For the past several years, I have ranked on people who have read the Harry Potter books. Two of my closest friends read all of them, and I couldn't understand why they would want to.
Well, if the movies are any indication of the books, I am down for reading them. A couple of weeks ago I went over to Luke and Sarah's. Sarah and I were going to go hang out somewhere, but they had just started watching the second Harry Potter (I don't remember the name of the movie), I got sucked in, so the three of us watched it.
Tonight, since I am now officially old or something, and wanted to do nothing more than sit on a couch and watch a movie, I went over the their house again, this time the intent was to watch the fifth Harry Potter movie.
Both times I watched the movies, it was a little confusing, since I have only watched the second and fifth movies. Thank goodness Sarah was their to explain everything (and sometimes in a little too much detail) :) The things that she knows is so funny. She says it so matter of factly, like it is real life.
The cinematography in these movies is fantastic. They are done so well. I would definitely recommend watching these movies to anyone.
I can't wait to watch all of the movies (this time in order) and especially for the last two to come out. According to Luke, I have to wait until November for the sixth movie to come out...what a bummer! Looks like I'll have some time to catch up....
Friday, February 8, 2008
SNOW!!!!
I might be going to the snow tomorrow, and that makes me happy. I haven't gone to the snow to play in 4 years, which was the last time I went snowboarding...wow, that was a long time ago.
I had to dig through my drawers to find my snow pants...for those of you that may have been worried that I couldn't find them, don't worry, I did. :) I have them laid out and ready to go!
I had to dig through my drawers to find my snow pants...for those of you that may have been worried that I couldn't find them, don't worry, I did. :) I have them laid out and ready to go!
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Lost (the tv show, not me)
Since a couple of people I know were going to watch Lost last week, I decided that I should check it out, since they were raving about how good it is. I literally thought to myself "I wonder what all the fuss is about". So I watched it last week.
It was kind of confusing, a little slow, but overall good. I was told that I need to watch the show from the beginning on DVD, and to watch all the seasons that are out in a row. Ok, well, although that is a good thought, what good is that to me now?
All that to say, I am watching Lost right now....and I am kind of Lost! (sorry, couldn't help myself) :)
It was kind of confusing, a little slow, but overall good. I was told that I need to watch the show from the beginning on DVD, and to watch all the seasons that are out in a row. Ok, well, although that is a good thought, what good is that to me now?
All that to say, I am watching Lost right now....and I am kind of Lost! (sorry, couldn't help myself) :)
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Elections and Propositions
For those of you living under a rock, today was an election day...Super Tuesday to be exact. In 22 states, voting took place for the presidential primaries.
If you have been lucky enough to not see those stupid political commercials or received 4 phone calls in 3 hours from people who have a stake in the election (ok, not really a call from the governor, but whoever it was did a great job sounding like him on the recording), you are extremely lucky...take my word for it.
One of the most annoying commercials on tv were the commercials for Prop 94-97. My good friend Brian Davis and I were discussing how much the church should put their political opinion out there (as in a pastor telling the congregation how to vote) while we watched the superbowl. A statement was made by our lead pastor. He said that we should vote on Tuesday (ok, good), that we should vote with the Bible as our guide (or something like that), then he proceeded to say that he is not telling us how to vote (which of course, you can guess what came next, that's right), he gave his opinion on props 94-97. Now, if you are the leader of a church, and you tell how you are going to vote, you pretty much just told the congregation how to vote. I think our lead pastor is a godly man (I am on staff at the church, and I believe 100% in his leadership and where the Lord is leading us), but I was disappointed that he did this. It isn't that I don't agree with him, but I have also researched the propositions, and already had my mind made up on how I was going to vote (actually, I had already voted) before he made the statement that he made. I have no doubt that there were people who heard what he said, and just becuase he is the lead pastor of the church decided that they were going to vote the same way....that just makes me sad.
I know that Jesus spoke on political issues, but he was allowed to...becuase He is God. There was a reason for him speaking out against the Roman government. But, we are not living under the Roman empire and Jesus definitely isn't walking around on earth right now (physically, I mean, as he did 2000 years ago).
Anyways, for more information on Props 94-97, click here, or you can get the summary on Brian's blog here.
Hope you voted today...your vote does count. Yes, even as a republican in a democratic state, it counts (at least in the primary it does :) )
If you have been lucky enough to not see those stupid political commercials or received 4 phone calls in 3 hours from people who have a stake in the election (ok, not really a call from the governor, but whoever it was did a great job sounding like him on the recording), you are extremely lucky...take my word for it.
One of the most annoying commercials on tv were the commercials for Prop 94-97. My good friend Brian Davis and I were discussing how much the church should put their political opinion out there (as in a pastor telling the congregation how to vote) while we watched the superbowl. A statement was made by our lead pastor. He said that we should vote on Tuesday (ok, good), that we should vote with the Bible as our guide (or something like that), then he proceeded to say that he is not telling us how to vote (which of course, you can guess what came next, that's right), he gave his opinion on props 94-97. Now, if you are the leader of a church, and you tell how you are going to vote, you pretty much just told the congregation how to vote. I think our lead pastor is a godly man (I am on staff at the church, and I believe 100% in his leadership and where the Lord is leading us), but I was disappointed that he did this. It isn't that I don't agree with him, but I have also researched the propositions, and already had my mind made up on how I was going to vote (actually, I had already voted) before he made the statement that he made. I have no doubt that there were people who heard what he said, and just becuase he is the lead pastor of the church decided that they were going to vote the same way....that just makes me sad.
I know that Jesus spoke on political issues, but he was allowed to...becuase He is God. There was a reason for him speaking out against the Roman government. But, we are not living under the Roman empire and Jesus definitely isn't walking around on earth right now (physically, I mean, as he did 2000 years ago).
Anyways, for more information on Props 94-97, click here, or you can get the summary on Brian's blog here.
Hope you voted today...your vote does count. Yes, even as a republican in a democratic state, it counts (at least in the primary it does :) )
Monday, February 4, 2008
Missions Month Madness...
should be the official name of what takes place in February at The Bridge Evangelical Free Church in Fresno.
My life is pretty much consumed with Missions Month Madness until the end of February...and in all reality has been since the beginning of January...
Although this month is going to be great, and God is going to do amazing things...I am going to throw this out there...I can't wait for February to be over!
(You may be asking, "What is missions month madness?"....you'll just have to wait for that explanation...)
My life is pretty much consumed with Missions Month Madness until the end of February...and in all reality has been since the beginning of January...
Although this month is going to be great, and God is going to do amazing things...I am going to throw this out there...I can't wait for February to be over!
(You may be asking, "What is missions month madness?"....you'll just have to wait for that explanation...)
My second best day off of work in 2008....
happened today.
I was pampered pretty much all day, and it was great. Although i did go into work for an hour and a half (I had to get a few things done...I know), it was ok. I did get a few things done today, but mostly, just relaxed.
I went to lunch with my good friend Amada. After lunch I headed to Muses Day Spa, where I had a spa package that I was given by my good friend Blake for my birthday. I had a facial, parafin hand treatment, and a deep tissue massage. It was 2 and a half hours of pure relaxation.
Then I went and got a pedicure with a good friend of mine...it was his first pedicure so I won't out him on here. Anyways, I loved it, and now my toes look cute (too bad it is winter time and nobody is going to see them).
Then I had dinner with Blake at Pita Pit. Pita Pit is one of my new favorite places. It is so good and it is good for you. After some good conversation, I am now home.
Thinking back to today, I realized that I need to have days like today more often. Not necessarily the whole spa thing (since it is kinda expensive), but a day for myself, to do whatever I want. I am hoping these types of days are not far and few between....can't wait for February to be over!
I was pampered pretty much all day, and it was great. Although i did go into work for an hour and a half (I had to get a few things done...I know), it was ok. I did get a few things done today, but mostly, just relaxed.
I went to lunch with my good friend Amada. After lunch I headed to Muses Day Spa, where I had a spa package that I was given by my good friend Blake for my birthday. I had a facial, parafin hand treatment, and a deep tissue massage. It was 2 and a half hours of pure relaxation.
Then I went and got a pedicure with a good friend of mine...it was his first pedicure so I won't out him on here. Anyways, I loved it, and now my toes look cute (too bad it is winter time and nobody is going to see them).
Then I had dinner with Blake at Pita Pit. Pita Pit is one of my new favorite places. It is so good and it is good for you. After some good conversation, I am now home.
Thinking back to today, I realized that I need to have days like today more often. Not necessarily the whole spa thing (since it is kinda expensive), but a day for myself, to do whatever I want. I am hoping these types of days are not far and few between....can't wait for February to be over!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Strugglin...
One of the things that I struggle with is control...I like to have control. Being a follower of Christ, this is hard. I have chosen to give up all control of my life. The personality I have likes to have control, make decisions, and be organized. If I can create a plan to get to the end, then I will. I like to have the course planned out.
Now, for the most part, this is ok. I know that God has a plan for my life that is far greater than I could even imagine. He knows what is best.
It becomes hard when I am in the midst of a situation where I do not know what happens. I can not know what happens...when it involves more than one person, you can't really decide what happens on your own. So for now, I put my trust in the creator of the universe to comfort me, lead and guide me, and when I absolutely need to know, He will show me the way.
Until then...I'll struggle through this with God by my side.
Now, for the most part, this is ok. I know that God has a plan for my life that is far greater than I could even imagine. He knows what is best.
It becomes hard when I am in the midst of a situation where I do not know what happens. I can not know what happens...when it involves more than one person, you can't really decide what happens on your own. So for now, I put my trust in the creator of the universe to comfort me, lead and guide me, and when I absolutely need to know, He will show me the way.
Until then...I'll struggle through this with God by my side.
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