"I Need the Wild"

That is what I read on the water bottle of a check-out girl at Trader Joe's today. Underneath it was the scripture reference Luke 5:16. I was so curious to find out how a scripture from Luke could be translated into needing the wild, so I looked it up when I came back to the office.

"And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed."

Peter, James, and John just forsook all to follow the Savior.

Jesus' "fame" was increasing in the land, becoming known for the power of his word and his ability to cast out devils. The people pressed on him.

He healed a leper and asked him to tell no man.

"But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities."

So what did Jesus do? He withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.

It doesn't take much for me to imagine what that could be like, to be pressed upon by the multitude. Surrounded by so many in need. Each wanting Him to work a miracle to make their lives better or easier. I sit at my desk with a bundle of nervous energy between my shoulder blades--waiting for the next request, the next project, the next crisis--because here everything seems to be an emergency. I feel as though I am surrounded by need, though it is a much different kind.

He removed himself and prayed. Regrounded in the wilderness. And then he went right back to teaching and healing. Lifting and blessing.

Maybe it doesn't make the need go away. Maybe it just creates more. Even so, there is a lesson here that I need to learn. I need the wild.

Mormon Mission Biz - CNBC.com

This is kind of a cool story. I like good press for the Church...not so sure what to think about the final statement, but sure--why not look forward to having 5 kids??

Mormon Mission Biz - CNBC.com

Hayes Loves Butterflies

I wish you could hear his laughing more in this, but I still think it's super cute! I made all these cute mobiles, including this butterfly one, and tried to sell them at Emily's Bijou Market, but they didn't sell at all! I was a little suprised, but oh well! I'm glad Hayesie likes it!

Can I be a rockstar too?

This is what I ate for lunch today: the best shrimp & crab enchiladas I've ever had and a virgin pina colada. My co-workers said Lauriol Plaza, a mexican patio in the district would become my favorite and they were proven correct.



This is where I ate a few nights ago, buddha bar. That really made me feel like a rockstar. It was their first soft opening and their liquor license had not come in yet, so all the fancy drinks were alcohol free. It was my kind of event. Pretty much a free for all on the food and the fruity drinks. I wish it wasn't so dark inside, none of my photos turned out.

An ap for this??

myPantone just might be the straw that breaks this camel's back. I have been a loyal Sprint customer for many moons and would be very sad to abandon my trusted wireless network. I know I would continually be frustrated by At&t. Am I willing to suffer the consequences in order to align myself more completely with my Apple roots?

This just might do it. "Imagine walking past an Italian bistro where you spot a patterned tablecloth. Launch myPantone and take a picture. The auto extraction feature will create a color palette based on the colors in the image. You can use the palette in the travel brochure you've been working on, or to redecorate your kitchen."

I agree, Felix, I like this the best too.