response to eric bryant

In response to my blog about Groundhog's day being the funniest American holiday becuase it revolved around a rodent, Eric Bryant quickly pointed out that Easter (the secularized version) is also somewhat about a rodent and therefore deserving of notice for its hilarity.

I agree with Eric about the Easter bunny. I think the whole idea is ridiculous. A giant bunny that delivers candy is pretty far out...who thought of that in the first place? The whole idea used to freak me out as a kid. I mean what if the bunny got mad...that thing could be easily big enough to bite off an arm or something. Think about it. Innocent children being subjected to something potentially dangerous. We even teach them to go and sit on the lap of strangers (but only if they are dressed in ridiculous outfits kids). Otherwise it could be dangerous. What are we teaching our children? Don't go to that stranger unless they look stupid and I am taking a picture of you! Then it's perfectly fine! "No little Billy, that man is dangerous because he looks normal. This person is fine becuase they are desperate enough to wear a giant pink bunny outfit and have strange kids sit on their laps all day, plus all the other little kids are doing it....say cheese!"

my life is a runaway hamster

I'm not even sure what that analogy means but right now it seems to fit. I am swamped for the first time since moving to Miami. I feel that all aspects of my life: professional, social, physical, spiritual, etc., are coming to a critical apex and somehow I need to filter through all of the things in front of me and make a decision about what to do next.

That's right kids it "Juliet's annual freak out because she doesn't know what she is doing next in her life" time. Yeeeaaaahhhh!!! Brought to you this year by grad school applications, and the impending 25 birthday mark. As well as by a new boyfriend named Rocky.

That's right folks, I dropped the "b" word. I started dating, about a month ago, a nice young man named Rocky Yera. If you're really interested you could google his name and I'm sure something interesting would come up. He is a saxophone player and a member of our church band. I like him and you should too. I'm sure there is more to come...

Other than that I am applying to grad schools for my Master's of Social Work. The lucky winners of my application are.....(drum roll please)......
University of Illinois-Chicago
New York University
Boston University
and either Barry University or Florida International University (both in Miami).

My placement here in Miami at the music school is getting crazier and crazier. But the school is growing and the students we are recieving are very talented and dedicated kids. I am very excited. Now I am searching for funding for our program. If anyone knows of any grants out there for Christian youth music programs than let me know. Thanks!

I got to spend a great week in Illinois recruiting for PCUSA and DOOR (the two programs I am working through this year). I went back to LCC for the week of worldwide witness and even got to lead a workshop with one of my current roomates Erin. We had a great time. I got to see friends and eat First Wok and talk about life. I also got to spend some quality time with the family, and celebrated my dad's b-day. It was a great trip, but I felt like I was squeezing a phenominal amount of people and places in a week and came back encouraged but exhausted.

One last thing before I wrap up this really long blog. I have a friend. Her name is Nadia Turner. She sings in our church band and she is now one of 24 finalists on American Idol. Those of you who know me well realize that I am a big fan of this show and I would really appreciate it if you would subject yourselves (on my behalf) to watch and vote for Nadia on Tuesday night on Fox. I know most of you won't....but she is an amazing singer and is a great Christian role model. Vote for her! (please)

happy day after groundhog's day!

So I am so sad becuase I forgot that it was groundhog's day yesterday until about 11:30pm last night. I CANNOT believe that I missed what I believe is the funniest holiday on the American calendar. I mean seriously, what other holiday revolves around a furry rodent? You have endless potential for fun right there alone. You've got the sun, the hole, the groundhog....it's craziness. I love it! And I missed it. It might take me a while to recover from this one folks. I'll keep you posted.