Friday, June 16, 2006
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Fleischfest, vielleicht???
Anyone hungry for some meat/pork/sausage, etc? We've got the hook up here in Goettingen!
Outdoor Gathering for Fussball
My guess is that the church on the left is hosting this BBQ and outdoor viewing of the game on a big screen. Lots of bikes, people, and beer!
Visiting Mexicans provide entertainment for all!
Anybody notice the H&M in the background? I love that store! ;-)
Viva Mexico!
The Mexico team and supporters are staying in Goettingen so we frequently see and hear them as well!
Enthusiastic German youth!
Germany was playing against Poland last night and so the city was abuzz with Germans showing their patriotism (and you thoughts some Americans were intense!).
Monday, June 12, 2006
Locals sitting at a Kneipe watching Fussball!
This is a common scene this summer. Every place whether it has indoor seating, outdoor seating or both, has TVs set up so the patrons can watch the soccer matches. It is the outside groups all leaning in to try see a small screen that cracks me up!
Quiet street on Sunday morning
View while walking to church. St Jacobi church is the church whose spire is in the background.
Hier ist die "Gaenseliesel"
This fountain is directly in front of the Rathaus and seems to always be our meeting point for hanging out in the city center. Apparently anytime anyone gets their Doctorate they come here and kiss the girl for luck or something. I'll have to remember that in 5 years or so! ;-)
Saturday, June 10, 2006
My humble abode
I really have a good set up. From what I've heard from others, they often are putting up with loud, smelly, dirty, inconsiderate roommates. I have lots of peace and quiet and live in a very cute and clean European Wohnerin (apartment).
Home sweet home!
I have a room in a woman's apartment who has been housing Goethe students for the past ten years. She is very nice and speaks perfect English but tells me we must try to only speak German together so I can practice. However, if I have a question about something I don't know how to say, I can ask in English. This suits me just fine!
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Must eat and drink this delicious tea feast now!
Two for tea! Tea for two! Too good to be true!
...almost...
...almost...
Whoa! Look at this food!
Even more cheesy, fake dialogue:
Katie: Oh my goodness, Shannon. I don't know if I can eat all this!
Shannon: Don't worry, Katie. I'll help you! That's why it's "Tea for Two!"
Katie: You're so smart!
Katie: Oh my goodness, Shannon. I don't know if I can eat all this!
Shannon: Don't worry, Katie. I'll help you! That's why it's "Tea for Two!"
Katie: You're so smart!
I love tea!
More cheesy, fake dialogue:
Millason: Shannon, I'm so happy now that Eric and I are engaged! Will you get us something tea related for our wedding?
Shannon: Of course, chica! How could I not!?
Millason: Shannon, I'm so happy now that Eric and I are engaged! Will you get us something tea related for our wedding?
Shannon: Of course, chica! How could I not!?
Can't wait for tea!
Cheesy half-real, half-fake tea conversation (you gotta love it!)
Meredith: I ordered Earl Grey Creme!
Shannon: Me, too! I've had it before. It's really good. I've got some at home. I'll make you some!
Meredith: Oh goody!
Meredith: I ordered Earl Grey Creme!
Shannon: Me, too! I've had it before. It's really good. I've got some at home. I'll make you some!
Meredith: Oh goody!
Tea for two!
Katie, Millason, Meredith and I went to Teany today (check it out: www.teany.com) in NYC. It was a beautiful day, the train was free for students and good friends are reunited for the last year of seminary together! Good times!
Our first dinner party in the apartment!!!!
Katie and I are so happy to be in our apartment! We wasted no time in having our first dinner party the night before classes began. Amy and Jason Morgan and Camille Cook were treated to pork, couscous, salad with HOMEMADE croutons, squash and zuccini, wine, ice tea and brownies and ice cream! Ahhh, this is the life!!!
Friday, September 02, 2005
Sheri was a wonderful hostess!
Sheri is the wife of my supervisor (the pastor of the church). She has two adorable little boys and they are expecting their first baby girl this October!
Lorraine, Kathy and Sharon
Lorraine made my going away cake. Kathy is the director of the Children's Ministry and in the far background is Sharon, the church administrator.
Mendi and Carley
Mendi and I did the Bible Exploration portion of VBS together. Carley helped host the tea party. She has so many fun tea assessories, I was in heaven!
Red heads unite! (Julie and Mary)
Mary and I worked together doing the children's program on Wednesday night and Julie was one of the kids with whom we spend a lot of time.
Tea with the ladies of First Presbyterian, Hanford
In honor of my time at the church this summer some of the women gathered with me for a wonderful tea party. Two of the women, along with myself, provided all the yummy tea goodies! What fun it was!
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Water Games are the best!
I've been leading the Wednesday night kids' program along with another woman at my field ed. church this summer. Last night was our last night and we decided to go out with a bang...Water Games!!!! Oh, the fun! 122 water balloons, baby!!
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Be Still and Know that I am God!
Places like these never cease to speak to me! The water, the light and shadows, the green and the coolness are all wonderfully present here. I hope heaven has lots of places like this!
For the Beauty of the Earth
I went to Yosemite with my grandparents yesterday. It was really beautiful albeit a tad bit hazy (welcome to CA!). I was surprised by just how many people, from ALL over the world, were there with us to take in the breath-taking scenery of the place!
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Move over Martha!
Decided to use my limited artistic/creative talents and do a little centerpiece using the shells I got at the Morro Bay Shell Shop! Eat your heart out, Martha!
They can't wait for my homecooking!
Last night I cooked dinner for Nonnie and Papa, Uncle Gary and his new wife, Joyce. I served Garlic Herb Chicken, Broccoli and Feta Rice, Fruit Salad, Green Salad and homemade Strawberry Shortcakes for dessert. It was delicious! Sometimes, I just can't help but indulge myself and play hostess....So fun!
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Poetry for the soul
A certain day became a presence to me;
there is was, confronting me—a sky, air, light:
a being. And before it started to descend
from the height of noon, it leaned over
and struck my shoulder as if with
the flat of a sword, granting me
honor and a task. The day’s blow
rang out, metallic—or it was I, a bell awakened,
and what I heard was my whole self
saying and singing what it knew: I can.
~Denise Levertov
there is was, confronting me—a sky, air, light:
a being. And before it started to descend
from the height of noon, it leaned over
and struck my shoulder as if with
the flat of a sword, granting me
honor and a task. The day’s blow
rang out, metallic—or it was I, a bell awakened,
and what I heard was my whole self
saying and singing what it knew: I can.
~Denise Levertov
Feeling Homesick and Nostalgic
Sometimes I am a bit slow when it comes to feeling things. For instance, the impact of saying good-bye to loved ones usually hits me about two weeks after the whole business is said and done with...
For the past six weeks I've been in CA doing my field ed at a Presbyterian church in a little town called Hanford (where my grandparents live). I've been enjoying my time and going along with all of the change and adjustment that a new setting brings. I've not been emailing or calling (I'm not much of a phone person to begin with) friends and family all that much. But all of the sudden, it has hit me. I'm homesick. I'm ready to go home. Ready for the familiar! Ready to see my friends again, be in classes, studying like there is no tomorrow... But here I am in CA for another four weeks and then about two weeks at home with my parents in WA and visiting friends in Seattle. I guess times like this are good as they remind you what is most important and that for which you are thankful. I for one am thankful for great friends who know me and love me and for an amazing opportunity to continue my theological education and training at PTS. Oh, don't be mistaken, it has its drawbacks and downsides, as do all good things. But it is a wonderful place to be and I'm thankful I'm able to be there for at least another year!
On another similiar note, I've been nostalgic this weekend. I love to relive "the good 'ole days." Of course my memories might be a little golden around the edges but that's okay every once in a while! Here are some things I've been remembering with warm fuzzies:
-sea shells (especially from the awesome shell shop in Morro Bay where I happily spent my nickels, dimes and quarters on shells on a vacation when I was in 2nd grade)
-cool, cloudy days with maybe even a little misty rain (Seattle does these babies up marvelously!)
-The Cosby Show (used to watch this show every week on Thursday nights growing up. I always had a babysitter as my parents went to their church "kinship" group. I remember sitting on our rust colored carpet and laughing my head off throughout the entire show!)
For the past six weeks I've been in CA doing my field ed at a Presbyterian church in a little town called Hanford (where my grandparents live). I've been enjoying my time and going along with all of the change and adjustment that a new setting brings. I've not been emailing or calling (I'm not much of a phone person to begin with) friends and family all that much. But all of the sudden, it has hit me. I'm homesick. I'm ready to go home. Ready for the familiar! Ready to see my friends again, be in classes, studying like there is no tomorrow... But here I am in CA for another four weeks and then about two weeks at home with my parents in WA and visiting friends in Seattle. I guess times like this are good as they remind you what is most important and that for which you are thankful. I for one am thankful for great friends who know me and love me and for an amazing opportunity to continue my theological education and training at PTS. Oh, don't be mistaken, it has its drawbacks and downsides, as do all good things. But it is a wonderful place to be and I'm thankful I'm able to be there for at least another year!
On another similiar note, I've been nostalgic this weekend. I love to relive "the good 'ole days." Of course my memories might be a little golden around the edges but that's okay every once in a while! Here are some things I've been remembering with warm fuzzies:
-sea shells (especially from the awesome shell shop in Morro Bay where I happily spent my nickels, dimes and quarters on shells on a vacation when I was in 2nd grade)
-cool, cloudy days with maybe even a little misty rain (Seattle does these babies up marvelously!)
-The Cosby Show (used to watch this show every week on Thursday nights growing up. I always had a babysitter as my parents went to their church "kinship" group. I remember sitting on our rust colored carpet and laughing my head off throughout the entire show!)
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