I've never been so excited to stay home for 10 days. :) That's 10 days of sleeping in, taking puppy for walks, cleaning/organizing, and just time to breathe.....
I'm sure it will fly by and I'll wonder where the time went, but for now it is a large expanse spread out before me, ready to be filled with whatever activity my heart desires for that day, hour, or minute. It will be wonderful! and, if the weather report stays accurate, it may actually feel like spring around here too!
ahhhhh.... :)
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
no foolin'
the end is in sight...in less than 48 hours, I will be on spring break!!!
I survived the four performances of our easter drama and last night's praise team rehearsal...now I get a break from church until Sunday! imagine that! ;)
What shall I do with my time you ask? Well, I have one more night of thrilling parent teacher conferences and a couple more exciting days at work...but Friday I plan on getting a massage, and Saturday is play time with one of my "nephews." And homework will also take up some of my time, as my classes are not quite yet done.
Life is good...and that's no foolin'. ;)
I survived the four performances of our easter drama and last night's praise team rehearsal...now I get a break from church until Sunday! imagine that! ;)
What shall I do with my time you ask? Well, I have one more night of thrilling parent teacher conferences and a couple more exciting days at work...but Friday I plan on getting a massage, and Saturday is play time with one of my "nephews." And homework will also take up some of my time, as my classes are not quite yet done.
Life is good...and that's no foolin'. ;)
Thursday, March 27, 2008
March marathon
This week has been like a marathon. It began Sunday with lots of choir singing for Easter morning services; then onto Jason’s family’s house for an Easter dinner. Sunday night I had to cram in a nursing theory assignment that I should’ve gotten done earlier, and then jumped into a stressful Monday. This is the kind of stress that makes me question, yet again, why I ever decided I could be a manager. I miss being just the school nurse! *sigh* this too shall pass.
Evenings of this week have consisted of rehearsals for our church’s upcoming Easter musical. Yes, it is after Easter, but our community looks forward to it every year. So, with rehearsals every night (with the exception of tonight, where I have to sit through 3 hours of parent teacher conferences), and performances Friday, Saturday, and two on Sunday…life has been literally been a marathon.
The end is in sight though…it’s called spring break!!!
Evenings of this week have consisted of rehearsals for our church’s upcoming Easter musical. Yes, it is after Easter, but our community looks forward to it every year. So, with rehearsals every night (with the exception of tonight, where I have to sit through 3 hours of parent teacher conferences), and performances Friday, Saturday, and two on Sunday…life has been literally been a marathon.
The end is in sight though…it’s called spring break!!!
Friday, March 21, 2008
Good Friday
Normally, every Friday is a good one for me as it signals the end of a long and typically busy & stressful week. But this Friday is a special one as it is a day of remembering the hugest act of love one person has ever done for me. My Heavenly Father committed his Son, my Savior, to death on a cross so I could have eternal life in heaven with Him. What wondrous love is this!!
I have spent some time in reflection on this today, and often reflection for me includes music. The following are the lyrics to the song that has most touched my heart and through which I have heard my Savior speak to me today. Remember there is only ONE place to finding true peace--in the arms of Jesus!
Voice of a Savior sung by Mandisa
Some people try to listen to the bottom of a bottle
Some people try to listen to a needle in their arm
Some people try to listen to the money in their pocket
Some people try to listen to another's arms
You and I are not that different
We got a void and we're just trying to fill it up
With something that will give just a little peace
All we want is a hand to reach to
Open arms that say I love you
We'd give anything to hear
The voice of a Savior
Some people try to find it with blind ambition
Some people try to find it where no one else has gone
Some people try to find it in the crowns of victory
Some people get defeated and lose the strength to carry on
Some people try to find it in the shadow of a steeple
Some people try to find it in the back row pew
Some people try to find it in the arms of Jesus
That's where I found it, how about you?
You Tube video of song
I have spent some time in reflection on this today, and often reflection for me includes music. The following are the lyrics to the song that has most touched my heart and through which I have heard my Savior speak to me today. Remember there is only ONE place to finding true peace--in the arms of Jesus!
Voice of a Savior sung by Mandisa
Some people try to listen to the bottom of a bottle
Some people try to listen to a needle in their arm
Some people try to listen to the money in their pocket
Some people try to listen to another's arms
You and I are not that different
We got a void and we're just trying to fill it up
With something that will give just a little peace
All we want is a hand to reach to
Open arms that say I love you
We'd give anything to hear
The voice of a Savior
Some people try to find it with blind ambition
Some people try to find it where no one else has gone
Some people try to find it in the crowns of victory
Some people get defeated and lose the strength to carry on
Some people try to find it in the shadow of a steeple
Some people try to find it in the back row pew
Some people try to find it in the arms of Jesus
That's where I found it, how about you?
You Tube video of song
Thursday, March 20, 2008
SPRING!
It finally arrived!! And with beautiful, sunny weather too! I’ll just ignore the fact that we’re supposed to get 1-3 inches of snow tomorrow…
My house is so dirty right now I can’t really decide where to begin on my spring cleaning. With life having been so busy these past few months, it’s really gotten away from me. And those who know me best (i.e., those who have lived with me), know that I don’t do well with clutter, dust, and dirt in my home. Even Jason commented the other day on the quality of cleanliness in our home. I just pointed out the piles he needs to clean up in the backyard. ;)
I’m excited to tackle some cleaning, it’s always so inspiring to get stuff put away where it belongs—particularly if you are into nicely labeled Rubbermaid totes for your storage. ;) I will be spending some time on this long weekend to vacuum/wash/dust, but I’ll save the bulk of it for my upcoming spring break. Of course, my class isn’t quite done yet, so the key will be not using the cleaning that needs to be done as a procrastination technique…I’m very good at that!
My house is so dirty right now I can’t really decide where to begin on my spring cleaning. With life having been so busy these past few months, it’s really gotten away from me. And those who know me best (i.e., those who have lived with me), know that I don’t do well with clutter, dust, and dirt in my home. Even Jason commented the other day on the quality of cleanliness in our home. I just pointed out the piles he needs to clean up in the backyard. ;)
I’m excited to tackle some cleaning, it’s always so inspiring to get stuff put away where it belongs—particularly if you are into nicely labeled Rubbermaid totes for your storage. ;) I will be spending some time on this long weekend to vacuum/wash/dust, but I’ll save the bulk of it for my upcoming spring break. Of course, my class isn’t quite done yet, so the key will be not using the cleaning that needs to be done as a procrastination technique…I’m very good at that!
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
new name
So, yesterday someone apologized because they hadn’t changed my last name on a document. It made me realize that I think I’m not fully used to this new last name of mine. I don’t even have a second thought when I see my full maiden name in print, and when I see my “new” full married name, I still kind of do a double-take and honestly think—wait—who is that again? Oh—it’s me!! :)
Silly, but when you’ve had one name for 30 years of your life, it’s kind of an adjustment to get used to the new one. When we got married, I wasn’t sure if I was going to change it. Jason had no opinion really, and everyone in my professional life knew me best by my maiden name. Options I considered were either keeping my maiden name in the profession realm only, or even possibly the whole hyphenated last name thing. It wasn’t until I was sitting in the secretary of state office that I made my final decision: to change it to VanDenBrink. I knew I had to do it for myself—hanging on to name for sentimental reasons would not have been good for me.
I really loved my last name, it was very unique with very few people actually able to claim that name in the United States. I could “hide” my Dutch heritage behind the name as well—being that it came from across the border of Germany. :) Sure, I always had to spell it for everyone, but I was used to it. Interestingly enough, I still have to spell my last name! It surprises me how apparently difficult it is to spell VanDenBrink; and evidently, not everyone who has the last name capitalizes the V, the D, and the B. What’s up with that?
So, there you have it. A brand, spanking new, Dutch last name, that is looong, AND difficult to spell. Someday I’m sure I’ll appreciate the upgrade. ;) I’m kidding of course; adjusting to this new life path has been amazing!
Silly, but when you’ve had one name for 30 years of your life, it’s kind of an adjustment to get used to the new one. When we got married, I wasn’t sure if I was going to change it. Jason had no opinion really, and everyone in my professional life knew me best by my maiden name. Options I considered were either keeping my maiden name in the profession realm only, or even possibly the whole hyphenated last name thing. It wasn’t until I was sitting in the secretary of state office that I made my final decision: to change it to VanDenBrink. I knew I had to do it for myself—hanging on to name for sentimental reasons would not have been good for me.
I really loved my last name, it was very unique with very few people actually able to claim that name in the United States. I could “hide” my Dutch heritage behind the name as well—being that it came from across the border of Germany. :) Sure, I always had to spell it for everyone, but I was used to it. Interestingly enough, I still have to spell my last name! It surprises me how apparently difficult it is to spell VanDenBrink; and evidently, not everyone who has the last name capitalizes the V, the D, and the B. What’s up with that?
So, there you have it. A brand, spanking new, Dutch last name, that is looong, AND difficult to spell. Someday I’m sure I’ll appreciate the upgrade. ;) I’m kidding of course; adjusting to this new life path has been amazing!
Friday, March 14, 2008
crunch time
happy birthday to me!! well, as of yesterday, anyway! :) Yesterday I was initiated into the age category of "early 30s" No longer at the milestone of just 30, I'm now 31. I'm surprised at how this suddenly feels so much older than I thought it would be. Good thing I have a best friend who is 32 and a husband who is 28. One reminds me that being older is not so bad and the other keeps me young. ;)
It was a good day all around--I felt I made some good accomplishments at work, then dinner with my family, then a nice walk with husband & puppy in the warming spring air. It was a nice day!
Now, today, crunch time begins. I have a nasty paper due in my nursing theory *gag* course tomorrow. This will make for an interesting day. Luckily, the weather will keep me from being too cranky as it is sunny and suppose to warm up to 50 degrees today! yeah for SPRING!! :)
It was a good day all around--I felt I made some good accomplishments at work, then dinner with my family, then a nice walk with husband & puppy in the warming spring air. It was a nice day!
Now, today, crunch time begins. I have a nasty paper due in my nursing theory *gag* course tomorrow. This will make for an interesting day. Luckily, the weather will keep me from being too cranky as it is sunny and suppose to warm up to 50 degrees today! yeah for SPRING!! :)
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