We haven't dropped off the face of the earth as some of you may be thinking, or maybe hoping. Instead, I'm just a slacker at writing in this blog. Jason and I make more of an effort at our new blog. I'm still picking away at photography and still love it. I'm working part-time as a corporate flight attendant and loving it too. Life's great.
I was reminded once again to not forget "to live (as the French do), laugh, and love during life". Yesterday was a solemn reminder of 5 years ago when Americans got angry at terrorism. The news kept insinuating that the general public isn't quite so upset anylonger. One interviewee who suffered severe burns in the Pentagon hit, testified to a new love for life after his close call. His wife said, "he doesn't take life so seriously anymore; he laughs and jokes around" (loose quote). I'm trying to wrap my mind around that one. Why would someone who has had such a close call and experienced the severity of life, loosen up? I think some of us would do just the opposite. Maybe he realized life should be filled with joys amidst the pain. Maybe we forget to let the most important things in life, be the most important things: family, vacations together, laughter, Jesus. Once it's over, it's over.
9/12/2006
4/09/2006
Unforgettables
There are some things in life that you just can't get away from. I, for one, used to have a vicious habit of writing faithfully in this blog. Now, I don't take the time, because my time is eaten up by other things away from the computer, namely- doing dishes at nearly all ours of the day. Today I visited a few blogs just for "old times sake". The Griffin's blog took me back to Europe for a moment. Seeing San Sebastien Spain painted behind Gerald and Jenni spoke to me. The blue in the sky, the delicate bridge architecture and trees... it all took me back to the Basque Country where I've fallen in so many loves: in love with Jason, in love with a culture, in love with some families, in love with nature. And I miss it.
I visited Bethany's adventure. She's hopping around in the UK. She's probably one of the most faithful children of God I've met- faithful to her relationship with Christ and her friends.
All this to say, I remember. I haven't forgotten the passions placed in my heart for certain things: Christ and the incredible mission of the Cross; foreign lands, particularly France; nature; and music.
I visited Bethany's adventure. She's hopping around in the UK. She's probably one of the most faithful children of God I've met- faithful to her relationship with Christ and her friends.
All this to say, I remember. I haven't forgotten the passions placed in my heart for certain things: Christ and the incredible mission of the Cross; foreign lands, particularly France; nature; and music.
9/05/2005
MRS. MENKE
Hi, my name is Liz Menke. I live in Lincoln City Oregon with my new husband Jason Menke. We live in the top level of the "leaning tower of Nelscott" where, from our bedroom, Jason can check the surf every morning and I can enjoy the beautiful sunsets out across the Pacific Ocean.
I work for Starbucks here in town and Jason works for Christian Surfers of Oregon. We are headed on our honeymoon very soon. We are going to test out the waters in Costa Rica for 10 days. I'll try to get some photos of the happy couple up as soon as I can. See ya,
LM
I work for Starbucks here in town and Jason works for Christian Surfers of Oregon. We are headed on our honeymoon very soon. We are going to test out the waters in Costa Rica for 10 days. I'll try to get some photos of the happy couple up as soon as I can. See ya,
LM
7/26/2005
Time Flies
Just had a little reunion with my dorm section from 1996. Wow time has flown- babies, marriages and other fun! Char and I are both getting married next month, and two little girls are on their way for Carmen and Liz "Bugs".
Jason and I arrived home from Hawaii yesterday morning and we've been going like mad since. Yesterday seemed like the longest day. Sunday afternoon, a group of us from Oregon and Santa Cruz were basking in the sun at Pipeline on the North Shore. Then sun and waves melded into an agonizing red-eye to Portland where we took a nap, cleaned up, ran errands, had coffee with our pre-marriage counselor and ran off to the reunion.
Jason and I arrived home from Hawaii yesterday morning and we've been going like mad since. Yesterday seemed like the longest day. Sunday afternoon, a group of us from Oregon and Santa Cruz were basking in the sun at Pipeline on the North Shore. Then sun and waves melded into an agonizing red-eye to Portland where we took a nap, cleaned up, ran errands, had coffee with our pre-marriage counselor and ran off to the reunion.
7/18/2005
CSUS Conference
So we are off to Hawaii for the CSUS national Conference. Our flight will be boarding shortly, and we're traveling in style- good friends, direct flight, and warm weather. Apparently the swell is small in Waikiki which is in my favor. We'll have a good 36 hours to relax before the sessions start, and a day at the end to unwind before the craziness of the last 4 weeks before the wedding.
I was showered yesterday by my friends and families in Portland. It was a sure blessing to see friends and be reacquainted with new ones. Thanks everybody who came, served, and gave!
I was showered yesterday by my friends and families in Portland. It was a sure blessing to see friends and be reacquainted with new ones. Thanks everybody who came, served, and gave!
6/27/2005
CSO Open 2005
Some of my photography got to the local surf page. I'm pretty stoked to have been a part of such a cool event! The CSO Open rocked with decent conditions, and great surfers. I was working full days for the Bux but also hanging and shooting as much as I could get in all weekend.
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