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From June 1st-June 10, I spent my time traveling to and in Thailand. All the flights I booked had me sleep overnight at the airport, so that was an experience I'll never forget.
On my way to Thailand, my layover was in Guangzhou, China and I was swindled. My flight was already delayed and had me land in Guangzhou at 1AM, with my flight to Chiang Mai, Thailand at 8AM. I had plans to sleep in the airport since I'm not very high maintenance and don't mind a little sleep deprivation for a day or two. Upon arrival in Guangzhou, I was looking for my next gate(mistake #1) and asked an employee what direction to go. He told me where to go, but told me it was closed and that the whole airport was going to close at 2AM so I needed to get a hotel room until 7AM, when they open back up. Looking back, I shouldn't have even asked where my gate was because it's not like I could've waited there anyway. Needless to say, I learned from that lesson and it won't happen again.
Aside from all the travel chaos, Thailand was an absolute blast and I can't wait to go again. While I was in Chiang Mai (Northern part of Thailand), my roommate, was in Phuket (Southern part of Thailand). It was fun coming back about 2 days apart and comparing our stories about the fun we had in Thailand. Phuket has always been on my bucket list, but it's quite expensive (because it's a tourist destination) from what some locals in Chiang Mai told me so I'd rather wait until I'm settled to go there.
Prior to me going to Thailand, I contacted a Chiang Mai touring agency and booked my activities for the whole time I was there. The main reason I wanted to go was to ride and play with elephants, but obviously I couldn't do that the whole week I was there. My planning ended up a success and everyday was such a busy day, leaving me exhausted at the end of it. Just how I like my days to go.
Day 1: Arrived in Chiang Mai at noon, caught up on sleep and went to the famous "Night Bizaar" in town. It's basically a giant shopping market that opens at night, geared towards tourists, selling all types of souvenirs, etc.
Had my first fruit smoothie in Thailand and it was the BEST! Fresh fruit put in cups and all you do is pick the one you want and they blend it in the blender and voila, your smoothie. It was so refreshing since the weather in Thailand was SO hot. There wasn't a day that went by I wasn't sweating, uncontrollably.
Day 2: I booked a private car to take me to see some Tigers & Monkeys. Seeing the tigers was SO much fun!! I can't think of any other place I can get that close, or even touch a tiger. Tiger Kingdom had 4 packages to choose from. I chose the 2nd least expensive one to see the "small" & "large" tigers. Their options were smallest, small, medium and large. My package cost about 840 baht and for a photographer was 200 baht (since I was by myself). So for about 1,000 baht, divide that by 33 and that's how much it is in USD. That's about $30 – totally worth the money.
After seeing the tigers, we went to the Monkey Centre. I forgot what type of monkeys they were, but they were SO cute and so well behaved! I was impressed.
After playing with the tigers & monkeys, I was hot and starving. My friendly tour guides took me to a local Thai restaurant by the river and it was so delicious with a wonderful view.
Day 3: ELEPHANT day!! Just what I came to Thailand for 🙂 (They're my favorite creature, for those who didn't know.)
The elephant camp was about an hour away from the city of Chiang Mai, up in the mountains. It was so beautiful seeing the country-side of Thailand, reminds me so much of the Philippines.
For the elephant camp, we were "mahouts" for the day – which is the term for an elephant trainer. All the elephants knew basic commands such as sit, kneel, go, reverse and stop. They taught us what to say while we rode them, preparing us for our ride through the jungle.
They had two baby elephants there & they were absolutely adorable! Few things I learned about them: they don't like pictures, they're greedy when it comes to food, they're clumsy, and do whatever they want.
After riding them through the jungle, we went down to the river. At the river, we swam, bathed and played with them. SO much fun!
Day 4: Went to the #1 tourist attraction in Chiang Mai, Doi Suthep temple in the mountains.
The evening of Day 4, I went to the Night Safari. Basically like the drive through safari in San Antonio, but you're driven in an extended golf cart in the dark. Was able to pet a miniature horse! Their coat is so soft and they are so adorable.
After walking around, trying to find where to go, I found a little where I could feed a baby tiger! I know I took pictures with tigers my first day, but I wasn't able to hold them so of course I said yes! Plus, it was a white tiger. All the white tigers at Tiger Kingdom were locked up.
Day 5: My longest, busiest day of the week. We started the day at 7AM and came home around 10pm. We went to a different city, Chiang Rai, and was also able to enter the borders of Myanmar and Laos.
Our first stop was to this all white temple, which is privately owned by a man of Thai descent. The gold building is the bathroom. While in Chiang Rai, we were able to stop by the longneck village which I found so fascinating, as I've read about it in National Geographic when I was in high school.
Day 6: Organic Thai cooking school
We started off the morning by buying vegetables at the local market. When my instructor picked me up, she informed me that I was suppose to take the class with 2 other american girls, but they canceled last minute so I was the only student 🙂
Day 7: Fishing!!
My first time fishing and I had a BLAST!! I caught about 15 fish from 9-5 and left there exhausted, sore and with a farmer's tan. My smallest fish weight about 12kg while my largest weighed 35kg.
I caught two 35kg fishes that day. This one was the 2nd fish I caught in the morning which really made my day, since the others I was fishing with had fishing experience and I had none. It was a great start to my morning 🙂 — my fishing instructor had to help me hold him because he was almost 80 pounds and didn't want me to drop him.
Excuse my stance in these 3rd picture below, the fish got so heavy as the day went on and I just wanted a picture for a quick 5 seconds. That was my 2nd 35kg fish and it was so much heavier since I caught about 1o other fish in between the two.
Met 2 recent high school graduates from England who were backpacking through Southeast Asia. We had a little competition to see who's fish was heavier since we caught one at the same time. Mine was 5kg heavier 🙂
That was my week in Thailand, it was an absolute blast, but I'm glad to be back to my normal routine here in China.


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Another day, another Tada! post here at Kaleidoscope City!
I made this sweet little hat in the space of a single day (*brag*). It was a birthday gift for my friend's daughter.
It's made in Drops Andes yarn – I've used this yarn a fair few times recently. It's super chunky; 35% alpaca, 65% wool; and is lovely, soft and springy. I used two shades: Minty Rose Mix (4276) and Blue/Purple (4301).
The pattern is Split Brim Toddler Hat by Sheepy Shenanigans. I found it for free on Ravelry. It was easy to follow, and looks really effective; but I did find that for it to fit a 2-3 year old, I needed to size up by casting on an extra 6 stitches (have a look at my Ravelry project page for more details).
As you can see, I blocked this hat using a balloon. I misted it all over with water, then simply left it to dry. Easy peasy.
I'm a huge fan of this hat, so any future baby friends will be pretty much guaranteed to get one! It was just so quick, but it's soft, cosy, and looks adorable. Definitely a win!


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Here is the October update from James and Donelle Morrell:
"Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness." Psalm 143:1 The Lord has indeed heard and answered our prayers! Since the completion of the first cabin complex (large enough for 60 people) and our inaugural men's retreat in May, we are moving forward with plans to host other events as well. We are thankful for the Lord's provision over the years of both finances to build and manpower to see it done. To God be the glory for great things He has done!
"And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also." 2 Timothy 2:2 From October 2-5 we will be hosting the Avance Pastoral in which we will receive 80-100 pastors, missionaries and church leaders from Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. The purpose of the conference is to edify, encourage and provide training for the leadership of churches within our fellowship. Pastor Matt Postiff from Michigan and Pastor Alejandro Peluffo from Argentina will be bringing the messages during the conference. Please pray for safety as the men travel and that God would accomplish His work in the lives of each on in attendance.
"Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen." Ephesians 3:20,21 We are planning on hosting our youth retreat on our facility for the first time in February 2018 which brings the need to have a pool completed to accommodate the hot climate. As we neared the completion of the first cabin it was very clear that we were not going to have enough funds to complete the second cabin let alone think about doing a pool. Yet as we sought the Lord in prayer, He has been faithful in providing funds to construct the major part of the pool and at least a portion of the second cabin. For now, we are focusing on the middle section of the cabin which with provide us with more bathroom facilities. The plan is to house the ladies in the first cabin and boys will sleep in the main building and use the new bathroom facilities presently under construction. Praise the Lord for His continued provision in ways and times that we least expect! Please pray that God would continue to provide the funds necessary to complete the pool area and second cabin.


text: I'm having one of those days today. It's cold so any outside play is limited, we've had the play dough out, a play date with friends, we've baked, danced like crazy to Justin 'Beaver' and painted pictures. The boy decided it would be fun to empty his water bottle onto his sister's cd player and drawers- he went to tine out for that. While in time out ( which is held in our really boring for kids bathroom) he got naked, unrolled a full roll of paper and stuffed it down the toilet. I can't put him in time out for being naughty in time out so I just sat on the couch with him and closed my eyes, we're both calmer now. I can also hear 'that' Beiber song playing for about the fiftieth time today so the obviously the cd player has survived too.


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The head of the British Medical Association (BMA) has written to Prime Minister Theresa May, accusing her of "playing down" the crisis in NHS hospitals.
The BMA's chairman, Dr Mark Porter, said the underfunding of the NHS and "salami slicing" has led to a situation where patients' lives and wellbeing are being put at risk.
On Saturday, Downing Street warned GPs in England who refuse to open surgeries from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week will lose funding unless they can prove there is no demand from patients.
It sees GPs as part of the solution to easing the pressure on A&E departments by offering more appointments to patients.
But the BMA has accused Number 10 of scapegoating doctors and said one in three GP practices have unfilled vacancies and eight in 10 GPs feel so overstretched they are unable to provide safe care.
Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, the chairwoman of the Royal College of GPs, also said the Prime Minister's intervention was "extremely unfortunate" and the plans were "misguided".
Figures out on Friday showed m ore than four in 10 hospitals in England declared a major alert in the first week of the year
Some 65 out of 152 trusts raised the alarm as bed shortages intensified and A&E departments became overwhelmed.
Overall, NHS hospitals issued 222 serious alerts in six days, saying they were experiencing major pressures - around six times higher than the previous six days.
In his letter, Dr Porter called for a meeting with Mrs May, adding: "I have been horrified to see the position which you have taken in responding to the current crisis in the NHS in England.
"In playing down what is happening in hospitals up and down the country - with beds at full capacity, daily breaches in A&E, and critical operations being cancelled - and in then seeking to lay the blame on general practice, your government appears to be seeking deliberately to distract from what is really happening in the NHS.
"The Government's attempt to scapegoat GPs for a system-wide crisis resulting from years of underfunding must be addressed.
"The current crisis in the health service extends well beyond A&Es, with all parts of the NHS, including GP surgeries, working as hard as possible to keep up with demand."
Dr Porter added: "The issues which we are seeing: hospitals declaring alerts indicating their organisations are unable to deliver comprehensive care; trolleys with seriously ill patients backed up in corridors; patients being sent home because there are no beds available for them or waiting hours on end in ambulances before being admitted, are not due to a difficulty in accessing a GP and certainly will not be solved by penalising and scapegoating an already critically under-resourced and understaffed general practice."
Dr Porter said the Government's position it has "fully funded" the NHS's own plan for modernising services "is now widely discredited - not least by the chief executive of NHS England" Simon Stevens.
He added: "The continual salami slicing, the presentation of cuts as improvements in the face of palpably deteriorating services and the scapegoating of those who work in the service have led to this situation, one in which patients' lives and well-being are at risk. This should not be acceptable for any government."
The letter comes as the Health Service Journal (HSJ) reported that local areas have predicted the demand for emergency care must fall over the next three years if they are to meet their financial goals.
The HSJ analysed data from 11 Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs) across England.
Some 44 STPs have been drawn up across the country to set out plans for transforming services while saving cash.
Emergency admissions to hospital have been rising year on year.
Dr Mark Holland, from the Society for Acute Medicine, said: "I think that Dr Porter gives a very articulate description of the problems we face.
"We all accept that there is are no easy solution.
"The Government must except there is a problem and work with us to find solutions.
"Marginalised and attacking general practitioners is wrong.
"The real issue is that every part of the NHS is struggling.
"The patients we are seeing this winter are sick.
"If emergency departments are full of sick people, the problem is not due to inadequate primary care.
"The problem is that we do not have enough beds to accommodate patients.
"The patients who are wrongly perceived as needing a GP and do not need to come to the A&E are not causing this problem.
"The problem is the number of sick patients who we cannot get home once they are better."


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Summary: The workplace makes you susceptible to many forms of diseases. Good hygiene plays a big factor in keeping the work environment tidy and productive.
Hand washing alone is not enough to kill bacteria. The use of hand sanitisers is also essential in preventing the spread of illness.
Providing a clean, hygienic workplace is important to keep your staff safe against germs. From wall mounted soap dispenser units, hand drying solutions, to hand sanitisers, hygiene amenities should be complete.
If you want the best hygiene products that are affordable and easy to install, contact Alsco now.
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Did you know that the average desk contains about 400 times more germs than a toilet seat? Frequently touched surfaces are also a breeding ground for germs including lift buttons, telephone handsets, and door handles.
Once disease spreads, absenteeism begins. This can become a burden on the company and the rest of the staff. Providing hand sanitisers is one way to help your company's bottom line. Because it's convenient, it can easily promote good hygiene and encourage your staff to participate.
How Do Hand Sanitisers Work?
Proper hand washing with soap and water is still the best method to reduce microbes in most situations. However, if soap and water are not available, alcohol-based hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol are the best substitutes.
Hand sanitisers are typically gels that contain alcohol. It works immediately and effectively in order to kill bacteria and most viruses. Most brands of sanitisers contain moisturisers to minimize skin dryness and irritation.
Hand sanitisers may work well in settings where hands come into contact with germs but are not heavily soiled or greasy. They are more effective in reducing the spread of rotavirus, adenovirus, and rhinovirus.
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1. Prevents spread of diseases
The flu and common cold are contagious and can be transmitted via airborne droplets and direct contact. The things you touch throughout the day can become a breeding ground for countless bacteria. Hand washing or the use of sanitisers are effective ways to prevent the spread of germs.
2. Keeps environment safe
If you're working in the food industry or healthcare setting, good hygiene and cleanliness of the workplace are paramount. Regular handwashing or use of hand sanitisers can reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
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Hand hygiene is essential for good health, yet many people do not give it much thought. Establish the habit of handwashing among your staff by making hand sanitiser dispensers visible and easily accessible. The sight of the container will remind everyone of what they are supposed to do.
4. Boost work productivity
Preventing the spread of illness is preventing absenteeism. Healthy people make more and that's a fact. Habitual practice of good hygiene amongst employees will lower the risk of spreading diseases. Keep your team or staff in tip-top shape.
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A fresh and hygienic washroom only shows that you care about the comfort and wellbeing of your staff. More so, a washroom that includes complete amenities such as hand soaps, hand sanitisers, paper towels, and hand dryers can create a lasting impression to guests and clients.
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9th Circle Robotics received their first review this week HERE from Battlegrip.com. Battle Grip is a great review site run by a guy who actually creates his own designer toys, games and customs. As an artist, the best reviews always come from people who have actually participated in their industry (whichever "industry" that happens to be). Obviously there are other great reviewers who are EXTREMELY knowledgeable fans (like pituvision.com), but nothing beats feedback of the 'artist on artists' variety.
So I want to extend my thanks to Battle Grip for the review, the praise was welcomed and the criticism even more so. I also liked that he thought my bot prototypes were metal, that would have been fun, but no, not one piece.
The one criticism I did receive was on price. I went all over the place trying to figure out how to price them. That's the most difficult aspect of art for me honestly.
So giving his suggestions consideration and some re-examined math, the 9th Circle Robotics bots singles are now only $36 (free shipping). However, buying a set of 4 will be $125 (set of 4 = 1xAldiss, 1xGibson, 1xUnderhill and 1xRAY in any paint scheme. Please wait for personalized invoice before paying when buying 4).
I've also dropped the Mephisto series 1 Mephisto's (the 3D version of my logo in various incarnations) to $25 each.
Art is for sharing and spreading around, not living out its life in a studio. Hit em up now at the shop!
Related Aside:
The other great issue battlegrip brought up regarding resin "toys" in general, is the lack of articulation. I've always considered resin pieces more in the mass produced art piece/statue category, which I'd honestly prefer as a label for my bots. Engineering articulation in general is extremely difficult and not something my just starting out self was going to be able to pull off under current conditions. Aside from that, resin is not really a material that lends itself to lasting and smooth articulation like vinyl or the other soft plastics. Someday I would very much like to see more toys of my creations, but I'll be leaving that up to full on professionals.
Because writing and illustration are, and always have been, my main passions, after the remaining 9th Circle Bots are painted and posted, I'll be focusing entirely on web comics (the collab I'm writing and the one I'm writing/illustrating) Hopefully one of those professionals out there will produce real toys based on them. We shall see!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
9th Circle Relase Update!
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The Colombo High Court yesterday commenced further testifying prosecution witnesses in a case filed against four accused including former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa for allegedly misappropriating Rs.2991 million of funds belonging to the Divi Neguma Department while distributing roofing sheets among Divi Neguma beneficiaries during the previous Presidential Election.
When the case came up before High Court Judge R. Gurusinghe, the first witness Nadeeka Sanjeewani, an assistant secretary to the Samurdhi Development Department was cross-examined by Ddefence Counsel.
Further trial fixed for trial on December 12.
The Attorney General had filed indictments against former Minister Basil Rajapaksa, former Secretary to the Ministry of Economic Development Dr. Nihal Jayasinghe, former Director General of the Divi Neguma Department Kithsiri Ranawaka and former Deputy Director General of Divi Neguma Department Bandula Tilllekasiri in the Colombo High Court for allegedly distributing roofing sheets costing Rs.2991 million during January-2015 presidential election.
The Attorney General has initiated legal proceedings against the four accused under Penal Code and Public Property Act for misappropriating a sum of R. 2991 million without parliament approval.
Deputy Solicitor General Thusith Mudalige appeared for the Attorney General.
President's Counsel Gamini Marapana with Jayantha Weerasinghe PC and counsel Navin Marapana appeared for the accused.


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Car Advertising Agencies Use Social Networks and Search Engine Algorithms to Sell More Cars
Car publicizing organizations are tested to give more to less to serve a solidifying vehicle industry and the present Internet has given them the media and the strategies to do it. Financial plan cognizant purchasers are solidly in the driving seat on the Internet Super Highway and car merchants have guided their showcasing messages to their online showrooms versus their physical offices to stand out enough to be noticed. All the more precisely, they are following their clients onto the World Wide Web and trusting that their past and pending clients will discover them there.
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Release Date: April 11, 2013
Studio: Universal Pictures
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Screenwriter: Karl Gajdusek, Michael Debruyn
Starring: Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko, Andrea Riseborough, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Melissa Leo
Genre: Action, Adventure
Plot Summary: Tom Cruise stars in "Oblivion," an original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the director of "TRON: Legacy" and the producer of "Rise of the Planet of the Apes." On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition, one man's confrontation with the past will lead him on a journey of redemption and discovery as he battles to save mankind.
Jack Harper (Cruise) is one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying threat known as the Scavs, Jack's mission is nearly complete.
Living in and patrolling the breathtaking skies from thousands of feet above, his soaring existence is brought crashing down when he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. Her arrival triggers a chain of events that forces him to question everything he knows and puts the fate of humanity in his hands.
"Oblivion" was shot in stunning digital 4K resolution on location across the United States and Iceland.
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Friday, October 8, 2010
Surfrider Foundation Conference 2010 in Kamogawa
The Annual Surfrider Foundation International Conference kicks off today and will be held in Kamogawa, Japan this year. I hope to get along to a function they'll have at KIDS on the Sunday evening. There will be participants from around the world attending, although I have heard that NZ won't be represented this time around unfortunately. Check there website for a full rundown on what's happening and where over the next few days. Good luck to all those involved.
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The Kings recalled center Georgios Papagiannis from their G League affiliate, the Reno Bighorns, on Monday.
Papagiannis is averaging 14.8 points, 11.5 rebounds and two blocks in four games with Reno.
The second-year center from Greece has appeared in four games for the Kings this season, averaging 2.5 points and 1.3 rebounds in 6.3 minutes.
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Giants beat: Deadline passes without Frandsen
That Kevin Frandsen target date came and went without a whimper, and Matt Downs still is the second baseman.
Frandsen, who was sent down June 12, was eligible for a promotion Monday, but he remains at Triple-A Fresno. Optioned players must stay in the minors 10 days (unless there's an injury), so when the Giants demoted Emmanuel Burriss on June 16, they promoted Downs, and he stuck.
Sunday, manager Bruce Bochy said of Downs, "We plan to keep throwing him out there and let him play. Right now, we don't plan on changing anything. He's our second baseman right now." Tuesday, Downs made his eighth straight start at second.
"He's a low-maintenance ballplayer because of his knowledge and attitude," said coach Tim Flannery (a former second baseman), while hitting Downs grounders before Tuesday's game. Flannery said any shortcoming Downs might have, "He makes up for with savvy and instincts."
A 36th-round pick in 2006 out of the University of Alabama (his home state), Downs brought a .263 average (in 19 at-bats) into Tuesday night's game.
"They always say it's hard to get here and harder to stay," Downs said. "I'm just trying to block out the crowd and get comfortable. I feel I'm getting there."
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Plus, Downs has a drawl that Kent - a native Californian living in Texas - might wish he had.
"I followed Jeff and watched him play," Downs said. "To compare myself to Jeff Kent, I can't do that. I wish one day, but not yet."
BRIEFLY: Bochy hinted Jonathan Sanchez's next start (originally slated for Sunday in Milwaukee) could be bumped a couple of days. The next time a No. 5 starter would be needed (because of Thursday's off day) is Tuesday in St. Louis. Meantime, Sanchez would be available for bullpen duty. ... Reliever Jeremy Affeldt is fighting a sore back. He's available in the series, but the Giants are being cautious. ... Bochy said Juan Uribe (hamstring) wouldn't start until Friday at the earliest.


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Mallika Sherawat to play Naagin
Lynch's last film Surveillance starring Bill Pullman and Julia Ormand was premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May this year. And it is none other than Bollywood siren Mallika Sherawat who has been zeroed in on the title role of a Naagin. Mallika will be the fifth actress to play the legendary character of a Naagin. Vyjayantimala, Reena Roy, Sridevi and Manisha Koirala are the famous Bollywood actresses who had enacted this legendary character previously.
The film also stars Irrfan Khan in a role of a cop who has been given the task to pin down the Naagin and destroy her legendary powers. Hollywood's special effects wizard Robert Kurtzman has been roped in to create some unbelievable graphics for the film. Produced by Ratan Jain's Venus Records and Tapes, Naagin-The Snake Woman has Vikram Singh and Govind Menon as its co-producers.
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Ryan Seacrest Close to Finalizing Idol Return: 'Who Am I If Not the American Idol Guy?'
As excitement builds over the impending American Idol revival, a big question remains — will Ryan Seacrest return to host?
Though there have been several back and forth negotiations between the TV personality — who hosted all 15 seasons of the original show when it was on Fox — and studio executives from ABC, which The Hollywood Reporter says are close to being finalized, one thing is clear: Seacrest's appreciation for the hit reality singing competition.
"Who am I if not the American Idol guy?" Seacrest, 42, asks in the new profile.
"I've always loved the show," he continued. "And if I could do it forever, I would do it forever."
According to THR, those closest to Seacrest say that his identity is still tied to the show, and "the idea of being replaced would destroy him." Already confirmed to judge the revival so far is Katy Perry.
When Idol came to a close on April 7, 2016, Seacrest was tearful during the season 15 finale as he said, "One more time, we say to you from Hollywood, good night America." But many fans were left wondering about the fate of the show as he added, "For now."
Seacrest made it clear, though, that his parting words were simply an expression of hope and appreciation for the show that he owes his career.
"Idol was still firing on cylinders, even if it wasn't all of the cylinders of its heyday, and it still had a fan base," he said in the interview. "So, part of me, while not having had any real conversations about it, believed that somehow, somewhere, American Idol would come back."
Idol was canceled by Fox in April 2016, and then after a multi-network bidding war, it was revived the following May by ABC — the same company he signed a deal to co-host alongside Kelly Ripa on the newly retitled Live with Kelly and Ryan.
"I've figured out what I'm better at and what I'm not so good at, and I'm doing the things that I'm better at," he says over a month after taking on his hosting duties on Live. "The things that I'm not so good at would make me tired and would make me want to slow down."
Adding Idol to Live, his daily radio show and a producing career would undoubtedly make Seacrest busier than ever, but when asked about it, he responded: "I know. I never thought that would be possible."
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What did I do this weekend? Bought a tree. It's a flowering cherry and we're going to plant it right opposite our front door so it will look lovely in the spring. It was DH's idea and I didn't agree to begin with, but the idea grew on me – so long as he didn't buy a big tree. We have a huge one in another part of the garden which we have professionally pruned every five years. It was done last week and is looking very sorry for itself. Perhaps it will enjoy the company of a new little tree.
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Our baby has been diagnosed with HLHS (hypoplastic left heart syndrome). We believe that God is in control and will use our situation to glorify his name. As we take this journey, we invite you to join us on our knees and pray for a mended heart.
Sunday, 7 April 2013
Pics of the Party! And a Look Back at Hope's First Year.....
18 comments:
- Anonymous7 April 2013 at 10:19
God bless you and your family. Hope is a beautiful little girl and you are a very brave family and an inspiration for others.ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday Hope.
With love and prayers,
Lynn Edlund
- Anonymous7 April 2013 at 12:37
I am overjoyed to be seeing these pictures today. I've been following your story for about 9 months now and it is such a blessing to see Hope able to celebrate her 1st birthday- and out of the hospital at that! God has an amazing plan for Hope and your family, and though it is a difficult one, He is only making each and every one of you stronger through it. I will continue to be praying for you all.ReplyDelete
Corinna from PA, USA.
- Anonymous7 April 2013 at 12:50
What an amazing video. It brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful Hope has had to endure more in the first year of her life than most of us ever will...it just doesn't seem fair. Hope is an inspiration to us all and has touched my heart - she is a tiny warrior who exudes strength, beauty and joy. I pray that Hope's next year will be filled with much love, family and a move home!! God bless you little Hope. Thank you for sharing your journey and for inspiring all of us.ReplyDelete
Happy 1st Birthday to Miss.Hope! I've been following your families journey on your blog and am praying daily for your beautiful daughter. Thank you for sharing this video and Hope's story with us. You are covered in prayer and support. May Jesus continue to give you the daily strength you each need.ReplyDelete
Love, Maryse Doner.
- Anonymous7 April 2013 at 13:10
Happy Birthday Hope! What a beautiful and fit name for such a beautiful baby girl! You spread HOPE to all of us and we Hope you get better soon and can go home and enjoy your life with your family! You and your family have touched the lives and hearts of everyone who has heard your story and followed your strugglesReplyDelete
God Bless you baby Hope and your family!!!!
- Anonymous7 April 2013 at 13:22
Happy 1st Birthday Hope, you are an inspriation! xoxoxoReplyDelete
- Anonymous7 April 2013 at 14:19
Looks like she rocked the party! Again sorry I couldn't be there but i'm sure it was an awesome celebration! May there be many more to come!ReplyDelete
Happy 1st Birthday! I have been praying for your beautiful family and am overjoyed to see the love. WHat a great montage of pictures and memories.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous7 April 2013 at 21:05
Happy Birthday Hope!ReplyDelete
It's wonderful to see the pictures and beautiful video! God is SO good! We will continue to pray.
Lucretia Apperloo
(friend of Heather VanBoom)
- Anonymous7 April 2013 at 22:08
thank you for sharing the picturesReplyDelete
- Anonymous8 April 2013 at 00:20
Happy birthday, sweet Hope!ReplyDelete
What a beautiful video - it brought tears to my eyes. Praying for your family and for Hope.
- Dianne Johnson8 April 2013 at 06:43
So happy for you & your family Amy. Hope is a beautiful , happy & strong young girl. There have been many times over the year from get go I asked myself where do you get your strength from. I don't need to ask the question anymore. Watching the video of Hope's first year has brought so much joy into my heart and I'm sure thousands of others. With all Hope has been through she always managed to find Mom's smile within her. She seems to be one strong champ. I pray for Hope & your family that the year ahead will mend Hope's heart , heal all difficulties for her & bring her home to be welcomed into the world by her big brave sister , Sadie along with Shawn & yourself. May God touch not only your family but all those who have been there through the year allowing their time also to be taking from them to help a neighbor , friend, stranger out . With all the people who have worked with Hope, the volunteers , both yours & Shawn's families , friends and people from all around the world has been a true inspiration of God's love. For with God anything is possible . Praise Our Lord & may he continue his love on Hope and all of you. Thank you Amy for sharing Hope's story. Understanding how this affects your entire family I look forward to each day reading the blog. May God bring Hope to your home this year so Sadie has her whole family under one roof and she too gets a chance to play with Hope as she grows and becomes a young lady . All the very best to you & Shawn , may God be with you all.ReplyDelete
If you can watch that video without crying, you are stronger than me!! ;) It was absolutely beautiful and so amazing to see what you have all been through. And the thing I see in the pictures of the four of you is strength and love. I pray Hope's 2nd year is FULL of joyous milestones that eventually bring her home for good!!! :)ReplyDelete
- Karen Marzinke8 April 2013 at 10:24
Amy, what a beautiful video with perfect music! I wish we lived close to you guys so that we could be there and give everyone a big hug! Thank you for sharing the video with all of us. It is amazing!!!ReplyDelete
Love to all of you!!
Eric and Karen
- Cheryl, Montreal8 April 2013 at 18:58
Praying for your family and God's blessing to see Hope get that wedding ring on her finger! God bless you Amy and Shawn your faith and humaness has taught me much these past 9 months of following and praying for Hope and for Sadie and you as a couple. Happy Birthday sweet little Hope! Hang in there God has a plan for you! Much love coming your way.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous8 April 2013 at 19:48
Beautiful photos! But I am kind of confused by the title and the comments others have left about a video...??? I don't see any link to a video....ReplyDelete
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
- Denise10 April 2013 at 14:19
Lovely little lady. Hard to hold back the tears seeing all Hope's been through. Thank you for sharing the pictures.ReplyDelete


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I need to take a break again. It seems like this house, this building, is driving me insane. I will stay at my grandma's for the next week - she lives in a small apartment, I have my own little dark room there.
I'm sick of blood and vomit and food and laxatives. That's what everyday is like here. Eat, stick fingers down my throat, get scratches on my knuckles, feel disgusting, cut, feel good, sit on the window sill, watch the moon, freeze, get down, go to sleep, wake up at exactly 4 o'clock, walk through my room, go back to sleep.. start a new day.
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Friday, July 30, 2010
Laughter and Thanks
I walked into the Dollar Store to find army men for a "Boot Camp" program which we are having for the upcoming 5th graders this weekend at church. They didn't have them so I started walking towards the exit. All of a sudden I did not know where I was. I stopped, took a breath and looked around. I was really confused because nothing looked familiar to me at all. I walked outside and looked around and I still had no idea where I was. I don't remember being scared, but I was so confused and felt disconnected. I found my keys in my purse and pushed the button until I found my car with the lights blinking. I went and climbed in and tried to call my husband. He didn't answer. I sat there and the feeling wouldn't go away and I knew I couldn't possibly drive. I wasn't sure what to do because I could not remember anyone's name and nothing seemed familiar to me at all. I tried to call 911 but the call kept failing. I finally asked a lady to call 911 for me.
Now, if you know me you realize that I cope with most things with laughter. This was no exception. I told 911 that I was in the Wal-Mart parking lot, but in the parking lot in front of The Shoe Department. 911 said that they couldn't find me. Where we live isn't that big and Wal-Mart is a HUGE landmark. He said, "Are you sure you are in front of the shoe department?" I knew I was confused, but I could still read. I told him I was reading that sign. He asked if there was anyone around who could help me. The lady who let me borrow her phone told 911 that we were indeed in front of The Shoe Department. A sheriff's officer showed up and I heard him radio in, "Dispatch, tell the EMTs that she is NOT in the shoe department of Walmart. She is in front of The Shoe Department store." I got the giggles because I could just envision those EMTs running around the shoe department inside Wal-Mart looking for some confused woman.
After they showed up they asked if they could try hubs again. I told them if they pushed the "G" on phone is would speed dial my husband. The EMT was wearing gloves and he apparently didn't push the button long enough so it pulled up the G's in my address book. The first name under the G's is Gene McGee (the mayor of our city). The EMT said, "You are married to the mayor?" Again, I started laughing. I know these guys thought I was really losing it.
The trip to the ER and several tests showed that I had a seizure. I have never had a seizure like that before and had no idea that is what it was.
I am so thankful to God that I made that stop at the Dollar Store and wasn't driving to pick up Big Guy when it happened. I am also thankful that Little Guy had decided to go over and play with his best friend instead of going with me to the Open House. God is so good.
10 comments:
- Sara said...
Bless your heart. So glad you're okay.
- July 30, 2010 at 10:20 PM
- K Storm said...
Girl, that is scary. I'm glad you are home safely.
- July 30, 2010 at 11:12 PM
- Dr. Wifey said...
oh my goodness, Deanna! that is so scary
- July 31, 2010 at 1:06 AM
- Tyanne said...
oh my goodness! Glad that you are ok. So wonderful that God is always looking out for us and protecting us!
- July 31, 2010 at 11:13 AM
- Debra said...
Oh, Deanna! You just cured me. I'm done whining about my week.
I am so grateful you were somewhere safe, and that someone was there who was willing to help.
- July 31, 2010 at 1:49 PM
- HEATHER said...
Oh goodness that is scary! Yes, be very thankful that you weren't driving. God Bless!
- July 31, 2010 at 2:37 PM
- Carrie said...
HOLEY CROW!!! I'm so glad you were able to laugh because it would have scared the bejeeeeeeeezus out of me! I'm praying for you, friend, and SO glad you're okay.
- July 31, 2010 at 4:43 PM
- Patti Lacy said...
Oh, MY!!!??
A seizure, huh.
Praise God that He orchestrated your comings and goings that day.
Keep us informed about any developments, okay?
- July 31, 2010 at 7:39 PM
- Crystal said...
That is so scary. I'm really glad that you're safe.
- August 1, 2010 at 5:50 PM
- momlett said...
I can't even imagine. You must have had God's grace all over you not to be just terrified. So glad to hear you're ok. Blessings!
~Jenni, TOS Crewbie
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Nukes Very Lucrative
A recent article in the Los Alamos Monitor underlined the fact that New Mexico is currently number five among the 50 states in terms of per capita annual income recieved from the federal government. For every $1 in federal taxes paid by New Mexicans, Washington returns $2 to New Mexico.
Federal dollars come from the sources of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, as well as from the DOE's nuclear weapons activities in NM: viz., the approximately $4 billion spent in fiscal 2010, for work at LANL, SNL, and the WIPP site.
In and around Los Alamos County, local economies are particularly dependent on federal largess. However, in recent years, this largess has been skewing toward the most highly paid Lab managers.
In this context, consider this brief history:
In 2005, after the DOE had decided to end its sixty year-long UC/LANL connection, it issued a Request for Proposal to an eager group of would-be new contractors. Among these, M. Anastasio led a team of entrepreneurs backed by the well-heeled Bechtel in creating a successful bid for the new LANL contract. No neophyte he, for several years prior to that time Anastasio had been the Director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).
Although partly selected by DOE for its promise to bring a new efficient management style to LANL, LANS-LLC is still a for-profit management group. It is not surprising then, that in the first year of the new contract at LANL (2006-2007), the new LANL Director took home a salary plus bonus of $1.25 million. This was approximately four times what the previous LANL Director had earned in his last year under the old UC contract.
In fiscal year 2009, LANS-LLC declared a profit from its management of LANL operations of $72 million. Legally, the Limited Liability Copmpany (LLC) is obliged to distribute, each year, all of its profits to its owner-managers.
(As an aside, in a somewhat memorable early 2006 presentation to staff of LANL's X-Division, the then X-Div Head, Paul Hommert, proclaimed that the new contract was being written in such a way as to ensure an increase in the number of managers and, therefore, an increase in the amount of money that many LANL employees could expect to be taking home, in the very near future. Immediately after the start of the new contract, Hommert, who was not a member of the new management team, was moved to a temporary post at UC Headquarters in San Francisco. Today, four years later, the perspicacious Hommert is the new President of Lockheed-Martin's Sandia Corporation, manager of Sandia National Laboratory (SNL), and the new Director of SNL. The previous President of the Sandia Corp. and SNL Director T. Hunter took home ~$1.75 million annually.)
In 2007, a similar process ensued at LLNL. The then LLNL Director, George Miller, led a team of manager entrepreneurs, again backed by Bechtel, calling themselves Lawrence Livermore National Security-LLC, who successfully bid for the new LLNL contract. On October 1, 2007, Miller became the new LLNL Director, under the new LLNS-LLC contract. Presumably, he too enjoyed a greatly increased pay package.
At about the same time, a team of nuclear weapons enthusiasts led by Stephen Younger, backed by Northrop-Grumman, and calling themselves National Security Technologies LLC, succeeded in winning a new contract from DOE for management of the Nevada Test Site (NTS). Younger had earlier been an Associate Laboratory Director at LANL, and was a past Director of the DOD's Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
Thus, the nuclear weapons industry became much more remunerative for its managers, especially its senior managers. However, even some non-management personnel obtained substantial benefits. For example, when the contract changed at LANL from UC to LANS-LLC, in June 0f 2006, DOE gave all LANL employees the opportunity to retire as UC/LANL staff while continuing as new full-time LANS-LLC/LANL employees. Senior staff could draw full UC/LANL pensions, in some cases amounting to nearly 100% of their previous LANL salary, while continuing to collect their regular full-time LANS-LLC/LANL salaries. This was double-dipping with a vengeance.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King Commemorative Bronze Medal
The Museum Of UnCut Funk continues to add bronze medals featuring Black Icons to our Gold, Silver and Bronze Coin, Medal and Medallion Collection. We hope you dig the latest installment from the US Mint.
Collecting Martin Luther King, Jr.
Presenting the Museum Of UnCut Funk Martin Luther King, Jr collection.
Celebrating MLK
We celebrate the 84th birthday and the official holiday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by presenting some of his famous speeches and interviews. While we remember the man, let's also reflect upon his words. You can also read the text and hear King's delivery of his famous "I Have A Dream" speech here.
Political Satire – The Dream
As we continue with our celebration of the second term of President Barack Obama, we look back at some political comics done after the first election that suggested that Martin Luther King's Dream had been fulfilled!
A Blast From The Past: MLK and The Montgomery Story Comic circa 1956
The Montgomery Story comic book was commissioned by the Fellowship of Reconciliation with the permission of Martin Luther King, Jr. The actual creators of the comic are unknown and the artist is said to be a blacklisted comic artist of the time. The purpose of the comic was to spread the message of nonviolence and to get the word out about the Montgomery Bus Boycott. You can read this comic below.
President Obama Dedicates The MLK Memorial
"If you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major for justice. Say that I was a drum major for peace. I was a drum major for righteousness. And all of the other shallow things will not matter." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"I Have A Dream"
August 28, 1963
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"I Have A Dream" Speech
March On Washington
Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.
"I Have A Dream"
I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.


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Tax declaration: When can I file it when I leave the Netherlands this year?
I was wondering if you could maybe help me with my tax declaration.
My situation is the following:
I'm moving from The Netherlands to the UK permanently on the 1st of December officially. I've been working full time for an Amsterdam based company the whole year, but I had a two months vacation without salary in April/June. My contract terminates at the end of November.
I assume I can already get some money back from the Belastingdienst because of the missing months, but there's some more: I did some freelancing a few years ago and this year the Belastingdienst suddenly thought that I'd do it again and made me pay quite some money (around 800 euros i believe) in advance. I'm quite sure I can get that money back too.
I'd like to take care of all these issues as soon as possible, so would you be able to help me perhaps? If so, how much would that cost?
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For 2015 you will have to file an M form.
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POSTED BY Coley Ward ON 9:53 pm, September 17, 2008 - POSTED IN News reel
Is he a man? Is he a machine? Science still isn't sure. What we do know is that, when he's hot, he's one of the best hitters around. But lately, Pat the Bat has been anything but hot.
On September 9, the Phillies gave Burrell a rest. At the time, he was in the middle of a terrible slump, hitting a major-league-low .168 (18 for 107) since August 6, dropping his overall average from .278 to .253.
Since he returned to the lineup, Burrell hasn't improved much, if at all. It looked like maybe he was poised to break out of his slump over the weekend, hitting a home run against the Brewers. But last night he struck out. And then he struck out again. And Again. And Again. And again.
That's right, Burrell went 0-5 with five strikeouts, acheiving the elusive platinum sombrero. So, maybe it's time to talk about other options in left field. This is not the time of year for patience. It's the time of year where you go with the hot hand. There's no loyalty in September. You do what it takes to win, period (see: Ned Yost, Brewers).
Burrell was the team's MVP in the first half of the season. But he's not hitting now, and he hasn't hit a lick since July. And let's face it, if Burrell isn't hitting, he's of zero value. In 2007, Burrell allowed 19.6 more runs to score than the average left fielder would have in his 1028 innings. So per inning, Burrell's defense is worth negative 0.019 runs. That's pretty bad.
The Phillies don't have a ton of other options. Eric Bruntlett is no doubt a better defensive left fielder than Burrell, but it's unclear how much better, since he didn't play enough in left field last seaon to get a good idea of his ultimate zone rating. So Taguchi is a fantastic defensive outfielder. He allowed 8.2 fewer runs than the average left fielder. Over his 212 innings, his defense saved .037 runs per inning.
Philadelphia has suffered Burrell's woeful glove all season, because his hitting made up for his defense. They waited patiently in July and August for him to break out of his slump. But now the season is on the line. Time is running out. And the Phillies can't afford to be patient.
Is it finally time to bench The Bat?


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I guess this is going to be a non-traditional show report and the best way to start it out is with a non-traditional room. I skipped Axpona in my own backyard to mow my lawn, yet drove 300 miles to this show for one reason and that was to see old friends and make some new ones.
The first room I hit was the local DC audio guys and upon entering the room I saw my old friend Roscoe from joenet and the NYnoize shows, beyond that I met a few monikers I knew but no faces. After enjoying a quick chat I moved on with a beverage in tow.
The best part of this room was the diversity and the non-commercial nature. It was just a bunch of friends hanging out having a good time.
On Saturday they were playing a pair of Basszillas and the next day new speakers appeared, not because the sound was bad but because it was a group of kids who could share their toys in the same sandbox. Compare this to the tension and stress in rooms shared by manufacturers and they get an A+.
Every time I went into the room there was something different playing from both the music and equipment perspective. The beauty of it all was for my tastes, the sound bettered the bulk of other rooms at the show.
I regret not getting to hear any tapes, but just the presence of a deck screams passion from at least one member of the group.
Now to get back to my friend Roscoe and a story of poetic justice.
About 10 years ago Roscoe bought a pair of flying lead autoformers from me and on Saturday he admitted he had yet to wire them up. I had given a pair of modules to Gary to give away in the raffle and the winner said he wasn't a DIY kind of guy and returned it to the pool. (cool move) On Sunday everything needed ot go and Gary stated you needed to be present to win. When the autoformers hit his hand, Gary asked all the DIY'ers to raise their hand to get a pool of possible recipients and only Roscoe replied.... perfect!
I am still saddened by the lack of creativity showing up at these kind of events but my hope that future promoters catering to a wider audience was encouraged by this show.
Mons Stereo Lab 6336 OTL - Does anyone out there have any info on Mons Stereo Lab? I've seen one other amplifier by them but that is all. This one is a 6336A OTL. I am not a big OTL ...


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In October I returned to Japan for the second time this year.
I was there for 10 days flying in and out of Nagoya but spending most of the time in Tokyo including a daytrip to Kamakura.
I took a whole lot of photos (1425 of them to be precise). Here are 10 of them. Please check out more on Flickr.


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Rolls-Royce cuts to hit UK
Union officials say Rolls-Royce workers in Derby are facing an anxious wait after the firm said it is to axe 2,300 jobs in the UK, Europe and US.
The aerospace group employs around 12,000 people in the area including 7,000 white-collar workers.
There are a total of 23,300 employees in the UK at bases in locations including Derby and Bristol, out of a global workforce of about 39,000.
The company has declined to confirm how many jobs in the UK would be cut, but said it would seek to secure voluntary redundancies where possible.
It said that managerial, professional and clerical roles would be affected in the UK, US, Germany, the Nordics and "other countries where the relevant functions are located".
Mark Tittley, the Unite union's joint chief negotiator (staff) for Derby, said the union was working on how many of its members will be accepting the voluntary severance package being offered.
The cuts will help the group offset higher costs in raw materials as well as the weak US dollar, according to Rolls. It said the decline in the strength of the dollar had cost it £40m in additional costs, while it was also seeing a rise in raw materials cost.
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During the summer of 2008 I watched World Youth Day on EWTN. My heart was captured by the vibrant spirit of all the young Catholics gathered in Sydney and I knew I wanted to be a part of it. The next WYD was going to be in 2011 in Madrid Spain. I made a commitment to myself that I was going to be there.
But I didn't want to be there alone.
After deciding I was going to find a way to make it to Madrid for WYD, I went to write in my journal. Now, this was no ordinary journal. This journal was filled with letters to my future spouse. The idea was that someday I would be able to hand over this notebook to my husband and show him all the times I thought about him and prayed for him. In the journal I told my future spouse that I was planning on WYD 2011 and I hoped that he would be there too. I said that it would be so much fun to make WYD our honeymoon. However, we would have to meet pretty soon in order for all the timing to work out. I finished my journal entry and tucked my notebook away somewhere safe.
Two weeks later I met Andrew.
In 2011 we went to WYD as newlyweds.
Occasionally I'll flip back to those pages in the journal and just read them in awe. It is so amazing to see how God works in our lives. He knew from the beginning that my heart would find Andrew.
So here we are three years later with two beautiful boys. There have been ups and downs and I'm sure there will be more to come but I am so glad that Andrew will be by my side through it all.
With all that said, here are my Five Favorite wedding photos. Trying to pick favorites is nearly impossible. But these just seemed to stand out to me today as I walked down memory lane.
We did our "first look" in adoration. Time stopped for those 15 minutes as we prepared our hearts for the sacrament.
Some of the best advice I was given was to say my vows slowly, clearly and confidently. I have never spoken sweeter words than my wedding vows.
During the Ave Maria we placed flowers at the feet of Mary. Andrew also spent some time at the feet of St. Joseph.
My groom. So handsome.
I don't think I actually ate any of our wedding cake. I was too busy dancing haha.
I love you more than you will ever know Andrew <3 Happy Anniversary!