Lemon Tree

Tonight...

Snow is all there is.

Really! It's been snowing for about a week now. I have even invested in long underwear. Long underwear is my new hero! I avoided it for so long because the extra layer makes you feel as if you're walking like an awkward robot. Let me just say, I'd rather be a warm awkward robot than a teeth chattering average joe.
I have also started Christmas party season. It has been my tradition since I was living in Israel to have late night Christmas parties. Sometimes with a friend, sometimes even just me and God.
Somehow they make me feel happy and melancholy. Poetic amost :D They make ordinary nights extraordinary. They make blizzards a welcome thing, rather than something to dread. Christmas parties are all about comfort and warmth and spices. If you don't have personal Christmas parties let me highly encourage you to start. In fact why not have one tonight. They don't need to be extravagent, they just require: Christmas music, candles, warm blankets, and some spiced drink or hot chocolate. Manderin oranges, chocolate, or pfefferneuse/ liebkuchen (I doubt that's spelt right) all take it up a notch. Even if you're alone it'll make you feel special and loved deep down. Try it, you'll like it!!

Tenacious D/Tribute

trying again...

Tenacious-D - Tribute

"Be you angels?"
"Nay we are but MEN! ROCK AaAaAaAaAaON!

Finally...

Finally an idea is taking shape. A plan is forming.

I found something I can use the mass amount of time I have at the moment, and do something productive.

Curious?? If you are and you ask me nicely I may tell you what it is... but not on blogger.

I love to have secrets! but even more than that... I love to share secrets :D

In other news.. "I heart Antony Gormley!!"

this is one of his works... almost all of his sculptures have to do with human form - but not in a pervy art student sort of way.

All of his stuff is about evoking a feeling in the viewer and involving them in the piece in some way - they all seem very tactile.

Love it, and therefore wanted to share it with you...

Today's German Phrase

Bitte seien Sie mir nicht bose.
bittuh zi-en zee meer burzuh.
Please don't be angry with me.

Today's German Phrase

Bitte seien Sie mir nicht bose.
bittuh zi-en zee meer burzuh.
Please don't be angry with me.

Today's German Phrase

Bitte seien Sie mir nicht bose.
bittuh zi-en zee meer burzuh.
Please don't be angry with me.

Scary 'Mary Poppins' Trailer

Thanks to kelly for this find!!
Hilarious!

I couldn't help but give it a go...

http://www.myheritage.com

admit it, after the results I got... you wanna try it too!!

..............................sigh

Today I visted a dying friend. It's not the first time I've visited someone who was dying, but this time was different.
This time I was alone.
It was just her and me.
She didn't know me anymore, which made me feel even more alone. I talked and she looked at me blankly. I wasn't sure if she heard, but sometimes she would say something in a weak voice. All recognizable words, but strung together in a way that made them senseless. I wished I had brought my bible, because then I could have read to her and filled the silence. Instead she looked at me, and I looked at her. I wanted to run, but first I prayed for her. It's one of those things that just left me feeling so sad. All she could do was lie there. Her only attmepts to communicate were futile, because all her words were just that... just words. When I tried to read something in her eyes, there was blankness. I pray so much she is either healed dramatically, or is called home shortly. I know if I was her I would wish God would take me quickly. But then, just because she can't communicate to me, doesn't mean she can't communicate with God. Maybe they are having a grand old time together. I thank God so much he can hear and interpret the sighs of our hearts and groans that words cannot express. I thank God that she is not alone. That He will never leave her or forsake her. What a comfort that is.
Despite this comfort I am still sad today. I guess maybe I am already mourning the loss of this friend. Even though she is still "present in the body", I think she is really at home with the Lord.

Today's "German Phrase(s) of the Day"

We'd like to get this firmed up
wir mochten das gerne unter Dach und Fach bringen
veer murshten dass gairnuh oonter dahK oont fahK bringen

I'll wait
Ich warte
ish vartuh

Happy Guy Fawkes Day!!

Remember remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot
We see no reason why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot!

What am I??

Some of you will know the lovely Becky.. but for those that don't let me just say.. She's lovely!! But lives in England so many of you will never know her - sad I know!
I missed dressing up this year, which was sad because I LOVE dressing up. Anyway I thought I would post a picture of a costume past... No one seemed to get this costume - Do you?? Feel free to guess - but if you already know well... that's not quite fair :D