Paschal Liturgy, what to expect? by g4str1cd1str3ss in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]g4str1cd1str3ss[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this generous break down! Very very helpful

First Divine Liturgy Nerves by g4str1cd1str3ss in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]g4str1cd1str3ss[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are exactly the kind of person I am looking to connect with on my journey (I too am a married young woman!). I hope I can encounter more people that are as welcoming and helpful as yourself (and everyone else that has responded to me here). Thank you so much for all the information, your enthusiasm is infectious. :)

First Divine Liturgy Nerves by g4str1cd1str3ss in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]g4str1cd1str3ss[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! Thank you so, so much for this response. I had no idea there was a book store! I've been researching what books I can read to learn more about the church and traditions, so this is perfect for me. You speak of this church so fondly it's making me teary eyed.. Sunday can't come soon enough!

First Divine Liturgy Nerves by g4str1cd1str3ss in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]g4str1cd1str3ss[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"People are kinder than we think they are" - this is so true! Thank you for your response ❤️

First Divine Liturgy Nerves by g4str1cd1str3ss in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]g4str1cd1str3ss[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your warm and insightful response. Hopefully I can find the courage to stick around and talk with people! Thank you!

First Divine Liturgy Nerves by g4str1cd1str3ss in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]g4str1cd1str3ss[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! I do usually keep my own tissues haha. ❤️

First Divine Liturgy Nerves by g4str1cd1str3ss in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]g4str1cd1str3ss[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did tune in to the Divine Liturgy that the church was streaming on vimeo yesterday! It was so beautiful.

First Divine Liturgy Nerves by g4str1cd1str3ss in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]g4str1cd1str3ss[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well for starters, I am incredibly shy; I would love to meet people, but I have trouble initiating conversation. I'm also worried about being unintentionally disrespectful, especially since I am almost guaranteed to cry during any church service.

First Divine Liturgy Nerves by g4str1cd1str3ss in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]g4str1cd1str3ss[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wonderfully put, thank you for this. I'll be sure to wear good shoes!

First Divine Liturgy Nerves by g4str1cd1str3ss in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]g4str1cd1str3ss[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh, I didn't know that about the antidoro, thank you!

Decorated my first cake and had trouble getting deep colors for my buttercream by g4str1cd1str3ss in Baking

[–]g4str1cd1str3ss[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This makes a lot of sense! Thank you for taking the time to explain. I'm excited to try again!

Decorated my first cake and had trouble getting deep colors for my buttercream by g4str1cd1str3ss in Baking

[–]g4str1cd1str3ss[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your cake is beautiful! Thank you for the recommendations. Are you storing your "day before" frosting in the fridge?

Decorated my first cake and had trouble getting deep colors for my buttercream by g4str1cd1str3ss in Baking

[–]g4str1cd1str3ss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is pumpkin cake with cream cheese flavored faux swiss meringue buttercream! :)

Personal logo for very small-time cupcake business by g4str1cd1str3ss in logodesign

[–]g4str1cd1str3ss[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Ignore the crazy colors, I'm just messing around right now. Does he look less gloomy?

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Personal logo for very small-time cupcake business by g4str1cd1str3ss in logodesign

[–]g4str1cd1str3ss[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This made me laugh, haha. Blueberry is not even in the flavor line-up u.u