As the football season progresses, I think about college. When I think about college, I think about all the good times. When I think about the good times, I think I need to write them down, because I'm getting older and inevitably, I'll forget them. So here they are... My list. The things I love about college.
1. Game day. Football, basketball, baseball... Whatever. Football was definitely the biggest, but all were fun and exciting. Ohhhh the feeling! The memories make me smile.
2. Lack of major responsibility. There is something nice about knowing my bills would be paid whether I did anything or not. I didn't have too many huge committments. I was free. It was awesome.
3. Sleep. Not hearing the alarm clock at 5:15 every morning was great. I'll never complain about getting up at 7:00 ever again. In fact, most days I would call that sleeping in now...
4. The Sanderson Center. I loved the variety of options. The equipment. The classes. The state of the art facility. The fact that it was free.
5. Endless awesome times with friends. Staying up until all hours of the morning, riding and talking about nothing, or the same stuff over and over--I wish I could do it now. I miss them.
I know, I know. That sounds like college was the highlight of my life or the best time for anyone, but that isn't true either. For each thing I love about being in college, there is something good that comes from me not having that now...
1. Gameday--I can afford cable and regular tickets now so I can either watch the games with friends from the comfort of my home or pay for seats that are NOT in the student section where I had to risk getting drenched in alcohol as a result of some frat boys excitement from the game.
2. Responsibility--It isn't that bad after all. I like my work and it allows me to pay my bills. I obviously can't buy everything I want, but who can? I live by the saying, "do what you can with what you've got."
3. Sleep--Well, I really do miss it and it's hard to think of something positive for this one. I do have a greater appreciation of it now! I am so happy when I get to take a nap instead of being ill because I couldn't like I was in college. I'm not bitter about it and I guess that is good! :-)
4. Exercise--Not having the gym has made me explore new options, like exercising outside. Who knew it could be so pretty and pleasant (sometimes) in south Mississippi?
5. Endless awesome times with...--I still have good times. They are just with different people. Coworkers, family, and even sometimes in class with my students. The fun with friends is still there, just not as frequent as the college days. But that's ok too because it makes me appreciate them even more.
So that was really random and just for today, as my Dawgs play Auburn at home, I wish I was in college again to experience gameday in Starkville on campus, but the wish won't last long. Tomorrow I'll again be thankful that stage of my life is over, but today I'll just reminisce... Oooohhhhhh, the memories!
=P
If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride and never quit, you'll be a winner. The price of victory is high, but so are the rewards.
--Bear Bryant
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Yes, I'm Alive!!!
I’m thinking by blog roll call is down to about two readers now, and one is telling me I need to write something soon… So here I am. Busy. Overwhelmed. A million things to do. But here I sit writing a blog instead. Ah well… It is a great release and all that other stuff will still be here for me to do in the morning.
Let me start by saying I have accepted the fact that I have no clue about anything pertaining to my life anymore. Every time I think I have things figured out, God sends me a wake-up call. And these aren’t just small hints lately. They’re big. Bigger than big. Pretty much huge. And I’m sad it takes something so huge, but I’m not good with change I guess. Looks like He’s trying to teach me to get over it though. If you don’t have a clue what I’m talking about I’ll fill you in quickly. Since the last blog, the guy I was dating turned out to be a huge jerk. The job I had last year was totally eliminated. I found out old friends are the best and most dedicated ones. And life is too short not to be with the one you love.
Let me explain. The whole jerk situation—it doesn’t need explanation. It’s just scary and embarrassing. And I really thank God for getting me out of that situation in a timely manner before things got bad.
In the year of the budget cuts, many school districts were forced to cut back. Unfortunately my program was on the chopping block. I was upset because it was my first year here in that program and I didn’t even have a chance to really get anything going, but the students had done well at competition and on their end of year exam. Thankfully, the district found a place for me here at OG teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). I did not hold certification to teach that class so I had to take some tests and do some classes this summer. I was really nervous about teaching this because it is SO totally out of my element, but I have really enjoyed it. I teach with some great people who are so generous and helpful. For that I am thankful. God is good!
In late April or early May, a group of friends from high school got together again to plan another benefit for my cousin Travis. He had been having a very difficult time and had been in the hospital pretty consistently since March. We met on Sunday, and he had an appointment the following week. The news wasn’t good. They sent him home and told him there was nothing else they could do. Our next meeting was somber, but the news didn’t deter our resolve. The benefit would continue and we knew it would be a success. We all went to visit him that afternoon and his good spirit and attitude was amazing despite his physical condition. It brings tears to my eyes to think about it. Sadly, he “went to fly with the angels,” (as Addy, his two year old, says) June 9. Many tears were shed, but I know he is doing SO much better now and I have to keep that in mind. The following weekend Jamie Johnson, one of his favorite country singers, was playing at the coast. With broken hearts, Team Travis hit the road. We made the concert Saturday night and then went to a memorial service Sunday morning for Trav at the track where he raced. Old friends are the best… The benefit turned out awesome. Community support in a small town never ceases to amaze me. I love it… Again, God is good!
This is us at the beach before the memorial at the track Sunday morning.
That brings me to my last point. Throughout the time Travis was sick, Bo and I began talking again. He would call me to check on him and let me know he was praying for him. He was genuinely and unselfishly concerned. It turned into a daily prayer meeting via text every morning and it was so comforting. It led to other conversations with Bo about different things… The past… The present… The future… I’ll never forget one text he sent that said, “life is too short not to be with the one you love.” I knew it was true and I knew I loved him. We have been back together for several months now. It seems like forever and just yesterday all at the same time. It’s a lot different. He’s a lot different. I probably am too (or should be), but I’m way too stubborn to admit it. We’re a lot different, let me just put it like that. Things have changed... And change is good.
Love you guys!
=P
"Let him who boasts boast in the Lord." For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
— 2 Corinthians 10:17-18
Let me start by saying I have accepted the fact that I have no clue about anything pertaining to my life anymore. Every time I think I have things figured out, God sends me a wake-up call. And these aren’t just small hints lately. They’re big. Bigger than big. Pretty much huge. And I’m sad it takes something so huge, but I’m not good with change I guess. Looks like He’s trying to teach me to get over it though. If you don’t have a clue what I’m talking about I’ll fill you in quickly. Since the last blog, the guy I was dating turned out to be a huge jerk. The job I had last year was totally eliminated. I found out old friends are the best and most dedicated ones. And life is too short not to be with the one you love.
Let me explain. The whole jerk situation—it doesn’t need explanation. It’s just scary and embarrassing. And I really thank God for getting me out of that situation in a timely manner before things got bad.
In the year of the budget cuts, many school districts were forced to cut back. Unfortunately my program was on the chopping block. I was upset because it was my first year here in that program and I didn’t even have a chance to really get anything going, but the students had done well at competition and on their end of year exam. Thankfully, the district found a place for me here at OG teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). I did not hold certification to teach that class so I had to take some tests and do some classes this summer. I was really nervous about teaching this because it is SO totally out of my element, but I have really enjoyed it. I teach with some great people who are so generous and helpful. For that I am thankful. God is good!
In late April or early May, a group of friends from high school got together again to plan another benefit for my cousin Travis. He had been having a very difficult time and had been in the hospital pretty consistently since March. We met on Sunday, and he had an appointment the following week. The news wasn’t good. They sent him home and told him there was nothing else they could do. Our next meeting was somber, but the news didn’t deter our resolve. The benefit would continue and we knew it would be a success. We all went to visit him that afternoon and his good spirit and attitude was amazing despite his physical condition. It brings tears to my eyes to think about it. Sadly, he “went to fly with the angels,” (as Addy, his two year old, says) June 9. Many tears were shed, but I know he is doing SO much better now and I have to keep that in mind. The following weekend Jamie Johnson, one of his favorite country singers, was playing at the coast. With broken hearts, Team Travis hit the road. We made the concert Saturday night and then went to a memorial service Sunday morning for Trav at the track where he raced. Old friends are the best… The benefit turned out awesome. Community support in a small town never ceases to amaze me. I love it… Again, God is good!
This is us at the beach before the memorial at the track Sunday morning.
That brings me to my last point. Throughout the time Travis was sick, Bo and I began talking again. He would call me to check on him and let me know he was praying for him. He was genuinely and unselfishly concerned. It turned into a daily prayer meeting via text every morning and it was so comforting. It led to other conversations with Bo about different things… The past… The present… The future… I’ll never forget one text he sent that said, “life is too short not to be with the one you love.” I knew it was true and I knew I loved him. We have been back together for several months now. It seems like forever and just yesterday all at the same time. It’s a lot different. He’s a lot different. I probably am too (or should be), but I’m way too stubborn to admit it. We’re a lot different, let me just put it like that. Things have changed... And change is good.
Love you guys!
=P
"Let him who boasts boast in the Lord." For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
— 2 Corinthians 10:17-18
Sunday, March 7, 2010
I'm BACK!!!!!
HELLO MY BLOG FRIENDS! I have MISSED YOU!
I’m going to be quite honest (and probably ramble a lot). It has been SO long since I wrote a blog that I don’t even think about it anymore. Months ago my thought process was something like this. “Oh, that was amazing. I am definitely going to blog about it. And when I do I can work in ____________ and ____________ and begin with _______________ or ________________.” Then gradually my thought process became “Oh, that was amazing. I should write a blog about it. Maybe later I can plan out the details.” Recently my thought process has been this: “Oh, that was awesome… Now what was it I’m supposed to be doing or getting? Note to self—get notepad to make lists.” However, I don’t have a notepad to write that note, so do you think I’ve picked up that notepad yet? Absolutely not!
So, I’m having a bit of writer’s block so let me just talk about the thing that baffles me most lately: this CRAZY weather! What on earth is going on? I have seen snow more in the past four years than I have in the first 25 years of my life. And I have seen more snow this year than I did for at least 12 consecutive years. While I’m not crazy about the snow, I’m even less crazy about the drastic swings in between each winter mini session. I think Mother Nature is going through “the change!” I learned in. elementary school the seasons went in this order: winter, spring, summer, autumn (the fancy word for fall). No one ever told me that is not order of seasons in Mississippi. Through the years I’ve learned we still have the same basic seasons (with the addition of a rainy season), but they don’t only roll around once a year, and don’t always come in that order. Ours go something like this: Winter, Rain, Spring, Winter, Spring, Rain, Summer, Winter, Spring, Winter, rain, rain, rain, winter, winter, winter…. You get the point. Never a dull weather moment here folks! But I am tired of the winter weather and rain. Ready for spring at least ¾ of the time!
Unfortunately I don’t have any huge stories or life events going on that have kept me from blogging. I’m thinking the main reason is because I don’t have a laptop and going to sit in the coldest room to write the blog only to have to post it later (since I can’t get internet out in the sticks) just isn’t appealing at all.
So here are some random things that have been going on lately. I think the last time I blogged was in November, so I’ll try to start from then.
December—crazy crazy month
• I finished my first semester of teaching at OGHS. It, like any other job, has its ups and downs, but it still going well.
• I experienced the Christmas season from the eyes (and body) of a retail employee. OMG! I thought it was supposed to be a time of love and happiness and sometimes those customers were far from loving and anywhere close to happy was a stretch.
• This one is embarrassing. I have no pride though, so whatever. Here goes…………. OK, never mind, I just can’t do it. I started typing this one out and there’s no way anyone can understand it without way too much background info. The story pretty much ends like this though: I got stood up for Wal-mart on New Year’s Eve! Ba ha ha ha!
That brings us to January
• I turned 29… The age at which I will stay for several more years. I can pull it off though because I religiously use moisturizer with SPF, a great night cream, and have just become a fan of Bare Minerals—a foundation that gives me a youthful glow! And my students still think I look 24. I know they are just trying to flatter me, but I like to believe it nonetheless.
• After returning from Christmas break for one day, we were off for a winter weather advisory. Fortunately, it was not bad. We could have actually had school, but the day off was much appreciated.
• Joseph and I went to Nashville to see Vallery and her new house. We went to Dave and Busters, I got a new purse, and hung out with great friends. Does it get any better?
And February
• I got to hang out with Dana for a day. I saw sweet Caroline’s room, which for the record used to be MY room in Dana’s house… I’m not jealous at ALL about that one ;) We went shopping and had a fun GIRLS day. I miss all my girls :(
• I celebrated my one year anniversary with my blog… Not really, because I have terribly neglected it, but I did look back at old posts and realize that it’s been a year since I started it. I did also realize how much I enjoyed doing it and I have renewed my blogging vows. I will TRY HARD to do better.
• Friday, it snowed… A LOT. I mean, I think that was the most snow I have ever seen around here. And it was good snow. Not the cold, hard, frozen, sludgy crap that is kinda off white because it has mud and dirt all mixed in. It was fluffy and pretty and white. Don’t get me wrong. It was still very much cold. I tried making a snowman but had to quit after getting started because my hands were hurting. So then I just made snow balls and had a snowball fight. FUN!!
• I took a group of students to FCCLA state competition in Jackson. Ten students competed. Four got first, two got second, and one got third. I was SUPER proud of them!
I can’t believe it's now March
I can’t really think of anything eventful that happened yet. Oh, wait! I helped mom make some cupcakes the other night. Aren’t these the cutest little froggies you’ve ever seen?!?!?! I can only take credit for the cupcake... Though I did do more than one... My mom made the cute cake and others too!
And I had to make some stuff for sweet baby Caroline (even though she’s stealing my room).
Hopefully during spring break I can get some more projects done and get another blog posted!
Love you guys! Have a great weekend!
=P
Oh Lord, You are my God. I will exalt you and praise Your name, for in perfect faithfulness, You have done Marvelous things, things planned long ago.
Isaiah 25:1
I’m going to be quite honest (and probably ramble a lot). It has been SO long since I wrote a blog that I don’t even think about it anymore. Months ago my thought process was something like this. “Oh, that was amazing. I am definitely going to blog about it. And when I do I can work in ____________ and ____________ and begin with _______________ or ________________.” Then gradually my thought process became “Oh, that was amazing. I should write a blog about it. Maybe later I can plan out the details.” Recently my thought process has been this: “Oh, that was awesome… Now what was it I’m supposed to be doing or getting? Note to self—get notepad to make lists.” However, I don’t have a notepad to write that note, so do you think I’ve picked up that notepad yet? Absolutely not!
So, I’m having a bit of writer’s block so let me just talk about the thing that baffles me most lately: this CRAZY weather! What on earth is going on? I have seen snow more in the past four years than I have in the first 25 years of my life. And I have seen more snow this year than I did for at least 12 consecutive years. While I’m not crazy about the snow, I’m even less crazy about the drastic swings in between each winter mini session. I think Mother Nature is going through “the change!” I learned in. elementary school the seasons went in this order: winter, spring, summer, autumn (the fancy word for fall). No one ever told me that is not order of seasons in Mississippi. Through the years I’ve learned we still have the same basic seasons (with the addition of a rainy season), but they don’t only roll around once a year, and don’t always come in that order. Ours go something like this: Winter, Rain, Spring, Winter, Spring, Rain, Summer, Winter, Spring, Winter, rain, rain, rain, winter, winter, winter…. You get the point. Never a dull weather moment here folks! But I am tired of the winter weather and rain. Ready for spring at least ¾ of the time!
Unfortunately I don’t have any huge stories or life events going on that have kept me from blogging. I’m thinking the main reason is because I don’t have a laptop and going to sit in the coldest room to write the blog only to have to post it later (since I can’t get internet out in the sticks) just isn’t appealing at all.
So here are some random things that have been going on lately. I think the last time I blogged was in November, so I’ll try to start from then.
December—crazy crazy month
• I finished my first semester of teaching at OGHS. It, like any other job, has its ups and downs, but it still going well.
• I experienced the Christmas season from the eyes (and body) of a retail employee. OMG! I thought it was supposed to be a time of love and happiness and sometimes those customers were far from loving and anywhere close to happy was a stretch.
• This one is embarrassing. I have no pride though, so whatever. Here goes…………. OK, never mind, I just can’t do it. I started typing this one out and there’s no way anyone can understand it without way too much background info. The story pretty much ends like this though: I got stood up for Wal-mart on New Year’s Eve! Ba ha ha ha!
That brings us to January
• I turned 29… The age at which I will stay for several more years. I can pull it off though because I religiously use moisturizer with SPF, a great night cream, and have just become a fan of Bare Minerals—a foundation that gives me a youthful glow! And my students still think I look 24. I know they are just trying to flatter me, but I like to believe it nonetheless.
• After returning from Christmas break for one day, we were off for a winter weather advisory. Fortunately, it was not bad. We could have actually had school, but the day off was much appreciated.
• Joseph and I went to Nashville to see Vallery and her new house. We went to Dave and Busters, I got a new purse, and hung out with great friends. Does it get any better?
And February
• I got to hang out with Dana for a day. I saw sweet Caroline’s room, which for the record used to be MY room in Dana’s house… I’m not jealous at ALL about that one ;) We went shopping and had a fun GIRLS day. I miss all my girls :(
• I celebrated my one year anniversary with my blog… Not really, because I have terribly neglected it, but I did look back at old posts and realize that it’s been a year since I started it. I did also realize how much I enjoyed doing it and I have renewed my blogging vows. I will TRY HARD to do better.
• Friday, it snowed… A LOT. I mean, I think that was the most snow I have ever seen around here. And it was good snow. Not the cold, hard, frozen, sludgy crap that is kinda off white because it has mud and dirt all mixed in. It was fluffy and pretty and white. Don’t get me wrong. It was still very much cold. I tried making a snowman but had to quit after getting started because my hands were hurting. So then I just made snow balls and had a snowball fight. FUN!!
• I took a group of students to FCCLA state competition in Jackson. Ten students competed. Four got first, two got second, and one got third. I was SUPER proud of them!
I can’t believe it's now March
I can’t really think of anything eventful that happened yet. Oh, wait! I helped mom make some cupcakes the other night. Aren’t these the cutest little froggies you’ve ever seen?!?!?! I can only take credit for the cupcake... Though I did do more than one... My mom made the cute cake and others too!
And I had to make some stuff for sweet baby Caroline (even though she’s stealing my room).
Hopefully during spring break I can get some more projects done and get another blog posted!
Love you guys! Have a great weekend!
=P
Oh Lord, You are my God. I will exalt you and praise Your name, for in perfect faithfulness, You have done Marvelous things, things planned long ago.
Isaiah 25:1
Monday, November 16, 2009
What you all have been waiting for...
Finally I have some house pics. Still working on things, but it looks much better than before. Mom is making more window coverings this week, so hopefully I can get better pics then. Photography and lighting is terrible, I know, but I was tired and it was dark. There are lists upon lists of little things still to be done I could record with each pic, but I don't have time and I just wanted to humor you guys for now!
This is the kitchen before... And after... (new fridge soon I hope!)
Dining room before...And after... Window coverings in the works...
Living room before and after...
Hall--doesn't look much different. We just painted, but will be putting down wood flooring in here too.
Hall Bath! Can we say WHOA! This project was the one that I thought would never end. One thing kept leading to another, but I am so happy with the way it turned out!
My craft room!
Guest Bedroom... Blinds should be installed this week.
My room still looks about the same. I'm trying to get everything else done and then work on my room. I would have at least taken pics, but it was a MESS--laundry all over the place! Maybe during Christmas break I'll get to it!
Hope everyone is doing well! Have a great week!
=P
Be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)
This is the kitchen before... And after... (new fridge soon I hope!)
Dining room before...And after... Window coverings in the works...
Living room before and after...
Hall--doesn't look much different. We just painted, but will be putting down wood flooring in here too.
Hall Bath! Can we say WHOA! This project was the one that I thought would never end. One thing kept leading to another, but I am so happy with the way it turned out!
My craft room!
Guest Bedroom... Blinds should be installed this week.
My room still looks about the same. I'm trying to get everything else done and then work on my room. I would have at least taken pics, but it was a MESS--laundry all over the place! Maybe during Christmas break I'll get to it!
Hope everyone is doing well! Have a great week!
=P
Be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)
Monday, October 26, 2009
So, what's up with you?
So, I’ve been thinking about writing a blog for ever so long. I even started one a couple of weeks ago. Needless to say, it never got finished. I can’t think of any earth shaking events or even any clever topics to write about, so I’ll just make a list of the things I’ve been doing to keep me busy since the last blog.
1. Trying to teach. New job is still great, but it is definitely hard work.
2. (drum roll, please…) Moving in to my house! Still making it look presentable, but will take pics asap!
3. Working on my house. It’s livable, but nowhere near done. We are trying to finish up the current projects on the inside, then start on the outside. The lovely cool weather makes the outdoor projects MUCH more bearable!
4. Enjoying the sunrise on my drive to school each morning. When I see things like that, I KNOW there is an AWESOME GOD. Who else could make something so beautiful and perfect?
5. Trying not to fall asleep on my drive home… LOL! It’s not really that bad, but I do get tired sometimes. A friend told me she read something about apples giving you more energy than the caffeine in a cup of coffee. Maybe it’s a coincidence, but I deliberately ate apples several days and didn’t get tired out on the way home. Give it a try… It’s worth a shot.
6. Working at Ballyhoo. I was scheduled every other Saturday, but somehow I can’t remember the last Saturday I was off. It’s fun and I get a discount though, so I really don’t mind.
7. Buying new furniture. I bit the bullet and bought a new sofa and chair. It wasn’t my first choice, but it’s the first choice I could afford without having to sell any of my vital organs. I do like it a lot.
8. Attending jury duty (on my fall break…Boo!). I got out of this civic service last time by playing the teacher card, but I felt obligated to go this time since I didn’t have school. After hearing the case, I was SO glad not to get selected. I had to go back another day and the attorney forgot to show up… Maybe he skipped the course on attendance. Anyway… I didn’t have to stay long that day either, so all was well and I did my civic duty.
9. Spending entirely too much time checking my friends status updates on Facebook mobile… It is not fun not having internet. Ughhhh.
10. Trying to think of things to write a blog about. Obviously, this is a stretch since I am pulling at straws to come up with a list of things I’ve done lately.
I promise, once I get “settled in” (if that ever happens), I hope to write more. I really miss it. I hope all my loyal readers are doing well. Maybe I won’t be a letdown too much longer!
=P
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1
1. Trying to teach. New job is still great, but it is definitely hard work.
2. (drum roll, please…) Moving in to my house! Still making it look presentable, but will take pics asap!
3. Working on my house. It’s livable, but nowhere near done. We are trying to finish up the current projects on the inside, then start on the outside. The lovely cool weather makes the outdoor projects MUCH more bearable!
4. Enjoying the sunrise on my drive to school each morning. When I see things like that, I KNOW there is an AWESOME GOD. Who else could make something so beautiful and perfect?
5. Trying not to fall asleep on my drive home… LOL! It’s not really that bad, but I do get tired sometimes. A friend told me she read something about apples giving you more energy than the caffeine in a cup of coffee. Maybe it’s a coincidence, but I deliberately ate apples several days and didn’t get tired out on the way home. Give it a try… It’s worth a shot.
6. Working at Ballyhoo. I was scheduled every other Saturday, but somehow I can’t remember the last Saturday I was off. It’s fun and I get a discount though, so I really don’t mind.
7. Buying new furniture. I bit the bullet and bought a new sofa and chair. It wasn’t my first choice, but it’s the first choice I could afford without having to sell any of my vital organs. I do like it a lot.
8. Attending jury duty (on my fall break…Boo!). I got out of this civic service last time by playing the teacher card, but I felt obligated to go this time since I didn’t have school. After hearing the case, I was SO glad not to get selected. I had to go back another day and the attorney forgot to show up… Maybe he skipped the course on attendance. Anyway… I didn’t have to stay long that day either, so all was well and I did my civic duty.
9. Spending entirely too much time checking my friends status updates on Facebook mobile… It is not fun not having internet. Ughhhh.
10. Trying to think of things to write a blog about. Obviously, this is a stretch since I am pulling at straws to come up with a list of things I’ve done lately.
I promise, once I get “settled in” (if that ever happens), I hope to write more. I really miss it. I hope all my loyal readers are doing well. Maybe I won’t be a letdown too much longer!
=P
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Just some pics...
I don't have time to write, but I'll be writing soon and hopefully posting pics from the house! Yay! I have been so busy, but made time for the beach this weekend. AWESOME. As I walked the beach at night I really wondered how people can NOT believe there is a God. Stuff like that doesn't just happen. Anyway... Maybe that will be in the next blog.
Here are a couple pics from the weekend and some paintings I did recently.
I'll post some pics with people later!
Here are a couple pics from the weekend and some paintings I did recently.
I'll post some pics with people later!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Just a short one...
Well, sorry guys! I haven't written in a while. It has been crazy busy for me since I left McComb and there is no sign of a slow down in sight! I am soon going to post pics of the house I've been working on. I know you guys think I'm making it all up, but I will have pics for proof shortly. Obviously I have the before pics, but I am still waiting on the afters (you would think I was outside my mind for tackling the project if I posted the before shots... I'm beginning to believe it myself at this point). Thankfully, we only have to put the flooring in two rooms down now and I'll be able to move in, God willing. I could take some pics and show you what is done as of now, but you wouldn't be able to see much because all my things are piled up in the two rooms that are finished. I now wonder how I had so much stuff in a one bedroom apartment... I mean, I've completely furnished a three bedroom, two bath home. I can't wait to get it all fixed up and settled. I love my family, but I also love having my own place... Since the house is just down the road from mom and dad, I've got the best of both worlds.
The new job is going well, but is also challenging. I love the course and I have some really great students. The facilities are awesome and the teachers I know are really nice. Unfortunately I only know a very small percentage of the teachers here. There are nearly 100! I think I know about fifteen. That is quite an adjustment, but I keep reminding myself that I didn't get to know everyone at my other schools very quickly either.
I am so thankful for all the great things that are going on in my life and in the lives of those around me. I have SO many friends who have new, healthy babies and several with healthy pregnancies and hopefully healthy babies to come. I have friends with beautiful healthy families. People who have been laid off are finding employment. Unfortunately, I know several people going through struggles as well, but the beauty is that even through those struggles, they see a positive side. It is simply amazing. I am most certainly thankful for all the great things going on in my life right now--a list too long to detail. I say all that to say this--there are a lot of bad things going on in our world and it is very possible these things affect us in a big way, but when we step back and really look at things, blessings abound. We have to have perspective. It's hard sometimes, but necessary. We are blessed beyond measure even when we are undeserving. And that, above all, is something to be thankful for.
The new job is going well, but is also challenging. I love the course and I have some really great students. The facilities are awesome and the teachers I know are really nice. Unfortunately I only know a very small percentage of the teachers here. There are nearly 100! I think I know about fifteen. That is quite an adjustment, but I keep reminding myself that I didn't get to know everyone at my other schools very quickly either.
I am so thankful for all the great things that are going on in my life and in the lives of those around me. I have SO many friends who have new, healthy babies and several with healthy pregnancies and hopefully healthy babies to come. I have friends with beautiful healthy families. People who have been laid off are finding employment. Unfortunately, I know several people going through struggles as well, but the beauty is that even through those struggles, they see a positive side. It is simply amazing. I am most certainly thankful for all the great things going on in my life right now--a list too long to detail. I say all that to say this--there are a lot of bad things going on in our world and it is very possible these things affect us in a big way, but when we step back and really look at things, blessings abound. We have to have perspective. It's hard sometimes, but necessary. We are blessed beyond measure even when we are undeserving. And that, above all, is something to be thankful for.
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