Streams of Consciousness & Thoughts~~~

[didymos]

so... who's gonna share their vday candy with the rest of us? pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease

That's not what vday candy is for, you don't share the sugar.

 

[rachelsedge]

My weekend update.

So, my sister and brother-in-law got in later than I thought they would on Friday, so by the time we got to the coffee house, the band was only playing for another 20 minutes. I did see the guy I came for and we waved and he said hey, then he went back up on stage. It was fun. But then I had us leave immediately after. Because I'm a weenie. Didn't say bye or anything. I'm never gonna get married if I do that, I just...I freak out. And it's so stupid.

Then today, my sister came to church with me. It was...good I think? Very small. A little different. We left right after, didn't stay and chat or say bye, again. My sister and her husband wanted to leave by 1 due to the coming snow storm, and it was noon by the time church was done and we still had a 20 minute drive back plus lunch. I may go down to the cafe tomorrow morning and explain why we had to leave but that I enjoyed it.

The guy I like sat up front, he lead worship. Towards the end of the service I saw a younger girl sitting by him and leaning on him and my heart sank and I thought "Welp. Dead end." I couldn't tell who it was or how old they were. Then the pastor called him up to play the piano while he prayed, and the pastor said, "I feel bad for making you come up here when your daughter was so comfortable on you!" So...he has a daughter. I did not know that. It's not a bad thing, I was just like...oh. I wonder what this means. I just looked on his Facebook and he's 35 so he's older than I thought. Which also isn't bad, I just...didn't know.

I don't know where I'll go to church next week. I may go back? It didn't seem like there were many other singles there, which is fine, the people were very friendly. I just think it may be harder to connect.

And my brother-in-law and sister are gone now and the house is so quiet and I feel sad and lost again. I'll be okay. Just gotta readjust. I did have fun this weekend with them though. It went by too fast.

 

[Breeze7]

I have been thinking about how christianity is compatible in philosophy to a big part of Hindu belief. In christianity we say The Son The Father The Holy Spirit and Soul. In Hinduism they say Keshava Shiva Paramatman and Atman. These words mean the same thing. Just as in christianity christ said my father has many rooms in his house for those that do his works the hindis say everyone will earn a next life by Karmic actions.

 

[CatHerder]

This weekend has been one of gastronomic debauchery. I caved at the store Friday when getting some staples and fell for the "tirimasu for two" special, then last night at the Valentine's Day music recital, I overdosed on heart cookies, these little puff pastry things with some mystery filling, cheeses, pears, wine...

Enjoying my lunch of shrimp scampi (the pasta is going to be the only "simple carb" I have for a while), salad with cucumber, carrot and Japanese turnip. It's amazing how the body actually craves healthy stuff after a nutritional backslide.

In other news, I did okay on my piece, but I'm really proud of my two students who also performed: the 13 y.o. who played Brahms "Waltz in A Flat" (he really nailed the dynamics!), and his dad, who played "Hello! My Baby!," which was made famous in the Warner Bros. cartoons featuring the singing frog (which happens to be in my signature).

 

[ServantStrike]

So, I rediscovered that whatever you can imagine -someone has done it.

I wasted an hour this afternoon watching a youtube channel dedicated to reviewing MRE's. I'm not sure why'd I'd even buy them, but now I know what various MRE's from various countries taste like. It seems like the South Korean's get the short end of the stick there though - their ramen noodles seems just like normal civillian ramen.

Autocorrect wants that to read "raven noodles." I'm not sure what raven noodles are, but count me in for some of them - they sound pretty good.

 

[Tintin]

I have been thinking about how christianity is compatible in philosophy to a big part of Hindu belief. In christianity we say The Son The Father The Holy Spirit and Soul. In Hinduism they say Keshava Shiva Paramatman and Atman. These words mean the same thing. Just as in christianity christ said my father has many rooms in his house for those that do his works the hindis say everyone will earn a next life by Karmic actions.

Please be careful with how far you take that understanding. Hinduism only shares some similarities at times with the one true faith because God has revealed Himself to all people throughout time, in different cultures. Mankind took their belief in the one true God and either ignored or plain rejected Him and created their own gods and goddesses in their own image. But those deities still reflected in part (no matter how corrupted) something of God and who He is. So, it's very interesting and can provide a starting point for talking with Hindus, but the common practice of Hindus just assimilating Jesus into their list of gods and goddesses won't do at all.

 

[p_rehbein]

So, I rediscovered that whatever you can imagine -someone has done it.

I wasted an hour this afternoon watching a youtube channel dedicated to reviewing MRE's. I'm not sure why'd I'd even buy them, but now I know what various MRE's from various countries taste like. It seems like the South Korean's get the short end of the stick there though - their ramen noodles seems just like normal civillian ramen.

Autocorrect wants that to read "raven noodles." I'm not sure what raven noodles are, but count me in for some of them - they sound pretty good.

Try living off of MRE's for any length of time, then give them a review. There is a reason the makers of MRE.s included a bottle of Tobasco Sauce in their packages............it's called "taste." Don't know if those being issued today still include the sauce or not............but in my day........a wee bottle of Tobasco was worth it's weight in ammunition.

 

[p_rehbein]

i wish i could have..lol.. i was gonna go to Riteaid yesterday morning and get some, but it started snowing, grounding me at home for yet another day..man i hate winter..

Man, I watched the NWS channel this morning, and I am really praying for all you guys in the North Eastern corner of the US. Wow! You guys are getting slammed day after day, after day.........goodness.

Sadly, we here in the .................... wait for it ....................."Heart of Dixie" .............. are under a Winter Storm Watch/Warning............starting about 9AM tomorrow (Monday) where I live is suppose to get freezing, rain, sleet, and snow over a 12 hour period. Yes, I know, big deal right? HEY! This is SUPPOSE to be the Heart of Dixie, not the North Pole!

Anyway, I am praying for all of you in the NE US............they are the pending storms will be life threatening.

 

[blue_ladybug]

Man, I watched the NWS channel this morning, and I am really praying for all you guys in the North Eastern corner of the US. Wow! You guys are getting slammed day after day, after day.........goodness.

Sadly, we here in the .................... wait for it ....................."Heart of Dixie" .............. are under a Winter Storm Watch/Warning............starting about 9AM tomorrow (Monday) where I live is suppose to get freezing, rain, sleet, and snow over a 12 hour period. Yes, I know, big deal right? HEY! This is SUPPOSE to be the Heart of Dixie, not the North Pole!

Anyway, I am praying for all of you in the NE US............they are the pending storms will be life threatening.

yeah, winter in Vermont sucks..lol..and we're gonna get alot more snow before winter is over with..

 

[ArtsieSteph]

Listening to Jeff Foxworthy. Always a treat.

 

[ServantStrike]

Try living off of MRE's for any length of time, then give them a review. There is a reason the makers of MRE.s included a bottle of Tobasco Sauce in their packages............it's called "taste." Don't know if those being issued today still include the sauce or not............but in my day........a wee bottle of Tobasco was worth it's weight in ammunition.

I never said they were good, I said a dude on youtube reviews them

Things are pretty nasty. They are like... ultra processed to the point of lacking flavor.



Those raven noodles though, I'm going to have to make those happen.

 

[p_rehbein]

I never said they were good, I said a dude on youtube reviews them

Things are pretty nasty. They are like... ultra processed to the point of lacking flavor.



Those raven noodles though, I'm going to have to make those happen.

I know..............and believe me, they were not...........Ramen Noodles I like believe it or not...... I like the Beef flavored with crackers and cheese sometimes for lunch or supper.

If they are included in MRE's now, that's a new thing......we didn't get them when I was in the Military.

 

[melita916]

random thought: i'm about to eat a taco. yummy

 

[rachelsedge]

So, I think the guy I like(d? IDK) actually has FOUR kids.

I don't....know.

Edited to clarify: Being single with kids isn't bad. But I am barely 25, and 1) not that he's pursuing me by any means but I'm not sure that's a life I could do? and 2) it makes it less likely that he'd actually be interested in me.

I'm done thinking.

 

[Tintin]

So, I think the guy I like(d? IDK) actually has FOUR kids.

I don't....know.

Edited to clarify: Being single with kids isn't bad. But I am barely 25, and 1) not that he's pursuing me by any means but I'm not sure that's a life I could do? and 2) it makes it less likely that he'd actually be interested in me.

I'm done thinking.

Rachel, I'm sorry. I don't know what to do in this situation. Over-thinking will just make things more confusing and difficult. I think now's the time to just pray into the situation. God's will be done. Praying for you, mate.

 

[violakat]

discovered another eLi fan. WHEEEEEE

 

[Grace-Like-Rain]

My weekend update.

So, my sister and brother-in-law got in later than I thought they would on Friday, so by the time we got to the coffee house, the band was only playing for another 20 minutes. I did see the guy I came for and we waved and he said hey, then he went back up on stage. It was fun. But then I had us leave immediately after. Because I'm a weenie. Didn't say bye or anything. I'm never gonna get married if I do that, I just...I freak out. And it's so stupid.

Then today, my sister came to church with me. It was...good I think? Very small. A little different. We left right after, didn't stay and chat or say bye, again. My sister and her husband wanted to leave by 1 due to the coming snow storm, and it was noon by the time church was done and we still had a 20 minute drive back plus lunch. I may go down to the cafe tomorrow morning and explain why we had to leave but that I enjoyed it.

The guy I like sat up front, he lead worship. Towards the end of the service I saw a younger girl sitting by him and leaning on him and my heart sank and I thought "Welp. Dead end." I couldn't tell who it was or how old they were. Then the pastor called him up to play the piano while he prayed, and the pastor said, "I feel bad for making you come up here when your daughter was so comfortable on you!" So...he has a daughter. I did not know that. It's not a bad thing, I was just like...oh. I wonder what this means. I just looked on his Facebook and he's 35 so he's older than I thought. Which also isn't bad, I just...didn't know.

I don't know where I'll go to church next week. I may go back? It didn't seem like there were many other singles there, which is fine, the people were very friendly. I just think it may be harder to connect.

And my brother-in-law and sister are gone now and the house is so quiet and I feel sad and lost again. I'll be okay. Just gotta readjust. I did have fun this weekend with them though. It went by too fast.

Rachel, I am really glad you went to see the guy play at the coffee house, even if you did get there late and leave right after. It's progress! I think that's something to be happy about. Baby steps, baby steps. Wander in tomorrow and say hello to him and tell him how much you enjoyed hearing them play. It opens up the path of conversation for you, which is a WIN!

I'm fascinated about the church guy (this is a different person than the first guy you mentioned right?) and you finding out he was 35 and had four kids. This has me smiling... It's funny to think about how we view people and how that view changes after we find out other information about them. Life changing information. Like... single unattached guy close to your age suddenly becomes older father of four probably in a very different stage of life than you are. Life... it's always interesting isn't it? I'm glad you tried the church out. I feel for you... it's so hard trying to find a church family where you feel like you belong. So awkward at first. PUSH THROUGH though... you'll be glad you did.

I know what you mean about things going back to normal, and the too-quiet feeling of an empty house. I'm praying for God to fill every empty corner of your home with joy and peace and the busy excitement of plans and hobbies and fruitful times. I know it's a struggle, and my heart yearns for you to feel loved and warm, but I think you've been really doing so well. It blesses me to see you working and fighting for that joy. You are beloved.

 

[blueorchidjd]

Sautéed spinach, garlic, ricotta cheese, and olive oil.
YEAH BUDDY.

 

[Siberian_Khatru]

So, I think the guy I like(d? IDK) actually has FOUR kids.

I don't....know.

Edited to clarify: Being single with kids isn't bad. But I am barely 25, and 1) not that he's pursuing me by any means but I'm not sure that's a life I could do? and 2) it makes it less likely that he'd actually be interested in me.

I'm done thinking.

Whether he is or isn't, someone should. You're beautiful and you seem to have a very loveable disposition. You've got this!

 

[melita916]

just wanted to say...

you're all awesome.

happy monday