Do you ever feel like life is a dark abyss, just threatening to swallow you whole? An overpowering emptiness that thrives on snuffing any hope or joy? I know we all go through valleys, that Jesus walks with us and that He'll help us to climb out...but most often my human nature revels in the gloominess for a little while. Is it just me? I think sometimes it takes too much energy to fight the darkness, so I succumb until I feel ready to make the effort. I need to retreat somewhere quiet to soothe my spirit...to feign strength and bravery. To feed my soul with music and literature until I regain my composure and feel calm enough to go on.
Sometimes it just helps to think "out loud" when sorting through the rabbit trails of the human psyche!
What feeds and soothes your soul? Where do you find peace from the busyness of the world?
Monday, March 10, 2008
Saturday, December 01, 2007
24 sleeps 'til Christmas!!!
Happy December 1st, everyone!! That reminds me that I really need to Christmas shop and I get to eat my first advent calendar chocolate today. Lee was very sweet and bought me an NHL one that goes until New Year's :) I think it's about time for my random update - it's been awhile.
The new job is going good, I feel like I'm catching on to things and my supervisor has been great to work for. People have been pretty nice and it helped to know someone who was already there. My vacation plans are being messed with, which is frustrating, but whatever. I'm really trying to let it go since I can't do anything to change it, but it definitely takes Jesus' help! I have to rely on Him daily to keep my mind pure because there is a LOT of bad language in that office. I'd say it's the hardest thing about being there. I'm finally able to work independently with much fewer phone calls to ask people questions. I'm praying that Jesus will use me as a light there, but that's going to be one tough job!
I am SO excited for Christmas! My whole family hasn't been together since last New Year's, so this will be great! It will be the first Christmas for baby Josiah, plus Brady, Megan and Caedyn always make things interesting and exciting...and chaotic...not to mention expensive :) We're heading out to Kelowna right after work on the Friday before Christmas and we'll leave on the morning after boxing day, so it will be a short but nice time away. Hopefully no highways are closed to get in the way!
What do all my friends have planned for the holidays?
The new job is going good, I feel like I'm catching on to things and my supervisor has been great to work for. People have been pretty nice and it helped to know someone who was already there. My vacation plans are being messed with, which is frustrating, but whatever. I'm really trying to let it go since I can't do anything to change it, but it definitely takes Jesus' help! I have to rely on Him daily to keep my mind pure because there is a LOT of bad language in that office. I'd say it's the hardest thing about being there. I'm finally able to work independently with much fewer phone calls to ask people questions. I'm praying that Jesus will use me as a light there, but that's going to be one tough job!
I am SO excited for Christmas! My whole family hasn't been together since last New Year's, so this will be great! It will be the first Christmas for baby Josiah, plus Brady, Megan and Caedyn always make things interesting and exciting...and chaotic...not to mention expensive :) We're heading out to Kelowna right after work on the Friday before Christmas and we'll leave on the morning after boxing day, so it will be a short but nice time away. Hopefully no highways are closed to get in the way!
What do all my friends have planned for the holidays?
Friday, October 19, 2007
Blue Day
Hmmm, have I mentioned that I don't know how my friends seem to be able to juggle their blogs and Facebook? Especially when they all have so much more going on than I do. I really don't get it.
So today I cried the entire drive home from work today, except I managed to be mostly controlled at the post office at Sobey's. Today was my last day of work at Stewart Weir before I start into a position with Jayman Innovations. It was SO hard to say good bye to everyone when I've developed so many good relationships there. I'm excited for the new opportunity but right now it feels overshadowed by moping. I have to leave my Jana-Chelsee-John Canucks posse behind, Jaime, Katie, Katie, Stacey, Jennifer, Cal, Colleen, Jackie and so many fabulous people. I got so many hugs, well-wishes and encouraging comments making me feel really loved which only makes it harder to leave.
I bought Mochaccino Almond Fudge ice cream on the way home and was planning to binge and watch a sad movie to encourage my wallowing, but I opted to try to laugh. I succeeded for a while during Air Farce Live, but now I'm listening to the Canucks vs. Kings hockey game on the radio, and I'm getting sad again. Every season I say that I'm not going to care and obsess about the NHL, but that resolution lasts until the draft in the summer. How pointless!
I'm registered for the 5km Resolution Run in Edmonton on January 1st, 2008 and am trying to figure out what to buy so that I don't freeze in the typically freezing weather. I wonder how awkward and bulky it would be to run in a winter parka and snowpants??! Jane is trying to persuade me to run a 10km route in early November, but I'm not too sure if I feel confident enough to attempt that yet.
Time to go cheer on my boys for the last few minutes of the game...
So today I cried the entire drive home from work today, except I managed to be mostly controlled at the post office at Sobey's. Today was my last day of work at Stewart Weir before I start into a position with Jayman Innovations. It was SO hard to say good bye to everyone when I've developed so many good relationships there. I'm excited for the new opportunity but right now it feels overshadowed by moping. I have to leave my Jana-Chelsee-John Canucks posse behind, Jaime, Katie, Katie, Stacey, Jennifer, Cal, Colleen, Jackie and so many fabulous people. I got so many hugs, well-wishes and encouraging comments making me feel really loved which only makes it harder to leave.
I bought Mochaccino Almond Fudge ice cream on the way home and was planning to binge and watch a sad movie to encourage my wallowing, but I opted to try to laugh. I succeeded for a while during Air Farce Live, but now I'm listening to the Canucks vs. Kings hockey game on the radio, and I'm getting sad again. Every season I say that I'm not going to care and obsess about the NHL, but that resolution lasts until the draft in the summer. How pointless!
I'm registered for the 5km Resolution Run in Edmonton on January 1st, 2008 and am trying to figure out what to buy so that I don't freeze in the typically freezing weather. I wonder how awkward and bulky it would be to run in a winter parka and snowpants??! Jane is trying to persuade me to run a 10km route in early November, but I'm not too sure if I feel confident enough to attempt that yet.
Time to go cheer on my boys for the last few minutes of the game...
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Multi-tasking
Ok, now this is just pathetic! I spend my day in administration, juggling my job responsibilities, and I can't even manage my blog plus Facebook! I don't know why I bother with these things.
Yes, I did succumb to the pressure and signed on to Facebook. I tried to resist, but who am I kidding? I love to play with new stuff :)
My vacation was a wonderful time away, but now I want another one. Why does life seem to be busier now that I'm home? We had 6 days with Brent, Nikki and Josiah (who is WAY cute!!) and it was so nice to see them. We went to Symphony of Fire on Wednesday night to see the Chinese fireworks, we went to Birchwood Dairy for ice cream, Ocean Park Pizza, the ABC for fresh blueberry pie...all the stuff I don't have in Edmonton. It was wonderful. Oh yeah, Nikki got me to watch Bride & Prejudice with her and I have to admit, as cheesy as it was, it was actually pretty entertaining! Did I mention how much I enjoyed cuddling my little nephew??!
Then we went to Kelowna and spent 4 days with Scott, Carla, Brady, Megan and Caedyn, and that was a blast! We hung out with the kids most of Saturday when Scott & Carla were at a wedding, so that was busy but they make it fun. Megs and I jumped on the trampoline LOTS and I took little videos on my camera of them doing "flips," pretty much a handspring but they're just learning. Brady had his 9th birthday while we were there and Carla made him a Lego cake - SO cute and very yummy, and Scott found him a Wii to play with...dangerous territory! I don't know who will play more - Scott or Brady?! Caedyn is growing more strong-willed every day, but she is so adorable.
We stayed at a hotel for the last 3 days to unwind a little before coming home, went mini-golfing at Scandia, out for dinner to the Cactus Club (I think?) and had the most amazing cedar plank salmon that I think I've ever had. Delicious! I went shopping at Sport Check for some new running shoes and when I walked in I knew I was in BC when I saw all the Canuck clothing...so I bought a t-shirt too :) I had to buy new shoes because I've started running with my neighbour and a couple of her friends, so it was motivation for me. Spend the money on the shoes and you have to make use of them, right?
Anyway, there's an update of my vacation and it is nice to be home, although I really miss the mountains. I'm really missing BC today because Vancouver is going to be 28 degrees today while Edmonton might hit a measly 17! So not fair, but what can ya do?
Yes, I did succumb to the pressure and signed on to Facebook. I tried to resist, but who am I kidding? I love to play with new stuff :)
My vacation was a wonderful time away, but now I want another one. Why does life seem to be busier now that I'm home? We had 6 days with Brent, Nikki and Josiah (who is WAY cute!!) and it was so nice to see them. We went to Symphony of Fire on Wednesday night to see the Chinese fireworks, we went to Birchwood Dairy for ice cream, Ocean Park Pizza, the ABC for fresh blueberry pie...all the stuff I don't have in Edmonton. It was wonderful. Oh yeah, Nikki got me to watch Bride & Prejudice with her and I have to admit, as cheesy as it was, it was actually pretty entertaining! Did I mention how much I enjoyed cuddling my little nephew??!
Then we went to Kelowna and spent 4 days with Scott, Carla, Brady, Megan and Caedyn, and that was a blast! We hung out with the kids most of Saturday when Scott & Carla were at a wedding, so that was busy but they make it fun. Megs and I jumped on the trampoline LOTS and I took little videos on my camera of them doing "flips," pretty much a handspring but they're just learning. Brady had his 9th birthday while we were there and Carla made him a Lego cake - SO cute and very yummy, and Scott found him a Wii to play with...dangerous territory! I don't know who will play more - Scott or Brady?! Caedyn is growing more strong-willed every day, but she is so adorable.
We stayed at a hotel for the last 3 days to unwind a little before coming home, went mini-golfing at Scandia, out for dinner to the Cactus Club (I think?) and had the most amazing cedar plank salmon that I think I've ever had. Delicious! I went shopping at Sport Check for some new running shoes and when I walked in I knew I was in BC when I saw all the Canuck clothing...so I bought a t-shirt too :) I had to buy new shoes because I've started running with my neighbour and a couple of her friends, so it was motivation for me. Spend the money on the shoes and you have to make use of them, right?
Anyway, there's an update of my vacation and it is nice to be home, although I really miss the mountains. I'm really missing BC today because Vancouver is going to be 28 degrees today while Edmonton might hit a measly 17! So not fair, but what can ya do?
Monday, July 30, 2007
Oh, Sweet Vacation!!
Well, for the time being I am basking in the beauty of the scenery around Abbotsford and LOVING it!! My nephew is beyond precious and beautiful and I'm going to have lots of pics to post when I get home. I will do my best to keep up on the lives of my friends, but I don't know how much internet access I'll have for the next couple weeks. I'm still around but if you don't hear from me much, I PROMISE - I'm not ignoring you!
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Oh Bother
Seriously, if the rest of my week continues the way the first 2 days have gone, I am in BIG trouble! I have had disastrous days so far so I can imagine how I'll end up - I'll be so disoriented that I won't even be able to enjoy the Bon Jovi concert this Thursday :(
On the huge plus side, have I mentioned that I have a new baby nephew??!? Ummm, I'm so excited that I seem to have forgotten to tell you that his name is Josiah Brent. Josiah because he searched after God when he was young and Brent because it's my brother's name. Sweet, eh?
I've decided to brave up and give Facebook a try, after being persuaded, coerced and reminded by enough people! We'll see how it goes and hopefully I can update stuff more often than I blog.
And yes, Kristal, it was Shelley Mac who called me on my birthday. It was cool! Now I have to remember where I put her phone number and email...
On the huge plus side, have I mentioned that I have a new baby nephew??!? Ummm, I'm so excited that I seem to have forgotten to tell you that his name is Josiah Brent. Josiah because he searched after God when he was young and Brent because it's my brother's name. Sweet, eh?
I've decided to brave up and give Facebook a try, after being persuaded, coerced and reminded by enough people! We'll see how it goes and hopefully I can update stuff more often than I blog.
And yes, Kristal, it was Shelley Mac who called me on my birthday. It was cool! Now I have to remember where I put her phone number and email...
From Anniversary to Birthday
Happy Birthday Lana!!
I hope you have a simply wonderful day full of surprises. We'll have to celebrate when I visit, okay?
I hope you have a simply wonderful day full of surprises. We'll have to celebrate when I visit, okay?
Thursday, July 05, 2007
July 5, 2002 was 5 years ago??
Happy 5th Anniversary
Lana & David!
It seems so strange that you were married 5 years ago because it feels like yesterday! I miss you and can't wait to see you this summer.
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