Progressive Dinner attempt #1

a proposal for the progressive dinner night: 

friday, september 18th or saturday, september 19th

let's discuss.

A treat for you all...

So Meghan, Erin, and I watched Madagascar II the other night (we all three highly recommend the movie) and we wanted to share a few memorable movie moments with you!

Enjoy :)

Does the graham in a s'more cancel out the effects of the chocolate??

So despite the fact that K Stes so adamantly (and loudly) proclaimed that her and her husband would not be practicing abstinence to keep from getting pregnant, I wonder if this method wouldn't help out with that a little (and don't get freaked out before you at least read what I'm posting). My Huality prof (or Human Sexuality class for those of you that missed the abbreviation) encouraged us to look this up...

http://virgil.azwestern.edu/~dag/lol/SexGraham&Kellogg.html

thanks guys!

Thanks for coming over tonight, everyone - it was great. Love you guys!

Let's do it again soon. Next on the list, progressive dinner, right? In an ideal world - we could come up with a couple hundred dollars and go back to Big Bear. Wouldn't that be amazing?

You're Invited...

You are cordially invited to
Erin & Amanda's house
on
Thursday, August 27th at 8:00pm

Come see your second home for the semester
and
enjoy some tasty s'mores with our fire pit!

We are so excited to reconnect with all of you :)

Summer Prayer Request Update

Remember how one of my summer prayer requests was for raising support for Africa?

Well, I can't remember if I told anyone yet but, I was 100% supported. I actually had money left over in my account! Yay! God is good and I wanted to share his goodness with you all :)

Miss you all, and so excited to see you soon!

(CJ, come visit)

Anthony Kemp: AS Senator?

Hey guys,

So, I have a pretty funny story for you.

Last night at about 11 EST, I randomly found a post about a an opening in AS for The Block Senator (where I am living this year with Matt Barrios). I was pretty intrigued by this and began to question...... Is this something God wants me to do this year?

Long story short:

1. Prayed, prayed, prayed.

2. Sought input from my parents and Jess. Prayed.

4. Called the VP, Justin de Vesta. Prayed.

3. Filled out an application between the hours of 12am and 1:30 am. Prayed.

4. Had a phone interview with Justin and Mark Heath around 2am.

5. Prayed all day long and thought more about it.

6. Got offered the position, whereupon I told Justin that I wanted more time to consider and make sure this was God's intent.

7. PRAYED PRAYED PRAYED.

8. Accepted the position.

That's right, ladies and gentlemen.... I am now a Senator in AS. Weird. But apparently that's where God wants me and I feel totally at peace about it.

And let me tell you something else, all of this miscommunication/distance between AS and ResLife is going to stop. It's time to bridge the gap, so to speak. We are ONE body. I believe this vision is part of the reason God has brought me into this position. Doesn't that sound neat?

Anyway, wanted you all to be among the first to know. Why? Because I love you (especially Steph).

Your truly,

Anthony

Google Reader is my friend

So, this summer I've been following quite a few blogs so I've been doing so via Google Reader, but unfortunately I've been following so many that it seems like my thoughts have already been blogged about by someone else out there, so my motivation to post has been zero! (which is a bummer because I even made my own blog this summer, half-wrote a couple posts that were never published, and gave up)

Summer is over in one week, and I'm disappointed in how little I've done! I had these grand delusions of taking a couple of weekend trips, reading through a few books, working on resumes, writing in my journal, learning guitar, but I've failed to follow through.

On the upside, I'm all moved back into Horton, furniture arranged to my delight, and I'm gearing up to start my last semester at Biola! It's been nice to have people constantly milling about campus nowadays, consisting mainly of ResLife, SOS, and Athletics. Oh, and of course the Bible Bridgers, but they're just so busy building bridges with the Bible :)

Although last week was hard to see all the new RAs come back and start training (I secretly wore the yellow staff underneath my regular clothes all week. Okay, that's a lie), it's been really nice to have Jeremy and Dillon (who rock, in case you were wondering or unsure for some reason) on the floor getting stuff ready and I'm looking forward to just being a resident taking 12 units and working 20 hours a week. Oh, and job searching. Phooey.

Erin (the brunette one) - I had a ridiculously vivid dream about your "semi-creepy?" post from the view point of the woman who had found our blog, and it was definitely creepy. Thanks for that...

Amanda - Be thankful that you have a full school year left for your spouse-search. I have a mere four months! I've been researching the Paschall method to finding a wife and I think I'm over my qualms of pursuing a freshman at this point, so wish me luck! ;)

I hope everyone's travels back to Biola go well and I can't wait to see you all. CJ, enjoy gorgeous Northern California and I'd better see you soon. I'm off to be productive! (Or nap. Either way.)

Ebay-aholics anonymous

Hello. My name is Amanda and I am an ebay-aholic...

Ebay is a tricky little thing. You think you have recovered and then BOOM it hits you with a deal like Sevens for all Mankind jeans for $35 or three pairs of sweet aviators for under $10...what am I supposed to do? Pass on that? Rather I am removing the temptation upon which someone else may stumble...right?

Do I need an 8th pair of jeans?...probably not.

Do I need three pairs of sunglasses?...while the different rim colors may come in handy for matching outfits...I think the overall concept of three sunglasses is frivolous.

Do these logical arguments stop me? Of course not :)

Guess whose looking goooood coming back to school :)
(It's my last ditch effort to find a husband, since I struck out in Africa...haha)

To quote Aryn: "I want that"

P.S. I MISS YOU ALL SO MUCH!!
Party at my house? Yes I think so!
(we have a play fort and a fire pit...s'mores? Yes, please)

Interview

Check out the Link I found this fascinating and thin everyone should watch this.

-CJ

http://www.bullypulpit.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=605&Itemid=76

My Summer Addictions

Ok... in hopes of maybe getting you hooked and not feeling so lame... here is how I passed some time this summer:

1) Stuff Christians Like

http://stufffchristianslike.blogspot.com/

I love this website. I think Jon, the author, is so funny. I can't remember if I confessed my love for this site on the RA folder (I know I did on my floor folder...) But he "makes fun" of Christian "culture" but not in a mean way. 

2) My Life is Average

Mylifeisaverage.com

I know... I know... kinda jr. high but it makes me laugh.

3) Post Secret

http://postsecret.blogspot.com/

I think the whole concept of this site is fascinating. I think it is interesting what freedom people find in confessing their secrets to strangers and knowing that they aren't the only one. I think it really speaks to the Biblical idea of "light" and "darkness" (I spent WAYYYY too much time in the Gospel of John last semester ;) If you've never checked it out be warned that the content isn't necessarily biblical... sometimes its a little pg-13... maybe even pg-13+?

4) Gilmore Girls and... now The Office.

Gilmore Girls... I have watched all 7 seasons this summer... well almost all seven, I have the final two episodes to go! 

And my new replacement addiction might be The Office. And by 'might,' I mean 'I'm definitely hooked.'

MY LOVE SONG TO AMANDA...

Since I forgot my fellow staff member in my last post, here's a love poem for.... Miss Amanda Wheeler.

Hello, my dear!

Do not fear,

My love's not queer.

It's in high gear!

So wipe that tear

And hear my cheer.

Wheeler is the best!

I shall not jest

Nor you protest.

I am so blessed

To know her... dressed.

Amanda is fine,

That friend of mine

Who does not whine

Or smell like swine.

She's simply divine!

I'll finish this rhyme

To save you time.

It's been sublime!

My love's a crime

So I'll just mime........

The Prosthetic Arm

Okay.

So let me just tell you, I've been having flashbacks all weekend to the great times we had during off-campus training. From communion to cactus injuries to detachable limbs to oatmeal to 8-hour challenge days, we have so many great memories. It's also made me so thankful that I have had the chance to know all of you. I love you, Steph... oh, and also K Stes, Ty Guy, Meggers, SHADE, Nate/CJ, Miss Watts, Blonde Aryn, and KP.

Now for an update:

INTERNSHIP: I finished my eight-week internship with a bang. Here's basically what I did: reading, writing, script bashing, research, watched preschool shows, and enjoyed a full-weeks worth of disney programming...... all for a single sheet of paper - that is, my recommendation letter. I met some great people, made some useful connections, and spent a lot of hours in traffic. All in all, it was an absolute blessing (despite how difficult it was being away from my family). And I got a free lunch.... once. Really. That was all I got.

NOW: Now I am currently at home, resting for a few weeks before I return to Biola. I don't know about you guys, but I am super-pumped to be back in action at school. This year will bring many changes for us all and with change, comes growth through challenges.

THE FUTURE!!! I'm thinking we should plan a get-back-together when we return. Anyone interested in helping me plan something? If so, call me, text me, facebook me, blog me, or fly to Florida and find me.

That is all. Life-update complete (content now, Erin?).

Kisses, Anthony

Sniffle, sniffle...

Anyone else experience a pang of sadness at the post in the South Horton RA folder???