Randomness is awesome. It's cool.

It makes me and my adventuresome friend, Kevin, do random things like jumping, fully clothed, in a lake and going for a swim (which preceded the loosing of his glasses and my sandals - sometimes randomness has it's price).

Randomness also inspires us to drive to Banff sporadically, to try on five thousand dollar fur coats and hats and scarves (the stores are open until eleven p.m. - who knew?!) and then drive up to the hot springs by the light of the full moon, basking in all the majesty and glory of the Rocky mountains ion a clear summer night.

Randomness also makes me download stupid music and then it irritates me because it can be mood-destroying. Probably karma for downloading music in the first place. Rotten dirty thieves!

Randomness makes my buy a $25 cookbook that saved my life - literally. Not only a beginner's guide to gourmet cooking of all genres, but a laugh out loud commentary on the lives of urban, twenty-something females.

Ramdnomness makes me call jeF Schroeder out of the blue and have a very refreshing conversation. It makes my and my brother go out for wings. Or me and AJ and Brea go down to Melrose and have a laugh-your-guts-out-till-you-cry girls night.

I love randomness.

Randomness is also the way God shows up unexpectedly and showers me in grace. Mercy. Forgiveness. Love. Encouraging my spirit and healing my soul. Wow.

Randomness is a truly kick-ass thing.


Books:
Cook this - Amy Rosen
Captivating - John & Staci Eldridge
Queen Noor - Autobiography

Shout outs:

Kevin - you smell like pond fish (and so does your car!)

Jeff - you're terriff! It was sooo good to talk to you, but kinda wierd since we haven't talked ion so long. But that's okay, because wierd is alright if I'm talking to you. You make wierd good - in a wierd kinda way. :)

Amy Hales - I have never met you. I quite possibly never will. But the way you write inspires me. Makes me laugh. Sometimes makes me cry. Please don't think I'm a creepy stalker - I'm not. I just really enjoyed reading your blogs. Anyways, be encouraged. (ps - if Jeff or Christa wasnts to pass this on to you that would be great...hint hint. Thanks!)

Christa - call me hon! New cell phone - 403.836.0685

Amanda - you smell like margaritas

James - you smell like teryiyaki sauce. I'm still deciding!

God - you smell like fresh baked bread. And roses. And Christmas.


Updates:
- my road trip to Vancouver was cancelled due to finacial reasons. poo!
- new Switchfoot album out in September! Hooray!
- Melrose Restaurant Review: Atmosphere is awesome, food is good, servers are tons of fun! Overall score is 8 out of 10
- air fresheners on sale at London Drugs for $0.49 (that's for Kevin)

Tunes:
Remy Zero - Fair
Peter Gabriel - Salisbury hill
Audioslave - be yourself
Thousand foot krutch - faith love and happiness
Solitair - Easy to slip
Common - the corner
Blindside - About a burning fire

Films:
White oleander
Garden state (never gets old!)
the perfect man
good will hunting
Mr. and Mrs. Smith

big "F" minus minuses for:
Kick and screaming
kung fu hustle