Thursday, May 1, 2008
The Office
The Office is on again tonight. Hurray!
For 30 minutes, i will let these actors and actress's mold my mind and possibly spoil my clean thoughts. And I dont mind. I look forward to it.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Heaven will be decorated in pink..
These past few weeks have really been tough to over come.
The work at Allaso has been, not only piling up.. but has been completed. Im so lucky to be able to stay on top of work the way i was hoping to when i first came down here. The work loads involve a lot of driving.. eating fast food.. giving out my personal cell number to so many annoying / incompetent texans.. seriously.. I receive at least 20 ish calls a day just to answer a question when an answer has already been given. Such a pain. But its' al apart of the job.
One of our church leaders died last weekend and we held a funeral for her this past week. She was so young, so sweet, and just had the most amazing singing voice.. So thats been a real timely thing of a lot of the fellowship church staff. She fell ill and died all in a matter of four days. Vanessa had her thumb print all over the church.. she decorated.. planned events.. and was usually the most stunning woman in the room.
Brian is here with me now.. but only for ten days which is a huge blessing because we didn't expect this trip to happen. He was able to fly down just in time for our monthly anniversary... YAY! So we celebrated by going to a Rangers vs Blue Jays game in Arlington Texas... Rangers suck. That is all. Brian somehow got free tickets in a totally amazing area.. go brian! (does little dance)
Everyone loves free tickets.
The work at Allaso has been, not only piling up.. but has been completed. Im so lucky to be able to stay on top of work the way i was hoping to when i first came down here. The work loads involve a lot of driving.. eating fast food.. giving out my personal cell number to so many annoying / incompetent texans.. seriously.. I receive at least 20 ish calls a day just to answer a question when an answer has already been given. Such a pain. But its' al apart of the job.
One of our church leaders died last weekend and we held a funeral for her this past week. She was so young, so sweet, and just had the most amazing singing voice.. So thats been a real timely thing of a lot of the fellowship church staff. She fell ill and died all in a matter of four days. Vanessa had her thumb print all over the church.. she decorated.. planned events.. and was usually the most stunning woman in the room.
Brian is here with me now.. but only for ten days which is a huge blessing because we didn't expect this trip to happen. He was able to fly down just in time for our monthly anniversary... YAY! So we celebrated by going to a Rangers vs Blue Jays game in Arlington Texas... Rangers suck. That is all. Brian somehow got free tickets in a totally amazing area.. go brian! (does little dance)
Everyone loves free tickets.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Equally Skilled
Giddy Up…
It has begun. So to give you some back information… As most of you know, Im working for Fellowship Church’s new summer camp called Allasso Ranch. At the moment, this camp has around 4 full time staff.. Barry, Ellen (barry’s wife) Brandon and myself.
I had a meeting with Brandon on Thursday and we talked about how this summers going to look and the business of the weeks ahead. So I had been given a desk and a list of our church members who needed to be called and interviewed for some program positions. Lots more to do on the side of that as well.. I was to start Monday or Tuesday. Sounded good right?
I received a call from Barry (the actual camp director) (the guy who runs the show) (even thought we’ll all be working as a team… he’s the big boss) and in this call, he said that instead of keeping me in Dallas working out of the church… Basically this was an sos call from the big boss. And he pretty much said that during this call…. Hes going to get me out to the camp as soon as possible next week. He’s going to find a place on the camp campus for me to live and work out of so I can start on the admin work and so much more. Once I know more about what im doing, I’ll be sure to write about it. The only thing is, I have no idea how im going to get out there for a few days.. or maybe even more. Mom and I are sharing a car.. she has a full time busy life job and holly (sister) has her own busy life plus school. Oooo Bother. Oh, but I got a new phone. So hurray for that!
I miss my best friend. I miss random hang outs and dinners and the talks. I just need to get to work to pass the time.
It has begun. So to give you some back information… As most of you know, Im working for Fellowship Church’s new summer camp called Allasso Ranch. At the moment, this camp has around 4 full time staff.. Barry, Ellen (barry’s wife) Brandon and myself.
I had a meeting with Brandon on Thursday and we talked about how this summers going to look and the business of the weeks ahead. So I had been given a desk and a list of our church members who needed to be called and interviewed for some program positions. Lots more to do on the side of that as well.. I was to start Monday or Tuesday. Sounded good right?
I received a call from Barry (the actual camp director) (the guy who runs the show) (even thought we’ll all be working as a team… he’s the big boss) and in this call, he said that instead of keeping me in Dallas working out of the church… Basically this was an sos call from the big boss. And he pretty much said that during this call…. Hes going to get me out to the camp as soon as possible next week. He’s going to find a place on the camp campus for me to live and work out of so I can start on the admin work and so much more. Once I know more about what im doing, I’ll be sure to write about it. The only thing is, I have no idea how im going to get out there for a few days.. or maybe even more. Mom and I are sharing a car.. she has a full time busy life job and holly (sister) has her own busy life plus school. Oooo Bother. Oh, but I got a new phone. So hurray for that!
I miss my best friend. I miss random hang outs and dinners and the talks. I just need to get to work to pass the time.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Please fasten your seatbelts..
I have lost count to how many times i have travelled on an airplane. The many trips from Ontario to Texas or vise versa.. Flordia, Winnipeg.. and all of the stops in between. I think i've only been on a flight straight to somewhere twice. Yesterday was not one of my favorite of days. Not only was a leaving everything i was familiar with and loved, i was leaving the boy behind for the summer, the family, the car, the church, so many lovely clothes.. I was flying on two of the worst flights i've ever been on.
The flight attendant spilled an entire glass of tomato juice on the poor 'busy life business woman' beside me which made this already turbulance controlled flight just that much more pleasant. (not really) The juicy woman made quite the scene and made sure that everyone knew what happened. She stood up, screamed, yelled, said something about someone needing to re-think their career because it may not be their career after this flight... And this was when i turned on my Ipod, got out my crochet and my blanket in progress and pretended i was sitting on a stoop listening to Jon Forman play is guitar.
So, I'm off to a meeting with some of the other camp staff..
Wish me luck..
The flight attendant spilled an entire glass of tomato juice on the poor 'busy life business woman' beside me which made this already turbulance controlled flight just that much more pleasant. (not really) The juicy woman made quite the scene and made sure that everyone knew what happened. She stood up, screamed, yelled, said something about someone needing to re-think their career because it may not be their career after this flight... And this was when i turned on my Ipod, got out my crochet and my blanket in progress and pretended i was sitting on a stoop listening to Jon Forman play is guitar.
So, I'm off to a meeting with some of the other camp staff..
Wish me luck..
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Mars Anyone?
The sky was completely clear tonight. It was chilly outside, but it was actually a nice crisp feeling. Something i wouldn't usually like. Im more into the warmth of the sun or the feeling of warm sand on my skin. But tonight, oh tonight. The Moon was so bright, i thought about getting my sunglasses just so i could get a better look. To the right of the bright moon, there was a faintly light red object... Mars! Mars was out strutting it's stuff tonight. It looked amazing. I tired to take a picture, but lets face it, a picture with a regular camera was not going to turn into an impressive photo. Actually, it ended up looking like some type of firework... Lame.
Mom, Holl and I had church today. It was an amazing service. Christmas services have a special place in my heart... They seem to come from the heart a little more than usual. Which i mean, isn't always right, but for the most part, acurate. I saw a lot of friends i haven't seen in ages at that service. I'll be seeing most of them again tomorrow, which really makes me happy. Being here makes me feel like im living my old life again, but in an older body with more knowledge. hahaaa.... But its great to be here. I mean, it feels normal. It feels comfortable. It feels... like i belong. Today was a good day.
<3 Merry Christmas... one more sleep!
Mom, Holl and I had church today. It was an amazing service. Christmas services have a special place in my heart... They seem to come from the heart a little more than usual. Which i mean, isn't always right, but for the most part, acurate. I saw a lot of friends i haven't seen in ages at that service. I'll be seeing most of them again tomorrow, which really makes me happy. Being here makes me feel like im living my old life again, but in an older body with more knowledge. hahaaa.... But its great to be here. I mean, it feels normal. It feels comfortable. It feels... like i belong. Today was a good day.
<3 Merry Christmas... one more sleep!
Friday, December 21, 2007
Excuse me sir, Your stepping on my foot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKDl0_0psTs
On Thursday night, i found myself walking the halls of my high school... something i hadn't experienced since may of 04. Two years of memories swamped my mind as i strolled down the long senior hallway. As amazing as that little moment was, it had to end... Now, the students who were in 8th grade when i was graduating high school are now the 08 Seniors who were putting on the Coppell Senior Talent Show. (the whole reason i was back at the school)
Anyway, the show was about 2 and a half hours long... which was ridiculous.. But i didn't mind at all. The MC's were hilarious and they had their own fantastic one liners that i really should have written down. Its a shame i didn't. There were a few very emotional dances, some great songs were sung, ...a belly dancer. It was a really good show! I've been making friends with all of my sisters drama friends. They are interesting folk. Thats for sure... but they are very sweet. They are a solid group of kids who greatly care for each other. One of the girls in their group just lost her mom to cancer. The same type of cancer that my mother's side of the family struggles with.. This girl, who shall remain nameless, dedicated an interpretive dance to her mom at the show. Almost every woman in the audience was in tears. Anyway, these are the kids i hung out wit at the show... so i was kinda sitting in the 'cool kid' section.
In 03, the beginning of my senior year, we (the seniors of 04) had our talent show. It was The 04 Sho' Show. I have it on DVD. Aka... Awesome. There has been reference to our show in the last 3 talent shows. I was the sound tech for our show.. Nerd. But i rocked it.
The holidays are an exhausting time. Really, aren't they supposed to be relaxing and full of food and family and happiness on the couch? I am quite wrong. I've done nothing but run all around to every mall in the greater dallas area... drive threw heavy traffic to get to the church to work.. or travel across the country. As much as i love it, all of the craziness of the holidays, im tired now. As far as i know, i dont have to step foot into another mall until the new year
Tomorrow, I am at the church working tech most of the morning.. hopefully, im going to see an afternoon movie with a friend from the 'good ol' days'... then in the evening, my mom and i are baby sitting my cousins new baby daughter, Jena.
<3 lots of love from the south.
me.
On Thursday night, i found myself walking the halls of my high school... something i hadn't experienced since may of 04. Two years of memories swamped my mind as i strolled down the long senior hallway. As amazing as that little moment was, it had to end... Now, the students who were in 8th grade when i was graduating high school are now the 08 Seniors who were putting on the Coppell Senior Talent Show. (the whole reason i was back at the school)
Anyway, the show was about 2 and a half hours long... which was ridiculous.. But i didn't mind at all. The MC's were hilarious and they had their own fantastic one liners that i really should have written down. Its a shame i didn't. There were a few very emotional dances, some great songs were sung, ...a belly dancer. It was a really good show! I've been making friends with all of my sisters drama friends. They are interesting folk. Thats for sure... but they are very sweet. They are a solid group of kids who greatly care for each other. One of the girls in their group just lost her mom to cancer. The same type of cancer that my mother's side of the family struggles with.. This girl, who shall remain nameless, dedicated an interpretive dance to her mom at the show. Almost every woman in the audience was in tears. Anyway, these are the kids i hung out wit at the show... so i was kinda sitting in the 'cool kid' section.
In 03, the beginning of my senior year, we (the seniors of 04) had our talent show. It was The 04 Sho' Show. I have it on DVD. Aka... Awesome. There has been reference to our show in the last 3 talent shows. I was the sound tech for our show.. Nerd. But i rocked it.
The holidays are an exhausting time. Really, aren't they supposed to be relaxing and full of food and family and happiness on the couch? I am quite wrong. I've done nothing but run all around to every mall in the greater dallas area... drive threw heavy traffic to get to the church to work.. or travel across the country. As much as i love it, all of the craziness of the holidays, im tired now. As far as i know, i dont have to step foot into another mall until the new year
Tomorrow, I am at the church working tech most of the morning.. hopefully, im going to see an afternoon movie with a friend from the 'good ol' days'... then in the evening, my mom and i are baby sitting my cousins new baby daughter, Jena.
<3 lots of love from the south.
me.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Scranton Welcomes You!
Dwight thinks the world is over populated. I agree. ☺ We need to invent a new plague to help out the population.. and my families business. Hahahaa… The plague will not be painful… just funny for those who don’t have it. It will kind of resemble Turret’s Syndrome. But with 50 Cent lyrics and readings from Pauls first letter to the Corinthians. These unfortunate souls who come across this plague will insult others to their death.
I really need to get out more. Thank you to The Office for distracting me this weekend and for many more to come.
I'm writing a research paper…ok… i'm attempting to write a research paper on Paul and on his thoughts regarding divorce.. and how they reflected Jesus’ teachings. Divorce, being a very sensitive subject for me, may make for a very interesting paper. It WILL be a very interesting paper... once im able to focus and get my research started up. Dont even ask me when this thing is due.. i know it's coming up...
Coming up... Want to know what else is painfully coming up? My wisdom teeth. And when i say 'up', i actually mean 'down'. On the top right side of my jaw, i've been enduring the 'constant comfort' that this tooth is putting me through. I should really get that looked at. Its just so inconvenient. Im not going to want to do this at Christmas, because then i wont enjoy the joys that make Christmas what it is. So im just going to go ahead and keep that tooth as long as possible.
I lit my candle tonight. I ended up having to go down the hall for some reason to talk to someone about something that probably wasn't a big deal at all... but when i returned, my candle had liquidated all over my desk... That took me a good 40ish minutes to clean. Only because i started cleaning up the wax, then started doing something else as well... so that process just look much longer than necessary. (i just re-read that sentence and thought... "What an interesting life... the life of a dorm student." )
Tomorrows Monday. Im going to see how many times i can say "Somebody's got a case of the Mondays'"... just to make tomorrow more fun. I have the CMUSC (student council) meeting tomorrow, my intro to psychology class (150 students), an all res meeting (talking about rules that have been bent and housing for next semester), then i'll be getting both of my anatomy exams back around 6ish. Im really excited for that actually. Im anxious to know how im doing in that class. For the amount of times I've dosed off and not focused in for an entire class, im strangely able to still answer questions correctly and throw out reasonable questions as well. I have high hopes for those exams.
Well, im going off to bed. By the way.. I re-made my bed today... i put a blanket underneath the sheet.. for extra comfort and i have 2 blankets now.. instead of 3 that i just get tangled in, now i have 2... 2 to snuggle with. Im looking forward to this sleep.
Feel Better Brian!
I really need to get out more. Thank you to The Office for distracting me this weekend and for many more to come.
I'm writing a research paper…ok… i'm attempting to write a research paper on Paul and on his thoughts regarding divorce.. and how they reflected Jesus’ teachings. Divorce, being a very sensitive subject for me, may make for a very interesting paper. It WILL be a very interesting paper... once im able to focus and get my research started up. Dont even ask me when this thing is due.. i know it's coming up...
Coming up... Want to know what else is painfully coming up? My wisdom teeth. And when i say 'up', i actually mean 'down'. On the top right side of my jaw, i've been enduring the 'constant comfort' that this tooth is putting me through. I should really get that looked at. Its just so inconvenient. Im not going to want to do this at Christmas, because then i wont enjoy the joys that make Christmas what it is. So im just going to go ahead and keep that tooth as long as possible.
I lit my candle tonight. I ended up having to go down the hall for some reason to talk to someone about something that probably wasn't a big deal at all... but when i returned, my candle had liquidated all over my desk... That took me a good 40ish minutes to clean. Only because i started cleaning up the wax, then started doing something else as well... so that process just look much longer than necessary. (i just re-read that sentence and thought... "What an interesting life... the life of a dorm student." )
Tomorrows Monday. Im going to see how many times i can say "Somebody's got a case of the Mondays'"... just to make tomorrow more fun. I have the CMUSC (student council) meeting tomorrow, my intro to psychology class (150 students), an all res meeting (talking about rules that have been bent and housing for next semester), then i'll be getting both of my anatomy exams back around 6ish. Im really excited for that actually. Im anxious to know how im doing in that class. For the amount of times I've dosed off and not focused in for an entire class, im strangely able to still answer questions correctly and throw out reasonable questions as well. I have high hopes for those exams.
Well, im going off to bed. By the way.. I re-made my bed today... i put a blanket underneath the sheet.. for extra comfort and i have 2 blankets now.. instead of 3 that i just get tangled in, now i have 2... 2 to snuggle with. Im looking forward to this sleep.
Feel Better Brian!
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