Random ramble

There have been so many things on my mind lately that I can hardly wade through it all. Therefore, I am going to create a list of random things that are in my jam-pack mind to hopefully lodge the unimportant stuff loose and be able to tackle what I need to. And beyond that, lists are just fun. And you want to know why they are fun? Because you can put a number in front of almost anything and all the sudden it becomes important. For example my good friend Naomi wrote a list of things she loves about her husband and in it was...
17. His shirts are soft.

Now normally that wouldn't be a really important thing but because the list had a title of "100 things I love about Matt" and number 17. was infront of the statment, it made it important.

Anyway, here is my VERY RANDOM list of
"Things swirling through my head"

1. I hope that I get a really cool tree for my birthday...yes I want a tree for my brithday!
2. Who will take my receptionist position so that I will be able to start working in my new role as the Serve Asia Facilitator?
3. I am excited to see where in the world this new job will take me.
4. What are some wicked fun things that we can do with our church that will help church not look so boring?
5. Why is it so hard for people to love one another?
6. I am very excited to go to Czech!!!
7. Who will be in my Czech class this year?
8. I want to plant tons and tons of flowers.
9. I am also excited to get fresh veggies this year from our garden.
10. I feel like so many people in our church need to know that they are loved and appreciated, how can this happen?
11. I want to see my friend Laura so badly! I would give almost anything to be walking on the beach while we both had our cameras in hand taking pictures of the tide or whatever else is interesting at the moment.
12. I hope that Aaron can really get refreshed soon!
13. I want a day where I can wear flipflops, a ribbon in my hair, have my sunroof open and drive up to the mountains and kayak while listening to some music that I can blast and sing along to...and possibly annoy Aaron with.
14. My coffee is cold.
15. I am really really really excited about my new job!

And there are many more, but I think that will sufice for now.

Asia's splendor

I remember, as a first grader, my best friend at school was Thai, her name was Oeay (nickname) or Warunya was her real name. I remember being at her house all the time eating noodles and rice and playing by the wonderful reminders that they had up of their Thai home. I remember eating at a Thai resturant her cousin's parents owned (previously it was called Wild Orchid...now known as Wild Ginger). I remember being facinated by her culture, even at a young age.

As I grew up I gained a love for the American attempt as Asian food. Many of my friends and I would make going out for Chinese a wonderful treat on new years eve, or any other important event, like needing to discuss a boy problem, or having a sleep over. It was a source of comfort to me.

Then again, as I began to register for my wedding, Aaron and I decided that we wanted to have an "Asian" theme in our house as much as possible. We wanted some of the simplicity that it brings. We almost got a table that was low to the floor so that we could sit on pillows and eat (but we didn't think it would be condusive to having many people over).

And now I find myself thinking about Asia. Thinking about how through my life, there have been little things that have connected me with the culture and made me extremely curious about it. I find myself thinking of the beauty, the uniqueness, the sweet faces that I have seen. And so the other day I looked up pictures of many different countries in Asia. And more and more I am just in awe of each culture and each type of beauty that there are in so many different places in the world. I have seen many different parts of Europe. I have been to almost all 50 states in America. And now I find myself pondering about all the different Asian cultures. Like Europe or the states, I know that each one has it's own beauty and own splendor. So here are some pictures I found that just facinate me and give me a little bit of wanderlust!

Thank you google images for increasing my desire to travel all over the world!


How I would love to stand next to these deep strong roots!


I have seen cathedrals and castles in Europe...now it would be wonderful to see temples and palaces in Asia.


I remember even in Czech seeing prayer flags. What an interesting and intriguing thing.


Can I just tell you how many movies I have seen filmed in Japan that just make me want to hop on a plane instantly?!! This is why Aaron and I want a Japanese garden.


WOW. Need I say more?


I wouldn't mind being here right now!