by KalleyC (@KalleyC) | Jun 11, 2019 | Musings
I can remember fond memories of my father who would say, “Go find something to do,” when I would say that I was bored. That was the perfect opportunity to go and find something that I actually liked to do. As I got older though, it was harder and harder to pull away from the responsibilities of life and find a hobby that I was passionate about. When my daughter was born, the first really hobby of adulthood (and parenthood) was blogging. It was awesome to connect with different moms and to talk with them. Best of all, it was a reminder that I wasn’t alone in this job and that there were others just like me. However, I as I started to have more children, there had to be something more that connected me to a person other than they were a mom like me. Dabbling in hobbies For the longest, I struggled to find out what that was. Where was my group? Where did I belong? What am I really passionate about? At first I took up photography. I really like to take pictures, but with children constantly around you (and you having to keep an eye on them) what I thought I wanted to take pictures of, I actually didn’t get any pleasure out of. Turned out I needed to accept what I liked to take pictures of. After I lost the desire to write for a while (talk about being overwhelmed), and to take pictures, I really felt like I had no creative outlet for myself. That was when things got to much, and eventually I had a...
by KalleyC (@KalleyC) | May 29, 2019 | For Fun
In January I’ve decided to knit a cardigan for my daughter. I’ve calculated the amount of yarn I was going to need (size 10/12 girls), and picked out the “perfect” yarn. It was a straightforward pattern with a stitch pattern from the Japanese Stitch Bible. I’ve bought this book with the sole intention to knit intricate cables and lace. But since I’ve only been knitting for 2 years, I’ve decided to pick something “easy.” There were many things that set me back from this project. The first and major one (although very happy one), is that I had just found out I was expecting my fourth (due September). For the longest, I couldn’t even look at the project because of the concentration that it required. Between pregnancy, homeschooling two kids and taking care of a toddler, my brain was fried! I was so so thankful when the second trimester started cause that is where the energy picked up and I finished the project. This has to be my most complicated pattern to date, but I won’t lie and say it was easy! Just a simple conversation would throw me off, and I would have to undo the row that I just worked. So, this wasn’t a mindless knit at all–at least not for a pregnant mama. Another issue that I encountered, because of my bright idea of yarn choice, was to use Ombré self dyed yarn for this project. After I finished this panel, it then occurred to me that I have to make the front as similar as possible and the sleeves too. Again, because it was...
by KalleyC (@KalleyC) | Apr 24, 2019 | Media and Culture
First, I wish everyone a Happy Easter. He is Risen! He is truly Risen! Let us all rejoice and be glad. Easter has always been a time to celebrate with the entire Church worldwide, and there are times when Easter (Holy Week and Easter Week) was to commit horrible crimes against Christians. Before I continue with this post, please offer a Hail Mary, and Glory Be to all those who lost their lives just going to Church and celebrating. While they are martyrs for the Church–there are plenty that still need our prayers. Middle of the Night News I have a horrible habit that I need to break. When I wake up in the middle of the night, and cannot go back to sleep, I check Catholic Twitter to see who I can pray for, and to check some of the news. Again, this is a horrible habit, but this is how I found out about the Sri Lanka attacks. I think what surprised me the most about the attacks, was the reports about the attacks. From what we know, Churches and hotels were the target. Specifically, two Catholic Churches were attacked during the organized attack–so one would come to the conclusion that they were at Mass for the Easter Mass. Where did Easter Worshipers come from? Looking at the news reports, I kept seeing Easter Worshipers. I’m not going to lie, the first thing that came to mind was Easter Island. I just kept thinking about people bowing own and worshiping these heads from Easter Island. Why would the media use “Easter Worshipers” when they could have...
by KalleyC (@KalleyC) | Apr 17, 2019 | Books, Faith
This review has been a long time coming. I’ve started reading Hostile Witness by Gary Mitchuta a while ago. I actually had to read it twice–once on my Kindle and finally I gave up bought a paperback. This is why I have multiple copies of the same book. This book was a treasure for me, because I love history. I love learning about our faith through the eyes of history and seeing how events that surrounds the Bible helps the time period (and culture) make sense. Learning about our history makes the lives of those who lived during the time of the Bible and after, come alive. Gary Mitchuta starts this book by taking us all the way back to the New Testament times, and uses historical witnesses to prove Christianity. Instead of using testimony from people who agreed with Christianity, he pulled testimony from people who dismissed the faith, or who were against (hostile) against it. This was the part that made this book so interesting. He starts with King Herod the Great, and takes us through history up until WWII and the National Socialist Party (Nazis). He gives just enough information to whet your appetite about that time period, while leaving you wanting to know more about it. Dispelling the Lies In our day and age, we have so many people who use information incorrectly, or just choose to be willfully ignorant about history. Mitchuta takes the common arguments such as: Jesus doesn’t exist, Crusades and Christianity evils, and of course WWII and how the Pope was on the Nazis side–and dispels them. Not only...
by KalleyC (@KalleyC) | Apr 9, 2019 | Musings
Despite that I haven’t written on my blog in months, (I hope) is not a sign to what readers I have left that I have abandoned it. Actually, me writing down my thoughts on different things has been in the front of my mind for the longest. Family Life Unfortunately, I don’t have the emotional capacity to get my thoughts together after days (months) of long trying days. I won’t say that life is too difficult, I’ll just say that the emotional needs in my home has grown to the point that it’s a lot of mental power being used up during the day light hours. Looking forward to the days when things are quiet again. But what I will say is that I have excited news to share…but more on that at a later post! Aside from that, if I do manage to “steal away” for a short amount of time, some one is knocking on my bedroom door (aka the hide out room), asking to come in. I’m not very strong to resist the knockings and questions of my two-year old. So, that’s life at the moment, and I haven’t abandoned my blog. Actually, I have a lot of things to say, just not enough time (and mental capacity) to get it all out of my head. These are the days that I feel sorry for Mr. C since my conversation topics are usually way out there. I can just imagine how he feels after a long day of work to come home to a theological conversation that’s full of questions than answers. Pray for us....
