tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40609526582719783242024-03-13T10:28:57.463-07:00I'm Gonna Let it ShineAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.comBlogger328125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-56639937805870461942012-04-28T16:31:00.001-07:002012-04-28T16:31:07.827-07:00The in BetweenI love Memphis, I really do. I love a lot of things about Memphis. I love that people are striving to close the gap between the rich and the poor. I love that white teachers are able to work with black teachers in Memphis. I love that my students are receiving the education that they deserve. I love that I can wake up on a Saturday morning and know that at least 2-3 farmers markets are going on. I love all the quirky restaurants and the excellent food I always get to have.<br />
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I just miss California. It is not necessarily the location, it is the people. I miss Californians. Yes, a lot of them are snotty to the outside, but if that is what you are use to, then it seems normal. I miss being around people who are similar to me.<br />
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I know we are suppose to live a rather uncomfortable life, or so it seems, but I am just so excited for the month of June. California, I am going to fully embrace you.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-33704790338366330262012-04-27T16:41:00.001-07:002012-04-27T16:47:00.113-07:00The Hardest Year of my LifeThe hardest year of my life is almost over! I seriously cannot believe it. In 21 days I will be a graduate! Holy crap... I will have my Masters in Urban Education. <div>
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<li>Cultural adjusting to Memphis</li>
<li>Finding a new church</li>
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<li>Being apart of an organization that is still very new... but still very sweet</li>
<li>BEST PART: loving my students... I LOVE THEM.</li>
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I am going to be a disaster come May 17th. I don't know how I am going to say good bye to them. It is so hard knowing I will probably not see them again since I will be teaching Monday through Friday next year... so there is no chance to go see them! Man, I love my babies. </div>
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Please pray that I get things done the next few weeks. Thesis is due next week, poster presentation the following week. I am teaching everything until school gets out. </div>
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I love y'all. </div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-62623001607787633992012-04-21T11:14:00.000-07:002012-04-21T11:14:14.211-07:00Bringing it BackI miss this blog so much. It reminds me so much of high school and college. Tumblr seemed cool, but it definitely did not impress me haha. I am back on here! Woohooo!Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-75446206707343559312011-06-26T21:18:00.001-07:002011-06-26T21:18:56.746-07:00On Tumblr!Hey Friends.... check out my tumblr! Click <a href="http://angelablake.tumblr.com/">Here</a>.<br />
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It will consist of lots of funny cultural things.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-46585191202152365992011-06-09T19:49:00.000-07:002011-06-09T19:52:21.811-07:00Adios!Hello faithful friends,<br />
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I am now living in Memphis and LOVE it. I think this is the end of this blog. I know that I am going to have zero time to update it this year (because I am already beyond busy and my classes haven't even started). For those of you who want to know about how Memphis is... please please please feel free to contact me any time! I like that more than talking to cyber space!<br />
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P.s. I MIGHT get a tumblr and update it with pictures and random stuff about Memphis. I was thinking of doing funny cultural things (that way I don't have to update as much)!<br />
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Love,<br />
AngelaAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-79910905972426557332011-05-05T21:30:00.000-07:002011-05-05T21:30:11.679-07:00i do not know if i have any faithful followers or not... but if i do, i am sorry for not updating you.<br />
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right now this is where i am at:<br />
-i am lounging around in a swim suite in my apartment because i am longing for the ocean. today i wish i was a mermaid.<br />
-i feel completely overwhelemd.<br />
-i am moving to memphis in 25 days.<br />
-i am graduating in 23 days.<br />
-i am excited to graduate, but sad to say good bye to people.<br />
-i need strength to finish out the semester and a renewed love for school to do another year of school and get my masters.<br />
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i love you all.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-65787070106277079222011-04-18T19:27:00.000-07:002011-04-18T19:27:13.464-07:00DefinedGuiding principles of Mission: doxology as the highest goal of mission, redemption as the foundation, the kingdom of God as the center, eschatology as the hope, the nations as the scope, reconciliation as the fruit, and incarnation as the character of mission.<br />
-Ott and Strauss in <i>Encountering Theology of Mission</i>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-39425622808354008272011-04-11T23:24:00.000-07:002011-04-12T11:08:22.740-07:00GOSPEL<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-gb7n9B_8m8?hd=1" title="YouTube video player" width="640"></iframe><br />
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Please enjoy this and soak it up.<br />
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There is no one holy like the LORD; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God. (1 Sam. 2:2)Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-43867291696428171772011-04-10T18:42:00.000-07:002011-04-10T18:42:03.565-07:00LifeLife has been too sweet to me recently. Last weekend I went to Visalia with the ICS Seniors to one of my professors friends homes. It was a time of reflection, giggles, and praising the Lord for who He has made us and for where He has brought us. One of my favorite things about the weekend is that we wrote purpose and vision statements.These statements did not come out of the blue but were thought out responses to who God has made us and by looking at our past. I really loved this weekend because I was with my five closest girlfriends and one of my favorite professors for all sessions. It was a time of praying for God's guidance and pure encouragement from my friends. It was so powerful to be with people who really do know you inside out.<br />
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Some people do not reflecting on the past, but the past really is the key to your future. The past can be seen as this:<br />
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Rowing teams row backwards, with the destination being forward. They have to look backwards in order to go forwards. The way that they do this is by knowing the landmarks that will lead them forward. They know these very well and use them as their guide.<br />
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That is exactly how life is for us. We need to look at the past in order to see what God has been doing. There are many chapters, hurts, praises, divine interventions, etc. All of these things have made us who we are... God has already written our story. It is so important to recognize these things.<br />
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I will be the first to say that I thought I was going to hate having a weekend devoted to Life Maps and to this kind of stuff... but it has helped me realize how God has made me and where He is taking me.<br />
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Here is my purpose statement (of being). This is who I am in Christ and how God has made me/desires for me to live. Please keep me to it:<br />
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My purpose is to abide in Christ and to love others in an intimate and real way that shine's Christ's light. I live a life of faithfulness to the calling of God, having kingdom eyes, and to show that true obedience brings ultimate freedom and joy.<br />
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<u>Life update:</u><br />
I want to push the pause button on life right now. I love Southern California and I am going to miss all my crazy friends like crazy. I devoted today to truly being a Sabbath. I do not allow myself to do that often. I went to church with my sister (awesome message by Mr. Nick Saltas), passed out on the couch, planted flowers, road my bike to the park with Emily, swung on the swings at the park, played with the little kids, played frisbee, layed in the grass, and had In and Out for dinner. You might not think that is Sabbathing... but it was for me. I needed the kid to come out in me. Prayer for a smooth and joyful transition would be greatly appreciated (definitely glad one of my strengths if adaptability)!Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-35546630985193559562011-03-18T23:37:00.000-07:002011-03-18T23:44:25.676-07:00CherishLast night at Missions Conference a beautiful thing occurred: the Holy Spirit filled the gym in a way that I have not experienced at Biola before. Not only did the Holy Spirit work in the lives of many Biola students, but the Spirit is continuing to work in the lives of people this very second. The work that happen last night cannot and did not stay within the walls of the gym. Students were led to confession and repentance. Worship, prayer, and an open mic for confession lasted until 10pm. No one wanted it to end... being in the presence of the Lord with other believers who are needy for Jesus is powerful.<br />
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As I was worshiping and crying out to the Lord is desperation, a dear friend came out of no where... at the perfect time.<br />
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We embraced each other, cried, and prayed. For a long time.<br />
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God always puts people in our path when we need them. Shannon has been a friend that God has used in such mighty ways in my life. I am convinced she is my heart sister. I think I will forever cherish that moment. It was so special. I wish I could take the memory out of my head and heart and put it onto this page... so others can see how powerful friendship really is.<br />
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Embrace your friendships. God has placed people in your life for a reason. Go beyond the surface talk... get to their hearts.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-66465100895005604202011-03-17T00:10:00.000-07:002011-03-17T00:15:27.562-07:00I do not think I will ever understand how Biola students or Christians for that matter do not understand Missions. The whole stinkin' bible is about Mission(s).<br />
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Is it that hard to see? Open your eyes Biola.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-20085747497643833092011-03-15T11:21:00.001-07:002011-03-15T11:21:32.755-07:00A Franciscan Prayer<div style="margin-top: 0px;"><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">May God bless you with discomfort. Discomfort at easy answers, half truths, and superficial relationships, so that you may live deep within your heart. Amen.</span></em></div><div style="margin-top: 0px;"><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></em></div><div style="margin-top: 0px;"><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">May God bless you with anger. Anger at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people, so that you may work for justice, freedom and peace. Amen.</span></em></div><div style="margin-top: 0px;"><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></em></div><div style="margin-top: 0px;"><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">May God bless you with tears. Tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation and war, so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and turn their pain into joy. Amen.</span></em></div><div style="margin-top: 0px;"><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></em></div><div style="margin-top: 0px;"><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">May God bless you with foolishness. Enough foolishness to believe that you can make a difference in this world, so that you can do what others claim cannot be done. Amen.</span></em></div><div style="margin-top: 0px;"><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></em></div><div style="margin-top: 0px;"><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">And the blessing of God, who creates, redeems and sanctifies, be upon you and all you love and pray for this day, and forever more. Amen.</span></em></div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-71861599177854021872011-03-14T23:20:00.001-07:002011-03-15T10:42:04.292-07:00It is almost Christmas- ICS Style!Missions conference is almost here and I am so beyond excited I can't see straight.<br />
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Bring it Holy Spirit. BRING IT. Make people fall more in love with Jesus. Show us our faults and make us rely more on you. Empty us... please.<br />
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P.s. Everyone donate for <a href="http://bloodformissions.org/">blood for missions</a>... Even if you hate needles.<br />
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P.s.s. Donate for Japan relief. our money is not our own... God is slowly teaching me this. Here is a worthy organization... <a href="http://www.samaritanspurse.org/">Samaritan's Purse.</a>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-40465251181394433842011-03-12T23:40:00.000-08:002011-03-12T23:40:46.460-08:00God desires us to PRAY!Our world is broken... yet I have to remind myself that God allows somethings to happen, whether they are good or bad, for His glory. I do not understand this and I do not think I ever will fully. I have been sad girl and was crying pretty hard earlier in prayer this morning after I saw new pictures and videos.<div><br />
</div><div>I do not know why, but this earthquake in Japan has rocked me more than most. God has been breaking my heart for Japan and Asia in general a lot recently. I am thankful for this because I am more inclined and reminded to pray for Japan... for the long haul.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Our world is a mess. Good thing God desires our prayers and responds. He hears the prayers of the Saints. Pray for:</div><div>Libya- political rest, safety, peace.</div><div>Egypt- same as Libya... and for good leaders.</div><div>Haiti- to not be forgotten, more relief, and to turn their eyes on the Lord.</div><div>New Zealand- relief and to look towards Jesus.</div><div>Afghanistan and Iraq- Pray for our troops...</div><div><br />
</div><div>and for Urban America. Thanks friends. Let's be faithful in prayer.</div><div><br />
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Anyways, this church seems awesome. The heart of the church seems to align a lot of thing things I value and see important. <a href="http://www.fellowshipmemphis.org/">Check it out yo. </a>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-49707223776384050072011-02-28T23:01:00.000-08:002011-02-28T23:05:19.661-08:00AdeleThere are certain artists that have spoken to me a lot throughout college and childhood as well. Music is so good for the soul. Sometimes I feel like I am going to be that old lady who goes to a certain artist just to bask in their music... and well ladies and gentlemen, one of them is Adele. <a href="http://www.adele.tv/music/">Please listen to her amazing new album and buy it if you please.</a><br />
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She will not disappoint you.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-86970396261973047352011-02-24T11:13:00.000-08:002011-02-24T11:22:52.334-08:00CreationPsalm 104 is one of my favorite Psalms about creation. God loves His creation and did not give us creation to take over and destroy- He entrusted it to us to take care of and to SERVE. We are to cultivate the earth. After all, the earth takes care of us and we are to take care of it. We rely on each other. What will our children think of our generation if we are not people who reverse the cycle that it is in? I think that we as Christians we should be more concerned about taking care of the earth- myself included. I am trying to figure out what it looks like to live in a way that is honoring to the Lord- in light of creation care. This is going to be a journey.<br />
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Here is something amazing to look at (from National Geographic) in terms of industrialization, nature, and how far we have come (both good and bad). <a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2011/03/age-of-man/anthropocene-photography">Click here. </a><br />
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And for kicks... take this <a href="http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/water-footprint-calculator/">Water Footprint Calculator.</a> It is really interesting!Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-4968395172572368402011-02-23T22:24:00.000-08:002011-02-24T10:54:21.411-08:00InsanityDo you ever think it is possible to get drunk off of your own energy or craziness? Today has proven that my own personality has made me feel like I am drunk, when in fact, I have gone crazy/slightly insane.<br />
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After an oddly productive social day at school and work, I came home, knowing that I had a lot of homework to tackle. I ended up pondering on the fact that I have completely lost it when I found myself groaning every five minutes while trying to do my Spanish homework. My brain activity is clogged and needs some serious drain-o because I am starting to think I cannot comprehend anymore information that I do not want to know.<br />
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My lovely neighbor Weston came over asking for a bowl to use for mixing and as I walked into the kitchen to get it I instantly I turned into "Ange-jello" and could barely walk. My mind, body, and soul are exhausted- due to what I think is senioritis.<br />
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I find myself on Urban Ecology websites for hours and looking at pictures of bunnies (because after all it is the year of the rabbit right?) I think I am going a little crazy. After Melissa told me she was going to buy a bunny today I was so excited for a few reasons.<br />
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Adults own pets for a reason. Yes, dogs are adorable, but they also help people stay sane. American's are crazy. We live in this hyper motivated society where we do way too many things in one day. We do not know how to rest, breathe, or enjoy life like a normal person. I think we could really use a lesson in rest from people in rural China or Nepal. Due to our craziness, we need a pet in order to keep us sane. An animal does not talk back to you... it simply enjoys your company. And that is why, my friends, The Nest (our apartment) is going to get a rabbit (once Melissa buys it). You may be thinking, "Oh man, they have really lost it," which we may have. But apparently Melissa has been thinking of getting a rabbit for nine months now, so it is about time our home has a little creature to take care of.<br />
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I am also finding that if I do not work out everyday I cannot focus because I have so much pent up energy that is stored in the wrong place. I wish it would all go to my brain and stay there. It is days like these that I do not know how I am going to start my Masters in June. Or how I am going to make friends with this weirdness level. Hopefully my mind will be okay and will be so excited to learn something different than the theology and methodologies of Missions. Don't get me wrong- I love missions, but I have been studying it for four years now. It is about time to move on to something else and to actually do something instead of talking about it.<br />
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All I have to say is... thank you for still being my friend despite my craziness.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-80728432975358721452011-02-21T23:36:00.000-08:002011-02-22T00:01:56.649-08:00girl armsrealization of the day: it is unfair that guys are allowed to have strong arms and that it will take a life time for me to have strong arms (not buff and manly ones though).<br />
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my frail arms had a real rough time in my weight training class tonight with em. we are GOING to make sure that they get stronger by the end of the semester. just you wait.<br />
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p.s. is it weird that i think i might get married in memphis? who would of ever thought that i would ever think that... maybe it is because of this <a href="http://ilovememphisblog.com/2011/02/get-hitched-10-uniquely-memphis-places-to-get-married/">(click here).</a>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-33294268655869047632011-02-19T22:36:00.000-08:002011-02-19T22:38:43.927-08:00The lady in the apartment complex over from me (right across the alley) cries herself to sleep every night. Something is going on behind her closed doors. The blinds are shut all day. I wish I could help or know what is going on- but only God knows.<br />
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Pray for her. Pray for her heart to be calmed by the peace of God. Pray for whatever is happening- whether it be depression, abuse, or something else.<br />
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<i><b>God, deliver her from what is happening. Please.</b></i>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-61014622103622232122011-02-12T14:06:00.000-08:002011-02-12T14:06:14.475-08:00I can't...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>WAIT</b> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">to start taking teaching classes and to just teach! I want to be worked and pushed to the limits. I want the next four years of my life to be dedicated to the cause of Urban Education in Memphis and making God known. Gosh, I'm so excited. </span><br />
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</span>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-43986338228547035342011-02-08T22:20:00.000-08:002011-02-08T23:01:47.121-08:00Nerd lertI am a senior in college and should be having major senioritis, yet I am finding that I want to take more and more classes. I am realizing that I might be a different breed of a senior.<br />
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When registration for classes was still going on I was so disappointed that the grammar English class had a time conflict with one of my classes (even though i didn't need the class at all). I just think grammar is really fun and wish I knew it inside out. I like world civilization and find it fascinating to learn about useless things- such as unknown pharaohs in world civilizations. I have also been finding myself day dreaming about learning Spanish fluently someday (which will probably take my a lifetime). Today I was talking to a communication disorders major and became instantly overjoyed with the thought of how fun the <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.unilang.org/resources/pronscript/art_ipachart.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.unilang.org/card.php%3Fres%3D45&usg=__mP2R8avUDSVyZ_DxBi_lHT9x1_I=&h=1262&w=968&sz=240&hl=en&start=0&sig2=SS3wrTHeqTxzdA4tFGreDw&zoom=1&tbnid=MLXtW1hTBxSDqM:&tbnh=162&tbnw=124&ei=tztSTf_kHYbGsAOc-pDEBg&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dinternational%2Bphonetic%2Balphabet%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26rlz%3D1C1CHFR_enUS362US362%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D685%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=360&vpy=96&dur=1&hovh=256&hovw=197&tx=133&ty=92&oei=tztSTf_kHYbGsAOc-pDEBg&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0">International Phonetic Alphabet</a> is and how fascinating the human mouth, tongue, and airflow is. During work today I started to think about how fun it would be to take bible classes when i am done with Biola and my masters (maybe through IHOP).<br />
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All of these things are just so weird to me. I am so weird. I have always known this, but it is becoming more and more real to me.<br />
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I guess it is a good thing that I am going into the field of education and teaching. I find so much joy in learning really simple things. For example, I think that the water cycle is the coolest thing (mainly because it shows how creative God is with nature and order).<br />
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Well it's time for me to look up how to teach a fourth grader long division in a simple manner. I told Dulce at <a href="http://www.mikacdc.org/">MIKA</a> that I would help her out tomorrow.<br />
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Buenos noches.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-83047492873453292202011-02-02T22:40:00.000-08:002011-02-02T22:51:32.657-08:00Please Be ObsessedI am obsessed with this store. I hope you will be too, because I check the sale section religiously and would feel less crazy if you would see how wonderful it is.<br />
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<a href="http://www.paper-source.com/">http://www.paper-source.com/</a> will become your friend... and if you are really liking it head down to Santa Monica and read some cards with the ocean breeze.<br />
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They have the CUTEST cards and stationary known to man. I love receiving cards and giving cards. I dream of making them and even thought it would be one of the most fun jobs when I was a kid (if I was only more artistic). Maybe when I am 65 and retired (fingers crossed) I will work at Paper-Source and show off my awesome embossing skills or something crazy like that.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060952658271978324.post-86535746020115863942011-02-02T21:34:00.000-08:002011-02-02T21:35:16.148-08:00Filmography 2010<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/I4dEWOB6THE?fs=1" width="480"></iframe><br />
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It's funny how life is full of a bunch of common themes that always seem to blend together.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12436006308581629786noreply@blogger.com0