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Nothing

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 14:37:50 GMT

Do you ever just want to stay at home and do nothing? Well, that's how I'm feeling right now. Earlier this week Thomas said that he wanted to go see Brownwood play tomorrow afternoon in Waco. I was really okay with that. I wouldn't mind doing that at all. I even thought I could get a little Christmas shopping in and then we could come home. Well, now this idea has snow-balled into a whole weekend trip. Thomas' parents are going to meet us in Waco to watch the game and then they want to go shopping in Dallas and then for us to follow them up to Pittsburg and stay the night. Normally, I would be up for that in a heart beat! Thomas' sister just got engaged so I am anxious to see her and talk all about wedding stuff, but right now I just want to stay at home and do nothing...you know what I mean? Maybe I'll have a change of heart between now and 9:00 tomorrow morning.

Monday, November 20, 2006

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 09:46:26 GMT

This past week was absolutely wonderful! I was in the East Texas area for work and my husband took a week of vacation to come with me and our little Chloe also came along! We stayed with his family which couldn't have been better. I got to eat so much home-made food and spend time with a family that has become my own. It was great! It still amazes me just how much Thomas' family is different than my own. His family is always on the go. They had something fun planned for us every free moment that we had! I wish I could have spent more time with them, but I guess work came first over the past week. Thomas enjoyed it too. He and his dad played golf every day last week!

I finally gave Thomas his early birthday present yesterday. I took him to the Cowboy game! It was so much fun! The Cowboys broke the Colts winning streak! I knew Thomas would love going to the game whether they won or lost, but I also knew that he would be in a bad mood on the way home if they lost. I was so happy they won!

All in all, it was a great week. Now, just a couple of days of work and then Thanksgiving will be here! Life just couldn't be better right now!

Tuesday, October 31, 2006

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:40:48 GMT

Traffic...the story of my life. How is it that I have time to write a little blog while in the car? Traffic. Traffic that hasn't moved in about 30 minutes. I'm really not liking Beaumont right now. At this rate, I should probably turn around and go back to the hotel and forget about the next fair. The only problem with that is that I haven't passed an exit in about 20 minutes. Traffic.

A New Addition to our Family

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 11:33:39 GMT

Thomas and I made a huge decision last week to get a puppy! We looked in the paper and found a sweet family in Cisco that were selling Shih-tzu puppies which is exactly what I wanted! So, we picked her up and had a bit of a rocky start, but all is well now. She is so cute! We named her Chloe and she is a mess to say the least!

I have to admit that I was so stressed last week over this little girl that I almost wanted to take her back. I didn't realize how big of a commitment having a little puppy actually is! I was so stressed about her and how that reflected on me. I have been worrying about what kind of a mother I'm going to be someday when Thomas and I have kids. I felt like such a horrible mother to this little puppy for even thinking about taking her back or giving her away. This experience has definitely made us think more and more about starting a family. We actually thought we might be ready!

After a week of cleaning up after her, trying to house train her, and listening to her cry so loud every night....things are looking much better. She doesn't cry anymore at night which makes me extremely happy and she is finally learning all the rules about being house trained. I'm still a little worried about all the holidays coming up and taking her with us but I'm sure it will all work out.

The funniest part about this whole situation is how cute Thomas is with her! He has grown more attatched to her than I have! I think he's going to be a good daddy someday.

Independence

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 20:40:08 GMT

Sometimes I wish I was more independent. I'm just not that kind of person. I'm in Houston now and will be here for 2 straight weeks. I hate being alone. I am not one that ever really needs "alone" time. I would rather always be around people than have any time alone. I wish I was the type of person that enjoyed traveling and staying in hotels alone. I'm just not that person!

I did okay on the drive up here. Leaving Thomas this morning was awful. I miss him so much and have only been away from him for 11 hours. I made it to the hotel without having a break down from all the Houston traffic and I even went out and got something to eat and brought it back to the hotel. I just wish I was more independent. I wish I wasn't scared to stay in a hotel by myself. I wish I didn't think the worst every time I hear a noise. I'm just not that kind of person!

I know these next 2 weeks won't be easy. Tomorrow will be a better day. I have a couple of fairs to go to and Robin will be here tomorrow night. It'll be better not having to stay here all alone!!

Yesterday's Visit

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:36:10 GMT

I had such a sweet and funny family visit campus yesterday. I was taking them on a tour and the mother made it known that she was looking for a VERY conservative Baptist university for her home-schooled daughter. As we were coming to Mims where we have chapel, I began to explain the ins and outs of what chapel is. I mentioned that on Wednesdays we have a contemporary worship service and speaker. The daughter stopped me mid sentence and asked, "What do you mean by saying contemporary?!" I explained that there are usually praise songs at chapel. She responded by telling me that every youth group that she has ever been to seems to think that the only purpose for music is to blast it loudly so that your ears will ache when you leave. I did my best to explain a little more about chapel and her mother looked at me and asked in a terrified tone, "The music....it's not like Mercy Me is it?!" I really had to hold back the laughter. I felt as though our chapel services may not be the perfect fit for this student.

I realized yesterday that although this family was so sweet and polite, their views weren't like anything I had ever been around. I love my job and I love the people that I meet. I even love all the people who may be a little different than what I am accustomed to!

We're Moving!

Mon, 07 Aug 2006 15:27:47 GMT

We are finally moving out of our apartment! I am so excited! A friend of mine is moving out of their oh so cute rent house because her husband's job is taking them to another town. Thomas and I have been wanting to get out of our apt. for a while now, so we met with the landlords and all went well! It looks like we will be moving out of our apt. and into a home the first week of September! I really didn't think we would be moving so soon...I sure do have a lot of packing to do!

Oh! The best part of this whole situation is that we will now be able to get a puppy!! Any suggestions on what kind???

Why is growing up so hard?

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 15:17:56 GMT

This week had to be one of the hardest that I've had in a while. All of our office had to travel to North Carolina for an Admissions Counselor Conference. While it was full of exciting ideas and I learned a whole lot, I realized that this job isn't going to be as wonderful as I thought it would be. This isn't to say that I don't absolutely love this job and the people I work with...I just don't really enjoy the traveling part. I cried so hard when Thomas and I had to part at the airport. I just can't help it! I hate being away from him. I also found out as soon as we arrived in NC that my grandpa was in the hospital due to a stroke. Well, the tears just poured all over my face again! Thankfully, it was a small stroke and he is doing much better now.

Why does growing up have to be so hard? When I took this job I knew that there was a lot of traveling involved and that it wouldn't be easy. I just didn't think it would be this hard! I have to keep telling myself that God has placed me here for a purpose and He will definitely help me through. I guess there will just be a whole lot of tears involved in the process.

Friday, July 07, 2006

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 14:39:37 GMT

I love short weeks! This week we only had to work for 3 days because of the July 4th weekend. Oh I wish every week was only a 3 day work week!

Last weekend was the best weekend that I've had in a very long time. Thomas surprised me with a night staying at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine to celebrate our one year anniversary. It was amazing! The hotel was beautiful!! We went out on the town that night, did some shopping and went to a Rangers game the next day. And the Rangers won! It was perfect!

This weekend, on the other hand, isn't going to be full of relaxation and one on one time with my husband. We are having a youth rally at our church which is going to last all weekend long. I know this will be a really fun time with our youth and a chance to meet the youth from surrounding churches, but it sure would be nice to just relax and not have a thing to do this weekend! I'm really excited about what all God may do this weekend. I know He will do amazing things and I can't wait to see what all He has in store for Thomas and I and for all our wonderful youth at the church!

Thursday, June 29, 2006

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:31:04 GMT

I finally feel like I'm doing my job! For about a month now while I have been working I have felt kind of useless. I haven't always known what it is I should or shouldn't be doing and I often felt like there wasn't anything for me to do...you know...just a useless feeling. Well today changed all that! I had a student coming in today from Colorado and he had said that they have been in Texas for a few days looking at all the Baptist schools around.
He had visited Mary Hardin Baylor, Hardin Simmons, and a few of the others. We went on a tour and met with a professor and a football coach. Well, I worked with his file and got him accepted and he is now coming to Howard Payne! I was so excited! He scheduled classes, paid the fees, and is ready to come in the fall! All this to say...I don't feel useless anymore!