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.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
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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