Ok, So I was listening to this song today called "Before the Throne" and its amazing. What I really love is the last line:
"Because the sinless Savior died,
My sinful soul is counted free,
For God the just is satisfied,
To look on Him and pardon me."
I was just reminded of God's amazing grace when I listened to that song. So good.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Doctor.... Part 2
I'm going to the doctor tomorrow to hear the results from the numerous tests they have been running on me! :) Hopefully they can tell me whats wrong! Prayers, please!
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Stay at home wife.
I have been home the past few days and I have actually kind of enjoyed being a "stay at home wife." I have done laundry, ran errands, cleaned the house, packed Gordon's lunches, and searched for jobs. I asked Gordon if I could take this up as my new career, but he said "no."
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Saturday, October 18, 2008
Unemployment.
Well, KBI had to cut budgets and do some lay offs yesterday and I got laid off.
So, I don't have a job anymore.
Surprisingly, I wasn't too sad. I didn't enjoy my job and often wondered why I was there in the first place. Many times, I thought that I was overpaid for what I did. It makes sense and I was looking for a way out.
Its at times like this that I see God's hand of providence in my life. This week, Gordon started working at the police academy. He is now making more money than the two of us made combined before. So I know we are going to be fine financially. I couldn't have imagined if this had happened while he was working at Home Depot. So I'm not worried about money, which is nice. I think that is partly why I'm not too sad about it. So anyway, I'm not sad or embarrassed or worried. I just want to put it out there so that people don't ask me about my job. I don't have one. And its OK because God is good and this is just another time to grow my faith.
S
So, I don't have a job anymore.
Surprisingly, I wasn't too sad. I didn't enjoy my job and often wondered why I was there in the first place. Many times, I thought that I was overpaid for what I did. It makes sense and I was looking for a way out.
Its at times like this that I see God's hand of providence in my life. This week, Gordon started working at the police academy. He is now making more money than the two of us made combined before. So I know we are going to be fine financially. I couldn't have imagined if this had happened while he was working at Home Depot. So I'm not worried about money, which is nice. I think that is partly why I'm not too sad about it. So anyway, I'm not sad or embarrassed or worried. I just want to put it out there so that people don't ask me about my job. I don't have one. And its OK because God is good and this is just another time to grow my faith.
S
Friday, October 17, 2008
I Miss My Baby, Roadwork is Lame, and Not All Frozen Lunches are Good.
.... These are the three things I have learned as of the past three days.
First off, let me say that I have never in my life driven a large car. My first car was a Pontiac Grand Am, my second was a 1990 Toyota Corolla, my third was a 1999 Toyota Rav4, and my current car is a 2005 Toyota Corolla (I know, I have had a lot of cars). I LOVE my Corolla. It is my baby. My husband, on the other hand, drives a monster of a vehicle. He drives a bright blue Dodge Ram. Seriously, its big. Well, my car gets 25 miles to the gallon and his gets a measly 10.
Since we are a budget-concious couple, we have decided to trade cars because he has to drive to the academy everyday.
So now I am stuck driving the beast. I feel all turned around. While Gordon is zipping down the 5 freeway with my precious little car, I'm struggling to change lanes on The Old Road (it is the name of a road). Lane changing is not the least of my problems. I cannot park this thing to save the life of me. I literally have to drive to the farthest edge of a parking lot, look for 2-4 empty spots in a row and leave about and extra 10 minutes to get straight in a spot. Yesterday, I drove to lunch and there was only one spot open in the lot and it was between to other large cars.... I turned back around and went back to work. I was NOT about to squeeze in there. Also, the radio does not work well. I cannot sit in my car on my lunch break and listen to Dr. Laura... This is also a dissappointment. I know we are helping out budget, but I want my car back. :(
As I'm driving to work on monday in the monster, I realized that there is construction going on on The Old Road. I was forced to get on the 5 freeway (I don't even take the freeway) going the OPPOSITE way of my work. So I got off at the first exit, which took me back over by our apartment, and had to go back on another road. IT WAS AWFUL. I now have to do this everyday indefinitely until they finish the road work. Lame.
One final thought... I am a big fan of eating Smart Ones for lunch. Its healthy, not too expensive, and it tastes good. I assumed since I have liked all of the ones I have eaten before, that I would like the roasted chicken and mashed potatoes. It seems hard to mess up. But it tastes like crap. I do not reccommend it.
...Just some things I have been thinking about the past few days.
To end things positively, Gordon and I do not have any plans for tonight and tomorrow. I am so excited to just relax with nothing to do! Those days are the best :)
S
First off, let me say that I have never in my life driven a large car. My first car was a Pontiac Grand Am, my second was a 1990 Toyota Corolla, my third was a 1999 Toyota Rav4, and my current car is a 2005 Toyota Corolla (I know, I have had a lot of cars). I LOVE my Corolla. It is my baby. My husband, on the other hand, drives a monster of a vehicle. He drives a bright blue Dodge Ram. Seriously, its big. Well, my car gets 25 miles to the gallon and his gets a measly 10.
Since we are a budget-concious couple, we have decided to trade cars because he has to drive to the academy everyday.
So now I am stuck driving the beast. I feel all turned around. While Gordon is zipping down the 5 freeway with my precious little car, I'm struggling to change lanes on The Old Road (it is the name of a road). Lane changing is not the least of my problems. I cannot park this thing to save the life of me. I literally have to drive to the farthest edge of a parking lot, look for 2-4 empty spots in a row and leave about and extra 10 minutes to get straight in a spot. Yesterday, I drove to lunch and there was only one spot open in the lot and it was between to other large cars.... I turned back around and went back to work. I was NOT about to squeeze in there. Also, the radio does not work well. I cannot sit in my car on my lunch break and listen to Dr. Laura... This is also a dissappointment. I know we are helping out budget, but I want my car back. :(
As I'm driving to work on monday in the monster, I realized that there is construction going on on The Old Road. I was forced to get on the 5 freeway (I don't even take the freeway) going the OPPOSITE way of my work. So I got off at the first exit, which took me back over by our apartment, and had to go back on another road. IT WAS AWFUL. I now have to do this everyday indefinitely until they finish the road work. Lame.
One final thought... I am a big fan of eating Smart Ones for lunch. Its healthy, not too expensive, and it tastes good. I assumed since I have liked all of the ones I have eaten before, that I would like the roasted chicken and mashed potatoes. It seems hard to mess up. But it tastes like crap. I do not reccommend it.
...Just some things I have been thinking about the past few days.
To end things positively, Gordon and I do not have any plans for tonight and tomorrow. I am so excited to just relax with nothing to do! Those days are the best :)
S
Thursday, October 16, 2008
The Doctor... and My Bad Habits.
Well, I went to the doctor yesterday.... and well, the results were somewhat dissappointing. She checked my thyroid, which was swollen (go figure), and listened to me talk about the symptoms I was having. She said she thought I had hypothyroid, but she also thinks I have interstitial cystitis. She took some blood but she has to run some more test and I will be back at the doctor 2 more times in the next 2 weeks. I have to have a thyroid ultrasound and then go over the results with her. Fortunately, hypothyroid is very treatable. However, there isn't really much of a cure for IC, which is a huge bummer. So that is the update on the doctor's visit.... I have to go again.
In other news, I have quit biting my nails. Now, I know what you are probably thinking: "Big deal. Its not that hard."
I beg to differ. I have bit my nails since as far back as I can remember. I have tried to quit several times before, but it was to no avail. This time it is different. I am on day 7 and I have not bit them. This is a huge accomplishment for me. I have had to keep a nail file and and nail clippers at my desk at all times, but it seems to be working. My nails are looking healthier already! :)
In other news, I have quit biting my nails. Now, I know what you are probably thinking: "Big deal. Its not that hard."
I beg to differ. I have bit my nails since as far back as I can remember. I have tried to quit several times before, but it was to no avail. This time it is different. I am on day 7 and I have not bit them. This is a huge accomplishment for me. I have had to keep a nail file and and nail clippers at my desk at all times, but it seems to be working. My nails are looking healthier already! :)
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Sick
Most of you who know me probably know that I have been sick for several months now. I just haven't felt well at all. Well, yesterday and today have been the worst. I have been throwing up a lot and have had a pounding headache. I have been home from work and I hate it. I don't like being home from work because I am constantly worried that people think I am faking it. I probably wouldn't worry about this except that I work with a bunch of gossipy women who LOVE to talk about everyone else in the office. I hate not being there because I would rather not be the subject of their gossip. In any case, I am going to see a doctor tomorrow... FINALLY. I sure hope they can figure out what is wrong with me. I am so tired of being sick.
Also, today is Gordon's first day in the police academy. I am so anxious for him. I just want him to come home and tell me all about it so I can stop worrying.
Today is a sick, not good kind of day.
Also, today is Gordon's first day in the police academy. I am so anxious for him. I just want him to come home and tell me all about it so I can stop worrying.
Today is a sick, not good kind of day.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
LAPD Family Orientation
Yesterday, Gordon and I attended the family orientation for the Los Angeles Police Department. It was a long day, but it was also really informative.
The day started bright and early at 7AM at the ARTC (Ahmenson Recruit Training Center) in Westchester (which is near LAX). There were about 50 recruits there with their families. in the beginning, the instructors came out and introduced themselves and told everyone what classes they would each be instructing. I was really glad to hear from the people who will be teaching Gordon throughout the academy.
After that, they took the family members to a seperate room while the recruits signed papers. They held a Q&A time with the instructors and then with two recruits who were about to graduate the academy. Then they took us to the mat room where we got a demonstration of the self defense classes the recruits would be taking (And that baton looks like it would hurt like no other). Then we went to watch a current academy class do a physical fitness session (it looked like torture... some of them were even puking). After that, they took the families into a simulator room. Its basically a really expensive video game that the recruits use to do tactics training. They put you in a scenario and you have to decide which weapon to use (if any) and you have to shoot (or taze, or beat with a baton) the suspect and then it will measure how accurate you were with your shots or if you responded appropriately. It was really cool and they let us try it! How awesome is THAT?
After this, we went back and met up with the recruits again for lunch, paper work, etc. Then they got all their stuff that they needed and got fitted for uniforms. We wrote a check for 1/2 of our savings, and we were on our way home!
It was a really good day and I was so glad to learn more about what Gordon is going to be going through over the next six months. It is going to be brutal, but I know he can do it and I am so proud of him for making it this far! :)
On another happy note, we are going to Anahiem this weekend to visit our friends and I cannot wait! We are going to Knott's Halloween Haunt tonight and celebrating Eric's birthday. It should be fun!
S
The day started bright and early at 7AM at the ARTC (Ahmenson Recruit Training Center) in Westchester (which is near LAX). There were about 50 recruits there with their families. in the beginning, the instructors came out and introduced themselves and told everyone what classes they would each be instructing. I was really glad to hear from the people who will be teaching Gordon throughout the academy.
After that, they took the family members to a seperate room while the recruits signed papers. They held a Q&A time with the instructors and then with two recruits who were about to graduate the academy. Then they took us to the mat room where we got a demonstration of the self defense classes the recruits would be taking (And that baton looks like it would hurt like no other). Then we went to watch a current academy class do a physical fitness session (it looked like torture... some of them were even puking). After that, they took the families into a simulator room. Its basically a really expensive video game that the recruits use to do tactics training. They put you in a scenario and you have to decide which weapon to use (if any) and you have to shoot (or taze, or beat with a baton) the suspect and then it will measure how accurate you were with your shots or if you responded appropriately. It was really cool and they let us try it! How awesome is THAT?
After this, we went back and met up with the recruits again for lunch, paper work, etc. Then they got all their stuff that they needed and got fitted for uniforms. We wrote a check for 1/2 of our savings, and we were on our way home!
It was a really good day and I was so glad to learn more about what Gordon is going to be going through over the next six months. It is going to be brutal, but I know he can do it and I am so proud of him for making it this far! :)
On another happy note, we are going to Anahiem this weekend to visit our friends and I cannot wait! We are going to Knott's Halloween Haunt tonight and celebrating Eric's birthday. It should be fun!
S
Monday, October 6, 2008
What Not To Wear
I am an avid fan of the TLC show, "What Not To Wear." If you haven't seen the show, the premise is this: friends and family will nominate a person who dresses poorly and stylists Stacy and Clinton will surprise them with a $5,000 shopping spree. The catch is this: The nominee must first face the 360 degree mirror and see how she actually looks in the clothes she is currently wearing. Usually during this protion, the woman will give all sorts of excuses for her wardrobe. Stacy and clinton will then go through the clothes with her and throw them all away and give her new rules to shop by. In the end, the woman (or man) always ends up looking a million times better because Stacy and Clinton have shown her what looks best on her! I LOVE this show.
I was so excited to learn that the theme of our women's retreat this past weekend was "What Not to Wear." The difference was that we talked about it in a spiritual sense, although we did get to watch clips from the show! I have to say my favorite speaker of the weekend was my mother (a little biased I know). Her topic was the 360 degree mirror. She wanted us to take a good long look at ourselves and the excuses we give for the sins that we are currently wearing.
She talked about all of the excuses:
"It's Comfortable"- She spoke on the sins that we carry around with us simply because they are just comfortable. She specifically spoke of the sin of ungodliness, which she defined as "going through your day without thought to the things of God." This really challenged me. I would love to say that God is resounding in my thoughts all day and that I speak of the things of the Lord, but I don't. It was a very convicting time for me.
"It hides problems"- She spoke of the sins that we use to cover up the hurts of our past. She challenged the women that use their anger to cover up hurts.
"It's Sexy"- She spoke about the women who use sin to get attention. She talked about selfishness and constantly turning the conversation back to yourself. It definitely made me think twice about what I contribute to a conversation.
There were so many more things I learned on retreat but that is what stuck with me the most and I thought I would share it. I am a compelete dork and I totally forgot to take pictures! Bummer! But it truly was a great weekend!
S
I was so excited to learn that the theme of our women's retreat this past weekend was "What Not to Wear." The difference was that we talked about it in a spiritual sense, although we did get to watch clips from the show! I have to say my favorite speaker of the weekend was my mother (a little biased I know). Her topic was the 360 degree mirror. She wanted us to take a good long look at ourselves and the excuses we give for the sins that we are currently wearing.
She talked about all of the excuses:
"It's Comfortable"- She spoke on the sins that we carry around with us simply because they are just comfortable. She specifically spoke of the sin of ungodliness, which she defined as "going through your day without thought to the things of God." This really challenged me. I would love to say that God is resounding in my thoughts all day and that I speak of the things of the Lord, but I don't. It was a very convicting time for me.
"It hides problems"- She spoke of the sins that we use to cover up the hurts of our past. She challenged the women that use their anger to cover up hurts.
"It's Sexy"- She spoke about the women who use sin to get attention. She talked about selfishness and constantly turning the conversation back to yourself. It definitely made me think twice about what I contribute to a conversation.
There were so many more things I learned on retreat but that is what stuck with me the most and I thought I would share it. I am a compelete dork and I totally forgot to take pictures! Bummer! But it truly was a great weekend!
S
Friday, October 3, 2008
Megan and Matt's Wedding
Here are some more pictures from my Cousin, Meg's wedding!
This is Eva, She is my 2nd cousin and she was the cutest flower girl!
The set up
Bailey (the ring bearer) carried Eva (the flower girl) down the aisle
Megan and her dad and stepdad
all the girls
Bridesmaids
It was a beautiful ceremony right on the beach in Santa Barbara. It was so pretty and the weather was perfect! :)
This is Eva, She is my 2nd cousin and she was the cutest flower girl!
The set up
Bailey (the ring bearer) carried Eva (the flower girl) down the aisle
Megan and her dad and stepdad
all the girls
BridesmaidsIt was a beautiful ceremony right on the beach in Santa Barbara. It was so pretty and the weather was perfect! :)
Hume Lake Pictures
To lighten the mood of my political blog, here are some pictures from our trip to Hume Lake!
Gordon is so cute!
Missy was goofing around while we played frisbee golf
Jamie and I
All of the women
Missy and I
My hottie husband and I
all of us at the campfire
He loves to wrestle with gracie
We saw deer!
We had fun playing frisbee golf
... it was really muddy... I had to roll my pants up!On Politics
Yes, its true. I am going to get a little political. I try and avoid this topic as it sparks much debate, but I need to. And I promise, this will be one of my only political blogs.
First of all, I need to talk about teenagers that rave about Obama all the time: As much as you wish you could go out there and mark "Obama, Biden" on your ballot, YOU CAN'T.... So please shut up. Seriously, this has been my annoyance since the beginning of this election. High schoolers think that it is trendy to hate president Bush and that its cool to like Obama because he is going to bring about some sort of "change" (whatever THAT means). So they post bulletins on Myspace, which I have to read, saying "F*** Mccain, go Obama."
I just want to say: YOUR OPINION DOESN'T MEAN ANYTHING BECAUSE YOU ARE 15!
Sorry I needed to rant.
On another note, I watched the debate last night and it was very interesting. I really thought that Sarah Palin held her own. She really came across well. She had concrete examples (something she was missing in her Katie Couric interview) and she maintained that small town charm.
One thing I did notice was that when she started to talk about her small town back home, Biden felt the need to counter by talking about his small town back home. I found his stories a little harder to believe, mainly because he is not the middle class, no matter how much he would love you to believe he is.
I'm not sure if Sarah Palin is ready to lead or not. I really like her as a person, but I just don't know. That being said, I will still vote for McCain because I don't think Obama is ready to lead either (not to mention, he supports a woman's right to murder an unborn child, but thats another issue). Since Sarah Palin is not running for president and Obama is, Palin's inexperience does not bother me as much as Obama's. Being president is not the time for on the job training. McCain has experience.
I could go on and on about why McCain is the lesser of two evils in this election and why we should not vote for Obama, but I won't. My rant is finished.
S
First of all, I need to talk about teenagers that rave about Obama all the time: As much as you wish you could go out there and mark "Obama, Biden" on your ballot, YOU CAN'T.... So please shut up. Seriously, this has been my annoyance since the beginning of this election. High schoolers think that it is trendy to hate president Bush and that its cool to like Obama because he is going to bring about some sort of "change" (whatever THAT means). So they post bulletins on Myspace, which I have to read, saying "F*** Mccain, go Obama."
I just want to say: YOUR OPINION DOESN'T MEAN ANYTHING BECAUSE YOU ARE 15!
Sorry I needed to rant.
On another note, I watched the debate last night and it was very interesting. I really thought that Sarah Palin held her own. She really came across well. She had concrete examples (something she was missing in her Katie Couric interview) and she maintained that small town charm.
One thing I did notice was that when she started to talk about her small town back home, Biden felt the need to counter by talking about his small town back home. I found his stories a little harder to believe, mainly because he is not the middle class, no matter how much he would love you to believe he is.
I'm not sure if Sarah Palin is ready to lead or not. I really like her as a person, but I just don't know. That being said, I will still vote for McCain because I don't think Obama is ready to lead either (not to mention, he supports a woman's right to murder an unborn child, but thats another issue). Since Sarah Palin is not running for president and Obama is, Palin's inexperience does not bother me as much as Obama's. Being president is not the time for on the job training. McCain has experience.
I could go on and on about why McCain is the lesser of two evils in this election and why we should not vote for Obama, but I won't. My rant is finished.
S
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Benefits!
Its October 1st, which means that I finally have benefits from my work! KBI makes us wait a little longer than most other companies, as I have worked here since May. I have been without benefits for quite some time now and its nice to know that I can be in an accident and not have to pay a ton of money for it! :) Also, for those of you who know me, you probably know I haven't been feeling well recently. I finally got a doctor's appointment for October 15th. Its good to be insured.
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