tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197263932012-02-16T01:39:31.618-08:00Discovering the world, one noun at a time...Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15690705112253629849noreply@blogger.comBlogger1531100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19726393.post-22379966015718924222011-01-19T17:03:00.000-08:002011-01-19T17:03:25.259-08:00

If you want to read more of my random musings in a new space, my new blog is here. Thanks for the memories Blogger, I hope you don't take this too personally.

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Since starting my counseling program last year, I'm beginning to see various ways in which the systems within the institution in which I work (UC Davis) are completely incongurent with some of the  philosophies I want to embrace as a career counselor. For example, the concept of career exploration is not really an option for students who want to explore the field of design. Many of the

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"clothes make the man. naked people have little or no influence on society." ~mark twain On a particularly slow day at work, I found myself cruising the blogs of various friends to provide a distraction to my office boredom. I came across a blog entry posted by one of my sorority sisters, Bethany, that caught my interest and I couldn't stop thinking about it for the rest of the day. She had

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At the beginning of July, I had an overwhelming desire to exclusively feature little blue juicy berries at the center of any summer baking recipes I would use and needless to say, blueberries have brought me and my stomach much joy in the last month. I have been fortunate in finding wonderful recipes that have been quite a hit in the Sholer kitchen, and I wanted to share them with anyone who

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My blogging has been neglected for some time. There are many variables I could blame (the grad school/working full-time combo at the top of the list) but I must admit that instead of blaming outside forces, it's been more of an internal thing. The desire to capture my sometimes thoughtful, sometimes random musings has been there but the last several months, I just haven't had the inner motivation

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Can't wait to be here in 39 days:And here in 43 days:

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There's a mix on my iPOD that I listen to specifically on my commute back from my night classes at Sac State, which can be pretty intense. I need music to "debrief" to while I ponder what I just experienced, learned, etc. and I've found that these albums help me to slow down and find some sanity amidst the frantic pace of life I tend to have right now.The Outsiders- Needtobreathe (appropriate

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Question: If your teenager comes home with their report card and gets an A in English, an A in History, and a D in Chemistry, what grade would be discussed the most? This scenario, typical for many teenagers, was discussed at a Strengths Finder half-day seminar I attended at my church a few weekends ago. Most people answered that they would discuss the "D" grade the most, since this is obviously

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It's been a tender-hearted kind of week for me. I cried at church on Sunday. There are horrible things that happen every day, but the situation in Haiti has been too big of a crisis to ignore, yet also too much to comprehend as well. The last natural disaster crisis to invoke so much emotion within me was Katrina. And after having spent a week in New Orleans last summer and seeing the

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The last part of 2009 was the busiest both David and I had been since we graduated from college. Hence, why I hardly blogged over the last three months--grad school had taken over most of my free time. I'm thoroughly enjoying the break I have until classes start up again the last week of January. During this break, I have had some time to process the introductory semester of my graduate program.

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(meant to be posted 6 weeks ago but has stayed at "draft" status until now...whoops!)This weekend was spent with several couples from our bible study in a beautiful vacation home in Bodega Bay. Normally, this house rents for $1000 per weekend but we were all able to stay there for free because one of the couples, Andrea and Casey, are friends with the family that owns the house and they were

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MuteMath at the FillmoreThis is just a tad late (by about six weeks) but I still think it is deserving of a post. Back in October, I went to see MuteMath for the second time with my brother. However, the location and venue were a thousand times better than when I first saw them a few years ago in Roseville, CA at a small concert space attached to a church. The crowd at the Roseville show was so

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Last Sunday, David's Aunt Joanne passed away from a 20 year on again/off again battle with cancer. At her memorial service today, there were several powerful moments. The morning burial at the gravesite with family filled with prayer and reading Bible passages out loud while also being enveloped in the comfort of the warm sunbeams. Walking around the cemetery with Karis and Hope, Joanne's young

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October is a good month for many reasons. It ushers in a new season of cardigans, pumpkin-flavored items, and the celebration of another year of my life. This October is off to quite a nice start. My hubby and I had a glorious breakfast feast last Saturday because it was the one weekend this month that he does not have his MBA classes so we could sleep in and lounge over a morning meal. We made

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I've been to a few university retirement parties in the last couple months (I guess people realize it's a good time to leave the UC system!) and I always leave each party feeling such a sense of gratitude towards being a part of the Design department. Everyone, both faculty and staff, truly care for one another and there is a presence of genuine community that I know can be rare within an

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The lazy days of summer are over, as of tomorrow. I wanted to particularly relish every moment of this summer, knowing that once grad classes began in the fall, it wouldn't be until Christmas break that I'd have a good amount of free time again.Here's a numbers breakdown of my summer:Weddings Attended: 3Brea and NathanKaty and DaleHeather and JustinWeddings I Wanted to Go To, But Couldn't:

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Since David is gone until next Wednesday, I've been staying at my parents house the last few nights. I knew that if I was alone in our house for 2 weeks, my mind would run wild with thoughts of scary scenarios and that it would be best for my sanity if I was around other people. Plus, I get free meals that I'm not involved in cooking so it really turns out to be a pretty good deal for me.Anyhow,

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I think it was New Orleans Square in Disneyland that first heightened my interest as a young child in visiting New Orleans. In high school I became a huge fan of both Louis Armstrong and Harry Connick, Jr., both New Orleans natives, and I fell in love with the infectiously whimsical sound of Dixieland jazz. As a teenager, I resolved that at some point in my life I would need to go straight to the

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As I was reminded today, sometimes if you're feeling negatively overwhelmed, it's best to reflect on the things that have brought us joy:Enjoying the most delicious tuna melt of my life and fries with scrumptious dipping sauces (taken @ Duckfat in Portland, Maine)A serene space to just stop and relax (taken at House on the Hill in Greenfield, MA)Friends to laugh withCelebrating our anniversary at

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Four years ago next week will be when I first started my job in the Design Program as a temp. I was a naive college graduate who was certain my time as a UC Davis employee would only be temporary until I found a "real job" elsewhere. Little did I know how much I would enjoy going from UCD student to UCD staff member and woul remain in the same department four years later. While the pay isn't

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Lately, I have had an attitude of pessimism, which has been particularly directed towards my current work situation that involves my awesome supervisor retiring June 30 and a whole lot of uncertainty involving a department reorganization beginning July 1st. For me, it took a slight health scare this morning to remind me of the importance of having a perspective of gratitude in my life instead. I

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Yesterday I was at a commencement orientation for UC Davis staff who were volunteering to help out this weekend during the different commencement ceremonies occurring on campus. During this orientation, the different student speakers for each ceremony do a run-through of their speech in order to practice in front of a live audience. Each of the speeches all seemed to have a common theme this year

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In the last week I celebrated many things.I celebrated my brother becoming a college alumni.I celebrated the marriage of Brea and Nathan as they embark on a new life together .I celebrated the joys of friendship with Bronwyn, Aubrey, and Kassey who also flew to Boston to share in the joy of Brea's wedding.I celebrated having a job in which I have a good amount of vacation time to travel and

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Me and my pops at the showI am fortunate to have a dad who has good taste in music (well...mostly) and who raised me to have a deep appreciation for music as well. Among other artists (The Beatles, Paul Simon, Steve Miller Band, The Temptations, etc.), Jimmy Buffett albums were on heavy rotation at our house growing up. Instead of "Old MacDonald Had a Farm", songs like "Margaritaville" and "

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Friday night's dinner plans with Ashley and Mark begins with Ash making reservations at an Italian restaurant in Irvine called "Z Mario" that she said had moved locations but was an amazing Italian place. Ashley's friends, Tawny and Jeremy, join us there and as we walk in I notice two things: the decor of the restaurant is very minimalist and modern (doesn't feel like any Italian restaurant I've

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Although UC staff haven't gotten cost of living increases or merit increases in a while, there is a huge perk to being a UC adviser: the 3 day UC Advisors conference that happens every spring. Basically, the department pays for its advisers to stay at a nice hotel in a nice location in order to mingle with other UC advisers and go to adviser workshops with titles like "How to Charm Students at

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Heavenly FatherYou always amaze meLet your kingdom comeIn my world and in my lifeYou give me the food I needTo live through the dayAnd forgive me as I forgiveThe people that wronged meLead me far from temptationDeliver me from the evil oneI look out the windowThe birds are composingNot a note is out of tuneOr out of placeI look at the meadowAnd stare at the flowersBetter dressed than any girlOn

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In the last year, I feel like Portland, OR has become a mecca for people who are between the ages of 24-35....a lot of people I know have moved there or are considering a move there. Well, I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. So last weekend we made the 567 mile drive up Interstate 5 with David's brother, Jeff, and his cousin, Katie (who has become my adopted cousin) to go up and see

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Over the weekend, I had a chance to catch up with some friends I haven't seen in a while and I am reminded of how blessed I am by the friendships I made in college. First was a Crepeville brunch date with Rachel, a dear friend of mine who was stolen away by UCLA's Masters in Public Health Program! She's a nutrition rockstar and is learning how to save the world, one gram of fiber at a time! Then

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Interviews give me huge knots in my stomach. I stress about them for days, trying not to let my nerves get the best of me. Although I consider myself a fairly articulate person in most normal situations, I tend to stumble over my words when it comes to being interviewed. Since I'm one of those weird people in their 20's who hasn't switched employers multiple times (I've been in the same

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For the last six weeks, I have been part of an adult ed class at my church called "Race, Faith, and Community" that has explored how issues of race impact us individually, as well as the unity and effectiveness of the church as a whole. As part of the class, we were each asked to complete a poem exercise that would help us explore the culture and experiences that have helped shape our ethnic

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Going to the Ash Wednesday service last night was a much needed time to just stop, reflect, and have the power of Christ's sacrifice resonate with my soul.

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I used to find The Colbert Show annoying but slowly I've become a fan. Anyway, his guest a few nights ago was Robert Ballard, the oceanographer made famous by his discovery of the Titanic. I saw Ballard speak at the Mondavi Center two years ago and was in absolute awe of his expeditions, especially his exploration of ancient shipwrecks that are perfectly preserved in the Black Sea. The ocean is a

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It's hard not to feel overwhelmed by the state of our economy when it's pretty much all that is discussed on the news, on the radio, on the political blogs I read. And President Obama, whose name for many people is synonymous with optimism, has gloomily warned that 'crisis will turn into catastrophe' if there is a failure to pass the stimulus package quickly. But is it the right legislation that

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I came in three hours late to work today after I called my boss and told her I needed to sleep in to catch up from my weekend. The awesome thing about my boss is, she totally understood and said to come in whenever I felt rested!There are two kinds of weekends I relish:1) the "lazy" weekend - David and I will sleep in until noon on Saturday, watch some TV, run our weekend errands (Target, Costco,

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After high school and college, it gets harder and harder to have all of your closest friends in one place at one time. Therefore, I've tried to make it a priority to set aside one weekend a year to make this happen. So last March was the first annual "Davis Girls Weekend" where the five of us (me, Ashley, Kate, Amy, and Susan) all congregated down in Orange County to stuff ourselves with cupcakes

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I found two great recipes in Cooking Light that I used last night and wanted to share them with any readers I have who like delicious food (hopefully that's everyone).The first recipe is a SUPER easy and quick black bean soup. It took me about 20 minutes from start to finish, including prep! Take that Rachael Ray! This soup is also very high in fiber, which is a nice health benefit. And it goes

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This blog is in need of a light-hearted post, so here it is! This is a random smattering of what kept me most entertained in 2008:Reading:Watching in a Theatre:Watching in My Home:Listening:

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Death is always unexpected, even if you know it's coming. I know that sounds like a paradox but it's true. I woke up this morning knowing that my grandma could die at any moment. She had been in the hospital since Christmas Eve with a case of pneumonia that turned fatal and for the last week her lungs have been slowly filling with fluid, making it hard for her to breathe. She has been on 'comfort

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As David mentioned on the car ride home today after realizing that our beloved Woodland Costco has been open for nearly a year, "the days are just flying by". I once thought that you had to be at least 40 to start making cheesy comments about the rapid passage of time. But ever since graduating college, I've found myself reflecting much more frequently about how another week, another month,

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Make a Smilebox scrapbook

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In the last week I've been determined to get a decent blog post on here updating about different life events---mainly, our trip to Costa Rica---and I've succeeded in failing to do so. Although Fridays are usually a somewhat slow day at work, tomorrow I have the honor of going to an ALL DAY faculty retreat as the advising office representative. However, the word "retreat" in this instance is

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On Sunday, we leave for Costa Rica. I feel a little ridiculous that we are going on another vacation only 2 months after getting back from DisneyWorld. The way I justified it several months ago was this: since our plans for possibly doing a big 3 week Europe trip this summer were foiled due to the horrible exchange rate between the euro and the dollar, why not take two 10 day trips instead and

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Almost two years ago, when his candidacy was first announced, the thought of a Barack Obama presidency seemed unreal to me. Going into the voting booth this morning and bubbling in Obama's name on my ballot felt unreal to me. And now, after the election is over and Obama has been declared the next president, it still seems unreal to me. I can't believe it's all over (finally!) and that what

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My birthday always makes me very reflective. So last night around midnight, I had the sudden urge to look through some old journals. I enjoyed reading entries that show the person I used to be and how that person has shaped me into who I am presently. Reading through different things I wrote, I had varied emotions. In some ways, I'm so glad I've matured in certain aspects of life and find myself

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I dare you to not smile while watching this:

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I've been pondering a lot of things lately. Last week I was feeling very melancholy, like there was a grey cloud over my head just floating around. Work was unexpectedly stressful. And, actually, life in general was a little overwhelming. Then there was all the coverage of the financial crisis, which got me to worrying about my parents and their financial security. Then on top of that, I started

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Ingrid and Sara....my two favorite female singers...on one stage. I'll be seeing them on separate stages this October and November, but maybe one day I'll be fortunate enough to see them both together. Or better yet, can they please come out with a duets album?

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Disneyworld Vacay 2008I've been a Disney fanatic every since I went to see "The Little Mermaid" in theaters as a wide-eyed six year old in awe at Ariel and Prince Eric. From that point on, pretty much anything Disney had my seal of approval (ok, there are a few exceptions but I won't go into that now). Well spending the past 8 days at Disney World has only increased my admiration for the pure and

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Time for vacation!! This time the destination is Walt Disney World and I am so so excited! We had hoped to maybe do a Europe trip this fall but that idea totally crumbled after we kept seeing the dollar doing worse and worse against the euro and airfare continuing to go up and up. Oh well, Europe will always be there. And hey, the Epcot park has a world showcase with lots of different countries,

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First of all, I read something funny on a blog yesterday:Jesus was a community organizer, Pontius Pilate was a governor. Secondly, Obama responded at a news conference to the 'community organizer' ridicule:Look — I would argue that doing work in the community to try to create jobs, to bring people together, to rejuvenate communities that have fallen on hard times, to set up job training programs

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Since fellow blogger Kassey has labeled me as her "music and politics" friend on her blog roll, I thought that I better live up to the latter half of this title, especially since it's been a little while since I've posted on anything political.I watched most of the Democratic National Convention last week and felt that most of the speeches were "fine"---not oustanding, but not horrible either.

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There's only a handful of movies that I've ever seen twice while in the theater. Today, The Dark Knight was added to this short list. I first saw it a month ago with my brother and my parents while David was gone backpacking. I was worried that all the hype had heightened my expectations too much and that on some level I would be a little disappointed. This was not at all the case....it met every

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One thing I like:Fiber-One bars have changed how I view granola bars. My dear friend Rachel Blaine informed me of the existence of these wonderful food items a month ago, and after hearing her endorsement of these fiber-filled delectables, I rushed to Costco and bought a box. She wasn't lying, they truly are a healthy granola bar that tastes like a candy bar! And they come in a variety of

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To avoid getting stuck in a 'reading rut', I made a list of different fiction and nonfiction books I wanted to read this summer, and I finished the first book off that nonfiction list this weekend--"Girl Meets God" by Lauren Winner. Winner chronicles her unique spiritual journey in this memoir that is a very approachable and interesting look into her former life as an Orthodox Jew and her

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Another awesome Olympic highlight: claiming the gold over China in women's beach volleyball.

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The Olympics have always been an exciting time for me. I grew up with a family that considered watching the Olympics a must-watch nightly event for the entire duration of the games. I have always been enthralled by all the different back stories of the athletes--each has their own unique journey that bring them to a place where they hope to win a medal and make their country proud.During these

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"Lately music has been my compass: it's neither the map, nor the road but a steady constant that can help me make sense of the both. Most of the time, the songs that I write are more honest than I am."~Jon ForemanOn Tuesday, I went with my bro and his friends (I was the elder of the group...haha) to catch Jon Foreman's show at Cafe du Nord in San Francisco. I hesitated at first about going

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After a long lunch break, we met back in the jury room only to be told that both lawyers needed more time to look over the questionnaires. I guess I shouldn't have expected the judicial process to be timely....ha. An hour later, we finally went back down to the courtroom and this is where the fun began.They called 18 people up at a time, 12 to sit in the jury box and 6 to sit in the alternate row

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A few weeks ago, I received my first jury summons. At first, I groaned and thought "this is going to be a colossal waste of my time". However, my dear husband reminded me that it is my civic duty and I shouldn't be complaining about serving our justice system. "And besides," he said, "I think you'll find the process really interesting."Well after yesterday, I have to say that I agree with David.

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I'm in an extremely chipper mood. Want to know why? Because I'm listening to my favorite Broadway showtunes! My showtune craze began today after watching "Dr Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog", a made for the internet musical created during the writers strike. Due to this, I have formed a new crush on Neil Patrick Harris. Starting at around 3:41, you will see why.Well after watching this, I had to feed

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There's not many things better to me than seeing a live show. Especially if John Mayer's playing. Last night was my 5th (or maybe even 6th?) show seeing John and each time there's always a different undertone to his show from everything to the set list to what kinds of solos he plays. This show I would label as "contemplative". Sure, he still had some playful banter with the crowd but there were

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Over the last year, I've become more and more convicted by my materialism and continue to be amazed at just what a strong grip American consumerism has on me even though I try and fight it. So I have tried to make a conscious effort to discern whether I really need something before I buy it. But let's be honest, all I really physically NEED in this world is some food, a place to sleep, and a few

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FINALLY saw "Wall-E" and it was quite a unique cinematic experience. It's hard to compare it to other Pixar faves like "Finding Nemo" or "Ratatouille" because it's just so.....different. How can a robot that only says one word the entire movie be such an endearing character? That's the magic of Pixar, they take anything and make it brilliant. I laughed, I teared up, I was in awe at the utter

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Every morning, one of my former campus supervisors sends out a quote of the day and today's was:If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness, and fears. -Glenn ClarkSince I'm definitely in a traveling mood (56 days to Disneyworld and 123 days to Costa Rica!) this was a good metaphor for me to think about.In other random news,I

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Last weekend we took a little vacay to Southern California for the 4th of July holiday and it was a combo of friends, family, and fireworks. Here's the re-cap of our weekend o'fun.To fuel up for the drive down Interstate 5, we stopped at Nugget to get gloriously delicious sandwiches that only Nugget can make. I am salivating just thinking about it. My signature sandwich is not the healthiest,

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Since this week marks the start of summer on the UCD campus, I was reflecting yesterday about what the season of summer for me used to be like 10-15 years ago. This would be my typical routine:My brother and I would wake up about the same time (around 9:30) and would roll out of bed to go have a nutritious breakfast of Captain Crunch or some other cereal with a million grams of sugar.Then we

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This weekend, Obama became the Democratic nominee (well, technically that won't happen until the convention in August, but let's not be too nit pickey here ok?). This is amazing. He beat the Clinton machine and all of it's ruthless, polarizing tactics. When he first announced his candidacy back in February 2007, I was hopeful, but I felt that I was also being naive to think he could honestly beat

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What a random party I went to tonight. I sampled 6 different wines, 4 different cheeses, talked to a woman from Uganda studying International Ag Development, congratulated a couple who got engaged 30 minutes before the party began, met people who were in the Peace Corps in Samoa with a friend I knew from high school, and danced giddily to N'Sync and Michael Jackson songs.With everything going on

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There's a lot of things to process lately. The following headlines come to mind:"Rain deepens Myanmar misery; death toll spikes" (Washington Post)What is so utterly frustrating about this situation is that the the junta (military regime of Myanmar) are only allowing a FRACTION of the necessary aid items like food and water to go through to the cyclone victims and have placed restrictions on the

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This is an ideal scenario: go to Monterey for 3 days with your hubby, have a wonderful hotel room with a great view, eat at fantastic restaurants (here and here), and have your employer pay for it. Well, this was MY ideal scenario thanks to the UC Student Advising Conference! While it was a good time of professional development, it was also a nice getaway from it all. And back to reality on

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Want to spend some time learning about something that matters? Instead of watching a brainless reality show (I'm not trying to sound superior, I watch my share of reality TV) or browsing YouTube for yet another video of a baby laughing...check out these educational and INTERESTING resources on the web and learn something new about America's health care system compared to other countries, the

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I had a perfectly delightful weekend which included great food, some musical theatre, seeing my close friend dance, and helping launch a new Sunday class for my church's post-college ministry. On Friday, David and I munched on sandwiches and yum-a-licious garlic fries at Pluto's and then headed over to see a campus production of the charming musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown". For being a

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As I'm reminded by fellow blogger Kassey, I am not good about updating my blog consistently. This is true. But in my defense, I have been so busy at work and haven't had my usual procrastination time (haha). However, things are actually back at a normal pace and I'm going to take advantage of this opportunity to give a quick update!I went down to Orange County for three days last week for the

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I first read George Orwell's classic "1984" the summer after I graduated from high school. I was completely captivated by the story from the first to the last page and still emphatically recommend it to anyone I know who has NOT read this timeless masterpiece. Well, I determined that it's time to re-read one of my favorite novels of all time, and so I bought a copy from Borders and started

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The Daily Dish by Andrew SullivanI started reading this blog after my friend Dan introduced it to me, and I now eagerly look forward to checking it whenever I have a few free minutes at work. I might be a little biased because Mr. Sullivan is a very vocal supporter of Obama, but this blog is just so right on in so many ways. When I read his posts regarding politics I think "he is articulating how

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When I was in elementary school, the month of February always meant eating lots of conversation hearts and deciding which valentine cards to give to others in my class. In high school, Valentines Day became a holiday that always involved me being jealous of girls who liked to show of all the gifts they had received from their boyfriends. Then when I came to college, I stopped being jealous and

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Thank you Election '08, you have succeeded in making me more interested in the political process than I have ever been in my entire life. Here's to a wild ride!Why Things Could Get Very Interesting In August...

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Today I woke up and actually jumped out of bed excited (if you know me, you know I'm NOT a morning person and me being excited about getting out of bed is something quite rare). The cause for my excitement was exercising my right to vote on this morning of Super Tuesday. For the first time since I have been able to vote, I have a surprising amount of optimism for what the future of politics holds

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change | ch ānj| verb• money given in exchange for the same amount in larger denominations• the substitution of one thing for another• a new or refreshingly different experienceSo I'm processing, as well as experiencing, the concept of change. First of all, I have been reading God's Politics over the last month and it provokes me to have a new perspective on how faith and politics should (or

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Went and saw the much critically acclaimed "There Will Be Blood"this weekend with my brother, thinking it would be a great cinematic experience. Well, I would definitely NOT recommend seeing this film. Instead of giving my own review, here's a link to a review from "First Showing", which articulates all the reasons I did not like the movie:http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/01/14/

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I know this is a few weeks late, but I just couldn't have closure with 2007 until I wrote this blog:My Top Movies of 2007 (in no particular order)RatatouilleJunoInto the WildZodiacWaitressEnchantedHairsprayMovies I Wanted to See in 2007 but will rent in 2008:American GangsterAcross the UniverseMichael ClaytonNo Country for Old MenAtonementI'm Not ThereDan in Real LifeNo ReservationsGone Baby

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So this is my first foray into the blogosphere of 2008 and I must warn you, it's going to be pretty weak. I have so many things to post about (Christmas! "Top 10s of 2007", Juno!) but haven't found the time or motivation to do this yet. And my blog procrastination will continue because now I'm off to go get a cavity filled. Gee golly, what a perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon...

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Make a scrapbook - it's easy!

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So Christmas is one week away and I'm constantly reminded why this is truly my favorite time of year. An everflowing amount of cookies, cakes, and other sweets; visits from friends who I don't normally get to see often; the general attitude of good cheer in the air, and of course, Christmas music. I know many people despise Christmas music, but I really look forward to listening to it during the

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Saw Switchfoot and Relient K in concert at UCD last night. David and I were talking about how we felt proud that our alma mater was hosting a show with two of our favorite bands...very cool indeed. The show was very high energy and included a short Christmas set by Relient K, complete with Santa Claus himself (picture below) and a bunch of fake snow dropping down from the ceiling. While I felt

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Twenty-four years on this planet...and I find myself in a pretty darn good place. I have a husband who loves me, family who loves me, friends who love me, and most importantly, a God who loves me and shows His love through all the people mentioned above. Year #23 was a year with it's ups and downs. I was exposed to several people in my life experiencing illness, and through these experiences I

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The second stop of our trip was the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia. After a long ride on the Greyhound from DC (we sat for about 90 minutes in gridlock traffic), we arrived at our adorable bed and breakfast. We then asked the owner for a recommendation of the nearest location of where we could find authentic Philly cheesesteaks. He directed us to Jim's Steaks on South Street, only a 15

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Since having one gigantic post about each city we visited on our trip would be a daunting task to write, I'm going to split up each city into a different post.The first stop of our trip was Washington, D.C. We flew into our nation's capitol on September 11th, and yes, I had a small tinge of anxiety while boarding the plane as I thought about a repeat terrorist attack. Then I realized I was being

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All I can say is, too much to post, yet too little time! Our vacation was amazing, but not at all relaxing...traveling to four different cities in two weeks was both exhilarating and exhausting. I had different impressions of all four cities--DC, Philly, New York City, and Boston--and I hope to post my thoughts soon. Overall, I come back to the West Coast full of a new sense of wonder at the

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In t-minus 3 days, 10 hours, and 6 minutes (but really, who's counting?)...we are leaving on vacation to the East Coast!! David and I are major planners when it comes to vacations; therefore, we have been planning aspects of our trip, like booking flights and hotels, since FEBRUARY. So this vacation has felt like a long time coming and I really can't wait to stand under the Lincoln Memorial in

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During the last few days, the temperature here has been slightly less than what it might feel like in hell. In my opinion, going outside isn't really an option. So what's left to do? Enjoy the AC in your home while watching a good flick. Here are some movies that I've seen lately that I'd recommend:Not Without My Daughter - I forget how I heard about this movie, but was interested enough to put

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Since last posting, two more 'core group' members, Rachel and Luke have gotten married. Sometimes I get all gushy and sentimental about the fact that we--David, Luke, George, Brad, Rachel, and myself-- all met in core group (aka bible study through Davis Christian Fellowship) our freshmen year and we've all still remained friends these last six years and are still there to watch each other go

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I woke up this morning a little dazed, wondering if the events that transpired last night actually happened. And I wasn't even drinking! Kassey, Jenny, Vanessa, and I took Rachel out last night for her 'last night on the town' as a single woman before she gets hitched next weekend. I arrived late since I was at Luke's rehearsal dinner (he gets married today!) and I'm directed by Kass to meet them

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I've had a pretty spectacular week. Here's why:-Robin and Mike's wedding was a great time. The highlight for me was feeling like I was in a scene from a musical as a group of ADX girls and some guys sang along and danced to the medley from "Grease" that the DJ played. SO fun!-We took a quick trip down to USC before the wedding to see my brother. He's in a summer film program there, and he was

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It was quite nice to have the celebration of America's independence on a Wednesday this year.... breaking up the work week into two blocks of two days each with a day off in between is something I could most definitely get used to. We had a good old fashioned BBQ at our place today and a delicious spread of grub: hambugers, corn on the cob grilled with butter and garlic powder, baked beans, mango

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I've been wanting to post something of actual depth on here, rather than just a few sentences, but life has just gotten in the way I suppose. So the catalyst for me actually writing this entry was receiving my first traffic ticket today (I guess you actually need to make a complete STOP at a stop sign, who knew?). I need some kind of distraction from realizing I will have to throw $180 down the

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I just witnessed the third annual Epic Quad Battle. It was a glorious example of why I enjoy working on campus. Where else could I experience such things?

Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15690705112253629849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19726393.post-10810839920013289752007-05-21T10:45:00.000-07:002007-05-21T10:54:58.251-07:00

Things I'm excited about this week:-the '24' season finale- the LOST season finale-going to see Harry Connick, Jr. on Thursday night-the "School of Rock" lecture on 80's music-watching the American Idol finale with Bronween-the upcoming 3-day weekendThings I'm not excited about:-the cold it seems like I'm developingWell, at least the good outweigh the bad =)

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SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you did not watch Grey's Anatomy tonight.So who else thought that tonight's season finale of Grey's was totally depressing? It was like a downward spiral of hopelessness. I know that there are supposed to be unresolved issues in a finale, but COME ON! Meredith and Derek might be over? George failed his intern's exam? Callie got chief resident instead of Bailey? Burke

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