Well, folks, meself hath returned for a short time, thanks to "literature obsessed". My topic shall be on my new interest, namely, yodeling.
THE HISTORY OF YODELING:
Yodeling originated in the Alps in the region where Austria is now located. It was used by shepherds to communicate over long distances through the mountains. Now, it is a kind of singing.
TYPES OF YODELING:
Originally, yodeling songs went along with lyrics of the languages of people living in the region around the Alps. These include German, of course, which I have always taken a particular interest in. There are also Cowboy yodeling songs. The name is self-explanatory :)
I'll give you a link for the two kinds of yodeling...
First, the German song, "Einen Jodler hor i gern" ("The pleasant Yodler I hear" or something like that) by Franzl Lang: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67rc96joOz8
Next is a Cowboy yodeling song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LybSS4amIS0&NR=1
This is sung here cowboy style, but I think the song was originally Swiss...:D
Next, I attempt to teach you all to yodel!!
Here's a preview of Lesson 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbOB3bu_pag&feature=related
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Compassion International.
Well, today I made a big step. I am now sponsoring a young woman in Haiti.
Her name is Islande Frederic and she is only a month younger than me.
I had been thinking about something to do to spread God's goodness, and since my landlord is a spokesperson for Compassion, I saw the brochures just lying on the table. I flipped through them, and when I saw her, I knew that this was what the Lord wanted me to do.
I have yet to fill out the information about myself and write her the first letter, but I really am glad that I am going to make a difference in somebody's life.
I'm not saying this is for everyone, but for 48$ a month, you can improve a persons life. Think about it.
Her name is Islande Frederic and she is only a month younger than me.
I had been thinking about something to do to spread God's goodness, and since my landlord is a spokesperson for Compassion, I saw the brochures just lying on the table. I flipped through them, and when I saw her, I knew that this was what the Lord wanted me to do.
I have yet to fill out the information about myself and write her the first letter, but I really am glad that I am going to make a difference in somebody's life.
I'm not saying this is for everyone, but for 48$ a month, you can improve a persons life. Think about it.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Posting more often!
I have decided that this blog needs more posts. Therefore,I am dedicating myself to writing at least once a week and hopefully every other day.
That being said, here is the first post of the new resolution. I will share some of my favorite tv shows, books, movies, music and bands.
TV SHOWS
Bones
Criminal Minds
Numb3rs
21 Jumpstreet
NCIS
The Unit
Psych
White Collar
Billy the Exterminator
BOOKS
Fireproof
The Hunger Games
The Outsiders
Shape of Mercy
Through the Fire
MOVIES
My Moms New Boyfriend
Equilibrium
Pandorum
Pirates of the Carribean
Man of the House
Blades of Glory
She's the Man
MUSIC
Country
Pop Rock
Christian Worship
BANDS
Thriving Ivory
Rihanna
The Band Perry
Carrie Underwood
Fernando Ortega
Tenth Avenue North
Akon
And to finish, some things about me most people don't know:
I love Pretzels.
I HATE the smell and taste of Pineapple. In fact, the smell makes me me nauseous.
My favorite restaurant is Olive Garden.
Hope this wasn't boring!
That being said, here is the first post of the new resolution. I will share some of my favorite tv shows, books, movies, music and bands.
TV SHOWS
Bones
Criminal Minds
Numb3rs
21 Jumpstreet
NCIS
The Unit
Psych
White Collar
Billy the Exterminator
BOOKS
Fireproof
The Hunger Games
The Outsiders
Shape of Mercy
Through the Fire
MOVIES
My Moms New Boyfriend
Equilibrium
Pandorum
Pirates of the Carribean
Man of the House
Blades of Glory
She's the Man
MUSIC
Country
Pop Rock
Christian Worship
BANDS
Thriving Ivory
Rihanna
The Band Perry
Carrie Underwood
Fernando Ortega
Tenth Avenue North
Akon
And to finish, some things about me most people don't know:
I love Pretzels.
I HATE the smell and taste of Pineapple. In fact, the smell makes me me nauseous.
My favorite restaurant is Olive Garden.
Hope this wasn't boring!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Life goes on.
Well, since I've moved out I have been busier than I've ever been! Really.
I am involved in my youth group every other Saturday night, and every Sunday I go to a disciple group. I work 6 days a week M-ST. and then there is church on Sunday. I try to hang out with my ex-school friends. Then I do things like local football games, shopping at local stores and meeting with people at the local diner. WHEW!
I have realized that in all my busy-ness I still have managed to make time for God. I am working through a devotional book by Elizabeth George. It's all about Gods promises to us and I'm really enjoying it.
This weekend I was really on the run. Friday thru Saturday went like this. Work, drama, cafe w/friends, sleep, up at 7:30 to work, looong day at work (Saturday) then off to a football game, walk 3 miles home, scarf dinner, to youth group,home late, sleep,then off to church at 10. Later that day I went to my discipleship group,then came back and ran to the store. I am exhausted. I thought weekends were for relaxing; but even after I got home today I had to do laundry, shred financial papers, put winter blankets on my bed, dust, neaten up and finally get on the computer.
FALL IS SO BUSY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am involved in my youth group every other Saturday night, and every Sunday I go to a disciple group. I work 6 days a week M-ST. and then there is church on Sunday. I try to hang out with my ex-school friends. Then I do things like local football games, shopping at local stores and meeting with people at the local diner. WHEW!
I have realized that in all my busy-ness I still have managed to make time for God. I am working through a devotional book by Elizabeth George. It's all about Gods promises to us and I'm really enjoying it.
This weekend I was really on the run. Friday thru Saturday went like this. Work, drama, cafe w/friends, sleep, up at 7:30 to work, looong day at work (Saturday) then off to a football game, walk 3 miles home, scarf dinner, to youth group,home late, sleep,then off to church at 10. Later that day I went to my discipleship group,then came back and ran to the store. I am exhausted. I thought weekends were for relaxing; but even after I got home today I had to do laundry, shred financial papers, put winter blankets on my bed, dust, neaten up and finally get on the computer.
FALL IS SO BUSY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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