The Oasis has been pretty good so far - not many youth coming, but we have a good time. We had 3 youth, plus Heather & I, at the Mini Golf Tournament. The second round was crazy golf, so we have a lot of funny photos. Tomorrow I'm going to have to make the next event posters & set them around town, and start planning next weeks' events. There's nothing like keeping busy!
I also found out yesterday that Hanson is coming to Edmonton. And Calgary. They've been my favorite band for 11 years, and this is the first time they're playing anywhere in Canada besides Vancouver or Ontario. I am SO excited. I've got a few friends that have already said they'll come, and am looking forward to an amazing two shows (I do want to see both, of course). Maria is definitely in, so we'll be Calgary - Edmonton road tripping together. It should be so great.
We had hamburgers for dinner. Mmm. I also ran across this awesome set of vintage cookbooks at a garage sale. They're from "The Galloping Gourmet" and look amazing as well as amusing. I think I'll try a recipe or two this week. We'll see how they turn out!
I've also been reading Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series again. I've read boks 2, 3, 5, 4, and am now on 7, in that order. I do wish the Library here had them all in, but I'll take what I can get. I must say that I do prefer the first three books, but isn't that almost always the case with any long series?
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
Sumo at the Oasis
So I've officially started my job at the Oasis. Our kickoff was Wednesday night. We had about 15 youth come out, and we rented a bunch of bouncy big things - sumo suits, twister, and a castle. We had a good time...
I've been a bit unsure about this job, in that I had/have no idea if the youth will show up, if we'll get enough volunteers, and I'm not really that good of a mixer with new people. But they needed someone, I was available, and people told me they thought I'd be good at it. We'll just have to see how it goes. And hey, isn't God's strength proved in our weakness?
Tonight we'll be playing Fear Factor - relays, eating gross stuff, maybe pulling a stunt or two. We'll see how it goes!
I was also looking for game ideas and came across the game Fun House, from teh '80s and early 90's. I've been trying to remember the name of that show for months. As a kid, I loved the fun house they had to run through to get prizes, the go-kart track, and the lifesized games. Too cool.
Anyway, I'm off to buy gross food for tonight! Ciao!
I've been a bit unsure about this job, in that I had/have no idea if the youth will show up, if we'll get enough volunteers, and I'm not really that good of a mixer with new people. But they needed someone, I was available, and people told me they thought I'd be good at it. We'll just have to see how it goes. And hey, isn't God's strength proved in our weakness?
Tonight we'll be playing Fear Factor - relays, eating gross stuff, maybe pulling a stunt or two. We'll see how it goes!
I was also looking for game ideas and came across the game Fun House, from teh '80s and early 90's. I've been trying to remember the name of that show for months. As a kid, I loved the fun house they had to run through to get prizes, the go-kart track, and the lifesized games. Too cool.
Anyway, I'm off to buy gross food for tonight! Ciao!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
the fireworks
Last night Spyla and I went to see Kung Fu Panda. I loved that the panda's superpower was his fat belly. Awesome.
When I got home, I found a message from Heather, asking if I wanted to check out some fireworks with the gang. Half an hour later, I was wandering around Muskoseepi Park with my cell phone, trying to locate them. I really enjoyed taking the photos. Plus, hanging out so late at night reminded me of my college days - stay up way too late, and hang out as late as possible. Epicness.
When I got home, I found a message from Heather, asking if I wanted to check out some fireworks with the gang. Half an hour later, I was wandering around Muskoseepi Park with my cell phone, trying to locate them. I really enjoyed taking the photos. Plus, hanging out so late at night reminded me of my college days - stay up way too late, and hang out as late as possible. Epicness.
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