Item One: Life and Teachings of Jesus is hard on me. On a good note, I finally finished my rough draft to my formal. On a bad note I am turning it in early so that Lynn can rip it apart and expect me to pick up the pieces and turn it into a masterpiece.
Item Two: Choir is going well. I had a concert in Topeka this morning. It was a long drive there followed by a good concert, followed by a long drive home. I was able to somewhat sleep on the way back. I was resting my head on my fist while it was wedged between the window and the back corner of the 15 passenger van. Every time we went over a bump I clocked myself in the face with my fist and then my head would bounce back and forth between the window and the support beam of the roof. Needless to say I probably would have done better staying awake.
Item Three: Choir tour. I am heading to California for the first time with 45 ish of the coolest people I know. We get Rex to drive our buss again (as opposed to Pick Ax Charley…a driver that we had on high school choir tour) I am not excited about the exceedingly long buss ride over night. I am going to need to get my hands on some super good sleeping pills. (Anyone want to help me with that one?) We get to see lots of stuff and I am excited
Item Four: Life in general is good. I love my friends and we have a lot of fun. However I miss my family. Spring does not allow much time to see them.
Item Five: I have found a new passion. I am starting to become enthusiastic about kitchen equipment. I frightened one of my guy friends with my passion for my new mixing boles the other night. (Sorry) Then I went and bought a muffin tin, and a mixing spoon. Amy’s mom got her a soup ladle from the Pampered Chef and I am impressed with the superior quality to wal-mart brand.
Item Six: Ok, now I am stalling from doing my homework. Perhaps I shall go read some of Upside-down Kingdom. For some reason I am curious about the social messianic implications of the temptation of Jesus. [Hugely Sarcastic Statement Preceding This Bracket.]
Song: I Will Survive
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Thursday, March 17, 2005
What is the life expectancy of a Beta?
I am getting to be pretty sorry about entering frequently. I will try harder, but I can’t promise anything.
Here is a random question; do fish become more likely to spaz with old age? My fish seems to have little spasms more often lately. He is an old fish (about two and a half or so) and I would like him to live to the ripe old age of three or four. Perhaps he will even outlive my sister’s zebra fish. (Which only lived as long as it did because I saved it from her flushing him LIVE down the toilet. That would be an unpleasant end for any creature, even if it was a mean grouch that picked on her neons.)
This evening I had two wonderful chats. First I had a visit from a friend from childhood, Dana. We went out to dinner and then talked for a while. It was great to see her and hear all about her adventurous life in Florida. The other conversation was with my musical friend Amy. It was good to get to talk to her. We spend so much time together, but I miss just hanging out for fun.
We listened to the Phantom of the Opera, The Brendanburg Concertos, and West Side Story. Ah….The good life of procrastination.
Well it is about time for me to get some sleep.
Tomorrow I am going to see a woman about a basement. Wish me luck!
Song: I’ve Got Friends in Low Places
Here is a random question; do fish become more likely to spaz with old age? My fish seems to have little spasms more often lately. He is an old fish (about two and a half or so) and I would like him to live to the ripe old age of three or four. Perhaps he will even outlive my sister’s zebra fish. (Which only lived as long as it did because I saved it from her flushing him LIVE down the toilet. That would be an unpleasant end for any creature, even if it was a mean grouch that picked on her neons.)
This evening I had two wonderful chats. First I had a visit from a friend from childhood, Dana. We went out to dinner and then talked for a while. It was great to see her and hear all about her adventurous life in Florida. The other conversation was with my musical friend Amy. It was good to get to talk to her. We spend so much time together, but I miss just hanging out for fun.
We listened to the Phantom of the Opera, The Brendanburg Concertos, and West Side Story. Ah….The good life of procrastination.
Well it is about time for me to get some sleep.
Tomorrow I am going to see a woman about a basement. Wish me luck!
Song: I’ve Got Friends in Low Places
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Tomorrow will tell....
Well, it is time to wind down.
I would like to be out with the kids at Druber’s, but alas, I must rest for my recital jury tomorrow. I am hoping that my cold goes away so that I can hit that b flat clearly. (just a minor detail, ha, yah right)
I am listening to Jeremiah Was a Bull Frog, and will probably follow that up with Low Rider, or Jesse’s girl. It is good pump up music for tomorrow. (I know that Debussy and Schubert would roll over in their graves to hear that I warm up to their music with Low Rider.)
Jeremiah Was a Bull Frog always reminds me of long road trips with family. All we needed is humongous Dairy Queen shakes and that song. Good times
Song: yah, Jesse’s Girl
I would like to be out with the kids at Druber’s, but alas, I must rest for my recital jury tomorrow. I am hoping that my cold goes away so that I can hit that b flat clearly. (just a minor detail, ha, yah right)
I am listening to Jeremiah Was a Bull Frog, and will probably follow that up with Low Rider, or Jesse’s girl. It is good pump up music for tomorrow. (I know that Debussy and Schubert would roll over in their graves to hear that I warm up to their music with Low Rider.)
Jeremiah Was a Bull Frog always reminds me of long road trips with family. All we needed is humongous Dairy Queen shakes and that song. Good times
Song: yah, Jesse’s Girl
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
I need a break, and decided to borrow one of Becky’s friend’s ideas for an entry
If I were to write my past self a letter what would it contain? You have to understand that this is a little hard for me to remember everything that I would want to address because I am not at home with all of the snap shots of childhood and stuffed animals and other such memorabilia (including the most awesome pensile collection from the 80’s ever. I have three words for you Lisa Frank, and Glitter! YESSSSSSsssss!) But despite the lack of nostalgia, I will begin.
Dear Jenni (in elementary school),
(Which was what everyone called me before college, a strategic move to sound older, it didn’t work so well)
It has been such a long time since I have seen you. (And I am kind of glad because I don’t know if I could handle all of the hyper activity any more) I can imagine that you are doing well as a happy kid. I just wanted to let you know some things for future reference so that you will have an extra bounce on what is to come.
On the subject of family.
Dad will finally finish his schooling. He will get his PHD and then everyone will call him Doctor Hope for a while, and he won’t like it. (But inside I think he might). Just to let you know, he still will be fun. Sometimes to the point of mild embarrassment, but never too much. (And he will stop talking about the deficit, but he will never stop repeating what mom says.)
Mom will stop home schooling, (yah, you end up at Elyria,) and eventually she will get a job at Body and Soul (which will be your first legitimate job. Remember to smile and be nice to the annoying guy from the Christian news paper. Even people who break and then do not buy expensive merchandise deserve a second chance, but never more than one.) She will like work and the people she works with, except when Jean punches out the computer screen (twice, thinking it is a touch screen). Oh yah, and mom still looks like she is 29.
Don’t worry about how much you fight with Kati; it is only going to get worse. In fact in the years between your junior high and high school differences you will not be physically able to say anything nice to each other at all. But then after she goes to high school you will start to get along. (Do not insult her feet, or tease her about how she is afraid about sock monkeys it will only set you back) You will really start to like her a lot after you leave for college, but that doesn’t mean that times will be easy. Just don’t get discouraged
Now about you.
Don’t worry about your hair, it will be better once you learn how to use a curling iron and blow drier. Makeup will help, but once you get to college you will be sick of it, so don’t wear it unless you have to.
Make sure you don’t throw away all of your leggos. You will want them when you are older. But you can get rid of the Barbie that you chopped the hair off of. And please don’t make the mistake of forcing Wedding Doll Midge into your cool 80’s fanny pack, her head will fall off I guarantee it.
Don’t hold your breath about the trampoline and porch swing that you want. You don’t get them till your last two years at home. (Then you break the trampoline the night before your graduation from high school because your sister thought she could mow the lawn)
School at Elyria will be fun. Make sure you get to know Mr Siemens, he is a good one to have on your side. And don’t let Mr. Nelson or Mr. Franklyn get to you. You know that they enjoy making students mad.
About the whole guy thing, I know that Bret Jantzen looks good now, but just wait till you meet Jacob Lynn. (I know that he will be shy, but make him talk to you). In fifth grade you will find the perfect man in Jacob Kaufman, but he will resent you for your mad music skills and will insult you behind your back so don’t fall for him like you want to. When the world brings you Dusty Pruitt just keep telling yourself… “He will become an insulting egotist even though he will grow up to be tall dark and handsome.” You will forever refer to him as your arch nemesis, and you will create a black hole just so that you can mentally throw him into it whenever he calls you fat, or loud, or ugly. Perhaps someday even now he might be maturing just inch by inch. There is only one guy who you meet in high school who will be worth all of the admiration you give him. Even though the end will be painful the relationship is the most exciting in your youth. You will be able to call him your first love, and although he chooses another in the end, you will still mean a lot to him. (Just make sure Amy is there when he calls to tell you he is engaged so that when you freak out you are not alone)
When you get to College the guys are nicer and better looking. Just don’t fall for the first guy that hits on you in Theory class, you don’t wind up with him anyway.
College will be the best! Don’t get upset about your major, you will wind up liking it in the end. Start thinking about pranks not, because you are going to need the ammo. Don’t study too hard. It is taxing on the brain. Keep your friends close they love you and would do anything for you. Don’t be afraid to try new things (like the Clarinet you are going to like it.)
Song: The Time of my Life
Dear Jenni (in elementary school),
(Which was what everyone called me before college, a strategic move to sound older, it didn’t work so well)
It has been such a long time since I have seen you. (And I am kind of glad because I don’t know if I could handle all of the hyper activity any more) I can imagine that you are doing well as a happy kid. I just wanted to let you know some things for future reference so that you will have an extra bounce on what is to come.
On the subject of family.
Dad will finally finish his schooling. He will get his PHD and then everyone will call him Doctor Hope for a while, and he won’t like it. (But inside I think he might). Just to let you know, he still will be fun. Sometimes to the point of mild embarrassment, but never too much. (And he will stop talking about the deficit, but he will never stop repeating what mom says.)
Mom will stop home schooling, (yah, you end up at Elyria,) and eventually she will get a job at Body and Soul (which will be your first legitimate job. Remember to smile and be nice to the annoying guy from the Christian news paper. Even people who break and then do not buy expensive merchandise deserve a second chance, but never more than one.) She will like work and the people she works with, except when Jean punches out the computer screen (twice, thinking it is a touch screen). Oh yah, and mom still looks like she is 29.
Don’t worry about how much you fight with Kati; it is only going to get worse. In fact in the years between your junior high and high school differences you will not be physically able to say anything nice to each other at all. But then after she goes to high school you will start to get along. (Do not insult her feet, or tease her about how she is afraid about sock monkeys it will only set you back) You will really start to like her a lot after you leave for college, but that doesn’t mean that times will be easy. Just don’t get discouraged
Now about you.
Don’t worry about your hair, it will be better once you learn how to use a curling iron and blow drier. Makeup will help, but once you get to college you will be sick of it, so don’t wear it unless you have to.
Make sure you don’t throw away all of your leggos. You will want them when you are older. But you can get rid of the Barbie that you chopped the hair off of. And please don’t make the mistake of forcing Wedding Doll Midge into your cool 80’s fanny pack, her head will fall off I guarantee it.
Don’t hold your breath about the trampoline and porch swing that you want. You don’t get them till your last two years at home. (Then you break the trampoline the night before your graduation from high school because your sister thought she could mow the lawn)
School at Elyria will be fun. Make sure you get to know Mr Siemens, he is a good one to have on your side. And don’t let Mr. Nelson or Mr. Franklyn get to you. You know that they enjoy making students mad.
About the whole guy thing, I know that Bret Jantzen looks good now, but just wait till you meet Jacob Lynn. (I know that he will be shy, but make him talk to you). In fifth grade you will find the perfect man in Jacob Kaufman, but he will resent you for your mad music skills and will insult you behind your back so don’t fall for him like you want to. When the world brings you Dusty Pruitt just keep telling yourself… “He will become an insulting egotist even though he will grow up to be tall dark and handsome.” You will forever refer to him as your arch nemesis, and you will create a black hole just so that you can mentally throw him into it whenever he calls you fat, or loud, or ugly. Perhaps someday even now he might be maturing just inch by inch. There is only one guy who you meet in high school who will be worth all of the admiration you give him. Even though the end will be painful the relationship is the most exciting in your youth. You will be able to call him your first love, and although he chooses another in the end, you will still mean a lot to him. (Just make sure Amy is there when he calls to tell you he is engaged so that when you freak out you are not alone)
When you get to College the guys are nicer and better looking. Just don’t fall for the first guy that hits on you in Theory class, you don’t wind up with him anyway.
College will be the best! Don’t get upset about your major, you will wind up liking it in the end. Start thinking about pranks not, because you are going to need the ammo. Don’t study too hard. It is taxing on the brain. Keep your friends close they love you and would do anything for you. Don’t be afraid to try new things (like the Clarinet you are going to like it.)
Song: The Time of my Life
This is for the people I love
I am beginning to notice the amazing people who I come in contact with every day and throughout my life. I have friends who have lived through so much and their faith is steadfast. I am not saying that they do not question from time to time, but even in their questioning they remain faithful to God and to the people who love them. This is a tribute to those who are sad and troubled or were sad and troubled and who have lived life in spite of these things.
I am thankful for my friends who have and still live through times of depression. May God’s Joy surround you.
I am thankful for my friends who have lost their mothers and fathers. May God be both mother and father to you, and may He provide you with people to love you as parents do.
I am thankful for my friends who are loosing loved ones in these current days. May God comfort you and your family. May he give you people to lean on and to cry on.
I am thankful for my friends who have and are survivors of chronic diseases. You inspire me to trust. May God strengthen your trust in Him.
I am thankful for my Mom and Dad who are experiencing life alone again. May God give you times of immeasurable joy incomparable with times before.
Song: Only Hope - Switchfoot
I am thankful for my friends who have and still live through times of depression. May God’s Joy surround you.
I am thankful for my friends who have lost their mothers and fathers. May God be both mother and father to you, and may He provide you with people to love you as parents do.
I am thankful for my friends who are loosing loved ones in these current days. May God comfort you and your family. May he give you people to lean on and to cry on.
I am thankful for my friends who have and are survivors of chronic diseases. You inspire me to trust. May God strengthen your trust in Him.
I am thankful for my Mom and Dad who are experiencing life alone again. May God give you times of immeasurable joy incomparable with times before.
Song: Only Hope - Switchfoot
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