What a zoo!

The newest addition to our household:

14-month old Roxanne (Roxie)


To go with the other 4 pets...

My brother, sister-in law, and niece's dog Digger


My dad's budgies Blue Belle and Mr. Green


My 11-year old kitty cat Tigger

Let's Go!

While they're duking it out in AB, we'll be bringing home the Cup!

Knowing yourself, knowing others

Do you ever have it in your life where you very much so want to spend time with somebody, but they couldn't seem to care less?

Or maybe it's the opposite in your life. Maybe there is someone who is constantly trying to spend time with you, but you are doing all you can to avoid/ignore them.

Or, there's a third option. Maybe there are the above people in your life, but you are so oblivious to either, allowing you just to take things as they come.

I think all three of these options suck, but I would rather be the person in the first option. Mind you, with that option there is so much room for lies to seep through your veins. I suppose if you are the type of person in the third option there is not much that can be done in the form of communication on your part, but for those in option one it would be best to make sure you are being blunt about wanting to spend time with someone, not just assuming that they know. Those in the second option probably have it the hardest because it would definitely be difficult telling someone you don't want to be anywhere near them, though sometimes it does have to come down to that. But perhaps as the person in that second option you need to figure out why you react the way you do and possibly make some changes in your own life.

Wow...that came out a lot differently than I first thought. I have to go talk to someone ;)

Movin' on

So, apparently it's time to move on. No, not apparently...it IS time to move on. I know this. I've known this since I graduated in April...maybe even before that. I know that I was sent to this college for many reasons, all of which (whether immediately or after I have had time to reflect) I am thankful for, and while this college and these people will always be intertwined in my life, I must move on. I know partially what that means, but not fully. I am hoping that once I move on with the part I do know, that more will fall into place so that I know what I am moving on TO.
I now know that coming back here to visit had a greater purpose than I thought, for me and likely for at least one other person. Now that that purpose has been revealed, I believe I can truly enjoy the rest of my week here before I go home to face a different part of the world that God has placed me in. Whereas yesterday I was in anguish, today I am at peace. Thank you, Lord.

work

I had a great night at work last night. And to top off my morning, someone who rarely hands out compliments told us this morning that we did a really good job last night. I am anxious for my probation period at work to be over in about a month. I don't know why they would choose to not keep me on, but there's always that possibilty.

good or bad?

I have yet to determine if the Internet is a good thing or a bad thing for me. I am on here a lot. I recognize that it takes me away from spending time with people, though there are very few people I know who I can spend time with...and MSN Messenger allows me to keep in constant contact with those who are not here. I also recognize that I allow it to take time away from my sleep. People often question how a person can stay on the internet for so long. There are different answers for different people, mine being: I want to be in touch with my friends and...there is SO much to learn! I can start to search one thing, then something else comes to my mind that I want to learn about, so I go do some research on that...and so the cycle continues until many hours have passed. I know my desire to learn is a good thing, but perhaps I am not going about it the best way.