so tired

my body is exhausted and i am feeling most of it today. i went camping with my small group over the weekend. well i don't know if i would call it the weekend. we left fri. night and drove through rain and fog for 3 hours. david and i were the last ones to arrive and not much later did everyone decide to go to bed. i was a little disappointed, but it was cold and rainy, and i still wanted to hang out. so it rained all night long. a big storm was passing through and dumped about an inch of rain on us. i stayed dry for once. one other couple basically slept in a puddle, and another couple, who btw had a huge tent, went and slept in their car. so, no one had a really enjoyable evening. when we woke up we couldn't find one of the couples. so we went and looked in their car and there they were all snuggled up. i don't know how they did it, because he's like 6'5", and she about 5'10". while we ate breakfast we tried to decide if we wanted to stay another night. nobody wanted to say let's go, so we took a vote, acorns for going home, rocks for staying. needless to say we left later after our hike. we all decided to get together for dinner, because we had all the stuff. so we ate and played catch phrase. it was much better than the cold rainy night we would have had. the only bad thing about it was there was a stench going around, not from the fire or the outside. we had to stop the game several times to let the aroma leave.

anything else interesting....i finished the chronicles of narnia last week, david also won a ticket to the movie, a finished two other books, and i am currently reading breaking the bondage of legalism.

sonic

so as i sit here, eat my budget gourmet, and read my book, my mind is off thinking about how good sonic would be right now. I haven't had sonic since before i got married and i have been craving it for so long. my mouth is watering thinking of a nice cold cherry limeade. tell me this, why have comercials for sonic if there isn't one within 100 miles!!! huh, huh. it just makes me want it more.

personality

Your #1 Match: ENFJ

The Giver You strive to maintain harmony in relationships, and usually succeed. Articulate and enthusiastic, you are good at making personal connections. Sometimes you idealize relationships too much - and end up being let down. You find the most energy and comfort in social situations ... where you shine. You would make a good writer, human resources director, or psychologist.

Your #2 Match: ENFP

The Inspirer You love being around people, and you are deeply committed to your friends. You are also unconventional, irreverant, and unimpressed by authority and rules. Incredibly perceptive, you can usually sense if someone has hidden motives. You use lots of colorful language and expressions. You're qutie the storyteller! You would make an excellent entrepreneur, politician, or journalist.

What's Your Personality Type?

thankfulness

so this morning i decided to share with everyone some things that i am thankful for. the beautiful weather we are having right now. it's sunny and cool and crisp. lower 70's, just the way i like it. last week we had nothing but rain, and despair set upon the city. i guess there is always despair surrounding this city, but last week was truly evident of this. it's like in the Narnia books, when the are fighting the evil and wickedness of the world; it's dark and depressing. but then Aslan comes and brings with him a sense of light and hope. i really appreciate CS Lewis and the way he intertwines the truth about God in his stories. i am currently reading the 6th one, the other book i was reading was even more depressing. i needed a break from it. the gloominess also reminded me of a series that was being taught at our church about what god think about poverty and those types of things. i didn't hear the whole series, but what i took home from it was that we all have a responsibility to do something. this is where i think that it gets tricky. last night we briefly talked about spiritual gifts and how some people are given the gift of speech and some service. now, i definitely see myself as a service oriented person, hence that's why i am working for a non-profit org., however, i don't think that means that while i am serving that i am supposed to keep my mouth shut and not say anything, because why serve if i don't say why i am doing it. i guess i have been thinking about what my role is supposed to be in all this. i am really not used to sitting back and not helping out, but i guess that's one of the things that i need to be taught-patience, waiting for God to show me where my talents will be best used. i was reminded of this yestarday as well.

another thing that i am thankful for is the church that we have been attending and the friendships that have developed. without them, i definitely wouldn't like it out here. the relationships are different from my dear old friends, but it's nice to have some one to hang out with. we all hung out on sat, all day. we are also going camping this weekend.

i am also thankful for my husband. he has been taking care of me while i haven't been feeling well. he even picks me up every day from the metro station, so i don't have to walk home.

it's supposed to say 25. so i guess i do act older that i am

what's your age

You Are 25 Years Old

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?

small goup photo

below is a picture of my small group friends. i though it might be good to have a visual of the people that i mention in my blogs. we had a really good discussion last night about what we all wanted out of the group. after two months it's nice to be getting started. i have to say that i am very greatful for the time that we have had to get to know one another. i have always surrounded myself with christian people and without them i feel vulnerable, i think we all do. this weekend i think the girls are coming over to hang out. i'm sure that we'll find something to do. the guys are going shooting! woo-hoo.

well i appreciate you all posting. i was super excited to have something to read this morning.

( l to r) jessie, amanda, nicole, ryanne, and me
they weren't to excited about this.

posting

so maybe I have to much time on my hands, but people should really update at least every other day. i check my blog all the time to see if anyone has anything new to say. maybe i spend to much time in front of the computer, which is true, but... humor me people and just write. and i thought i would be the one to slack off.

monopoly

today after eating lunch at potbelly's, you should definitely check one out, i went to mc donalds for a large drink and a chance to play monopoly. well, i was hoping that i would be an instant winner, but alas i wasn't. what a bummer. i remember the good ole days when my good friend carrie would give me her game pieces to use. so carrie, since i'm not there, where are your loyalties lying? huh, huh? ahh, i miss the lazy days of college. now dont get me wrong, i like work, but i love being lazy.

i am trying to place an order at borders.com, and my cost is 23..... i need to order over 25 to qualify for super free shipping. anyone have any good ideas for books? i am going to be having a book club with some friends who aren't believers, and would like a book that would not be offensive to anyone, and scare them off, but would also be a jumping off point of where to start. it doesn't have to be a christian book, but maybe one where there is an underlying meaning. suggestions are welcome.

since i was talking about sisters earlier, i decided to share some more on the subject. first, i was at hechts (famous) returning something, when i saw jessica simpson's jeans on sale. i know it might sound a little ridiculous but i had credit and wanted to buy something. so, i picked up a pair. i kinda wanted some 7 jeans but they didn't have any in my size. anyway i wasn't able to try them on because we were running late for church. i hope they fit, and if they don't well i'll just return them next week.

sisterhood of the traveling pants comes out this week. if you haven't seen it you should. i almost think the books are better, but the movie was cute. it reminded me of a new now and then. a lot of sister like relationships are made through friends, and we have lots of movies that portray those relationships. now and then, uptown girls, and ya ya sisterhood. those were the ones i could come up with on the spot. i am assuming that in her shoes will fit this category as well. did anybody see it? was it good? my sister wants me to wait to see it with her, but that's not for like another month. i may have to see it this weekend with the girls from my sg.

sisters

last night i watched SNL for the first time in ages. the reason, ashlee simpson. now i know most people are probably not fans of the simpson sisters, but i am. i was hoping that the first song she would sing, would be "boyfriend", her current single, but it was not. i haven't heard this song all the way through which is why i wanted to hear it. the song was something else off her new album, due out oct 18. yes, i have actually pre-order it. anyway, i made it all the way through to the end, when i knew she would be singing, and feel asleep! i'm sure this doesn't surprise most of you, but i watched the entire show and missed the part that i wanted to see. i was very sad. today i finished up the newlyweds dvds. they were actually very entertaining. i got a good deal on them, and i am even going to rent them out to others. both of the sisters are releasing new albums this year, jessica's is due out in nov. go ahead and make fun that i know all these details.

random thoughts

yestarday, my co-worker informed me of a different route on the metro, which it technically should cut off five stops for me. i was flabergasted. why hadn't anyone told me this before. i decided to give it try and see me much faster it would be. the problem was that i had to find it first. since i only know how to get from my stop and one other stop in the area that i work, it was going to be a challenge. i tried to mapquest it, but as we all know it doesn't give the quickest way, but i wanted to give it a try. i started out following the map, but i second guessed it, and went a slightly different way. it was only supposed to be a half mile walk, but i think i made it a bit longer. i did find it though, i should have realized sooner to just follow the people and they would lead me in the right direction. but, when i got there, they were having train trouble. to many people or something, so after like 10 minutes of them trying to get the doors closed they made everyone get off. this proceeded to make me angry because i could wait for the next train, that was too come in like 2 minutes, but had to wait because of this stupid train which delayed that train, so other people should be able to as well. especially since they kept making announcements about the trouble, but people kept piling on the overcrowded train. so anyway they had the train leave with no passengers and we waited for the next train to come. this morning i decided to try this stop going to work. i was a bit nervous, because i wanted to find the quicker route, but was unsure where it was. thankfully i found it. i'm not sure which stop i will use from now on. this new one is much quicker, but on the original i have more time to read. what's a girl to do.

this was supposed to be an entirely different post. actually what i was going to talk about was my small group. we had a good meeting this week talking about what our goal for the group was besides making friends. after sharing i concluded that what most people were afraid of was sharing with those people that they loved. so, i suggested that within the next year, we plan a time when we can go out witnessing to others. i shared with them things that i had learned through my experiences with the BSU and suggested that we start to diligently prayer for those who were on our minds, and that God would grant us courage to talk to them. i think another great way to approach this is to do some prayer walking. what i am most excited about is possibly starting a book club. at first it was going to be our bible study girls, but i realized that a) there's only a few of us b) i don't want to get burned out on just hanging out with them c) i think it would be a great place for discusing books and beliefs. who knows. it wouldn't begin until next year. i know of one girl who said she would like to join, and there are some girls here at work that i could ask. i think that it would be a good time.

btw- there is this restaurant i pass every day called the well dressed burrito, i really want to try it. it's all the way over by the metro, and during lunch i don't feel like walking anywhere.

i am on my second book for the week. it's been hard to get into. bummer.

break through

i thought you would all like to know that i had a break through today. i finally learned how to use basic office equipment!!!! yea-me.

don't know how i feel about blogging anymore

i have to start all over again. this is ridiculous. all i wanted to do was change my background and this happens. i lose all my links, how annoying. i'm not so sure about this blogging thing anymore.

aarrggghhh

today has been crazy!!! people are calling me asking me questions i don't know, demanding products we don't have!!! it's ridiculous, and most of the people have been rude and not understanding. i can't wait for the weekend.

speaking of weekends i went to the redskins football game yestarday. it was my first pro-football game. the game itself was exciting and we won. as i watched the cheerleaders, they are really dancers, so i don't know why they don't call them that, i really started to miss my days as one. the thought crossed my mind that i should try out next year. it quickly passed though. the game was cool, even if we were 10 rows from the top. david's boss, game him his tickets for the game. for free. at fed ex field, they only sell season tickets, so the only way you can go is if you know somebody. i really feel sorry for the people we sat near, because they are going to witness these underage girls making fools of themselves. they were beyond drunk and really annoying. girls have no respect for themselves anymore. they girls were getting attention from disgusting guys. really girls have some dignity.