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It's been so cold. Well I guess it's not terrible. BUT it's been pretty cold in the house and we're not using the heat right now. (Even though it was 65 in the house. It's now 66 or 67. Not terrible I guess.)
So my oldest sister is here and we're making nomz. I made hot chocolate and she's making something we used to make as a kid called Hamburger gravy.
So my oldest sister is here and we're making nomz. I made hot chocolate and she's making something we used to make as a kid called Hamburger gravy.
I totally understand your point, Tintin.
To be honest, I never watch movies or entertainment with supposedly Biblical "inspiration" for their actual accuracy. I always expect there to be gross faults and misinterpretations--some more heinous than others of course--partially because I don't believe anyone could bring such things "to life" (as far as a re-enactment) without some flaws, unless everything was done verbatim.
I have to admit that my own personal curiosity is always vested within the special effects (because a visual reference really makes me think about what these people went through--you can "imagine" frogs everywhere but to "SEE" it, for me at least, raises the sheer strength of God in my mind to a whole new level.)
I also appreciate the humanity such re-enactments force you to see that you otherwise wouldn't think about. I found the scene *SPOILER ALERT* where Pharoah's wife goes insane--continuously rocking an empty cradle because she can't accept that her son is dead--to be particularly haunting and unforgettable. Even though that isn't in the Bible, it really makes you think about the magnitude of not only the physical, but also, the psychological trauma these plagues were having on the people, which is something I find fascinating.
And when you saw the camera pan the bodies of the Egyptians in the water, all I could think of was, "God loved those Egyptians, too. And I'm sure He was sad that they never chose to accept Him..." I pictured all that water as a representation of tears that God must shed over all those who reject Him...
I completely understand your stance
and as always, highly respect what you have to say.
Sorry. Just wanted to voice a few of the things that stood out to me regarding this movie as well.
To be honest, I never watch movies or entertainment with supposedly Biblical "inspiration" for their actual accuracy. I always expect there to be gross faults and misinterpretations--some more heinous than others of course--partially because I don't believe anyone could bring such things "to life" (as far as a re-enactment) without some flaws, unless everything was done verbatim.
I have to admit that my own personal curiosity is always vested within the special effects (because a visual reference really makes me think about what these people went through--you can "imagine" frogs everywhere but to "SEE" it, for me at least, raises the sheer strength of God in my mind to a whole new level.)
I also appreciate the humanity such re-enactments force you to see that you otherwise wouldn't think about. I found the scene *SPOILER ALERT* where Pharoah's wife goes insane--continuously rocking an empty cradle because she can't accept that her son is dead--to be particularly haunting and unforgettable. Even though that isn't in the Bible, it really makes you think about the magnitude of not only the physical, but also, the psychological trauma these plagues were having on the people, which is something I find fascinating.
And when you saw the camera pan the bodies of the Egyptians in the water, all I could think of was, "God loved those Egyptians, too. And I'm sure He was sad that they never chose to accept Him..." I pictured all that water as a representation of tears that God must shed over all those who reject Him...
I completely understand your stance
and as always, highly respect what you have to say. Sorry. Just wanted to voice a few of the things that stood out to me regarding this movie as well.
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WHAT IF I JUST MADE A MONTH LONG MEAL PLAN instead of torturing myself like this every two weeks?!
And I could just do the shopping list too and add whatever we run out of...and still go shopping every other Saturday...and...!!!!
I COULD BAKE BREAD. Instead of buying it. Because...time, and....
I'm not getting anything done this way, and my brain is awfully scattered right now, but I have more motivation now than I did. Yay for finding better ways to do stuff I don't like doing!
And I could just do the shopping list too and add whatever we run out of...and still go shopping every other Saturday...and...!!!!
I COULD BAKE BREAD. Instead of buying it. Because...time, and....
I'm not getting anything done this way, and my brain is awfully scattered right now, but I have more motivation now than I did. Yay for finding better ways to do stuff I don't like doing!
60 degrees outside - okay!
65 degrees inside - NOT OKAY!
Dad probably doesn't want the heat turned on - ALSO NOT OKAY!
Already have a sweatshirt on. Already curled up on the couch in a blanket. I've decided I'm getting the space heater up from the basement and using it for a few minutes. Have it on a timer and if it gets to be too cold again I'll just turn it back on.
It's a better alternative than turning the heat on and raising the gas bill.
....This is such a Midwestern problem.
65 degrees inside - NOT OKAY!
Dad probably doesn't want the heat turned on - ALSO NOT OKAY!
Already have a sweatshirt on. Already curled up on the couch in a blanket. I've decided I'm getting the space heater up from the basement and using it for a few minutes. Have it on a timer and if it gets to be too cold again I'll just turn it back on.
It's a better alternative than turning the heat on and raising the gas bill.
....This is such a Midwestern problem.
LOL, my first thought was, "Gee, I wonder why Shouryu is buying a house.... "
I'm really subtle, too. xD
" I'm really subtle, too. xD
But if there's a way... He'll be the one to figure out how to do it!
Maybe he's planning on having a ring and asking her... at the housewarming party we'll all be at... We can all record it on our phones and everything.
Look out Kim & Kanye. You got nuttin' on Shour and Grace!!!
Aw, SNAP!! Am I saying all of this out loud???
Yeah, like how in the world is Shour supposed to take a house and wrap it around Grace's finger...
But if there's a way... He'll be the one to figure out how to do it!
Maybe he's planning on having a ring and asking her... at the housewarming party we'll all be at... We can all record it on our phones and everything.
Look out Kim & Kanye. You got nuttin' on Shour and Grace!!!
Aw, SNAP!! Am I saying all of this out loud???
But if there's a way... He'll be the one to figure out how to do it!
Maybe he's planning on having a ring and asking her... at the housewarming party we'll all be at... We can all record it on our phones and everything.
Look out Kim & Kanye. You got nuttin' on Shour and Grace!!!
Aw, SNAP!! Am I saying all of this out loud???
(Maybe we can have Olerica make cheesecake for the housewarming party? I can play guitar during the party xD)