Hi All!
This morning I was snooping. I admit it! I went on Facebook and snooped in photos on other people's walls.
This is something I do now and again.
Normally, I do this to people who I have not communicated with for a long time. Yes, they are facebook friends but they never comment on my wall nor I on theirs. These people may be friends from long ago who "reconnected" with me on facebook or they may be casual acquaintances I have met more recently.
Today it was friends from the past. One from Junior high/ High school and one from college.
As I scrolled through pictures of children ready for the first day of school and family photos as well as photos from the past, I started musing on friendship.
Now, I have always had lots of friends. It seems like people like me and like to associate with me. However, most of these "friends" are what I would call "surface friends." By that I mean that they are friends who I chat with when the occasion arises and I may even do something with them (like dinner or a movie) but, they are not the kind of friends who come to my house and hang out. Not the kind of friends I spill my guts to. Not the kind of friends who really cares enough to give me a call when I seemingly fall off the face of the earth.
These "surface friends" might hang around for a while - years in fact - but they never really fill that friend space in my life. Some of these friends may even drift away almost before we become friends.
Some "surface friends," especially ones who have been in my life for years, cause me to look back and think "What if?"
What if we had made a deeper connection? What if they had responded to that Christmas card I sent? What if I had asked him/her to my house for dinner once or twice or had gone out with him/her more often?
Would those "surface friends" have become "real friends?"
In fact, some of the friends seemed like "real friends" at the time of our friendship and then drifted away like "surface friends." These friends give me pangs of regret when I snoop on their pages.
If we had stayed friends I might know the children in the photos and the friends shown grouped together at the restaurant.
Oh well!
I guess that is the way things work out, right?
It still makes me lonely for their friendships at times, though.
*sigh*
Trisha
Voice Update: For some reason, my voice is a bit hoarse this morning. I do have more drainage and have been coughing up "gunk" left over from my "lovely" cold. I am sure that is what is going on. Just not fun to hear. Whenever my voice is less than perfect - even if I am the only one who can tell that it isn't perfect - I start to worry about ABSD coming back full strength again. I wonder if that fear will ever dissipate.
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day and a Wedding!
Hi All!
Happy Valentine's Day!
As I was walking I saw this door all dolled up for the holiday!
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Somehow it made me feel peppier as I was walking by!
Not that I was feeling bad this morning - this is what greeted me as I set out on my morning walk. A lovely sunrise!
I also spied some Cedar Waxwings gathering in a neighborhood treetop. I wish I had a better zoom on my "purse camera" but you can't have everything, can you?
This weekend, Hubby and I went to the wedding of one of his co-workers.
Hubby and I did dance (the sister of the groom took our picture!) and the music was a bit softer closer to the stage. Oh - the band was a Vietnamese band and they sang probably 90% in Vietnamese. It was interesting.
Happy Valentine's Day!
As I was walking I saw this door all dolled up for the holiday!
dghkdgj
Somehow it made me feel peppier as I was walking by!
Not that I was feeling bad this morning - this is what greeted me as I set out on my morning walk. A lovely sunrise!
I also spied some Cedar Waxwings gathering in a neighborhood treetop. I wish I had a better zoom on my "purse camera" but you can't have everything, can you?
This weekend, Hubby and I went to the wedding of one of his co-workers.
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It was an interesting evening for us since it was a Vietnamese wedding reception and, of course, we aren't Vietnamese! We were lucky to sit with other people Hubby works with as well as five wonderful young Vietnamese people who helped us figure out what was being said and what we were eating.
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The food was wonderful - well, the tempura lobster wasn't that wonderful because they just tempuraed the shell and all so you sometimes got a bite that was nothing but shell - and the reception was lovely. My only complaint was that the music was LOUD! Apparently, the volume isn't unusual for Vietnamese receptions because we were the only ones (we being the people who work with Hubby and wives, etc.) who seemed to think the music was too loud.
Hubby and I did dance (the sister of the groom took our picture!) and the music was a bit softer closer to the stage. Oh - the band was a Vietnamese band and they sang probably 90% in Vietnamese. It was interesting.
Overall, I would say that we had a good time!
Today it will be off to Speech (hope things are still doing well but I know my neck will be hurting for a while after the appointment because Susan will have to loosen things up!) and then maybe some time at the lab . . . doesn't that sound exciting?
dfhj
Trisha
sfj
Voice Update: Doing good even though talking at the wedding (over the loud music) did set me back a twidge!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Oh No! Not Again!
Hi All!
Do you remember this anomaly? Snow in Texas? Well, the weather people are all saying that we may be getting more of the same tonight! What is up with that? This will be the THIRD time we have had snow this winter when normally we have ONE snowfall (if you can call it that!) a year!
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In addition to making my bones cold (with temps below freezing!), all of this ice and snow is really messing with my observations for class! After all, if you can't get out of your driveway you can't really drive to an observation!
sfdjh
Last night I had a lot of fun taking my friend, Beth, shopping for "professional" clothes. She was in need of some "nice" clothes for class and for future observations but didn't have the money to get them so . . . I took her shopping. I consider it investing in the future or "paying it forward!" It was such fun to shop with her. We got some really nice pieces and now Beth is all set!
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Today I am getting together with my friend, M, for lunch. We try to do lunch once a month but get a bit derailed when her kiddos are on school breaks so this is our first lunch in a while. I can't wait to see what is new in her life and to just spend some time chatting.
zdhdah
After lunch I will head to the college to do some lab work to help improve my skills (as always!).
adghadh
I hope you have a fabulous day and keep your fingers crossed that we don't get buried in snow again tonight!
sfg
Trisha
dfh
Voice Update: I didn't do my exercises yesterday (I DID do my massage though!) because I spent time talking to Beth. My next speech appointment is next Monday so we will see how I am doing. I can't believe it has been six weeks already!
Do you remember this anomaly? Snow in Texas? Well, the weather people are all saying that we may be getting more of the same tonight! What is up with that? This will be the THIRD time we have had snow this winter when normally we have ONE snowfall (if you can call it that!) a year!
fjsfj
In addition to making my bones cold (with temps below freezing!), all of this ice and snow is really messing with my observations for class! After all, if you can't get out of your driveway you can't really drive to an observation!
sfdjh
Last night I had a lot of fun taking my friend, Beth, shopping for "professional" clothes. She was in need of some "nice" clothes for class and for future observations but didn't have the money to get them so . . . I took her shopping. I consider it investing in the future or "paying it forward!" It was such fun to shop with her. We got some really nice pieces and now Beth is all set!
sdfjsfj
Today I am getting together with my friend, M, for lunch. We try to do lunch once a month but get a bit derailed when her kiddos are on school breaks so this is our first lunch in a while. I can't wait to see what is new in her life and to just spend some time chatting.
zdhdah
After lunch I will head to the college to do some lab work to help improve my skills (as always!).
adghadh
I hope you have a fabulous day and keep your fingers crossed that we don't get buried in snow again tonight!
sfg
Trisha
dfh
Voice Update: I didn't do my exercises yesterday (I DID do my massage though!) because I spent time talking to Beth. My next speech appointment is next Monday so we will see how I am doing. I can't believe it has been six weeks already!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Missing Barb
Time is an odd thing. It seems like it constantly works to throw us together with strangers and then to rip us apart from the same people when they become like family.
When we are young, we find ourselves surrounded by friends who we can not imagine life without. We play together, learn together, laugh together, cry together, make memories together. We make pledges that we will grow up together and take on the world - together. At night we slip into sleep comfortable with our world and our friends.
Sooner than later, we discover than while leaving friends is painful, life does continue.
We are faced with the disconcerting thought of finding new friends among a group which looks so different from the group of friends we just left. How will we ever make friends with these people? As days pass we slowly make inroads into the group. We find similarities. We find differences. We play together, learn together, laugh together, cry together and make memories together. This time we are a bit wiser and don't pledge to stay together forever. Instead we pledge to stay in touch no matter what happens. We will be friends for life.
Sooner than later, we discover that staying in touch isn't that easy.
Once more we brace ourselves for the process of making friends. We are a little better at it this time and it doesn't seem to take that long. Now we are older, maybe in college. We find people who we like because of their ideas, their thoughts, their souls. We study together, party together, laugh together, cry together, do reckless and wild things together and make memories together. Even wiser than before, we know that some of these friends will fade with time while some - a rare few - will stay in touch.
Sooner than later, we find ourselves facing the prospect of being adults.
We enter the work place and find that it is just another set of people to make friends with. We move into our own houses in different neighborhoods and find neighbors to interact with. We find a group of others like us who are doing their best to be adults in a world without a guide book. Despite busy schedules, work, and family, we learn together, laugh together, work together, and create memories together. Now there are no promises of staying friends forever. Yes, there is a feeling of loss when friends leave or you leave. However, we understand by now that this is life.
Our hearts know to hold on to the memories.
When we have a chance to sit down and think back over the course of our lives, there are certain friends who stand out. One might be a childhood friend, another from high school, a couple from college. One might be that first neighbor who you cried with when you couldn't get the toilet to stop overflowing at midnight while your husband was away. One might be the co-worker who seemed to just know what you were thinking. One might be that crazy person from down the road with whom you chatted every morning during your walk.
Then there are those who could never be forgotten because of their impact on your life. Teachers, mentors, friends who were wise beyond their years. People who guided you on your journey to becoming you.
These people are never forgotten because their hand prints are on your soul from where they helped mold it. Their smiles are imprinted on your heart. Their voices are held in your dreams when you need to hear their wise voices.
Recently, on of these very special people in my life passed away. Her name was Barb. She was something of a second (or third or fourth) mother to me during my teen years. I can't think of the years between twelve and twenty-something without seeing her there. She was someone who honestly cared. She was a shoulder to cry on when things weren't going my way and she was a proud smile when things were going well.
I met her during my time in Rainbow Girls. For those of you who aren't familiar with this organization (formally called The Order of the Rainbow for Girls), it is a youth organization related to the Masons and Eastern Star. No - it isn't a satanic cult - it is a service organization which helps young girls grow into young women with grace and confidence (they hope!).
As a young girl of twelve, I joined "Rainbow" and it immediately became a VERY important part of my life. Prior to this I was a rather shy person. My "people skills" were not the best. I was a bit awkward. Well, suddenly, I was in the company of others who either were just like me or who had figured things out. The older girls were examples to look up to while those of my age were friends to learn with. The younger girls (in later years) were friends to help along their way. I loved pretty much each and every moment of the experience.
Barb was the mother of one of the older girls in Rainbow. They went to the same church as my family and I saw them pretty much each and every Sunday. While Janet, Barb's daughter, was a guide in Rainbow, Barb became like a mother to me - and to the other girls in Rainbow. You see, we would have meetings and activities and while the girls would be off doing something, the mothers (and/or fathers) would gather to chat. I suppose they were doing other things too but . . . I never knew since I was off with the girls. If anything was needed, any of the gathered adults acted like the parent and reprimanded (if needed), soothed, encouraged, or provided advice.
Many were the times when Barb gave out hugs to us as we darted to and fro. Also, the times when she called us in order to tell us to behave were many! Like I said - she was another mother.
I will never forget her.
When I got married, I got the gift of two throw pillows from Barb. These are actually throws which fold up into pillows. These pillows are on my big, comfy reading chair and each time I sit down to read in that chair, I take a minute to think about Barb.
One of those special people whose hand prints will forever be upon my soul.
God Bless, Barb. I will miss you.
When we are young, we find ourselves surrounded by friends who we can not imagine life without. We play together, learn together, laugh together, cry together, make memories together. We make pledges that we will grow up together and take on the world - together. At night we slip into sleep comfortable with our world and our friends.
Sooner than later, we discover than while leaving friends is painful, life does continue.
We are faced with the disconcerting thought of finding new friends among a group which looks so different from the group of friends we just left. How will we ever make friends with these people? As days pass we slowly make inroads into the group. We find similarities. We find differences. We play together, learn together, laugh together, cry together and make memories together. This time we are a bit wiser and don't pledge to stay together forever. Instead we pledge to stay in touch no matter what happens. We will be friends for life.
Sooner than later, we discover that staying in touch isn't that easy.
Once more we brace ourselves for the process of making friends. We are a little better at it this time and it doesn't seem to take that long. Now we are older, maybe in college. We find people who we like because of their ideas, their thoughts, their souls. We study together, party together, laugh together, cry together, do reckless and wild things together and make memories together. Even wiser than before, we know that some of these friends will fade with time while some - a rare few - will stay in touch.
Sooner than later, we find ourselves facing the prospect of being adults.
We enter the work place and find that it is just another set of people to make friends with. We move into our own houses in different neighborhoods and find neighbors to interact with. We find a group of others like us who are doing their best to be adults in a world without a guide book. Despite busy schedules, work, and family, we learn together, laugh together, work together, and create memories together. Now there are no promises of staying friends forever. Yes, there is a feeling of loss when friends leave or you leave. However, we understand by now that this is life.
Our hearts know to hold on to the memories.
When we have a chance to sit down and think back over the course of our lives, there are certain friends who stand out. One might be a childhood friend, another from high school, a couple from college. One might be that first neighbor who you cried with when you couldn't get the toilet to stop overflowing at midnight while your husband was away. One might be the co-worker who seemed to just know what you were thinking. One might be that crazy person from down the road with whom you chatted every morning during your walk.
Then there are those who could never be forgotten because of their impact on your life. Teachers, mentors, friends who were wise beyond their years. People who guided you on your journey to becoming you.
These people are never forgotten because their hand prints are on your soul from where they helped mold it. Their smiles are imprinted on your heart. Their voices are held in your dreams when you need to hear their wise voices.
Recently, on of these very special people in my life passed away. Her name was Barb. She was something of a second (or third or fourth) mother to me during my teen years. I can't think of the years between twelve and twenty-something without seeing her there. She was someone who honestly cared. She was a shoulder to cry on when things weren't going my way and she was a proud smile when things were going well.
I met her during my time in Rainbow Girls. For those of you who aren't familiar with this organization (formally called The Order of the Rainbow for Girls), it is a youth organization related to the Masons and Eastern Star. No - it isn't a satanic cult - it is a service organization which helps young girls grow into young women with grace and confidence (they hope!).
As a young girl of twelve, I joined "Rainbow" and it immediately became a VERY important part of my life. Prior to this I was a rather shy person. My "people skills" were not the best. I was a bit awkward. Well, suddenly, I was in the company of others who either were just like me or who had figured things out. The older girls were examples to look up to while those of my age were friends to learn with. The younger girls (in later years) were friends to help along their way. I loved pretty much each and every moment of the experience.
Barb was the mother of one of the older girls in Rainbow. They went to the same church as my family and I saw them pretty much each and every Sunday. While Janet, Barb's daughter, was a guide in Rainbow, Barb became like a mother to me - and to the other girls in Rainbow. You see, we would have meetings and activities and while the girls would be off doing something, the mothers (and/or fathers) would gather to chat. I suppose they were doing other things too but . . . I never knew since I was off with the girls. If anything was needed, any of the gathered adults acted like the parent and reprimanded (if needed), soothed, encouraged, or provided advice.
Many were the times when Barb gave out hugs to us as we darted to and fro. Also, the times when she called us in order to tell us to behave were many! Like I said - she was another mother.
I will never forget her.
When I got married, I got the gift of two throw pillows from Barb. These are actually throws which fold up into pillows. These pillows are on my big, comfy reading chair and each time I sit down to read in that chair, I take a minute to think about Barb.
One of those special people whose hand prints will forever be upon my soul.
God Bless, Barb. I will miss you.
Monday, July 5, 2010
My Weekend
Hi All!
I hope everyone had a wonderful fourth of July!
We were a little worried here that rain might foil the plans for our fireworks and for our annual 10K/5K run. Luckily, it stopped raining for the morning run and Hubby and I were out front cheering on the runners.
I cheer every year with clapping and encouraging comments. A lot of people think I am weird standing out there alone (or with Hubby but he doesn't clap) but I have had people thank me for the encouragement so . . . I keep doing it!
This year a young girl was running by and said "I think you were my fifth grade teacher!" When I asked who she was . . . sure enough! I taught her in fifth grade at McCoy Elementary! A while later her mom ran by and said the same thing! They live in the next town north/east of us. Small World!
After taking in the race (which was at eight in the morning), I headed out to meet some of my friends from college. We were meeting to wish Stephanie a "Bon Voyage" as she gets ready to leave for college on the East Coast.
We met at the Genghis Grill (a new favorite for me) and had a great time chatting and eating and chatting and . . . chatting!
It was nice to see Stephanie before she heads out. We will all miss her but we know that she will have a super time in college and will have experiences she will never forget!
Have I mentioned peaches lately?
Doesn't it look yummy?
And then we added fresh peaches! Yum!
sfgh
Trisha
sfgh
Voice Update: Still rockin' and rollin'! I didn't read out loud Saturday because I spent all that time chatting with my friends and yesterday . . . well, Sunday is my day of rest. I have been massaging though and looking forward to a speech session this week!
I hope everyone had a wonderful fourth of July!
We were a little worried here that rain might foil the plans for our fireworks and for our annual 10K/5K run. Luckily, it stopped raining for the morning run and Hubby and I were out front cheering on the runners.
I cheer every year with clapping and encouraging comments. A lot of people think I am weird standing out there alone (or with Hubby but he doesn't clap) but I have had people thank me for the encouragement so . . . I keep doing it!
This year a young girl was running by and said "I think you were my fifth grade teacher!" When I asked who she was . . . sure enough! I taught her in fifth grade at McCoy Elementary! A while later her mom ran by and said the same thing! They live in the next town north/east of us. Small World!
After taking in the race (which was at eight in the morning), I headed out to meet some of my friends from college. We were meeting to wish Stephanie a "Bon Voyage" as she gets ready to leave for college on the East Coast.
We met at the Genghis Grill (a new favorite for me) and had a great time chatting and eating and chatting and . . . chatting!
It was nice to see Stephanie before she heads out. We will all miss her but we know that she will have a super time in college and will have experiences she will never forget!
Have I mentioned peaches lately?
My neighbor has three peach trees and this year each of the trees had a bumper crop of peaches! Of course, she has offered me many. I took a bunch and made two batches of freezer jam (which turned out a little runny but absolutely delicious!). Then . . .
She gave me MORE!
We had peaches sliced and over Angel Food Cake.
Then . . . while my neighbors are on vacation . . . I told them that I would pick the rest of the peaches on the last tree and use them . So . . . I made one more batch of freezer jam and . . .
Ice cream!
Doesn't it look yummy?
And then we added fresh peaches! Yum!
fjgk
It was very good!
ghjk
Car Update: Still no car! Very frustrating! We are giving them today to get the car and if they don't get it . . . we are getting our deposit back and going somewhere else. I mean - the car is only 180 miles away and it has been a WEEK and they still don't have it?!?!?
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Not acceptable!
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Not to mentions extremely frustrating!
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Whenever I feel frustration taking over I just take a hint from Skor and do this . . .
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Trisha
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Voice Update: Still rockin' and rollin'! I didn't read out loud Saturday because I spent all that time chatting with my friends and yesterday . . . well, Sunday is my day of rest. I have been massaging though and looking forward to a speech session this week!
Friday, May 28, 2010
Catching Up!
Hi All!
Now that my early doctors' appointments are done, I can catch up on what else has been happening this week.
Let's see. . . First of all, Skor has a new "actor" in his "Kitty Entertainment Center" cast. Mr. Squirrel.
Most of the time the squirrel is on the ground but he does like to get up on the windowsill to see if there are any stray seeds up there. That makes Skor really angry.
On Wednesday, I went to lunch with my friends from ASL/Interpreting (after my doctor's appointment). There were ten of us and we had a good time. There are the people who left at the very end. A few people had to leave a little earlier.
There is a fun video at the end of the blog showing just how much fun grown women can have without any alcohol or other mind-altering substances!
My new "big" Peace Lilly plant is going gangbusters. The blooms are lovely - and TALL! If you look, you can see three blooms. However, there is one more but . . . it is different.
Now that my early doctors' appointments are done, I can catch up on what else has been happening this week.
Let's see. . . First of all, Skor has a new "actor" in his "Kitty Entertainment Center" cast. Mr. Squirrel.
Most of the time the squirrel is on the ground but he does like to get up on the windowsill to see if there are any stray seeds up there. That makes Skor really angry.
On Wednesday, I went to lunch with my friends from ASL/Interpreting (after my doctor's appointment). There were ten of us and we had a good time. There are the people who left at the very end. A few people had to leave a little earlier.
There is a fun video at the end of the blog showing just how much fun grown women can have without any alcohol or other mind-altering substances!
My new "big" Peace Lilly plant is going gangbusters. The blooms are lovely - and TALL! If you look, you can see three blooms. However, there is one more but . . . it is different.
This "bloom" looks more like it couldn't make up its mind. Leaf or bloom? Leaf or bloom?
You do see the white "Bloom" towards the bottom of the lightest leaf, right?
Weird!
In other news . . . I got back into my walking/swimming routine this morning. I am still really enjoying the swimming even though it wasn't overcast today so I was more in the sun than I would have liked. I didn't see any wild life - probably because the pool man was there cleaning everything!
Hubby and I have started searching for a new car/SUV/whatever for me. Personally, I don't really enjoy car shopping but . . . you do what you have to do, right? We checked out Toyota's last night as well as Nissan (the dealerships are right next to each other!). Sadly, there really isn't anything out there right now (in any make or model) which excites me. I guess that means we just get to keep looking . . . . RATS!
If/when we finally decide on a new car, I will make sure to show you pictures!
That is about it. Not too exciting of a week, was it? Anyway - here is the zany video taken at my lunch on Wednesday. Enjoy!
Trisha
Voice Update: Doing well. I didn't read last night - primarily because we were out at the dealerships pretty much all evening and when we got home we were tired from being out in the heat ( over 90 degrees!). My voice is doing fine at the moment. There are still some problems (unvoiced consonants) but, I am back into the groove of working on them!
In other news . . . I got back into my walking/swimming routine this morning. I am still really enjoying the swimming even though it wasn't overcast today so I was more in the sun than I would have liked. I didn't see any wild life - probably because the pool man was there cleaning everything!
Hubby and I have started searching for a new car/SUV/whatever for me. Personally, I don't really enjoy car shopping but . . . you do what you have to do, right? We checked out Toyota's last night as well as Nissan (the dealerships are right next to each other!). Sadly, there really isn't anything out there right now (in any make or model) which excites me. I guess that means we just get to keep looking . . . . RATS!
If/when we finally decide on a new car, I will make sure to show you pictures!
That is about it. Not too exciting of a week, was it? Anyway - here is the zany video taken at my lunch on Wednesday. Enjoy!
Trisha
Voice Update: Doing well. I didn't read last night - primarily because we were out at the dealerships pretty much all evening and when we got home we were tired from being out in the heat ( over 90 degrees!). My voice is doing fine at the moment. There are still some problems (unvoiced consonants) but, I am back into the groove of working on them!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Wednesday, Again?
Hi All!
Okay, how in the world did the time fly so quickly that it is Wednesday again??? Wasn't yesterday only Friday? Isn't it still last week?
No?
*sigh*
Oh well! I guess I will have to go through Wednesday today.
In a totally unrelated comment, should I be offended that Hubby consistently removes my things from his desk and places them neatly on the floor? Just asking!
Just to let you know, I am so very, very blessed to be surrounded by good people in my life. Yesterday I spent a bunch of time (three hours) at the Interpreting lab with Chelle and Danyelle. They are two wonderful, strong women who are just plain fun to be around. We worked, discussed our group project, and talked about all kinds of things.
There are many other strong, wonderful women that I interact with regularly but, these two are the most recent (until I head off to lab again today and meet more plus a wonderful young man whom I don't want to leave off the list of great people). Instead of coming home tired and just wanting to hibernate, I came home energized and oddly refreshed.
Danyelle and I had a very interesting discussion about the Bible. It seems to be on my mind a lot these days because of the time I am spending reading it out loud (which, by the way is going well even though I have had ENOUGH of reading about blood sacrifices for a while!). Anyway, we talked about some of the questions I had while I was reading and it was just nice to chat casually about these things.
Like I said, I am surrounded by wonderful people. I am really blessed!
Okay, I am blessed by these little "buggers" too. Don't they look so "chummy" in this picture?
Trisha
Voice Update: Doing well. I am reading along in the Bible and getting a pretty good workout that way. My throat seems to be a bit "crunchier" than it has been for a bit so that might be a bad thing. I guess that means more massage!
Okay, how in the world did the time fly so quickly that it is Wednesday again??? Wasn't yesterday only Friday? Isn't it still last week?
No?
*sigh*
Oh well! I guess I will have to go through Wednesday today.
In a totally unrelated comment, should I be offended that Hubby consistently removes my things from his desk and places them neatly on the floor? Just asking!
Just to let you know, I am so very, very blessed to be surrounded by good people in my life. Yesterday I spent a bunch of time (three hours) at the Interpreting lab with Chelle and Danyelle. They are two wonderful, strong women who are just plain fun to be around. We worked, discussed our group project, and talked about all kinds of things.
There are many other strong, wonderful women that I interact with regularly but, these two are the most recent (until I head off to lab again today and meet more plus a wonderful young man whom I don't want to leave off the list of great people). Instead of coming home tired and just wanting to hibernate, I came home energized and oddly refreshed.
Danyelle and I had a very interesting discussion about the Bible. It seems to be on my mind a lot these days because of the time I am spending reading it out loud (which, by the way is going well even though I have had ENOUGH of reading about blood sacrifices for a while!). Anyway, we talked about some of the questions I had while I was reading and it was just nice to chat casually about these things.
Like I said, I am surrounded by wonderful people. I am really blessed!
Okay, I am blessed by these little "buggers" too. Don't they look so "chummy" in this picture?
I am not certain but, I think that Skor came in to "check on me" during the middle of the night. I vaguely recall a wet nose on my forehead.
Garden Update: I am thrilled because I have SEVEN Hostas sprouting. Three are "old-timers" returning for their third or fourth year while four are "babies" showing up for the first time this year (I did plant more Hostas last Fall so I was hoping to get some new ones!). These things make me feel like I am doing something right out there in the dirt!
Trisha
Voice Update: Doing well. I am reading along in the Bible and getting a pretty good workout that way. My throat seems to be a bit "crunchier" than it has been for a bit so that might be a bad thing. I guess that means more massage!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
The Roller Coaster Philosophy of Life
Hi All!
My dear friend, Marcia, who was my roommate my sophomore year of college, is struggling with cancer. She had a massive tumor removed last Spring and just found out that there are new tumors on her liver and in her lungs. Today marks the start of her experience with chemotherapy. Please keep her and her family (a husband and two pre-teen sons) in your prayers.
Marcia has always been an amazing person. She is a strong Christian whose beliefs really have helped her in her fight with cancer so far. Marcia is also a very positive person. In college, when times were stressful or difficult, she always managed to cheer me up with her cheery optimism.
That hasn't changed even though she has hit a VERY hard spot in her life.
Marcia has a website on CarePages which she uses to keep her friends and family updated about how her fight is going. Even as I read about the horrible things she is going through, I am amazed by her up-beat personality. Her latest post compared life to a roller coaster ride with its ups, downs, twists, and turns.
Thinking about this, I believe that a roller coaster is a great analogy for life. The highs are amazing and often breathtaking while the lows can be frightening. However, even though the entire ride is full of the highest highs and the lowest lows, at the end you are on an "even keel" and satisfied. All of this action is completely out of our control. The only thing we can do is hold on tight and go with it. Of course, we can also control our reaction to the ups and downs. We can decide to be afraid or we can choose to be thrilled by it all.
Marcia has decided to be thrilled with it all. May God bless her.
Trisha
Voice Update: How small my struggle with SD seems in comparison to Marcia's struggle. I will not see my health decline due to this disorder. I won't die. I won't have to have toxins pumped into my body in order to try to "cure" it. I am blessed.
My voice is doing well. I loafed again yesterday - actually, I forgot to do my reading! Can you believe that? Not good, Trisha, not good!
My dear friend, Marcia, who was my roommate my sophomore year of college, is struggling with cancer. She had a massive tumor removed last Spring and just found out that there are new tumors on her liver and in her lungs. Today marks the start of her experience with chemotherapy. Please keep her and her family (a husband and two pre-teen sons) in your prayers.
Marcia has always been an amazing person. She is a strong Christian whose beliefs really have helped her in her fight with cancer so far. Marcia is also a very positive person. In college, when times were stressful or difficult, she always managed to cheer me up with her cheery optimism.
That hasn't changed even though she has hit a VERY hard spot in her life.
Marcia has a website on CarePages which she uses to keep her friends and family updated about how her fight is going. Even as I read about the horrible things she is going through, I am amazed by her up-beat personality. Her latest post compared life to a roller coaster ride with its ups, downs, twists, and turns.
Thinking about this, I believe that a roller coaster is a great analogy for life. The highs are amazing and often breathtaking while the lows can be frightening. However, even though the entire ride is full of the highest highs and the lowest lows, at the end you are on an "even keel" and satisfied. All of this action is completely out of our control. The only thing we can do is hold on tight and go with it. Of course, we can also control our reaction to the ups and downs. We can decide to be afraid or we can choose to be thrilled by it all.
Marcia has decided to be thrilled with it all. May God bless her.
Trisha
Voice Update: How small my struggle with SD seems in comparison to Marcia's struggle. I will not see my health decline due to this disorder. I won't die. I won't have to have toxins pumped into my body in order to try to "cure" it. I am blessed.
My voice is doing well. I loafed again yesterday - actually, I forgot to do my reading! Can you believe that? Not good, Trisha, not good!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Oh My! Birds!
Hi All!
Well, the "blahs" are receding. They were helped on their way by the following sight while on my way to lunch with my friends. In fact, I did a u-turn (legal of course) and headed back to take some pictures.
There were HUNDREDS of gulls on this pond. It is a bit difficult to see in the pictures because I wasn't going to walk all the way around the pond (which is pretty big) in the cold (36 or so) to get a better shot. There were also some vultures/buzzards on the wing - HUGE wingspans!
The gulls all congregated on one side of the pond - near the road. I actually was in my car when I took this shot with my hazard lights on stopped at the side of the road. Luckily no one passed me while I took my shot!
Another shot of the birds in flight. The sheer number was amazing. Of course, I should mention that this pond is next to a landfill . . . 
This one was pretty nice. I look a bit loopy because I was the one doing the timer on the camera and then sitting down before it took the picture!
We have such fun when we get together! They are such great friends! They certainly helped to chase the "blahs" away!
I have to think that starting to crochet with a TINY hook and THIN thread might not be the best way to start! I was working on the chain that is the one side of the grid for almost all afternoon before I got it to the point where it was good enough to move on to starting the grid! Now I have to make the grid into a square . . . that might take me a while!
I will show you a picture each post to keep you informed. Aren't you excited?
Trisha
Voice Update: I freaked Hubby out when he got home by talking to him on the inhale. I needed to do some more inhale and wanted to talk to him at the same time so . . . it was convenient! I also did more massage yesterday - while watching TV and being frustrated with crocheting! My voice is pretty darn good at the moment! We will see how it is after a day at work!
Well, the "blahs" are receding. They were helped on their way by the following sight while on my way to lunch with my friends. In fact, I did a u-turn (legal of course) and headed back to take some pictures.
There were HUNDREDS of gulls on this pond. It is a bit difficult to see in the pictures because I wasn't going to walk all the way around the pond (which is pretty big) in the cold (36 or so) to get a better shot. There were also some vultures/buzzards on the wing - HUGE wingspans!
The gulls all congregated on one side of the pond - near the road. I actually was in my car when I took this shot with my hazard lights on stopped at the side of the road. Luckily no one passed me while I took my shot!
Another shot of the birds in flight. The sheer number was amazing. Of course, I should mention that this pond is next to a landfill . . .Once I got to Starbucks to meet my friends I was in a bit of a better mood. Then we headed across the street to Cane's for lunch. This is my friend, Beth's, favorite restaurant (she is in the black hat in the photos).
We had a nice time eating and talking and catching up. Then we got a bit crazy with the photos!
This one was pretty nice. I look a bit loopy because I was the one doing the timer on the camera and then sitting down before it took the picture!Of course we had to take a "silly" one too!
We have such fun when we get together! They are such great friends! They certainly helped to chase the "blahs" away!After lunch I headed to Jo Ann's Fabrics hoping to pick up some bright, multi-colored thread for my hot pad project. They didn't have any! I was disappointed. I guess I might have to venture into Internet ordering IF I finish this hot pad and decide to embark on creating another.
Speaking of hot pads . . . I actually started crocheting yesterday. Hubby had to work late so I checked out Internet videos to get started. This is how far I got.
I have to think that starting to crochet with a TINY hook and THIN thread might not be the best way to start! I was working on the chain that is the one side of the grid for almost all afternoon before I got it to the point where it was good enough to move on to starting the grid! Now I have to make the grid into a square . . . that might take me a while!
I will show you a picture each post to keep you informed. Aren't you excited?
Trisha
Voice Update: I freaked Hubby out when he got home by talking to him on the inhale. I needed to do some more inhale and wanted to talk to him at the same time so . . . it was convenient! I also did more massage yesterday - while watching TV and being frustrated with crocheting! My voice is pretty darn good at the moment! We will see how it is after a day at work!
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