What's on your mind?

[SarahsKnight]

This is interesting! Thank you ❤️❤️ I wondered if it was close to Sensei. And from what I read it sounds like it is. When I lived in Japan that was what I was called my students in class and outside class on the streets walking towards the track or grocery store. But they had a high respect for me.

Interestingly in Japan Valentine's Day is the guys turn to get treats. So when you give something to coworkers it's called Gerri Choco. Not the kind from a lover. I gave it to someone who was around my age and the student snickered when I said it was Giri choco. The English teacher became flushed in the face. Embarrassed. What's even weirder is that he never liked me and looked down his nose at me always because I didn't know Japanese and he didn't think I should be working that job if I hadn't studied Japanese before coming. He was not a good teacher though, you could tell by the disorderlyness and disrespect from his students.

Anyways that was off topic, but white day is the opportunity for guys to give girls something three times more expensive. I was privileged to get nice chocolates or things from coworkers. Even though I wasn't from their culture.

Giri choco - Wikipedia

You become a more fascinating person with every post, it seems, Miss Sampa.

 

[bèlla]

The foam is pretty cool.. it's a thick gel but when you rub it with your hands it becomes like foam. The razors work well, although I believe they're made for men. Might not be the best use for female skin.

I wouldn’t use them. I wanted to know if they were good.

 

[Multifavs]

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

 

[MehGuy]

I wouldn’t use them. I wanted to know if they were good.

Sorry I can be pretty dumb at times.. lol..

 

[DragonFox91]

Well, today's going good. Had nice fellowship @ church. Today like any other day so far, which I guess is the sad thing. But gotta to stay positive. Maybe someday it will be a special day

A brother in Christ and dear friend sent this to me tonight. I found some useful reflections and he told me to pass it on to maybe some friends that may need to hear it.

For some, this V-holiday can be kinduva downer. It's easy for some singles out there to fall on the belief that at this time of year, and other holidays that we are the only single person without a mate/companion and then wallow for a time in discouragement.

1. While it would be absolutely wonderful to have a mate we still know that having a mate doesn't solve all of our problems - we all have friends who by getting married have ushered in a new set of problems.

2. I guarantee that all of us who are single have many blessings to enjoy, and should wonder why we as sinners were given such blessings.

3. Ponder what we have instead of what we don't have.

4. Satan likes to see us depressed because it's hard to be a light to others when we are saturated with our own gloominess.

5. Hope - God has given us reason to be joyous and to hope; both for near term and long term therefore we can celebrate hope everyday.

Beautiful post. I need to get a printer. Then I could print this out & carry this w/ me.

If only you'd been here the two previous years, man. Someone here hosted an entire thread dedicated to each of us guys (who wished to be involved, anyway) a chance to treat a lady here who we were randomly matched with as someone special on V-day. All in the spirit of well-meaning friendship, of course, but still, it was awesome.

Good times ... and pretty ladies. ^-^

Valentines Gift Exchange

I always miss all the good things, especially when it comes to ladies

The relational needs of a child of 10 aren’t the same when they’re 20 or 30. Time and experience impact their wants. Some needs help us flourish. Others are a response to pain, fear, and insecurity. They’re the counterbalance of coping and defense mechanisms that allow us to interact within our comfort zone.

You asked what God was waiting on and I replied He isn’t. I don’t believe He’s withholding a companion or waiting for me to do something or reach a certain point. That’s debunked through unions at various stages of readiness and maturity.

My experiences tell a different story. I dated before my reconciliation and after its commencement. Connecting with the opposite sex wasn’t aided or hindered by faith.

Which suggests I’m the holdup. I’m putting on the breaks relationally. Not Him.

That’s difficult to swallow if you need to believe otherwise. If you’re unable to confront your part in the dilemma you may reference God, societal changes, feminism, religion, superficiality, or a litany of reasons commonly mentioned. Save the one that counts.

I’m not single because of God or lack of opportunities. I’m single because I haven’t encountered a suitor who complements my readiness and expectations. I need someone with a similar trajectory.

I ended with a question I’ve confronted in the past. What would you do if you weren’t afraid about God? Family? Friends? Your livelihood? And so on. I’ve made radical changes in those areas. Now its time for more.

What would I do if I wasn’t afraid to love? I’d pursue the man of my dreams. The one who possesses the qualities and passions I long for. He’s the one I want.

I haven’t encountered him yet. But I will.

ok

 

[bèlla]

Lunch. Simple French meal.

Truffle mousse pate. Goat cheese marinated in black truffle olive oil. Fresh baguette.

 

[Multifavs]

My family got a Nintendo Switch in December! The only game my brother has gotten so far is New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, which I likely won't try (I've always been terrible at the classic Mario games). But he did download a couple of free games which I've been enjoying! I love Pokemon Cafe Mix (even though some of the levels are quite difficult ), and I also enjoy Super Kirby Clash and Pokemon Quest. Which got me thinking...

In Super Kirby Clash you can play as one of four different roles: Sword Hero, Hammer Lord, Doctor Healmore, or Beam Mage. You can change your role at any time, but I prefer to play as Sword Hero most of the time...hey, isn't that the most fitting role for a knightess?

 

[sampa]

You become a more fascinating person with every post, it seems, Miss Sampa.

awww I'm amazed that when I let God turn my troubles over to him he creates these opportunities that become even bigger opportunities later. It was through some hardship of not having a car well in college that I had to figure what I was going to do for the summer that led from one connection to another that led my heart to Japan. Living in Japan had so many amazing stories, but it was not dreamy at all in a very dark time of my life without the fellowship I was blessed in America with. But my heart still goes out to the people in Japan and that is what kept me there for 4 years. I loved my students.

Well, today's going good. Had nice fellowship @ church. Today like any other day so far, wh

So glad to hear. I missed out on it because of complications with my snowblower. But I did get a good quiet time.

Beautiful post. I need to get a printer. Then I could print this out & carry this w/ me.

I'm glad. This brother in Christ has a real knack for his encouragement and how he prays and share scripture with me. I'm grateful for this friendship and I'm grateful that it's a blessing to you and it has been a blessing to some friends outside of CF.

Truffle mousse pate. Goat cheese marinated in black truffle olive oil. Fresh baguette.

This sounds divine!! ❤️❤️❤️

 

[bèlla]

This sounds divine!! ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you. It’s really good. I keep things like that on hand when I’m tired or too busy to cook. I’ll stock up on cheese and grab a baguette from the bakery.

 

[sampa]

Just finished trying a little experiment. Had some encouragement to do it from a couple people. It sounded magical but we will see how it turns out. these are water balloons with dye in them. My hands are such a mess and it took me awhile to get the hang of it. It may not turn out because maybe I would need more dye, not sure.

 

[Niels]

This is going to be a busy week for me. Lots of things to prepare for, including a presentation on Friday.

Also, it's nice to see @Miss Spaulding around here again!

Just finished trying a little experiment. Had some encouragement to do it from a couple people. It sounded magical but we will see how it turns out. these are water balloons with dye in them. My hands are such a mess and it took me awhile to get the hang of it. It may not turn out because maybe I would need more dye, not sure.
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Hopefully, they will be used for peaceful purposes. Those would be kind of unfair in a water balloon fight.

 

[bèlla]

This is going to be a busy week for me. Lots of things to prepare for, including a presentation on Friday.

How’s the sax coming along?

 

[DragonFox91]

VeggieTales should've adapted Revelation

As the series finale

 

[Niels]

How’s the sax coming along?

I've been making good progress. More control of tibre and intonation across octaves, fewer random squeaks and honks, better articulation, etc. Although most of what I play are exercises, I'm noodling around a bit more, and (hopefully) sound more tuneful. Regardless of how busy I may be, I still set aside time to practice.

How are your design classes?

 

[bèlla]

I've been making good progress. More control of tibre and intonation across octaves, fewer random squeaks and honks, better articulation, etc. Although most of what I play are exercises, I'm noodling around a bit more, and (hopefully) sound more tuneful. Regardless of how busy I may be, I still set aside time to practice.

I love hearing about your process. Keep sharing please.

How are your design classes?

We’ve created 2 slopers (templates). We’re working on the flounce this week and making a physical skirt. The process allows us to draft 8-10 different styles.

I hasten to call myself a designer in spite of my vision. @cara-mia and @public hermit are helping with that.

 

[sampa]

This is going to be a busy week for me. Lots of things to prepare for, including a presentation on Friday.

Also, it's nice to see @Miss Spaulding around here again!



Hopefully, they will be used for peaceful purposes. Those would be kind of unfair in a water balloon fight.

I'm glad to see Miss Spalding also Haha, yeah I think it would break an eye since they will turn into something that looks like marbles. I'm sure they froze within the first hour. We'll see how they turned out.

 

[sampa]

Praise, I can't believe how God worked out the situation this morning with snow plowing. Someone in authority, by God's grace, has let units know that I will only be on day shift. I'm just amazed at how quickly God worked in this situation... Big sigh of relief I just can't believe it.

Edit: a friend said she was praying while the phone call was going on. So thankful for this friend, her prayers and God's grace in this situation.

 

[SarahsKnight]

Speaking of snow ... despite the cold these last few days I did not at all expect to see this when I happened to glance through the small opening in the curtain in my apartment just now =>

Apparently it's been going on quite a while and I just didn't notice.

 

[SarahsKnight]

Lady Winter raises her beautiful but solemn gaze upon my quaint Southern town. ^-^

(That weird thing in the upper corner is just the reflection off of my tv screen. I often leave it sitting on the Netflix screensaver.)

 

[SarahsKnight]

There is more, actually. Having lived in the South all of my life, I am quite certain I have not seen snow anywhere near this deep since I was ten or eleven years old in South Carolina. Indeed, Lady Winter is a welcome guest since she drops by to grace me with her icily charming presence on such rare occasion.
^-^

This is out over the railing just outside my front door =>

.... And poor Claire (my 4 year-old black Mazda) can't be enjoying this treatment terribly much.