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Heather

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About Me

Just in case you didn't know the words either...

Men At Work Lyrics

.. ..Haven't actually been to Alberta. That was an accident.

My Interests

Teaching the youth of America how to be nice and work hard. Singing lounge tunes with my sister. Worshiping the Creator of the Universe. Hiking...I prefer flat surfaces. Comedy. Spending time with my beloved ones. Making Soup. Keeping tabs on world events. Making lesson plans for students to be named later...Snuggling with my family, moving to foreign countries I have never been to containing venomous creatures. Knitting, scarves only. Mowing the lawn, that's lots of fun. Cooking with my mom and sister, building stuff with my daughters, playing make believe too, harvesting music with my dad, and vocalizing from time to time playing cards and backgammon, roller coasters, fireworks, surprises, doing the robot...

I'd like to meet:

Hamish and Andy I also would like to take Bono, Larry Mullen Jr., Martin Sexton and Jack Black bowling. I think we would all have a lot of fun together. Edge and Adam are welcome to come as well. I would also invite Stevie Wonder to the party. I have a feeling he would surprise everyone with his bowling abilities. I would also like to spend some time with jemaine and bret from flight of the conchords. i just want to hang out with them in their apartment really. maybe work out a little.

Music:

Kirsten Wenlock, Carolee Watson, U2, Radiohead, Short For Yes, Flight of the Conchords, Spiro baby, SPIRO, Deathcab for Cutie, Elbow, Doves, Bon Iver, Richard Swift, Coldwar Kids, Ice Cube, Fernando Ortega, Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Martin Sexton, Matt Redman, The Shins, Bjiork, Innocence Mission, Frou Frou, Jars of Clay (new stuff), Peter Gabriel, Sting, Stevie Wonderful, The Surfaris, Jeff Buckley, Shawn Colvin, The Dan Band, Tenacious D, Nickel Creek, the Beatles, Cold Play, Jon Foreman, Hot Fun (just kidding), Azure Ray, Elliott Smith, Remy Zero, Richard Swift, David Laring, the Cardigans, Sarah Mc Glaughlinsdfiduopar..I am so uncool for not knowing how to spell that, Daniel Lanois, MC Slater, Sufjan Stevens, The Police, Nick Drake, Prince, De'Angelo, Josh Pyke (great Aussie Artist), Blue Juice, Loni Noir, Roby Duke, and so much more.

Movies:

How to Mack, Breakin, Electric Boogaloo, Breakin with commentary by CK and Hevy, Breakin Special Edition, Say Anything, Office Space, Rushmore, Bottle Rocket, Spinal Tap, Shakespear in Love, Life is Beautiful, Big Blue, So I Married an Axe Murderer, The Big Lebowski, Garden State, Amelie, Monsoon Wedding, Any tragically beautiful historical film, Waiting for Guffman, Royal Tenenbaums, Lost in Translation, Point Break...just kidding...sort of. "Back off Warchild... seriously" is one of the greatest cinematic events of all time. The Lord of teh Rings Trilogy.

Television:

The Office Series (BBC version), Curb Your Enthusiasm, So You Think You Can Dance Australia, Bondi Rescue, Extras, CSPAN-Congressional Sessions...not kidding, Nature Shows.

Books:

The Great Divorce, Mere Christianity, Psalms, Wild Swans, Blue Like Zazz, Jane Eyre, The Memory Keepers Daughter, The Red Tent, The Ragamuffin Gospel, Ruthless Trust, Band of Brothers, Psalms, Cruel Shoes

Heroes:

Flash Gordon

My Blog

Chinese Food

So I was picking up some Chinese take away (a.k.a. take out) a couple days ago and something odd occurred.  As I exited my car, a snappy little white dog chased me down and began wildly sniffing ...
Posted by Heather on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:04:00 PST

Lisence to Ill

I think Australia might be trying to kill me. I am not sure yet. Sometimes, it seems like Australia loves me and never wants me to leave. Like when the sun shines, and the waves crash and the guy at t...
Posted by Heather on Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:50:00 PST

Wenlocks and Grandma Down Under Part 2

"Living without you, living aloneThis empty house seems so cold"Oh Journey&you haunt me.My beloved family has departed...leaving me to fend for myself on this massive remote island. I am closer in pro...
Posted by Heather on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:10:00 PST

The Wenlock Adventure Down Under Part 1

They arrived on the third of August. My beloveds. My blood. My family. In anticipation, Kenna helped prepare freshly squeezed orange juice while Chaylee made up a routine to Men at Work. I set out ...
Posted by Heather on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:09:00 PST

Where the Streets Have No Name

Where the Streets Have No NameWe've come a long way, Mike and I. Six months ago, we were navigating the Sydney suburbs with little more than a stroller and an atlas. Three months ago, we purchased a v...
Posted by Heather on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:43:00 PST

Thoughts on parenting and coolness

Most of my time these days is dedicated to preserving two human lives. My goal is to provide my offspring with the best childhood memories possible. If all goes well, they will still like me when th...
Posted by Heather on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:28:00 PST

Let the Games Begin!

Did you know:That when you ask for ketchup (or Tomato Sauce as they call it) in Australia you are given a maximum of two packets. If you ask for more, they will just look at you funny and give you one...
Posted by Heather on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:11:00 PST

Fashion

They laughed at me. I told the women at playgroup that I won't spend more than 20-30 bucks on a pair of shoes and they laughed at me. Evidently, they have never heard of Payless Shoes around here......
Posted by Heather on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:46:00 PST

Suddenly Seymour

Warning to my male readers: This blog contains graphic and disturbing imagery that may cause you emotional distress and discomfort. Read on at your own risk.The time has come to ween my beloved Chayl...
Posted by Heather on Tue, 27 May 2008 04:47:00 PST

The Dinner Party

I was told to bring Hors d'oeuvres. I toyed with chips and salsa but then decided on something more impressive. Avacado Egg rolls with a Cilantro dipping sauce; a Cheesecake Factory recipe I seized ...
Posted by Heather on Thu, 22 May 2008 09:47:00 PST