1. I really hate Walmart. I discovered this last week I think. THEN I WENT BACK!! Today. To return $3.87 worth of items. It cost me more than $3.87 in time. But then I would have had to store the stuff. I think it will be a while before I'm back in that consumer un-friendly store again. Hopefully.
2. I have been asked to work every Friday in February by the clinic by my house. Good and Bad. I took off the last Friday because we're having a family wedding, and my in-laws will be at my house. I have gone from a 2 day a week worker to a 3 day a week worker. I think it will interfere with my scrapbooking-cardmaking-nap taking-Sunday-School-lesson-writing-exercising whatever. I really like this job I have. The bosses are wonderful, the commute isn't bad to either clinic, and it's really well organized and well ran. If I have to work three whole days, at least my time is spent doing what I enjoy in offices that I enjoy.
3. It is kind of funny to see J working with mostly women in his new office. "Daesha they talk about each other. Alot." He said this after his first week at work. Um, yes, sweetie. We do that. And it's not all nice. Just stay above the fray. His boss has been out this week, and that hasn't helped the testosterone levels in the office. Hopefully next week will go better. Less talking about each other (and him) and more getting stuff done. It's hard to work with women, sometimes.
4. I posted a dresser on Craigs*List last week. It sold in 30 seconds. I'm serious. Now, if anyone out there would like a nice corner desk with a hutch, I've got one for sale. . .
5. I'm trying to decide what room I could paint a light turquoise. My friend is painting her kitchen a gorgeous color, and I totally want to copy that paint color. I am pretty sure, however, that all major rooms are out. Maybe laundry room? Closet? Linen closet? Pantry? (That might be interesting. . .)
6. (I know it says five, but I just remembered this.) I am starting to check out my chicken recepies for my sister-in-law (and the rest of the Seattle crew) to make sure they're good and I remember how to fix them. SIL is a poletarian - only eats chicken. I think it sounds like she belongs to a certain political party, but it's a food label. Last time she visited, I forgot this and accidentally fixed a (yummy) roast. It did not go unnoticed that she just ate the veggies and went to bed. I will not make that mistake this time. Any good chicken recepies out there that I can try?
Friday, January 30, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
New Year's Resolutions
I realize it's the middle of the month, for crying out loud. I have thought about these for a while, and wanted to share my thoughts. Based on our (recently) former employment scare, J and I have thought alot about all we've been given by God. All the physical blessings that have "landed in our lap" at just the right time strengthened our faith.
In light of that, our decision (J doesn't like resolutions) this year was to live as Stewards of all God has blessed us with.
Stewardship extends to:
Stewardship of our finances: This is probably the easiest to see. We're going to be smart about how we spend and what we spend our money on. We will remember to use our blessings for others. We pledge to remember to worship God, not things. We will prayerfully decide where our financial resources would best be spent.
Stewardship over our physical bodies: God has given both of us the blessings of physical health. We will make this year one where we care for the physical side of ourselves. We both will be eating healthier. We both have decided to move more, either in formal exercising or informal lifestyle changes. I will be using my free time to plan healthier meals, with plenty of fruits and veggies. I have accepted Ralph's challenge to lose 27 pounds this year, and I hope that my efforts in the kitchen will also help J get a little healthier.
Stewardship over time: This is the most difficult for me. I feel so scattered, so many projects!! My goal this week is to start whittling down some of the half finished projects I have. I am trying to juggle working with being a wife that's present mentally and physicially. (I figured out that I wasn't always a *present* wife while I was working in my previous position). J and I both have the same amount of time as everyone else, and we're trying to use it more for the glory of God and be less wasteful.
I hope that by posting these goals, we are more accountable to each other to keep these. I also hope that people ask us about these from time to time to help keep us accountable that way.
May God bless us this 2009!
In light of that, our decision (J doesn't like resolutions) this year was to live as Stewards of all God has blessed us with.
Stewardship extends to:
Stewardship of our finances: This is probably the easiest to see. We're going to be smart about how we spend and what we spend our money on. We will remember to use our blessings for others. We pledge to remember to worship God, not things. We will prayerfully decide where our financial resources would best be spent.
Stewardship over our physical bodies: God has given both of us the blessings of physical health. We will make this year one where we care for the physical side of ourselves. We both will be eating healthier. We both have decided to move more, either in formal exercising or informal lifestyle changes. I will be using my free time to plan healthier meals, with plenty of fruits and veggies. I have accepted Ralph's challenge to lose 27 pounds this year, and I hope that my efforts in the kitchen will also help J get a little healthier.
Stewardship over time: This is the most difficult for me. I feel so scattered, so many projects!! My goal this week is to start whittling down some of the half finished projects I have. I am trying to juggle working with being a wife that's present mentally and physicially. (I figured out that I wasn't always a *present* wife while I was working in my previous position). J and I both have the same amount of time as everyone else, and we're trying to use it more for the glory of God and be less wasteful.
I hope that by posting these goals, we are more accountable to each other to keep these. I also hope that people ask us about these from time to time to help keep us accountable that way.
May God bless us this 2009!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
On this historic day. . .
we remember the words of Paul to the church in Rome.
Everyone should submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgement on themselves. For rules hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishemnt but also because of conscience.
This is also why you pay taxes, for the authoritites are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. Give everyone what you owe him: if you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
Romans 13:1-7
Whether Obama was the candidate you picked, or whether you picked another man for the position, we are now in the position to pray for this man who holds this most difficult and stressful position. Please remember to pray for his decisions, those who would seek to offer counsel, for his family, and for his health. We should lift him to heaven continuously during the next four years.
Everyone should submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgement on themselves. For rules hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishemnt but also because of conscience.
This is also why you pay taxes, for the authoritites are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. Give everyone what you owe him: if you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
Romans 13:1-7
Whether Obama was the candidate you picked, or whether you picked another man for the position, we are now in the position to pray for this man who holds this most difficult and stressful position. Please remember to pray for his decisions, those who would seek to offer counsel, for his family, and for his health. We should lift him to heaven continuously during the next four years.
Monday, January 19, 2009
How to Bathe a Cat
We found out that Austin, the orange cat, is allergic to traveling. His tummy doesn't like the car ride. He complains most of the time when he's in his car carrier. We thought it was because he was hot, and we plan on having a battery operated fan installed on his carrier for future car rides.
The crying this time was not the heat.
The cat beat me to the bathroom.
Then he stepped in his *bathroom* mess.
I had left to go to church.
The carpets were generally ok. No major messes left.
The bathroom, not so much.
Ditto for the cat.
*Bathroom messes* left on several different posterior parts of a cat's body don't come off easily. Especially since I didn't try very hard. I had resigned myself. . . .
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First, get the water a temperature you like. You will be bathed in it by the time the chore is over.
Second, get every towel you have and put them near you. You will need one for every structure in your bathroom, as well as several for you and a few for the feline.
Third, remove all clothes you don't want ripped to shreds. It's also a good idea to don both puncture proof and waterproof garments. Good luck.
Put plenty of soap on ALL AREAS of the cat's body. If the water is deep enough, it's like soaking the bits.
Rub, rub, rub him dry. Keep rubbing. Austin didn't particularly like this step, but let's face it, he didn't like any of the preceeding steps, either.
He's extra fluffy in this post.
Good news, he's finally talking to me again, and will sit in my lap again. There were a few hours where he steadfastly ignored me, even when I had food.
Next time you see me, ask me about bathing a 75 pound labrador retriever in the kitchen sink. I did that this weekend too.
The crying this time was not the heat.
The cat beat me to the bathroom.
Then he stepped in his *bathroom* mess.
I had left to go to church.
The carpets were generally ok. No major messes left.
The bathroom, not so much.
Ditto for the cat.
*Bathroom messes* left on several different posterior parts of a cat's body don't come off easily. Especially since I didn't try very hard. I had resigned myself. . . .
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First, get the water a temperature you like. You will be bathed in it by the time the chore is over.
Second, get every towel you have and put them near you. You will need one for every structure in your bathroom, as well as several for you and a few for the feline.
Third, remove all clothes you don't want ripped to shreds. It's also a good idea to don both puncture proof and waterproof garments. Good luck.
Put plenty of soap on ALL AREAS of the cat's body. If the water is deep enough, it's like soaking the bits.
Rub, rub, rub him dry. Keep rubbing. Austin didn't particularly like this step, but let's face it, he didn't like any of the preceeding steps, either.
He's extra fluffy in this post.
Good news, he's finally talking to me again, and will sit in my lap again. There were a few hours where he steadfastly ignored me, even when I had food.
Next time you see me, ask me about bathing a 75 pound labrador retriever in the kitchen sink. I did that this weekend too.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
God has answered prayers, again!
I don't know why we're surprised when God answers prayers. I think, in this case, that I am surprised at how thoroughly God answered prayers, even the ones I didn't know to pray.
I am now gainfully employed again. Whoo-hoo!!
The office I now work for is owned by 3 physicians, all brothers, who are members of the c of C. 2 elders and a deacon, actually. They have good reputation in the medical and the church communities. Of course, I checked them out. They're published authors, and they have another book coming out this summer about the Biblical views on infertility, IVF, when does life begin, etc. Check Dr. Bo out!
The clinic is about 15 miles from my house, which means I appreciate the 3 mile commute I had with my last job. It takes about 30 minutes in AM traffic, but for the most part is not too bad. It takes 15 minutes to get from my house to the highway. . . . I do miss leaving after the traffic has cleared out.
They didn't have a full time position open, so I work part time - 20 hours or so a week. I get paid a little differently than I did my last position, but it still will about even out. Meaning, I didn't take a pay cut to work 30 hours a week fewer. HA! They said eventually they may move me to a full time position, but I would have the option to turn that down and stay part time if I wanted.
J is on board with the whole PT thing, which makes it that much better.
I am trying to get half a day at a clinic closer to home so I can try to keep some of my former patients. We'll see how that goes. That clinic is in flux right now, and I'm not sure anyone is making any staffing changes to that office. I'm not sure I want this closer clinic for the purest reasons, or if it's just to say, "Neener, neener" to my former employers. I think it's the neener reason. But it is closer to my house - about 3 miles again. And I would get to take the back roads. . . but I would not be working with these (wonderful) doctors. Please be praying about that clinic.
I haven't told many about this - it seems like it's too good to be true. I guess next week I will be letting patients know where I am. Some one needs to pinch me!
Please continue to pray for my father-in-law. He has a second interview set up with his dream employer soon, and is really ready to get back to work!
Thank you all for your prayers while we were unemployed. God has been so good to us, and you have all shown us glimpses of God's love while we were hurting. Thank you so much. Please continue to pray for us!
I am now gainfully employed again. Whoo-hoo!!
The office I now work for is owned by 3 physicians, all brothers, who are members of the c of C. 2 elders and a deacon, actually. They have good reputation in the medical and the church communities. Of course, I checked them out. They're published authors, and they have another book coming out this summer about the Biblical views on infertility, IVF, when does life begin, etc. Check Dr. Bo out!
The clinic is about 15 miles from my house, which means I appreciate the 3 mile commute I had with my last job. It takes about 30 minutes in AM traffic, but for the most part is not too bad. It takes 15 minutes to get from my house to the highway. . . . I do miss leaving after the traffic has cleared out.
They didn't have a full time position open, so I work part time - 20 hours or so a week. I get paid a little differently than I did my last position, but it still will about even out. Meaning, I didn't take a pay cut to work 30 hours a week fewer. HA! They said eventually they may move me to a full time position, but I would have the option to turn that down and stay part time if I wanted.
J is on board with the whole PT thing, which makes it that much better.
I am trying to get half a day at a clinic closer to home so I can try to keep some of my former patients. We'll see how that goes. That clinic is in flux right now, and I'm not sure anyone is making any staffing changes to that office. I'm not sure I want this closer clinic for the purest reasons, or if it's just to say, "Neener, neener" to my former employers. I think it's the neener reason. But it is closer to my house - about 3 miles again. And I would get to take the back roads. . . but I would not be working with these (wonderful) doctors. Please be praying about that clinic.
I haven't told many about this - it seems like it's too good to be true. I guess next week I will be letting patients know where I am. Some one needs to pinch me!
Please continue to pray for my father-in-law. He has a second interview set up with his dream employer soon, and is really ready to get back to work!
Thank you all for your prayers while we were unemployed. God has been so good to us, and you have all shown us glimpses of God's love while we were hurting. Thank you so much. Please continue to pray for us!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
My First Blog Award,
Or, Too Bad You've Read With Me This Far, This Might Get Boring. . .
I’ve received the Honest Scrap Award, from Shelly. You can thank her if you didn't want to know any of these facts about me. Part of the acceptance of this award involves posting 10 facts that not many people know about me, and the other part involves bestowing the award on 7 more bloggers.
So... here’s a list of 10 things that most people don’t know about me. (It had to me most people because my mom reads this blog, and that's kind of unfair.)
1. I am kind of addicted to this blogging thing.
2. In fact, I "write" many more blogs than ever get published.
3. I really love reading.
4. I can read novels really fast. Text books, notsomuch.
5. I am actually a Yankee (I know, I sound Texan)
6. I have lived in this city longer than anywhere else in my life.
7. I am a terrible band-waggon-jumper. It's part of the reason why I blog. Everyone else does. . . .
8. I am severely directionally challenged. It's a disability. Jeremy thinks it's cute, but only because I've never gotten lost with his children. Yet.
9. I don't believe in wearing boring socks. I have to be so dressed up all day, I think socks are for expressing myself.
10. I can quote most lines from old Scrubs episodes. It's a gift, really.
So, for those lucky 7 who have been tagged. . . hmmm. . .
1. Kisti
2. Amy
3. Kim
4. Angelina
5. Ralph
6. Lacie
7. Mama T
I’ve received the Honest Scrap Award, from Shelly. You can thank her if you didn't want to know any of these facts about me. Part of the acceptance of this award involves posting 10 facts that not many people know about me, and the other part involves bestowing the award on 7 more bloggers.
So... here’s a list of 10 things that most people don’t know about me. (It had to me most people because my mom reads this blog, and that's kind of unfair.)
1. I am kind of addicted to this blogging thing.
2. In fact, I "write" many more blogs than ever get published.
3. I really love reading.
4. I can read novels really fast. Text books, notsomuch.
5. I am actually a Yankee (I know, I sound Texan)
6. I have lived in this city longer than anywhere else in my life.
7. I am a terrible band-waggon-jumper. It's part of the reason why I blog. Everyone else does. . . .
8. I am severely directionally challenged. It's a disability. Jeremy thinks it's cute, but only because I've never gotten lost with his children. Yet.
9. I don't believe in wearing boring socks. I have to be so dressed up all day, I think socks are for expressing myself.
10. I can quote most lines from old Scrubs episodes. It's a gift, really.
So, for those lucky 7 who have been tagged. . . hmmm. . .
1. Kisti
2. Amy
3. Kim
4. Angelina
5. Ralph
6. Lacie
7. Mama T
Thursday, January 1, 2009
My New Year's Day
The laundry is done. . . .
There are no dirty dishes in the sink. . .
The pictures are hung. . . (a long overdue chore)
I am going to curl up and READ!!
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