Metaphysical poetry....I dig it.
I was reminded of this fact when I started reading this book last week...which is mystical poetry....and that's pretty much metaphysical......and so tonight I was sent searching for my Metaphysical poets from my university days......
Henry Vaughn.....John Donne....George Herbert....
I do realize these are dusty old british poets from the 17th century....but their poetry makes me cry.
And then this....
....O that thou shouldst give dust a tongue
To cry to Thee,
and then not hear it crying! All day long
My heart was in my knee
But no hearing.
Therefore my soul lay out of sight,
Untuned, unstrung;
My feeble spirit, unable to look right,
Like a nipped blossom, hung
Discontented.
O cheer and tune my heartless breast;
Defer no time,
That so thy favors granting my request,
They and my mind may chime
and mend my rhyme (from "Denial" ~George Herbert)
I feel like that is the cry of so many at the moment, and its a comfort to see that it isnt a new development.
But, neither is this:
Great God, our lowliness takes heart to play
Beneath the shadow of Thy state;
The only comfort of our littleness
Is that Thou art so great.... ( from another Frederick Faber poem...)
November 30, 2006
all kinds o-fun
Because I'm really lame I put up a countdown counter till my surgery. hehe.
I've had the questions pouring in about exactly WHAT is going to happen to me-and while there isnt super much I can tell at this point ( the doctor is not in the habit of volunteering information, and I am not in the habit of asking for it.)
I will say this, I find it really really cool ( in an odd sort of way) that Emma had this surgery only a few months ago and therefore can tell me more than most people can. So, hopefully, it wont be all that bad...with pain medication and the forced-resting I should be good to go in about a week. And HOPEFULLY they will clear out some of the endometrosis that is plaguing me and we can all go on our happy way.
Last night it actually WOKE ME UP in the wee morning hours to remind me of its presence. Poor Thida I hope I wasnt moaning or anything annoying like that. I left her watching Grey's Anatomy at a very early evening hour last night so I could go lie on my bed in that blissful medicated state I've become so familiar with....
Luckily, she gets a weird nerdy medical kick out of watching medical shows. ;-)
Changing the subject: The weather has dropped at LEAST 15 degrees since I arrived at work today...its insane. I mean, really quite COLD.
AND it started raining just as I was pulling into work and so I looked around my car for one of my two umbrellas...no where to be found.
Had to run in the rain. Graceful. I'm sure.
Arrived in my office to find BOTH umbrellas sitting helpfully by the door. boo.
I've had the questions pouring in about exactly WHAT is going to happen to me-and while there isnt super much I can tell at this point ( the doctor is not in the habit of volunteering information, and I am not in the habit of asking for it.)
I will say this, I find it really really cool ( in an odd sort of way) that Emma had this surgery only a few months ago and therefore can tell me more than most people can. So, hopefully, it wont be all that bad...with pain medication and the forced-resting I should be good to go in about a week. And HOPEFULLY they will clear out some of the endometrosis that is plaguing me and we can all go on our happy way.
Last night it actually WOKE ME UP in the wee morning hours to remind me of its presence. Poor Thida I hope I wasnt moaning or anything annoying like that. I left her watching Grey's Anatomy at a very early evening hour last night so I could go lie on my bed in that blissful medicated state I've become so familiar with....
Luckily, she gets a weird nerdy medical kick out of watching medical shows. ;-)
Changing the subject: The weather has dropped at LEAST 15 degrees since I arrived at work today...its insane. I mean, really quite COLD.
AND it started raining just as I was pulling into work and so I looked around my car for one of my two umbrellas...no where to be found.
Had to run in the rain. Graceful. I'm sure.
Arrived in my office to find BOTH umbrellas sitting helpfully by the door. boo.
November 29, 2006
Excited.
So, to be honest, I am really really excited about my surgery.
I've been in a lot of pain tonight, and to be honest there are times when I'd like to just RIP out my insides to make myself feel better.
Ugg.
But, isnt it exciting that my whining about this pain might be over FOREVER by the middle of December?!
I've been in a lot of pain tonight, and to be honest there are times when I'd like to just RIP out my insides to make myself feel better.
Ugg.
But, isnt it exciting that my whining about this pain might be over FOREVER by the middle of December?!
sweeeeet
Good times, Thida went to Houston today ( in fact, she's still not home)...she DID get her ticket to Tennesse. Which means that she'll be taking her Thida-Awesomeness to the only other "T" state in the USA.
Woo. I'm so excited for her. I've always felt that trips were something that were MORE than just "fun" and just "sight seeing"...God has always given me really wonderful unexpected life lessons via every trip I've been on.
Of course, she's leaving me....which is sad....so those Tennesse people had better APPRECIATE my sacrifice. ;-)
Woo. I'm so excited for her. I've always felt that trips were something that were MORE than just "fun" and just "sight seeing"...God has always given me really wonderful unexpected life lessons via every trip I've been on.
Of course, she's leaving me....which is sad....so those Tennesse people had better APPRECIATE my sacrifice. ;-)
November 28, 2006
Opposites
So, SOME people have mentioned that Thida and I were wearing a LOT of makeup to the Imogen Heap concert ( not to mention any names)-and I'm not at all implying that there was Judgment in their tone. no not at all.
But... *i* would like to point out that...concerts REQUIRE more makeup...just because of the possible sweating...and the whole "low lighting" situation...meaning you just need to PAINT YOUR FACE ON. And therefore, there is NOTHING WRONG with wearing "lots of makeup."
Anyway to counteract the "pointed" observation, Thida snapped this picture of the two of us a few days ago....we had just woken up and gotten dressed and I was literally standing in front of the mirror putting my hair in braids when she took the photo.
We have no make up on.
Not even chapstick.
And this is very normal.
And we were definitely a 2 out of ten. So there you go...once again, I prove that my blog has more bad pictures of myself than good....
Thida has given permission for me to publish this photo...and you know what, personally...I like this photo better anyway.
I mean, THAT'S how i see myself...and yes, that's kinda vain I guess...but its true. So now you know what I actually think of myself.
good or bad.
I'm a two. ;-)
But... *i* would like to point out that...concerts REQUIRE more makeup...just because of the possible sweating...and the whole "low lighting" situation...meaning you just need to PAINT YOUR FACE ON. And therefore, there is NOTHING WRONG with wearing "lots of makeup."
Anyway to counteract the "pointed" observation, Thida snapped this picture of the two of us a few days ago....we had just woken up and gotten dressed and I was literally standing in front of the mirror putting my hair in braids when she took the photo.
We have no make up on.
Not even chapstick.
And this is very normal.
And we were definitely a 2 out of ten. So there you go...once again, I prove that my blog has more bad pictures of myself than good....
Thida has given permission for me to publish this photo...and you know what, personally...I like this photo better anyway.
I mean, THAT'S how i see myself...and yes, that's kinda vain I guess...but its true. So now you know what I actually think of myself.
good or bad.
I'm a two. ;-)
it actually works.
So, today, I had roses and chocolates delivered to my office.
And I'm speechless...with what to say about how that made me feel.
Well, I take that back, its actually really easy to come up with....but also extremely mushy, and I try to keep mushiness to a minimum on this blog.
So, think of something mushy and sappy...and go with that.
I'm about to go tell my entire board of directors that with holiday ( that cant be avoided) and my surgery recovery...I will be working a grand total of 9 days in December.
Wish me luck.
Better yet, pray.
Edit:
So, the prayers worked. My meeting went really really well...and no one seemed to care at all that I was missing so much work and that they were basically paying me to do nothing ( hahaha!)...but seriously, all the praise made me blush and makes me want to work harder so that I wont make them all liars.
Also, amazing and stupideous answer to prayer: One of my board members invited a technology support guy from SFA to the meeting and he's going to help me work out all the kinks on the website!! PRAISE THE LORD!!!! SERIOUSLY! Wonderful.
Oh. And did I mention that Thida rocks the cooking world?! ( I found yummy fried rice waiting on the stove after my meeting) She's a fabulous house guest...if I need to write recommendations I will. ;-) Her future husband is going to be SOOO lucky. ;-)
And I'm speechless...with what to say about how that made me feel.
Well, I take that back, its actually really easy to come up with....but also extremely mushy, and I try to keep mushiness to a minimum on this blog.
So, think of something mushy and sappy...and go with that.
I'm about to go tell my entire board of directors that with holiday ( that cant be avoided) and my surgery recovery...I will be working a grand total of 9 days in December.
Wish me luck.
Better yet, pray.
Edit:
So, the prayers worked. My meeting went really really well...and no one seemed to care at all that I was missing so much work and that they were basically paying me to do nothing ( hahaha!)...but seriously, all the praise made me blush and makes me want to work harder so that I wont make them all liars.
Also, amazing and stupideous answer to prayer: One of my board members invited a technology support guy from SFA to the meeting and he's going to help me work out all the kinks on the website!! PRAISE THE LORD!!!! SERIOUSLY! Wonderful.
Oh. And did I mention that Thida rocks the cooking world?! ( I found yummy fried rice waiting on the stove after my meeting) She's a fabulous house guest...if I need to write recommendations I will. ;-) Her future husband is going to be SOOO lucky. ;-)
fight the dreary...
I'm kicking myself that I didnt take pictures of my Christmas decorations last night, because you're right...they WOULD be a nice way to start this dreary Tuesday...but We'll all have to wait for that-maybe my lunch break will happen today?
Anyway, today is going to be frightfully busy, so this is what I'm fighting the dreary with this morning:
One Grande Latte.
One piece of pecan coffee cake.
Emails from friends.
My new pencil skirt ( there is NO WAY to feel un-pretty in a pencil skirt...its impossible.)
Thida's habit of making bacon at all hours of the day. Cute.
The Promises of God. Renewed.
Blessings today, dear friends
Anyway, today is going to be frightfully busy, so this is what I'm fighting the dreary with this morning:
One Grande Latte.
One piece of pecan coffee cake.
Emails from friends.
My new pencil skirt ( there is NO WAY to feel un-pretty in a pencil skirt...its impossible.)
Thida's habit of making bacon at all hours of the day. Cute.
The Promises of God. Renewed.
Blessings today, dear friends
November 27, 2006
busy-ness
Whoa. So, I have to be out of work for at least a week after my surgery...i didnt think it would be that long! Honestly, I'm starting to freak out about my board meeting tomorrow...I realize that they wont fire me, but I think they are going to WANT to. :-(
meeeh.
Plus, at the moment I'm trying really hard not to take on Thida's current ticketing stresses, but its hard not too...plus...well....I dont know, I just feel dreary.
Luckily, I've got a few back up plans to make me smile...
meeeh.
Plus, at the moment I'm trying really hard not to take on Thida's current ticketing stresses, but its hard not too...plus...well....I dont know, I just feel dreary.
Luckily, I've got a few back up plans to make me smile...
November 26, 2006
winter wonderland.
I've decorated for Christmas....I love my all my decorations-most of which I got between 1992-1996. Those were good years for the christmas decorations.
Especially my milk carton Santa Head...it looks fantastic on my front door.
And I have to say I dont think you can ever really grow out of the kiddie decorations. I think that's really what Christmas decorating is about anyway...the smell of melted wax and cinnamon....
So, I'm ready...let the holiday season begin!
Especially my milk carton Santa Head...it looks fantastic on my front door.
And I have to say I dont think you can ever really grow out of the kiddie decorations. I think that's really what Christmas decorating is about anyway...the smell of melted wax and cinnamon....
So, I'm ready...let the holiday season begin!
Where's Waldo
So, I was talking to someone tonight and I said pretty much word for word the following: "Wow, I feel so sorry for because its so easy to see that they are miserable, and while they do realize they are miserable...they are looking for the solution in ALL the wrong places! They think that YOU will somehow fill up the big hole that they realize they have! When we both know only God can fix that miserableness. "
And then, later, I was praying with Thida...and it was like, God slapped me upside the head with that earlier comment....because isnt that what I do too? Constantly looking....constantly searching, filling up my time...my space....my thoughts....my actions....its all busy, busy, busy-trying to fill up that hole.
When really everything I need is in Jesus Christ. Its all there.
My life so often looks like a where's waldo picture...some of those little people look deceptively like Waldo...but when you look closely its just a red and white stripped scarf...and not the real deal. Oh, that I would just STOP the search for all the counterfeit Jesus's...and focus on the real deal.
I am a lost sheep, I am a wayward discipe, I am a common harlot
And then, later, I was praying with Thida...and it was like, God slapped me upside the head with that earlier comment....because isnt that what I do too? Constantly looking....constantly searching, filling up my time...my space....my thoughts....my actions....its all busy, busy, busy-trying to fill up that hole.
When really everything I need is in Jesus Christ. Its all there.
My life so often looks like a where's waldo picture...some of those little people look deceptively like Waldo...but when you look closely its just a red and white stripped scarf...and not the real deal. Oh, that I would just STOP the search for all the counterfeit Jesus's...and focus on the real deal.
I am a lost sheep, I am a wayward discipe, I am a common harlot
November 25, 2006
Once Upon a Time: Girls Night
So, last night, "the girls" and I had an anti-thanksgiving dinner ( aka. we were tired of starch foods in all shapes and forms and Thida was about to DIE if she didnt have "fruits and veggies RIGHT NOW". )
Off we went to Wal Mart and then home to cut up veggies.
Then we went crazy with the cooking....going so far as to put APPLES in our vegetables ( because we are brave and creative).
( and NO that wasnt posed, I look like that when I cook...)
I used my china ( because this was a special occasion)...and the table looked adorable.
We then did the usual "pose for a picture around the table" thing...which turned out rather well...even though Thida wasnt actually sitting on a chair.
After dinner the only thing to be done was to play SingStar for hours...which we did...and just because the pictures dont look like we're having fun doesnt mean it wasnt SUPER AWESOME.
And just to prove it...here's the action version...
And then we all went to bed and slept like angels. The end.
Off we went to Wal Mart and then home to cut up veggies.
Then we went crazy with the cooking....going so far as to put APPLES in our vegetables ( because we are brave and creative).
( and NO that wasnt posed, I look like that when I cook...)
I used my china ( because this was a special occasion)...and the table looked adorable.
We then did the usual "pose for a picture around the table" thing...which turned out rather well...even though Thida wasnt actually sitting on a chair.
After dinner the only thing to be done was to play SingStar for hours...which we did...and just because the pictures dont look like we're having fun doesnt mean it wasnt SUPER AWESOME.
And just to prove it...here's the action version...
And then we all went to bed and slept like angels. The end.
The very thought...
I received a fabulous little book for my birthday, The Christian Book of Mystical Verse compiled by A.W. Tozer...
I love it so far...I often feel like my own lack of imagination keeps me from expressing the depths of my thoughts...the width of my feelings for the Lord. To be totally honest, I am continually trumped and therefore must just about ALWAYS turn to others for help. Luckily, Others have been given Divine Help...and thus I am constantly quoting song lyrics, psalms, verses, poetry and literary quotes to desparately fill up all the thoughts and feelings I cannot express....but in that, I find great delight. For, I feel as though I am having my quiet time not just with the Lord...but King David is there...and Rich Mullins is there...and today....today Frederick William Faber ( Lived: 1814-1863) is here. Here with me, saying that which I coulld not.
Here is a little of the goodness that I read today...I wanted to quote the whole thing, but I felt like you might not read it all and that would bother me ;-)
The thought of God, the thought of Thee,
Who liest in my heart,
And yet beyond imagined space
Outstretched and present art,-
The thought of Thee, above, below
Around me and within,
Is more to me than health and wealth
Or love of kith and kin.
The thought of God is like the tree
Beneath whose shade I lie,
And watch the fleets of snowy clouds
Sail o'er the silent sky...
It is a thought which ever makes
Life's sweetest smiles from tears,
And is a daybreak to our hopes,
A sunset to our fears;
One while it bids the tears to flow,
Then wipes them from the eyes,
Most often fills our souls with joy,
And always sanctifies.
Within a thought so a great, our souls
Little and modest grow,
And, by its vastness awed, we learn
The art of walking slow....
To think of Thee is almost prayer,
And is outspoken praise;
And pain can even passive thoughts
To actual worship raise.....
(Read the rest sometime ( on page 13-14)....)
I love it so far...I often feel like my own lack of imagination keeps me from expressing the depths of my thoughts...the width of my feelings for the Lord. To be totally honest, I am continually trumped and therefore must just about ALWAYS turn to others for help. Luckily, Others have been given Divine Help...and thus I am constantly quoting song lyrics, psalms, verses, poetry and literary quotes to desparately fill up all the thoughts and feelings I cannot express....but in that, I find great delight. For, I feel as though I am having my quiet time not just with the Lord...but King David is there...and Rich Mullins is there...and today....today Frederick William Faber ( Lived: 1814-1863) is here. Here with me, saying that which I coulld not.
Here is a little of the goodness that I read today...I wanted to quote the whole thing, but I felt like you might not read it all and that would bother me ;-)
The thought of God, the thought of Thee,
Who liest in my heart,
And yet beyond imagined space
Outstretched and present art,-
The thought of Thee, above, below
Around me and within,
Is more to me than health and wealth
Or love of kith and kin.
The thought of God is like the tree
Beneath whose shade I lie,
And watch the fleets of snowy clouds
Sail o'er the silent sky...
It is a thought which ever makes
Life's sweetest smiles from tears,
And is a daybreak to our hopes,
A sunset to our fears;
One while it bids the tears to flow,
Then wipes them from the eyes,
Most often fills our souls with joy,
And always sanctifies.
Within a thought so a great, our souls
Little and modest grow,
And, by its vastness awed, we learn
The art of walking slow....
To think of Thee is almost prayer,
And is outspoken praise;
And pain can even passive thoughts
To actual worship raise.....
(Read the rest sometime ( on page 13-14)....)
November 24, 2006
no false advertisment
So, today, I told Brett that he didnt have to worry...I dont just put "pretty pictures" of myself on my blog...and I dont wear lots of makeup for the SOLE purpose of making sure that what you see...is what you get (isnt he lucky?) :
Soooo....here you go:
this is me. exactly as I am.
( or at least as I am when I'm trying to say the word "no" in the new zealand accent).
Soooo....here you go:
this is me. exactly as I am.
( or at least as I am when I'm trying to say the word "no" in the new zealand accent).
while I wait...
So, Thida is on the phone at the moment...and she talks sorta loud when she gets excited ;-) I dont think she'd mind me saying that! hahaha...
She sounds happy.
soooo... while I wait, here's a picture of us before the Imogen Heap concert. Thida is so disgustingly cute, dont you think? I mean, seriously...would you ever EVER say no to that smile?!
Yup, I didnt think so...
In other news, I am waaaay glad we have no plans tomorrow...my wisdom tooth hurts, and I am way worn out from all the fun we've had today.
I could really use a quiet time with God too...I feel like its been forever. When in reality its been about 48 hours. But, heck, that is kinda like forever when you look at it. *sigh* Sometimes the holidays have that "I'm too busy" thing connected to them that is so nasty.
Ok, I'm going to get out my ipod and turn my music up and hang out with God....
She sounds happy.
soooo... while I wait, here's a picture of us before the Imogen Heap concert. Thida is so disgustingly cute, dont you think? I mean, seriously...would you ever EVER say no to that smile?!
Yup, I didnt think so...
In other news, I am waaaay glad we have no plans tomorrow...my wisdom tooth hurts, and I am way worn out from all the fun we've had today.
I could really use a quiet time with God too...I feel like its been forever. When in reality its been about 48 hours. But, heck, that is kinda like forever when you look at it. *sigh* Sometimes the holidays have that "I'm too busy" thing connected to them that is so nasty.
Ok, I'm going to get out my ipod and turn my music up and hang out with God....
November 23, 2006
Holiday cheer...
Thanks to all the beautiful people who sent well wishes my way for my Birthday....because it was fabulous! :-)
First I have to say, shopping with Thida....always an experience. ;-) But she does know how to sniff out the bargains and so help you if you get in the way of saving a dime! hahaha!
But, by the time we were through spending a small fortune we had dinner and then had to head straight to the Imogen Heap concert...which was...woooooonderful.
We were a tad late, but came in on the opening act...which was this kid, Levi Weaver, who with the help of a loop machine was able to create quite the little one man music making machine...he's got some nice lyrics too...and while I was mildly impressed...my mind was TOTALLY blown with the NEXT act: Kid Beyond...this guy started off with your "basic" beat box routine ( which for those of you who dont know, he makes sounds like drums and the like with his mouth.) and i say "basic"...because i have NEVER heard anything so fantastic...then, using a loop-box he did the cover of Wondering Stars...and it was AMAZING.
So, yes...then there was Imogen...who, I am not afraid to admit I have a TOTAL girlcrush on....she is ADORABLE...and TALENTED....and it was a total high to see her perform.
Great birthday concert...
BUT NO...my Birthday celebration was NOT over yet...because....this morning, we woke up to find that the Houston Thanksgiving Day parade went RIGHT UNDER our window....in fact, we were stuck in Houston until it had gone by!! So Thida and I sat in a large ( rather comfy!) window seal eatting breakfast and watching a parade with the best view ever!
Yeah for a nice ending to our little birthday trip....
Now, we are home...and what I reeeeeally need is a shower so I can properly appreciate my thanksgiving foods ;-)
Thanks again for the love....you guys are great!!!
First I have to say, shopping with Thida....always an experience. ;-) But she does know how to sniff out the bargains and so help you if you get in the way of saving a dime! hahaha!
But, by the time we were through spending a small fortune we had dinner and then had to head straight to the Imogen Heap concert...which was...woooooonderful.
We were a tad late, but came in on the opening act...which was this kid, Levi Weaver, who with the help of a loop machine was able to create quite the little one man music making machine...he's got some nice lyrics too...and while I was mildly impressed...my mind was TOTALLY blown with the NEXT act: Kid Beyond...this guy started off with your "basic" beat box routine ( which for those of you who dont know, he makes sounds like drums and the like with his mouth.) and i say "basic"...because i have NEVER heard anything so fantastic...then, using a loop-box he did the cover of Wondering Stars...and it was AMAZING.
So, yes...then there was Imogen...who, I am not afraid to admit I have a TOTAL girlcrush on....she is ADORABLE...and TALENTED....and it was a total high to see her perform.
Great birthday concert...
BUT NO...my Birthday celebration was NOT over yet...because....this morning, we woke up to find that the Houston Thanksgiving Day parade went RIGHT UNDER our window....in fact, we were stuck in Houston until it had gone by!! So Thida and I sat in a large ( rather comfy!) window seal eatting breakfast and watching a parade with the best view ever!
Yeah for a nice ending to our little birthday trip....
Now, we are home...and what I reeeeeally need is a shower so I can properly appreciate my thanksgiving foods ;-)
Thanks again for the love....you guys are great!!!
November 20, 2006
good enough to eat...
So, I got a great birthday present from Christa at Bible Study tonight....chocolate body wash. I smell good enough to eat right now, seriously....its amazing.
And speaking of Bible Study, I cant tell you how much I love those girls! Seriously, my heart just wells up with praise that I get to hang out with them every week....hearing their prayers and their hearts is truly the most beautiful gift. To be honest I find myself wanting the best for the SO BADLY that it hurts, and then I remember that God loves them that much more...and that HE wants the best for them even more than me....whew. Its hard to fathom!
I am posting tonight because tomorrow is going to be super busy at work...some how fitting a whole weeks worth of work into two days has very bad effects..meeeh.
I am also hoping for the best because I've been in a LOT of pain today, so much so that I almost passed out in Wal Mart, and poor Thida had to miss out on a true american shopping experience because of my lame pain and dizziness. double boo.
On that note, however, my doctor has scheduled me for surgery on the 11th of December....to be honest, I'm not entirely sure what they are going to do...but I trust it'll make me feel better? right?!
Anyway, to be honest my biggest desire right now is not necessarily worrying about something so "far off" as surgery, but instead, I would just like to have a nice pain free birthday ( ONE DAYYYYYY!) and maybe some nice pain free time with Thida so she doesnt have to spend all her time watching me lie on my couch. Yeah, that would be nice for everyone involved. ;-)
I have to interject here to say that I SERIOUSLY smell like something you should eat. Its kinda weird to be honest, but in a really yummy kinda of a way...but also distracting. hehehe.
And speaking of Bible Study, I cant tell you how much I love those girls! Seriously, my heart just wells up with praise that I get to hang out with them every week....hearing their prayers and their hearts is truly the most beautiful gift. To be honest I find myself wanting the best for the SO BADLY that it hurts, and then I remember that God loves them that much more...and that HE wants the best for them even more than me....whew. Its hard to fathom!
I am posting tonight because tomorrow is going to be super busy at work...some how fitting a whole weeks worth of work into two days has very bad effects..meeeh.
I am also hoping for the best because I've been in a LOT of pain today, so much so that I almost passed out in Wal Mart, and poor Thida had to miss out on a true american shopping experience because of my lame pain and dizziness. double boo.
On that note, however, my doctor has scheduled me for surgery on the 11th of December....to be honest, I'm not entirely sure what they are going to do...but I trust it'll make me feel better? right?!
Anyway, to be honest my biggest desire right now is not necessarily worrying about something so "far off" as surgery, but instead, I would just like to have a nice pain free birthday ( ONE DAYYYYYY!) and maybe some nice pain free time with Thida so she doesnt have to spend all her time watching me lie on my couch. Yeah, that would be nice for everyone involved. ;-)
I have to interject here to say that I SERIOUSLY smell like something you should eat. Its kinda weird to be honest, but in a really yummy kinda of a way...but also distracting. hehehe.
write by numbers
you know...instead of paint by numbers. Get it? Clever, huh?
Yeah, that's what I thought too.
Anyway, last night I was discussing ( yet again, because its one of my favorite topics right now) how I really dont like the number 23. And I decided that it was because I think the number "3" is ugly. Which, Brett told me meant that I was a BAD PERSON because "three" is a very holy number...you know the trinity...three days and then Jesus rose from the grave etc. etc.
So, later on, and by later on I mean many many hours later I was WIDE AWAKE at 3am- and I realized that I didnt care. I didnt CARE if me hating the number 3 was not very Christian of me...I HATED IT.
So there.
And if you're wondering why i was awake at 3...and then again at 4...well, I can only say that I was experiencing jetlag with a particular kiwi...I think it just shows how sensitive and loving I am that I just HAD to wake up when she was awake.
;-)
Of course, when I had to get up at 7:30 this morning, well, I cant say that I was particularly happy with THOSE numbers either.
Alternatively, just as much as I hate the number three...I totally DIG the number two.
Because :
its only TWO DAYS till my Birthday
I only have to go to work TWO DAYS this week.
Sweet.
Yeah, that's what I thought too.
Anyway, last night I was discussing ( yet again, because its one of my favorite topics right now) how I really dont like the number 23. And I decided that it was because I think the number "3" is ugly. Which, Brett told me meant that I was a BAD PERSON because "three" is a very holy number...you know the trinity...three days and then Jesus rose from the grave etc. etc.
So, later on, and by later on I mean many many hours later I was WIDE AWAKE at 3am- and I realized that I didnt care. I didnt CARE if me hating the number 3 was not very Christian of me...I HATED IT.
So there.
And if you're wondering why i was awake at 3...and then again at 4...well, I can only say that I was experiencing jetlag with a particular kiwi...I think it just shows how sensitive and loving I am that I just HAD to wake up when she was awake.
;-)
Of course, when I had to get up at 7:30 this morning, well, I cant say that I was particularly happy with THOSE numbers either.
Alternatively, just as much as I hate the number three...I totally DIG the number two.
Because :
its only TWO DAYS till my Birthday
I only have to go to work TWO DAYS this week.
Sweet.
November 19, 2006
Its official.
I think I've become SOOO dedicated to blogging that living in my apartment for ONE DAY, breathing the same air, doing the same things...has MADE Thida decide to start a blog.
Satisfaction abounds. ;-)
Although, to be fair, I think she was planning on starting one before she arrived....
Thida's Blog
Satisfaction abounds. ;-)
Although, to be fair, I think she was planning on starting one before she arrived....
Thida's Blog
November 18, 2006
welcome, america...
So, Thida...she's here...and totally herself, which is great! Man, she can tell a story like NO OTHER ( seriously, she made the drive home from the airport veeeeery interesting).
And I've had SUCH a jam packed day!
Ending with a surprise birthday gathering for me at Sushi Ya. Seriously, I felt so loved! I've got the greatest friends ever.
More later...
And I've had SUCH a jam packed day!
Ending with a surprise birthday gathering for me at Sushi Ya. Seriously, I felt so loved! I've got the greatest friends ever.
More later...
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