randomness #4 October 7, 2008

My Creative Zen took it’s last hooray – and has been retired.  So, in it’s place now is the 4th Generation iPod Nano.  This, ladies and gentlemen is my very first iPod.  So into the wee hours of the morning I was getting familiar with iTunes, and loading and re-loading my music.  When I get back to the gym I would have been lost without my tunes, and luckily I had some money saved for the purchase @ Costco ($10 cheaper than amazon/best buy/target…).  The sound quality is amazing compared to my Zen.  And now I can enjoy podcasts as well, something I have been left out of the loop of.  I have already subscribed to:  Mars Hill Church (Rob Bell’s Church) and A New Beginning (Pastor Greg Laurie).

Today there are a number of things on the agenda:  had a doctor’s appointment, my great-aunt’s funeral is today, finish my application for the Master’s program, update my checkbook, make donations on behalf of people for the breast cancer 3-Day (Due tomorrow–if you would like to donate online please go to:  http://www.the3day.org/goto/briskholly) and…whatever else I can try and fit into today.

I re-thought the whole second job thing:  in the midst of applying for a Masters in Education (Higher Education concentration) and working full time already, I think that will be plenty for now.  And before I know it training will start again for the 2009 Breast Cancer 3-Day.  So, unless I do not get into the Master’s Program this time around I will re-visit that.

As for my current job…things are progressing well…Monday the 13th @ 9:30am be praying for me as I interview!

I will post soon, tonight or tomorrow, how the new church is and my new self guided Bible Study is going.

That is all for now,

-in Christ

Randomness #102… September 21, 2008

This morning I attended G.F. church for a 10:30am service.  The church is 14 miles away and took me 20 minutes to get there.  I had time to do a little reflecting on the video I posted this morning.  The church was a bit larger (in size & in numbers) than I expected.  While sitting and glancing over the bulletin I took a gander at the mix of people-since that is one of the aspects I am looking at (my last church was a church that was primarily older couples in their late 50′s and up).  I was happy to see quite a mix of ages, and demographics.  Some people where there in their Sunday best and others rode in on a Harley wearing a t-shirt and jeans. I filled out the card to let them know it was my first time and that I was interested in a woman’s group and/or Bible Study (in the evenings).  The worship time was nearly an hour—yes that is correct and hour.  That included communion, that is only once a month.  I was very happy that I knew all but one song during worship. A total of 7 songs!! It was really nice! The sermon was in reference to 1 Peter 1:6-12. The pastor was ok. I have to be honest, but at times his voice became extremely loud and very preachy-pun intended.  I was in my car by 12:15pm (nearly two hours…) I would like to give it another try. I would like to see what kind of study groups they have. Overall, it was nice. I am going to try G.S. next weekend.

My next topic was going to be online dating…I just want to say—is there a normal guy out there? No, I don’t want to move to Oregon and be the only one that has the ability to drive; no I don’t want to talk about our “future” when I just “met” you.  I just want to meet a great Christian guy have a normal courtship, and go from there.  Ok.. nuff said on that subject!

I am getting excited about getting my knitting needles out and playing with some yarn!  I just bought some new knitting magazines and there are some simple patterns that I can do.  One of them is just so adorable, and I am going to consult a knitting guru at work.  See if she can’t get me started! One of the main reasons I am going to start working on a bunch of projects is because I am going to put them on etsy.com and raise money for next year’s 3-Day walk! 

So I mentioned in my post this morning that I did not sleep well last night.  I had a weird dream last night…. *cue dreamy sequence music* I was frantically trying to make my wedding dress fit–yeah that is right, I could even describe it to you but I will spare you.  I had somehow lost quite a bit of weight, and I could not get my dress re-fitted the day before my wedding. All the while I realized that I had not received one reply from the invitations which made me believe that no one received an invite.  And… I had realized I never talked to my matron of honor about her dress.  The dream lasted most of the night, and kept going on and on like this.  Funny thing is…I never saw my husband.  I know this all may be personal, but I had to share with you the odity of my dreams.  Oh by the way… this is one of a few dreams I have remembered in about 6 months.

Well, I realized I may have overloaded your eyes, but thanks for stopping by!

-in Christ

In Pursuit… September 14, 2008

I am in pursuit of a home church.  One that I can come to worship the Lord and learn of His word.  My task in the next few months is to really narrow it down.  So I would like to use this space as a way to talk out my experiences.  Finding a home church will help me in my pursuit of getting nearer to God, finding a small group, and becoming a part of church where I can grow and help others grow.

I know that without a church to call home my spirit weakenes.  I have had amazing experiences at several churches and small groups, and that feeling of the holy spirit’s presence is amazing!! I have struggled to find a church in my rural area that meets these needs.  So I will be trying a few different churches in my area, within about a 30-40 min radius (due to the gas prices–otherwise I would be going to my “old” church in Sacramento an hour and a half away).

I am in puruist of purpose.  I recently participated in the Breast Cancer 3-Day walk in San Francisco, and it was the most amazing experience in my life so far.  So many emotions, challenges, and triumphs.  I am detereminded and eager to sign up for the event next year in two forms: being a walker again and being a crew member. This has got my mind racing for new ways to raise more money for a cause that I care about and has affected people near and dear to me.  In addition it has come to my attention that the local relay for life is looking for someone to help promote the event in my area.  I am giving it some prayer, and will be contacting the lady soon to ask some questions.

Lots of things to ponder and I look forward to finally getting things down here, as I have been so reluctant lately.  Since I no longer keep a journal I need to start writing things out!

-in Christ