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Wednesday, 08 July 2009

Tuesday, 07 July 2009

  • Bal-Ch-Yo-Ca

    You see, I'm updating already... =0)
    Actually I wanted to share with you latest things that have happened in my life. Those of you, who know me, have heard about camp BAL(baltic)CH(christian)YO(youth)CA(camp) also. This was last week on 28th of June to 3rd of July at Kloogaranna. It was already 15th. For me it was third camp, since I missed last year's camp. I so love that place. And that place would't be the same without the people. People that I love! Everytime when I'm there I feel, like i'm in a different world. And when it's over, I have to go back to reality. This time 'landing' into the reality was little bit easier, 'cause I hanged around with my frineds in Tallinn for one more day before I came back to Tartu. And Sunday The Morgantis came to visit us with Mary Alice and Terry and we had very nice time together.

    But let me tell you a bit about our camp. This year's theme was "The Soldiers Of God", which comes from Ephesians 6 in a bible and talks about how we have to protect ourselves against satan with Amour of God. Kids loved that and grown ups also. I have to mention here that there was more people in that camp than ever. In fact there wasn't that many places for people, but Nikolai managed to find beds and roofs to everyone. There were people from Tartu, Tallinn, Saaremaa, Russia, England, Canada, California, Texas and Arkansas. And being there that many... singing songs... listening the Word... enjoying each other's company - it really made a difference. It made a big difference for Vlad for example, who gave his life to Jesus.
    I was lucky with my roommates. One of them was Kristiin - my roommate from Usa times. I was also with sweet Mare, twins Alice and Elyne and also with one of my favourite people- Eeva Liisa. Our cabin was GreenHouse:) Here are some photos. from this camp.
    And here are only few hugs that were given there:

    I am very happy for this opportunity to go there and see a small part of this big family. It's way better than big concerts or something similar to those... With people there I can recharged my 'battaries':)

Saturday, 27 June 2009

  • Life Is Captivating!

    I have been away for a while. Lived away from home for weeks. Like in Raplamaa and Harjumaa. I’ll try to summarize briefly the thrill of my life.

    At the end of May, when the majority of my friends were at the festival in Tallinn, I felt that I was popular:) Among kids. I was in Puhja kindergarten and played Estonian cartoon hero Lotte, who every little (and big) one knows. There were yet others with me who who were dressed up as other known characters. I thought that its hard to fool kids - after all they have seen a lot of cartoons, and visited the theater, but they took it so seriously. Like Lotte was real. All in all a very nice experience:) (I am without make up on this picture, but it melted afterwards anyway.)

    On the first Friday of June I was in a place called Tarsi in Keava. This is in Rapla. I recommend everyone to go there. Very cool place. Historical! One of the famous Vikings’ villages (back to the old times). Place where we stayed was viking style. There was Drama School camp. We, students of drama, did their mentoring practice. We had two chifts: the primary school and elementary school groups. We worked with kids in pairs. I was once again with one of my favorites - Kristel, who actually had birthday in the middle of this camp week. At the we had to put together to skits with two different groups. It was a nice experience. I learned a lot there about myselfJ I keep it to myself right nowJJ Anyway, we had a lot of fun: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC7EANLWW24

    A couple of days at home, and then again on track. This time I landed at Kloogaranna. There was Language(Russian/Estonian) and Art Camp, where I was a working for 12 days. I saw the so-called "Backstage" life at Kloogaranna, where we have Balchyoca cam every summer. But it was nice experience once again. The children were wonderful and talented. Still..  there were also a lot of emotions, which I at first did not know how to respond or help. But fortunately, we had a nice group of teachers and educators,who quickly resolved all the problems.  I was so lucky that I met with these people. They tought me a lot and they were so funny .Almost every night I went to sleep with a stomack ache, ‘cause I had laughed so badly before.But they liked me too, they even asked me to go back next year. And I will go .. if only the same group of organizators will be there.
    I arrived to Tartu on Friday with Ron and Judyga directly from the camp and at home I changed clothes and rushed to Talis’ gradiation ceremony. Our little brother graduated 9th class (elementary school) and even director gave him a well done notification. I was a proud sister!


    On Saturday, we stopped at Pille’s gradiation ceremony. She graduated schools for adults with gold medal. I went with Warpoles to see it with our own eyes.

    Now I have had a rest for a week. Like a holiday. It has been like also new experience, since I don’t remember how  being on a break feels...

    Today, when I’ll wake up (I need to go to bed before of course – it’s late as you can see), I’ll go to train station, where there are friends waiting for me. We’re going to Tallinna and from there to camp Balchyoca (back to Kloogaranna)Yay! For a week. So I’m out of town again.

    Have a great time! 

Wednesday, 20 May 2009

  • Possibilities - experiences

    I thought to write about my last week.

    The previous week: Monday morning, leisure time manager- drama students went to Albu for three days to spent some time with Albu's students. Totally cool little village. There were not more than 80 primary school student. They are so lucky! Their school is in a manor, which is one of the oldest in Järvamaa- it was mentioned for the first time in a year 1282. Even some of the paintings in a ceiling and murals still there. And the students respect their school. That's nice!
    There was ten of us and we stayed in an apartment with four rooms. We divited into couple and gave two hour lessons. I was with Kristeliga and our task was to teach forum theatre to 8 and 9 graders. I hope that someday we will have another opportunity to do something in Albu.

    On Thursday I had the opportunity to carry out the Forum Theater presentation in Carl Robert Jakobson Gymnasium to high school drmaga group youth. I got my first experiences there being as a Jokker without supervisor.

    Friday continued to gather new experiences. My kids from Viljandi came to Tartu and I did an excursion with them on town. That was nomething new for me. There were times when I felt like a kindergarden teacher, but the reality was, that I had  11 sixth graders with me, who yelled  "Teacher! Teacher!" all the time. Actually this word makes me warm inside. Though I told to them that they don't need to call me teacher. (I do not have a teacher's papers yet). They still do.
    Then came Vello by bus an took us to the Reola Culture House, where I had to put up Game day for youth there. There was also my previous (local) drama group, they got along with Viljandi students very well. In the evening when I had put students on the bus and had time for myself I felt that I was tired, especially my voice. But I was very pleased over these opportunities that I had (to gather experience).

Wednesday, 29 April 2009

  • Student Spring Days 2009 Started

    I and my course mates came to Tartu on Monday evening to take part of every year's event - Nighttime Song Festival, which is usually held on the first night of Student Spring Days (Üliõpilaste Kevadpäevad). This year it was better than before - SO many students singing songs that basically every Estonian knows. Since Tartu University has different branches then people came together from different towns. Like us.
    Again, proof that Estonians are Singing Nation.

    Ps! That last song has been my favourite since I remember my existance.

Friday, 24 April 2009

  • "Sunglasses"

    gucci-shield-sunglassesI have had a weird feeling for some time now. Just as I would have removed "sunglasses" for the first time in my life, and now everything seems so dull... There are no longer warm colors.

    Life is beautiful, but the colors are dim ...
    I hope that things will improve during the  spring.

Friday, 17 April 2009

  • This week I had a first week this year than I've been in school from Monday to Friday. Funny, but I missed it kinda.The week has been really fit up with drama . For instance Tuesday morning started off  at 10 o'clock in school, where I had to play  fifteen years old pregnant girl named Saara , after that I had to run to my own drama group in a middle school. In addition, i stayed there for longer to see Kristel's group also, and  in the evening  I had to be re-incarnated again to a russian strep mom for estonian girls. When I finally arrived to the dorm it was 10.30 pm. Thanks to this day I know that if a sample of the script will falls down, you should sit on it before you take it= 0), at least this how our set decorator explained her funny behavior. - Otherwise the you would forget the words.
    This week, I got my first motorcycle ride a little bit:) Anni took me for a ride.  
    This week was special week, 'cause I got my first blisters this year for working hard. One was also damaged. Drama? No! This happened after the drama. We did a favor and cleaned the park in front of the dorm, which has not been harvested for at least 3 years. After working hard we had a smal barbecue. And later on I went to Kristin's room with Loaded Question. Five girls and different sorts of tea and the board game - this is the one way to end your day.

Sunday, 12 April 2009

  • Holy Day or Holiday?

    - I heard this saying not very long time ago..

    Today is a special day.
    Yeah. It's the day when bunny brings sweets and people eat chocolate eggs. Yay! What a holiday!
    or...
    At Easter time we celebrate that Jesus lived. Died. And he lived again. Giving us such a big gift: Gift of Life. We should learn live today life full response of the emty tomb!

     

Monday, 06 April 2009

  • Folk Dance- Judicial View

    We had judicial view with folk dance last weekend. Not all, who want, can take part of this big dance festival in July. So there is kinda competition for places. We have to wait for a month to know the results. Until then, we practice.

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    Too bad that this dance festival is at the same time with Balchyoca 2009.

Sunday, 29 March 2009

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  • "Sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law, but under GRACE"(Rom.6:14)
  • "If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy!"- unknown author
  • So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" (Heb. 13:6)
  • Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent and discerning if he holds his tongue. (Prov. 17:28)
  • Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Philip. 4:8)
  • You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. (Isaiah 26:3)
  • The truth will set you free. (John 8:32)
  • With God all things are possible. (Mat. 19:26)
  • Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. (1 Peter 3:9)
  • Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. (Mat. 7:7)
  • Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. (Col. 3:23)
  • Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. (Eph. 5:1-2)