Obviously- praying should be a vital part of any Christians life since it's how we talk to God. I kinda wish that when we prayed we just called it talking. Praying sometimes seems so official. I know that when I'm talking to God these days I find myself saying things like.."you know?" and "gosh, I just don't know." It's more real when I talk to Him now. Not like He's this far off entity in the sky-but rather He's just sitting next to me in my car and we're just talking and talking. Well really I'm doing the out loud talking. Over the last month I have been doing this outloud prayer thing where I talk to God in an audible voice-not just in my head. It felt reallly weird doing it the first time, but it doesn't feel that way anymore. I look forward to longer drives to destinations because that means that either on the way there or the way back it's going to be my prayer time. It's fun. Sometimes i get caught up in music or being on the phone and I realize that I need my prayer time and that feels really good. Like I want to do it- He's like the friend that you want to talk. It's weird to me that He has changed my heart so much in such a small amount of time. I love talking to God and telling Him what's going on with me and my life. I love being able to pray for my family and friends. It's really incomprehensible the resources that God has given us--especially prayer/talking to Him. Last week God answered so many of my little prayers. They were little in the grand scheme of things-but really they were/are huge for me. I've always known how important prayer is--but I've never really KNOWN, you know?
I'm fervently praying that we seize the ridiculous opportunities that He gives us EVERYDAY- take those moments and glorify Him.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Some observations....No this is more like a rant.
While I was at Disneyland last night (it's sooooo pretty at Christmas time!!) I was reminded of a few things.
1. I really don't like being in large groups of people. It just realllly bugs me.
2. I don't really walk super fast or anything, but when I'm restricted by people walking slow, I want to walk fast. Does that make sense?
3. I HATE it when people stand in the middle of a main walk-way and try to decide if they want to wait 45 minutes to go on a ride...Move out of the freaking way!! There are 10,000 people wanting to walk right through here!! That reallllly bugs me.
4. If you're going to Disneyland you should be in a good mood. If you're fighting with your significant other, or you're just a jerk...please don't come to Disneyland, and if you do come to Disneyland, do not be mean to innocent fun loving people! (Yes, there is story behind this...I'll get to that in a minute.)
5. If you're an employee in a store, please do not practice your Cheerleading moves while I am in the store. (Yes, there is a story behind this too.)
6. It's really the company that you're in that makes or breaks any place that you go. ( I believe in this very firmly)
7. Thunder Mountain is more fun with your eyes closed. (It really is.)
So quick story about the meanest person to ever sit in a teacup. So there we were, having a good time at the "happiest place on earth"... Looking at the overly lit "it's a small world"...having a jolly little time, when we decide to venture through the heart of Fantasyland. As we pass the teacups we see a stationary teacup near the teacup ride. The purpose of this teacup is to sit in it and take pictures...it's a community teacup. You hop in and take a picture and you hop out. Nobody gets to sit in it all day...it's a photo opportunity. So just as we decide to take a picture this terribly, miserable, unhappy couple gets into the teacup. Now mind you, it looked like they were moving into the place, and weren't planning on getting up anytime soon. So, I took it upon myself to ask them if we could just hop in really quick to get a photo. I was literally being sooooo nice! I kinda bent down and smiled and did my best nice girl voice, ohhh they were soooo not having it. Let me just say that If looks could KILL!...i'da been a goner for sure!! This chick was a beast. Seriously. The look on her face was so mean!! I kinda knew going into it that it might not have been a positive situation, but was the meanness really necessary? There are a million other unhappy places to sit and be miserable. But a teacup? A teacup is fun...and you should be happy when you're sitting in one. I mean how often do you get to do that? So anyway, she kinda mutters "sure" and they begrudgingly get out of the teacup and let us in. By this time, I can feel her casting some sort of evil spell on us as she watches us try to take the picture...I'm getting upset that she is so rude and it's so dark that the my camera had to do this flashy thing to try and focus...I didn't give the picture enough time to focus because I thought she was going to go crazy on us. Yeah, so we didn't get the picture. Argh! We just got out of the teacup as to not disturb the unhappy couple anymore. I didn't even say thank you...I was too scared. I've never experienced such unhappiness at "the happiest place on earth".
As for the cheerleading while at work story. Suffice it to say...there were no girls practicing their moves...and let me tell you that these fellows were taking their cheering very seriously. I mean really, I came into a store the sells candles and other cute stuff, and you're getting your "cheer on" in the middle of the place? Yeah, it was pretty ridiculous.
Oh, and there was this one lady who referred to her grandson as the "spawn of satan."
Not totally sure if she was kidding or not.
It was still a total blast though. That's why number 6 (above) is very true.
-end-
1. I really don't like being in large groups of people. It just realllly bugs me.
2. I don't really walk super fast or anything, but when I'm restricted by people walking slow, I want to walk fast. Does that make sense?
3. I HATE it when people stand in the middle of a main walk-way and try to decide if they want to wait 45 minutes to go on a ride...Move out of the freaking way!! There are 10,000 people wanting to walk right through here!! That reallllly bugs me.
4. If you're going to Disneyland you should be in a good mood. If you're fighting with your significant other, or you're just a jerk...please don't come to Disneyland, and if you do come to Disneyland, do not be mean to innocent fun loving people! (Yes, there is story behind this...I'll get to that in a minute.)
5. If you're an employee in a store, please do not practice your Cheerleading moves while I am in the store. (Yes, there is a story behind this too.)
6. It's really the company that you're in that makes or breaks any place that you go. ( I believe in this very firmly)
7. Thunder Mountain is more fun with your eyes closed. (It really is.)
So quick story about the meanest person to ever sit in a teacup. So there we were, having a good time at the "happiest place on earth"... Looking at the overly lit "it's a small world"...having a jolly little time, when we decide to venture through the heart of Fantasyland. As we pass the teacups we see a stationary teacup near the teacup ride. The purpose of this teacup is to sit in it and take pictures...it's a community teacup. You hop in and take a picture and you hop out. Nobody gets to sit in it all day...it's a photo opportunity. So just as we decide to take a picture this terribly, miserable, unhappy couple gets into the teacup. Now mind you, it looked like they were moving into the place, and weren't planning on getting up anytime soon. So, I took it upon myself to ask them if we could just hop in really quick to get a photo. I was literally being sooooo nice! I kinda bent down and smiled and did my best nice girl voice, ohhh they were soooo not having it. Let me just say that If looks could KILL!...i'da been a goner for sure!! This chick was a beast. Seriously. The look on her face was so mean!! I kinda knew going into it that it might not have been a positive situation, but was the meanness really necessary? There are a million other unhappy places to sit and be miserable. But a teacup? A teacup is fun...and you should be happy when you're sitting in one. I mean how often do you get to do that? So anyway, she kinda mutters "sure" and they begrudgingly get out of the teacup and let us in. By this time, I can feel her casting some sort of evil spell on us as she watches us try to take the picture...I'm getting upset that she is so rude and it's so dark that the my camera had to do this flashy thing to try and focus...I didn't give the picture enough time to focus because I thought she was going to go crazy on us. Yeah, so we didn't get the picture. Argh! We just got out of the teacup as to not disturb the unhappy couple anymore. I didn't even say thank you...I was too scared. I've never experienced such unhappiness at "the happiest place on earth".
As for the cheerleading while at work story. Suffice it to say...there were no girls practicing their moves...and let me tell you that these fellows were taking their cheering very seriously. I mean really, I came into a store the sells candles and other cute stuff, and you're getting your "cheer on" in the middle of the place? Yeah, it was pretty ridiculous.
Oh, and there was this one lady who referred to her grandson as the "spawn of satan."
Not totally sure if she was kidding or not.
It was still a total blast though. That's why number 6 (above) is very true.
-end-
Monday, October 13, 2008
God D--- America...
I have spent alot of time thinking about the crazy fools who go around proclaiming God's judgment on America...and how He has forsaken us and all that...I will be the first one to tell you that the United States has made some pretty stupid decisions, like letting illegals into the country, or giving away free food and health care to those who might not be deserving of my damn hard earned money that goes to feeding and caring for them... or the fact that Californias Supreme Court voted to overturn the VOTERS decision to ban gay marriage in California. Yes, the list is long...and yes, we have crap that happens here...9/11 where we lost 2752 innocent lives because of some chicken s--- terrorists (imagine the lives lost had those planes crashed into the towers a few hours later), Katrina where 1322 lives were lost because of the weather...(this storm caused the most property damage in the history of hurricanes) I get that it's very sad and that each of those lives meant something to someone -But God damning America through these acts? If He is daming us...then what do you call the following?
For just a minute my attention is drawn overseas...to places like Burma, Cyclone Nargis was a strong tropical cyclone that caused the deadliest natural disaster in the recorded history of Burma (also known as Myanmar).[3] The cyclone made landfall in the country on May 2, 2008, causing catastrophic destruction and at least 43,318 fatalities with a further 27,838 people still missing.[4][5] However, Labutta Township alone was reported to have 80,000 dead and some have estimated the death toll may be well over 100,000.[6] The official Red Cross estimate is between 68,833 and 127,990 people killed.[ and apparently another one is on the way.
Or, China
China says more than 50,000 people are feared dead from Monday's quake in Sichuan province alone. Soldiers and civilian volunteers Thursday continued to pull survivors from the debris, but time is running out to rescue an estimated 30,000 people buried beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings. As the official death toll for Sichuan and nearby provinces rises to nearly 20,000, Chinese state-run media Friday say officials worry that rotting corpses could spark disease outbreaks.
OR...
The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake The earthquake triggered a series of devastating tsunamis killing more than 225,000 people in eleven countries, and inundating coastal communities with waves up to 100 feet. It was one of the deadliest natural disasters in history. Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand were hardest hit.
Yes, we have our violence and the fact that the government invented AIDS and rap music to kill all black people (WHAT?!?!)...but really God D--- America? Not hardly Rev. Wright...you're dead wrong.
I know i'm ranting...i don't really care if you agree with me or if this makes sense, but im just beyond listening to the crap that is out that and that is being spoon fed to stupid people at home who believe everything they see on tv instead of finding it out for themselves.
For just a minute my attention is drawn overseas...to places like Burma, Cyclone Nargis was a strong tropical cyclone that caused the deadliest natural disaster in the recorded history of Burma (also known as Myanmar).[3] The cyclone made landfall in the country on May 2, 2008, causing catastrophic destruction and at least 43,318 fatalities with a further 27,838 people still missing.[4][5] However, Labutta Township alone was reported to have 80,000 dead and some have estimated the death toll may be well over 100,000.[6] The official Red Cross estimate is between 68,833 and 127,990 people killed.[ and apparently another one is on the way.
Or, China
China says more than 50,000 people are feared dead from Monday's quake in Sichuan province alone. Soldiers and civilian volunteers Thursday continued to pull survivors from the debris, but time is running out to rescue an estimated 30,000 people buried beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings. As the official death toll for Sichuan and nearby provinces rises to nearly 20,000, Chinese state-run media Friday say officials worry that rotting corpses could spark disease outbreaks.
OR...
The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake The earthquake triggered a series of devastating tsunamis killing more than 225,000 people in eleven countries, and inundating coastal communities with waves up to 100 feet. It was one of the deadliest natural disasters in history. Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand were hardest hit.
Yes, we have our violence and the fact that the government invented AIDS and rap music to kill all black people (WHAT?!?!)...but really God D--- America? Not hardly Rev. Wright...you're dead wrong.
I know i'm ranting...i don't really care if you agree with me or if this makes sense, but im just beyond listening to the crap that is out that and that is being spoon fed to stupid people at home who believe everything they see on tv instead of finding it out for themselves.
ACORN???! He IS nuts!!!
Before you get out there and vote...you'd better do your homework on this obama guy. Palling around with terrorists and working with these nutty folks at ACORN is just the tip of the iceberg. Do some research...dig deep before you advocate this smooth talking, "hope" flinging, inexperienced, shady fool for president.
If you want to do any research on ACORN you won't be able to find any information on CNN.com....just so you know.
If you want to do any research on ACORN you won't be able to find any information on CNN.com....just so you know.
Preconditions-Schmeconditions..
So would he or wouldn't he??
QUESTION: "[W]ould you be willing to meet separately, without precondition, during the first year of your administration, in Washington or anywhere else, with the leaders of Iran, Syria, Venezuela, Cuba and North Korea, in order to bridge the gap that divides our countries?"... OBAMA: "I would. And the reason is this, that the notion that somehow not talking to countries is punishment to them -- which has been the guiding diplomatic principle of this administration - is ridiculous. And I think that it is a disgrace that we haven't spoken with them." (CNN/YouTube Democrat Presidential Candidate Debate, Charleston, SC, 7/23/07)
or...
QUESTION: In your first year as president, with president Ahmadinejad, without preconditions, is there anything you have heard today, in your discussions with Israeli leaders that has made you rethink that pledge? Or are you still standing by that?
OBAMA: Dan, I think you have to take a look at what the question was in South Carolina and how I responded.
The question is, would I meet with leaders without preconditions in pursuit...
QUESTION: (OFF-MIKE)
OBAMA: I understand. I understand.
QUESTION: (OFF-MIKE) ... in your first year as president.
OBAMA: But I think that what I said in response was that I would, at my time and choosing, be willing to meet with any leader if I thought it would promote the national security interests of the United States of America.
And, Dan, that continues to be my position. That if I think that I can get a deal that is going to advance our cause, then I would consider that opportunity.
But what I also said was that there is a difference between meeting without pre-conditions and meeting without preparation. You know, the specific context of your question let's say with respect to Iran, is a Bush administration policy, for example, that said, we will not involve ourselves in any diplomatic negotiations or even talks with the Iranians until they have made the decision to stand down on their nuclear weapons. Well, that presumably would be the topic of negotiations. And if we take that position, then it's not surprising that we might not make much progress on that front.
QUESTION: "[W]ould you be willing to meet separately, without precondition, during the first year of your administration, in Washington or anywhere else, with the leaders of Iran, Syria, Venezuela, Cuba and North Korea, in order to bridge the gap that divides our countries?"... OBAMA: "I would. And the reason is this, that the notion that somehow not talking to countries is punishment to them -- which has been the guiding diplomatic principle of this administration - is ridiculous. And I think that it is a disgrace that we haven't spoken with them." (CNN/YouTube Democrat Presidential Candidate Debate, Charleston, SC, 7/23/07)
or...
QUESTION: In your first year as president, with president Ahmadinejad, without preconditions, is there anything you have heard today, in your discussions with Israeli leaders that has made you rethink that pledge? Or are you still standing by that?
OBAMA: Dan, I think you have to take a look at what the question was in South Carolina and how I responded.
The question is, would I meet with leaders without preconditions in pursuit...
QUESTION: (OFF-MIKE)
OBAMA: I understand. I understand.
QUESTION: (OFF-MIKE) ... in your first year as president.
OBAMA: But I think that what I said in response was that I would, at my time and choosing, be willing to meet with any leader if I thought it would promote the national security interests of the United States of America.
And, Dan, that continues to be my position. That if I think that I can get a deal that is going to advance our cause, then I would consider that opportunity.
But what I also said was that there is a difference between meeting without pre-conditions and meeting without preparation. You know, the specific context of your question let's say with respect to Iran, is a Bush administration policy, for example, that said, we will not involve ourselves in any diplomatic negotiations or even talks with the Iranians until they have made the decision to stand down on their nuclear weapons. Well, that presumably would be the topic of negotiations. And if we take that position, then it's not surprising that we might not make much progress on that front.
I Can Just Smell The Socialism, Can't You?
So today, Barack Obonehead said this: "It's not that I want to punish your success. I just want to make sure that everybody who is behind you, that they've got a chance for success too," Obama responded. "My attitude is that if the economy's good for folks from the bottom up, it's gonna be good for everybody ... I think when you spread the wealth around, it's good for everybody."
Have you ever heard of socialism? What is socialism you ask...Let me get you the definition...
SOCIALISM: [soh-shuh-liz-uh
m] Noun
An "economic, social and political doctrine which expresses the struggle for the equal distribution of wealth by eliminating private property and the exploitative ruling class. In practice, such a distribution of wealth is achieved by social ownership of the means of production, exchange and diffusion.
Please tell me this is just a joke, and this moron isn't running for President, and that there aren't people stupid enough to vote for him!! Seriously, what in that comment above can I agree with? I work my ass off...I have 2 jobs...I get taxed all to hell and you're telling me that you want the people behind me to have a chance? SCREW YOU!! I worked damn hard for everything I have...and life hasn't always been easy, but I'll be damned if this guy is going to take more of my money so the people behind me have a chance too. Get out there and work, make the sacrifice and do something with your life. This idiot is the best friend of those with a ''victim'' mentality. So much for working hard and making a difference. I don't get it... I just don't get it.
Have you ever heard of socialism? What is socialism you ask...Let me get you the definition...
SOCIALISM: [soh-shuh-liz-uh
m] Noun
An "economic, social and political doctrine which expresses the struggle for the equal distribution of wealth by eliminating private property and the exploitative ruling class. In practice, such a distribution of wealth is achieved by social ownership of the means of production, exchange and diffusion.
Please tell me this is just a joke, and this moron isn't running for President, and that there aren't people stupid enough to vote for him!! Seriously, what in that comment above can I agree with? I work my ass off...I have 2 jobs...I get taxed all to hell and you're telling me that you want the people behind me to have a chance? SCREW YOU!! I worked damn hard for everything I have...and life hasn't always been easy, but I'll be damned if this guy is going to take more of my money so the people behind me have a chance too. Get out there and work, make the sacrifice and do something with your life. This idiot is the best friend of those with a ''victim'' mentality. So much for working hard and making a difference. I don't get it... I just don't get it.
Bonehead Biden
When I listen to Joe Biden speak it irritates me..because he says so many stupid things...and yet no one seems to care...I guess that's why they call him Biden the bumbler...Yet, when Sarah Palin answers a question about what a vice president does...it's no big deal. But when Biden answers the same question, and is TOTALLY wrong....no one flinches. The media seems to have been covering for Biden for some time. While news stories still talk about Dan Quayle's spelling mistake 18 years later, there has been almost no news coverage of Biden's numerous wacky statements. What if Quayle had said something similar to Biden's recent statement that, "When the stock market crashed (in 1929), Franklin D. Roosevelt got on the television and didn't just talk about the, you know, the princes of greed. He said, 'Look, here's what happened.'"
HMMM.....A neat trick given that Herbert Hoover was president in 1929 and no one was watching television.(TV's have been commercially available since the late 1930s, the television set has become a common communications receiver in homes, businesses and institutions, particularly as a source of entertainment and news.)
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