This year, unlike last year, I am prepared with my end of the year post. Go me! Haha. And so I want to share with you some things I’ve learned this year.
One thing I learned is to never play with staplers. I stapled my left index finger because when I sit at my desk I fiddle with something. And often it was the stapler. Was, is the key word here, as I learned my lesson and no longer play with the stapler. I had two holes in my finger and it was very bloody, took several bandages to stop it.
Another thing I learned is that God’s timing is so much better than mine. I wanted a new job and looked, but nothing was working out. And a month after I felt God tell me I was where I was supposed to be, He provided the perfect job for me. I am challenged regularly and am using my brain more than I think I have in my entire life. And so I’d like to think I’ve learned to fully trust God, but if not fully than maybe a little more than before.
I learned I am more compassionate than I once thought. Seeing people in emotional or spiritual pain brings tears to my eyes. And more and more often that drives me to prayer.
Also on the list I learned about my physical limitations with my shoulder. I often over do, but I am getting better and know it’s something I have to work on and not be lazy about. So I try to do my exercises every morning and that helps a lot.
I learned how to use a smart phone. Sometimes I can’t imagine how I lived before it, and sometimes I think it’s crazy how dependent I am on it. I do enjoy how it lets me stay connected, but am working on not letting it run my life.
Another thing I learned about is not steaming your thumb while warming up pasta in the microwave. Basically, it hurts and I don’t recommend trying it.
I found out I look fantastic with short hair and it makes my life much easier. And pierced ears aren’t the pain I thought they might be. It’s actually almost fun to shop for earrings.
Also learned I get more Chinese at HyVee when a guy is dishing up the food than a gal. So next time, I need to see if there’s a guy working.
Well, I would say that's a pretty good summation of my year, other things happened but these are the ones making my learned list.
Noni Fun Fact: I don't like animals, but I like to go to zoos.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Grocery Store
I have found there are two really bad times to go to the grocery store. The first is when I am feeling really hungry, I want everything, and everything looks good. This is the time I buy 5 packages of cookies, make sure I get some ice cream, and buy some candy bars. I want to make sure I am stocked. The other is when I am really hungry and nothing sounds good. I walk through the store and everything looks okay, but I know I won't actually eat it. And so I end up with lots of frozen food I don't really want. It seems lately everytime I go to the store I am at one of these two extremes. And so I either waste or drastically overspend on things people don't ever need.
So I think I'll make it a goal for myself to at least every other time I go to the store this next year to be in the middle. I think this will make for a more satisfying experience and one that won't be dreaded each time I go.
I also plan to look for some new recipes to cook. I love cooking and haven't done as much of it lately as I'd like to and would like to try something new. So if you have recipes you'd like to share I'd love to try them. And here's a list of things I don't like (in case you do share some recipes): pork, corn, peas, tuna, any form of beans except green, and cooked carrots. When my parents read this they'll both be able to add several things to the list, but that's all I can think of for now.
And can I just add how thankful I am to be able to actually go to the store whenever I want and buy whatever I want. What a blessing.
Noni Fun Fact: I really like beef. (It's what's for dinner)
So I think I'll make it a goal for myself to at least every other time I go to the store this next year to be in the middle. I think this will make for a more satisfying experience and one that won't be dreaded each time I go.
I also plan to look for some new recipes to cook. I love cooking and haven't done as much of it lately as I'd like to and would like to try something new. So if you have recipes you'd like to share I'd love to try them. And here's a list of things I don't like (in case you do share some recipes): pork, corn, peas, tuna, any form of beans except green, and cooked carrots. When my parents read this they'll both be able to add several things to the list, but that's all I can think of for now.
And can I just add how thankful I am to be able to actually go to the store whenever I want and buy whatever I want. What a blessing.
Noni Fun Fact: I really like beef. (It's what's for dinner)
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Christmas Dreams
Last night I had a Christmas Dream. I had been playing with some of my new 'toys' at a coffee shop and was headed to leave when someone stole my Christmas card laying by my computer. And of course as anyone with the running skills I have would, I chased the kid down and grabbed the card as he tried to stuff it in his back pocket. You see this card was so important to me because it had some Christmas money in it. And I 'needed' that money. So satisfied with my running skills and the fact that I had gotten my money back, I went to load up my stuff to head out. And so I checked the card to make sure the money was there. And it wasn't. Seemed the kid was smarter than I and had taken it out of the card. By this time the kid is long gone and sadly my first reaction is to be angry. And then a moment later I realized that Christmas isn't about what I did or didn't get, or how much cash I have to spend. And maybe that kid needed the money more than I did, and afterall it isn't even my money in the first place, it's God's money that He has entrusted to me. And so in the instant, I woke up and was thankful the reason I celebrate Christmas is because my Savior came and became human, just so he could have a relationship with me and with you.
What a great way for God to literally and figuratively 'wake me up' this Christmas day. Because with or without presents or money or anything, I have an awesome reason to celebrate today. Happy Birthday Jesus!
What a great way for God to literally and figuratively 'wake me up' this Christmas day. Because with or without presents or money or anything, I have an awesome reason to celebrate today. Happy Birthday Jesus!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Christmas Lights
An unusually warm December evening my friend and I went exploring. We went on this adventure to see what the town had to offer in terms of Christmas lights. So with Starbucks in our hands and the spirit of Christmas playing on the car speakers, we were on our way.
We saw many comment worthy houses, most of the comments being "Why would anyone do that to their house", but it was fun to see what people had done. And because neither of us has Christmas lights on our houses, they are clearly one step ahead of us.The other main theme was the tree coverage, it is not an easy task to cover a tree with lights and make it look good. But below you can see the best lit tree we saw. Folks, this is how you put lights on a tree.
Among our favorites was the zig zag street, found amongst the state streets. Sadly I did not get this captured on camera. But it is so spectacular to drive down. But the big winner of the night, as it is every year, is the blue house. It is a sight to see. And as we drove away you could see the blue glow coming from the house.
And our ultimate conclusion: We should have a reality show and travel the country critiquing Christmas lights, it would be full of fun and twinkling lights. So anyone who has a video camera...
Noni Fun Fact: Driving around looking at Christmas lights is one of my favorite winter pastimes, so if you wanna go, let me know!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Last Resort
My lack of faith has really come to light in my life recently. I so often forget the life changing power of prayer. So it only makes sense that if prayer can change a life, which is big, that it can change a a situation in life, which is seemingly small. And because of this attitude, this lack of appreciation in my life, I use prayer as a last resort. However, I don't believe this is what God intended prayer for. It should be how I stay connected with and maintain my relationship with my Savior. But no, as with most things, I abuse this awesome privilege I have been granted. Regardless, God still heard me and helped me out.
Here's what happened...If you're familiar with the business side of the medical world this will all make perfect sense, if not, bear with me and you'll see the point in the end. I am in charge of making sure that the Hipaa 5010 stuff is all ready for the beginning of the year. For the past several weeks I tried through e-mail and phone calls to get in touch with the software company to see if the update was ready. No response. And so I happened to leave work early on a Friday to enjoy some time with my family for my birthday. As the weekend wound down it occurred to me that I should pray about this work situation. And so I did. I went back to work on Monday and found a note on my desk that the software company had called just after I left on Friday. I was surprised that they had finally called back. But also amazed at how God had answered my prayer before I even said it. Wow, what an awesome God I serve.
To finish the story within the week I had talked to the person to get things squared away several times on the phone and through e-mail to figure out what our office needed to do. And we're well on our way to being compliant. Thank the Lord.
Noni Fun Fact: I am so thankful to be at a job that I enjoy and challenges me.
Here's what happened...If you're familiar with the business side of the medical world this will all make perfect sense, if not, bear with me and you'll see the point in the end. I am in charge of making sure that the Hipaa 5010 stuff is all ready for the beginning of the year. For the past several weeks I tried through e-mail and phone calls to get in touch with the software company to see if the update was ready. No response. And so I happened to leave work early on a Friday to enjoy some time with my family for my birthday. As the weekend wound down it occurred to me that I should pray about this work situation. And so I did. I went back to work on Monday and found a note on my desk that the software company had called just after I left on Friday. I was surprised that they had finally called back. But also amazed at how God had answered my prayer before I even said it. Wow, what an awesome God I serve.
To finish the story within the week I had talked to the person to get things squared away several times on the phone and through e-mail to figure out what our office needed to do. And we're well on our way to being compliant. Thank the Lord.
Noni Fun Fact: I am so thankful to be at a job that I enjoy and challenges me.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Thankfulness
Well the trend on Facebook is to post each day of November something you are thankful for. Well I'm not much on trends like this, so I decided to do my own version. Because November is such a wonderful month and Thanksgiving is soon and I will be 25 soon...I am going to do the top 25 things I am thankful for, even though there are far more and I may not mention all the important ones. Some will be cliche and the standard answers or crazy and fun, but all of them will be things I am honestly thankful for in this moment.
25. 25 years of life! I love my birthday so much!
24. Water bottles.
23. Shoes to support my feet.
22.Smart phone.
21. Pictures.
20. Peace.
19. Pens.
18. The moon and stars.
17. Balloons.
16. Snow.
15. White Chocolate Mochas and other forms of coffee.
14. Wednesday afternoons off.
13. Sonic Happy Hour and a boss who let's me go there.
12. Friends. There are too many to list.
11. The kids that are a part of my life and bring a smile to my face.
10. My ability to cook.
9. The capability to know the difference between joy and happiness.
8. My health.
7. A job I enjoy.
6. A reliable mode of transportation.
5. My amazing yellow sunglasses.
4. A critter free house.
3. A house to live in.
2. Family. I have been blessed with such an amazing family who has been and will be there for me through thick and thin.
1. God. He is the reason for life, I can't imagine doing it without Him.
This list is by no means all inclusive like a sweet vacation, but rather a small sampling of things that in this moment I am thankful for.
25. 25 years of life! I love my birthday so much!
24. Water bottles.
23. Shoes to support my feet.
22.Smart phone.
21. Pictures.
20. Peace.
19. Pens.
18. The moon and stars.
17. Balloons.
16. Snow.
15. White Chocolate Mochas and other forms of coffee.
14. Wednesday afternoons off.
13. Sonic Happy Hour and a boss who let's me go there.
12. Friends. There are too many to list.
11. The kids that are a part of my life and bring a smile to my face.
10. My ability to cook.
9. The capability to know the difference between joy and happiness.
8. My health.
7. A job I enjoy.
6. A reliable mode of transportation.
5. My amazing yellow sunglasses.
4. A critter free house.
3. A house to live in.
2. Family. I have been blessed with such an amazing family who has been and will be there for me through thick and thin.
1. God. He is the reason for life, I can't imagine doing it without Him.
This list is by no means all inclusive like a sweet vacation, but rather a small sampling of things that in this moment I am thankful for.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
goals
All through college I was asked what my goals were. I struggled everytime to think of something. Now don't get me wrong I don't feel I am aimless wandering through life with nothing in mind, but I never felt there was really anything of that much value I needed to do with my life. I mean someday I hope to be married and have kids, but even if I don't it will be ok. Because ultimately God is in charge and I trust Him for what my future will me, I never felt the need to think about it. I know that as long as I am following God and seeking to please Him everything else will fall into place.
And while I still believe the above, recently this idea of having goals has changed. Thanks to an amazing God inspired woman, Beth Moore, and her Bible Study called Breaking Free, I now have 5 specific goals in life. And would like to share them with you.
1. To know and believe God. It's so easy for me to believe in God yet I so often doubt His unfailing promises in my life.
2. To glorify God. I want all of me to be all about Him.
3. To be completely satisfied in God. I often look to so many other things to bring fulfillment to my life and only when I seek God will that void truly be filled.
4. To find peace in God. I get caught up in the world, but only in Him is everything else at bay.
5. To enjoy God's presence. When I am wth a physical friend I enjoy being around them, in the same respect but even more I desire to want that with God.
So there ya have my new goals, and I know I won't always be the best at keeping them and striving toward them, but ultimately this is how I want to live.
Noni Fun Fact: I like to wear vests.
And while I still believe the above, recently this idea of having goals has changed. Thanks to an amazing God inspired woman, Beth Moore, and her Bible Study called Breaking Free, I now have 5 specific goals in life. And would like to share them with you.
1. To know and believe God. It's so easy for me to believe in God yet I so often doubt His unfailing promises in my life.
2. To glorify God. I want all of me to be all about Him.
3. To be completely satisfied in God. I often look to so many other things to bring fulfillment to my life and only when I seek God will that void truly be filled.
4. To find peace in God. I get caught up in the world, but only in Him is everything else at bay.
5. To enjoy God's presence. When I am wth a physical friend I enjoy being around them, in the same respect but even more I desire to want that with God.
So there ya have my new goals, and I know I won't always be the best at keeping them and striving toward them, but ultimately this is how I want to live.
Noni Fun Fact: I like to wear vests.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
red and blue
So here I am thinking I would go to bed early because I was up late the last two nights. Wrong. It seems like this happens everytime, I feel tired, but my body is definitely not going to sleep anytime soon. So lucky you, my reader, I will blog instead.
I went to Lawrence on Friday night to see one of my friends play in his band. Now I'm not very musically inclined, but I was impressed. I mean anyone who can play the trumpet and keyboard at the same time is pretty awesome. Royal played some pretty sweet tunes. Anyways, I found it so refreshing to be surrounded by red and blue, now those are my colors. I always enjoy being in Lawrence, it's a fun town, but I am also always glad to go home. I don't think it's a place I could live, at least not right now, even though I am a KU fan.
Noni Fun Fact: I like to cook, today I made some cookies that taste like a Reese's. So good and simple to make. Thank you Rachel Ray!
I went to Lawrence on Friday night to see one of my friends play in his band. Now I'm not very musically inclined, but I was impressed. I mean anyone who can play the trumpet and keyboard at the same time is pretty awesome. Royal played some pretty sweet tunes. Anyways, I found it so refreshing to be surrounded by red and blue, now those are my colors. I always enjoy being in Lawrence, it's a fun town, but I am also always glad to go home. I don't think it's a place I could live, at least not right now, even though I am a KU fan.
Noni Fun Fact: I like to cook, today I made some cookies that taste like a Reese's. So good and simple to make. Thank you Rachel Ray!
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
slacker
Slacker is an accurate description of my blogging lately. I mean it's been over a month. I find there are generally two reasons that I slack on blogging. The first is I just don't have anything to say. The second is I have too much to say and too little time to get it said. Either way, no good excuse for me for the month of September. I was just a slacker.
Speaking of slacker, have you tried Slacker Radio? If not I highly recommend it. It helps us get through the day at work. I mean I can create custom stations that cater to both my tastes and that of my co-worker. Or I can listen to one of the 100 plus pre-made stations. Good stuff or as some might say...Winning!
Speaking of work, every Friday we listen to Rebecca Black's Friday song. It just isn't Friday until we have, I mean with such innovative and informative lyrics how could ya not? For example for those who have problems with the weekend days there the lyrics that say: yesterday was Thursday, today it is Friday, tomorrow is Saturday and Sunday comes afterwards. Genius, I mean now I really know my days of the week now. All this to say that I would like a Wednesday song. I really like Wednesdays, probably one of my favoriter days of the week. And I feel it deserves a song as good or better than the Friday song.
Noni Fun Fact: I enjoy Beth Moore Bible studies.
Speaking of slacker, have you tried Slacker Radio? If not I highly recommend it. It helps us get through the day at work. I mean I can create custom stations that cater to both my tastes and that of my co-worker. Or I can listen to one of the 100 plus pre-made stations. Good stuff or as some might say...Winning!
Speaking of work, every Friday we listen to Rebecca Black's Friday song. It just isn't Friday until we have, I mean with such innovative and informative lyrics how could ya not? For example for those who have problems with the weekend days there the lyrics that say: yesterday was Thursday, today it is Friday, tomorrow is Saturday and Sunday comes afterwards. Genius, I mean now I really know my days of the week now. All this to say that I would like a Wednesday song. I really like Wednesdays, probably one of my favoriter days of the week. And I feel it deserves a song as good or better than the Friday song.
Noni Fun Fact: I enjoy Beth Moore Bible studies.
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Monday, August 29, 2011
Texas Roadhouse
This past weekend I had the joy of spending it all with my amazing family. We celebrated my dad and brother's birthdays. By celbrate I mean the guys put on a garage door, and us ladies enjoyed a bit of shopping. But just so you don't think we left the guys out, they did join in the shopping fun when they were done. And we did get to go to Texas Roadhouse for supper.
Now I think they have great food and a fun atmosphere, but the wait is always ridiculous and the waiters are never really great. But my favorite part is the floors. There aren't many places I know of where you can throw peanut shells on the floor. And so I realized that I could throw peanuts at my brother, awesome. Well, there was an older lady that I sat down beside as we were waiting. And she advised me to hit him in the chest with the peanut, it might be my only chance. How funny. And I told her I would definitely keep throwing peanuts at my brother.
I think the reason I like it so much is it reminds me of a time my family went to a Royals game. I was young, about 5 or so, and not all that interested in baseball. And so I kept myself entertained by stomping on peanut shells. I don't know that my parents have ever eaten as many peanuts in their life as they did at that game.
Noni Fun Fact: My favorite professional sport to watch is football.
Now I think they have great food and a fun atmosphere, but the wait is always ridiculous and the waiters are never really great. But my favorite part is the floors. There aren't many places I know of where you can throw peanut shells on the floor. And so I realized that I could throw peanuts at my brother, awesome. Well, there was an older lady that I sat down beside as we were waiting. And she advised me to hit him in the chest with the peanut, it might be my only chance. How funny. And I told her I would definitely keep throwing peanuts at my brother.
I think the reason I like it so much is it reminds me of a time my family went to a Royals game. I was young, about 5 or so, and not all that interested in baseball. And so I kept myself entertained by stomping on peanut shells. I don't know that my parents have ever eaten as many peanuts in their life as they did at that game.
Noni Fun Fact: My favorite professional sport to watch is football.
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Monday, August 22, 2011
a glimpse inside
Today I will share a slight preview of some of my dreams. Literally the dream I had last night, not like big aspirations or anything (sorry to get your hopes up).
I find it odd when people say they have never dreamt in color because I have never dreamt in anything but. My dreams are usually very vivid and combine everything from my day. I can often pinpoint why I have had a particular dream and match the parts to my day. I also usually remember my dreams well.
Last night I had a dream where I walked into a store to find my dad at the counter. He was creating a sheet of stickers just for me. I was so excited. And then I got to create some for myself. It was awesome. When I scrapbook I usually have a perfect sticker in mind for a layout and can never seem to find it, hence my great excitement over this dream.
In another part of the dream I was in a European country and trying to find someone to go eat with. I had a particular person in mind, but couldn't manage to get ahold of them. Also there was an elevator that went really high and I was staying in a really old building.
Noni Fun Fact: I would really like these dreams to come true, especially the sticker one.
I find it odd when people say they have never dreamt in color because I have never dreamt in anything but. My dreams are usually very vivid and combine everything from my day. I can often pinpoint why I have had a particular dream and match the parts to my day. I also usually remember my dreams well.
Last night I had a dream where I walked into a store to find my dad at the counter. He was creating a sheet of stickers just for me. I was so excited. And then I got to create some for myself. It was awesome. When I scrapbook I usually have a perfect sticker in mind for a layout and can never seem to find it, hence my great excitement over this dream.
In another part of the dream I was in a European country and trying to find someone to go eat with. I had a particular person in mind, but couldn't manage to get ahold of them. Also there was an elevator that went really high and I was staying in a really old building.
Noni Fun Fact: I would really like these dreams to come true, especially the sticker one.
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
thoughts from a tired mind
That is exactly what the following will be. I will say that I do not currently have a tired mind, but when these thoughts first appeared I did.
I thought last night that I would enjoy listening to some Christmas music. (I listened to some today.) And then I wondered why other holidays don't have music. I mean how about CD's dedicated to Thanksgiving? You know stores would play the songs for a month before the big day. I'm thinking topics would include turkeys, thankfulness, food, and football. I'm just sayin.
Have you ever rehydrated a contact? It's weird to me how it can be so brittle and then some moisture makes it all pliable again. Also it gets wrinkley.
Sometimes when I head to bed I have a desire to somersault into it. But then I remember last time I did that I got quite dizzy. And so it is only a fleeting thought and I remember that someone my age shouldn't be doing such things.
Noni Fun Fact: I am seriously excited to be a Quarter.
I thought last night that I would enjoy listening to some Christmas music. (I listened to some today.) And then I wondered why other holidays don't have music. I mean how about CD's dedicated to Thanksgiving? You know stores would play the songs for a month before the big day. I'm thinking topics would include turkeys, thankfulness, food, and football. I'm just sayin.
Have you ever rehydrated a contact? It's weird to me how it can be so brittle and then some moisture makes it all pliable again. Also it gets wrinkley.
Sometimes when I head to bed I have a desire to somersault into it. But then I remember last time I did that I got quite dizzy. And so it is only a fleeting thought and I remember that someone my age shouldn't be doing such things.
Noni Fun Fact: I am seriously excited to be a Quarter.
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Saturday, August 6, 2011
School Supplies
I have a weakness...okay, maybe several weaknesses. But one in particular I would like to share with you today: school supplies. I love me some school supplies. Getting a new notebook, all the pages blank, just waiting for me to fill them with all kinds of learning. Or the amazing way a new gel pen glides so smoothly over the otherwise blank paper. Or putting extra lead in a new mechanical pencil because the eraser still comes out since it hasn't been used. Or filling a new backpack with everything needed for the first day of school. So satisfying.
I was that kid. The one who got excited for school to start every year. The one who loved to go school supply shopping. The one who got the matching pens and pencils. The one who picked out a backpack based on the number of pockets. The one who still wants to buy new school supplies even though I haven't been in school for two years.
And so as I go to Wal-Mart or Target I fight the temptation to buy a new package of pens or a notebook or some pencils or a new backpack. But I fear I cannot keep fighting this urge for school supplies that I don't I need.
But maybe there's a solution: Go back to school. Now that's just crazy thinking. I think it'd be cheaper to just buy a new a pen every once in a while.
Noni Fun Fact: I carry at least 5 writing utensils in my purse at any given time.
I was that kid. The one who got excited for school to start every year. The one who loved to go school supply shopping. The one who got the matching pens and pencils. The one who picked out a backpack based on the number of pockets. The one who still wants to buy new school supplies even though I haven't been in school for two years.
And so as I go to Wal-Mart or Target I fight the temptation to buy a new package of pens or a notebook or some pencils or a new backpack. But I fear I cannot keep fighting this urge for school supplies that I don't I need.
But maybe there's a solution: Go back to school. Now that's just crazy thinking. I think it'd be cheaper to just buy a new a pen every once in a while.
Noni Fun Fact: I carry at least 5 writing utensils in my purse at any given time.
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Saturday, July 30, 2011
Time
As many of you know I am a very time conscious person. I like to know what time it is and I like to be on time, in fact it is difficult for me to be late. Knowing this you will better be able to understand the following.
Everyday I drive the same route to work, I try to leave at the same time (7:35) and arrive the same time. And so I gauge if I am on time by all the electronic clocks I drive by. (I would use my car clock, but I can't seem to figure out how to set it.) And so the first two clocks I drive by are within 100 yards of each other. The first one says 7:49 and the one right behind it says 7:42. Now being that they are so close and I can see them at the same time, I do not believe there to actually be a 7 minute lapse. So as I continue my way through town I come to a clock across town, and it says 7:49. My belief is that none of these clocks are right, and I have come to an acceptance of this, as long as they all say these times when I drive by I will be on time.
And so I arrive at work and go inside, where all the clocks are once again different. There is a regular clock on the wall right in front of me, one on the computer, one on the phone, and one on my cell phone. For example if the one in front of me says 4:55 then the computer says 4:54, and the the phone says 4:57 and that means the time on my cell says 4:58.
So thanks to my new job I have had to come to a state of being less aware of the time for my own sanity. Not such a bad thing.
Noni Fun Fact: See first sentence.
Everyday I drive the same route to work, I try to leave at the same time (7:35) and arrive the same time. And so I gauge if I am on time by all the electronic clocks I drive by. (I would use my car clock, but I can't seem to figure out how to set it.) And so the first two clocks I drive by are within 100 yards of each other. The first one says 7:49 and the one right behind it says 7:42. Now being that they are so close and I can see them at the same time, I do not believe there to actually be a 7 minute lapse. So as I continue my way through town I come to a clock across town, and it says 7:49. My belief is that none of these clocks are right, and I have come to an acceptance of this, as long as they all say these times when I drive by I will be on time.
And so I arrive at work and go inside, where all the clocks are once again different. There is a regular clock on the wall right in front of me, one on the computer, one on the phone, and one on my cell phone. For example if the one in front of me says 4:55 then the computer says 4:54, and the the phone says 4:57 and that means the time on my cell says 4:58.
So thanks to my new job I have had to come to a state of being less aware of the time for my own sanity. Not such a bad thing.
Noni Fun Fact: See first sentence.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Ahhh...
That is the sound that just came out of my mouth, a thankful sigh of relief mixed with the letting go of the stress that has been the Ted situation. And so as I sit in my comfy chair, barefoot and enjoying a nice cold Dr. Pepper I shall recount the remaining tale of the mouse (turned into mice) situation. And as you read this I hope you are laughing or at least smiling at the ridiculousness of it all, I know I am.
Having said that, I want to throw a huge thanks to my parents for all their prayers, support, and as you'll find out upon continuing to read, dirty work. I have been truly blessed with amazing parents.
Several days ago we discovered that while Ted may have been gone, he had at least two friends with him. At this point the mouse count is 3 and I was sure there could not possibly be more. I mean 3 mice, really could there be more? And the answer is yes, there only could there be, there were.
So my roommate let me know she had heard them under the island, not in it, but actually under it and there was a a separation in the wood. So I did the only reasonable thing and called my dad. He advised me to put some steelwool in the hole. Now let me just say I ain't no 30's housewife with steelwool laying around. So I told him I didn't have any and then he said aluminum foil would probably work, now that I had. So the hole was stuffed with foil and I was kinda grossed out. I mean what if it had tried to attack or something?
The next morning (Thursday) my mom called and said they would come on Saturday so my dad could look at things. What a relief, knowing someone was coming to help out.
Friday I realized I had never given control of my house to God. And so I have given it over to Him. I say my life is His, but sometimes knowingly and unknowingly I keep things from Him.
So today (Saturday) my parents came Dad with his tools and Mom with her moral support. Dad pried off the baseboard and found 3 little dead mice. That definitely explains the noise coming from down there, and thankfully they hadn't begun to smell. And like the great guy my dad is, he took care of them so I didn't have to see them and cleaned up under the island, put it back together, and sealed it up.
Let me also add we have not seen droppings since Wednesday night and the dead mouse count is up to 6. And because the last 3 were small, I'm beginning to think Ted wasn't Ted at all, but Tedette.
And so with a house that I feel is clean and mice-free I let out my sigh of relief and thankfulness, and am finally able to relax.
Noni Fun Fact: I was never afraid of the mice, it mostly just grossed me out and felt dirty.
Having said that, I want to throw a huge thanks to my parents for all their prayers, support, and as you'll find out upon continuing to read, dirty work. I have been truly blessed with amazing parents.
Several days ago we discovered that while Ted may have been gone, he had at least two friends with him. At this point the mouse count is 3 and I was sure there could not possibly be more. I mean 3 mice, really could there be more? And the answer is yes, there only could there be, there were.
So my roommate let me know she had heard them under the island, not in it, but actually under it and there was a a separation in the wood. So I did the only reasonable thing and called my dad. He advised me to put some steelwool in the hole. Now let me just say I ain't no 30's housewife with steelwool laying around. So I told him I didn't have any and then he said aluminum foil would probably work, now that I had. So the hole was stuffed with foil and I was kinda grossed out. I mean what if it had tried to attack or something?
The next morning (Thursday) my mom called and said they would come on Saturday so my dad could look at things. What a relief, knowing someone was coming to help out.
Friday I realized I had never given control of my house to God. And so I have given it over to Him. I say my life is His, but sometimes knowingly and unknowingly I keep things from Him.
So today (Saturday) my parents came Dad with his tools and Mom with her moral support. Dad pried off the baseboard and found 3 little dead mice. That definitely explains the noise coming from down there, and thankfully they hadn't begun to smell. And like the great guy my dad is, he took care of them so I didn't have to see them and cleaned up under the island, put it back together, and sealed it up.
Let me also add we have not seen droppings since Wednesday night and the dead mouse count is up to 6. And because the last 3 were small, I'm beginning to think Ted wasn't Ted at all, but Tedette.
And so with a house that I feel is clean and mice-free I let out my sigh of relief and thankfulness, and am finally able to relax.
Noni Fun Fact: I was never afraid of the mice, it mostly just grossed me out and felt dirty.
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Friday, July 15, 2011
Ted's Treasures
So there are several different titles I contemplated for this blog, and while I do like Ted's Treasures, I don't want the others to be wasted, so I will share them also: The Rest of the Story (ya know like Paul Harvey), Lesssons From a Mouse, or The Little Things.
Ted has not been seen or heard from for 5 nights now. This is a true blessing and answer to prayer. Thanks for all those who took the time to pray for this little situation. Our conclusion is that Ted ran out the back door when it was slightly ajar as it has not been seen since then. Now there were a couple nights I thought I heard him, but I was also half asleep and haven't 'heard' him for 3 nights. While this conclusion isn't the most likely scenario, it is possible, so that's what we're going with.
Now here's a story about the clean up. I have renamed the mouse droppings to Ted's Treasures, it sounds nicer. Anyways, there were lots of treasures left by Ted and so on Tuesday night I embarked on the mission to clean them all up. Now let's just say there was a lot of Cloroxing that happened that night. And my eyes were honing in on these little black treasures. So I got them all cleaned up and sat down, I also happened to look down and saw a little black spot on one of my toes. For an instant I was grossed out and couldn't believe I had gotten it on me. Then I remembered that was the toe I rammed into the box springs and had a small blood blister on. And so no treasures on me thankfully.
And now for the lessons I learned from this ordeal. First, I learned that I can't let something so small run my life. While we thought this mouse was out and about we let it run the house, and that was so chaotic and exhausting. Second, God answers prayer! As mentioned before I know I was very consumed by this mouse and knew God had to give me peace and patience to deal with it. And He did. Third, it's amazing how you can live with something until you know it's there. Ted had to have been in the house for about a week until we knew for sure he was here. That means we lived with Ted with no worries cuz weren't fully aware of the situation. Crazy. How often in life do we just think things are ok and then we become aware of the real situation? But whatever the case, the Truth remains and God is in control.
Noni Fun Fact: Whales are my favorite animal.
Ted has not been seen or heard from for 5 nights now. This is a true blessing and answer to prayer. Thanks for all those who took the time to pray for this little situation. Our conclusion is that Ted ran out the back door when it was slightly ajar as it has not been seen since then. Now there were a couple nights I thought I heard him, but I was also half asleep and haven't 'heard' him for 3 nights. While this conclusion isn't the most likely scenario, it is possible, so that's what we're going with.
Now here's a story about the clean up. I have renamed the mouse droppings to Ted's Treasures, it sounds nicer. Anyways, there were lots of treasures left by Ted and so on Tuesday night I embarked on the mission to clean them all up. Now let's just say there was a lot of Cloroxing that happened that night. And my eyes were honing in on these little black treasures. So I got them all cleaned up and sat down, I also happened to look down and saw a little black spot on one of my toes. For an instant I was grossed out and couldn't believe I had gotten it on me. Then I remembered that was the toe I rammed into the box springs and had a small blood blister on. And so no treasures on me thankfully.
And now for the lessons I learned from this ordeal. First, I learned that I can't let something so small run my life. While we thought this mouse was out and about we let it run the house, and that was so chaotic and exhausting. Second, God answers prayer! As mentioned before I know I was very consumed by this mouse and knew God had to give me peace and patience to deal with it. And He did. Third, it's amazing how you can live with something until you know it's there. Ted had to have been in the house for about a week until we knew for sure he was here. That means we lived with Ted with no worries cuz weren't fully aware of the situation. Crazy. How often in life do we just think things are ok and then we become aware of the real situation? But whatever the case, the Truth remains and God is in control.
Noni Fun Fact: Whales are my favorite animal.
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Friday, July 8, 2011
a blog at 4 in the am, this could be interesting
Some of you may be wondering why in the world would Noni be up at 4 am. You know I don't stay up this late, nor do I get up this early. Well if you saw my earlier facebook post you would have a good guess. There is currently a mouse terrorizing my house.
Now I have been through this sort of an ordeal before, and let's just say I am much more calm this time around. Last night upon confirmation of a mouse we emptied the pantry, set everything on the table and the island, and threw some stuff away. I have two mouse traps set, the no touch no view kind of course. And so went to bed not worried at all.
Well about an hour ago I heard some scratching, now this is odd because I am a sound sleeper. But I wasn't worried because I knew the traps were set. Well the noise got closer and so I turned on the light to access the situation. Upon finding a bag of oatmeal in the corner I threw it away and moved the trap to that point and attempted to go back to sleep. As you can tell this was unsuccessful, because I couldn't go back to sleep knowing it was in my room. So I went to the living room, which is farther from the food than my room, kinda. And I just thought I'd sleep a few more hours out here. And then I heard the mouse again. (I must interject here that I think I'll name it so I don't have to keep typing the word mouse. We'll it Ted.) So anyways I heard Ted again, and found it on the table. How did Ted get on the table? So Ted jumped onto one of the stools and was circling it. My genius plans was to grab the stool and fling Ted outside, but not without putting on some gloves first. Well as I'm about to grab the stool Ted jumps to the floor and scurries to my room. You can bet at this point I ain't going back to sleep, especially in there. So once again I strategically reposition the traps, and here I sit blogging, hoping this all comes to an end quickly, but not counting on it.
Also this was not proof read, so forgive my typos and poor gramar, after all I should be sleeping right now.
Noni Fun Fact: I'm a lot of fun at 4 in the morning.
Now I have been through this sort of an ordeal before, and let's just say I am much more calm this time around. Last night upon confirmation of a mouse we emptied the pantry, set everything on the table and the island, and threw some stuff away. I have two mouse traps set, the no touch no view kind of course. And so went to bed not worried at all.
Well about an hour ago I heard some scratching, now this is odd because I am a sound sleeper. But I wasn't worried because I knew the traps were set. Well the noise got closer and so I turned on the light to access the situation. Upon finding a bag of oatmeal in the corner I threw it away and moved the trap to that point and attempted to go back to sleep. As you can tell this was unsuccessful, because I couldn't go back to sleep knowing it was in my room. So I went to the living room, which is farther from the food than my room, kinda. And I just thought I'd sleep a few more hours out here. And then I heard the mouse again. (I must interject here that I think I'll name it so I don't have to keep typing the word mouse. We'll it Ted.) So anyways I heard Ted again, and found it on the table. How did Ted get on the table? So Ted jumped onto one of the stools and was circling it. My genius plans was to grab the stool and fling Ted outside, but not without putting on some gloves first. Well as I'm about to grab the stool Ted jumps to the floor and scurries to my room. You can bet at this point I ain't going back to sleep, especially in there. So once again I strategically reposition the traps, and here I sit blogging, hoping this all comes to an end quickly, but not counting on it.
Also this was not proof read, so forgive my typos and poor gramar, after all I should be sleeping right now.
Noni Fun Fact: I'm a lot of fun at 4 in the morning.
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Sunday, July 3, 2011
the problem with sunscreen
So yesterday I accompanied my friend and her kids to the pool. Now I put on sunscreen before I went, the spray kind, to make sure I didn't miss any spots. But apparently that did not work out for me as I have these nice streaks on my shoulders and back. After an hour or so at the pool I did not appear red. But several hours later I am, and slightly sore. But at least I'll have a little tan, even if it will be goofy looking. And so my faith in sunscreen is diminishing. Even so I got some good advice from my mom: white vinegar takes the sting away. And boy does it, it feels much better. Consequently, I now smell like vinegar.
Also this is a great time to wish you all a Happy 3rd of July! And I do hope there are no old ladies screaming at you to "Get off my wall!"
Noni Fun Fact: I want to go whale watching, whales are my favorite animal.
Also this is a great time to wish you all a Happy 3rd of July! And I do hope there are no old ladies screaming at you to "Get off my wall!"
Noni Fun Fact: I want to go whale watching, whales are my favorite animal.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
VBS Theory
This past week I had the joy of leading a group of 1st graders through Vacation Bible School. We jumped through the life of Paul and saw how to put our faith in motion. There was a lot of work and amazing people that went into making the Bible come alive for the kids. This is definitely one of my favorite parts of the summer.
And so as is every year I hold firm to the fact that kids are the most rowdy on Thursday or day 4. This is the day they become very comfortable with everything and aren't completely worn out. And this year was true once again. Now when I say this most people think that Friday or the last day is the craziest. Not so, on Friday they are all a little tired and somewhat ready to be done.
Regardless of this it is still an amazing week and so cool to see the kids pumped up for Jesus. It always opens my eyes, the kids are so uninhibited, they don't care what their singing sounds like or how their dancing looks. And like those kids I need to be more free in my worship.
Also noteworthy, we sang the song Big House and somehow they managed to merge it with Mmmbop. It was an experience.
Also want to throw a shout-out to my amazing dad, what an amazing example of God's love here on earth.
Noni Fun Fact: Dr. Pepper is my beverage of choice.
And so as is every year I hold firm to the fact that kids are the most rowdy on Thursday or day 4. This is the day they become very comfortable with everything and aren't completely worn out. And this year was true once again. Now when I say this most people think that Friday or the last day is the craziest. Not so, on Friday they are all a little tired and somewhat ready to be done.
Regardless of this it is still an amazing week and so cool to see the kids pumped up for Jesus. It always opens my eyes, the kids are so uninhibited, they don't care what their singing sounds like or how their dancing looks. And like those kids I need to be more free in my worship.
Also noteworthy, we sang the song Big House and somehow they managed to merge it with Mmmbop. It was an experience.
Also want to throw a shout-out to my amazing dad, what an amazing example of God's love here on earth.
Noni Fun Fact: Dr. Pepper is my beverage of choice.
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Fantastic
I've been wanting to post this blog for about 4 days now, but haven't had the time. I think some of you may know what's coming.
Oklahoma. Quite a nice state I realized this last weekend when I visited some of my fantastic family. I learned some of the keys to taking fantastic photos and enjoyed girl time with my aunt and experienced the 12 hour sale where you can buy 24 bags of chips, 16 cases of pop, and 16 packages of cheese all for less than $100. Also there's a QT on every corner, expect for one, and there you can get a fantastic 32oz pop for only 64 cents.
But here is my beef with Oklahoma: the drivers. I mean seriously, if the speed limit is 65, why are we driving 55? There must be an unwritten rule that Oklahomans must drive at least 5 under the speed limit. Now I want you know there was no extreme weather and there were multiple cars with this problem.
And so at this point I am thankful that my relatives that live in Oklahoma are from Kansas and can properly drive.
Noni Fun Fact: My favorite accessories are sunglasses and socks. I like to match them to my outfit everyday.
Oklahoma. Quite a nice state I realized this last weekend when I visited some of my fantastic family. I learned some of the keys to taking fantastic photos and enjoyed girl time with my aunt and experienced the 12 hour sale where you can buy 24 bags of chips, 16 cases of pop, and 16 packages of cheese all for less than $100. Also there's a QT on every corner, expect for one, and there you can get a fantastic 32oz pop for only 64 cents.
But here is my beef with Oklahoma: the drivers. I mean seriously, if the speed limit is 65, why are we driving 55? There must be an unwritten rule that Oklahomans must drive at least 5 under the speed limit. Now I want you know there was no extreme weather and there were multiple cars with this problem.
And so at this point I am thankful that my relatives that live in Oklahoma are from Kansas and can properly drive.
Noni Fun Fact: My favorite accessories are sunglasses and socks. I like to match them to my outfit everyday.
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Monday, June 6, 2011
crazy people
Some things are just redic.
For instance, today at work I noticed there was an advisement on my stapler to read the manual before using the stapler. Now here's the problem, I have used the stapler many times before I even saw that I was to read the directions first. So hopefully I have been properly using it. At this point I do have to admit that when I was young I did staple my thumb, but I'm pretty sure that even if I'd had a manual to read first it still would have happened.
Upon mentioning this to my coworker, she states there is a warning on her straightening iron not to use it on eyelashes. Redic, who in their right mind would put something that is 200 plus degrees near their eye to try and get their eyelashes straight? In the first place don't people desire curved lashes? And in the second how would a person even think to do that?
But truely I do feel bad for the people who are the causes for such warnings and appreciate that they have done it to keep others from such a fate. And I do hope they've learned their lesson.
Noni Fun Fact: I have a hard time spelling the word ridiculous, and so prefer just saying/typing redic instead.
For instance, today at work I noticed there was an advisement on my stapler to read the manual before using the stapler. Now here's the problem, I have used the stapler many times before I even saw that I was to read the directions first. So hopefully I have been properly using it. At this point I do have to admit that when I was young I did staple my thumb, but I'm pretty sure that even if I'd had a manual to read first it still would have happened.
Upon mentioning this to my coworker, she states there is a warning on her straightening iron not to use it on eyelashes. Redic, who in their right mind would put something that is 200 plus degrees near their eye to try and get their eyelashes straight? In the first place don't people desire curved lashes? And in the second how would a person even think to do that?
But truely I do feel bad for the people who are the causes for such warnings and appreciate that they have done it to keep others from such a fate. And I do hope they've learned their lesson.
Noni Fun Fact: I have a hard time spelling the word ridiculous, and so prefer just saying/typing redic instead.
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Friday, May 20, 2011
the big things
There are several avenues I have contemplated on taking this post, and I'm still not exactly sure where it'll end up. But there are some things I'm feeling this evening that began at about 4 this afternoon.
Today I left a building for the last time, a building that I have entered Monday thru Friday for the last 21 months. And I'm not sure it will really sink in until I enter that new building on Monday. And to me right now this seems like a huge deal, super important and one of the bigger life decisions I've ever made.
It's interesting to me how something can seem like such a huge deal, but put into perspective it really isn't. For instance people change jobs all the time and always will. And to many people it's not a big deal, and in several months it won't seem that way to me anymore either. But right now in the moment there are so many feelings...feelings of excitement to explore what is in store for me, sadness of not seeing friends everday at work anymore, nervousness about what I don't know that's ahead.
Let's be clear though, mostly I'm excited to see God moving in my life, I so often don't pay attention when He does, but when He smacks me in the face it's hard to ignore. I was finally to a place of contentment, realizing this is the town I'm supposed to be in and at the job I'm supposed to be at. And then not even 2 months later God drops an opportunity into my lap. And I couldn't be happier for this new challenge. And that's where my life is right now.
Noni Fun Fact: One of my favorite things about Friday bedtime is turning off the alarm clock.
Today I left a building for the last time, a building that I have entered Monday thru Friday for the last 21 months. And I'm not sure it will really sink in until I enter that new building on Monday. And to me right now this seems like a huge deal, super important and one of the bigger life decisions I've ever made.
It's interesting to me how something can seem like such a huge deal, but put into perspective it really isn't. For instance people change jobs all the time and always will. And to many people it's not a big deal, and in several months it won't seem that way to me anymore either. But right now in the moment there are so many feelings...feelings of excitement to explore what is in store for me, sadness of not seeing friends everday at work anymore, nervousness about what I don't know that's ahead.
Let's be clear though, mostly I'm excited to see God moving in my life, I so often don't pay attention when He does, but when He smacks me in the face it's hard to ignore. I was finally to a place of contentment, realizing this is the town I'm supposed to be in and at the job I'm supposed to be at. And then not even 2 months later God drops an opportunity into my lap. And I couldn't be happier for this new challenge. And that's where my life is right now.
Noni Fun Fact: One of my favorite things about Friday bedtime is turning off the alarm clock.
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Friday, May 13, 2011
How have I not known?
That's right folks, our penny has changed. And I just found out about this today, no thanks to my friend Megan who has known for some time about this and failed to tell me. Now you should notice that on this penny its mint date is 2010. And if my calculations are correct, which they are according to a calendar, it is 2011. That's a year later. And so I feel I've been in the dark for a year. Upon asking everyone I have seen since finding out about this new penny of which I got at lunch, I would say about 60% don't know about the new penny design either. So I don't feel quite so bad now. But I also found out there are apparently 4 different designs for the penny. I look forward to seeing them.
And now for a few facts I read while searching for a picture to share. The design is the Union Shield representative of Lincoln keeping the Union together. The coin was first seen in circulation in February 2010. And that's all the facts I got for ya.
Noni Fun Fact: I used to want $50 worth of quarters when I was little.
Monday, May 9, 2011
I wonder...
As I was driving home from work today, I saw something I regularly see when the sun is shining and it's hot out. Two motorcycles passed each other, and as they did they each stuck their left arm out straight. I've come to assume this is some sort of cycler greeting...but how did it start? Who thought, 'Hey, it would be cool if as we passed each other on our motorcycles we stuck our arm out.' And then, how did they all find out and know to do it. And that right there, sticking my arm out as I ride past a fellow cycler, is the first of many reasons that I would love to someday have a motorcycle of my own.
But this isn't the only thing we as a culture do that I wonder how got started and not only that but how it spread and continued. These aren't written rules, people just know. Like, could I start some crazy thing like wearing blue on a certain day and get everyone else in the country to do it too?
Noni Fun Fact: I think a day where everyone wore blue would be awesome, we'd all look like Smurfs. Funny.
But this isn't the only thing we as a culture do that I wonder how got started and not only that but how it spread and continued. These aren't written rules, people just know. Like, could I start some crazy thing like wearing blue on a certain day and get everyone else in the country to do it too?
Noni Fun Fact: I think a day where everyone wore blue would be awesome, we'd all look like Smurfs. Funny.
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Saturday, May 7, 2011
whirlwind
This week has been a whirlwind, filled with the unexpected and God showing up and making His presence known. It has been truly wonderful. There were even several days that I couldn't remember what day it was. So here are the highlights...
-new table and bench type chairs
-supper with granparents/mom
-church
-movie with friend
-starting the roommate process
-exciting phone call
-trip to Clay for an oil change from people who care and eye check, I can see!
-job interview/offer/acceptance
-hangout with friend
-early bed time
-sushi celebration with the boys
-learning the difference between sushi and shashimi
-hail at 3 a.m. and my weather radio going off
-new khakis and a wonderful time with sis-in-law
-an evening spent hearing/talking about God moving through and in lives
-batthroom door closing on it's own
And tomorrow I will celebrate the amazing woman God has put in my life that I am fortunate enough to call Mom.
There are so many adjectives I could use to describe the week, but mostly I can see God moving in my life and am so thankful for it. God is good.
Noni Fun Fact: I like toilet paper to come from under, not over.
-new table and bench type chairs
-supper with granparents/mom
-church
-movie with friend
-starting the roommate process
-exciting phone call
-trip to Clay for an oil change from people who care and eye check, I can see!
-job interview/offer/acceptance
-hangout with friend
-early bed time
-sushi celebration with the boys
-learning the difference between sushi and shashimi
-hail at 3 a.m. and my weather radio going off
-new khakis and a wonderful time with sis-in-law
-an evening spent hearing/talking about God moving through and in lives
-batthroom door closing on it's own
And tomorrow I will celebrate the amazing woman God has put in my life that I am fortunate enough to call Mom.
There are so many adjectives I could use to describe the week, but mostly I can see God moving in my life and am so thankful for it. God is good.
Noni Fun Fact: I like toilet paper to come from under, not over.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Resurrection Day
As I was driving home from family festivities today (which included some amazing carrot cake and hunting eggs and great laughter) I heard the radio dj call today Resurrection Day. And I thought how appropriate. I mean Easter sounds nice and all, but doesn't make me think of the real reason for the holiday automatically, what with all the eggs and bunnies and chocolate. So I think I'm gonna start calling Easter, Resurrection Day.
It also got me thinking about the people who don't know the true meaning of Easter, who only know the commercialization of it. I can't imagine living in such a hopeless state and am thankful to know the Truth. And yet I can so easily push the Truth aside in my own selfishness, but thankfully that doesn't change the Truth.
I also thought of my favorite verse from the Bible: For He is not here, He is risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay. Matthew 28:6.
This is the whole basis of Love, of Truth, of Life. Wow.
Also I was quite honored this weekend. Before this happened I hade never really thought of it as an honor, but we were getting ready to eat supper on Saturday night and Grandy asked me to pray. Now usually he prays or asks my dad or one of my uncles, so you can see why I was a little surprised but very honored. Very cool.
Today is not about me, so no Noni Fun Fact.
It also got me thinking about the people who don't know the true meaning of Easter, who only know the commercialization of it. I can't imagine living in such a hopeless state and am thankful to know the Truth. And yet I can so easily push the Truth aside in my own selfishness, but thankfully that doesn't change the Truth.
I also thought of my favorite verse from the Bible: For He is not here, He is risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay. Matthew 28:6.
This is the whole basis of Love, of Truth, of Life. Wow.
Also I was quite honored this weekend. Before this happened I hade never really thought of it as an honor, but we were getting ready to eat supper on Saturday night and Grandy asked me to pray. Now usually he prays or asks my dad or one of my uncles, so you can see why I was a little surprised but very honored. Very cool.
Today is not about me, so no Noni Fun Fact.
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Friday, April 15, 2011
city lights
When it's rainy, as it has been the last day, I feel like I'm in a big city. I think it's because all the lights reflecting on the road, makes everything seem bigger. The stop lights are reflecting and the car lights are reflecting. Just makes me feel cityish. Doesn't matter if I'm in Clay Center or Manhattan or Topeka or Kansas City or McPherson or any other place, just makes me feel like there are a lot of people when the weather is dreary. And I like it.
Noni Fun Fact: I don't like umbrellas, I prefer something with a hood.
Noni Fun Fact: I don't like umbrellas, I prefer something with a hood.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
name tags, what's the date, and the missing sock
I've been told I haven't blogged in awhile and so for all my fans out there I will give you some thoughts.
The first is on name tags. At work I wear a name tag that reads Noni, also I think it says something about the business office or patient accounts or billing, I'm not really sure what is under the Noni part. But I am certain on the Noni part. Moving on...I have found that when I wear a shirt outside of work that I regularly wear to work, I find myself hitting myself where my name tag would be just to made sure I'm not wearing it. I think this stems from going to places during lunch or right after work and forgetting to take my name tag off. I mean I don't need to announce to the whole world my name, if they wanna know it they can ask.
Also I have found I am often thinking it is the next day instead of today. For example today is the 12th and all day I've felt it's the 13th. I'm attributing this to the reminder calls where I say tomorrows date more than todays. Fortunately this hasn't caused any problems for me...yet.
And lastly I present some thoughts on the missing sock. I was folding some laundry this evening and found only one sock in a pair. How is it I always lose one of my favorite socks? I had a pair with a ships steering wheel on it, loved them and I only have one left. I always hope I just accidently folded it into something else and it will appear later.
Noni Fun Fact: I like to wear fun socks that match my shirts.
The first is on name tags. At work I wear a name tag that reads Noni, also I think it says something about the business office or patient accounts or billing, I'm not really sure what is under the Noni part. But I am certain on the Noni part. Moving on...I have found that when I wear a shirt outside of work that I regularly wear to work, I find myself hitting myself where my name tag would be just to made sure I'm not wearing it. I think this stems from going to places during lunch or right after work and forgetting to take my name tag off. I mean I don't need to announce to the whole world my name, if they wanna know it they can ask.
Also I have found I am often thinking it is the next day instead of today. For example today is the 12th and all day I've felt it's the 13th. I'm attributing this to the reminder calls where I say tomorrows date more than todays. Fortunately this hasn't caused any problems for me...yet.
And lastly I present some thoughts on the missing sock. I was folding some laundry this evening and found only one sock in a pair. How is it I always lose one of my favorite socks? I had a pair with a ships steering wheel on it, loved them and I only have one left. I always hope I just accidently folded it into something else and it will appear later.
Noni Fun Fact: I like to wear fun socks that match my shirts.
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Friday, April 8, 2011
this and that
My blog is lacking in posts this month, mostly due to an inactivity of stuff happening. And to be quite truthful I am ok with this. Last month was eventful enough for two, so I'll take it.
It is Friday night and I am having an enjoyable evening of laundry. Ok, that has to be an oxymoron, enjoyable and laundry. But I am watching The Office so that makes it tolerable. And I also have to be thankful I don't and never have had to do laundry by hand. So I'll have a positive attitude about it.
Also today I have had several hardcore sneezes, I must thank the changing and rechanging of the seasons for this. By this I mean I am wearing shorts one day and the next I have to get out my winter coat. Now personally I prefer the cooler weather for several reasons, but if it has to get warmer I wish it would just do it. My allergies would appreciate it.
Noni Fun Fact: I really like slushes.
It is Friday night and I am having an enjoyable evening of laundry. Ok, that has to be an oxymoron, enjoyable and laundry. But I am watching The Office so that makes it tolerable. And I also have to be thankful I don't and never have had to do laundry by hand. So I'll have a positive attitude about it.
Also today I have had several hardcore sneezes, I must thank the changing and rechanging of the seasons for this. By this I mean I am wearing shorts one day and the next I have to get out my winter coat. Now personally I prefer the cooler weather for several reasons, but if it has to get warmer I wish it would just do it. My allergies would appreciate it.
Noni Fun Fact: I really like slushes.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Daylight Savings Time Hater
Twice a year our bodies get a little bit confused thinking it's an hour earlier or an hour later than our clocks say and we all complain for a week about how we think Daylight Savings Time is stupid, especially in this day and age. And this year was no differnt for me, I griped and complained to no avail, Daylight Savings Time still happened and I had no control over it. But this year one of my clocks has rebelled to springing forward. Everytime I set it by the next morning it is an hour behind when I wake up. And so the clock shall stay this way in it's rebellion (at least until I get a new battery so it starts working properly).
Also at the grocery store yesterday I got some KoolAid Bursts. I love me some KoolAid!
Noni Fun Fact: The thing I like most about spring is the rain and thunderstorms it brings.
Bonus Noni Fun Fact: I really like to shred paper, a lot.
Also at the grocery store yesterday I got some KoolAid Bursts. I love me some KoolAid!
Noni Fun Fact: The thing I like most about spring is the rain and thunderstorms it brings.
Bonus Noni Fun Fact: I really like to shred paper, a lot.
Monday, March 21, 2011
amazement
God never ceases to amaze me. I know He is Awesome and knows just what I need exactly when I need it, even when I'm being stubborn. And here's what just happened.
I was getting ready for bed and turned on my Celine Dion Pandora station. Several songs played and then as I finish up my devotional for the night the song Here I Am to Worship comes on. I've never had this song or any like it play on this station before. But it's just what I needed to hear right now. How Awesome is that? It's just cool that God can use something simple as Pandora.
And yes I realize I've been slacking on these the last couple of posts.
Noni Fun Fact: I would like to sleep outside on a roof again.
I was getting ready for bed and turned on my Celine Dion Pandora station. Several songs played and then as I finish up my devotional for the night the song Here I Am to Worship comes on. I've never had this song or any like it play on this station before. But it's just what I needed to hear right now. How Awesome is that? It's just cool that God can use something simple as Pandora.
And yes I realize I've been slacking on these the last couple of posts.
Noni Fun Fact: I would like to sleep outside on a roof again.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
my new acquaintance: the ditch
This has been quite an eventful week for me. But I'm just going to share one these events.
A typical Monday morning, except for I was headed to the dentist and it had been snowing right before. And because of the warmth it was slushy.
Now as I was driving the speed limit the roads did not seem slick at all, until I hit a slick spot, my car did a 360 spin on the road and slid sideways into the ditch still facing forward. My car did not hit anything and I was perfectly fine. It definitely shook me up, but I felt blessed that I could walk away from it.
There were several people that saw it happen. A lady made sure I was ok, then a guy wearing a Riley County EMS jacket stopped to make sure I was ok. And then a cute guy with a truck and a chain stopped and offered to help out. He basically dug my car out of the snow so we could get it to the point his truck could back down without sliding and get me back on the road. I am so thankful that he was willing to help me for 20 plus minutes.
It is truly a miracle that my car didn't hit anyone or anything and I was able to just walk away. God is good. All the time.
A typical Monday morning, except for I was headed to the dentist and it had been snowing right before. And because of the warmth it was slushy.
Now as I was driving the speed limit the roads did not seem slick at all, until I hit a slick spot, my car did a 360 spin on the road and slid sideways into the ditch still facing forward. My car did not hit anything and I was perfectly fine. It definitely shook me up, but I felt blessed that I could walk away from it.
There were several people that saw it happen. A lady made sure I was ok, then a guy wearing a Riley County EMS jacket stopped to make sure I was ok. And then a cute guy with a truck and a chain stopped and offered to help out. He basically dug my car out of the snow so we could get it to the point his truck could back down without sliding and get me back on the road. I am so thankful that he was willing to help me for 20 plus minutes.
It is truly a miracle that my car didn't hit anyone or anything and I was able to just walk away. God is good. All the time.
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Monday, March 7, 2011
oil+oven=smoke
This evening I was going to bake cookies. Key word there is was. So in usual fashion I began mixing the dough and remembered I needed to get the oven preheating. So I I turned it on. I feel I should mention I have a gas stove at this point. As I continued mixing the dough I felt like my eyes were getting a little foggy, I atributed this to the fact I have recently felt my eyes were not seeing as clear as they should (worry not, I have an appt scheduled with my eye doctor). As I looked more I realized it was smoke, from the oven. And then I remembered last time I used my oven it did the same thing because oil got on the bottom and forgot to clean it at the time. And so with smoke detectors going off, all of them in my house are connected, I opened the door, turned on the vent, and started the ionizer. Needless to say my cookie baking turned into oven cleaning. So no cookies, but a much cleaner less smokey oven.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Happy March
It's March. How crazy is that? Seems like the year just started. And since I started with happy, I'd like to continue the happiness with a post about things that make me happy.
-The Bible app on my droid. It makes accessing and searching the Bible so easy and fun.
-Cooking. I like creatiing something that tastes so good, and as I've grown up my tastes have matured and I'm enjoying lots of new food.
-My yellow sunglasses. I know some people think they're dorky but I love wearing them.
-Coffee. There are so many varieties and ways to drink it, how can it not be fun?
-Scrapbooking. I love taking pictures and paper and telling a story.
-My family. Enough said.
-Candles. It's like a contained fire that I get to play with.
So these are just a few of the things that make me happy, and because these are mostly facts about me, today there will be no Noni Fun Fact.
-The Bible app on my droid. It makes accessing and searching the Bible so easy and fun.
-Cooking. I like creatiing something that tastes so good, and as I've grown up my tastes have matured and I'm enjoying lots of new food.
-My yellow sunglasses. I know some people think they're dorky but I love wearing them.
-Coffee. There are so many varieties and ways to drink it, how can it not be fun?
-Scrapbooking. I love taking pictures and paper and telling a story.
-My family. Enough said.
-Candles. It's like a contained fire that I get to play with.
So these are just a few of the things that make me happy, and because these are mostly facts about me, today there will be no Noni Fun Fact.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Another week in the Life of Noni
One exciting thing I did this week was drop a full jar of salsa on my left big toe. Let's just say it did not feel the best, but luckily the jar did not break and I was able to still eat the salsa.
I had the most tense drive home yesterday I've ever had, people driving like they didn't know how, it was snowing and took me over an hour to get home, usually a 20 minute drive. But the part I enjoy most about those situations is that I get the chance to belt out God's praises as I drive. Also makes me pray because I know I cannot control those other drivers, it's up to Him to keep me safe. And He did! But I do love the snow, it's so peaceful.
I also got the trigger point on my right shoulder released, felt amazing. And so for the rest of the night I did everything left-handed to keep it from coming back. And brought me once again to realizing I need to work on my ambidextricity. However, just as I expected that dumb trigger point came back after using my right arm again, but still awesome for it to go away for awhile.
Noni Fun Fact: My favorite show to watch in the winter is Bones.
I had the most tense drive home yesterday I've ever had, people driving like they didn't know how, it was snowing and took me over an hour to get home, usually a 20 minute drive. But the part I enjoy most about those situations is that I get the chance to belt out God's praises as I drive. Also makes me pray because I know I cannot control those other drivers, it's up to Him to keep me safe. And He did! But I do love the snow, it's so peaceful.
I also got the trigger point on my right shoulder released, felt amazing. And so for the rest of the night I did everything left-handed to keep it from coming back. And brought me once again to realizing I need to work on my ambidextricity. However, just as I expected that dumb trigger point came back after using my right arm again, but still awesome for it to go away for awhile.
Noni Fun Fact: My favorite show to watch in the winter is Bones.
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Sunday, February 20, 2011
Jesus. Just Jesus.
That was the point of Brian's sermon this morning. The message of the gospel, the love of God is Jesus. God in human form to pay the ultimate sacrifice. This really hit me this morning, the freedom this brings. There is nothing I can do, should do, or will ever be able to do that can affect my salvation apart from accepting the free gift of love from God. It never has been or ever will be Jesus plus anything. Just Jesus.
As I'm reading through the Bible this year, I'm currently in the book of Leviticus and it's all about sacrifices. Making the right offering for the right purpose, and making sure it's offered correctly. So many rules for the Old Testament people to follow. And now I don't have to worry about any of that because of the blood of the Lamb. How thankful I should be for that.
So today I am thankful for the freedom Jesus brought to me. Freedom from this world, freedom from sin, freedom from my actions, and all because of love.
Noni Fun Fact: I am who I am because of the love of God!
As I'm reading through the Bible this year, I'm currently in the book of Leviticus and it's all about sacrifices. Making the right offering for the right purpose, and making sure it's offered correctly. So many rules for the Old Testament people to follow. And now I don't have to worry about any of that because of the blood of the Lamb. How thankful I should be for that.
So today I am thankful for the freedom Jesus brought to me. Freedom from this world, freedom from sin, freedom from my actions, and all because of love.
Noni Fun Fact: I am who I am because of the love of God!
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Saturday, February 12, 2011
too much caffeine
Well in the course of probably 3 hours today I drank 2 pops and then had some Starbucks. I'm definitely not used to that much caffeine. But it made me extra creative and energeticand I made 2 cards and a double page spread. It's been a long since i've actually scrapped and I realized how much I miss it. Definitely something I'll be doing more of in the weeks to come.
But now I'm coming off of that caffeine rush and am about to crash.
Noni Fun Fact: My favorite drink from Starbucks is the white chocolate mocha. Delish.
But now I'm coming off of that caffeine rush and am about to crash.
Noni Fun Fact: My favorite drink from Starbucks is the white chocolate mocha. Delish.
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011
I like February
Not only have I realized how much I like this month but I've learned to spell February pretty well too, which I'm pretty excited about also.
So here's why I like this month so far.
-I handled a stressful situation well. Last week I had frozen pipes at the trailer. And I am thankful to the two guys who came out in the freezing temperatures to fix my heat tape. Through this I learned when it's really cold out I have to open the cabinets under my sinks and turn up the temp in my house. Also as I was dealing with this I kept praying and trusting in God's promise that He would never give me more than I could handle. It's awesome to experience God holding true to His promises.
-I also broke into the smart phone wolrd and am loving it. So many games to conquer and ways to be connected, just need to get a case so I don't end up breaking it.
-I went to a Big 12 game. K-State vs. Nebraska. Some of my buddies from college came to town and had an extra ticket. It was a good time. Also if Old Chicago drops your pizza when they're taking it out of the oven you get a new one made and they give it to ya for half price.
-I experienced my first hockey game, minor leagues, but still fun. There were 6 fights, and the teams had some pretty dedicated fans. I definitely want to go to another game. Go Roadrunners!
-I did not watch the SuperBowl, but I'm glad the Packers won.
And so I'm liking the way February started.
Noni Fun Fact: My favorite NFL teams are the Chiefs and the Colts.
So here's why I like this month so far.
-I handled a stressful situation well. Last week I had frozen pipes at the trailer. And I am thankful to the two guys who came out in the freezing temperatures to fix my heat tape. Through this I learned when it's really cold out I have to open the cabinets under my sinks and turn up the temp in my house. Also as I was dealing with this I kept praying and trusting in God's promise that He would never give me more than I could handle. It's awesome to experience God holding true to His promises.
-I also broke into the smart phone wolrd and am loving it. So many games to conquer and ways to be connected, just need to get a case so I don't end up breaking it.
-I went to a Big 12 game. K-State vs. Nebraska. Some of my buddies from college came to town and had an extra ticket. It was a good time. Also if Old Chicago drops your pizza when they're taking it out of the oven you get a new one made and they give it to ya for half price.
-I experienced my first hockey game, minor leagues, but still fun. There were 6 fights, and the teams had some pretty dedicated fans. I definitely want to go to another game. Go Roadrunners!
-I did not watch the SuperBowl, but I'm glad the Packers won.
And so I'm liking the way February started.
Noni Fun Fact: My favorite NFL teams are the Chiefs and the Colts.
Friday, February 4, 2011
priorities
Lots of things have come to mind for me to share from this week. Such as how I got a new phone, went to a K-State basketball game with some biddies from college, how I dealt with frozen pipes, or made chicken biscuits for the first time in probably over a year.
Instead I wanna share about priorities. I always seem to say I want to make time for God, make Him my reason for living. And then I don't do it, not even close. For instance I will stay up late to be with friends but not to be with God, or if I do I'm so tired I can hardly keep my eyes open. This is so backwards of me to do. It's not God who is lucky I spend time with Him, it's me who is so blessed that such an awesome God would want to spend time with me. How foolish I am, and yet He loves still.
Thank you Father for taking me back every time I put You behind other things in my life.
Instead I wanna share about priorities. I always seem to say I want to make time for God, make Him my reason for living. And then I don't do it, not even close. For instance I will stay up late to be with friends but not to be with God, or if I do I'm so tired I can hardly keep my eyes open. This is so backwards of me to do. It's not God who is lucky I spend time with Him, it's me who is so blessed that such an awesome God would want to spend time with me. How foolish I am, and yet He loves still.
Thank you Father for taking me back every time I put You behind other things in my life.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Look what I can do!
This comes from one of my favorite MAD TV characters Stewart. But it seemed fitting today as I was doing some things that I realized I could not do at this time last year due to a shoulder issue I’ve been dealing with. So here’s what I can do now…
Scrape the ice off of my car.
Shovel my sidewalk.
Carry my purse on either shoulder.
Clean my house fully.
Scrapbook.
Fold laundry.
Cook.
Put dishes away.
At first these things seem like small everyday ordinary tasks, and they are. But let’s just say I am thankful for the OT that I have been going to for the last 4 months that has taught me how to deal with and learn to live with what is bothering my shoulder and the rest of my body.
Noni Fun Fact: I used to dislike making cards a lot, but now I kinda enjoy it.
Scrape the ice off of my car.
Shovel my sidewalk.
Carry my purse on either shoulder.
Clean my house fully.
Scrapbook.
Fold laundry.
Cook.
Put dishes away.
At first these things seem like small everyday ordinary tasks, and they are. But let’s just say I am thankful for the OT that I have been going to for the last 4 months that has taught me how to deal with and learn to live with what is bothering my shoulder and the rest of my body.
Noni Fun Fact: I used to dislike making cards a lot, but now I kinda enjoy it.
Friday, January 21, 2011
How I look
I’m thinking lately that either I look young or dumb. Not sure which to go with on this one though. Here is why.
The past month I’ve been asked about college in various ways. I was asked if I was ready for finals. I was asked when I am headed back for school. And I was asked if I was still in McPherson and how school was going. So this leads me to one of two conclusions…I either looks years younger than I am or much stupider than I am.
I choose to think I just look a couple of years younger than I am. Yay for me.
In other exciting news I just threw a breaker and figured out how to take care of it all on my own. I was a little confused at first because I thought the electricity had gone out, but then when some of my lights worked I figured it out. Man it’s like I’m an adult now or something.
Noni Fun Fact: Once when I was about 18, I went dress shopping and the lady helping us asked if I was 14.
The past month I’ve been asked about college in various ways. I was asked if I was ready for finals. I was asked when I am headed back for school. And I was asked if I was still in McPherson and how school was going. So this leads me to one of two conclusions…I either looks years younger than I am or much stupider than I am.
I choose to think I just look a couple of years younger than I am. Yay for me.
In other exciting news I just threw a breaker and figured out how to take care of it all on my own. I was a little confused at first because I thought the electricity had gone out, but then when some of my lights worked I figured it out. Man it’s like I’m an adult now or something.
Noni Fun Fact: Once when I was about 18, I went dress shopping and the lady helping us asked if I was 14.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Not Just Reading: Hearing
So this year I am reading through the Bible (NLT version), ya know one of those Bible’s that has it all divided out day by day. As I was reading the other day I came across a verse that really stuck out to me.
Matthew 6:33 says, “and he will give you all you need from day to day if you live for him and the Kingdom of God your primary concern.
I’ve always felt this way, knowing that if I live for God and make Him my primary focus that everything else will fall into place. It’s so great when God uses His word to speak directly to me. I mean, I will have all I need, nothing less. Now it’s just learning the difference between need and want.
Noni Fun Fact: My favorite verse is Matthew 28:6. Look it up.
Matthew 6:33 says, “and he will give you all you need from day to day if you live for him and the Kingdom of God your primary concern.
I’ve always felt this way, knowing that if I live for God and make Him my primary focus that everything else will fall into place. It’s so great when God uses His word to speak directly to me. I mean, I will have all I need, nothing less. Now it’s just learning the difference between need and want.
Noni Fun Fact: My favorite verse is Matthew 28:6. Look it up.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Another week
So because I do not have internet access at my home my updates will be more broad and somewhat random as they will be posted whenever possible. So here's the first.
Also there will be a fun Noni Fact at the end of each post.
I know it’s the beginning of the year and the expected post is one about how the past year has been for me and all that has happened, but I have something I would rather type about…an oil change.
A week or so ago I had a day off and my car needed its oil changed, so I took it to Wal-Mart, because it’s convenient and affordable. They told me it would be about an hour, so I aimlessly wandered the store after picking up the few things I needed and went back to check on my car. They told me it wasn’t done yet, so I waited another 15 minutes and went back. Still not done, I asked how much longer they thought it would be and they said they hadn’t even started. At this point I was upset as they could have told me in the beginning it would be at least two hours and it would have been ok, even if they would have told me the first time I checked. But no, none of that. So I told them just to give me my key and left, no oil change to be had that day.
I told my dad and he got me an appointment with Green Team in Clay Center. Then they realized they would be closed the day the initial appointment was for. I talked with them and they said they could do it whenever was convenient for me and detail it for free for my inconvenience. So I made the appointment for when I would be in town. Dropped off my car for the oil change, went about my business for an hour. When I went back and tried to pay they wouldn’t let me. They had even rotated my tires. Now this is service.
And what I learned from this…People in small towns just care more. Plain and simple it is nice to be more than just a number. And I know exactly where my car will go the next the oil needs changing.
I had a new experience the other night. I was at Olive garden with some good friends, and we were having a good time and I was eating ice. And then I laughed and swallowed a piece of ice whole. It was such an odd feeling. I could feel the ice melting but at the same time it was stuck. Let’s just say that’s not something I plan to do again.
Yesterday morning my alarm didn’t go off. Woke up 45 minutes later than normal and still managed to squeak into work on time. Now I’m thinking it didn’t go off, but I was having a very vivid dream, and I seem to remember some music in it, so there is a slight possibility that I just thought it was part of my dream. So a good day, got a little extra sleep, although surprisingly I was more tired throughout the day. Just doesn’t make sense.
Noni Fun Fact: Peanutbutter M&M’s are my favorite kind of M&M’s.
Also there will be a fun Noni Fact at the end of each post.
I know it’s the beginning of the year and the expected post is one about how the past year has been for me and all that has happened, but I have something I would rather type about…an oil change.
A week or so ago I had a day off and my car needed its oil changed, so I took it to Wal-Mart, because it’s convenient and affordable. They told me it would be about an hour, so I aimlessly wandered the store after picking up the few things I needed and went back to check on my car. They told me it wasn’t done yet, so I waited another 15 minutes and went back. Still not done, I asked how much longer they thought it would be and they said they hadn’t even started. At this point I was upset as they could have told me in the beginning it would be at least two hours and it would have been ok, even if they would have told me the first time I checked. But no, none of that. So I told them just to give me my key and left, no oil change to be had that day.
I told my dad and he got me an appointment with Green Team in Clay Center. Then they realized they would be closed the day the initial appointment was for. I talked with them and they said they could do it whenever was convenient for me and detail it for free for my inconvenience. So I made the appointment for when I would be in town. Dropped off my car for the oil change, went about my business for an hour. When I went back and tried to pay they wouldn’t let me. They had even rotated my tires. Now this is service.
And what I learned from this…People in small towns just care more. Plain and simple it is nice to be more than just a number. And I know exactly where my car will go the next the oil needs changing.
I had a new experience the other night. I was at Olive garden with some good friends, and we were having a good time and I was eating ice. And then I laughed and swallowed a piece of ice whole. It was such an odd feeling. I could feel the ice melting but at the same time it was stuck. Let’s just say that’s not something I plan to do again.
Yesterday morning my alarm didn’t go off. Woke up 45 minutes later than normal and still managed to squeak into work on time. Now I’m thinking it didn’t go off, but I was having a very vivid dream, and I seem to remember some music in it, so there is a slight possibility that I just thought it was part of my dream. So a good day, got a little extra sleep, although surprisingly I was more tired throughout the day. Just doesn’t make sense.
Noni Fun Fact: Peanutbutter M&M’s are my favorite kind of M&M’s.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
2011
My turn, so here's my 2011 first post.
It's 2011, a whole new year and as the preacher said this morning we've only got one chance at it. One time to live each day in 2011.
So as I've been praying and thinking lately I have realized that I need to be more open. Open to God in my life, moving and doing things. Because He is. Whether I acknowledge and praise Him for it, or complain and get angry, He is doing things in my life. So my New Year's Resolution/Goals for 2011 are pretty plain and simple.
An open heart.
I don't know what this looks like and what it will mean for me, but I'm really excited to find out.
It's 2011, a whole new year and as the preacher said this morning we've only got one chance at it. One time to live each day in 2011.
So as I've been praying and thinking lately I have realized that I need to be more open. Open to God in my life, moving and doing things. Because He is. Whether I acknowledge and praise Him for it, or complain and get angry, He is doing things in my life. So my New Year's Resolution/Goals for 2011 are pretty plain and simple.
An open heart.
I don't know what this looks like and what it will mean for me, but I'm really excited to find out.
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