"We have the idea that we can dedicate our gifts to God. However, you cannot dedicate what is not yours. There is actually only one thing you can dedicate to God, and that is your right to yourself." Oswald Chambers, taken from My Utmost for His Highest, which is an awesome daily devotional book. And… Continue reading It Didn’t Belong to Me in the First Place
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Why I Went to University
"We've bought into the idea that education is about training and 'success', defined monetarily, rather than learning to think critically and to challenge. We should not forget that the true purpose of education is to make minds, not careers. A culture that does not grasp the vital interplay between morality and power, which mistakes management… Continue reading Why I Went to University
A Rainy Tuesday Bachelorette Update
It's a grey and rainy day so let's begin with this picture of the rhododendron bush in my parents' backyard. Don't you feel better now? I spent a lovely weekend in Vancouver, getting to see some friends I've missed. I love that city. I get so excited from the moment I hit the outskirts. There's… Continue reading A Rainy Tuesday Bachelorette Update
Thursday Sundries
It's another grey day in the Fraser Valley. But tomorrow is June! Can you believe it? I'm excited. June will be busy for us though because, well, we're moving. Again. This will mark my fifth move in four years and although that might make it sound like I love moving a lot, I do not.… Continue reading Thursday Sundries
Lessons Learned in Thrift Stores
Another successful Value Village trip on Saturday! That makes two in two weekends in a row. (Inspired by visits from our thrifty extended family!) I got this dress last weekend: Yesterday Peter found me a soft, comfortable 100% lambswool sweater. I have a couple of lovely wool sweaters that are actually men's sweaters because of… Continue reading Lessons Learned in Thrift Stores
Not a Book Review (Well, okay, it kind of is)
Sometimes picking a book based on its interesting title and fun cover works out well. Really great, in fact. Sometimes it doesn't. This time it was of the second variety. This isn't a book review because I didn't finish reading the book. I don't do that very often - stop in the middle and never… Continue reading Not a Book Review (Well, okay, it kind of is)
Victoria Day Weekend
We had two days of fabulous weather for the May long weekend, one day of clouds and then a final day of rain all day. Which was actually kind of perfect because it gave us just the right excuse to stay in our pajamas too late, to drink coffee slowly, read books, and simply hang… Continue reading Victoria Day Weekend
The Journey Begins…
Monday night launched the latest season of The Bachelorette. This time we follow the romantic adventures of 26-year-old Emily Maynard. What sets this season apart is the fact that Emily is a single mom to a young daughter, Ricki. For this reason, the show has (so far) been relocated to Emily's hometown of Charlotte, North… Continue reading The Journey Begins…
City Kid in the Country
I like to think of myself as a versatile person. I am decently well-travelled and have been from a young age. I have eaten strange things and smiled politely about them. I have slept in cars, in planes, on floors, and in closets. I can adapt. So when Peter and I were trying to decide… Continue reading City Kid in the Country
A Sunday at Harrison
What do you do when the day is sunny and you have new hiking boots to break in? You find a mountain to climb! Yesterday was a beautiful day, particularly joyous after a grey sort of Saturday (it was too cloudy to see the so-called "supermoon", which was disappointing). So Peter and I packed a… Continue reading A Sunday at Harrison
