January 2010
10 posts
pain in the...
My neck has been hurting for like 3 weeks. Just on the right side, and pretty much all the time. It’s annoying, and it’s inspiring me to think about other things that are annoying. Here are my top 10. You’re welcome.
1. Last minute cancellations. I’ve planned around you, unless your house is on fire, you should show up.
2. Incorrect grammar. Ross says it to Rachel so well...
obsessed →
My good friend and recently-long-lost-because-she-moved-to-california running buddy Amelia is an incredible photographer, and you should check her out. And she’s also super entertaining.
don't read this
If you’re a parent of one of my kids, just skip this post.
My favorite toughest event of the year starts tomorrow. Wednesday nights. Let’s talk about why Wednesday nights can be no fun for Children’s Ministry…well, kids get up early, sit in school all day, come home and rush to do their homework (still sitting), and then come to church where we expect them to sit (again),...
CNN's intriguing people →
I think I’m going to start reading this every day. And I’d really like to believe that Pat Robertson is crazy.
inappropriate
To answer the question below…I have to admit…I laugh. I try and try to be mad and to correct the child, but generally, I laugh. That’s why 4-6th graders are my favorite, because they are juuuuuusssst starting to develop actual senses of humor. Before you judge me and some parents read this and I lose my job, let me just say that generally I do correct the child and turn away...
“It happens — a child in your ministry spits out a word or phrase that’s...”
– http://www.childrensministry.com/article.asp?ID=2148
come on now, Jewel →
Okay, in high school (fine AND middle school AND college) I was the biggest Jewel fan EVER. I rode my bike to K-mart to get her new cd and cried when I got tickets to her first concert. But honestly, what the heck is this?! I’ll still stick by her if pressed, but where’s the yodeling Jewel we all knew and loved? It’s like she met a cowboy and instantly became cheesy. Find your...
post holiday blues
Well, after a month of so many parties that I couldn’t breathe, some time with my wonderful parents, a visit to FL for a birthday, and a weekend with the eye twin…I’d say I need a vacation! The holiday season is a busy one, add to that working at a place where one of your biggest events of the year IS Christmas (hello, birth of Christ), and well there you go…it’s...