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happy

December 12, 2003 by Naomi Redding

Aren’t these beautiful rings?

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Return of the endorphins!

December 12, 2003 by Naomi Redding

YAY!!! Today is a great day. I’m happy again! For awhile I’ve felt pretty overwhelmed but today is a great day. I got a 92% on my Financial markets final exam–WONDERFUL!!! Also, I found some homework for Ops that I need to turn in (so I have fewer assignments to make up). Again, wonderful!
I am just happy. My smile has returned from its sabbatical.

I am relieved.

SO NOW I just need to finish up these last few delinquent homework assignments and study for my Operations Mgmt final.

YAY!!!!!

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GMAT splat

December 10, 2003 by Naomi Redding

I took the GMAT today. It wasn’t so good. SO I’ll retake it in January and study a lot between now and then. Ah well…

…it’s hard to believe that this semester will
finally be over next week.

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Christmas Lists

December 10, 2003 by Naomi Redding

Here is a quick listing of what most people mentioned they would enjoy for their “wish list”:

ANNA LISA:
*”The Message” Bible Translation (new) (New Testiment, Pslams, etc)
*tulips/bulbs
*gift cert to nursery
*cell phone
*rose bush
*table saw/miter saw
*sawsall

CRAIG:
*Sheet chamber music: Peter’s edition Beethovan string quartet Opus 18 (with a green cover)
*CD: John Field Piano Concerti (Pianist John Ireland)
*Office Furniture
*Bathrobe (LLBean navy or green for 36″ chest and 32-33″ arms
*Warm nice slippers (moccasins)
*Wool clogs
*new belt 31″waist
*2 car cushions
*Book on California history
*size 10 smart wool socks

GABRIEL:
*Pot rack (for the kitchen) long and narrow, fairly simple
*PDA–ask what kind
*Iwantgolf.com gift cert
*dress shirts
*apple 23″ monitor (Cinema display)
*Digital camera SLR Rebel

KRISTIN:
*Patagonia gift cert.
*Cheap Joe’s Art Supplies gift cert.
*d’Arches watercolor paper
*crepe pan
*spa day
*DVDs

RACHEL:
*Memory for Apple ibook computer
*Canon color i450 bubble jet printer ($49)
* monetary contributions
*goodies
*love

ANDY:
*The North Face Nupse Jacket Black/Large
*Sony Vaio Laptop w/DVD New or Used
*Camel Back Water System
*New Clothes I like Stuff from Banana Republic, J Crew
*DVD’s
*TiVo
*Black 2002 Toyota Tundra
*Digital Camera
*Video Camera
*PS 2 Games
*Trip to Japan
*New Speakers for the Honda, Front Driver and Passenger side
*New Job that actually pays money
*Family Happiness
*King size Comforter 300tc

NAOMI:
*Sony digital camera
*WiFi card 802.11B/g (So I can access the wireless internet at school)
*new clothes
*speakers for my computer
*love and encouragement

MIKE:
*Hooded sweatshirts (not zipper kind)
*sturdy 6′ ladder
*desk with file drawer
*new bindings

BLANCHE:
*Digital picture frame
*Internet
*Imac
*HBO for a year
*VHS: Santa Clause II

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excerpts

December 3, 2003 by Naomi Redding

Every now and then it is helpful to stand back and examine one’s own existence; by taking an objective look at our accomplishments, shortcomings and continuing dreams we realize the areas which need improvement. It is all too easy to lose sight of our long term goals and ambitions as we work on our short-term tasks.
…
This semester has been a difficult time for me to learn that I cannot do everything that I want to and be wonderful in all of them. My efforts have been spread like one spoonful of jam on several pieces of toast. I simply have attempted to do too many things at once and, accordingly, I have been disappointed by my performance in several areas.
…
What do I value the most? I value love, honesty, ethical behavior, happiness, fun, diligence and timeliness. Timeliness is one area that I know needs improving. I try to maximize my minutes by waiting until the last moment to head for class or to meetings but I should leave sooner and arrive on time. When I played basketball in high school my coach would say, “If you’re early you’re on time; if you’re on time you’re late; if you’re late you’re left behind.” I frequently find myself in the second two categories but I’d like to be early more often. This can only happen if I make the conscious decision to arrive early. I commit to rush less and to leave sooner in order to be on time for my activities. This is a matter of respect and time management.
…
Time ticks on regardless of whether we’re watching or not. That’s important to know, but not something to focus on. What’s better to focus on is enjoying the time as you’ve got it. “Profitez!” is what the French say for this. ‘While you’re here, enjoy yourself on the beaches of Nice.’ Relax. Don’t worry about school or work or obligations at home. Back to the theory of dedication: 100% work or 100% play is better than thinking of vacation while you’re on the clock or dreading paperwork as you’re supposed to be relaxing in a tropical clime. Fully enjoy what you’re doing at the time. Make the most of it. Look for the good wherever you are. These are things I need to do more.
…
I believe that after we die we are not lost or go to a specific place—rather we have new life. Heaven and hell are conscious states of mind that are present everywhere. Choosing happiness results in living in a heavenly atmosphere.
Space and time are not limitations after we die. It is easy for me to imagine that some people are reincarnated as animals or perhaps even plants as well as people. And what is time in the face of eternity? Perhaps it is a map on which we move about. I see no reason why I might not be reborn into the Renaissance or far into the future. Wouldn’t it be interesting if we were given the choice of space and time for our next life? What and where would you choose? Other galaxies might be interesting to explore. There are simply too many stars in the sky for me to believe that ours is the only planet which has highly developed life. It’s an interesting adventure that awaits us. I would recommend the out-of-print book Short Visit to Ergon by E.M. Osborn.
…
Every day offers a new opportunity for improvement. Here is a poem in the diamante form which describes the relationship of my life at this moment to the life I plan to have:

______________________________________Now
__________________________________Difficult, able
____________________________Studying, stressing, sleeping
__________________Assignments, meetings, responsibilities, accomplishments
___________________________Succeeding, improving, enjoying
__________________________________ Bright, active
_____________________________________Future

I understand that life is not easy and I believe that we are all capable of succeeding despite all obstacles. I admire those people who begin new hobbies later in their life. It is never too late to change—
…
My sister Rachel ended a letter with a helpful reminder which I’ve enlarged and put on my wall: “p.s. have fun, but make sure your work gets done!” As I continue to rebalance my schedule I am keeping her advice in mind. Family is one of life’s greatest gifts and I am grateful for the good times that we share.

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Thanksgiving

December 3, 2003 by Naomi Redding

I am very grateful for my loving family. Thank you all for being the great people you are!

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Picture of Oakhurst

November 18, 2003 by Naomi Redding

Since I’ve never been to Oakhurst, I thought I’d look it up online before Thanksgiving. Here’s a picture of Yosemite which I understand is near Oakhurst:

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Hello!

November 18, 2003 by Naomi Redding

I’ve been learning some good lessons lately. Speifically, even when life is tough or things are hard you can’t give up. Today in my International Financial Management course we are learning about transfer rates between parent corporations and their subsidiaries. There are many steps to complete a typical problem and I’ve been having a hard time getting my math to yield the correct answer. It’s pretty aggrevating. BUT: I realized that even when I am most frustrated the thing I need to do is to
* remember that I can do it. It’s not impossible
* I can try to learn the material. I will not give up.
* I am glad that there are only a few more weeks of this course and I am glad that I don’t have to go into international finance.

Other than this difficult class, life is going quite well for me. I am totally in love and happy with Mike. We had a great weekend and he is so considerate! Beta Gamma Sigma is having our initiation this Wednesday. I think that should go well… Gabe’s talk is scheduled and I need to finalize our order with Bon Appetit catering. We’re within our budget.

I have a Chai Latte here which always reminds me of liquid holidays–I love it. It’s a little bit spicy but not too strong. I’m really looking forward to seeing my sibs this Thanksgiving. In spite of this class, I have very much to be grateful for.

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engagement pictures!

November 3, 2003 by Naomi Redding

At last! Mike and I got engaged [on September 7th, 2003] (and I got the pictures!) I am so entirely happy now…

WOW!!! Check out that diamond!!!!!!!

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Hi

November 3, 2003 by Naomi Redding

Our Halloween party was fun. We had a live band and they were …good. Not really my kind of music but they were quite into it. We got the house pretty much put back together on Sunday. That is to say, we vacuumed, etc.
This week looks like it’s shaping up to be quite busy. Today I have three more events: ASUOP Senate meeting, bellydancing (ah, a fun one), group project meeting.
Today I gave a speech on Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. My class loved it. I like giving speeches (particularly about things I love, such as premium ice cream). You probably already know that this is a wonderful company but I love that their mission statement includes the phrase ‘euphoric concoctions,’ among other things.

Have a great DAY, from Naomi McVEY

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