Today was the best day....the absolute best day. Sarah Jessica Parker debuted her clothing/accessories line to the public.... I've been waiting for this for three whole weeks! And it didn't disappoint!!!
Amanda and I left Clarksville at 8 am to get to Nashville by 9 am (but quickly learned that the mall didn't open 'til 10am...oops). We were the first ones in the door...and had a rock solid plan. The crowd wasn't too bad....but we still needed to know exactly what we were doing. Amanda headed towards accessories and I started grabbing everything I could get my grubby little hands on. Long story short, I got a necklace, pair of sunglasses, a purse, a dress, and five shirts for next to nothing. It was the happiest shopping day I've ever had.
I had the best time with Amanda. She is quickly becoming a very close friend indeed!
I had a blast hanging out with the Woods' family tonight. I'm lucky to have someone like Mrs. Nanci in my life. She's awesome. It was wonderful...and I felt so pretty and sophisticated.
All and all, today was a amazing. God is a great God indeed.
6.6.07
Day 107: 'Cause I came here with a load and I feel so much lighter since I've met you
Day 107: 'Cause I came here with a load and I feel so much lighter since I've met you
Relationships are critical to our existence. God created us in His image and with that He gave us the yearning to be connected to other people. What still blows my mind daily is how much we get from other believers. I think that a conversation should uplift and encourage you, everytime. I believe that everything you say to the people in your life should have love behind it. I believe that you should seek out those who will make a lasting, positive impact on your life.
It's a lot harder than it sounds.
But once you find the people that make you're life worth while.....that encourage and love you for you, you get a glimpse into what God wants for you. I feel incredibly blessed that the people I have chosen to surround myself with do just that.
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So my summer school class is incredibly interesting. I was shocked at how many of my classmates didn't know that the No Child Left Behind Act has NO FUNDING...Bush simply created a slogan that makes a nice bumper sticker. In theory, it's a wonderful thing....but it simply doesn't work. Bottom line. You cannot claim that something will make a difference without the proper funding. The other thing that shocked me was how violently my classmates responded to the topic of English as a second language. One woman was actually offended that in her children's schools, her children are asked to tutor ESL students. Seriously? That's kinda sad. I fully believe that everything starts in the home. America is a mecca, a dream for so many people. It saddens me that they are lumped into categories...people assume that they are lazy, disgruntled, etc. Really, they just wanted the same things everyone else does.
One of the men in my class started talking about people from Africa and Mexico "going home". I was highly offended. And I spoke up. I don't know how it makes me feel when I think about people like this teaching innocent children. I can understand becoming irritated when a grown person doesn't take the time to learn English before coming here.....but children? They're doing the best they can.
We're lucky we were born in this country. It's not a right; it's a privilege.
Relationships are critical to our existence. God created us in His image and with that He gave us the yearning to be connected to other people. What still blows my mind daily is how much we get from other believers. I think that a conversation should uplift and encourage you, everytime. I believe that everything you say to the people in your life should have love behind it. I believe that you should seek out those who will make a lasting, positive impact on your life.
It's a lot harder than it sounds.
But once you find the people that make you're life worth while.....that encourage and love you for you, you get a glimpse into what God wants for you. I feel incredibly blessed that the people I have chosen to surround myself with do just that.
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So my summer school class is incredibly interesting. I was shocked at how many of my classmates didn't know that the No Child Left Behind Act has NO FUNDING...Bush simply created a slogan that makes a nice bumper sticker. In theory, it's a wonderful thing....but it simply doesn't work. Bottom line. You cannot claim that something will make a difference without the proper funding. The other thing that shocked me was how violently my classmates responded to the topic of English as a second language. One woman was actually offended that in her children's schools, her children are asked to tutor ESL students. Seriously? That's kinda sad. I fully believe that everything starts in the home. America is a mecca, a dream for so many people. It saddens me that they are lumped into categories...people assume that they are lazy, disgruntled, etc. Really, they just wanted the same things everyone else does.
One of the men in my class started talking about people from Africa and Mexico "going home". I was highly offended. And I spoke up. I don't know how it makes me feel when I think about people like this teaching innocent children. I can understand becoming irritated when a grown person doesn't take the time to learn English before coming here.....but children? They're doing the best they can.
We're lucky we were born in this country. It's not a right; it's a privilege.
Day 106: If you're looking for love, I've got some lying around here, somewhere
The older I get the more I think that most of us, if not ALL of us are searching for someone to love....someone to call our own. I've also come to realize that marriage is a heavy, heavy thing! It's nothing to be rushed into....and there are tons of things to consider. I have no earth-shattering revelations about it all....it's just a thought that's been bouncing around my head lately.
Michael Moore was on Oprah today....promoting his new film Sicko. I saw Fahrenheit 9/11 and I plan to see his newest one. I didn't catch everything he had to say because I took a nap instead, but what I did catch made me realize that I know too little about the health care crisis in this country. I know that I don't have health insurance...won't until I start teaching. So I can relate to that.
Why can't we just be like Canada? Oh well.
Michael Moore was on Oprah today....promoting his new film Sicko. I saw Fahrenheit 9/11 and I plan to see his newest one. I didn't catch everything he had to say because I took a nap instead, but what I did catch made me realize that I know too little about the health care crisis in this country. I know that I don't have health insurance...won't until I start teaching. So I can relate to that.
Why can't we just be like Canada? Oh well.
4.6.07
Day 105 1/2 : My political soapbox
What I will never understand is why politics and religion are such hot topics and deal breakers in this country. That's what we were founded on! I hope that I'm around for the day that politics isn't a dirty word....where being a Democrat doesn't mean you don't believe in God. And where being Republican doesn't mean you're rich and white.
If I HAD to choose, I would say I was Democrat. I believe that the Republican party has had it's turn... I would love to see a Dem in the White House. I believe that President Clinton, while a womanizer and kinda ugly, was an awesome president. I understand why they are comparing Obama to JFK and Robert Kennedy. But even as I type this, I know that there are people out there who will think that I'm pro-choice, pro-gay marriage and pro-stem cell.....two out of three ain't bad. Other's will think that I'm not a TRUE Christian. And frankly, I'm sick of it. This country needs a change. As a very wise man said, President Bush needs to focus on making an indelible mark on the US....should strive to be written in the history books as an honorable man. He's right. That should be his goal....and I pray that this country will only see that we need a true true change.
If I HAD to choose, I would say I was Democrat. I believe that the Republican party has had it's turn... I would love to see a Dem in the White House. I believe that President Clinton, while a womanizer and kinda ugly, was an awesome president. I understand why they are comparing Obama to JFK and Robert Kennedy. But even as I type this, I know that there are people out there who will think that I'm pro-choice, pro-gay marriage and pro-stem cell.....two out of three ain't bad. Other's will think that I'm not a TRUE Christian. And frankly, I'm sick of it. This country needs a change. As a very wise man said, President Bush needs to focus on making an indelible mark on the US....should strive to be written in the history books as an honorable man. He's right. That should be his goal....and I pray that this country will only see that we need a true true change.
Day 105: Yawn
Today I started summer school. It's going to be a walk in the park. I had to wake up at 6 am and I am exhausted. I slept right on through Dr. Phil....so sad. I worked out with Troy today as well and it went so so bad. But I think it's because of the psychological challenges and changes I'm going through. It was frustrating, but not impossible to get over. He was really patient and understanding, which I appreciate more than anything else. I might be getting a massage tonight. Oh how happy will I be!!!!!
I am eligible to take the class for my speeding ticket. I was going 42 in a 25....stupid radar. But I'm glad I'm eligible...for $120.00. Ooops. From now on, I'm using my cruise control.
I'm exhausted....but I have to clean my closet. I think I have too many shoes....or I'm delirious from lack of sleep.
I am eligible to take the class for my speeding ticket. I was going 42 in a 25....stupid radar. But I'm glad I'm eligible...for $120.00. Ooops. From now on, I'm using my cruise control.
I'm exhausted....but I have to clean my closet. I think I have too many shoes....or I'm delirious from lack of sleep.
3.6.07
Day 104: I'm like a palm tree; I bend, but I don't break
Today's sermon was outstanding. I am so blessed to attend a ministry such as Mt. Zion. Bishop Walker discussed Isaiah 61: 3...he explored what it means to have the Holy Spirit in your life. He also spoke about "beauty for ashes"....that God will take what seems to be so ugly and turn it into something so beautiful. This certainly rings true for my life. One of the things that really stuck with me was that your joy is based on the revelation of the Word....the Word has to be tested for you to receive joy. It's one thing to know a Word and understand it....but it's quite another when you've lived THROUGH it. It struck me that that is what God has been doing in my life all along. He's been testing my Word and building my joy. It was an amazing service. We praised and shouted right on through the announcements. I love when that happens.
I have some interesting news as of late, but I'm hesitant to share it. I have learned in my life to be careful what you reveal to others...not everyone sees your vision and understands or even appreciates where God is taking you. For now, I shall hold onto it....but I am a very blessed girl. In just a few short days, I think I've found someone that may very well change my life for the better. I pray that it'll work out for both parties.
I still haven't talked to Jason since "the incident". I only wish him the best and hope that soon we'll be able to communicate and love one another again. A thought struck me yesterday afternoon...whatever it was that made him forget me, it must have been really terrible. I don't know why I didn't take that into consideration when it all went down. I hope that now, everything is back to "normal" and he's doing better. I still miss him lots.
I start my first summer school course tomorrow. I'm already so over it! But just two more classes and then I'm FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. So it's a good feeling. I hope that I don't have Dr. Pirkle though. I've heard she's a bia. I've got to get my room immaculate before I start school...I'll be studying and training and I want to focus on those things instead of worrying about when I dusted last.
I have some interesting news as of late, but I'm hesitant to share it. I have learned in my life to be careful what you reveal to others...not everyone sees your vision and understands or even appreciates where God is taking you. For now, I shall hold onto it....but I am a very blessed girl. In just a few short days, I think I've found someone that may very well change my life for the better. I pray that it'll work out for both parties.
I still haven't talked to Jason since "the incident". I only wish him the best and hope that soon we'll be able to communicate and love one another again. A thought struck me yesterday afternoon...whatever it was that made him forget me, it must have been really terrible. I don't know why I didn't take that into consideration when it all went down. I hope that now, everything is back to "normal" and he's doing better. I still miss him lots.
I start my first summer school course tomorrow. I'm already so over it! But just two more classes and then I'm FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. So it's a good feeling. I hope that I don't have Dr. Pirkle though. I've heard she's a bia. I've got to get my room immaculate before I start school...I'll be studying and training and I want to focus on those things instead of worrying about when I dusted last.
2.6.07
Day 103: Global warming...happening in my own backyard
I live in a beautiful house with a beautiful pond in the backyard. Surrounding our side of the pond were about 45 tall trees. They provided shade, homes for various tree dwelling creatures and a pretty view. Until TBR decided to cut them down. They felt that the power lines were going to be damaged in some way by the trees....so they chopped every single one of them down. And put them all in a gigantic wood chipper.
It probably took 20 plus years for those trees to grow....but only 3.5 days to cut them down.
They left the twisted stumps as a reminder that once, trees stood tall.
My mom has been standing at the kitchen bay window screaming "are you done with the rape of the trees!?!?!" for a couple of days. The birds circle our house and hop around our yard. My cats are in really pissy moods and won't leave the window (for the most part). It's really sad....and I feel terribly hopeless. (not to mention disturbed that my mother keeps screaming about the rape of the trees....geez, talk about dramatic!) Our backyard looks naked now...and I'm fairly sure that the neighbors can see into our house....pitty. Now we have to keep the kitchen extra clean.
It probably took 20 plus years for those trees to grow....but only 3.5 days to cut them down.
They left the twisted stumps as a reminder that once, trees stood tall.
My mom has been standing at the kitchen bay window screaming "are you done with the rape of the trees!?!?!" for a couple of days. The birds circle our house and hop around our yard. My cats are in really pissy moods and won't leave the window (for the most part). It's really sad....and I feel terribly hopeless. (not to mention disturbed that my mother keeps screaming about the rape of the trees....geez, talk about dramatic!) Our backyard looks naked now...and I'm fairly sure that the neighbors can see into our house....pitty. Now we have to keep the kitchen extra clean.
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