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Monday, July 30, 2007
Thursday, July 26, 2007
The List of All Lists and Foolishness Thereafter
I would just like to commence with a list of words that make me happy:
Ostensibly, pulchritude, obdurate, vicarious, lugubrious, mercenary, antidisestablishmentarianism, obstreperous, salacious, vituperative, loquacious, malapropism, facade, decorum, sentient, faux pas, vichyssoise, verbosity, nerdery, adjacent, excommunicate, posthaste, conundrum, query, penchant, plethora, neologism.
And to make me even more of a nerd, I will now commence with writing a story incorporating these words.
Ostensibly, the pulchritudinous maiden rose up in obdurate defiance, but she was really just living vicariously through the lugubrious mercenary (I mean, I would want to follow in the footsteps of a proponent of antidisestablishmentarianism!). Alas, the people did not care for an obstreperous outcry of a girl, no matter how exquisite, so salacious gossip ensued in a most vituperative manner. One particularly loquacious villager spoke in a malapropistic manner and called the young maiden deceptive, when really meaning to laud her for her perceptive speech.
The general facade of decorum these sentient people possessed was really a faux pas of populous proportions. There was no decorum to be had this vichyssoise of verbosity. But alas, if their long-windedness is taken away, all that you will find left is mere nerdery. However, a more concise feeling was had in the adjacent village.
Without disagreement, this village was of the mind to excommunicate the villianous mercenary and all his antidisestablishmentarianistic ways, posthaste! For this cad to lead astray such a pleasant and pleasing maiden was not only folly, but also a conundrum of fatalistic proportions! The query was set forth - if this evildoer with a penchant for leading young women astray could cause such an uproar among the populace, then - could there be a plethora of other ne'er-do-wells on the horizon?
There was only one thing to be done - a neologism was in order. So, in one accord, both the loquacious and concise villagers alike cried out, "Blurpoogleonyxickiicki him!"
Ostensibly, pulchritude, obdurate, vicarious, lugubrious, mercenary, antidisestablishmentarianism, obstreperous, salacious, vituperative, loquacious, malapropism, facade, decorum, sentient, faux pas, vichyssoise, verbosity, nerdery, adjacent, excommunicate, posthaste, conundrum, query, penchant, plethora, neologism.
And to make me even more of a nerd, I will now commence with writing a story incorporating these words.
Ostensibly, the pulchritudinous maiden rose up in obdurate defiance, but she was really just living vicariously through the lugubrious mercenary (I mean, I would want to follow in the footsteps of a proponent of antidisestablishmentarianism!). Alas, the people did not care for an obstreperous outcry of a girl, no matter how exquisite, so salacious gossip ensued in a most vituperative manner. One particularly loquacious villager spoke in a malapropistic manner and called the young maiden deceptive, when really meaning to laud her for her perceptive speech.
The general facade of decorum these sentient people possessed was really a faux pas of populous proportions. There was no decorum to be had this vichyssoise of verbosity. But alas, if their long-windedness is taken away, all that you will find left is mere nerdery. However, a more concise feeling was had in the adjacent village.
Without disagreement, this village was of the mind to excommunicate the villianous mercenary and all his antidisestablishmentarianistic ways, posthaste! For this cad to lead astray such a pleasant and pleasing maiden was not only folly, but also a conundrum of fatalistic proportions! The query was set forth - if this evildoer with a penchant for leading young women astray could cause such an uproar among the populace, then - could there be a plethora of other ne'er-do-wells on the horizon?
There was only one thing to be done - a neologism was in order. So, in one accord, both the loquacious and concise villagers alike cried out, "Blurpoogleonyxickiicki him!"
A Pulchritudinous Commentary on Feelers and Thinkers
Being a natural feeler, exploring the depths of my emotions comes relatively easy (except for the fact that I'm not a intuitive or thinking type personality, so it just takes me longer to understand where my emotions are coming from). But for those who are primarily thinkers, I know it must be incredibly hard to tap into their hearts rather than come at their emotions from a logical point of view.
And then there are the massive feelers who cannot think logically past the depth of emotions that they are feeling. It is to these that I offer my empathic sympathies. I understand with total clarity what it is to feel lost in a swirl of emotion and not know how to crawl out of the nebulous oblivion. I think the prophet Jeremiah must have been one such as these for him to be known as the "weeping prophet". Not to say that thinkers have no ability to weep, but feelers are just much more easily attuned to their emotions, therefore giving them a greater conduit in which the Lord can impress His emotions on in order to be the chief intercessor/prophet for a nation.
This is really kind of a random blog, but these are just thoughts pursuing me at this late hour.
To these deep feelers, I say don't be afraid to open up and ask the Lord to feel the emotions that He has for you and for others. But don't forget to climb up out of the swirl eventually and think about the practicals of life.
To the deep thinkers, I applaud your gifting and I say don't be afraid to reason with the Lord in a most Holy way and enjoy the logic that comes from your mind meeting His incomprehensability. But don't forget to climb up out of the swirl of your logical thought and flex your heart muscles through the communion of exploring the emotions of God.
There's a lot to be said for the meeting of mind and heart. If only the feelers could use their brain more, and if only the thinkers could use their heart more.
May we always strive (in a good way) to sharpen each other in our giftings. Both are God given, but both need each other so as to not become singularly focused on one or the other.
Suddenly I feel like a "Dear Abby" article in the newspaper, except without the question portion of the entry.
I hope these musings bless someone out there. . .
And then there are the massive feelers who cannot think logically past the depth of emotions that they are feeling. It is to these that I offer my empathic sympathies. I understand with total clarity what it is to feel lost in a swirl of emotion and not know how to crawl out of the nebulous oblivion. I think the prophet Jeremiah must have been one such as these for him to be known as the "weeping prophet". Not to say that thinkers have no ability to weep, but feelers are just much more easily attuned to their emotions, therefore giving them a greater conduit in which the Lord can impress His emotions on in order to be the chief intercessor/prophet for a nation.
This is really kind of a random blog, but these are just thoughts pursuing me at this late hour.
To these deep feelers, I say don't be afraid to open up and ask the Lord to feel the emotions that He has for you and for others. But don't forget to climb up out of the swirl eventually and think about the practicals of life.
To the deep thinkers, I applaud your gifting and I say don't be afraid to reason with the Lord in a most Holy way and enjoy the logic that comes from your mind meeting His incomprehensability. But don't forget to climb up out of the swirl of your logical thought and flex your heart muscles through the communion of exploring the emotions of God.
There's a lot to be said for the meeting of mind and heart. If only the feelers could use their brain more, and if only the thinkers could use their heart more.
May we always strive (in a good way) to sharpen each other in our giftings. Both are God given, but both need each other so as to not become singularly focused on one or the other.
Suddenly I feel like a "Dear Abby" article in the newspaper, except without the question portion of the entry.
I hope these musings bless someone out there. . .
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
A Not So Lugubrious Composition of a Sesquipedalian Lover of People (I Defenestrated the Last One)
So, I encountered something that I haven't really in two years. I woke up this morning realizing that I didn't have anthing to do today or anyone planned to hang out with, and. . . I was relieved! I've been in Kansas City for a little over 2 weeks now and I have had something to do and someone to see EVERY DAY, which I have absolutely loved, but this extrovert is TIRED!
I really can't complain, though. The last two years of my life have been two of the most lonely ones. I have not really been able to form a friendship base in Texas, and so, I would find myself spending incessant days, weeks, months with no one to be with, sitting alone in my apartment, not really connecting with Jesus, but feeding myself with movies and books and nonsensical conundrums (ok, not really nonsensical conundrums, but I just wanted to use "conundrum" in a sentence). Being in KC has been SOOOO REFRESHING because I have met so many people, and not just people - people who love Jesus and who know far more about the Bible than I ever had. I LOVE IT! Not just people who love Jesus, but JESUS! I've been able to spend much time with Him in and outside of the prayer room and it's been really wonderful.
The best part about being with people, though, has been spending an inordinate amount of time being with my love, Charity Ann Bates. She is so amazing. I love her. I wish I could be with her always, but this month of being here is such a gift to me of getting to see her every day, even though we may not be able to talk in great length. I just love seeing her.
Back to my original point. I've been so refreshed hanging out with so many wonderful people - Mary Beth, Emily, Katherine, Tiffany, Allison, Desirae, CJ, Jonathan, Kevin, Joshua, Jordan, Nathan, Becky, Danny, Molly, Katty, Natalie, Sarah, Victoria, and many others. OH MY GOSH! I know so many people now! I love it. It really makes me want to move back to KC, especially considering people keep asking me to, but I know, for now, that this is just a great month in my life. I do have to go back and be a Latin teacher at the Mansions by the Vineyard. :) At this moment, though, all this hanging out has worn me out! I'm enjoying being able to just sit and be. I think I might go read a book (about Jesus). :)
PS. If you seek a greater understanding of my title, you might peruse Charity's entry of "My Favorite Things".
I really can't complain, though. The last two years of my life have been two of the most lonely ones. I have not really been able to form a friendship base in Texas, and so, I would find myself spending incessant days, weeks, months with no one to be with, sitting alone in my apartment, not really connecting with Jesus, but feeding myself with movies and books and nonsensical conundrums (ok, not really nonsensical conundrums, but I just wanted to use "conundrum" in a sentence). Being in KC has been SOOOO REFRESHING because I have met so many people, and not just people - people who love Jesus and who know far more about the Bible than I ever had. I LOVE IT! Not just people who love Jesus, but JESUS! I've been able to spend much time with Him in and outside of the prayer room and it's been really wonderful.
The best part about being with people, though, has been spending an inordinate amount of time being with my love, Charity Ann Bates. She is so amazing. I love her. I wish I could be with her always, but this month of being here is such a gift to me of getting to see her every day, even though we may not be able to talk in great length. I just love seeing her.
Back to my original point. I've been so refreshed hanging out with so many wonderful people - Mary Beth, Emily, Katherine, Tiffany, Allison, Desirae, CJ, Jonathan, Kevin, Joshua, Jordan, Nathan, Becky, Danny, Molly, Katty, Natalie, Sarah, Victoria, and many others. OH MY GOSH! I know so many people now! I love it. It really makes me want to move back to KC, especially considering people keep asking me to, but I know, for now, that this is just a great month in my life. I do have to go back and be a Latin teacher at the Mansions by the Vineyard. :) At this moment, though, all this hanging out has worn me out! I'm enjoying being able to just sit and be. I think I might go read a book (about Jesus). :)
PS. If you seek a greater understanding of my title, you might peruse Charity's entry of "My Favorite Things".
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Job Expansion
So, my boss emailed me today and said he wants me to teach a world history class. I am now a Latin/Bible/History teacher. Can I stand the stress? :)
Sunday, July 15, 2007
I Forgot to Title this Entry
So, I think I might write a short blog this time. I know, it doesn't happen very often. I just had two quick thoughts I thought I'd share with no one in particular.
1. I decided to start rereading Knowledge of the Holy ( a Tozer tome - hee hee), a book I began in my IHOP internship way back when. So, one of the first chapters is Tozer's effort to explain God's incomprehensibility - quite a task in and of itself. The revelation I got out of it was how much I still don't know about God and how much I will never know God in this lifetime with this finite brain and this fallible body. Some would say that's depressing. I, however, am quite excited about this revelation because I now realize how much I am not able to know Him and how much I attribute earthly things as His attributes - which is actually idolatry. :) Hooray for shaking of fallacious understandings of God
2. On a more mundane note, I helped Charity's roommate edit her paper, something I absolutely love to do. I was not quite effective in my editing, though, because I kind of rewrote a lot of it instead of how you're really supposed to edit a paper. Anywhoo, I did get to write her conclusion paragraph for her, one of my favorite parts of a paper to write, so I thought I'd share it with you. It is as follows hence:
"Which effect on society should we be most concerned with, then? Is it of greater importance to stir ourselves up in indignation towards this genre of TV that is molding our children to revel in licentiousness and immorality, thereby raising them to be socially inept adults? Or should we glory in the slight benefit this genre brings to our world by promoting philanthropy and charitable acts? The answer to this conundrum lies in the discerning of reality TV’s greater emphasis: charity or immorality. I believe immorality far overshadows any humanitarianistic bent. Though there may be scant attempts to redeem reality televisions’ nature through a sprinkling of shows that display altruistic deeds and attempt to identify with human emotion, in reality, people are gradually being lured through this new genre of television into lives of licentious depravity."
OK, so this wasn't all that short, but I truly tried.
1. I decided to start rereading Knowledge of the Holy ( a Tozer tome - hee hee), a book I began in my IHOP internship way back when. So, one of the first chapters is Tozer's effort to explain God's incomprehensibility - quite a task in and of itself. The revelation I got out of it was how much I still don't know about God and how much I will never know God in this lifetime with this finite brain and this fallible body. Some would say that's depressing. I, however, am quite excited about this revelation because I now realize how much I am not able to know Him and how much I attribute earthly things as His attributes - which is actually idolatry. :) Hooray for shaking of fallacious understandings of God
2. On a more mundane note, I helped Charity's roommate edit her paper, something I absolutely love to do. I was not quite effective in my editing, though, because I kind of rewrote a lot of it instead of how you're really supposed to edit a paper. Anywhoo, I did get to write her conclusion paragraph for her, one of my favorite parts of a paper to write, so I thought I'd share it with you. It is as follows hence:
"Which effect on society should we be most concerned with, then? Is it of greater importance to stir ourselves up in indignation towards this genre of TV that is molding our children to revel in licentiousness and immorality, thereby raising them to be socially inept adults? Or should we glory in the slight benefit this genre brings to our world by promoting philanthropy and charitable acts? The answer to this conundrum lies in the discerning of reality TV’s greater emphasis: charity or immorality. I believe immorality far overshadows any humanitarianistic bent. Though there may be scant attempts to redeem reality televisions’ nature through a sprinkling of shows that display altruistic deeds and attempt to identify with human emotion, in reality, people are gradually being lured through this new genre of television into lives of licentious depravity."
OK, so this wasn't all that short, but I truly tried.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Transitions. . . uggh!
I’m not really a huge fan of transitions. I know I’m in the middle of one. Even though – Jesus has been so kind to me in this season, and for that I am infinitely grateful. I just wish transitions were an easier event to sit through. June has brought a plentitude of decisions to make and open doors to new and potentially exciting places for me to go in God.
My most exciting open door is a new school to teach at that seems at the outset to have greater spiritual depth than the place that I’m at currently. The greatest joy is that the school is under the cover of spirit-filled leaders, something new in my limited experience. I don’t know of many schools that believes in the gifts of the Holy Spirit and actively pursue the leadership of Him.
The pretentious part of my new job is what I will be teaching – Latin. Do I know Latin? No. But am I gonna teach it? Yes. I just think it’s funny telling people that I’m a Latin teacher when I have no experience with the language other than speaking English which has its basis in Latin and my personal study of it this summer.
To add to the pretention, I have procured an apartment to move to which is in a complex called “The Mansions by the Vineyard”. So, I am now a Latin teacher that lives in a “mansion” next to a vineyard. Hilarious. The funnier part is that this complex is by no means mansion-esque. It’s a simple apartment that has a pretentious name. But, whatever. I am having to move because my new job is now in Dallas, not Fort Worth.
Another great addition to my life is a roommate. She is a girl from California who will be working for my mom at her school. So, since I have a roommate working in Fort Worth and me in Dallas, we are living in between in Colleyville. A little bit further to drive, but nonetheless appreciated because I am quite tired of living by myself.
Now, I have the glorious experience of being in Kansas City for a month. Glory. I am speechless in my gratitude of being here since it’s been almost two years since I’ve spent any amount of time in the prayer room. Since part of my reason for being here is to spend time with my friend, Charity, who is on the nightwatch, I am in yet another transition in adjusting my body clock to a night schedule. This shall be interesting, but I am full of desire for Jesus and to meet with Him in deeper ways.
So, in conclusion, transitions I hate, but I know they are for my greater good. Jesus has been so faithful to me in the past so many years, I cannot help but trust that I will be successful and alive in the midst of uncertainty and ambiguous circumstances.
Hooray.
My most exciting open door is a new school to teach at that seems at the outset to have greater spiritual depth than the place that I’m at currently. The greatest joy is that the school is under the cover of spirit-filled leaders, something new in my limited experience. I don’t know of many schools that believes in the gifts of the Holy Spirit and actively pursue the leadership of Him.
The pretentious part of my new job is what I will be teaching – Latin. Do I know Latin? No. But am I gonna teach it? Yes. I just think it’s funny telling people that I’m a Latin teacher when I have no experience with the language other than speaking English which has its basis in Latin and my personal study of it this summer.
To add to the pretention, I have procured an apartment to move to which is in a complex called “The Mansions by the Vineyard”. So, I am now a Latin teacher that lives in a “mansion” next to a vineyard. Hilarious. The funnier part is that this complex is by no means mansion-esque. It’s a simple apartment that has a pretentious name. But, whatever. I am having to move because my new job is now in Dallas, not Fort Worth.
Another great addition to my life is a roommate. She is a girl from California who will be working for my mom at her school. So, since I have a roommate working in Fort Worth and me in Dallas, we are living in between in Colleyville. A little bit further to drive, but nonetheless appreciated because I am quite tired of living by myself.
Now, I have the glorious experience of being in Kansas City for a month. Glory. I am speechless in my gratitude of being here since it’s been almost two years since I’ve spent any amount of time in the prayer room. Since part of my reason for being here is to spend time with my friend, Charity, who is on the nightwatch, I am in yet another transition in adjusting my body clock to a night schedule. This shall be interesting, but I am full of desire for Jesus and to meet with Him in deeper ways.
So, in conclusion, transitions I hate, but I know they are for my greater good. Jesus has been so faithful to me in the past so many years, I cannot help but trust that I will be successful and alive in the midst of uncertainty and ambiguous circumstances.
Hooray.
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