Reaching Beyond Myself
Sunday, December 9, 2007
They way I see it......
seems to be constantly changing......
which I'm thankful for.......
There are only a few things in my life that I know my belief structure won't change, other than that, I'm an open person, especially to being challenged, provoked, or stirred.
I've never been a big fan of Michael Moore, primarily because of what I had heard about him, not based on anything I had discovered for myself. I stand corrected on much of what I believed about him. No, I don't think he's a saint, I just find him to be powerfully inspiring. Yesterday, I watched his movie "Sicko" Mostly, because I am very passionate about health care in this country, especially having lived in a country with socialized medicine (Italy) This movie provoked in me a deep level of fear and awe. Fear because I can't imagine remaining in the USA......it's no secret I would take my family to Europe and live a very productive, happy life there. Awe that Americans don't know many of the ills of this "Big Business". Like which politician is in bed with which health insurance company. I am appalled at what I've settled for as an American citizen, honestly. Perhaps it's because I've had some serious medical conditions that have required me to be personally involved, I don't know......what I do know is that this film has provoked me. I STRONGLY encourage everyone to see this film. It will change the way you think of our government and this great country.
On a lighter note......
we are snowed and iced in this morning, so no church. WOW, this is a new idea to our Floridian folk. (granted we're from Michigan, but it's been awhile) It's so funny because here in Missouri, if a few inches of snow fall, everyone leaves work early, but when it's combined with ice....watch out.....EVERYTHING shuts down. Is it snowing or raining right now? nope, it did and it might later, but at the moment it's completely clear out........I just chuckle........no worries, I'm enjoying my snowed in day and hoping it lasts through tomorrow so I get to stay home from work too!!
That's the way I see it anyway ;)
which I'm thankful for.......
There are only a few things in my life that I know my belief structure won't change, other than that, I'm an open person, especially to being challenged, provoked, or stirred.
I've never been a big fan of Michael Moore, primarily because of what I had heard about him, not based on anything I had discovered for myself. I stand corrected on much of what I believed about him. No, I don't think he's a saint, I just find him to be powerfully inspiring. Yesterday, I watched his movie "Sicko" Mostly, because I am very passionate about health care in this country, especially having lived in a country with socialized medicine (Italy) This movie provoked in me a deep level of fear and awe. Fear because I can't imagine remaining in the USA......it's no secret I would take my family to Europe and live a very productive, happy life there. Awe that Americans don't know many of the ills of this "Big Business". Like which politician is in bed with which health insurance company. I am appalled at what I've settled for as an American citizen, honestly. Perhaps it's because I've had some serious medical conditions that have required me to be personally involved, I don't know......what I do know is that this film has provoked me. I STRONGLY encourage everyone to see this film. It will change the way you think of our government and this great country.
On a lighter note......
we are snowed and iced in this morning, so no church. WOW, this is a new idea to our Floridian folk. (granted we're from Michigan, but it's been awhile) It's so funny because here in Missouri, if a few inches of snow fall, everyone leaves work early, but when it's combined with ice....watch out.....EVERYTHING shuts down. Is it snowing or raining right now? nope, it did and it might later, but at the moment it's completely clear out........I just chuckle........no worries, I'm enjoying my snowed in day and hoping it lasts through tomorrow so I get to stay home from work too!!
That's the way I see it anyway ;)
Labels: random blather
Friday, November 2, 2007
Various thoughts from my work week......
So I have successfully completed another week of work and I've come to ponder many things.....random and insignificant, but thoughts none-the-less.....
why is it when you walk into a women's bathroom and sit down next to someone who has also just entered that it's entirely impossible to pee?
am I the only one with this problem? pee-shyness?
Maybe it's the fact that 4 women at any given moment can all pee or poop at the same time, not to mention see who is inside the stall through the three inch gap between the hinge and the frame.......
There seem to be a lot of interracial couples here in our town, is it because Missouri is more accepting than Florida or Michigan? (personally I think it's a beautiful thing, unfortunately some close-minded people think otherwise)
There also seem to be more overweight and obese peole in the Midwest (as opposed to Florida) is it because the sun doesn't shine here as often?
What is it about the sunshine that makes people feel happy?
Who invented the "pod" or the "cubicle" They (along with the person who created the bra) need to be taken outside for bouts of public humiliation. Seriously, these people obvisiously were never constricted by aforementioned for a period of 8 hours or longer.
Who sets the national standard for poverty? I would like to have a sit-me-down session with that person, immediately!!
Why do churches (atleast in my experience) either try to fit into the "cool" mode of "cutting edge" OR you have to try to fit into the "clique"
Why do people on the East Coast seem rude and the Midwest hospitible? Does it have anything to do with time zones?
Why don't fast food chains invent a way to package ketchup like other dipping sauces? Seriously, do you know how much more convient this concept would be......
Is it ok to think your neighbor is a hottie, even if you're married?
Is it ok to be in your 30s and still have no clue about what you want to be when you grow up?
Why do my feet stink when I wear birks, but they don't in all other sandals?
just some randomness from inside the mind of a recently converted stay-at-home mom who just rejoined the work force crunching numbers......no worries ;)
why is it when you walk into a women's bathroom and sit down next to someone who has also just entered that it's entirely impossible to pee?
am I the only one with this problem? pee-shyness?
Maybe it's the fact that 4 women at any given moment can all pee or poop at the same time, not to mention see who is inside the stall through the three inch gap between the hinge and the frame.......
There seem to be a lot of interracial couples here in our town, is it because Missouri is more accepting than Florida or Michigan? (personally I think it's a beautiful thing, unfortunately some close-minded people think otherwise)
There also seem to be more overweight and obese peole in the Midwest (as opposed to Florida) is it because the sun doesn't shine here as often?
What is it about the sunshine that makes people feel happy?
Who invented the "pod" or the "cubicle" They (along with the person who created the bra) need to be taken outside for bouts of public humiliation. Seriously, these people obvisiously were never constricted by aforementioned for a period of 8 hours or longer.
Who sets the national standard for poverty? I would like to have a sit-me-down session with that person, immediately!!
Why do churches (atleast in my experience) either try to fit into the "cool" mode of "cutting edge" OR you have to try to fit into the "clique"
Why do people on the East Coast seem rude and the Midwest hospitible? Does it have anything to do with time zones?
Why don't fast food chains invent a way to package ketchup like other dipping sauces? Seriously, do you know how much more convient this concept would be......
Is it ok to think your neighbor is a hottie, even if you're married?
Is it ok to be in your 30s and still have no clue about what you want to be when you grow up?
Why do my feet stink when I wear birks, but they don't in all other sandals?
just some randomness from inside the mind of a recently converted stay-at-home mom who just rejoined the work force crunching numbers......no worries ;)
Labels: random blather
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Randomness at its finest :)
Basically I wanted to jot down some thoughts since I'm sick of looking at the lice post....LOL
We've successfully eliminated those dreadful creatures.....ugh!!!! I HATE bugs, even now more than ever ;)
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So what's the deal with parent pickup people at school? I went to pick my daughter up from school yesterday and typically how it works is you wait to see your child's teacher's name on the wall (this indicates they are coming out next) and then you pull into the circle (hell would be a better description) and you wait to pick up your kid. IF by chance you miss your child the first time they rotate you back through the circle. No problem, right? WRONG. I had to rotate through the circle on Friday 3 TIMES, which, I'm fine with, except that you would think it would be easier to commit double homicide before ATTEMPTING to re-enter the circle. OMG, seriously, I sat for about 15 minutes just to be let into the circle......ugh, what's up with that? it's not like the line is moving anywhere near 1 mph, it moves at a snail's pace, so hello people, be courteous and let other parents into the circle.....So that's my rant about that issue.....moving on...............
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What is good ettique in this situation?
My unit (at work) just hired their final "new" person. (I actually have some seniority after working there 2 weeks) and I can't quite figure her out. She refuses to eat with any of us. (we don't cliche together we just try to include everyone) and she refuses to tell us her age, which I think is weird, but whatever. I can't figure out if she just a. thinks she is better than everyone or b. is just really shy. So what is the etiquette here: would you eat with your new co-workers if you were new to the position?
Personally, I've always tried to overcome my "shyness" and get to know people through small talk, so I don't understand people who refuse to......just need some input......thanks ;)
Next........
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So I was talking to one of my best friends who is divorced and she's thinking of re-entering the dating scene (God bless her) and it made me realize (after hanging up the phone) that after 7 years of marriage I think that Hubs and I have FINALLY hit our stride and I'm thankful that at 32 I don't have to re-enter the dating scene!!
moving on........
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It seems that half of you were OK with sharing your views on sex when I posted my blog about Christians and sex.....thank you, it was enlightening. I agree with one reader, that some things aren't for public forums, I totally agree. Since I have NO TACT, forgive me if this is one of them and I am just clueless. Feel free to leave a :0 face in horror at my asking ;)
Sex question #2: toys? yes or no
alrighty then......moving on.....
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I've decided, as of the first of November (when I'm cleared from surgery to start exercising again) to once again get up BEFORE work and work out......this will be quite a challenge since I haven't worked out since Florida.......just thought you should know ;)
Next......
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OH MY, I had to scrape my windshield TWICE last week before work. I can honestly say, while I love Missouri, I HATE HATE HATE cold weather and am looking forward to moving to a warmer climate once Hubs has finished school.....amen and hallelujah...teehee
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Have a great weekend!!
We've successfully eliminated those dreadful creatures.....ugh!!!! I HATE bugs, even now more than ever ;)
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So what's the deal with parent pickup people at school? I went to pick my daughter up from school yesterday and typically how it works is you wait to see your child's teacher's name on the wall (this indicates they are coming out next) and then you pull into the circle (hell would be a better description) and you wait to pick up your kid. IF by chance you miss your child the first time they rotate you back through the circle. No problem, right? WRONG. I had to rotate through the circle on Friday 3 TIMES, which, I'm fine with, except that you would think it would be easier to commit double homicide before ATTEMPTING to re-enter the circle. OMG, seriously, I sat for about 15 minutes just to be let into the circle......ugh, what's up with that? it's not like the line is moving anywhere near 1 mph, it moves at a snail's pace, so hello people, be courteous and let other parents into the circle.....So that's my rant about that issue.....moving on...............
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What is good ettique in this situation?
My unit (at work) just hired their final "new" person. (I actually have some seniority after working there 2 weeks) and I can't quite figure her out. She refuses to eat with any of us. (we don't cliche together we just try to include everyone) and she refuses to tell us her age, which I think is weird, but whatever. I can't figure out if she just a. thinks she is better than everyone or b. is just really shy. So what is the etiquette here: would you eat with your new co-workers if you were new to the position?
Personally, I've always tried to overcome my "shyness" and get to know people through small talk, so I don't understand people who refuse to......just need some input......thanks ;)
Next........
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So I was talking to one of my best friends who is divorced and she's thinking of re-entering the dating scene (God bless her) and it made me realize (after hanging up the phone) that after 7 years of marriage I think that Hubs and I have FINALLY hit our stride and I'm thankful that at 32 I don't have to re-enter the dating scene!!
moving on........
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It seems that half of you were OK with sharing your views on sex when I posted my blog about Christians and sex.....thank you, it was enlightening. I agree with one reader, that some things aren't for public forums, I totally agree. Since I have NO TACT, forgive me if this is one of them and I am just clueless. Feel free to leave a :0 face in horror at my asking ;)
Sex question #2: toys? yes or no
alrighty then......moving on.....
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I've decided, as of the first of November (when I'm cleared from surgery to start exercising again) to once again get up BEFORE work and work out......this will be quite a challenge since I haven't worked out since Florida.......just thought you should know ;)
Next......
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OH MY, I had to scrape my windshield TWICE last week before work. I can honestly say, while I love Missouri, I HATE HATE HATE cold weather and am looking forward to moving to a warmer climate once Hubs has finished school.....amen and hallelujah...teehee
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Have a great weekend!!
Labels: random blather
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Random thoughts and sex ed.- Viewer Discretion Advised-
I have a job. I'm newly employed.
It's starts tomorrow.
I'll be working for the University Health System.....hooray.....pathetic pay, but great benefits!!
Oh yes, and super great hours....early, but out to pick up my daughter from school......another hooray.
So I've entitled this post, "Random Thougths" because today has just been.......to say the least........random.
Not bad, not good, just super random.
It started with church. We are still in the process of trying to find a place to belong. UGH, can I just say I absolutely HATE this process for a lot of different reasons, but mostly because you have to sit through a TON of really really boring churches before finding that place you can call "Home".
Anyway, we went to a new "start up" church. From it's name, description and style we were thinking it might have staying potential........WRONG!!!!.........
BORING.....I feel bad saying it, but there wasn't anything we liked about it and that's not saying much because we are inclined to find something we like in a church and atleast consider attending a couple more times.
This one, we won't be going back. Perhaps the ONLY reason we would consider attending again is because the pastor looked like House from teh TV show House and we all know this isn't a reason to attend a church....LOL
It wasn't like they had glaringly different beliefs than us or anything like that, it was just so incredibly boring that if hubs wasn't falling asleep, I was.....yikes.....
So really boring church started our day.....
Then we got home and decided we would take the sugar cookies the kids and I made yesterday around to our neighbors. (sidenote: something I LOVE about Missouri is how wonderfully hospitable people are here....love it!!) But only one of the three neighbors were home, so we'll attempt tomorrow.
As we finished eating our luch, our phone rang. It was a sweet wonderful friend of mine whom I don't get to talk to very often because she's super busy, newly engaged and planning a wedding.........like I said, busy.......She called because our last conversation ended abruptly so we were picking up there. Today, though, the conversation turned to the topic of sex. (random) Since she's a Christian, she obvisously waiting to get married and had a lot of questions about various things from birth control to appropriatness of certain things. ANYWAY, it got me to thinking about my faith and the issue of sex.
Why is it that we Christians don't really talk about it? Seriously? I mean here is a person who is getting married and has questions. Thankfully, she felt the freedom to ask me questions. (I'm kinda known for putting it all out there......LOL) I thought it was sweet because here she is getting married, new to the concept of sex and needing advice/answers.
It seems like in the church we are "ok" with talking about sex with newly engaged couples, but what about us ole fogeys?
This question got me to thinking, Hubs and I just celebrated our 7 year anniversary and I STILL have sex questions. Who can I ask? It seems like once the honeymoon is over Christians clam up and quit talking about sex.
Feel free to answer this regardless of your faith association and discreetly PLEASE.
My sex question: After the newlywed phase wears off, how often do you and your spouse have sex in a month?
If you aren't comfortable commenting here, please feel free to email me.
So like I said, RANDOM today, oh yeah, I napped for about 4 hours so I'm still a little groggy....forgive me.....but I am curious and maybe if I get brave enough I'll ask other "sex" questions, but for now that's all I've got........ :)
It's starts tomorrow.
I'll be working for the University Health System.....hooray.....pathetic pay, but great benefits!!
Oh yes, and super great hours....early, but out to pick up my daughter from school......another hooray.
So I've entitled this post, "Random Thougths" because today has just been.......to say the least........random.
Not bad, not good, just super random.
It started with church. We are still in the process of trying to find a place to belong. UGH, can I just say I absolutely HATE this process for a lot of different reasons, but mostly because you have to sit through a TON of really really boring churches before finding that place you can call "Home".
Anyway, we went to a new "start up" church. From it's name, description and style we were thinking it might have staying potential........WRONG!!!!.........
BORING.....I feel bad saying it, but there wasn't anything we liked about it and that's not saying much because we are inclined to find something we like in a church and atleast consider attending a couple more times.
This one, we won't be going back. Perhaps the ONLY reason we would consider attending again is because the pastor looked like House from teh TV show House and we all know this isn't a reason to attend a church....LOL
It wasn't like they had glaringly different beliefs than us or anything like that, it was just so incredibly boring that if hubs wasn't falling asleep, I was.....yikes.....
So really boring church started our day.....
Then we got home and decided we would take the sugar cookies the kids and I made yesterday around to our neighbors. (sidenote: something I LOVE about Missouri is how wonderfully hospitable people are here....love it!!) But only one of the three neighbors were home, so we'll attempt tomorrow.
As we finished eating our luch, our phone rang. It was a sweet wonderful friend of mine whom I don't get to talk to very often because she's super busy, newly engaged and planning a wedding.........like I said, busy.......She called because our last conversation ended abruptly so we were picking up there. Today, though, the conversation turned to the topic of sex. (random) Since she's a Christian, she obvisously waiting to get married and had a lot of questions about various things from birth control to appropriatness of certain things. ANYWAY, it got me to thinking about my faith and the issue of sex.
Why is it that we Christians don't really talk about it? Seriously? I mean here is a person who is getting married and has questions. Thankfully, she felt the freedom to ask me questions. (I'm kinda known for putting it all out there......LOL) I thought it was sweet because here she is getting married, new to the concept of sex and needing advice/answers.
It seems like in the church we are "ok" with talking about sex with newly engaged couples, but what about us ole fogeys?
This question got me to thinking, Hubs and I just celebrated our 7 year anniversary and I STILL have sex questions. Who can I ask? It seems like once the honeymoon is over Christians clam up and quit talking about sex.
Feel free to answer this regardless of your faith association and discreetly PLEASE.
My sex question: After the newlywed phase wears off, how often do you and your spouse have sex in a month?
If you aren't comfortable commenting here, please feel free to email me.
So like I said, RANDOM today, oh yeah, I napped for about 4 hours so I'm still a little groggy....forgive me.....but I am curious and maybe if I get brave enough I'll ask other "sex" questions, but for now that's all I've got........ :)
Labels: random blather
