Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Jan 22
Wow! Can you guys believe it is already the 22nd of Jan.? I am amazed at how quickly time flies. In twenty days I will turn twenty three years old. How crazy is that?
If you would had asked me what I planned to be doing at that age when I was ten, I would have said I'd training drug dogs.
If you had asked me when I was sixteen, I might have been planning to be overseas serving as a missionary.
So what am I doing when I turn 23? Well, I'll be teaching art, painting murals and hopefully going to the San Antonio Rodeo!
If you would had asked me what I planned to be doing at that age when I was ten, I would have said I'd training drug dogs.
If you had asked me when I was sixteen, I might have been planning to be overseas serving as a missionary.
So what am I doing when I turn 23? Well, I'll be teaching art, painting murals and hopefully going to the San Antonio Rodeo!
Friday, January 20, 2006
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Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Like who?
| You Are Most Like Charlotte! |
 You are the ultimate romantic idealist You've been hurt before, but that hasn't caused you to give up on love. If anything, your resolve to fall in love is stronger than ever. And it's this feminine optimism that men find most appealing about you. Romantic prediction: That guy you are seeing (or crushing on)? Could be very serious - if you play your cards right! |
Fire!
| Your Element is Fire |
 Your power color: red Your energy: hot Your season: spring Like a fire, you are full of power and light. A born leader, you easily draw people toward you. You are full of courage and usually up for anything dangerous. You have a huge ego and love to be the center of attention. |
The Color Green
| Your Power Color is Green |
 You feel most at home in a world of ideas. You're curious and logical - and enjoy a good intellectual challenge. You're super cool, calm, and collected. Very little tries your patience. Your only fear? People not realizing how smart and able you are! |
Hehe...
Well, it says I would wear this...but probably only on a dare. Give me a ball cap or a cowboy hat over this any day!
| Your Hat Personality Is A |
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What kind?
You are a Great Girlfriend |
 When it comes to your guy, you're very thoughtful But you also haven't stopped thinking of yourself You're the perfect blend of independent and caring You're a total catch - make sure your guy knows it too! |
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Do you believe me?
You Are a Fierce Femme |
 You have a wild side, and you aren't afraid to bring it out when the time is right. But you also know when to hang back and keep your "crazy chick" persona in check. In fact, some of your friends may be surprised to find out how far you can take it... You may look mild mannered, but it's all an act! |
Art
I started a new art student today. He is 7 and a very talented young man. I am really excited about teaching him because I can tell he will make a lot of progress in the weeks to come. We worked mainly on cartoon expression today. I'm happy to be teaching again, I feel like it is much more rewarding than painting random murals on walls.
Sometimes...
Sometimes I am so frustrated with my life. I basically want to sit down and cry. I'm hungry for fellowship. I'm sick of always having to fight my way to the surface to breathe. I feel the need to slap the next person who tells me I should go to college. I just want people to love me for who I am. I'm feeling a distinct need for emotional support. A few hugs would be nice every once in a while.
I've been feeling down today but tonight a few of my friends called to see if I wanted to go bowling with them. We had a good time and I was starting to knock my blues. I picked up another painting job while I was out and added an art student to my schedule. Happy thought...and yet, with all the extra chances to paint murals coming I am wondering why I decided to take on art students. I should probably stick with one or the other. Stress is mounting. Why do I stress out about things so much? I don't want to be stressed or cause stress but it seems like that is my talent these days.
I took note of the people around me this evening. A friend had just been in a major fight with his Dad and his eyes looked so lost and vacant. I wanted to hug him and tell him things would be ok, but I don't know if they will. He is staying with a friend tonight...but I don't know if he has a place to go next week.
Another girl asked me if I would be her nanny. Her "live in" of five years is leaving and they have a two year old son who will need someone to look after him while she is working. I didn't know what to tell her...I hate saying no, I think I heard myself say that I would help her watch him while she was looking for someone, but that I didn't want to do it long term. I felt honored, she invited me to move in, said she would pay room and board plus $20.00 a week. It was a good offer since I know it would be a real financial sacrifice on her part. I weep to know that she is in such need. I've been saying a few extra prayers tonight in hopes that the Lord will take care of the whole situation.
Anyway, that was just a little glimpse into my mood this evening. ~Sarah
I've been feeling down today but tonight a few of my friends called to see if I wanted to go bowling with them. We had a good time and I was starting to knock my blues. I picked up another painting job while I was out and added an art student to my schedule. Happy thought...and yet, with all the extra chances to paint murals coming I am wondering why I decided to take on art students. I should probably stick with one or the other. Stress is mounting. Why do I stress out about things so much? I don't want to be stressed or cause stress but it seems like that is my talent these days.
I took note of the people around me this evening. A friend had just been in a major fight with his Dad and his eyes looked so lost and vacant. I wanted to hug him and tell him things would be ok, but I don't know if they will. He is staying with a friend tonight...but I don't know if he has a place to go next week.
Another girl asked me if I would be her nanny. Her "live in" of five years is leaving and they have a two year old son who will need someone to look after him while she is working. I didn't know what to tell her...I hate saying no, I think I heard myself say that I would help her watch him while she was looking for someone, but that I didn't want to do it long term. I felt honored, she invited me to move in, said she would pay room and board plus $20.00 a week. It was a good offer since I know it would be a real financial sacrifice on her part. I weep to know that she is in such need. I've been saying a few extra prayers tonight in hopes that the Lord will take care of the whole situation.
Anyway, that was just a little glimpse into my mood this evening. ~Sarah
Monday, January 16, 2006
*rubs eyes* Well, I should say something I guess...
Well, all I can say is that I am extremely tired. I stayed up pretty late last night talking to some friends on yahoo. The report from Iraq is that Gary is doing well.
Ginger is learning new things every day. She is a very quick learner but is still very easily distracted.
I sang kearoke last night. I'm getting better...one of these days maybe it won't scare me so much.
My bowling continues to score in below the ideal.
Pop and I spent about three hours getting groceries today. It was crazy.
It will cost $75-80 bucks to get Ginger caught up with shots, heart guard and her checkup.
Ginger is learning new things every day. She is a very quick learner but is still very easily distracted.
I sang kearoke last night. I'm getting better...one of these days maybe it won't scare me so much.
My bowling continues to score in below the ideal.
Pop and I spent about three hours getting groceries today. It was crazy.
It will cost $75-80 bucks to get Ginger caught up with shots, heart guard and her checkup.
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Why haven't I written anything?
Haven't felt like talking much these days. Haven't had much to write about. Don't really feel like anything worth typing about is happening. Everything seems a bit depressing. Hope you guys don't mind pics!
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Ginger
Well, getting a new dog is like getting a new pair of shoes. You have to break them in before they are comfortable. Ginger is no exception to the rule. She is fluffy and had a nice bath on Sunday morning but still smells like a dog at the end of the day. She attracts dirt just like a little kid but she also loves to swim.
I took her to town with me in search of a second new collar since she managed to break the first one yesterday. We got a really pretty leather one this time complete with metal rings and closers. The plastic ones just don't seem to do the job. Anyway, after picking up the collar I decided to stop by a friend's house just to say hello. They let Ginger play in the backyard with their pup while we were inside. She must have got tired of wrestling with the little fellow she was playing with because before I knew it she was swimming in the kiddie pool. She had a great time. Her new friend Toby looking on in horror from his spot outside of the pool. She just ran around in there snapping at the water and jumping around like a fish.
She must have been taking lessons from the country dogs because she knows just the right way to chase cars. First, she crouches real low when they start heading her way. Then, just as they past she lets out a burst of speed and dashes after them. This is an area we will be working on in the future...though to tell you the truth I am a little stumped.
She doesn't have much use for sheet music yet so when we loaded up in the truck for the ride home I heard a small ripping sounds. Rip, rip, rip. I looked down to see what she had. She was in the middle of shredding the music my friend had arranged for me several years back. I had just gotten my second copy of it and let me assure you that it took me a year to convince him I needed another copy enough for him to locate one.
I took her to town with me in search of a second new collar since she managed to break the first one yesterday. We got a really pretty leather one this time complete with metal rings and closers. The plastic ones just don't seem to do the job. Anyway, after picking up the collar I decided to stop by a friend's house just to say hello. They let Ginger play in the backyard with their pup while we were inside. She must have got tired of wrestling with the little fellow she was playing with because before I knew it she was swimming in the kiddie pool. She had a great time. Her new friend Toby looking on in horror from his spot outside of the pool. She just ran around in there snapping at the water and jumping around like a fish.
She must have been taking lessons from the country dogs because she knows just the right way to chase cars. First, she crouches real low when they start heading her way. Then, just as they past she lets out a burst of speed and dashes after them. This is an area we will be working on in the future...though to tell you the truth I am a little stumped.
She doesn't have much use for sheet music yet so when we loaded up in the truck for the ride home I heard a small ripping sounds. Rip, rip, rip. I looked down to see what she had. She was in the middle of shredding the music my friend had arranged for me several years back. I had just gotten my second copy of it and let me assure you that it took me a year to convince him I needed another copy enough for him to locate one.
Sunday, January 08, 2006
What about this one?
Meet Ginger. She is a young chow mix who is visiting me for a few days. If we end up getting along I will probably keep her.
Friday, January 06, 2006
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Gargy
Here is a pic from my buddy in the sands in Iraq. Please remember to keep Gary in your prayers!
February
What does your birth month reveal about you?
February
Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexy. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislike unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizing dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.
Quizzes by myYearbook.com -- the World's Biggest Yearbook!
Took a test...
Ok, so I took a test and this is the answer I come up with...
Take the quiz:
Which GUY would you date? (((PiCTURES)))
Vin Diesel
You like a man who will protect you, with his BIG muscles!!!!!
Quizzes by myYearbook.com -- the World's Biggest Yearbook! Now, not bad on the whole though I have no idea who this guy is...I hear he has a bad boy persona but is always good. I guess they nailed it on the head because I am attracted to "the bad boy who knows how to be good kind of guy." I've always had a thing for the guy who forces himself to behave even when he could easily swing the other way. As a friend told me this evening...I like to flirt with the dark side...not nice...but if he means I don't like dorks...well, he is right.
(not that I think the actor has anything to do with that...I'm just using him as a springboard for writing. Anyhow...night!)
Which GUY would you date? (((PiCTURES)))
Vin Diesel
You like a man who will protect you, with his BIG muscles!!!!!
Quizzes by myYearbook.com -- the World's Biggest Yearbook!
(not that I think the actor has anything to do with that...I'm just using him as a springboard for writing. Anyhow...night!)
Basketball
Well, today I met up with some old friends for a game of basketball. It was fun, wish we all lived closer together because there is nothing like a night of sweet christian fellowship coupled with basketball. Good for the soul!
Monday, January 02, 2006
New years eve...
Well, I guess I am supposed to tell of my grand adventures here...
*sighs* Well, morning dawned bright and early New years eve. Kids kept peeking into my room to see if I was awake so they could play with the x-box and I ...well, I pretended to be asleep until the phone rang around 8am. It wasn't for me. ~I got up anyway. Rambled in to check on computer world, allowed the herd into my room, visited with my uncle and waited on my Aunt to cut my hair.
Morning turned into afternoon and still the hair cut did not get bumped up on the priority list. I headed to the store to grab some cat food and stopped by the bowling alley to show my parents the painting I had done there.
Stopped to grab a bite to eat while I was out. Then I went home to create a flyer to leave out so that I can get my art lessons started up again. Haircut loomed in the future but I realize that if I get it cut I will miss the New years Eve party because it is three hours away. Decide that the haircut really is worth it, even if I have to spend the night at home doing nothing.
Haircut done, I play on the computer for a while. I think about going to hear my friend's band preform. Doorbell rings, an old friend of mine is downstairs. He noticed that I was home and decided to invite me to go to a New Years Eve party with him.
I'm thinking...hey, that's fun. Glad to have a few good friends left int the world! I look at my watch and have an hour and a half before the party starts so I head to the bowling alley to drop off my art information. Visit with my friends there, but tell them I can't stay, then rush home so I'll be there when he comes to pick me up.
The time for him to come passes, half an hour, forty five minutes...I guess it is possible that he could forget me? I call him up...sure enough he forgot. How on earth can someone forget so fast? *sigh*
Well, he did come to pick me up eventually but was a little bummed about being forgotten and about not doing what I had originally planned to do.
Out to the country we go, lots of my buddies there, shoot off some fireworks, drink some gingerale and sit around and watch a bunch of couples doing what couples do.
So, was new years eve good? I guess. (Ok, the truth is, no, it was a bummer of an evening.)
*sighs* Well, morning dawned bright and early New years eve. Kids kept peeking into my room to see if I was awake so they could play with the x-box and I ...well, I pretended to be asleep until the phone rang around 8am. It wasn't for me. ~I got up anyway. Rambled in to check on computer world, allowed the herd into my room, visited with my uncle and waited on my Aunt to cut my hair.
Morning turned into afternoon and still the hair cut did not get bumped up on the priority list. I headed to the store to grab some cat food and stopped by the bowling alley to show my parents the painting I had done there.
Stopped to grab a bite to eat while I was out. Then I went home to create a flyer to leave out so that I can get my art lessons started up again. Haircut loomed in the future but I realize that if I get it cut I will miss the New years Eve party because it is three hours away. Decide that the haircut really is worth it, even if I have to spend the night at home doing nothing.
Haircut done, I play on the computer for a while. I think about going to hear my friend's band preform. Doorbell rings, an old friend of mine is downstairs. He noticed that I was home and decided to invite me to go to a New Years Eve party with him.
I'm thinking...hey, that's fun. Glad to have a few good friends left int the world! I look at my watch and have an hour and a half before the party starts so I head to the bowling alley to drop off my art information. Visit with my friends there, but tell them I can't stay, then rush home so I'll be there when he comes to pick me up.
The time for him to come passes, half an hour, forty five minutes...I guess it is possible that he could forget me? I call him up...sure enough he forgot. How on earth can someone forget so fast? *sigh*
Well, he did come to pick me up eventually but was a little bummed about being forgotten and about not doing what I had originally planned to do.
Out to the country we go, lots of my buddies there, shoot off some fireworks, drink some gingerale and sit around and watch a bunch of couples doing what couples do.
So, was new years eve good? I guess. (Ok, the truth is, no, it was a bummer of an evening.)
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Chop Chop...
Well, I did it. ...8 inches of my hair severed from the roots which so carefully held it in place. Please be prepared. I wish to send no one to the hospital with heart failure.
Drawing classes...
Learn to draw at ___________!
Basic Drawing Class with introduction to gesture, sketching, shading, perspective, color, depth, still life, the human face, portraits, animals, and landscapes.
Small group classes for children and youth ages 7–16.
Charge:$8.00 dollars per student per class
Dates:Tuesdays: January 17 through May 16
Wednesdays: January 18 through May 17
Breaks will be taken for school holidays
To enroll or request more information please call ______________ or e-mail texasgal1983@gmail.com.
Tuesdays
Class 1 - 1:00pm to 1:45pm (ages 7-12)
(For home school students only)
Class 2 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm (ages 13-16)
(For home school students only)
Class 3 - 4:00pm to 4:45pm (ages 7-12)
Class 4 - 5:00pm to 5:45pm (ages 7-12)
Class 5 - 6:00pm to 6:45pm (ages 13-16)
Wednesdays
Class 1 - 4:00pm to 4:45pm (ages 7-12)
Class 2 - 5:00pm to 5:45pm (ages 7-12)
Class 3 - 6:00pm to 6:45pm (ages 13-16)
* Classes contingent on minimum of 4 students. There will be a maximum of 10 students.
Basic Drawing Class with introduction to gesture, sketching, shading, perspective, color, depth, still life, the human face, portraits, animals, and landscapes.
Small group classes for children and youth ages 7–16.
Charge:$8.00 dollars per student per class
Dates:Tuesdays: January 17 through May 16
Wednesdays: January 18 through May 17
Breaks will be taken for school holidays
To enroll or request more information please call ______________ or e-mail texasgal1983@gmail.com.
Tuesdays
Class 1 - 1:00pm to 1:45pm (ages 7-12)
(For home school students only)
Class 2 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm (ages 13-16)
(For home school students only)
Class 3 - 4:00pm to 4:45pm (ages 7-12)
Class 4 - 5:00pm to 5:45pm (ages 7-12)
Class 5 - 6:00pm to 6:45pm (ages 13-16)
Wednesdays
Class 1 - 4:00pm to 4:45pm (ages 7-12)
Class 2 - 5:00pm to 5:45pm (ages 7-12)
Class 3 - 6:00pm to 6:45pm (ages 13-16)
* Classes contingent on minimum of 4 students. There will be a maximum of 10 students.
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
...and I?
My family is visiting for the Christmas holidays. Last night Ryan, Lindsey, and I were all sleeping in the middle bedroom when Lindsey heard a frightful noise. I can't explain how it sounded but it was a cross between a squeak and a roar. This sound was enough to make my sister squeal in terror from her pallet on the floor. My brother bolted into an upright position, as my sister started trying to get away from the floor by his bed. ...and I, well, I was so scared I didn't want to get out of bed to turn on the light. I just knew we had a furry visitor or something even worse.
Lindsey turned on the light, and poor Ryan was struggling to clear a clogged up nose and allergy infested throat. I think that is when we realized that he had made the noise. ...and I? Well, I just died laughing.
Lindsey turned on the light, and poor Ryan was struggling to clear a clogged up nose and allergy infested throat. I think that is when we realized that he had made the noise. ...and I? Well, I just died laughing.
My readers..
My readers are the best! They comment on so many things. It is wonderful to have friends so devoted they will read about and comment on topics such as rubbery omlettes. You all rule!
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Just me..
Just me checking in with Net world. Seems like I don't have much to write these days. I just finished eating a ham and cheese omlette. It tasted like rubber...kind of a combo thing going on. Not sure why but I am sure I could market it as a diet item because the taste fit the bill for fake food. Seriously, I don't know why it tasted like rubber but it really did.
Friday, December 23, 2005
A secret wish...
Well, I secretly want a samoyed puppy for Christmas. I realize it is only a dream but...aren't they cute?
Personality test with three questions?
| Your Personality Is |
You are sensible, down to earth, and goal oriented.Bottom line, you are good at playing by the rules. You tend to be dominant - and you are a natural leader.You are interested in rules and order. Morals are important to you. A hard worker, you give your all at whatever you do.You're very serious, and people often tell you to lighten up. In love, you tend to take things carefully and slowly. At work, you are suited to almost any career - but you excel in leadership positions. With others, you tend to be polite and formal. As far as looks go, you are traditionally attractive. You take good care of yourself. On weekends, you tend to like to do organized activities. In fact, you often organize them! |
Well now...this has been a day!
Ok, I told Ryan the last one to Grandmother's house was a rotten egg when he pulled out in the car ahead of me on our way home (to grandmom's) this afternoon. I had no idea what I was getting into but this trip was crazy! I stopped on the way out of town for one last soda from my favorite place and then sped up because I had a little catching up to do with Ryan, who has never been one to drive fast, I soon passed him and headed laughingly on my merry way.
Got into Bay City and told my sister that the policemen always sat at a particular place...eased on down to the posted speed limit and went past it without seeing a single police car. Guess I sighed a breath of relief a hair tooo fast because...as I was getting to the outskirts of town I sped up. We passed an officer who made me take a quick glance at my speed...I asked my sister what the speed was supposed to be, and we passed a speed limit sign that was posted at 7o...I looked down...was maintianing that speed so kept on going. Apparently though the speed limit was posted at... 55 when he clocked me because the sirens went off. You know the sinking feeling?
Well, first of all I have to tell you that...Bay City has one hot policeman, he walked up to the truck and started talking. Told me I was speeding asked me if I had a reason, I didn't have a good one, and really squirmed in my seat when my brother passed me up...the officer asked about the hole in my dashboard and how it got there, and I told him my dog climbed up there and broke it...anyway, to make a long story short...he decided to warn me. I am soo glad he was in a good mood. To tell you the truth...he was really nice and I didn't even mind getting pulled over.
Headed back down the road and Mom called the cell phone to give me a hard time. She said something about passing two hot blondes flirting with a police officer. I assured her that we were and mentioned that he wanted to know where we were headed and where we lived and all that good stuff...totally had fun with that conversation knowing that the blessed man had only given me a warning. (Normally, I would be a nut case for a week for being pulled over but today my spirits were high!)
Ok, so I catch up with my brother and pass the guy again...but I had to make a pit stop so I watched in agony as he drove on by and waved. I was standing there waiting in line for the woman's restroom when out walked a guy. He caught my look of suprised turned bright red and mumbled something about the other one being out of order. Not wanting the poor fellow to die right there I told him he was the best looking women I ever saw. He grinned and I heard him laughing as he walked out the door with his buddy. They waited for me to come outside and wanted my number so I gave it to them quickly but didn't hang around to chat since I still wanted to catch up with my brother...I didn't think I could handle getting pulled over and getting beat. All the way there the trip was pure torture...couldn't seem to catch up with the other car...but as we got to my home town luck was with us and I squeaked past Ryan at the last possible minute pulling into the driveway a mere matter of seconds before he did. What a trip...numbers, cute cops, and speed. Gotta love being alive and living in Texas, oh...and beating your kid brother even though you know he never exceeded the speed limit at any point on the trip, plus phone calls from cute guys you meet in gas stations...well, that can be a plus!
Got into Bay City and told my sister that the policemen always sat at a particular place...eased on down to the posted speed limit and went past it without seeing a single police car. Guess I sighed a breath of relief a hair tooo fast because...as I was getting to the outskirts of town I sped up. We passed an officer who made me take a quick glance at my speed...I asked my sister what the speed was supposed to be, and we passed a speed limit sign that was posted at 7o...I looked down...was maintianing that speed so kept on going. Apparently though the speed limit was posted at... 55 when he clocked me because the sirens went off. You know the sinking feeling?
Well, first of all I have to tell you that...Bay City has one hot policeman, he walked up to the truck and started talking. Told me I was speeding asked me if I had a reason, I didn't have a good one, and really squirmed in my seat when my brother passed me up...the officer asked about the hole in my dashboard and how it got there, and I told him my dog climbed up there and broke it...anyway, to make a long story short...he decided to warn me. I am soo glad he was in a good mood. To tell you the truth...he was really nice and I didn't even mind getting pulled over.
Headed back down the road and Mom called the cell phone to give me a hard time. She said something about passing two hot blondes flirting with a police officer. I assured her that we were and mentioned that he wanted to know where we were headed and where we lived and all that good stuff...totally had fun with that conversation knowing that the blessed man had only given me a warning. (Normally, I would be a nut case for a week for being pulled over but today my spirits were high!)
Ok, so I catch up with my brother and pass the guy again...but I had to make a pit stop so I watched in agony as he drove on by and waved. I was standing there waiting in line for the woman's restroom when out walked a guy. He caught my look of suprised turned bright red and mumbled something about the other one being out of order. Not wanting the poor fellow to die right there I told him he was the best looking women I ever saw. He grinned and I heard him laughing as he walked out the door with his buddy. They waited for me to come outside and wanted my number so I gave it to them quickly but didn't hang around to chat since I still wanted to catch up with my brother...I didn't think I could handle getting pulled over and getting beat. All the way there the trip was pure torture...couldn't seem to catch up with the other car...but as we got to my home town luck was with us and I squeaked past Ryan at the last possible minute pulling into the driveway a mere matter of seconds before he did. What a trip...numbers, cute cops, and speed. Gotta love being alive and living in Texas, oh...and beating your kid brother even though you know he never exceeded the speed limit at any point on the trip, plus phone calls from cute guys you meet in gas stations...well, that can be a plus!
Update
Checking in on me eh?
Well, to tell you the truth this week has been awesome. Got a chance to visit with several good friends. Saw Nick and his family at Church, watched a movie with Tab and John on Tues. night also got to see Rusty and some of his family.
Wednesday night I went Christmas caroling with the church. I rode inside the truck with Daniel and Amy while we pulled the singing crew around. You have never seen as many little kids passing out cookies in one night...everywhere just like the little ants who get inside the kitchen from time to time. Well, no, there are nooo ants in my kitchen...but I bet you've seen em in yours.
After Church I met up with Lance and Chad for a late night supper at IHOP around 10:40pm and had a great chat. Gotta love those guys. Charming, funny and interesting!
Also ran into my bro Ryan and our friend Ben when they got done watching a a movie. They met me on my way out of IHOP at 12:00am so I went back in for another coke and stayed until 1:30am. Crazy right?
Especially when you realize that I got home at 1:30 Tuesday night (night before) in time to stay up and be wide awake all night. Ryan had a panic attack, so I was keeping him company while he wasn't sleeping. We loaded up and went to the hospital around 4:30am where we stayed until 6:16am. Mom and Dad didn't wake up at all so we told them about it Wednesday morning before I did the grocery shopping for my Grandmother.
Well, to tell you the truth this week has been awesome. Got a chance to visit with several good friends. Saw Nick and his family at Church, watched a movie with Tab and John on Tues. night also got to see Rusty and some of his family.
Wednesday night I went Christmas caroling with the church. I rode inside the truck with Daniel and Amy while we pulled the singing crew around. You have never seen as many little kids passing out cookies in one night...everywhere just like the little ants who get inside the kitchen from time to time. Well, no, there are nooo ants in my kitchen...but I bet you've seen em in yours.
After Church I met up with Lance and Chad for a late night supper at IHOP around 10:40pm and had a great chat. Gotta love those guys. Charming, funny and interesting!
Also ran into my bro Ryan and our friend Ben when they got done watching a a movie. They met me on my way out of IHOP at 12:00am so I went back in for another coke and stayed until 1:30am. Crazy right?
Especially when you realize that I got home at 1:30 Tuesday night (night before) in time to stay up and be wide awake all night. Ryan had a panic attack, so I was keeping him company while he wasn't sleeping. We loaded up and went to the hospital around 4:30am where we stayed until 6:16am. Mom and Dad didn't wake up at all so we told them about it Wednesday morning before I did the grocery shopping for my Grandmother.
Monday, December 19, 2005
Home town charm
Well, I'm back in my hometown. Nothing like driving down the road waving to everyone as you pass them on the street. I miss this place. I never thought I'd get so attached to one town. I remember coming to visit my Grandparents here when I was a little girl. I'd walk down the road and think that I'd never want to live here.
Those roads are dear to me now because in a twist of fate I ended up moving to town. I spent a while getting to know the locals. Talking to the elderly couples on the lawn as I walked past them with the dog. Hanging out with the teens and young adults at the "hangout." Grabbing one of the best cokes on the planet on my way to_______________.
Love the whole homey feeling, being able to call friends up on the spur of the moment, knowing the people who work at the gas stations, restaurants and stores on a first name basis. Hearing the stories about my Dad when he was a little boy, or the things my Grandparents did with thier friends when they were young and fearless.
It is almost as if I had roots here...four years in a life doesn't seem like much time but you never know when it may be the investment of a lifetime.
This town always seemed to be cursed before but now I see that it isn't a curse that brings us back. ~ Kids here grow up with the intentions of getting out but then after a few years on the open roads eating up the wild side of city living they come back. Back to the easy going small town. Back to soccer games, baseball, and football where the whole town shows up to support the team. Back to the squabbles which have been around for generations, back to the area where everyone knows what is happening, who is dating who, and what would fix the problems.
Things are simple here. We work hard, play hard and can leave our doors unlocked if we want. People care...this place is real. Alright well, I'm headed out to soak up some more memories.
Those roads are dear to me now because in a twist of fate I ended up moving to town. I spent a while getting to know the locals. Talking to the elderly couples on the lawn as I walked past them with the dog. Hanging out with the teens and young adults at the "hangout." Grabbing one of the best cokes on the planet on my way to_______________.
Love the whole homey feeling, being able to call friends up on the spur of the moment, knowing the people who work at the gas stations, restaurants and stores on a first name basis. Hearing the stories about my Dad when he was a little boy, or the things my Grandparents did with thier friends when they were young and fearless.
It is almost as if I had roots here...four years in a life doesn't seem like much time but you never know when it may be the investment of a lifetime.
This town always seemed to be cursed before but now I see that it isn't a curse that brings us back. ~ Kids here grow up with the intentions of getting out but then after a few years on the open roads eating up the wild side of city living they come back. Back to the easy going small town. Back to soccer games, baseball, and football where the whole town shows up to support the team. Back to the squabbles which have been around for generations, back to the area where everyone knows what is happening, who is dating who, and what would fix the problems.
Things are simple here. We work hard, play hard and can leave our doors unlocked if we want. People care...this place is real. Alright well, I'm headed out to soak up some more memories.
Sunday, December 18, 2005
Well,
Well, I went home, or came home for a visit or something like that!
I'm at my parent's home right now. Got into town yesterday afternoon. I've had fun so far, got to stop in and watch a friend of mine work on his car. It has a lovely blue paint job and is being rebuilt from the inside out.
Also got a chance to visit with some friends at a Christmas party! My old Latin teacher was there...I never thought I would miss taking Latin, but the truth is...I really do. Well, labor me vocat! (~Really labor doesn't call me...but Church does!)
I'm at my parent's home right now. Got into town yesterday afternoon. I've had fun so far, got to stop in and watch a friend of mine work on his car. It has a lovely blue paint job and is being rebuilt from the inside out.
Also got a chance to visit with some friends at a Christmas party! My old Latin teacher was there...I never thought I would miss taking Latin, but the truth is...I really do. Well, labor me vocat! (~Really labor doesn't call me...but Church does!)
Saturday, December 17, 2005
HoHoHo???
HoHoHo...I mean, Bah humbug. I hate Santa Claus. Don't worry, not the real guy! ~The slightly smaller electric version of him who stands as a sensor to greet those going in and out of doors...now that is the one I hate.
I first started seeing him at wal-mart a week before Thanksgiving. Annoying at best then he has now become a threat to my sanity. How on earth does one thing bother me soo much and then catch the eye of my Grandfather and become a $50.00 part of our family? Why on earth would we pay to be annoyed? Bah...what a .... :) but of course I won't say it because I am hoping that Santa will still consider me to be young enough to recieve a gift???? Wonder if I made the good list this year? HoHoHo???
I first started seeing him at wal-mart a week before Thanksgiving. Annoying at best then he has now become a threat to my sanity. How on earth does one thing bother me soo much and then catch the eye of my Grandfather and become a $50.00 part of our family? Why on earth would we pay to be annoyed? Bah...what a .... :) but of course I won't say it because I am hoping that Santa will still consider me to be young enough to recieve a gift???? Wonder if I made the good list this year? HoHoHo???
Thursday, December 15, 2005
The World's largest deserts
Here is a list of the ten largest deserts in the world.
1. The Sahara Desert in North Africa covers 3.5 million sq.mi/9.1 million sq.km.
2. Rub' al-Khali Desert in Southwestern Asia/Arabia covers o.9million sq. mi/2.3 million sq.km
3. The Gobi Desert in Central Asia/Mongolia. This baby covers o.5 million sq. mi/ 1.3 million sq. km.
4. The Patagonian Desert in South America /Argentina contains 0.3 million sq. mi/0.8 million sq. km.
5. The Kalahari Desert in Southwest Africa consumes 0.27million sq. mi/0.71 million sq.km.
6. The Great Victoria Desert in Australia is 0.25million sq.mi./0.5 million sq. km.
7. The Great Basin Desert in North America, 0.2 million sq. mi/0.5 million sq. km.
8. The Great Sandy Desert in Australia. 0.15 million sq. mi./0.4 million sq.km
9.The Sonoran Desert in North America 0.12 million sq. mi./0.31 million sq. km
10. The Garagum Desert in Cenrtal Asia/Turkmenistan with 0.11 million sq. mi/0.28 million sq. km.
1. The Sahara Desert in North Africa covers 3.5 million sq.mi/9.1 million sq.km.
2. Rub' al-Khali Desert in Southwestern Asia/Arabia covers o.9million sq. mi/2.3 million sq.km
3. The Gobi Desert in Central Asia/Mongolia. This baby covers o.5 million sq. mi/ 1.3 million sq. km.
4. The Patagonian Desert in South America /Argentina contains 0.3 million sq. mi/0.8 million sq. km.
5. The Kalahari Desert in Southwest Africa consumes 0.27million sq. mi/0.71 million sq.km.
6. The Great Victoria Desert in Australia is 0.25million sq.mi./0.5 million sq. km.
7. The Great Basin Desert in North America, 0.2 million sq. mi/0.5 million sq. km.
8. The Great Sandy Desert in Australia. 0.15 million sq. mi./0.4 million sq.km
9.The Sonoran Desert in North America 0.12 million sq. mi./0.31 million sq. km
10. The Garagum Desert in Cenrtal Asia/Turkmenistan with 0.11 million sq. mi/0.28 million sq. km.
Osmosis?
How well does osmosis actually work? This morning when I started to make my bed I realized that I had spent the night with a dictionary. I'm not sure if any words sunk in over night but here a few words to ponder:
Squamosal ~A thin plate-shaped bone of the vertabrate skull that forms the forward and upper part of the temporal bone in humans.
trypanosome~a simple microscopic oganism (protozoan) that lives as a parasite in the blood of certain vertebrates, including human beings. It is transmitted by insect bites and causes serious diseases. (This is the little guy that is said to trigger sleeping sickness.)
vituperate~to attack somebody in harshly abusive or critical language. (That one might come in handy, I can see throwing into a yelling match with someone! "Now you don't vituperate with me young man!" " Wha-what?")
Cybernate~to control a manufacturing process with a servomechanism or computer.
You guys heard of Cyberphobia??? It is a pathalogical fear of computer information and technology. I thought the word to describe that was ignorance but I guess in this day and age "cyberphobia" is more palatable to the common ear..
Squamosal ~A thin plate-shaped bone of the vertabrate skull that forms the forward and upper part of the temporal bone in humans.
trypanosome~a simple microscopic oganism (protozoan) that lives as a parasite in the blood of certain vertebrates, including human beings. It is transmitted by insect bites and causes serious diseases. (This is the little guy that is said to trigger sleeping sickness.)
vituperate~to attack somebody in harshly abusive or critical language. (That one might come in handy, I can see throwing into a yelling match with someone! "Now you don't vituperate with me young man!" " Wha-what?")
Cybernate~to control a manufacturing process with a servomechanism or computer.
You guys heard of Cyberphobia??? It is a pathalogical fear of computer information and technology. I thought the word to describe that was ignorance but I guess in this day and age "cyberphobia" is more palatable to the common ear..
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Hopeless...
Gosh, I hate mornings...it is already 5:30am and I haven't gone to bed yet...how in the world can I face the dawn with joy? Bah...I think I'll sleep through it...but then if I do...will I ever see the warm rays of the morning sun poking through my window and enjoy them? Can I ever get my schedule back to something people would consider normal? Should I just go out and get a night job and face the fact that I am a nocturnal creature? Why does my brain want to write in the wee hours of the morning instead of taking blessed rest?
Once...
Once I went out into the world not trying to please anyone. I didn't dress up, I didn't spend any time trying to be someone besides myself and I didn't start any conversations with anyone.
Do tell me...what makes the cowboy on the prowl, the local guy, and the long haired tattoo artist all go for the same girl? Who am I to choose? Hehe...and also tell me how I can respond consistently with some amount of logic.
I practically ran from the awesomely goodlooking cowboy, -even though he was the almost exact physical description of what an entry in my journal might say when describing my ideal man. He scared me because he looked capable. Seriously. ;) He offered me a day of sunshine and good times riding on his motorcycle. (Ok, yeah, ~I know I made the right decision on that one...but...sometimes the girl in me wouldn't mind having a spectacular head turning man at my side, or being able to say, "back off girls, he is with me.")
I'm not sure what to do about the local since he goes to my church, but heck, I showed the tattoo artist my paintings and umm...did he say he was going to teach me how to use an airbrush, did I tell him I would love to do that and umm.. did he really say, "Good, we'll call it a date???" *gulp*
These things all have to do with timing if you ask me...how and what does it have to do with timing?
Well,
If I hadn't just run from the cowboy I might not have talked to my guy friend who introduced me to his tattoo artist and umm...if Lance hadn't told me that I needed to give guys a chance I might not have even said hello or showed him my art. How in the heck though did the guy get my phone number??? What was I thinking...heck, guess I could call the cowboy up...his digits are in my phone. Bah, I've been praying for the tattoo artist like you wouldn't believe. Asking God to send him the girl of his dreams so he will forget that he has my number. Oh, and even though I hate the idea of giving out a fake phone number I am starting to see some logic in it.
I repeat, I will not talk to lonely guys at church, I will not talk to lonely guys in malls. I will not talk to lonely guys in lines, gas stations, schools, bowling alleys, or parks. If guy looks remotely like he might be lonely I will not talk to lonely guys. Not here, nor there, not anywhere. I will not....
"hello?"
~j/k
Do tell me...what makes the cowboy on the prowl, the local guy, and the long haired tattoo artist all go for the same girl? Who am I to choose? Hehe...and also tell me how I can respond consistently with some amount of logic.
I practically ran from the awesomely goodlooking cowboy, -even though he was the almost exact physical description of what an entry in my journal might say when describing my ideal man. He scared me because he looked capable. Seriously. ;) He offered me a day of sunshine and good times riding on his motorcycle. (Ok, yeah, ~I know I made the right decision on that one...but...sometimes the girl in me wouldn't mind having a spectacular head turning man at my side, or being able to say, "back off girls, he is with me.")
I'm not sure what to do about the local since he goes to my church, but heck, I showed the tattoo artist my paintings and umm...did he say he was going to teach me how to use an airbrush, did I tell him I would love to do that and umm.. did he really say, "Good, we'll call it a date???" *gulp*
These things all have to do with timing if you ask me...how and what does it have to do with timing?
Well,
If I hadn't just run from the cowboy I might not have talked to my guy friend who introduced me to his tattoo artist and umm...if Lance hadn't told me that I needed to give guys a chance I might not have even said hello or showed him my art. How in the heck though did the guy get my phone number??? What was I thinking...heck, guess I could call the cowboy up...his digits are in my phone. Bah, I've been praying for the tattoo artist like you wouldn't believe. Asking God to send him the girl of his dreams so he will forget that he has my number. Oh, and even though I hate the idea of giving out a fake phone number I am starting to see some logic in it.
I repeat, I will not talk to lonely guys at church, I will not talk to lonely guys in malls. I will not talk to lonely guys in lines, gas stations, schools, bowling alleys, or parks. If guy looks remotely like he might be lonely I will not talk to lonely guys. Not here, nor there, not anywhere. I will not....
"hello?"
~j/k
Sunday, December 11, 2005
Singing...
Last night my cousins, my Grandparents and I went to a Christmas program put together by a local organization. We did stuff like throwing footballs through hoola hoops, the bean bag toss and decorating cookies. Music drifted across the property and we realized that people where singing songs at random on the stage farther up the road. This was more up our alley so we went over to join the fun. We took a few turns and let some other people sing as well.
Some little boys got up to sing and they were goofing around singing about french fries and McDonalds when a figure started marching briskly toward the stage. Then the boys left and we walked on the stage to sing one more song.
We finished our song and started to leave the stage when a voice from below said sing another. So we did. Another. ...and so it is that we will be singing again this evening to help provide atmosphere along the trails which light up the paths to Christmas projects.
Some little boys got up to sing and they were goofing around singing about french fries and McDonalds when a figure started marching briskly toward the stage. Then the boys left and we walked on the stage to sing one more song.
We finished our song and started to leave the stage when a voice from below said sing another. So we did. Another. ...and so it is that we will be singing again this evening to help provide atmosphere along the trails which light up the paths to Christmas projects.
Say what?
I was watching a cartoon today when... (hey, it takes guts to admit that.) ...the little guy said he was going to be the best sailor in the whole army. What do you want to bet that he will? I just wonder when the army started taking on sailors.
Saturday, December 10, 2005
Inspection
Tyler stood there for a moment, his thoughts focused on the fire burning in the chimney. He finally let out the question that had been bothering him for the last few minutes.
"Grandmom, what is that?"
"That's the fire."
"Yeah, but what's it called?"
"Oh, do you mean the chimney?"
"yes."
More thinking went on and then a good hard look at the chimney in question.
"So Santa comes down inside there? ~It looks a little small, are you sure he can fit?"
"Your right, it does look a little small. Maybe we better leave the door open for him this year.He should be able to see the tree through the window."
"Yeah...that might work."
"Grandmom, what is that?"
"That's the fire."
"Yeah, but what's it called?"
"Oh, do you mean the chimney?"
"yes."
More thinking went on and then a good hard look at the chimney in question.
"So Santa comes down inside there? ~It looks a little small, are you sure he can fit?"
"Your right, it does look a little small. Maybe we better leave the door open for him this year.He should be able to see the tree through the window."
"Yeah...that might work."
Leaping Lizards
I was blowing the leaves out of the yard, minding my own business when it happened.~ A high pitched scream of sheer terror coming from the direction of my cousin. I turned to see my younger cousin placing a dead lizard on top of the trash can and a sheepish looking older cousin standing next to her. Back to my leaf blowing. Then I felt it, something in my hair. They didn't, they wouldn't? A glance at the trash can reveals no lizard. The laughing grins reveal an evil plot. Did you put that in my hair??? Then reverting to the girl inside me...I let out a girlish squeal of disgust. "Get it out, you get it out right now.Yuck, get it out!"
More laughter. I threaten them with the prospect of no christmas presents. They just smile at me, Lauren finally retrieves the dead reptile. They think it was funny...wonder how they will feel about the plastic lizard hair clips I am going to give them for Christmas this year? Revenge is sweet.
More laughter. I threaten them with the prospect of no christmas presents. They just smile at me, Lauren finally retrieves the dead reptile. They think it was funny...wonder how they will feel about the plastic lizard hair clips I am going to give them for Christmas this year? Revenge is sweet.
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Oh be careful little hands...
Oh be careful little hands what you type. The amount of information people are willing to give out on the computer to strangers truly amazes me at times. It has been in my mind lately that people are very willing to give out a lot of information on the net. A joke was played on me, which I in turn played on you, my poor readers. A few of you participated by revealing things about your personal history to a random computer program, in reality they sent the information to me. This proves to me a few things.
1. People are willing to provide way too much personal information over the net.
2. Many of you are insanly loyal readers.
3. A lot of people around here are concerned about their love life.
Though the whole expirement was amusing I must apologize. I can only leave you with this hope...maybe she didn't read my answers. The truth is I didn't read many answers. Some appear to be lost the unknown computer world, some made it to my e-mail account but just so you know...I have not opened any of them without permission from the sender unless your name is Dex. (Sorry Dex.)
I repent. Hopefully the rest of my life will be crime free. Seriously though, you can't trust anyone these days. Be careful.
1. People are willing to provide way too much personal information over the net.
2. Many of you are insanly loyal readers.
3. A lot of people around here are concerned about their love life.
Though the whole expirement was amusing I must apologize. I can only leave you with this hope...maybe she didn't read my answers. The truth is I didn't read many answers. Some appear to be lost the unknown computer world, some made it to my e-mail account but just so you know...I have not opened any of them without permission from the sender unless your name is Dex. (Sorry Dex.)
I repent. Hopefully the rest of my life will be crime free. Seriously though, you can't trust anyone these days. Be careful.
Monday, December 05, 2005
Things I did...
This is just a quick and very basic rundown of what I did this week...more for the purpose of knowing where the time has gone.
1. Mon.
I bowled a record number of games, got my highest score ever and made some new friends.
2. Tues.
Keoreoke and IHOP with Lauren, Daniel, and Robert.
3. Wed.
visiting with my friends at the bowling alley.
4. Thurs.
Church, violin lessons, supper with Jimmy and Stephanie after church.
5. Fri.
Christmas party with the BSM, "sights and sounds" festival, and a visit to the bowling alley on my way home.
6. Sat. woodworking with Neal and a movie.
7. Sun. Church, some more projects, Life story of Leonardo Da Vinci, painting (you could say I was inspired!) and violin practice!!!
1. Mon.
I bowled a record number of games, got my highest score ever and made some new friends.
2. Tues.
Keoreoke and IHOP with Lauren, Daniel, and Robert.
3. Wed.
visiting with my friends at the bowling alley.
4. Thurs.
Church, violin lessons, supper with Jimmy and Stephanie after church.
5. Fri.
Christmas party with the BSM, "sights and sounds" festival, and a visit to the bowling alley on my way home.
6. Sat. woodworking with Neal and a movie.
7. Sun. Church, some more projects, Life story of Leonardo Da Vinci, painting (you could say I was inspired!) and violin practice!!!
Friday, December 02, 2005
Quote of the day
"Man is not free unless government is limited...As government expands, liberty contracts." ~Ronald Reagan
Today...
Well, today has been relatively low key. Went to violin lessons and managed to bluff my way through even though I haven't practiced a bit. She didn't actually ask me how much I practiced...once in two weeks cannot exactly be looked upon as dedicated.
Went to church. Bro. Butch babbled a lot this evening. I really don't know what the point of his sermon was...we read Rev. 4:8-10. Then he talked about wondering what happened to all the crowns which were thrown at the feet of Jesus and chased some rabbits.
After Church I headed to a family style restraunt with two of my friends. It was a very pretty place, set slightly off the road and built with huge logs. It looked like a hunting lodge. I had a very good cheeseburger.
Had to stop at the bowling alley to say hi to my second family. Sat around and discussed the diff. between Australia and America with Barry's girlfriend who is visiting from the land down under.
Now I am here, just thinking and wondering. Just that.
Went to church. Bro. Butch babbled a lot this evening. I really don't know what the point of his sermon was...we read Rev. 4:8-10. Then he talked about wondering what happened to all the crowns which were thrown at the feet of Jesus and chased some rabbits.
After Church I headed to a family style restraunt with two of my friends. It was a very pretty place, set slightly off the road and built with huge logs. It looked like a hunting lodge. I had a very good cheeseburger.
Had to stop at the bowling alley to say hi to my second family. Sat around and discussed the diff. between Australia and America with Barry's girlfriend who is visiting from the land down under.
Now I am here, just thinking and wondering. Just that.
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Extensions?
Ever have anyone ask you if your hair is real? I was having dinner with some new friends when one of the girls randomly asked if my hair was real or if I had extensions. It's all mine. Should I be smug? Should I crack up...what in the world? If I had extensions do you think I would admit it? What kind of question is that???
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Oh by the way...
Hey, just in case you guys should see the picture of me drinking something which appears to be alcoholic in nature. IT IS A VIRGIN STRAWBERRY DACKERY. Do not be fooled by the sugar ring or the colorful straw or the stupid expression on my face! Ok, just had to let you know...that pic is gonna get me in trouble! My boss was showing it to my Uncle and Aunt this evening, next thing I know...he'll show it to my mom! Hehe...not fair since he is presenting it as something it isn't. If I ever drink a real one I'll be sure to get a picture of that too!
What's up?
Things have been crazy here lately. I bowl a lot. Got my highest score ever this evening with a whopping 158! Gotta start somewhere right? I'll get there one of these days!
Tomorrow I need to get some painting done and then I am taking my cousins to sing keoroke. I really want to sing but I am coming down with a cold so I suspect that it will not be possible. The fact of the matter is that I can't sing at all right this minute!
Shadow died thanksgiving night. We tried really hard to save him. He hung on four days and went through $650.00 worth of treatments but in the end he gave up. I miss him like crazy. It is soo strange driving up and having no one howling at me. Also, I don't have a friend to take to the park or walk very often. I was thinking about getting a new puppy but I am going to wait for a while because I do not know the plans which the Lord has in store for next year.
I am becoming less attached to things in general this year. I really feel like He could send me anywhere and that would be just fine with me. I only wish I knew for certain which direction to head. I will be teaching art starting in Jan. unless someone tells me something diff. Hopefully I can get enough classes set up to be teaching "full time." Or at least teach enough students to make a good salery.
I went to the riverwalk in San Antonio yesterday. Ate a great meal at some place...can't remember the name of the restraunt! It was awesome...the best brisket I have had in a long time...and I eaten a lot of brisket lately so that is a compliment. Hehe...for now we will say that this place is one of San Antonio's best kept secrets!
I also went for another boat ride down the San Antonio Rio. They have decorated it for the holidays. (Let me take a moment to add Christmas in here just to make sure you guys don't start boycotting my site because I didn't say Christmas.~A hot topic of conversation in my household this year!) It was all very beautiful!
Well, that was just a quick update from me...it is 2:00am here and I really should go to bed but I don't know if I will sleep. TTYL ~Sarah
Tomorrow I need to get some painting done and then I am taking my cousins to sing keoroke. I really want to sing but I am coming down with a cold so I suspect that it will not be possible. The fact of the matter is that I can't sing at all right this minute!
Shadow died thanksgiving night. We tried really hard to save him. He hung on four days and went through $650.00 worth of treatments but in the end he gave up. I miss him like crazy. It is soo strange driving up and having no one howling at me. Also, I don't have a friend to take to the park or walk very often. I was thinking about getting a new puppy but I am going to wait for a while because I do not know the plans which the Lord has in store for next year.
I am becoming less attached to things in general this year. I really feel like He could send me anywhere and that would be just fine with me. I only wish I knew for certain which direction to head. I will be teaching art starting in Jan. unless someone tells me something diff. Hopefully I can get enough classes set up to be teaching "full time." Or at least teach enough students to make a good salery.
I went to the riverwalk in San Antonio yesterday. Ate a great meal at some place...can't remember the name of the restraunt! It was awesome...the best brisket I have had in a long time...and I eaten a lot of brisket lately so that is a compliment. Hehe...for now we will say that this place is one of San Antonio's best kept secrets!
I also went for another boat ride down the San Antonio Rio. They have decorated it for the holidays. (Let me take a moment to add Christmas in here just to make sure you guys don't start boycotting my site because I didn't say Christmas.~A hot topic of conversation in my household this year!) It was all very beautiful!
Well, that was just a quick update from me...it is 2:00am here and I really should go to bed but I don't know if I will sleep. TTYL ~Sarah
Saturday, November 26, 2005
Roses among Thorns
The small things in life are the things that make it special. The Roses among the thorns. This past week has been a time of heartache and anguish but even so there were small moments which I shall always cherish.
When the dog first started acting sick we brought him into the foyer and made him a bed downstairs. My cousin Tyler was sitting on the steps watching and wondering if Shadow was going to die. His little heart was very concerned as I walked up the stairs. A few minutes later he came running up to me with the biggest grin on his little face and said, "Sarah, I have good news!" "He is better!" "Come see him standing up!!" Sure enough Shadow had stood on wobbly feet and tried to retreat into a corner where little hands wouldn't pester him.
Grandmom tried to be there for me. Always willing to ride with me to the vet and to do whatever she could to keep Shadow alive.
The Vet taking time to pray with me and checking on Shadow even during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Pop picking out the perfect spot to bury Shadow, and then working even when he felt miserable to dig a hole big enough to bury him. I went out to help him dig and when I thanked him for his part he said, "I wouldn't have missed it for the world." and he meant it.
Kayla and Lauren learning that Shadow had been buried, giving up thier plot to scare Grandmom and Pop and instead running outside to place flowers on his grave.
The hugs and notes from friends and family.
A last glance at his still form and just being awed once again by his beauty even in death.
All these things are the roses among thorns.
When the dog first started acting sick we brought him into the foyer and made him a bed downstairs. My cousin Tyler was sitting on the steps watching and wondering if Shadow was going to die. His little heart was very concerned as I walked up the stairs. A few minutes later he came running up to me with the biggest grin on his little face and said, "Sarah, I have good news!" "He is better!" "Come see him standing up!!" Sure enough Shadow had stood on wobbly feet and tried to retreat into a corner where little hands wouldn't pester him.
Grandmom tried to be there for me. Always willing to ride with me to the vet and to do whatever she could to keep Shadow alive.
The Vet taking time to pray with me and checking on Shadow even during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Pop picking out the perfect spot to bury Shadow, and then working even when he felt miserable to dig a hole big enough to bury him. I went out to help him dig and when I thanked him for his part he said, "I wouldn't have missed it for the world." and he meant it.
Kayla and Lauren learning that Shadow had been buried, giving up thier plot to scare Grandmom and Pop and instead running outside to place flowers on his grave.
The hugs and notes from friends and family.
A last glance at his still form and just being awed once again by his beauty even in death.
All these things are the roses among thorns.
Same old song to the newest toon...
Winter is here. Truck doesn't want to start on cold nights, the dog is dead, love life stinks, rather is basically non existent ...ideal settings for the latest and greatest in country music don't you think? If I were in the singing mood I'd be producing some hits right now!
Friday, November 25, 2005
Silence...
Silence has begun. All is quiet now. Thank you for all your prayers.
Shadow
Died Nov. 25, 2005
Shadow
Died Nov. 25, 2005
Thursday, November 24, 2005
My last day at home with Shadow...
Silently he struggles to get closer to me. He has picked himself up off the ground and wobbled my direction. A few more steps, not those fast paced steps of agility but weak small steps with purpose. Steps taken, he collapses at my feet. Here he sits. Waiting for some words of praise, longing for the caress which he is sure will follow.
Sunshine is beaming down on us. I run a brush through his hair and he looks up with sad eyes. The tears flow and we both know that this is the end. We just sit. It has been a long night. Despite the sunshine all is not well.
Sunshine is beaming down on us. I run a brush through his hair and he looks up with sad eyes. The tears flow and we both know that this is the end. We just sit. It has been a long night. Despite the sunshine all is not well.
Anguish
Wretched soul in pain and anguish. Pain, sorrow, the keys of life and death clutched tightly in my fist. One word and the screaming will end in silence. One last breath gulped in panic and then nothing.
A silence so loud that wails of pain and sorrow cannot drown it out. A silence which cries out in anguish. The deafening noise of defeat which darkly calls out to me and taunts me with "what if."
What if tomorrow came, what if I was only fighting for a time. What if I was crying for your touch, just to know you were there? What if my fever had eased? What if you were me?
Can I drown the screams of pain. Will the voices cease to call out to me? God, please...put us both out of our misery. I do not wish to play the hand of death. I do not want my role. You take back the stupid keys. I cannot kill my friend. Not me. I watch in agony and ask just this...why me?
What if?
A silence so loud that wails of pain and sorrow cannot drown it out. A silence which cries out in anguish. The deafening noise of defeat which darkly calls out to me and taunts me with "what if."
What if tomorrow came, what if I was only fighting for a time. What if I was crying for your touch, just to know you were there? What if my fever had eased? What if you were me?
Can I drown the screams of pain. Will the voices cease to call out to me? God, please...put us both out of our misery. I do not wish to play the hand of death. I do not want my role. You take back the stupid keys. I cannot kill my friend. Not me. I watch in agony and ask just this...why me?
What if?
Monday, November 21, 2005
Shadow
Shadow is in critical condition. He will be spending the next 48hrs with the vet. ~Can't talk about it without crying.
Thursday, November 17, 2005
"Remember the Goliad, Remember the Alamo."
When General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna attacked the the Alamo, early on the morning of March 6, 1836, he had no idea that years later the battle cry which gave the newly independent country of Texas it's courage to defeat his cause would still echo through the streets.
He took no prisoners that day and all the men who fought for Texas independence within the walls of the Alamo breathed their last. However, he did not gain the ultimate victory. Today the cries of "Remember Goliad, Remember the Alamo." still echoe through the streets. Young Texans think on days gone by, and go away inspired by the courage of the past, ready if need be to face forces bigger than themselves and to defend the future.
Last weekend I had the honor of walking through the structure where heros such as James Bowie, David Crockett, and William B. Travis gave their last breath in defence of a cause. The cause of freedom. As Texan pride swells in my heart. I am thankful for the battle that these brave men fought. May Texans always hear the battle cry, "Remember Goliad, Remember the Alamo." as they walk through it's halls and may the cause of freedom be forever in our hearts.
He took no prisoners that day and all the men who fought for Texas independence within the walls of the Alamo breathed their last. However, he did not gain the ultimate victory. Today the cries of "Remember Goliad, Remember the Alamo." still echoe through the streets. Young Texans think on days gone by, and go away inspired by the courage of the past, ready if need be to face forces bigger than themselves and to defend the future.
Last weekend I had the honor of walking through the structure where heros such as James Bowie, David Crockett, and William B. Travis gave their last breath in defence of a cause. The cause of freedom. As Texan pride swells in my heart. I am thankful for the battle that these brave men fought. May Texans always hear the battle cry, "Remember Goliad, Remember the Alamo." as they walk through it's halls and may the cause of freedom be forever in our hearts.
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Tickle Test
Sarah, your holiday wish is to Get a Kiss Under the Mistletoe
A fun flirt like you certainly doesn't rest on your laurels over the holidays. In fact, a go-getter like you usually cranks things up a notch. Not one to miss any social event of the season, you take advantage of the fact that everyone's gathering round to eat, drink, and be merry.Whether you've got a long-time sweetie you want to meet under the mistletoe or are still looking for that special cutie to catch under the love branch, you know that keeping romance alive is what makes everything, especially the holidays, a little better. Pucker up!
Well now, I admit I might like a kiss but...since I'm doing my best to save those for the right guy. I don't suppose I'll be kissing anyone for the holidays this year. I think I'd like to avoid the mistletoe even if the test says I am leaning that direction. Although I admit a sexy, good looking guy to drag around to parties might be a nice plus for the holidays. He can't kiss me though...
A fun flirt like you certainly doesn't rest on your laurels over the holidays. In fact, a go-getter like you usually cranks things up a notch. Not one to miss any social event of the season, you take advantage of the fact that everyone's gathering round to eat, drink, and be merry.Whether you've got a long-time sweetie you want to meet under the mistletoe or are still looking for that special cutie to catch under the love branch, you know that keeping romance alive is what makes everything, especially the holidays, a little better. Pucker up!
Well now, I admit I might like a kiss but...since I'm doing my best to save those for the right guy. I don't suppose I'll be kissing anyone for the holidays this year. I think I'd like to avoid the mistletoe even if the test says I am leaning that direction. Although I admit a sexy, good looking guy to drag around to parties might be a nice plus for the holidays. He can't kiss me though...
San Antonio
<--THE RIVERCENTERA view of the flags.
Going up? City Views!
Nick, Tabitha, John, and I took a ride on "Miss Margarita" a riverboat which gives it's passengers the inside scoop and a whole new twist on spending the day on the "river walk." Here are a few shots of our trip taken from the boat.
<--- The river center 
<----Pictures of San Antonio.
<--- A 300 year old tree.
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Spent this weekend...
Ever spent a day paddling down the river in a canoe weighted down almost to water level? Ever use your hands to pull/push a stranded boat to your desired destination? I have. This weekend Nick, Tabitha, and John came down to spend a few days with me. We went out in the motorboat for a fishing trip but as is the usual case with all of the boats I have ever been connected to all motion was powered by water movement and the human hands. great times!
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Here they are!
Ok, thought you might like to see the fish I caught on my last fishing trip! It really isn't one of the best shots of me but now you know the truth about what I look like on a cold day when I've been fishing after getting only 3hrs of sleep.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Monday and Tuesday
Gary came to for a visit. We had lunch at CiCi's Pizza and spent the day catching up on life. A walk to Dairy Mart was an added touch of fun and umm..yes, we had ice spitting contests while sitting and visiting on the tailgate of my truck. Gary won...I think he has had more practice!
My Grandparents got to celebrate an anniversary. My whole family headed next door for dinner and singing and, of course, we took Gary along for the thrill!
Tuesday dawned bright and early. I tried to sleep late but decided to give up around 8am. We spent the morning hanging out at home but that afternoon Gary and I decided to take the little turtle I caught last Sun. out to the park. We released him in a muddy river which should have been just right for a common musk turtle such as himself to enjoy. He was cute...he took a few short steps toward the water and then tumbled the rest of the way in.
The park was beautiful so Gary and I just hung out in the sunshine and enjoyed being out of doors all day. Later we had supper and I hugged him goodbye around 2:30am when he headed home. He will be in Iraq towards the end of the month. Pray for his safety and protection.
My Grandparents got to celebrate an anniversary. My whole family headed next door for dinner and singing and, of course, we took Gary along for the thrill!
Tuesday dawned bright and early. I tried to sleep late but decided to give up around 8am. We spent the morning hanging out at home but that afternoon Gary and I decided to take the little turtle I caught last Sun. out to the park. We released him in a muddy river which should have been just right for a common musk turtle such as himself to enjoy. He was cute...he took a few short steps toward the water and then tumbled the rest of the way in.
The park was beautiful so Gary and I just hung out in the sunshine and enjoyed being out of doors all day. Later we had supper and I hugged him goodbye around 2:30am when he headed home. He will be in Iraq towards the end of the month. Pray for his safety and protection.
Monday, November 07, 2005
Got to see Gary this week!
I got to see Gary this week! Great times!We talked about this black and white picture of us while he was here... we took it right before he headed off to boot camp two summers ago! Left to right: Sarah, Gary, and Lori. Front and center, Lindsey! It seems that some of his authorities got to see this picture and they gave him some hard times over it... asked him what kind of a guy he was, with his long hair and all his girls! Pimp...might have been the word they used!
Kind of funny to think of then and now...we've changed a bit.
Gary (taken last month)
Lori on her last visit home.
Lindsey (taken about two months ago.)
Just a note in case anyone is curious
I think Lindsey looks more like me in this pic than she looks like herself!
Me (taken about two months ago!) Here is a picture of me when I look more like Lindsey.
Isn't he cute?
My favorite picture of the turtle we found today.
Doesn't it have a cute face? I tried really hard to get a good picture of him but the camara wouldn't focus well on such a small object!
Sunday
Sunday was fun! My good friend Amy turned 19. Her boyfriend called me up Fri. to let me know that he was planning a suprise party for her Sunday after church. I had to change some plans but I managed to get there...
I got into on Sat. night to celebrate my Dad's b-day but I didn't let anyone from church know I was around. It was well worth the effort. Amy was totally suprised about the birthday party and the squeal and the tears I got when she saw me were priceless!
I got into on Sat. night to celebrate my Dad's b-day but I didn't let anyone from church know I was around. It was well worth the effort. Amy was totally suprised about the birthday party and the squeal and the tears I got when she saw me were priceless!
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Sat.
I was supposed to attend a college retreat last weekend but before I started packing my plans made a complete turn around.
I talked with my buddy who in the army. He is stationed in Kentucky but had plans to visit Texas. Instead of the college retreat I opted to head the other direction...
Saturday:
Dad's birthday was this Sat. My family went to the beach to celebrate. I got there about 45minutes after the party had started to find them all packing up and getting ready for a trip to wal-mart. The mosquitos are bigger in Texas and it seems they were out in force. I took a few moments for myself to look at the coast and watch the waves crash to shore. Then I joined my family at wal-mart.
Ryan and I had a good visit while waiting for everyone to get done shopping and he decided to ride home with me so we had a little bit of time to talk.
My cousin Stacey was in town so I went to my Grandpa's house to visit with her. We had a good time chatting and then I headed back to my house for about an hour.
It turned out that one of the care givers who is taking care of my Grandmother on the evening shift is a friend of mine so I got to see her when she came in for her shift. We had a good catch up visit which was a lot of fun and then I went home for some sleep.
I talked with my buddy who in the army. He is stationed in Kentucky but had plans to visit Texas. Instead of the college retreat I opted to head the other direction...
Saturday:
Dad's birthday was this Sat. My family went to the beach to celebrate. I got there about 45minutes after the party had started to find them all packing up and getting ready for a trip to wal-mart. The mosquitos are bigger in Texas and it seems they were out in force. I took a few moments for myself to look at the coast and watch the waves crash to shore. Then I joined my family at wal-mart.
Ryan and I had a good visit while waiting for everyone to get done shopping and he decided to ride home with me so we had a little bit of time to talk.
My cousin Stacey was in town so I went to my Grandpa's house to visit with her. We had a good time chatting and then I headed back to my house for about an hour.
It turned out that one of the care givers who is taking care of my Grandmother on the evening shift is a friend of mine so I got to see her when she came in for her shift. We had a good catch up visit which was a lot of fun and then I went home for some sleep.
Saturday, November 05, 2005
"The Elderly"
I was working on an expirement in the kitchen today when my cousin tried to get my attention. She wanted me to look at some cartoon character on tv. Knee deep in flour, ~well, not quite knee deep but you get the picture, I told her that I was kind of busy and didn't really want to see the robot. She smiled and said she knew that I wouldn't be interested. Curious I asked why she thought that she smiled again and said, "the elderly never watch cartoons."
Friday, November 04, 2005
A List of firsts:
10 Firsts:
First boyfriend/girlfriend: Umm...officially?
Friend:Kelly?
First screen name: Life_and_liberty
First kiss: A little boy at my preschool chased me around the playground and kissed me. He was cute!
First piercings: I got my ears pierced when I was 12.
First crush: The little kid at preschool...I can point out his picture but I can't remember his name.
First music: GooGooGaGaGoochieGoochieGoo (something about a troll.) First stuffed animal: My memory fails me. I had a very nice mouse named sunshine, a cheetah some carebares, a purple popple and various other stuffed animals.
School:Don't remember the name of my pre-school
9 Lasts:
Last cigarette: Never smoked
Last thing you bought: Two pair of jeans and two t-shirts
Last movie seen:Umm...I can't remember. Guess I should go see one soon!
Last phone call:Chad
Last cd played: Totally counrty 4
Last bubble bath: A few weeks back, don't worry I usually just leave the bubbles out of my cleansing routine.
Last time you cried: I think I cried a bit on the 31rst.
Last date:Define date? I suppose it was with Rusty H. though I have been in one on one type situations since then.
8 Have you ever:
Have you ever dated one of your best friends:Yes
Have you ever skinny dipped: No
Have you ever been on tv: No
Have you ever fallen in love: I've tripped before.
Have you ever lost someone you loved: Yes
Have you ever been depressed: Yes
Have you ever woken up and not known where you were: Yeah, but I figured it out pretty quick.
7 places you've been to:
1. The forrests of Pennsylvania
2. The beaches of Florida
3. The swamps of Lousianna
4. The mountains of Tennessee
5. The Museaums of Washington D.C.
6. An Orphan home in Indiana
7. Roadside parks in Arkansas
6 things you've done today:
1. Slept late
2. Avoided phone calls
3. Read my Bible
4. Answered the phone
5. Checked on internet world
6. Filled out this survey
5 Favorite things in NO order:
1. Computer
2. Truck
3. Music
4. Did I mention my truck? Oh, yeah...uh...my down comforter
5. The soft sheets on my bed
4 People you can tell [almost] anything to:
1. Uh...
2. I'm
3. not
4. sure...but I tell some people a lot.
3 Wishes
1. To have the chance to travel
2. To marry/raise a godly family who loves the Lord
3. To maintain good health
2 Things you want to do before you die:
1. Find true love
2. See my great grand children!
1 Person that you'd do anything for:
1. Anything? I'd do a lot for many, I'd bend over backwards for my Dad, anything is stretching it a bit.
First boyfriend/girlfriend: Umm...officially?
Friend:Kelly?
First screen name: Life_and_liberty
First kiss: A little boy at my preschool chased me around the playground and kissed me. He was cute!
First piercings: I got my ears pierced when I was 12.
First crush: The little kid at preschool...I can point out his picture but I can't remember his name.
First music: GooGooGaGaGoochieGoochieGoo (something about a troll.) First stuffed animal: My memory fails me. I had a very nice mouse named sunshine, a cheetah some carebares, a purple popple and various other stuffed animals.
School:Don't remember the name of my pre-school
9 Lasts:
Last cigarette: Never smoked
Last thing you bought: Two pair of jeans and two t-shirts
Last movie seen:Umm...I can't remember. Guess I should go see one soon!
Last phone call:Chad
Last cd played: Totally counrty 4
Last bubble bath: A few weeks back, don't worry I usually just leave the bubbles out of my cleansing routine.
Last time you cried: I think I cried a bit on the 31rst.
Last date:Define date? I suppose it was with Rusty H. though I have been in one on one type situations since then.
8 Have you ever:
Have you ever dated one of your best friends:Yes
Have you ever skinny dipped: No
Have you ever been on tv: No
Have you ever fallen in love: I've tripped before.
Have you ever lost someone you loved: Yes
Have you ever been depressed: Yes
Have you ever woken up and not known where you were: Yeah, but I figured it out pretty quick.
7 places you've been to:
1. The forrests of Pennsylvania
2. The beaches of Florida
3. The swamps of Lousianna
4. The mountains of Tennessee
5. The Museaums of Washington D.C.
6. An Orphan home in Indiana
7. Roadside parks in Arkansas
6 things you've done today:
1. Slept late
2. Avoided phone calls
3. Read my Bible
4. Answered the phone
5. Checked on internet world
6. Filled out this survey
5 Favorite things in NO order:
1. Computer
2. Truck
3. Music
4. Did I mention my truck? Oh, yeah...uh...my down comforter
5. The soft sheets on my bed
4 People you can tell [almost] anything to:
1. Uh...
2. I'm
3. not
4. sure...but I tell some people a lot.
3 Wishes
1. To have the chance to travel
2. To marry/raise a godly family who loves the Lord
3. To maintain good health
2 Things you want to do before you die:
1. Find true love
2. See my great grand children!
1 Person that you'd do anything for:
1. Anything? I'd do a lot for many, I'd bend over backwards for my Dad, anything is stretching it a bit.
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Just talking...
Well, most of you figured out that the 31rst was off to a bad start in my neck of the woods. It did get better. I left the house about 4pm to help out with a fall festival at my church. Arrived in time to sweep out some extra water and hang up a train sign.
When that was done I accidently got myself a babysitting job. After about 20minutes of following a two year old around we went back to her Grandmother and I took over the job of opening hotdog buns and placing them on little paper holders. This was actually enjoyable because I got to see all the people ~at least all the hotdog eating people. I had a partner in crime and we had a good time joking around. Then I got replaced by the volunteers who had signed up for the second shift. This was rather sad, because then I had nothing to do.
It was about that time that I heard a cry for help. Someone had been stuck in the fishing booth longer than nature wanted to allow so I took over her job for a while. Feeding the lines candy as they slung themselves over the wooden barrier. It was rather dangerous as we had some very gung ho fisherpeople.
Once my job in the fishing booth was done I replaced an older couple at the basketball toss. There I stayed for most of the night. Things started coming to an end and I was told not to hand out anymore tickets but I was asked to stay there and keep an eye on the temperature of the players. This I did for what seemed like an unreasonable amount of time. I finally walked up to my instruction giver and told her that I needed to go and asked if she wanted me to bring her the basketball. She had forgotten that I was still over there.
I was talking with Mr. Charlie while the guys started putting away picnic tables.He asked if I wanted to help him move one so I did. We moved three...they seemed a bit heavy. The main problem with moving them is that I am sooo stinking short I couldn't get any height on them. Me thinks I shall leave all the heavy picnic table moving to the guys in the future.
When that was done I accidently got myself a babysitting job. After about 20minutes of following a two year old around we went back to her Grandmother and I took over the job of opening hotdog buns and placing them on little paper holders. This was actually enjoyable because I got to see all the people ~at least all the hotdog eating people. I had a partner in crime and we had a good time joking around. Then I got replaced by the volunteers who had signed up for the second shift. This was rather sad, because then I had nothing to do.
It was about that time that I heard a cry for help. Someone had been stuck in the fishing booth longer than nature wanted to allow so I took over her job for a while. Feeding the lines candy as they slung themselves over the wooden barrier. It was rather dangerous as we had some very gung ho fisherpeople.
Once my job in the fishing booth was done I replaced an older couple at the basketball toss. There I stayed for most of the night. Things started coming to an end and I was told not to hand out anymore tickets but I was asked to stay there and keep an eye on the temperature of the players. This I did for what seemed like an unreasonable amount of time. I finally walked up to my instruction giver and told her that I needed to go and asked if she wanted me to bring her the basketball. She had forgotten that I was still over there.
I was talking with Mr. Charlie while the guys started putting away picnic tables.He asked if I wanted to help him move one so I did. We moved three...they seemed a bit heavy. The main problem with moving them is that I am sooo stinking short I couldn't get any height on them. Me thinks I shall leave all the heavy picnic table moving to the guys in the future.
Monday, October 31, 2005
In need of a cave
The phone seems to be ringing off the hook. I am about to go crazy. Granted there are a few people that I'd really love to get a phone call from but running up and down the stairs with calls for Pop has started getting on my nerves.
The storm outside is angry. It is pouring forth fury, and to tell you the truth it looks to be the perfect thing to spoil holloween. I agree with the storm. My temperment is in step with it's plans. I too despise the day.
Rain? I, hope it rains a lot. ~I'm not very sympathetic to the cause and I really would love for there to be a decent tv show on tonight but I don't feel like watching witches, ghosts and creepy things.
The storm outside is angry. It is pouring forth fury, and to tell you the truth it looks to be the perfect thing to spoil holloween. I agree with the storm. My temperment is in step with it's plans. I too despise the day.
Rain? I, hope it rains a lot. ~I'm not very sympathetic to the cause and I really would love for there to be a decent tv show on tonight but I don't feel like watching witches, ghosts and creepy things.
Stepping on some toes.
To my tall friends,
Hey, I see your wearing flat shoes...trying to blend in with the ground??? *snickers* Oh, wait...that really isn't funny, is it?
Think it is cute to comment on a short person's heel size? Does it make you feel better about your height? It isn't really funny and it can be down right annoying. I have more people comment on the heels of my shoes these days. The funny thing is they all think they are original and suprisingly enough they laugh at their own jokes - like they are funny.
I think Mrs. Manners and I would not be in the wrong to inform you that comments on shoe height really aren't the way to win friends and influence people. Not offended but someone needs to speak up on the matter! After all, I don't want my friends to be a bunch of heels.
Hey, I see your wearing flat shoes...trying to blend in with the ground??? *snickers* Oh, wait...that really isn't funny, is it?
Think it is cute to comment on a short person's heel size? Does it make you feel better about your height? It isn't really funny and it can be down right annoying. I have more people comment on the heels of my shoes these days. The funny thing is they all think they are original and suprisingly enough they laugh at their own jokes - like they are funny.
I think Mrs. Manners and I would not be in the wrong to inform you that comments on shoe height really aren't the way to win friends and influence people. Not offended but someone needs to speak up on the matter! After all, I don't want my friends to be a bunch of heels.
Sunday, October 30, 2005
Lazy days
Today was perfect. The sky was blue, the sun was warm and the water was beautiful. A friend and I took the dog and the canoe out for a lazy day on the river. Fishing poles and splashing. Great stuff!
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Sneaky waiters...
My Grandmother and my Great Uncle had a birthday celebration yesterday. We all went out to eat at a local mexican food restruant. While we were there Grandmom opened a present. Then our observant waiter tried to get me in trouble. He walked up and asked me whose birthday it was and I assumed that someone else had discussed the matter so I opened my big mouth and made a few gestures in the direction of my Uncle and Grandmom. Imagine the surprise on their faces when he came out singing happy birthday with all of the waiters and waitresses.
They brought out two giant sombreros and dessert. This all would have been fine but when they asked him who told he pointed to me. *gulps* ~So wrong of him, he lead me to believe he knew. What a sneaky guy. Anyway, the whole thing was pretty funny!
They brought out two giant sombreros and dessert. This all would have been fine but when they asked him who told he pointed to me. *gulps* ~So wrong of him, he lead me to believe he knew. What a sneaky guy. Anyway, the whole thing was pretty funny!
Friday, October 28, 2005
Hey Everyone,
I challenge you to a quizz! (my score said this)
You are a Minister. (Haha, no I'm not just a preacher's kid!)
Technically, you got them ALL RIGHT!!! I applaude you!
I furnished some very hard questions there! Congratulations! Your
mastery of the Bible is quite impressive - you are truly Bible-versed!
God Bless! (Ok, I took it and those were my results now lets see how well you guys do.)
How Bible-versed are you?
brought to you by umm...whoever he was!
I challenge you to a quizz! (my score said this)
You are a Minister. (Haha, no I'm not just a preacher's kid!)
Technically, you got them ALL RIGHT!!! I applaude you!
I furnished some very hard questions there! Congratulations! Your
mastery of the Bible is quite impressive - you are truly Bible-versed!
God Bless! (Ok, I took it and those were my results now lets see how well you guys do.)
How Bible-versed are you?
brought to you by umm...whoever he was!
Haircut
Ok, here is the deal.
Sarah is getting a haircut. The style, cut and length are undecided but I will be getting one at some point in the near future.
If you have a certain look in mind that you've been wishing I would try or someone you know would try, think that you are an expert on women's hair, are appalled at the thought of chopping off even one inch of my hair or have anything at all to say on the matter...This is the time to tell me because if you wait much longer you will miss this window of opportunity. Suggestions, links to pictures of haircuts, word of warning. Place them here or e-mail them to me.
Speak now or keep the mouth in the off position later! All suggestions will be considered, some more seriously than others. I reserve the right pick the final cut and you are in no way allowed to be offended if I don't choose the one you think might be the best. This is America though so go ahead and voice your ideas!
Oh, and so far Neal says shorter...how much shorter? Well, the only other suggestion was a buzz cut. Umm...no. Not doing that Chad so you had better try again. Any really good suggestions?
Sarah is getting a haircut. The style, cut and length are undecided but I will be getting one at some point in the near future.
If you have a certain look in mind that you've been wishing I would try or someone you know would try, think that you are an expert on women's hair, are appalled at the thought of chopping off even one inch of my hair or have anything at all to say on the matter...This is the time to tell me because if you wait much longer you will miss this window of opportunity. Suggestions, links to pictures of haircuts, word of warning. Place them here or e-mail them to me.
Speak now or keep the mouth in the off position later! All suggestions will be considered, some more seriously than others. I reserve the right pick the final cut and you are in no way allowed to be offended if I don't choose the one you think might be the best. This is America though so go ahead and voice your ideas!
Oh, and so far Neal says shorter...how much shorter? Well, the only other suggestion was a buzz cut. Umm...no. Not doing that Chad so you had better try again. Any really good suggestions?
Violins and great big grins
I pulled out my violin this afternoon when I should have been heading out the door to paint. Amy was over and we had dueling violins. She played my battery operated look alike and laughed as I squeaked out a tune on the larger version. The little stink taunted me about my playing. I ended up showing her how to hold the real thing and we decided that we are going to learn how to play it sometime soon.
I must have said "If" because soon we were quoting lines from Cinderalla and having a ball. I love kids... really love them. I went away wondering why I didn't just get married so I could have some kids. Ok, well, that was a confession you won't hear much. Gotta be up really late to catch something like that coming out of my mouth.
I must have said "If" because soon we were quoting lines from Cinderalla and having a ball. I love kids... really love them. I went away wondering why I didn't just get married so I could have some kids. Ok, well, that was a confession you won't hear much. Gotta be up really late to catch something like that coming out of my mouth.
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Lesson in driving....
Well folks,
I had my first driving lesson standard style! Neal decided that he would let me drive his poor little truck. He showed me the pedals, and explained the idea behind the clutch. Then we moved the seat all the way forward and away we went...well, some of the time. Other times I just had to start the car over again.
You should have seen my teacher. He had his knees against the dashboard but suprisingly enough even with all the ruckus he remained rather calm. Actually, to tell you the truth, he'd make a good driver's ed teacher. He didn't laugh at me just with me. He also didn't add stress the situation which was really great of him.
I'm still not a pro though, so if anyone wants to let me borrow a standard for a while just let me know. I'd rather wreck one you own than one I own...
....Wait, I don't own one. Yeah, maybe that is the reason I need to use yours! I'd like to take up drag racing when I get a little better so keep that in mind!
I had my first driving lesson standard style! Neal decided that he would let me drive his poor little truck. He showed me the pedals, and explained the idea behind the clutch. Then we moved the seat all the way forward and away we went...well, some of the time. Other times I just had to start the car over again.
You should have seen my teacher. He had his knees against the dashboard but suprisingly enough even with all the ruckus he remained rather calm. Actually, to tell you the truth, he'd make a good driver's ed teacher. He didn't laugh at me just with me. He also didn't add stress the situation which was really great of him.
I'm still not a pro though, so if anyone wants to let me borrow a standard for a while just let me know. I'd rather wreck one you own than one I own...
....Wait, I don't own one. Yeah, maybe that is the reason I need to use yours! I'd like to take up drag racing when I get a little better so keep that in mind!
Monday, October 24, 2005
Cousins
Today my two youngest cousins came charging up the stairway. They looked around for Grandmom and Pop but then realized that I was the only one at home. They decided to watch TV in the office so I put my keyboard away for a while and stretched out on the floor to watch the cartoon with them. All of a sudden the little rugrat who had been sitting on the couch plopped down on top of me and continued watching the his show. His bony little elbows kept digging deep into my rib cage but the look of contentment on his face that was well worth the pain.
I should have known something was up...not long after he changed locations a commercial came on, all of a sudden I found myself in the middle of an all out tickle war. The little guy just started tickling me and then he called his sister over for back up. There I was, two giggly cousins against me. Luckily they are small and haven't learned how to tickle hard yet. We were giggling and squirming until the show came on and then...magically things went back to normal. Amy caught her breath and Tyler watched and waited for his next chance to catch me off guard. Next commercial and the war was on....until the front door opened. You've never seen little kids sit up straighter or sit more quietly. It was as if we had been caught red handed in the cookie jar! I was smothering laughter because I haven't been in trouble for a long time.
I should have known something was up...not long after he changed locations a commercial came on, all of a sudden I found myself in the middle of an all out tickle war. The little guy just started tickling me and then he called his sister over for back up. There I was, two giggly cousins against me. Luckily they are small and haven't learned how to tickle hard yet. We were giggling and squirming until the show came on and then...magically things went back to normal. Amy caught her breath and Tyler watched and waited for his next chance to catch me off guard. Next commercial and the war was on....until the front door opened. You've never seen little kids sit up straighter or sit more quietly. It was as if we had been caught red handed in the cookie jar! I was smothering laughter because I haven't been in trouble for a long time.
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Lets talk baseball..
Haha, for those of you who know me this might appear to be rather comical. Sarah talking baseball??? As Chad would say, "What in the world???"
The truth is, I rarely pay attention to baseball at all. I might ask who is playing/winning the world series on a yearly basis but that is about it. Lance and my pastor give me the weekly updates on how the Astros are doing and aside from that I haven't paid attention to the sport as a whole.
However, someone wants to know how I feel about the Astros and if I side with them as they take the shot at the MLB. What can I say? Of course I side with them, who else would I side with? I'm a Texan and I'm proud of our boys.
The truth is, I rarely pay attention to baseball at all. I might ask who is playing/winning the world series on a yearly basis but that is about it. Lance and my pastor give me the weekly updates on how the Astros are doing and aside from that I haven't paid attention to the sport as a whole.
However, someone wants to know how I feel about the Astros and if I side with them as they take the shot at the MLB. What can I say? Of course I side with them, who else would I side with? I'm a Texan and I'm proud of our boys.
Well,
Hey all,
I feel like I should write something.
*coughs*
After my last post (see application below) I almost feel like crawling under the table or something but hey...I find it amusing. Seriously! I can't help but be amused...it is funny to see how people respond.
*sidenote*
I hear my Uncle has been lurking around here...haha, scary! ~ Man, it is fun to post my thoughts here until I think that my relatives might actually be getting to know me. Who'd a thunk it? I do try to write things as they are...sometimes that is good but it doesn't always work that way. Here is the deal, if your related to me and you read this blog...Well, what's seen in computer land stays in computer land...got it? Oh, and if you tell Grandmom I popped those bags of air she has been saving I'll have a bone to pick with you. Yes, you Uncle Rod.
Back to my ramblings:
Well, people want to know what I have been doing lately. I keep telling them that I paint. They look at me like there is more to life then painting...is there? I guess I'll make a stab at telling you what I've been doing.
I was in my old stomping grounds last weekend. I went to the Rodeo with Amy Saturday night. I finally rode the mechanical bull after three years of thinking it over. All I can say is, "Better late than never!!!" It was a blast! I'd do it again in a heart beat! Amy was there so if you want to know how I rode better ask her...I am not able to say. I do know that I got really dizzy...by the time I got off that thing I couldn't walk straight. ;)
We checked out the livestock while searching for J.M. and ran into Aaron D. who was planning on being in the calf scramble. Had to watch that! Aaron caught his calf in the scramble. He was super quick, first kid to get a calf. It was good stuff!
Made a few new friends at the consert. Amy likes being way up front near the people so I got to look guys like Cooter Graw, Roger Craiger and Blue Edmunson or some such persons in the eye. ~Devin if you ever read this, your eyes are beautiful! The guys sang up a storm and a good time was had by all. Oh, and I got two signatures on my free coozie. Blue E. and Devin something... can't read the last name but when they become famous I'll be putting my coozie on e-bay so keep an eye out for it!
Went to Dad's church that Sunday. It was nice seeing everyone again! Took a nice long nap Sunday afternoon. Then met up with Amy, Nick, John, Tab, and Ryan for some late night fellowship at Sonic after evening services.
Monday: I picked up some sticks, did some raking, visited with Amy, collected some pecans, had lunch with Chad, went to see some the Mrs. Rachel and her crew and then hung out at Dairy Mart with Jeremy, Susan, Corey and a few others.
Tuesday: I hung out at the house cleaned the rodeo dirt off of my truck and talked on the phone for hours. Marvin came by so I helped him look up some information on the computer. That might have been the day I hung out with Dad dripping oil on his drill bit while he drilled holes. It is all a blur really.
Wednesday: I hung out with Mom and then headed home. It was hard for me to leave. My brother was inviting me to watch a movie with him, and my sister and mother were making sad faces at me as if to say, "Don't leave." I finally told them not to make it harder than it already was so then my sister put on a huge silly grin and started saying, "farewell!" and shoooing me out the door. She is a nut and I miss her.
I stopped by the local hangout to get a coke for the road and had to hug all the locals goodbye. They wanted to know when I was coming back but I couldn't say for sure so it stunk to not know. Then, to clench the deal, as I pulled out of town I passed a good friend who called me up on the cell phone and wanted to know if I was going to my Dad's church that night. He was. I said, "no." and sadly headed down the road to new places and other faces.
*sighs* I was almost feeling sorry for myself but then...
As I drove into town Wed. night I picked up a guy walking down the street. Don't freak out yet he was perfectly harmless. Just to make sure that my Mom's heart keeps beating I had better just admit it was Jordan. For those of you who don't know him he is a fellow home schooler who I have known since he was in diapers. He lives near me and I knew it'd be ok. We got to talking and decided to head to a Bible study the next town over on Thursday night. Yeah, I skipped church to go to a Bible study. hehe...one of those things you have to do everyonce in a while!
Friday: I hung out at the bowling alley for a few hours and helped draw faces on bowling pins. Then I went to a friend's house. We were watching a cooking show and just goofing around. Haha, how is that for entertainment?
This Saturday afternoon I got ready for a nice stroll in the park when a phone call changed my plans for the evening. Off to a Bible study with my friend. Got in late but still took time for some catch up sessions on yahoo messenger. All is well and I am getting back into the groove of things in my "other town."
Now it is Sunday. Went to church this morning and am thinking a nice long nap would be the perfect way to spend my afternoon. The park still needs a visit though so who knows which will win out?
So yeah...what do I do besides paint? Not much...just whatever comes up!
Ok, if you read all that you deserve a prize! *hug* :)
I feel like I should write something.
*coughs*
After my last post (see application below) I almost feel like crawling under the table or something but hey...I find it amusing. Seriously! I can't help but be amused...it is funny to see how people respond.
*sidenote*
I hear my Uncle has been lurking around here...haha, scary! ~ Man, it is fun to post my thoughts here until I think that my relatives might actually be getting to know me. Who'd a thunk it? I do try to write things as they are...sometimes that is good but it doesn't always work that way. Here is the deal, if your related to me and you read this blog...Well, what's seen in computer land stays in computer land...got it? Oh, and if you tell Grandmom I popped those bags of air she has been saving I'll have a bone to pick with you. Yes, you Uncle Rod.
Back to my ramblings:
Well, people want to know what I have been doing lately. I keep telling them that I paint. They look at me like there is more to life then painting...is there? I guess I'll make a stab at telling you what I've been doing.
I was in my old stomping grounds last weekend. I went to the Rodeo with Amy Saturday night. I finally rode the mechanical bull after three years of thinking it over. All I can say is, "Better late than never!!!" It was a blast! I'd do it again in a heart beat! Amy was there so if you want to know how I rode better ask her...I am not able to say. I do know that I got really dizzy...by the time I got off that thing I couldn't walk straight. ;)
We checked out the livestock while searching for J.M. and ran into Aaron D. who was planning on being in the calf scramble. Had to watch that! Aaron caught his calf in the scramble. He was super quick, first kid to get a calf. It was good stuff!
Made a few new friends at the consert. Amy likes being way up front near the people so I got to look guys like Cooter Graw, Roger Craiger and Blue Edmunson or some such persons in the eye. ~Devin if you ever read this, your eyes are beautiful! The guys sang up a storm and a good time was had by all. Oh, and I got two signatures on my free coozie. Blue E. and Devin something... can't read the last name but when they become famous I'll be putting my coozie on e-bay so keep an eye out for it!
Went to Dad's church that Sunday. It was nice seeing everyone again! Took a nice long nap Sunday afternoon. Then met up with Amy, Nick, John, Tab, and Ryan for some late night fellowship at Sonic after evening services.
Monday: I picked up some sticks, did some raking, visited with Amy, collected some pecans, had lunch with Chad, went to see some the Mrs. Rachel and her crew and then hung out at Dairy Mart with Jeremy, Susan, Corey and a few others.
Tuesday: I hung out at the house cleaned the rodeo dirt off of my truck and talked on the phone for hours. Marvin came by so I helped him look up some information on the computer. That might have been the day I hung out with Dad dripping oil on his drill bit while he drilled holes. It is all a blur really.
Wednesday: I hung out with Mom and then headed home. It was hard for me to leave. My brother was inviting me to watch a movie with him, and my sister and mother were making sad faces at me as if to say, "Don't leave." I finally told them not to make it harder than it already was so then my sister put on a huge silly grin and started saying, "farewell!" and shoooing me out the door. She is a nut and I miss her.
I stopped by the local hangout to get a coke for the road and had to hug all the locals goodbye. They wanted to know when I was coming back but I couldn't say for sure so it stunk to not know. Then, to clench the deal, as I pulled out of town I passed a good friend who called me up on the cell phone and wanted to know if I was going to my Dad's church that night. He was. I said, "no." and sadly headed down the road to new places and other faces.
*sighs* I was almost feeling sorry for myself but then...
As I drove into town Wed. night I picked up a guy walking down the street. Don't freak out yet he was perfectly harmless. Just to make sure that my Mom's heart keeps beating I had better just admit it was Jordan. For those of you who don't know him he is a fellow home schooler who I have known since he was in diapers. He lives near me and I knew it'd be ok. We got to talking and decided to head to a Bible study the next town over on Thursday night. Yeah, I skipped church to go to a Bible study. hehe...one of those things you have to do everyonce in a while!
Friday: I hung out at the bowling alley for a few hours and helped draw faces on bowling pins. Then I went to a friend's house. We were watching a cooking show and just goofing around. Haha, how is that for entertainment?
This Saturday afternoon I got ready for a nice stroll in the park when a phone call changed my plans for the evening. Off to a Bible study with my friend. Got in late but still took time for some catch up sessions on yahoo messenger. All is well and I am getting back into the groove of things in my "other town."
Now it is Sunday. Went to church this morning and am thinking a nice long nap would be the perfect way to spend my afternoon. The park still needs a visit though so who knows which will win out?
So yeah...what do I do besides paint? Not much...just whatever comes up!
Ok, if you read all that you deserve a prize! *hug* :)
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