Sep. 28, 2007
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I suppose I’d best update since it’s been a week since I last posted. There's not too much to report; life has been fairly uneventful lately. I'm very comfortable in the pace that I've gotten into since the beginning of the school year. Things aren't going crazy, but I never have a "boring" moment. Thankfully, I've been able to get all of my homework done without ever having to rush or press myself for time.
A couple weeks ago, the youth pastor asked me if I would play the keyboard for the youth masses that we have every month. They really needed one...so I am practicing some stuff for that. It's weird because I've never really accompanied a whole bunch of people (other than my family occasionally singing hymns). Now, for some people, that might be no sweat. ;-) But for me, however, it's a little nerve-wracking.
Right now, I'm reading Sir Gibbie by George MacDonald and really enjoying it. It's just like everything else I've read by him - beautiful and poetic in a sense. It's as if he takes the essential parts of life and lifts them up to a higher level. His characters aren't always realistic, but you can learn so much from them. The diologue is a little difficult to follow, but I can always get the gist of it.
My list of books that I want to read is getting really long. It's about 3 pages right now...lol. I feel like I spend more time adding books to that list than I spend time actually reading!! ;-)
Well, I'm very sorry to all of you that I haven't commented in a long time. Would you believe that I've actually considered quitting this blog over the last couple weeks? It seems to be getting tiresome to keep up with. *sigh* But, I'll keep holding out for a while longer. I think I'll write what Jocelyn calls "a thinker post" sometime soon. I have a couple of ideas that I could expound on.
No galu govad gen!
Melon nin,
Sylvia
Comments
Sep. 28, 2007 - Ohhh~
Posted by nancysnook
I always loved George MacDonald...I'd forgotten about reading his book until I read your post! Thank you!
Nancy
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Sep. 28, 2007 - Hello!
Posted by Jocelyndixon
Oh... I am sure you would do fine playing in front of people... I'd love to know how to play some kind of instrument, but I don't. Sigh! Piano or violin would be nice.
Oooh.... you linked me... yes, write a "thinker post" soon - when you have time!
Love,
Jocelyn
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Sep. 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sweetpotato
Ah, you'll do great when you accompany. People aren't usually too picky, at least not that I've experienced.
I have George MacDonald on my list for summer (or fall, by now) reading. I read him a little when I was younger, but I doubt I appreciated him too much at that point. Hopefully I'll enjoy him a little more now.
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Sep. 30, 2007 - self contradictory
Posted by Anonymous
Your title is a contradiction within itself, like the term "sola scriptura". The title of your entry was "this entry has no title" and no where in scripture can one read scripture alone.
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Oct. 1, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Chris
oh, that is sad to here you might stop! yeah sharla stopped and that was really sad. yep
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Oct. 1, 2007 - Yeppers,
Posted by SuperAngel
we have dsl now, but I can't get it to work. ugh, so we are not on it yet!!
I will be praying for you that you will not be so nervous about playing th keyboard. ; )
As Always,
SuperAngel
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Oct. 1, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Jocelyndixon
Hello! Just wanted to stop by and see how you were doing...
Thinking of you!
Jocelyn
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Oct. 2, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by BlogBoy
I'm a big C.S. Lewis fan, and as of now I am working through all of his non-fiction. Right now I am reading Mere Christianity. I haven't read Miricles, but it sounds like a good book. I will look into it.
Thanks for commenting!
Eric
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Oct. 4, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Jocelyndixon
Sylvia
YAY! I was your 800th commenter?! Woot! Now I am in your hall of fame! LOL! JK!
Love you,
Jocelyn
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Oct. 5, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Songwriter
Yeah, I know...I was cracking up the whole time! haha,
so...what are you speaking...in your lovely words before your signiture?
Danya <><
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Oct. 6, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Hi Sylvia,
I didn't know you played piano! Do you enjoy it? I have been playing from lesson books for about three years now and I love it. There's not much opportunity for playing in public around here, but I play at home on our keyboard. What kind of music do you like to play? I usually do classical, Mozart, Beethoven etc. I like to write my own music too, thought its not very good.
Anyway,
TTYL
Raora
P.S. Oh, and I definitely think you should keep up you blog.
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Oct. 6, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Cassydoodle
Hello!
We can still read The Magician's Nephew, if you all would like to. :) It's been a few years since I've read it, so I'll go and refresh my memory. Currently, I'm reading a 759 paged book! Ahhhhh! ;)
Oh, and those are some very good book suggestions! I definitely want to read Wuthering Heights. Thanks for your input!
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Oct. 6, 2007 - Sylvia,
Posted by SuperAngel
Man, you must be very busy. Hope you can blog soon. I miss seeing your posts.
RYC:
I am glad you liked and agreed with my Law article. I was worried some wouldn't.
Yeah I need to look more into who is running in the elections this year and next as it is my time to vote. scary!!
Love,
Amanda
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Oct. 8, 2007 - Well....
Posted by Jocelyndixon
YAY! for the hall of famer #800! LOL
Jocelyn
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Oct. 9, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by posted by Raora
Yes, Lewis came before Tolkien. Well, I don't grudge him the game, but I still think Tolkien was better. They are both great, though.
Oh, so you like piano too? I am the only one in our family who plays it much. Frodo plays it too, but she likes guitar more. I can't play guitar, at least, I have never tried.
Yes, we have the Prydain Chronicles, but I haven't read them yet. I will probably read them next year.
Btw, I put my October poll up, if you would like to see.
Sincerely,
Raora
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Oct. 9, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by StrongJoy
I know what you mean about not finding enough time to blog. Since school started, I haven't had much time either. (BTW, we're in the same grade in school, I think. Maybe that explains it:)
Seize The Day!
-StrongJoy
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Oct. 12, 2007 - Gibbie is SUCH a good book.
Posted by opckid
I read it about... two years ago, I think, and vastly enjoyed it. It was challenging, too, calling me to a higher obedience of God. =)
(I do have an HSB -- www.homeschoolblogger.com/opckid -- but I can't log into it, so I've been blogging at opckid.reformedblogs.com)
Take care!
Anya
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Oct. 13, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by aliveagain13
I have pics of my dad's return from Iraq on my blog!
luv Kate
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Oct. 13, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by arwengirl
Ahh! You can't delete this blog!
_Arwengirl
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Oct. 13, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by arwengirl
Yes, I had surgery yesterday morning at 10. I'm so glad its all over though. I was able to sleep last night too! ^^
God Bless!
_Arwengirl
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Oct. 14, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Jocelyndixon
Hello! Sorry, I am late in replying back... we took a short trip to TN so I was unable to comment!
Anyway, thanks for stopping by and commenting about the baby pictures! LOL
Blessings
Jocelyn
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Oct. 14, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Songwriter
Hey! oh and Bam says hi back, but you could go to his blog and tell him yourself. =)
www.homeschoolblogger.com/thisisbam
Danya <><
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Oct. 15, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by ElvishMaiden14
Please update! You are soooooo interesting!
Merry
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Oct. 15, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Free2bme
Awww, I would be really really sad if you got rid of your blog.
Sometimes when I find myself resenting my blog then I realize it's time to take a break from it and leave it for a couple of weeks or so. That usually helps me to put everything back into perspective.
Hey, you can do all things through Christ which strentgths you! You'll do great on the keyboard. Just think of it as a ministy prospect.
Talk to you soon!
Debs
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