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Ongoing quest for meaning and purpose

Time Away

To get away from all the insanity that is my life right now, I am heading west young man.

For the next two weeks I will be broadcasting directly from Southern California. I can’t wait. I need to see my peeps, the beach and eat delicious food. It’s gonna be awesome.

I am so grateful for this time. I am trying not too overplan it, just be flexible and schedule lots of downtime to think, write, take pictures and just be still. We’ll see how it goes.

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Stellar Day

Today was a good day.

I got to leave work while it was still light outside.

I got to do some christmas shopping.

I got parking spaces up front at every store I went to. Seriously good parking karma.

I bought a karaoke machine and songs for Christmas day fun.

I got an early christmas present today as well – a new Sony H50 to replace what was stolen in October. I was shocked and amazed. Crazy excited to take some pictures. WHI-HOO!!

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New Favorite Coffee Creamer

I’ve made it clear that I love coffee as a vehicle for the flavored creamer.

My usual favorite is southern butter pecan. It is smooth, nutty amd creamy, so good. I almost have a mouth-gasm just thinking about it. But I’ve discovered a new flavor to add to my arsenal of flavorliciousness.

It is Mocha Almond Fudge. I wasn’t sure what to expect with this one but its almond (my favorite nut) and fudge (my favorite chocolate candy). It is subtle, chocolately goodness.

If you love coffee and more importantly creamer, you must try it.

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Great way to spend a day

1. Hearing a fantastic sermon about the the power of a resurrected life
2. Eating amazing food
3. Being with family
4. Playing dominoes and skipbo with the whole family, including my dad who hates games
5. Running around the yard finding easter eggs with my nephews, even being tackled by Mikey to make sure I didn’t pick up an egg.
6. Finding random sparklers in the closet and running around the yard some more with them lit
7. Sleeping in a massage chair with the heat cranked

Perfecto!

Filed under: Living in Ohio, Mi Familia, Things I love , , , ,

Work Goodbye

Today I had my farewell breakfast at work. I’ve gotten quite the “It’s a Wonderful Life” experience this week as people come and express their love to me. You never really know what people think of you until times like this. I was shocked and surprised by some of the things said and my boss was the biggest.

He said and prayed some beautiful and amazing things. I lost it and just started bawling. But as I’ve said goodbye to people, some close and some random, I’ve been overwhelmed with how loved I am here. I know and work with some of the best people. Regardless of all the crap happening with the job and the organization I knew my department was a family. They have contributed such incredible things to my life.

Then for lunch we went down to Laguna beach for one last team outing. It was a spectacularly beautiful day with blue skies, and warm weather, everything that makes California wonderful. I was glad that I got to experience it with my team one last time.

It was a good day. I am just so grateful for this time and experience. I’m just now beginning to grasp how rich it was for me and how God was working incredible things for me and I had no idea. I’m so appreciative of this time to reflect, see and marvel at his often invisible hand at work in my life through this organization.

When my job changed for the first time, about 2 months on the job, God told me that my time there would not be able the work. For me it was about personal growth, strengthening of my character and enriching my life with people who would model grace, mercy, and compassion for me. I learned how to make mistakes gracefully. I learned how to love a lot more. I got a better glimpse of unconditional love.

Amazing. God is so good.

Filed under: Spiritual Formation, Things I love, Working , , , , ,

Cheesy Holiday Movies

Let the holiday’s begin.

For some its about cooking. For others its shopping. For me it’s the marathon of cheesy, holiday movies on Lifetime. Last weekend it was “The Christmas Child,” “Road to Christmas” and “Finding John Christmas.” Families are reunited, impossible love is realized, angels are everywhere and miracles are commonplace. What’s not to love?

Tonight Janine, Tina and I are basking in the seasonal cheer of “Recipe of a Perfect Christmas.” A lonely food critic falls in love with the guy she set up with her mother. Will she get the guy in the end? Will her relationship with her mother ever be the same? Will she stay lonely?

Aaahhh the glory is that we know how they all end – happily ever after. All is right with the world once again. For once predictible is welcome and delicious.

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Entertainment Book

Whilst meandering the OC Fair last weekend I was suckered into getting the OC Register because of the free gift – an Entertainment Book.

I am so excited to try new restaurants and eat at old favorites at a discount. i am such a sucker for a coupon.

Here is to new adventures with my book.

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Gratefulness

As I was driving home tonight from class I realized how full my life is. I don’t mean full as in busy. Although I am. I mean full as in satisfying. It isn’t all as I wish it would be but that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy what I do have.

It was just one of those moments where i was perfectly content and satisfied. I need to relish those moments more often to store up the feeling so i can draw from it in those moments where life isn’t so hunky dory.

But in that one moment life was good.

I have good roommates. We’re all so amazingly different and yet that gives each of us something so amazing to add to each other’s life. They are fabulous. We strive to cultivate a healthy, happy home that gives us each a refuge from life. Our home is one where visitors are welcomed and we respect one another’s space. It’s nice. I don’t think any of us thought we’d still be single at this point in our lives but I’m grateful to be sharing this season with them. We don’t see each other all the time but I like knowing they are there.

I work with fantastic people. My job is crazy. The place I work teeters on the brink of chaos with near constant reorgs and semi-annual layoffs, but the people are phenomenal. I love my boss. He’s brilliant, caring and genuinely wants me to have a job that I love. I have a great group of co-workers and we’re all surviving together.

I live in an amazing part of the country where there is always something going on. Incredible museums, festivals, an abundance of day trips, great architecture and we are incumbered by weather. I can load up the car and get to the beach, desert or mountains in a day.

I am single and get to spend my time as I choose. I can sleep in late. I can take off when I want to. My time and money are mine to spend and give as I see fit or as God leads for me to do.

Life is good, when I stop to think about it in these terms.

Filed under: Friendshipping, Things I love

Unexpected Surprise

I just got tickets to see John Mayer at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday.

He’ll be in concert with Ben Folds and Rocco Delucca.

A friend was supposed to go but had a last minute family conflict. So Kathy, Debbie and I will definitely enjoy them!!

Filed under: Friendshipping, Pop Culture, Things I love

New Addiction

I have found a new burrito love at Chipotle.

Have you ever been there, its fantastic. I don’t know what it is. Maybe its because you watch them make it. Maybe its the fresh ingredients. Maybe its the marinade. I don’t know, but I am in love with the barbacoa burritos with corn salsa. Sooooo tasty.

I’m up two a once a week habit but I feel it might get worse.

Then again when I’m stressed I crave Mexican food, so maybe that’s it.

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Seize the Day

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