So that was my little brother's first sermon - AM PROUD! :P

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This morning, my brother was contemplating his first-ever sermon's notes. We discussed yesterday's hike - he seemed very amused that Auntie Bea (Jen's mom) was there. When Mom heard "Beatrice," she started wondering whether she were alive or dead! Since I'd just seen her yesterday, I said that she most certainly was alive - THEN we found out that she meant someone else! Dad referred to Maisie as "a lost spirit" - that seems to fit, given that she's had a history of such things. Eric and I didn't think she'd actually wander off while we were still in the car, though! Jon mentioned that Jeremy's in San Francisco - so THAT'S what Eric was talking about yesterday! Was going to talk to Karmie, but didn't... next time, maybe! (her daughter says they're going to Parksville for a family vacation once Pastor John gets back from Hong Kong - should be good times, then!)

Sat next to Raymond and talked to him about how Benjamin went yesterday, plus his finger healing - his splints look like metal and not wood, now! A bunch of us met Cindy's student Roy, heh. Jon's sermon went pretty well, so that was good. "The best piece of advice was given to me this morning by my mother, who said to repeat one thing over and over again so that the people who fall asleep will remember that one thing!" Hahaha, sounds like what Mom would say! Went to the back parking lot after saying hi to Joshua, Keenan, Grace's friends Jay and Christine, and a bunch more people. Jon and I signed up for the grad banquet at Trocadero's - YAY, NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD! We both nixed beef and chicken in favor of lamb, since it IS a Greek place! Talked for a while to Sonny (Tony's brother), who said that he liked my hat - the "Sunday look" is cool with me, haha. He's been eating out a lot with his dad and brother, since his mom has gone back to Hong Kong already. He's still a bit shy, but that's okay. Said hi to Hannah, who looked cute as usual with a ladybug bag! Paid Jon back, and also accosted Dylan to pay HIM back as well - good thing I can pay Grace back next week! (also talked to Auntie Catherine about Aberdeen, T&T, Chinese snacks, and other things)

Darren asked me how my boyfriend was, and said that Erin had gone back three weeks ago. Went to the toddler Sunday School after hearing Anita say that Frances' baby son Micah was busy exploring her baby girl Allison - not in that way, you perverts! Talked to Frances about Elaine's Hawaii wedding in September - I should get a card for that so Andrea can give it to Elaine, and include Steph's wishes on it. Auntie Fonda's daughter Vivian was helping, and it was good to catch up with her. It sucks that there's no maternity ward on the campus hospital, because what happens in an emergency if your co-worker is pregnant? Guess you gotta go across town to the general hospital - AIYOH! When I was outside talking to various people (Vanessa, Danielle, Jeremy K., Mike T., Emily, etc.), we all heard a loud CRACK! of glass. Everyone rushed to see what had happened: turns out Auntie Ruby had tripped on the two stairs leading to the staircase to the basement. Margaret K., Michelle C., and I all said that those stairs had been dangerous for YEARS!

Gave Ian L. a (Spongebob?) birthday card, which he thanked me for. Got to say hi to his brother Sean, and help him down the stairs. Their dad was using the shoehorns to prod them, which I found amusing. Went to Pho for lunch with my parents, where I said hi to Michelle / Ryan / Ethan / Joey / Mike K. / Joanna / Derek / Darren. Read a lot of THE LOST BOY while there, heh. My parents told their close friends to save a certain date next May - they certainly shall! Went to Langara to drop off thickener and oil, and Mei Lin kindly gave us some ice cream and lemonade. Attempted to freak Grandma out by putting coffee in our ice cream but she wouldn't give us a show. (when I said "videocamera," she thought I said "grandma" - "Grandma what?" NOTHING!) Turns out Jon was also in North Van (Deep Cove) yesterday, for a wedding gig - SWEET!