It baffles me how money can just disapear into thin air. I feel like I have always been somewhat aware of money and the stress and frustration it can bring, but not as much as I am now. I now totally see how it can be an instrument in relationship failure. Not that Evan and I are at that point at all- we aren't, but man what a depressing topic. We thought we were kind of in the clear right now for a couple of things... think again. I know God uses all things for His Glory, but I'd sure like to know a little more detail or be at least a little bit more confidant in this area. But I guess that is the way He likes it. We need to be fully dependant on Him and be joyful in it. yeah- I'm smilin' and full of joy over here in Trailer #13!! Praise The Lord! and I mean that sincerely- no sarcasm- really--!!
Monday, March 27, 2006
Where does it go?
It baffles me how money can just disapear into thin air. I feel like I have always been somewhat aware of money and the stress and frustration it can bring, but not as much as I am now. I now totally see how it can be an instrument in relationship failure. Not that Evan and I are at that point at all- we aren't, but man what a depressing topic. We thought we were kind of in the clear right now for a couple of things... think again. I know God uses all things for His Glory, but I'd sure like to know a little more detail or be at least a little bit more confidant in this area. But I guess that is the way He likes it. We need to be fully dependant on Him and be joyful in it. yeah- I'm smilin' and full of joy over here in Trailer #13!! Praise The Lord! and I mean that sincerely- no sarcasm- really--!!
It baffles me how money can just disapear into thin air. I feel like I have always been somewhat aware of money and the stress and frustration it can bring, but not as much as I am now. I now totally see how it can be an instrument in relationship failure. Not that Evan and I are at that point at all- we aren't, but man what a depressing topic. We thought we were kind of in the clear right now for a couple of things... think again. I know God uses all things for His Glory, but I'd sure like to know a little more detail or be at least a little bit more confidant in this area. But I guess that is the way He likes it. We need to be fully dependant on Him and be joyful in it. yeah- I'm smilin' and full of joy over here in Trailer #13!! Praise The Lord! and I mean that sincerely- no sarcasm- really--!!
Friday, March 24, 2006
Blah Blah Blah
So I am trying my darndest to put out another newsletter. And now our missions pastor wants us to try and get something out once a month! That seems so impossible! I struggle even now to send one out every 3 months. But I know I have to do it. If Evan and I really want to be in YWAM for a long time we have to care about and respect our supporters. I just don't want it to become useless information that will bore all who read it. So how in the heck do you come up with quality stuff that will keep people's interest? Man the cost of stamps is going to suck! But Praise the Lord right??
So I am trying my darndest to put out another newsletter. And now our missions pastor wants us to try and get something out once a month! That seems so impossible! I struggle even now to send one out every 3 months. But I know I have to do it. If Evan and I really want to be in YWAM for a long time we have to care about and respect our supporters. I just don't want it to become useless information that will bore all who read it. So how in the heck do you come up with quality stuff that will keep people's interest? Man the cost of stamps is going to suck! But Praise the Lord right??
Monday, March 20, 2006
I'm not sure that anyone else has seen it yet but the return airdate for Alias has finally been posted! VIND reunite! It is not coming back on until Wednesday April 19th according to the ABC website. Isn't that a bunch of crap. I can't believe how late that is. I hope they don't try to rush the ending of the show. Even if they go through the end of May that only leaves 7 episodes to try and wrap things up.
Sunday, March 19, 2006
yah, I'm done.
I can't handle this emotional rollercoaster anymore, so I just have to stop talking about it. I know you guys who read this are wondering, what I'm talking about... the question that everyone asks me- Are you or aren't you?? Well, I'm not- (not this month anyway) and I think for my own sanity, I have to stop focusing on it. - Easier said than done. I know it's my own fault. I am usually the one who brings it up, or shares what I'm thinking, but I have realized I just can't do that anymore. I guess I need this to be a private thing, especially because it's not coming easy. As far as talking about pregnancies in general... I'm not necessarily going to stop talking about other peoples pregnancies- if I did that I'd lose most of my friends. Everybody elses bodies and babies are fine, but I can't talk about me anymore. thanks
I'm done
I can't handle this emotional rollercoaster anymore, so I just have to stop talking about it. I know you guys who read this are wondering, what I'm talking about... the question that everyone asks me- Are you or aren't you?? Well, I'm not- (not this month anyway) and I think for my own sanity, I have to stop focusing on it. - Easier said than done. I know it's my own fault. I am usually the one who brings it up, or shares what I'm thinking, but I have realized I just can't do that anymore. I guess I need this to be a private thing, especially because it's not coming easy. As far as talking about pregnancies in general... I'm not necessarily going to stop talking about other peoples pregnancies- if I did that I'd lose most of my friends. Everybody elses bodies and babies are fine, but I can't talk about me anymore. thanks
I'm done
Friday, March 17, 2006
Does anyone have any hints they can share about the Hello photo program... I am so frustrated and confused right now, it is driving me crazy. I posted something when first started this blog, but God knows I don't remember now. I have registered for the program, and I thought I was following it the way you are supposed to, but I can not for the life of me just post a picture. I really am thinking about writing an email to thier customer support, and release my frustration, but what good would that do? If you have any advise, let me know. anyway, still smiling here. :)
This is a record, blogging two days in a row... as aposed to once every 2 months. Pretty good eh Karisse? Well, I just wanted to report the devestating news that Karisse, Krystal and I have finished watching all three seasons of Roswell. *sniff *sniff Maybe I should mention the fact that Karisse and I watch almost 2 full seasons in 4 days. (I know psycho) I can't believe it is over. I don't really know what I am going to do with my time. I probably should devote some time to newsletters and thank you cards, but finishing out Alias sounds like so much more fun. :) NOO!! I will take a break from DVD shows, and TV! Well, we'll see about that!
Thanks Karisse and Krystal, it was fun while it lasted. Karisse let's still be friends even though it's over k??
Thanks Karisse and Krystal, it was fun while it lasted. Karisse let's still be friends even though it's over k??
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Week 2 of the SOMD. It's been going really good. I must say, just staffing the school is SOOOOOOOOOOO much better than being a student/staff. :) I know... I bring that up a lot. I'm over it now. The students this year are really great. I'm excited to see where all of them end up.
Yesterday, I had a few things to do in the afternoon. One student had a friend comming in to town that needed to be picked up, another student had an appointment at a college that she needed to get to, and we needed to go shopping for a family time. Luckily everything got taken care of, but not before I took the longest way possible back from the college with Becca. We were over in Woodland Hills, and we got there by taking the 405 to the 101. So all I had to do was back track right. Well- I totally missed the 405 (becca and i were talking) and then I realized and figured I could take the 134 tothe 5. totally missed the 5. It was crazy. I got on the 134, but went all the way to pasadena. I have no idea what I did, or how I did it. I kind of want to pull out a map to see just how far out of the way I went. So we were late to "family time" with Dave G. woohoo.
Yesterday, I had a few things to do in the afternoon. One student had a friend comming in to town that needed to be picked up, another student had an appointment at a college that she needed to get to, and we needed to go shopping for a family time. Luckily everything got taken care of, but not before I took the longest way possible back from the college with Becca. We were over in Woodland Hills, and we got there by taking the 405 to the 101. So all I had to do was back track right. Well- I totally missed the 405 (becca and i were talking) and then I realized and figured I could take the 134 tothe 5. totally missed the 5. It was crazy. I got on the 134, but went all the way to pasadena. I have no idea what I did, or how I did it. I kind of want to pull out a map to see just how far out of the way I went. So we were late to "family time" with Dave G. woohoo.
So there is this amazing thing online if you use firefox as your browser. It's called stumble. It's a way to find random website that you would like. You check boxes of things you are interested in. Like, music, art, photography etc. and then when you hit "stumble" it takes you to these great random pages.
anyway, I stumbles onto this page that had actual conversations with people that were wanting to travel... there are some stupid people out there...
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I had someone ask for an aisle seats so that his or her hair wouldn't get messed up by being near the window.
A client called in inquiring about a package to Hawaii. After going over all the cost info, she asked, "Would it be cheaper to fly to California and then take the train to Hawaii?"
I got a call from a woman who wanted to go to Capetown. I started to explain the length of the flight and the passport information when she interrupted me with "I'm not trying to make you look stupid, but Capetown is in Massachusetts. "Without trying to make her look like the stupid one, I calmly explained, "Capecod is in Massachusetts, Capetown is in Africa." Her response ... click.
A woman called and asked, "Do airlines put your physical description on your bag so they know who's luggage belongs to who?" I said, "No, why do you ask?" She replied, "Well, when I checked in with the airline, they put a tag on my luggage that said FAT, and I'm overweight, is there any connection?" After putting her on hold for a minute while I "looked into it" (I was actually laughing) I came back and explained the city code for Fresno is FAT, and that the airline was just putting a destination tag on her luggage.
anyway, I stumbles onto this page that had actual conversations with people that were wanting to travel... there are some stupid people out there...
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I had someone ask for an aisle seats so that his or her hair wouldn't get messed up by being near the window.
A client called in inquiring about a package to Hawaii. After going over all the cost info, she asked, "Would it be cheaper to fly to California and then take the train to Hawaii?"
I got a call from a woman who wanted to go to Capetown. I started to explain the length of the flight and the passport information when she interrupted me with "I'm not trying to make you look stupid, but Capetown is in Massachusetts. "Without trying to make her look like the stupid one, I calmly explained, "Capecod is in Massachusetts, Capetown is in Africa." Her response ... click.
A woman called and asked, "Do airlines put your physical description on your bag so they know who's luggage belongs to who?" I said, "No, why do you ask?" She replied, "Well, when I checked in with the airline, they put a tag on my luggage that said FAT, and I'm overweight, is there any connection?" After putting her on hold for a minute while I "looked into it" (I was actually laughing) I came back and explained the city code for Fresno is FAT, and that the airline was just putting a destination tag on her luggage.