Confirmations are tonight. I'm not sure how many Confirmandi there are all together, but I think it's a good sized group. Both my Uncle Mark and my cousin Mason are being confirmed. That's going to be cool to see.
Oh, Ian's being confirmed also. (He's one of "my kids" from my job.) His Confirmation saint is Francis of Assisi...big shock there. (Ian is crazy about animals.)
Life in my apartment is going well. Kelly and Mary and I haven't even gotten into one fight--even though we were all stuck in our apt. for FOUR DAYS during the ice storm. I'm proud of us.
Anyway, it's lots of fun living with my sisters. Last night Mary and I were bored half-to-death as we sat on the couches watching TV, so I forced her to play Scrabble with me instead. I totally beat her!!! It was awesome! ::laughs:: I almost never lose at that game.... ;D
I'm thinking I might post a short (and I stress "short") story on this blog. It's been awhile since I've done that. I know hardly anyone reads it anymore, but maybe I'll do it anyway. Maybe I'll write it for you, John and Shelley, since y'all are still my faithful readers!! (But, Shelley, I'll probably have someone KILL YOU!!!! since you don't know how to keep my alive in your stories....! ;p)
Aaawww...Carrie is out in the livingroom with the kids teaching them how to sing! Ian, Caitlin and Kolbe are singing "The Ants Go Marching"....aaaaaawww...that's so sweet. Well, I'm going to go look at them.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Ireland--Land of Insanity
This post has nothing to do with Ireland.
John just made me think of it.
Well, actually, maybe it will.
John...I do wish you would desribe what it is like to live in a foreign country and to speak with a foreign accent. Is it difficult?
Let us know. We are awaiting your witty comments.
John just made me think of it.
Well, actually, maybe it will.
John...I do wish you would desribe what it is like to live in a foreign country and to speak with a foreign accent. Is it difficult?
Let us know. We are awaiting your witty comments.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
2007
Happy New Year!
Well, last year was not a disappointment when it came to the Interesting Factor. Something was always going on, it seemed. I did a lot of things I thought I'd never do. I heard a lot of (true) stories I never thought I'd hear. And I said one thing I never thought I'd say.
Oh...wait...that was last night! It was in the new year! ::laughs:: Oh...well...great way to begin!
Once again, I must say it:
What will this year bring?
I hope it is interesting and amusing and challenging....but just a wee bit less stressful. For everyone. EVERYbody has stress in their life....maybe we make too much of it.
Happy New Year to Sister Christa--even though she won't ever read this--we miss you!
Well, last year was not a disappointment when it came to the Interesting Factor. Something was always going on, it seemed. I did a lot of things I thought I'd never do. I heard a lot of (true) stories I never thought I'd hear. And I said one thing I never thought I'd say.
Oh...wait...that was last night! It was in the new year! ::laughs:: Oh...well...great way to begin!
Once again, I must say it:
What will this year bring?
I hope it is interesting and amusing and challenging....but just a wee bit less stressful. For everyone. EVERYbody has stress in their life....maybe we make too much of it.
Happy New Year to Sister Christa--even though she won't ever read this--we miss you!
Friday, December 29, 2006
Perhaps
I have to go make lunch.
John. What ever happened to that lunch you were supposed to make for *me*?
(I know...random post....I'm just trying to get back in the grove....cuz that's how I roll....)
John. What ever happened to that lunch you were supposed to make for *me*?
(I know...random post....I'm just trying to get back in the grove....cuz that's how I roll....)
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Merry Christmas
Technically the Christmas season lasts until February 1st--therefore this post isn't late.
John, I saw your comment. ::laughs:: It's good to hear from you again. How's Ireland treating you?
::sigh:: Ooh, my little, dead blog. You need some interesting news to spice up your life. Well, I'm working on it. Perhaps I'll be able to uncover some before too long!
John, I saw your comment. ::laughs:: It's good to hear from you again. How's Ireland treating you?
::sigh:: Ooh, my little, dead blog. You need some interesting news to spice up your life. Well, I'm working on it. Perhaps I'll be able to uncover some before too long!
Saturday, November 11, 2006
It's Funny...
Life, I mean.
When I was around eight years old I thought that I would be married by now. (So much for being Rosie Tracer.) When I was eighteen years old I thought I would be a nun by now. When I was 21 I figured out there's no way to know what tomorrow is going to bring--let alone next week or month or year.
The end of this month is going to bring about yet another move for me. I'll be moving back OKC. That should be interesting. After three years of not really having a *one* place to consider as home, I'll have my own place.
hm.
Maybe next year I'll be moving somewhere else. ::laughs:: Contrary to popular belief, it's going to be hard for me to find a place more interesting than Clear Creek. I may just have to move back up here next year....
That's all.
When I was around eight years old I thought that I would be married by now. (So much for being Rosie Tracer.) When I was eighteen years old I thought I would be a nun by now. When I was 21 I figured out there's no way to know what tomorrow is going to bring--let alone next week or month or year.
The end of this month is going to bring about yet another move for me. I'll be moving back OKC. That should be interesting. After three years of not really having a *one* place to consider as home, I'll have my own place.
hm.
Maybe next year I'll be moving somewhere else. ::laughs:: Contrary to popular belief, it's going to be hard for me to find a place more interesting than Clear Creek. I may just have to move back up here next year....
That's all.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Finally
I'm tired of looking at my blog and seeing feet.
I need a different picture...photo...whatever...to put up.
Does anyone ever read this thing anymore?
Happy birthday, Warrick!! (It isn't until tomorrow, but I probably won't be posting again for a while, so...there ya have it.) Warrick is turning six. Aw. So cute. Gotta love the kid.
Oh, good news, Dan and I are actually working on TLM again. It shouldn't be too long until it's all posted. Woo hoo!!! Who's excited???!!?!?!!
Michaela, I looked at your blog!!! Oh my goodness, your piece is SO cool!!! I am so impressed. Guys, go check it out... www.echoesofcreation.blogspot.com
I need a different picture...photo...whatever...to put up.
Does anyone ever read this thing anymore?
Happy birthday, Warrick!! (It isn't until tomorrow, but I probably won't be posting again for a while, so...there ya have it.) Warrick is turning six. Aw. So cute. Gotta love the kid.
Oh, good news, Dan and I are actually working on TLM again. It shouldn't be too long until it's all posted. Woo hoo!!! Who's excited???!!?!?!!
Michaela, I looked at your blog!!! Oh my goodness, your piece is SO cool!!! I am so impressed. Guys, go check it out... www.echoesofcreation.blogspot.com
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Kya Nicole Coulter
Congratulations to first-time mommy and daddy, Ashley and Chad.
Their beautiful daughter--Kya Nicole--was born yesterday evening around 8:00.
It was ten years ago that I first started looking forward to Ashley (my cousin, and one of my best friends) having a baby. It made me cry when I walked in her room last night and saw her holding her daughter, with Chad standing next to her bed, smiling like the proudest father ever.
They are a beautiful family, and I hope they will be blessed always.
Their beautiful daughter--Kya Nicole--was born yesterday evening around 8:00.
It was ten years ago that I first started looking forward to Ashley (my cousin, and one of my best friends) having a baby. It made me cry when I walked in her room last night and saw her holding her daughter, with Chad standing next to her bed, smiling like the proudest father ever.
They are a beautiful family, and I hope they will be blessed always.
Sunday, July 09, 2006
A Post
...with a bucket on it.
*That's* how you know which is our driveway up here.
"...then you'll come to three fence posts, one of them has a bucket upside down on it, that's our drive...."
The directions given to the man who was coming to shoe our horses.
::giggles:: Gotta love the country.
I had an awesome 4th! Thanks to my uncle Mark and aunt Theresa for once again hosting the 4th of July party. It's always lots of fun, and it just wouldn't be the same if it wasn't at your house!
Mason, I wouldn't have missed it for anything! I even missed a great party up here to go to your house! I hope you had as good of a time as I did.
Okay, well, the horses are all shod now, so I think I'll go ride the new one....Oddball.
*That's* how you know which is our driveway up here.
"...then you'll come to three fence posts, one of them has a bucket upside down on it, that's our drive...."
The directions given to the man who was coming to shoe our horses.
::giggles:: Gotta love the country.
I had an awesome 4th! Thanks to my uncle Mark and aunt Theresa for once again hosting the 4th of July party. It's always lots of fun, and it just wouldn't be the same if it wasn't at your house!
Mason, I wouldn't have missed it for anything! I even missed a great party up here to go to your house! I hope you had as good of a time as I did.
Okay, well, the horses are all shod now, so I think I'll go ride the new one....Oddball.
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Happy 4th of July!!
It's *finally* the 4th of July!!!
YAY!!!!!!
Happy Independence Day, y'all! Celebrate safely, and have lots of fun! I know I will!!!
I am in Clear Creek right now, but I'll be leaving in a couple of hours to head down to OKC for the annual Best Party In The World (aka the 4th of July Party at Uncle Mark's). But I'll be missing the party here...which is kind of annoying...because Drew is really funny...and it would've been hilarious to watch him set off fireworks--the silly Californian--but oh well.
MARCY!!!!! It's the 4th of JULY!!!!!!!!!
YAY!!!!!!
Happy Independence Day, y'all! Celebrate safely, and have lots of fun! I know I will!!!
I am in Clear Creek right now, but I'll be leaving in a couple of hours to head down to OKC for the annual Best Party In The World (aka the 4th of July Party at Uncle Mark's). But I'll be missing the party here...which is kind of annoying...because Drew is really funny...and it would've been hilarious to watch him set off fireworks--the silly Californian--but oh well.
MARCY!!!!! It's the 4th of JULY!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, June 18, 2006
The Village of Truth's End, Part I
Once upon a time in a land called Far Away...
There was a village by the name of Truth's End. In the village was a man who had been harmed by a deceitful woman, and wishing to begin a new way of life, so named the village in the hopes that Truth would find a home there.
The man did indeed find peace and solace in the village, and Truth did with him abide; he died years later surrounded by Love and Charity.
But this is not his story.
Many years after his death, the village slowly became infiltrated by men and women who considered lying to be a part of life. Sadly, the man's realized dream of "Truth's End" symbolizing the dwelling place of Truth vanished, and the village began instead to symbolize the death of Truth.
Until the day she arrived.
There was a village by the name of Truth's End. In the village was a man who had been harmed by a deceitful woman, and wishing to begin a new way of life, so named the village in the hopes that Truth would find a home there.
The man did indeed find peace and solace in the village, and Truth did with him abide; he died years later surrounded by Love and Charity.
But this is not his story.
Many years after his death, the village slowly became infiltrated by men and women who considered lying to be a part of life. Sadly, the man's realized dream of "Truth's End" symbolizing the dwelling place of Truth vanished, and the village began instead to symbolize the death of Truth.
Until the day she arrived.
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Is My Blog Dead Again?
Aaaw, maaan. It *is*!
Somebody wake it up!
::sigh:: One would *think* that I would be able to think up posts to post. But noooo.
Well, let's see...
Texas was awesome! Marcy and I had a great time with Kk. Her mom was really nice, and her dad made us laugh alot. Her fiance, David, was really cool, and I know for sure now that I don't have a problem with her marrying him. David's brother Daniel was awesome. So was his sister Christina. EXCEPT FOR when I told them I saw *Sting Rays* in the water and they wouldn't believe me! Oh my goodness. They were swimming right in front of me--the sting rays, I mean--I saw them! There were three. Daniel was walking like four feet away from me and didn't see them, so he wouldn't believe that *I* had. ::ch:: Guys.
Later on I saw a jellyfish. It was swimming right in front of me. I didn't want to be a scaredy-cat, so I stayed in the water for a while longer, but THEN I got out. Okay, so, when I got out, I saw a dead fish lying on the beach. I don't know *why* I looked at it, but I did.
And it was a baby-shark.
I was like, "Okay, you guys! You told me there were no jellyfish and no sharks!! What is up with this?" Christina said that she'd been going to that beach all of her life and had never seen sharks or jellyfish. Yeah, well...what about sting rays, Christina?? "Whatever, Tracy, you didn't see sting rays."
::rolls eyes:: I think there's this sign above my head I can't see which reads: "PLEASE TEASE ME 'CAUSE IT'S REALLY FUNNY"
So, yes, Houston was wonderful. To Marcy, Kiersten, Christina, David and Daniel: Add more!
Somebody wake it up!
::sigh:: One would *think* that I would be able to think up posts to post. But noooo.
Well, let's see...
Texas was awesome! Marcy and I had a great time with Kk. Her mom was really nice, and her dad made us laugh alot. Her fiance, David, was really cool, and I know for sure now that I don't have a problem with her marrying him. David's brother Daniel was awesome. So was his sister Christina. EXCEPT FOR when I told them I saw *Sting Rays* in the water and they wouldn't believe me! Oh my goodness. They were swimming right in front of me--the sting rays, I mean--I saw them! There were three. Daniel was walking like four feet away from me and didn't see them, so he wouldn't believe that *I* had. ::ch:: Guys.
Later on I saw a jellyfish. It was swimming right in front of me. I didn't want to be a scaredy-cat, so I stayed in the water for a while longer, but THEN I got out. Okay, so, when I got out, I saw a dead fish lying on the beach. I don't know *why* I looked at it, but I did.
And it was a baby-shark.
I was like, "Okay, you guys! You told me there were no jellyfish and no sharks!! What is up with this?" Christina said that she'd been going to that beach all of her life and had never seen sharks or jellyfish. Yeah, well...what about sting rays, Christina?? "Whatever, Tracy, you didn't see sting rays."
::rolls eyes:: I think there's this sign above my head I can't see which reads: "PLEASE TEASE ME 'CAUSE IT'S REALLY FUNNY"
So, yes, Houston was wonderful. To Marcy, Kiersten, Christina, David and Daniel: Add more!
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Texas and Pilgrims
YAY!
Marcy and I are leaving for Houston tomorrow morning.
We are going to visit my friend Kiersten. (YAY!)
And Monday night we are meeting the Mary, Lizzie and Ginny at the airport in Dallas, and Mary is riding home with us.
YAY! We are so excited to have the Chartres Pilgrims coming home!
Marcy and I are leaving for Houston tomorrow morning.
We are going to visit my friend Kiersten. (YAY!)
And Monday night we are meeting the Mary, Lizzie and Ginny at the airport in Dallas, and Mary is riding home with us.
YAY! We are so excited to have the Chartres Pilgrims coming home!
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Clear Creek Pilgrims
Okay, John, Christa and Mason!
What's up, guys? Actually...Christa is in Nebraska, so nevermind about saying 'hi' to her. ::winks::
Okay, I have been meaning to start blogging more often, but this weekend I have been too busy to do so.
Why?
Oh. Because. When I got home Thursday night my mom said that a group of people here in Clear Creek were going to be meeting at our house on Saturday afternoon to walk to the monastery. (It is 4 miles from the front door of our house to the door of the chapel.) So 14 of us walked to the monastery and offered it for the Chartres Pilgrims.
It was actually Drew's idea. (He's a great guy that lives here.) He told Lizzie he would walk to the monastery every day that she walked the Pilgrimage if she would pray for an intention he had. Then the idea just kinda caught on.
Today we walked from Drew's house to the monastery and back two times, which came to 4 miles. And we're going to do it again tomorrow.
Walking takes up a lot of time. Especially when you have little three and seven year olds....
The Chartres Pilrims are supposed to be arriving in Chartres around 8:00am our time tomorrow. Remember to pray for them! ::smiles::
What's up, guys? Actually...Christa is in Nebraska, so nevermind about saying 'hi' to her. ::winks::
Okay, I have been meaning to start blogging more often, but this weekend I have been too busy to do so.
Why?
Oh. Because. When I got home Thursday night my mom said that a group of people here in Clear Creek were going to be meeting at our house on Saturday afternoon to walk to the monastery. (It is 4 miles from the front door of our house to the door of the chapel.) So 14 of us walked to the monastery and offered it for the Chartres Pilgrims.
It was actually Drew's idea. (He's a great guy that lives here.) He told Lizzie he would walk to the monastery every day that she walked the Pilgrimage if she would pray for an intention he had. Then the idea just kinda caught on.
Today we walked from Drew's house to the monastery and back two times, which came to 4 miles. And we're going to do it again tomorrow.
Walking takes up a lot of time. Especially when you have little three and seven year olds....
The Chartres Pilrims are supposed to be arriving in Chartres around 8:00am our time tomorrow. Remember to pray for them! ::smiles::
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Chartres Pilgrims
Well, they're off.
Almost, anyway.
Mary, Beth, Kevin and Ginny are in leaving in a little bit for Dallas. Their flight leaves from there tomorrow morning, and they will--eventually--end up in Paris on Thursday morning around 9:00am. Dan is already over there...somewhere. He'll meet them in Paris.
Make sure y'all keep them in your prayers. The Chartres Pilgrimage is incredibly, amazingly awesome, but it's also extremely difficult.
They will be walking the Pilgrimage this coming Saturday, Sunday and Monday, so be sure to pray on those days.
After the Walk, they'll be hanging out in Ireland; celebrating Ginny's birthday (the 6th) then Dan's birthday (the 10th), and they'll be meeting up with our dear John Briody at some point. John, do let us know how that goes. ::grins::
Mary, Beth, Dan, Kevin and Ginny;
My prayers are with you guys. I hope the Walk impacts your life as much as it did mine.
See you in ten years. ::winks::
Almost, anyway.
Mary, Beth, Kevin and Ginny are in leaving in a little bit for Dallas. Their flight leaves from there tomorrow morning, and they will--eventually--end up in Paris on Thursday morning around 9:00am. Dan is already over there...somewhere. He'll meet them in Paris.
Make sure y'all keep them in your prayers. The Chartres Pilgrimage is incredibly, amazingly awesome, but it's also extremely difficult.
They will be walking the Pilgrimage this coming Saturday, Sunday and Monday, so be sure to pray on those days.
After the Walk, they'll be hanging out in Ireland; celebrating Ginny's birthday (the 6th) then Dan's birthday (the 10th), and they'll be meeting up with our dear John Briody at some point. John, do let us know how that goes. ::grins::
Mary, Beth, Dan, Kevin and Ginny;
My prayers are with you guys. I hope the Walk impacts your life as much as it did mine.
See you in ten years. ::winks::
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Life
"Here's a red M&M for you. Now be happy."
Yeah, whatever. Try giving me the *real* one. ::rolls eyes::
~Heather's graduation is tomorrow.
~My parents flew to NY to be there for it.
~Heather didn't know until they walked into her apartment.
~Congratulations, Heather!!!!
~My niece, Nikola Jo, was born last night. Congratulations, Marc and Crystal!
~Ryan Michael now shares a birthday with his little sister Nikola--Happy Birthday, Ryan!
~Two very funny priests came to dinner the other night. I hope they come again soon.
~An Irishman joined the monastery the other day.
~My cousin Jessica graduated from OU last week. Congratulations, Jess!
~My cute little friend Kiersten is engaged. (YAAAY!)
~And a million other things.
~But that's it for now.
Yeah, whatever. Try giving me the *real* one. ::rolls eyes::
~Heather's graduation is tomorrow.
~My parents flew to NY to be there for it.
~Heather didn't know until they walked into her apartment.
~Congratulations, Heather!!!!
~My niece, Nikola Jo, was born last night. Congratulations, Marc and Crystal!
~Ryan Michael now shares a birthday with his little sister Nikola--Happy Birthday, Ryan!
~Two very funny priests came to dinner the other night. I hope they come again soon.
~An Irishman joined the monastery the other day.
~My cousin Jessica graduated from OU last week. Congratulations, Jess!
~My cute little friend Kiersten is engaged. (YAAAY!)
~And a million other things.
~But that's it for now.
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Used to be Such a Little Tadpole...
If a frog is...oh...ten human years, how old is that in Froggy years?
hmmm.......
::laughs::
Though I am about an hour early, I want to be the first to tell Froggy 'Happy Birthday', and may his day be wonderfully blessed!
...at least I *hope* I'm first..... ::giggles::
hmmm.......
::laughs::
Though I am about an hour early, I want to be the first to tell Froggy 'Happy Birthday', and may his day be wonderfully blessed!
...at least I *hope* I'm first..... ::giggles::
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Ladies and Gentlemen
A couple of announcements, y'all:
First, my new little niece was born Friday, April 28th, at about 2:30CST. She was about 4 weeks early, and only weighs 5lbs, 2oz. She has been having difficulty breathing, and is in NICU, but I heard this morning that she is doing better, and my sister was allowed to hold her. YAAAY!
So, CONGRATULATIONS to Heather and Tom on their new baby daughter, Amy Rose.
Second, believe it or not, 'The London Murders' is still in the making. Only, Restless Native and I have decided to wait until July to finish it up. For now, I am (officially) announcing the name of our new blog--'The London Murders'--which (for those of you who are *not* Blog Moles, and haven't already found it) has all of the previous posts of 'TLM', and, as of last night, has a new chapter.
So please visit your favorite authors, Restless Native and Femme Fascinante, at:
www.londonmurders.blogspot.com
First, my new little niece was born Friday, April 28th, at about 2:30CST. She was about 4 weeks early, and only weighs 5lbs, 2oz. She has been having difficulty breathing, and is in NICU, but I heard this morning that she is doing better, and my sister was allowed to hold her. YAAAY!
So, CONGRATULATIONS to Heather and Tom on their new baby daughter, Amy Rose.
Second, believe it or not, 'The London Murders' is still in the making. Only, Restless Native and I have decided to wait until July to finish it up. For now, I am (officially) announcing the name of our new blog--'The London Murders'--which (for those of you who are *not* Blog Moles, and haven't already found it) has all of the previous posts of 'TLM', and, as of last night, has a new chapter.
So please visit your favorite authors, Restless Native and Femme Fascinante, at:
www.londonmurders.blogspot.com
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