Everything is blah. I have nothing to say.
I visited a new church this morning and no one even spoke to me. That really helped.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Monday, July 03, 2006
"The Devil Wears Prada"- and Autumn wears Braxton's Dinner!
Autumn and I went to see "The Devil Wears Prada" on Saturday afternoon. I liked it a lot. The movie did an excellent job of satirizing the shallow, materialistic, image driven society in which we live. There were some really funny lines. One of the funniest and most ridiculous lines in the whole movie is when one of the girls says to the other, "I am on a strict diet. I don't eat anything. Then, when I feel like I am going to pass out, I eat a cube of cheese."
After the movie we met my mom and Braxton at the mall. We had dinner at Bennigans. Braxton was well behaved, but started to get restless toward the end. Autumn graciously offered to take him for a little walk while we finished our meals. She hadn't been gone long when a waiter frantically approached and said, "The girl with the baby needs you immediately." My mom went to the rescue, only to find that our worst fear was true. Braxton had gotten so upset to be away from my mom that he threw up all over himself, Autumn and the floor. The poor host was so nice, but I felt terrible for him. How gross! We gave him some cash as we left the restaurant.
I really think Braxton needs to see a doctor about all the vomiting. It is not normal. Every time he gets upset he makes himself throw up.
After the movie we met my mom and Braxton at the mall. We had dinner at Bennigans. Braxton was well behaved, but started to get restless toward the end. Autumn graciously offered to take him for a little walk while we finished our meals. She hadn't been gone long when a waiter frantically approached and said, "The girl with the baby needs you immediately." My mom went to the rescue, only to find that our worst fear was true. Braxton had gotten so upset to be away from my mom that he threw up all over himself, Autumn and the floor. The poor host was so nice, but I felt terrible for him. How gross! We gave him some cash as we left the restaurant.
I really think Braxton needs to see a doctor about all the vomiting. It is not normal. Every time he gets upset he makes himself throw up.
Saturday, June 17, 2006
"The Lakehouse"
I went to see "The Lakehouse" tonight. I thought it was an ok movie. However, the plot is filled with a lot of holes and you definitely have to go for the whole "willing suspension of disbelief" thing. If you are willing to disregard logic and you like a good (although predictable) love story, I would recommend seeing this movie in the theater. Otherwise, wait until it comes out on video.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Thoughts on Grace
I have been stressed out lately over a situation in my office involving one particular person. This person appears to enjoy getting ahead at the expense of others. In recent weeks, attitudes within the office have gotten very negative as a result of all the drama this person has initiated. I was at the point of having a talk with my boss when she came to town today, but one of my other co-workers said that she has been praying about the situation and thought we should wait and let God work things out in his own timing. As I pondered this in my heart, I agreed to wait, though not fully convinced it was the right thing to do.
In a book I have been reading recently, the author suggested that we should be willing to extend the same grace to others that God has given us. When I read this, I have to admit I felt a little guilty. This past weekend I ran into a guy that I had a brief (but totally immoral) relationship with prior to becoming a Christian. In my flesh, I felt this guy should be getting his "just desserts" for being an adulterer who never even felt guilty for cheating (at least I felt guilty, right??) Instead, he was strolling casually through the bookstore downtown, holding hands with another woman. I will not lie, seeing this angered me. I got a little self-righteous and wanted to kick and scream to God about how unfair it is that he is happy and I am the one who has repented and tried to live right. I wanted to start quoting one of the imprecatory psalms, calling for God's vindication on all my enemies! What I failed to realize at the time is that if God gave us all exactly what we deserve when we deserve it, I probably wouldn't be here. I had to ask God to forgive me.
In these two situations, I have started to realize areas in which I need to grow. First, I am guilty of getting angry (a thoroughly useless emotion) without thinking about why people might be the way they are. Someone once said, "When you know better, you will do better." I really believe this. Therefore, I am going to try to make a conscious effort to pray for those who hurt me, instead of getting angry. I have asked God to give me a sympathetic heart towards these people. It is a lot harder to be angry when you feel sorry for someone.
"But he who has been forgiven little loves little..." Luke 7:47
In a book I have been reading recently, the author suggested that we should be willing to extend the same grace to others that God has given us. When I read this, I have to admit I felt a little guilty. This past weekend I ran into a guy that I had a brief (but totally immoral) relationship with prior to becoming a Christian. In my flesh, I felt this guy should be getting his "just desserts" for being an adulterer who never even felt guilty for cheating (at least I felt guilty, right??) Instead, he was strolling casually through the bookstore downtown, holding hands with another woman. I will not lie, seeing this angered me. I got a little self-righteous and wanted to kick and scream to God about how unfair it is that he is happy and I am the one who has repented and tried to live right. I wanted to start quoting one of the imprecatory psalms, calling for God's vindication on all my enemies! What I failed to realize at the time is that if God gave us all exactly what we deserve when we deserve it, I probably wouldn't be here. I had to ask God to forgive me.
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." Luke 23:34
In these two situations, I have started to realize areas in which I need to grow. First, I am guilty of getting angry (a thoroughly useless emotion) without thinking about why people might be the way they are. Someone once said, "When you know better, you will do better." I really believe this. Therefore, I am going to try to make a conscious effort to pray for those who hurt me, instead of getting angry. I have asked God to give me a sympathetic heart towards these people. It is a lot harder to be angry when you feel sorry for someone.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
¡Hola mis amigos!
Sorry I haven't posted anything lately. I have been extremely busy. I've been going in to work early, leaving at noon for my Spanish class, and coming back at 3:30 and finishing out the day. I feel like all I ever do lately is drive!
My Spanish class got off to a rather rocky start. I failed my first vocabulary quiz because I misunderstood the nature of the quiz. I memorized all the words by recognition instead of being able to write them from memory. Now that I know what she expects, I anticipate that things will get better. We had our first major exam on Tuesday. I think it went well. I was hoping to get my exam back today, but my professor was sick and had to cancel class. Hopefully I will hear something tomorrow.
I will try to post something more substantial later...
Gina
My Spanish class got off to a rather rocky start. I failed my first vocabulary quiz because I misunderstood the nature of the quiz. I memorized all the words by recognition instead of being able to write them from memory. Now that I know what she expects, I anticipate that things will get better. We had our first major exam on Tuesday. I think it went well. I was hoping to get my exam back today, but my professor was sick and had to cancel class. Hopefully I will hear something tomorrow.
I will try to post something more substantial later...
Gina
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Happy Mother's Day!
(Mom and Deidra)
Happy Mother's Day to my mom and all the other moms out there. Parenting is a tough job. You have my utmost respect!
Sunday, May 07, 2006
My best friend...
My best friend got married last month and yesterday her husband told her he thinks they made a huge mistake and wants a divorce. Basically, he just wants it all to go away as quickly as possible. She offered to go to counseling and he refused to go. He didn't even want her to say goodbye to his kids, but she insisted.
I went with her today to say goodbye to the kids. We met her husband at the cafe that he owns. She was crying, the kids were upset. It was awful. He didn't even speak to her the whole time...
According to my best friend, they never even had a fight. So, I don't know what brought all this on. He said something about feeling pressured to get married. But, he had plenty of opportunities to get out if he had wanted to. Personally, I think he was just using her. She put a lot of money on credit cards helping him out and paying for him to go to a writer's conference. Not to mention the fact that she gave up her job and moved to another state to be with him. Now, he thinks she is just supposed to go away like a bad dream.
Please pray for this couple.
I went with her today to say goodbye to the kids. We met her husband at the cafe that he owns. She was crying, the kids were upset. It was awful. He didn't even speak to her the whole time...
According to my best friend, they never even had a fight. So, I don't know what brought all this on. He said something about feeling pressured to get married. But, he had plenty of opportunities to get out if he had wanted to. Personally, I think he was just using her. She put a lot of money on credit cards helping him out and paying for him to go to a writer's conference. Not to mention the fact that she gave up her job and moved to another state to be with him. Now, he thinks she is just supposed to go away like a bad dream.
Please pray for this couple.
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