Understatement

When I posted earlier on this afternoon, I did not realize the full extent of my phrase of the day.

It was a great evening. (The day itself was only mamahuhu (so-so), but the email...)

I got a flippin scholarship!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wrote a letter about how I wanted to use my education maybe not just in the classroom, but to be a better Ambassador/teacher of life. Then tonight I got an email saying my award letter is in the mail. Strong.

I also got insurance on Monday which is HUGE relief.

There are tears my friends, but this time out of happiness.

Thousands of thanks to our Father for providing...

Phrase of the Day

Tusen takk...

It is Norwegian for "thousand of thanks" according to my Chinese friend Kristy. Kristy is living in Norway and has to figure out how to make a sandwich, pick out meats and cheeses, and order food from a menu. There is only so much one can do from thousands of miles away to help. She is living out an adventure I am sure.

Talking to friends all around the world, I am reminded of just how good and faithful our Father is. He is taking good care of his children. He has taken good care of me by providing such wonderful friends in my life.

Tusen takk to our Abba.

It Finally Happened

It finally happened...

Ladies and gentlemen, I made myself sick on dairy products. It was/is not a good time. Tomorrow there will be no milk, ice cream, cheese, or whatever. (I would say never again, but let's be realistic... my life was a little sadder the past two years without... I mean, did you see the milk video?!?!)

Oh mercy...

Labor Day

Watermelon,

Softball,

Croquet,

and Friends

Make for a great Labor Day Bash!

This year I really appreciated the holiday... Back to work tomorrow!

To Market, To Market...

Saturday morning after making chai lattes and grabbing my handy green Publix bag, Tiffany and I headed downtown to the Farmers Market. It was a first for both of us. I have been really craving some fresh veggies, but they just tend to be so costly at the grocery. (I always end up with Mac and Cheese instead.) Jess and Katy ended up meeting us there and we spent a fabulous morning at the market.
The Nashville Farmers Market is close to Bicentennial Mall. It's open everyday for produce goods. On the weekends there is a flea market at the other end of the campus. In between the flea market and the produce market, there is a food court and international market. When I say "international market" I mean all things Indian. It was quite the disappointment from the Chinese/Oriental standpoint, but if I only knew how to make Sooraj's mom's meals, I think I would have been in Heaven. The produce section was fabulous! I got squash, garlic, zucchini, onions, and peaches for less than $12. The peaches would have cost that at the store! There were beautiful arrangements of flowers, cakes and breads made by the Mennonites, and fresh squeezed lemonade. The baskets lining the market were so colorful that it could make anybody's day a little brighter just by looking at them. Yea for Nashville Farmers Market! I will be a consistent patron.

In The Land of Milk...

On Friday Tiffany and I went to Kroger for groceries. I was pretty much in HEAVEN! It seemed that all dairy products were on sale.

Gallon of Milk $4.29 $1.50
Block of Cheese $2.99 3 for $5
Cream Cheese $1.09 56 cents

Bryers Mint Chocolate Chip was also on sale this week...

While my Lactose intolerant roommate was not able to fully enjoy my find, she was kind enough to be excited for me. China pengyous I thought of you and will continue to do so every time I swig a glass of great milk.

Intro To My Computer Class

One of the graduate courses I am taking this semester is called "Teaching and Learning With Computers." Part of our first lesson was based on this video clip. While it definitely made for teachers, I thought the beginning was pretty interesting... To think that we are having to teach students to handle problems that haven't even been invented yet.