Wednesday, May 28, 2008

photography

i would call photography a hobby for me...i like it...i try to find really shots...sometimes it works, other times not as much. here are some of my favs from the weekend.











Sunday, May 18, 2008

must read

i came across this blog a couple weeks ago. i can't stop reading it...amazing story...i would start reading here...

Thursday, May 15, 2008

decisions, decisions

so i got this new job right, and one of the most important adjustment that always needs to be made at any new location...the bathroom. most importantly the stall.


i'm not alone. my husband has been known to go home at lunch because he can't find a suitable seat to occupy himself during life most important business.

the last 2 jobs i had didn't leave much option, 1 toilet, no choice, adapt or die. now, i have a complete row of options...and if i don't like the second floor, i can go down to the first. the issue of rear comforts is a serious deal, not to be poo poo'ed at (haha, get it).

i've spent the last 2 weeks finding that perfect seat. there are several things to consider, location (generally, the stall closest to the door is the cleanest), lighting, availability of tp, flushing quirks with the toilet, craftsmanship of the seat or any defects, space/roominess. i've tested most of them, and think i have found a new home for my posterior, that is until someone else is keeping my seat company, then i have to relocate. did you know there is a completely different set of bathroom etiquette for multiple stalls, and seating location when multiple people are occupying the facilities?

Thursday, May 8, 2008

so i got this fancy new job with a fancy new computer. i would upload a picture of the computer for you, however, i can't download, or upload, or install software for that matter.
my computer is locked down so tight, i can't even sync my calendar with my palm! that's right, no itunes, no activex (sorry, no more uploading photos to facebook for a while), i even had to get special permission to get a mouse.
oh well, at least i got a computer. i could have to hand write my reports.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

random

so first of all...sorry for the lack of posts last week. we hired a new person on monday, my last day was wednesday, and i had 3 jam packed days to train. i lack the internet at home (as well as home phone, yes i know i'm weird, and i'm ok with it) so i haven't been able to post, except form my cellular telephone...so, i'll give it all to you in 1 big extravaganza.

i started a new job this week...i'm working for a pharmaceutical research company that conducts clinical drug trials. i will get to travel all over the US to make sure that everything is going as planned. good things about it...travel, more money, free 24 hour on site fitness center, free cherry coke in the cafe, laptop, cell phone. bad things...i sit in a cube (much like office space, and yes, i got the memo), i can't download any software not work related to the lappie...not aim, not itunes, not even the software for my palm...oh well, aim is just annoying anyway.

i got an email today asking me to sing again at church in 2 weeks...i must not be that bad:)

i was cutting trey dog's nails last night, he flinched, ripped off a nail, blood everywhere...i hate cutting his nails, and he hates going to the groomer.

the old man turns 30 tomorrow...i'm really starting to feel old.

i've successfully managed to keep off the 20 lbs that i lost from jan to march. a full month later, and i'm still feeling good.

friends are springing up babies all over the place, and for the first time in 2 years, i'm not jealous or upset by it.

Monday, May 5, 2008

check - part 2

so i realize that my previous post was not very informative...there is only so much you can type from your cell phone. anyway, i did it, i got to sing with the worship band for the weekend gathering. i think i'm still on a bit of a high.

saturday went well...steve said i needed to work on my stage presence. i think it was just that i was nervous, and really wanted to sound good. sunday morning was better. i was still getting used to singing with a monitor...i last sang in high school, but never used a monitor.

by the 11 o'clock service, i finally got it through my thick skull that it really didn't matter what i sounded like, or who was aging to say what about me...i was praising God...and it shouldn't matter what others might think, of it i'm dancing like a fool...i'm singing to God, not for the people. in understand that there is a level of performance when leading worship. if you aren't willing to worship with shameless audacity, then who is going to follow?

i got several compliments...most didn't know i could sing. the other 2 girls who sing a lot, both of whom i admire their voices, both had really good things to say. overall it was a great experience, and a good learning lesson for me. can't wait until i do it again.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

check

editors note- so I'm writing from my cell phone at church on saturday night.

long story short, I made the comment to my boss at the time, who is also the pastor of my church, that I have always wanted to sing in the worship band. no hidden agenda...just a passing comment before I sang karaoke.

so he encouraged me to add this to my list of dreams...things I wouldn't ordinarily do.

check.