This weekend was really good–even though not much happened! Last night, I had a bunch of friends over for homemade ice cream (two kinds), brownies, and fellowship. It was really fun! Saturday was mainly spent with Mindi, grocery shopping, etc. It’s always great to spend time with her!

Had some “drama” with my rabbit this weekend. I forgot that with rabbits you have to slowly incorporate any new food in with what they are used to. Casey’s food ran out, so I went and got much BETTER stuff than I had been feeding him–like, gourmet food for rabbits, totally awesome stuff. Well, he didn’t eat for over two days. And it really worried me! I think he’s over it now, because he’s been eating a little bit, but I was really frustrated with him. If there’s food, he should eat! 🙂

This morning I registered and paid for my Arabic class…which starts in about a month. Yikes! 🙂 I’m pretty sure that it’s going to be the hardest class I’ve ever taken, but that will be good for me.

I start my job in one week! 🙂 I am really looking forward to it, and I hope that I don’t go nuts this week while I’m doing nothing…

Anyway, life is going incredibly well. I’ve been to the bottom of the spiritual valley that I’ve been walking through for nearly two years, and I’m slowly climbing up to the foothills. It is seriously incredible to watch the Lord work!

Have a great day!

Yes, I blog a lot still, but I don’t do it like I used to.

I was just re-reading some posts from February of 2004, and I was amazed at how much I had to say back then! I loved blogging, sharing my thoughts with my friends, family, and essentially the world–as anyone can read my blog if they stumble across it…

But, the past few months I have been so empty, so dry, so in need of renewal…and it shows not only on my blog, but in my journal. I can always tell when I’ve been going through tough times because there are gaps in my journal. I used to LOVE journaling, and it used to be something that I was known for. However, in the past year I have gone through only one journal, as compared to one every 6 weeks like it used to be…

Life is getting better–amazingly so! So, I am really hoping to blog like I used to. When I read blogs like Melissa’s, or Heather’s, or so many others, I realize that I want to be like that again. I want to be open and honest with everyone, because I have nothing to hide.

It’s going to be a great year. Tonight, I officially began (in my mind) to reconcile a friendship that has been severed for almost two years now…and it feels great. My heart is finally ready to heal, to forgive, and to be forgiven. The Lord has brought to mind a few other names of friends with whom I need to speak, but that will come in time. I have a job and I am so excited to begin this opportunity! I have so wanted to work in a secular environment, as I live in a “Christian Bubble” and have little to no contact with non-Christians. I am also excited about non-work related possibilities that exist at ADP. 😉 I can’t wait to start Arabic classes–though I am not unrealistic about the difficulty of the subject. I’m mentally prepared to be kicked in the butt each and every class session! I cannot wait to see all that the Lord does, now that I am once again completely surrendered to Him…

Just some thoughts…I think I am going to journal now…

I’ve got some time on my hands, and thought this would be fun to fill out. Saw it on several blogs–Enjoy!

4 Jobs I’ve had in my life:

1. Baskin Robbins–6 months, I think…

2. APU Library–4 years, lots of different roles…

3. Glendora Employment Agency–worked as a temp for several different companies…

4. ADP–officially start on February 6th!

4 Movies you could watch over and over:

1. Apollo 13–one of my lifelong dreams was to be an astronaut…

2. Ocean’s Eleven–I LOVE movies with such difficult plots and tons of details!

3. The American President–political; need I say more?

4. Office Space–classic!

4 Places you have lived:

1. Hayward, CA

2. Red Bluff, CA

3. Washington, D.C.

4. Azusa/Glendora, CA

4 shows you love to watch:

1. 24

2. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

3. Trading Spaces/While You Were Out/In A Fix

4. Northern Exposure

4 Places you have been on vacation:

1. Tunisia (North Africa)–we said we were on vacation, anyway. In reality, mission trip.

2. Bridgeport, CA/Bishop, CA–love camping in the Eastern Sierras!

3. Pennsylvania

4. Boston/New England

4 Websites you visit daily:

1. Foxnews.com

2. noaa.gov–the best weather source

3. All my blog links on my site

4. Myspace.com – As much as I tried to stay away, it seems to have sucked me in–mainly because of the people from high school that I have been able to contact!

4 of your favorite foods:

1. Pretty much ANYTHING Mexican…my roommate and I both LOVE it!

2. Couscous and chicken; pita bread with hummus; Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food!

3. Steak…I’m a total carnivore.

4. Ice Cream–however, being lactose intolerant kinda restricts that one.

4 places you would rather be right now:

1. Tunisia

2. Pennsylvania

3. Work (I’d love to start my job!)

4. Iceland (I really want to go there!)

The old blog look was just too dark…so, same basic template, brighter color…

Oh man. So, in SoCal we have these winds called the Santa Ana winds. Generally, in our area, they are mild. Not last night! See pictures below…it was crazy. I know that I only slept for about 2-3 hours last night because the winds were SO loud. My estimate is that the gusts were around 60mph or more. It’s been a long time since I last experienced winds like these!

Hopefully I’ll get more sleep tonight!