Corrections, Corrections

Alrighty... so about the post from last night.

I didn't mean that I didn't have friends.
Or people that I can count on. At all.
Because I do.

I have:
Tina
Ariel
Amanda
Megan
Chelsey
Andrea
Stephanie
Jamie
Jessica
Breanna
Sarah

And I absolutely LOVE all of those girls.
A LOT. A lot a lot.

I just meant that out of some of those girls
who even reside in the same town...
I feel a change coming.

Which is fine.
Change is good. It strengthens relationships.
But it's just really hard to deal with at first.

I had a really long talk with Ariel last night.
It was good.
We were actually able to talk about stuff that we
normally just get in big fights about.
I definitely think God had a part in that.

I also talked to Amanda today.
And her words of encouragement that things would change
when she moved in with Holly but they could be good changes
were so great to hear.

And also, I did not mean to tag Chelsey in the last
post.
I accidently did it and since I am new to all these
"Gadgets" on blogger I didn't know how to "un-tag" her.
So, Chelsey, I am sorry. I love you dearly. :)

That's all for now.

Best Birthday Present...... ever.

Alrighty... so I haven't written in awhile so I have
a few things to update you on before I get to the main
point of this blog being written.

First.... God is so amazing and when you do as He says
He totally rewards and blesses you.
So, I'm assuming you all know about my job issue... how I'm
working with the school age kids because I lost my position
in the toddler room, but the toddler room is where I REALLY
want to be. Leaving that toddler room was one of the hardest
things. I got SO attached to those little kids and then just
didn't see them anymore. It broke my heart. But, amongst the
heartache, I felt that God put me in the school age room for a
reason. Those kids need direction, and discipline, and love.
I'm also assuming you all know about how I am doing online classes
next semester and wanted to find a second job to save money.
Well, on Monday, Joanne (the teacher in the toddler room) told me that
a lady in their room is possibly quiting and they would love to have
me back. The greatest part.... it's in the morning... so I could
do BOTH classrooms!!!!!!!!! I can shower these kids with love ALL
day long and get paid pretty well for it. I am SO stoked. This
just shows how much God loves me and is willing to provide for
me if I'll just let Him and if I'll just obey what He tells me to do.

Wednesday was the Life Group Thanksgiving. SUPER fun. I love those
women SO much. I can't believe I have gone for so long without
knowing these ladies. They are exactly who I need around me
right now in life. I just love love love them. We played a game
called "Telephone Pictionary" which I won't take time to explain
but was ridiculously funny.





Thursday was actual Thanksgiving with the fam fam. We took family
pics which were a lot more civil than I expected. That night I
hung out with Andrea, my sis, and Amanda. That was fun.



Then today.......... I didn't go shopping... I didn't get great
deals... I didn't work... or go to school... but I received the
best birthday present ever. (Yes, over a month late... but
SO worth the wait)

This here present was from Chelsey Davis. It was 9 cd's. Hand made
mix cd's from the 90s. Along with a card that said really nice
things about me and a really amazing interpretation of my
future tattoo. What I loved most about this gift?
That it was all MADE. Not bought. This sounds cliche but it
really does mean a LOT to me when someone makes me something.
It means they were thinking enough about me to make me
something crazy cool.

I am so excited. I've gotten through one cd so far and LOVED
every single song. And giggled a little because I remember
when I was first obsessed with these songs.

I LOVE it! Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!

An Amazing Weekend

As Friday morning arrived I was stoked but still stressed. I had a ton of things to do before we could leave for the Bay Area to see Regina Spektor in concert for my sister Chelsea's birthday. Here is how it went down.
1) Took my test for Rock and Jazz. Pretty sure I aced it. Super stoked.
2) Headed to Tina's to pick her up.
3) Ended up sitting at Tina's forever because she took 2 years to pack.
4) Picked up check
5) Ran by the bank and deposited and then withdrew cash for the trip
6) Picked up Chels at school
7) Picked up Alex (Chelsea's friend who was going with us) from Circle K
8) Ran to K-Mart for last minute purchases
9) Got some Taco Bell
10) Drove ALL the way to Bella Vista to get the camera from my mom

THEN we were able to go! We were an hour and a half behind schedule but I decided that it was okay.
Tina drove the first part so I could eat my delicious Taco Bell. Before we were even out of Redding I spilled on myself making me look like a hobo.
Tina drove to Maxwell where we all had to go pee. We went into this "market" and asked the worker where the bathroom was and he proceeded to say something along the lines of "hmm hmmdhj hmmm hdksa back there"
So we wandered into the back of the grocery store and started opening doors. Well one was a kitchen so we kept going. We finally found them but it was in the VERY back of the grocery store. Making us walk through all the ware house-y stuff. Awkward.
After that, I drove the rest of the way. We got into Berkeley around 4:00 or 4:30 only hitting traffic RIGHT before our exit.
Hotel was nice. Flat screen TV, balcony, amazing pillows, and a cute coffee maker.
We got ready and headed into Oakland around 6:30. Parked in a parking garage that was pretty close to the theater.
Regina's opener was "Jupiter One." They were amazing.
Regina was mind blowing. She was probably the best person I have seen live other than Sigur Ros.
Got back to the hotel around 12. Needed food. Berta (our GPS) was dead. Tina and I drove around Berkeley to find food. None in sight. Drove into Oakland. Found a Jack in the Box. The line took 20 minutes but we got some food.
Back to the hotel. Ate. Slept.
Saturday morning. Got ready... late... as usual. Found BART station. Got on BART... the wrong one... got on the right one. Got into San Fran at the embarcadero aka Pier 1. Walked to Pier 39. Ate at Bubba Gumps. Spent time there.
Walked back to embarcadero. Chels had to go pee so Alex went with her and Tina and I waited outside. They saw Regina Spektor and got to take pictures with her and tell her how amazing she was. My sister was beyond stoked. She was shaking and laughing and crying at the same time. It was cute. I was SOOOOOO happy for her.
Got back to Berkeley with sore feet and tired bodies. Got gas then headed home. Berta took us the most awkward way however she got us home. So happy.

Then it was time for Halloween. Got re-ready. Jamie met me at the house. We went to Amanda's to get my costume. Had to go through the window because the door was locked. Jamie was like spider woman crawling through the window. Pretty sweet. Got my costume. Waited for Amanda to get home and for Tina to get there. Amanda was a nerd. I was her calculator. Jamie was "#1 Dad." And Tina was a tourist. Went to the Civic Center. Kinda lame at first then the music started. We danced for awhile. Took a few breaks outside because it was ridiculously hot in there. Saw Emily and Elisa. They were Minnie Mouse and a Powerpuff girl. SO cute. Had a lot of fun. Tina had to leave. Andrea came. We then went to Denny's. Had a lot of fun. Then came home. And slept.

It was a great weekend. Just time to get away. That's always nice.
Church tonight. I didn't go to Bethel this morning. I woke up at 9. And at 9:30. I think it was God telling me to go but I was exhausted. I'll just listen to the podcast. Stirring tonight. Super stoked for that. And possible phone chat with Chelsey. That makes me really excited.