Friday I'm in love
Aug. 13th, 2004 02:03 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
chestnutcurlsI hate to sound like a broken record, but the weather here is just unreal. It's almost chilly outside and I love it! This is the least hot August I can ever remember. Everyone is speculating about what this will mean for our winter. I hope it just means that we'll have a long fall. :) All you Florida residents are on my mind today with the hurricane. I can't believe it's been upgraded to a 4. The organization around the eye is pretty impressive, though.
Well, last night I got a big surprise. Ryan had told me he was coming over because he had something for Evan and I...a birthday/early wedding present. He showed up at the back door with a new TV!!! Since Kathy left, I've been using a small castoff TV of my family's that has horrible reception. We've only been getting two channels- and that's with one of those signal enhancers. Ryan said he was tired of hearing me complain about it (which I really only did when he was there and wanted to watch something), so he fixed the problem. :) It's a 27-inch TV with a flattish screen and three A/V inputs, so we can watch DVDs again! The picture quality is awesome, and once my stereo works again, we can hook it up and it'll be like a home theater. I was so excited and surprised. It's unlike Ryan to give presents, let alone such a big present, so it's a happy sign that he's thinking of me in a more familial way. There's no one I'd rather have for a brother-in-law. I am very blessed.
So my birthday weekend is upon me. Monday is my actual birthday and I'm taking it off of work, but the weekend will be full of fun activities. Tonight we're watching the opening ceremonies with Debs and Ryan; tomorrow night we're going to a Derek Webb concert (which means I won't be at![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
rawee1's bachelorette party - sorry, Robin! :(); Sunday night we're going to the Elvis Candlelight Vigil to wacko-watch; and Monday will be full of meals out and other fun things. Also, going to the DMV, since my license renewal-by-mail form has mysteriously disappeared. :P Going to the Vigil was my mom's idea. She thinks we ought to do something memorable for my 25th, and despite living in Elvis's hometown and being born on his death-day, I've never been to the Vigil. It ought to be hilarious. Don't worry, I'll take pictures. :D
Finally: What impressions do you get from me? And is there anything you associate with me?Whoever answers the above random questions will receive in return my own impressions and associations regarding them (if I haven't done so already!).
Well, last night I got a big surprise. Ryan had told me he was coming over because he had something for Evan and I...a birthday/early wedding present. He showed up at the back door with a new TV!!! Since Kathy left, I've been using a small castoff TV of my family's that has horrible reception. We've only been getting two channels- and that's with one of those signal enhancers. Ryan said he was tired of hearing me complain about it (which I really only did when he was there and wanted to watch something), so he fixed the problem. :) It's a 27-inch TV with a flattish screen and three A/V inputs, so we can watch DVDs again! The picture quality is awesome, and once my stereo works again, we can hook it up and it'll be like a home theater. I was so excited and surprised. It's unlike Ryan to give presents, let alone such a big present, so it's a happy sign that he's thinking of me in a more familial way. There's no one I'd rather have for a brother-in-law. I am very blessed.
So my birthday weekend is upon me. Monday is my actual birthday and I'm taking it off of work, but the weekend will be full of fun activities. Tonight we're watching the opening ceremonies with Debs and Ryan; tomorrow night we're going to a Derek Webb concert (which means I won't be at
rawee1's bachelorette party - sorry, Robin! :(); Sunday night we're going to the Elvis Candlelight Vigil to wacko-watch; and Monday will be full of meals out and other fun things. Also, going to the DMV, since my license renewal-by-mail form has mysteriously disappeared. :P Going to the Vigil was my mom's idea. She thinks we ought to do something memorable for my 25th, and despite living in Elvis's hometown and being born on his death-day, I've never been to the Vigil. It ought to be hilarious. Don't worry, I'll take pictures. :DFinally: What impressions do you get from me? And is there anything you associate with me?Whoever answers the above random questions will receive in return my own impressions and associations regarding them (if I haven't done so already!).
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Date: 2004-08-13 12:07 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2004-08-13 12:08 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2004-08-13 12:20 pm (UTC)Wow! A new TV? That's awesome! What a great bro-in-law!
Sounds like you have a great weekend planned! Have BIG fun!!
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Date: 2004-08-13 02:19 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2004-08-13 03:12 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2004-08-13 12:30 pm (UTC)Happy Birthday early, since I won't see you at work Monday!
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Date: 2004-08-13 02:19 pm (UTC)Hope the packing's going okay!
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Date: 2004-08-13 12:33 pm (UTC)And be kind to fans. We're just ordinary people. We don't show up on Sundays to point and mock your fandom. I'm not joining the folks awaiting the Second Coming of Elvis, but a woman with an authentic Han Solo blaster and boots (and bloodstriped pants on her sewing machine) has no room to laugh.
That said, could the highway department have picked a WORSE weekend to close the bridges for repairs?
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Date: 2004-08-13 02:20 pm (UTC)I didn't know the bridges were closed...
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Date: 2004-08-13 01:15 pm (UTC)Joyful, cheerful and optimist. :)
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Date: 2004-08-13 02:22 pm (UTC)Joanna: studious, thoughtful, faithful, in control of things. :) I associate Europe and languages with you.
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Date: 2004-08-13 01:18 pm (UTC)Impressions: you are a caring, fun, sweet gal who loves God. The "Mona Lisa" painting, cats, bunnies, Florida, and curly hair remind me of you. :)
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Date: 2004-08-13 02:22 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2004-08-13 01:33 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2004-08-13 02:23 pm (UTC)Impressions
Date: 2004-08-13 05:43 pm (UTC)Re: Impressions
Date: 2004-08-17 08:17 am (UTC)Gosh, I don't know what to say to that. Thank you. :) When I think of you, I think of someone who is fun-loving and free-spirited, confident and sure of her own mind. You're one of the most unique people I've had the privilege to know. :)
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Date: 2004-08-14 05:29 am (UTC)Impressions: That you are fun, a good listener, compassionate, real, sensitive (in a good way) and godly. Yer the best!
Associations: Gandalf (cats), college fellowship, college football, tea, McAlistars(sp?), hotels and beautiful curly hair. :)
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Date: 2004-08-17 08:17 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2004-08-14 01:07 pm (UTC)My impressions of you: humble, mature, fun-loving, faithful, joyful.
What I associate with you: weddings, the beach, American Idol (namely Clay Aiken!), books (Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, plus just books in general), weather, clouds, iced tea, flip flops, pet rabbits.
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Date: 2004-08-17 08:18 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2004-08-17 08:19 am (UTC)