Running Late

I know, I know, I've been a pathetic excuse of a writer lately. Just a few things going on in my life. I'm hoping to have a little time and inspiration coming shortly.

Today's the big day - I'm moving south. I won't go into all the mixed emotions I've been having lately (I'll save all that for another day), but I woke up thinking, "Um, no, actually, I don't think I want to move. Forget that I am currently unemployed here, I've said good-bye to everyone save one, the car is packed to the gills with my junk. I think I will just stay put." I've learned to not listen to that voice in the mornings when I first wake up. It's usually the same one that says, "Wake up to go to work? Nah, just stay in your nice toasty bed for a little while longer... zzz."

But regardless, here I go. Prayers would be appreciated. Updates soon to follow (if I can find a wireless internet connection).

Looking forward and then bringing it back

Another Valentines Day that, to the world’s standards, wasn’t quite up to par. It was most evident when I stopped by the grocery store after work to pick up a few things to make enchiladas with my brother. Every other male in the place had a bouquet of flowers in his hand. None for me. But you know what, that is okay. Instead of crying in my cereal (because I’m not a big fan of cereal anyway) that there isn’t someone to spoil me with roses and chocolates and to whisper sweet nothings in my ear, I continue to look forward with hope, trusting in the knowledge that Christ sees my heart. He knows my prayers that no one else has access to. I believe He loves me more than I can even fathom, so I’ll trust in His timing and plans. I’m just being to discover how sweet they are.

I did think back on a Valentines Day approximately 16 years ago. I was in 1st grade and was one of those girls who spent hours hand-crafting Valentines for every student in my class. No store-bought ones for me!

The next day as I was going around the room passing out my little tokens of love, I realized that I had missed one. The night before as I was writing each name on the frilly paper hearts, I thought I had accounted for everyone. But I had forgotten one name. I felt utterly crushed inside. I don’t even think he noticed, but I did. And to this day, I still remember his name… Patrick.

So, my Valentines advice: don’t forget people, it might be ingrained in your memory forever. And avoid grocery stores too.

Good-bye Desk Job

Congratulations to Natalie for scoring the much sought after position that I will be leaving in exactly 8 business days. Many happy copier-jam-free days to you! :) Seriously, you get to work with some great people (2 of them being directly related to you), take good care of Peter and Michelle for me.

Here are some pictures from this past weekend. I would definitely categorize it in the more random weekends that I have had, but it was a good one too.

Stacey and I headed over to Seattle (we barely made the ferry, thanks to a slowpoke with California plates, but what else is new?), met up with Corey and had some grub at The Old Spaghetti Factory. Yum!


Then we headed over to the Freemont District to attend an alternative worship service. Very artsy and different from the norm, but it was great. There was a little dancing afterwards too. :)



Stace and I then headed out with Bethany (who we had just met) to a friend of her’s place for a little karaoke action. I sadly didn’t get any pictures of the off-key fun. (Thanks, Bethany, for having us – it was a blast!)

There is one more thing to check off the life’s list: sing horribly at karaoke in front of people you just met half an hour ago.



Yep, the escapades of Stacey & Julie, you just never quite know what fun we’ll have next.