Alright, here's another news story for you to read and I want your reaction.
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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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