Me holding Jaylen. Jaylen is the granddaughter of my good friend Sandy from work.
Thursday, May 05, 2005
Thursday, April 28, 2005
love this
i absolutely love this song...
Banana Pancakes
Jack Johnson
Cant you see that its just raining
Aint no need to go outside...
But Baby, You hardly even notice
When I try to show you this
Song is meant to keep ya
From doing what your supposed to
Like waking up too early
Maybe we can sleep in
Ill make you banana pancakes
Pretend like its the weekend now
And we could pretend it all the time
Cant you see that its just raining
Aint no need to go outside
But just maybe, hala ka ukulele
Mommy made a baby
Really don't mind the practice
Cause your my little ladyLady lady love me
Cause I love to lay here lazy
We could close the curtains
Pretend like there's no world outside
And we could pretend it all the time
Cant you see that its just raining
Aint no need to go outside
Aint no need aint no need
Mmmm MMmmm
Cant you see cant you see
Rain all dayAnd I don't mind
The telephone is singing
Ringing its too early
Don't pick it up
We don't need to we got everything
We need right here
And everything we need is enough
Just so easy
When the whole world fits inside of your arms
Don't really need to pay attention to the alarm
Wake up slow, yeah wake up slow
You hardly even notice
When I try to show you this
Song is meant to keep ya
From doing what your supposed to
Like waking up too early
Maybe we can sleep in
Ill make you banana pancakes
Pretend like its the weekend now
And we could pretend it all the time
Cant you see that its just raining
Aint no need to go outside
Cant you see cant you see,
You gotta wake up slow
Banana Pancakes
Jack Johnson
Cant you see that its just raining
Aint no need to go outside...
But Baby, You hardly even notice
When I try to show you this
Song is meant to keep ya
From doing what your supposed to
Like waking up too early
Maybe we can sleep in
Ill make you banana pancakes
Pretend like its the weekend now
And we could pretend it all the time
Cant you see that its just raining
Aint no need to go outside
But just maybe, hala ka ukulele
Mommy made a baby
Really don't mind the practice
Cause your my little ladyLady lady love me
Cause I love to lay here lazy
We could close the curtains
Pretend like there's no world outside
And we could pretend it all the time
Cant you see that its just raining
Aint no need to go outside
Aint no need aint no need
Mmmm MMmmm
Cant you see cant you see
Rain all dayAnd I don't mind
The telephone is singing
Ringing its too early
Don't pick it up
We don't need to we got everything
We need right here
And everything we need is enough
Just so easy
When the whole world fits inside of your arms
Don't really need to pay attention to the alarm
Wake up slow, yeah wake up slow
You hardly even notice
When I try to show you this
Song is meant to keep ya
From doing what your supposed to
Like waking up too early
Maybe we can sleep in
Ill make you banana pancakes
Pretend like its the weekend now
And we could pretend it all the time
Cant you see that its just raining
Aint no need to go outside
Cant you see cant you see,
You gotta wake up slow
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
makin' banana pancakes
I'm sitting here listening to Jack Johnson's new cd, In Between Dreams, and it is absolutely amazing. I love this guy--and have since I was in high school. All three of his cd's are so worthy of listening to. If you haven't heard him you definitely need to check him out. Kelly, Paul, Matt & I are going to go see him in Atlanta in September. I can't wait!
I had my first exam tonight. SCWK 432 with Dr. Wells. Despite Dr. Well's little surprises, the exam went extremely well. I feel very confident with this exam and that's a first! Now I've just got to bust it out with these next 3 exams.
This week I have been picking Caleb up from school & then going to get Sarah from her mom's office. I feel like such a mom picking the kids up from school, fixing them snack, & taking them to the park. Today was Sarah's third birthday. She was so excited--it was so cute!!! These are the kids I'm going to be baby-sitting all summer. They are cool kids so I'm excited.
Last weekend was amazing. One of the best of this semester. Friday night Paul, Kelly, Matt & I hung out at the Pink Palace, had some drinks, and played Lord of the Rings Risk (which Kelly & Paul are now addicted too). Saturday morning we headed to Jones Gap State Park which is above Greenville to go camping. We requested camp site 12 which was about a 2 mile hike up the mountain. We put all our gear on and hiked up the muddy mountain to our camp site. We set up camp and made a camp fire. Kelly & I are some proud girls--we have real men who are good at making camp fires even with wet wood! We then roasted hotdogs, meat, & made smores. We then proceeded to play Clue. After that, we headed to bed. It was a long, cold night, but finally morning came. We got up & the boys starting up another fire. Paul made homemade hot chocolate out of hersey's bars & hot water. I had my doubts but it was delicious! We then ate more hotdogs & meat. We hung out for a while...made some friends with the hikers passing by. Met a dog named Possum. After a while we packed up & headed down the mountain. Matt & I were trying to get back to Rock Hill for our Financial Peace graduation, so we were pressed for time. With Paul setting the pace--we made it down the mountain in 35 minutes! We headed off & decided to go to the Beacon in Spartanburg for lunch. When we arrived it was closed b/c it was Sunday. Boo! So we went to Fuddrucker's instead & had a wonderful time. We made it back to Rock Hill just in time for Matt & I to get to our FP graduation. After that we headed back to the Pink Palace to find Kelly & Paul playing Risk again. And my girl Kelly was kicking Paul's butt! After a little coercing, we all headed over to the hot tub at Pace's River. That was wonderfully relaxing and a fun end to a wonderful weekend.
Okay, this has been a long enough entry. Enough rambling.
I had my first exam tonight. SCWK 432 with Dr. Wells. Despite Dr. Well's little surprises, the exam went extremely well. I feel very confident with this exam and that's a first! Now I've just got to bust it out with these next 3 exams.
This week I have been picking Caleb up from school & then going to get Sarah from her mom's office. I feel like such a mom picking the kids up from school, fixing them snack, & taking them to the park. Today was Sarah's third birthday. She was so excited--it was so cute!!! These are the kids I'm going to be baby-sitting all summer. They are cool kids so I'm excited.
Last weekend was amazing. One of the best of this semester. Friday night Paul, Kelly, Matt & I hung out at the Pink Palace, had some drinks, and played Lord of the Rings Risk (which Kelly & Paul are now addicted too). Saturday morning we headed to Jones Gap State Park which is above Greenville to go camping. We requested camp site 12 which was about a 2 mile hike up the mountain. We put all our gear on and hiked up the muddy mountain to our camp site. We set up camp and made a camp fire. Kelly & I are some proud girls--we have real men who are good at making camp fires even with wet wood! We then roasted hotdogs, meat, & made smores. We then proceeded to play Clue. After that, we headed to bed. It was a long, cold night, but finally morning came. We got up & the boys starting up another fire. Paul made homemade hot chocolate out of hersey's bars & hot water. I had my doubts but it was delicious! We then ate more hotdogs & meat. We hung out for a while...made some friends with the hikers passing by. Met a dog named Possum. After a while we packed up & headed down the mountain. Matt & I were trying to get back to Rock Hill for our Financial Peace graduation, so we were pressed for time. With Paul setting the pace--we made it down the mountain in 35 minutes! We headed off & decided to go to the Beacon in Spartanburg for lunch. When we arrived it was closed b/c it was Sunday. Boo! So we went to Fuddrucker's instead & had a wonderful time. We made it back to Rock Hill just in time for Matt & I to get to our FP graduation. After that we headed back to the Pink Palace to find Kelly & Paul playing Risk again. And my girl Kelly was kicking Paul's butt! After a little coercing, we all headed over to the hot tub at Pace's River. That was wonderfully relaxing and a fun end to a wonderful weekend.
Okay, this has been a long enough entry. Enough rambling.
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
*EXTREMELY* pissed off!
Wanna know why?
My mom & I *thought* we had ordered the wedding invitations a month ago. We hadn't heard anything from the lady who owns the store we ordered them from so I decided to call. She wasn't there when I called so she called my mom back today. Just before class, my mom called to tell me that Betsy (the owner of the store) never ordered the invitations! Argh! We ordered the proof, that came in, and then we revamped the invitation a little. I specifically remember my mom having a conversation with Betsy over the order and Betsy said she was going to order them, there was no need for another proof. So we left it at that. Well, Betsy says she never even remembers that conversation. So, my mom is over at the store right now straightening everything out. She is very pissed off and I'm sure she is giving Betsy a talking to. So for anyone wondering if they're getting an invitation--they will be in in about 2 weeks and then we have to address them. So you should get them about 3 weeks before the wedding--a lot later than planned. Oh well, as long as we get them. I'm still pissed off though!
My mom & I *thought* we had ordered the wedding invitations a month ago. We hadn't heard anything from the lady who owns the store we ordered them from so I decided to call. She wasn't there when I called so she called my mom back today. Just before class, my mom called to tell me that Betsy (the owner of the store) never ordered the invitations! Argh! We ordered the proof, that came in, and then we revamped the invitation a little. I specifically remember my mom having a conversation with Betsy over the order and Betsy said she was going to order them, there was no need for another proof. So we left it at that. Well, Betsy says she never even remembers that conversation. So, my mom is over at the store right now straightening everything out. She is very pissed off and I'm sure she is giving Betsy a talking to. So for anyone wondering if they're getting an invitation--they will be in in about 2 weeks and then we have to address them. So you should get them about 3 weeks before the wedding--a lot later than planned. Oh well, as long as we get them. I'm still pissed off though!
Monday, April 18, 2005
Sunday, April 17, 2005
Sunday, April 10, 2005
I am blessed
I found out on Wednesday that I'm going to have to stay at Winthrop another semester. At first I thought that really blows, but now I'm kind of glad. I only need a few more hours that semester so I'm going to spread it out and make these next 3 semesters relatively easy. And I don't think I'm going to summer school (at least not this summer). In actuality, I'm actually kind of excited about staying another semester now...I'll only be doing my internship the last semester anyway.
Matt's mom is amazing. She bought us a brand new bedroom suite and a car today. We already had picked out a bedroom suite last weekend but we decided to order a different one today that was nicer & would last longer. Then we went to Carmax where I ended up driving our 2001 Nissan Sentra GXE out of the lot. Cccrrraazzzyyyy! Matt & I are still in shock. Matt can't drive it right now b/c insurance will only cover him on the Lumina b/c of his past driving record. So right now, I'm driving the Sentra. Yeah--definitely still in shock.
Tonight me, Matt, Kelly, Paul, Carrie (Beasley) Wilkes, & Jamie went to see the Come See Me fireworks at the lake. That was fun.
It's 11:55 pm and I'm heading to bed. Today has been a busy day and tomorrow will be as well...church, going to see Reckless, Financial Peace, and 2 papers to write.
Matt's mom is amazing. She bought us a brand new bedroom suite and a car today. We already had picked out a bedroom suite last weekend but we decided to order a different one today that was nicer & would last longer. Then we went to Carmax where I ended up driving our 2001 Nissan Sentra GXE out of the lot. Cccrrraazzzyyyy! Matt & I are still in shock. Matt can't drive it right now b/c insurance will only cover him on the Lumina b/c of his past driving record. So right now, I'm driving the Sentra. Yeah--definitely still in shock.
Tonight me, Matt, Kelly, Paul, Carrie (Beasley) Wilkes, & Jamie went to see the Come See Me fireworks at the lake. That was fun.
It's 11:55 pm and I'm heading to bed. Today has been a busy day and tomorrow will be as well...church, going to see Reckless, Financial Peace, and 2 papers to write.
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
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Sunday, April 03, 2005
babies, furniture, and ashlee
This will be quick but I wanted to write because today has been an exciting and eventful day.
First, this morning we had the Financial Peace University yard sale where Matt & I bought a baby stroller (that story will come in a later blog).
Then, this afternoon Matt's mom purchased our bedroom suite from Tinsley's. That is definitely the most expensive thing anyone has ever bought me. Crazy. It's so awesome though!
Finally, tonight Matt & I went to see the one and only Ashlee Simpson in concert! It was absolutely amazing! I've never seen or heard so many screaming 13 y ear olds in my life. It was an adventure and I'll post more about it and pictures later.
Now it's time for bed since I've been up since 5:30 this morning and we lose an hour of sleep tonight!
First, this morning we had the Financial Peace University yard sale where Matt & I bought a baby stroller (that story will come in a later blog).
Then, this afternoon Matt's mom purchased our bedroom suite from Tinsley's. That is definitely the most expensive thing anyone has ever bought me. Crazy. It's so awesome though!
Finally, tonight Matt & I went to see the one and only Ashlee Simpson in concert! It was absolutely amazing! I've never seen or heard so many screaming 13 y ear olds in my life. It was an adventure and I'll post more about it and pictures later.
Now it's time for bed since I've been up since 5:30 this morning and we lose an hour of sleep tonight!
Friday, April 01, 2005
Burning with passion
My heart is burning with passion for my Savior. The past few weeks I have been overcome with His love for me. This semester I have just been going along, living each day for myself: planning my wedding, working, and going to school. My Savior desires so much more for my life. I have been reading the book of Isaiah lately and today came across one of my favorite verses...
"Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our hearts." ~Isaiah 26:8
This is my desire. I want my entire life to be about His name and renown. Every minute of every day--should be His.
"Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our hearts." ~Isaiah 26:8
This is my desire. I want my entire life to be about His name and renown. Every minute of every day--should be His.
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
acid reflux sucks!
I must be a true Ashlee Simpson fan...suffering with acid reflux right along with her. It sucks.
3 more days until Matt & I see Ashlee Simpson in concert! Wow--I'm so freakin excited!
Not too much has been going on lately.
Matt called his doctor & got some new medicine so hopefully it will help.
Matt & I decided to go to Charleston for our honeymoon. We were planning on going to New Orleans but we figured we wouldn't have much time to do all we wanted to and it would be cheaper to go to Charleston. I'm excited. I love Charleston!
I am so tired of classes and schoolwork. I'm so ready for this summer...so I can get married and play with little kids all day!
My family (minus my brother) spent Easter afternoon at the Parks' house eating and talking wedding plans. We had a nice time. Things seem to be going very well with all the family stuff. And Matt's mom is buying us a really nice bedroom set for our wedding present!
Today I signed up for a free 14 day trial of Napster and it is super-dee-duper.
That's the end of tonights blogging.
3 more days until Matt & I see Ashlee Simpson in concert! Wow--I'm so freakin excited!
Not too much has been going on lately.
Matt called his doctor & got some new medicine so hopefully it will help.
Matt & I decided to go to Charleston for our honeymoon. We were planning on going to New Orleans but we figured we wouldn't have much time to do all we wanted to and it would be cheaper to go to Charleston. I'm excited. I love Charleston!
I am so tired of classes and schoolwork. I'm so ready for this summer...so I can get married and play with little kids all day!
My family (minus my brother) spent Easter afternoon at the Parks' house eating and talking wedding plans. We had a nice time. Things seem to be going very well with all the family stuff. And Matt's mom is buying us a really nice bedroom set for our wedding present!
Today I signed up for a free 14 day trial of Napster and it is super-dee-duper.
That's the end of tonights blogging.
Saturday, March 26, 2005
Isaiah 53:5-6
"But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was upon him,
and by his wounds we are healed.
We all, like sheep, have gone astray,
each of us has turned to his own way;
and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all."
--Isaiah 53:5-6
Wow--nothing else needs to be said.
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was upon him,
and by his wounds we are healed.
We all, like sheep, have gone astray,
each of us has turned to his own way;
and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all."
--Isaiah 53:5-6
Wow--nothing else needs to be said.
Monday, March 21, 2005
is there anyone out there?
So, as you can figure, I have a million things to do for school but I'm sitting here updating, just like any other college student would do. I feel like writing bullet style today.
- I went to David's Bridal with Kelly this afternoon to buy her wedding dress. It is geourgeous and she looks like a beautiful princess!
- Kelly's gonna borrow my tiara for her wedding--I'm excited that I get to share it with her!
- This wedding planning stuff is a whole lot funner now that Kelly's engaged.
- Paul Edinger is one pretty cool kid.
- Spring Break went by super fast and I feel like I didn't do anything but sleep (which really is the truth).
- Sleep is my idol.
- Matt finally went to the doctor and got a bunch of medicine, but he's still sick. Boo!
- I have been drinking lots of Light Hawaiian Punch lately. Yum!
- We had a sleepover at the "club" (aka gym) last Friday and it was tons of fun. Tamica, Joce, & I got to play lots of silly games!
- My mom bought me a new cookbook and I'm really excited about it! Matt is excited too because now I'm going to cook for him.
- I've been baby-sitting more and I'm so glad. I really have missed it. I'm going to keep Caleb, Sarah, & two of their friends all day Friday so that will be an adventure. Those are some crazy kids!
- My desire for learning how to surf has come back. I really want to go to the beach and take lessons. That would be freakin awesome.
- I wish I was going to see Maroon 5 tomorrow night in Charlotte. But it's all good because in two more weeks I get to see Ashlee Simpson!
- I'm upset because I cannot find the wheels, trucks, & hardware for my skateboard (I took them off a while back). I really want to skate and don't want to buy more!
- Last Friday I went up to the Charlotte Coliseum with my mom to watch Duke & UNC in their practice rounds for the NCAA tournamant. I thought it was pretty cool.
- 75 days until my wedding! Woowee!
- I want people to comment on my blog.
Think I should go do some schoolwork now? Guess so.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
the laziness of this week
It's spring break & I'm being totally lazy. I didn't have to work today, but of course I woke up at 7 am anyway. Dumb internal alarm clock. I was able to go back to sleep around 8 and slept until noon. How nice. Then my mom & I went to go make my final invitation order. Yay! Everything's coming together. (uh oh! as i am typing this a little tiny bug is crawling on my screen! now it just flew away! haha!) Okay, back to today. I then went to my parent's house to do a little laundry. I headed to church around 3:45 pm to babysit Robin & Missy's kids. We had a nice little time, especially when Lexy & Sarah decided to dump all of their goldfish in their cups of water. Cute kids. Then it was time to work nursery. I hung out in the baby room for a while--totally overstaffed with 5 adults and 2 babies. We talked about school accredidation, the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, the Amazing Race, playing pranks on husbands, and acid reflux. What fun. After a while I headed down to Robin's office b/c my payroll paperwork had somehow gotten misplaced & I needed to re-do some of it. So Robin & I sat in her office for a good long while just chatting & watching funny videos on the internet. And Robin was wearing her 'nigga shoes (Saucony) tonight...she cracks me up! So, I definitely got paid for doing nothing. Hey, it's cool.
I have this urge to buy something on ebay. I used to be such an ebay addict. I miss it. Ebay is superdeeduperwonderful! Okay I'm a dork & just bid on the latest Jump Little Children cd. It came out last year but I've been slack & still haven't gotten it. Just found it on ebay for 8 cents. Holla!
I've decided that there are three things I really want to do before I die...
1. hike the entire Appalacian Trail
2. go backpacking across Europe
3. work in an orphanage in Africa
Yeah--hope those dreams become reality one day.
Ahh! That bug is back!
Okay, I'm off to watch Will & Grace. Love that show.
I have this urge to buy something on ebay. I used to be such an ebay addict. I miss it. Ebay is superdeeduperwonderful! Okay I'm a dork & just bid on the latest Jump Little Children cd. It came out last year but I've been slack & still haven't gotten it. Just found it on ebay for 8 cents. Holla!
I've decided that there are three things I really want to do before I die...
1. hike the entire Appalacian Trail
2. go backpacking across Europe
3. work in an orphanage in Africa
Yeah--hope those dreams become reality one day.
Ahh! That bug is back!
Okay, I'm off to watch Will & Grace. Love that show.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Friday, March 11, 2005
Spring Break!
I've finished my SCWK 432 paper and now it's officially spring break for me! Woo hoo! I still have to work at the post office & Westminster nursery but that's not much. I had the most horrible day yesterday and I'm so glad I don't have to worry about school for a few days. I still have a lot of schoolwork to do over break, but I'm not worrying about it now.
Monday afternoon my Mom & I are driving to Columbia to meet with my caterer. I'm excited about that. I also ordered my wedding invitations this past week. I like them a lot.
I just want to go to sleep now. I'm going to go turn my paper in & then take a nap before going to the gym. My poor roomie, Kristi, has only gotten 9 hours of sleep total this week. Those crazy art professors are about to kill her.
I've been learning a lot about covenants in the Bible lately--through my Old Testament class and Jeff Ferguson. Growing up Baptist, I never really knew the importance of the covenants that God made with those in the Bible. It's exciting for me to look at these as I'm about to enter a covenant marraige. My mom and I were discussing last night how marraige is so much more than signing a piece of paper for the state, but it is a covenant with God and the person you are marrying.
I may have found a job for this summer. Robin Madden & this other lady at church want me to watch their kids this summer. That'd be cool. I like keeping kids during the summer because you can take them places and do lots of fun stuff.
Guess that's it for now. I'm headed to Bancroft to turn in my paper.
Monday afternoon my Mom & I are driving to Columbia to meet with my caterer. I'm excited about that. I also ordered my wedding invitations this past week. I like them a lot.
I just want to go to sleep now. I'm going to go turn my paper in & then take a nap before going to the gym. My poor roomie, Kristi, has only gotten 9 hours of sleep total this week. Those crazy art professors are about to kill her.
I've been learning a lot about covenants in the Bible lately--through my Old Testament class and Jeff Ferguson. Growing up Baptist, I never really knew the importance of the covenants that God made with those in the Bible. It's exciting for me to look at these as I'm about to enter a covenant marraige. My mom and I were discussing last night how marraige is so much more than signing a piece of paper for the state, but it is a covenant with God and the person you are marrying.
I may have found a job for this summer. Robin Madden & this other lady at church want me to watch their kids this summer. That'd be cool. I like keeping kids during the summer because you can take them places and do lots of fun stuff.
Guess that's it for now. I'm headed to Bancroft to turn in my paper.
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
it's march already?
Where did February go? I have no clue but what I do know is that my wedding is in 95 days! How scary is that?! We still have so much to do and so little time.
Today is Matt & my 10 month anniversary. That's not really that long considering we're getting married. Some people still think we're crazy for getting married so soon, especially since I'm still in school. But when you know, you know. And that's how it goes. My friend Meredith & her fiance have been dating 7 years and they are getting married in November! Now that's some patience!
I just finished the first half of my english exam. It was a killer. I'm dreading the discussion part on Thursday.
I have recently become more and more aware of my stubbornness. Never in my life would I have said that I was a stubborn person, but I'm 'fessing up to it now. Matt & I have these dumb arguements over dumb little things (example--how much water to boil when making macaroni, whether to go to bojangles or not, etc.) and through these arguements I have now realized I am extremely stubborn. Both Matt & I are both stubborn & sometimes won't take the time to listen to the other person--we just keep arguing our point. We always resolve it within minutes and it becomes a laughing matter, but still...it kills me that I am as stubborn as I am. Guess this is what marraige is gonna be all about...learning new things about yourself and dealing with them!
So, I am hardcore dieting & exercising for the wedding. I've decided I'm gonna lose all this weight for the wedding & then after the wedding get fat again. Wanna know why I'm gonna get fat again? Because Matt & I did our budget the other day & it's gonna be extremely tight...therefore we're gonna be eating lots of ramen & macaroni & cheese. There go the carbs.
Wanna know something funny? I can't go a single day without spilling something on me. Let's see...Thursday=ketchup & eggs at Waffle House, Friday=syrup at my house, Saturday=honey mustard at Longhorn's, Sunday=honey mustard at church...but I don't think I spilled anything on myself yesterday or today (yet)! Yay! I'm a big girl now! :)
wedding stuff
Many of you keep asking who my caterer is and stuff. So, why don't you just check out her website. http://www.southerngourmetcatering.net/home.html
And if you wanna go to my photographer's website go here. http://www.carolinadigitalphotography.com/
So that's my wedding. And the food is gonna be real good...and I'm gonna have a chocolate fountain! Heck yeah!
And if you wanna go to my photographer's website go here. http://www.carolinadigitalphotography.com/
So that's my wedding. And the food is gonna be real good...and I'm gonna have a chocolate fountain! Heck yeah!
Sunday, February 27, 2005
raindrops on roses
It's been a great weekend. Very busy but fun.
Friday morning I went to work & then headed home to spend some time with my family and do laundry. I ended up spending the entire rest of the day with them, which was great. After Matt got off work he came over to my parents house and we ate pancakes for dinner. Yum!
Saturday I had to work the nursery at Westminster from 9 am-12pm. We had four kids--two fourth graders, a six-month old and a one-year old. The babies were great and so adorable. Then Matt & I headed to Pineville for lunch & shopping at Old Navy. We went to Rafferty's for lunch which was good but a little expensive for us being that we're on a really tight budget. Then we went to Old Navy & I got a few things. Later on we headed to Columbia with Matt's mom & Aunt Karen (aka Crazy Aunt Karen) for dinner with the Army Aviation Association, Jimmy Doolittle Chapter. Matt's mom was invited by some friends in honor of Mr. Parks. The dinner meeting was held at Longhorn's. Oh yeah, it was delicious. There was a speaker there, some guy who talked about helping Latin America. Out of his 45 minute talk all I understood was that many Latin Americans live in extreme poverty and are illiterate. After the meeting we headed back up & I came home and went to bed. I was pooped.
Today we had church & the college luncheon. I really enjoyed college luncheon because Matt & I sat with two families with young children. We had a lot of good conversation and the kids were adorable.
Then tonight we had Financial Peace where we learned about insurance. I'm still a little boggled by it all. I'm so ignorant about all of this stuff. Then we had our engaged couples Bible study with Jeff which was wonderful. I always enjoy spending time with Jason, Christen, Matt, & Stephanie. It makes me feel good that other couples are going through all we are.
So I'm sure this is the most boring entry ever.
Right now I feel pretty distant from a lot of people. I am so busy and it seems like I don't have any time just to hang out with anyone anymore. I miss spending time with people. Sometimes I feel like nobody wants to hang out anymore just because me & Matt are engaged. Yeah we're getting married but I still want to hang out with everyone else. I want to hang out with the girls without Matt. I want to hang out with my roomies. It just sucks because we are all so busy.
My dad is still searching for a job. It's been almost a year. That is so discouraging. I can't even imagine how my dad feels. He got two more rejection letters yesterday and sent out two more resumes. He didn't get one job just because he doesn't have a masters in social work, even though he has 22 years of experience working in the social work field. That scares me.
Matt & I have all of these random thoughts for our future. I am now realizing that I will have to go to grad school. We may stay here & I can go to Winthrop for grad school. We may move to Tennessee (Nashville or Memphis) & I could go to UT. That would be incredible. We may head down to Florida. We have no clue. We are definitely open to anything though.
Okay, I guess this is a long enough random entry. Bye for now.
Friday morning I went to work & then headed home to spend some time with my family and do laundry. I ended up spending the entire rest of the day with them, which was great. After Matt got off work he came over to my parents house and we ate pancakes for dinner. Yum!
Saturday I had to work the nursery at Westminster from 9 am-12pm. We had four kids--two fourth graders, a six-month old and a one-year old. The babies were great and so adorable. Then Matt & I headed to Pineville for lunch & shopping at Old Navy. We went to Rafferty's for lunch which was good but a little expensive for us being that we're on a really tight budget. Then we went to Old Navy & I got a few things. Later on we headed to Columbia with Matt's mom & Aunt Karen (aka Crazy Aunt Karen) for dinner with the Army Aviation Association, Jimmy Doolittle Chapter. Matt's mom was invited by some friends in honor of Mr. Parks. The dinner meeting was held at Longhorn's. Oh yeah, it was delicious. There was a speaker there, some guy who talked about helping Latin America. Out of his 45 minute talk all I understood was that many Latin Americans live in extreme poverty and are illiterate. After the meeting we headed back up & I came home and went to bed. I was pooped.
Today we had church & the college luncheon. I really enjoyed college luncheon because Matt & I sat with two families with young children. We had a lot of good conversation and the kids were adorable.
Then tonight we had Financial Peace where we learned about insurance. I'm still a little boggled by it all. I'm so ignorant about all of this stuff. Then we had our engaged couples Bible study with Jeff which was wonderful. I always enjoy spending time with Jason, Christen, Matt, & Stephanie. It makes me feel good that other couples are going through all we are.
So I'm sure this is the most boring entry ever.
Right now I feel pretty distant from a lot of people. I am so busy and it seems like I don't have any time just to hang out with anyone anymore. I miss spending time with people. Sometimes I feel like nobody wants to hang out anymore just because me & Matt are engaged. Yeah we're getting married but I still want to hang out with everyone else. I want to hang out with the girls without Matt. I want to hang out with my roomies. It just sucks because we are all so busy.
My dad is still searching for a job. It's been almost a year. That is so discouraging. I can't even imagine how my dad feels. He got two more rejection letters yesterday and sent out two more resumes. He didn't get one job just because he doesn't have a masters in social work, even though he has 22 years of experience working in the social work field. That scares me.
Matt & I have all of these random thoughts for our future. I am now realizing that I will have to go to grad school. We may stay here & I can go to Winthrop for grad school. We may move to Tennessee (Nashville or Memphis) & I could go to UT. That would be incredible. We may head down to Florida. We have no clue. We are definitely open to anything though.
Okay, I guess this is a long enough random entry. Bye for now.
Thursday, February 24, 2005
I'm back!
I've decided I'm gonna update in this thing again...as well as myspace. Here's the lowdown on me...
Only 100 days until I get married.
I'm thinking about going to grad school (University of Tennessee maybe?).
I love being a social work major.
I'm now working in the nursery at Westminster and Forest Hill.
My room is a crazy mess & I need to clean it.
On Saturday I'm going to Columbia with Matt & his mom for a Doo Little Raiders dinner.
I've been working out with Joce at Impact Xpress Fitness and it's a lot of fun (Holly & Tam Tam are going there too).
Matt & I are apartment searching.
I gave up french fries for Lent.
I really want to cut & dye my hair but I'm gonna wait until after the wedding.
I'm going to see Ashlee Simpson on April 2nd.
I ate both boxes of my girl scout cookies and now I feel deprived.
I need to do laundry real bad.
I've been a huge slacker this week.
Guess that's it for now.
Only 100 days until I get married.
I'm thinking about going to grad school (University of Tennessee maybe?).
I love being a social work major.
I'm now working in the nursery at Westminster and Forest Hill.
My room is a crazy mess & I need to clean it.
On Saturday I'm going to Columbia with Matt & his mom for a Doo Little Raiders dinner.
I've been working out with Joce at Impact Xpress Fitness and it's a lot of fun (Holly & Tam Tam are going there too).
Matt & I are apartment searching.
I gave up french fries for Lent.
I really want to cut & dye my hair but I'm gonna wait until after the wedding.
I'm going to see Ashlee Simpson on April 2nd.
I ate both boxes of my girl scout cookies and now I feel deprived.
I need to do laundry real bad.
I've been a huge slacker this week.
Guess that's it for now.
Sunday, January 16, 2005
Friday, November 26, 2004
Wedding shopping!
Today I tried on wedding dresses. Wow! That is crazy yet really exciting! I tried on some very simple yet elegant ones as well as big fru fru ones. I'm definitely a simple girl. I found one that I really like, but of course I'm gonna look around some more before I decide. We went into the Bridal shop on Celanese and got bombarded by this short chunky little Korean lady who said she used to design clothes for Brooke Shields. That lady was hilarious but after a while she gave me a headache. When I was trying on one dress I made the comment that I have no boobs, so her she comes "I've got some for you" and hands me some pads to stick in my bra. It was funny. Anyway, the dress I really like I found at the Bridal and Formal Gallery on Charlotte Ave. And the ladies there were extremely nice and helpful. So, I had a fun afternoon of wedding shopping with my mom.
182 days!
182 days!
Monday, November 22, 2004
BIG NEWS!
In 187 days I will be getting married. That's right, Matt & I will be getting married on May 28th at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Finally, we have a for real date! And the wonderful thing about it is that his dad will possibly be able to come home for the wedding! Yay! So, to all our friends, mark your calendars!
Saturday, November 20, 2004
Product of Boredom
I'm dumb.
Thirteen random things you like:
1) Dora the Explorer
2) sleeping
3) hanging out at the Pink Palace
4) roller coasters
5) the color orange
6) Cucumber Cantalaupe candles
7) Having money
8) Chick-Fil-A
9) Blowing bubbles
10) Country music
11) fuzzy socks
12) Fire
13) wearing hoodies, jeans, & flip flops
Twelve random things you want:
1) a car that actually works (BCC 4 ever)
2) an engagement ring :)
3) to live in Africa
4) to have 3 kids (named Mackey, Emma, & Eli)
5) to pass my Biology of the Aging class
6) to be able to have a cat in my apartment
7) more sleep
8) a new digital camera
9) for my head not to hurt right now
10) Matt's dad to come home safe
11) to learn how to surf
12) to read more
Eleven good bands/artists:
1) Switchfoot
2) Ashlee Simpson (she may not be good but I like her)
3) Bethany Dillon
4) Brevada
5) Jump Little Children
6) Relient K
7) Rascall Flats
8) Dashboard Confessional
9) Jack Johnson
10) Gretchen Wilson
11) Silers Bald
Ten things about you ... physically:
1) I'm fat
2) brown hair
3) brown eyes
4) I'm stretching my ears
5) pierced cartilage
6) long toes
7) bad cuticles
8) bad eyes
9) scar next to my eyebrow
10) tons of freckles on my shoulders due to excessive sunburns
Nine thoughts:
1) I wish this semester was over
2) I'm glad it's Friday!
3) Dinner at Pork 'n More was yummy!
4) I'm blessed to have such awesome friends
5) I need to go to the eye doctor
6) I like making to do lists
7) Schindler's List is a sad movie...we're watching it in my RELG class
8) I can't wait to get married!
9) I miss my kitties!
Eight favorite foods/drinks:
1) mac & cheese
2) peanut butter & nutella sandwiches
3) Ritz chips
4) Propel
5) Mike's Hard Lime
6) Smirnoff Twisted
7) Cheese sticks
8) Lime diet cokes
Seven things you wear daily:
1) contacts
2) my rings
3) earrings
4) shoes/flip flops
5) deoderant
6) lotion
7) a shirt
Six things that annoy you:
1) fake people
2) fake people
3) fake people
4) fake people
5) fake people
6) did i mention...fake people!
Five things you touch everyday:
1) my keyboard
2) cell phone
3) my squishy duck
4) chapstick
5) my purse
Four shows you watch:
1) That 70's Show
2) Made
3) Laguna Beach
4) A Wedding Story
Three People you have a crush on:
1) Matthew
2) Matthew
3) Matthew
Two things you hate:
1) seafood
2) cheap beer
One thing you love:
1) my best friend
Thirteen random things you like:
1) Dora the Explorer
2) sleeping
3) hanging out at the Pink Palace
4) roller coasters
5) the color orange
6) Cucumber Cantalaupe candles
7) Having money
8) Chick-Fil-A
9) Blowing bubbles
10) Country music
11) fuzzy socks
12) Fire
13) wearing hoodies, jeans, & flip flops
Twelve random things you want:
1) a car that actually works (BCC 4 ever)
2) an engagement ring :)
3) to live in Africa
4) to have 3 kids (named Mackey, Emma, & Eli)
5) to pass my Biology of the Aging class
6) to be able to have a cat in my apartment
7) more sleep
8) a new digital camera
9) for my head not to hurt right now
10) Matt's dad to come home safe
11) to learn how to surf
12) to read more
Eleven good bands/artists:
1) Switchfoot
2) Ashlee Simpson (she may not be good but I like her)
3) Bethany Dillon
4) Brevada
5) Jump Little Children
6) Relient K
7) Rascall Flats
8) Dashboard Confessional
9) Jack Johnson
10) Gretchen Wilson
11) Silers Bald
Ten things about you ... physically:
1) I'm fat
2) brown hair
3) brown eyes
4) I'm stretching my ears
5) pierced cartilage
6) long toes
7) bad cuticles
8) bad eyes
9) scar next to my eyebrow
10) tons of freckles on my shoulders due to excessive sunburns
Nine thoughts:
1) I wish this semester was over
2) I'm glad it's Friday!
3) Dinner at Pork 'n More was yummy!
4) I'm blessed to have such awesome friends
5) I need to go to the eye doctor
6) I like making to do lists
7) Schindler's List is a sad movie...we're watching it in my RELG class
8) I can't wait to get married!
9) I miss my kitties!
Eight favorite foods/drinks:
1) mac & cheese
2) peanut butter & nutella sandwiches
3) Ritz chips
4) Propel
5) Mike's Hard Lime
6) Smirnoff Twisted
7) Cheese sticks
8) Lime diet cokes
Seven things you wear daily:
1) contacts
2) my rings
3) earrings
4) shoes/flip flops
5) deoderant
6) lotion
7) a shirt
Six things that annoy you:
1) fake people
2) fake people
3) fake people
4) fake people
5) fake people
6) did i mention...fake people!
Five things you touch everyday:
1) my keyboard
2) cell phone
3) my squishy duck
4) chapstick
5) my purse
Four shows you watch:
1) That 70's Show
2) Made
3) Laguna Beach
4) A Wedding Story
Three People you have a crush on:
1) Matthew
2) Matthew
3) Matthew
Two things you hate:
1) seafood
2) cheap beer
One thing you love:
1) my best friend
Monday, November 08, 2004
You make me wanna la la
As always, I've had a lot going on lately. I've been pretty down but I'll manage. Matt is probably sick of me crying all the time. It seems that's all I do.
School is hardcore kicking my butt & I know the next two semesters are gonna kill me. I'm pondering the thought of staying at Winthrop an extra semester. It might make things a little easier for me. I don't know. All I know is I'm not so good at this college stuff. Can't I just runaway to Africa?
Last weekend I went to Columbia with my mom to keep Cameron & Devin. They are growing up to be some cuties! Every 30 seconds Devin would just call out my name...not wanting anything but just making me turn around and pay attention to him. I loved it...hearing his sweet little voice call out "Sarah". We went to EdVenture and had fun there (despite the fire drill). It was nice to spend time with those boys again...I still miss them.
Sunday Matt & I had nursery duty at church. Between bouncing, scooting, grinning, and pooping...we had a fun morning. I can't wait until I can have kids of my own (don't worry guys...it's not gonna be anytime soon).
I've had some hardcore smack in the face stuff happening in my life lately that has made me really think about my life. It disguists me that I am so freakin sinful and don't even care. I should care. Lately I have been living my life entirely around my feelings. I'm so selfish. I'm at one of those points where I want to change because I know I should want to change but then I really don't want to change. I'm comfortable with my life how it is and I know I shouldn't be. I guess we'll see what happens.
*Good news--the Roasting Co. is staying open due to the "overwhelming support of the community". Yay!
School is hardcore kicking my butt & I know the next two semesters are gonna kill me. I'm pondering the thought of staying at Winthrop an extra semester. It might make things a little easier for me. I don't know. All I know is I'm not so good at this college stuff. Can't I just runaway to Africa?
Last weekend I went to Columbia with my mom to keep Cameron & Devin. They are growing up to be some cuties! Every 30 seconds Devin would just call out my name...not wanting anything but just making me turn around and pay attention to him. I loved it...hearing his sweet little voice call out "Sarah". We went to EdVenture and had fun there (despite the fire drill). It was nice to spend time with those boys again...I still miss them.
Sunday Matt & I had nursery duty at church. Between bouncing, scooting, grinning, and pooping...we had a fun morning. I can't wait until I can have kids of my own (don't worry guys...it's not gonna be anytime soon).
I've had some hardcore smack in the face stuff happening in my life lately that has made me really think about my life. It disguists me that I am so freakin sinful and don't even care. I should care. Lately I have been living my life entirely around my feelings. I'm so selfish. I'm at one of those points where I want to change because I know I should want to change but then I really don't want to change. I'm comfortable with my life how it is and I know I shouldn't be. I guess we'll see what happens.
*Good news--the Roasting Co. is staying open due to the "overwhelming support of the community". Yay!
Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Mourner's Entry
The Roasting Co. will be closing on Friday. ::huge tear:: What are we gonna do without a place to hang out and drink coffee? Rock Hill is going down the drain!
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Phew!
I just wrote a 5 1/2 page paper in less than an hour! Wow I'm good! Actually it wasn't that hard b/c it was on homelessness and shelters I researched in the area. It was a pretty cool assignment. I'm definitely getting into this social work stuff. I'm hoping I'm going to do my internship at a homeless shelter or something of that sort.
Matt & I were talking and we really just wanna move to South Africa and work at an orphanage for the rest of our lives...how awesome would that be. But that isn't really a possibility right now. Maybe sometime in the future.
I still don't have my computer. Wanna know why?! It had...no lie...97 viruses on it! What the crap! I sure wasn't taking very good care of my computer! I almost lost all my pics and files but my dad is so amazing he saved them for me! He's still got a lot of work to do on my computer though...so who knows when I'll get it back. On a good note, Matt's mom bought him an amazing laptop for his birthday/graduation/Christmas present. It's really cool!
Matt & I went to the RUF Barn Dance/Hoe Down last Saturday night. I had the greatest time. Square dancing is my new hobby! I for real want to go square dancing more often! And we ate some yummy barbeque and s'mores! After that we (Matt, Bethany, Joe & I) went to Joce's for some home-made blueberry pancakes! We also watched A Cinderella Story, but I took a nap b/c I'd already seen it and I was tired. But man, can Joce make some yummy blueberry pancakes! Overall, it was a wonderful night!
Sunday night a bunch of us went to Joe's Crab Shack for Russell's birthday. Despite the wait, we had a wonderful time and got to do the chicken dance! I love Joe's! You guys better be up for it again because we're definitely going for my birthday!
I'll leave ya with a quote my wonderful roomie, Sarah, shared with us...
"The only time you should take about someone is if you are on your knees with your hands folded."
Matt & I were talking and we really just wanna move to South Africa and work at an orphanage for the rest of our lives...how awesome would that be. But that isn't really a possibility right now. Maybe sometime in the future.
I still don't have my computer. Wanna know why?! It had...no lie...97 viruses on it! What the crap! I sure wasn't taking very good care of my computer! I almost lost all my pics and files but my dad is so amazing he saved them for me! He's still got a lot of work to do on my computer though...so who knows when I'll get it back. On a good note, Matt's mom bought him an amazing laptop for his birthday/graduation/Christmas present. It's really cool!
Matt & I went to the RUF Barn Dance/Hoe Down last Saturday night. I had the greatest time. Square dancing is my new hobby! I for real want to go square dancing more often! And we ate some yummy barbeque and s'mores! After that we (Matt, Bethany, Joe & I) went to Joce's for some home-made blueberry pancakes! We also watched A Cinderella Story, but I took a nap b/c I'd already seen it and I was tired. But man, can Joce make some yummy blueberry pancakes! Overall, it was a wonderful night!
Sunday night a bunch of us went to Joe's Crab Shack for Russell's birthday. Despite the wait, we had a wonderful time and got to do the chicken dance! I love Joe's! You guys better be up for it again because we're definitely going for my birthday!
I'll leave ya with a quote my wonderful roomie, Sarah, shared with us...
"The only time you should take about someone is if you are on your knees with your hands folded."
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
10.20.04
I've got a couple quotes for ya...
"Don't go postal, go coastal" ~Jimmy Buffett
and
"Dysfunction doesn't come in isolation." ~Dr. Lyman
Anyway, this has been the longest week, which is weird since I didn't even have work or class Monday. Matt & his mom are up in Ft. Bragg right now visiting his dad. His dad is on lock-down though, so they can only see him at night. Today he is going through POW training, which means he has to sit in a room and be interrogated for 6 hours...that's scary. At least they prepare you for that though, not that you can really be prepared to go to war. This war is definitely hitting home with me right now. I've never really had anyone close to me go to war...and now that it's Matt's dad going, it has hit me hard.
What I've got to do the rest of this week:
-Read for my SCWK 395 midterm tomorrow
-Work on my community resource project for SCWK 395, which includes calling homeless shelters around the area and finding out what resources they offer
-Listen to my HIST 102 lecture online (should have done this over fall break)
-Finish up my resume & prepare for my mock interview
-Prepare for the Right Fit seminar at Westminster on Saturday
Guess that's all...not really that much.
I'm heading out now.
"Don't go postal, go coastal" ~Jimmy Buffett
and
"Dysfunction doesn't come in isolation." ~Dr. Lyman
Anyway, this has been the longest week, which is weird since I didn't even have work or class Monday. Matt & his mom are up in Ft. Bragg right now visiting his dad. His dad is on lock-down though, so they can only see him at night. Today he is going through POW training, which means he has to sit in a room and be interrogated for 6 hours...that's scary. At least they prepare you for that though, not that you can really be prepared to go to war. This war is definitely hitting home with me right now. I've never really had anyone close to me go to war...and now that it's Matt's dad going, it has hit me hard.
What I've got to do the rest of this week:
-Read for my SCWK 395 midterm tomorrow
-Work on my community resource project for SCWK 395, which includes calling homeless shelters around the area and finding out what resources they offer
-Listen to my HIST 102 lecture online (should have done this over fall break)
-Finish up my resume & prepare for my mock interview
-Prepare for the Right Fit seminar at Westminster on Saturday
Guess that's all...not really that much.
I'm heading out now.
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Fall Break
Since everyone else wrote a journal entry about their fall break experience I thought I would too.
Let's start with Friday. I went to work like normal & then waited for Matt to get off work. We headed down to Columbia for the fair. We got there around 5 pm and walked around for a while. We fed some animals & Matt got chased down by a llama. And we rode my favorite ride...the Feuer Ball. Then we went to the Newsboys concert & met up with Erin, Nikki, & some of their friends. I felt real old b/c the first time I saw Newsboys in concert, I was in 6th grade. Those guys are getting pretty old, but they can still rock it out. After the concert we all walked around some more. Then, the coolest thing happened...we rode an elephant! Matt & I rode the elephant & Erin, & two of her friends rode it too. While Matt & I are standing in line to ride the elephant, all of the sudden we hear the elephant fart and no lie, his tail moved up & down b/c the fart was so strong! And then it stunk up the place. That was funny. It was the loudest fart I have ever heard! So, after we walked around some more & rode the Ferris Wheel, Matt & I headed back up to the Thrill.
Saturday I slept until noon & was pretty lazy for a while after that. Then Matt came & picked me up, we went to Bojangles to get some food & headed to the Greenway for a picnic & a hike. We had a nice hike & learned all about poisen ivy (which Matt claims he's not allergic to). Then we went over by the horses & pet this one horse for a while. We fed him some grass & he decided to lay his head on my chest & slobber all over me. Nnnniiiiiccceeee! He was a sweet horse though. After we left the Greenway we went to see The Village at the $1.50 movies. Matt locked his keys in the car, so when we got out his mom met us there to give him a key. His mom is driving this really huge truck for a while. So, Matt & I hop in the back & she rides around the parking lot squeeling "yeehaw!" It was hilarious.
Sunday morning Matt & I were introduced to the congregation at Westminster. I love my new church! :) Then his mom treated us to Sake for lunch. I really can't remember what we did after that...maybe I took a nap? Sunday night we headed over to Joce's to watch Saved with Lori, Joce, Jess & Sarah. I thought it was a pretty good movie.
Yesterday I slept almost all day. I got up at 12:30 pm & watched tv for a while. Then I went back to sleep from 2-3 pm, until Matt called me. Then Matt & I went shopping, to Chick-Fil-A, & Cherry Park. Then I came back to my apt and took another nap. Wow man, you'd think I never got any sleep.
Okay, I gotta go to class now. I'll update more sometime.
Let's start with Friday. I went to work like normal & then waited for Matt to get off work. We headed down to Columbia for the fair. We got there around 5 pm and walked around for a while. We fed some animals & Matt got chased down by a llama. And we rode my favorite ride...the Feuer Ball. Then we went to the Newsboys concert & met up with Erin, Nikki, & some of their friends. I felt real old b/c the first time I saw Newsboys in concert, I was in 6th grade. Those guys are getting pretty old, but they can still rock it out. After the concert we all walked around some more. Then, the coolest thing happened...we rode an elephant! Matt & I rode the elephant & Erin, & two of her friends rode it too. While Matt & I are standing in line to ride the elephant, all of the sudden we hear the elephant fart and no lie, his tail moved up & down b/c the fart was so strong! And then it stunk up the place. That was funny. It was the loudest fart I have ever heard! So, after we walked around some more & rode the Ferris Wheel, Matt & I headed back up to the Thrill.
Saturday I slept until noon & was pretty lazy for a while after that. Then Matt came & picked me up, we went to Bojangles to get some food & headed to the Greenway for a picnic & a hike. We had a nice hike & learned all about poisen ivy (which Matt claims he's not allergic to). Then we went over by the horses & pet this one horse for a while. We fed him some grass & he decided to lay his head on my chest & slobber all over me. Nnnniiiiiccceeee! He was a sweet horse though. After we left the Greenway we went to see The Village at the $1.50 movies. Matt locked his keys in the car, so when we got out his mom met us there to give him a key. His mom is driving this really huge truck for a while. So, Matt & I hop in the back & she rides around the parking lot squeeling "yeehaw!" It was hilarious.
Sunday morning Matt & I were introduced to the congregation at Westminster. I love my new church! :) Then his mom treated us to Sake for lunch. I really can't remember what we did after that...maybe I took a nap? Sunday night we headed over to Joce's to watch Saved with Lori, Joce, Jess & Sarah. I thought it was a pretty good movie.
Yesterday I slept almost all day. I got up at 12:30 pm & watched tv for a while. Then I went back to sleep from 2-3 pm, until Matt called me. Then Matt & I went shopping, to Chick-Fil-A, & Cherry Park. Then I came back to my apt and took another nap. Wow man, you'd think I never got any sleep.
Okay, I gotta go to class now. I'll update more sometime.
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Life goes on and on and on...
If Fall Break doesn't hurry up and get here I'm gonna go crazy. This week has been one filled with tests and papers. Though I am done with all that, I still have to go to 3 more classes today. I'm working at the PO tomorrow as well, so my break won't really start until tomorrow afternoon. I am feeling very drained right now, emotionally and physically. I'll be fine once I get some rest.
So, I cleaned out my purse the other day & was amazed to find what random things I did. I'm such a dork because I made a list of what was in my purse so I could post it later for all you to laugh at. So here goes...
-one AAA battery
-two kinds of lipgloss
-two kinds of chapstick
-cell phone
-wallet
-10 coupons for a free bottle of Body by Victoria perfume (if anyone wants one let me know)
-A bag of Hall's Fruit Breezers
-two pads of post-it notes
-checkbook
-4 pens
-2 pencils
-a highlighter
-keys
-eyedrops
-Purell
-Tylenol Cold
-Orbit gum
-a spoon
-Eye Openers mints
-face powder
Wow...that's a lot of junk that I definitely don't need.
Tomorrow after Matt & I get off work we are heading down to Columbia for the fair. I'm definitely excited! I sure do love the fair...the sights, the sounds, the smells...the whole experience. We're gonna meet up with Bethany & hopefully Erin there. That will be lots of fun.
My dad has a job interview next week at Greenville County DSS. Keep him in your prayers.
I'm going to leave you with a random funny quote I read in Glamour this morning..."In bed, men are like microwaves and women are like ovens." haha.
So, I cleaned out my purse the other day & was amazed to find what random things I did. I'm such a dork because I made a list of what was in my purse so I could post it later for all you to laugh at. So here goes...
-one AAA battery
-two kinds of lipgloss
-two kinds of chapstick
-cell phone
-wallet
-10 coupons for a free bottle of Body by Victoria perfume (if anyone wants one let me know)
-A bag of Hall's Fruit Breezers
-two pads of post-it notes
-checkbook
-4 pens
-2 pencils
-a highlighter
-keys
-eyedrops
-Purell
-Tylenol Cold
-Orbit gum
-a spoon
-Eye Openers mints
-face powder
Wow...that's a lot of junk that I definitely don't need.
Tomorrow after Matt & I get off work we are heading down to Columbia for the fair. I'm definitely excited! I sure do love the fair...the sights, the sounds, the smells...the whole experience. We're gonna meet up with Bethany & hopefully Erin there. That will be lots of fun.
My dad has a job interview next week at Greenville County DSS. Keep him in your prayers.
I'm going to leave you with a random funny quote I read in Glamour this morning..."In bed, men are like microwaves and women are like ovens." haha.
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
10.12.04
Here I am sitting in the library 30 minutes before my Religion 201 midterm and what am I doing? I'm updating my blog. I've studied my butt off & my mind can't take any more religion right now.
If you are wondering why I haven't been online lately, it's because my computer died. My dad is working on it, so hopefully I will get it back soon. I'm so thankful to have a dad who knows how to fix computers!
I guess my biggest excitement has been that Matt & I are officially members at Westminster now. As of Sunday afternoon, I am a Presbyterian! :) We have met so many amazing people through the Inquirer's Seminar and the other things we have been involved in and I love that. I feel so comfortable there and being comfortable in church is something I haven't felt in a long time. I'm so excited to have found such an amazing church with amazing people who live by the gospel of grace and not legalism!
School is school and it sucks. I'm so ready to get out. I truly can't wait until my internship & getting out in the real world of social work. My passion is with the people, not with the textbook definitions.
Lately, I have been learning how to be more honest with myself as well as others, especially in the little things. When someone asks us where we want to eat & we say we don't care when we really do, why do we do that? Why are we so afraid of hurting others & offending them in little things that don't matter? Matt & I are working on this...being open & honest in every situation. I feel like I have nothing to hide from him & I know he won't judge me, yet sometimes I still hold back. Why is that? Human nature I guess.
Alright, I guess I'm going to head over to Kinard & study for a few more minutes before my midterm.
If you are wondering why I haven't been online lately, it's because my computer died. My dad is working on it, so hopefully I will get it back soon. I'm so thankful to have a dad who knows how to fix computers!
I guess my biggest excitement has been that Matt & I are officially members at Westminster now. As of Sunday afternoon, I am a Presbyterian! :) We have met so many amazing people through the Inquirer's Seminar and the other things we have been involved in and I love that. I feel so comfortable there and being comfortable in church is something I haven't felt in a long time. I'm so excited to have found such an amazing church with amazing people who live by the gospel of grace and not legalism!
School is school and it sucks. I'm so ready to get out. I truly can't wait until my internship & getting out in the real world of social work. My passion is with the people, not with the textbook definitions.
Lately, I have been learning how to be more honest with myself as well as others, especially in the little things. When someone asks us where we want to eat & we say we don't care when we really do, why do we do that? Why are we so afraid of hurting others & offending them in little things that don't matter? Matt & I are working on this...being open & honest in every situation. I feel like I have nothing to hide from him & I know he won't judge me, yet sometimes I still hold back. Why is that? Human nature I guess.
Alright, I guess I'm going to head over to Kinard & study for a few more minutes before my midterm.
Monday, October 04, 2004
signs of boredom
So, I called in sick for work today. I'm feeling horrible, but atleast my voice is coming back. I'm tired of sleeping, so I thought I'd do this survey (thanks to Chandra!)...
Who/What/When was your 1st:
Best friend: Crystal Campbell
Friend: I have no idea
Teacher: I don't remember, my mom would though...some teacher at Shandon Methodist preschool
Word: you know, I really don't know...that's kinda sad
School: preschool, Shandon Methodist & real school, Rosewood
Favorite Book: Definitely Go, Dog, Go! That was the first book I read by myself!
Who/What/When was your last:
Cry: Thursday when talking to my mom about Matt giving me my grandmother's engagement ring
Laugh: yesterday Joce, Kelly, & I laughed about a million random things (Oh no! It can only hold 1 1/2 pounds!)
Smile: just now, thinking about the fact that I'm really getting married! Craziness!
Frown: I dunno
Friend: my last friend? Well, the last friends I hung out with were my roomies.
Best Friend: Currently I'd have to say Matt, Joce, & Bethany
Book you read: I read the sparknotes for The Epic of Gilgamesh last Thursday.
GPA: somewhere in the 2.6 range...I forgot exactly what
Who/What/When is your current:
School: Winthrop
Friend: I could name a few
Best Friend: already answered that...Matt, Joce, & Bethany
Book you are reading: The Bible & not much else
When was the last time you ate a/an:
Burger: last Wednesday, I think
Sandwich: last Thursday
Apple: It's been a while
Chocolate: When we ate S'mores on Friday night...apparently mice like Hershey's bars too as Sarah Gibbs found out
Fries: yesterday...mmmm...arby's curly fries!
Icecream: When Joce & I went to Coldstone
Chips: I haven't eaten chips in forever
Candy: Besides chocolate, I can't remember
Rice: last Wednesday night at home
Vegetable: Green Beans at Camp T-Bird (they weren't very good)
Chicken: Saturday night at Camp T-Bird
What time did you:
Wake up: I woke up at 6 this morning & a little bit later called in sick to work...then I slept until 11
Take a shower: haven't taken one today
Eat something: Just now I ate some yogurt
Finish this survey: 11:59 am
Who/What/When was your 1st:
Best friend: Crystal Campbell
Friend: I have no idea
Teacher: I don't remember, my mom would though...some teacher at Shandon Methodist preschool
Word: you know, I really don't know...that's kinda sad
School: preschool, Shandon Methodist & real school, Rosewood
Favorite Book: Definitely Go, Dog, Go! That was the first book I read by myself!
Who/What/When was your last:
Cry: Thursday when talking to my mom about Matt giving me my grandmother's engagement ring
Laugh: yesterday Joce, Kelly, & I laughed about a million random things (Oh no! It can only hold 1 1/2 pounds!)
Smile: just now, thinking about the fact that I'm really getting married! Craziness!
Frown: I dunno
Friend: my last friend? Well, the last friends I hung out with were my roomies.
Best Friend: Currently I'd have to say Matt, Joce, & Bethany
Book you read: I read the sparknotes for The Epic of Gilgamesh last Thursday.
GPA: somewhere in the 2.6 range...I forgot exactly what
Who/What/When is your current:
School: Winthrop
Friend: I could name a few
Best Friend: already answered that...Matt, Joce, & Bethany
Book you are reading: The Bible & not much else
When was the last time you ate a/an:
Burger: last Wednesday, I think
Sandwich: last Thursday
Apple: It's been a while
Chocolate: When we ate S'mores on Friday night...apparently mice like Hershey's bars too as Sarah Gibbs found out
Fries: yesterday...mmmm...arby's curly fries!
Icecream: When Joce & I went to Coldstone
Chips: I haven't eaten chips in forever
Candy: Besides chocolate, I can't remember
Rice: last Wednesday night at home
Vegetable: Green Beans at Camp T-Bird (they weren't very good)
Chicken: Saturday night at Camp T-Bird
What time did you:
Wake up: I woke up at 6 this morning & a little bit later called in sick to work...then I slept until 11
Take a shower: haven't taken one today
Eat something: Just now I ate some yogurt
Finish this survey: 11:59 am
Wednesday, September 29, 2004
It's been awhile...
As usual, I'm staying pretty busy and there have been a lot of changes in my life. First of all, I'm no longer on leadership for Crusade. Unlike some people think, this had nothing to do with Crusade and everything to do with me. I have become involved in RUF and am growing a lot. I am in no way dropping Crusade, for I still have a place for it in my heart, but I have been called elsewhere. I am in the process of joining Westminster and feel called to RUF because it is connected to Westminster. I have never in my life been so excited about getting involved in a church and I feel so blessed.
Also, Matt & I are getting married. YAY! We were originally thinking May of this year, but Matt's dad will be in Iraq, so we are going to wait. Hopefully the wedding will be in December of 2005. I am so thrilled about this. I know it's right. We have been meeting with Jeff Ferguson and he has been of such help to us. When Jeff talks about how marraige should be, I can only think of Matt. Matt is the man of my dreams. I am so blessed. We'll let you all know when we have an official date.
Let me tell you a little story. Today I was at Walgreen's standing at the counter checking out. The lady in front of me had just walked out the doors & starts screaming. This is a blood curtling scream. We didn't know what was going on. A bunch of employees ran outside to find out that this guy had stolen the lady's purse. It was 12:30 pm...in broad daylight, with tons of people around. Yet this guy got away. It was such an eye-opener to me. Even thinking about it now, my heart is pounding. I can still hear this lady's screams in my head. Pretty scary stuff. So, just be careful, you never know what's going to happen.
I guess I should go study for my history test...although I really don't want to.
Also, Matt & I are getting married. YAY! We were originally thinking May of this year, but Matt's dad will be in Iraq, so we are going to wait. Hopefully the wedding will be in December of 2005. I am so thrilled about this. I know it's right. We have been meeting with Jeff Ferguson and he has been of such help to us. When Jeff talks about how marraige should be, I can only think of Matt. Matt is the man of my dreams. I am so blessed. We'll let you all know when we have an official date.
Let me tell you a little story. Today I was at Walgreen's standing at the counter checking out. The lady in front of me had just walked out the doors & starts screaming. This is a blood curtling scream. We didn't know what was going on. A bunch of employees ran outside to find out that this guy had stolen the lady's purse. It was 12:30 pm...in broad daylight, with tons of people around. Yet this guy got away. It was such an eye-opener to me. Even thinking about it now, my heart is pounding. I can still hear this lady's screams in my head. Pretty scary stuff. So, just be careful, you never know what's going to happen.
I guess I should go study for my history test...although I really don't want to.
Picture!
I just figured out how to add pics...so here's one for ya.
Matt & I at the Luau at the Pink Palace!
Matt & I at the Luau at the Pink Palace!
Sunday, September 12, 2004
A deserving entry
This weekend has been wonderful. It has been relaxing, yet very random...
Last night I went over to the Pink Palace for dinner. We (Joce, Devin, Kelly, Lori, & I) were all sitting around when Joce decides she wants PW's Icecream. We add on Abby & head to PW's in the back of Devin's pick-up truck (with Joce driving). After much trouble (can Joce make up her mind?) we get our icecream and are eating it when Joce decides she wants to do something random. After a bit of talking, we decide to go over to campus & slide down the fire chute behind Tillman. We get over to Tillman & climb up the chute...well, Devin, Kelly, & Joce did. Abby, Lori, & I chickened out a little ways up and went back down. Anyway, Devin, Kelly, & Joce have fun sliding down the chute, getting all dirty. I figure out the door is open to Tillman so we go inside to explore. Oh man...I didn't know Tillman was so cool! We went down to the basement & found lots of cool stuff (some of which was very tempting to steal). "Darn those morals!"~Kelly We also went up above the stage in the auditorium, which was really scary! I thought the floor was about to cave in...and those ladders are freaky! Well, we get done exploring Tillman & head back to Devin's truck. We all pile in the back and sit there for a while, having a "pow wow". Abby then decides that she wants to get on the roof of Byrnes. There is a music major, Ronny, sitting outside & he tells us that the sound room is open so we can go up to the roof. Kelly, Abby, & I decide to go for it...but we make Ronny come with us. So we go all the way to the top of Byrnes Auditorium & climb yet another scary ladder through this tiny hole in the roof! We get to the top and whoa...we're on the top of Byrnes! And let me tell you, the whole campus looks so different from up there! It was awesome! So that was our random night last night.
This morning I got up and went to Westminster. Everyone who I usually go with is either out of town or didn't come, so I ended up sitting by myself in the service. It was actually nice. Sometimes it's nice not to have distractions. Then I went to ABF & people I knew were there, so that was nice. After that, we had college luncheon. Mmmm! Tons of yummy food! We had some delicious sweet potato casserole! I really enjoyed the luncheon, b/c I sat with people I didn't know and got to meet lots of people in the church. Then this afternoon, Matt & I went to the Greek Festival in Charlotte. I've never been to a Greek Festival, so it was definitely an experience. It was pretty cool. We got to go in the Greek Orthodox Church & learn about it. They also had food, dancing, & Greek jewelry.
That leads me up to now...I'm sitting in the computer lab in Withers with Matt. He's working on his lesson plan for tomorrow. He gets to teach Math all week long to his 2nd graders!
Okay...that's enough for now. I've written enough! :)
P.S. My heart is happy!
Last night I went over to the Pink Palace for dinner. We (Joce, Devin, Kelly, Lori, & I) were all sitting around when Joce decides she wants PW's Icecream. We add on Abby & head to PW's in the back of Devin's pick-up truck (with Joce driving). After much trouble (can Joce make up her mind?) we get our icecream and are eating it when Joce decides she wants to do something random. After a bit of talking, we decide to go over to campus & slide down the fire chute behind Tillman. We get over to Tillman & climb up the chute...well, Devin, Kelly, & Joce did. Abby, Lori, & I chickened out a little ways up and went back down. Anyway, Devin, Kelly, & Joce have fun sliding down the chute, getting all dirty. I figure out the door is open to Tillman so we go inside to explore. Oh man...I didn't know Tillman was so cool! We went down to the basement & found lots of cool stuff (some of which was very tempting to steal). "Darn those morals!"~Kelly We also went up above the stage in the auditorium, which was really scary! I thought the floor was about to cave in...and those ladders are freaky! Well, we get done exploring Tillman & head back to Devin's truck. We all pile in the back and sit there for a while, having a "pow wow". Abby then decides that she wants to get on the roof of Byrnes. There is a music major, Ronny, sitting outside & he tells us that the sound room is open so we can go up to the roof. Kelly, Abby, & I decide to go for it...but we make Ronny come with us. So we go all the way to the top of Byrnes Auditorium & climb yet another scary ladder through this tiny hole in the roof! We get to the top and whoa...we're on the top of Byrnes! And let me tell you, the whole campus looks so different from up there! It was awesome! So that was our random night last night.
This morning I got up and went to Westminster. Everyone who I usually go with is either out of town or didn't come, so I ended up sitting by myself in the service. It was actually nice. Sometimes it's nice not to have distractions. Then I went to ABF & people I knew were there, so that was nice. After that, we had college luncheon. Mmmm! Tons of yummy food! We had some delicious sweet potato casserole! I really enjoyed the luncheon, b/c I sat with people I didn't know and got to meet lots of people in the church. Then this afternoon, Matt & I went to the Greek Festival in Charlotte. I've never been to a Greek Festival, so it was definitely an experience. It was pretty cool. We got to go in the Greek Orthodox Church & learn about it. They also had food, dancing, & Greek jewelry.
That leads me up to now...I'm sitting in the computer lab in Withers with Matt. He's working on his lesson plan for tomorrow. He gets to teach Math all week long to his 2nd graders!
Okay...that's enough for now. I've written enough! :)
P.S. My heart is happy!
Friday, September 10, 2004
cool verse
Just wanted to share a verse that Matt shared with me...
"His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." ~Psalm 30:5
Thank you God for showering me with your new mercies!
"His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." ~Psalm 30:5
Thank you God for showering me with your new mercies!
9.9.04
A lot has gone on in the past week and there are a lot of changes taking place in my life right now. While I know all these changes are for the best, it is so hard to understand them right now. Some of the most important things in my life have been taken away from me, but that leaves me to depend only on the Lord. I've hit rock bottom and the only place I can go now is up...towards my Savior.
"The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."
~Psalm 18:2
"The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."
~Psalm 18:2
Friday, September 03, 2004
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
I am so glad that this week is over! Praise God for getting me through it all. Hopefully things will start calming down now.
Praise the name of Jesus
Praise the name of Jesus
He's my rock
He's my fortress
He's my deliverer
In Him will I trust!
Praise the name of Jesus
Praise the name of Jesus
He's my rock
He's my fortress
He's my deliverer
In Him will I trust!
Saturday, August 28, 2004
busy bee
I haven't updated in forever & plan for this one to be a quickie. Things have been so crazy lately. My life has consisted of leaving my apartment at 6:45 am to work at the post office, then heading straight to Books That Matter or class, working on Crusade stuff & finally returning to my apartment around 11 pm. I will be so glad when things settle down! The past two weeks have been horrible, yet they have tought me to not depend on my own strength to get everything done. I can only survive with my God's power.
I am loving living in UP with Kristi, Sarah, & Kendall. I couldn't ask for better roomies.
I'm speaking for our first Crusade meeting this Thursday night! And Rique is doing praise & worship. So you all better come out to Dinkins Auditorium at 8 pm on Thursday!
That's it for now. I've got to get some more stuff crossed off my neverending to do list.
I am loving living in UP with Kristi, Sarah, & Kendall. I couldn't ask for better roomies.
I'm speaking for our first Crusade meeting this Thursday night! And Rique is doing praise & worship. So you all better come out to Dinkins Auditorium at 8 pm on Thursday!
That's it for now. I've got to get some more stuff crossed off my neverending to do list.
Saturday, August 07, 2004
excitement!
Today is August 7th, 2004 and that means Matthew is coming home! It's 11:50 am and he will be here in a little over 5 hours! Rock & roll (as Mikey & Joce would say)!
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- I am married to an incredible man and have three precious children I live in New Orleans and love every minute of being here. Most of all, I am a sinner who falls short every day, but is saved by God's grace.