From the Inside Out

A New Year

2009-01-05T16:34:00.000-08:00

It is sometimes refreshing to start a new year. There is a sense of having a clean slate. The troubles to the year past are gone and there is alot to look forward to in a new year. At least that is the way I am choosing to look at this year. I had recently read a blog that asked people to come up with a new word as a theme for the new year. As I pondered what word I would choose (which there were many I coudl choose from), I finally thought of the perfect word for me this year. The word I chose is WISDOM. Wisdom in everything I do, in every aspect of my life. This would mean really drawing closer to the creator. I want to make wise decisions for myself and also as Simon and I make decisions together. This is my prayer for 2009...To have WISDOM.

Just How Precious Life Is

2008-11-15T20:23:00.000-08:00

I am reminded today that life is very precious. I lost my cousin this morning. After a long fight for her life, she is now with our Savior. Mom, Dad, Simon and I drove to see her last night. We were able to spend a little time with her and our family in some of the last moments of her life.

What a precious time for us. Sometimes life is raw and overwhelming. Still, now as I write this, I do not believe that she is gone. She was a fighter. She was fun and loving and beautiful. What I am learning is that sometimes when you I am not looking it seems like moments are snatched away. I am learning the importance of savoring these moments. They may and sometimes will never come around again. I love her tremendously and will miss her sense of humor.

Day After Disappointment

2008-11-05T13:29:00.000-08:00

Well, what can I say...Just a little disappointed in the choice our country made for our next President. I thought it would be nice to have a president that actually was a little Patriotic. I guess things change. The peace I take away from all of this is that God is perfectly in control. No doubt!!

Hard Days

2008-09-29T15:04:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was a hard day for Simon and I. We decided to put our little precious dog down as she was suffering from seizures. She was the sweetest little dog. We will miss her tremendously. Today is a little better, but waking up without her there was difficult. We miss her. I am sure with each day, it gets better.

I have been tagged

2008-09-09T12:33:00.000-07:00

I've Been Blog Tagged...

This is basically a game of "tag" to answer the following questions, then I get to "tag" some of the blogs I read!

So, here are my answers:

Ten years ago I was working on my Master's degree and working at a not so fun job. WOW! A lot has changed in ten years.

Five things on today's to-do list:

Work
Run some errands at my breaks
Make a hair appointment
Call my husband after he gets home to check on our dog
Relax

A snack I enjoy:

Twizzlers, Diet Coke, Skittles

Things I would do if I were a millionaire:

Pay off all debts including our home
Travel with Simon
Work part time
Write a book

Places I have lived:
Glendale, AZ
Encinitas, CA
Oceanside, CA
Temecula, CA
Phoenix, AZ
Hemet, CA

After a Long Weekend

2008-09-02T14:22:00.000-07:00

It was so nice to have a long weekend. Simon and I were able to spend some well needed time together. We had a wonderful time. It is difficult, however, to get back into the swing of things. Getting up this morning proved to be somewhat of a challenge. But I did it and made it to work. It has been a great day.

Try Living

2008-08-03T19:54:00.000-07:00

I had recently heard someone talk about a shirt that he saw. It stated "TRY LIVING". This statement made me think about life. I really want to be able to live a simple life. A life not filled with worry or anxiety. And to do this I must be willing to surrender my worries and anxieties to the Lord. So this is my commitment.

Saying Goodbye

2008-07-18T21:58:00.000-07:00

Saying goodbye is never easy. I have worked at my current job of 5 years and now I am saying goodbye. It is very difficult to leave as I have met many people who have deeply touched my life. I am sad to leave, but I am also excited about the new possibilities of my new job. Anyways, saying goodbye is harder than I thought it would be. I will truly miss people that are so amazing to me.

God is Amazing

2008-06-26T08:54:00.000-07:00

I am so happy to report that my cousin is out of the hospital and doing better. She has some follow-up to do, but is stable. God is an amazing healer. I am so thankful for her life and the person that she is. My thoughts and prayer are with her. What a miracle!!!

Just Found OUt

2008-06-18T00:16:00.000-07:00

About an hour and a half ago, I found out that my cousin is dying. What a surreal moment!! As so many thoughts run through my head, I am flooded by childhood memories with her, her brother and my sister. We had so many fun times together. It definitely opens my eyes more to just how precious life really is and how each day really is a gift from God. It is sad to me that this is how I have to re-discover this fact. My heart hurts deeply for her and her family, my aunt and uncle right now. I cannot fathom what they are feelings and going through in these last several hours. It boggles my mind to try and think about it. It is amazing how that pain seems to take my breathe away. This cannot be happening. She is so young and beautiful.

A New Week

2008-06-16T21:59:00.000-07:00

On our way to the Queen Mary, we stopped to have dinner with my sister, brother-in-law and my niece and nephew. We had a blast. It was great to see them and spend a little time with them.

Simon and I had a great time at his friend Mark's wedding. It was a great day. One thing that I am so grateful for is my husband. He is an amazing man. There are many reasons why I love him. He is my best friend. We had a very nice time with Simon's family. It was a wonderful weekend which made it very difficult to start a work week. But here we go!!!

Today

2008-06-14T10:33:00.000-07:00

Today I have to work for part of the day and then Simon and I are headed off to the Queen Mary. One of his friends is getting married tomorrow so we decided to stay the night. I am looking forward to this evening. We seem to have a little stress with our house closing and so this should be a great distraction. It will also (I think) give Simon some great photo opportunities. He is really enjoying photography. So I am sure we will have a great time.

My Niece and Nephew

2008-06-13T19:50:00.000-07:00

Today, my dad received a picture of my niece and nephew for Father's Day. It was one of the most precious pictures I have ever seen. I am not bias or anything. My niece looks like such a little girl and my nephew, well... he just looks like he is about to get into something. They both are so very important to me. I love them with all my heart. Both of them are pumpkins.

This Weekend

2008-06-13T19:46:00.000-07:00

Simon and I are going to go to a wedding for one of his friends from HS on the Queen Mary. It should be a good time, except it is on Father's Day. That is a real bummer. I am sure that it will all work out as his parents are going to the wedding. So we can spend Father's Day morning with his dad at the wedding and the evening with my dad. So I think we should be able to celebrate with them both.

Just Waiting

2008-06-12T10:49:00.000-07:00

Simon and I are still waiting for our new house to close. It has been a week and a day since we were supposed to close and we are anxious. I think that Simon would already be in the house if it weren't for me. Anyways, we are very excited and cannot wait to put our belongings back up. One thing that this process has continually reminded me of though is that God takes complete care of us and my parents ROCK!!!!! I think that I have the best parents ever. I am so thankful for them everyday!!!

I Finally Gave Into the Fun

2008-06-11T21:15:00.000-07:00

After several friends and then my husband started a blog, I decided to join in the fun. I have enjoyed this process. I now know what they have been talking about and to them I am grateful for the idea. I cannot wait to see how all of this goes.