Hahaha. That's awesome.
I would totally love to do stuff like that, but I feel the same way. I have friends who work at a place that does perpetual prayer and while I respect their devotion and commitment, I feel like it's such a cheat for them to check out like that. I mean, it would be fine if there were nothing that needed *doing* but seeing as how the world is how it is, yannow.
They wanted to come back and start one here, and kinda did, and I was all, well what about an International House of Service (Yes, their org's name was the same as the pancakes: IHOP, just with prayer instead of pancakes. I prefer pancakes in my house.) where instead of people praying perpetually there were people in service perpetually. And you could call if, like, it was three in the morning and your plumbing's gone out and you don't have any money for a plumber but could make do with a handyman's job. Or if you just lost your girlfriend and needed to talk. But there were fewer people interested in doing that.
So yeah, definitely admirable in its discipline, but entitlementy in its execution.
Oh, and do I need a new swimsuit for Christmas?
Maybe a skeleton one? [link]
Oooh, a lemon conversation! I love it.
Lemons halved with salt are also very good for exfoliating crusty, ashy elbows and heels. Just make sure you don't have any cuts!
ita, I think your nose was slightly more retroussé as a child than it is now. Your nose has matured.
Nom, I made pot roast and then cupcakes.
Hmm, I think a 3 year retreat makes perfect sense if you are trying to be a monk or nun or something, or maybe have some SUPER hards issues to work through or repent of...but if you have a family, I think it's...well, not what I would agree with as necessary.
This reminds me that I got sucked into following a bunch of links today, and reading a lot about GOOP, Gwyneth Paltrow's weird site. That's some crazy ass entitlement stuff there, yo.
I think I like that skull swimsuit. Now I need to look at fun two pieces.
I want the leg/hip bones leggings for derby!
Liese, they'll be retreating in your state: [link] I love that they'd like donations for people to help support them.
-t, I agree. Theoretically it all depends on what else they would be doing. During the retreat, the caretakers, not the retreatants, will be providing food and everything else, or at least that's how I understand it.
I don't know. I am much like Liese. A spiritual practice that is so long separate from the world seems like a cop out of some sort. Sure Teresa of Avila was an important mystic, but did she do more good or live her faith more than Mother Theresa? I guess this is why the Franciscans have always been more interesting than the Benedictines to me.
Where does one find fun two piece swimsuits?
Also, I saw a shot of a character wearing a full length slip of which I also wearing, but she looked better in hers because she had a push up bra. I became jealous of her and wanted her attributes.
Back to trying to find fun two pieces. Will I have to be Iron Man or something?
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I learned a new word today!
