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| Wednesday, September 12th, 2007 | | 12:08 am |
New Blog Address
Hey guys....I am consolidating my blog and will no longer be posting at this website. Kind of sad because this is where the whole blog thing started for me! Anyhow, I think only one- or two- at most read it on this site, so I'm gonna consolidate to just myspace and blogspot. Wanna keep up with my blog? Go to: www.rebeccaleefrederick.blogspot.com If you get a chance, I'd love to read a comment from you every once in a while! Thanks for reading! | | Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 | | 5:05 pm |
Blog Consolidation
So I have been posting to 4 different blogs and frankly it's gotten a little annoying. So what I'm asking is for you to let me know which of the blogs I post on (livejournal, xanga, myspace, blogspot) that you read. I'm kind of hoping to cut out livejournal and xanga, but we'll see. | | Friday, August 31st, 2007 | | 12:12 am |
Unrecognized Apathy
Yesterday I went with my pastor to visit some of our homebound members. I'm currently doing my supervised ministry and decided to make visits part of my ministry experience. I just assumed we would have to drive some distance, but before I knew it he had pulled into a driveway just several yards from Campbell buildings. I had seen the house so many times, but I had failed to think about who was inside. As we went in we got to talk with an amazing lady. Living in Buies Creek and being much older than myself, I didn't really think much about what she used to do. Then I found out she used to be a surgical nurse and ran an operating room. We went to the next house where the lady said how she used to walk a mile to go to school in Buies Creek. We complain about walking across campus from a far away parking space. She told me how her husband had built the very house she lived in because their old one, which you could see from her driveway, was too big for them as they got older. She said she was amazed that there was a Chinese resteraunt around. I thought I was amazed...nothing compared to her, I'm sure. We went to the third house and I met a lady who was super sweet and invited me back at least twice. She talked about Mae (May?) Marshbanks, whom I found out is 90 years old. I think about that. 90. That means she was 65 years old when I was born. My whole life is just a fraction of her time here on earth, her experience, her wisdom. All these houses sit around the Creek and we students fail to think about the hands that built them. We have an apathy regarding community members other than college students or staff, and we have an apathy regarding the history to be found in the stories of homeowners all around us. We wouldn't call it apathy because we don't recognize it as such. Most people would say, "That's not apathy, it's just that I never noticed." Is that not apathy of that which is not directly concerning ourselves? If apathy is a failure to care, then isn't our failure to notice that which is outside of our immediate realm on campus constitute a form of apathy? There are several amazing generations living in Buies Creek, and all we care about is ours. We watch Campbell knock things down and build things up. We see our community change all around us. There are people who are living witnesses to this amazing area that has become a part of each students' life story. We have people around who personally knew the individuals our buildings are named after. We have history, wisdom, and godliness all around us and we don't reach out for it. Sometimes we're quite blind to the blessings that have been here long before we got here. | | Monday, August 27th, 2007 | | 10:19 pm |
My Car
Ok, so I won't be participating in the 39 mile breast cancer walk. It seems my car has taken to being ill and it won't be as easy as I thought to get to and stay in Charlotte. Of course my ol' 2000 Chevy Cavalier hasn't abandoned me completely. I can drive it locally, and even to Raleigh sometimes. I just can't take it on trips that are hours long.....Charlotte....Maryland.....Atlan ta (ok Lauren, we can still work with this!). But it's ok because compared to the thought of not having a car at all (which would mean good-bye babysitting job and saving money by living off campus with mom and dad) the local thing isn't so bad. And there's another bright spot- I'll save on gas money! | | Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007 | | 10:42 pm |
Waldorf Worldwide
Many of you may be familiar with the tune my little blog post is named after. Good Charlotte, a rather odd looking singing troup, are indeed singing about my hometown in that once-was-a-hit song. I took a drive around Waldorf today while my mom took a trip to ye olde doctor. First I went by the new Starbucks to get a white mocha frappachino (my favorite starbucks treat) for the drive. I went by my house. They landscaped. Sure, landscaping is good....but how are you supposed to sled down the front yard hill with a bunch of flowers and a brick walkway? And what's with totally changing the color and siding of the garage!? Was the way we lived not good enough?? Ok, really....I'm ok with it. On my trip I passed my the house on a hill with a wrap around porch I used to dream of living in. I swung through town and passed My Brother's Place, where local bands (such as MXPX) would play before they got big. I went by the old mall and was pleasantly suprised to see new retail additions such as Build-A-Bear. I stopped in the Borders where I once got to dance some very basic swing steps with a rather cute instructer. It was also the Borders parking lot where I first locked my keys in the car while it was running. I saw Boston Market and Einstein Bagel Bros. and Family Christian Stores, all of which I worked at. There were stores I shopped at, neighborhood streets I walked on, and resteraunts I ate in. I think I miss my neighborhood most of all. There were miles and miles of sidewalks and you could literally get lost in the many streets and cul-de-sacs. I didn't realize how much I missed Waldorf. As mom and I were leaving Borders I thought about how natural it felt, not odd at all to be back. And of course it's always fun to browse the local section of the bookstore and see books on the nation's capitol. :) | | Wednesday, August 15th, 2007 | | 11:00 pm |
On Poverty
I had an amazing coversation today with the six-year-old I babysit. We were playing Monopoly (yes, with a lot of guidance a six-year-old can play Monopoly!) and she was about out of money, which she commented on. She then said, "Some people don't have any money." To which I replied, "That's right." She said, "Is that why you're moving to the city? To give people money?" I replied, "Well, not to give them money, but to teach them how to get jobs and give them a place to live (as some examples)." I was very excited to be able to share my ministry with her. Even though she is only six and lives in a family that has two parents in the household and they don't have to worry about money, she still gets it that others have less. The precious faith and insight of a child. | | Monday, August 6th, 2007 | | 10:59 pm |
Country Club Travel
In all my time of driving the golf cart for admissions there was one rule: stay off the road. Well people, today I took it to the streets. No, I wasn't working in admissions. I was working in Keith Hills, babysitting. The family I babysit for just bought a new golf cart, so the kids and I took it out for a spin. We headed up to the clubhouse for lunch and then took a leisurely drive around the block. As we were leaving the house I was quite thankful for the golf cart driving test I had to pass that involved cone weaving, backing up, and crossing through a narrow space. I assured my kids that I had taken a golf cart driver's test, especially after my six-year-old asked me if I was old enough to drive a golf cart (you have to be 10. I'm not even sure why she had to ask). Let me just say, owning (or knowing someone who owns) a golf cart is quite fun. | | Tuesday, July 31st, 2007 | | 10:23 pm |
Same Kind of Different As Me
I know that so many of us are busy with work or with school that will start soon, but I want to tell you about this book I have. I actually checked it out from the library and read it in Chicago, but bought it not too long ago so that I would have a copy for myself and to lend to others. It's "Same Kind of Different as Me" by Ron Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent. This book was absolutely amazing and is well worth the read. The line on the front of the book (so you'll have some idea what it's about) is, "A modern-day slave, an international art dealer, and the unlikely woman who bound them together." It's a true story and is such an incredible testimony to Christ's healing of man-made division. I realize I sound like an advertisement, but this book was so powerful to me and I'd love to be able to talk about it and process it with more people. Please, please...if you have even the slightest notion that you might want to read it, borrow it from me. I would love to discuss it with you. | | Monday, July 30th, 2007 | | 12:27 am |
Love in the Mental Health Aisle
So I was in Barnes and Noble tonight looking at books on OCD. It occurred to me how unfortunate it would be for me to meet my husband in the psychology section. What would we tell our children? "Yes, well he wandered over into the psychology section and saw me holding an OCD workbook. Amazed that I was investigating such a topic and wanting to show how easily he related to me, he whipped out the line, 'You have OCD? Me too.' And we talked about our mental illness over grande frappachinos." We could look at each other years later and say, "You had me from anxiety." | | Sunday, July 29th, 2007 | | 10:01 pm |
Swaying Opinions
So my birthday was great- thanks to everyone who helped make it special! On a different note, I've been told by more than one person that I have the ability to go just about anywhere and basically thrive. I think God has given me an adventurous spirit. Drop me off in Waco, Chicago, New York with a church I saw on a flier- I'm usually up for the challenge. I have this amazing ability to adapt to new situations, which is probably why I dislike routine so much. This quality is a good one for ministry as I'm willing to go just about anywhere. Yet, with this ability to adapt I find myself confused over many different philosophies and such. For instance, when I was in Chicago and taking a social justice class, it all seemed to fit together so perfectly. Then I come back home and talked to a knowledgeable friend who differs on most of those opinions and his argument sounds so valid. I hear Republican attacks on Democrats and they make so much sense. Then I hear a Democrat viewpoint and I see its merit. But then again, it is easy to find some research somewhere that will support anything. For instance, I was recently looking at two books published by the same man. One was for Democrats seeking to win arguments with Republicans and the other was for Republicans seeking to win arguments with Democrats. Both books by the same man! Today my pastor talked about the verses that tell us not to be taken captive by deceptive theologies. While I know that my faith is firmly rooted in God through Jesus Christ, I wonder how many pastors and theologians could convince me of a certain aspect of the faith. For instance, you have those proclaiming the gospel of prosperity and those sounding the horn of living simply. For those of you who know me and the ministry God has given me, you probably know which side of that issue I fall on. But what other issues will I be so easily swayed from side to side? It is, in fact, my own fault when I'm confused by what I believe because I so often look to myself and to others. I just need to look to Christ. After a week at Caswell with my youth I feel that God is calling me back to a more serious study of his word. Not that I ever stopped reading the Word, but more that for a while I had been reading it out of routine and a sense of obligation. God has been reminding me how fresh and exciting his word is everytime I open my Bible and that it doesn't get old. So I guess getting more serious about being in the Word and talking with God will clear up some of this swaying of opinion I seem to have. I feel like the Isrealites on the road to the promised land. Why does it sometimes take me so long to get what God has been showing me all along? | | Saturday, July 21st, 2007 | | 10:18 pm |
Back from Caswell
So yesterday I got back from a week at Fort Caswell with most of the youth from my church. This was a great experience for many reasons. 1. I got to know the kids a whole lot better. They are crazy. I wouldn't have them any other way. 2. I started looking at my relationship with God in a new light and it's really exciting. Caswell was gorgeous. If you ever get a chance to go- do it! Also, the day before I left I bought a chair. This is not just any chair. This is a big, comfy arm chair for my room that I can sit in and read or use the computer or watch tv or count the fiber content in a box of cereal. I love this chair. Church today was exceptionally good. I mean, I love my church but I felt an especially exciting sense of fellowship today and the pastor was really into his sermon. I mean, I'm sure he usually is, but today I especially noticed it. Just thought I'd update some since it's been a while. I am struggling with some thoughts and issues and stuff, so keep me in your prayers in regards to that. Hope everyone is doing great! | | Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 | | 11:30 pm |
Dear Tech Support, It Was My Dog
As many of you know, I have lately had a hard time deleting and backspacing on my laptop since those keys, and one other one of which I am not certain which one it is, are missing. How did this happen? My dog decided to bust into my room and use my laptop as a stage. Sound absurd? Here's a little tidbit of the online chat I had with a sales rep. I have cut out the more tech sounding stuff: Agent (Nidhi_105620): "Thank You for purchasing a Dell product. I can see from our records that you have contacted us for the first time. Let me assure you that i will provide you the best possible support and help resolve any questions you may have." Rebecca Frederick: "thank you" Agent (Nidhi_105620): "You are welcome." Agent (Nidhi_105620): "Could you elaborate the issue." Rebecca Frederick: "some of the keys (3 to be exact) came off my keyboard, and there are a few other loose ones nearby the missing ones" Agent (Nidhi_105620): "May I know how did this happen?" Rebecca Frederick: "well....this sounds ridiculous, but I work on my laptop while sitting on the floor. I also have dogs. One day one of my dogs pushed open my door and stepped on my laptop and broke it. I realize this sounds absurd." Agent (Nidhi_105620): "I see." Rebecca Frederick: "is my keyboard covered in my 1 year warranty?" Agent (Nidhi_105620): "Rebecca, this kind of damage is not covered under warranty." Rebecca Frederick: "so for the record, do I sound like a total moron?" (personal commentary: there was a bit of a pause in response here) Rebecca Frederick: "ok, you don't have to answer that. is there anyway I can pay to have my laptop serviced?" Agent (Nidhi_105620): "Do not worry, I will give you sales number and the part to replace the keyboard kit." Agent (Nidhi_105620): "Are you experiencing any other issue with system other than keyboard?" Rebecca Frederick: "no" Rebecca Frederick: "ok thank you" Agent (Nidhi_105620): "Is there anything else regarding your Dell system that you need help with?" Rebecca Frederick: "no mam" Agent (Nidhi_105620): "Are you satisfied with the level of support provided to you on this interaction?" Rebecca Frederick: "on your part, yes. on the part of it not being covered, not as much." Agent (Nidhi_105620): "I understand." Is that not hilarious??? | | Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007 | | 9:41 pm |
Pick Your Fountain
Those of you who journeyed through undergrad at Campbell at the same time I did probably remember the infamous fountain campaign. We are now living in the days of football and convocation centers, but not too long ago the ambitions of Campbell were a lot simpler: a fountain in front of the business school. You might remember the framed picture set up in one of the entrances to the buisness building. You might remember the jokes made whenever tuition went up, parking tickets were given, or any kind of fee was imposed..."they've gotta pay for the fountain." You also might remember that the planning to finishing phase for this fountain literally took years! Today I took the kids I watch to Campbell and we walked around and looked at the fountains. First, we visited that well-campaigned-for water spout and then the older, smaller, more pathetic looking fountain. Which one did my kids enjoy more? At which one did they engage in more splashing and running? You got it.....the old one. | | Monday, July 2nd, 2007 | | 9:52 pm |
How Much Can You Make?
I recently found this link: http://www.cbsalary.com/?lr=cbmsn&siteid=cbmsnslThis site is great! I have been comparing salaries in the Raleigh, NC in various positions. Some of the top: pharmacist, anesthesiologist (I have no idea how to spell it, hence the fact that I will never be one) and dentist. Sadly, a teacher barely beats out a magician in income. | | Saturday, June 30th, 2007 | | 9:17 am |
Seriously?
My church just finished up a week of Vacation Bible School. It went really well, however, there was one point of hilarity (ok, many points, but I'll focus on this one). In the opening worship video shown throughout the week, which was produced by the company we purchased the curriculum from, there was the five-part story of a soccer team. On the last night they were playing the championship game against a really mean team that would constantly foul them just to be mean. In one scene a kid from the the other team knocked over (or something to that extent) a kid from the team we had been following all week. Do you know what the coach of the other team yelled? Showing his excitement at his team's ruthless playing, he yelled, "Keep it gangster!" I, of course, found this hilarious. I looked around. Why was the rest of the church just watching the video, no expressions of amusement? Surely they heard the middle-aged white man in the Southern Baptist VBS video say "gangster." Then of course there is the fact that he actually fully prounounced "gangster." Ah well, my friend who works in the nursery heard it and laughed. At least someone else in attendance found the hilarity of it. | | Monday, June 11th, 2007 | | 11:15 pm |
Sugar Cookie Mishap
Note: I just finished a paper for my theology class, so spelling is not a priority in this post! So today I decided to venture into the world of baking with the kids I babysit. I went online, retrieved a recipie for sugar cookies, and set to the task. The older two each had a part in mixing and such. Now, if any of you know my baking history, you know I am not the best baker. This is especially ironic since my career ambition in the first grade was to be a TV chef (see, my love for broadcasting started early). I did go through one phase of sucessful cooking. I got this Betty Crocker Beginner Basics cookbook. This thing is so helpful, in fact the only way it could be more helpful is to explain how to stir (grip spoon and move hand in a circular motion). The sugar cookies totally didn't work. They didn't even bake right. I can't figure out what they didn't seem to hardly bake at all. Maybe they were too thick (I gave up on trying to roll the dough as flat as it could go....even with flour I couldn't get the dough not to stick to the rolling pin). Whatever the reason, I threw them out (after I already threw out the dough that was gonna go on the second tray...I know a baking failure when I see it). So if you have any SUPER EASY recipies, please share them with me! Maybe I can try again with the kids. Really quick, my five-year-old came up to me, holding a flag with a skull and crossbones in a red bandana on it. She asked me why the Christian flag was so fascinating. I told her that wasn't the Christian flag. "That's a pirate flag." Her brother told her. She shrieked and threw it. Now THAT'S entertainment! | | Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 | | 3:08 pm |
Who Are They Singing To???
Alright, I'm not big on musicals. You could even say I highly dislike them to the point of being just one notch away from hating them. I know not all of them are the same, but the last few musicals I have seen seem to be lacking in character and plot development. And if a play is supposed to be the audience looking in on something, who on earth are the actors singing to??? (Note: I did enjoy Phantom of the Opera. Musicals do have some redeeming qualities.) Now, I love theater. I was in theater for many years and love seeing new shows. However, I'd rather have a fully developed character over a singing and dancing one. Before you assume I know nothing about singing and dancing let me say I danced for many years and loved it. As far as singing, you're right....I know almost nothing about it. But still, I just don't like musicals. At least this last one had some humor (after you sat through plan scandelousness! I think I just invented a word!), and Molly Ringwald. That's right! The star of movies such as "Pretty in Pink" and "The Breakfast Club" was singing and dancing on a Raleigh stage. The song that I tap danced to in the fourth grade was included in the play. The line at the end, "Hey girls, it's me, Charity!" makes a lot more sense in the context of the entire script. If I had to choose between musicals and no theater, I would choose musicals. But give me an Agatha Christie novel in script format over Suessical any day. I mean, Suessical didn't even include Hop on Pop! What's that about? | | Thursday, May 31st, 2007 | | 8:17 pm |
I See Three Convertables
Yesterday I took the kids I babysit to the pool. On our way back to the car one of them said, "I see three convertables." I looked around and saw the rather nice cars in their neat parking spaces. Three months ago convertables were not a part of my life. Things were different, things seemed harsher. I went from the inner city to the Keith Hills Country Club pool. I went from public transit to parking amongst convertables. I look at my life and see privelage. Not necessarily financial, but in security, relationships, and opportunity. Maybe I'll stop taking it for granted. | | Thursday, May 24th, 2007 | | 11:05 pm |
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Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
So I am going to participate in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. I first saw an ad for this while riding the L back in Chicago. I was interested, but figured it was something I wouldn't do. Well, as it turns out, it is something I'm gonna do. This October I will be going to Charlotte to walk either 26 or 39 miles over 2 days. I would love to do 39 miles, but seeing that I've never walked this much at a time before, I am going to consider just doing the 26 miles. I am going to an informational meeting soon in Raleigh. I'm very excited about this. It's not that I am trying to brag, I am just trying to share this experience. If you want to walk, or donate, or help in any way, let me know! Check out the website: http://walk.avonfoundation.org/site/PageServer?pagename=walk_homepage |
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