Yummy yummy french toast. Thanks Reuben!
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
First Day of Summer
Well, it's officially summer. Forecast for the week: 80's and 90's. As Paris Hilton would say, "That's hot." :o) I rung in the new season with none other than a trip to....... the Galt Flea Market. Yes, Stephanie, Lori and I made our way to Galt and had a splendid time rummaging through old vintage signs and other cool things. We even went to Lodi in search of antique stores, we only found one but it was still a cool trip. I came home and thought, "Hmmm, what could I do as my last event for the first day of summer?" So, I went for a bike ride. I went further than I had ever gone before on the bike trail. I felt good afterwards. Then, I came home and ate some oreos (with milk of course) and watched some pbs thing about China. Followed by Trading Spouses (activist edition, if any of you watched it don't you think the vegan mom was a jerk?) and House. A lot of TV, but it was nice to sit around for a bit. It has been a nice vacation, but I'm excited about going back to work. I really enjoy working at Jamba Juice. I crack up every time I'm there, it's just refreshing. And besides, I think I'm having smoothie withdrawl. No more sleeping in Crystal's room :o( I don't think she wants to wake up at 4am. I learned something really cool in my quiet time today. I haven't been doing them lately, so I decided that since God made summer I needed to spend time with Him during it.... :o) Anywho, I'm reading this book called "Don't Waste Your Life". It's really good. Today, I was reading about the term "glorify God". We toss it around all the time, but do we really know what it means? Then it talked about magnification. Magnification can be used in two ways. One way is like a microscope, it is used to make something small look big. And the other is like a telescope, it is used to make something huge look like it's actual size. And that's what we need to do with God. Magnify Him. Be the telescope that makes God look like His actual size by glorifying Him. I thought it was pretty cool and it made sense. :o)
Well, I gotta hit the sack, here are a few pictures from my vacation....
Well, it's officially summer. Forecast for the week: 80's and 90's. As Paris Hilton would say, "That's hot." :o) I rung in the new season with none other than a trip to....... the Galt Flea Market. Yes, Stephanie, Lori and I made our way to Galt and had a splendid time rummaging through old vintage signs and other cool things. We even went to Lodi in search of antique stores, we only found one but it was still a cool trip. I came home and thought, "Hmmm, what could I do as my last event for the first day of summer?" So, I went for a bike ride. I went further than I had ever gone before on the bike trail. I felt good afterwards. Then, I came home and ate some oreos (with milk of course) and watched some pbs thing about China. Followed by Trading Spouses (activist edition, if any of you watched it don't you think the vegan mom was a jerk?) and House. A lot of TV, but it was nice to sit around for a bit. It has been a nice vacation, but I'm excited about going back to work. I really enjoy working at Jamba Juice. I crack up every time I'm there, it's just refreshing. And besides, I think I'm having smoothie withdrawl. No more sleeping in Crystal's room :o( I don't think she wants to wake up at 4am. I learned something really cool in my quiet time today. I haven't been doing them lately, so I decided that since God made summer I needed to spend time with Him during it.... :o) Anywho, I'm reading this book called "Don't Waste Your Life". It's really good. Today, I was reading about the term "glorify God". We toss it around all the time, but do we really know what it means? Then it talked about magnification. Magnification can be used in two ways. One way is like a microscope, it is used to make something small look big. And the other is like a telescope, it is used to make something huge look like it's actual size. And that's what we need to do with God. Magnify Him. Be the telescope that makes God look like His actual size by glorifying Him. I thought it was pretty cool and it made sense. :o)
Well, I gotta hit the sack, here are a few pictures from my vacation....
Saturday, June 18, 2005
Vacation
It's kind of like I'm on vacation right now. I can do anything I want to do... except for go backpacking. Oh well, some other time. I've been sleeping in Crystal's room for the past two nights. I really like it. I brought my mattress in there, it's pretty funny. I just like talking to her before we go to sleep. Right now, I'm sitting here waiting for Steph to pick me up to go to Auburn. We are going to go to this bomb restraunt called Awful Annie's. They only serve breakfast and lunch but it is soooooooo good! Well, I don't have much else to say. I'm just kind of in a chill mood. Going with the flow, relaxing in the spirit of vacation. Good times.
It's kind of like I'm on vacation right now. I can do anything I want to do... except for go backpacking. Oh well, some other time. I've been sleeping in Crystal's room for the past two nights. I really like it. I brought my mattress in there, it's pretty funny. I just like talking to her before we go to sleep. Right now, I'm sitting here waiting for Steph to pick me up to go to Auburn. We are going to go to this bomb restraunt called Awful Annie's. They only serve breakfast and lunch but it is soooooooo good! Well, I don't have much else to say. I'm just kind of in a chill mood. Going with the flow, relaxing in the spirit of vacation. Good times.
Sunday, June 12, 2005
Alcohol
So, today I was thinking. Before I was 21, or actually basically from the time I was 16-20 I despised alcohol. Well, I didn't despise it, but I never thought I would drink it. But when I turned 20 I started looking forward to being 21. I changed my mind about alcohol and decided that it would be okay if I drank a little when I turned 21. So, on my 21st birthday I drank it up a bit but didn't get drunk. I didn't like it because, lets face it, alcohol tastes gross. But I drank it anyway because that's what I was supposed to do. It has almost been a year since that day and I am still left here thinking. Alcohol is a depressant. It makes you do things that you will regret doing, and it harms your body if you drink too much of it. I ruins families, lives, futures and so many other things. I'm not going to be a hypocrite here because I have been known to have an occasional drink, but why the excess? Do people enjoy being taken advantage of, throwing their guts up, spending tons of money, and waking up with a headache as well as no recollection of what happened the night before? I was also thinking, does my view on alcohol affect the way I view other things? Like premarital sex for example? I definitley have a negative view on this subject and am certain that it won't change. But if I thought getting drunk was okay, would I think it was okay to have sex outside of marriage?
Friends, these are just my thoughts today. It's kind of sad to watch my generation waste their lives like this. It's not even shameful to them. What happens when they're a drunk dad/mom? Or what happens when they get married and have to tell their husband/wife that they have an STD? People need to step it up! Anyway, there's my heart for the day.
So, today I was thinking. Before I was 21, or actually basically from the time I was 16-20 I despised alcohol. Well, I didn't despise it, but I never thought I would drink it. But when I turned 20 I started looking forward to being 21. I changed my mind about alcohol and decided that it would be okay if I drank a little when I turned 21. So, on my 21st birthday I drank it up a bit but didn't get drunk. I didn't like it because, lets face it, alcohol tastes gross. But I drank it anyway because that's what I was supposed to do. It has almost been a year since that day and I am still left here thinking. Alcohol is a depressant. It makes you do things that you will regret doing, and it harms your body if you drink too much of it. I ruins families, lives, futures and so many other things. I'm not going to be a hypocrite here because I have been known to have an occasional drink, but why the excess? Do people enjoy being taken advantage of, throwing their guts up, spending tons of money, and waking up with a headache as well as no recollection of what happened the night before? I was also thinking, does my view on alcohol affect the way I view other things? Like premarital sex for example? I definitley have a negative view on this subject and am certain that it won't change. But if I thought getting drunk was okay, would I think it was okay to have sex outside of marriage?
Friends, these are just my thoughts today. It's kind of sad to watch my generation waste their lives like this. It's not even shameful to them. What happens when they're a drunk dad/mom? Or what happens when they get married and have to tell their husband/wife that they have an STD? People need to step it up! Anyway, there's my heart for the day.
Saturday, June 11, 2005
"When I'm Older"
That seems to be the theme in my life right now.... "I'll graduate when I'm older, I'll get married when I'm older, I'll have a good job when I'm older" and the list goes on. But everyday I get older, why can't older be right now? I just got off of work and I am exhausted. I worked 15 hours today ranging from 5am-12am. I don't really mind it that much because I have a gap in between to hang out at home, but it just really makes me look forward to aging. :o) Because when I'm older, I won't have to work like this. (Lord willing) You know what's kind of funny? It's almost 1am and I am the only one home. Crazy. I hope that doesn't happen when I'm older....
That seems to be the theme in my life right now.... "I'll graduate when I'm older, I'll get married when I'm older, I'll have a good job when I'm older" and the list goes on. But everyday I get older, why can't older be right now? I just got off of work and I am exhausted. I worked 15 hours today ranging from 5am-12am. I don't really mind it that much because I have a gap in between to hang out at home, but it just really makes me look forward to aging. :o) Because when I'm older, I won't have to work like this. (Lord willing) You know what's kind of funny? It's almost 1am and I am the only one home. Crazy. I hope that doesn't happen when I'm older....
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Basketball and Stuff
So, last night I chose option number 2- call up some friends. I had this burning desire to play basketball and I am very convincing when it comes to activities- so I convinced a few people to play. It was fun! At one point, it was 3 against 1. That was funny, and we still got beat. Oh well, what are you gonna do when you're playing with one of the Sacramento Kings? j/k After the big game, we walked across the street to Steve's house and watched the Bourne Identity and ate his food. Yum. When I got home, I was so happy. And to think, I could have missed out on that. I love friends, they're good to have. I worked at 5am today, kind of tired because I only slept for 3 hours, but it was worth it because I had fun last night. Also, I got off early because it was sooooo slow. Today at work was hilarious because no customers were coming in and we were just being silly. The song 867-5309 came on and my friend Becky and I just busted it out. It was great. After it was over I was like,"Man, I wish I could hear that song again." So our manager played it again and we all sang it. Good times. Then, after a while, he played it again. It was hilarious! That's my anthem for today. :o)
It's raining today, kind of sad. But, that's okay because all I feel like doing right now is relaxing. That's a good rainy day activity. I used to have a dog named Rainey. She was a black lab and chow mix. I loved her. :o(
Anywho, quote of the day.... "How could I forget about you? You're the only person I know."-Bourne Identity
So, last night I chose option number 2- call up some friends. I had this burning desire to play basketball and I am very convincing when it comes to activities- so I convinced a few people to play. It was fun! At one point, it was 3 against 1. That was funny, and we still got beat. Oh well, what are you gonna do when you're playing with one of the Sacramento Kings? j/k After the big game, we walked across the street to Steve's house and watched the Bourne Identity and ate his food. Yum. When I got home, I was so happy. And to think, I could have missed out on that. I love friends, they're good to have. I worked at 5am today, kind of tired because I only slept for 3 hours, but it was worth it because I had fun last night. Also, I got off early because it was sooooo slow. Today at work was hilarious because no customers were coming in and we were just being silly. The song 867-5309 came on and my friend Becky and I just busted it out. It was great. After it was over I was like,"Man, I wish I could hear that song again." So our manager played it again and we all sang it. Good times. Then, after a while, he played it again. It was hilarious! That's my anthem for today. :o)
It's raining today, kind of sad. But, that's okay because all I feel like doing right now is relaxing. That's a good rainy day activity. I used to have a dog named Rainey. She was a black lab and chow mix. I loved her. :o(
Anywho, quote of the day.... "How could I forget about you? You're the only person I know."-Bourne Identity
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
The Traveling Pants
I'll admit it, I saw that movie last night. And you know what? I actually liked it! I laughed, I cried, it was a good one. You should all see it. I'm kind of bored right now, dare I say it. I have a few options that I have given myself to do but I doin't feel very motivated to do them. I just need to count to 3 and get up and do them. These are the options: go for a bike ride, call some friends up, scrapbook, go visit Arnold, finish Seinfeld season 4, do laundry, read, and that's about it. I'll eliminate the last three because frankly- I don't want to do those right now.
I'll admit it, I saw that movie last night. And you know what? I actually liked it! I laughed, I cried, it was a good one. You should all see it. I'm kind of bored right now, dare I say it. I have a few options that I have given myself to do but I doin't feel very motivated to do them. I just need to count to 3 and get up and do them. These are the options: go for a bike ride, call some friends up, scrapbook, go visit Arnold, finish Seinfeld season 4, do laundry, read, and that's about it. I'll eliminate the last three because frankly- I don't want to do those right now.
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Flip Side
It seems that whenever I am in despair, something wonderful happens to remind me that I am never alone. Yesterday was that something wonderful. In the first place, I slept in until 1pm. That's right, but I was catching up on sleep... so it was okay. Then, I awoke to Crystal telling me that she didn't have to work anymore. I was so excited that I exclaimed, "I'll go anywhere with you!" And I hopped out of bed and got ready for a fun day with Crystal. We went to the mall and ate some sbarro. Yummy. Then we had coldstone, that's always a treat. After that, Crystal told me that I could invite 3 friends over for dinner because she was making Ben lasagne. So I chose Stephen, Stephanie, and Tad. It was way cool! We even took a walk afterwards in the American River rainforest/red light district. j/k. But it was so fun. I was happy with my choice. Then, I worked today but also got to hang out with Ric for a bit before he left for camp in PA. That was nice. And tomorrow, Crystal and I are going to go to Six Flags Water World (it's like hurricane harbor only it's like 2 miles away from our house) and go to a River Cats baseball game with our college group. What a day! It's so much excitemet, I don't know what to do. I can't even sleep!
The point of all of this is that God takes care of us. When we think that we can't handle anymore, He relieves us. He gives us just what we need to get by. In my case, it was a little quality time with Crystal and some grubbin' lasagna... among other things(MH). None of you can be replaced. Every friend that I have made has made a special imprint on my heart that will forever be with me. Thank you for those imprints, they help make up who I am. Wow, I sound so cheesy right now. :o) Anywho, happy Thursday!
It seems that whenever I am in despair, something wonderful happens to remind me that I am never alone. Yesterday was that something wonderful. In the first place, I slept in until 1pm. That's right, but I was catching up on sleep... so it was okay. Then, I awoke to Crystal telling me that she didn't have to work anymore. I was so excited that I exclaimed, "I'll go anywhere with you!" And I hopped out of bed and got ready for a fun day with Crystal. We went to the mall and ate some sbarro. Yummy. Then we had coldstone, that's always a treat. After that, Crystal told me that I could invite 3 friends over for dinner because she was making Ben lasagne. So I chose Stephen, Stephanie, and Tad. It was way cool! We even took a walk afterwards in the American River rainforest/red light district. j/k. But it was so fun. I was happy with my choice. Then, I worked today but also got to hang out with Ric for a bit before he left for camp in PA. That was nice. And tomorrow, Crystal and I are going to go to Six Flags Water World (it's like hurricane harbor only it's like 2 miles away from our house) and go to a River Cats baseball game with our college group. What a day! It's so much excitemet, I don't know what to do. I can't even sleep!
The point of all of this is that God takes care of us. When we think that we can't handle anymore, He relieves us. He gives us just what we need to get by. In my case, it was a little quality time with Crystal and some grubbin' lasagna... among other things(MH). None of you can be replaced. Every friend that I have made has made a special imprint on my heart that will forever be with me. Thank you for those imprints, they help make up who I am. Wow, I sound so cheesy right now. :o) Anywho, happy Thursday!
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