Kim-Haiti- Your fb made me laugh so hard!
Steve-Harry's Dad- Yes, it did. Thank u 4 your consideration for Harry always, esp 4 Sukkot this year. I will be able to pay for it on my next pay check ^-^. Thanks again.
Mom-I LOVE you Shawn! I know that you dont understand this walk that I am on but I am not asking anything from you!
Kate Jackson-Camp Yeshua-Yeah! Camp wont be the same without you. Ill try and live up to your enthusiasm while im there. But no one can be the legend. :)
Kim-Haiti-Hang tough! Talking about how Jesus didn't complain or speak negatively. It said to be mentally prepared by victory thinking! And that's what you do!!! i
I learned a lot from you yesterday when I was stressed out! Thanks for being you kiddo
From Eddie Lee-ONE OF THE BEST TEXT MESSAGES EVER!!-After surviving Haiti and getting a eight-hour-layover!: Update. Were going to the airport regency. The address is 1000 nw le jeune rd miami florida 33126. See ya soon!
Kim-Haiti-I love you Shawn I can't wait to meet up again! Have fabulous time in new York!
Jeremiah-after I told him I clogged the toilet in Haiti...continually- No,you didnt.....you did?! Hahahaha,only you shawn would be humble enough:) gotta ask though.....are you malnourished???
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Car Feliz Compulanos!
I was on my way to Jessica Lutton's funeral when I noticed my car had a birthday. The speedometer read 100,001. To celebrate the additional number on my dial, I wanted to get a picture with the five zeros. Five minutes later post discovery, neighbors could spot my car rolling in reverse all over the neighborhood; my car was not going to revert back to it's 100,001th birthday. Realizing that I was probably going to be late to the funeral, I released my agony and left. Happy Birthday Kia '03 Spectra!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Me translating Spanish is never a good thing...
After a hard day at school, I wanted to celebrate the hardworking and pleasant day with a stroll down South Omaha. While some call it South Omaha, others fondly refer to it as "Omaha's Mexican Cultural area". I am glad Sword of the Spirit has so much culture right outside its doors! I ordered a burrito...$3, and the English/Spanish barrier is always fun! After communicating that "Si, give me the chili" and I had my burrito in hand, I explored all 24th St. had to offer. Walking in this cultural area WHILE eating cultural food gave me a great thrill; gosh, I am so blessed! I soon realized that the common thing to do was look behind you ever three minutes or so to be sure you were not being robbed. Constantly turning around was a bit distracting, and it left an awkward not trusting others feeling, but I soon adapted to the technique.
I met a man named "Mamacitas"....or so I thought! He kept telling me, "Mamacitas? Mamacitas?". I thought, 'oh, how nice of the man to reveal his name!' Well, that crazy loon...Mamacitas means 'Hot Girls'. He was wondering if I had the hookup....leson learned: Not everyone that repeats the term 'Mamacitas' is telling you his name....only some! haha, ok, none at all....still, I have to admit...I REALLY enjoy playing the whole 'dumb American' card! =D
I met a man named "Mamacitas"....or so I thought! He kept telling me, "Mamacitas? Mamacitas?". I thought, 'oh, how nice of the man to reveal his name!' Well, that crazy loon...Mamacitas means 'Hot Girls'. He was wondering if I had the hookup....leson learned: Not everyone that repeats the term 'Mamacitas' is telling you his name....only some! haha, ok, none at all....still, I have to admit...I REALLY enjoy playing the whole 'dumb American' card! =D
Monday, October 18, 2010
So I have decided that I enjoy pushing everything possible while on my iPod touch...I find later that I sent friend requests to people I have never met, provide status updates that don't make sense, and even place a bunch of letters on picture comments than could be taken as cuss words with symbols.
Today, in class, I continued trying to work on my Spanish. Since two of my students speak it I figured I'll give them a good laugh (or a great annoyance) attempting to speak it in front of them. After asking what box meant in Spanish (caraka), I told students to place their papers in the cocka.....which means poop. I will learn this language someday!
The best gift I have received in the last two weeks came surprisingly from Tierza. She gave me a note stating how she loves being challenged and she really appreciates the standard I hold the class to. She got it! ...and not just that, her maturity level has stepped it up a notch post writing that. Gosh, that's awesome! Less complaining, and I can give her more responsibity. Whoop there it is!
Today, in class, I continued trying to work on my Spanish. Since two of my students speak it I figured I'll give them a good laugh (or a great annoyance) attempting to speak it in front of them. After asking what box meant in Spanish (caraka), I told students to place their papers in the cocka.....which means poop. I will learn this language someday!
The best gift I have received in the last two weeks came surprisingly from Tierza. She gave me a note stating how she loves being challenged and she really appreciates the standard I hold the class to. She got it! ...and not just that, her maturity level has stepped it up a notch post writing that. Gosh, that's awesome! Less complaining, and I can give her more responsibity. Whoop there it is!
Monday, October 11, 2010
So, I am definitely a person that GOES, GOES, GOES!! I enjoy being busy; lately, however, I just don't have any more in me to push harder! I have finally realized WHAT is the issue. BURNOUT. Words that echo far into anyone's soul. I need to spend a few minutes stopping and making time for me prior to attending the next event. If I can learn the proper balance, all will be well. Also, Ashley has been showing me the proper way to eat....apparently, I am not supposed to eat out for every meal! lol!! I am bettering myself through spending less money at the grocery store and training myself to eat basic food. Jimmy, a man from sukkot (actually, someone really didn't like me a few years ago), sat me down and encouraged me to press on towards another goal. I have been thinking alot about his request, and I think I like the idea. Now, the challenge is to find WHAT I can do. Scholarship money is out of the question, so I could try for grants. Class is going well....the kids are all working hard. I received a new student today, but her mother is willing to work with me in any means necessary to catch her up to standards....this will be hard work and worth it. I also want to begin thinking of a fall goal..............and fast! My summer goal was a complete success....traveling to Haiti and learning to fit into a whole new culture....fun!
Fun memories I want to remember are.......the only think our cook knew in Haiti was the word, "Chicken", the new year's migit story =O,appreciates how the hair college is an equal opportunity employeer. The stylist chosen for me had a shaking disease. All the same, the bad cut was SOOO worth the ridiculousness of the situation. "Sir, ok, Ill be honest....I have never succeeded in cutting a man's hair, but I usually cover the gap up before the instruct...or sees." (this is proceeded by a evil nerdy laugh!) LOL, BUTTERFLY KISSES at Luke and Kierstyn's wedding! LOL, While the Great Clips lady is cutting my hair, "OH, also does your salon sell lice shampoo?? It's bad this time for me. (Lady stares and drops comb!) No? ..that's OK, I'll remember to grab some the next time Walgreens has a sale." =), Today's Mission: go to family reunion, act like a creeper, and hit on second cousins I will never see again. =), is officially BACK!! Next time though, PLEASE remind him to take Windex when he does medical missions and/or prays for people. Boy, wouldn't the Haitian people just freak if after praying, he grabbed his bottle of Windex and start squirting....skin disease.....NO PROBLEM!!, My favorite experiencen in Haiti was when I found a bunch of ladies washing clothes in tubs.....I grabbed a tub, started washing, and we got a sing-a-long going....they repeated what I sang and then I repeated what they sang! Good times, good times!
Fun memories I want to remember are.......the only think our cook knew in Haiti was the word, "Chicken", the new year's migit story =O,appreciates how the hair college is an equal opportunity employeer. The stylist chosen for me had a shaking disease. All the same, the bad cut was SOOO worth the ridiculousness of the situation. "Sir, ok, Ill be honest....I have never succeeded in cutting a man's hair, but I usually cover the gap up before the instruct...or sees." (this is proceeded by a evil nerdy laugh!) LOL, BUTTERFLY KISSES at Luke and Kierstyn's wedding! LOL, While the Great Clips lady is cutting my hair, "OH, also does your salon sell lice shampoo?? It's bad this time for me. (Lady stares and drops comb!) No? ..that's OK, I'll remember to grab some the next time Walgreens has a sale." =), Today's Mission: go to family reunion, act like a creeper, and hit on second cousins I will never see again. =), is officially BACK!! Next time though, PLEASE remind him to take Windex when he does medical missions and/or prays for people. Boy, wouldn't the Haitian people just freak if after praying, he grabbed his bottle of Windex and start squirting....skin disease.....NO PROBLEM!!, My favorite experiencen in Haiti was when I found a bunch of ladies washing clothes in tubs.....I grabbed a tub, started washing, and we got a sing-a-long going....they repeated what I sang and then I repeated what they sang! Good times, good times!
...and I think id miss you even if we'd never met.
The hardest thing is loving someone and having the courage to love them back.
-The Wedding Date
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Hey, I actually had fun doing this; I wanted to get this out of the way prior to a for sure busy week! Thanks for the challenge, and I guess, keep your eyes pealed! =) Oh, and p.s., after writing this I remember that I actually had a dream about this very thing weeks ago! lol! In the dream you didn't receive it well, so I hope this list is different than that! Haha! Have a great week!!
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•Humble
•Loves travel and exploring different cultures; someone that sees life as an exciting adventure to live, not just something to get by in. I want to try skydiving, hiking in the Amazon rainforest, etc., and I want a partner to share in the experiences an excitement.
•Loves God (not a religion...they will go anywhere to find it)
•Compassion (it's a true test to see if God really is being allowed to work) for those less fortunate, those that need help and care, don't have positive role models, or need something they just cannot do or get. I will need them to agree with me to support, uplift, encourage, and care for these people in every way possible; our lives are to be a living testimony of Him. It is important we try to allow God to change people through us.
•is ok with adopting children
•looks are honestly not a factor. This person will need to respect herself, but she can weigh 100-500 lbs. and be gorgeous or ugly; she just has to have the compassion for others.
•someone who appreciates the small things! It's so hard trying to please someone who is not grateful.
Me
I don't care what other people think about me. I love getting things going and making everyone have fun and remaining involved. After this is accomplished, I have the most fun just going back to hanging with a few friends. I care deeply for youth. I am legitimately a dork from every definition of it (minus the glasses, but hopefully someday), and I love that about myself. Everything I create seems to break, but I give 100% while making it. I will never be rich, but I will make it in a home. I am a helpless romantic 100%. When I finally get married, I will be dedicated forever. I want to marry out of love and a deep respect for my wife. If I never find the right person, I am fine remaining single and making the best life a bachelor can have! My greatest downfall lies in overcommitting. You name it, I have either been a part of, helped lead at sometime, or and currently involved with it.
The hardest thing is loving someone and having the courage to love them back.
-The Wedding Date
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Hey, I actually had fun doing this; I wanted to get this out of the way prior to a for sure busy week! Thanks for the challenge, and I guess, keep your eyes pealed! =) Oh, and p.s., after writing this I remember that I actually had a dream about this very thing weeks ago! lol! In the dream you didn't receive it well, so I hope this list is different than that! Haha! Have a great week!!
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•Humble
•Loves travel and exploring different cultures; someone that sees life as an exciting adventure to live, not just something to get by in. I want to try skydiving, hiking in the Amazon rainforest, etc., and I want a partner to share in the experiences an excitement.
•Loves God (not a religion...they will go anywhere to find it)
•Compassion (it's a true test to see if God really is being allowed to work) for those less fortunate, those that need help and care, don't have positive role models, or need something they just cannot do or get. I will need them to agree with me to support, uplift, encourage, and care for these people in every way possible; our lives are to be a living testimony of Him. It is important we try to allow God to change people through us.
•is ok with adopting children
•looks are honestly not a factor. This person will need to respect herself, but she can weigh 100-500 lbs. and be gorgeous or ugly; she just has to have the compassion for others.
•someone who appreciates the small things! It's so hard trying to please someone who is not grateful.
Me
I don't care what other people think about me. I love getting things going and making everyone have fun and remaining involved. After this is accomplished, I have the most fun just going back to hanging with a few friends. I care deeply for youth. I am legitimately a dork from every definition of it (minus the glasses, but hopefully someday), and I love that about myself. Everything I create seems to break, but I give 100% while making it. I will never be rich, but I will make it in a home. I am a helpless romantic 100%. When I finally get married, I will be dedicated forever. I want to marry out of love and a deep respect for my wife. If I never find the right person, I am fine remaining single and making the best life a bachelor can have! My greatest downfall lies in overcommitting. You name it, I have either been a part of, helped lead at sometime, or and currently involved with it.
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