It's getting colder....

at 10/07/09 7:49PM

I'm really starting to miss the Florida weather; it is not as constant as God (who never changes), but it stays above the 70s for most of the year, which I can deal with. It's starting to get (dare I say it?) cold here in Indiana. I just had to shop for a new fall wardrobe (courtesy of Goodwill), including things such as (gasp!) sweaters. I haven't worn a sweater in two years. Sigh.
Sorry for the delay in posts. Life has been very interesting, to say the least. My job with Cracker Barrel, unfortunately, did not work out, so I'm still looking for another job. It really doesn't help when my hours got cut again at C.J. Enough with the negative stuff. Jeff's band is now in the fourth round of contests on their way to state. This past weekend, Mom, Dad, and I got to watch them for the first time; they were stinkin' awesome.
Well, I'm out of stuff to write about right now. Y'all take care. Sabrina, I will call you very shortly (sorry for the delay:p).

Cold is what is great about Indiana. In fact, it may be the only good thing about Indiana. ;) jk.

by eladea at 10/07/09 10:33PM
I guess that would be a bit of a shock after two years in Florida! Enjoy your new wardrobe though! I've been gradually pulling out my winter clothes, too. Good luck on your job hunting!

by onelittlecandle at 10/08/09 6:25AM
Hi Melissa. I can't wait for the cool weather to start. It was 94 here in Altamonte Spings yesterday, By the way your brownies are awesome and I think about you everytime I make them.

by welsha at 10/08/09 7:17AM
hows dress hunting going?? Jena found hers. :) everyone else is still looking

by forgetmenot at 10/09/09 7:26PM
LOL, you want Florida weather, and all of us down here are wishing for cool, fall breezes!!! sorry to hear about the job situation; i hope things get better soon! don't worry about delaying the phone calls; i completely understand. my life has been hectic too!

by miss_lester at 10/09/09 9:58PM
Hey Niece! I'm sorry about the job situation, happy about the shopping trip. Hey, what was the name of that other movie you told me about when you were here? I can't remember!!

by worker_at_home at 10/13/09 12:06PM
haha... i remember when you were complaining that it was too hot down here! (i'm just playing with you.) sorry to hear about the job. hopefully something will pop up soon! yes, i will call you soon! i miss you!!

by miss_lester at 12/01/09 5:19PM
Hey Melissa! I tried to call you tonight, but the number was out of service. What is your current number?

by miss_lester at 12/12/09 6:05PM
A belated happy birthday to you!

by worker_at_home at 02/14/10 11:03PM

More new stuff:)

at 07/15/09 4:24PM

By the way, what is with the all-black theme Pleo has going on? Not that it isn't cool (sort of), but it's also kinda annoying. Life is getting more exciting as the countdown begins on going back to FC. That excitement will probably last until about a week into the school year, when I realize how much work I have to do (he, he, he, groan). I'm still not sure why I decided to take Greek 2. I haven't even gotten through the first book Mr. Hamilton gave us to read (out of three). Study of the actual language has been next to non-existent. Must study MORE! I AM excited about my getting a new car before the end of the summer. That will be paid for by my job at Cracker Barrel (will be working there both in Indiana and Florida). Man, I'm going to be busy. Well, that's about it right now. Very happy to be alive and healthy, and grateful to have so many friends. Y'all take care!:)

Yay! I'm so excited that you found a new job and that you'll be able to come visit us hopefully before school! Don't worry, I'll make the Oreo Delight again for you.

by apbooklover04 at 07/15/09 4:51PM
I can't wait to see you again! Get down here soon!!! Congrats on your job at Cracker Barrel! That's really nice that they're letting you transfer to a CB in Florida. What is your job at Cracker Barrel? Yeah, they let me play w/smoke bombs, cuz they don't know about my dark side ;-).

by miss_lester at 07/17/09 6:02PM
you're welcome. i'm glad you liked the postcard ;-)

by miss_lester at 07/17/09 6:03PM
Hey, I'm so happy about your new job. By the way, are you transferring to the location on Bruce B. Downs? If it is, then it's practically down the road from South Livingston :) I look forward to seeing you in August (fingers-crossed).

by prtbone at 07/18/09 12:51PM
Of the three Greek books that you have to read, be sure you get a good head-start on Wallace. The chapters are long, VERY detailed & informative, and will help you better prepare for Hamilton's tests. You'll do great!

by prtbone at 07/18/09 12:55PM
Oooh, transportation devices are exciting!

by eladea at 07/21/09 6:40PM
Hey, it's the bouquet lady! Best of luck in your next year at FC.

by worker_at_home at 08/25/09 4:57PM

Everything's new....

at 07/05/09 3:00PM

Hey, y'all. Sorry for the long gap in between posts, but you know how it is. Now I'm looking for another job to supplement my income so that I can get a car to take down to FC. (fun:p) Paul and Alice's wedding was amazing. I still get a chuckle remembring how their car looked after Ethan..."decorated" it. I can't write too much about the wedding without getting misty eyed. I'm still not used to them being married. I'm just thinking...they have their own house now (away from us), Paul's preaching full time. Not that I'm not happy, mind you, but it takes some getting used to when your older brother no longer lives with the family. Not only that, but he won't be at FC for me to hang with, something else I'll have to get used to (baby cry). I am stuck here in Ellettsville this weekend, while the rest of the family+Shelley and Billy+my grandfather get to hang out in Illinois. I am so annoyed right now (but in a good way;). I get the house to myself, which means that I don't have to follow my mom's evil diet (I can't wait to get back to school, so I can have relatively "normal" food)! No waking up at 8:00 to have breakfast (I really do hate getting up early, unless it's for something good)! Well, that's about the end of my dysfunctional post. Love y'all!
P.S.--Paul, we need to plan when I can come over before I go back to school:)

Melissa, I was so sad when I found out that you couldn't come. I need someone to help me keep the boys in line :P. J/K They've been good :). Seriously though, you do need to come visit. And it's not a terribly long drive. I'm glad you get some time away from your mom's diet though :). I've been making a separate meal for her and something else for everyone. You missed my oreo delight; I'll have to make it for when you come up :).

by apbooklover04 at 07/05/09 5:02PM
I always appreciated you getting up early and making me and Ethan breakfast.

by shaft at 07/08/09 2:34AM
I missed seeing you! :( When do you head back to FC?

by forgetmenot at 07/09/09 2:35PM
if you get lonely in your house, you should call me :)

by miss_lester at 07/11/09 2:14PM

Free at Last....

at 05/13/09 1:28PM

I made it home just fine, though I'm getting a little tired of early morning flights. Thanks, Sabrina, for taking me to the airport!! I guess I'm really not free, with all the homework Mr. Hamilton gave us this summer. Things are going very well here, though I'm trying to ease Mom off of her health nut kick. Rice cakes and tofu; need I say more? I got my old job back at the mall; they called me, I didn't call them. It was just, "You want your old job back?" "Sure." I wasn't even planning to work there, but I had prayed earlier that day for God to help me find work soon, and He did. Can't argue with that. Jeffrey just had his last concert, which went very well. I'm prepping for the wedding (scary). I got my bridesmaid's dress, which was about an inch and a half short (always fun), so I have to get that adjusted. In two days, I'll be heading down to NC for the weekend, which will totally rock! Man, this post is random. Y'all take care:)

I'm glad you were able to get a job in quick order :). I'm glad you were able to get the dress, but I hope it's not too difficult getting it adjusted :(. Look forward to seeing you in a few weeks!

by apbooklover04 at 05/13/09 1:46PM
congrats on getting a job! you're very lucky considering how hard it is to get a job these days.

by miss_lester at 05/22/09 9:29AM
I like how they called you about the job. That's similar to what happened to me last year. I was really nervous about getting a job, so I prayed about, and when I went out this guy offers me one on the spot. I didn't want to work there, though, so I took my time... Eventually decided to accept the offer. If I didn't like it, I could quit. But it proved to be a good job. They hired my sister the next week and the boss told everyone to watch their cussing around us girls. I'm going back next week!

by ominie at 05/23/09 1:50PM

It's all over!

at 04/04/09 3:48PM

Yep, made it through "crunch time." Thanks be to God! Things like this really appreciate the main lesson of Ecclesiastes: without God, life is nothing. I can't imagine trying to rely on myself and not being able to have a divine Mediator and Comforter.
Shelley and Billy, major congrats on being engaged! Billy, be nice to her, or I'll find out where you live from my grandpa and beat you up. (:p) Greg, I'm glad you're coming back, though I'm sorry things turned out this way. It'll be great to have you home, though! Paul and Alice...I love the two of you so much (though it's likely that neither of you will read this post to hear about home much I love you). I'm trying to contemplate what life will be like next year without the two of you; I guess I'll make it somehow. Wayne and Mike...what to say to the two of you.... Your interpretation of 1 Peter 3 is dead wrong (and Mr and Mrs. Moyer agree with me, so there:p). After worship on Wednesday, Mrs. Moyer gave me Mr. Moyer's interpretation: the woman is more fragile and precious than the man, so she should be handled with care. NOT the woman is mentally inferior. I'm sure Emily and Jenna would like to hear y'all's interpretation. Wayne, this means that you're officially wrong about something. HAH!
I think that's about all for now. I am SO excited about next semester. I will be OUT of Hinely, and I will never go back, EVER! My classes are totally awesome, though I'll be taking four upper-d Bible classes in addition to Greek and the World Wars. Life will be...interesting.

Love y'all:)

I'm still at that place where we're indoctrinated with heretical teachings

At least you recognize that! HA! :)

by shaft at 04/04/09 5:37PM
I'm doing good Melissa. I'm preaching so much now I was able to quit my full time job. How have you been?

by shaft at 04/04/09 5:39PM
We love you and we'll miss you! Enjoyed hanging out with you guys tonight. It's always fun to play a rousingly competitve game of Sorry :P.

by apbooklover04 at 04/04/09 10:47PM
You disproved a sarcastic comment? You must feel so proud of yourself :P. Except that were this a real debate, you would have disproved nothing. What you just committed was the "Appeal to Authority" fallacy (i.e. your statement, "Mr and Mrs. Moyer agree with me, so there"). Simply put, if there is a significant amount of legitimate dispute among the experts within a subject, then it is fallacious to make an Appeal to Authority using the disputing experts. This is because for almost any claim being made and "supported" by one expert there is a counterclaim that is made and "supported" by another expert. In such cases an Appeal to Authority would tend to be futile. Simply quoting someone else who is studied on a subject does not make you right, nor does it mean people will agree with you.

As it is, there are four views I am aware of in regards to how a woman is the weaker vessel. Either she is weaker physically, emotionally, intellectually, or positionally. In order to actually disprove my sarcastic assertions about 1 Peter 3 (which I don't even seriously believe in the first place--I take the positional view), you would have to actually use reason and evidence from the passage and its context to show why it means what it does. Try Mr. Hamilton's notes from JPJ, especially his comments about the parallels between 1 Peter 3 and the Suzerain-Vassal relationship. That discussion was particularly enlightening.

BTW, on an unrelated note, the verse in your blurb is from Philippians 4:13, not Philippians 4:1. Just thought you might want to know...

by waynardferguson at 04/05/09 1:27AM
You can't allow your evidence to rest solely on the appeal to authority however, especially if there is dissent over the issue in question. Otherwise, your case is obliterated.

by waynardferguson at 04/11/09 11:43AM
Melissa, it's called, test, homework, and studies for end of the year time in high school. not a lot of time for internet.

by mastermind9879 at 04/13/09 7:34PM
Good luck in Greek!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

by mastermind9879 at 04/13/09 7:35PM
Melissa... you should know better than to argue with Wayne... as he is often wrong about a number of things. But he'll hardly concede that point, which would again make him wrong. ;)

by beunsung at 04/22/09 5:00PM
hey, i haven't seen you in like 3 days! where are you?

by miss_lester at 04/26/09 12:18PM

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