Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Good Conversation

Have you ever had a great conversation that lasts for hours but feels like mere minutes?!? I was fortunate to have one of those yesterday. And the fact that it was unplanned, spontaneous and unexpected made it even more special.
It made me wonder though: Is it possible to feel that way about conversing with God? I take that back. I know it's possible but is it possible for me to feel the same way when it comes to saying my prayers regularly. Instead of watching the clock, I'm running at the mouth because I have so much to say...so much to catch up on. I want to let God know what's going on in my life. But it is a little different. He is all knowing and all-powerful.
But I want to challenge myself to come to God with that fresh perspective where the only thing that matters is not falling asleep.

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Sprint store

"The technician is at lunch."

WTF!

How come I ALWAYS here that whenever I need one at a Sprint store?

I realized that it doesn't matter which location or even which store. The bottomline is that the technician will always be at lunch. Period.

Don't bother calling ahead because they'll always be available until you arrive in person.

It sucks but when you're saving so much (sometimes) these are the foibles and you just have to deal.

Thursday, June 08, 2006

Life Between Jobs

I read an article today about young people quitting their jobs to take extensive time off for travel.

I think that notion of starting and stopping all over again is GREAT! I mean think about it: most jobs give about two weeks vacations at best. So what's a girl like me to do?

I hate feeling chained to my desk for weeks and months at a time without a complete and total getaway. I'm not talking a long weekend here or there or a few days off. I'm talking a full-blown-take-all-the-money-you-can-save-in-a-year excursion and just go anywhere. (That's a helluva modifier!)

That thought is sooo empowering!

Also, there were e-mails going around today from HU about a big trip to Ghana. That is so right up my alley. The problem: I'll be in school and I know I won't have the dough for that. However, it is my intention to fully take advantage of a similar opportunity. That would be nothing short of spectacular.

Smell


First, don't laugh...or try not to...

As I walked into the bathroom of the Y where I work out every week, I was assaulted by the smell of someone else's BM. Normally, this wouldn't really bother me too much but today it made me think about how that smell can affect me. I didn't even think I had to use the bathroom until I smelled that smell.

It reminded me of how, for me, farts can be contagious. I smell fart, I fart. (I know that's gross...but I'm being completely honest.)

Now don't come around me trying to test me out...I don't like that it happens. And I'm sure I'm not the only one who experiences this weird occurence.

Mistake


So I admit that I made a mistake today--in fact the mistake happened a couple weeks ago but was realized today. I did my best to find out what I did wrong to correct the situation. But that wasn't enough for this supervisor.

I am happy to say that this time around, I stepped away from my desk and went to be alone so I could say a prayer. I didn't know how else to deal with all the anger and disappointment I was feeling. I don't think the mistake was as bad as how I was treated as a result: like a stupid idiot.

But at the end of the day, I'm not angry--disappointed, YES. But I can't let something like this hold me back. I have SOO much more to accomplish starting tomorrow.

So my group better watch out...cuz I guarantee they don't know what I'm about to do!

* Note to self: First things first: Get formal Microsoft Excel training.

Wednesday, June 07, 2006

Daughter/Work

I deem today "Dad, Pick your daughter up from work"!

My dad picked me up from work (in downtown SF from the East Bay) so we could attend the Giants' game tonight (vs. Marlins).

He also agreed to pick my sister up from her 1 a.m. shift.

Now if that isn't love, I don't know what is.

Refreshed?


Do you recall a moment in your life where you felt so frustrated with something (school, job, etc) that you were counting down the days till it was over?

I had just about reached that point. And then something happened.

My team at work popped bottles of champagne on top of our building with the skyline of the City as our backdrop (The occasion isn't as important as the location--our team drinks ALL the time anyways).

It was jaw-dropping--just plain awesome, especially because no one saw it coming.

Now I may just be a sucker for skylines but the "meeting" gave me a bit more energy to finish this countdown to the finish line...What's next?

Thursday, June 01, 2006

Rainbow


I was riding home on the train today...just as tired and stressed as ever thinking about the job. I had exhausted all of my reading materials so it was time to people watch and watch the scene pass by briskly through the large train windows. I peered into the sky and was shocked to see a rainbow in the sky! It was ever so slight and not that noticeable which I thought was bizarre considering there hasn't been any rain for awhile. I had to stare at it for awhile to make sure I wasn't dillusional. It was indeed a rainbow and I concluded that God place it in the sky to remind me that He will never give me more than I can handle. Even though today was tough, He has something much better in store for me. And that's the fuel I need to continue running this race. Thank you, God! :)

Hair

I just came to conclusion this morning that I will never cut my hair again (similar to how God said He’d never flood the earth again). I’m not comparing myself to Him but I mean how dare I just reject what God has blessed me with? With so many women dying to have hair, I need to have a greater appreciation for my long, healthy locks. He blessed me with a beautiful, thick and full mane and I think I should do my best to avoid appearing ungrateful. Yes, it’s nice to have a change. But after seeing all the styles I can have and all the other women with short hair, I want my hair back!

Lessons learned:
  • While I had my mind set on cutting my hair, there’s not a person who could’ve convinced me not to cut it.
  • I am happy I went through with it though because it shows courage, strength and maturity.
  • Short hair still requires a bit of maintenance so I might as well have to deal with long hair.