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10 Things to Look Forward to This Year
any season but winter
Ibiza
find a house?
outcome of U.S. presidential election
will U.S. pull out of global and national nose dive?
Mel Gibson's The Passion of Christ
The Roundtable
What will happen in my neighborhood?
What will happen in the world?
What will happen in my heart?

10 Favorite Christmas Presents
Hello Kitty
Amelie Soundtrack
Lush
Mini disk recorder
Mesa Camilla (table heater)
Phone conversations with loved ones far away
Jim's curry dinner at Juanan and Inma's
Being a guest at Jesus and Amalia's for Xmas Spanish style
Hearing my Grandpa say "I Love You, Heather" on the phone
Jonah back home safe from England

10 Ways to help out with the Aids situation
ask God what you can do
expect ideas and opportunities to come
visit a sufferer regularly
give money to Aids charities
befriend the family of a sufferer
enjoy sex within marriage
research the disease
love extravagantly
pray regularly
push your comfort zones

6 Things I wanted to be when I grew up
Veterinarian
Published Poet
Missionary
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Horse Jockey
Country Western Singer

10 Favorite Pets I've Had
Casper the Little Mutt Dog
Murphy the not so Miniature Schnauzer
Dewey the Miniature Schnauzer
Nellie the Blond Afghan Hound
Sir Boots the black Afghan Hound
Hadji Ba Ba the Afgan Hound Puppy
Princess the Black Afghan Hound
Mae the Cat
Kati the Doberman
Razil the Horse

10 Favorite 80's Bands or Musicians
Siouxsie and the Banshees
Duran Duran
Suzanne Vega
U2
The Police
Depeche Mode
The Smiths
The Cure
Cocteau Twins
Kate Bush

10 Favorite Cities I Have Visited
Amsterdam, Holland
Marrakesh, Morocco
London, England
Edinburgh, Scotland
Budapest, Hungary
Toronto, Canada
Seattle,WA USA
San Fransisco,CA USA
New York City,NY USA
Seville, Spain

10 Favorite Movies
that I can think of right now:
Some Like It Hot
The Shawshank Redemption
Amelie
Sense and Sensibility
Emma
The Pianist
Life is Beautiful
About A Boy
The Three Amigos
The Black Stallion

9/06/2003

Today was very nice. I took the day off and dedicated it to working on art projects. The only thing is that I wish it would have lasted longer. I will try to have a continuation tomorrow and take advantage of the creative flow. I also need to write letters to my brother in prison and my grandpa. I have a list of people that I write snail mail to that don't or can't use computers or email.

So, today was productive. I worked on watercolors mainly. Wrote a poem about my Grandma. Cut pictures from a magazine and framed some postcards. Also listened to JS Bach, sunbathed and took a long walk to enjoy the sights. Intended to take some photos but will attempt that again tomorrow. Tomorrow I may also take a walk to the art park and see if there is anything that interests or inspires.

Poor Kati has it rough, not only is she in heat but consequently she is banned to only a small section of the hallway (which makes life and cleanup much easier for me and the rest of the household). She is doing her best and being a pretty good sport. But poor thing she is bored stiff. Can't wait for the 3 weeks to be over.

posted by Heather 9/06/2003 11:08:00 PM |

9/05/2003

well, this week has been wierd and good. Jonah left on Monday to go to England for a week (meetings with 24-7 Prayer). Kati started her heat cycle on Tuesday. I found out on Tuesday that my Grandma Phyllis had died (dad's mom) the day before. My dad's birthday was on Wednesday. So I made a tearful phone call to wish him a special day. I feel like I have been going non-stop all week. Lots of emotions and ups and downs. Apartment hunting, caring for Kati, hanging out with friends here, catching up here from being on holiday, mourning my grandma's death, etc. Friday is here and I could use a weekend about now.

I will try to get housework done today so I can do more enjoyable things this weekend. Jonah gets home on Monday. We have an eventful next week before leaving to Amsterdam.

Jonah bought a tent so it looks like we will be camping out on the way to Amsterdam!!
posted by Heather 9/05/2003 06:40:00 PM |