Tonight is the first night I will be staying in our 710 casa sans roommates #1, #2, and #3. 1 of 3 has left town. 2 of 3 are overnight babysitting.
I just arrived home after an evening of merriment, and am currently sitting in the center of the red couch, and blogging--not out of necessity, no--but out of sheer inability to choose what to do.
I mean...what could I not do?? The possibilities are endless! I could watch those movies I've been waiting for a chance to pop in, catch up on some online episodes of shows I enjoy, do some reading while the house is quiet, play loud music and sing and dance around the house, throw a raging party and invite everyone I know--I mean, come on! This takes some serious thought.
It's trying to decide which of these things is the best use of this short time where I have full reign of the place, for an entire overnight, that seems such a wonderfully daunting task. All of my options are delightful ones! Do I go to bed early? Wake up in the morning to watch the sunrise and go for a run? Sleep late because no one is here to judge? (Not to insinuate that my roommates are judgmental, for they are far from it) I mean, really, this is an absolutely overwhelming dilemma that probably needed several weeks' preparation in order to take full advantage of.
But instead, I'm sitting in the center of the red couch. There is a seat on either side of me, and a seat to my left in the brown chair. 1+1+1=3. 3=# of missing roommates.
I still don't know what I will decide.
2009/09/25
2009/09/08
J'ai lu, Août 2009
Unfortunately for you, dear readers, August marked the second consecutive month where I read sub-par quantity of books, but above-par quality. I do believe that being back at my desk-sitting jobs will enable me to meet my quota for the following months (or so I hope). But for now, here is what it is:
Jesus for President (Claiborne) -- The author of The Irresistible Revolution (which has also appeared on this blog) writes again from a slightly different platform, but on similar issues and with a similar agenda (that being to light a fire under complacent Christians to get up and start living). Claiborne speaks through Ancient Israel and Egypt, the Roman Empire, the early Church, and both past and Modern America. He talks about the politics of each. And he talks about the politics of Jesus. Definitely something worthwhile if you have a feeling that the state has lured the church into a destructive love affair of sorts. I found it really helpful in trying to distinguish the politics of Jesus from the politics that have been preached at me--from both the White House and from the pulpit. (9)
You can borrow this if you want. We can talk about this if you want. I've got a list of books that explore this issue more, and I'll continue reading and exploring what life looks like when "my first allegiance is not to a flag, a country or a man."
Jesus for President (Claiborne) -- The author of The Irresistible Revolution (which has also appeared on this blog) writes again from a slightly different platform, but on similar issues and with a similar agenda (that being to light a fire under complacent Christians to get up and start living). Claiborne speaks through Ancient Israel and Egypt, the Roman Empire, the early Church, and both past and Modern America. He talks about the politics of each. And he talks about the politics of Jesus. Definitely something worthwhile if you have a feeling that the state has lured the church into a destructive love affair of sorts. I found it really helpful in trying to distinguish the politics of Jesus from the politics that have been preached at me--from both the White House and from the pulpit. (9)You can borrow this if you want. We can talk about this if you want. I've got a list of books that explore this issue more, and I'll continue reading and exploring what life looks like when "my first allegiance is not to a flag, a country or a man."
2009/09/02
J'ai Lu, Juillet 2009
My reading habits have begun to lack. But not in quality, simply in quantity.
In July, I read only one book. I read it in about 4 days. And then simply didn't hammer through another one for the rest of the month of July. I really, still, cannot conceive how this is possible, but this is just how it happened.
The Poisonwood Bible (Kingsolver) – A fictional novel about a family who are missionaries to The Congo. Written like journals from the perspectives of the mother and four daughters, Kingsolver effectively transports you to a different place and time, and leads you to connect with these women. This is not a happy ending. But I dare you to read it and find the Gospel in the unexpected places, not where it is expected. And that is what makes this book beautiful. (10)
Read this. You can borrow it from me. You may not like it. We can talk about it.
In July, I read only one book. I read it in about 4 days. And then simply didn't hammer through another one for the rest of the month of July. I really, still, cannot conceive how this is possible, but this is just how it happened.
The Poisonwood Bible (Kingsolver) – A fictional novel about a family who are missionaries to The Congo. Written like journals from the perspectives of the mother and four daughters, Kingsolver effectively transports you to a different place and time, and leads you to connect with these women. This is not a happy ending. But I dare you to read it and find the Gospel in the unexpected places, not where it is expected. And that is what makes this book beautiful. (10)Read this. You can borrow it from me. You may not like it. We can talk about it.
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