternity the music begins
They take the black cloth down from the cross and place flowers of white on the cross (last week we nailed the things to the cross that were keeping us back from trusting God whole-heartedly.
The music was amazing and then Pastor began to preach-he talked about Easter and what it means in a Christians life. He talked about how we as Christians should remember Easter every day of our lives because in an essence that is what being a Christian is all about. remembering that no matter how much we screw up things or our lives that we have been forgiven by the sacrificial lamb. The one person who was sinless and blameless died that we might live forever. To really ponder this is an amazing concept. We sin all the time and yet we are the ones who get the forgiveness-we are the ones who don't have to suffer and die the painful death. All I can say is amazing love that God has for us and through Jesus we have been given the best gift of all-eternal life!
Jesus is Risen! tell the world that he lives and that now you can too forever!
G
it is usually filled with lots of contemplation about my sins and the fact that the one person who was blameless was actually killed to pay for my sins and the sins of the whole world.
I attended the most meaningful Easter Service yet
I really enjoy the sunrise service especially when it is in a cemetary however the service I am about to explain was incredible and meaningful and just make me and the people around me think deeply
The service began in a dark procession from the entry way to the theatre. When we arrived in the theatre is was completely dark and we all made our way to seats. Brad and I walked in together and sat next to the girls coats (they were helping with the service and one of the priviledge to arrive early and put their coats on seats). The service began with a family being baptized in the complete darkness of the theatre. It was amazing to see this young family of a husband, wife, and little baby all being baptized together and then to hear how the parents are not just going to be baptized but that they are actually searching anddiving into the bible daily to figure out what God is all about-it sends goose bumps down my spine just remembering it.
So after this amazing beginning to the service and remembrance of my own baptism and the fact that God has called each of us to be his children and to be with him for eternity the music begins
They take the black cloth down from the cross and place flowers of white on the cross (last week we nailed the things to the cross that were keeping us back from trusting God whole-heartedly.
The music was amazing and then Pastor began to preach-he talked about Easter and what it means in a Christians life. He talked about how we as Christians should remember Easter every day of our lives because in an essence that is what being a Christian is all about. remembering that no matter how much we screw up things or our lives that we have been forgiven by the sacrificial lamb. The one person who was sinless and blameless died that we might live forever. To really ponder this is an amazing concept. We sin all the time and yet we are the ones who get the forgiveness-we are the ones who don't have to suffer and die the painful death. All I can say is amazing love that God has for us and through Jesus we have been given the best gift of all-eternal life!
Jesus is Risen! tell the world that he lives and that now you can too forever!
G
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
life as a beach bum
i am fairly certain that i can fall back into the beach bum life styles very easily
today has been the best day that was mixed with both beach (the amazing sun rise)
and also work
yes i am one of the few people who actually takes along their work for vacation.
but if it doesn't get done then all the internship tears will have been in vain and that is just silly talk
Boca has been amazing
Erin has amazing friends
the beach
and the warm sun
plus it has been great just to be within the same proximity for a while
friends are so important to community and community is what God calls us to participate in
g
today has been the best day that was mixed with both beach (the amazing sun rise)
and also work
yes i am one of the few people who actually takes along their work for vacation.
but if it doesn't get done then all the internship tears will have been in vain and that is just silly talk
Boca has been amazing
Erin has amazing friends
the beach
and the warm sun
plus it has been great just to be within the same proximity for a while
friends are so important to community and community is what God calls us to participate in
g
Thursday, March 22, 2007
TMNT
All I have to say is cowabunga dude!
Yes that is right it is time to relive your childhood
Two of the best childhood cartoons are being made into movies this spring/summer and tomorrow is the release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
And yes, we are going actually we have a huge group going
it will be totally tubular
Turtles in a Half Shell-Turtle Power
Yes that is right it is time to relive your childhood
Two of the best childhood cartoons are being made into movies this spring/summer and tomorrow is the release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
And yes, we are going actually we have a huge group going
it will be totally tubular
Turtles in a Half Shell-Turtle Power
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Spring or Winter
Well...
I can't make up my mind and the weather can't make up its as well
I can't wait for spring break
Sunny Florida
the Beach
my best friend
can't wait
but...
it may snow this weekend and so it will snap me back to the reality that i live in chicago
I can't make up my mind and the weather can't make up its as well
I can't wait for spring break
Sunny Florida
the Beach
my best friend
can't wait
but...
it may snow this weekend and so it will snap me back to the reality that i live in chicago
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