the gift of Gab

So last year around this time, I talked about being an American citizen. This year (on April 14 to be exact) I will have been a US citizen for 18 years. Literally, half of my life. Half my life German. Half my life American.

So in honor of the event, I'm having a Half & Half Party. A big blow-out party!! On April 14, 2007, we'll have the All-American hamburgers, hotdogs, and rootbeer floats. Of course, We'll also have sauerkraut, German potato salad and Black Forest cake.

Everyone I know is invited to come! I think it would be very fun if everyone who came wore or brought something representing some form of half and half.

Oh yeah, bring something a small snack and/or drinks to share with others.

Just let me know if you're going to be here! Can't wait!! :-)

Posted by Gabi at 09:17 PM | Permalink | Comments (3)

Here's a kid to keep an eye out for. For an 11-year-old, he's quite a gifted musician and entertainer. I'm sure we'll be seeing Mojo Myles CDs out in the not-so-distant future. I'll bet he wins all the school talent shows. Can't wait to hear more from him.

Posted by Gabi at 05:23 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)

Stink! My "cop insurance" must have run out. I got pulled over for speeding in a contruction zone! Grrrr.

I made a left-hand turn onto a road that has been undergoing contruction for many months. Since it is an uphill drive, it's only natural to step in the gas to get up the hill. (Wouldn't ya think?) Unfortunately, I accelarated too much. Grrrr.

Thankfully, in Arizona, I can take a defensive driving class which keeps me from having to pay the fine and from getting the ticket put on my driving record. Whew! I'll be taking the class soon. i can't wait. Grrrr.

* "cop insurance" = TPOA (Tucson Police Officers Association) decal on the bumper of my car. My boss makes a contribution to TPOA and we all get a decal. My boss' theory is that the cops will go easier on us if we ever get pulled over...I have no idea if that is true. ;-)

Posted by Gabi at 10:54 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

I have the best friends a girl could want! They are kind, smart, funny, warm, sensitive, supportive, and loyal. And above all - they are Godly women. Once a month, all of us get together at my house for a meal. Everyone brings something along. We all cook it together (and talk while we're cooking), then hang out on the patio when it's warm enough, or in the kitchen for dinner. The girls were here again last night. We made breakfast for dinner. Yum!

We've been doing this for over a year now. Some evenings we play board games. Sometimes we watch a movie. Other times we just talk. Conversations range from entertainment gossip to politics to religion. And through it all, our friendships have grown stronger and deeper. Throughout the past year, I've had many wonderful experiences with these women. I praise God for bringing every one of them into my life and I am so thankful for each of them!

I will miss them all when I move to Africa. Until then, I will enjoy every moment that I have with them. Once I get there, I will draw on the knowledge that these women support me in what I will be doing and understand my desire to be obedient to God in this calling.

Posted by Gabi at 11:01 AM | Permalink | Comments (2)