The caulking is finally finished!!!!!! Brooke and I finished it up and by the time lunch came around I only had to do the linen closet. Then the painting began. It isn't much better than caulking, it's just as messy but it isn't as lonely of a job. I painted with Brooke, Phil, Katie, and Sam. Katie and Sam are two girls from Americacorps and they are super awesome. At first I wasn't a fan but we all warmed up to each other. They have great music taste. We finished the bedroom we were in and all that is left is the closet of that room. Sam painted Katie's hair which was very humorous since she didn't ever notice. I painted part of Brooke's arm and Katy (from our group) left a hand print on my shorts. It was pretty fun.
Tonight was a blast. It was the best night I've had here so far. We went to the Camilla Grill again for dinner but this time Joni and Keith and Sam and Katie joined us. Everyone in our group except Kirstie road the street car there. The plan was to get on at Canal St which is still a walk from our hotel..........what we didn't know was that the street car wasn't running down there due to the parade. We had to walk at least another ten blocks to get to the stop that could take us to dinner.
Dinner was good. Joni and Keith paid for my meal which was extremely thoughtful of them. I visited with them the entire time and I am very excited for when they come up KC at the end of August. Joni has the cutest accent. I love the way she says my name. I went back to the hotel with Kirstie and we brought Katie and Sam to meet Roxy. Sam loves cats. Needless to say she loved Roxy. We all hung out for awhile and they are extremely awesome. It'll be sad to seem them go. We are probably hanging out with them tomorrow too. We are all going to exchange info and I suggested we send them a care package containing the second volume of Glee. They haven't seen it yet since they don't have the internet.
It was a fantastic day. =)
Friday, July 30, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Vampire Lore
Today called for.....more caulking. I do loathe it with a passion. I didn't get nearly as messy this time around. I wish I wasn't good at so he would tell me to do something else. Brooke brighten my day however by letting me use the nail gun. We should finish all the caulking tomorrow....hopefully.
We just chilled around the hotel after work and ordered pizza. It was pretty awesome. After we ate a few of us gathered around to play the game of things. It is a hilarious game I bought specifically for this trip. We had a good time and I definitely was losing. Steven was whopping us. I can't wait until tomorrow when hopefully I can get my act together and own them all.
For our evening activity we went on a haunted history type tour. We did this last year with a different company and tonight always included vampire lore. It was very cool. They guy wasn't nearly entertaining as the one from last year but he did tell us how accurate the information was and whether or not it was documented. My favorite story is Mansion Lalaurie. It was extremely creepy. I'll let you check it out for yourself though
We just chilled around the hotel after work and ordered pizza. It was pretty awesome. After we ate a few of us gathered around to play the game of things. It is a hilarious game I bought specifically for this trip. We had a good time and I definitely was losing. Steven was whopping us. I can't wait until tomorrow when hopefully I can get my act together and own them all.
For our evening activity we went on a haunted history type tour. We did this last year with a different company and tonight always included vampire lore. It was very cool. They guy wasn't nearly entertaining as the one from last year but he did tell us how accurate the information was and whether or not it was documented. My favorite story is Mansion Lalaurie. It was extremely creepy. I'll let you check it out for yourself though
Caulk Anyone?
Phil and I finished the spindles on the side porch rather early in the day. Ben's next assignment for me??? Caulking..... I despise this job. It is very messy and it ended up all over my clothes. I was able to help out with the windows though and that required the nail gun. I love this machine. It is my favorite.
For dinner we visited the Hard Rock Cafe. We rocked out to many songs....well the ones we knew anyway. I sat with my roommates and we had a good time. Many jokes were said and Sarah was quite hilarious and rather inappropriate. Joni wasn't able to join us because Keith couldn't get home in time (My relatives that reside down here). Some unfortunate drama stuff happened but it didn't last long and it is forgotten already. My tan is coming along rather nicely.
For dinner we visited the Hard Rock Cafe. We rocked out to many songs....well the ones we knew anyway. I sat with my roommates and we had a good time. Many jokes were said and Sarah was quite hilarious and rather inappropriate. Joni wasn't able to join us because Keith couldn't get home in time (My relatives that reside down here). Some unfortunate drama stuff happened but it didn't last long and it is forgotten already. My tan is coming along rather nicely.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Cajun Good Time
Our first day of work was a good one. It wasn't terribly hot and I worked in the shade for the most part. Phil and I put hand rails and spindles on the porch and I also helped clean the house a bit.
After work we mainly played in the pool. It involved random games like holding your breath the longest, dunking each other, jumping in random ways, playing water ninja (I won!!!), colors, races, and just acting crazy. It started raining during part of our mayhem but that didn't stop us. I love playing in the pool while it's raining, as long as there isn't lightning.
Tonight for dinner we went to a Cajun restaurant. It was delicious and I am extremely full. Brooke and I shared a craw fish platter and a soup thing she picked out. It was delicious. We also had some alligator bites and oysters. All of these was fried. I am really hoping to find some normal craw fish, the ones you have to break and eat the meat out.
After work we mainly played in the pool. It involved random games like holding your breath the longest, dunking each other, jumping in random ways, playing water ninja (I won!!!), colors, races, and just acting crazy. It started raining during part of our mayhem but that didn't stop us. I love playing in the pool while it's raining, as long as there isn't lightning.
Tonight for dinner we went to a Cajun restaurant. It was delicious and I am extremely full. Brooke and I shared a craw fish platter and a soup thing she picked out. It was delicious. We also had some alligator bites and oysters. All of these was fried. I am really hoping to find some normal craw fish, the ones you have to break and eat the meat out.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Don't talk to me until I've been on the Bayou
Everyone knows the saying "Don't talk to me until I've had my coffee" but coffee isn't anything compared to the bayou. Being on the water and watching all the walks of life is what God gave us for a pick me up. If you didn't guess already we visited the bayou this morning. Our mission? To go on an Alligator Swamp tour. It was successful! It was extremely enjoyable. The bayou alone could convince me to move here. I really love the city. It has nothing on the bayou though. They have houses or campsites right off the water! We saw a few alligators and learned a plethora of information. We learned about the types of trees, hunting, snakes, alligator attacks, and life on the bayou. It was breathtaking. Pictures will be featured below.
The rest of the day consisted of shopping in the French Market. I bought some awesome shirts, earrings, perfume oils, and 2 pairs of sunglasses (one of which isn't for me). My favorite shirt has the bp logo on it and says fubp. My earrings are fleur de lis and the guy orginally wanted $20 but I purchased them for $10. Oh and I got a new car charger for 8 dollars. It was a successful day.
For dinner we ate at our favorite restraunt, The Camellia Grill. The host remembered us from the previous years too. We were all able to sit together which has never happened. We'll be there again later this week.
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The rest of the day consisted of shopping in the French Market. I bought some awesome shirts, earrings, perfume oils, and 2 pairs of sunglasses (one of which isn't for me). My favorite shirt has the bp logo on it and says fubp. My earrings are fleur de lis and the guy orginally wanted $20 but I purchased them for $10. Oh and I got a new car charger for 8 dollars. It was a successful day.
For dinner we ate at our favorite restraunt, The Camellia Grill. The host remembered us from the previous years too. We were all able to sit together which has never happened. We'll be there again later this week.
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Sunday, July 25, 2010
Car Ride (Day 1)
The car ride was....long. I slept most of the way. I needed to catch up on some zzzzz's and try to get the circles under my eyes to disappear. We stopped in Jacksonville and took some pictures. Steven is an insane driver and there were a few times I was slightly afraid to be in the car. However we did make it alive.
Bourbon Street welcomed us back right away. We weren't even here an hour before we were already walking on it. We needed to eat dinner and that was the closest street to us. Our main mission is to protect Katie since she is the only minor. We are constantly surrounding her. Our hotel is nice aside from the creepers outside. I just checked and they are still out there. We are armed with my hammer.... Bmax. Hopefully we won't need it. All of our windows and door are locked though.
Quotes from today
Becka:"You are a hoetail"
Brooke:"A hoetail son of a tic fa"
becka: i love this blanket
brooke: it's fuzzy...
becka: (to katie) feel it!
katie feels it.
becka: it's so soft
katie: i know haha i felt it when you were asleep
Katie: Becka turn your vibrator off. It upsets me.
(She lost her phone and mine went off)
Bourbon Street welcomed us back right away. We weren't even here an hour before we were already walking on it. We needed to eat dinner and that was the closest street to us. Our main mission is to protect Katie since she is the only minor. We are constantly surrounding her. Our hotel is nice aside from the creepers outside. I just checked and they are still out there. We are armed with my hammer.... Bmax. Hopefully we won't need it. All of our windows and door are locked though.
Quotes from today
Becka:"You are a hoetail"
Brooke:"A hoetail son of a tic fa"
becka: i love this blanket
brooke: it's fuzzy...
becka: (to katie) feel it!
katie feels it.
becka: it's so soft
katie: i know haha i felt it when you were asleep
Katie: Becka turn your vibrator off. It upsets me.
(She lost her phone and mine went off)
TEC Congress
I only was able to experience the hoot Saturday night but that in itself was amazing. I wish I could have participated in all of it. Anyways, the hoot was incredible. I have never felt so happy, accepted, and outgoing. I am normally pretty reserved but I was in no way shape or form reserved that night. Shannon and I started the dancing. She suggested it and I was totally in. I encouraged everyone I knew. Sadly though I could only get Kristen to dance with us. The night wasn't over though.
The Mikey Needleman band provided the tunes and they were great. I already have the pleasure of owning them on my ipod (thanks again Shannon). Eventually, everyone was dancing. It was fantastic. Pictures and videos are to come. We even were able to get Mary to dance!!!! She was embarrassed and didn't want to seem awkward. I told her that being awkward was the whole point. Hello! Look at Shannon and I we are insanely awkward all the time. I guess we are good awkward and she isn't. I was very proud of her when she came and joined us out of her own free will.
It was the best night of my summer. I haven't felt that great in a while. I felt a true sense of belonging and friendship. We were all joined together by God and that gave us a deeper connection. Being insane, awkward, and just dancing like goof balls was the best part. I can't wait until my next TEC.
The Mikey Needleman band provided the tunes and they were great. I already have the pleasure of owning them on my ipod (thanks again Shannon). Eventually, everyone was dancing. It was fantastic. Pictures and videos are to come. We even were able to get Mary to dance!!!! She was embarrassed and didn't want to seem awkward. I told her that being awkward was the whole point. Hello! Look at Shannon and I we are insanely awkward all the time. I guess we are good awkward and she isn't. I was very proud of her when she came and joined us out of her own free will.
It was the best night of my summer. I haven't felt that great in a while. I felt a true sense of belonging and friendship. We were all joined together by God and that gave us a deeper connection. Being insane, awkward, and just dancing like goof balls was the best part. I can't wait until my next TEC.
Vbs Finale
The last day of Vbs was very tiring. By this point I was extremely exhausted but it was still an awesome time. In bible voyage we essentially had a party. We discussed what it was like to be part of the in crowd and how it felt to be left out. Afterward we had snacks, each representing part of a bible story from previous days, and wrote thank you letters to people on Vbs.
Most kids wrote to their parents or relatives that were helping out. I got three which warmed my heart greatly. Tanner, Gabby, and Trinity each gave me one. And of course we all wrote each person in our group so I have those too. It was really rewarding. I wish my brothers would have been there the last day. It was a blast.
I can't wait until next year. This year was definitly my favorite year. A lot of it had to do with sharing the experience with Krissy and the other part were the kids in general. I met some new kids and the older ones I grew closer too. Gabby next to never left my side, she was always calling me over to her tarp and I was more than happy to oblige.
Most kids wrote to their parents or relatives that were helping out. I got three which warmed my heart greatly. Tanner, Gabby, and Trinity each gave me one. And of course we all wrote each person in our group so I have those too. It was really rewarding. I wish my brothers would have been there the last day. It was a blast.
I can't wait until next year. This year was definitly my favorite year. A lot of it had to do with sharing the experience with Krissy and the other part were the kids in general. I met some new kids and the older ones I grew closer too. Gabby next to never left my side, she was always calling me over to her tarp and I was more than happy to oblige.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
VBS Day 4
Today's adventure didn't start out as cheerful as the rest. Everyone was feeling tired and grumpy. It ended up being successful though. Today's story was much deeper than the rest.
Peter and John walked by a crippled man begging for money. Instead of giving them silver or gold they grabbed him by the hand and declare "In the name of Jesus Christ, you are healed." We showed the kids that although we are not all crippled physically we are crippled. We are crippled by sin. It's going to be okay though because Jesus came and took the punishment for our sins.
At the end of the day we did another skit. It wasn't specifically the theater people though. It was just volunteers. In fact, I was the only one out of our group to do it. Kirstie told the story as 3 of us walked up looked at Alex aka Jesus, and then nailed him to the cross. It was very cool. At the end Jesus came, lifted us up, and hugged us as a sign of our forgiveness.
I love the kids there even the Cesaer boys who constantly try to beat me up. They are fraternal twins. Will is bigger than Sam which I found out kind of upset Sam. He makes up for it with his amazing karate skills though. Will missed his opportunity to sneak into the Roman soldier's hide out today. We distracted Alex by everyone in our group, including the crew we had at the time, through cups of water on him. I guess we'll get it tomorrow. It was quite fun. I'm not worried.
The car dancing to and from VBS is definitely one of my favorite parts.
Peter and John walked by a crippled man begging for money. Instead of giving them silver or gold they grabbed him by the hand and declare "In the name of Jesus Christ, you are healed." We showed the kids that although we are not all crippled physically we are crippled. We are crippled by sin. It's going to be okay though because Jesus came and took the punishment for our sins.
At the end of the day we did another skit. It wasn't specifically the theater people though. It was just volunteers. In fact, I was the only one out of our group to do it. Kirstie told the story as 3 of us walked up looked at Alex aka Jesus, and then nailed him to the cross. It was very cool. At the end Jesus came, lifted us up, and hugged us as a sign of our forgiveness.
I love the kids there even the Cesaer boys who constantly try to beat me up. They are fraternal twins. Will is bigger than Sam which I found out kind of upset Sam. He makes up for it with his amazing karate skills though. Will missed his opportunity to sneak into the Roman soldier's hide out today. We distracted Alex by everyone in our group, including the crew we had at the time, through cups of water on him. I guess we'll get it tomorrow. It was quite fun. I'm not worried.
The car dancing to and from VBS is definitely one of my favorite parts.
VBS Day 3
This adventure picked up in the middle of the sea. We were forced to swim ashore to an island inhabited my snakes. Not just any snakes though. These snakes were highly venomous. One bite will turn your skin purple, make your face swell like a balloon, and kill you..... just like that.
Pretty intense huh? Thankfully this bible story has a very happy ending. Paul doesn't die from the snake bit. It was a joy acting this skit out. We used red paint for the blood and a lea for a snake. The kids went right along pretending to swim in the ocean and huddle close to our makeshift fire for warmth.
I discovered my favorite song was Jump, Jump.
Pretty intense huh? Thankfully this bible story has a very happy ending. Paul doesn't die from the snake bit. It was a joy acting this skit out. We used red paint for the blood and a lea for a snake. The kids went right along pretending to swim in the ocean and huddle close to our makeshift fire for warmth.
I discovered my favorite song was Jump, Jump.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
VBS Day 2
Yesterday was just as awesome. The bible story was about Paul being a prisoner on a ship and he comforted the captain and sailors as well as gave them food. We used a spray bottle which was extremely fun for us as well as the kids. Krissy acted first and I sprayed her a few times in the face. She got her revenge when it was my turn.... I was soaked. It was very fun.
We normally have some free time so I decided we could teach the kids the Chartreuse Buzzard song. I wasn't able to get on facebook to look at the video. Instead I called up my good friend Peter and had he sing the song to me and he did. It made my day. We only did it with one group though.
My brother's also attended which brought me much joy. They seemed to have fun too. The craft was a pillow that says "God's word is comforting." I used my ninja skills to get one. It is pretty cute if I do say so myself. Day two was of course another success.
We normally have some free time so I decided we could teach the kids the Chartreuse Buzzard song. I wasn't able to get on facebook to look at the video. Instead I called up my good friend Peter and had he sing the song to me and he did. It made my day. We only did it with one group though.
My brother's also attended which brought me much joy. They seemed to have fun too. The craft was a pillow that says "God's word is comforting." I used my ninja skills to get one. It is pretty cute if I do say so myself. Day two was of course another success.
Monday, July 19, 2010
VBS Day 1
Every year I volunteer to do the Theater part of VBS with the exception of the year I was grounded from it. This is my third year participating it now. Different people have volunteered with me but Ana Berkovitch has been there since the beginning. I greatly enjoy her company and watching her grow in her faith. She was just confirmed this past year and will be joining Team in the fall. I'm quite excited for that. This year we have the wonderful Krissy joining us and a girl named Abby whose family is very active in our parish.
Today was a great first day. Our first group was very entertaining. Two of the boys, who happen to be brothers, thought it would be great to beat me up during a game of duck,duck, goose! They were a blast. Ana's brother Alex also volunteers but he is in the game section. He is an important part of this story later. During our skits we have to hide from the Roman soldiers because they will arrest us for talking about Jesus or so we tell the children. Today they learned about Peter and the angel that rescued him from jail. Well these two little boys took the Roman solider story seriously and were constantly on the look out for them. During snack time they disclosed their elaborate plan to distract the Roman soldiers and enter their hide out. We told them Ana's brother was a soldier and that the hide out was the room outside of Kirstie's office.
The plan: Ana and I distract Alex while the boys sneak into the hide out and check it out. They wanted to see their weapons and such. Then the other people in their group keep the look out and if anyone come the youngest little boy was going to take him out with his karate skills. They came up with this all by themselves. It was pretty impressive. The little chatterboxes brought much entertainment and joy to the day. The youngest boy also said this during the game when he was picked as the goose, "This system is O-U-T.... locked!" He tried it again a few minutes later and rattle off some other letters and said out. It was very cute.
A boy in another group was also very charming. During one part we have to run and he goes. "I don't like to run." I instantly thought, "Yea kid....me either." Before I could tell him this he added..."I only like to run when I'm blind." It was quiet funny.
Day 1 of Sea ship Voyage was a success. My brothers are joining us for the next three days and they will be in the same group. Hopefully they behave. Last year Mason did it and Cole couldn't go because of summer school. Mason freaked out everyday. I had to hug him every morning during prayer and sing along and tell him it would be okay. He ended up having fun though. I'm excited for tomorrow.
Secretly, car dancing to church with Krissy is definitely one of my favorite parts.
Today was a great first day. Our first group was very entertaining. Two of the boys, who happen to be brothers, thought it would be great to beat me up during a game of duck,duck, goose! They were a blast. Ana's brother Alex also volunteers but he is in the game section. He is an important part of this story later. During our skits we have to hide from the Roman soldiers because they will arrest us for talking about Jesus or so we tell the children. Today they learned about Peter and the angel that rescued him from jail. Well these two little boys took the Roman solider story seriously and were constantly on the look out for them. During snack time they disclosed their elaborate plan to distract the Roman soldiers and enter their hide out. We told them Ana's brother was a soldier and that the hide out was the room outside of Kirstie's office.
The plan: Ana and I distract Alex while the boys sneak into the hide out and check it out. They wanted to see their weapons and such. Then the other people in their group keep the look out and if anyone come the youngest little boy was going to take him out with his karate skills. They came up with this all by themselves. It was pretty impressive. The little chatterboxes brought much entertainment and joy to the day. The youngest boy also said this during the game when he was picked as the goose, "This system is O-U-T.... locked!" He tried it again a few minutes later and rattle off some other letters and said out. It was very cute.
A boy in another group was also very charming. During one part we have to run and he goes. "I don't like to run." I instantly thought, "Yea kid....me either." Before I could tell him this he added..."I only like to run when I'm blind." It was quiet funny.
Day 1 of Sea ship Voyage was a success. My brothers are joining us for the next three days and they will be in the same group. Hopefully they behave. Last year Mason did it and Cole couldn't go because of summer school. Mason freaked out everyday. I had to hug him every morning during prayer and sing along and tell him it would be okay. He ended up having fun though. I'm excited for tomorrow.
Secretly, car dancing to church with Krissy is definitely one of my favorite parts.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Fall Schedule (Hopefully)
Currently, I can't officially be enrolled in any of these classes due to the fact that Penn Valley says I have a library fine that I paid on the last day of school. I'm calling on Monday. Regardless I can still pick my classes and my schedule should look similar to this.
- Intro into Philosophy (Phil 100) 8am-850am
- Fundamentals of Speech (Spdr 100) or Music Appreciation (Musi 108) 9am-950am
- Basic Counseling Skill (Hums 210) 10am-1050am
- Intro into Practicum (Hums 168) 11am-1150am
- American History prior to the Civil War (Hist 120) 12pm-1250pm
Thursday, July 8, 2010
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
I was search for Committed (Sequel to Eat, Pray, Love) when I came across this novel. Elizabeth Gilbert's review was on the front cover, "Treat yourself to this book......I can't recommend it highly enough." That was all i needed and I walked out of Target with this book in my hand.
She was right. It was a treat. The novel consists of letters and letters only. They are centered around Juliet who is trying to write another book and receives a letter from Dawsey and her journey begins. The book takes place right after WW2 and tells many tragedies that happened in the Island of Guernsey. I don't know the truth to these tales though.
Despite the tragedies the book is very charming and delightful. It'll make you use words such as ghastly and want to speak in a British accent for prolong periods of time. Everyone should read this. I've never felt more joy from a book than from this one.
Eat, Pray, Love
I finally read Eat, Pray, Love. It was simply amazing. It made me want to visit all the countries especially Italy. I am quite excited for the movie which comes out in August. I'm very pleased a dear friend of mine made me purchase the book. I think I'll read it again and then blog about it It's one of those books you have to read more than once to obtain it's full effect. Right now it is in the possession of Shannon who heard me rant on and on about all month. I highly recommend it.
Half Price Books and Dunn Brother's Coffee
Today my brothers and I ventured to Half Price books off of Metcalf. This is the closest one to our house and there was a very little chance of me getting lost. My brothers were good sports through this whole thing and ended up picking out a book for themselves. Mason got a car's activity book, while Cole bought two small chapter books. I had an armful of books that I look forward to reading (the list will be below). I spent under $50 for all of these books and a tin poster.
The trip gets better after I notice a local coffee shop next door. It is Dunn Bro Coffee. The menu was great and the prices were much cheaper than the Starbucks around the corner. Did I mention the employees? They were simply fantastic. You'll have to visit the place to know exactly what I mean. I bought the boys a Strawberry smoothie and myself a white chocolate frap.
I'll be a frequent costumer of both these places from now on.
Books I bought
The trip gets better after I notice a local coffee shop next door. It is Dunn Bro Coffee. The menu was great and the prices were much cheaper than the Starbucks around the corner. Did I mention the employees? They were simply fantastic. You'll have to visit the place to know exactly what I mean. I bought the boys a Strawberry smoothie and myself a white chocolate frap.
I'll be a frequent costumer of both these places from now on.
Books I bought
- A Company of Swans - Eva Ibbotson
- A Song for Summer- Eva Ibbotson
- Sense and Sensibility- Jane Austen
- Emma -Jane Austen
- Northanger Abbey- Jane Austen
- Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict- Lauren Viera Rigler
- Atonement- Ian McEwan
- The Scarlet Letter- Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Nineteen Minutes- Jodi Picoult
- The Lovely Bones- Alice Sebold
TY3
It was a taste of childhood watching Toy Story 3. The third movie didn't. I've now seen this twice (3d and 2d). My first viewing was opening night with Andrew Wallace and his two pals Andrew (aka Gizmo) and another cool person that I can't recall his name. We hung out prior to the movie and counted the people we knew. You had to know their name. Gizmo won. I knew one person that walked in which was pretty impressive considering I was in Leawood. We watched our movie with the stylish 3d glasses and we happened to get in for free. It was very entertaining and contained most of the old characters as well as many many new ones. The film displays loyalty, friendship, and love. Not to mention Buzz in Spanish mode! I highly recommend this movie to everyone who loved the originals.
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