HELLO!

Yes, I'm still alive . . . although right now it's cold-ish and rainy and I feel really sleepy!  How are you all doing?  I miss you guys SSSOOOO much!  Even though I've been gone a little less than two weeks it feels like a million years.  I spent about a week in Florida with my parents and my grandmas.  It was VERY nice and sunny - although I didn't make it to the beach.  They have red tide now which is some kind of weird bacteria that makes the beach smelly and lots of fish and other stuff die and it makes your eyes hurt.  I talked at my parent's church and it was good to hear my dad preach.  Then I drove on Wed (last week) to Chattanooga and I got to see my sisters, my brother, my sister in law, brother in law AND my newest little niece or nephew.  They don't want to know what it is - but I did get to see the ultrasound and the baby looks cute (so he/she seems to have two arms, two legs, eyes, nose, etc.).  Then on Friday I drove to the Chicago area - I won't make it to the city itself.  And am spending the week with my family here.  I lived here for two years and had friends and a life, but while I fit with my family - I DON'T fit in at school or at church even.  It's okay, but weird!  Like for example I did Sunday School and talked in church and only like five people (out of hundreds) came and talked to me.  Oh, well!  And this week I'm hanging out and shopping!  I bought new jeans - WITHOUT holes!!  And the other odd thing is that they're a size smaller - a size I haven't worn in like forever.  And THIS WEEKEND I get to go to Lakeside AND most importantly see Miska!  I'm going to pick her up and then drive to Grand Rapids.  I'm very excited and can't wait to see her (and see Lakeside and meet Sarah and Ryan finally). 

Live in America is weird - how can I feel like such a stranger in the country I was born in? 

Okay story - beginning with the question why are single guys over 30 SSSOO weird?!   I went to my church in FL and talked during church.  A lot of people came and talked to me but so did this strange guy - turns out he's single.  Went to Sunday School (for adults) and the teacher is VERY strange (guess what - also single).  So, we chat a little bit.  Another weird single guy is there - but he's a widower (his wife died) and he's much closer to normal.  I was walking with my mom to church and made the comment about how single guys are so strange.  And then the SS teacher essentially asks me out because he said he wanted to talk.  But it was okay sort-of AND then he asks if I would sit with him in church.  That was crossing the line!  Why are they all so weird?!?

How was GK?  Are you all ready for the conference?  I miss you guys so much! 

Mir

Okay! I'm updating!  Are you happy Janna?  Yes, I'm most likely the worst updater ever - oh well.  I'm back in Slovakia - back home.  It's WONDERFUL to be here, and it's not even cold.  Were you all telling the truth about it being the coldest winter ever?  I must say I did enjoy the warm weather in Florida and my time at the beach.  (Yes, that is a place - in case you were wondering:) )  A very funny story! 

We had our first EC and CC meeting yesterday.  It's all so crazy, but also so exciting.  I love summer camp.  It's my favorite time of year - even though I forget what sleep is.

Last nite we had a GK sleep over.  Everyone did sleep and some more than others!  We played some games, watched Slovakia win, ate lots of food, and watched movies.  I went to bed after the first, but SOME people watched THREE movies and didn't go to bed until 5 am!  It was SO much fun.  I love spending time with you girls! 

Have a wonderful day you all!

Mir (Bosska)

Okay, another quick update and then I have to get off-line!  Here are some pics of the kids I've been hanging out with.  Their mom is "white" - blond hair, blue eyes, and their dad is Lebanese.  Very cute kids!  Anthony's 3 1/2, Aaron's 2 2/1, and Abby's 11 months.  (Yes all As.)

Mir

Heellooo!! How is everyone doing?  Okay, so I really thought that I would be better at emailing and blogging, but alas it was not to be.  I must say that most of it should be blamed on someone else.  It can't all be my fault!  Right?  I must admit that a lot of WAS because of my bad Internet connection.  Now I can even do instant messenger because I have Internet at home AND on my laptop!  Wonders will never cease!

I'm leaving three week from today and I'll be home three week from tomorrow!  WOW!  I am SO ready to get back to some type of normalcy and English Camp and Christian Camp.  We already have teams for both weeks!  God is so gracious to us.  It will be an exciting summer for sure.  Even though it seems so far away it will be here before we know it. 

Two weeks ago I was in Chattanooga and saw my sister Karen, her husband Gerald, my brother Ben, his wife Andrea, and my "baby" sister Laura.  It was so much fun to be there and hangout.  I also saw some old college friends, met with one of the teams (from New City Fellowship), saw some of Laura's games (and screamed myself hoarse).  Just think I was with my family and I'm the quiet one!  Janna, now I'm fully addicted to Lost and I'm leaving.  Can you find it on-line at all?  I'm sure you can't:(  And I was really trying to be careful and not get addicted to any new shows!  It's just preparation for Slovak Superstar, right?  I also got to see Zuzka!  We had a great time together.  I picked her up at the Honeycutts, and we drove ALL the way from Tennessee to Georgia.  I introduced her to bagels - but sweet ones. 

Then last week I was in Atlanta.  I picked up Heidi and we went to meet Kate at Cheesecake Factory.  It was yummy and VERY fun!  Then we went somewhere downtown.  You all might have heard . . . it was the "World of Coke".  Yes, I even suggested that we go there.  If there was a "World of Pepsi"  that would have been my choice.  Then we had dinner with the Lancasters and the Gregoires.  Rebecca made some good food and we had biely stryk.  (Well, I did the other mostly had wine.)  I think we were asked about a million questions!  But we had a wonderful time together, and we were able to pray together at the end.  Heidi and I had so much fun.  Then I went to see my brother and his family.  I even when to my nephew's school to talk to his class about Slovakia.  Then I got to see Tonya and Norman and Connor!  Tonya's a mom!  VERY weird but very cool. 

Now I'm back in Florida and having "fun".  I have so much to do and I just want to sleep in MY bed.  Although I don't think I'm ready to be FREEZING!  Today it's about 25C . . . just a little different! 

Well, my dears, I need to go to a birthday party with some adults and three small kids.  The food will be good and the company - esp the kids. The kids here can understand me and I can understand them. 

Have a great day!  Please know that you all are in my thought and prayers!

Mir/Bosska (No one here calls me that  - weird, huh?)

I was in the car when I heard this song on the radio.  I had forgotten how much I liked it:)  It's very silly but good for the season! You can see the lyrics and if you're brave you can listen to as well!  Mir

http://soe.hyperchat.com/newchat/u/yummy/~soe/Hippo2.mp3

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
Only a hippopotamus will do
Don't want a doll, no dinky Tinker Toy
I want a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy