Here it is December 31 in a few short hours it will be 2008 and then I will be 32. WOW where did the time go. I haven't written much lately things have been crazy and I figure why write it is just the same stuff different day. :)
We have had A LOT of family time in the last 2 months and I have loved EVERY moment of it. Thank you to my family for being so supportive, loving and wonderful this year.
Here is to 2008 and all the changes to come. Till then I leave you with 200 questions about me. But now what I look at it there isn't 200 questions so however many! :)
Happy New Year!
200. My middle name is: Jo
199. I was born in: 1976
198. I am really: a funny person ask LindsEy!
197. My cell phone company is: verizon
196. My eye color is: brown
195. My shoe size is: 7
194. My ring size is: HUGE I think 7 or 8 I have fat fingers
193. My height is: 5'2"
192. I am allergic to: milk
191. I was born on:...1/2/1976 (coming up in case you need to get me anything)
190. I am annoyed by: people who smack when they eat
189. Last book you read: Ha Ha a girly book…..Shopaholic and Sister
188. My bed is: not big enough for Me, Chris, Kona, Jack and Shiver
187: One thing you hate about your body: my stomach
179. My favorite Holiday is: Thanksgiving
177. The last three cd's you bought/burned: Kid Rock & Timbaland
175. Are you living at home: I live in my own house
174. Do you have any siblings: 2 brothers and a sister
170. What did you do today: So far I got up at 6 made my lunch, drove to work, ate my oatmeal and surfed the internet because NOBODY else is working today.
:::I Believe In:::
142. Love at first sight: I married Chris but I wasn’t in love when I met him
141. Good Luck: nope
140. Fate: yes
139. Yourself: sometimes
138. Aliens: no
137. Heaven: yes
136. Hell: yes
135. Ghosts: I don’t know I am on the fence
134. Horoscopes: no but I would LOVE to read what someone thinks will happen in my life. I am still waiting for the big SUM of money it said I was gettin
133. Soulmates: ..yes
:::Which is Better:::
129. Hugs or Kisses: hugs they are so true
127. Phone or Online: both have their moments
124. Hot or cold: hot
123. Summer or winter: both
122. Fall or Spring: both (I love Oregon cause you get a combo of all 4 I love something about each)
121. Chocolate or vanilla: vanilla
120. Night or Day: night
119. Oranges or Apples: oranges
118. Curly or Straight hair: If mine would stay curly but it only does with a bottle of hairspray and a perm which one I won’t do and the other too much time.
:::Here's What I Think About:::
116. Abortion: I don't believe in it
115. Backstabbers: We've all been there
114-Politicians: I am tired of hearing about them
:::Last time I:::
102. Had food?: I ate some chex mix about 30 minutes ago
101. Saw someone I haven't seen in awhile: Dec. 29th
99. Who is the ditsiest person you know: Sorry but LindsEy!!! I love you!!!
98. Who makes you laugh the most?: Leslie cracks me up!!!
82. What I don't understand is: boys….amen Erin I still don’t get them
76. Something I always really miss when I leave home is: my bed
75. The thing that I'm looking forward to the most: 2008 is a new year
74. The thing that I'm not looking forward to is: turning 32
73. Tomorrow: I will sleep in and eat yummy sushi my husband will make for my family.
72. Today: is over
71. Next Summer: I predict will be GREAT
70. Next Weekend: is a new year
67. People call me: Taneha, Neha, Tancha, Tanera (thanks Warren), T, TT, Sikoni
60. The most difficult thing to do is: admit failure
59. I have gotten a speeding ticket: 3 times I think
60. My zodiac sign is: Capricorn
55. The first person I talked to today was: Craig a guy I work with
54. First time you had a crush: I was pry in 5th grade
53. The one person who I can't hide things from: my mom
52. Last time someone said something you were thinking: Saturday night (I don’t remember exactly but I remember it happened)
51. Right now I am talking to: nobody I am filling this out
50. What is your dream job: to be a mommy or if I work where I get paid a Tradeshow Coordinator (for a bigger company)
49. First real job: Village Baptist Nursery :-)
48. I have/will get a job: I have 2 jobs Thomas thinks I need a 3rd I think he hates me ;-)
47. I have these pets: Kona – our chocolate lab, Jack – our orange cat and shiver – our fighting spotted cat
46. I wish: not to work for a year and be ok
45. The worst sound in the world: someone screeching
44. The person that makes me cry the most is: no comment
43. Best sound in the world: running water
39. Person[s] that makes you happy: my family and my good friends
35. Florida or Hawaii: From what I have been in Florida, Hawaii
33. My favorite piece of clothing: ALL my clothes!
31. Last time I cried: Saturday
30. My friends are: irreplaceable and incredible
29. My computer is: slow as CRAP
28. The school I go to is: I don’t
27. Last person I got mad at is: Chris (surprise)
22. The all-time best movie is: I don’t know really……Steal Magnolias
21. The all-time best feeling in the world is: being loved
17. I lose all respect for people who: cheat
16. The last movie I cried at was: The Family Stone
14. TV channels you watch: NBC, ABC, CBS, MTV, E!, Discovery, TLC
13. Favorite web site: right now recipezaar.com
11. The worst pain I was ever in: when I had my laparoscopy
10. My favorite word is: butt munch
9. My room: is clean and big right now
8. My favorite celebrity: Reese Witherspoon or Julie Roberts
7. Your weakness is: children
6. Where do you want to go one day: Japan
4. What I like/first notice about the opposite sex is: smile
2. One thing that makes you feel great is: knowing you’re loved
1. One person that you wish you could see right now: James
Monday, December 31, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007
My Fear
Ever since I was little I had this fear. Fear of being alone which is a few different combinations. Being home at night without someone or traveling alone.
This week I realized something as I took a last minute trip to Arizona for work. For the last six years my traveling has increased each year. From 1 trip a year to 2-3 trips a year. Now this coming year I will be traveling quite a bit for multiple shows. What I have realized is I no longer hold that fear.
I got over long ago traveling on a plane by myself. It is like getting in the car and driving to work. It is no big deal. The other things though have been a challenge. I don’t like finding my way around a new city and not knowing where I am going. I have a great sense of direction but my anxiety side kicks in when I have to catch a cab to my hotel from the airport that is about 12-15 miles. I get a little nervous each time thinking, “what if?” Chris would tell me I watch too much TV but it really isn’t that. I have never really had to do many things on my own because mainly I don’t like to but I have learned to do it.
I did think last night and this morning coming to a conclusion. If I got nothing else out of this job I have learned to become independent. I really don’t need to worry. I can catch the cab for 20 minute ride, I can go to dinner by myself, I can take a flight from Portland to any where not knowing what I am going to do when I get there and be ok with it.
Now there is one thing I am not ok with and not sure I will do again. I did when I was in LA in June take a train from LA to San Diego to hang out with Bryan and family for the weekend. I don’t care how much I have learned from traveling I will NEVER do that trip again. I have always heard good things about train rides from Portland to Seattle but this was nothing like that. It was a bunch of “thugs” commuting from city to city. It was like a long MAX ride and if you know me you know I HATE the MAX.
I am actually pretty proud of myself. It may seem a little silly to a lot of people but I don’t have that fear. Now maybe if I was traveling to the middle of nowhere and some guy with oh a saw was my cab driver I might not get in. I think this happened a while ago but I am just finally realizing it doesn’t bother me any more. Here’s to 4 trips to AZ this year, 4 trips to Vegas and maybe a trip to New York.
Being home alone at night, well I don’t know if that will ever happen.
This week I realized something as I took a last minute trip to Arizona for work. For the last six years my traveling has increased each year. From 1 trip a year to 2-3 trips a year. Now this coming year I will be traveling quite a bit for multiple shows. What I have realized is I no longer hold that fear.
I got over long ago traveling on a plane by myself. It is like getting in the car and driving to work. It is no big deal. The other things though have been a challenge. I don’t like finding my way around a new city and not knowing where I am going. I have a great sense of direction but my anxiety side kicks in when I have to catch a cab to my hotel from the airport that is about 12-15 miles. I get a little nervous each time thinking, “what if?” Chris would tell me I watch too much TV but it really isn’t that. I have never really had to do many things on my own because mainly I don’t like to but I have learned to do it.
I did think last night and this morning coming to a conclusion. If I got nothing else out of this job I have learned to become independent. I really don’t need to worry. I can catch the cab for 20 minute ride, I can go to dinner by myself, I can take a flight from Portland to any where not knowing what I am going to do when I get there and be ok with it.
Now there is one thing I am not ok with and not sure I will do again. I did when I was in LA in June take a train from LA to San Diego to hang out with Bryan and family for the weekend. I don’t care how much I have learned from traveling I will NEVER do that trip again. I have always heard good things about train rides from Portland to Seattle but this was nothing like that. It was a bunch of “thugs” commuting from city to city. It was like a long MAX ride and if you know me you know I HATE the MAX.
I am actually pretty proud of myself. It may seem a little silly to a lot of people but I don’t have that fear. Now maybe if I was traveling to the middle of nowhere and some guy with oh a saw was my cab driver I might not get in. I think this happened a while ago but I am just finally realizing it doesn’t bother me any more. Here’s to 4 trips to AZ this year, 4 trips to Vegas and maybe a trip to New York.
Being home alone at night, well I don’t know if that will ever happen.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
My Friend
I have this friend her name is Andie. It is like Mandy but she is more like candie. She is the coolest! She has a pool you can swim in but not for long. You can walk on her but watch out she does bite if you tell her you want to keep her then lie and tell others you want to fire her. I don't know what to say but everyone needs an Andie in there pocket. With her in your pocket it will feel like a rocket.
But for real this time. Andie is one of those friends that it doesn't matter how long you don't talk or how often you talk you will be friends forever. If you give her the same she gives you, you will be friends for life. She is a very special person I met almost 3 years ago when I started at the GAP. She is amazing to talk to and even cry with if you need.
Andie, I love you and you are a rock star. You are an amazing person that goes through a lot and lets it go. You deserve the very best. As they say on the Golden Girls, "Thanks for being my friend. We've traveled down the roads and back again." Love you!
But for real this time. Andie is one of those friends that it doesn't matter how long you don't talk or how often you talk you will be friends forever. If you give her the same she gives you, you will be friends for life. She is a very special person I met almost 3 years ago when I started at the GAP. She is amazing to talk to and even cry with if you need.
Andie, I love you and you are a rock star. You are an amazing person that goes through a lot and lets it go. You deserve the very best. As they say on the Golden Girls, "Thanks for being my friend. We've traveled down the roads and back again." Love you!
Monday, November 05, 2007
"I'm Being Chased"
We all sometimes have weird dreams but mine lately have seemed more realistic than normal.
Chris is hunting this week with my Dad and brothers. Sometimes I freak out when he leaves because I don’t like being home alone. This time I freaked out but it wasn’t cause I was going to be home alone that isn’t bothering me this time. It is just because he isn’t here period. It isn’t bothering me or freaking me out like someone is going to break in like I normally do. So it was weird when last night I had a dream that someone broke into our house (which wasn’t our actual house though) and I shot them. I tried calling 911 but they kept putting me on hold and wouldn’t listen to me. So instead I ended up running and kept running like someone was chasing me from house to house. I keep thinking, why would 911 put me on hold I told them someone was after me and they aren’t doing anything. I woke up crying…….Not crying because I was scared someone was going to break into my house. Crying because nobody would listen to me and how scared I was.
So I looked up some dream interpretations today at Dream Moods.
This was the closest fit I could find…..
“I’m Being Chased”
Chase dreams often stem from feelings of anxiety in your walking life. The way we respond to anxiety and pressure in real life is typically manifested as a chase dream. Running is an instinctive response to physical threats in our environment. Often in these dream scenarios, you are being pursued by some attacker, who wants to hurt or possibly kill you. You are running away, hiding, or trying to outwit your pursuer. Chase dreams may represent your way of coping with fears, stress or various situations in your waking life. Instead of confronting the situation, you are running away and avoiding it. Ask yourself who is the one chasing you and you may gain some understanding and insight on the source of your fears and pressure.The pursuer or attacker who is chasing you in your dream may also represent a part of yourself. Your own feelings of anger, jealousy, fear, and possibly love, can assume the appearance of threatening figure. You may be projecting these feelings onto the unknown chaser. Next time you have a chase dream, turn around and confront your pursuer. Ask them why they are chasing you.One may be consumed by their own anger, jealousy, love, or self-destructive behavior. For example, you may be drinking too much or exhibiting open hostility toward others around you. You may subconsciously be threatened by these actions which have been jeopardizing your relationships and/or career. Your dreams are a way of calling attention to these self-destructive actions.A more direct analysis of chase dreams is the fear of being attacked. Such dreams are more common among women than men, who may feel physically vulnerable in the urban environment. These dreams are inspired by fears of violence and sexual assault in which we are so over-exposed from the media. The violence that the media portrays magnifies our fears and how at risk we all are.
Shooting…..
To dream that you shoot a person with a gun, denotes your aggressive feelings and hidden anger toward that particular person. (I didn’t know the person I was shooting or shot.)
So what does my dream mean or does it mean anything at all?
Chris is hunting this week with my Dad and brothers. Sometimes I freak out when he leaves because I don’t like being home alone. This time I freaked out but it wasn’t cause I was going to be home alone that isn’t bothering me this time. It is just because he isn’t here period. It isn’t bothering me or freaking me out like someone is going to break in like I normally do. So it was weird when last night I had a dream that someone broke into our house (which wasn’t our actual house though) and I shot them. I tried calling 911 but they kept putting me on hold and wouldn’t listen to me. So instead I ended up running and kept running like someone was chasing me from house to house. I keep thinking, why would 911 put me on hold I told them someone was after me and they aren’t doing anything. I woke up crying…….Not crying because I was scared someone was going to break into my house. Crying because nobody would listen to me and how scared I was.
So I looked up some dream interpretations today at Dream Moods.
This was the closest fit I could find…..
“I’m Being Chased”
Chase dreams often stem from feelings of anxiety in your walking life. The way we respond to anxiety and pressure in real life is typically manifested as a chase dream. Running is an instinctive response to physical threats in our environment. Often in these dream scenarios, you are being pursued by some attacker, who wants to hurt or possibly kill you. You are running away, hiding, or trying to outwit your pursuer. Chase dreams may represent your way of coping with fears, stress or various situations in your waking life. Instead of confronting the situation, you are running away and avoiding it. Ask yourself who is the one chasing you and you may gain some understanding and insight on the source of your fears and pressure.The pursuer or attacker who is chasing you in your dream may also represent a part of yourself. Your own feelings of anger, jealousy, fear, and possibly love, can assume the appearance of threatening figure. You may be projecting these feelings onto the unknown chaser. Next time you have a chase dream, turn around and confront your pursuer. Ask them why they are chasing you.One may be consumed by their own anger, jealousy, love, or self-destructive behavior. For example, you may be drinking too much or exhibiting open hostility toward others around you. You may subconsciously be threatened by these actions which have been jeopardizing your relationships and/or career. Your dreams are a way of calling attention to these self-destructive actions.A more direct analysis of chase dreams is the fear of being attacked. Such dreams are more common among women than men, who may feel physically vulnerable in the urban environment. These dreams are inspired by fears of violence and sexual assault in which we are so over-exposed from the media. The violence that the media portrays magnifies our fears and how at risk we all are.
Shooting…..
To dream that you shoot a person with a gun, denotes your aggressive feelings and hidden anger toward that particular person. (I didn’t know the person I was shooting or shot.)
So what does my dream mean or does it mean anything at all?
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Little Things
I love little surprises and presents. Wednesday night when I was at work I fell in love with a jacket we just got in. Thursday night I made a deal and got my jacket. :) I am so excited. Thank you to the person that put that smile on my face. She knew I had a rough day and night. Even though I did a few things for her she didn't need to do it but did. Thank you so much! Your friendship means a lot to me, even without the jacket. 
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
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This has always been one of my favorite verses. I have had this verse framed since I graduated high school. Between all the moves I didn't know what box it was in. On Sunday night I was looking in a box of pictures for a project I am working on. In the box I finally found it.
As a side note I found so many other things, emails from Heather, pictures of 6 Raft Rally's, pictures from Meadow Park, pictures from Jenn's house, pictures from our beach trips and a bunch of memories.
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This has always been one of my favorite verses. I have had this verse framed since I graduated high school. Between all the moves I didn't know what box it was in. On Sunday night I was looking in a box of pictures for a project I am working on. In the box I finally found it.
As a side note I found so many other things, emails from Heather, pictures of 6 Raft Rally's, pictures from Meadow Park, pictures from Jenn's house, pictures from our beach trips and a bunch of memories.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Best Friends
Kelle and Joe left for Mexico on Tuesday so Wriggly is staying with us. Wriggly and Kona are almost exactly a year apart so they have grown up together and become best friends. It is so funny when we are home you just mention Wriggly or Meme's name and Kona gets so excited to go see them. I have posted some pictures of them below of them this week and a previous one of them almost a year ago at Meme's house.
Wriggly resting after they played really hard for about an hour.
Hanging out at Meme's together!
Wriggly and Kona playing bite bite face face when Chris brought Wriggly over on Tuesday.
The girls have been having so much fun together. Here is a little video of them playing over a bone. It might be a little blurry cause I took it with my phone. I think they are both going to be sad when Kelle and Joe get home because they have been having so much fun together.
Wriggly resting after they played really hard for about an hour.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Be at Peace!
Words of Wisdom that I needed to hear this morning!
"Do not worry or become stress-filled when you cannot change your circumstances. (Remember this) When you are undisturbed by asituation, it falls away of its own weight."
"Do not worry or become stress-filled when you cannot change your circumstances. (Remember this) When you are undisturbed by asituation, it falls away of its own weight."
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Thursday, September 20, 2007
September 20th
78 years ago today Susan Marie Yaple was born who gave birth to my mother Marcia Ann Lehr 57 years go on the 25th. My Grandma was an amazing, beautiful, wonderful person. She had the funniest and craziest of stories. She had a story for everything and had done it all. Thomas and I laugh to this day how she could make a bouncy ball disappear into the TV. I know most people think we are crazy but she did it. To this day we will never know cause we never got to find out how she did it. People can try and take possessions but they can never take the memories we have. I love you Grandma and thought it has been almost 10 years since you left us I still think about all you did for Thomas and I. Happy Birthday and I love you!
5 years ago today I married Christopher Teshera. He is my very best friend.......every experience we share brings us closer together, and reminds me how truly wonderful he is and how very much he means to me. This year had been such a learning experience for us in so many ways. Through all the ups and downs we have never been closer than we are today.
I Love You Christopher! Happy Anniversary!
5 years ago today I married Christopher Teshera. He is my very best friend.......every experience we share brings us closer together, and reminds me how truly wonderful he is and how very much he means to me. This year had been such a learning experience for us in so many ways. Through all the ups and downs we have never been closer than we are today.
I Love You Christopher! Happy Anniversary!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
How do you know when it is cold outside?
I have this way of how I decide if it is cold outside or not. This morning I went to the deli by my work to pick up an energy drink. As I walked outside I could see my breath in the air. Since I was little that has always been my way of deciding whether it was cold out or not. As I walked to my car I decided it is officially Fall weather. This made me a little sad that summer is over but excited to move into the cool months. It is one of my favorite times of year and I am so excited. I love waking up in the morning when it is still dark outside. Some people think I am crazy I love it. I could go on and on about all the things I love about Fall. I am sure I will the closer we get.
It is time now to go watch the end of Big Brother 8. I am not happy about the 2 people that may win but what can I do?
It is time now to go watch the end of Big Brother 8. I am not happy about the 2 people that may win but what can I do?
Monday, August 27, 2007
I always say it but do I always really mean it?
I always catch myself saying, "never do anything for someone expecting something in return."
Do I really mean that?
I think a lot of times I say it but in the back of my mind I kind of do. I learned early in my life that I can't expect anything from anyone even people that are the closest to you. I was let down a lot by expecting things and this has in the past made me a VERY cold person. Thank God that it hasn't kept me that cold person. Most of you who know me, know I would do anything for the almost anyone, even someone I don't know if I have the ability. I just have to keep reminding myself what I always tell myself.
"Never do something for someone expecting anything in return. Do it cause you love them and want to."
Do I really mean that?
I think a lot of times I say it but in the back of my mind I kind of do. I learned early in my life that I can't expect anything from anyone even people that are the closest to you. I was let down a lot by expecting things and this has in the past made me a VERY cold person. Thank God that it hasn't kept me that cold person. Most of you who know me, know I would do anything for the almost anyone, even someone I don't know if I have the ability. I just have to keep reminding myself what I always tell myself.
"Never do something for someone expecting anything in return. Do it cause you love them and want to."
Friday, August 24, 2007
Every Year
I just no realized the combinations of things I was eating. Every year before Jenn and I went to Raft Rally we had to go and buy 2 snacks Goldfish from Costco and bulk Runts. Both of which I am currently eating. I just found that funny and such an odd combination. We still did it every year for 5 years.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Look what Katie found while running.....
Katie and Patrick went running Monday morning and she sent me this link today of Donna and Kelly's house from 90210. You too can stay there for only $300 a night. Just get a few girls together and you will be in the "Beach House".It is that time of year again
It is one of my favorite things to do all year. Next weekend I will be making pickles. I am so excited for that smell through out the house. This year I am going to try and make a few other things. Plum Jam, Blackberry Jam and Sour Kraut. I am excited to try new things.
Watch where you are walking----
This is what happens to your leg when you are not watching where you are going, walking through the gate and upset because you can't find 2 little 4 year olds that are suppose to be in the back yard. Oh yes it is the size of a baseball. Nobody ever said I was graceful. I think I got that trait from my Mother. Oh and you should see all the other ones on my body from last weekend. That was just the worst of them.
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Too Busy....
Sometimes we think we are too busy to pray. That is a great mistake, Praying is a saving of time.
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Where did June & July go?
Chris and I moved into our new house 2 months ago on the 19th and we still aren't settled in. Shouldn't I be organized by now? I had to look back at my calendar to find out where all the weekends and days went. Looks like they were all full with Timothy Lake, weddings, birthdays, trade shows, recitals, baby showers, girls nights, and a tons of fun times. And I wonder where all my time goes........
Here are a few pictures of all the good times over the last few months.
When I was in LA for 2 weeks I decided to go down and stay with Bryan, Fina and the kids for the weekend. I had a GREAT time relaxing and hanging out by the pool in the sun. I can't wait to go back and visit hopefully soon.
Penelope had her first dance recital in June. It brought me to tears watching her dance her little legs off.
Kasey giving Jamie's belly kisses.
For the 4th of July we went over to Johnny's this year and had a great time BBQ'ing and hanging out. I am sure there will be many more nights at Johnny's this summer.
Tricia and Madi playing game at our house.
Chris and Garrett playing on the trampoline.
In June Meme finally got her goats on June 10th she brought home Belle and Betsy.
Tanner Jenkins was born July 1st.
Reina and I after Tanner's baby shower.
Tyler loves for mommy!
Zach got glasses and looks like a mini Thomas. It is amazing!! 
Zachri turned 6 on 7/25. It seems just like yesterday LindsEy was going into have him and here we are 6 years later getting ready for him to go into 1st grade.
Parker playing at Zach's birthday party. This little boy has no fear when it comes to the swimming pool.As you can see we have had a BUSY 2 months but it has all been worth it. I really like our new house and the new neighbor hood. I miss our old house but I find new reasons each morning that make me smile. Whether it is Jack and Shiver being lazy, Kona wondering when we are going to play or all the wildlife in the pond behind us. On Monday I saw 2 raccoons crawling around in the grass. Last night we came home and heard a noice right by the fence. Kona started barking at it when we looked it was a possum playing possum. I think I will unpack on Sunday it looks like we will be staying a while. :)
Kona wants to go outside and play. 
Jack being lazy in a GAP bag his favorite place to sleep. Kelsey and put him in her purse the day we brought him home. He has loved bags ever since.
Jack being lazy in a GAP bag his favorite place to sleep. Kelsey and put him in her purse the day we brought him home. He has loved bags ever since. My new friend that has been in the pond every morning for the last week.
Now we are on to August. We have more birthday's, a wedding in Idaho, family days and maybe a camping trip.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
POP-tarts......
This morning I went to the Deli Market on the corner by my office to get a Monster like I do on some mornings. Today I decided that I also wanted a breakfast bar. As I walked over to the breakfast bars I noticed from a distance next to them was individually wrapped POP-tart. I have bought them before but thought, “today is a good day for a Chocolate Fudge POP-tart.”This one package of POP-tarts started a flood of old memories all of them revolving around Chocolate Fudge POP-tarts.
In 9th grade Stefanie Peterson ask Jenn and I if we wanted to work at the church nursery on Sunday mornings and some evenings during the week. Her sister worked there as an Assistant Supervisor and they needed help. One of the directors was Jenn’s neighbor so we had a good in. We started working in the nursery at Village Baptist Church every Sunday morning, evening and week nights here and there.
Sunday mornings though that is where the Chocolate Fudge POP-tarts came in. I don’t know who started it, Stef, Jenn, Heather, Tammi or my self but we started eating Chocolate Fudge POP-tarts almost every Sunday morning.
These mornings brought me so much and so much joy. I am so thankful for those Sunday mornings and Chocolate Fudge POP-tarts.
Monday, July 09, 2007
Spoiled Babies
So True
"I can live without you. I just don't want to." ~Jennifer Aniston as Sarah Huttinger in Rumor Has It
Sunday, July 01, 2007
I love her!!!!!
Saturday morning about 9ish my phone rang and it was Kelle, my mother-in-law. We chatted a bit about what we were both going to do for the day and then hung up. After talking to Chris about his day and watching the weather I decided to call her back. I had decided to go spend the day with her and the boys.Kelle and I pretty much from the beginning have always had a great relationship but I think each time it gets better and I love her more. I was always scared of what kind of relationship I would have with my mother-in-law and I have to say I got very lucky. I love that my Mom and Kelle get along so well, I love that she is my second mom, I love that instead of her always taking Chris’ side if something is wrong that she talks to both of us and listens just like my Mom does, and I love that we can even combine family holidays. I could go on and on of all the things I love about her.
I know a lot of people that don’t get a long with their mother-in-laws and I have to say I am very thankful for the relationship we have. It is nice that I can tell her anything or do anything with her. I am so glad I decided on Saturday to go spend the day with her and I can’t wait till we get to do it again.
I have to say I had a great Saturday and I wouldn’t have wanted to anything else. I love you Meme!!!!
Friday, June 29, 2007
Contentment
A child on a farm sees a plane fly overhead and dreams of a faraway place. A traveler on a plane sees the farmhouse and dreams of home........ We are all as happy as we are content. :)
Thursday, June 14, 2007
L.A.
I have never spent any amount of time in L.A. and now I kind of know why.
Tuesday morning I flew down to L.A. for work. I have a trade show that goes from Wednesday till Friday (tomorrow). I have never really spend a large amount of time in L.A. at least not by myself. The worst part is I am down town L.A. with no car and nothing really around me to do. Tuesday when I got off the plane Craig my boss took me to lunch at probably the oldest restaurant in L.A., Philippe's. OMG he was right it has the best French Dip Sandwich EVER!!! Nothing compares to this place. They still sell coffee for $.10. Who actually does that any more. After we set up our both around 4pm I just went back to my room and spent the rest of the evening in just because I was too tired to actually do anything.
Wednesday night we went to The Standard in down town LA. We went to the roof top lounge. That was pretty cool. I was pretty impressed. Amazing though the amount of out of town people that were there actually made me laugh because being in such a trendy place and there were so many people that honestly looked out of place made the evening so entertaining.
Tuesday morning I flew down to L.A. for work. I have a trade show that goes from Wednesday till Friday (tomorrow). I have never really spend a large amount of time in L.A. at least not by myself. The worst part is I am down town L.A. with no car and nothing really around me to do. Tuesday when I got off the plane Craig my boss took me to lunch at probably the oldest restaurant in L.A., Philippe's. OMG he was right it has the best French Dip Sandwich EVER!!! Nothing compares to this place. They still sell coffee for $.10. Who actually does that any more. After we set up our both around 4pm I just went back to my room and spent the rest of the evening in just because I was too tired to actually do anything.
Wednesday night we went to The Standard in down town LA. We went to the roof top lounge. That was pretty cool. I was pretty impressed. Amazing though the amount of out of town people that were there actually made me laugh because being in such a trendy place and there were so many people that honestly looked out of place made the evening so entertaining.
Really it hasn't been that bad so far, I just haven't really been able to see much of L.A. because I have no way to get around without taking a cab or walking, which I don't feel like doing after being on my feet for 5 hours.
Tonight I actually went to West LA but couldn't tell you the name of the restaurant. It was really nice though. It actually reminded me of being in Vegas in one of the indoor restaurants that makes you think you are outside. That is how nice it was outside.
Well tomorrow I only have to work from 10:30am till 2pm then I am catching a train down to San Diego to visit my brother. I am so excited to actually take a break before I have to spend another 6 days focusing day and night on work. I love San Diego, my brother, family and so looking forward to the break. Well I will tell you all about it on Sunday night.
Monday, June 04, 2007
Faith - Words of Wisdom
People all over the world want to know how they can please God.... The scripture says "Without faith it is IMPOSSIBLE to please him." People all over the world can't sleep at night because of anxiety depression and worry.. (Here's my advice) Stop telling God how big your problems are and start telling your problems how big your God is....(Here's my motto)..... I can sleep at night because I know he's awake! God is the greatest!!! No more sleepless nights! :)
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Relax! It's only a test!
Today we ran into another road block with the sale of our house. I bust out cry worried and stressed. I started praying in the car came home and found this Words of Wisdom email........
Everything in life is a reward or a test! Keep pushing!The desire for increase and multiplication is a characteristic of God.The entire earth is motivated by reward! God planned it. It is unnatural to pursue decrease. It is normal to pursue increase. Stay focused! Life always provides you a test to qualify you for the rewards. (Remember!)You will experience a double portion of influence and provision as you overcome your present testing! :) God is Love ~Rev Run
Everything in life is a reward or a test! Keep pushing!The desire for increase and multiplication is a characteristic of God.The entire earth is motivated by reward! God planned it. It is unnatural to pursue decrease. It is normal to pursue increase. Stay focused! Life always provides you a test to qualify you for the rewards. (Remember!)You will experience a double portion of influence and provision as you overcome your present testing! :) God is Love ~Rev Run
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
We're Off!!!
Man what a week! We started packing last week to move last weekend. Thank you to Mom, Kelle, Dana, Kenzie, Austen, Stacy, Thomas, LindsEy, the Kids and Gavin (our new 4 yr. old friend), for all your help last weekend with the move. I do not like moving and I hope we don't do it again for a while. Was for sure a bitter sweet move but we really like out new place and can't wait to have people over.
Kona wasn't so sure about the move and still is a little anxiety struck by the event. Shiver didn't do good the first few night but has learned to love all the ducks and birds in the pond behind our house. Jack well he is used to moving and did just fine. He likes helping me get ready in the morning.
I haven't quite got done unpacking everything or found a place for it but I will soon.
In the mean time we are out of here. Tomorrow morning we will be leaving for our annual Memorial Day camping trip to Timothy Lake. We can't wait to go and relax it will be a well deserved trip this year. When I get back I will share all the pictures, laughs, fishing stories and fun times we will had. Till then have a GREAT long weekend I know I will.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
How to achieve happiness
Every day I get emails which are Words of Wisdom for the day. I have posted a few before when they stick out or I like them a lot, so I may start posting more of them. I love today's!!!!
Do you desire to be happy? (Remember this) The proof of desire is pursuit. You must go to happy places.. Pursue happy people..Create happy days... If you really desire happiness in your life, you must be willing to reach for it! Never blame anyone or anything for your unhappiness. Life rewards reachers. I have always said, "Happiness is never placed within your life, happiness is simply placed within your reach!". Now go out there and have a happy day! :) :) God is Love ~Rev Run
Do you desire to be happy? (Remember this) The proof of desire is pursuit. You must go to happy places.. Pursue happy people..Create happy days... If you really desire happiness in your life, you must be willing to reach for it! Never blame anyone or anything for your unhappiness. Life rewards reachers. I have always said, "Happiness is never placed within your life, happiness is simply placed within your reach!". Now go out there and have a happy day! :) :) God is Love ~Rev Run
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
TO: Anonymous
First and foremost I want anyone reading this to know this is my blog, my thoughts and my feelings.
I do not know who left the "Anonymous" comment on my blog but I think you really misunderstood what my friend said. Since you have decided to remain anonymous I don't know who you are so I couldn't email you directly if I do know you. Please do not be offended by any of this I am just trying to clarify for you what you misunderstood. You are obviously a Mommy and are very blessed that you are. YOU DO NOT AND WILL NEVER understand the feeling of not being a Mommy month after month when you have wanted to be for so long. All she was saying (from experience) was there are a few Mother's out in the WORLD (NOT YOU) that take their children for granted and being a Mother. All she was saying is I will for sure appreciate my child, adopted or how ever it is some day that Chris and I have a child because it is so wanted. Without knowing what someone is going through please think about what you say or write before you do. Everyone has their own pains and struggles and this is mine.
I do not know who left the "Anonymous" comment on my blog but I think you really misunderstood what my friend said. Since you have decided to remain anonymous I don't know who you are so I couldn't email you directly if I do know you. Please do not be offended by any of this I am just trying to clarify for you what you misunderstood. You are obviously a Mommy and are very blessed that you are. YOU DO NOT AND WILL NEVER understand the feeling of not being a Mommy month after month when you have wanted to be for so long. All she was saying (from experience) was there are a few Mother's out in the WORLD (NOT YOU) that take their children for granted and being a Mother. All she was saying is I will for sure appreciate my child, adopted or how ever it is some day that Chris and I have a child because it is so wanted. Without knowing what someone is going through please think about what you say or write before you do. Everyone has their own pains and struggles and this is mine.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Mother's Day/Holidays..........
Each year Mother’s Day/Holiday is different. Sometimes I have wanted to just cry, some I have completely forgotten, some I think how great it would be to give my family the news as a present for that holiday that we are having a baby, and some years I occupy myself with so much I forget to cry. This year was a mixture of all.
I say it was a combination of all for a few reasons. We have really been so busy that Mother’s Day just kind of snuck up on us so we didn’t plan anything big for either one of our Mom’s. I didn’t really feel like just crying all day like some years but there were a few things that brought tears to my eyes throughout the day.
Sometimes I don’t think I give Chris enough credit to understand sometimess what I am going through. We went to my Mom’s yesterday for pretty much all day since Joe and Kelle were out of town. In the early afternoon I was in Mom’s office and heard Kona walking in the kitchen and Mom yelling for me. I jumped up quickly knowing Kona isn’t really allowed in the house. As I turned the corner here came Kona with a card around her neck. It was the cutest Doggie Mother’s Day card that brought tears to my eyes. I may not be a “mom” in the truest sense but I am Kona's Mommy.
When we spend time at Mom and Jack’s we always like to enjoy a nice bottle of wine or 2. For some reason they decided they wanted shots yesterday. I am not a shot person to save my life. I am done with those days. Well, they brought out this nice bottle of Tequila that Mom bought in Mexico. She said, “This is for a VERY special occasion and we won’t open it till that day. Either after Taneha has a baby or her first actual Mother’s Day.”
Oh Mom you always know just the right things to say to make me cry yet so happy at the same time. I am so truly thankful for you! You have been the most amazing Mother a daughter could ask for. Like your card said, “you make everything look so easy and always know just what to say.” I can’t wait for the day we get to share Mother’s Day and get to have that shot and yes I will have it.
A friend of mine sent me a really sweet email that she was thinking and praying for me. I sometimes think I am forgotten about on days like Mother’s Day. Kristin, thank you for the email. She also sent me a link as well to a blog of a friend of hers. I can’t even begin to describe the blog you will just have to read it for yourself. I don’t know her at all but want to say thank you. Thank you for putting my hurts and tears into words so others will understand. Thank you for not forgetting the feeling and thank you for reminding me that I am not alone.
I did have a peace this weekend that our life was falling back into place. A peace that finally finally I may soon breathe stress free which may be the answer to so many unanswered problems. I know that one of these Mother’s Days, Father’s Days, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Birthday, whatever it may be I will get to give my family and his family the “present” I have been wanting to give. I know God has not given up on us and has his own plan as hard as it maybe for me to accept.
Jenni's Mother's Day Blog
I say it was a combination of all for a few reasons. We have really been so busy that Mother’s Day just kind of snuck up on us so we didn’t plan anything big for either one of our Mom’s. I didn’t really feel like just crying all day like some years but there were a few things that brought tears to my eyes throughout the day.
Sometimes I don’t think I give Chris enough credit to understand sometimess what I am going through. We went to my Mom’s yesterday for pretty much all day since Joe and Kelle were out of town. In the early afternoon I was in Mom’s office and heard Kona walking in the kitchen and Mom yelling for me. I jumped up quickly knowing Kona isn’t really allowed in the house. As I turned the corner here came Kona with a card around her neck. It was the cutest Doggie Mother’s Day card that brought tears to my eyes. I may not be a “mom” in the truest sense but I am Kona's Mommy.
When we spend time at Mom and Jack’s we always like to enjoy a nice bottle of wine or 2. For some reason they decided they wanted shots yesterday. I am not a shot person to save my life. I am done with those days. Well, they brought out this nice bottle of Tequila that Mom bought in Mexico. She said, “This is for a VERY special occasion and we won’t open it till that day. Either after Taneha has a baby or her first actual Mother’s Day.”
Oh Mom you always know just the right things to say to make me cry yet so happy at the same time. I am so truly thankful for you! You have been the most amazing Mother a daughter could ask for. Like your card said, “you make everything look so easy and always know just what to say.” I can’t wait for the day we get to share Mother’s Day and get to have that shot and yes I will have it.
A friend of mine sent me a really sweet email that she was thinking and praying for me. I sometimes think I am forgotten about on days like Mother’s Day. Kristin, thank you for the email. She also sent me a link as well to a blog of a friend of hers. I can’t even begin to describe the blog you will just have to read it for yourself. I don’t know her at all but want to say thank you. Thank you for putting my hurts and tears into words so others will understand. Thank you for not forgetting the feeling and thank you for reminding me that I am not alone.
I did have a peace this weekend that our life was falling back into place. A peace that finally finally I may soon breathe stress free which may be the answer to so many unanswered problems. I know that one of these Mother’s Days, Father’s Days, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Birthday, whatever it may be I will get to give my family and his family the “present” I have been wanting to give. I know God has not given up on us and has his own plan as hard as it maybe for me to accept.
Jenni's Mother's Day Blog
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Persevere
Being tough is not about how hard you can hit. Its all about how hard you can get hit and still keep going... (Always remember!) Sometimes the world is rough... so get tough!
Monday, May 07, 2007
Today's Words of Wisdom
In Psalms 118:24, David writes, "This is the day that the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!" Everyday we must remember positive affirmations. The mind is like the body; if we feed it wrong things, we become sick. Your thoughts are prayers. Thinking right is praying right. (Remember!) 7 days without prayer makes 1 weak!
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
A Few Things.....
I haven't posted in a while so I thought I would post a little something. Just in case someone actually reads this. :)
There is so much going on in my life right now. Can't really explain it in a blog nor is it really appropriate. One thing I have been reminded of it that I am not in charge of my life.
In the past few weeks I have had a lot of time to think. There are a few new things I have come across that I love, some I want to try, old things I rediscovered I love and physical things I can't live without.
So the new thing I have discovered that I love. I travel probably 2-3 times a year for work. I stay at many different hotels each time I go. Last June I went to Orlando and stayed at Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld. I am a freak about lotions and they had some of the best lotion, shampoo and shower gels. After being there for a week I ended up bringing as many home as I could. After about a year I finally looked up the company that made the lotion and YES I found them, Lather. I can now order them online. The best part is I have to go down to LA in June for 2 weeks. After visiting the Lather website I have discovered they have a store in Pasadena. Maybe just maybe I will get to go shopping there one of the days I am down there.
I found something old that I love also. When I was younger and would go over to my Dad's house my step Mom used to make rice for breakfast. Now this may sound gross but oh it was so good. Just mix in a little milk, raisins and cinnamon and you are set to go. I have been eating this a lot lately. Another good breakfast I have been eating is scrambled eggs in the microwave. Everyone at work thinks I am weird but it is so good. They come out so nice and fluffy. The key is add a little water or milk cook for about a minute then scramble them a little. Put them back in for another 30-45 second and I usually add cheese. OH this is so good in the morning.
Not feeling so well so I am going to go home and get in bed. I have a big week and weekend ahead so I want to be all rested for this weekend.
There is so much going on in my life right now. Can't really explain it in a blog nor is it really appropriate. One thing I have been reminded of it that I am not in charge of my life.
In the past few weeks I have had a lot of time to think. There are a few new things I have come across that I love, some I want to try, old things I rediscovered I love and physical things I can't live without.
So the new thing I have discovered that I love. I travel probably 2-3 times a year for work. I stay at many different hotels each time I go. Last June I went to Orlando and stayed at Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld. I am a freak about lotions and they had some of the best lotion, shampoo and shower gels. After being there for a week I ended up bringing as many home as I could. After about a year I finally looked up the company that made the lotion and YES I found them, Lather. I can now order them online. The best part is I have to go down to LA in June for 2 weeks. After visiting the Lather website I have discovered they have a store in Pasadena. Maybe just maybe I will get to go shopping there one of the days I am down there.
I found something old that I love also. When I was younger and would go over to my Dad's house my step Mom used to make rice for breakfast. Now this may sound gross but oh it was so good. Just mix in a little milk, raisins and cinnamon and you are set to go. I have been eating this a lot lately. Another good breakfast I have been eating is scrambled eggs in the microwave. Everyone at work thinks I am weird but it is so good. They come out so nice and fluffy. The key is add a little water or milk cook for about a minute then scramble them a little. Put them back in for another 30-45 second and I usually add cheese. OH this is so good in the morning.
Not feeling so well so I am going to go home and get in bed. I have a big week and weekend ahead so I want to be all rested for this weekend.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
So Much To Me
I feel like a special person in my life is drifting away. I love her and her friendship to the end and don’t know what to do. Each day I wait to see if I will here from her. I feel like each day that goes by she is slowly slipping away. I know she has things in her life she is focusing on and so do me but it never hurts to ask if I am alright. I ran across this poem today by an author named Jenny. I never know what to say but thought this explains how I feel. I hope one day she reads this and knows I am ALAYS thinking of her, miss her and love her so very much.
So Much To Me
by Jenny
Another day is passing
And still there is no word
On how your life is going
And who is in your world
I pray you will consider
These words I write to you
I like you in my life
Yet maybe now it’s through
I don’t want to see
Our relationship come to an end
And I don’t want to find
our lives standing still
We are moving towards the end
And we really ought to wait
Because God planted something special
Deep within our hearts
I know your life is hectic
You are busy all day through
My life is busy also
But I still think of you
I want to send my love
And remind you of these things
Just so you will know
You mean so much to me
So Much To Me
by Jenny
Another day is passing
And still there is no word
On how your life is going
And who is in your world
I pray you will consider
These words I write to you
I like you in my life
Yet maybe now it’s through
I don’t want to see
Our relationship come to an end
And I don’t want to find
our lives standing still
We are moving towards the end
And we really ought to wait
Because God planted something special
Deep within our hearts
I know your life is hectic
You are busy all day through
My life is busy also
But I still think of you
I want to send my love
And remind you of these things
Just so you will know
You mean so much to me
Monday, March 19, 2007
I love the beginning of March
I love this time right before spring. We have 3 daphne bushes in our front yard. One right by the front door that smells amazing. I need to find a good daphne candle so I can smell it year round. It has to be my all time favorite flower.
I took this picture with my phone so I will have to post the pictures I took with our actual camera. I can't wait to start planting new flowers in our front yard.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Broach.....
Memories.......Today I talked to my friend Jamie who moved down to California. Jamie hung out last night with an old friend of ours Jeff. Jeff brought up a lot of old memories from almost 10 years ago. We used to take random trips to the beach but the best was the random things Jamie would say and come up with. One of Jamie's favorite words was "broach". She would say this all the time. So much that people would challenge her to the way she used "broach". Most people think of it as a pin you would wear. Jamie's use of the word broach was,to bring up (a subject) for discussion or debate. I know it doesn't seem very funny to anyone but just one word has created a day of memory lane.
After talking to Jamie the first time I went and looked for a stack of pictures. I found the pictures and laughed to myself for an hour just looking at us 10 years ago and the things we did and how we dressed. What was I thinking wearing flannel shirts with leggings? I would post these pictures but I don't know if we want anyone to see these pictures. Jamie don't worry I will let you see them before I post them.
I can't wait till June we are going to have so much fun together. I wish I would have more time to hang out but I will have to make another trip down to visit you, especially if I can find a cheap plane ticket. :) Chris and I will have to broach the topic of me coming down more. ;-)
After talking to Jamie the first time I went and looked for a stack of pictures. I found the pictures and laughed to myself for an hour just looking at us 10 years ago and the things we did and how we dressed. What was I thinking wearing flannel shirts with leggings? I would post these pictures but I don't know if we want anyone to see these pictures. Jamie don't worry I will let you see them before I post them.
I can't wait till June we are going to have so much fun together. I wish I would have more time to hang out but I will have to make another trip down to visit you, especially if I can find a cheap plane ticket. :) Chris and I will have to broach the topic of me coming down more. ;-)
Going to Vegas again
Tuesday morning I leave for Vegas again on a work trip. I have been to Vegas 7 times 5 for work. I need new place to go for dinner. Any ideas?
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Love vs. Hate
Hate: to dislike intensely or passionately dislike.
Love: to have a profoundly tender, passionate affection for.
There is a very fine line which separates the two. Both are verbs, actions, something you do.
You give and give, of your energy, of your emotions, of your heart. Where love is involved there is the chance of some return, a feeling of gratification, of fulfillment. But hatred—that is the more exhausting of the two. You get nothing back from hate. It eats away at you, leaving you with even less than what you began with, and no hope of ever getting it back.
~Debbie Kerlinger
Love: to have a profoundly tender, passionate affection for.
There is a very fine line which separates the two. Both are verbs, actions, something you do.
You give and give, of your energy, of your emotions, of your heart. Where love is involved there is the chance of some return, a feeling of gratification, of fulfillment. But hatred—that is the more exhausting of the two. You get nothing back from hate. It eats away at you, leaving you with even less than what you began with, and no hope of ever getting it back.
~Debbie Kerlinger
Friday, March 09, 2007
Spring Fever.....
I have never been one to be bothered by the rain. But for some reason this year I was VERY excited about the snow and wanting a bunch of snow days. Now I got a taste of Spring and I am VERY excited for Spring and Summer.
Here are just a few things I am looking forward to doing this Spring and Summer.
Woodland, WA Tulip Festival
Easter Bunny
Easter Egg Coloring
Easter
Laying in the Sun
Camping
Timothy Lake
Hiking - Hiden Lake
Hiking - Mirror Lake
BBQ's
Summer Birthdays (there are a lot)
laying in the sun reading
We always kick off the Summer with our anual camping trip to Timothy Lake Memorial weekend. Then I head out for my biggest work trade show. This year we are going to LA for 2 weeks. I get to go to Disneyland!!!! I am so excited. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Disneyland.
Timothy Lake and Mt. Hood
Penelope at the Tulip Festival
Here are just a few things I am looking forward to doing this Spring and Summer.
Woodland, WA Tulip Festival
Easter Bunny
Easter Egg Coloring
Easter
Laying in the Sun
Camping
Timothy Lake
Hiking - Hiden Lake
Hiking - Mirror Lake
BBQ's
Summer Birthdays (there are a lot)
laying in the sun reading
We always kick off the Summer with our anual camping trip to Timothy Lake Memorial weekend. Then I head out for my biggest work trade show. This year we are going to LA for 2 weeks. I get to go to Disneyland!!!! I am so excited. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Disneyland.
Timothy Lake and Mt. Hood
Penelope at the Tulip Festival
Friday, March 02, 2007
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Sad & Empty
How do I get it under control? Ever since I started working at the GAP I have hated folding my clothes. Most people who have lived with me have always known I have never really been "good" at keeping my room clean. Now that I work 2 jobs I HATE doing laundry and it is a mess to say the least. I have piles of clothes all over my room and do it when I have to. I just wish I had someone that could come do it for me. "Magic Fairy are you out there? You can come over whenever you would like."
Today is just one of those days where I finally let everything get to me. I try so hard to not let certain things get to me and just think in time they will all go away. In the mean time I am just really sad and wish it would happen faster. I have this empty feeling in me right now and can't really talk about it or explain it. You know a lot of people blame it on the weather but I don't seem to think that. The weather has never been a cause of me being depressed. There is so much I want to say right now to rant but I can't so all I can do is just say today I am sad and empty!
Maybe I should go eat a banana!
Today is just one of those days where I finally let everything get to me. I try so hard to not let certain things get to me and just think in time they will all go away. In the mean time I am just really sad and wish it would happen faster. I have this empty feeling in me right now and can't really talk about it or explain it. You know a lot of people blame it on the weather but I don't seem to think that. The weather has never been a cause of me being depressed. There is so much I want to say right now to rant but I can't so all I can do is just say today I am sad and empty!
Maybe I should go eat a banana!
Going Bananas
BANANAS A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas. He said the expression "going bananas" is from the effects of bananas on the brain. Read on:
Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!
This is interesting. After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again. Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.
Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!
Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"
PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time! I will add one here; want a quick shine on our shoes?? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe...polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit !
Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!
This is interesting. After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again. Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.
Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!
Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"
PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time! I will add one here; want a quick shine on our shoes?? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe...polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit !
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Things I want to accomplish in 2007.........
Jenn and I went out to dinner for my birthday a while ago now. We got on the topic of resolutions and goals. It may have been Jenn or Oprah but I also heard someone say when you make a resolution it doesn't mean you have to quit or do it right at that moment when the clock strikes 12:00am January 1st. or by the end of January. I think this may be the reason people in general always think they fail at their New Years resolution.
I have decided for 2007 there are a few things that I want to accomplish.
Eat Healthier - This would mean cut fast food, cut back on Dr, Pepper, and mainly watch what I eat. See now these may seem easy for the some people but for me this is so hard. I am trying to hard to avoid fast food. It is so easy when I have a couple dollars to just go to Taco Bell for lunch or grab a Jr. Bacon Cheese Burger from Wendy's on the way to the GAP. My biggest down fall breakfast. It is easy for me to make a sandwich for work or something simple but for breakfast it isn't that easy. I am not the kind of person you would call a "morning" person I am very far from it. So I do everything I can to get that extra minute of sleep. What I need to do is motivate myself to get up and make breakfast in the morning. This will cut back on the trips to BK or McD's with the extra change I have. Now to the Dr. Pepper this has been something that is like an IV to me. I can't live without it. I will have to find a way to live without fast food and to cut back on my Dr. Pepper consumption for now.
Get Organized - If you have ever seen my office at home you will know that being organized is not one of my best skills. When it comes to work I am I have everything in its place but at home now that is another story. I don't know why I can't carry this over. I guess I always feel like there are so many other things to do in my life besides becoming organized or getting organized. I will do it though. I will get there before December 31, 2007.
I have decided for 2007 there are a few things that I want to accomplish.
Eat Healthier - This would mean cut fast food, cut back on Dr, Pepper, and mainly watch what I eat. See now these may seem easy for the some people but for me this is so hard. I am trying to hard to avoid fast food. It is so easy when I have a couple dollars to just go to Taco Bell for lunch or grab a Jr. Bacon Cheese Burger from Wendy's on the way to the GAP. My biggest down fall breakfast. It is easy for me to make a sandwich for work or something simple but for breakfast it isn't that easy. I am not the kind of person you would call a "morning" person I am very far from it. So I do everything I can to get that extra minute of sleep. What I need to do is motivate myself to get up and make breakfast in the morning. This will cut back on the trips to BK or McD's with the extra change I have. Now to the Dr. Pepper this has been something that is like an IV to me. I can't live without it. I will have to find a way to live without fast food and to cut back on my Dr. Pepper consumption for now.
Get Organized - If you have ever seen my office at home you will know that being organized is not one of my best skills. When it comes to work I am I have everything in its place but at home now that is another story. I don't know why I can't carry this over. I guess I always feel like there are so many other things to do in my life besides becoming organized or getting organized. I will do it though. I will get there before December 31, 2007.
I am Sad for the loss but have found a replacement
If you know me at all you know I was an avid Beverly Hills 90210 fan. So much so that when it was on 4 times a day and I didn't have a job I watch all 4 episodes for 6 months. I rarely missed a day because what was life with out 90210. Well 4 years ago my new love walked into my life OC. I watched this pretty much with Reina and when I started working at GAP I tried to get those nights off so we could watch it. So another love affair will come to an end tonight at 10pm. A side note about the OC tonight, the Play House from 95.5 will be on the OC tonight. So as it gets closer, yes I am sad I will miss the Summer, Ryan, Seth, Taylor, Kristen, Sandy, Katlin, and Julie. Not as much as I miss Kelly, Steve, Donna, David, Brandon, Dylan, Nat, Valerie, Jim and Cindy.
But, I have been introduced to something new by Reina. Actually it isn't new. EVERYONE loves it but I watch the first one EVER last Friday night with Reina and have been counting down till tonight. Yes it is Grey's Anatomy. Why have I waited this long to watch this show? Why am I just now watching and we don't know if Meridith is going to die tonight or not? So this night could actually end bad. I guess I have about few more hours till I will actually know. Thank goodness for DVR because they are on at the same time and I wouldn't know what to do.
My old love or my new love? Thank goodness I do not have to make that choice.
But, I have been introduced to something new by Reina. Actually it isn't new. EVERYONE loves it but I watch the first one EVER last Friday night with Reina and have been counting down till tonight. Yes it is Grey's Anatomy. Why have I waited this long to watch this show? Why am I just now watching and we don't know if Meridith is going to die tonight or not? So this night could actually end bad. I guess I have about few more hours till I will actually know. Thank goodness for DVR because they are on at the same time and I wouldn't know what to do.
My old love or my new love? Thank goodness I do not have to make that choice.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Letting Cats Outside......
Our cats Shiver and Jack have become accustom to going outside. They actually LOVE it. I have never wanted outside cats for fear of what would happen to them but they like going out so I can't stop them.
I came home from a wonderful night of shopping with my Sikoni and those bratly children of hers last night all happy. When I got out of the car I could hear Shiver meowing in the distance but he wouldn’t come when I called him. Usually he will come running to get in the house and get fed. I didn’t think much of it and went inside.
An hour or so later I went outside to see if I could find him. I could here him but still couldn’t find him. I told Chris and he said he was probably stuck on a roof somewhere. He sill usually come running when you call his name so it was weird to me. I went outside one more time when we went to bed and figured he would come down when he was ready.
Chris woke me up this morning tapping me saying he found Shiver. I started panicking cause I was worried something was wrong. I guess the neighbor put a live trap out and trapped him with a bowl food. I was freaking out because the poor little kitten was probably scared out of his kitty mind. He is home and from what we know he seems fine. He has a red mark on his head and a is limping a little bit. He also has a nasty smell to him.
Now is this ok to do? I asked around and I guess as long as it is a “live” trap it is ok. But out of courtesy if our cats or other neighbor cats were bothering their yard or their grouchy old asses wouldn’t you think they would come say something to us? If there is some other critter they are trying to catch don’t you think they would come say something as well so they don’t hurt harmless kitties? I don’t know what to think I am a little upset by it cause our cats LOVE going outside and playing but we can’t let them out now cause we have grouchy old fart neighbors. I know not everyone loves cats but come on a cage because they are roaming the neighborhood that is not ok to me. I would have NEVER thought something like this would happen. What are they going to do next? Chris is going to talk to them this afternoon and hopefully Shiver is ok because he will come unglued. I guess we will just have to wait and see. Poor Shiver Biver!
An hour or so later I went outside to see if I could find him. I could here him but still couldn’t find him. I told Chris and he said he was probably stuck on a roof somewhere. He sill usually come running when you call his name so it was weird to me. I went outside one more time when we went to bed and figured he would come down when he was ready.
Chris woke me up this morning tapping me saying he found Shiver. I started panicking cause I was worried something was wrong. I guess the neighbor put a live trap out and trapped him with a bowl food. I was freaking out because the poor little kitten was probably scared out of his kitty mind. He is home and from what we know he seems fine. He has a red mark on his head and a is limping a little bit. He also has a nasty smell to him.
Now is this ok to do? I asked around and I guess as long as it is a “live” trap it is ok. But out of courtesy if our cats or other neighbor cats were bothering their yard or their grouchy old asses wouldn’t you think they would come say something to us? If there is some other critter they are trying to catch don’t you think they would come say something as well so they don’t hurt harmless kitties? I don’t know what to think I am a little upset by it cause our cats LOVE going outside and playing but we can’t let them out now cause we have grouchy old fart neighbors. I know not everyone loves cats but come on a cage because they are roaming the neighborhood that is not ok to me. I would have NEVER thought something like this would happen. What are they going to do next? Chris is going to talk to them this afternoon and hopefully Shiver is ok because he will come unglued. I guess we will just have to wait and see. Poor Shiver Biver!
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
The 2007 Grammys
In our house when it comes to TV and music Chris and I rarely see eye to eye. Now we actually can find a few shows we like watching together without one of us going to the bedroom to watch. Which btw usually ends up being me. So on Sunday I put my foot down. I wanted to watch the Grammy’s and Chris and Branden didn’t. They kept telling me to go in the other room so I said I always do you can go in the other room for once. Guess what they ended up watching it with us.
We agree on 2 music artist though. The first one is Prince and the second one Justin Timberlake, aka JT or Hotness in our house. Justin Timberlake is a musical genius. Chris mentioned that no other artist has left a boy band to become a solo artist and has been as successful as Justin. He was actually wrong though there is one other artist that has been more sucssesful than Justin, Michael Jackson. Justin actualy imulates a few of Michael Jacksons music styles.
Just a little back ground on Justin's solo career so far. Justin released his debut solo album, Justified, on November 5, 2002. It eventually went on to sell over 5 million copies in the U.S. and over 7 million copies worldwide. He released his second solo album, FutureSex/LoveSounds, on September 12, 2006. Future Sex/Love Sounds, was produced by Timbaland, will.i.am, Rick Rubin and Justin himself. The album features guest vocals by Three 6 Mafia, T.I. and will.i.am. So far he has had 3 single releases, "SexyBack", "My Love", and "What goes Around".
The quetion now remains a mystery will Justin Timberlake be the biggest solo artist post boy band?
We agree on 2 music artist though. The first one is Prince and the second one Justin Timberlake, aka JT or Hotness in our house. Justin Timberlake is a musical genius. Chris mentioned that no other artist has left a boy band to become a solo artist and has been as successful as Justin. He was actually wrong though there is one other artist that has been more sucssesful than Justin, Michael Jackson. Justin actualy imulates a few of Michael Jacksons music styles.
Just a little back ground on Justin's solo career so far. Justin released his debut solo album, Justified, on November 5, 2002. It eventually went on to sell over 5 million copies in the U.S. and over 7 million copies worldwide. He released his second solo album, FutureSex/LoveSounds, on September 12, 2006. Future Sex/Love Sounds, was produced by Timbaland, will.i.am, Rick Rubin and Justin himself. The album features guest vocals by Three 6 Mafia, T.I. and will.i.am. So far he has had 3 single releases, "SexyBack", "My Love", and "What goes Around".
The quetion now remains a mystery will Justin Timberlake be the biggest solo artist post boy band?
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Oh this job.....
I have to say right now I really hate my job today! I am tired of people bitching about losing money when the accounts they are talking about aren't even theirs. I am just tired of dealing with people that are ungrateful when the accounts they are making money off are accounts I have built up or started and they make more money on them than I do. I finally said if they wanted to keep bitching we can switch paychecks and they stopped bitching. I am just sick of dealing with it and feeling frustrated. I guess I will have to do something about it and look for a new job.
Sorry for the bitch session!
Sorry for the bitch session!
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Sunriver & Super Bowl 41
This last weekend we went to Sunriver with Thomas, Lindsey, Zach, Lex, Chris P., Jenny, and Stacy. Words cannot explain how much fun we had. I have to say Sunriver is one of my favorite places to go and relax in Oregon. I think the bonus is almost every house there has a hot tub and I LOVE to just sit and relax any time of the day in a hot tub. Saturday we woke up and did nothing for almost 4 hours till enough was enough and we got out of the house. We didn't do anything exciting but drive into Bend to get Jenny a few items of clothing because her wonderful husband Chris forgot her clothes. ;) Love you Chris! It is all in the name. We planned on getting up early and going to the Mt. Bachlor that day but it just didn't work out that way. Coming home I do have to say my husband said on of the most profound comments. We were driving and he saw a sign that said, "elevation 4500 ft." He quickly turns and says, "Did you know we are at 4500 ft? To put that into perspective my parents house is at 1000 ft." "Wow honey I love your cute face." :)
Once we got home from town we had dinner then the night quickly began of fun times. Christopher became quite the open book in more ways than one. Lindsey decided to spend 45 minutes with the camera. I decided I needed to wrestle Chris P. at one point still don't remember it but have seen the pictures and the bruises to prove it. We all realized how much fun we have together as a group of friends and family. Chris and I love all of you to pieces and are very glad each one of you are apart of our lives.
Sunday we woke up and finally went to Bachlor like we intended on doing all weekend. Bachlor really doesn't have a bunch of turn offs like Mt. Hood does to take the kids tubing. We found one place that we turned off but it wasn't all to great because the slow wasn't real fresh. It was a good time though and some good pictures came from it. We ended up driving all the way to the lodge. They actually had a place specifically for tubing 6 lanes and a rope tow on each side. Now talk about lazy Americans. We can't even walk to the top of a hill to slide down we have to have a rope pull us to the top while we sit on our asses.
After a few hours we headed back to the house to watch our Beloved Bears play the Colts in the Super Bowl. We all know how that turned out. Lets pray Lovie decides to find a better quarterback and there will always be next year. That or Rex Grossman comes up with a miracle in the off season.
Chris and I don't usually agree on music but we agree Prince is amazing. He gave an amazing half time performance. He doesn't seem like someone you would see in the Super Bowl half time show but it was great.
It was a great weekend and I can't wait to do it again. I love you guys!
Once we got home from town we had dinner then the night quickly began of fun times. Christopher became quite the open book in more ways than one. Lindsey decided to spend 45 minutes with the camera. I decided I needed to wrestle Chris P. at one point still don't remember it but have seen the pictures and the bruises to prove it. We all realized how much fun we have together as a group of friends and family. Chris and I love all of you to pieces and are very glad each one of you are apart of our lives.
Sunday we woke up and finally went to Bachlor like we intended on doing all weekend. Bachlor really doesn't have a bunch of turn offs like Mt. Hood does to take the kids tubing. We found one place that we turned off but it wasn't all to great because the slow wasn't real fresh. It was a good time though and some good pictures came from it. We ended up driving all the way to the lodge. They actually had a place specifically for tubing 6 lanes and a rope tow on each side. Now talk about lazy Americans. We can't even walk to the top of a hill to slide down we have to have a rope pull us to the top while we sit on our asses.
After a few hours we headed back to the house to watch our Beloved Bears play the Colts in the Super Bowl. We all know how that turned out. Lets pray Lovie decides to find a better quarterback and there will always be next year. That or Rex Grossman comes up with a miracle in the off season.
Chris and I don't usually agree on music but we agree Prince is amazing. He gave an amazing half time performance. He doesn't seem like someone you would see in the Super Bowl half time show but it was great.
It was a great weekend and I can't wait to do it again. I love you guys!
What is a Blog?
Surprisingly I had a friend the other day ask me what a blog was. So today I decided to Google it. This is what I found.....
- Blog is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter) that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the Web site.
- A blog is basically a journal that is available on the web. The activity of updating a blog is "blogging" and someone who keeps a blog is a "blogger." Blogs are typically updated daily using software that allows people with little or no technical background to update and maintain the blog.
- a public web site where users post informal journals of their thoughts, comments, and philosophies, updated frequently and normally reflecting the views of the blog's creator.
So all in all it is a public journal of whatever you want it to be.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
A Friend of A Friend
I have read this blog of a friend of a friend. I know some people may calling it snooping or stalking but I heard this friend of my good friend was going through a hard time. So every now and then I will check her blog to see how I can pray for her without her knowing e or knowing about me.
See I have a special place in my heart for this girl because I went through something very similar to what she is going through now. This morning I heard very sad news and it brought me to tears. Mind you I don't even know this girl but the things and times in her life are so similar to things I have gone through that it breaks my heart to hear she is going through something so hard.
It makes you question life and God. Why...why...why would it happen? I look back on the things that happened in my life so many years ago and how trivial they may seem now. I sometimes laugh but my heart does break for the few friendship I lost along the way.
To The Girl I Don't "Really" Know,
It may seem like God isn't there and that everything is crashing. It may get worse before it gets better. You may be mad at God for years, you may be mad at friends and people for years but one day you won't look back any more. You will realize God had a different plan for you not the one you picked out so perfectly for your self. The one he has planned for you I promise is so much better. It may not seem like that today or for a while but take it from someone that has walked the same shoes you are in, it does. Know that someone you don't know is praying for you and I hope some day I get to meet you. ~Taneha
See I have a special place in my heart for this girl because I went through something very similar to what she is going through now. This morning I heard very sad news and it brought me to tears. Mind you I don't even know this girl but the things and times in her life are so similar to things I have gone through that it breaks my heart to hear she is going through something so hard.
It makes you question life and God. Why...why...why would it happen? I look back on the things that happened in my life so many years ago and how trivial they may seem now. I sometimes laugh but my heart does break for the few friendship I lost along the way.
To The Girl I Don't "Really" Know,
It may seem like God isn't there and that everything is crashing. It may get worse before it gets better. You may be mad at God for years, you may be mad at friends and people for years but one day you won't look back any more. You will realize God had a different plan for you not the one you picked out so perfectly for your self. The one he has planned for you I promise is so much better. It may not seem like that today or for a while but take it from someone that has walked the same shoes you are in, it does. Know that someone you don't know is praying for you and I hope some day I get to meet you. ~Taneha
My New Favorite Salad
I have discovered a new favorite salad. I found it a long time ago in a magazine an for got about it. Chris and I loved it so I hope you love it as much as we did.
Zesty CousCous Salad
1package (10oz.) Near East CousCous Original Plain
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 medium zucchini, quartered
1/2 cup fresh basil, cut into strips
1/3 cup green onions, sliced
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1. Prepare Near East couscous according to package directions, except omit margarine or butter and add black pepper to water.
2. In large bowl, combine prepared coussous, lemon juice and olive oil. Add tomatoes, zucchini, basil and green onions.
Chill 4 hours or overnight
3. Stir in cheese just before serving.
Serve over lettuce, if desired.
7 Servings (1-1/2 cups each)
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes
Zesty CousCous Salad
1package (10oz.) Near East CousCous Original Plain
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 medium zucchini, quartered
1/2 cup fresh basil, cut into strips
1/3 cup green onions, sliced
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1. Prepare Near East couscous according to package directions, except omit margarine or butter and add black pepper to water.
2. In large bowl, combine prepared coussous, lemon juice and olive oil. Add tomatoes, zucchini, basil and green onions.
Chill 4 hours or overnight
3. Stir in cheese just before serving.
Serve over lettuce, if desired.
7 Servings (1-1/2 cups each)
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes
Important Things In Life.....
Some may have read this before but I think it is always wonderful to read it again. I ran across it from a friend of mine and it really puts things into perspective.
The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous "yes."
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things---God, your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.
The sand is everything else---the small stuff. "If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.
"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter.Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked.
It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."
The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous "yes."
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things---God, your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.
The sand is everything else---the small stuff. "If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.
"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter.Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked.
It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."
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