This Classical Life

I was extremely pleased to see that Holden Thorp will be Carolina’s next chancellor. Though I didn’t take any of his classes, I did interact with him many times during my college career, mostly in my capacity as the university photographer’s assistant. He was always kind and gracious, and I remember someone telling me then that he would be chancellor someday. In the twenty-first century, it’s wonderful that a man who only applied to one university and came back there to make his career in teaching and research, could be chosen to lead the institution that he loves. He’s also young enough to lead for quite some time, perhaps like Frank Porter Graham. May his tenure be filled with great accomplishments as the University continues to serve North Carolina and the world.

Laura Leigh tagged me for this one.

Four jobs I have had in my life:
1. Soccer Referee
2. Intern at First Presbyterian - Montrose, Colorado
3. 3rd Grade Teacher
4. Photographer

Four movies I’ve watched more than once:
1. Say Anything
2. The Usual Suspects
3. The Incredibles
4. The Princess Bride (more…)

As April winds to a close, I am still waiting for the joy of Easter. With all of the current busy-ness of life (school, photography, getting the house ready to sell, normal stuff, figuring out life for next year) I feel like I haven’t had a chance to rest and heal. I feel weary. Perhaps “weary of earth, myself and sin.” But I am also anxious or something, I couldn’t tell you what, there’s a lot to worry about but it’s nothing specific. But it keeps me from falling asleep, which aggravates my pain, which makes me more weary. There’s just three weeks left of school, so there is light at the end of the tunnel. It’s times like these that I am forced to hope against hope. Because “there is more / more than all this pain / more than all the falling down / and the getting up again.”

I got tagged for a few memes, so there is also hope I will post again soon.

That Revolution Money Exchange deal is good until May 15th now. I got my $25 and a few $10 referrals, too, thanks! I can’t tell who signed up, but appreciate it.

* Special thanks for inspiration to RMM and AP.

If you sign up for Revolution Money Exchange, an FDIC insured alternative to PayPal, before April 15th you get $25 absolutely free. And you’ll be able to send and receive money between users and transfer money to your bank account without any fees.

March has been a month of intense experiences in every direction. We enjoyed spending time with family in North Carolina and hosting J.T. here. I diligently smocked and constructed Easter dresses. We delighted in a wonderful crowd for Easter dinner. There’s also been pain and sorrow, disappointment and dark clouds. But as the sun shines, spring bursts forth around us, we cling to the hope of Easter and know that all things are being made new.

I’m also hoping the blog neglect ends soon. Thanks for sticking around.

Here’s a link to our annual NCAA tournament challenge group. The password is “tclmadness”

We’re having a good holy week but I need to get my dresses finished!

I finished my quarter grades, but I’ve been busy trying to clean and organize a bit, work on Easter dresses, plan Easter dinner, and finish my photography website. Check it out! If you live in the Raleigh area and are interested in a half-hour shoot next week, drop me an email.

I still need to post about my February books. Yikes. Maybe I’ll do that later today when I don’t have Lexi on my lap.

This have been a crazy week. I got sick Monday. Short stomach thing. No fun. Among other busy-ness, my grades are due Friday.

Amanda made TPWC Sherried Tomato Soup for community group. To die for!

New Obama video by will.i.am & friends, it wasn’t enough yesterday.

Another positive review of The Jesus Storybook Bible.

I just thought through all the things I must do tomorrow, and I am exhausted. And that doesn’t include the things ought to do. For example, several good local consignment sales are held tomorrow, and even though Kate needs spring play clothes, there is no way I can make it to any of them.

I am weary of the pace of life, I want to stop. Listen, read, drink a cup of tea, sing more with my girls. But there is no end in sight. I have small glimpses of rest, moments of peace and enjoyment, but they are fleeting.

My busyness is the busyness of this age, but it makes me wonder about my old world ancestors. Did they have time to rest or did they feel oppressed by the tasks of everyday? Did they find contentment amidst their busyness? Might I find rest in mine?

Blogging for the girls
Eating Girl Scout cookies
Grading way too many papers
Listening to Mark Driscoll
Smocking Easter dresses
Tackling a very long to do list
Taking pictures, and loving it

I am somewhat of a car seat safety nazi (see here) and the brand of convertible car seat we use is Britax because they pioneer the very safest features that eventually become industry standards. This comes at a cost: they are not the cheapest seats and like many manufacturers, they dictate pricing policies to their vendors. From now until March 1st or 2nd is the week Britax seats go on sale everywhere from BabyAge to Amazon to HipMonkey, which donates all profits to the Kyle David Miller foundation. So if you are in the market for a car seat, now might be the time.

One of the things that is hardest for me about our vagabond marital life is dealing with my insecurity. I am an extremely insecure person when it comes to interpersonal relationships. I pretty much assume everyone thinks I am annoying and obnoxious. Not staying in places for very long didn’t help me overcome that. I could only be convinced a few people liked me before we moved again. Whenever I think I am growing up, this hits me again, like a knife. I wish I would get over middle school some time in my twenties.