hey, yikes, i haven't been keeping up with my website, huh? it has been almost a week since thanksgiving and nothing is left except, well me...oh well, there are much worse things. i am relaxing a bit i guess but other than that i am dandy. dandy, a word that few but me even use. who knows why i use it or whether or not it is seen as stupid. oh well, for what it's worth i am here. and always will be. forever printed on my very own website.

Two cousins sharing a delightful Thanksgiving afternoon =) 

Fall colors 

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Take the time to thank God for all of His bountiful blessings. Let me know what God has blessed you with especially this year! Take care and God Bless everyone! Love you all and miss you as well. Darla

Wow, world, I am done with my first quarter of college. With it has had its share of ups and downs. I have enjoyed the differences and challenges that seem to constantly bombard my every wake. I have succeeded and seen everything through to the end. Now, it is time for a moment of reflection...I think that that is what I love most about breaks. Therein lies time for the recapturing of opportunities and experiences that changed and enriched your life. It would take pages to write of how my life has been blessed. New friends, old friends, good times, funny moments, embarrassing failures etc. I love it all. Take care and everybody have a great Thanksgiving (if you're American =) and Christmas! Love, Darla

Yippe, a day off of work! I am so excited that I could *sing* or at least something akin to that. Actually I am very tired due an extreme lack of sleep. I am never sure whether I am sleeping because everytime I look at the clock very little time as gone by and this happens all night...anybody know how to resolve this rather frustrating issue? Perhaps some people can relate...nething is possible. I am still actually quite positive about school and everything associated with it. Finals are coming up and with that less sleep and more stress. Can't wait! Of course, for many of you reading this, it is about the same. Right? Neways, I better sign off for now, at least I wrote something. Perhaps this evening I will post some pictures from my latest adventures like choir trip and write a little about that. Till next time. Darla

Does anyone even care? That is the question that continually comes racing back to me like a cheetah on steriods. There really isn't even an answer for it. i guess that is all i want to say. some things can just be summerized by a sentence, when only about 2 or 3 people visit your site anyways...

Here we go again, I have a little bit of time. Just to catch everybody up, there is absolutely nothing really new going on my life. Hence, there have been no recent posts. We had our R&R recently but it was here on campus. I actually got to fly in a very small plane and hung out in Old Town Sacramento. It was a good time actually. I enjoyed myself though I wasn't sure that I would. It is amazing what one can do when they overlook all the junk. I work hard, study hard and that is about it as usual. Pulling decent grades is essential though, at least in my own mind. I guess they are just incentive and also give one some kind of goal. Without an end point in mind, there is no point. Take care everybody, Love ya all. Darla

It be late in this crazy existence of mine, but i feel that need to express myself at the moment. I have come to a place in history where I am not even sure why I am here as far as purpose is concerned...doesn't everyone come to that? or perhaps I am the only individual...lucky me...there really is not excuse for me though, I have had a beautiful plan laid out for me all my life but now that there is a huge fork in the road, i must take it and end up with the good or bad consequences of my actions. Scary...school is grand but midterms are a weight which will not be lifted off for quite a while, so if noone really hears from me for a couple of weeks, that will be because i am making up for lost time. the ocean beckens me at the moment. it has a peace which transcends where I am now. neways, though this is neither really positive or really negative, i feel it has some significance, if only to let me have some kind of outlet of outward experssion. Take care everyone, Love, Darla

Yippee! A break from the hectic cycle! I am now relaxing at PUC for a little while catching up with some friends and generally enjoying myself. It is quite windy but other than that the weather is pleasant and warm. This next week promises no specific surprises, but then they wouldn't be surprises if i knew them would they? he he...lol. I actually should be reading an essay that I am supposed to read called "A quiet conversion" about some lady who no longer believes in Abortion. interesting I suppose. hey, did anybody watch the presidential debates? Wow, those were quite interesting. I haven't registered to vote yet, but i think i will. Has to be done before Oct. 18, 2004. So hopefully i will get around to it. Neways, take care all of you, this was more of an informative post. oh well, enjoy neways. Oh, a quick word of advice: Always be prepared for anything, because anything could happen! Kinda a play on words, but very true indeed. Have a great day!


Your vocab word of the day courtesy of Cavell Lee Blood: sapiential [sypee nshl] adj: wise, having or giving wisdom (formal)

Ok, today I will write a rebuttal to myself for yesterday's rather interesting blog...I suppose that depression takes hold of everyone once in a while except for those privileged enough to not feel a thing and be totally oblivious to their surroundings. Today I heard from a good friend who encouraged me and generally had a good day. Plus, I don't have english class tomorrow so I can sleep in! Sweet! I am so thrilled. Needless to say, my countenance is much improved. Also tonight I have the joy of eating out at Chinese food. Yummy! And I finally mailed a much needed package. So, now that u all have read my accomplishments and I realized that I actually have very good friends, I decided the world isn't so bad afterall. =) Till next time. Ahh. Another blog within two days! What are we going to do? he he...

Today's vocab word: vociferous: crying out noisily, clamorous, rowdy.
There, now don't u feel more intelligent?

well, there is nothing really to say except that there is nothing really new in my life except for the fact that i feel that i am absolutely devoid of friends at the moment that are in the area except for a very very select few and those that are not here, rarely, if ever, call. Perhaps that is just what happens when life moves on, so do people and keeping in touch just becomes one of yesterday's chores. I don't know...college is ok, but rather non-exciting. Just studies, and work. Social activities? Hmm...what that has been lowered to going to town with people much older than myself. The most excitment that I will have is prolly the General Youth Conference this winter. Neways, just thought i would be my meloncholy self on this blog because i am usually so upbeat and positive. Should I always be? Perhaps...I wouldn't know...Btw, the grass is NEVER greener on the otherside. Darla

Hey, this will be a rather short endeavor to post. and no there is no good vocab words that i can think of at the moment. i am a little too sick to think of any. neways, that's besides the point. i feel a lot better now that i have slept the whole day. yippe. wouldn't u all love to do that? he he...lol. this weekend is sure to offer good things like a trip to the ocean or tahoe, i will post pics. of either wherever i decide to go. the rest of the college is off on a backpacking excursion, while i love that as well, i really am not in the mood to eat ramen and raw fruit. just doesn't sound very thrilling. so i am getting away and do it comfortably. it works. at least for me at the moment. right now i am deciding where my real priorities lie and also if i want to continue this "english major" thing. just because i am not bad at something does that mean i want to do that for the rest of my days? how depressing. i really need to find something that i love doing. anyone have any suggestions? hmm...oh well. take care, love u all. Darla

Yikes! So little time and yet I feel that it is my duty to write something on my site every once in a while. Perhaps it is all part of that balancing act that everyone attempts in their lives. Even more so in college. Juggling h/w, work, social existence (if u have one), family and whatever else is a rather tiring experience but one that is definately plausible with the aid of God. I always wondered what it would be like to have a whole day where I didn't have any deadlines, major tasks or stress. What would that be like? Would I miss my previous existence? Hmmm...I suppose it is those little things that make up an interesting, exciting, somewhat crazy life. I always have an adventure everyday without fail, a gift that was prolly granted to me by my close friends. Today's major adventure? Delving into the unknown of A&P and actually doing my exercise of 100 crunches tonight. I add 10 every night, but we will see how long this goes on, especially since the incentive is simply a good nights sleep, though that is pretty tempting I suppose... he he...Well, did any of this make sense? It did to me...if it didn't for u I apologize profusely. Soon I will be posting a new vocab. word with each post with its definition. YOU WILL BE MORE INTELLIGENT FOR HAVING VISITED MY SITE> LOL. Darla

Ack...everytime that I think that I have everything together the more I make a mess out of life...it is a shame...you ever tried to organize your entire life only to find out that all of the trouble just made more trouble? I don't understand the complexities of life! Why can't everything be simple? Perhaps because then there would be no challenge, no height to reach. That would be rather dull, mundane, boring, ridiculous. Need I add more adjectives??? :) Tonight I must spend my time writing a paper which I really don't truly understand and am not ready to write, but I must because that is the requirement laid upon me. Well, not exactly i suppose, i could not write it but cause and effect would have the last laugh when I received an F for my final grade. Guess I have spent enough time pondering life's conundrums. Signing off till next time. Darla

Few people realize the amount of time that I have on my hands...though I have seen recently that I seem to have more and more of it...I don't know why...kinda strange and wonderful at the same time. At any rate I plan on using it appropriately by updating my website...he he..It's the best I can do for you (whoever has just as much time as I to check my site). Being in college offers its share of benefits and setbacks...even though I am working more (about 18 hours a week) I still find time for the joys of life like anything other than school work, work, or house work. =) Nothing new really has surfaced recently except for the slim possibility of traveling to Europe this spring break on choir tour. Yippee! I love to travel, more stamps in my passport. YES! That is one of my chief endeavors in life, at least for the moment there are plenty more. I should save one of these blogs just to list those many endeavors. he he...lol. Enjoy your day, happy or sad, whatever it may be... God Bless. till later. Darla

Our taxi, really... 

Mel and his eating fetishes 

Fellow Compadres 

My new Chinese friends 

Bon Appetite 

This is the way we wash our clothes... 

My beautiful class in Korea 

Micah! Don't eat it! =) 

My cousin Mark and I from a recent wedding 

Group pic in China 

A huge sunflower in the midst of beautiful China 

Ok, for all of you out there who have been at me to update my webpage, there you go. I figured out how to add pics! he he...I got a little carried away I guess. Eventually I will able to have like a photo album or something. That will be the day, right? As for me college has begun and it has its shares of ups and downs, u know how it goes...I will eventually get everything together in my life and have some type of a schedule but until then, this is it. Studies are grand, work is even grander but rest is the grandest. There you have it. Btw, I have decided to become an English major, big surprise for some of you folks out there, though you wouldn't know it from my prominent blunders in my postings. he he...live and you learn i suppose. I am growing just like every other individual out there of course i am talking character-wise not stature. =) Hope that I am able to keep up with my postings more regularly and have something interesting for all to read and even pictures from adventures! Love you all. Darla

Finally, a set amount of time when I can just sit down and write to my hearts content. This crazy experience leaves me little if any time for myself. Truly. I scrimp and scrape and still only end up with the bare minimum. I however welcome the chance to better myself in whatever way possible. I am learning patience for sure! Watching kids for long periods of time is quite taxing but oh, so worthwhile in the long run. Wow, I am growing up! I bet some of those who read this are quite surprised...ha ha...well, it IS possible. My life testifies to that. Blogger got updated so i will be able to post pictures and stuff. Exciting huh? When I return with better service at home in AMERICA i will post several pictures of my various adventures in this lovely country. I will say that it is quite beautiful in many ways and the people are very generous and giving. It seems to be the staple of Asian culture in general and other cultures as well. I guess it is person, right? You know? I just realized that in essence I am simply writing to myself the thoughts that spontaneously pop into my head. Rather bizarrre really...Oh well. Don't get too bored...I guess I will end now...No need in boring u with the nonessential and obvious. Be all that u can be! Darla

Yah! I am in another country. Another stamp to add to my collection in my passport. That is my dream really...to get enough stamps to fill it! Then I will have stories to tell my grandchildren, if i ever have any. he he. Who knows what the future brings. By the way, I am in Korea. Just so everybody knows...It is an interesting place, filled with smoke, and smog, and other things. The food is decent except for an funky dish with red sauce...anyways, not that great. Gotta wind down...enjoy this short excerpt from my crazy life. Miss u all! Love u! Darla

hey, yah, it's me....wow, exciting huh? I decided I should better update this before I totally forget that I even have a website. I am impatiently waiting for the rest of my yearbook to print. Obviously patience is not one of my stronger virtues but hey, i guess these situations can teach me, right? Is everyone else's life going as well as my own? I doubt it. he he...j/k. acutally i really have nothing to complain about, yah, it's crazy due to the work, and home life and whatever social life there is inbetween but hey, it's ok. bearable at least. Next week I embark on an adventure to Korea. Never been there and not so sure what it holds, but mysteries to me, I am sure await me with open arms. Yippe! I rarely if ever pass up such an amazing opportunity. You shouldn't either! (that's to anyone crazy enough to read this) but hey, it's good advice. When have I ever steered you wrong? (don't answer that) well, i guess this isn't the most eloquent entry that I ever wrote but it is a bit informative. and hey, it's MY website! take care, Darla

yah yah yah, i know i haven't exactly updated this website lately. could be worse i guess. so busy. but that really isn't an excuse is it? excuses are made by those to lazy and stupid to think for themselves. i used to think otherwise but now i don't. not much happening this hum drum summer. just the monotony of the birds singing, sun blazing and staring at this headache causing computer screen. yippee...what am i supposed to say? is there something that people expect of me? well, if there is, i never was one to be totally predictable. spontaneous, yes, this is a good adjective for me...my "guess whats" are usually off the wall and my "let's go do something crazy cuz i am bored" yup, that's me, take me or leave me. till next time, this was a short bizarre look into the funky mind of Darla Beth Jenkins

A college student? No way! Crazy! I don't believe that it has registered in my mind as of yet, though I am hoping it will soon. Summer vacation has just begun and with it adventures like Marine World, moving, working, chatting, talking on the phone and much more. I am thankful for the change of pace around here, but at times it gets a little boring. We will see how I hold out. I really will miss my friends, especially those who are going so far away this coming year, i hope that i can keep in touch with all of them. At least the ones that I am closer to and not just aquaintances. As each of you enjoy this gorgeous day "at least in California" remember whatever blessing God has given you. Have an awesome day and try to keep in touch! ok?

In two days my life will change forever. As graduation looms even nearer i have become painfully aware that nothing will ever be the same. that same dusty pathway will rarely be traveled. (though this year i mostly got rides...he he...:) the friday night vespers with "Side by Side" and exchanging of hugs and "Happy Sabbaths" It was grand. I will not forget it. The last four years flew by, i never thought the would end. Funny, time is often your greatest enemy or greatest friend. It just depends. All I know is that it goes by, oh so fast. There's nothing to stop it, nothing at all. Though I will still be a denizen of this place called Weimar for a while longer, considering I plan on attending the college in the Fall. Who knows after that, God will lead. Am I philosophical? People have said that I am. Perhaps I am more paradoxical than anything else, a mass of conundrums as well. No-one I suppose truly knows me. These little messages are a small piece i suppose. Enjoy the life you have been given for now and don't waste any time. My advice for the day? "Tell someone you love them"

Hmm...well, i guess i haven't posted for a while, not that much has happened. I graduate in a week in a half....whoop-de-do..(sarcasm), I think that the anticipation was better than the actual event will turn out to be. Or maybe I am just being meloncholy...anything is possible...Tonight I serve for the NEWSTART banquet, all clad in black and white. Actually it's quite fun, or i wouldn't do it more than once...he he...you know me...I have grown to know several people better towards the end of this year, and i feel bad that I didn't take the time earlier. is that my fault or theirs? I suppose it is both. Though I am the "four-year senior" I am supposed to be all socially adaptable to all and every situation. needless to say, i am prolly the opposite, though I am beginning to step out of my comfort zones. Aren't you glad? And I didn't even need a phycologist...Hope everyone enjoys this short excerpt from "MY CRAZY LIFE"...one last thing...some advice for the weary..DON'T PLAN TWO THINGS AT ONCE!

Back! I am back from a very wonderful vacation from this crazy life. I enjoyed the soothing waves of the ocean, the refreshing sun, and exercise, not to mention adequate rest. How many times do we just run on in this life and forget how wonderful it really is? It really is quite depressing...As my school year fast closes, I wonder where I will be lead next. One never knows...do they? If you do, let me know! ha ha...for all of you who actually get a chance to read this, hope you gather something from my rambling...I've learned a lot from this past campout..and guess what! I didn't get hurt either! Isn't that great? I think so. (well, other than getting sunburned...) See yas!

Whew...what a comforting thought that I don't have to go through this immense year again. It's almost come to a sweet close, an end to all that has encompassed me for the past four years. Not that I am bitter, actually I am fantastic, thrilled with the prospect of even better things. Right? Right...exactamente. Well, this has to be short, concise and to the point. As I rush off to beautiful sunsets, pounding ocean waves, and sandy beaches, I will think of those who are less fortunate than I, except for James who gets to go to Florida...must be nice. Take Care! Ta Ta...for now...

Real or fake? Conducive or Destructive? Quenching or Satisfied? Our lives I suppose fall under one of these categories...I have learned as of late that to be a real Christian is not as easy as I had previously thought. I actually have to trust everything I am into His hands. Why not me? Can't I do something? Is that so impossible? I would love to lay everything at the cross, but I so quarrel with God, taking what is "mine" into my finite hands I forget about the infinite One. Hanging in the balance...for sure...everything is. What do you consider to be the most important ideals in your life? Do you live by the standards which you yourself talk about? Few do. My crazy life has so much hectic little things that if i didn't take time in it to sit, breathe, and in my friend, Gemma's words, "Let Go and Let God." I am in major trouble! Realize the depth of His mercy and have faith in Him. He will see you through. I say this just as much to myself as anyone else...
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Hi, Hello, Good Afternoon...Or so to speak. Hmmmm...It is sweltering (spelling?) today and for the most part I would rather be anywhere but here. The only comfort that I possess at the present time is that I have a large water bottle chuck full of ice and apple juice. mmmmm......one of my favorite. :) Today went by as usual with only slight misshaps. I now walk to school and am beginning to enjoy the morning jaunts. It is then that I can spend some quality time with God and actually take some precious moments to enjoy His nature. I have been recently struck with the realization that all that has taken place thus far is for good cause. Though I would rather be thrown or tossed about I have at times simply been left alone. Not that complete solitude is good just that whenever and whatever I needed was granted me. Not necessarily what I WANTED but what I NEEDED. As my wrists and arms melt into a puddle I finish the excerpt of my crazy, sometimes confusing but always "enjoyable" life. Have an awesome day!

A wonderful day? Yes, fantastic! Filled with delight and exuberance. Having just returned from a relaxing weekend at the ocean and experiencing the pure peace that dwells there I am positively flying. Where? I don't know for sure. There is a destiniation of which I don't yet know but it is there that I continue to. Darknesss has flown to the weary, wayworn pastures of the wicked and Light greets me with its joyous laugh. God has blessed me far to much to be distraught. No, He gave me life and life eternal that I may have it more abundantly. That is my gift from Him. Hope that everyone enjoys it just as much as I!

Not my first attempt at creating a website, but hey, this could actually work out. Who knows...ha ha...I am finally graduating after four years of rollercoasters. Although after this is over, i once again board an even crazier rollercoaster. Does it ever end? The myriad of things that I must accomplish with a rather short period of time is unthinkable. Though the sky be blue and the sun shine, I am a bit lost and confused as to where to put my foot down next. To look up I will trip on the rocks below. To look down I will be slapped by the branches overhead. It is a lose lose situation. Not all is hopeless though. With a smile on my face and laughter in my heart, I will continue onward and upward. Oh the joys of growing up.