I got a Gameboy Advance (color!) at a garage sale a week and a bit ago, and got some used games from a store -- but because both items were used, there were some saved games on the player, and therefore it wouldn't let me start at the beginning of the game!!
So after a bit of googling... I found this website, and under the FAQs was how to clear the Super Mario Bros. Deluxe memory -- while on the regular game file screen that comes up, select a file for clearing/deleting and press the start button and then press the A button twice until it says No Yes -- use the down arrow key to highlight Yes and press the A button one more time and then it should show the word "New" above the file.
whohoo!
was Angela's idea for her hubby Mike's party!!
And we got to help pull off the surprise! He thought it was just going to be the four of us... Me, Andy, Mike and Angela.... but when we arrived at the Clay Cafe -- there were more folks!! It was a great evening and Angela worked really hard at keeping the surprise and organizing yummy snacks and drinks for while we worked hard on our masterpieces!
If you go to Angela's Blog, she's posted pictures of the evening there! (she posted them this morning! 6/25/05)
We had a really fun time and will definitely be posting some pictures (the only reason I'm beating Andy to bloggin about this is because he's still in bed!! :) Check his blog later on to see pics he took...
Thanks Mike & especially Angela for a fabulous evening!!
Ages ago I intended to read "And the Shofar Blew" by Francine Rivers but didn't, for whatever reasons.
So when I saw it in the library, I checked it out and read it over the last few days. It was a difficult book to read especially at first (because of the issues it presents for its characters) and just like all my other experiences in Francine Rivers' books, for most of the book there were characters I just plain didn't like and felt completely turned off by (nearly to the point of putting down the book). It's got a lot to do with their humanity and how raw-ly she projects it. She doesn't create fairy tale characters, perfect apart from one little flaw that everyone sees past. She creates real human beings, with selfish natures and without the insight that fairy tale characters have -- her characters don't see their sins and flaws because they're too busy living. Just like real life.
I very nearly gave up on the book a third of the way through. Just like in real life, I don't like watching people make huge mistakes (I struggle with liking some movies because of this -- once I figure out what's going to happen, I don't like watching the characters hit rock bottom).
But, like all other books of hers I've read (which is all but the bible study/devotional ones), I know that I will learn things about myself and about life and Godliness if I read to the end. Even to the point of coming away from the finished book saying I liked it!!
This book was no exception -- I watched the characters in their descent to rock bottom, watched how some of them relied on themselves for strength and wisdom and how others relied on God for strength and wisdom. And another thing I love about her books is how those who rely on God don't have an easier time because of it! How true is this?! VERY! Just because we are Christians, does not mean our lives just fall into place without struggle or pain! If anything, sometimes we experience more struggle and pain because we see the evil in life and we are trying to resist temptations and resist natural human reactions and selfishness!!
So if you want a challenging read, but one that you will be thankful for afterwards (not to mention will make you grow!!) then I recommend this one... And the Shofar Blew by Francine Rivers. I also recommend any of her other books -- Leota's Garden, the Mark of the Lion series, Redeeming Love (recommend this one big style!!), Scarlet Thread and Atonement Child.
well here I am again -- we've been here just about 2 months...
Life is very strange right now. Staying with Mom and Dad is a *huge* blessing in many ways at the moment... we're all enjoying each other's company and we've been able to do a bunch of things for Mom & Dad around the house. I love their house, it's very home-y and comfortable. I'm ready for my own place though -- ready to unpack my things and decide where they go. Ready to be able to spread my scrapbooking things out and work on things without having to worry about the mess upsetting someone else. I know Mom has felt a bit invaded at times, when the kitchen counter is full -- or when the dining room table is covered... I've been having a bit of a case of cabin fever myself.
Not really being able to relax fully somehow. Always worrying.
And I know -- God has everything in His hands -- I just need to let go and let Him lead us. But it is so hard to do that!!!
I'm really struggling with this.
I went for a job interview for a local business (an Irish Imports store!) but didn't get the job. It was a mixed blessing in a way, because the shifts were only four hours long (3 and 4 times a week, including alternate saturdays) which wouldn't have been ideal for me. It would have broken up the week strangely and I wouldn't really want to work Saturdays because of only having a limited time with Andy once he's gotten a job.
Lots of things hang in the balance until Andy's got a job.