Flickr

So...I finally paid the $24.95 for a Flickr pro account and uploaded all of my pictures from this year (over 2000 so far). Check them out at http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizukamper/ - leave comments, whatever. I think I've asked everyone I've taken pictures of if I can post them, but if you're in one and don't want to be, let me know and I'll take it down.

Merry Christmas!

Long overdue

Since I haven't posted in a while and I have some time, it seems that I should post. Unfortunately, I really have nothing to say at this juncture. I'm in Virginia for Christmas with my family now, and while it's nice to see them, I really miss Cristina. That's about it. So...Merry Christmas, everybody.

Advent meditations

I've subscribed an email Advent meditation from Whosoever.com. It's definitely worth the few minutes each day it will take to read it. Here's an excerpt from the one I got yesterday:

The lives of those who prayerfully await the return of the Root of Jesse are marked by hope, joy, serenity and power. For them there is no situation that is hopeless, for to God's care every situation has been committed. They experience the joy that bubbles up from within, the joy which finds its source in Christ's springs of salvation. Those who are assured that God is truly in control can free themselves from inner tensions and from undue concern about external events. The power of Christ centred men and women is not demonstrated in authority over others, but in lives which reflect God's power constantly working out holiness within each person.

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I am such a geek

These things from Thinkgeek.com fill me with joy and I want them:

Password Manager
Das Keyboard
PowerSquid Outlet Multiplier
TV B-Gone
RFID Digital Door Lock

Mandy and Glen's Halloween Party

Cristina and I stopped by Sharill's house to pick her up to go to Mandy and Glen's spectacular (though delayed) birthday/Halloween party. Sharill's mom gets a little trigger-happy on the camera, so we have some good pictures of us.

Sharill "the pirate"

Liz "the cop/ho"

Cristina "the naked chef"

Liz and Cristina

Sharill and Liz

Sharill, Liz and Cristina

Womens' Rights

I ran across this the other day and found that I agreed with all of it.


Human Rights for Women in Intimate Relationships

• To share equally with your partner all decisions and responsibilities related to your relationship, children, home and finances.

• To have time to yourself.

• To privacy.

• To share equally with your mate in all financial decisions and to spend some money as you please.

• To grow and explore your potential without feeling guilty, selfish, or afraid and be allowed to do creative, challenging, absorbing, worthwhile work.

• To have friendships with both women and men outside of your relationship as long as you do not violate the privacy of your relationship with your partner and to choose who these friends will be.

• To express your opinions and have them given the same respect and consideration as those of your mate.

• To have and express your sexual needs and desires without feeling like you are selfish, demanding or aggressive and to decide whether or not to have sex.

• To have your emotional, physical and intellectual needs be as important as the needs of your mate.

• To expect your mate to give at least 50% effort to resolve difficulties in your relationship.

• To hold your mate responsible for his or her behavior rather than assuming that responsibility yourself.

• To seek professional help with your relationship.

• To NEVER be physically attacked or psychologically degraded by your mate and to terminate the relationship if either occurs.

• To be free from fear.

• To expect significant behavioral changes rather than apologies and promises from your partner if a single battering incident occurs.

• To not blame yourself if the relationship in which you have invested so much love ends.