HAHA so the title for this blog comes from my roommate Lauren. We were watching Starter for 10 an English comedy of sorts and Lauren and I were loving the English accents and vocab. That was then that we decided that we will "speak British" at our house. There's more to how "bloody, buggar, blasted, beasty balls" came out of Laurens mouth but I can't remember.
Last week and weekend were crazy. On Thursday an RA Roberto and I took 6 residents to see the Christmas Cantata at the church I have been attending. Chaleece was in the show and Tina met me there. It was a really nice show. Full of cheesy dialogue and songs about Jesus. There were also dancers which is what Chaleece was doing. It was a nice evening. My favorite part was Robertos wife came and brought their 6 week old son with her. So Tina and I spent the show playing pass the baby and fawning over Levi. After the show Chaleece, Tina and I went to Chilis for some dinner and I got home about 11:30 and passed out.
Friday was a bad day at work. I have some issues with how things are being handled and people are being treated. But as my parents pointed out that is just life in the workplace. People want stuff done and they will use their power to get it done. SO lets just say i was counting down the minutes to go home. I actually went straight to get Tina because I said I would give her a ride to her staff Christmas party at Michaels and plus I wanted to go. I was there about 20 minutes and started feeling bad so i went home. Rebecca came home a volunteered to go get Tina so I didn't have to drive back out to Michaels. Friday night James and Jon came up from Tampa for the weekend. The two of them along with Neal, Peter, Amanda, and Lauren went and saw Chaleece in the cantata. Afterwards they came over and played some games.
Saturday I got up around 10am and hung out. Then all the boys came over and Lauren, me, and them went to get lunch at a Chinese buffet. Then they all went to see a movie and I went to another Mary Kay party at Tina's. Afterwards at home Lauren and the boys came back and we sat around staring at each other for a good 2 hours. Jon was getting bored and antsy so we gave him a list of stuff that needed to be fixed around the house and off he went (boys are handy sometimes) Chaleece came over and declared that she wanted to build a gingerbread house. Then boys were hungry so they left to get house supplies, food, and beer. Lauren and I stayed behind and started making Christmas cookies. So that night my house was filled with the delicious smell of cooking sugar cookies, the sounds of laughter and Christmas music, and just a great feeling you get when you hang out with people you love and you forget about the stresses of life. Lauren and I kicked everyone out around 1am after a game of Mafia and a 30 minute discussion about the probability of someone getting the Mafia card two games in a row. (i chose to ignore all of them and clean the kitchen. math makes my head hurt :) )
Sunday I slept in till 12 and it was wonderful. After getting dressed in my awesome Christmas tackiness. Lauren and I got ready for the party. I made punch that had raspberry sherbet, tropical fruit punch, and champagne in it. ( which was DELICIOUS) Lauren made frosting for the cookies and we set up the cookie bar. We turned all the Christmas lights on and the music and waited for everyone to show up. It was a great day. We did the advent calendar for the day and then talked about our spiritual gifts. People brought food with them so we ate and were just plain merry. Then we handed out all the secret santa gifts and opened one at a time. I had Emi and I burnt him a CD of all my favorite worship songs and a book of prayers. Jon had me and he wrote me a poem and got me a $10 gift card to Chilis. Everyone stayed until about 8 then Michael came back to pick up Rebecca to go watch a meteor shower and he helped us clean everything up washed dishes and everything. (he slightly renewed my hope in the male species)
So yeah it was a crazy busy and fun weekend. I will make another post about this week because this one is long enough.
Love and miss you all
<3
I COME HOME TOMORROW!!!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Christmas Time Is Here
So Friday was as Tina puts it "round one of Christmas parties." Friday night Elaine (the director of CVIF) had a cocktail party at her house. We were all excited thinking about dressing up in our cocktail dresses, heels, and layers of extra make-up. We actually spent two weeks asking what are you wearing and activity looking. My mother even shipped a pair of shoes to me. So the night came we were all ready to go and looking mighty fine I may add. We get there and we were ENTIRLY overdressed. HAHA While people looked nice it was nice jeans and top look. There were even a few in jeans and a sweatshirt. So it was a bot awkward walking in and looking like Christmas barbie dolls. But I calmed my anxiety by thinking "I spend all week waking up and throwing on the first thing I see, I like to dress up once and a while and look really good." :)
So we sat around (there was no way we were going to stand for a few hours in heels) Ate some really good food and merrily drank. Elaine had invited the CVIF board members so everyone had to be on their best behavior. Admittedly I was a bit nervous that I would do or say something stupid, but everyone was really nice and it was a really good time. At about 8pm everyone started trickling out. Lauren and Rebecca wanted to go but I wasn't ready. Tina and Amanda wanted to stay, so they agreed to drive me home. After everyone but Elaine's friends had left we played Catch Phrase, I think is the name of it. It was so much fun. Good times. So then Tina and Amanda drove me home and I walked in to all the lights off. All the Christmas lights on and Rebecca, Lauren, Chaleece, and Neal watching Serendipity. It was a bit funny.
Saturday I worked for a few hours and then went to a Mary Kay party that one of my coworkers was hosting. It was really nice. But man are those Mary Kay women tricky. I somehow got conned into hosting my own party and paying way to much money for a tube of lip gloss. I left there dazed and confuse saying "Wait what just happened." Actually everyone got conned into a party. So for the next 3 Saturdays I have an invitation to a party. JEEZ!
Sunday was a lazy days. I started working on my Christmas presents. I underestimated my ability, patience and motivation to actually make them. So it took me a few days to get them done. But last night I got them all finished wrapped and I only have 3 more gifts to finish. But my room looks like Santa's Shop with all the colorful packages everywhere. Not to mention scraps of paper, newspaper, plates with paint, and random craft thing strewn ALL over the place.
This week has been pretty boring. Same old thing at work. I'm excited for this weekend though. Saturday I have another Mary Kay party and Sunday is Orlando groups monthly community meeting. Rebecca, Lauren and i are going all out since its December. We are having a tacky sweater theme, exchanging secret Santa presents, we are going to have a cookie bar, and some yummy spiked punch. Our house looks great with all the decorations. Once again my mother proved to be the coolest mom ever and sent me a big box of all my Christmas decorations. Yay for round 2 of parties.
So we sat around (there was no way we were going to stand for a few hours in heels) Ate some really good food and merrily drank. Elaine had invited the CVIF board members so everyone had to be on their best behavior. Admittedly I was a bit nervous that I would do or say something stupid, but everyone was really nice and it was a really good time. At about 8pm everyone started trickling out. Lauren and Rebecca wanted to go but I wasn't ready. Tina and Amanda wanted to stay, so they agreed to drive me home. After everyone but Elaine's friends had left we played Catch Phrase, I think is the name of it. It was so much fun. Good times. So then Tina and Amanda drove me home and I walked in to all the lights off. All the Christmas lights on and Rebecca, Lauren, Chaleece, and Neal watching Serendipity. It was a bit funny.
Saturday I worked for a few hours and then went to a Mary Kay party that one of my coworkers was hosting. It was really nice. But man are those Mary Kay women tricky. I somehow got conned into hosting my own party and paying way to much money for a tube of lip gloss. I left there dazed and confuse saying "Wait what just happened." Actually everyone got conned into a party. So for the next 3 Saturdays I have an invitation to a party. JEEZ!
Sunday was a lazy days. I started working on my Christmas presents. I underestimated my ability, patience and motivation to actually make them. So it took me a few days to get them done. But last night I got them all finished wrapped and I only have 3 more gifts to finish. But my room looks like Santa's Shop with all the colorful packages everywhere. Not to mention scraps of paper, newspaper, plates with paint, and random craft thing strewn ALL over the place.
This week has been pretty boring. Same old thing at work. I'm excited for this weekend though. Saturday I have another Mary Kay party and Sunday is Orlando groups monthly community meeting. Rebecca, Lauren and i are going all out since its December. We are having a tacky sweater theme, exchanging secret Santa presents, we are going to have a cookie bar, and some yummy spiked punch. Our house looks great with all the decorations. Once again my mother proved to be the coolest mom ever and sent me a big box of all my Christmas decorations. Yay for round 2 of parties.
Love and miss you all
<3
14 days until I come home
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Thankfulness and a Rap
So this is my what I'm thankful for post. I know I'm a week late but aren't you supposed to be aware and speak what your thankful for all the time?
I am thankful for my family. For parents who have and do wholly support and stand behind me and the decisions I make in my life (even if they have to grin and bear it sometimes). They sacrifice so much so that I get not only what I need but what I want as well. They are willing to do just about anything to ensure that I am happy, healthy, and content and I am thankful for that. For my little sister who asks for nothing but my love and an open ear once and awhile.
I am thankful for my friends, both in IN and FL. They love me even when I'm neurotic and crazy. They encourage me when I want to give up, and they make laugh so hard I tears start streaming down my face and can't breathe. I am so thankful for the blessing of them in my life.
I am thankful for the opportunity to work with Pathways to Care and to serve the homeless. I am thankful for the chance to grow and learn about myself and the possibilities I can achieve.
So those are just a few small things I am thankful for.
Wednesday night at my house is roommate night. The three of us are always running in three different directions and we take Wednesday night to reconnect and just hang out together. Well last night we decorated the house together. It was so much fun. We were laughing, messing with each other (Lauren hates Christmas hehe) I love Christmas and decorating and all that jazz so I was hyper and just generally freaking out last night.
Lauren and Rebecca were getting a bit fed up with me when I kept telling them where to put things and going behind them and fixing it. It was then that I realized I was acting exactly like my mother at Christmas when it comes to decorating the house, and I told them as such. I said "You think I'm bad come to my house when we are decorating for Christmas." But you know what it needs to look nice and if you are good at decorating then there's nothing wrong with sharing that skill (right mom?)
After we got done decorating with the stuff we have at the moment. The three of us were sitting on the couch and Lauren was telling us about this song she heard over and over at Busch Gardens and the only line she remembered was "Our love is like a holiday." From there it launched into the three of us spending 30minutes writing a rap about Christmas, the three of us, and other ridiculous things. Then we mad ea video of us saying it. The best part of the whole thing is that I thought I hit stop and apparently I didn't, so Lauren goes "it's still going," and my response is to yell. HAHAHA We kept replaying the last few seconds over and over and just laughing hysterically. You can find the video on my facebook profile, but I'll post the lyrics on here.
At the 3208 our love is like a holiday
We do Advent at night
And we work all day
We'll have mistletoe so CV's can kiss
Oh did we mention Lauren hates Christmas
We love to laugh
And Jesus is our thing
We strung Christmas lights
And we like to sing
At the Christmas party there'll be a cookie bar
Oh did we mention Sarah hit a car
When Santa comes there will be no fear'
Cause the stupid alarm is what we'll hear
No popcorn on strings so we don't get ants
Oh did we mention Rebecca don't wear pants
We've got eight months until we leave
For now we just be livin' in community
Oh and something that we are doing that I absolutely love is every night the three of us are lighting the advent candles and saying the readings and prayers. I haven't done this since I was in elementary school. It's so nice.
Love and miss you all
19 days until I come home for Christmas :D
I am thankful for my family. For parents who have and do wholly support and stand behind me and the decisions I make in my life (even if they have to grin and bear it sometimes). They sacrifice so much so that I get not only what I need but what I want as well. They are willing to do just about anything to ensure that I am happy, healthy, and content and I am thankful for that. For my little sister who asks for nothing but my love and an open ear once and awhile.
I am thankful for my friends, both in IN and FL. They love me even when I'm neurotic and crazy. They encourage me when I want to give up, and they make laugh so hard I tears start streaming down my face and can't breathe. I am so thankful for the blessing of them in my life.
I am thankful for the opportunity to work with Pathways to Care and to serve the homeless. I am thankful for the chance to grow and learn about myself and the possibilities I can achieve.
So those are just a few small things I am thankful for.
Wednesday night at my house is roommate night. The three of us are always running in three different directions and we take Wednesday night to reconnect and just hang out together. Well last night we decorated the house together. It was so much fun. We were laughing, messing with each other (Lauren hates Christmas hehe) I love Christmas and decorating and all that jazz so I was hyper and just generally freaking out last night.
Lauren and Rebecca were getting a bit fed up with me when I kept telling them where to put things and going behind them and fixing it. It was then that I realized I was acting exactly like my mother at Christmas when it comes to decorating the house, and I told them as such. I said "You think I'm bad come to my house when we are decorating for Christmas." But you know what it needs to look nice and if you are good at decorating then there's nothing wrong with sharing that skill (right mom?)
After we got done decorating with the stuff we have at the moment. The three of us were sitting on the couch and Lauren was telling us about this song she heard over and over at Busch Gardens and the only line she remembered was "Our love is like a holiday." From there it launched into the three of us spending 30minutes writing a rap about Christmas, the three of us, and other ridiculous things. Then we mad ea video of us saying it. The best part of the whole thing is that I thought I hit stop and apparently I didn't, so Lauren goes "it's still going," and my response is to yell. HAHAHA We kept replaying the last few seconds over and over and just laughing hysterically. You can find the video on my facebook profile, but I'll post the lyrics on here.
At the 3208 our love is like a holiday
We do Advent at night
And we work all day
We'll have mistletoe so CV's can kiss
Oh did we mention Lauren hates Christmas
We love to laugh
And Jesus is our thing
We strung Christmas lights
And we like to sing
At the Christmas party there'll be a cookie bar
Oh did we mention Sarah hit a car
When Santa comes there will be no fear'
Cause the stupid alarm is what we'll hear
No popcorn on strings so we don't get ants
Oh did we mention Rebecca don't wear pants
We've got eight months until we leave
For now we just be livin' in community
Oh and something that we are doing that I absolutely love is every night the three of us are lighting the advent candles and saying the readings and prayers. I haven't done this since I was in elementary school. It's so nice.
Love and miss you all
19 days until I come home for Christmas :D
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Updaty Kind of Thing
I’ve been so busy ranting and posting emoish poems that I haven’t actually written about what’s been going on in my life down here J
So let’s see I left off right before heading to the retreat, which was a month ago. Wow this month went fast.
So the retreat was amazing! The center was right across the street from the beach which was unbelievable. I think the beaches on the gulf are better then the ones on the Atlantic. The sand was white and it felt like you were walking through flour. The water felt like a bath and there were shells all over the shore. The first night we were there we went and watched the sunset as a group. We also went and had prayer on the beach the next morning and watched the sunrise. We traveled to Imokolee one day which is a migrant worker town. Most of the people living there work in the tomatoes fields down here.
Then retreat was over Halloween so everyone was told to come in costume. It was of course under the threat that if they didn’t, they would end up in Tina’s clothes (even the boys). It was great we had an angel, Harry Potter (ME J ) Jack, Kate, Locke, and Naomi from lost, a hippie, a cat, Cruella de Vil, and some others that I can’t remember. We had a costume contest, a dance party and watch a scary movie. But half way through the dance party most people had left to go to a bar. Apparently at a normal college (or any college that doesn’t ban drinking) Halloween is a night to go out and get wasted. Only this time you’re in a costume. Hehe So it was a great weekend. It was nice to catch up with people, since some of haven’t seen each other since the July retreat.
This past weekend I went up to Jacksonville on Saturday with Chaleece. Me, Chaleece, Sarah, and Shawna all went to see New Moon. I like it. The movie was def better than Twilight, but probably not worth the $10 to see it. I got a free New Moon cup so that makes it ok in my mind. After the movies we went over to The Ale House and got a drink and watch a UFC fight and laughed at the boys who were getting all into it. Sunday we just laid around the house and Chaleece and I left around 4pm. Friday was Rebecca’s b-day so we had a little party for her Sunday night.
So the retreat was amazing! The center was right across the street from the beach which was unbelievable. I think the beaches on the gulf are better then the ones on the Atlantic. The sand was white and it felt like you were walking through flour. The water felt like a bath and there were shells all over the shore. The first night we were there we went and watched the sunset as a group. We also went and had prayer on the beach the next morning and watched the sunrise. We traveled to Imokolee one day which is a migrant worker town. Most of the people living there work in the tomatoes fields down here.
Then retreat was over Halloween so everyone was told to come in costume. It was of course under the threat that if they didn’t, they would end up in Tina’s clothes (even the boys). It was great we had an angel, Harry Potter (ME J ) Jack, Kate, Locke, and Naomi from lost, a hippie, a cat, Cruella de Vil, and some others that I can’t remember. We had a costume contest, a dance party and watch a scary movie. But half way through the dance party most people had left to go to a bar. Apparently at a normal college (or any college that doesn’t ban drinking) Halloween is a night to go out and get wasted. Only this time you’re in a costume. Hehe So it was a great weekend. It was nice to catch up with people, since some of haven’t seen each other since the July retreat.
This past weekend I went up to Jacksonville on Saturday with Chaleece. Me, Chaleece, Sarah, and Shawna all went to see New Moon. I like it. The movie was def better than Twilight, but probably not worth the $10 to see it. I got a free New Moon cup so that makes it ok in my mind. After the movies we went over to The Ale House and got a drink and watch a UFC fight and laughed at the boys who were getting all into it. Sunday we just laid around the house and Chaleece and I left around 4pm. Friday was Rebecca’s b-day so we had a little party for her Sunday night.
This Thursday is Thanksgiving and Chaleece, Lauren, James, and I are going up to Jacksonville to eat at Larsh with Loren and Agata. We will probably see Shawna while we are there. Her birthday is on Thanksgiving and her parents are coming down from Ohio celebrate with her. Everyone else is going home.
Work is going well. There are days where I feel like ripping my hair out but I love the residents. They truly make all of this worth it. I have discovered that painting is a big hit with them. I have a big container full of acrylic paint and I just set that out with paint brushes and a blank piece of paper and tell them to go to town. It’s great; I sit in there with them for 2 hours and just chat and paint. I am making place cards with them tomorrow to have at the table on Thursday.
Love and miss you all
Love and miss you all
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Beautiful Are The Works That I Know Well
So here is a truth. I am fat.
*GASP* she said the "f" word.
Yep folks that's right, I'm fat and while there are times I wish I was thinner for the most part I am happy and confident with who I am and how I look.
What I don't understand is societies stance on feeling good about yourself. Everyone says "oh you need to love yourself as you are" blah blah blah But when a fat person says "I am" society turns around and says "Oh no that is not healthy." They seem to think that if you are fat and confident in how you look then you will not try and become a skinny robot.
When in fact I have found through my own experience and through talking with others that when I am feeling confident and happy then I am more likely to eat healthier and exercise. Its when I hate myself and am feeling miserable that I hit the fast food drive thrus.
While the majority of societies message out there is you need to be skinny and look this way! NOW. Shouldn't the message be, love who you are no matter the size of the jeans or the number on the scale.
I have found that there is a small but growing movement to get this message out. I stumbled across this great website with this amazing mission. So I am challenging all of you that read this to take part. Its amazing how a few little words can change someones day.
http://operationbeautiful.com/
Love and miss you all!
*GASP* she said the "f" word.
Yep folks that's right, I'm fat and while there are times I wish I was thinner for the most part I am happy and confident with who I am and how I look.
What I don't understand is societies stance on feeling good about yourself. Everyone says "oh you need to love yourself as you are" blah blah blah But when a fat person says "I am" society turns around and says "Oh no that is not healthy." They seem to think that if you are fat and confident in how you look then you will not try and become a skinny robot.
When in fact I have found through my own experience and through talking with others that when I am feeling confident and happy then I am more likely to eat healthier and exercise. Its when I hate myself and am feeling miserable that I hit the fast food drive thrus.
While the majority of societies message out there is you need to be skinny and look this way! NOW. Shouldn't the message be, love who you are no matter the size of the jeans or the number on the scale.
I have found that there is a small but growing movement to get this message out. I stumbled across this great website with this amazing mission. So I am challenging all of you that read this to take part. Its amazing how a few little words can change someones day.
http://operationbeautiful.com/
Love and miss you all!
Friday, November 6, 2009
This Body of Mine
These eyes have seen unspeakable joy and unbearable ache
They have seen the unjust and the injustice of this world.
They have seen the beauty in the plain and had countless tears spill over
These ears have heard words that break and words that restore.
They have heard laughter from the innocent and the language of evil
They have heard the noise of the city and the quiet of the country
These lips have spoken words that have saved a life and brought tears of anguish
They have tasted the softness of another and the sweetness of love
They have leaked notes of harmony and hymns of praise
This body of mine has been places far and wide. Experienced things that few ever will.
This body of mine has carried me through and never given up.
This body of mine is something to be treasured and cared.
But in reality is this body ever truly mine?
They have seen the unjust and the injustice of this world.
They have seen the beauty in the plain and had countless tears spill over
These ears have heard words that break and words that restore.
They have heard laughter from the innocent and the language of evil
They have heard the noise of the city and the quiet of the country
These lips have spoken words that have saved a life and brought tears of anguish
They have tasted the softness of another and the sweetness of love
They have leaked notes of harmony and hymns of praise
This body of mine has been places far and wide. Experienced things that few ever will.
This body of mine has carried me through and never given up.
This body of mine is something to be treasured and cared.
But in reality is this body ever truly mine?
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Familiarity
I'm sitting on my bed right now. I hear Chaleece laughing that amazing laugh she has from Rebecca's room. My door is open and I see Lauren walking back and forth doing her laundry. My favorite CD of the moment is playing in the background and my room smells like a combo of my vanilla candle and cooking pumpkin bread wafting from downstairs. And I'm debating with Shawna whether to pack a suitcase rather than a duffel bag.
As I sit and take all of this in I am struck by a familiarity of it. Almost like deja vu. Then I figure out what it is. It reminds me of when I was little and my family would prepare for summer vacation.
Mom would be in the kitchen making cookies, brownies and other goodies for the trip while going over the plans for the millionth time.
Dad is packing the car grumbling about how in the world we need this much stuff and switching loads in the laundry.
Emily and I are in our rooms with the doors open for a change with our prospective music playing. Going back and forth asking if we are bringing this or that. Usually I'm packed first and I sit in her room and keep her company and push her along as she starts her packing.
There is a sense of excitement for the trip to come and all the adventures we are going to have.
I feel safe. I feel comfortable.
I've missed feeling this way. Like what I'm doing at this moment where I am at this moment is right.
Like Lauren commented on my last blog "You will make it through the year... maybe with tears in your eyes and tired hands... yet you will make it."
and I will
Love and miss you all
As I sit and take all of this in I am struck by a familiarity of it. Almost like deja vu. Then I figure out what it is. It reminds me of when I was little and my family would prepare for summer vacation.
Mom would be in the kitchen making cookies, brownies and other goodies for the trip while going over the plans for the millionth time.
Dad is packing the car grumbling about how in the world we need this much stuff and switching loads in the laundry.
Emily and I are in our rooms with the doors open for a change with our prospective music playing. Going back and forth asking if we are bringing this or that. Usually I'm packed first and I sit in her room and keep her company and push her along as she starts her packing.
There is a sense of excitement for the trip to come and all the adventures we are going to have.
I feel safe. I feel comfortable.
I've missed feeling this way. Like what I'm doing at this moment where I am at this moment is right.
Like Lauren commented on my last blog "You will make it through the year... maybe with tears in your eyes and tired hands... yet you will make it."
and I will
Love and miss you all
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Bipolar Much?
So the last week has been a bit of an emotional roller coaster for me and all I can do is hang on and hope no one else gets hurt :)
I have so much to say but no idea how to put the words down and make them sounds compentant. HAHA So frustrating!
I have so much to say but no idea how to put the words down and make them sounds compentant. HAHA So frustrating!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Convos with a middle schoolers
This is a conversation I had with one of the middle schoolers from Faith community. I heart them and they make me laugh. :D
Clay
....... Vote fishers
http://www.wthr.com/Global/stor
Just sayin
9:49pmSarah
haha k
but actually no
i fieldalways gotta support west
9:49pmClay
Evil
9:49pmSarah
westfield
haha
9:49pmClay
demon spawn
9:50pmSarah
clay there no need to talk about yourseldf that way
:)
9:50pmClay
AW thanks, ur always so nice to me!
9:51pmSarah
yeah well your one of my fav red heads
9:51pmClay
And sam is one your lest, of course.
*least
9:51pmSarah
shh dont tell
9:53pmSarah
so why are you pissed at your parents
9:54pmClay
offline
offline
cuz
9:54pmSarah
huh
9:54pmClay
(u keep going offline and i cant send messages)
9:54pmSarah
hmm dont know why
crappy internet connection
9:55pmClay
same here. Storm
9:56pmSarah
so whats up in good ol indiana
9:58pmClay
Well i dont know whats up down there, But here the SKY is up. Like usual. Geez, that place is REALLY different i guess.
9:58pmSarah
yeah it is
our grass is up and we walk on clouds
9:59pmClay
Whoa.... creepy....
10:00pmSarah
it is
10:00pmClay
wouldnt u like..... fal thru?
10:00pmSarah
nah
we swim alot thopught
though
10:01pmClay
What happens when theres lightning?!?!?! Ouch. Ur feet must be made of rubber.
10:01pmSarah
we have special rubber shoes
but it dont get alot of lightening. mostly just rain from the sprinklers
10:02pmClay
how can sprinkles be in clouds?
10:03pmSarah
sprinklers are in the grass which is up
10:03pmClay
So.... Is there still gravity down there?
10:08pmSarah
yes
though sometimes during really bad storms it goes out
so we have gravity jackets that we have to have at all times
so we dont float away
10:10pmClay
Float away into the sky/ground?
10:10pmSarah
ground
well i'm headed out with a friend
it was nice talking woth you
10:11pmClay
Same. adios.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
So I can;t think of anything truly interesting to say but its been a while since my last post so I think I should at least say something.
My life has settled into a nice routine and I couldn't be happier about it.
I wake up at 8am and get to work by 9am
I do whatever at work. Everyday is different which is one reason why I love it here.
I get off of work at 5pm and head home.
Once I'm home my roommate Lauren and I usually work out them make dinner together
Then Lauren and I watch a few episodes of Friends or Lost then we head up to bed around 10.
I shower, read, or watch something on my computer and fall asleep around 12.
And that is was a typical day looks like. I hope you enjoyed that little look into my life.
:)
This past Saturday I gave a talk on positivity to the residents and some of the RAs were there. I was nervous because I had no idea how everyone was going to respond. From my interactions with them and talking with Linda I was afraid they were going to be unresponsive and just plain difficult.
Boy was I wrong. Edged on with the incentive of candy and fun pens I was pleasantly surprised.
The residents shared stories, responded to my questions, and were just plain talkative. Especially one man who for the most part of his time here spent it quietly shuffling around. He was talking a mile a minute and had an opinion about EVERYTHING. I was so thrilled and relieved with how it went.
One of my thoughts was YAY I'm putting my degree to use. my parents would be so happy. haha
Love and miss you all,
Sarah
My life has settled into a nice routine and I couldn't be happier about it.
I wake up at 8am and get to work by 9am
I do whatever at work. Everyday is different which is one reason why I love it here.
I get off of work at 5pm and head home.
Once I'm home my roommate Lauren and I usually work out them make dinner together
Then Lauren and I watch a few episodes of Friends or Lost then we head up to bed around 10.
I shower, read, or watch something on my computer and fall asleep around 12.
And that is was a typical day looks like. I hope you enjoyed that little look into my life.
:)
This past Saturday I gave a talk on positivity to the residents and some of the RAs were there. I was nervous because I had no idea how everyone was going to respond. From my interactions with them and talking with Linda I was afraid they were going to be unresponsive and just plain difficult.
Boy was I wrong. Edged on with the incentive of candy and fun pens I was pleasantly surprised.
The residents shared stories, responded to my questions, and were just plain talkative. Especially one man who for the most part of his time here spent it quietly shuffling around. He was talking a mile a minute and had an opinion about EVERYTHING. I was so thrilled and relieved with how it went.
One of my thoughts was YAY I'm putting my degree to use. my parents would be so happy. haha
Love and miss you all,
Sarah
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Things I Can't Live Without
A guy named Ben wrote a blog post about the 5 things that at this moment he can't live without. This is my response and here is the original post http://doctorbenjy.blogspot.com/2009/09/i-havent-got-my-wallet.html
Music/ipod
Ever since I was a little girl music has been a large part of my life. I've sung in choirs, played the piano, and the clarinet. Music has such power to it. Whether to make someone laugh, cry, get inspired or whatever. I also have great respect for the people who make music.
Passion
I couldn't live my life if i wasn't passionate about something. Passion for things whether is be a book series (Harry Potter) or a job (Pathways). I have found that I look forward to going to work in the morning. I attribute a lot of this to the fact that i am passionate about working with my clients and making sure that for a second. minute whatever they can forget about their crappy lives and realize that someone cares about them.
Internet
Living a 1000 miles away from my friends and family the Internet has become even more important to me. I am more able to communicate with my friends and family to be involved i their lives even if just a little. Plus I gain great entertainment from sites like YouTube, facebook,MLIA, etc.
Crafts
Cheap therapy. Enough said :)
Friends/Family
I'm putting them in the same category cuz I consider a lot of my friends to be my family and my family to be my friends. They may drive me crazy sometimes, but I wouldn't be who I am today and where I am today without them.
So yeah those are my 5 things. What are yours?
Love and miss you all,
Sarah
Music/ipod
Ever since I was a little girl music has been a large part of my life. I've sung in choirs, played the piano, and the clarinet. Music has such power to it. Whether to make someone laugh, cry, get inspired or whatever. I also have great respect for the people who make music.
Passion
I couldn't live my life if i wasn't passionate about something. Passion for things whether is be a book series (Harry Potter) or a job (Pathways). I have found that I look forward to going to work in the morning. I attribute a lot of this to the fact that i am passionate about working with my clients and making sure that for a second. minute whatever they can forget about their crappy lives and realize that someone cares about them.
Internet
Living a 1000 miles away from my friends and family the Internet has become even more important to me. I am more able to communicate with my friends and family to be involved i their lives even if just a little. Plus I gain great entertainment from sites like YouTube, facebook,MLIA, etc.
Crafts
Cheap therapy. Enough said :)
Friends/Family
I'm putting them in the same category cuz I consider a lot of my friends to be my family and my family to be my friends. They may drive me crazy sometimes, but I wouldn't be who I am today and where I am today without them.
So yeah those are my 5 things. What are yours?
Love and miss you all,
Sarah
Friday, September 11, 2009
Scars
So the concept of scars has been heavily on my mind this past week. We are all shaped by the scars that we carry. Whether its a hole in the ground left by a building, lines on your arm from a razor, or a broken heart put back together.
Our lives change from the events that we go through, and it is impossible for some of these to not leave scars.
Friday was September 11th. A lot of people are saying that this is THE defining moment for my generation. Years down the road we will tell our grand kids where we were when the planes hit the towers. I personally was in Spanish class. It was almost the end of the period when out principal came over the intercom saying "a plane has just hit one of the twin towers." at the moment it meant nothing to me. I was like ok a plane flew into a building, well that sucks. But then I went to photography class and the tv was on. it was there that the realization of those planes meant. people in the world became more cautious, and suspicious. the scars from that day are seen and felt everyday as people board planes, leave for what seems to be a never ending fight, or wake up and remember that someone they love is no longer on this earth.
This past week was also Suicide Prevention Week. This was brought to my attention by a blog written by Jamie the founder of To Write Love on her Arms. The blog talked about how it doesn't take and expert to "prevent suicide." Sometimes all it takes is someone asking how ya doing and honestly wanting to hear the answer. Its a really great message. Check it out:
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=61976377&blogId=509596080
So how does the concept of scars relate to me you may be asking. Well I carry the scars of a deep depression. One so deep that I almost ended my life. The scars from this cover more than just me. I see them in my parents, my sister, and some of my friends. How my life has created scars for them as well as me. So I have recently started to deal with these scars and what they mean for me and my life. A large change is that I have such a passion to help people. To help someone get through life as unscathed as possible. Especially teens, cuz lets face it being a teenager sucks and having an understanding ear can be one of the most helpful things in the world. Something that is stated in the TWLOHA cause is that there is a purpose for the pain. I believe that this is SO true. If we don't learn from our experiences and use that knowledge to help others that I feel like learning that lesson is a waste. There is a purpose to the pain I have been through and now I am on a journey to discover it and do something with it.
Your past, and your scars tell a story which is beautiful. Your pain has a purpose. Your story is meant to be heard. You have the power to change lives, and change the world! Do it! Feel beautiful! Be proud of who you are today!
I love and miss you all
Sarah <3
Our lives change from the events that we go through, and it is impossible for some of these to not leave scars.
Friday was September 11th. A lot of people are saying that this is THE defining moment for my generation. Years down the road we will tell our grand kids where we were when the planes hit the towers. I personally was in Spanish class. It was almost the end of the period when out principal came over the intercom saying "a plane has just hit one of the twin towers." at the moment it meant nothing to me. I was like ok a plane flew into a building, well that sucks. But then I went to photography class and the tv was on. it was there that the realization of those planes meant. people in the world became more cautious, and suspicious. the scars from that day are seen and felt everyday as people board planes, leave for what seems to be a never ending fight, or wake up and remember that someone they love is no longer on this earth.
This past week was also Suicide Prevention Week. This was brought to my attention by a blog written by Jamie the founder of To Write Love on her Arms. The blog talked about how it doesn't take and expert to "prevent suicide." Sometimes all it takes is someone asking how ya doing and honestly wanting to hear the answer. Its a really great message. Check it out:
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=61976377&blogId=509596080
So how does the concept of scars relate to me you may be asking. Well I carry the scars of a deep depression. One so deep that I almost ended my life. The scars from this cover more than just me. I see them in my parents, my sister, and some of my friends. How my life has created scars for them as well as me. So I have recently started to deal with these scars and what they mean for me and my life. A large change is that I have such a passion to help people. To help someone get through life as unscathed as possible. Especially teens, cuz lets face it being a teenager sucks and having an understanding ear can be one of the most helpful things in the world. Something that is stated in the TWLOHA cause is that there is a purpose for the pain. I believe that this is SO true. If we don't learn from our experiences and use that knowledge to help others that I feel like learning that lesson is a waste. There is a purpose to the pain I have been through and now I am on a journey to discover it and do something with it.
Your past, and your scars tell a story which is beautiful. Your pain has a purpose. Your story is meant to be heard. You have the power to change lives, and change the world! Do it! Feel beautiful! Be proud of who you are today!
I love and miss you all
Sarah <3
Saturday, August 29, 2009
1 Month
So August 27th marked one month since I packed up my life and moved to Florida. In this month I have gained quite a bit.
First of all, a pretty good tan.
Second, a new sense of what it means to be patient.
Third, so amazing new friends, who without I would probably still not be down here.
Fourth, a new found appreciation for the fact that I am a pretty laid back person.
Fifth, a love of road trips, true or dare, and never have I ever.
Sixth, an amazing new sense of where the cheapest stuff is to buy.
I could go on, but those are some of the As things I thought of off the top of my head. As frustrating it is to not have been place yet, and have my life be a pretty big unknown right now, I am having the most wonderful time down here. I made the statement last week that if I didn't have a position by the end of this week I was going to start the process of coming home and doing something else. When I said this I was met with a response of "You can't leave, we love you. You're to awesome to leave us." I was honestly so touched me. I thought about it and as much as I want to say screw it and you and leave I would miss everyone and all the insane adventures.
So yeah I guess you can say I have a new found resolve to stick it out and see what happens. There is one very very good prospective who said that they would get back to us sometime next week. I worked it out with my roommate one night this week and I can not have a placement until the 3rd week of September and still get all my hours in and have vacation. So that was like a huge weight off my shoulders to figure that out.
Okay on to a story from last night. Me Chaleece, and Lauren didn't have any plans or a want to go out so we thought we would stay in. So when Chaleece and lauren got home from work we made dinner together. Then we called Neal and Peter and invited them over for beer, and movies. We also decided that we wanted to cook something sweet and decided on puppy chow. That required going out and getting supplies. So we went to Publix and got everything for puppy chow and a couple bottles of wine. We were checking out and Lauren and I were together and there was another group in between us and Chaleece. So when the check out guy rang us up he didn't ask for Laurens id. Ok a little weird but we weren't going to say anything. So we moved to one side and waited for Chaleece. Well Chaleece was buying some wine too and when he rang her up he checked her id. Well Lauren and I started laughing and CHaleece calls over to us. The check out guy then proceeds to tell us that he got nervous when we were hanging around. He thought we might be with a beverage company that does secret shopping to make sure people cashiers are iding people. So that why he ided Chaleece (who is 3 years older than me) and not Lauren. He was like "I was getting so nervous." So yeah, its probably one of those stories where you had to be there but it was hilarious.
So Peter and Neal came over and we had a grand old time. Last night they were going to launch a rocket from Cape Canaveral, which is 30 miles from us. We obviously wanted to see this, but none of us were in any condition to drive. So we sat outside at 11:59pm and watched the space ship launch. It was SO cool. I'm so glad I got to see it.
Today a bunch of us are going to this place called Taco Johns. Its 40 minutes away and is basically like Taco Bell. Now you may ask "Why the hell are you driving 40 minutes to go to a fast food taco place." Well apparently they are all over the place in South Dakota which is where Lauren is from. She was shocked that they weren't here. So she has been talking about this restaurant for weeks now. So we all want to try it and see what is so wonderful. And according to Chaleece it will be a fun adventure. My response is "Whatever Chaleece as long as I don't have to drive." So yeah that is where I am headed in about an hour.
Love and miss you all,
Sarah
First of all, a pretty good tan.
Second, a new sense of what it means to be patient.
Third, so amazing new friends, who without I would probably still not be down here.
Fourth, a new found appreciation for the fact that I am a pretty laid back person.
Fifth, a love of road trips, true or dare, and never have I ever.
Sixth, an amazing new sense of where the cheapest stuff is to buy.
I could go on, but those are some of the As things I thought of off the top of my head. As frustrating it is to not have been place yet, and have my life be a pretty big unknown right now, I am having the most wonderful time down here. I made the statement last week that if I didn't have a position by the end of this week I was going to start the process of coming home and doing something else. When I said this I was met with a response of "You can't leave, we love you. You're to awesome to leave us." I was honestly so touched me. I thought about it and as much as I want to say screw it and you and leave I would miss everyone and all the insane adventures.
So yeah I guess you can say I have a new found resolve to stick it out and see what happens. There is one very very good prospective who said that they would get back to us sometime next week. I worked it out with my roommate one night this week and I can not have a placement until the 3rd week of September and still get all my hours in and have vacation. So that was like a huge weight off my shoulders to figure that out.
Okay on to a story from last night. Me Chaleece, and Lauren didn't have any plans or a want to go out so we thought we would stay in. So when Chaleece and lauren got home from work we made dinner together. Then we called Neal and Peter and invited them over for beer, and movies. We also decided that we wanted to cook something sweet and decided on puppy chow. That required going out and getting supplies. So we went to Publix and got everything for puppy chow and a couple bottles of wine. We were checking out and Lauren and I were together and there was another group in between us and Chaleece. So when the check out guy rang us up he didn't ask for Laurens id. Ok a little weird but we weren't going to say anything. So we moved to one side and waited for Chaleece. Well Chaleece was buying some wine too and when he rang her up he checked her id. Well Lauren and I started laughing and CHaleece calls over to us. The check out guy then proceeds to tell us that he got nervous when we were hanging around. He thought we might be with a beverage company that does secret shopping to make sure people cashiers are iding people. So that why he ided Chaleece (who is 3 years older than me) and not Lauren. He was like "I was getting so nervous." So yeah, its probably one of those stories where you had to be there but it was hilarious.
So Peter and Neal came over and we had a grand old time. Last night they were going to launch a rocket from Cape Canaveral, which is 30 miles from us. We obviously wanted to see this, but none of us were in any condition to drive. So we sat outside at 11:59pm and watched the space ship launch. It was SO cool. I'm so glad I got to see it.
Today a bunch of us are going to this place called Taco Johns. Its 40 minutes away and is basically like Taco Bell. Now you may ask "Why the hell are you driving 40 minutes to go to a fast food taco place." Well apparently they are all over the place in South Dakota which is where Lauren is from. She was shocked that they weren't here. So she has been talking about this restaurant for weeks now. So we all want to try it and see what is so wonderful. And according to Chaleece it will be a fun adventure. My response is "Whatever Chaleece as long as I don't have to drive." So yeah that is where I am headed in about an hour.
Love and miss you all,
Sarah
Monday, August 24, 2009
theres a hurricane in my boot (WHAT?)
So Friday evening me along with Kyle, Chaleece, Tina, and Amanda piled in my car and drove up to Jacksonville. We went to see Frank, Sarah, Shawna, Kim and Krista.
So on the way up we played truth or dare, never have I ever, would you rather and other assorted games. We learned quite a bit about each other and had a ton of fun. Kyle I think learned more than he wanted to about the 4 girls in the car :)
We arrived in Jacksonville at about 9 and got dressed to leave. We went to a bar called Bourbon Street. There were actually like 5 bars in one but we had access to three of them. Since there were 10 of us we slit up. Most of us ended up in a country/western line dancing bar hanging out and playing pool. Which I thought was great, I'm more of a hang out and talk rather than dance (or as my dad calls it "Have sex with your clothes on") We all left when the place closed at 2am. The next day we got up and went to brunch at IHOP and then a bunch of us went to St. Augustine to go to the beach. While we were driving we went straight into a huge storm courtesy of Hurricane Bill. It was terrifying. I was driving and the rain was coming down so hard there were times you couldn't see in front of you. But we made it though. When we arrived at St. Augustine it was still raining so we decided to walk around. The city is really old and is this cute, touristy place. We went into a couple art galleries and found a pub to get some drinks. Me, Frank, Corey, Tina and Shawna hung out for a while and the rest of the peeps went to get pizza and explore. Finally it stopped raining and we headed to the beach. The water was insane. The waves were huge and the rip tide was the strongest I've ever felt. Needless to say we didn't go out very far or stay in for to long. We tossed around a football for a while and then the boys went to a bar to watch some game and the girls stayed and laid out. It was about 7pm when we left for home.
Since Saturday was Corey's last night in Jacksonville (he was visiting Frank) We decided to go out again. We went to a club that was on the beach. But Frank pre-gamed a little to hard because we pulled up to the club and he immediately started throwing up. So Shawna ended up taking him home. Well when Corey found out he stormed off without telling anyone where he was going and he didn't have a cell phone. So me Kyle and Sarah looked for him from about 11:30pm until 2am when he showed up a the club where we were wasted. We were all pissed. So we dropped him off at home and went back to Kim and Krista's where we were staying.
We got up on Sunday and headed for home. The ride back was a lot more subdued as everyone was tired and asleep. I got home at about 1pm and slept basically the rest of the afternoon.
Now its Monday and I am at the volunteer office, still with no job.
Overall it was a great weekend. It was happy to see everyone since it had been a month since we had all seen each other. Hopefully this week I'll finally get a job.
Love and miss you all,
Sarah
So on the way up we played truth or dare, never have I ever, would you rather and other assorted games. We learned quite a bit about each other and had a ton of fun. Kyle I think learned more than he wanted to about the 4 girls in the car :)
We arrived in Jacksonville at about 9 and got dressed to leave. We went to a bar called Bourbon Street. There were actually like 5 bars in one but we had access to three of them. Since there were 10 of us we slit up. Most of us ended up in a country/western line dancing bar hanging out and playing pool. Which I thought was great, I'm more of a hang out and talk rather than dance (or as my dad calls it "Have sex with your clothes on") We all left when the place closed at 2am. The next day we got up and went to brunch at IHOP and then a bunch of us went to St. Augustine to go to the beach. While we were driving we went straight into a huge storm courtesy of Hurricane Bill. It was terrifying. I was driving and the rain was coming down so hard there were times you couldn't see in front of you. But we made it though. When we arrived at St. Augustine it was still raining so we decided to walk around. The city is really old and is this cute, touristy place. We went into a couple art galleries and found a pub to get some drinks. Me, Frank, Corey, Tina and Shawna hung out for a while and the rest of the peeps went to get pizza and explore. Finally it stopped raining and we headed to the beach. The water was insane. The waves were huge and the rip tide was the strongest I've ever felt. Needless to say we didn't go out very far or stay in for to long. We tossed around a football for a while and then the boys went to a bar to watch some game and the girls stayed and laid out. It was about 7pm when we left for home.
Since Saturday was Corey's last night in Jacksonville (he was visiting Frank) We decided to go out again. We went to a club that was on the beach. But Frank pre-gamed a little to hard because we pulled up to the club and he immediately started throwing up. So Shawna ended up taking him home. Well when Corey found out he stormed off without telling anyone where he was going and he didn't have a cell phone. So me Kyle and Sarah looked for him from about 11:30pm until 2am when he showed up a the club where we were wasted. We were all pissed. So we dropped him off at home and went back to Kim and Krista's where we were staying.
We got up on Sunday and headed for home. The ride back was a lot more subdued as everyone was tired and asleep. I got home at about 1pm and slept basically the rest of the afternoon.
Now its Monday and I am at the volunteer office, still with no job.
Overall it was a great weekend. It was happy to see everyone since it had been a month since we had all seen each other. Hopefully this week I'll finally get a job.
Love and miss you all,
Sarah
Thursday, August 20, 2009
and the adventure continues
So that last post was just absolutely, pitifully depressing. It got everyone all worried and crap. So to everyone *cough*mom*cough* I AM FINE! I promise, i even pinkie promise. I had a hard week last week. That is all, stop worrying so much :) (i know that won't happen but i gotta say it)
So on to other things. So I STILL don't have a job yet. Its getting a little annoying that people keep asking me about it. I know that they care and want to know whats going but yeah... Trust me people when I get a job you will all know. After calling my mother I will be screaming about it at the top of my lungs on facebook, twitter, and youtube. So while I hate not having a job and not really having and real stability or routine in my life I am feeling pretty okay about it. I truly have adopted a "i'm here for a reason and whatever happens, happens" Whats that song "que sera" (sp?) What ever will be, will be. :D Its nice having this mindset. it gives me a sense of peace within all the craziness. SO yeah
So in the past week I have reconnected/connected with a friend from home. We have been talking a bit and through the course of our convos he revealed stuff to me about himself and I told him stuff about me. After finding this stuff out it totally changed how I viewed him and how he acts while talking to me. Its so cool its like talking to a completely different person (and I'm not exaggerating) I think its really cool. We are comfortable with each other. But something that I find sad is that he has to keep this info about himself secret, and that he can't be himself around people. I think its so sad that we live in a world where we have to put on masks wherever we are, whether church, school, work, even at home. For me personally I have worn so many different masks that I woke up one day and realized that I didn't really know who I honestly was. The way I acted, talked, the things I was into were so different. Thankfully I was able to work it all out and figure out who I am while I am still young.
Now I say all this but I do think that a certain sense of a mask is important in life. You have to act certain ways when you are in different circumstances. You can't act the same way with all your friends at home and at work and all that jazz.
So yeah this is just me rambling and putting down some stuff thats been on my mind.
Embrace it, love it, live it :D
Love and miss you all,
Sarah
So on to other things. So I STILL don't have a job yet. Its getting a little annoying that people keep asking me about it. I know that they care and want to know whats going but yeah... Trust me people when I get a job you will all know. After calling my mother I will be screaming about it at the top of my lungs on facebook, twitter, and youtube. So while I hate not having a job and not really having and real stability or routine in my life I am feeling pretty okay about it. I truly have adopted a "i'm here for a reason and whatever happens, happens" Whats that song "que sera" (sp?) What ever will be, will be. :D Its nice having this mindset. it gives me a sense of peace within all the craziness. SO yeah
So in the past week I have reconnected/connected with a friend from home. We have been talking a bit and through the course of our convos he revealed stuff to me about himself and I told him stuff about me. After finding this stuff out it totally changed how I viewed him and how he acts while talking to me. Its so cool its like talking to a completely different person (and I'm not exaggerating) I think its really cool. We are comfortable with each other. But something that I find sad is that he has to keep this info about himself secret, and that he can't be himself around people. I think its so sad that we live in a world where we have to put on masks wherever we are, whether church, school, work, even at home. For me personally I have worn so many different masks that I woke up one day and realized that I didn't really know who I honestly was. The way I acted, talked, the things I was into were so different. Thankfully I was able to work it all out and figure out who I am while I am still young.
Now I say all this but I do think that a certain sense of a mask is important in life. You have to act certain ways when you are in different circumstances. You can't act the same way with all your friends at home and at work and all that jazz.
So yeah this is just me rambling and putting down some stuff thats been on my mind.
Embrace it, love it, live it :D
Love and miss you all,
Sarah
Friday, August 14, 2009
Homesick
I think if I were to be completely honest I would say that I have been trying to ignore/deny the fact that I'm homesick. Even more than that, how much I am homesick. This week has been hard. I still don't have a placement and having everything up in the air and not have any sot of routine is wearing on me. I thrive on knowing what my day is going to be like and the stability that comes from that.
I have found myself waking up and in a bad mood for no reason at all. The people I am around, where before I loved hanging out with them, just annoy me and piss me off. All I want right now is a familiar face and that feeling of comfort that you get when you are with someone who truly gets you and all the crap in your life.
I've started to tell people about my life and everything that has happened, but something happens and the walls go up. I hesitate and just move on in the conversation.
I know that I am supposed to think that this is God testing me and that I'm down here for a reason, but hearing that and thinking that doesn't help anything. I find no comfort and hearing that its all happening for a reason. I don't know I guess I just continue to get up each day and hope that this is the day I get a job and I find a new "normal" for my life.
Alright whining over.
Love you and miss you all more than you know,
Sarah
I have found myself waking up and in a bad mood for no reason at all. The people I am around, where before I loved hanging out with them, just annoy me and piss me off. All I want right now is a familiar face and that feeling of comfort that you get when you are with someone who truly gets you and all the crap in your life.
I've started to tell people about my life and everything that has happened, but something happens and the walls go up. I hesitate and just move on in the conversation.
I know that I am supposed to think that this is God testing me and that I'm down here for a reason, but hearing that and thinking that doesn't help anything. I find no comfort and hearing that its all happening for a reason. I don't know I guess I just continue to get up each day and hope that this is the day I get a job and I find a new "normal" for my life.
Alright whining over.
Love you and miss you all more than you know,
Sarah
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Crazy Fun, Goodbyes, and Scabies!
Hello everyone!
So this past weekend we celebrated two birthdays. On Friday night all of the Orlando girls and two from Jacksonville went out to celebrate Chaleece turning 26. It was a lot of fun. Then on Saturday me, Tina, Chaleece, and Krista all went to Coca Beach. The beach is about an hour away. We spent about three hours there and headed home for another party. Peter and Neal had a cookout/pool party to celebrate Neal turning 30. Their apartment has a great pool and a little area with a grill and some picnic tables.
After the party Chgallece came home with me and spent the night becasue we were going to church together the next morning. The church we attended is called Metro Life Church. There are about 800 people who attend regularly. The Wednesday befpre Chaleece and I had attended a home group which is basically a bible study in someones home. I really enjoyed the discussion and everyone was so kind and welcoming. Anyways Sunday, the service started wth about and hour of worship and then there is a 10 minute break to realease the children to Sunday school. After the break is the message. The service runs just a little under 2 hours. I like the church alot. I was worried that I would not be able to find somewhere where I feel comfortable and enjoy. Faith meant so much to me and the people there were truly my second family. But I think I may ahve found a good fit. This Wednesday I am going to a singles group, which should be interesting :)
Sunday night the Orlando had a spiritual get together. Part of being in Catholic Volunteers is that we spend time in the word and pursuing our faith. All of us will get together once a month to do whatever we want. This month we just went around and discussed out spiritual backgrounds. It was interesting to see how differnt everyone is. There are several of us who are not Catholic, but almost everyone had been raised in the church. There is something comforting about hearing how differnt we are in our beliefs but we are all here foir the same reason, a passion to serve others.
So Monday for me was pretty crappy. I woke up yesterday to an email saying that a frioend of mine from Anderson had been shot and killed over the weekend. Needless to say that is not how you want to start your day. I'm still in shock that he is gone. He had just sent me a message on Friday talking about what he had been up to and what he was going to do in the coming weeks.
Then Sister Florence got a call from Chaleece saying that she had gone to an emergancy care clinic because her hands and thighs were covered in red spots that itched. Her hands were also swollen and hurt. Well teh doctor told her that she had scabies! the doctor gave her some bream and steriods to take. Well we were all freaked out. Scabies is highly contagious and Chaleece had spent slept in my bed the night before. SO I went home and washed my sheets and disenfected moy room. The poor thing has been banned from work for the next 7 days. She says she already is feeling better though.
So I still don't have a placement yet. Honestly my patience is wearing thin and I am losing a bit of hope. But my fingers are still crossed and I am believeing that God brought me down here for a reason.
Love you all,
Sarah
So this past weekend we celebrated two birthdays. On Friday night all of the Orlando girls and two from Jacksonville went out to celebrate Chaleece turning 26. It was a lot of fun. Then on Saturday me, Tina, Chaleece, and Krista all went to Coca Beach. The beach is about an hour away. We spent about three hours there and headed home for another party. Peter and Neal had a cookout/pool party to celebrate Neal turning 30. Their apartment has a great pool and a little area with a grill and some picnic tables.
After the party Chgallece came home with me and spent the night becasue we were going to church together the next morning. The church we attended is called Metro Life Church. There are about 800 people who attend regularly. The Wednesday befpre Chaleece and I had attended a home group which is basically a bible study in someones home. I really enjoyed the discussion and everyone was so kind and welcoming. Anyways Sunday, the service started wth about and hour of worship and then there is a 10 minute break to realease the children to Sunday school. After the break is the message. The service runs just a little under 2 hours. I like the church alot. I was worried that I would not be able to find somewhere where I feel comfortable and enjoy. Faith meant so much to me and the people there were truly my second family. But I think I may ahve found a good fit. This Wednesday I am going to a singles group, which should be interesting :)
Sunday night the Orlando had a spiritual get together. Part of being in Catholic Volunteers is that we spend time in the word and pursuing our faith. All of us will get together once a month to do whatever we want. This month we just went around and discussed out spiritual backgrounds. It was interesting to see how differnt everyone is. There are several of us who are not Catholic, but almost everyone had been raised in the church. There is something comforting about hearing how differnt we are in our beliefs but we are all here foir the same reason, a passion to serve others.
So Monday for me was pretty crappy. I woke up yesterday to an email saying that a frioend of mine from Anderson had been shot and killed over the weekend. Needless to say that is not how you want to start your day. I'm still in shock that he is gone. He had just sent me a message on Friday talking about what he had been up to and what he was going to do in the coming weeks.
Then Sister Florence got a call from Chaleece saying that she had gone to an emergancy care clinic because her hands and thighs were covered in red spots that itched. Her hands were also swollen and hurt. Well teh doctor told her that she had scabies! the doctor gave her some bream and steriods to take. Well we were all freaked out. Scabies is highly contagious and Chaleece had spent slept in my bed the night before. SO I went home and washed my sheets and disenfected moy room. The poor thing has been banned from work for the next 7 days. She says she already is feeling better though.
So I still don't have a placement yet. Honestly my patience is wearing thin and I am losing a bit of hope. But my fingers are still crossed and I am believeing that God brought me down here for a reason.
Love you all,
Sarah
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
First Day of Work
So everyone started their jobs today. Since I have not been place yet I am working at the Catholic Volunteers office with two other girls who haven't been placed. The day was uneventful. I helped to stamped about a bazillion letters and then spent some time on careerbuilder.com looking for nonprofit job openings. I found a few and Sister Florence will be contacting them in the next few days. Then I spent about 3 hours in the car dropping off some letters and getting my finger prints retaken. I spent an 1 1/2 of that stuck in traffic. In the end I got to spend some quality time with Amanda and saw at the highways of Orlando. Something interesting about the streets here is that to get anywhere you have to make ALOT of u-turns. I have done more uturns in the past 3 days then in the 6 six years i have had my licesence.
Last night me Lauren and Rebecca (my roommates) had 6 of the volunteers over to our house fpr dinner. It was alot of fun. After everyone left Tina and I watched Becoming Jane.
This weekend all the girls here in Orlando are planning a trip to Coca Beach. Then we are all going over to Neal and Peter's for a cookout to celebrate August birthdays. Then on Sunday we are all meeting at Emios house for a prayer meeting or something like that.
So far everything is going great down here. I've had little bits of homesickness here and there but for the most part I love Florida and the people i'm with.
Oh and I would like to rant about the heat for a minute. ITS FREAKIN RIDICULOUS!!! i never cools down and it won't really cool down until october. UGGG! ok rant over :)
Here is my address
3208 Parkside Court
Winter Park, FL 32792
feel free to send me goodies ;)
Love you and miss you all
Sarah
Back Row: Tina, Frank, Me, Rebecca, Kim, Lauren, Emi
Middle Row: Zach, Kyle, Neal, Shawna, James, Sarah, Loren, Sister Florence, Peter
Front Row: Augata, Jonathan, Krista, Elaine, Chaleece, Amanda
Last night me Lauren and Rebecca (my roommates) had 6 of the volunteers over to our house fpr dinner. It was alot of fun. After everyone left Tina and I watched Becoming Jane.
This weekend all the girls here in Orlando are planning a trip to Coca Beach. Then we are all going over to Neal and Peter's for a cookout to celebrate August birthdays. Then on Sunday we are all meeting at Emios house for a prayer meeting or something like that.
So far everything is going great down here. I've had little bits of homesickness here and there but for the most part I love Florida and the people i'm with.
Oh and I would like to rant about the heat for a minute. ITS FREAKIN RIDICULOUS!!! i never cools down and it won't really cool down until october. UGGG! ok rant over :)
Here is my address
3208 Parkside Court
Winter Park, FL 32792
feel free to send me goodies ;)
Love you and miss you all
Sarah
Back Row: Tina, Frank, Me, Rebecca, Kim, Lauren, Emi
Middle Row: Zach, Kyle, Neal, Shawna, James, Sarah, Loren, Sister Florence, Peter
Front Row: Augata, Jonathan, Krista, Elaine, Chaleece, Amanda
Friday, July 31, 2009
And So It Begins
This is going to be short. So July 27th began my year of service in Orlando, FL with the Catholic Volunteers in Florida. This week I have been at a retreat and tomorrow I leave to move into my house with two other girls. I still don't have a placement for a job yet but I have been continually reassured that I will get one. I will post my address here in Orlando later b/c i don't have it in front of me and I don't really feel like going back to my room to get it. :) If you want to contact me my email address is slhenry87@yahoo. I will try and keep this updated, but won't make any promises. If it gets to long between post feel free to yell at me through email or something. Hope everyone had a great week. Please pray that I am placed soon and that everything goes smooth as we all disperse and start jobs, and move in. If you have any prayer requests, please let me know I would love to pray for you all.
<3
Sarah
<3
Sarah
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