1. How old will you be in five years? AH! 31...lets not talk about that...
2. Do you think you will be married by then? I would hope so, but thats all up to God and whats in His plan
3. What do you look forward to most in the next six weeks? The SuperBowl! Laura's birthday (even though she won't be here...)
4. Who was the last person you called? Lindsey
5. Who was the last person to call you? A patron with a question
6. Do you prefer to call or text? Normally call, unless its for something small, then I text
7. Do you have any pets? No but I love on everyone elses until I can have my own someday
8. What were you doing at 12pm last night? Watching the end of Bridget Jones' Diary - love that movie!
9. Are your parents married/separated/divorced? divorced with dad remarried
10. When is the last time you saw your mom? this morning
11 has disappeared. ??
12. How many states have you lived in? 1
13. How many cities/towns have you lived in? 2
14. Do you prefer shoes, socks, or bare feet? I love being barefoot - unless its cold outside, then socks (the irony of the situation is that I love shoes!)
15. What is your favorite ice cream? Right now I would say Vanilla Bean
16. What is your favorite dessert? This is a toughy...Homemade Pecan Pie
17. What kind of jelly do you like on your PB & J sandwich? strawberry JAM - homemade all the way!
18. Do you like coffee? Only with "stuff" in it
19. How many glasses of water a day do you drink on average? Not nearly enough, I try to drink a lot though
20. What do you drink in the morning? If I'm not sick, milk or water, if I'm sick, apple juice
21. Would you rather sleep with someone else or alone? depends on who it is and what the situation is
22. Do you sleep on a certain side of the bed? funny thing about that...I tend to sleep on the left side (as you are lying down) mainly because I like to face something as I sleep (and my bed is along a wall on that side...only now I am addicted to sleeping that way and if I have to sleep on my right to sleep facing something, it really throws me off...) - and if there is nothing to face, then I sleep on my left (think I'm a freak yet???)
23. Do you know how to play poker? kinda
24. Do you like to cuddle? heck yeah
25. Have you ever been to Canada? once when I was little
26. Do you eat out or at home more often? home or I bring my lunch to work...I don't like to eat out very often
27. Do you know anyone with the same birthday as you? yep, many
28. Do you want kids? if you know me AT ALL you know the answer to this question :)
29. Do you speak any other languages? not really - barely remember any spanish or japanese
30. Have you ever gotten stitches? yup, and I have a scar above my upper lip to prove it!
31. Do you prefer an ocean or a pool? I love both! I love the sound and smells of the ocean but probably prefer to swim in a lake or pool - salt water hurts my contacts
32. Do you prefer a window seat or an aisle seats? window - I like having the side to lean on when sleeping (I was on a plane ALOT this summer and learned the hard way!)
33. Do you know how to drive a stick? nope - someday though...
34. What is your favorite thing to spend money on? loved ones - I LOVE buying people stuff!
35. Do you wear any jewelry 24/7? my toe ring. I feel naked without it (although my favorite one broke a few weeks ago...)
36. What is your favorite TV show? 24!
37. Can you roll your tongue? Nope
38. Who is the funniest person you know? Lately I would have to say Jess - although Laura comes in a close 2nd
39. Do you sleep with stuffed animals? not normally
40. What is the main ring tone on your phone? Something to be Proud of
41. Do you still have clothes from when you were little? I think my mom has some packed away some where
42. What color are your bedroom walls? white with a painted border on the top - years ago I got really creative when we moved in this house
43. Do you turn off the water while you brush your teeth? yup - I tend to walk away and finish other things while brushing
44. Do you sleep with your closet doors opened or closed? my closet is too full to close the door
45. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of killer bees! Neither please
46. What do you dip a chicken nugget in? I don't eat chicken nuggets much, but it varies depending on the place - sometimes its Sweet and Sour, sometimes Ranch, sometimes just ketchup and for McD's its honey
47. What is your favorite food? pizza
48. Can you change the oil on a car? Nope but I know these people called mechanics and they do it for a living!
49. Have you ever gotten a speeding ticket? nope
50. Have you ever run out of gas? Thank goodness now
51. Do you read the newspaper? At work I do, and on Sundays.
52. Do you have any magazine subscriptions? Relevant and Radiant
Thursday, January 25, 2007
My battle
I've had a rough month. Things have been a roller coaster in a lot of areas in my life...yesterday was my breaking point. I had taken the day off to get caught up on cleaning and such, only to wake up to pink eye. Yes you read that right, pink eye. Luckily enough my doctor called in medication without having to see me (the last thing I needed was another co-pay after just going last week)
As much as I hate to admit this, I did nothing yesterday. I was as close to a depression that a person can get without actually hitting it. I didn't answer my phone for hours, I didnt respond to text messages. I didn't do anything but lay on the couch and watch tv. Even some of my favorite shows didn't make me happy. I actually didn't want my family to come, I wanted to be alone, but when they did come home I started to feel a little better. Funny isn't it how sometimes the things we think we want, really aren't what's good for us or what we want after all... Eventually I started calling people back, and answering my phone when they called, but it was still an effort for me.
As I was going to bed last night I realized that through all this I should be reading my Bible more. Through all these rough times this month, I haven't hardly picked up my Bible. I have been reading some spiritual books that I have got me thinking, but even in the last few days I had stopped reading those too. I had cut myself off from my lifeline - my "Father" - without even realizing it. That in itself was a scary thought. How did I get so far gone in such little time? Had I taken steps backwards or was I just stagnant? Immobile? Not moving at all? It was no wonder I haven't been happy - who would have been...
On my drive to work I finally put all the pieces of the puzzle together - I finally felt the truth of what was going on around me. Satan was fighting for me. There was, and is, a battle going on right now. Only I am not alone and I will not lose. God will not lose. And I just need to keep fighting, knowing that I am not fighting this alone. I have my Father fighting for me, and I know I have my closest friends fighting for me as well. Watch out Satan - you are about to lose. I have some pretty awesome people on my side.
As much as I hate to admit this, I did nothing yesterday. I was as close to a depression that a person can get without actually hitting it. I didn't answer my phone for hours, I didnt respond to text messages. I didn't do anything but lay on the couch and watch tv. Even some of my favorite shows didn't make me happy. I actually didn't want my family to come, I wanted to be alone, but when they did come home I started to feel a little better. Funny isn't it how sometimes the things we think we want, really aren't what's good for us or what we want after all... Eventually I started calling people back, and answering my phone when they called, but it was still an effort for me.
As I was going to bed last night I realized that through all this I should be reading my Bible more. Through all these rough times this month, I haven't hardly picked up my Bible. I have been reading some spiritual books that I have got me thinking, but even in the last few days I had stopped reading those too. I had cut myself off from my lifeline - my "Father" - without even realizing it. That in itself was a scary thought. How did I get so far gone in such little time? Had I taken steps backwards or was I just stagnant? Immobile? Not moving at all? It was no wonder I haven't been happy - who would have been...
On my drive to work I finally put all the pieces of the puzzle together - I finally felt the truth of what was going on around me. Satan was fighting for me. There was, and is, a battle going on right now. Only I am not alone and I will not lose. God will not lose. And I just need to keep fighting, knowing that I am not fighting this alone. I have my Father fighting for me, and I know I have my closest friends fighting for me as well. Watch out Satan - you are about to lose. I have some pretty awesome people on my side.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Haywire
Brief overview of my day...
Computers went haywire.
I didn't get a break until after 2 (I came in at 8 am)
I only got a 1/2 hour lunch, and was lucky to get that.
Never got my 2nd break
Things finally started working right - kind of
Something is still vastly wrong with our computers.
My throat hurts.
Is it a full moon??
Computers went haywire.
I didn't get a break until after 2 (I came in at 8 am)
I only got a 1/2 hour lunch, and was lucky to get that.
Never got my 2nd break
Things finally started working right - kind of
Something is still vastly wrong with our computers.
My throat hurts.
Is it a full moon??
Monday, January 22, 2007
Randomness
~ My team is going to the SUPER BOWL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DA BEARS!
~ Colts Vs. The Bears - WOW!
~ My car is fixed my car is fixed my car is fixed!
~ I finally was able to sleep all the way through the night last night for the first time in DAYS!
~ I can breathe through my nose right now
~ I got another random myspace message from some guy...asking me about GCC and being told he should go there to find someone who is "wifey material" !?!?! And his profile has pictures on it we don't allow in the computer lab! How do I even respond to that!?!
~ Starting reading Erwin McManus' book - its amazing!
~ There's a website out there just to find sugar daddies. Jess and I find it hilarious.
~ 24 is flippin rockin this season!! LOVE IT!
'Nough randomness for now...
~ Colts Vs. The Bears - WOW!
~ My car is fixed my car is fixed my car is fixed!
~ I finally was able to sleep all the way through the night last night for the first time in DAYS!
~ I can breathe through my nose right now
~ I got another random myspace message from some guy...asking me about GCC and being told he should go there to find someone who is "wifey material" !?!?! And his profile has pictures on it we don't allow in the computer lab! How do I even respond to that!?!
~ Starting reading Erwin McManus' book - its amazing!
~ There's a website out there just to find sugar daddies. Jess and I find it hilarious.
~ 24 is flippin rockin this season!! LOVE IT!
'Nough randomness for now...
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
I did it...
...I went to the doctor.
I have been fighting a sinus infection since before the new year. I had pretty much been over it and feeling close to a hundred percent, when two days ago my sis came down with it, thus once again flaming the fire of mine. It came back. With a vengence. It got to the point last night during the night that it hurt to swallow. I finally hit my breaking point. I was in too much pain to avoid it any longer, and I haven't been able to put in a good workout in two weeks because of lack of energy. (I have been prone to taking evening naps lately! Not normal for a 26 year old!!!) So I did it. I went to the doctor. I couldn't fight this one on my own. Turns out this time last year the same thing happened.
Apparently January is my month to get "the crud"
Funny how somehow this battle of wills aligns with my spiritual life as well. How often does God need to slap me completely upside the head for me to give up control and let him heal me. Why I fight it, I dont know...
I have been fighting a sinus infection since before the new year. I had pretty much been over it and feeling close to a hundred percent, when two days ago my sis came down with it, thus once again flaming the fire of mine. It came back. With a vengence. It got to the point last night during the night that it hurt to swallow. I finally hit my breaking point. I was in too much pain to avoid it any longer, and I haven't been able to put in a good workout in two weeks because of lack of energy. (I have been prone to taking evening naps lately! Not normal for a 26 year old!!!) So I did it. I went to the doctor. I couldn't fight this one on my own. Turns out this time last year the same thing happened.
Apparently January is my month to get "the crud"
Funny how somehow this battle of wills aligns with my spiritual life as well. How often does God need to slap me completely upside the head for me to give up control and let him heal me. Why I fight it, I dont know...
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Questions
Those of you who read my blog regularly, or semi-regularly, have probably figured out by now that I am questioner. I always have questions I'm contemplating, mulling over, or just down right ignoring going through my head.
Lately it has been no different.
I used to be afraid to question. Growing up I didnt go to a church that encouraged questioning. Don't get me wrong, they didn't discourage it, it just wasn't something talked about. Living in the questions (as Stephen always calls it) is a fairly new concept for me, and sometimes its still hard to not know all the answers...
These are just some of the questions God and I have been dealing with in conversation lately...
On to the things I am mulling over...
~ Christ is supposed to be the center of our lives, of our everyday activities, of our personal life, of our thoughts, or our relationships, of everything. What does that really look like? How do I get to that place? Does everyone struggle daily to keep the focus on God first?
~ How do you trust again? How do you not only heal from the past pain, but not allow those past hurts to ruin your future?
~ Does everyone have as many fears as I do to deal with daily? Does the number ever lessen, or do more and more opportunities come that need to be grabbed hold of head on?
~ The Bible can be broken down to show meaning by specific words used in specific scripture, how do we know that is truly what God meant, if it has been translated by humans? Do we just trust?
~ Am I making an impact for Christ?
~ How do you begin to have one of the most difficult conversations in your life, with someone you love deeply, knowing full well that this person may despise you? Yet knowing that God is calling you to have this conversation?
~ What does a Christ-centered relationship look like on a day to day basis?
~ What in my life is not honoring God right now? And what do I need to do to change it?
Lately it has been no different.
I used to be afraid to question. Growing up I didnt go to a church that encouraged questioning. Don't get me wrong, they didn't discourage it, it just wasn't something talked about. Living in the questions (as Stephen always calls it) is a fairly new concept for me, and sometimes its still hard to not know all the answers...
These are just some of the questions God and I have been dealing with in conversation lately...
On to the things I am mulling over...
~ Christ is supposed to be the center of our lives, of our everyday activities, of our personal life, of our thoughts, or our relationships, of everything. What does that really look like? How do I get to that place? Does everyone struggle daily to keep the focus on God first?
~ How do you trust again? How do you not only heal from the past pain, but not allow those past hurts to ruin your future?
~ Does everyone have as many fears as I do to deal with daily? Does the number ever lessen, or do more and more opportunities come that need to be grabbed hold of head on?
~ The Bible can be broken down to show meaning by specific words used in specific scripture, how do we know that is truly what God meant, if it has been translated by humans? Do we just trust?
~ Am I making an impact for Christ?
~ How do you begin to have one of the most difficult conversations in your life, with someone you love deeply, knowing full well that this person may despise you? Yet knowing that God is calling you to have this conversation?
~ What does a Christ-centered relationship look like on a day to day basis?
~ What in my life is not honoring God right now? And what do I need to do to change it?
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