I have been cleaning and cleaning and cleaning and cleaning. I'm sick of cleaning but it has to be done. Mom and Dad will be here in about 2 hours. yay! Oh gosh... 2 hours! Why am I sitting here? There is still so much to do! AAAAAhhhhhh gotta go.
cb
Friday, March 28, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
So much to do... so little time.
Ok this post won't be long because I have so much to do! I've been trying to work in my yards the last few days... I've been planting creeping phlox in the flower beds and there are geranium hanging baskets on the porches now and planters with petunias in them. When I get all done I'll post a picture or two. I have the next three days off from work plus the weekend. I'm trying to get things ready for a visit from mom and dad! woo hoo.
alright gotta go. gotta prepare dinner and then clean out a closet.
i'm pooped.
cb
alright gotta go. gotta prepare dinner and then clean out a closet.
i'm pooped.
cb
Friday, March 21, 2008
I love it!
I love this time of year... March Madness! Take last night for example. What could be better than watching college basketball with a box of Hot Tamales and a glass of milk? I get so excited and caught up in the hype of the game and scream at the tv and act like an idiot. I admit it.
Today, UConn lost.... yep, I had UConn in the final game against UNC. My bracket is poop now. So much for hoping for bragging rights with the guys at work. They'll just make fun of me now but oh well, I'm used to it.
You gotta check this out! The animals have their own blog now. You have to read it and leave them some comments to boost their confidence.
Alright... I think I'm gonna go. I'm pooped after a long week at work.
Night.
Today, UConn lost.... yep, I had UConn in the final game against UNC. My bracket is poop now. So much for hoping for bragging rights with the guys at work. They'll just make fun of me now but oh well, I'm used to it.
You gotta check this out! The animals have their own blog now. You have to read it and leave them some comments to boost their confidence.
Alright... I think I'm gonna go. I'm pooped after a long week at work.
Night.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
May I help you?
I mentioned once before a little job on the side called Brewers Notable Style. If you need anything from business cards, magnets, flyers, presentation folders, t-shirts, calendars, or a host of other products, including the design of, give me a call! If you want my card to pass along just ask and I can drop one in the mail to you. Thanks!
Monday, March 17, 2008
Awesome!
Ok so a couple of things.
Let me just brag on my husband. I pretty sure he is the best husband in the world. I always enjoy watching him lead worship on Sunday mornings. He put so much effort and time into choosing the right songs. He understands how big of a responsibility it is to lead our church before the throne of God and he does it well, with God's help and the Holy Spirit of course!
So Sunday service's was a little different. We had an extended time of worship. Matt..... amazing job! The Spirit moved and worked in hearts! Its so amazing to feel God's presence in a room! There was a time of confession and it was so wonderful to see prayers answered. Thank you Father for hearing our prayers and for never giving up on Your children. Matt, thank you for leading us into worship! Than you for the hard work and time you spend each week.
Well, after eight weeks, we are at home and it is so good to be home! For those of you who didn't know, we had been staying at Matt's mom's house since her surgery. She is doing well enough that we can stay at home from last night til her next surgery, approximately 2-3 weeks. We now have two dogs and one cat. Oreo had to come home with us. I think its going to go well. She is well behaved. She just gets a little excited sometimes. They're so much like small children.
Let me just brag on my husband. I pretty sure he is the best husband in the world. I always enjoy watching him lead worship on Sunday mornings. He put so much effort and time into choosing the right songs. He understands how big of a responsibility it is to lead our church before the throne of God and he does it well, with God's help and the Holy Spirit of course!
So Sunday service's was a little different. We had an extended time of worship. Matt..... amazing job! The Spirit moved and worked in hearts! Its so amazing to feel God's presence in a room! There was a time of confession and it was so wonderful to see prayers answered. Thank you Father for hearing our prayers and for never giving up on Your children. Matt, thank you for leading us into worship! Than you for the hard work and time you spend each week.
Well, after eight weeks, we are at home and it is so good to be home! For those of you who didn't know, we had been staying at Matt's mom's house since her surgery. She is doing well enough that we can stay at home from last night til her next surgery, approximately 2-3 weeks. We now have two dogs and one cat. Oreo had to come home with us. I think its going to go well. She is well behaved. She just gets a little excited sometimes. They're so much like small children.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Happy Birthday, Mom!
Today is my beautiful mother's birthday! I won't tell you how old she is because I don't have her permission (although I don't think she'd care). She's still young though. Right, Joe? Unfortunately, my parents still live too far away to celebrate today with her. Hopefully they're going to be able to visit March 29th-30th and we can celebrate her birthday, their 29th wedding anniversary(March 30th), and Pixie's 3rd birthday (March 31st) all at once.
If you want to know more about what happened with my job, you can read about it on The Greenville News website.
I hope to have a longer entry later tonight. I've had a lot on my mind and thought about so many things I want to write, I just gotta find time to write them.
cb
If you want to know more about what happened with my job, you can read about it on The Greenville News website.
I hope to have a longer entry later tonight. I've had a lot on my mind and thought about so many things I want to write, I just gotta find time to write them.
cb
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
So sad...
Maybe writing will help to ease the pain.
On Saturday, Duke lost its final game of the season. It hurts when they lose but it hurts a lot worse when they lose to the Tar Heels at home on senior night. Dang. Now, the result of the game didn't come as much of a surprise. I actually sorta expected it. I love my Blue Devils but I have to be realistic and the truth is with Hansborough, Ellington, and Green, the Tar Heels were gonna play better ball especially when, in rencent years, it seems all Coach K has his team working on shooting from the arc and nothing else. Now its one thing when you have a player who has a knack for 3-pointers... Redick was one such player. Singler is well on his way to being one of those players but Paulus needs to give it up! He worked hard last year and got his passing game where it needed to be but now he's given up on passing the ball and just goes for the three and the majority of the time... he misses! Oh well... I wish Nelson would have had a better game Saturday... being senior night and all. I wonder how the ACC tournament will go... only time will tell.
On to other things... if you get a chance read this story.
The story outrages me! I suppose if you don't have a passion for journalism and using this outlet as a means for presenting the truth, you won't be quite as outraged but this judge is ridiculous! Using confidential sources is regular practice in the journalism world. Only in the last decade has it come under such scrutiny. Without confidential sources so many important stories would go uncovered. Example? Deep Throat in the Watergate Scandal. Without that source, Woodward and Bernstein would have never been able to uncover what really went on with Nixon.
I'm still on the job hunt. I want to work from home so bad. Any ideas?
Alright, I suppose I better stop here for now.
cb
On Saturday, Duke lost its final game of the season. It hurts when they lose but it hurts a lot worse when they lose to the Tar Heels at home on senior night. Dang. Now, the result of the game didn't come as much of a surprise. I actually sorta expected it. I love my Blue Devils but I have to be realistic and the truth is with Hansborough, Ellington, and Green, the Tar Heels were gonna play better ball especially when, in rencent years, it seems all Coach K has his team working on shooting from the arc and nothing else. Now its one thing when you have a player who has a knack for 3-pointers... Redick was one such player. Singler is well on his way to being one of those players but Paulus needs to give it up! He worked hard last year and got his passing game where it needed to be but now he's given up on passing the ball and just goes for the three and the majority of the time... he misses! Oh well... I wish Nelson would have had a better game Saturday... being senior night and all. I wonder how the ACC tournament will go... only time will tell.
On to other things... if you get a chance read this story.
The story outrages me! I suppose if you don't have a passion for journalism and using this outlet as a means for presenting the truth, you won't be quite as outraged but this judge is ridiculous! Using confidential sources is regular practice in the journalism world. Only in the last decade has it come under such scrutiny. Without confidential sources so many important stories would go uncovered. Example? Deep Throat in the Watergate Scandal. Without that source, Woodward and Bernstein would have never been able to uncover what really went on with Nixon.
I'm still on the job hunt. I want to work from home so bad. Any ideas?
Alright, I suppose I better stop here for now.
cb
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Looking for sources of income...
OK so with job eventually coming to an end, I have to realistically assess and figure out what I can do and what I want to do. I enjoy what I do, layout. It was probably my favorite aspect of working as editor of The Skyliner. My love is writing but I an sometimes be awfully picky about what I want to write about. So.... I'm browsing all those career websites but the outlook isn't that great. There just aren't many jobs open these days. Anyways... there are a few things I know I can do. I enjoy design and think I'm pretty good at it. So, I'm gonna do a little business on the side. If you know anyone who needs custom business cards, invitations, announcements, marketing materials, or stationary, I can do it all. My prices are affordable and and turn around on products is quick. I'm gonna try to have a website up and running soon but until then just leave me a message if you think my business can be of assistance to you.
I'm thinking about doing some freelance writing as well. We'll see how that goes.
I'm tired. I'll write more later.
cb
I'm thinking about doing some freelance writing as well. We'll see how that goes.
I'm tired. I'll write more later.
cb
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Just rest he says...
Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly.
Oh how I wish I could do what Jesus calls us to do in these verses. Instead, its so easy to hold on to unrealistic expectations of yourself and others, to put more on your place than you can handle, and to stress over things that God also already taken care of. Why do we stress? A lack of faith? A failure to see things from an eternal perspective?
The several weeks have been filled with me stressing over a multitude of things. I try to trust that God will take care of them. I don't doubt that he will. He's sovereign and He is on the throne. But sometimes I fall into a sinful mindset and I think my worrying will somehow help when in essence, I only make things harder for myself in the long run. Why is this so hard to learn? On a similar note, why is change so hard to deal with? I think for me it is the unknown or uncertainty that absolutely terrifies me. If I know what to expect, I can prepare. Uncertainty leads to a feeling of complete unpreparedness. Granted, staying in the Word and keeping the lines of communication with God open can certainly help you to think clearer and remail calm during times of uncertainty. I just struggle with those "What if...?" questions. Does any of this make sense?
I pray that God will give me the peace that passes all understanding concerning all the areas of stress and the things that grieve my heart right now. He IS in control, yesterday, today, and always. I need to rest in Him.
cb
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly.
Oh how I wish I could do what Jesus calls us to do in these verses. Instead, its so easy to hold on to unrealistic expectations of yourself and others, to put more on your place than you can handle, and to stress over things that God also already taken care of. Why do we stress? A lack of faith? A failure to see things from an eternal perspective?
The several weeks have been filled with me stressing over a multitude of things. I try to trust that God will take care of them. I don't doubt that he will. He's sovereign and He is on the throne. But sometimes I fall into a sinful mindset and I think my worrying will somehow help when in essence, I only make things harder for myself in the long run. Why is this so hard to learn? On a similar note, why is change so hard to deal with? I think for me it is the unknown or uncertainty that absolutely terrifies me. If I know what to expect, I can prepare. Uncertainty leads to a feeling of complete unpreparedness. Granted, staying in the Word and keeping the lines of communication with God open can certainly help you to think clearer and remail calm during times of uncertainty. I just struggle with those "What if...?" questions. Does any of this make sense?
I pray that God will give me the peace that passes all understanding concerning all the areas of stress and the things that grieve my heart right now. He IS in control, yesterday, today, and always. I need to rest in Him.
cb
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Anyone out there?
I'm not sure if anyone reads this thing or not. I suppose, if they don't, its not really a bad thing. At least if I'm having a stressful day, I can write and I feel better, whether someone reads it or not.
So, after the announcement at Cox yesterday, my head won't stop spinning. I hadn't planned on changing jobs anytime soon. I can't seem to wrap my mind around the fact that at some point in the next 12o days, I'll leave the building, my desk, and some very good friends for the last time. There is just so much uncertainty right now. I'm confident that God will take care of me and Matt. He will provide our needs, and that includes the job he desires for me. Part of the uncertainty is that I don't even know what I want to do. Do I stay with layout? There aren't many jobs out there. Do I look for something different? If so, what?! Ugh!
Well, I think I'm gonna go for the evening. I have tomorrow off and want to spend some time with my wonderful husband this evening. I'm sleeping in tomorrow! I think that is well deserved.
Goodnight all.
cb
So, after the announcement at Cox yesterday, my head won't stop spinning. I hadn't planned on changing jobs anytime soon. I can't seem to wrap my mind around the fact that at some point in the next 12o days, I'll leave the building, my desk, and some very good friends for the last time. There is just so much uncertainty right now. I'm confident that God will take care of me and Matt. He will provide our needs, and that includes the job he desires for me. Part of the uncertainty is that I don't even know what I want to do. Do I stay with layout? There aren't many jobs out there. Do I look for something different? If so, what?! Ugh!
Well, I think I'm gonna go for the evening. I have tomorrow off and want to spend some time with my wonderful husband this evening. I'm sleeping in tomorrow! I think that is well deserved.
Goodnight all.
cb
Monday, March 3, 2008
The job hunt begins....
Sometimes the ways of the Almighty don't make sense. I can already hear Keith in my ear saying "You gotta look at this from the eternal perspective." Today, our company was bought out and at some point in the next 120 days, my days at Cox CustomMedia will end. I think for the most part, we (coworkers) knew things hadn't been going well for a while but certainly didn't think it would come to this. All that being said, know anyone hiring? Seriously.
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