To everyone. Don't forget to be very thankful wherever you are.
Usually I'd come up with something witty or something silly or something serious. The past week was pretty hectic for me. And during all that time, I surely do have a lot to be thankful for.
I am thankful for my family, my friends, a roof over my head, food on my table (well, you know what I mean!), clothes on our back, and a warm place to be. A big family that are loving and watches out for each other. And many friends who are there for each other.
So, with that being said, this is probably gonna be a very short blog.
Have a very Merry, Happy Thanksgiving.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Life in general...
Last night I realized this one person met me when I was 19. "That long ago?" Wow. 22 years later, and still here.
Life has flown by so fast, it comes to the point where a representative of your Retirement Plan (mine is MSPERS or something like that) is coming around to talk about our choices...or options or...what to expect. So in a few weeks, there'll be a 2 hour presentation about that...oh yeah, the Great Bobini and I both requested an interpreter to be there.
Anyway, onto other things that has been on my mind lately....when looking back over my accomplishments and my failures. And how TIME has been to me during those years.
There is:
A time to heal. To heal wounds that have been caused by my past actions. I'm looking forward to closing that chapter soon.
A time to ponder...about many things going on in everyone's lives. And mine.
A time to pray...for many things. And not forgetting to give praise as well.
A time to laugh...laughter is the best medicine. I can be feeling really crappy but if someone can make me laugh, then it is all right in my world.
A time to cry...a way of releasing things that one holds inside oneself. I have to stop holding in so much...and just release ...
A time to grow...to become stronger mentally, physically (pffft), emotionally, spiritually and more mature.
But...need to give all my time to God. Not just, you know, open up an appointment book and slot Him in for some of my time. No. It should be the 24/7 ongoing deal. I need to remember to keep doing this...be consistent about that.
So, at this point, I have to: "be still and know that I am God" and remember that He is always in control.
Life has flown by so fast, it comes to the point where a representative of your Retirement Plan (mine is MSPERS or something like that) is coming around to talk about our choices...or options or...what to expect. So in a few weeks, there'll be a 2 hour presentation about that...oh yeah, the Great Bobini and I both requested an interpreter to be there.
Anyway, onto other things that has been on my mind lately....when looking back over my accomplishments and my failures. And how TIME has been to me during those years.
There is:
A time to heal. To heal wounds that have been caused by my past actions. I'm looking forward to closing that chapter soon.
A time to ponder...about many things going on in everyone's lives. And mine.
A time to pray...for many things. And not forgetting to give praise as well.
A time to laugh...laughter is the best medicine. I can be feeling really crappy but if someone can make me laugh, then it is all right in my world.
A time to cry...a way of releasing things that one holds inside oneself. I have to stop holding in so much...and just release ...
A time to grow...to become stronger mentally, physically (pffft), emotionally, spiritually and more mature.
But...need to give all my time to God. Not just, you know, open up an appointment book and slot Him in for some of my time. No. It should be the 24/7 ongoing deal. I need to remember to keep doing this...be consistent about that.
So, at this point, I have to: "be still and know that I am God" and remember that He is always in control.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Twenty years ago today...
I remembered my first real job interview in a real job setting...in an University!
I had applied for a full time position in the Admissions Department. I had worn my "work suit" which was a pretty plum colored jacket with skirt, and a nice blouse. It was one of the few High School Graduation gifts given to me. "For your future, honey..." I'm sure many ladies out there remembered those days where you try to match up many things with one skirt, right? And wouldn't that scarf look lovely around your neck?
Anyway, during the interview, I sat with one leg crossed over the other. Answered the questions and shared little bit about myself. When the interview was over....
My foot fell asleep!
*gulp!*
So I carefully and tried gracefully to cover up my sleepin' foot. As I shook hands with the 2 interviewers and saying thank you, I carefully but, dragged my foot out of there.
Didn't dare to look back. Went to my cubicle...and sat down. Oh, why the cubicle? I was working as a temp for that department I interviewed for. Yeah.
I angrily told my foot to wake up...shook it and all.
What do you know...a week later, I got the job.
That time, I started out in Admissions, then moved up the ladder a bit to the Library. In the Library, I called myself sort of a floater...but not really.
In the Library, I worked in:
And I'm starting to feel the 20 years in me now...
I had applied for a full time position in the Admissions Department. I had worn my "work suit" which was a pretty plum colored jacket with skirt, and a nice blouse. It was one of the few High School Graduation gifts given to me. "For your future, honey..." I'm sure many ladies out there remembered those days where you try to match up many things with one skirt, right? And wouldn't that scarf look lovely around your neck?
Anyway, during the interview, I sat with one leg crossed over the other. Answered the questions and shared little bit about myself. When the interview was over....
My foot fell asleep!
*gulp!*
So I carefully and tried gracefully to cover up my sleepin' foot. As I shook hands with the 2 interviewers and saying thank you, I carefully but, dragged my foot out of there.
Didn't dare to look back. Went to my cubicle...and sat down. Oh, why the cubicle? I was working as a temp for that department I interviewed for. Yeah.
I angrily told my foot to wake up...shook it and all.
What do you know...a week later, I got the job.
That time, I started out in Admissions, then moved up the ladder a bit to the Library. In the Library, I called myself sort of a floater...but not really.
In the Library, I worked in:
- Circulation
- Acquisitions- book mending/donations
- Government Documents
- Cataloging
- Government Documents
- finally, Acquisitions in the wonderful world of Interlibrary Loan with 2 other teammates.
- I've had 3 children, losing one to cancer.
- Lost my mother to brain cancer 7 years later.
- Lived in 8 different places.
- Went through 10 vehicles.
- Got myself married to a wonderful man...(I love you, honey)
- All my sisters married and had children...bringing me to a total (both sides, y'all) of 6 nephews and 7 nieces.
- Healthy children, healthy home...
And I'm starting to feel the 20 years in me now...
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