MTC Regionals: Day3
- December 30, 2008 -
Full recap to come, but for now enjoy the images.
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MTC Regionals: Day2
- December 28, 2008 -
Full recap to come, but enjoy the photos for now!
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- December 27, 2008 -
After our bus broke down, we finally arrived in Michigan (a 12 hour tour). Since we arrived late, we came partway through the sessions, but here’s a sneak peak. (more commentary to follow, enjoy the images for now!)
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Michelle and Suresh :: engagement
- December 11, 2008 -
Like many in the Indian community, Suresh and Michelle had a formal engagement ceremony to announce their plans for marriage. I do enjoy the concept of it because it’s a verbal declaration of two families (not just two individuals) of their decision to move forward. It’s awesome to have agreement from both parents and friends as you move forward in such an important step in your life.
We started with Michelle getting ready…
I love Indian events because the colors are awesome! All the details were beautiful for the day…
Before heading to the hall, the family had a short prayer session…
For centerpieces at Venuti’s Banquets in Addison, Ilinois, Suresh and Michelle placed goldfish and fish food at every table for the guests to take with them- how awesome is that!?
Both of the fathers said a few words before announcing the date for the wedding next spring…
Their friend also gave a short message…
The MCs played a little game of “Who is more…” that got quite a bit of laughs. Did you know Suresh takes longer to get ready, while Michelle is better at football? The things we learn 
Afterward, the MCs also did a short re-enactment of how Suresh proposed - I love when people do this!
A few of their close friends also performed a dance for them…
Michelle and Suresh, I had a great time working with you guys! I’m looking forward to th e-session and wedding in May!
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Leadership Fellowship
- December 11, 2008 -
Last night, the leadership team at my church met up for an end of the year fellowship, which was a great time. I’ve been so blessed to be able to serve alongside them over this past year, and I look forward to what’s to come in the future. We had some dinner, then played a couple games (a hand tapping game and this odd game called “Poor Kitty”), and then closed the night off with some praise and prayer. Afterwards, a couple of us stayed back to play a few rousing rounds of Cut-Throat Uno - it’s been so long since I played! For those who don’t know, here are the rules:
- Standard Uno Rules apply
- Regardless of turn, if you have the same color and number as a card that has been played, you can play your card and cut the rest of the group. So if someone puts a blue-9 down, you can put down a blue-9 even if its not your turn. Also, ‘draws’ are additive…if a person puts down a Draw-4, and then you put down a Draw-4, the next person must Draw-8.
- If anyone puts down a 3 (any color), everyone rotates their entire hand to the right.
- If a person puts down a 7, they have to trade their hand with anyone they wish
- (my favorite rule) you do not have to play card, even if you have it.
This play causes alliances to be drawn and much screaming in large groups. We only played 4 or 5-handed, but it was still fun! You know, people make the best expressions when they are playing games :) Enjoy!
IN OTHER NEWS
I’m going to my first Bears game of my life tonight against the Saints! Definitely a great way to have my first game- Bears facing a must-win game against Drew Brees and the Saints, night game, middle of winter with possible flurries during game time…BALLER! I’ll definitely be layering up…now do I bring my gear or no?
