I went to the doctor, who LIED to me and told me I only have sinusitis. I know Bronchitus when I cough it up, but if it makes her feel better to be disillusioned, then I will take her stinking drugs and not complain.
And yes, in case you were wondering, I did want to drag New Guy kicking and screaming with me, so that he could get some preventive "sinusitus" medicine, and does not bring his stinkin' germs back again. (Bits... don't you just love my use of quotation marks??? lol)
But I didn't.
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I have been reading the blogs of the Compassion Bloggers in Uganga, and cried like a little baby all day long.
I'd like to believe that my crying is due to the fact that most of my hormones are off kilter because I feel ill.
But the heart of me says that, in spite of the fact that I don't have some initial overwhelming urge to go to Uganda or Africa, seeing these kids makes the maternal part of me want to go and rescue EVERY.SINGLE.ONE. of them, provide an education and love them with more love than I've ever imagined.
So,... see there? I'm not a meanie after all.
And P.S.... I've been sponsoring a child through Compassion for two years. Do you?? Do it. It's $32.00 a month, which translates into a week's worth of ridiculous lunches that you don't need anyway, or two really nice dinners, or a trip to Wal-Mart for just one thing.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
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I've somehow contracted A.N.O.T.H.E.R virus, and am therefore sick... again. BOO. I blame New Guy. He's been sick since he started... in October. I sat him down in my office and told him to go to the doctor and go get better, because I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired.
He said, "It's not me."
Then coughed.
ONLY PROVING MY POINT.
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My boss's daughter is in Washington D.C. this week. I had the privilege to go to D.C. when I was nine... yes, 20 years ago, but still remember it very vividly. And, since another friend has recently relocated, it's only propagating my desire to go back... and soon. Plus, D.C. is one of the few places that I have been that my brother has not. Not that we're keeping score, 'cause I totally am.
Megan called us from the White House (well, outside the White House), and I had a few minutes to revel in sweet, fond memories. I will promptly be planning a trip to visit the Nation's capital by year end.
Plus... as a random factoid, when I visited Montecello the first time, I was mesmerized by the beds. The beds were very HIGH four-poster canopy beds. It intrigued me because most of the people at Montecello were very short, but they believed that higher beds kept bed bugs away. As a result of that completely permeating my mind, it is the reason that I love love love love love my Queen Anne Rice bed (a very similar canopy-less four-poster bed), which btw, requires anyone shorter than 5'7" to jump on it. I do have a stool to step on though. :)
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I did have the privilege to go home to my parents this weekend and clean out the basement. We took three loads to the dump, including at least 30 cardboard boxes, 15 bags of trash, 20 sheets of ghett-O paneling, a door, and some window screens.
In the process, we went to use my SD's shopvac to clean up the floor. He's lost a piece (unbeknownst to us), and I basically got dusted with the backdraft of what we were vacuuming up.
Have I ever mentioned that I have ridiculously severe allergies? Just checking.
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A shoutout -- today is my Papa Calhoun's birthday. He's 81!
He said, "It's not me."
Then coughed.
ONLY PROVING MY POINT.
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My boss's daughter is in Washington D.C. this week. I had the privilege to go to D.C. when I was nine... yes, 20 years ago, but still remember it very vividly. And, since another friend has recently relocated, it's only propagating my desire to go back... and soon. Plus, D.C. is one of the few places that I have been that my brother has not. Not that we're keeping score, 'cause I totally am.
Megan called us from the White House (well, outside the White House), and I had a few minutes to revel in sweet, fond memories. I will promptly be planning a trip to visit the Nation's capital by year end.
Plus... as a random factoid, when I visited Montecello the first time, I was mesmerized by the beds. The beds were very HIGH four-poster canopy beds. It intrigued me because most of the people at Montecello were very short, but they believed that higher beds kept bed bugs away. As a result of that completely permeating my mind, it is the reason that I love love love love love my Queen Anne Rice bed (a very similar canopy-less four-poster bed), which btw, requires anyone shorter than 5'7" to jump on it. I do have a stool to step on though. :)
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I did have the privilege to go home to my parents this weekend and clean out the basement. We took three loads to the dump, including at least 30 cardboard boxes, 15 bags of trash, 20 sheets of ghett-O paneling, a door, and some window screens.
In the process, we went to use my SD's shopvac to clean up the floor. He's lost a piece (unbeknownst to us), and I basically got dusted with the backdraft of what we were vacuuming up.
Have I ever mentioned that I have ridiculously severe allergies? Just checking.
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A shoutout -- today is my Papa Calhoun's birthday. He's 81!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Hydrate
I just read Brian Hunter's blog, and wanted to link it and share his thoughts:
- Sometimes when your dream seems furthest away, it is actually the closest it has ever been to coming true. Often the tainted dream must get deconstructed before the pure dream can be constructed.
- I love God more now than ever despite knowing less about why he does what he does.
I am no longer afraid of my own heart, and I am learning to live and lead from it. - I can't afford to be like someone else or copy someone else's ministry, I must be authentically me even when I am unsure where that will lead or what implications that will pose for the future. Insecurity is my greatest enemy.
- Trusting God is the only way to find joy in any moment...not just the tough ones.
- Before I speak, I must hear Him speak otherwise what is the point of me talking...
- There will always be a tension between the value and necessity of living in and seizing the moment and planning for the tomorrow God has promised. Today is connected to Tomorrow, but we have to attempt to enjoy the now even when it is seems so disconnected from what is to come. Life is integrated not compartmentalized.
- Only when you stop caring about being successful are you really prepared to become successful. I just want to live a life of honor and bring God glory no matter what that looks like. My preconceived ideas and presuppositions of what that should look like have been eradicated by the pain.
- God is the beginning and the end...not the promise, not the outcome, not the ________. God, just God - and wow what an ending it is!
Monday, February 4, 2008
My weekend
**I know all my friends who have Mac's are going to momentarily stop breathing while reading this so... get a grip!
Friday night was "Friends dinner". We've had this a couple of times already, and it's been a lot of fun! Friday night - Logan's.
Saturday morning, I cleaned for about five hours. I had three big black garbage bags full of trash, and one big black bag full of clothes.
This weekend, I purchased a new computer. I have been without a personal computer for FOUR MONTHS which is entirely too long in everyway that you think about it. I've been "shopping" since the end of November, and have carefully priced computers, based on what I was told that I need and the budget that I had to stay within. But Saturday, I had just had enough! I really wanted to go to Atlanta (can we say 6% sales tax verses 9.25% in Tenn?), but I didn't want to make the drive alone. In all my shopping, I determined that my needs were lots of storage space (for pictures), and that I really really am not a huge fan of laptops. I don't do anything that requires me to carry my laptop at all times. I use a friendly mail system that is not blocked when most are. So... I purchased this beauty:
In computer lingo that I still don't fully understand (taxes, I get, MB and GB, I've got no clue!), my new "toy" is a HP Pavillion 5600+ Desktop, 3GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM with a 500GB Serial ATA hard drive.
So, all you techies should be proud that I purchased the top of the line. God willing, I will not have to make another computer purchase until... shortly before the return of Jesus. Thankyouverymuch.
I did have a mix-up to tell of... Saturday, when I bought the thing, I was thinking, I have a monitor at home! I don't need to spend the extra money on something I already have, right??? WRONG. My monitor at home was a 12-year old, 13 inch, analog monitor. When I plugged the new comp up, I had a screen font size of 3. I got a headache just trying to turn it off! On Sunday, I went back to Best Buy and they let me upgrad without bringing my purchase in. Thank you Management!
Saturday night, I decided to pull out my inner Julia Child and cook. (SEE... I AM domesticated!!) I made this and this. This sandwich looked scrumptous from my monitor at work, but I'm not a huge fan of worcestershire sauce. Especially not 1 cup worth for just one or two cube steaks. I do believe it would be absolutely wonderful if you substitued worcestershire for some form of brown gravy -- which I will be doing tonight. These on the other hand... YUMMY. I do suggest that you make two "logs" intead of once, unless you want cookies the size of your hand. I mean, it's oatmeal for cryin' out.
Sunday, (again in Julia mode), I made this, which was a huge crowd pleaser at the SuperBowl party I attended, of which, 20 people sat at watched the game on a 50" tv, while a big group of eight or so women sat in the kitchen and talked about chick stuff. It was mah-velous. Oh yeah, GO ELI!!!!
Friday night was "Friends dinner". We've had this a couple of times already, and it's been a lot of fun! Friday night - Logan's.
Saturday morning, I cleaned for about five hours. I had three big black garbage bags full of trash, and one big black bag full of clothes.
This weekend, I purchased a new computer. I have been without a personal computer for FOUR MONTHS which is entirely too long in everyway that you think about it. I've been "shopping" since the end of November, and have carefully priced computers, based on what I was told that I need and the budget that I had to stay within. But Saturday, I had just had enough! I really wanted to go to Atlanta (can we say 6% sales tax verses 9.25% in Tenn?), but I didn't want to make the drive alone. In all my shopping, I determined that my needs were lots of storage space (for pictures), and that I really really am not a huge fan of laptops. I don't do anything that requires me to carry my laptop at all times. I use a friendly mail system that is not blocked when most are. So... I purchased this beauty:
In computer lingo that I still don't fully understand (taxes, I get, MB and GB, I've got no clue!), my new "toy" is a HP Pavillion 5600+ Desktop, 3GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM with a 500GB Serial ATA hard drive.
So, all you techies should be proud that I purchased the top of the line. God willing, I will not have to make another computer purchase until... shortly before the return of Jesus. Thankyouverymuch.
I did have a mix-up to tell of... Saturday, when I bought the thing, I was thinking, I have a monitor at home! I don't need to spend the extra money on something I already have, right??? WRONG. My monitor at home was a 12-year old, 13 inch, analog monitor. When I plugged the new comp up, I had a screen font size of 3. I got a headache just trying to turn it off! On Sunday, I went back to Best Buy and they let me upgrad without bringing my purchase in. Thank you Management!
Saturday night, I decided to pull out my inner Julia Child and cook. (SEE... I AM domesticated!!) I made this and this. This sandwich looked scrumptous from my monitor at work, but I'm not a huge fan of worcestershire sauce. Especially not 1 cup worth for just one or two cube steaks. I do believe it would be absolutely wonderful if you substitued worcestershire for some form of brown gravy -- which I will be doing tonight. These on the other hand... YUMMY. I do suggest that you make two "logs" intead of once, unless you want cookies the size of your hand. I mean, it's oatmeal for cryin' out.
Sunday, (again in Julia mode), I made this, which was a huge crowd pleaser at the SuperBowl party I attended, of which, 20 people sat at watched the game on a 50" tv, while a big group of eight or so women sat in the kitchen and talked about chick stuff. It was mah-velous. Oh yeah, GO ELI!!!!
Sunday, February 3, 2008
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I love when you find out things that you only HOPED AND DREAMED ABOUT and realize that God totally has your back. That feeling ROCKS!!!!!!
Friday, February 1, 2008
Lent... **Updated**
It's that time again! I thought I'd be ahead of my game and go find where I blogged about Lent Last year. In looking for it, I started to reread several posts, and actually got encouraged! Turns out, I'm not half as foolish as I think I am.
Before I mention anything about Lent, I wanted to mention my post from the other day. I received several emails and a few phone calls in relation to my post. Some asking why I was angry, others wondering if I needed to join Britney in the psych unit, and on and on. If you were upset/confused by my entry and failed to contact me, take the time. Email me - Jenn.calhoun@gmail.com.
Back to Lent... Lent begins on Wednesday, February 6th, also known as Ash Wednesday. Lent is the symbolic representation of the 40 days that Jesus spent in the desert. It is often a time for believers to consecrate, pray, fast, or practice self-denial in observance of what Jesus did.
This is the third or fourth year that I have truly observed Lent. Last year -- was awesome. I cannot believe what all the Lord did for me (I'm sure you read my blog and wonder if I pray sometimes!), but rest assured that God moved mightily in 2007! I am so thankful for the blessings that God has poured out for me!!
With that said, I will be attending an Ash service on Wednesday night, and will be observing Lent again this year. I challenge you to participate -- either by giving something up or adding something that adds value. I have contemplated giving up blogging, but am still kind of on the fence about that. I know several people are giving up myspace, facebook, and other online interactions for 40 days. If you know someone who is, take the time to snail mail them a card to encourage them! Be praying for them as well. Others will give up food, or some food products -- chocolate, coke, sweets -- in observance. Having given up food in a Lent, it's harder than it appears. If you know someone who is making that kind of sacrifice, lift them up! And don't have a bunch of junk food laying around!!!
Last but not least, make a list of expectations! A friend and I did this last year, then sealed it in an envelope. Make your requests known to the Lord! Have the expectations in your heart that God wants to move in your life... in every aspect of it!
If you are observing Lent, LEAVE ME A COMMENT. Please don't tell me what you're doing, but know that I would like to add you to the list of 'Lenters' that I'm praying for!
Before I mention anything about Lent, I wanted to mention my post from the other day. I received several emails and a few phone calls in relation to my post. Some asking why I was angry, others wondering if I needed to join Britney in the psych unit, and on and on. If you were upset/confused by my entry and failed to contact me, take the time. Email me - Jenn.calhoun@gmail.com.
Back to Lent... Lent begins on Wednesday, February 6th, also known as Ash Wednesday. Lent is the symbolic representation of the 40 days that Jesus spent in the desert. It is often a time for believers to consecrate, pray, fast, or practice self-denial in observance of what Jesus did.
This is the third or fourth year that I have truly observed Lent. Last year -- was awesome. I cannot believe what all the Lord did for me (I'm sure you read my blog and wonder if I pray sometimes!), but rest assured that God moved mightily in 2007! I am so thankful for the blessings that God has poured out for me!!
With that said, I will be attending an Ash service on Wednesday night, and will be observing Lent again this year. I challenge you to participate -- either by giving something up or adding something that adds value. I have contemplated giving up blogging, but am still kind of on the fence about that. I know several people are giving up myspace, facebook, and other online interactions for 40 days. If you know someone who is, take the time to snail mail them a card to encourage them! Be praying for them as well. Others will give up food, or some food products -- chocolate, coke, sweets -- in observance. Having given up food in a Lent, it's harder than it appears. If you know someone who is making that kind of sacrifice, lift them up! And don't have a bunch of junk food laying around!!!
Last but not least, make a list of expectations! A friend and I did this last year, then sealed it in an envelope. Make your requests known to the Lord! Have the expectations in your heart that God wants to move in your life... in every aspect of it!
If you are observing Lent, LEAVE ME A COMMENT. Please don't tell me what you're doing, but know that I would like to add you to the list of 'Lenters' that I'm praying for!
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