Friday, September 4, 2009
What Do I Know of Holy?
I made You promises a thousand times
I tried to hear from Heaven
But I talked the whole time
I think I made You too small
I never feared You at all No
If You touched my face would I know You?
Looked into my eyes could I behold You?
What do I know of You
Who spoke me into motion?
Where have I even stood
But the shore along Your ocean?
Are You fire? Are You fury?
Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?
What do I know? What do I know of Holy?
I guess I thought that I had figured You out
I knew all the stories and I learned to talk about
How You were mighty to save
Those were only empty words on a page
Then I caught a glimpse of who You might be
The slightest hint of You brought me down to my knees
What do I know of You
Who spoke me into motion?
Where have I even stood
But the shore along Your ocean?
Are You fire? Are You fury?
Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?
What do I know? What do I know of Holy?
What do I know of Holy?
What do I know of wounds that will heal my shame?
And a God who gave life "its" name?
What do I know of Holy?
Of the One who the angels praise?
All creation knows Your name
On earth and heaven above
What do I know of this love?
What do I know of You
Who spoke me into motion?
Where have I even stood
But the shore along Your ocean?
Are You fire? Are You fury?
Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?
What do I know? What do I know of Holy?
What do I know of Holy?
What do I know of Holy?
Monday, August 31, 2009
Happy Anniversary!
I joined the YMCA exactly one year ago. In that time, I've:
HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO ME!
Here are before and after pictures thus far.... do you see a change? I certainly do!
- Spent 97 hours, 32 minutes and 20 seconds (approximately) pumping blood to and from my heart to the rest of my body (doing cardio)!!!
- Burned at least 66,000 calories
- Spent an average of 45 minutes in the cardio room
- And 30 minues lifting weights
- Lifted a at least 413,160 total pounds
- Completed at least 8,593 reps
- Routinely "run" (on the elliptical trainer) anywhere from 2.5 - 3.5 miles per session
- Logged nearly 30 hours, burned at least 9,000 calories and "ran" 117 miles!
- Experience one spin class. (I thought it was a beginners class but was actually an advanced class. It was all I could do to keep peddling, but I couldn't sit down for a week after!)
HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO ME!
Here are before and after pictures thus far.... do you see a change? I certainly do!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Accidents Happen... But You Aren't One Of Them!
And the LORD will guide you continually
and satisfy your desire in scorched places
and make your bones strong;
and you shall be like a watered garden,
like a spring of water,
whose waters do not fail.
Isaiah 58:11 (English Standard Version)
Isaiah 58:11 (English Standard Version)
First, "And the LORD will guide you continually"?! Look continually up, it means "non stop". I don't know about you, but sometimes it feels like I'm a fish out of water, flopping around, struggling to breathe. I feel kinda lost sometimes; like I don't belong. I'm not exactly sure what He's doing with me, you know? I thought things would look differently by this point in my life. But I guess it's a good thing I'm not in charge. The last thing I think about is the fact that my Jesus is guiding me non stop. But He is. I hold tightly onto one of my favorite verses:
Jeremiah 29:11-13 (English Standard Version): For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.
I hang my hat on two phrases... "to give you a future and a hope" and "I will hear you". So even if it feels like my hopes, dreams, and prayers are bouncing off the ceiling and hitting me on the noggin, He's there. Frankly, He wrote the future, so He obviously knows what's going to happen. I just need to learn to trust more. I have trust issues, I know. I'm trying to work on it.
Second, "satisfy your desire in scorched places". OK, I'm not entirely sure what that means, but it sounds to me what happens when you feel that burning desire to make something happen. Not just 'something' though, usually it's something God-sized that only He can make happen. I have a lot of desires which I'm waiting for Him to do something with. That's not to say that I don't have to put in some effort myself, I'm just saying it's easier to allow Him to go before me. Though, I'm not very good at being patient when it comes to these big desires. I'm doing my best though.
Satisfaction doesn't come easy, especially in the society we live in today. I call us the "microwave generation". We want everything NOW and are rarely satisfied with what we do have; keeping up with the Jones' and all that. But for Him to truely satisfy your desires! Whew! Now that will be amazing. Just think about that for a minute. What's a dream you've had which you don't think will ever come true? For some of us, it's meeting our knight in shining armor (don't scoff, Amy), while others are dreaming for a child, some hope to move into a house, whatever it might be, He WILL satisfy your desire. What a promise that is! I do realize that sometimes He says 'maybe' or even 'no', but in the words from a really stupid movie, "So you're saying there's a chance?" And with a chance, there's hope!!!
Third, "make your bones strong". The first thought that comes to mind is the Flintstone's theme song. Kids need vitamins to grow strong; least that's what the commercial says. :) Vitamins are to strength as Bible verses are to knowledge. (Did you feel like you were taking an ACT for a minute there?) Not only is Jesus going to be with you every step of the way, satisfy your desires, but make your bones strong as well! Strong and healthy bones are often taken for granted. You need good, strong bones so you can be at your best and do all your daily activities. Bones are responsible for good posture, performance in the gym, and pretty much everything you do with your body.
Fourth, "you shall be like a watered garden". Wow. I've never stopped to think about what that means. I'm sure you've seen a beautiful garden during spring time, when it has been given water to grow? Everything is so green! The colors are more vibrant and there's a general sense of LIFE! The flowers are fufilling their destiny; merely by blooming, they bring honor and glory to the Father. What if the same were true in our lives? What if, when we found something we're good at, like painting, singing, playing an instrument or even writing, that we did it to the best of our ability. And when we did, we became alive! We looked at the world differently as we found purpose in our lives! What are your passions? Obviously, I'm passionate about writing. I've been wanting to write all day today, but I should have been in bed about an hour and a half ago. It's worth it though. I love being able to write what God's teaching me. (Hope you're learning something as well?)
Finally, "like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail". Have you ever been mezmorized by a water fountain? To watch the water get forcefully shot out and up into the air, only to splash down upon the earth, wherever it can. There's a rthymic and hyptotic flow. What if we were like a fountain? Once He's guiding us on a path, given and satisfied a desire, made our bones strong so that we could LIVE life more abundantly, then what's to stop us from spreading the news of this transformation with others?!? That's kind of the point to any salvation story, if you ask me. It doesn't matter where you came from, what you were doing, or what God brought you out of, you have a story to tell. You have a story that won't fall on deaf ears if the right ears hear the News.
Think about that for a minute. You. Are. Special.
You aren't an accident. God ordained you into being. He formed you in the womb. He gave you your unique characteristics and quirks. He gave you your passions. He chose you. Period.
He says in Psalm 139: 13-16, Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me in my mother's womb. I thank you, High God—you're breathtaking! Body and soul, I am marvelously made! I worship in adoration—what a creation! You know me inside and out,
you know every bone in my body; You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit, how I was sculpted from nothing into something. Like an open book, you watched me grow from conception to birth; all the stages of my life were spread out before you, The days of my life all prepared before I'd even lived one day.
He has given us all the tools necessarly, all the seeds have already been planted, now we just need to till up our garden and see what blooms!! Once you see what comes up, don't be afraid to give it away and share with your neighbors. It's amazing what a 'flower' can do in a person's life!!
Jeremiah 29:11-13 (English Standard Version): For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.
I hang my hat on two phrases... "to give you a future and a hope" and "I will hear you". So even if it feels like my hopes, dreams, and prayers are bouncing off the ceiling and hitting me on the noggin, He's there. Frankly, He wrote the future, so He obviously knows what's going to happen. I just need to learn to trust more. I have trust issues, I know. I'm trying to work on it.
Second, "satisfy your desire in scorched places". OK, I'm not entirely sure what that means, but it sounds to me what happens when you feel that burning desire to make something happen. Not just 'something' though, usually it's something God-sized that only He can make happen. I have a lot of desires which I'm waiting for Him to do something with. That's not to say that I don't have to put in some effort myself, I'm just saying it's easier to allow Him to go before me. Though, I'm not very good at being patient when it comes to these big desires. I'm doing my best though.
Satisfaction doesn't come easy, especially in the society we live in today. I call us the "microwave generation". We want everything NOW and are rarely satisfied with what we do have; keeping up with the Jones' and all that. But for Him to truely satisfy your desires! Whew! Now that will be amazing. Just think about that for a minute. What's a dream you've had which you don't think will ever come true? For some of us, it's meeting our knight in shining armor (don't scoff, Amy), while others are dreaming for a child, some hope to move into a house, whatever it might be, He WILL satisfy your desire. What a promise that is! I do realize that sometimes He says 'maybe' or even 'no', but in the words from a really stupid movie, "So you're saying there's a chance?" And with a chance, there's hope!!!
Third, "make your bones strong". The first thought that comes to mind is the Flintstone's theme song. Kids need vitamins to grow strong; least that's what the commercial says. :) Vitamins are to strength as Bible verses are to knowledge. (Did you feel like you were taking an ACT for a minute there?) Not only is Jesus going to be with you every step of the way, satisfy your desires, but make your bones strong as well! Strong and healthy bones are often taken for granted. You need good, strong bones so you can be at your best and do all your daily activities. Bones are responsible for good posture, performance in the gym, and pretty much everything you do with your body.
Fourth, "you shall be like a watered garden". Wow. I've never stopped to think about what that means. I'm sure you've seen a beautiful garden during spring time, when it has been given water to grow? Everything is so green! The colors are more vibrant and there's a general sense of LIFE! The flowers are fufilling their destiny; merely by blooming, they bring honor and glory to the Father. What if the same were true in our lives? What if, when we found something we're good at, like painting, singing, playing an instrument or even writing, that we did it to the best of our ability. And when we did, we became alive! We looked at the world differently as we found purpose in our lives! What are your passions? Obviously, I'm passionate about writing. I've been wanting to write all day today, but I should have been in bed about an hour and a half ago. It's worth it though. I love being able to write what God's teaching me. (Hope you're learning something as well?)
Finally, "like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail". Have you ever been mezmorized by a water fountain? To watch the water get forcefully shot out and up into the air, only to splash down upon the earth, wherever it can. There's a rthymic and hyptotic flow. What if we were like a fountain? Once He's guiding us on a path, given and satisfied a desire, made our bones strong so that we could LIVE life more abundantly, then what's to stop us from spreading the news of this transformation with others?!? That's kind of the point to any salvation story, if you ask me. It doesn't matter where you came from, what you were doing, or what God brought you out of, you have a story to tell. You have a story that won't fall on deaf ears if the right ears hear the News.
Think about that for a minute. You. Are. Special.
You aren't an accident. God ordained you into being. He formed you in the womb. He gave you your unique characteristics and quirks. He gave you your passions. He chose you. Period.
He says in Psalm 139: 13-16, Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me in my mother's womb. I thank you, High God—you're breathtaking! Body and soul, I am marvelously made! I worship in adoration—what a creation! You know me inside and out,
you know every bone in my body; You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit, how I was sculpted from nothing into something. Like an open book, you watched me grow from conception to birth; all the stages of my life were spread out before you, The days of my life all prepared before I'd even lived one day.
He has given us all the tools necessarly, all the seeds have already been planted, now we just need to till up our garden and see what blooms!! Once you see what comes up, don't be afraid to give it away and share with your neighbors. It's amazing what a 'flower' can do in a person's life!!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Oh, look! There's a chicken!
"Some say I have ADD, but they don't understand..... Oh, look! There's a chicken!"
ADD it gets me EVERY time! I haven't had a chunk of time where I could write lately, so I thought tonight would be the perfect opportunity. I was thinking about what I wanted to write about on the way home, but as soon as I got in front of my computer, my attention was immediately scattered all over the place! It's not completely my fault, that is, I was semi researching a topic I just can't seem to get a handle on. It seems simple enough, 'snake shedding its skin'. I KNOW there's a correlation between that and when we grow as Christians, but I can't quite get a handle on it yet. So, I'll mull it over a bit more. Who knows, you might see something soon about that. Which btw, led me to some really interesting videos on YouTube, such as THIS, and THAT. So interesting! (DON'T watch these if you are frightened by snakes. You've been warned.)
I'm not sure how I wandered to the next clip on YouTube, but it's absolutely and utter fascinating!!! A storm chaser, Jim Reed, caught an amazing tornado on film!! The spectacular tornado footage taken 5/8/08 in Western Kansas, watch HERE. Although tornadoes scare me much like sharks, they also hold my attention like nothing else. For a girl with ADD, trust me, this doesn't just happen.
**30 minutes later**
Where was I? I got distracted watching storm chaser videos.
**15 minutes later**
I think it's pointless for me to try and direct myself towards anything substantial at this point. So, I'll share another crazy tornado video with you instead. These guys literally get caught IN the tornado. They show you the view not only from their handheld camera, but also the one on the roof, outside of the car. Check IT out!!
Have you heard about, "Where the Hell is Matt?" My dad told me about this one. Matt went all over the world to... well, actually, check out his story here. What a fun job he has!
Have you seen this ONE? The Sound of Music meets a Belgium train station. Obviously, most of the characters are staged, but still amazing. Look fun, huh?
OK, enough for now. I need to step away from the computer and get some dinner. Hope you had fun with this post. I sure did!
Happy trails!!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Blue Mountain Beach Family Vacation
It was a week full of fun and laughter. We weren't sure how Scooter would like the beach, but he literally tried to swim in the sand. Needless to say, first thing in the morning and later in the day, we'd spend hours there playing in the sand and ocean. A great time was had by all!
Squirt was into EVERYTHING, so I put oven mits on him to see what would happen. He still tried to get into stuff, but he had some challenges. haha Finally, he said, "Aunt Mer, I'm done with these."
A very tiny boy in a very large chair on quite possibly the hottest day ever!
Sweet Momma
Wow. Look at ALL the footprints!!
Path which led to the beach.
Our backyard view
This looks like a scene from "Forrest Gump".
I stood on a sand bar to get the next three shots. :) I held my camera high above my head and prayed I didn't fall down into the water. I do what I can to get the shot I want, you know?
Squirt was into EVERYTHING, so I put oven mits on him to see what would happen. He still tried to get into stuff, but he had some challenges. haha Finally, he said, "Aunt Mer, I'm done with these."
A very tiny boy in a very large chair on quite possibly the hottest day ever!
Sweet Momma
Wow. Look at ALL the footprints!!
Path which led to the beach.
Our backyard view
This looks like a scene from "Forrest Gump".Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Taking Chance
I watched a great movie tonight, Taking Chance. It was one of those which makes you proud to be an American. It's based on a true story about a Lt. Col. who volunteers for escort duty, accompanying the remains Pfc. Chance Phelps, killed at 19. I'm an Air Force "brat" myself, so I already have exceeding respect when it comes to men and women who serve their country in the military.
I wasn't sure what to expect from this HBO original film. (I got it on Netflix more than a week ago, but the time never seemed right to watch it.) Finally tonight I was able to devote the necessary energy to watch a movie like that. Whew. I literally cried my way through the movie; not because it was sad, necessarily. But each time the Marines/civilians would salute the fallen hero, my eyes welled up with tears.
There's a scene where they are traveling from the airport to the funeral home. When the people on the road realize who's in the hearse, they all slow down, turn their lights on and accompany them for as long as their trip allowed. For some reason, that really touched me. I think we get so wrapped up in the completely unimportant details of our everyday lives, that we forget what others are doing for our freedom. I'm not writing this to debate whether we should be over there or not, I merely wanted to express my gratitude for those who are.
I watched all the behind the scenes footage of Pfc. Chance Phelps' family and platoon members. Although I've never met him, I don't think I'll forget him. That must seem really strange to say? I was just... deeply and profoundly touched by the story of his man... this hero. He died saving many others.
If you get the opportunity to watch this movie, I highly recommend you doing so.
I wasn't sure what to expect from this HBO original film. (I got it on Netflix more than a week ago, but the time never seemed right to watch it.) Finally tonight I was able to devote the necessary energy to watch a movie like that. Whew. I literally cried my way through the movie; not because it was sad, necessarily. But each time the Marines/civilians would salute the fallen hero, my eyes welled up with tears.
There's a scene where they are traveling from the airport to the funeral home. When the people on the road realize who's in the hearse, they all slow down, turn their lights on and accompany them for as long as their trip allowed. For some reason, that really touched me. I think we get so wrapped up in the completely unimportant details of our everyday lives, that we forget what others are doing for our freedom. I'm not writing this to debate whether we should be over there or not, I merely wanted to express my gratitude for those who are.
I watched all the behind the scenes footage of Pfc. Chance Phelps' family and platoon members. Although I've never met him, I don't think I'll forget him. That must seem really strange to say? I was just... deeply and profoundly touched by the story of his man... this hero. He died saving many others.
If you get the opportunity to watch this movie, I highly recommend you doing so.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Goodbye, 31... Hello, 32!
On the last day of my 31st year, I feel the need to write. Actually, I always feel the need to write, this is just a really good excuse. :) I feel more introspective than usual. Maybe it's because I just finished a really good book, "Wrapped in Rain" by Charles Martin. I'm always a little sad when I finish a book; which I suppose is why I reread my library continuously. One of my absolute favorites, "With New Eyes" by Margaret Becker, I reread at least once a year. It's funny, each time I devour it, God teaches me something new. You'd think after the 10th or 11th time through, there wouldn't be any surprises. But when I least expect it, this little tiny air bubble pops up on the surface and with amazement, He gives me fresh vision. I don't pretend to understand the methods God uses gets my attension; but they work.
My family went on countless roadtrips during my childhood. To and from Grandparents for summer and Christmas vacations. We have a tradition, everytime we cross a state line, we say goodbye to the previous state and hello to the new one. It doesn't matter what's going on in the car before the event, everyone stops what they are doing/saying/playing/reading and we all sing together, "Goodbye, Alabama! Hellooooo, Florida!" In that moment, nothing else matters. There's focus, clarity and excitement for the future. I feel like that's where I am today, "Goodbye, 31! Hellooooo, 32!"
This has been a really good year (July 08-July 09). I feel like I've come into my own more than any other time in my life. It's as though I'm finally figuring me out; what makes me tick and how to make myself happy. You'd think that would be a given, right? I mean, I'm the one who's with me all the time. But that doesn't mean I know myself. I know, it sounds crazy. But hear me out. For the first part of our lives, the people who influence us the most is probably our parents and teachers at school. In college, most start thinking for themselves more and figuring out who they really are. But in your 30's all that gets semi thrown out the windows. Sure, there are aspects of myself from over the years, but in a sense, I feel like a different person. I am a different person. I've found grace and confidence which I never knew existed.
I've been a self-proclaimed tom-boy all my life, but suddenly, there's a girly girl in me which is bursting at the seams! I care what I wear and look like. I buy clothes which fit me, instead of trying to cover me. I paint my finger/toe nails. I've even considered wearing make-up. (Seriously, that's huge!) I work hard at the gym for me and no one else. When I'm in my last minute, dripping in sweat, knowing relief is around the corner, instead of slowing down, I speed up and just laugh! God has given me the ability to use my muscles and limbs, so why not do it for His glory; even at the Y?
At the core, I'm still me. I'm still goofy and random, but how can I explain this so you'll understand. Imagine sliding your hand into a vat of melted wax. The wax covers every nook and cranny of every part of your hand, fingerprints and all. When you pull your hand out, it's still your hand... but completely different. Covered and changed, wrapped within a new 'skin'. A new confidence, if you will.
Like many of my single friends, life hasn't exactly gone as we thought it would. There's such a stigmatism in culture and media today that if you're not married within your 20's, then there must be something wrong with you. Far too quickly, I started believing the lies Satan was feeding me. On a whim, I joined eHarmony. I decided to take my destiny into my own hands. If the guys around here don't see what a gem I am, then maybe I can find someone myself who would. What I didn't realize then, that I know now, I'd taken my focus completely off God. I got so wrapped up in what could happen, instead of what is happening.. or what wasn't happening. While I think that site could work for others, it's not for me. Within days, I cancelled my membership. I'm still "live" for a few more weeks, but I'm through attempting to play God. That's not my place. Thank goodness.
It maybe considered old fashioned, but I want to be pursued and romanced. If that's to happen, I can't be in control. Maybe I have unrealistic expectations and have my standards too high, but frankly, I refuse to settle. So, hold on boys, if you're ready for a challege, step right up. I'm like a wild mustang; hard to wrangle, but worth the effort! (Did I really just compare myself to a mustang? I think I've watched "Flicka" a few times too many!)
I'm entering into my 32nd year with great expectation of "whatcha gonna do next, God?" I've found some balance, but now I need to rearrange priorities a bit and leap out of my comfort zone a bit more. I would love it if God gave me the opportunity to write another book, though I haven no idea what it would be about. I just need to do more creative things. I feel closest to my Creator when I'm using the gifts and talents He's given me.
OK, I need to stop and go get ready for a three-way birthday party tonight! (Two other friends and I all have birthday's within days of one another. Why not throw one huge party?!) Pictures to follow, I'm sure.
Goodbye, 31! Hellooooo, 32!
My family went on countless roadtrips during my childhood. To and from Grandparents for summer and Christmas vacations. We have a tradition, everytime we cross a state line, we say goodbye to the previous state and hello to the new one. It doesn't matter what's going on in the car before the event, everyone stops what they are doing/saying/playing/reading and we all sing together, "Goodbye, Alabama! Hellooooo, Florida!" In that moment, nothing else matters. There's focus, clarity and excitement for the future. I feel like that's where I am today, "Goodbye, 31! Hellooooo, 32!"
This has been a really good year (July 08-July 09). I feel like I've come into my own more than any other time in my life. It's as though I'm finally figuring me out; what makes me tick and how to make myself happy. You'd think that would be a given, right? I mean, I'm the one who's with me all the time. But that doesn't mean I know myself. I know, it sounds crazy. But hear me out. For the first part of our lives, the people who influence us the most is probably our parents and teachers at school. In college, most start thinking for themselves more and figuring out who they really are. But in your 30's all that gets semi thrown out the windows. Sure, there are aspects of myself from over the years, but in a sense, I feel like a different person. I am a different person. I've found grace and confidence which I never knew existed.
I've been a self-proclaimed tom-boy all my life, but suddenly, there's a girly girl in me which is bursting at the seams! I care what I wear and look like. I buy clothes which fit me, instead of trying to cover me. I paint my finger/toe nails. I've even considered wearing make-up. (Seriously, that's huge!) I work hard at the gym for me and no one else. When I'm in my last minute, dripping in sweat, knowing relief is around the corner, instead of slowing down, I speed up and just laugh! God has given me the ability to use my muscles and limbs, so why not do it for His glory; even at the Y?
At the core, I'm still me. I'm still goofy and random, but how can I explain this so you'll understand. Imagine sliding your hand into a vat of melted wax. The wax covers every nook and cranny of every part of your hand, fingerprints and all. When you pull your hand out, it's still your hand... but completely different. Covered and changed, wrapped within a new 'skin'. A new confidence, if you will.
Like many of my single friends, life hasn't exactly gone as we thought it would. There's such a stigmatism in culture and media today that if you're not married within your 20's, then there must be something wrong with you. Far too quickly, I started believing the lies Satan was feeding me. On a whim, I joined eHarmony. I decided to take my destiny into my own hands. If the guys around here don't see what a gem I am, then maybe I can find someone myself who would. What I didn't realize then, that I know now, I'd taken my focus completely off God. I got so wrapped up in what could happen, instead of what is happening.. or what wasn't happening. While I think that site could work for others, it's not for me. Within days, I cancelled my membership. I'm still "live" for a few more weeks, but I'm through attempting to play God. That's not my place. Thank goodness.
It maybe considered old fashioned, but I want to be pursued and romanced. If that's to happen, I can't be in control. Maybe I have unrealistic expectations and have my standards too high, but frankly, I refuse to settle. So, hold on boys, if you're ready for a challege, step right up. I'm like a wild mustang; hard to wrangle, but worth the effort! (Did I really just compare myself to a mustang? I think I've watched "Flicka" a few times too many!)
I'm entering into my 32nd year with great expectation of "whatcha gonna do next, God?" I've found some balance, but now I need to rearrange priorities a bit and leap out of my comfort zone a bit more. I would love it if God gave me the opportunity to write another book, though I haven no idea what it would be about. I just need to do more creative things. I feel closest to my Creator when I'm using the gifts and talents He's given me.
OK, I need to stop and go get ready for a three-way birthday party tonight! (Two other friends and I all have birthday's within days of one another. Why not throw one huge party?!) Pictures to follow, I'm sure.
Goodbye, 31! Hellooooo, 32!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
tiny VENT!
I'm a little annoyed right now. Why do service-orientated people think the world revolves around them and they can just show up or call at any old time, regardless of the time they previously said they'd show up/call?!?!?
I rearranged my schedule tonight just so I could talk with Merrill Lynch tonight. I asked the Rep what was a good time for HIM to call and I arranged my schedule accordingly. However, that meant I wasn't able to go to the Y tonight; which was my first annoyance. And now, he's nearly 30 minutes late for his phone call. IF he calls, I'm not answering. It's his fault for not calling on time. Am I being completely irrational?!?
On the flip side, I have GREAT news!!! I got a raise today after only being at my new job for four months!!! Isn't that amazing?!! My boss said, "I'm just tickled by your progress and wanted to thank you for your hard work!" Working for SuperMagnetMan has been such a blessing in my life! How great is it to work for someone who appreciates hard work and rewards you accordingly?!
I rearranged my schedule tonight just so I could talk with Merrill Lynch tonight. I asked the Rep what was a good time for HIM to call and I arranged my schedule accordingly. However, that meant I wasn't able to go to the Y tonight; which was my first annoyance. And now, he's nearly 30 minutes late for his phone call. IF he calls, I'm not answering. It's his fault for not calling on time. Am I being completely irrational?!?
On the flip side, I have GREAT news!!! I got a raise today after only being at my new job for four months!!! Isn't that amazing?!! My boss said, "I'm just tickled by your progress and wanted to thank you for your hard work!" Working for SuperMagnetMan has been such a blessing in my life! How great is it to work for someone who appreciates hard work and rewards you accordingly?!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Completely Random
I may love to sing, but I refuse to "tweet". Am I honestly missing out on anything? I think not.
My internet was down for a week and I felt completely out of touch with reality. I sadly had Facebook withdrawls. Luckily, I recovered quickly. I got a lot more accomplished. I started reading again... "Wrapped in Rain" by Charles Martin is my book of choice. I love Charles Martin! If you've never read anything by him before, start with "When Crickets Cry". I wrote my penpals back. Read magazines. Watched a lot of movies. And for the most part, went to bed on time. Hmm. Let this be a lesson to me.
I love summer. I love most everything about it, except the heat. I love how it stays light later. I saw my first lightning bug the other night and just smiled. I remember collecting those when I was a kid. Good times.
I just wrote this huge long introspective paragraph about how I'm feeling... then deleted it.
I washed and scrubbed my car clean on Saturday. It rained Sunday.
I've been pushing myself to new levels when working out. I make it as hard as I can for myself, then work as hard as I can to see what I'm capable of. I'm "running" about a 10:30 mile. What I find to be more impressive, is that my second mile is usually around the same time frame too! My stamina has definitely increased! I'm very proud of myself.
I went with my friend to see "The Proposal" the other night. HILARIOUS! I laughed so hard, I cried. I cracked up during the forrest dance. If you've seen it, you know exactly what I'm talking about. If you haven't, then when you do, you'll crack up as well! Grab a friend and go watch this movie!
I'm turning 32 on Sunday!!
My mom asked me to create a website for her; a place for all her famous recipes. It's not much yet, but stay tuned. You're going to find recipes which you'll be using and passing down to your family as well. Go to: http://maryjosdelights.blogspot.com/
I've been trying to teach Grant to tell me he loves me for a while now. I made a tiny breakthrough on Saturday. I said, "Tootie Rudy [that's one of my nicknames for him], do you love me?" He said, "Yes." The day that kid says, "I love you, Aunt Mer." I'm going to be one big puddle. I heart my Toot.
I'm sure I have tons of other things to say... but I really must get to bed. Happy trails, all!
My internet was down for a week and I felt completely out of touch with reality. I sadly had Facebook withdrawls. Luckily, I recovered quickly. I got a lot more accomplished. I started reading again... "Wrapped in Rain" by Charles Martin is my book of choice. I love Charles Martin! If you've never read anything by him before, start with "When Crickets Cry". I wrote my penpals back. Read magazines. Watched a lot of movies. And for the most part, went to bed on time. Hmm. Let this be a lesson to me.
I love summer. I love most everything about it, except the heat. I love how it stays light later. I saw my first lightning bug the other night and just smiled. I remember collecting those when I was a kid. Good times.
I just wrote this huge long introspective paragraph about how I'm feeling... then deleted it.
I washed and scrubbed my car clean on Saturday. It rained Sunday.
I've been pushing myself to new levels when working out. I make it as hard as I can for myself, then work as hard as I can to see what I'm capable of. I'm "running" about a 10:30 mile. What I find to be more impressive, is that my second mile is usually around the same time frame too! My stamina has definitely increased! I'm very proud of myself.
I went with my friend to see "The Proposal" the other night. HILARIOUS! I laughed so hard, I cried. I cracked up during the forrest dance. If you've seen it, you know exactly what I'm talking about. If you haven't, then when you do, you'll crack up as well! Grab a friend and go watch this movie!
I'm turning 32 on Sunday!!
My mom asked me to create a website for her; a place for all her famous recipes. It's not much yet, but stay tuned. You're going to find recipes which you'll be using and passing down to your family as well. Go to: http://maryjosdelights.blogspot.com/
I've been trying to teach Grant to tell me he loves me for a while now. I made a tiny breakthrough on Saturday. I said, "Tootie Rudy [that's one of my nicknames for him], do you love me?" He said, "Yes." The day that kid says, "I love you, Aunt Mer." I'm going to be one big puddle. I heart my Toot.
I'm sure I have tons of other things to say... but I really must get to bed. Happy trails, all!
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