The job of an advice columnist is never done, I suppose. Now that I've started, I can't stop. Now Libby wants advice, too! :)
(From my guestbook)
Sarah,
What a great advice columnist you make. I didn't know you had it in you. Wow! Next time I have a problem, I'm coming straight to you. Oh, I just thought of one. I need to buy a new wallet. Should I get one that folds in half, or in thirds?
Thanks,
Dilemma in Delaware
(not really Delaware, but I'm not in a place that starts with a D, so there ya go)
Dear Dilemma NOT in Delaware,
You should definitely get one that folds in thirds, and for two reasons. First of all, because I bought a new wallet just a few weeks ago, and it folds in thirds, and I've been quite happy with it. Secondly, and more importantly, you should get one that folds in thirds because anything in threes or in thirds is more holy, because of the Trinity. I hope this clarifies your dilemma for you!
You're welcome,
Sarah
Tuesday, January 27, 2004
Monday, January 26, 2004
Last night when I checked my hotmail account, I discovered to my surprise that apparently someone thinks I’m an advice columnist now. Well, okay, but for the record, this blog is about ME! Because I’m a self-absorbed 20-year-old college student. This blog is not about the childish problems of strangers who happen to find themselves here.
That said, because I sometimes want to tell people what I really think about their ridiculous problems, I’m going to post the question and my answer here. I have to admit that I kind of had fun reading it and writing a reply.
Please don't be offended by any perceived sarcasm. I figure that if you're going to email me for advice, you're putting yourself at my mercy, okay? Take anything I say with a grain of salt, or two. Or not. Whatever. Either way, it's good advice.
dear sarah,
i found ur blog an u seem smart, like one of those ppl who always knows the rite thing to say at the rite time, so i am wondering, can u help me? i have this problem. i’m 15 yrs old an i really like this guy (i'll call him bob) and he is s0o0o0o0o0 cute and i have no dout i'm in love with him but the problem is this, that he dosen’t know. a few months ago i was with this other guy (i'll call him joe), who i used to have feelings for but dont anymore, he is an alcoholic. so i want to be with bob but i don’t know how to tell him i love him an i don’t know if he’ll think i'm just rebounding or whatever from joe. an i don’t really know what to do, an maybe i should just be with joe again after all since he calls me and sez he loves me still. can u help me, sarah? thanks for the advise, so0o0o much! maybe you can post an answer on ur blog an i'll come read it again.
sincerely yourz,
confused
Dear Confused,
Well, I think you’ve answered your own question. The obvious answer is that you should date Bob. You said you feel sure that you’re in love with him, and you said he’s cute, whereas concerning Joe, you only said that you used to have feelings for him. (I don’t know why you mentioned the bit about Joe being an alcoholic; that doesn’t really seem relevant to the issue.) Just choose the guy you think is cute and the one you feel the most in love with at the moment. As to how you should tell Bob, I’d suggest something like this: “Hey Bob, I have no doubt that I’m in love with you. I think you’re really cute and I want to be with you. Oh, and don’t worry about Joe. I’m over him, and I’m not rebounding or anything.”
After that, the ball is in his court, and you can breathe easy and stop being confused. I’m sure everything will turn out fine for you. Don’t worry about a thing, and you’re more than welcome for the free advice.
Sincerely yours,
Sarah
P.S. I think it would be more respectful if you would capitalize my name. If you can’t find the shift key, don’t be discouraged… it seems to be a common problem among teens of your age. Ask your Mom if you can enroll in a typing course of some sort. I’m sure she’ll be quite supportive, since she no doubt wants to encourage your intellectual growth.
That said, because I sometimes want to tell people what I really think about their ridiculous problems, I’m going to post the question and my answer here. I have to admit that I kind of had fun reading it and writing a reply.
Please don't be offended by any perceived sarcasm. I figure that if you're going to email me for advice, you're putting yourself at my mercy, okay? Take anything I say with a grain of salt, or two. Or not. Whatever. Either way, it's good advice.
dear sarah,
i found ur blog an u seem smart, like one of those ppl who always knows the rite thing to say at the rite time, so i am wondering, can u help me? i have this problem. i’m 15 yrs old an i really like this guy (i'll call him bob) and he is s0o0o0o0o0 cute and i have no dout i'm in love with him but the problem is this, that he dosen’t know. a few months ago i was with this other guy (i'll call him joe), who i used to have feelings for but dont anymore, he is an alcoholic. so i want to be with bob but i don’t know how to tell him i love him an i don’t know if he’ll think i'm just rebounding or whatever from joe. an i don’t really know what to do, an maybe i should just be with joe again after all since he calls me and sez he loves me still. can u help me, sarah? thanks for the advise, so0o0o much! maybe you can post an answer on ur blog an i'll come read it again.
sincerely yourz,
confused
Dear Confused,
Well, I think you’ve answered your own question. The obvious answer is that you should date Bob. You said you feel sure that you’re in love with him, and you said he’s cute, whereas concerning Joe, you only said that you used to have feelings for him. (I don’t know why you mentioned the bit about Joe being an alcoholic; that doesn’t really seem relevant to the issue.) Just choose the guy you think is cute and the one you feel the most in love with at the moment. As to how you should tell Bob, I’d suggest something like this: “Hey Bob, I have no doubt that I’m in love with you. I think you’re really cute and I want to be with you. Oh, and don’t worry about Joe. I’m over him, and I’m not rebounding or anything.”
After that, the ball is in his court, and you can breathe easy and stop being confused. I’m sure everything will turn out fine for you. Don’t worry about a thing, and you’re more than welcome for the free advice.
Sincerely yours,
Sarah
P.S. I think it would be more respectful if you would capitalize my name. If you can’t find the shift key, don’t be discouraged… it seems to be a common problem among teens of your age. Ask your Mom if you can enroll in a typing course of some sort. I’m sure she’ll be quite supportive, since she no doubt wants to encourage your intellectual growth.
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Hi. I know... it's been a while. My sister complains that when I don't blog, she gets bored on her lunch breaks with nothing to read.
Back at school... yay. Finishing up the second week of classes now... time flies and all that.
I realized that today is the anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision. It happened in 1973, as I recall. I wish I had something eloquent or heart-wrenching to say, but I'm just not good enough with words. Or maybe that sort of thing just goes beyond words.
From Ann Coulter:
"The first killing of an abortion doctor by an anti-abortion activist happened in 1993. Since then, six more people have been killed in attacks on abortion clinics... Most of the abortionists were shot or, depending upon your point of view, had a procedure performed on them with a rifle. This brings the total to: seven abortion providers to 30 million fetuses dead, which is also a pretty good estimate of how the political battle is going.
"The nation embarked on its abortion holocaust in 1973, when the Supreme Court astonished the nation by suddenly discovering that the Constitution mandated a right to abortion, despite there being nothing anyplace in the Constitution vaguely hinting at abortion.
"Everyone knew the decision in Roe v. Wade was a joke. The decision hinged on the convenient notion of "privacy," which, oddly enough, still fails to protect my right to manufacture methamphetamine, saw off shotgun barrels or euthanize the elderly, privately or otherwise."
Well.
Some leftover thoughts of mine from Christmas break:
(I always hope that my thoughts might be like wine, and get better the longer I let them mull about in my mind. But I think they end up being more like leftover food... getting worse and worse the longer they sit around. Oh well.)
Our church’s Christmas Eve service was well done. It’s a different sort of service than the reverent awe you might feel at a liturgical service, but I like it in its own way for the purpose it fulfills. It was so celebratory. A Christmas celebration. And I admired the cohesiveness of it all. The way the music, drama, and message combined for a cohesive whole that had an impact. This year’s service was about peace. It meant a lot to me, being there for rehearsals and playing for the two services on the 23rd (before I got sick). The dancers, the musicians, the pastors, the drama... Yay for Twin Cities Church.
I just love Christmas.
Because I love Jesus!
By the way... here's why the Muppet Christmas Carol is a great movie:
Life is full of sweet surprises, every day's a gift
The sun comes up and I can feel it lift my spirit
It fills me up with laughter, it fills me up with song
I look into the eyes of Love and know that I belong
Bless us all, who gather here
The loving family I hold dear
No place on Earth, compares with home
And every path will bring me back from where I roam
Bless us all, that as we live
We always comfort and forgive
We have so much that we can share
With those in need we see around us everywhere
Let us always love each other
Lead us to the Light
Let us hear the voice of Reason
Singing in the night
Let us run from anger
And catch when we fall
Teach us in our dreams and please, yes, please
Bless us one and all
Bless us all with playful years
With noisy games and joyful tears
We reach for You, and we stand tall
And in our prayers and dreams we ask You, bless us all
We reach for You, and we stand tall
And in our prayers and dreams we ask You, bless us all
Wow. What can you add to that sort of prayer? I really like it.
I'll blog again tomorrow, I think... with more of an update on my life than this post contains.
Today and yesterday have been pretty rough. I've decided that being a musician just isn't easy. Here's hoping that tomorrow will be better.
Au revoir for now.
Back at school... yay. Finishing up the second week of classes now... time flies and all that.
I realized that today is the anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision. It happened in 1973, as I recall. I wish I had something eloquent or heart-wrenching to say, but I'm just not good enough with words. Or maybe that sort of thing just goes beyond words.
From Ann Coulter:
"The first killing of an abortion doctor by an anti-abortion activist happened in 1993. Since then, six more people have been killed in attacks on abortion clinics... Most of the abortionists were shot or, depending upon your point of view, had a procedure performed on them with a rifle. This brings the total to: seven abortion providers to 30 million fetuses dead, which is also a pretty good estimate of how the political battle is going.
"The nation embarked on its abortion holocaust in 1973, when the Supreme Court astonished the nation by suddenly discovering that the Constitution mandated a right to abortion, despite there being nothing anyplace in the Constitution vaguely hinting at abortion.
"Everyone knew the decision in Roe v. Wade was a joke. The decision hinged on the convenient notion of "privacy," which, oddly enough, still fails to protect my right to manufacture methamphetamine, saw off shotgun barrels or euthanize the elderly, privately or otherwise."
Well.
Some leftover thoughts of mine from Christmas break:
(I always hope that my thoughts might be like wine, and get better the longer I let them mull about in my mind. But I think they end up being more like leftover food... getting worse and worse the longer they sit around. Oh well.)
Our church’s Christmas Eve service was well done. It’s a different sort of service than the reverent awe you might feel at a liturgical service, but I like it in its own way for the purpose it fulfills. It was so celebratory. A Christmas celebration. And I admired the cohesiveness of it all. The way the music, drama, and message combined for a cohesive whole that had an impact. This year’s service was about peace. It meant a lot to me, being there for rehearsals and playing for the two services on the 23rd (before I got sick). The dancers, the musicians, the pastors, the drama... Yay for Twin Cities Church.
I just love Christmas.
Because I love Jesus!
By the way... here's why the Muppet Christmas Carol is a great movie:
Life is full of sweet surprises, every day's a gift
The sun comes up and I can feel it lift my spirit
It fills me up with laughter, it fills me up with song
I look into the eyes of Love and know that I belong
Bless us all, who gather here
The loving family I hold dear
No place on Earth, compares with home
And every path will bring me back from where I roam
Bless us all, that as we live
We always comfort and forgive
We have so much that we can share
With those in need we see around us everywhere
Let us always love each other
Lead us to the Light
Let us hear the voice of Reason
Singing in the night
Let us run from anger
And catch when we fall
Teach us in our dreams and please, yes, please
Bless us one and all
Bless us all with playful years
With noisy games and joyful tears
We reach for You, and we stand tall
And in our prayers and dreams we ask You, bless us all
We reach for You, and we stand tall
And in our prayers and dreams we ask You, bless us all
Wow. What can you add to that sort of prayer? I really like it.
I'll blog again tomorrow, I think... with more of an update on my life than this post contains.
Today and yesterday have been pretty rough. I've decided that being a musician just isn't easy. Here's hoping that tomorrow will be better.
Au revoir for now.
Monday, January 05, 2004
Ladies and Gentlemen...
The blog is staying. For now, anyway.
Thanks, people (Hanne, Jon, Becka, and everyone else), for emails and posts and such.
Jon, I thought about getting a camel and coming to the New Year's party, but camels are so hard to find these days! And, I liked what you said about Chesterton. Thanks for the thoughts.
Becka, I feel convicted. I think of you all the time and I miss you, but I just don't email people anymore. Really. Not even anyone, hardly. I've gotten lazy since getting a cell phone with free nighttimes and weekends, I guess. But now that I'm convicted, I'll email you soon. I miss ya. Wanna transfer to Gordon and be my roommate again?
Well folks, it's a new year... that means it's time for some resolutions!
1. Love and serve the Lord - with gladness and singleness of heart!
2. Consider others more important than myself
3. Live according to the things I affirm to be true
4. Love other people really and truly; learn to see the Image of God in everyone
5. Don't be mean or sarcastic to people
6. Cut down on wasted "do-nothing" time
7. Practice more, of course
8. Exercise more
9. Eat healthier and drink more water
10. Read more good and great books
11. Prioritize
12. Get up earlier in the mornings
13. Go to bed earlier in the evenings
14. Smile more
15. Live each moment really alive... regain enthusiasm, excitement, and joy
It's been an interesting week. Mostly a good week, really. Interesting in the sense that I have a lot to think about right now. My sister and her husband came and visited, which was nice. My brother and I went and saw Return of the King...wow. No words for it really. I cried.
I have a lot on my mind lately. I'm a little confused; maybe a little overwhelmed too.
And I find that the things I really want to write about right now, I don't feel that I can write here after all. Maybe what I really want... is to talk to someone about things.
The blog is staying. For now, anyway.
Thanks, people (Hanne, Jon, Becka, and everyone else), for emails and posts and such.
Jon, I thought about getting a camel and coming to the New Year's party, but camels are so hard to find these days! And, I liked what you said about Chesterton. Thanks for the thoughts.
Becka, I feel convicted. I think of you all the time and I miss you, but I just don't email people anymore. Really. Not even anyone, hardly. I've gotten lazy since getting a cell phone with free nighttimes and weekends, I guess. But now that I'm convicted, I'll email you soon. I miss ya. Wanna transfer to Gordon and be my roommate again?
Well folks, it's a new year... that means it's time for some resolutions!
1. Love and serve the Lord - with gladness and singleness of heart!
2. Consider others more important than myself
3. Live according to the things I affirm to be true
4. Love other people really and truly; learn to see the Image of God in everyone
5. Don't be mean or sarcastic to people
6. Cut down on wasted "do-nothing" time
7. Practice more, of course
8. Exercise more
9. Eat healthier and drink more water
10. Read more good and great books
11. Prioritize
12. Get up earlier in the mornings
13. Go to bed earlier in the evenings
14. Smile more
15. Live each moment really alive... regain enthusiasm, excitement, and joy
It's been an interesting week. Mostly a good week, really. Interesting in the sense that I have a lot to think about right now. My sister and her husband came and visited, which was nice. My brother and I went and saw Return of the King...wow. No words for it really. I cried.
I have a lot on my mind lately. I'm a little confused; maybe a little overwhelmed too.
And I find that the things I really want to write about right now, I don't feel that I can write here after all. Maybe what I really want... is to talk to someone about things.
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