Small insights

Corianne, you were right... what is it with me?! Especially when looking for a proper job.... things like this are so tempting to “waste” my time with...


1.WHAT TIME DID YOU GET UP THIS MORNING? 6:30, my dad woke up at 6:00 but that’s too early for me. So I woke up at 6:30 because I wanted to have breakfast together.

2. DIAMONDS OR PEARLS? Pearls

3. WHAT WAS THE LAST FILM YOU SAW AT THE CINEMA? Narnia, The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe. I wish it was “March of the penguins” though.

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE T. V. SHOW? Documentaries about peoples lives (job, house, ...), “the making of” any animation, programs about interior design, about food, ER, Gilmore Girls.

5. WHAT DID YOU HAVE FOR BREAKFAST? Fresh juice, fresh strong cup of coffee with boiled milk, two jelly sandwiches.

6. WHAT IS YOUR MIDDLE NAME? none

7. FAVORITE CUISINE? Dutch, Indonesian, English desserts

8. WHAT FOODS DO YOU DISLIKE? Chicory (witlof)

9. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CHIP FLAVOR? Salt&vinegar or natural

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CD AT THE MOMENT? Never have one favorite

11.KIND OF CAR DO YOU DRIVE? In my dreams?

12. FAVORITE SANDWICH? Cheese&Tomato and/or Tuna

13. WHAT CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU DESPISE? Insensitive, unaccommodating

14. WHAT CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU LOVE MOST? Attentive, creative, humor.

15. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING? SOCKS!!!

16. IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD ON VACATION, WHERE WOULD YOU GO? Rome, Russia, Germany, Suriname...

17. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR BATHROOM? White-ish

18. FAVORITE BRAND OF CLOTHING? Only

19. TO WHERE WOULD YOU RETIRE? I wouldn’t... Netherlands

20. WHAT WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE BIRTHDAY? My last two birthdays because these are most recent. And I can remember lot’s of nice birthday-things from primary school (thanx to my mums creativity).

21. FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH? Ice skating (long distances)

22. FURTHEST PLACE YOU ARE SENDING THIS? Rijswijk

23. WHO DO YOU LEAST EXPECT TO SEND THIS BACK? Someone I’m not sending it to.

24. PERSON YOU EXPECT TO SEND IT BACK FIRST? I’m not sending this, am I? It’s just on my blog

25. WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY? May 24

26. WHEN IS YOUR ANNIVERSARY? Let me think...

27. ARE YOU A MORNING PERSON OR A NIGHT PERSON? Mornings. I love having breakfast, especially in company!

28. WHERE IS #28?

29. PETS: If I was forced to have one, I’d choose a cat; a red fat cat

30. DO YOU HAVE ANY NEWS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH US?

31. WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU WERE LITTLE? Singer, Fireman (woman), geography teacher, working in a jouth-detention centre.

32. HOW ARE YOU TODAY? I’m enjoying my day. Feeling quite guilty about writing this while I actually have to apply for a job, and prepare this phonecall to a company I’d like to work for.

33. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANDY? Cookies! And dark chocolat

34. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FLOWER? tulip

35. WHAT IS A DATE ON THE CALENDAR YOU ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO? Today (wonder what I’ll do next) next Saturday (diner with friends) The day they deliver my new computer!!! The day I’ve learned how to be efficient in job applications.

36. FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME? L.A.

37. NAME A SMALL THING YOU REALLY ENJOY? Waking up smiling on a free saturdaymorning


Steve, you’re tagged

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...HOW THE LORD TAKES CARE OF ME :-D


No, I haven't found a job YET, BUT I know the Lord will provide. Last week, instead of becoming more and more frustrated, I had such an encouraging weekend, that I just KNOW things will work out. (no pun intended)

Last week, I had lot's of time to spend with my housemates, which made it possible for me to get to know them better. Which meens a lot to me. Also, I started to get new creative ideas again... I felt like I've lost that "creative state of mind since January last year"... so yeah, these weeks are probably good to draw me back to where I'm good at.

Then, saturday, we had a "fire-meeting" in Ede (people I know from summer school, we meet about every month) It was good seeing everyone again!
I just know I'm lousy at hiding my feelings, I can't possibly look "happy&clappy" when I'm really feeling PRUT (a Dutch word I use for coffee grounds.
Thanx to bakingfreak and some other conversations I felt really really encouraged. I hope to have encouraged a few others as well... hehe...

Another thing that really struck me, was the following:
I'm busy looking for a new computer. One of my best friends helped me out looking for one. (thank you)
He advised me this&that, and than said I should buy the keyboard myself...
Yesterday I visited my niece (belated), and she said (out of the blue, I didn't mention anything about looking for a computer): "Elise, can you use a keyboard? Because I got one from a friend, but I can't use it."

Now the keyboards brand is "TRUST".
:-)
Somehow I thought... I should TRUST for the rest to be taken care of.
the keyboard is just a start,
I've got more great things to share... but maybe you can read that here

Teach me

This is my third week without a job.
I actually told the employment office that I'd even clean toilets. But even offering that, did not get me a job. It's not that I'd be actually happy to do clean toilets, but I have the tendency to try to proove myself. Like I only deserve a proper job if I'm willing to clean toilets. It's crazy I know, but that's how my mind works sometimes.
Luckily I'm unable to proove myself having no job at all. So that's one step in the good direction. =)

Anyway,
Last Tuesday was the first evening of a weekly bible-study in Zeist, that I will follow. I try to get to know the people from this church by doing that, but I'm so exited about the teachers. I LOVE my current church, but I've always longed to be a part of a church where some good teachers are able to really OPEN the Bible for me, and now a few (Dutch!) teachers will be there on Tuesdays five minutes walking from where I live. Isn't that just great!


A friend stayed over this weekend. She is about to start her second year in bible college in Sidney. As I asked her to share what she learned, we started talking about our thoughts about the church, and how much things need to be done. And also about teaching.
I'd love to pump some biblical truth about holiness and purity in the Dutch schools and (especially) churches.
The Bible sais that if you want to teach, you'd better DO what you teach!
I just finished reading "The final Quest", and it all becomes clear to me that I should express God's love, rather than impressing people and building my own ego with empty bible-knowledge and being "lady smarty-pants".
This made me think...
...do I really want to teach, and will my motive really be "a love for the people"?!

I'm not really done thinking that through.
Just want everyone reading this, to think about your motives as well.

This soceity is about prestige, status, luxury, entertainment, self - self - self
The worst thing is... many (not all) churches are also more busy building ministries than expressing real love to people and helping them in any need, financially, physically, mentally, material, clothes, food...
Jesus died on the cross, so that we're able to meet the Most High God as a loving Father, to experience His love, and share it! He is not impressed by our knowledge, of things we can do for Him but by a heart that is committed to Him, loving Him, and loving the people He created.

So please, christian or non-christian...
know that there is a God Who, in this world of
entertainment - lies - adultery - sickness - hatery - hopelessness
longs nothing more than to offer you:
an enviable joy despite any circumstances - truth - faithfulness - healing - love - a hopeful future.

To add-it or not to add-it

Oops... did I edit this post... did I?!

Thanks to bakingfreak

I'm not sure if I agree with nr.3, nr.5 struck me though. Sigh... how I love making personalitytests like this...
Please also read the entry before...

Your #1 Match: ENFJ

The Giver You strive to maintain harmony in relationships, and usually succeed.Articulate and enthusiastic, you are good at making personal connections.Sometimes you idealize relationships too much - and end up being let down.You find the most energy and comfort in social situations ... where you shine. You would make a good writer, human resources director, or psychologist.

Your #2 Match: ENFP

The Inspirer You love being around people, and you are deeply committed to your friends.You are also unconventional, irreverant, and unimpressed by authority and rules.Incredibly perceptive, you can usually sense if someone has hidden motives.You use lots of colorful language and expressions. You're qutie the storyteller! You would make an excellent entrepreneur, politician, or journalist.

Your #3 Match: ENTJ

The Executive You are a natural leader - with confidence and strength that inspires others.Driven to succeed, you are always looking for ways to gain, power, knowledge, and expertise.Sometimes you aren't the most considerate person, especially to those who are a bit slow.You are not easily intimidated - and you have a commanding, awe-inspiring presence. You would make a great CEO, entrepreneur, or consultant.

Your #4 Match: ENTP

The Visionary You are charming, outgoing, friendly. You make a good first impression.You possess good negotiating skills and can convince anyone of anything.Happy to be the center of attention, you love to tell stories and show off.You're very clever, but not disciplined enough to do well in structured environments. You would make a great entrpreneur, marketing executive, or actor.

Your #5 Match: ESFJ

The Caregiver You are sympathetic and caring, putting friends and family first.A creature of habit, you prefer routines and have trouble with change.You love being in groups - whether you're helping people or working on a project.You are good at listening, laughing, and bringing out the best in people. You would make a great nurse, social worker, or teacher.

What's" Your Personality Type?

BLESSED NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!

New Years eve was fun!
A friend invited me to his "new-years-eve-and-good-bye-I'll-be-leaving-the-Netherlands-for-a-few-months-party"... Bagles, Brownies, Donuts, Muffins, Hotdogs...
Yummy yummy in the tummy!!

After midnight, we went outside and took a walk, to visit some familymembers. And as I was watching the firework, It struck me: ITS A NEW YEAR!
And I got so exited.
More than ever before...
Not because last year was all sad... but because I'm expecting so much!
Last year was beautiful and hectic. Lot's of changes, new people, new insights... sickness also... and preparations.

I expect 2006 to be a year of breakthrough (in my personal life, but I hope in the Netherlands as well), a year of healing and oppurtinities.

Sunday, first day of this new year, I went to a church in Zeist for the first time. To start my new year with looking for a new church to go to. Brother Andrew was there preaching (challenging as always, please pray for him!!!) And as I was doubting if I was actually in the right place... making the right choices, The pastor of this church came up with this "thought for the year 2006". And it was an amazing encouragement to me...:

"Grow (bloom) on the place where God planted you"

God planted me in Zeist... and it's like God said: you're in the right place. Just live and grow and bloom where you are.
Well... I will!

ALSO, what was really great,
In that church... I found myself a place and started singing along, looking around, checking out the place, observing the people... all of a sudden I recognised two faces... parents from a friend, I have been thinking about this family quite often. I went up to them, and we were all surprised and terribly happy to see eachother again (after 20 months or so). I suddenly realised how much I missed them as we hugged eachother, and I got tears of joy in my eyes. This was such an amazing start of 2006

Can't wait to see what God will do.