Annual Blog

Today, I got a hankerin' for some good ol' fashioned blog readin'. After reading your blogs, I was inspired. First there was Michael with his "ants on the ground" and Farah with Mimi waving old glory. There was Morgan's amazing quilt and Whitney and Kaleb's anniversary. Oh yeah, and Ric's heartfelt story about his dad and life's lessons and Katie's journey with the Lord. I just felt like I needed to contribute to the blogging world today, I just don't know what to contribute. A funny picture? I sweet story? A laughable anecdote? All of the above?

This is Niecy Nash and she is HILARIOUS! I have rediscovered her on many shows... Reno 911, Clean House and Dancing with the Stars (all the cool kids call it DWTS). Now, some of you might be a tad bit annoyed by her voice, but I love it. Just hearing her speak makes me laugh. Those sarcastic looks she gives people on Clean House are classic. She's got sass, people.

How have I lived without Netflix for so long (Then again, how have I lived without internet for so long?)? Thousands of hours of entertainment are at my fingertips for only $9 a month. Just today I watched a documentary about a lawsuit that was filed against the person who retrieved the Barry Bonds' 73rd home run ball. Now that's entertainment.

Melanie, Amy and I went to Rwanda, Africa last June. I never wrote about it because I wasn't really sure what to say. I've had a year to process it now and there are many things that I laugh about (cars always breaking down, the pastor's family watching a spanish soap opera every night, laughing at people when they unknowingly grabbed a very hard corn on the cob) some things that I cry about (the pain I had in my legs from the LONG flights there and back, the state of health that most of the children were in, the amount of children there that had barely any provisions to live on, thinking of the suffering that many people we met have been through due to genocide) and some things I rejoice about (seeing the Lord touch the lives of people thousands of miles away from me, seeing joy in the midst of suffering, getting to see children play on a playground for their first time). I love this picture.

Well, I suppose that's all for now. Good catching up, bloggies (like Trekkies, but Bloggies).

As Requested
Ok, here is it, a new blog.
Most exciting thing happening right now: Rwanda. Me, Melanie and Amy are bookin' it up to the AF (africa) to hang with some orphans and build a playground and go on a safari. It all came about pretty suddenly when I got an e-mail from Mel asking our singles group (or my former singles group as I have not been able to attend because of work) if anyone was interested in going. I was laying in bed and decided, "I think I want to go." So, now I'm really going. So far I have $1,800 raised in support out of $3,050ish. Pretty exciting. When I got my first support letter back I got teary eyed with joy. I really didn't have any expectations, I honestly though about trying to pay for the trip myself. Silly me. God is way bigger than that. I really can't wait to go. I wish it was tomorrow.
Kind of exciting thing happening: warm weather. Although it's pretty stinkin' HOT outside today, I'm still enjoying the sun. It's nice not to have to think about sweater and sweatshirts.
Not exciting at all: Vaccinations for Rwanda trip. I really don't mind shots and needles and all that. But I have to get 6 shots in one day. Waaaaa!!!!! :o( And one of them is a tetnus shot (ouch!).
So, that's my life in levels of excitement. And there you go Farah, a new blog. Love to all.

Wow
I can't believe it's been 2 months since I have been on here. Sorry kids. What has happened in those 2 months..... well, life I suppose. I haven't had as many pumpkin spice lattes as expected. Cherylyn had her baby, he's pretty cute. I'm gazing at him right now. I've been sick for the past couple of weeks, definitely not fun. I feel better now so that's good. I really don't have much to write about, weird. I am still alive though, I promise. :o)

It's in the forecast
That's right, it's going to rain!!! I am pretty excited about this fact. I'll admit that I don't like it when it rains non stop. But I feel like it's time for some rain. So there you go. Can I just say that I really enjoy my job? Sometimes it scares me to death but it still rocks. I am comforted in crazy situations because I know that the Lord is with me. Yeah.
So, I am pretty much just enjoying life right now. Sundays are a sweet day. I'm glad I get to see a lot of you and spend some quality time with some of you. I hope you guys don't feel like I have forgotten you, I definitely haven't. Well, love to all!

I just want to say that I heart kangaroos.

The SLO life
What is that even supposed to mean? That life is slower in slo? I guess that's what it's supposed to mean. I haven't really experienced it yet. I do enjoy living in slo, it's friendly and has nice weather. I doesn't smell like santa maria either. :o) Work is great. Seriously, God totally blessed me with this job. My roomates are sweet, I really enjoy them. And I enjoyed my first psl (pumpkin spice latte) last Tuesday. Life is pretty much perfect. Anywho, I'm off to meet a new friend for tea. Good times. Love to you all!

I Would Just Like to Announce....

The Pumpkin Spice Latte has returned!!!!!

I went to Sbux on my lunch today and there it was... the sign I have been waiting for all year. I could even smell a hint of it. But alas, I do have self control and am waiting for the perfect moment to indulge in my favorite fall beverage. It just doesn't seem quite like fall yet. But when that day comes, my heart and my senses will be happy. :o)