(1951) This verison was actually pretty good for the time it was made! I was really impressed with the action and the special effects. My family watched this on Christmas eve. My dad remembers watching this when he was a little boy and said he was so scared! Okay so I have a cold and I fell asleep before it ended, but all that I saw was good, and Bryson told me the ending....
(2008) It follows closely to the original, with a few changes of course. (I stayed awake through this one...my family saw this the day after Christmas) It had me jumping at a lot of parts, a little teary in a few and well I knew how it was going to end, and thought they did a great job. I totally recommend it, thats my opinion.
It was fun to compare it to the orignial...check it out.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Tis the season
At work today I noticed that I was singing "Frosty the Snowman" a lot today. (We have a couple CDs that corporate sends and sping round and round all day...) Seriously I think I heard it 6 times today, but all were songs by different artists!
Today was the second day in a row to go home early sick.
Harry Potter. is. awesome. Still after all these years of reading JK Rowling's books you would think I/ others would of lost interest! But Bryson and I have been watching one HP movie each night. Tonight was "The Prisoner of Azakaban". Luckily Bryson hasnt seen them all, so it's been fun for me to watch him get excited or confused during the movie and then I get to explain. Yes, I've read all the books and been the the midnight/first day showings of the movie. I've asked Santa for #4 DVD "The Goblet of Fire", I hope I'm on the "nice" list.
Today was the second day in a row to go home early sick.
Harry Potter. is. awesome. Still after all these years of reading JK Rowling's books you would think I/ others would of lost interest! But Bryson and I have been watching one HP movie each night. Tonight was "The Prisoner of Azakaban". Luckily Bryson hasnt seen them all, so it's been fun for me to watch him get excited or confused during the movie and then I get to explain. Yes, I've read all the books and been the the midnight/first day showings of the movie. I've asked Santa for #4 DVD "The Goblet of Fire", I hope I'm on the "nice" list.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Thanksgivng
-My wonderful husband! The past 5.5 months of marriage have been better than I ever thought and harder than I ever thought! But through it all Bryson continues to be patience, kind, fun, gentle, loving, and leading me towards Christ!
-A job :) especially when I get to dress the mannequins!
-A home that has running water, heating/AC, a bed, a fridge with food, TV...more than I could as for!
-The Austin Stone Community Church
-My Friends, New and Old!!
-Pizza, Ice Cream, Mashed Potatoes, Tuna Cakes, Rice, Chicken, Sushi, Salads, Pho, Spaghetti, Chicken Parmigiana, okay just food in general.
-a computer!
-A God that is all knowing and all powerful and oh so forgiving!
-Harry Potter
-Christmas decorations
-A budget...even though I'm not thankful for it sometimes.
-My Family and In laws and niece and nephew!! (and that we were able to host them for turkey day-weekend!)
-Phone Dates with friends
-The Hills
I think my list can go on.
But I'll stop.
Thank you Jesus for allowing me to have all these things in my life. Let me continue to be thankful and use them to glorify you! Amen.
-M
-A job :) especially when I get to dress the mannequins!
-A home that has running water, heating/AC, a bed, a fridge with food, TV...more than I could as for!
-The Austin Stone Community Church
-My Friends, New and Old!!
-Pizza, Ice Cream, Mashed Potatoes, Tuna Cakes, Rice, Chicken, Sushi, Salads, Pho, Spaghetti, Chicken Parmigiana, okay just food in general.
-a computer!
-A God that is all knowing and all powerful and oh so forgiving!
-Harry Potter
-Christmas decorations
-A budget...even though I'm not thankful for it sometimes.
-My Family and In laws and niece and nephew!! (and that we were able to host them for turkey day-weekend!)
-Phone Dates with friends
-The Hills
I think my list can go on.
But I'll stop.
Thank you Jesus for allowing me to have all these things in my life. Let me continue to be thankful and use them to glorify you! Amen.
-M
Monday, November 17, 2008
Three Words
Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
I love the weekends!!! They have been so fun lately. A lot of the time we already have plans with an event with Fireseed, which usually end up being really fun, because its just another day to do something with friends.
Most fridays I work 9-5, but it seems to go a lot faster than you'd think. I work 3.5 hrs have 1 hr lunch, then work 3.5 more hours. So the days goes by fast. I like work, it's pretty laid back and we get to listen to good music all day. AND they have been spinnin a few Christmas songs in the mix the last few days!
This weekend in particular felt really long! I love when they are like that! One event that took place this weekend was that we became partners with our Church. We took a partnership class on Saturday were the elders explained more about what the church is about, believes, and wants us to commit to as members. It was fun to see friends from our NNW class and college friends.
Good weekend. Thank you.
Here's to another eventful week of work, game night, and pinecove regional staff conference!
I love the weekends!!! They have been so fun lately. A lot of the time we already have plans with an event with Fireseed, which usually end up being really fun, because its just another day to do something with friends.
Most fridays I work 9-5, but it seems to go a lot faster than you'd think. I work 3.5 hrs have 1 hr lunch, then work 3.5 more hours. So the days goes by fast. I like work, it's pretty laid back and we get to listen to good music all day. AND they have been spinnin a few Christmas songs in the mix the last few days!
This weekend in particular felt really long! I love when they are like that! One event that took place this weekend was that we became partners with our Church. We took a partnership class on Saturday were the elders explained more about what the church is about, believes, and wants us to commit to as members. It was fun to see friends from our NNW class and college friends.
Good weekend. Thank you.
Here's to another eventful week of work, game night, and pinecove regional staff conference!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Austin
In no particular order, here are a few things I like about Austin....
1. Our home! --Gosh, since the day we moved in, it has just felt like home. I think cause my husband and I moved to a new place together, it has felt 'whole'. I love the lighting in the living room in the morning..well all day, you really don't have to turn on any of the lights. I like that it is simple and not too big or too small. Our neighborhood is different from what we are use to. But once we got to know our neighbors, everyone is really nice. I love it! :)
2. Austin Stone Community Church! --If there is one reason the Lord has moved us to Austin, it very well is this church! Through this church God has really been teaching me how to actually live out my faith while living in this city to the people around me. This church is really doing amazing things in the city of Austin, but it's only because of Christ. Through the teachers in our "nearly and newly wed class", God is challenging me to fight for my marriage, that it wasn't designed to make you happy, but to glorify the Lord, marriage is to demonstrate how Christ loved the church!!! We have learned so much in the past 2 months at this church! The message here is so powerful and truthful!! ( If you ever want to check it out, or listen to podcast or find out more check out http://www.austinstone.org/)
3. Friends! -- When we first moved to Austin, it was just kind of strange I think cause we were in the transition of freshly married, new jobs, new city, new everything! But now that we have lived here a little over 3 months, we've adjusted...somewhat! We are 2-3 hours from our parents, and we live about closest 2 blocks, and longest 45 mins to friends! And we've made some new "couple friends" too! Its been hard at times to find time to hangout but once we've found it, it's been very beneficial! I think it is so important to live in community/vulnerability with others.
4. Town Lake and the Greenbelts -- okay town lake or now it's called lady bird lake is awesome. There is an Eastside one that we walk around pretty often. And the green belt feels more like hiking and away from the city. My husband and I both love being outdoors, so its been fun to explore these places together, and take group trips with friends!
5. Food! -- man oh man! there are sooooo many places to try. We have come across so many good restaurants here. (and that fact that clare and james gave us a book called "eat, shop Austin" that gives reviews over restaurants and stores...) We try to only eat out once a week, due to our budget/finances, and because we both really enjoy cooking. But when we do eat out, we REALLY enjoy it too. Some of my recommendations/places we've been to in ATX: Kyoto -(happy hour), Homeslice pizza, Eastside pies, Marekesh cafe, Eastside Cafe, Frank and Angies, Koriente, 888 (triple eight), Hey Cupcake, CoCo's, Suzi's, Juan in a Million, Good Harvest Bakery, Flip Happy, Sandy's.....definitely try these!
6. Being Married -- does that count as things I like about Austin?!! haha! Its harder than I ever thought and better than I ever thought! We are coming up on our 5 month mark!! woohoo!! As a believer, I continue to see over and over again through Bryson/Marriage how Christ loves me. I'm so thankful to the Lord for the covenant of marriage. I honestly dont understand how unbelievers 'do' marriage without the Holy Spirit's guidance and counsel...not that it gets any easier being a believer and being married...but with Christ in your life there is a different element of wholeness, forgiveness, and love.
Well, I could go on and on about ATX, but I'll leave it be! Its beautiful outside today and I dont have to work...so I'm going to spend it outside! :)
1. Our home! --Gosh, since the day we moved in, it has just felt like home. I think cause my husband and I moved to a new place together, it has felt 'whole'. I love the lighting in the living room in the morning..well all day, you really don't have to turn on any of the lights. I like that it is simple and not too big or too small. Our neighborhood is different from what we are use to. But once we got to know our neighbors, everyone is really nice. I love it! :)
2. Austin Stone Community Church! --If there is one reason the Lord has moved us to Austin, it very well is this church! Through this church God has really been teaching me how to actually live out my faith while living in this city to the people around me. This church is really doing amazing things in the city of Austin, but it's only because of Christ. Through the teachers in our "nearly and newly wed class", God is challenging me to fight for my marriage, that it wasn't designed to make you happy, but to glorify the Lord, marriage is to demonstrate how Christ loved the church!!! We have learned so much in the past 2 months at this church! The message here is so powerful and truthful!! ( If you ever want to check it out, or listen to podcast or find out more check out http://www.austinstone.org/)
3. Friends! -- When we first moved to Austin, it was just kind of strange I think cause we were in the transition of freshly married, new jobs, new city, new everything! But now that we have lived here a little over 3 months, we've adjusted...somewhat! We are 2-3 hours from our parents, and we live about closest 2 blocks, and longest 45 mins to friends! And we've made some new "couple friends" too! Its been hard at times to find time to hangout but once we've found it, it's been very beneficial! I think it is so important to live in community/vulnerability with others.
4. Town Lake and the Greenbelts -- okay town lake or now it's called lady bird lake is awesome. There is an Eastside one that we walk around pretty often. And the green belt feels more like hiking and away from the city. My husband and I both love being outdoors, so its been fun to explore these places together, and take group trips with friends!
5. Food! -- man oh man! there are sooooo many places to try. We have come across so many good restaurants here. (and that fact that clare and james gave us a book called "eat, shop Austin" that gives reviews over restaurants and stores...) We try to only eat out once a week, due to our budget/finances, and because we both really enjoy cooking. But when we do eat out, we REALLY enjoy it too. Some of my recommendations/places we've been to in ATX: Kyoto -(happy hour), Homeslice pizza, Eastside pies, Marekesh cafe, Eastside Cafe, Frank and Angies, Koriente, 888 (triple eight), Hey Cupcake, CoCo's, Suzi's, Juan in a Million, Good Harvest Bakery, Flip Happy, Sandy's.....definitely try these!
6. Being Married -- does that count as things I like about Austin?!! haha! Its harder than I ever thought and better than I ever thought! We are coming up on our 5 month mark!! woohoo!! As a believer, I continue to see over and over again through Bryson/Marriage how Christ loves me. I'm so thankful to the Lord for the covenant of marriage. I honestly dont understand how unbelievers 'do' marriage without the Holy Spirit's guidance and counsel...not that it gets any easier being a believer and being married...but with Christ in your life there is a different element of wholeness, forgiveness, and love.
Well, I could go on and on about ATX, but I'll leave it be! Its beautiful outside today and I dont have to work...so I'm going to spend it outside! :)
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Different
Everyone needs compassion, Love that's never failing; Let mercy fall on me. Everyone needs forgiveness, The kindness of a Savior; The Hope of nations. Savior, He can move the mountains, My God is Mighty to save, He is Mighty to save. Forever, Author of salvation, He rose and conquered the grave, Jesus conquered the grave. So take me as You find me, All my fears and failures, Fill my life again. I give my life to follow Everything I believe in, Now I surrender. My Savior, He can move the mountains, My God is Mighty to save, He is Mighty to save. Forever, Author of salvation, He rose and conquered the grave, Jesus conquered the grave. Shine your light and let the whole world see, We're singing for the glory of the risen King...Jesus My Savior, He can move the mountains, My God is Mighty to save, He is Mighty to save. Forever, Author of salvation, He rose and conquered the grave, Jesus conquered the grave. Shine your light and let the whole world see, We're singing for the glory of the risen King...
Thursday, October 2, 2008
The Hunt
Today, I counted that I have been unemployed for 47 days. Bummer, huh? Well yes and no, but also I'd like to remind myself that Bryson and I both choose this decision for me to find another job. I truly believe the Lord has a better plan for me whether its job or not.
What have I been up to these past 47 days besides job hunting:
Reading
I have definitely been reading a lot! Within the week Bryson and I moved here we signed up for a library card!! The APL (Austin Public Library) has so many locations near where we live. Its pretty cool! And the fact that we only get 3 channels on our TV we can rent movies/TV series/workout videos there too...for free! Most of the libraries here have really interesting people in them...kids, homeless, young, and old. A few of my best picks: The OC-Season One, Little Women, The Body Project, Prep, UnChristian, and williams-sonoma cookbook!
Domestic
Because we had such a crazy summer with getting married and raising support and traveling, it has been nice to have some time off. It was really needed! I've been able to spend my time getting our home to feel like a home. Preparing meals, cleaning, decorating, hand writing letters to some friends. I think if money wasn't an issue, I could be a housewife. I'd probably volunteer somewhere and make different projects for myself.
Research
As I was searching for a job, I've come across a lot of research studies at UT. And I happen to take part in one for the psychology department . It was really easy and quite interesting (and getting paid $25 hr wasn't bad either!) It was a study entitled: Genes and Biased Mood Processing. I had a phone interview, then a real interview, answered a packet of questions, computer skills, listened to music, watched a short film, and let them take a sample of my saliva.
Fireseed Anthology
I've been able to help out some. We have wednesday evening Creative Compassion Workshops for our volunteers and students and every Thursday we have Family dinner with the team and roommates. (we all live 1 or 2 blocks from each other...I'm dinner captain :) Its been fun getting to hangout and feel a little bit part of the team. I think it is exactly where God wants Bryson. He is loving it and learning so much about Christianity in our culture.
Church
Also we have really been getting involved with our church, Austin Stone. (www.austinstone.org) At first, first I thought of it as the "cool church, that everyone goes to"...but I love it!! I think Matt Carter teaches with truth and love from exactly what the bible tells us to live by, and why living in community with others is so important. Bryson and I are in a "Nearly and Newly wed" Sunday school class, and we also meet once during the week. We have really enjoyed starting these new friendships and learning from them too!
Yours Truly,
Marisa Owen
What have I been up to these past 47 days besides job hunting:
Reading
I have definitely been reading a lot! Within the week Bryson and I moved here we signed up for a library card!! The APL (Austin Public Library) has so many locations near where we live. Its pretty cool! And the fact that we only get 3 channels on our TV we can rent movies/TV series/workout videos there too...for free! Most of the libraries here have really interesting people in them...kids, homeless, young, and old. A few of my best picks: The OC-Season One, Little Women, The Body Project, Prep, UnChristian, and williams-sonoma cookbook!
Domestic
Because we had such a crazy summer with getting married and raising support and traveling, it has been nice to have some time off. It was really needed! I've been able to spend my time getting our home to feel like a home. Preparing meals, cleaning, decorating, hand writing letters to some friends. I think if money wasn't an issue, I could be a housewife. I'd probably volunteer somewhere and make different projects for myself.
Research
As I was searching for a job, I've come across a lot of research studies at UT. And I happen to take part in one for the psychology department . It was really easy and quite interesting (and getting paid $25 hr wasn't bad either!) It was a study entitled: Genes and Biased Mood Processing. I had a phone interview, then a real interview, answered a packet of questions, computer skills, listened to music, watched a short film, and let them take a sample of my saliva.
Fireseed Anthology
I've been able to help out some. We have wednesday evening Creative Compassion Workshops for our volunteers and students and every Thursday we have Family dinner with the team and roommates. (we all live 1 or 2 blocks from each other...I'm dinner captain :) Its been fun getting to hangout and feel a little bit part of the team. I think it is exactly where God wants Bryson. He is loving it and learning so much about Christianity in our culture.
Church
Also we have really been getting involved with our church, Austin Stone. (www.austinstone.org) At first, first I thought of it as the "cool church, that everyone goes to"...but I love it!! I think Matt Carter teaches with truth and love from exactly what the bible tells us to live by, and why living in community with others is so important. Bryson and I are in a "Nearly and Newly wed" Sunday school class, and we also meet once during the week. We have really enjoyed starting these new friendships and learning from them too!
Yours Truly,
Marisa Owen
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