wow, it has been awhile since i've blogged. and to think, i was doing really well there for awhile. anywho...
lets see, whats new with me?
1. i turned 25
2. i moved out of the house
3. i've been going to trivia night just about every Tuesday
4. oh, i got to attend the Microsoft TechEd convention again this year, a lot of fun, lots of cool technologies coming out on the market, very exciting stuff
5. i get to hang out with some old high school friends
6. i go to go to my cousin's high school graduation in Gainesville, FL
7. i'm looking forward to mission trek this year, we're going to Great Falls, MT and we leave this Saturday!
8. my roommate just left for Africa (brita's blog) and is having a blast so far
9. can't wait for the summer to start and hoping to go to Eburg soon, having withdrawals
10. and on a more serious note, i get to have surgery in July to remove a cyst in an ovary
i made sure to have a variety activities this year, lol
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Salt Lake City, UT
I just got back from a conference in UTAH where I learned a lot.
One of the main events was a Maroon5 concert.
Check out this video... you can tell you're surrounded by geeks, when you're at a concert and everyone has some a camera or video camcorder.
The conference was great! I learned a lot and can't wait to use what I learned to the benefit of World Vision.
One of the main events was a Maroon5 concert.
Check out this video... you can tell you're surrounded by geeks, when you're at a concert and everyone has some a camera or video camcorder.
The conference was great! I learned a lot and can't wait to use what I learned to the benefit of World Vision.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
neglecting my blog
i guess i need to go back a little ways...
christmas was great with the family. it was simple, at home, and the best part is, we weren't rushing to get anywhere.
new years eve was a blast spending time with jacque and her family.
work is good, i still don't have a boss but i've come to the conclusion that this is a great opportunity for me to make a place for myself.
life is good, but its still missing something...
christmas was great with the family. it was simple, at home, and the best part is, we weren't rushing to get anywhere.
new years eve was a blast spending time with jacque and her family.
work is good, i still don't have a boss but i've come to the conclusion that this is a great opportunity for me to make a place for myself.
life is good, but its still missing something...
Saturday, November 8, 2008
praying with saint paul
so...i got this book called 'praying with saint paul' and it has already been effective. its a daily devotional, great for work. here's what it said for nov 6:
"Tell the rich in the present age not to be proud and not to rely on so uncertain a thing as wealth but rather on God, who righly provides us with all things for our enjoyment. Tell them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, ready to share, thus accumulating as treasure a good foundation for the future, so as to win the life that is true life." (1 Tim 6:17-19)
Most of us don't think of ourselves as "rich" but, in comparison with those living in the time of Jesus, the average person living in the industrialized world today has many more possessions, more luxuries, more services, and more entertainment than ancient kings. Open your closet, check your garage, you may find it crammed with stuff you don't need and will never use again. Count the number of devices you won that bring music and compare it to an ancient wagon.
But our wealth has its dangers. We are tempted to rely on accumulated objects for security. Bounty cn become excess. We can become addicted to stuff. I have lisened to people raionalize why they really need one hundred tee shirts or seventy-five pairs of shoes. I have seen closets full of junk their owner was hoarding just in case some day they might need that one thing out of all their accumulated stuff. Of course when that day comes they probably wont have the time to go through the "just-in-case" stuff and will be forced to go out and buy another. Man hold on to trash as though it were gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Their basements, garages, and attics are filled with broken promises - furniture, toys, and appliances in various states of disrepair that they promised to fix but haven't gotten around to. Rather than trusting the Lord, they rationalize and make excuses, convincing themselves that their broken and worn out stuff is a dedge against a future financial disaster.
What is worse, they consider their habit of hoarding a virture. They do not see ho their hoard of stuff steals their time, creates chaos and strife in the family, and is a sign of a lack of trust in God.
Were they to give their excess to the poor, they would pile up treasure in heaven.
You know how you have a conversation with one person in the morning, and then later that day the same subject comes up with another person, and then you read something that covers both convos and more or some how you have a 'theme' in your day. Thats what happened on thursday; my whole day came full circle. I like those kinds of days, it reminds me that God works in mysterious ways and that maybe I should listen to this message.
"Tell the rich in the present age not to be proud and not to rely on so uncertain a thing as wealth but rather on God, who righly provides us with all things for our enjoyment. Tell them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, ready to share, thus accumulating as treasure a good foundation for the future, so as to win the life that is true life." (1 Tim 6:17-19)
Most of us don't think of ourselves as "rich" but, in comparison with those living in the time of Jesus, the average person living in the industrialized world today has many more possessions, more luxuries, more services, and more entertainment than ancient kings. Open your closet, check your garage, you may find it crammed with stuff you don't need and will never use again. Count the number of devices you won that bring music and compare it to an ancient wagon.
But our wealth has its dangers. We are tempted to rely on accumulated objects for security. Bounty cn become excess. We can become addicted to stuff. I have lisened to people raionalize why they really need one hundred tee shirts or seventy-five pairs of shoes. I have seen closets full of junk their owner was hoarding just in case some day they might need that one thing out of all their accumulated stuff. Of course when that day comes they probably wont have the time to go through the "just-in-case" stuff and will be forced to go out and buy another. Man hold on to trash as though it were gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Their basements, garages, and attics are filled with broken promises - furniture, toys, and appliances in various states of disrepair that they promised to fix but haven't gotten around to. Rather than trusting the Lord, they rationalize and make excuses, convincing themselves that their broken and worn out stuff is a dedge against a future financial disaster.
What is worse, they consider their habit of hoarding a virture. They do not see ho their hoard of stuff steals their time, creates chaos and strife in the family, and is a sign of a lack of trust in God.
Were they to give their excess to the poor, they would pile up treasure in heaven.
You know how you have a conversation with one person in the morning, and then later that day the same subject comes up with another person, and then you read something that covers both convos and more or some how you have a 'theme' in your day. Thats what happened on thursday; my whole day came full circle. I like those kinds of days, it reminds me that God works in mysterious ways and that maybe I should listen to this message.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
its officially official!
I just spent my first week at world vision as a FULL TIME CONTRACT EMPLOYEE! Wahoo!!
All I have to say is, "FINALLY!"
All I have to say is, "FINALLY!"
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
one year...
well, today marked my one year at world vision.
its been great so far, i look forward to the next year.
hopefully i'll be permanent by next October 7th.
its been great so far, i look forward to the next year.
hopefully i'll be permanent by next October 7th.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
time passing...
do you ever get the feeling like you're forgetting something, something really important.
yesterday on my way to work, during work, on my way to women's group, and trivia... i felt like something wasn't right, something was missing. This morning i drove in silence. i wasn't interested in listening to the news or music. i knew something was different...something that i was forgetting. i spent most of my day at work at my desk trying to remember what i had forgotten. when i got home, mom asked me if i knew what today was. and it hit me like a ton of bricks. today was my grandma's birthday. i can't believe i had forgotten it. i'm not a forgetful person. i've been so buried is work and personal stuff. there's no excuse though.
so, there's no time like the present... happy birthday grandma! i know you're not here, but happy birthday :) may she rest in peace
yesterday on my way to work, during work, on my way to women's group, and trivia... i felt like something wasn't right, something was missing. This morning i drove in silence. i wasn't interested in listening to the news or music. i knew something was different...something that i was forgetting. i spent most of my day at work at my desk trying to remember what i had forgotten. when i got home, mom asked me if i knew what today was. and it hit me like a ton of bricks. today was my grandma's birthday. i can't believe i had forgotten it. i'm not a forgetful person. i've been so buried is work and personal stuff. there's no excuse though.
so, there's no time like the present... happy birthday grandma! i know you're not here, but happy birthday :) may she rest in peace
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