Stepping stones are nice, especially when they form unique and convenient patterns, but not when they've been thrown through the front passenger window of your car....
Not only is it nerve wracking to have to figure out what's been stolen (not much in this case), but you have to pay to get the window fixed. Ick. Not to mention trying to fix the shattered sense of security.
Well, I guess it's not that bad, but it's still inconvenient. Of course, it doesn't help that we live across the street from 'the gangs of oakdale'. How exciting!
Anyway, it helps to know that soon we will be moving and will no longer be living across from the gangs. On that subject, we just nailed down the date for our trip out to Colorado. Danny's last day of work is February 15th, so we should be in Durango by the 21st. My parents are driving out in my dad's new (used) truck and we will be hauling a trailer back. It should be a fun road trip for the four of us!
That's all I have for now. Time to get packing!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
It's been ages
I knew when I created this blog that I would probably not be very consistent with it.
And I was right. I just get bored with things too easily. One of the side effects of having ADD (no joke there).
A lot has happened since my last entry. To start with, I am no longer the manager of a smoothie shop. Sadly enough, the owner of the store went filed bankrupcy just weeks after my promotion. Hmm....
So, I was back out in the job market. I enjoyed my freedom for a couple weeks while slowly trudging through want adds and search engines. I finally stumbled across an add for tutors in my area and quickly called the number. It seemed like a great opportunity that was sure to not only pay well, but also allow me to use some long dormant skills.
After the hassle of getting a background check, Live-Scan report, and filling out a mountain of paperwork, I went to work tutoring young children in reading and writing.
True to its promise, tutoring has led me to use many skills I thought I would never really use again. One of them being Spanish. Much to my surprise (and mild chagrin) NONE of the families I was assigned to spoke any English. Great. You'd think that having a mother who was fluent and having taken years of Spanish would mean that I would have no problems whatsoever. Wrong. It's amazing how much a person can forget after six years of non-use.
It's also amazing how quickly needed vocabulary can come back to mind when there are no other options.
Luckily the children themselves all know a small amount of English, so that's something. They are all great kids and I am thoroughly enjoying the challenge!
Of course, now that I am adjusting to this new job, we are getting ready to move again.
Danny and I are ready for the 'next thing' and will be moving to good 'Ol Durango, Co in about two months. That's right! Going home... We really aren't sure what we will do when we get there but we're going with open hearts and open minds. We may be there for six months, we may be there for years. We really don't know, and that's kind of exciting! I am looking forward to getting reacquainted with old friends, strengthening existing relationships, and building new ones!
That's all the news I have for now. I'll try to be more consistent in writing! Ha! We'll see how that goes....
And I was right. I just get bored with things too easily. One of the side effects of having ADD (no joke there).
A lot has happened since my last entry. To start with, I am no longer the manager of a smoothie shop. Sadly enough, the owner of the store went filed bankrupcy just weeks after my promotion. Hmm....
So, I was back out in the job market. I enjoyed my freedom for a couple weeks while slowly trudging through want adds and search engines. I finally stumbled across an add for tutors in my area and quickly called the number. It seemed like a great opportunity that was sure to not only pay well, but also allow me to use some long dormant skills.
After the hassle of getting a background check, Live-Scan report, and filling out a mountain of paperwork, I went to work tutoring young children in reading and writing.
True to its promise, tutoring has led me to use many skills I thought I would never really use again. One of them being Spanish. Much to my surprise (and mild chagrin) NONE of the families I was assigned to spoke any English. Great. You'd think that having a mother who was fluent and having taken years of Spanish would mean that I would have no problems whatsoever. Wrong. It's amazing how much a person can forget after six years of non-use.
It's also amazing how quickly needed vocabulary can come back to mind when there are no other options.
Luckily the children themselves all know a small amount of English, so that's something. They are all great kids and I am thoroughly enjoying the challenge!
Of course, now that I am adjusting to this new job, we are getting ready to move again.
Danny and I are ready for the 'next thing' and will be moving to good 'Ol Durango, Co in about two months. That's right! Going home... We really aren't sure what we will do when we get there but we're going with open hearts and open minds. We may be there for six months, we may be there for years. We really don't know, and that's kind of exciting! I am looking forward to getting reacquainted with old friends, strengthening existing relationships, and building new ones!
That's all the news I have for now. I'll try to be more consistent in writing! Ha! We'll see how that goes....
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Me at present
So I can't sleep. What better thing to do than write? Now I will try to pen down some of the ramblings plaguing my head at the moment.
In the morning I have a meeting with my boss for a job I have working at a church. I'm stepping down from my current position. I'm wondering how it's all going to boil over. I love the church, well I love the people at the church, but the position isn't working. I'm sure it will be fine. I just don't like conflict. On the subject of religion, it's interesting how church politics go sometimes. Really, I think the church today has lost so much relevancy it's no wonder people are so turned off by it. We seem to be missing the point of our Faith entirely, which is love. There's a great song out there that states, "they will know we are Christians by our love", not by our condescension, or hate, or passivity, but by our LOVE. How can we miss this so often?
Thoughts?
And Danny and I are thinking about starting our family! Yay! We'll see what happens. No rush of course!
Well, that's all I can come up with right now so I think I will leave you and try to go to bed (now that pain meds. for a lovely headache have kicked in).
goodnight!
In the morning I have a meeting with my boss for a job I have working at a church. I'm stepping down from my current position. I'm wondering how it's all going to boil over. I love the church, well I love the people at the church, but the position isn't working. I'm sure it will be fine. I just don't like conflict. On the subject of religion, it's interesting how church politics go sometimes. Really, I think the church today has lost so much relevancy it's no wonder people are so turned off by it. We seem to be missing the point of our Faith entirely, which is love. There's a great song out there that states, "they will know we are Christians by our love", not by our condescension, or hate, or passivity, but by our LOVE. How can we miss this so often?
Thoughts?
And Danny and I are thinking about starting our family! Yay! We'll see what happens. No rush of course!
Well, that's all I can come up with right now so I think I will leave you and try to go to bed (now that pain meds. for a lovely headache have kicked in).
goodnight!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
This one?
This the other option I have right now. Maybe I'll find more designs I like later. Maybe I'll chicken out all together. Either way they're both pretty designs. Maybe I'll just make one them an emblem for something. So don't worry too much (dad) about me getting a tattoo. No, I didn't make these designs myself. I found them online (in case anyone was wondering).
Tattoos
So, I was thinking of getting a tattoo (shh! don't tell). This type of design is one option. Comments?
A not so early morning
Well, no middle of the night posts like I anticipated. I guess I slept harder than usual, which is a good thing really.
So, in starting a blog I must ask, how does one actually blog? Obviously you get online and write 'stuff' and then complete strangers (and friends) can respond. So I suppose the real question is what does one write about? Am I really supposed to be as brutally honest as I am in my journal entries? As I keep reading, it really doesn't matter if you offend someone, but I'd like to avoid it if I can. Hmm.
And the other thing is, how do I keep this interesting for you the reader? I fear I lead a rather boring life, although there are some moments...which I plan to share with all of you.
Well, since the day is barely started I'm sure something is bound to happen, and should anything in fact take place, I shall recount it here! Until then, do something completely random like, picking an old song, writing a story about it and then sending it to a friend (make it a happy story that'll make said friend smile).
So, in starting a blog I must ask, how does one actually blog? Obviously you get online and write 'stuff' and then complete strangers (and friends) can respond. So I suppose the real question is what does one write about? Am I really supposed to be as brutally honest as I am in my journal entries? As I keep reading, it really doesn't matter if you offend someone, but I'd like to avoid it if I can. Hmm.
And the other thing is, how do I keep this interesting for you the reader? I fear I lead a rather boring life, although there are some moments...which I plan to share with all of you.
Well, since the day is barely started I'm sure something is bound to happen, and should anything in fact take place, I shall recount it here! Until then, do something completely random like, picking an old song, writing a story about it and then sending it to a friend (make it a happy story that'll make said friend smile).
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
First of many
Well, this is my first attempt at doing something such as 'blogging'. I'm not quite sure what to expect, but I know it will be an adventure. Knowing me it'll probably be a bit sporadic. My journal keeping habits have never been very good so I apologize in advance to all of you who endeavor to follow my ramblings.
Now, I am going to be late for a meeting at the smoothie shop so this is all I can write for now, but I assure you, more is coming! Join in the adventure and feel free to share your own ramblings, be they contemplative or not!
Keep tuned in!
Now, I am going to be late for a meeting at the smoothie shop so this is all I can write for now, but I assure you, more is coming! Join in the adventure and feel free to share your own ramblings, be they contemplative or not!
Keep tuned in!
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