PowderPuff football practice was this morning! it was awesome!!! we had to do these knee ups that i should do on my own cause it would make them easier...
and apparently defesnse might be my spot....i dont know though...
and we have a mascot, a few actually, some of the guys are supposedly going to dress up like ninja's and cheer for us at the games...
i really like it, but i dont know that i can fully commit to it because the practices and games will be during the week and i work during the week so yeah...
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Getting Healthy
life is crazy i love it!
i have a nightly routine that i have begun...
I go to work at 4, im off at 7:30ish, then i go work out.
me and a few friends have gotten together on this.
we begin by stretching, then we do lunges down our super long hall.
after the lunges we speed walk for a bit. then we jog and set goals, like make it to that lamp post or that tree. and we alternate the jog and walk. the first day was slightly dificult, i didnt push myself too much, the second time i pushed my self alot and also learned that if you dont breath right then you can get a stitchish pain in your side and it hurts... third time i was in so much pain that i jogged very little but i walked most of the time, (my legs were like jello from the other days...) the fourth day was wednesday (first was last friday and i didnt really do anything over the weekend) and i jogged a bit but kept it an even jog/walk pace. thursday, i was able to jog longer then i had been able to the other days and i was super excited! today, i was alone, and it was dark, and i didnt push my self too much on the jog, it was about half and half.
after we jog we go to the GYM and work on weights and abs, it took me til yesterday to get a sorta set way of what weight things i wanted to do, and added some ab stuff, like the bridge, which i defenitely felt all day today....
yeah, it has been awesome, as much as the pain is painful, i kinda like it, because ive realized that endorphines make me really happy and i just like how working out makes me feel, healthy and good and yeah its great.
it was really funny though, it was my idea to do lunges down the hall so the next day, we were all in pain, and my friend was like, "today i dont like you very much because it hurts to sit down" i was like "its not me you dont like, its the lunges, feel the burn!!!!"
working out outside is MUCH different then inside and i like the difference, even though it has been slightly chilly lately, i still prefer it to going to the GYM to just jog or walk on a treadmill. besides the crisp air feels good when you start to sweat.
i love it!!!
i have a nightly routine that i have begun...
I go to work at 4, im off at 7:30ish, then i go work out.
me and a few friends have gotten together on this.
we begin by stretching, then we do lunges down our super long hall.
after the lunges we speed walk for a bit. then we jog and set goals, like make it to that lamp post or that tree. and we alternate the jog and walk. the first day was slightly dificult, i didnt push myself too much, the second time i pushed my self alot and also learned that if you dont breath right then you can get a stitchish pain in your side and it hurts... third time i was in so much pain that i jogged very little but i walked most of the time, (my legs were like jello from the other days...) the fourth day was wednesday (first was last friday and i didnt really do anything over the weekend) and i jogged a bit but kept it an even jog/walk pace. thursday, i was able to jog longer then i had been able to the other days and i was super excited! today, i was alone, and it was dark, and i didnt push my self too much on the jog, it was about half and half.
after we jog we go to the GYM and work on weights and abs, it took me til yesterday to get a sorta set way of what weight things i wanted to do, and added some ab stuff, like the bridge, which i defenitely felt all day today....
yeah, it has been awesome, as much as the pain is painful, i kinda like it, because ive realized that endorphines make me really happy and i just like how working out makes me feel, healthy and good and yeah its great.
it was really funny though, it was my idea to do lunges down the hall so the next day, we were all in pain, and my friend was like, "today i dont like you very much because it hurts to sit down" i was like "its not me you dont like, its the lunges, feel the burn!!!!"
working out outside is MUCH different then inside and i like the difference, even though it has been slightly chilly lately, i still prefer it to going to the GYM to just jog or walk on a treadmill. besides the crisp air feels good when you start to sweat.
i love it!!!
Genesis questions...
I dont understand why God would be ok with Abraham sending away Hagar and Ishmael.
It just doesnt make sense to me right now that God would agree with Sarah to have them sent away. But wait, not just did they get sent away, but Ishmael was going to be killed. then God had mercy on Hagar and the child's weeping. SO God had them sent away, to open the opportunity to show mercy. Im not sure what this means or why He would do this...
It just doesnt make sense to me right now that God would agree with Sarah to have them sent away. But wait, not just did they get sent away, but Ishmael was going to be killed. then God had mercy on Hagar and the child's weeping. SO God had them sent away, to open the opportunity to show mercy. Im not sure what this means or why He would do this...
Thursday, January 29, 2009
adventure
very similar to what i did in georgia and i loved it!!! lets go again!
it looks like so much fun! AHHHH I WANT TO GO!!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Bible Question: Please respond! thank you!
My theologian friends,
Do you think it is possible that Abraham and Sarah had children already, but that they were just girls therefore unable to be heirs...? im sitting in Old Testament and im just wondering what you think....
Do you think it is possible that Abraham and Sarah had children already, but that they were just girls therefore unable to be heirs...? im sitting in Old Testament and im just wondering what you think....
Monday, January 26, 2009
pic to go with a dif blog.
thats my baby- my friends have named it Clarence...
this is the monsterous mudd puddle
thats the muddy tire that was stuck in the mudd...
here is the pics that go along with the blog which is about that awesome monday.
Lake Albert
i forgot to share with you how beautyful this day has been and still is! i spent just about an hour out on the dock with some friends and it was GORGEOUS!!
GORGEOUSNESS!!
Two of my best friends down here, leah(left) Ashton (right) and in case you didnt know, thats me in the middle...
this lil girl was feeding the ducks! it was so precious!
I think this tree has character in the sun.
thats (left to right) Matt, Leah, and Me
GORGEOUSNESS!!Two of my best friends down here, leah(left) Ashton (right) and in case you didnt know, thats me in the middle...
this lil girl was feeding the ducks! it was so precious!
I think this tree has character in the sun.
the clouds look like those thought cloud bubble things...that that was kul
thats (left to right) Matt, Leah, and Methe bible in a year
In an attempt to find an audio bible on itunes, i came across this "One Year Audio Bible" podcast. and i love podcast because they are wonderful and FREE! so i went for it.
im listening to genesis right now, its cool becasue it takes a lil bit of OT a lil bit of NT and some Psalms for each day. The guys voice isnt annoying. Kinda cheesy at the beginning when he kinda sounds like he is trying to woo his listeners... but i like this podcast for the most part. and it will make my OT homework easier to handle. i can process it as im doing other things. I give credit to my dear friend Kristen Marks for this brilliant solution! and its very relaxing because there is a light guitar, some light nature sounds that play in the background.
im listening to genesis right now, its cool becasue it takes a lil bit of OT a lil bit of NT and some Psalms for each day. The guys voice isnt annoying. Kinda cheesy at the beginning when he kinda sounds like he is trying to woo his listeners... but i like this podcast for the most part. and it will make my OT homework easier to handle. i can process it as im doing other things. I give credit to my dear friend Kristen Marks for this brilliant solution! and its very relaxing because there is a light guitar, some light nature sounds that play in the background.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
tomorrow is a brand new day
today was a bit hecktic(spelling probably off...)
Tomorrow is my favorite day because it is brand new and its just a good night sleep away. it also begins my 2 week of classes and chaos. i think im set on keeping life as possitive as possible and im going to try to implement some more stuff in my schedule. im quite excited.
i think ive convinced some of the teenagers at church to go with me to the caves (not the super exciting ones, just caverans, tourist things with lights and hand railings...) and on a hike. it will be great fun. ive just got to plan it out and pick a date.
now that i have my day to day schedule pretty set i need to figure out how to use the time i have left over to do homework.
and lastly, i desperately want to go to the beach. when it warms up more some friends and i are planning a day trip. its been cold most of the time down here, except for this weekend, this weekend its been in the 60s i think...i dont know specifically, i just know it was beautifully warm compared to the 20s and 30s of the beginning of the week.
well good night
Tomorrow is my favorite day because it is brand new and its just a good night sleep away. it also begins my 2 week of classes and chaos. i think im set on keeping life as possitive as possible and im going to try to implement some more stuff in my schedule. im quite excited.
i think ive convinced some of the teenagers at church to go with me to the caves (not the super exciting ones, just caverans, tourist things with lights and hand railings...) and on a hike. it will be great fun. ive just got to plan it out and pick a date.
now that i have my day to day schedule pretty set i need to figure out how to use the time i have left over to do homework.
and lastly, i desperately want to go to the beach. when it warms up more some friends and i are planning a day trip. its been cold most of the time down here, except for this weekend, this weekend its been in the 60s i think...i dont know specifically, i just know it was beautifully warm compared to the 20s and 30s of the beginning of the week.
well good night
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Ken Castle
My dad is awesome! he cracks me up! Dont let him intimidate you, he's a softy....!
he has the funniest jokes, but only because they are so dang cheesy! and most of them dont make sense, but that is what makes you laugh because its Ken Castle and he is usually quiet and then bam, Random Joke Time!
i love it!
well, i can never really think of anything to get him. he is very hard to shop for. at least if you are on a tight budget...(which is good to have a dad like him when on a tight budget because he clips coupons for me and mails them to me!)
I wish i could fix up the house, repair everything from the roof, to the window ceil to the driveway, pay off all bills. One day i hope to be able to do these things...(aka, when i married, sorry future hubby, you will be repairing my dads house alot!!!)
there is one joke that he always throws in a conversation, but i know he really wishes he could go one day. He always throws in a joke something about Switzerland. no matter what it is, Switzerland is the answer. so while at this time i cannot send him on a vacation to switzerland, i can do one thing. i was in a book store today and its going out of business so everything was on clearance. i went to the travel section and i found a book on Switzerland. I dont know what he will say about this. we will see. I hope he likes it, it has a lot of pictures and maps and info on the different places. I think its pretty cool.
But one day! One day i hope to be able to treat my dad to something wonderful for all that he has done for me.
I love my Dad!
Madea
Im watching Madea's Family Reunion!
i LOVE LOVE LOVE this movie! and it feels good to get to relax with my friends.
michele, this is for you "Good Morn-ting!"
I think im wiggling into a good routine. i wake up and get ready so that i can be able to have at least a good 30 minutes with my Savior!
Work was giving me greif yesterday but all issues resolved, misunderstanding straightened out. so all is good
the last couple days i have been able to return to something i have missed oh so much! the GYM! its good to have that glorious pain back in my life! I really want to be able to build my strength and endurance and plan a rafting hiking camping trip for the future. i have discovered the beauty that is God's creation, and ever since then i have been longing to do more out there!
i LOVE LOVE LOVE this movie! and it feels good to get to relax with my friends.
michele, this is for you "Good Morn-ting!"
I think im wiggling into a good routine. i wake up and get ready so that i can be able to have at least a good 30 minutes with my Savior!
Work was giving me greif yesterday but all issues resolved, misunderstanding straightened out. so all is good
the last couple days i have been able to return to something i have missed oh so much! the GYM! its good to have that glorious pain back in my life! I really want to be able to build my strength and endurance and plan a rafting hiking camping trip for the future. i have discovered the beauty that is God's creation, and ever since then i have been longing to do more out there!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
nightmare
i just woke up from the worst dream ever! and it felt so real. it was one of those that played out in the dream every detail and everything, but also had moments that just didnt make sinse. it was bad. i dont have those very often but it freaked me out....
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
updates and prayer requests.
im slightly tired. feel like i have so much to do. but i love it all! even work! My supervisor decided it was time for me to learn the grill, so i have and i love it! its my favorite thing to do at work, time flies by so much more.
Syllabi are fearful things to look at. ive been avoiding them. but alas, when i am done with this i will be looking at them and then doing the work that is due tomorrow. tomorrow is again, the crazy day. 4 classes back to back. with a slight little breather break in between. ive figured out that on these days it is best to eat lunch before class because my History class is farther away and isnt over til 12:50.
I got a really good nap today. oh how i needed it! when the second you put your head on your pillow you pass out even with lights on and noise all around, you know that you were truly tired.
pray request:
1. that i would not stress myself out. that i would just take things minute to minute and not try to conquer the world.
2. That the Lords will be done in what i am to do this summer. I sent in the official applications for camps for the summer. there is one in Richardsville VA and one in Keystone FL. both run by Salvation Army. if either of those accept me it will be hard to decide which to do. while i would be close to home in richardsville, i think that would become a distraction so i dont know if that would be best. If God closes both of those doors, there is a camp in Samson Alabama that has said they would like to speak with me about the summer. I just want to see about those others first.
thats about it for me. love you all, call or email me or update your blogs! so that i can know whats goin on on ya'lls end.
Syllabi are fearful things to look at. ive been avoiding them. but alas, when i am done with this i will be looking at them and then doing the work that is due tomorrow. tomorrow is again, the crazy day. 4 classes back to back. with a slight little breather break in between. ive figured out that on these days it is best to eat lunch before class because my History class is farther away and isnt over til 12:50.
I got a really good nap today. oh how i needed it! when the second you put your head on your pillow you pass out even with lights on and noise all around, you know that you were truly tired.
pray request:
1. that i would not stress myself out. that i would just take things minute to minute and not try to conquer the world.
2. That the Lords will be done in what i am to do this summer. I sent in the official applications for camps for the summer. there is one in Richardsville VA and one in Keystone FL. both run by Salvation Army. if either of those accept me it will be hard to decide which to do. while i would be close to home in richardsville, i think that would become a distraction so i dont know if that would be best. If God closes both of those doors, there is a camp in Samson Alabama that has said they would like to speak with me about the summer. I just want to see about those others first.
thats about it for me. love you all, call or email me or update your blogs! so that i can know whats goin on on ya'lls end.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Tuesday is almost over
Ive officially gone to all of my new classes.
Old Testament looks promising. the professor is nice and the entire wall at the front of the room is painted in three parts, two maps and a diagram of the temple. im super excited about this because i am a visual learner and TaDA!! visual things to help me learn!!
College Algebra: had this same teacher last semester for geometry. i think it will be pretty much cake. ill let you know...
Physical Science: Professor seems nice, they brought him in from another college in the area to teach the class. typical science guy. not sure how the work load will be. his sylibus doesnt give me much insight into a that.
American History Part II: same teacher i had last semester. sad to say, didnt enjoy it last semester, he is kinda boring and doesnt welcome questions too much and we arent allowed to bring our laptops... but he has changed his rules and the way he does somethings. Maybe there is hope for it after all. Its in Herritage Village, which is the oldest part of our campus and a lil further down the road. its in an old chapel. its rather chilly in that room, i do believe that until it warms up in there i will be wearing scarfs and mittens the entire time.
Personal Evangelism: My favorite professor. Dr. Jumper, (he says hello Clint) its duh, about Evangelism. im really excited. we have some objectives for the semester that make me really excited, ill have to blog about them later.
College Chior: Dr. Odom is funny. and it was kinda crazy because we came in and he didnt say anything to us, he just pointed to the stange and designated parts (altos there, all guys there, and sopranos here). as we got on the stage we were given sheet music and then the music started and we were told that the song we were just learning TODAY we would be singing tomorrow in chapel. it was good, i sat soprano because lately i havent been able to sing alto. which stinks. all in all, its a farely easy song and im quite excited to sing it tomorrow. i may be off key and not know the words too well, but alas none of that matters because its all for Jesus! He has a different view of pronouncing words then Papa Marks does. papa Marks "shouTTTTT" Dr. Odom "shou" papa Marks "PRaise" Dr. Odom "pwaise" (it was different, apparently we are a gospel chior...)
now ive just used my lil bit of spare time to type this and must get ready for work. oh! fyi! my supervisor decided that it was time i learned how to work the grill!! i was super excited! i dont have the speed down but i do believe that i did ok at making the philly's and hamburgers.
its been a busy day and i get to meet with my prayer group tonight for the first time, which, by the way, strange things happen, my prayer group leader from last semester is in my prayer group this semester....! crazy!
Old Testament looks promising. the professor is nice and the entire wall at the front of the room is painted in three parts, two maps and a diagram of the temple. im super excited about this because i am a visual learner and TaDA!! visual things to help me learn!!
College Algebra: had this same teacher last semester for geometry. i think it will be pretty much cake. ill let you know...
Physical Science: Professor seems nice, they brought him in from another college in the area to teach the class. typical science guy. not sure how the work load will be. his sylibus doesnt give me much insight into a that.
American History Part II: same teacher i had last semester. sad to say, didnt enjoy it last semester, he is kinda boring and doesnt welcome questions too much and we arent allowed to bring our laptops... but he has changed his rules and the way he does somethings. Maybe there is hope for it after all. Its in Herritage Village, which is the oldest part of our campus and a lil further down the road. its in an old chapel. its rather chilly in that room, i do believe that until it warms up in there i will be wearing scarfs and mittens the entire time.
Personal Evangelism: My favorite professor. Dr. Jumper, (he says hello Clint) its duh, about Evangelism. im really excited. we have some objectives for the semester that make me really excited, ill have to blog about them later.
College Chior: Dr. Odom is funny. and it was kinda crazy because we came in and he didnt say anything to us, he just pointed to the stange and designated parts (altos there, all guys there, and sopranos here). as we got on the stage we were given sheet music and then the music started and we were told that the song we were just learning TODAY we would be singing tomorrow in chapel. it was good, i sat soprano because lately i havent been able to sing alto. which stinks. all in all, its a farely easy song and im quite excited to sing it tomorrow. i may be off key and not know the words too well, but alas none of that matters because its all for Jesus! He has a different view of pronouncing words then Papa Marks does. papa Marks "shouTTTTT" Dr. Odom "shou" papa Marks "PRaise" Dr. Odom "pwaise" (it was different, apparently we are a gospel chior...)
now ive just used my lil bit of spare time to type this and must get ready for work. oh! fyi! my supervisor decided that it was time i learned how to work the grill!! i was super excited! i dont have the speed down but i do believe that i did ok at making the philly's and hamburgers.
its been a busy day and i get to meet with my prayer group tonight for the first time, which, by the way, strange things happen, my prayer group leader from last semester is in my prayer group this semester....! crazy!
Monday, January 19, 2009
tomorrow is going to an insane day...i just realized, from the time i wake up til i get off work, 7:30am- 7:30pm i will be in non-stop busy mode...
8:30 class, chapel, 11:30 class, 1:30 class, 2:30 class, 4:00-7:30 work
what can i say, i like having something to do... a day without purpose is a sad day.
8:30 class, chapel, 11:30 class, 1:30 class, 2:30 class, 4:00-7:30 work
what can i say, i like having something to do... a day without purpose is a sad day.
I Love BCF!
While i greatly enjoyed my break and will miss you all much this truth still stands: It is so great to be back in Graceville!
I finally finished unpacking and rearanging and am settled in once again. Classes began this morning. I may have been a little nuts when i created this schedule but I think in the end it will be good because i have to be up and ready every morning for an 8am class (technically Tuesday and Thursday its 8:30...) This will be good because im done by 10am on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and will then have all day to be AWAKE and do school work, or nap if i need to, or study or work. its BRILLIANT!
Tuesdays and Thursdays are a little crazy because i have 4 classes, on right after the other with Chapel thrown in the middle on Tuesdays.
I got my work schedule. I work Monday-Friday 4pm-close. dinner shift. Good stuff. that means i will get 20+ hours a week which is spectacular.
The plus of the week for having your own car.
When you go to church, you can drive yourself and not feel like a burden, AND you can load your car with people to go with you!!! I was able to bring a good friend of mine with me and i think i have about 3-4 takers for next week which is awesome!
Sleeping patterns are coming back, and im excited at my color co-ordination this semester and the fact that my roomie put things on her side of the walls which is spectacular because it really feels like home-ish now.
I was accepeted on Dorm Council for this semester and am excited about it. but i feel as though im not getting off on a good start on it because Dorm Counsil has been here meeting while i was in VA and so i am slightly behind. Im going to make name things for the doors and that will be awesome. I yall would pray for the Lord's guidence in this responsibility on DC because i will be getting the chance to lead a prayer group and well yeah. Its gonna be AWESOME!!
Update on Finances: I am able to get more loans this semester and so it is looking rather spectacular! im super excited! Ill keep you updated on that more often...
ALL IN ALL!!! GOD IS GREAT!! We had Chapel today and the house was packed! it reminded me of that Toby Mac song "Love is in the house and the house is packed, so much soul i left the back door cracked, Daddy always said that as a matter of fact when Love is in the house the house is packed!" and it just made me happy. Not that God wasnt with me in VA but i have a spot here that i have found solitude and its that place here where i can go whenever and be with Jesus and i got to return to that spot today and it was just REFRESHING!!! if that makes any sense....
well im off, they have new policies with the cafeteria and food and such and needing Id's and something about needing validation, and i must go take care of that....
plus i already have a test to go take.
I finally finished unpacking and rearanging and am settled in once again. Classes began this morning. I may have been a little nuts when i created this schedule but I think in the end it will be good because i have to be up and ready every morning for an 8am class (technically Tuesday and Thursday its 8:30...) This will be good because im done by 10am on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and will then have all day to be AWAKE and do school work, or nap if i need to, or study or work. its BRILLIANT!
Tuesdays and Thursdays are a little crazy because i have 4 classes, on right after the other with Chapel thrown in the middle on Tuesdays.
I got my work schedule. I work Monday-Friday 4pm-close. dinner shift. Good stuff. that means i will get 20+ hours a week which is spectacular.
The plus of the week for having your own car.
When you go to church, you can drive yourself and not feel like a burden, AND you can load your car with people to go with you!!! I was able to bring a good friend of mine with me and i think i have about 3-4 takers for next week which is awesome!
Sleeping patterns are coming back, and im excited at my color co-ordination this semester and the fact that my roomie put things on her side of the walls which is spectacular because it really feels like home-ish now.
I was accepeted on Dorm Council for this semester and am excited about it. but i feel as though im not getting off on a good start on it because Dorm Counsil has been here meeting while i was in VA and so i am slightly behind. Im going to make name things for the doors and that will be awesome. I yall would pray for the Lord's guidence in this responsibility on DC because i will be getting the chance to lead a prayer group and well yeah. Its gonna be AWESOME!!
Update on Finances: I am able to get more loans this semester and so it is looking rather spectacular! im super excited! Ill keep you updated on that more often...
ALL IN ALL!!! GOD IS GREAT!! We had Chapel today and the house was packed! it reminded me of that Toby Mac song "Love is in the house and the house is packed, so much soul i left the back door cracked, Daddy always said that as a matter of fact when Love is in the house the house is packed!" and it just made me happy. Not that God wasnt with me in VA but i have a spot here that i have found solitude and its that place here where i can go whenever and be with Jesus and i got to return to that spot today and it was just REFRESHING!!! if that makes any sense....
well im off, they have new policies with the cafeteria and food and such and needing Id's and something about needing validation, and i must go take care of that....
plus i already have a test to go take.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Road trip concluded...
I left stafford around 4:30pm. and after turning around to retrieve things i forgot for the 3rd time i was finally on my way.
by the time i had crossed the North Carolina/Virginia border i had listened to 5 Cd and had drank an energy drink and my voice was gone from singing. i chatted with Kristen and Jason and Tracee and some friends from school on the phone. they all helped keep me awake.
As i crossed the South Carolina/North Carolina border i could see the completly lit up South of the Border signs and such and it brought back fond memories, i was begining to get a lil tired and had listened to some more cd's and decided to phone a friend to chat, so i called Michelle and chatted with her for an hour and she did a great job of keeping me awake.
As i crossed the South Carolina/ Georgia border i was beginning to be overcome with fatigue and decided to call my friend from school and chat then i called kristen and chatted as i tried to find a place to stop and rest. i got off at Savannah Georgia and pulled into a well lit hotel parking lot and locked the doors and curled up and slept from 1:30-3:30 am.
i awoke and headed on my way to my friends house where i would beable to sleep some more. the miles were beginning to seem longer then they should have. and i drank another energy drink and a bottle of water. i arrived at my friends house at 6am and slept there till about 9:30am and then woke up and headed out on my way to school. i stopped in Tally to enjoy some Chickfila, and sadly all of my tally friends decided to escape this weekend so i ate alone and then headed back out.
i promise you that the entire time i was driving i did not speed, i used cruise control and just enjoyed the ride. then i got to Cottondale where apparently the speed limit is 35mph and i was going 51 not realizing it. (this is 20 minutes from my school by the way...) and a cop pulled me over. and i got a ticket. I never saw a speed limit sign and i should have realized that i was on a town road, but im used to route one which is 45mph, and well... the cop gave me some options of taking care of it. i dont think it will get marks on my record. so this whole thing is not fun, but it was the only thing that went wrong on the trip and now that ive spilled the deal on here, and its off my shoulder i am going to move on. i just find it ironinc that in my what turned out to be a 16hour dr, i didnt speed the ENTIRE way untill the last 20 MINUTES of it and yet it was in that 20 minutes that i got caught. which bites. and im done discusing it. i havent had a ticket in like 2 years, i use cruise control now! URG!!!
cant wait to hear my dads reaction... if he says anything to yall...just ignore please, he will be mad and probably shake his head and curse under his breath and fun stuff like that......and probably say somthing wierd....i dont like his guilt trips...they are not fun!
all in all it went smoothly but im exhausted and unable to fall asleep. but the car did great and i love it and life is good.
by the time i had crossed the North Carolina/Virginia border i had listened to 5 Cd and had drank an energy drink and my voice was gone from singing. i chatted with Kristen and Jason and Tracee and some friends from school on the phone. they all helped keep me awake.
As i crossed the South Carolina/North Carolina border i could see the completly lit up South of the Border signs and such and it brought back fond memories, i was begining to get a lil tired and had listened to some more cd's and decided to phone a friend to chat, so i called Michelle and chatted with her for an hour and she did a great job of keeping me awake.
As i crossed the South Carolina/ Georgia border i was beginning to be overcome with fatigue and decided to call my friend from school and chat then i called kristen and chatted as i tried to find a place to stop and rest. i got off at Savannah Georgia and pulled into a well lit hotel parking lot and locked the doors and curled up and slept from 1:30-3:30 am.
i awoke and headed on my way to my friends house where i would beable to sleep some more. the miles were beginning to seem longer then they should have. and i drank another energy drink and a bottle of water. i arrived at my friends house at 6am and slept there till about 9:30am and then woke up and headed out on my way to school. i stopped in Tally to enjoy some Chickfila, and sadly all of my tally friends decided to escape this weekend so i ate alone and then headed back out.
i promise you that the entire time i was driving i did not speed, i used cruise control and just enjoyed the ride. then i got to Cottondale where apparently the speed limit is 35mph and i was going 51 not realizing it. (this is 20 minutes from my school by the way...) and a cop pulled me over. and i got a ticket. I never saw a speed limit sign and i should have realized that i was on a town road, but im used to route one which is 45mph, and well... the cop gave me some options of taking care of it. i dont think it will get marks on my record. so this whole thing is not fun, but it was the only thing that went wrong on the trip and now that ive spilled the deal on here, and its off my shoulder i am going to move on. i just find it ironinc that in my what turned out to be a 16hour dr, i didnt speed the ENTIRE way untill the last 20 MINUTES of it and yet it was in that 20 minutes that i got caught. which bites. and im done discusing it. i havent had a ticket in like 2 years, i use cruise control now! URG!!!
cant wait to hear my dads reaction... if he says anything to yall...just ignore please, he will be mad and probably shake his head and curse under his breath and fun stuff like that......and probably say somthing wierd....i dont like his guilt trips...they are not fun!
all in all it went smoothly but im exhausted and unable to fall asleep. but the car did great and i love it and life is good.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
The Plan
I will be leaving tomorrow
Im taking 95 to 10. to me it doesnt make since that a 90 degree angle would be quicker then a diagonal one. But Google maps doenst lie i guess. it should take 13 hours. i have some friends that live off of 95 down in the myrtle beach area and some that live in various spots along 10 so ill probably stop and see them/ rest if im weary...
hehe, but im not packed yet, i should probably do that, but im never home so yeah....
Im taking 95 to 10. to me it doesnt make since that a 90 degree angle would be quicker then a diagonal one. But Google maps doenst lie i guess. it should take 13 hours. i have some friends that live off of 95 down in the myrtle beach area and some that live in various spots along 10 so ill probably stop and see them/ rest if im weary...
hehe, but im not packed yet, i should probably do that, but im never home so yeah....
ode to the DMV
DMV oh DMV how annoying must you be?!?!!
Ive been to the DMV this week, 4 times. 3 of which were today. first time didnt turn out so good, missing some documents, had to regroup, but still an educational event. i learned that you should get to the DMV as early as possible. A) so you dont have to wait as long, and B) so that you have more time in the day to retreive missing documents and still make it back to the DMV to complete your tasks.
I stayed up rather late last night with my dear friends, some quality time that was much needed for before i go back to Florida.
It was a good time, but i knew i had to get up early to run errands. so it wasnt that smart to get home at 2am when you need to be up and out of the house by 7:30...it definitly turned into 8:30.
I got up, got ready and headed for the DMV. Tasks of the day, Title of Car in my name, Registration, Tags, Renew Liciense, find Insurrance.
after having to come back for the 3rd time, it was all settled. i now have tags, and registration and insurrance and the title. (if you are following then you may be wondering about the lisense, its too soon to be able to renew it, i have to wait til february and found out that i can do that online which is good cause i will be in florida...)
i learned something about the DMV though, its like an amusement park, without the sunshine and awesome rides. you wait in line for forever and fill out paperwork (that is mostly confusing) and when they do call your number, it takes all of 2 minutes for them to type the stuff in the computer and print out your thing and send you on your way. not sure how i feel about that...
so tomorrow i should get the car, hopefully before noonish, pack it up and head on my way down to Florida.
Ive been to the DMV this week, 4 times. 3 of which were today. first time didnt turn out so good, missing some documents, had to regroup, but still an educational event. i learned that you should get to the DMV as early as possible. A) so you dont have to wait as long, and B) so that you have more time in the day to retreive missing documents and still make it back to the DMV to complete your tasks.
I stayed up rather late last night with my dear friends, some quality time that was much needed for before i go back to Florida.
It was a good time, but i knew i had to get up early to run errands. so it wasnt that smart to get home at 2am when you need to be up and out of the house by 7:30...it definitly turned into 8:30.
I got up, got ready and headed for the DMV. Tasks of the day, Title of Car in my name, Registration, Tags, Renew Liciense, find Insurrance.
after having to come back for the 3rd time, it was all settled. i now have tags, and registration and insurrance and the title. (if you are following then you may be wondering about the lisense, its too soon to be able to renew it, i have to wait til february and found out that i can do that online which is good cause i will be in florida...)
i learned something about the DMV though, its like an amusement park, without the sunshine and awesome rides. you wait in line for forever and fill out paperwork (that is mostly confusing) and when they do call your number, it takes all of 2 minutes for them to type the stuff in the computer and print out your thing and send you on your way. not sure how i feel about that...
so tomorrow i should get the car, hopefully before noonish, pack it up and head on my way down to Florida.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Monday January 12th, 2009
yesterday, i was reminded of a great story in the midst of the making of a great story.
2 years ago...Intersection of rt. One and 610..
it was a thursday night, i was on my way to the Pillar biblestudy. as i was coming over the hill and passing through the light at Mcdonalds, life was still normal. i was jaming to my music and just enjoying the drive to Dumfries...
Then the guy infront of me decided that he would stop at a GREEN light!!! i did not notice in time to come to a complete stop and ended up shooting him into the intersection. we pulled off on the side of the road infront of the Aquia church that is right there. and began the, "oh my goodness, are you ok sir, are you ok mam, is there any marks on your car, blah blah blah..."
then enters Bobby O. he pulled off the road behind me. He was on his way to meet up with Pastor Nate and saw the whole thing happen and pulled off to see if everything was good, it was and he then departed. long story short, neither of our cars (the guy i hit and mine) were harmed, neither of us were injured so we departed on our way.
That story popped in my head yesterday as Bobby O and i ventured north to pick up my car...
Monday began with some chill time at the house, laundry and packing. Then Clint called, i now had a mission to accomplish now. My day would have meaning!!
I had to go pick up my car from fairfax and take it to an auto shop (that is not anywhere near the firehouse...) off of route one. and Bobby O. came with me so that he could drive my van back. and also help me not get lost, thanks Bobby! Fairfax is a confusing place.
well all was going well, we had the car, and we had stopped for a quick lunch (ran into some awesome ppl! Cliftons and Wires!!!) and were on our way down route one to find the auto shop. i was now in lead, but as i found the firehouse, i did NOT find the auto shop, so i had to turn around a bunch. FINALLY, i was like, Jeff left some papers in the glove box from the auto shop, wonder if there is a number. well found the number and called and determined that i was closeish but going in the wrong direction so while on the phone with the guy who was giving me directions i pulled into a lil abandoned area to turn around.
There was a puddle of mudd, the explorer made it through quite well, as if it were nothing...the van...not so much. Poor Bobby O. as soon as the van tried to go through it it just sunk in the front in the mudd. it was stuck. Meanwhile i had no idea and was about to turn onto route one, then i looked in the rear view mirror and kinda abruptly hung up the phone (sorry bout that onestop auto shop guy...my b)
and so i put the car in park and ran over to the van. when Bobby tried to back out or go forward it did nothing but spin the tires. so he got out and we examined the problem. i dont knwo what got in me or what made me think i could do it but i was like "Bobby, it doesnt look that bad, lets try putting it in Neutral and I will push it out!" yeah right! haha bobby was like, that is not going to work, but i insisted and we tried and duh...didnt move at all...
so Bobby gets out and is like, we just need someone with a truck to pull us out. so as we were trying to think who we could call, (in my head im like, my dad is going to shoot me, but this is so ironic and hilarious and the tire spinning in the mudd looks really cool...hope the engine isnt flooded...) so im looking through my phone for someone i can think of that might have a truck. as that was happening, a moving truck and a mini van pulled in to help us. the mini van realized that the truck had pulled in too and left. the guys in the truck got out and began without hesitation to help us. they too tried to push it out...it didnt work too well for them either...
so then they started scheming how they were going to use some rope and attach it to their lift and to the van and pull us out. and the just went right to work and in no time at all they got us out. it was spectacular! so relieving... so amazing to think that not even a minute after thinking we need a truck, a truck just shows up to help. thank you very much random strangers that helped us!
so we were then off to find the autoshop, i called them again and got directions and headed down the road. let me just tell you if you have passed quantico going north and you are searching for One Stop Auto, you have gone WAY TOO FAR!! and if you have passed the 7eleven on rt. one going north and looking for one stop auto, you have gone to far. its like a little ways from there.
but it was an awesome day, morning really.
now im off to continue packing. and yeah...
fun times!
2 years ago...Intersection of rt. One and 610..
it was a thursday night, i was on my way to the Pillar biblestudy. as i was coming over the hill and passing through the light at Mcdonalds, life was still normal. i was jaming to my music and just enjoying the drive to Dumfries...
Then the guy infront of me decided that he would stop at a GREEN light!!! i did not notice in time to come to a complete stop and ended up shooting him into the intersection. we pulled off on the side of the road infront of the Aquia church that is right there. and began the, "oh my goodness, are you ok sir, are you ok mam, is there any marks on your car, blah blah blah..."
then enters Bobby O. he pulled off the road behind me. He was on his way to meet up with Pastor Nate and saw the whole thing happen and pulled off to see if everything was good, it was and he then departed. long story short, neither of our cars (the guy i hit and mine) were harmed, neither of us were injured so we departed on our way.
That story popped in my head yesterday as Bobby O and i ventured north to pick up my car...
Monday began with some chill time at the house, laundry and packing. Then Clint called, i now had a mission to accomplish now. My day would have meaning!!
I had to go pick up my car from fairfax and take it to an auto shop (that is not anywhere near the firehouse...) off of route one. and Bobby O. came with me so that he could drive my van back. and also help me not get lost, thanks Bobby! Fairfax is a confusing place.
well all was going well, we had the car, and we had stopped for a quick lunch (ran into some awesome ppl! Cliftons and Wires!!!) and were on our way down route one to find the auto shop. i was now in lead, but as i found the firehouse, i did NOT find the auto shop, so i had to turn around a bunch. FINALLY, i was like, Jeff left some papers in the glove box from the auto shop, wonder if there is a number. well found the number and called and determined that i was closeish but going in the wrong direction so while on the phone with the guy who was giving me directions i pulled into a lil abandoned area to turn around.
There was a puddle of mudd, the explorer made it through quite well, as if it were nothing...the van...not so much. Poor Bobby O. as soon as the van tried to go through it it just sunk in the front in the mudd. it was stuck. Meanwhile i had no idea and was about to turn onto route one, then i looked in the rear view mirror and kinda abruptly hung up the phone (sorry bout that onestop auto shop guy...my b)
and so i put the car in park and ran over to the van. when Bobby tried to back out or go forward it did nothing but spin the tires. so he got out and we examined the problem. i dont knwo what got in me or what made me think i could do it but i was like "Bobby, it doesnt look that bad, lets try putting it in Neutral and I will push it out!" yeah right! haha bobby was like, that is not going to work, but i insisted and we tried and duh...didnt move at all...
so Bobby gets out and is like, we just need someone with a truck to pull us out. so as we were trying to think who we could call, (in my head im like, my dad is going to shoot me, but this is so ironic and hilarious and the tire spinning in the mudd looks really cool...hope the engine isnt flooded...) so im looking through my phone for someone i can think of that might have a truck. as that was happening, a moving truck and a mini van pulled in to help us. the mini van realized that the truck had pulled in too and left. the guys in the truck got out and began without hesitation to help us. they too tried to push it out...it didnt work too well for them either...
so then they started scheming how they were going to use some rope and attach it to their lift and to the van and pull us out. and the just went right to work and in no time at all they got us out. it was spectacular! so relieving... so amazing to think that not even a minute after thinking we need a truck, a truck just shows up to help. thank you very much random strangers that helped us!
so we were then off to find the autoshop, i called them again and got directions and headed down the road. let me just tell you if you have passed quantico going north and you are searching for One Stop Auto, you have gone WAY TOO FAR!! and if you have passed the 7eleven on rt. one going north and looking for one stop auto, you have gone to far. its like a little ways from there.
but it was an awesome day, morning really.
now im off to continue packing. and yeah...
fun times!
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
I had it all planned. i would go to Sunday school at Stafford for as long as i could stay, then rush over to Pillar for service then back to Stafford for the Potluck...(which i still dont know why we had a potluck...)
it would be a day to see all the wonderful Pillar people and last chance to see some Stafford people. the day was already filled with joy and wonderful.
then it happened!
the news that blew me away!
I was chit-chatting with some pillar wonderfuls (amanda long, brittany shaw and i believe amy scott was with us at this point too.)
Enter Clint Clifton...
the bearer of wonderous things!
he said something along the lines of "what could i tell you that would make your day"
this had me stumped for a minute as i tried to guess, then i just gave up and asked what it was and these were the words that came out of his mouth.
"i have a car for you"
my reaction to this was this... eyes enlarged, hand over mouth to hide the fact that my jaw was almost to the floor, the need to process what he had just said, quickly followed by jumping around and asking a billion question such as "are you serious?" "how?"
Someone came up to him after service and donated the car to pillar to give to whoever could use it. and i dont completely know why but am SO grateful(is that how you spell gratefull, or is it greatfull?) words, just cannot express. getting a car was not even fully on my mind, paying for college was. i had reserved that i didnt have a car for a reason and that God would provide one in his time and decided to focus my attention on school payments. and the WHAM! out of nowhere! im so excited! and then it goes beyond that, as if just giving me the car wasnt enough, the very awesome and kind gentleman that donated the car also paid to have new tires put on it and for an inspection. i mean! wow!
i just, ive been singing over and over that song,
God is so Good, God is so Good, God is so good hes so good to me
He answers prayers, He answers prayers he answers prayers hes so good to me
and i know theologically that song is slightly off cause God always answers prayers, even if the outcome is not what we want. but seriously, i think singing that song at this time is fitting!
well, this then leads to Monday, that story will be in another blog.
it would be a day to see all the wonderful Pillar people and last chance to see some Stafford people. the day was already filled with joy and wonderful.
then it happened!
the news that blew me away!
I was chit-chatting with some pillar wonderfuls (amanda long, brittany shaw and i believe amy scott was with us at this point too.)
Enter Clint Clifton...
the bearer of wonderous things!
he said something along the lines of "what could i tell you that would make your day"
this had me stumped for a minute as i tried to guess, then i just gave up and asked what it was and these were the words that came out of his mouth.
"i have a car for you"
my reaction to this was this... eyes enlarged, hand over mouth to hide the fact that my jaw was almost to the floor, the need to process what he had just said, quickly followed by jumping around and asking a billion question such as "are you serious?" "how?"
Someone came up to him after service and donated the car to pillar to give to whoever could use it. and i dont completely know why but am SO grateful(is that how you spell gratefull, or is it greatfull?) words, just cannot express. getting a car was not even fully on my mind, paying for college was. i had reserved that i didnt have a car for a reason and that God would provide one in his time and decided to focus my attention on school payments. and the WHAM! out of nowhere! im so excited! and then it goes beyond that, as if just giving me the car wasnt enough, the very awesome and kind gentleman that donated the car also paid to have new tires put on it and for an inspection. i mean! wow!
i just, ive been singing over and over that song,
God is so Good, God is so Good, God is so good hes so good to me
He answers prayers, He answers prayers he answers prayers hes so good to me
and i know theologically that song is slightly off cause God always answers prayers, even if the outcome is not what we want. but seriously, i think singing that song at this time is fitting!
well, this then leads to Monday, that story will be in another blog.
Monday, January 12, 2009
twist of events
tis a fun thing when there is a twist in your plans.
today was full of those twists... lets just say, pictures are to come...
today was full of those twists... lets just say, pictures are to come...
Friday, January 9, 2009
my goal.
Goals are a healthy thing i believe. unless you have too many... like i had alot i wanted to get done this break but the time has slipped away from me, cause i had TOO MANY goals...
so i am going to take things ONE goal at a time. so my goal for the year. On December 31st 2009, i want to be able to say that this goal was accomplished.
i have always wanted to go rafting, it just looks like a thrill beyond measure! so i would like to go rafting. possibly a hike involved in that, but really, i just want to go rafting.
ride the rapids! enjoy the crazy current!
seriously, doesnt that look like pure Amazing times waiting to happen!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
break, thus far, in a nut shell
since last blog... lets see...
work, friends, family, God moments, chill time.
i enjoy chill time.
this isnt working, i have so much to say and dont know how to say any of it.
at a later time maybe. just know that God is in control!
Anyone want a babysitter this Friday or Saturday?
work, friends, family, God moments, chill time.
i enjoy chill time.
this isnt working, i have so much to say and dont know how to say any of it.
at a later time maybe. just know that God is in control!
Anyone want a babysitter this Friday or Saturday?
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