9 months ago today must have been a busy day (wink wink, hint hint, if you catch my drift)! Today is the birthday of many people that I know. THE most important being the birthday of my mom. She would have been 49 today...so young...
It is also David's brother's birthday. Which he is celebrating in the great state of Texas working on wind turbines.
Also, I am getting super pumped about winter!!! I know, everyone acts like I'm crazy but I don't care! I can't wait for snow!!!
The guy that David works with said that some of the old farmers said they're expecting a super bad winter. They said they can tell by the way the crows are grouping together and the way the corn went to top early. Austin said you can also tell by how high off the ground the wasps build their nests. I think that's so cool how nature can make signs like that.
2 posts today...I need a life!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Pictures From Last Night
I had no where to put my feet here. This resulted in a serious cramp in my hip!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Sunday Night Outing
Tonight we went out for a ride. Austin, Vicki and Carson rode on their 4 wheeler while David and I each had our own trail 90 to ride. Well, David's trail 90 made it to maybe 50 feet and that was it. So he turned around and put it back in the truck and then he and I rode on one trail 90. I was actually riding on the rack.
After we rode up the trail a ways, the trail got pretty bumpy and I was bouncing all over the rack. I had no pegs to put my feet up on so I had my legs wrapped around David. I didn't like that at all because if something were to happen I wouldn't have been able to get my feet down. At one point in the trail the ruts were pretty deep and I thought I was going to fall off so I made David stop. Then I got on the 4 wheeler with Austin, Vick and Carson. So the rest of the time we rode like that.
While we were going through this one marshy area we see a bull moose. He just stood and stared at us while we fumbled around to get the camera out to get a picture. It was really cool. We got out of there fast though, we didn't want to get him mad and make him charge us. The only other animal we saw after that was one deer. I held a spot light trying to see some animals but we didn't see anything else :(
It got dark while we were out and I was ready to get out of there. Austin said that the area we were in was where people go to hunt mountain lions. Nice huh? I wasn't too worried about us on the 4 wheeler. I was worried about David being on that little trail 90. Austin had forgot his gun in the truck so we would have been in some trouble had something wanted us for dinner :0)
We all made it out in one piece. At one point we had to tow David up a hill that the little trail 90 just couldn't get up. I forgot to take my camera so I will post some pictures when Vicki sends some to me.
After we rode up the trail a ways, the trail got pretty bumpy and I was bouncing all over the rack. I had no pegs to put my feet up on so I had my legs wrapped around David. I didn't like that at all because if something were to happen I wouldn't have been able to get my feet down. At one point in the trail the ruts were pretty deep and I thought I was going to fall off so I made David stop. Then I got on the 4 wheeler with Austin, Vick and Carson. So the rest of the time we rode like that.
While we were going through this one marshy area we see a bull moose. He just stood and stared at us while we fumbled around to get the camera out to get a picture. It was really cool. We got out of there fast though, we didn't want to get him mad and make him charge us. The only other animal we saw after that was one deer. I held a spot light trying to see some animals but we didn't see anything else :(
It got dark while we were out and I was ready to get out of there. Austin said that the area we were in was where people go to hunt mountain lions. Nice huh? I wasn't too worried about us on the 4 wheeler. I was worried about David being on that little trail 90. Austin had forgot his gun in the truck so we would have been in some trouble had something wanted us for dinner :0)
We all made it out in one piece. At one point we had to tow David up a hill that the little trail 90 just couldn't get up. I forgot to take my camera so I will post some pictures when Vicki sends some to me.
Church
David and I went to church this morning and it was wonderful. I had forgotten how much I love and miss it.
One good thing about being out of the bible belt is that there's not a church on every corner to try. I never liked the searching for a church home. Praying and figuring out which church God wants you at. I think here in Preston there is a Presbyterian, Catholic and Grace Fellowship. We have visited Grace Fellowship. They have Baptist doctrine but I'm not sure if they consider themselves Baptist or non-denominational or what. The rest are all LDS.
If you open the phone book you would see that there are about 20 pages of LDS churches and maybe one church under the other denominations. Quite the opposite from Oklahoma!
I like that there is only one place for us to worship and am so happy that they believe what we believe and we don't have to drive to Logan to go to the Baptist church there. But we might check it out cuz ya never know!
One good thing about being out of the bible belt is that there's not a church on every corner to try. I never liked the searching for a church home. Praying and figuring out which church God wants you at. I think here in Preston there is a Presbyterian, Catholic and Grace Fellowship. We have visited Grace Fellowship. They have Baptist doctrine but I'm not sure if they consider themselves Baptist or non-denominational or what. The rest are all LDS.
If you open the phone book you would see that there are about 20 pages of LDS churches and maybe one church under the other denominations. Quite the opposite from Oklahoma!
I like that there is only one place for us to worship and am so happy that they believe what we believe and we don't have to drive to Logan to go to the Baptist church there. But we might check it out cuz ya never know!
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Music
It has been an uneventful day. David is makin' pizza's tonight. MMM
I thought I'd be a nice wife and download some music for him to put on his ipod. You know--some Ozzy, some Jimi Hendrix and Texas Hippie Coalition and whatever else I can remember that he likes.
I have come to the realization that I am musically ignorant. There is so much music out there that I miss out on. I've been trying to broaden my musical horizon.
Anyways, I'm just waiting on my honey to come home. I have nothing else to say. I'm out.
I thought I'd be a nice wife and download some music for him to put on his ipod. You know--some Ozzy, some Jimi Hendrix and Texas Hippie Coalition and whatever else I can remember that he likes.
I have come to the realization that I am musically ignorant. There is so much music out there that I miss out on. I've been trying to broaden my musical horizon.
Anyways, I'm just waiting on my honey to come home. I have nothing else to say. I'm out.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Day 10--Love is Unconditional
"If someone were to ask you "Why do you love your wife/husband?"----what would you say?
Most of us could rattle off a list of the reasons they love their spouse. But what if over the course of years, your wife or husband stopped being every one of those things? Would you still love them? If your reasons for loving your spouse all have something to do with his or her qualities--and then those same qualities suddenly or gradually disappear--your basis for love is over.
The only way love can last a lifetime is if it's unconditional. The truth is this: love is not determined by the one being loved but rather by the one choosing to love.
The Bible refers to this kind of love by using the Greek word agape (uh-gop-ay). Agape love is "in sickness and health" love, "for richer or poorer" love, "for better or worse" love. It is the only kind of love that is true love.
This is God's kind of love. He does not love us because we are lovable but because He is so loving.
Marriage must be built on a stronger foundation that mere friendship or sexual attraction. Unconditional love, agape love, will not be swayed by time or circumstance.
You will struggle and fail to attain this kind of marriage unless you allow God to begin growing His love within you."--The Love Dare
Today's Dare: Do something out of the ordinary today for your spouse--something that proves (to you and them) that your love is based on your choice and nothing else. Wash her car. Clean the kitchen. Buy his favorite dessert. Fold the laundry. Demonstrate love to them for the sheer joy of being their partner in marriage.
Most of us could rattle off a list of the reasons they love their spouse. But what if over the course of years, your wife or husband stopped being every one of those things? Would you still love them? If your reasons for loving your spouse all have something to do with his or her qualities--and then those same qualities suddenly or gradually disappear--your basis for love is over.
The only way love can last a lifetime is if it's unconditional. The truth is this: love is not determined by the one being loved but rather by the one choosing to love.
The Bible refers to this kind of love by using the Greek word agape (uh-gop-ay). Agape love is "in sickness and health" love, "for richer or poorer" love, "for better or worse" love. It is the only kind of love that is true love.
This is God's kind of love. He does not love us because we are lovable but because He is so loving.
Marriage must be built on a stronger foundation that mere friendship or sexual attraction. Unconditional love, agape love, will not be swayed by time or circumstance.
You will struggle and fail to attain this kind of marriage unless you allow God to begin growing His love within you."--The Love Dare
Today's Dare: Do something out of the ordinary today for your spouse--something that proves (to you and them) that your love is based on your choice and nothing else. Wash her car. Clean the kitchen. Buy his favorite dessert. Fold the laundry. Demonstrate love to them for the sheer joy of being their partner in marriage.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Hi Ho Hi Ho, It's Off to Work I go...
It has been so nice having somewhere to go and something to do each day! It's only for 4 hours but it's sooooooo good to get out of the house!
All I have done for the last 2 days is stuff envelopes, seal them, stamp them and put address labels on them. And acquire many paper cuts I might add.
And today while putting on address labels, I found out that there is a MICHAEL MILLS in little ol' Preston, ID!! And that is my dad's name! I was amused by it.
David is trying to get a job with the state. He found out today that over 100 people have applied for the same position :(
Say a prayer that he can find some work soon. Thanks.
All I have done for the last 2 days is stuff envelopes, seal them, stamp them and put address labels on them. And acquire many paper cuts I might add.
And today while putting on address labels, I found out that there is a MICHAEL MILLS in little ol' Preston, ID!! And that is my dad's name! I was amused by it.
David is trying to get a job with the state. He found out today that over 100 people have applied for the same position :(
Say a prayer that he can find some work soon. Thanks.
Day 9--Love Makes Good Impressions
"You can tell alot about the state of a couple's relationship from the way they greet one another. You can see it in their expression and countenance, as well how they speak to each other. It is even more obvious by their physical contact. But how much importance should you give a greeting?
The apostle Paul took time to encourage his readers to greet one another warmly when they met. The Bible has more to say about greetings than you might expect.
How do you greet your friends, coworkers, and neighbors? How about acquaintances and those you meet in public? You may even encounter someone you don't necessarily like yet still acknowledge them out of courtesy. If you're this nice and polite to other people, doesn't your spouse deserve the same? Times ten?
It's probably something you don't think about very often--the first thing you say to him or ho her when you wake up in the morning, the look on your face when you get in the car, the energy in your voice when you speak on the telephone. But here's something else you probably don't stop to consider--the difference it would make in your spouse's day if everything about you expressed the fact that you were really, really glad to see them.
A good greeting sets the stage for positive and health7 interaction. " --The Love Dare
Today's Dare: Think of a specific way you'd like to greet your spouse today. Do it with a smile and with enthusiasm. Then determine to change your greeting to reflect your love for them.
The apostle Paul took time to encourage his readers to greet one another warmly when they met. The Bible has more to say about greetings than you might expect.
How do you greet your friends, coworkers, and neighbors? How about acquaintances and those you meet in public? You may even encounter someone you don't necessarily like yet still acknowledge them out of courtesy. If you're this nice and polite to other people, doesn't your spouse deserve the same? Times ten?
It's probably something you don't think about very often--the first thing you say to him or ho her when you wake up in the morning, the look on your face when you get in the car, the energy in your voice when you speak on the telephone. But here's something else you probably don't stop to consider--the difference it would make in your spouse's day if everything about you expressed the fact that you were really, really glad to see them.
A good greeting sets the stage for positive and health7 interaction. " --The Love Dare
Today's Dare: Think of a specific way you'd like to greet your spouse today. Do it with a smile and with enthusiasm. Then determine to change your greeting to reflect your love for them.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
And One More Thing & It's Pretty Long!
Rather than making one really long post, I'm making two.
It seems that it's been brought up around me a lot...the age old question "why do bad things happen?" And the usual response "Everything happens for a reason." And honestly, I get tired of hearing that. It's not that I don't believe that everything happens for a reason, I believe it does. I just know that I may never know that reason. And I find that it does no good dwelling on the whys. I just know that when the rain comes, my God has proven to me that He will take care of us no matter what. That's all I need to know.
I read a blog about the wife of one of the singer's of the christian group Selah. She found out while she was pregnant with her 4th daughter, that her baby had many complications and would not live past birth. It is an understatement for me to say that I am amazed at her faith in God and her desire to make her situation a reason to rejoice in God and see how good He is. I am in awe of this woman.
One morning, in one of her moments of sadness at the thought of her unborn baby Audrey and her terminal condition, she opens the scriptures and reads about the crucifixion of Jesus:
"The image of Jesus being mocked while he bled and suffered was unbearable today. More so than any other time I have read the story. His words, His shame, His pain. The fact that as I read those words, I am reminded that He knew my Audrey while He hung. He knew how many breaths she would have, how many tears I would cry for her, how I will run to her in heaven and rejoice that she doesn't need her lungs there anyway because she is perfect. He knew these words before I typed them. His love is deeper than I can fathom. If you want to feel the Holy Spirit fill you, try something one day. Maybe today if you can make the time. Start by praying for God to reveal Himself in a new way to you, and then read through these words of agony and death, and imagine your face as what He saw. You were worth it. He still believes that. I hope you do too. When God turned away from His Son, and darkness crept across Calvary, He knew your face, your heart, your hurts. They are forever hidden within His wounds.
It always makes me laugh when Abby and Ellie watch Sleeping Beauty. They have seen it no less than 20 times, and yet, when it is time for Aurora's finger to touch the spinning wheel, they cover their eyes and ask over and over, "What is going to happen to her?" The truth is that they know what is going to happen, but it doesn't make it any easier to watch. There is time between her bleeding and her waking up. The in-between is where the doubt creeps in. Where you think that evil might just win, and that the great rescue will be stifled.
I know that He will raise up, He will conquer, but when I read about the cross I want to close my eyes until the in-between is over. Today, as I read each scripture, I was struck by something I have never put too much emphasis on before. Jesus did not return to His followers as a healed man. He had scars that told the story, that brought Thomas to belief. He was alive, fully alive, and yet, not unscathed.
God chose to use these wounds to remind the world what He had overcome. It seems like if I were the writer of the story, I would heal them completely. Really show people what kind of power I had. Just make it look like it never happened...complete restoration. This isn't what God chose for Christ, and it isn't what He chooses for any one of us.
If we are called to suffer in the name of Jesus, we bear scars as well. He doesn't hide them when trouble has passed, but rather He allows our paths to cross with those who want to touch them, to believe in them, to fall into the arms of the one who allowed them to be inflicted.
This is why I write to you all. I have prayed many, many times that the eyes that read these words will run their fingers along the wounded hands of Christ, letting His suffering tell you the depth of love He has for you. This life is not about being healed.It's about bearing wounds for the sake of the One who bore them for us. For you. As a psychologist, I want to help people face these hard things. To turn them into beautiful gifts to be given back to the Lord."
And now the words to a song that competes to be my favorite.
How Deep the Father's Love for Us
How deep the Father's love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
(REPEAT)
It seems that it's been brought up around me a lot...the age old question "why do bad things happen?" And the usual response "Everything happens for a reason." And honestly, I get tired of hearing that. It's not that I don't believe that everything happens for a reason, I believe it does. I just know that I may never know that reason. And I find that it does no good dwelling on the whys. I just know that when the rain comes, my God has proven to me that He will take care of us no matter what. That's all I need to know.
I read a blog about the wife of one of the singer's of the christian group Selah. She found out while she was pregnant with her 4th daughter, that her baby had many complications and would not live past birth. It is an understatement for me to say that I am amazed at her faith in God and her desire to make her situation a reason to rejoice in God and see how good He is. I am in awe of this woman.
One morning, in one of her moments of sadness at the thought of her unborn baby Audrey and her terminal condition, she opens the scriptures and reads about the crucifixion of Jesus:
"The image of Jesus being mocked while he bled and suffered was unbearable today. More so than any other time I have read the story. His words, His shame, His pain. The fact that as I read those words, I am reminded that He knew my Audrey while He hung. He knew how many breaths she would have, how many tears I would cry for her, how I will run to her in heaven and rejoice that she doesn't need her lungs there anyway because she is perfect. He knew these words before I typed them. His love is deeper than I can fathom. If you want to feel the Holy Spirit fill you, try something one day. Maybe today if you can make the time. Start by praying for God to reveal Himself in a new way to you, and then read through these words of agony and death, and imagine your face as what He saw. You were worth it. He still believes that. I hope you do too. When God turned away from His Son, and darkness crept across Calvary, He knew your face, your heart, your hurts. They are forever hidden within His wounds.
It always makes me laugh when Abby and Ellie watch Sleeping Beauty. They have seen it no less than 20 times, and yet, when it is time for Aurora's finger to touch the spinning wheel, they cover their eyes and ask over and over, "What is going to happen to her?" The truth is that they know what is going to happen, but it doesn't make it any easier to watch. There is time between her bleeding and her waking up. The in-between is where the doubt creeps in. Where you think that evil might just win, and that the great rescue will be stifled.
I know that He will raise up, He will conquer, but when I read about the cross I want to close my eyes until the in-between is over. Today, as I read each scripture, I was struck by something I have never put too much emphasis on before. Jesus did not return to His followers as a healed man. He had scars that told the story, that brought Thomas to belief. He was alive, fully alive, and yet, not unscathed.
God chose to use these wounds to remind the world what He had overcome. It seems like if I were the writer of the story, I would heal them completely. Really show people what kind of power I had. Just make it look like it never happened...complete restoration. This isn't what God chose for Christ, and it isn't what He chooses for any one of us.
If we are called to suffer in the name of Jesus, we bear scars as well. He doesn't hide them when trouble has passed, but rather He allows our paths to cross with those who want to touch them, to believe in them, to fall into the arms of the one who allowed them to be inflicted.
This is why I write to you all. I have prayed many, many times that the eyes that read these words will run their fingers along the wounded hands of Christ, letting His suffering tell you the depth of love He has for you. This life is not about being healed.It's about bearing wounds for the sake of the One who bore them for us. For you. As a psychologist, I want to help people face these hard things. To turn them into beautiful gifts to be given back to the Lord."
And now the words to a song that competes to be my favorite.
How Deep the Father's Love for Us
How deep the Father's love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
(REPEAT)
Day 8--Love is Not Jealous
"It is time to let love, and gratefulness destroy any jealousy that springs up in your heart."-- The Love Dare.
I feel that there is no need to elaborate on this any more. We all know that jealousy is driven by selfishness. We know what makes that fire burn within us. Now it's time to destroy it.
Today's Dare: Determine to become your spouse's biggest fan and to reject any thoughts of jealousy. To help you set your heart on your spouse and focus on their achievements, take yesterday's list of negative attributes and discreetly burn it. Then share with your spouse how glad you are about a success he or she recently enjoyed.
I feel that there is no need to elaborate on this any more. We all know that jealousy is driven by selfishness. We know what makes that fire burn within us. Now it's time to destroy it.
Today's Dare: Determine to become your spouse's biggest fan and to reject any thoughts of jealousy. To help you set your heart on your spouse and focus on their achievements, take yesterday's list of negative attributes and discreetly burn it. Then share with your spouse how glad you are about a success he or she recently enjoyed.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Day 7--Love Believes the Best
"There are 2 places in your heart. The Appreciation Room and the Depreciation Room. On the walls of the Appreciation Room are kind words and phrases describing the good attributes of your mate. Like, "honest," "intelligent," "diligent" etc.
Most things written in the Appreciation Room were likely written in the initial stages of your relationship. You spent a great deal of time dwelling on them in this room...before you were married. But you may have found that you don't visit this special room as often as you once did. That's because there is another competing room nearby.
On the walls of the Depreciation Room are written the things that bother and irritate you about your spouse. The things were placed there out of frustration, hurt feelings, and the disappointment of unmet expectations.
Spending time in this room kills marriages.
You may say, "But these things are true!" Yes, but so are the things in the Appreciation Room.
Everyone fails and has areas that need growth. Everyone has unresolved issues, hurts, and personal baggage. This is a sad aspect of being human. We have all sinned. But we have this unfortunate tendency to downplay our own negative attributes while putting our partner's failures under a magnifying glass.
Love knows about the Depreciation Room and does not live in denial that it exists.
But love chooses not to live there. You must decide to stop running there and lingering after every frustrating event in your relationship.
Love chooses to believe the best about people. It gives them the benefit of the doubt. It refuses to fill in the unknowns with negative assumptions. And when our worst hopes are proven to be true, love makes every effort to deal with them and move forward. As much as possible love focuses on the positive.
The only reason you should glance in the Depreciation Room is to know how to pray for your spouse.
You must develop the habit of reining in your negative thoughts and focusing on the positive attributes of your mate. This is a crucial step as you learn to lead your heart to truly love your spouse. It is a decision that you make, whether they deserve it or not.
Today's Dare: Get 2 sheets of paper. On the first one, spend a few minutes writing out positive things about your spouse. Then do the same with negative things on the second sheet. Place both sheets in a secret place for another day. There is a different purpose and plan for each. at some point during the day, pick a positive attribute from the first list and thank your spouse for having this characteristic.
Most things written in the Appreciation Room were likely written in the initial stages of your relationship. You spent a great deal of time dwelling on them in this room...before you were married. But you may have found that you don't visit this special room as often as you once did. That's because there is another competing room nearby.
On the walls of the Depreciation Room are written the things that bother and irritate you about your spouse. The things were placed there out of frustration, hurt feelings, and the disappointment of unmet expectations.
Spending time in this room kills marriages.
You may say, "But these things are true!" Yes, but so are the things in the Appreciation Room.
Everyone fails and has areas that need growth. Everyone has unresolved issues, hurts, and personal baggage. This is a sad aspect of being human. We have all sinned. But we have this unfortunate tendency to downplay our own negative attributes while putting our partner's failures under a magnifying glass.
Love knows about the Depreciation Room and does not live in denial that it exists.
But love chooses not to live there. You must decide to stop running there and lingering after every frustrating event in your relationship.
Love chooses to believe the best about people. It gives them the benefit of the doubt. It refuses to fill in the unknowns with negative assumptions. And when our worst hopes are proven to be true, love makes every effort to deal with them and move forward. As much as possible love focuses on the positive.
The only reason you should glance in the Depreciation Room is to know how to pray for your spouse.
You must develop the habit of reining in your negative thoughts and focusing on the positive attributes of your mate. This is a crucial step as you learn to lead your heart to truly love your spouse. It is a decision that you make, whether they deserve it or not.
Today's Dare: Get 2 sheets of paper. On the first one, spend a few minutes writing out positive things about your spouse. Then do the same with negative things on the second sheet. Place both sheets in a secret place for another day. There is a different purpose and plan for each. at some point during the day, pick a positive attribute from the first list and thank your spouse for having this characteristic.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Day 6--Love is Not Irritable
"Love is hard to offend and quick to forgive. How easily do you get irritated and offended?
If you ware walking under the influence of love, you will be a joy, not a jerk. Ask yourself, "Am I a calming breeze, or a storm waiting to happen?"
There are at least 2 key reason people become irritable. Stress and selfishness. Being easily angered is an indicator that a hidden area of selfishness or insecurity is present where love is supposed to rule. Love sets up your heart to respond to your spouse with patience and encouragement rather than anger and exasperation." --The Love Dare
Today's dare: Choose today to react to tough circumstances in your marriage in loving ways instead of with irritation. Begin by making a list below of areas where you need to add margin to your schedule. Then list any wrong motivations that you need to release from your life.
If you ware walking under the influence of love, you will be a joy, not a jerk. Ask yourself, "Am I a calming breeze, or a storm waiting to happen?"
There are at least 2 key reason people become irritable. Stress and selfishness. Being easily angered is an indicator that a hidden area of selfishness or insecurity is present where love is supposed to rule. Love sets up your heart to respond to your spouse with patience and encouragement rather than anger and exasperation." --The Love Dare
Today's dare: Choose today to react to tough circumstances in your marriage in loving ways instead of with irritation. Begin by making a list below of areas where you need to add margin to your schedule. Then list any wrong motivations that you need to release from your life.
Tomorrow...
I get to go to work!! Well, for 4 hours and only for the next 2 weeks or so. I can't tell you how good it feels though, to have something to do. Last Friday they had me do data entry. I entered in the loads that farmers brought in. How much it weighed. What it was...barley or wheat and what type of wheat. Who owned it. What's the test weight, dock and how much protein or moisture is in it.
They kept asking me if I was bored yet. Nope. I told them they had no idea how long I've been doing nothing.
I'm pretty excited about my new job too. They bumped my training date up to Sept 28. I can't wait to have full benefits and to take advantage of them paying my tuition! I just hope that I surprise myself and find out I'm not too bad at sales. Key word is SURPRISE. I'm kinda nervous, I've never had a job like this.
Wish me luck!
They kept asking me if I was bored yet. Nope. I told them they had no idea how long I've been doing nothing.
I'm pretty excited about my new job too. They bumped my training date up to Sept 28. I can't wait to have full benefits and to take advantage of them paying my tuition! I just hope that I surprise myself and find out I'm not too bad at sales. Key word is SURPRISE. I'm kinda nervous, I've never had a job like this.
Wish me luck!
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Day 5--Love is Not Rude
"Genuine love minds its manners. Embracing this one concept could add some fresh air to your marriage. Good manners express to your wife or husband, "I value you enough to exercise some self-control around you. I want to be a person who's a pleasure to be with." When you allow love to change your behavior--even in the smallest of ways--you restore an atmosphere of honor to your relationship. People who practice good etiquette tend to raise the respect level of the environment around them.
Test yourself with these questions:
Do you wish your spouse would quit doing the things that bother you? Then it's time to stop doing the things that bother them. Will you be thoughtful and loving enough to discover and avoid the behavior that causes life to be unpleasant for your mate? Will you dare to be delightful?
Here are some guiding principles when it comes to practicing etiquette:
Test yourself with these questions:
- How your spouse feel about the way you speak and act around them?
- How does your behavior affect your mate's sense of worth and self-esteem?
- Would your husband or wife say you're a blessing, or that you're condescending and embarrassing?
Do you wish your spouse would quit doing the things that bother you? Then it's time to stop doing the things that bother them. Will you be thoughtful and loving enough to discover and avoid the behavior that causes life to be unpleasant for your mate? Will you dare to be delightful?
Here are some guiding principles when it comes to practicing etiquette:
- Guard the Golden Rule
- No double standards
- Honor requests
Today's dare: Ask your spouse to tell you 3 things that cause him or her to be uncomfortable or irritated with you. You must do so without attacking them or justifying your behavior. This is from their perspective only." --The Love Dare
Friday, August 21, 2009
So Bored
I am so bored it's ridiculous. Ugh
This is a picture of all of us in Georgia at the cabin we stayed in.
Day 4--Love is Thoughtful
"Love thinks...it keeps busy in thought knowing that loving thoughts precede loving actions.
For most couples, things begin to change after marriage. The wife finally has her man; the husband his trophy. The hunt is over and the pursuing done. Sparks of romance slowly burn into grey embers, and the motivation for thoughtfulness cools. You drift into focusing on your job, your friends, your problems, your personal desires, yourself. After a while, you unintentionally begin to ignore the needs of your mate.
If you don't learn to be thoughtful, you end up regretting missed opportunities to demonstrate love. Thoughtlessness is a silent enemy to a loving relationship.
Love requires thoughtfulness--on both sides--the kind that builds bridges through the constructive combination of patience, kindness and selflessness. Love teaches you how to meet in the middle, to respect and appreciate how your spouse uniquely thinks.
When was the last time you spent a few minutes thinking about how you could better understand and demonstrate love to your spouse? What immediate need can you meet? What's the next event (anniversary, birthday, holiday) you could be preparing for? Great marriages come from great thinking."--The Love Dare
Today's Dare: Contact your spouse sometime during the business of the day. Have no agenda other than asking how he or she is doing and if there is anything you can do for them.
For most couples, things begin to change after marriage. The wife finally has her man; the husband his trophy. The hunt is over and the pursuing done. Sparks of romance slowly burn into grey embers, and the motivation for thoughtfulness cools. You drift into focusing on your job, your friends, your problems, your personal desires, yourself. After a while, you unintentionally begin to ignore the needs of your mate.
If you don't learn to be thoughtful, you end up regretting missed opportunities to demonstrate love. Thoughtlessness is a silent enemy to a loving relationship.
Love requires thoughtfulness--on both sides--the kind that builds bridges through the constructive combination of patience, kindness and selflessness. Love teaches you how to meet in the middle, to respect and appreciate how your spouse uniquely thinks.
When was the last time you spent a few minutes thinking about how you could better understand and demonstrate love to your spouse? What immediate need can you meet? What's the next event (anniversary, birthday, holiday) you could be preparing for? Great marriages come from great thinking."--The Love Dare
Today's Dare: Contact your spouse sometime during the business of the day. Have no agenda other than asking how he or she is doing and if there is anything you can do for them.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Good News
For the next 2 weeks or so I will be working at a place here in town called Grain Growers. I'll be helping out in the office. This is good because it will help out since I don't start my job until October. It'll be 2 weeks of getting paid :0) I start tomorrow.
Here's a picture of us from North Carolina. This is David and I with his mom, brother and great-grandma.
And here is a picture of the only time David has been able to fish this summer. No luck with the fishies though. :(
Here's a picture of us from North Carolina. This is David and I with his mom, brother and great-grandma.
And here is a picture of the only time David has been able to fish this summer. No luck with the fishies though. :(
Day 3--Love is Not Selfish
"If there were ever a word that basically means the opposite of love, it's selfishness. Unfortunately it's something that is ingrained into every person from birth. Almost every sinful action can be traced back to a selfish motive. It is a trait we hate in other people but justify in ourselves.
When a husband puts his interests, desires and priorities in front of his wife, that's selfishness. When a wife constantly complains about the time and energy she spends meeting the needs of her husband, that's a sign of selfishness. But love "does not seek it's own" (1 Cor 13:5)
Loving couples--the ones who are enjoying the full purpose of marriage--are bent on taking good care of the other flawed human they get to share life with. That's because true love looks for ways to say "yes".
Love is never satisfied except in the welfare of others. You can't be acting out of real love and selfishness at the same time. Choosing to love your mate will cause you to say "no" to what you want so you can say "yes" to what they need.
Love also leads to inner joy. When you prioritize the well-being of your mate, there is a resulting fulfillment that cannot be duplicated by selfish actions.
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves--Philippians 2:3"
Today's Dare: Whatever you put your time, energy , and money into will become more important to you. It's hard to care for something you are not investing in. Along with restraining from negative comments, buy your spouse something that says "I was thinking of you today".
--if buying something is not feasible right now, you can always save this for a time when you can do it.
When a husband puts his interests, desires and priorities in front of his wife, that's selfishness. When a wife constantly complains about the time and energy she spends meeting the needs of her husband, that's a sign of selfishness. But love "does not seek it's own" (1 Cor 13:5)
Loving couples--the ones who are enjoying the full purpose of marriage--are bent on taking good care of the other flawed human they get to share life with. That's because true love looks for ways to say "yes".
Love is never satisfied except in the welfare of others. You can't be acting out of real love and selfishness at the same time. Choosing to love your mate will cause you to say "no" to what you want so you can say "yes" to what they need.
Love also leads to inner joy. When you prioritize the well-being of your mate, there is a resulting fulfillment that cannot be duplicated by selfish actions.
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves--Philippians 2:3"
Today's Dare: Whatever you put your time, energy , and money into will become more important to you. It's hard to care for something you are not investing in. Along with restraining from negative comments, buy your spouse something that says "I was thinking of you today".
--if buying something is not feasible right now, you can always save this for a time when you can do it.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Please Be Patient
I'm only on day 2 of The Love Dare but I will be posting every day until the 40 days is up. Sorry if this love stuff doesn't interest you :0) but it does me and well, this is my blog and it's an extension of myself. Almost like a journal but without my secrets :0)
Anyways, I will still be posting on things we do for those of you who like to see what we're up to. But this blog is more than an activity update. I also created it for the purpose of creating a journal in a sense. I wanted to keep this so I can look back at not only what we did but how I felt or so I can see what was important to me at this time in my life.
I'm still waiting for this weekend when David will have some time to sit down with me and watch Fireproof. I think everyone has seen it but me! So far we have looked at how love is patient and kind. We all know that but it's always good to have a reminder.
I sincerely hope that everyone can know the love I know. Both from my Father in heaven and my husband. Every relationship has its ups and downs and bickering and what not. But it is so wonderful to know that beyond all that, I have love in my life. My husband loves me and I love him. And it is my sincerest desire that our love grows stronger, more kind and more patient and whatever else the next 38 lessons bring! I don't know what they are yet but I know I want them!
Anyways, I will still be posting on things we do for those of you who like to see what we're up to. But this blog is more than an activity update. I also created it for the purpose of creating a journal in a sense. I wanted to keep this so I can look back at not only what we did but how I felt or so I can see what was important to me at this time in my life.
I'm still waiting for this weekend when David will have some time to sit down with me and watch Fireproof. I think everyone has seen it but me! So far we have looked at how love is patient and kind. We all know that but it's always good to have a reminder.
I sincerely hope that everyone can know the love I know. Both from my Father in heaven and my husband. Every relationship has its ups and downs and bickering and what not. But it is so wonderful to know that beyond all that, I have love in my life. My husband loves me and I love him. And it is my sincerest desire that our love grows stronger, more kind and more patient and whatever else the next 38 lessons bring! I don't know what they are yet but I know I want them!
Day 2--Love is Kind
Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ has also forgiven you--Ephesians 4:32
"Kindness is love in action. If patience is how love reacts in order to minimize a negative circumstance, kindness is how love acts to maximize a positive circumstance. Patience avoids a problem; kindness creates a blessing."
"Kindess breaks down into four categories:
1. Gentleness--When you're operating from kindness, you're careful how you treat your spouse, never being unnecessarily harsh. You're sensitive. Tender. You'll bend over backwards to to make the hard things easier to hear.
2. Helpfulness--Being kind means you meet the needs of the moment. If it's housework, you get busy. Kindness graces a wife with the ability to serve her husband without worrying about her rights. Kindness makes a husband curious to discover what his wife needs, then motivates him to be the one who steps up and ensures those needs are met- even if his are put on hold.
3. Willingness--Kindness inspires you to be agreeable. Instead of being obstinate, reluctant or stubborn, you cooperate, you stay flexible. You look for reasons to compromise and accomodate.
4. Initiative--Kindess thinks ahead, then takes the first step. The kind husband or wife will be the one who greets first, smiles first, serves first and forgives first. They don't require the other to get his or her act together before showing love. When acting from kindness you see the need, then make your move. First."
"It is difficult to demonstrate love when you feel little to no motivation. But love in its truest sense is not based on feelings. Rather, love determines to show thoughtful actions even when there seems to be no reward. You will never learn to love until you learn to demonstrate kindness."
Today's dare: Along with saying nothing negative to your spouse again today, do at least one unexpected gesture as an act of kindess.
"Kindness is love in action. If patience is how love reacts in order to minimize a negative circumstance, kindness is how love acts to maximize a positive circumstance. Patience avoids a problem; kindness creates a blessing."
"Kindess breaks down into four categories:
1. Gentleness--When you're operating from kindness, you're careful how you treat your spouse, never being unnecessarily harsh. You're sensitive. Tender. You'll bend over backwards to to make the hard things easier to hear.
2. Helpfulness--Being kind means you meet the needs of the moment. If it's housework, you get busy. Kindness graces a wife with the ability to serve her husband without worrying about her rights. Kindness makes a husband curious to discover what his wife needs, then motivates him to be the one who steps up and ensures those needs are met- even if his are put on hold.
3. Willingness--Kindness inspires you to be agreeable. Instead of being obstinate, reluctant or stubborn, you cooperate, you stay flexible. You look for reasons to compromise and accomodate.
4. Initiative--Kindess thinks ahead, then takes the first step. The kind husband or wife will be the one who greets first, smiles first, serves first and forgives first. They don't require the other to get his or her act together before showing love. When acting from kindness you see the need, then make your move. First."
"It is difficult to demonstrate love when you feel little to no motivation. But love in its truest sense is not based on feelings. Rather, love determines to show thoughtful actions even when there seems to be no reward. You will never learn to love until you learn to demonstrate kindness."
Today's dare: Along with saying nothing negative to your spouse again today, do at least one unexpected gesture as an act of kindess.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
The Love Dare
Amy sent David and me the movie Fireproof and the book that goes along with it: The Love Dare.
So, for the next 40 days I will be learning to understand and practice unconditional love. Here is today's challenge: love is patient.
1 Thessalonians 5:15 Seek that no one repays another evil with evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another.
"Patience is a choice to control your emotions rather than allowing you emotions to control you, and shows discretion instead of returning evil for evil" --The Love Dare
Instead of anger being our default emotion, let's practice patience. Patience brings an internal calm during an external storm. Can our spouses count on us to be patient and not quick to judgment or anger?
Activity for today: Practice patience toward your spouse and say nothing negative to your spouse today. If the temptation arises, choose not to say anything.
So, for the next 40 days I will be learning to understand and practice unconditional love. Here is today's challenge: love is patient.
1 Thessalonians 5:15 Seek that no one repays another evil with evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another.
"Patience is a choice to control your emotions rather than allowing you emotions to control you, and shows discretion instead of returning evil for evil" --The Love Dare
Instead of anger being our default emotion, let's practice patience. Patience brings an internal calm during an external storm. Can our spouses count on us to be patient and not quick to judgment or anger?
Activity for today: Practice patience toward your spouse and say nothing negative to your spouse today. If the temptation arises, choose not to say anything.
Monday, August 17, 2009
More Pictures
Here are some more random photos from this weekend.
Some waterfall in Yellowstone.
Mammoth Springs in Yellowstone.
David and I sleeping.
An overlook point at Mesa Falls.
Mesa Falls
Mammoth Springs.
Yellowstone.I am aware that these are out of order. Oh well.
Our Weekend
Saturday we drove to Jackson and floated the Snake River. The weather was only in the 50's so it was pretty cold to be in the water and the wind was blowing hard. We got wet suits thank goodness! It was a good time. The water wasn't too rough. Just perfect for my first time floating something other than the Illinois.
Afterwards we went and ate Bar-b-que at a famous Jackson restaraunt. It was good. David was happy, he said it was the best he's had since leaving Oklahoma.
On Sunday we froze our butts off as we packed up for our drive through the Teton National Forest and Yellowstone. Saturday night it got down to 31 degrees!!! In August!!! We headed out and saw lots of pretty sights. We were happy to find out that Sunday was national park day so we got into both parks free. The only thing that kinda stunk was that the clouds were so low when we drove by the Teton's...you couldn't see them! I saw them from a distance later though. We saw Old Faithful too. Austin said it didn't shoot as high as it does sometimes. Oh well. It was still pretty cool. We saw a ton of geysers too.
On our way back we stopped off at some water falls in Idaho, not too far from where we live. Mesa Falls is the name. They were really cool. I'll have to get pictures later from there because my camera died and I haven't got the pictures from Austin and Vicki yet.
Oh, and to add to our list of states that we've been in this past week, I have to now add Montana! So that makes 9!
Here's a slideshow of our weekend. There are more but I haven't got them all yet. I'm excited too because we got a waterproof camera for floating and so I can't wait to get them developed (haven't done that in a while!).
Afterwards we went and ate Bar-b-que at a famous Jackson restaraunt. It was good. David was happy, he said it was the best he's had since leaving Oklahoma.
On Sunday we froze our butts off as we packed up for our drive through the Teton National Forest and Yellowstone. Saturday night it got down to 31 degrees!!! In August!!! We headed out and saw lots of pretty sights. We were happy to find out that Sunday was national park day so we got into both parks free. The only thing that kinda stunk was that the clouds were so low when we drove by the Teton's...you couldn't see them! I saw them from a distance later though. We saw Old Faithful too. Austin said it didn't shoot as high as it does sometimes. Oh well. It was still pretty cool. We saw a ton of geysers too.
On our way back we stopped off at some water falls in Idaho, not too far from where we live. Mesa Falls is the name. They were really cool. I'll have to get pictures later from there because my camera died and I haven't got the pictures from Austin and Vicki yet.
Oh, and to add to our list of states that we've been in this past week, I have to now add Montana! So that makes 9!
Here's a slideshow of our weekend. There are more but I haven't got them all yet. I'm excited too because we got a waterproof camera for floating and so I can't wait to get them developed (haven't done that in a while!).
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Yellowstone!!
We'll be leaving here in a while to go raft the Snake River up near Jackson Hole, Wyoming in a bit. Unless it starts raining bad that is. The plan is to raft today and then spend tomorrow sight seeing. I hope to go back to Yellowstone in the fall and see all the colors. We also would like to go back in the winter with some snowmobiles.
Until later!
Until later!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Bonneville Salt Flats
Okay today I got a job! The only downside is, it doesn't start until October 12.
On to more fun things...David and I drove to Bonneville Salt Flats today to the speedway. We drove for like 4 hours only to get there and the races be over. But it was still cool to see the Salt Flats. Then we headed on over to Nevada purely for the purpose of being able to say we went to Nevada this week. David and I have been in Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Nevada this week. Here are some pictures.
On to more fun things...David and I drove to Bonneville Salt Flats today to the speedway. We drove for like 4 hours only to get there and the races be over. But it was still cool to see the Salt Flats. Then we headed on over to Nevada purely for the purpose of being able to say we went to Nevada this week. David and I have been in Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Nevada this week. Here are some pictures.
Here's our truck with a 4 wheeler that's about as big as the truck!
Some reservoir on the way between Logan and Brigham City.
This is the Great Salt Lake.
This would be your table salt!
Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway
David was in heaven :0)
The sign welcoming us into West Wendover, Nevada
Oh and I just realized that tomorrow I will be able to add one more state to our list. Wyoming.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Application, Tour, Interview, Test
This afternoon I went to a company in Logan because David found out they were having a job fair and that they were hiring on the spot. So I got dressed and headed up there. The company offers products like phone and computer services. So I was completely freaked out about the idea of having to do cold calling but I went anyway because you know, beggars can't be choosers.
I was happy to find out that although they are hiring for sales positions, there is no cold calling involved. It's all inbound calls. Whew.
The company seems to be pretty cool. They've got 3 giant break rooms with HDTV's with DirectTV and ping pong and foos ball, vending machines, coffee machines and even hot chocolate! They said it's a stressful job so they try to help people de-stress. They even had a station with guitar hero.
They offer full benefits and will even pay tuition for school. Can I hear an amen?! They even give you a card and if you meet your goals, they put money on it or something like that.
I filled out the application, took the tour and did my interview but I couldn't stay for the test because they said it was 2 hours long and I wouldn't have been able to go get David and of course I couldn't get a hold of him to arrange another ride for him. So, I go back tomorrow morning to take the test.
Wish me luck that I can actually get a full time job with benefits and overtime.
I was happy to find out that although they are hiring for sales positions, there is no cold calling involved. It's all inbound calls. Whew.
The company seems to be pretty cool. They've got 3 giant break rooms with HDTV's with DirectTV and ping pong and foos ball, vending machines, coffee machines and even hot chocolate! They said it's a stressful job so they try to help people de-stress. They even had a station with guitar hero.
They offer full benefits and will even pay tuition for school. Can I hear an amen?! They even give you a card and if you meet your goals, they put money on it or something like that.
I filled out the application, took the tour and did my interview but I couldn't stay for the test because they said it was 2 hours long and I wouldn't have been able to go get David and of course I couldn't get a hold of him to arrange another ride for him. So, I go back tomorrow morning to take the test.
Wish me luck that I can actually get a full time job with benefits and overtime.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
So Excited
This weekend is going to be lots of fun! On Friday David and I are going to head down to the Bonneville Speedway. David has always wanted to go for Speed Week and BUBS Week. This week is Speed Week and so we're going to go down when David gets off work on Friday. Bonneville Speedway is where some of the fastest land speed records are made. Also, if you've seen the movie The Indian with Anthony Hopkins, it's like the mecca to speed demons.
Then Saturday we're going to leave to go to Yellowstone I guess. I'm not sure about all of the details on that but I know it'll be lots of fun.
Can't wait for this weekend!!
Then Saturday we're going to leave to go to Yellowstone I guess. I'm not sure about all of the details on that but I know it'll be lots of fun.
Can't wait for this weekend!!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Georgia
David and I flew out to Georgia to surprise his uncle at his wedding this last weekend. I think all I will say is this: it was good to see David's family.
The wedding was country...can't you tell? David's uncle is obviously the white guy ;) and that would be his new wife next to him.
The wedding was country...can't you tell? David's uncle is obviously the white guy ;) and that would be his new wife next to him.
This picture below is me and David's uncle and David's cousin. I didn't even recognize his uncle when we first saw him but he didn't recognize us either.
This is a picture taken on the porch of our cabin. It was a nice cabin. It had AC but it quit shortly after we got there so everyone was miserable that night and most of the next day but we got to move to another cabin. I DO NOT miss the humidity! It was so awesome when we got to Salt Lake last night and it was cool and crisp air.
Here is a spring that was at the state park we stayed at. It pumps out a lot of water but I can't remember how much it said.
The night before we left I got bit by something. A spider I'm guessing. The whole weekend it was blood red. I couldn't get any good pictures of it though.
Here's David wrestling an alligator. Just kidding. There were alligators there but of course this one is fake. We wouldn't want another nub would we?
David and I are very thankful to his mom who made this trip happen for us.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
North Carolina
Today we came up to North Carolina to visit David's great grandma. It's been nice and relaxing. The most relaxing evening so far. We went and had homemade ice cream and cake with some of David's family, most of whom I've never met. It was a good time though.
David got to fish but he didn't catch anything. Tomorrow we're going to go get a rental car and then it's about a 5 hour drive to Atlanta and we'll catch a flight back to Salt Lake.
This humidity is horrible and I can't wait to get back to some dry air! As soon as we stepped off the plane in Georgia, the humidity hit us like a wall. I am so ready to come home!!
David got to fish but he didn't catch anything. Tomorrow we're going to go get a rental car and then it's about a 5 hour drive to Atlanta and we'll catch a flight back to Salt Lake.
This humidity is horrible and I can't wait to get back to some dry air! As soon as we stepped off the plane in Georgia, the humidity hit us like a wall. I am so ready to come home!!
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Denver Int'l Airport
So much for taking a break huh?
David and I are sitting at the Denver Int'l Airport waiting for our next flight. We have an hour and a half left and then a 3 hour flight to Atlanta. We will be skipping 2 time zones ahead so the trip back should be fun!
I tried to upload some pictures but the airport internet is kinda funny so I'm having problems. Last night David and I went jet skiing. The jet ski we went on though was a stand up one. David crashed about a million times and then I couldn't even pull myself up on it. So I basically laid hanging off the back and now my arms are sore. I got some pictures I'll have to post later.
There are a lot of interesting people in the airports!
David and I are sitting at the Denver Int'l Airport waiting for our next flight. We have an hour and a half left and then a 3 hour flight to Atlanta. We will be skipping 2 time zones ahead so the trip back should be fun!
I tried to upload some pictures but the airport internet is kinda funny so I'm having problems. Last night David and I went jet skiing. The jet ski we went on though was a stand up one. David crashed about a million times and then I couldn't even pull myself up on it. So I basically laid hanging off the back and now my arms are sore. I got some pictures I'll have to post later.
There are a lot of interesting people in the airports!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Small Break
Be warned, you will not be hearing from me for the next few days. I will be back next week!
Enjoy your week!
Enjoy your week!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Waste of Time
This is the road on the way to Soda Springs. It's where I went today in search of money so David can go to school. The outlook is grim. It was a total waste of time but oh well, it got me out of the house.
I'm just waiting until it's closer to time for David to get off work so I can go into town and make some phone calls to some of the harley schools. I've already called once trying to see if I can send them our tool to try out but of course I left messages for like 4 people who have not called me back. So try again, right? I emailed the patent attorney because we have no idea what's going on with the whole patent process and we thought it should have been through by now. So, we'll see what crap he has to tell us.
Amy's mom is in Salt Lake and we'll be there Thursday but too bad we've got an early appointment so we can't meet up. It would be nice to see someone from home.
I think the weekend of the 15th we're going to go raft the Snake River. That'll be so much fun. I hope I don't get thrown out of the raft. I hope we do get to go.
That's all I know for now. It's time for Days of Our Lives. It's so stupid but I can't stop watching it!
Monday, August 3, 2009
Wow
CNN conducted a study that found that less than six months after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, 33 percent could not point out Louisiana on a U.S. map.
A National Geographic study, which surveyed 510 young Americans from December 17 to January 20, showed that 88 percent of those questioned could not find Afghanistan on a map of Asia despite widespread coverage of the U.S.-led overthrow of the Taliban in 2001 and the political rebirth of the country.
In the same study, 63 percent could not find Iraq or Saudi Arabia on a map, and 75 percent could not point out Iran or Israel. Forty-four percent couldn’t find any one of those four countries.
Inside the United States, “half or fewer of young men and women 18-24 can identify the states of New York or Ohio on a map [50 percent and 43 percent, respectively],” the study said
In the same 2006 National Geographic poll , “Americans scored second to last on overall geographic knowledge, trailing Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan and Sweden”
A National Geographic study, which surveyed 510 young Americans from December 17 to January 20, showed that 88 percent of those questioned could not find Afghanistan on a map of Asia despite widespread coverage of the U.S.-led overthrow of the Taliban in 2001 and the political rebirth of the country.
In the same study, 63 percent could not find Iraq or Saudi Arabia on a map, and 75 percent could not point out Iran or Israel. Forty-four percent couldn’t find any one of those four countries.
Inside the United States, “half or fewer of young men and women 18-24 can identify the states of New York or Ohio on a map [50 percent and 43 percent, respectively],” the study said
In the same 2006 National Geographic poll , “Americans scored second to last on overall geographic knowledge, trailing Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan and Sweden”
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Quality Time
I had a nice evening with my honey tonight. We went to Logan tonight and went to see the movie Public Enemy with Johnny Depp--which I wouldn't recommend. Then we went and ate.
David has been putting forth more effort to spend more time with me and boy has it been nice. It's amazing how when one little element in a relationship is off balance how it throws the rest of your world out of wack. I'm glad and thankful my world has been re-aligned!
I just love him so much.
David has been putting forth more effort to spend more time with me and boy has it been nice. It's amazing how when one little element in a relationship is off balance how it throws the rest of your world out of wack. I'm glad and thankful my world has been re-aligned!
I just love him so much.
Famous Preston Rodeo
Today David and I got up and went into town to get some stuff for the trail 90's and on the way there we passed a guy on a trail 90 at a stop light. I look over and there he is kick starting it. I think it made David feel better that he and Austin aren't the only ones having trouble with theirs.
Then we got back and David sanded and painted a work bench he got at the junk yard. He also bought a 5500 lb pallet jack for $20 and it actually works. Nice huh? After that we went and swam which was nice and relaxing to get in the water. When we got back we found out that the Brackin's dog got ran over. He's alive but has a bad gash in his armpit area. Now he's all stitched up with a drain. Who knows how far that poor dog walked home after getting hit. Makes me sad.
Tonight we went to the Famous Preston Rodeo. It was a good time. Austin and Vicki's boy rode a sheep. Only one kid stayed on for any length of time but it was still so cute! After the rodeo was over we went to the carnival and got some carnival food. David was rather disappointed that we couldn't get funnel cakes because the wait was 15 minutes or maybe more. Well, it's after midnight and I'm tired so I'm out.
Then we got back and David sanded and painted a work bench he got at the junk yard. He also bought a 5500 lb pallet jack for $20 and it actually works. Nice huh? After that we went and swam which was nice and relaxing to get in the water. When we got back we found out that the Brackin's dog got ran over. He's alive but has a bad gash in his armpit area. Now he's all stitched up with a drain. Who knows how far that poor dog walked home after getting hit. Makes me sad.
Tonight we went to the Famous Preston Rodeo. It was a good time. Austin and Vicki's boy rode a sheep. Only one kid stayed on for any length of time but it was still so cute! After the rodeo was over we went to the carnival and got some carnival food. David was rather disappointed that we couldn't get funnel cakes because the wait was 15 minutes or maybe more. Well, it's after midnight and I'm tired so I'm out.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
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