To blog

Thank the Lord for another day.

Here I go

I got tagged!

Here’s how you play:
Once you have been tagged, you have to write a blog with 10 weird, random things, facts, habits, or goals about yourself. At the end choose 10 people to be tagged, listing their names and why you chose them. Don’t forget to leave them a comment (you’re it) and to read your blog. You can’t tag the person that tagged you. Since you can’t tag me back, let me know when you’ve posted your blog so I can see your answers.

1. I didn't tell Wendy happy birthday, that is why I was tagged. So Wendy, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! haha. Sorry I didn't tell you earlier! That camera is awesome, btw.

2. I am discovering more and more, how lazy I am. Example: I don't want to brush my teeth at night because of the extra time it takes...but I make myself do it.

3. I just got a new bike, and my first big goal is to make a 40 mile ride. I have only made it about 6 miles so far.

4. My birthday is coming up, September 8th, and turning 26 scares me because it makes me feel old. But then I feel like I need to be thankful for each day...so I try not to let it get me down.

5. I sleep with my table light on, the fan going, and a little house on the prairie dvd playing nearly every night.

6. I love the smell of wood cutting, i.e. diesel, oil, wood shavings. (my dad cuts the wood for the fireplace to keep their house warm during the winter)

7. The greatest years of my life, were spent as Damon's wife. I truly miss my best friend.

8. I prefer sandals, and do NOT like socks. Only wearing them out of necessity, yuck...barefoot is even better, unless you are outside and its got stickers that will hurt your feeties. But, I digress.

9. My favorite color is blue (or blue family), but I like decorating my house in mainly warm fall colors. I.e. reds oranges, browns, golds.

10. Even though I am a girl, I really don't like chocolate much (by itself). I have to crave it to like it.

**for extra, thinking of the chocolate thing reminds me, I only like chocolate chip cookies that use MILK chocolate chips. Sure, I will eat the other kind, but they aren't as good!
I tag:
Sara- just because
Emily- to see if she will really do this.
Tam- cus her answers will be interesting.
Morgan- so she will blog. ;)
Becki H- because ;)
Becky (my neighbor) cus she is the best neighbor ever. Altho, I think she might have already done this.
Yvonne- because I love her and want to see if she will do this.
thats about it...

Cookies

I made cookies last night. Because I go to work so late in the day, that means I don't get home until the evening...so, I made cookies around 10pm'ish last night. I took a recipe from the WMB Cook Book and tweeked it a bit. One because I didn't have vanilla extract (I keep forgetting to buy more) so I used almond, and two because I wanted chocolate chip cookies. The recipe was easy sour cream cookies. They are pretty good and fluffy. I really like gooey cookies, but dont know how to get that. Mine are either flat or fluffy, never gooey. Any suggestions??

Man, we had a storm here yesterday. Coming home on the freeway last night, you could see where the storm was, it was so dark and just weird looking. I wondered if maybe there was a tornado, but there wasn't. It was super windy though, so I unhooked the sides of my canopy so it didnt blow away.

Well, another day to praise the Lord, need to get off here and get ready for work. I like saying that...:)

Praise the Lord

Today went good!! Thank You Jesus!

A Little Encouragement.

The great cathedrals of Europe are not only breathtaking but intriguing in their architecture. Because their massive ceilings were too heavy for the walls to support, flying buttresses, or external extensions, were built to support the expansive roofs.

Although we are “the temple of the living God” (2 Cor. 6:16), I wonder if we are not more like these cathedrals, with buttresses of external influences holding us up while we remain weak at the core. Pastors, friends, rules, books, and small groups are helpful to support and bolster our faith. But if we depend too heavily on them, they can actually distract us from developing a healthy heart for God.

Our heart is the place where God meets and relates to us personally. It’s where He allows us to respond to His correction. Spending time in His Word and in prayer opens the door for Him to interact with us at the deepest levels of our need and gives Him opportunities to comfort and convict. As we open our hearts to Him, He fans the flame of an intimate, life-changing relationship.

Authentic Christianity is the inside-out expression of this dynamic relationship with Jesus that provides the strength to live for His glory—regardless of what is happening on the outside! — Joe Stowell

Speak, O blessed Master,In this quiet hour;Let me see Thy face, Lord,Feel Thy touch of power. —Grimes

When you open your heart to the Savior, He opens your mind to His Word.


Psalm 131
1Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.
2Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.
3Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever

Remember to pray for me today...I am almost as nervous as my first day. I know am able through Christ to do all things.

Hey!

I didn't meet my goal. I wanted to make chocolate chip cookies this weekend. The weekend has FLOWN by. UGH. This is seriously the quickest weekend I have had in so long. Maybe I could still get a batch in tonight...who knows...I need to clean the house too. I guess I shall tackle that tomorrow evening. Speaking of tomorrow, PLEASE pray for me. Tomorrow is my first day on my own. Of course I will have people there to help me, but my trainer will be officially training on something else. So, he won't be there to help me. I have grown somewhat attached to the help, okay very attached. I am scared to branch out on my own and do my job. Scared to mess up...so, please, just pray I do well and remember everything and don't have to ask to many questions. Love to you all.

Memphis

Yesterday, on my lunch hour, My Aunt and I tried a restaurant called Memphis. Soul Food. I have to say...YUM. I felt like I was in the south again, as far as food goes. I got the Black Eyed Pea Casserole...description: a stratum of fragrant tomato sauce, Italian sausage, jalapenos, sweet cornmeal and beans with black eyes. I took that from a online web review, but it also had beef in it I think. Whatever it was, it was yummy. Then for dessert, I had a fried peach pie. I dont normally like peach pie...I like the flavor of peaches but the texture kinda, well, I just don't like it. But this was so good. They had mashed the peaches up so they werent stringy, but just yummy. I would really like to make going there a once a week thing, because I so miss soul food. Idaho cooks differently, yes its probably more healthy, but southerners- shew they know how to cook some good food. haha The owners are originally from Memphis too, which helps!

I am really enjoying my job, it has gotten better and better. I think I will like it. I will still need to get used to parking and getting home later, but other than that I think I will continue to like it. Praise the Lord!

I was so lazy this morning, ugh. I woke up then went back to sleep...not getting out of bed until 11:30 ish. Each day is a gift, we will never get it back. I don't want to waste anything the Lord gives me. I know sleeping in occassionally is okay, but I don't want to make it a habit. :)

Well, momma is almost here, and I need to get ready. I am thinking of doing some baking today, and house cleaning. Love yall.

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Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel, YUM! There arent the amount of Cracker Barrel's out in Idaho yet, as there are in TN, so this mornings breakfast was so yummy. To top that off...I got to share it with.....the.....are you ready....











SUTTONS!! Thats right, Brother and Sister Sutton were bringing there van back from Seattle and got their hotel in Boise, which is the city where I work. So I got up a bit earlier, and met them for a great breakfast! It was so good to see them! My Aunt, who I carpool with, met up for breakfast as well!

After a great breakfast...I had the best day at work I have had so far. I was learning how to do waybill releases, and it was so much more interesting than some of the other days. I met up with my Aunt again for lunch at Moon's cafe. I got home tonight, and feel just wore out...or lazy. I have discovered I am a lazy person. I don't know when I got so lazy, but I want the Lord to help me with this...watching one of my Love Comes Softly series movies, sounds good right now. Who knows...but anyway, thank You Lord for a day that was a great day. Help me to praise You and honor You daily. I want everyday to please Jesus, I know I fail a lot, but I want to do my best. Love you all, have a great evening.

Bad Dreams

I know there's a lot going on with everyone, but please pray for me. I had bad/sorta scary dreams and it really has me down. Last night I had such a calm and peacefulness, and now I am just bothered. I know I can maintain it by just giving it back to the Lord. Please pray for me. For all of our loved ones that need the Lord.

I hope everyone has a good day.

Report

So i had my first day at work. It went fairly well. The environment seems much more laid back and the guy who is training me is really funny. I will be taking his position because he is moving elsewhere in the company. I work with another girl who used to work with my mom. It's kind of weird how small the world really is sometimes. My Aunt met me for lunch at Pollo Reys, YUM. That is one thing that is really nice about being downtown, you can walk to so many places that are within five minutes. I will need prayer and patience and direction finding parking that is affordable and close. The drive, with the times I start and leave, is only about 25 minutes, so thats not to bad. Tomorrow, I am carpooling with my Aunt and Uncle. So, we will see how that goes! Thanks to all who prayed for me. Today, was spent just mainly watching what was done. Tomorrow I will be doing one of the main functions myself, with my trainer watching. SO, hopefully that goes well.

Pray for Autumn's surgery tomorrow.

Nervous

I start my new job this morning...I am nervous. I know that normal. Please just pray I do well and that I like it, and that I catch on, and that I can FIND PARKING. I will be working downtown...so, I need to find everyday parking. Anyway...more than anything I want to understand and just step into what I am supposed to be doing.

From Today's Devotion...

Christ takes each sin, each pain, each loss,
And by the power of His crossTransforms our brokenness and shame
So that our lives exalt His name. —D. De Haan

Our rough edges must be chipped away to bring out the image of Christ.

Wisdom

They say gray hair means wisdom, so my daddy's getting very wise! Tomorrow's his birthday. AWWW. Happy Birthday Dad!

We went out tonight with the Adam's Family, yes that's there name...:) for a birthday dinner. Tomorrow my grandparents are hosting a birthday dinner for him. He is so hard to buy for. I have no idea what to get him. Well, I have idea's, but nothing seems just right. Hopefully I will figure something out.

I made a frappe tonight, go me. :) Frappes are expensive..well any coffee is expensive if you buy it at a starbucks, or here the more popular is Moxie Java, which I prefer. Simply because their coffee has a different taste. HAHA, a Moxie Java commercial just came on! Well, anyway as I was saying...frappe's (particularly their caramocha frappe...mmmmmm) are expensive and LOADED with calories. A 24oz has over 700 calories. SHEW. So I have been experimenting at home. With some help of my coffee friends and my momma, I am getting better. Tonights flavor is Caramel, Chocolate...so yah I guess a Caramocha. I mixed Hazelnut coffee, Ice, Ice Cream (which I don't normally add), Caramel flavored syrup, milk, nestle quick powder (moxie has a powder they use...and I don't know what it is...so I got nestle quick), and some of my chocolate caramel creamer. Its yummy, altho it probably still has 700 plus calories :( Oh well, I am not drinking a 24 oz, so it's not as bad! :)

Pray for me, I am nervous about starting my job on Monday.

Continue to pray for Autumn's complete healing.

Hair, Canopies, and Chairs...

I CUT my bangs....disclaimer, I wish I hadn't. They are TOOOOO short.

Live From... (part I)

...the patio! I brought my camera out here to take picture...wouldn't ya know it. Its so dead it won't even turn on but to say, battery low. But, I did get my other pictures uploaded. All 380. Which for me is a lot. So I will post some today :)



This was a tree at my grandmas sister's house....i thot it was cool

same tree. :)

Here are the apricots I picked, they are in a grocery bag...and I just thought the lighting was cool.

Me and my momma...standing in front of an air conditioner. :)

Miss Perry and I at Emily's party...and that's Josh in the background.

The surprised birthday girl.

awwwwww......Morgan and Zach and Noah, all ready to go to the party.

Morgan and I at Palmas Verdes...she didn't mean to, but I think she touched my cheek with that tongue. YUCK lol

awww....mo and Yvonne

Somehow, I don't think he was a willing party for this peck on the cheek.

Him either...

My little Noah. I love my nephews.

Zacchaeus...he is so handsome. (I can't say cute anymore, or adorable...he's growing up you know ;)

Nada, Me, Noah..I will treasure these pictures.

Sore!!

Ouch! :) I got my Canopy set up tonight! All by myself. Well, me and Jesus. Cus' I was praying to get that final piece to work for me. I will have to take pictures tomorrow and post for everyone to see!! (altho, that may not happen, as I am HORRIBLE about that, and get lazy!) It looks sooooooooooooo cute. I am a bit sore from trying to maneuver it and put everything together, but am so pleased with the final outcome! God be with you all!

Flies

I got flies in my house. YUCK. I had a little BBQ last night and the sliding glass door kept getting opened to go in and out to the patio (which is fine, I wanted to leave it open) but now...I have FLIES.

The Details

So you all want job details...I will be working for a shipping company, I don't know if I can say the name because they have a lot of government dealings...so I don't want to get in trouble.

My hours are 9:30-6 PM with lots of over time if I want it. It's in the logistics field, which I have done for 6'ish years. Its in downtown Boise, the old part, which is kind of neat. Very historic and quant. I will like it, except the drive and parking garage stuff. My wage is the highest I have ever made. Which is great. Will help with the extra gas mileage. I start Monday! Right now I am a temp, but will be hired on in time if I do well with company. I have heard at that point that there benefits are amazing. If I am interested in 401 K they contribute 10% which I understand is very good.

In other news....I got some patio furniture today. I prayed before I left, because I wanted to find something I liked, but didn't break the bank. I found something at home depot that was soooo cute. I really liked it, but it BROKE the bank. I thought what would Damon think...and his answer woulda been it was to much. So I moved on. My very last stop of like 5 or 6 stops, I found furniture. They had their outdoor furniture at already clearance prices, then took an additional 50% off of that. I found a canopy thing...that was so cute and decorative!! I have wanted one of these for a long time...and really liked one at another store, but couldn't bring myself to spend the money they wanted for it. Though this one is different, its soooooo cute!! And I got a set of really good quality chairs for 1/3 of the regular price. They are in my favorite color family...blue...but more turquoise. OH MAN, praise the LORD! Now I just need to find a table and fire pit. In time...and when prices drop more!!

And He'll Do It Again!

Drum roll....I got a job!

The pay is grrrrrrrrrrrrreat. I interviewed today and was offered the job today! The HR person was super cool. I hope they will like me, and that I will like them. I start Monday!

A week or so...

So I have a temporary job for a week and a half'ish. I have an interview tomorrow for a permanent position...it's quite a commute. But the Lord knows. God knows about all of this...I am feeling very low right now. About several things, but things could be worse. Very worse as my dear friend says. I am trying to praise the Lord in all things...I know that sadness is an emotion the Lord gave us, we can use it to grow...or we can use it to wallow. I want to grow from it. There is a song that just came to mind, "through it all, I learned to trust in Him". I think those are the words...not sure.

Please pray for my interview tomorrow, and the one I had last week. I still haven't heard from them. THAT would be my ideal job, atleast I think...God knows the end from the beginning. But I still want it, Lord willing.

Seriously Great Quote

"Tact is the knack of winning a point without making an enemy."

Prayer

Hey everybody!

Thank the Lord for all He has done. My friend got married this weekend, I pray that she and her hubby find all that the Lord has for them and they are blessed as they bless HIM.

Tomorrow, I have a interview of sorts...its for a employment agency, so they are wanting to see if I could be a good fit for a position they have. I need a job soon, please keep prayin!

Shampooin/Cleanin/Applyin

Thats what I have done this morning. Shampooed my couch, cleaned it...whatever you call it. I used my little cleaner machine. I been vacuuming, and straightening the house. I started yesterday, need to finish today. In between all of that, I have been applying for jobs. There isn't as much out there as when I first moved here. I am trying to just be patient, but for a person like me, thats hard. I need to do my part by applying, God help me to do my part.

Tomorrow morning, I need to get up early and mow the lawn. Before it gets hot. It hasn't been to bad for August yet. August is usually 100-107 degrees...I think yesterday it was in the mid 90's, so it really has been mild. I can't believe its August already. Time is flying.

Well, I hope everyone has a good day.

Interivew Results

It went fairly well I thought...only a few bobbles. I don't feel I rambled nearly as much. They said this was the first step of interviews, that the top two or three would come back for a second interview. I was told, if I am selected for the 2 nd round, I will find out sometime next week. The job sounds interesting, and honestly..right up my allie. So, we shall see.

Thanks

Thanks for those who are praying, today at 10:30 Mountain Standard Time, which is 11:30 Nashville Time (central), I will be in my interview Lord willing. It's really close, about 10 minutes from my house, and in the edge of the country...heading out of town. Well, anyway...Just wanted to remind you all again, please pray. I know God will take care of me.

Remember...

tomorrow is my interview. So PLEASE pray.

Quote for Tuesday

Do you fear the gathering clouds of sorrow?
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus;
Are you anxious what shall be tomorrow?
Tell it to Jesus alone. —Rankin

Freezer Jam

I decided not to dry the apricots...and just make freezer Jam. Though I love the idea of being domestic, and like the finished product, the middle part gets to me. And, the apricots had gone way downhill, just from yesterday. So I blanched them then peeled the skins off and depitted them, then squished it all, strained the juice and added the freezer jam pectinc stuff and splenda. I think I might regret the splenda part. Real sugar just tastes better. All that work and one messy kitchen later, I got two 1.5 quart containers of apricot freezer jam. I think thats the measurement, not sure...Hopefully it will be good.

Guuuuuuuuuuuuess WHAT?!!

I have an interview WEDNESDAY!! I applied to this job such a long time ago, about a month I guess...before I ever got laid off. I thought they weren't interested. But, woo hoo. Larry called me this morning, so at 10:30 Wednesday morning...I will be in an interview. Pray I don't ramble...I am a rambler when I try to be myself, but impress. blech. I am SO excited. Not to mention...this is with a seed company, which means agriculture...farming, which fits with my college career test. SO, it might be something I could get a go in. Oh yes, I DID email BSU here, hopefully I can get something started soon.

Flattery

So, I noticed Erika's super cute blog...then Caetie's...so I hope you all don't mind, that the finest form of flattery has been bestowed upon you. In the form of copying...lol. Erika seems to find all of the coolest templates, they always hide from me, so thanks for having a cute blog!

Officially Official

I didn't get the job I interviewed for. I received an email today. Onto other things. God will not shut one door, without opening another. I just need to remember that, and TRUST.

Today, was spent with family...my Grandmother called me on Friday evening asking me if I wanted to come to her family's family reunion. Short notice, but I sort of thought I needed to go. SOOOO....its a long drive to where they live, about 2 and a half hours, so I was trying to find people to ride with me. Mom and I will be out of town next weekend too, because of a wedding that is far away, so she didn't want to be gone two weekends in a row. So I got a hold of my cousin from my other side of the family, and she went with me. Made the trip much more easy. I was blessed and thankful to spend the time with her. Though I didnt know 1/3 of the people there, I went to show my grandmother that I cared about her and loved her and wanted to be a support. So, now I am home...and today has been a lot of driving.

I picked a bunch of apricots while at the reunion, so I want to make some jam, and freeze some apricots to eat. Anything home grown, tastes so much better. Maybe its because its allowed to reach ripeness.

Pray for me, I am going to be applying to and calling more places tomorrow.

College??

So, I took a career test...to be honest some of the answers were not surprising at all...others were. MY LEAST liked profession...clerical?? Go figure...I didnt expect that, since thats what I do. So...now I need to talk to an advisor, and see what kind of positions there are in my top picks.

Percentile Profile
Scale
Percentile
Outdoors
99
Food Service
80
Writing
77
Administration
74
Industrial Art
66
Art
60
Teaching / Social Service
60
Science
32


Understanding Your Lowest Interest Scores

Scores below 30 are considered "low scores" and are just as important as high scores. Low scores do not necessarily mean you lack skill in these areas; rather they indicate a lack of interest or dislike for certain activities. You will be happier if you avoid professions that require you to perform tasks for which you have little interest. Understanding what jobs to avoid can save you time and prevent costly career or educational mistakes.
Percentile Profile
Scale
Percentile
Clerical
13
Assertive
20
Systematic
21
Sales
23
Health Service
28
Persuasive
31
Personal Service
31

Your lowest interest score was on Clerical. You're not likely to be fulfilled doing routine office work that involves filing, record-keeping, word processing, operating office machines, attending to details, and other repetitive office tasks. You also showed low interest in Assertive, so you wouldn't be fulfilled working in situations where you were frequently required to assert authority over others, and to direct and monitor their work. Your low score on Systematic means that you dislike routine assignments in which order and persistent, steady effort are required. Job security is not so important to you. Plus, you can tolerate frequent schedule changes and situations in which you must make quick decisions.

Pray NOW Please

I just got laid off. PLEASE pray for me to find a job. I HAVE to work. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE pray for me.