tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:23:08 +0000http://izzy.yirah.com/noreply@blogger.com (Izzy)Blogger321125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-5203192405080272360Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:18:00 +00002008-10-21T21:23:08.316-07:00Our friends Dave and Tiff have a Wii. This means three wonderful things: First: Forget going to the gym, we just have to do Wii fit and say goodbye to 700 calories Second: Mario Party Third: Wii sports This is the best game system since Sega Genesis. Not that the game systems after Sega Genesis were bad, I just never owned any of them. I'd buy a Wii myself, but they're about a million http://izzy.yirah.com/2008/10/wii.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-6194158231922742764Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:09:00 +00002008-10-16T11:15:40.419-07:00I realize I have not blogged in a while and part of the reason is due to a dead language. As I approach the last stretch of my M.Div program I begin the first phases of my Ph.D program. One of the hurdles in becoming a scholar in the Old Testament is learning a bunch of languages that we don't really know how to vocalize and have been dead for thousands of years. My Ugaritic class is very http://izzy.yirah.com/2008/10/ugaritic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-3980526236411971377Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:26:00 +00002008-08-19T12:30:37.308-07:00August 19, 2006 - El Dorado Park - 3:00pm The date, place and time Audrey and I were married 2 years ago today. Today, we are heading back to our spot to have a picnic and ride our new Target (get the French accent in there) bikes. The funny thing is Audrey doesn't know. She's getting ready right now as I type this and won't read this until after we've already had our special day. Anyway,http://izzy.yirah.com/2008/08/2-years.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-2319957711863184570Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:25:00 +00002008-08-12T09:35:42.775-07:00Back in May I was asked if I wanted to join a Sunday softball league. I remember thinking, "I've never played softball, isn't that a girl sport?" I haven't even played baseball since I was 21...(the last time I played was in my hometown with some non-jock punk rocker friends and we happened across a pick-up game with some gangsters). We won by the way but thought we were going to be shot or athttp://izzy.yirah.com/2008/08/softball.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-7541154654197772871Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:53:00 +00002008-08-06T09:00:51.075-07:00I was on the Fuller Website today figuring out my class schedules for Fall 2008 and Winter and Spring 2009. As I took a look at the list of classes I have taken and have yet to take, I was able to fit in classes I need in order to graduate. It turns out I have only 10 classes to go until I am DONE!!! So, after I finish my current intensive (next Friday) I have 38 units to go and no more Fullerhttp://izzy.yirah.com/2008/08/final-turn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-6234504591837324675Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:32:00 +00002008-08-05T09:58:01.303-07:00I found myself for the 9th time returning to Mexico for a mission's trip. This would be my 4th time leading a team from my current church to our village in Irapuato, Mexicali. We almost did not go to Mexico this year. For 3 years our church has journeyed to Mexico through APU Mexico outreach. This year, however, would be different. Unable to make the deadlines for APU this year as a resulthttp://izzy.yirah.com/2008/08/mexico-2008_05.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-7556481819829716601Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:57:00 +00002008-08-18T18:17:05.036-07:00So I know I have not blogged in a while and I have so much to blog about (a very busy Summer has merited much to say). So, for the next few days (as time permits) I will share some adventures Audrey and I have had the past month or so. First, 8 days. What's that all about? That is the length of time Audrey and I were foster parents to two girls ("nib nub" 22 months and "gremlin" 5 months).http://izzy.yirah.com/2008/08/8-days.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-4499056347016906242Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:44:00 +00002008-07-10T22:47:33.543-07:00When I was in Jr. High (and the first year or two of high school) I idolized Kurt Cobain. Oh yes, I had the bleach blond long grunge hair with grunge clothes and the such. Anyway, if you don't know Kurt Cobain died in 1994 when he was 27 years old. I was only 12 and I remember thinking, "Wow, 27 is a long ways away. That's old." I remember how much of an "adult" people who were 25 were when http://izzy.yirah.com/2008/07/1994.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-2551932439358151575Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:57:00 +00002008-06-30T09:00:54.944-07:00So Travis has been staying with Audrey and me for the past week. Let me just explain how crazy last week was 1. Big spaghetti dinner fundraiser for church on Wednesday night 2. Big Halogen production on Friday and Saturday night which also meant Monday, Tuesday and Thursday night rehearsals 3. My mom, sister, and niece staying with us while Travis was there (small 2 room condo) 4. Having to http://izzy.yirah.com/2008/06/donutists.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-4036484269086673235Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:28:00 +00002008-06-20T10:33:19.809-07:00Until I'm 30... What happened during my 20's? The final days of 3XR, College (Hartnell, UCSB, APU), A8, Seminary, Marriage, Ministry (Volunteer, Intern, Youth Pastor, Senior Pastor), and learning how to cook... What's next?http://izzy.yirah.com/2008/06/3-more-years.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-126092758600629683Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +00002008-06-08T18:04:12.230-07:00"By Her Words" is set to open on Friday June 27 at Light and Life Christian Fellowship in Long Beach. We are performing two shows, one on Friday and the second on Saturday June 28, both showings at 7pm. This was a fun production to write. I thought up the story as I was working on STABLE, our Christmas 2007 production. We are praying for 500 ticket sales to raise money for our outreach fund.http://izzy.yirah.com/2008/06/next-halogen-production.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-2193530078126895894Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:15:00 +00002008-06-02T20:20:40.019-07:00There were a few pretty cool sketches to the Lifehouse song "Everything." Our church plays this song for our slow worship set ever now and again so we though it would be appropriate to come up with our own sketch so click here to check it out. It's a bit dark...we don't quite have the funds for an elaborate theater atmosphere yethttp://izzy.yirah.com/2008/06/everything-performance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-4237217744751574620Thu, 15 May 2008 01:12:00 +00002008-05-14T18:21:04.565-07:00I never really had a "soft spot" in my heart for babies. Sure, I'll help out with feeding, changing, baby-sitting, etc... but when I see a baby I don't have the facial expression or tone of voice which conveys, "aww, how precious; what a cute little guy/girl." I happen to think babies are quite annoying actually. Honestly, all they do is cry, eat and sleep. Several of my friends are having http://izzy.yirah.com/2008/05/babies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-7872774238778354457Tue, 06 May 2008 01:33:00 +00002008-05-05T18:59:50.016-07:00Our friend Amy just moved to Huntington where she is a part of a community that has FREE racquetball. This is key because I've been paying $5 to play all the way down in Costa Mesa. Good timeshttp://izzy.yirah.com/2008/05/racquetball.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-5888588435334690300Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:21:00 +00002008-04-28T19:26:46.326-07:00A few months ago my friend Greg told me about a dream he had. He was giving a message meant to encourage people to take notice of the small everyday miracles we overlook. His thesis is we have been desensitized to the "little things" God is constantly doing for us and so quick to see the troubles in our lives. The funny thing is Audrey and I, at the same time Greg was dreaming, were praying http://izzy.yirah.com/2008/04/powerful-night.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-3742634025872472315Sun, 27 Apr 2008 07:36:00 +00002008-04-27T00:37:17.339-07:00I finally saw it (thank you Netflix) and liked it. Another superhero movie marked off the checklisthttp://izzy.yirah.com/2008/04/superman-returns.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-7714646879599990265Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:18:00 +00002008-04-21T18:19:46.876-07:00I just found out my late and great Hebrew professor wrote a commentary on Job, so I bought it. I didn't even hesitate. I also found an article he wrote in the Fuller archives. I really miss Dr. Wilson. Good thing I learned Hebrew from him...http://izzy.yirah.com/2008/04/g-dub.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-7775264165782988229Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:56:00 +00002008-04-16T23:59:15.721-07:00My friend Julian and I have made a pact to work out every Monday and Wednesday night after I get back to Long Beach from school. I figure, I paid for a membership I may as well use it, right? Having a membership card doesn't, after all, make me any stronger or lose weight any faster. Anyway, I am also playing racquetball once a week with my friend Jason (which burns like 700 calories). AND, http://izzy.yirah.com/2008/04/back-in-gym.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-8300729789437293261Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:33:00 +00002008-04-14T19:34:54.758-07:00No, I'm not talking about a new pop-boy crap band. This is the temperature I have to deal with in Long Beach...http://izzy.yirah.com/2008/04/95-degrees.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-1483386088465645334Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:27:00 +00002008-04-09T18:30:18.390-07:00This quarter I have a break from 5-6:30pm (between Hebrew and Greek). What else to do than pay $1.95 for a cheese burger and fries? McKormicks and Schmicks happy hour, the added bonus when going to Fuller.http://izzy.yirah.com/2008/04/burger-fries-and-drink-for-under-5.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-752289510292143671Sun, 06 Apr 2008 08:10:00 +00002008-04-06T01:19:35.763-07:00In the last few months our condo has been a Bed and Breakfast. We have had several visitors, family and friends, and it has been a delight to house people we love. We have been the host of three different groups of people's spring break get away. All the while I am working on our next production, of which the script needs to be finished by tomorrow. I am also taking Hebrew intensive and http://izzy.yirah.com/2008/04/vacationing-visitor-venturing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-5095357688060498931Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:51:00 +00002008-03-22T18:55:10.535-07:00They're in season and being sold right down the street from us.http://izzy.yirah.com/2008/03/strawberries.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-717429029373465217Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:28:00 +00002008-03-10T11:55:02.392-07:00Tonight I accompanied Audrey to a small (30 people or so) party in Hollywood. It was an important party for Audrey to attend, her new agent hosted the party at his new condo in West Hollywood and there were other agents, producers, and talent there as well. Audrey asked if I wanted to go with her a week or so ago and I said I was not interested, it's not my scene after all. But after a few http://izzy.yirah.com/2008/03/divine-appointments.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-108375020992702473Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:15:00 +00002008-03-03T09:23:25.892-08:00I have asked my friend Katie from Fuller (though she already graduated so she is now Katie from San Dimas...I guess until she moves) to come to Halogen for three weeks. Katie is a magnificent artist. Her paintings really are masterpieces. Last night she shared her first of three paintings she is doing for Halogen. The series of three paintings go along with the message series theme "http://izzy.yirah.com/2008/03/modern-day-materpiece.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569340.post-5311155594568592996Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:06:00 +00002008-03-01T16:09:04.302-08:00I know they don't cost $4 per box. I remember when they were $2 a box when my sister was in girl scouts. If we're honest with ourselves, $4 is absolutely an overpriced atrocity when it comes to a box of 20 girl scout cookies. At the same time, if we're honest with ourselves...we're still going to buy at least 3 boxes.http://izzy.yirah.com/2008/03/girl-scout-cookies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Izzy)