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Someday soon, I'll update the blog with some quotes, Christmas decor, movies, and more... But for today... Sickness makes me want to sleep. Night y'all!

A Catnap

So Much to be Thankful for

What would Thanksgiving be without Pumpkin pie?



Even though 3/5 of the Powells are ill, we still had so much to be thankful for... God has blessed my family with so much; blessings too numerous to count. His covenant faithfulness is everlasting.

After our meal (and some much needed naps!), we met together to play some Wii sports and to watch the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.

Bowling

Boxing

As we read the story of the Pilgrims, I was reminded of how sovereign God is... He took a man named Squanto halfway around the world to provide for the Pilgrims.

And God is not divided in His attention. Each one of His children has 100% of Him all the time. He hears our prayers in the same way He heard the prayers of the Pilgrims. Thank you, Lord, for your wonderful mercy!

Sleepover!

"[We're] really not crazy. Heeheehee!"


Thanksgiving Break can be really awesome. Especially when my girlies want to hang out with me.

My favorite quote?
Ineke: I don't like popcorn.
Ana: Ineke, you are NOT American.
Me: Hahahaha!

A Clean Room...

is a happy room. :o)






I love when my room is organized and fresh.

Does anyone else rearrange their room for a new look? I tend to change my room at least once each year... Listening to music or watching a movie can make the whole process more fun. :-)

Giveaways galore...

Check out this link, y'all!

Petitioning -- The Parental Rights Amendment

Being politically active requires sacrifice. BUT, it is worth every moment. As Daniel Webster once said, "God grants liberty only to those who love it, and are always ready to guard and defend it." Well said, Mr. Webster; I couldn't agree more...

With this in mind -- and armed to the teeth with information --, some friends and I stood in the "Free speech" zone at the Mountainlair. We petitioned passer-byes to protect US sovereignty and to protect parental rights. With clipboards, pamphlets, and fact sheets, we tried to collect signatures to send to our representatives.

It amazed me how many students were ignorant not only about the UNCRC and the danger it represents, but also they were ignorant of what sovereignty is!

May God correct the ignorance in our nation. May He be pleased to use my feeble efforts in the process.


Please become PRO-active! For more information visit: ParentalRights.org

Makin' Biscuits

Is there anything better than biscuits fresh from the oven?

Start w/a good recipie

"Ooo, don't they look tasty!"
Sorry, I couldn't resist -- LOTR is infectious.

The messy dishes... :-)

Smallville makes good clean-up company

Biblical Economics

He who loves money will not be satisfied with money,
nor he who loves abundance {with its} income.
This too is vanity.
Ecclesiastes 5:10

S'more Random Thursday Happenings

With only a few precious minutes left of Thursday, I began this post. Thursdays are my busiest day of the week. I start in the early morning and finish in the early evening... If I'm not working on homework. That makes the night even later.

A. Fiction to Linguistics -- to Econ -- to Finance -- to other busy nothings, Thursday can become quite stressful. Yet, by God's grace, today was a delightful day.

From jelly doughnuts to Starbucks coffee...

At the Lab

What would the fall be without scarves?

And of course... a peppermint latte is the perfect
compliment to a rainy, November day.

A little treat from my brother -- Isn't he the best?

A Feminine Detail

Inspired by AmandaBeth online, I decided to post some lovely feminine pieces from various television or silver screen ladies -- hopefully culminating in an in-depth discussion in Beth's wardrobe from Moonlight. While waiting for the time to work on Beth's fashion series, I stumbled upon some of Chloe's adorable clothes from Smallville season 9.

Isn't this jacket gorgeous?
Structured, neutral, and feminine details...
Look at the pin tucks!

And her cute pink shirt.
Maybe her curls are a tribute to her wedding day?

Never underestimate the power of a jacket. It may be just the perfect addition to complete a feminine outfit!

Weekly Econ... Song?

I found this on Greg Mankiw's blog. Tee hee hee. :P Who said economics can't be funny?

Some Random Thursday Happenings

Last Thursday was filled with lots of busy nothings...

Bored?

Coolest Carpet. Ever. Period.

More Econ... Does it ever end?

Found O'Connor at the Used book sale

Sing your song at the Beep

I wanted to post the Youtube video, but alas "embedding disabled by request." Bummer.

Anyway, check out Owl City's Fireflies video.

" 'Cause I get a thousand hugs from ten thousand lightning bugs..."

Celebrating Freedom

20 years ago yesterday... The Berlin Wall came down.

Communism is not to be taken lightly; it has enslaved many peoples and generations.

Praise God for the freedoms He has given us and others. May we be good stewards of it.

What does that mean?

“Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth each {of you} with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.” Ephesians 4:25



Embarrassment. Frustration. Anxiety.

Heart pounding. Think… Think… Think… What should I say?

Believe it or not, all the previous thoughts and feelings occurred the first time I was ever asked out on a date. The story goes like this:

I was working at school and one of my guy friends followed me to the back of the classroom. Let’s call him Alex. He then asked… “Would you like to get lunch with me sometime?” Cue the confusion. What was Alex trying to say? Lunch? Is that a date? Or a friend thing? What are the implications? My mind raced a mile a moment…

And my remarkable comeback? “What does that mean?” And yes, I actually said that. Most of you will laugh at my reply. It is obvious now that Alex wanted me to go on a date with him… But in the moment, it was less than obvious. I wanted him to spell out his intentions. He replied to my brilliant comeback, “You know… we would go to the Mountainlair and get lunch.”

This is my problem. Men and Women need to be direct with one another to avoid confusion and hurt feelings. But Alex wasn’t the only guilty one. In my weakness, I gave several lame excuses: my schedule, schoolwork, etc. I didn’t give him the dignity of a direct response.

Either of us could be considered guilty of toying with the other. I was unprepared to respond appropriately; Alex couldn't know if I was interested at a later time. Alex was unprepared to lead in the situation; I couldn't know his exact intentions. Is honesty so hard to come by?

“But you did not learn Christ in this way, if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught in Him, just as truth is in Jesus, that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new self, which in {the likeness of} God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth. Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth each {of you} with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.” Ephesians 4:20-25

My challenge to myself and the rest of you (my four dear readers ;) is to speak the truth! No matter how painful… Face rejection. Face humiliation. Face pain. Face sorrow.

To all the Alex(s) of the world: Be clear. Girls aren’t mind readers; no matter how much we think we are.

To all the me(s) of the world: If you’re not interested, say so. Let him move on.

Speak the truth in love.

Un Regalo da mia Madre

A gift from my mother
Isn't it pretty? And it smells good too. :O)

Parents & Children

While watching something on Hulu, I came across a Sesame Street commercial with First Lady Michelle Obama. At the end of the commercial, Mrs. Obama addressed parents saying, "Because you are your child's best role model."

WOW! Does there seem to be a disconnect between this statement and her support of the UNCRC?

God gave children to parents. Not to the government. Parents are supposed to be the example of godly living -- pointing their children to Christ.




More on this later....

Quote of the Day

"I'm glad to see you Robin Hood, because that means that Gisbourne has once again snatched defeat from the jaws of victory." -- The Sheriff

TEE HEE HEE!

Harvest Ball 09: 20 Dances = Whew!

Clark! You're gonna have to fly solo on this one,
'cause my dance card's completely full. ~ Chloe in Smallville

Maybe my post on decor was a bit of a tease... Sorry, I couldn't resist sharing. But now the moment you've all been waiting for... The event itself!

What would our balls be without food?

Tee hee hee. Even Celtic Thunder attended our event...

Must stay hydrated!

Costumes! :)

Ian?!

The Grand March

"There is nothing like dancing after all...
one of the first refinements of polished societies."
~Sir William Lucas in Pride and Prejudice

Sweet Friends

Some fun

Our faces are happy, but our feet are sad. :P

One last smile before we turn out the lights

Still hungry for more? The Kincell Family has more photos... :-)