For the moment this is my favorite song.... maybe because its catchy..... maybe because of the lyrics.... who care why really.... just take a listen....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmUDDxflt6o
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Really?!!
Headache+ missing passengers+found said passengers with attitudes that I immediately shut down...+
O-5 trying to argue with me about "fueling" an aircraft+ mx guys giving me flack....= exhausting day
O-5 trying to argue with me about "fueling" an aircraft+ mx guys giving me flack....= exhausting day
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Mothers Day
I copied this from Fox news because it is the cry of my heart...
Reflecting the Father on Mother’s Day
By Penny Young Nance
Published May 07, 2011
Mother’s Day isn’t just a time for sweet cards and a kitchen wrecked from a gift of “breakfast in bed.” It is also a time of reflection on what for most women is our most difficult and momentous role in life and the lessons passed down from our own mothers. This subject could easily fill a book, but here is just one question for our consideration this year, whether you are a mom or a daughter. The question I pose to my daughter, myself, and others is this: “On what do you base your value?” We live in a society in which little or no imperfection is tolerated. As part of a piece I did for Concerned Women for America this week, I interviewed three moms of special needs children in an effort to honor those heroes among us. The interview underscored that our society practically worships both physical and mental perfection. Americans spent $12 billion dollars last year on plastic surgery alone in pursuit of that elusive idol. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, those numbers are up by nine percent — despite a deep recession. Our young women are bombarded daily with unrealistic images of the ideal woman on TV, magazines, and even shopping catalogs. ABC news recently reported that one in five girls has some form of an eating disorder. One in five! What are we doing? When my daughter was a baby, I called Victoria’s Secret and cancelled the delivery of their catalog to my home in an a very weak effort to push back against the false notion that airbrushed, surgically-enhanced, photo-shopped women were the attainable and ideal body to envy and ultimately imitate. It just doesn’t exist in real life, and if it does, it fades with time. Watching my daughter scan the magazine covers in the grocery store checkout aisle, taking in images of women that will never exist in real life, makes me anxious to continue to affirm her worth and instill in her that her worth doesn’t come from beauty, from men, drugs and alcohol, friends, or even achievement. No. My child, your child, and all the special needs kids in this world were fearfully and wonderfully made by a loving God in His own image. From the beginning of time He knew who they would be and, despite their imperfections, He knew His plan for them. It doesn’t sound like a mistake anymore, does it? So, to my daughter and us all, I want to say that you are a beautiful creation. Never undervalue yourself. In fact, for those of us who accept Christ, the Biblical principle is that we are actually the adopted “daughters of the King.” Therefore, we are to carry ourselves with the dignity due our station. In a practical sense, this means that we both deserve self-respect and the respect of others. What a lesson. On college campuses all over the nation, the “hook up” culture would never exist if our young women understood their own incredible value. Our out-of-wedlock birthrates would plummet, and eating disorders would diminish if we could stop trying to vainly boost our young women’s self-esteem, but instead teach them self-respect based on their Creator’s view of them.
As my daughter grows up, I am trying to teach her our values. My husband and I work hard to continually encourage her, tell her she’s beautiful, and make sure she knows how special she is in God’s eyes. In a world full of false expectations and a culture containing mine fields along the road to adulthood, our job as moms is fraught with danger. However, the best gift I can leave my children is the knowledge that the image they bear is not just mine, but more importantly, it is God’s.
Penny Nance is CEO of Concerned Women for America.
Reflecting the Father on Mother’s Day
By Penny Young Nance
Published May 07, 2011
Mother’s Day isn’t just a time for sweet cards and a kitchen wrecked from a gift of “breakfast in bed.” It is also a time of reflection on what for most women is our most difficult and momentous role in life and the lessons passed down from our own mothers. This subject could easily fill a book, but here is just one question for our consideration this year, whether you are a mom or a daughter. The question I pose to my daughter, myself, and others is this: “On what do you base your value?” We live in a society in which little or no imperfection is tolerated. As part of a piece I did for Concerned Women for America this week, I interviewed three moms of special needs children in an effort to honor those heroes among us. The interview underscored that our society practically worships both physical and mental perfection. Americans spent $12 billion dollars last year on plastic surgery alone in pursuit of that elusive idol. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, those numbers are up by nine percent — despite a deep recession. Our young women are bombarded daily with unrealistic images of the ideal woman on TV, magazines, and even shopping catalogs. ABC news recently reported that one in five girls has some form of an eating disorder. One in five! What are we doing? When my daughter was a baby, I called Victoria’s Secret and cancelled the delivery of their catalog to my home in an a very weak effort to push back against the false notion that airbrushed, surgically-enhanced, photo-shopped women were the attainable and ideal body to envy and ultimately imitate. It just doesn’t exist in real life, and if it does, it fades with time. Watching my daughter scan the magazine covers in the grocery store checkout aisle, taking in images of women that will never exist in real life, makes me anxious to continue to affirm her worth and instill in her that her worth doesn’t come from beauty, from men, drugs and alcohol, friends, or even achievement. No. My child, your child, and all the special needs kids in this world were fearfully and wonderfully made by a loving God in His own image. From the beginning of time He knew who they would be and, despite their imperfections, He knew His plan for them. It doesn’t sound like a mistake anymore, does it? So, to my daughter and us all, I want to say that you are a beautiful creation. Never undervalue yourself. In fact, for those of us who accept Christ, the Biblical principle is that we are actually the adopted “daughters of the King.” Therefore, we are to carry ourselves with the dignity due our station. In a practical sense, this means that we both deserve self-respect and the respect of others. What a lesson. On college campuses all over the nation, the “hook up” culture would never exist if our young women understood their own incredible value. Our out-of-wedlock birthrates would plummet, and eating disorders would diminish if we could stop trying to vainly boost our young women’s self-esteem, but instead teach them self-respect based on their Creator’s view of them.
As my daughter grows up, I am trying to teach her our values. My husband and I work hard to continually encourage her, tell her she’s beautiful, and make sure she knows how special she is in God’s eyes. In a world full of false expectations and a culture containing mine fields along the road to adulthood, our job as moms is fraught with danger. However, the best gift I can leave my children is the knowledge that the image they bear is not just mine, but more importantly, it is God’s.
Penny Nance is CEO of Concerned Women for America.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
AHHHH
You should really consider the feelings of others.... especially when they are doing YOU a favor! I can't stand when people are inconsiderate! Makes me wonder... is everyone like this... and we just don't realize? Or are some people just rude?
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
so blessed!
I have the sweetest husband in the world!!!!!! He tried to get the lady at my hotel to go buy me flowers for Mothers Day and put them in my room....all as a surprise without me knowing..when it didn't work out as he planned he got the spa brochure and told me to pick something as my gift!! THANK YOU LORD for blessing me with this wonderful man!!!!!!
This is a picture of me working on my homework in the van on the way to work.... I have been working so hard!!!!! AHHH a massage will be nice!
This is a picture of me working on my homework in the van on the way to work.... I have been working so hard!!!!! AHHH a massage will be nice!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Homework assignment..
This is something I wrote as a reponse to a discussion board on spiritual warfare:
I really enjoyed your posting about spiritual warfare. The verse about putting on the armor or God is crucial to survival in the Christian life as well as the evangelism of others. I would like to comment on something that has recently been brought to my attention as a ploy by the devil to 'knock us down' if you will. We are warned in John 10:10-11 "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep." As I think about this I think about a thief, I think about a real criminal, someone who is sinful, vile and evil. What happens when someone is mugged? They have no idea its getting ready to happen. Satan is plotting to pounce on the unsuspecting. This can be in the form of something as simple as a distraction. Anything can be a distraction.. out busy schedules, our bills, our forgetfulness. We can take our focus off of Christ but for a second and Satan is right there ready to steal our joy. Thank the Lord we live for a merciful God to whom we can repent.
Some parts were adapted by this great book I am reading right now called Crazy Love by Francis Chan.
I really enjoyed your posting about spiritual warfare. The verse about putting on the armor or God is crucial to survival in the Christian life as well as the evangelism of others. I would like to comment on something that has recently been brought to my attention as a ploy by the devil to 'knock us down' if you will. We are warned in John 10:10-11 "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep." As I think about this I think about a thief, I think about a real criminal, someone who is sinful, vile and evil. What happens when someone is mugged? They have no idea its getting ready to happen. Satan is plotting to pounce on the unsuspecting. This can be in the form of something as simple as a distraction. Anything can be a distraction.. out busy schedules, our bills, our forgetfulness. We can take our focus off of Christ but for a second and Satan is right there ready to steal our joy. Thank the Lord we live for a merciful God to whom we can repent.
Some parts were adapted by this great book I am reading right now called Crazy Love by Francis Chan.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Burnout
I woke up in a foul mood today.... for who knows what reason...and I am sad.... mad... angry....aggravated and on the verge of tears....I need some rest.... I need a day off... I need......AHHHHHH!!!!!! I just want to scream!! I am struggling with staying disciplined... I want to work out, but have not motivation, I want my classes to be over but I am tired of doing the work.... I am burnt out.....please pray for me...I need structure.. I need rest...Lord help me to remember this.....
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength." Be worried for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength." Be worried for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
the little things that make me happy....
God Bless my husband for sending me a BOX!!!!!! I will do my best to be kind and share with others! :)
I am also excited that I was finally able to order my new workout DVD set (Power 90), after some address/shipping issues. I hope it comes soon!
Some things I have seen in the last couple of days.... I REALLY wish I would have had my camera at these moments...One of which I was at the grocery store and was looking at sunscreen...(which by the way they call "stay white" here) and the one I picked up came with a free travel size bottle of Holy Seat.. which is apparently a toilet disinfectant you would use at a public toilet... how funny is that!!
I am also excited that I was finally able to order my new workout DVD set (Power 90), after some address/shipping issues. I hope it comes soon!
Some things I have seen in the last couple of days.... I REALLY wish I would have had my camera at these moments...One of which I was at the grocery store and was looking at sunscreen...(which by the way they call "stay white" here) and the one I picked up came with a free travel size bottle of Holy Seat.. which is apparently a toilet disinfectant you would use at a public toilet... how funny is that!!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Happy Easter!
10 Then he said to them: “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. 11 There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven. Wow... kinda sounds like the current times doesn't it? This is interesting to me because just the other day, a local said to me he was scared of Jesus, and I don't know what that is like to be afraid of the end times. I guess maybe because I'm not planning on being around for long when that day happens. So through his one comment, I am realizing what the peace that passes all understanding really means.. I guess my point in writing all this is to say that no matter what happens we have to remember that God does care and eventhough our sin nature causes horrible things on Earth, God is still soverign over it all! My best friend and I discussed recently what the meaning of Good Friday was, this being prompted by her 10 year old son asking why it was called Good Friday.... because it was not a "good" day. The little internet research I did showed me that it possibly came from "God's Friday" and has turned into Good Friday in recent years.. but his question made me think..he was right.... it was not a good day, because Jesus was dying for me.. he was dying for every sin I hadn't even committed yet... everytime I fussed over something that wasn't important, complained about something I didn't have, everytime I was mean or ugly to someone, or said something I shouldn't have...This makes me realize how much I want to be a disciple of Christ. What a perfect example of a servant!
Luke 23:44-55 44 It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, 45 for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. 47 The centurion, seeing what had happened, praised God and said, “Surely this was a righteous man.” 48 When all the people who had gathered to witness this sight saw what took place, they beat their breasts and went away. 49 But all those who knew him, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things. 50 Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man, 51 who had not consented to their decision and action. He came from the Judean town of Arimathea, and he himself was waiting for the kingdom of God. 52 Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body. 53 Then he took it down, wrapped it in linen cloth and placed it in a tomb cut in the rock, one in which no one had yet been laid. 54 It was Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was about to begin. 55 The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. 56 Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment.
But let us not forget that this story of crucifixion has a glorious ending!!!!
Luke 24
1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. 5 In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6 He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 7 ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” 8 Then they remembered his words.
AMEN!!!! Is all I can think to say about that!!!!
If you read this, and don't know Jesus as your peronal savior, email me at training4half@yahoo.com
Some things the Filipino people are doing right............
So this week I have to say how impressed I am about the Filipino communities and how they choose to observe Holy Week. Thursday morning I woke up and went downstairs for my driver to pick me up and I noticed that the local paper which is usually hanging on my door was not there. So on my way down I stopped at the front desk to ask where the paper was. They kindly informed me that it is Holy Week, and there would be no paper for the remainder of the week. When my driver picked me up.. he explained that everything would be closed..... the mall... all grocery stores etc. Also there was no music playing on any radio station, and traffic was non-existent. Why can't America celebrate the resurrection of Christ this way? We should take time with our families to celebrate the real meaning of this Lenten season.
Another thing I have been impressed with since I have been here are the food portion sizes and how they are seemingly advocating smaller portion sizes. For example, Burger King has a Whopper Jr Slammer meal that comes with a sandwich, fries, drink and a small sundae (for only 130 pesos -$3.00 US) and this is thier #1 meal. The larger sandwiches cost more, like if you want a regular Whopper its going to cost you (190 pesos $4.39 US). They only upsize if you ask... unlike the American chain. And thier drink sizes are shockingly small compared to the US version....
Just enough.... one normal size soda... what a novel idea!!! I put it next to the teacup so you could see its real size. Also, here is my first experience with Filipino diet coke.... also known as Coke light.... :) Tastes a little different.... ok not as good... but it'll do for now I guess!
And last but not least..... the place that I will spend the next 51/2 months.... this is my desk!
Another thing I have been impressed with since I have been here are the food portion sizes and how they are seemingly advocating smaller portion sizes. For example, Burger King has a Whopper Jr Slammer meal that comes with a sandwich, fries, drink and a small sundae (for only 130 pesos -$3.00 US) and this is thier #1 meal. The larger sandwiches cost more, like if you want a regular Whopper its going to cost you (190 pesos $4.39 US). They only upsize if you ask... unlike the American chain. And thier drink sizes are shockingly small compared to the US version....
Friday, April 22, 2011
CODE BLUE!!!!
So what would you do if you woke up to someone screaming in your ear "CODEBLUE!!!!" Like what!?! It's the middle of the night...apparently code blue means immediate recall of all personnel. Oh!! The things I am learning in the middle of the night!!! Now lets hope I can go back to sleep...
Also, I just found out I am on a smoking floor..... and that is why my room smells like smoke.. So looks like I will be moving to the other side of the hotel.. cause this smell is annoying me!!!!
Also, I just found out I am on a smoking floor..... and that is why my room smells like smoke.. So looks like I will be moving to the other side of the hotel.. cause this smell is annoying me!!!!
Workout
4 Miles down today!! Along with some situps and pushups... not as many as I would have wanted, but I did them!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Pictures
I am loving JOSH GROBAN!!!!!!
I just listened to Ave Maria....and now Thankful....ahhhhhh such beautiful music!!!!! I think I might be listening this to fall asleep tonight!!!! Thanks KATIE!!!!!!! :)
On another note.. I was able to finally get a sermon to stream on the internet, through Lifechurch.tv
Thank You Lord for the people that made that happen!! I am so greatful! They actually play the sermon all day....so I can watch in the middle of my day at work, or later in my hotel. Lord I pray that you bless the people who made that happen beyond measure!!!
Also, asking for prayers for my dear friend Matt and his wife Cheri as Matt recently found a lump in his neck that he will need to have surgery for.. Lord, I pray your protection and peace and comfort over this dear family. Father I pray that you will allow this to draw them both closer to you. Lord, I know you have Matt in your hand, please heal him, and give Cheri peace that passes all understanding!
Amen!!!!
On another note.. I was able to finally get a sermon to stream on the internet, through Lifechurch.tv
Thank You Lord for the people that made that happen!! I am so greatful! They actually play the sermon all day....so I can watch in the middle of my day at work, or later in my hotel. Lord I pray that you bless the people who made that happen beyond measure!!!
Also, asking for prayers for my dear friend Matt and his wife Cheri as Matt recently found a lump in his neck that he will need to have surgery for.. Lord, I pray your protection and peace and comfort over this dear family. Father I pray that you will allow this to draw them both closer to you. Lord, I know you have Matt in your hand, please heal him, and give Cheri peace that passes all understanding!
Amen!!!!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Food for thought
"The Bible never sees a Christian at any time who didn't suffer- because anyone who lives a Godly life in the world will get the flak that the world throws back. If you are waltzing through life comfortably, it either means you are not living a Godly life or you are living it out in the bushes where no one can see it."
Are you living in the bushes? This has provoked some thought within my soul......
Are you living in the bushes? This has provoked some thought within my soul......
Sunday, April 10, 2011
I know I need to post some pics....
Yesterday I saw a bus... and on the back it said " The worlds first WIFI bus!!" How funny is that! :)
Sunday, April 3, 2011
My experiences.....
Well, Hawaii was a worldwind of a time!!! Ok let's start there.... I'm gonna have to type fast... cause I have alot to say. Alright...Hawaii in a nutshell was awesome! I was able to get all my inprocessing done in the first 3 days, so I did some touring. Thanks to Chief L-V for making my time in Hawaii more than I ever dreamed!
I got to go to my very first swap meet. It's kinda like an outdoor flea market at Aloha Stadium. I got some gifts for my kids there. It was very cool. Then, I also got a tour of Hickam, a tour of the USS Missouri battleship, and the USS Utah Memorial. Those were all very cool. Later in the week Chief took me to Waikiki for dinner at a place named Duke's and it was awesome! I feel like I am using that word alot...:) I had Mahi Mahi for the first time in my life, and if you know me you know how brave I had to be to even try anything other than catfish. But I took some advice from my good friend Jayly, and I didn't pass it up... it was very tasty! I also found out that I will be traveling back through Hawaii on my way back home if only for a day, but I was thinking about taking some leave and I want Ryan to come out to experience Hawaii. So then, after my short trip to Hawaii, I packed up my stuff and got on another plane. So 7:45 flight time to Hawaii... then 7:35 flight time to Guam for a short layover then one more plane to Manila 3: 55. I arrived late at night, it was already dark. The lady who picked me up at the airport took my information and we walked straight through customs and immigration, past all the people who were waiting in long lines. I felt like a rock star :)
Once in the van going to the hotel, I thought I was going to have a heart attack like 64 times in the 20 minute drive was had from the airport to the hotel. These drivers have clearly never been to America...... In Drivers ed we get taught to leave a 3 car space when merging or driving behind someone.... Here I think the rule is 3 millimeters.... There were several times that I saw my life flash before my eyes because I thought we were going to get hit or going to hit someone else. This is definitely going to take some getting used to.... Thank God I wasn't driving... I literally would have died. So we get to the hotel... and its beautiful.. Its the nicest hotel I have ever been in in my life. This morning I got up to eat breakfast and when I went downstairs they had the biggest spread of a continental breakfast that I have ever seen. between American breakfast and Japanese food it looked as big as aregular American buffet. So I order coffee to drink and they bring espresso...I didn't realize that coffee everywhere else in the world is espresso.. :)
Right next store is something as big or bigger than the Mall of America....There is American food everywhere you look... Just today I saw a Tony Roma's, Burger King, McDonalds, Krispy Kreme, Pizza Hut and lots of Japanese places that I can't read :) So I look at the menu at Mcdonalds and they have something called Chicken McDo with Spaghetti value meal.. WHAT!!!! I almost bust out laughing, right there! So I decided that I wanted Burger King instead (cause I have recently decided to boycott Mickey D's cause I really don't like their food.) Anyway...so I go to Burger King and decide on a Whopper jr meal, which also comes with a icecream sundae...SCORE! So I sit, and start to eat my food... and I see a BK employee standing very close to another patron (both are filipinos) so I assume they are husband and wife or are dating because the girl is massaging his shoulders. I assume this until another BK employee comes over to me and says "Ma'am, would you like a complimentary Burger King massage?" NO JOKE!!!! I almost bust out laughing again and manage a "no thank you".
So then I have to go to the grocery store and I walk outside... where there are millions of people it seems like. Then I make my way into the grocery store and as I walk the aisles I quickly realize that there are people hired by the store to stand on almost every aisle to "help" you with your purchase. This to me was one of the oddest things I have ever seen, minus the previous BK massage episode. But it has been interesting to say the least!!!
I got to go to my very first swap meet. It's kinda like an outdoor flea market at Aloha Stadium. I got some gifts for my kids there. It was very cool. Then, I also got a tour of Hickam, a tour of the USS Missouri battleship, and the USS Utah Memorial. Those were all very cool. Later in the week Chief took me to Waikiki for dinner at a place named Duke's and it was awesome! I feel like I am using that word alot...:) I had Mahi Mahi for the first time in my life, and if you know me you know how brave I had to be to even try anything other than catfish. But I took some advice from my good friend Jayly, and I didn't pass it up... it was very tasty! I also found out that I will be traveling back through Hawaii on my way back home if only for a day, but I was thinking about taking some leave and I want Ryan to come out to experience Hawaii. So then, after my short trip to Hawaii, I packed up my stuff and got on another plane. So 7:45 flight time to Hawaii... then 7:35 flight time to Guam for a short layover then one more plane to Manila 3: 55. I arrived late at night, it was already dark. The lady who picked me up at the airport took my information and we walked straight through customs and immigration, past all the people who were waiting in long lines. I felt like a rock star :)
Once in the van going to the hotel, I thought I was going to have a heart attack like 64 times in the 20 minute drive was had from the airport to the hotel. These drivers have clearly never been to America...... In Drivers ed we get taught to leave a 3 car space when merging or driving behind someone.... Here I think the rule is 3 millimeters.... There were several times that I saw my life flash before my eyes because I thought we were going to get hit or going to hit someone else. This is definitely going to take some getting used to.... Thank God I wasn't driving... I literally would have died. So we get to the hotel... and its beautiful.. Its the nicest hotel I have ever been in in my life. This morning I got up to eat breakfast and when I went downstairs they had the biggest spread of a continental breakfast that I have ever seen. between American breakfast and Japanese food it looked as big as aregular American buffet. So I order coffee to drink and they bring espresso...I didn't realize that coffee everywhere else in the world is espresso.. :)
Right next store is something as big or bigger than the Mall of America....There is American food everywhere you look... Just today I saw a Tony Roma's, Burger King, McDonalds, Krispy Kreme, Pizza Hut and lots of Japanese places that I can't read :) So I look at the menu at Mcdonalds and they have something called Chicken McDo with Spaghetti value meal.. WHAT!!!! I almost bust out laughing, right there! So I decided that I wanted Burger King instead (cause I have recently decided to boycott Mickey D's cause I really don't like their food.) Anyway...so I go to Burger King and decide on a Whopper jr meal, which also comes with a icecream sundae...SCORE! So I sit, and start to eat my food... and I see a BK employee standing very close to another patron (both are filipinos) so I assume they are husband and wife or are dating because the girl is massaging his shoulders. I assume this until another BK employee comes over to me and says "Ma'am, would you like a complimentary Burger King massage?" NO JOKE!!!! I almost bust out laughing again and manage a "no thank you".
So then I have to go to the grocery store and I walk outside... where there are millions of people it seems like. Then I make my way into the grocery store and as I walk the aisles I quickly realize that there are people hired by the store to stand on almost every aisle to "help" you with your purchase. This to me was one of the oddest things I have ever seen, minus the previous BK massage episode. But it has been interesting to say the least!!!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Lessons learned
The first lesson of the day...Marine Corps Base Camp Smith.... Just because the number is painted on the side of the building does not mean that is the building number! Silly me!!!
Every building has only secure access.... it was insane...and when the power went out in the building we were in, everyone just sat in thier offices with thier feet up on the desk.... WOW! was all I could say...
Lesson #2- Even when you walk into (what you think) is the first level of a building... it may not be! I walked in to the ground level and was on the 3rd floor.... don't ask me cause I don't even know.... LOL!
Every building has only secure access.... it was insane...and when the power went out in the building we were in, everyone just sat in thier offices with thier feet up on the desk.... WOW! was all I could say...
Lesson #2- Even when you walk into (what you think) is the first level of a building... it may not be! I walked in to the ground level and was on the 3rd floor.... don't ask me cause I don't even know.... LOL!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
All is well....
So the emotional breakdown has finally happened! I found myself laying in the dark... in the quiet... of the night when normal people are sleeping..... and it started in the form of a fight....not a knock down drag out fight, just a communication break down....and the conversation turned to teary eyes, and teary eyes turned to sobbing.... incesent sobbing...... to which my wonderful husband asks me why it sounds like I have allergies.... and I respond... "I don't know maybe cause I have been crying for the last hour!!!!!!!!" but alas....Balance has finally been restored to my life in the form of a well organized morning.... Everything went better than I planned this morning... only possibly orchestrated by " The MAN upstairs". The next couple of days will be spent loving on my family and soaking them up as much as I can.... :)
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
My life
My life is a 3x5 index card.... Things that have been crossed off and things that are yet to be done. Somewhere on the index card, I am going to write my own name, because as a human... (I was reminded by my best friend) that I need to take some time for myself, and for my family.
I have this fear that the large stack of index cards is going to get lost or fly out of my hands as I chase it down the street. So I will pray...
Father, keep me sane, keep me grounded, and dunk me in your joy!
I have this fear that the large stack of index cards is going to get lost or fly out of my hands as I chase it down the street. So I will pray...
Father, keep me sane, keep me grounded, and dunk me in your joy!
Monday, February 28, 2011
I almost forgot!!!
This is my new theme song for my life!!!
I could swear that I wrote this song... (but I won't)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqqdA8LHN7I
I could swear that I wrote this song... (but I won't)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqqdA8LHN7I
I am feeling
emotionally exhausted.. I am tired of thinking about this deployment. I am tired of thinking about all the things I have to do before I leave. It is all wearing on me, and it's wearing me thin. Lord please give me the strength I need to survive in the coming weeks.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
my eyes are burning...
I need some rest, and I plan on getting some tonight.. This short week at work has me worn out and frazzled. I found out that I have to attend training before my deployment, oh wait you can't go to that....oh but you have to go to training... oh but who is going to pay for it....and this is the rollercoaster of my life. And then, just as I was about to leave the office I get asked to produce a copy of a feedback I had with a subordinate in Nov (that I have been searching for for about 3 days and cleaned out my entire desk looking for) because he is trying to challenge the rating that I gave him on his EPR. It is just one thing after another and I am tired... I am ready to go on leave and get all the things accomplished that I need to get done....
Lord please help me to make it through the next couple of days..
Lord please help me to make it through the next couple of days..
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
a diorama and a presentation for a 4th grader!?! Oh how I dislike thee 4th grade!!!!
Who is really going to do most of the project!? That would be me!!! AHHH!!!!!! :(
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Let the countdown begin......
I have officially begun my countdown to my deployment...scary! Only so much time left.... only so many days to accomplish so many things..... bring on the lists....... let's get organized!!!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
So many thoughts so little time......
Why aren't there more hours in a day? ok Probably because I would run myself into the ground if there were...
I just need silence...
Why do some people not respond when you give them the "are you crazy!?" look....
I just bought new sheets and it feels like I got a new bed.... AWESOME!
I need to run......
I have so many things to do....
I am tired
Tired of running around the world like I'm late... I'm always seemingly late for everything... I am tired of rushing everywhere in a frenzy...I am tired of not being prepared...
I am tired of laundry...
I need a break and it's only Monday...Can it be Friday tommorrow?
I am so tired of my class...they are the worst class I have had in 3 years of teaching....
Why does my 5 year old wait till the very last second to go pee..... and then leaves the door open?
I just need silence...
Why do some people not respond when you give them the "are you crazy!?" look....
I just bought new sheets and it feels like I got a new bed.... AWESOME!
I need to run......
I have so many things to do....
I am tired
Tired of running around the world like I'm late... I'm always seemingly late for everything... I am tired of rushing everywhere in a frenzy...I am tired of not being prepared...
I am tired of laundry...
I need a break and it's only Monday...Can it be Friday tommorrow?
I am so tired of my class...they are the worst class I have had in 3 years of teaching....
Why does my 5 year old wait till the very last second to go pee..... and then leaves the door open?
Monday, January 24, 2011
I don't think I told you this but......
Here are some things I have learned about running...
1. You can never have too much music on your IPOD.
2. Running in the morning is best, if you wait till night, you won't go....
3. Running is a mind game....
4. If you can do 1 mile, you can do 2
5. If you can do 2 miles, you can do 3,
6. If you can do 3, you guessed it.. you can do 4.... refer back to comment#3
7. When eating/swallowing a powergel during a long run, HAVE THE WATER READY.. YOU WILL GAG
8. No matter who you are, you can become a morning person, (EVEN ME!!)
9. You can enjoy God's creation in peaceful quiet and realize how small you are in the wee hours of the morning when it's still dark and everyone else is sleeping.
10. Running in the rain feels good.
11. If you run in the morning, and see only a couple of other people out, you realize how lazy American's are (myself included) LOL
12. No matter what season, or temperature in Mississippi, if you run.... you will sweat
13. Running can make you truly appreciate the fact that you have legs.
14. Running gives you time to think
15. Now I know why they make those face masks that burglers wear.... they are for runners who run in the cold!!!!!!
16. You can run....even when it's 17 degrees outside!
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1. You can never have too much music on your IPOD.
2. Running in the morning is best, if you wait till night, you won't go....
3. Running is a mind game....
4. If you can do 1 mile, you can do 2
5. If you can do 2 miles, you can do 3,
6. If you can do 3, you guessed it.. you can do 4.... refer back to comment#3
7. When eating/swallowing a powergel during a long run, HAVE THE WATER READY.. YOU WILL GAG
8. No matter who you are, you can become a morning person, (EVEN ME!!)
9. You can enjoy God's creation in peaceful quiet and realize how small you are in the wee hours of the morning when it's still dark and everyone else is sleeping.
10. Running in the rain feels good.
11. If you run in the morning, and see only a couple of other people out, you realize how lazy American's are (myself included) LOL
12. No matter what season, or temperature in Mississippi, if you run.... you will sweat
13. Running can make you truly appreciate the fact that you have legs.
14. Running gives you time to think
15. Now I know why they make those face masks that burglers wear.... they are for runners who run in the cold!!!!!!
16. You can run....even when it's 17 degrees outside!
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Sunday, January 23, 2011
grateful
I am so grateful for medical insurance. What would I do without it? There is no way I could afford the medications I need on a daily basis. Lately I have been seeing a dermatologist, for my many skin issues.. and I have been picking up my meds at a local Walgreens. Walgreens has this section on the reciept where it tells you how much your insurance saved you.... and on the pill medication alone I saved over 700.00... That is insane!!!!! This is only for a 30 day supply!
Thank You Lord!
Thank You Lord!
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Allergies
So I am allergic to Formaldehyde and Quaternium-15.. Which can be found in foundations, concealers, bronzers, makeup removers, blushes, eye shadows, eyeliners, mascara, sunscreens, moisterizers, cleansers, creams, lotions, shampoos, soaps and other skin care products, adhesives, paper, paperboard, inks, polishes and latex paints may contain these items. So I am going to have to do a complete overhaul on all the products I use to make sure the products I am currently using don't have these components. I finally think I figured out what started it all...... I started having this allergic reaction on my hands right when Thomas was born, and when I looked up Formaldehyde containing products.... #1 on the list was Johnsons Baby Shampoo, and I used this on Thomas till he was about 15 or 16 months old.. but I never dreamed that I was allergic to it!!! It's BABY shampoo!!!!!! Crazy.... Well, I have already look at some of the products, and the blush I was using has Q-15... So I guess I will not be using Cover Girl blush any more!!!! This is gonna be a nightmare!!!!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
vindication!!!
I am so excited to report that we got the diagnosis from the child psychologist we were seeing and he has said that Zoe definitively does not have ADD. I can not tell you how excited that makes me!!!! Makes me want to march back into that other doctors office and say HA! Your little indicator checklist doesn't mean anything! We are going to take her to get some counseling for some self esteem issues, but as far as I am concerned, it's all minor in comparison to a learning disability or something bigger.
In other news, I am finally getting my skin tested
In other news, I am finally getting my skin tested
Saturday, January 1, 2011
No more guilt
I am resolving this New Year to not make myself feel guily for all the things I didn't do... and instead celebrate all the things I did accomplish. I am tired of beating myself up, and have firmly decided that when something is a priority to me I will make it happen. I have recently decided that I can either have friends who support me and love on me as much as I love on them or they can find someone else to be friends with.. This year is going to be a challenge--- a huge challenge-- but I will survive. Thank you to all those who love me even when I don't deserve it!
Here are some photos that we took over Christmas in Missouri.
Here are some photos that we took over Christmas in Missouri.
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