tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61709082011-04-21T16:47:05.190-07:00Random thoughts and reflections on life from a Northern (now Southern) California girl who's trying to figure out what the future holds...Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comBlogger11381100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-76876639763149185092008-03-14T18:00:00.001-07:002008-03-14T18:01:35.442-07:00

I moved my blog. I feel safe posting the new link here, now, as it has been enough time.Check out my new blog! I won't be posting here anymore...and feel free to update your links on your sidebars...

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-23100836234654070062008-01-19T23:17:00.001-08:002008-01-19T23:18:15.265-08:00

My dear friend Laura said this far better than I could, so check out Laura's "endorsement" of Fred Thompson here. I'm going to start campaigning for Fred, grassroots style. :)Go Fred!!

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-45554700502006616782008-01-18T10:47:00.001-08:002008-01-18T10:48:50.633-08:00

Sometimes you almost feel sorry for her... :) Come on, Hil...really?

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-15986983972576770692008-01-17T07:19:00.001-08:002008-01-17T07:42:13.507-08:00

Part I: Propositions...As many of you have asked me for voting advice for February 5th, I thought I'd provide some information.As always, we have several Propositions on the ballot this time around, and here's what one of my political heroes, Senator Tom McClintock, has to say about them:Prop. 91 -- Transportation Funding Protection: YES!"This measure flatly prohibits Sacramento from raiding our

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-3942354686385444862008-01-16T07:51:00.000-08:002008-01-17T07:53:27.741-08:00

I was recently reminded of this bill signed by Governor Arnold...and I am just trying to remain calm. I cannot believe that he (or anyone) would sign such a piece of crap into law! I just don't understand why it's okay for reverse discrimination to occur, but we can't have anything that might possibly offend someone.Read the article to see what I'm talking about...I'm kinda frustrated. :)

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-38713431701778062672008-01-15T11:27:00.000-08:002008-01-15T11:30:40.368-08:00

...to the Middle East...more than ever...I should know better than to read books like this and this because they ALWAYS make me want to go and make a difference over there! It makes it even harder to do my job...LOL...Someday I think I will be over there...but for now, I'll just keep reading books that inspire me and bring hope... :)

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-66982244008962029572008-01-11T06:07:00.001-08:002008-01-11T06:07:31.933-08:00

Wow...global warming? LOL.

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-54626752457555708892008-01-10T20:07:00.000-08:002008-01-10T20:10:34.412-08:00

The new NASCAR season is right around the corner! I know you are all just as excited as I am :)There was a great article about my driver, Casey Mears, today...he is on an excellent team this year, with many "superstar" drivers...and I am very excited!It's going to be a great season!

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-55996989085699830922008-01-07T07:11:00.000-08:002008-01-07T07:12:41.930-08:00

Read on drudgereport this morning that there's talk of Hillary leaving the race...There are no words... :)

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-4811795170665376332008-01-03T16:00:00.000-08:002008-01-03T16:01:12.772-08:00

Normally I avoid Hollywood at ALL costs, but last night was an exception. My long-time friend (11 years now!) Alan and I went to Hollywood in hopes of seeing "Wicked"--but we didn't get tickets. So, we spent the evening being "tourists" in Hollywood, and playing with my new camera. Here are a few of the pictures. To see the rest, click here.

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-3633947844351245232007-12-31T10:37:00.000-08:002007-12-31T10:46:52.161-08:00

I'm 25 today, and it's a strange feeling. Most ages thus far have not felt different--just another year. However, I feel like I'm a "real adult" now...After all:I can now run for Congress...No person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained to the ageof twenty five years, and been seven years a citizen of the United States,and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-70120668131416438912007-12-29T16:30:00.000-08:002007-12-29T16:33:37.296-08:00

Saw two excellent independent films this weekend that have made it onto my top ten favorite movies list already!Check out "Once" and "The Namesake" if you haven't already...both are beautiful and very thought-provoking...Molly (one of my roommates) and I are going to watch "Once" again--even though we just finished it. :)It's rare that I find films that I so thoroughly enjoy...and these two are

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-21902630251439189002007-12-27T08:41:00.000-08:002007-12-27T08:44:02.103-08:00

I'm back in Southern California after a restful and refreshing break...after less than four hours of sleep last night, I have a long day of work ahead of me (10 hours), which will be just GREAT. :)I am having lunch with my new friend today, and I'm really looking forward to that!Here are some pictures from my trip--I had fun with my new camera!http://apu.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2046568&l=

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-44637728059332413662007-12-14T18:49:00.001-08:002007-12-14T18:49:43.103-08:00

Made a new friend randomly at work today, and it has redeemed my entire week...amazing how God brings people into our lives!

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-36388358138328561232007-12-12T17:36:00.001-08:002007-12-12T17:38:29.908-08:00

Ten Things People Won't Guess By Just Looking At You:1. I love NASCAR and pretty much any form of racing2. I play seven instruments3. I am lactose intolerant4. I used to go to LAN parties in high school (only girl)5. Singing is my passion6. I'm a redneck at heart (I come from NorCal--it's to be expected)7. I can be a very aggressive driver8. I

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-65783647576584749982007-12-11T19:56:00.000-08:002007-12-11T20:03:37.625-08:00

I am SO excited about the approach that Britain is taking with Christmas...revisit my "rant" about Christmas from last week to see why this excites me :)

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-56166617717759937062007-12-09T21:28:00.000-08:002007-12-09T21:32:29.905-08:00

Those who know me know that I love editing papers...I would gladly edit the R.B. paper for free, just to make sure that they no longer have spelling/grammatical errors!Well, the picture above amazes me. It's one thing to have spelling errors in newspapers, where there are thousands/millions of words...And I can even somewhat understand billboards (though those mistakes drive me crazy! Come on,

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-46709689717127332802007-12-08T20:52:00.000-08:002007-12-08T20:53:05.516-08:00

At our church's Christmas banquet...

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-47743889111460265712007-12-07T17:52:00.000-08:002007-12-07T17:52:42.099-08:00

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-57010908290980228882007-12-03T16:05:00.000-08:002007-12-03T16:05:39.948-08:00

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-75781386461203058792007-11-29T11:04:00.000-08:002007-11-29T11:21:08.808-08:00

It boggles my mind when I hear about things like this... ONE person complained about a Christmas tree being put up, and they school takes it down (though they put it back up). Why does it seem like the only religion people ever complain about is Christianity? If someone had a dreidel on a table, or any other item symbolizing a religious holiday, no one would complain--why is it only Christian

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-6050664859119595232007-11-27T18:04:00.000-08:002007-11-27T18:05:01.504-08:00

This is really great...click here...

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-34990284615756921092007-11-27T17:07:00.000-08:002007-11-27T17:18:00.540-08:00

Well, it's been a long time since I've really blogged...life just didn't allow time for blogging in the past few months! But, I think that things are going to be much better from now on...Let's see...where to begin? I drove home for Thanksgiving with my cousin, Kristin...and no one except my parents and our grandmother knew! We surprised her parents (who thought we weren't coming home because we

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-29480203125497660112007-11-08T08:19:00.000-08:002007-11-08T08:24:46.559-08:00

The average cost of one year of school for me while at APU was around $25,000. What did I get for that amount of money? Food and shelter for a year...great learning experiences...opportunities that have shaped my future...it was an investment, which is why I don't mind have student loans to pay off (about one year's worth of school). I say all that because I cannot fathom spending the same amount

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-92220867514621743852007-11-08T07:18:00.000-08:002007-11-08T07:22:04.903-08:00

I understand why the Writer's Guild is striking--it makes sense! But, it's still frustrating when we hear that our favorite shows will not be showing new episodes after November 15th...or maybe at all, in the case of "24"...I never really get attached to shows, as I've written about many times...but "The Office" is more than just a show to my friends and I--it's a chance to get together, to laugh

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-56579211506179210982007-11-07T17:36:00.000-08:002007-11-07T17:39:35.505-08:00

God is SOOOO good!The State of California is taking our case--because it is CLEARLY discrimination! Our landlady talked to the Fair Housing Board today (who had originally set the interview for December, but got the paperwork and moved up the case because they were concerned), and they said that it is clearly discrimination and clearly illegal. I can't tell you how amazing this is--WE knew it was

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-66547239065886817082007-11-07T08:32:00.000-08:002007-11-07T08:33:51.102-08:00

I lost my planner/calendar a week ago, and it has been SO frustrating! So, I decided that I should probably keep a "soft-copy" calendar as well as hard-copy. Google has a calendar function, and just like everything else that Google does, it is absolutely amazing. I am SO excited about this calendar! It's easy, it will send me emails every morning at 5am with my schedule for the day, and I can

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-43092932260395793492007-10-30T17:23:00.000-07:002007-10-30T17:25:35.661-07:00

Work has been crazy (I had hoped it would slow down while I was in PA, so that I would come back to the calm...yeah right!)...New Orleans stuff is gearing up--and we start interviewing prospective team members in two weeks! Crazy! Church stuff is actually calm right now...Some BIG changes are in the not-so-distant future, which is very exciting. I'll post as I am able. :) Just wanted to post a

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-24175157638169925402007-10-23T17:37:00.000-07:002007-10-23T17:39:35.276-07:00

This is amazing...gross--because this is what I'm breathing...

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-82042884968316297272007-10-23T09:32:00.000-07:002007-10-23T09:33:51.206-07:00

I don't care how you feel about California (or anywhere else, for that matter)...to CHEER when a place is being utterly destroyed is HORRIBLE! :( I am at a loss for words...

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-39842592021766518272007-10-23T07:43:00.000-07:002007-10-23T07:46:46.894-07:00

Wow...I come home from Pennsylvania to a state that is on fire...there was even a fire in my city--Glendora--this morning!Here's a map Google created of the fires. Yesterday, it took us 8 hours to drive from San Diego to Glendora because of the fires. We bought a map and I found some back roads to get us around the fires (about a 50 mile detour)...I took pictures...Please pray...it's supposed to

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-52492665914280435182007-10-16T21:51:00.000-07:002007-10-16T22:02:43.313-07:00

Pictures from today...well, yesterday now, I guess... :)

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-59217135905775180142007-10-15T20:16:00.000-07:002007-10-15T20:17:21.871-07:00

Got word this afternoon that I was accepted to co-lead a missions team to New Orleans through APU next summer! WOO HOO!! :)

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-26200990535148857192007-10-15T13:46:00.000-07:002007-10-15T13:47:10.027-07:00

Pictures from Bethlehem...

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-6701063493465040862007-10-14T18:57:00.000-07:002007-10-14T18:59:52.693-07:00

 http://apu.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2041880&l=558e8&id=56901132http://apu.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2041779&l=6e8a5&id=56901132

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-8950971648358654082007-10-14T18:48:00.000-07:002007-10-14T18:54:55.168-07:00

I have been here for three full days now...and I have loved every second. I have been SO blessed already! The Lord is truly using this time to restore my soul and to bring healing to my heart, and I feel refreshed, renewed...but still not ready to return to California. At all. So, I am going to not think about returning until I have to!Here's a quick rundown of my experience so far:Thursday--

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-31966422242739626822007-10-12T21:58:00.000-07:002007-10-12T21:59:24.252-07:00

I cannot believe that Al Gore won the peace prize...the NOBEL Peace Prize...what is this world coming to? That's all I'm going to say. No more ranting...

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-18128407110515670792007-10-11T21:27:00.000-07:002007-10-11T21:31:24.954-07:00

YAY! I'm in Pennsylvania! After an entire day of traveling, I have arrived...I had dinner with my "Pennsylvania Dad", who is in Harrisburg for work, then went to see my friends who are getting married on Saturday...we watched "The Office" together (SO good!), and we're just finishing up some wedding music stuff right now. I love this state...it is SO beautiful...it's going to be a great eleven

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-60967839770686274532007-10-05T15:54:00.000-07:002007-10-05T15:57:26.880-07:00

Well, all the stress and crazy workload over the past two weeks has given me a touch of tendinitis. I felt like I had stepped back in time 11 years today, when my first doctor told me that I had tendinitis (which it wasn't at the time--they didn't discover the nerve damage for 4 years after that). Great. That's all I can really say. I have to play mandolin this weekend...and cook...and do other

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-70345789234742638422007-10-03T11:11:00.000-07:002007-10-03T11:14:27.178-07:00

In eight days, I will be on a plane to Baltimore, beginning my eleven-day stint in the great state of Pennsylvania. Woo hoo!! As I’ve been preparing to go--making reservations for car/hotel, creating play-lists for my iPod since I’m doing a lot of driving—I can’t help but reminisce and feel so blessed for knowing the people that I am going to see while I’m there…My two summers in Pennsylvania (

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-57820773515412356652007-09-20T08:23:00.001-07:002007-09-20T08:23:46.277-07:00

This article actually makes me interested in watching "Kid Nation"...

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-43952519205044968212007-09-20T06:32:00.001-07:002007-09-20T06:34:29.021-07:00

It's raining!! It's really unbelievable...we've had the driest year on record, and they are still predicting a very dry Winter...so this rain is amazing! :)I love the rain...I just hate driving in SoCal while it's raining, LOL. :)

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-90377044383426272682007-09-18T12:12:00.000-07:002007-09-18T12:14:36.787-07:00

As I mentioned in August, something I've really been observing lately are the hand-washing habits of people at my workplace. Well, this article shows that the problem extends far beyond this corporation! SO gross! I don't understand why people don't wash their hands...Anyway, check out the article...and wash your hands :)

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-41349598179912620462007-09-17T12:34:00.000-07:002007-09-17T12:35:20.824-07:00

It always excites me to see Saudi women standing up for themselves...each little step helps!

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-11623108532847697282007-09-14T12:29:00.000-07:002007-09-14T12:31:03.430-07:00

You may have heard about comedian Kathy Griffin's remarks this past week about Jesus...if not, Google it. :) This woman's remarks offended millions of people, and one news writer decided to speak out about it. Wow...

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-71736238584635627642007-09-14T08:22:00.000-07:002007-09-14T08:27:17.487-07:00

Well, the meeting did not necessarily go our way last night. The HOA Board-- after "listening" to the community members talk about how much they were against the rule (the one where they will fine us for living there, up to $1,000 a month)--voted 6-1 in favor of the rule. What does this mean? Well, apparently, they will be sending all "violators" of the CC&Rs a letter, and the homeowner will then

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-3172404496710424202007-09-13T07:19:00.001-07:002007-09-13T07:21:44.062-07:00

I forgot to mention that we have another Homeowner's Association meeting tonight--to "vote" on whether or not we can stay there (essentially). I am honestly not concerned, and I am at peace about this situation...however, it is also wise to wrap the meeting in prayer! Please pray for calm tempers (last time, the board got a little upset--not at us directly, because we weren't allowed to say

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-78602716862435940432007-09-07T07:10:00.000-07:002007-09-07T07:19:13.355-07:00

...they always get worse. I am generally not a fan of the entertainment industry. I cannot stand "celebrity gossip." And I especially cannot stand the increasingly immoral shows which are appearing on television...like this one, coming out on MTV...If I never watched another television show/movie, I would be just fine. As for now, I am just incredibly selective with what I put before my eyes.

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-78430350147386648142007-09-05T09:51:00.000-07:002007-09-05T09:54:01.256-07:00

Can you imagine being banned from saying "I don't know" at work?! This Siberian town is attempting to do just that! Very interesting...

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-3484743525623790092007-09-05T07:24:00.001-07:002007-09-05T07:28:57.466-07:00

This article about the current situation in Iran both frustrates and saddens me...especially for the women! It's just amazing to see Ahmadinejad making such horrible decisions with no thought to the consequences/effects...10 million people live below the poverty line, and a majority of others are struggling to make ends meet...and yet he continues with his terrible economic decisions. Pray for

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-64021018683942118012007-09-03T09:12:00.000-07:002007-09-03T09:13:59.237-07:00

Check out these pictures to see what we've been up to!

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-20316480646687664682007-09-02T16:50:00.000-07:002007-09-02T16:51:22.182-07:00

I think my rabbit is going to be okay! I moved him inside and have been closely watching him...he drank water yesterday, and appears to be his fiesty self again :) Yay!

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-44012307678673607942007-08-31T19:12:00.000-07:002007-08-31T19:15:53.546-07:00

Well, things are better with Casey--he still isn't drinking water, as far as I can tell, but he is more "himself"...he really scared me last night/this morning, because he defintely had/has heat stroke...Thank you for your prayers...they have worked! :)

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-43733879321984913922007-08-31T07:40:00.000-07:002007-08-31T07:43:58.653-07:00

Casey, my two year old rabbit, has heat stroke (which is the leading cause of death in rabbits)...and last night I wasn't sure if he was going to make it through the night. He seems slightly better this morning, but still doesn't seem to want to drink water...It seems strange to ask for this, but if you could pray for my rabbit, I would really appreciate it. I love my bunny, and it's kinda my

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-21670225740077062472007-08-29T12:26:00.000-07:002007-08-29T12:29:02.368-07:00

I bought both "Caedmon's Call" and "Casting Crowns" new albums yesterday...and both are DEFINITELY worth buying! Once again, these two bands have brought forth a clear, strong message...and my heart has been touched by them yet again. Check out "Overdressed" by Caedmon's Call and "The Altar and the Door" by Casting Crowns!

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-81225109340613722902007-08-27T18:14:00.000-07:002007-08-27T18:15:32.674-07:00

Check out this skit, performed along to Lifehouse's song "Everything"--which I have always thought was about Jesus, and not about a girl...what an amazing skit!

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-37145762595429963172007-08-27T10:35:00.001-07:002007-08-27T10:45:30.407-07:00

We had a great weekend in Bridgeport/the Eastern Sierras. We spent a lot of time exploring the beautiful area...Rusty and Mindi's wedding was beautiful (pictures here)...and it was a great weekend overall!Check out the pictures--it is beautiful up there!

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-61536958236278823332007-08-27T07:35:00.000-07:002007-08-27T12:43:06.731-07:00

"Realize" by Colbie CaillatTake time to realize, That your warmth is crashing down on in.Take time to realize,That I am on your sideDidn't I, Didn't I tell you.But I can't spell it out for you, No it's never gonna be that simpleNo I can't spell it out for you[C:] If you just realize what I just realized, That we'd be perfect for each otherAnd we'll never find anotherJust realize what I just

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-64012726719460230962007-08-20T07:29:00.000-07:002007-08-20T13:31:06.841-07:00

On Saturday morning, I flew to Northern California to surprise my grandfather for his 75th birthday party. It was really great to see the family--as it's been awhile since we were all together. And, of course, I was so happy to be there for this occasion! :) I flew back yesterday, so it was a very quick trip...Here are some pictures--I only took 14, LOL, so it's a small album. But here's the

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-35117295619861948172007-08-16T13:46:00.000-07:002007-08-16T13:47:17.063-07:00

Whoa--apparently German scientists have broken the speed of LIGHT...that is absolutely amazing!!

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-79078075095920637792007-08-14T18:02:00.000-07:002007-08-14T18:03:58.986-07:00

Here's a link to my online photo gallery...I've been adding more pictures this week, so there are plenty to enjoy! :)Keep checking back for more pictures... :)

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-15009655606448671282007-08-14T10:58:00.001-07:002007-08-14T13:40:51.073-07:00

Sometimes, there are no words...

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-22053138242638632212007-08-14T07:52:00.000-07:002007-08-14T07:53:21.512-07:00

Gotta love this, as well... Sorry, Gore, but this "global warming" thing is not new...

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-51545870858687316182007-08-14T07:48:00.000-07:002007-08-14T07:50:45.686-07:00

'Drawing parallels with the end of the Roman empire, Mr Walker warned there were “striking similarities” between America’s current situation and the factors that brought down Rome, including “declining moral values and political civility at home, an over-confident and over-extended military in foreign lands and fiscal irresponsibility by the central government”.“Sound familiar?” Mr Walker said. “

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-55192825673956948262007-08-10T19:03:00.000-07:002007-08-10T19:04:47.585-07:00

A friend of mine from the American Studies Program and his wife started a non-profit organization that is AMAZING! Check out their website and pray about supporting them...:)

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-64781352047556944482007-08-10T12:07:00.000-07:002007-08-10T12:26:44.281-07:00

With all of the talk about the couple in New Zealand who wanted to name their baby "4Real" (and instead is naming it "Superman" because the gov't rejected their name choice), I thought I'd see what other countries are doing in regards to names...Some laws make sense...for instance, in Germany, you can't name your kid Adolf Hitler or Stalin...or Osama bin Laden...or Jihad...But other countries

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-40666074992488808602007-08-10T08:31:00.000-07:002007-08-10T08:38:21.782-07:00

So, I'm planning my trip to PA in October, and I'm really excited about all that I'm going to be able to see!This, however, is at the top of my list...no, I'm not going to buy anything there! This is a place often mentioned on "The Office", and I am really excited about seeing it! I'm going to Scranton JUST to see a few places that are shown in "The Office" (though it is mostly filmed in L.A. of

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-36284199570061833102007-08-07T07:31:00.000-07:002007-08-07T07:36:31.902-07:00

Check out this site: Freesetbags.com"Each Freeset Bag tells a story of one woman's journey to freedom. She used to stand with 6,000 other prostitutes in a small but well known area of North Calcutta. She didn't choose her profession; it chose her. Poverty does that. It robs people of their dignity and children of their innocence.She still lives in the same area, but instead of selling her body

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-50412104280550590232007-08-06T22:55:00.000-07:002007-08-06T23:21:44.983-07:00

At APU (and at ADP, actually), they encourage each student to take a strengths assessment called "StrengthsQuest". This was put together by Gallup, and to be honest, I was quite skeptical when I first saw the test. But, because I was going on a mission team, I had to take it. My top strengths were:ArrangerBeliefCommunicationContextDeveloperPositivity ResponsibilityAfter the test, and after taking

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-3184857771565871292007-08-04T11:38:00.000-07:002007-08-04T11:43:50.123-07:00

Saw "Bourne Ultimatum" last night--SOOO good! Absolutely excellent. We made sure to get tickets yesterday morning, so that we could see it. We watched "Bourne Identity" on Thursday night, and "Bourne Supremacy" on Friday afternoon. I'd recommend watching "Supremacy" before you see "Ultimatum" because it starts right where "Supremacy" left off. Amazing movie...and I think there'll be a fourth one!

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-34068855003630443202007-08-03T10:09:00.000-07:002007-08-03T10:11:27.099-07:00

I enjoy observing people. Because I work at a large corporation, there are plenty of opportunities to observe the habits and behaviors of people, and it doesn’t require any effort; lately, I’ve come to notice hand-washing habits...And I thought it was worth blogging about. :) Many people do not wash their hands after “using the facilities”, which I find absolutely disgusting (and that’s why I don

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-74805391026949798912007-08-02T09:08:00.001-07:002007-08-02T09:08:32.893-07:00

Quite possibly my favorite post by Creed to date...

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-65663505278641730612007-08-02T07:32:00.000-07:002007-08-02T07:36:22.582-07:00

Tonight is a very important night for my roommates and I--and we need all the prayer we can get! As many of you know, we've been having problems with our HOA (Homeowners Association), and have been discriminated against because of our age, and because we are single. Tonight, there is a "community meeting" to vote on whether or not a new rule should be implemented, which essentially would force us

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-64713503725108458992007-07-31T07:52:00.000-07:002007-07-31T07:54:54.774-07:00

Here is my small photo album from this weekend...such a beautiful location, such a wonderful family! :)

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-21139577637491262182007-07-28T22:53:00.000-07:002007-07-31T07:55:21.762-07:00

 Kristin and Lesa, in the California Redwoods...So strange to have wireless Internet, but no cell phone reception... :) More pictures to come.

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-78866388365478722482007-07-26T21:57:00.000-07:002007-07-26T22:00:03.290-07:00

   Beautiful...This is where we ate dinner...SO GOOD! (Free wifi at the hotel...very nice)

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-9736207580556241512007-07-25T10:01:00.000-07:002007-07-25T10:07:10.825-07:00

Very excited about my upcoming trip (tomorrow) to my favorite place on earth (thus far)--Trinidad, CA. It's my family's 46th Annual Reunion! Yay!Check out the beautiful weather this weekend! I'll post pictures when I return--rest assured, there will be plenty! :)

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-67379039408671510072007-07-24T13:15:00.000-07:002007-07-24T13:19:24.525-07:00

"Queen Esther went before the king, she laid her heart and her life on the line. Then she waited." --a wise friend :)Had a moment much like Jim and Pam did in "Casino Night" last night (for you "Office" fans)...and now it's time to pray...to continually surrender to the Lord, because I know that He is in control...and I know that He will do what is best for me. :) It's time to be like Queen

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-60751516620018072462007-07-19T13:09:00.000-07:002007-07-19T13:11:58.550-07:00

"C'mon. I don't want to do that. I want to be more than that." --Jim, from "The Office"...So fitting...

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-59713566068979606662007-07-17T11:18:00.000-07:002007-07-17T11:22:28.946-07:00

Wow--it has been a month since I've blogged! Life has been as crazy as usual...Quick update...July 6th-14th: Navajo Mission Trip...amazing! The Lord did some incredible things out there! I had my own personal miracle on the first day of the trip, which set the tone for the whole week. When we prayed in the church parking lot before heading out, I set my camera on the bumper of one of the SUV's we

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-86998015545510739672007-06-15T23:36:00.000-07:002007-06-15T23:39:48.509-07:00

A few days ago, I mentioned that I was doing a presentation for some corporate executives...it went really well! My VP came, which was awesome because he was able to see me do well...The best news is that out of 25 teams, my team is in the final three!! Next week, we will revise our presentation/video, and our division of the company will vote...it's so awesome to know that we at least will come

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-44684041208677698522007-06-09T17:19:00.000-07:002007-06-09T17:20:31.266-07:00

It was SOOO good! I absolutely loved 11 and 12, and this one was, once again, awesome. I highly recommend seeing it!

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-69905505299530661702007-06-08T13:05:00.000-07:002007-06-08T13:07:14.947-07:00

I hate celebrity gossip. Period. I think it's a waste of time and I also think that it is truly "gossip"--which Jesus doesn't want us to do. In spite of that, I have been intrigued by this Paris Hilton jail thing...and I am SO glad that she is going BACK TO JAIL! No one should receive special treatment...especially when house arrest equals staying in a mansion...

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-5399532991308333212007-06-07T17:28:00.000-07:002007-06-07T17:53:57.892-07:00

Not too much happening--because I'm SOOO busy! This week I have spent every night at church, for various things...tomorrow night (Friday) is my first night off, LOL. Even Saturday is going to be spent taking the youth group on a hike...it's worth it, but it's exhausting... :)Had another filling replaced today, so I'm done now :) Now they are all porcelain and you can't see them (and they won't

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-25283182593567382772007-05-30T16:57:00.001-07:002007-05-30T17:07:59.431-07:00

The results are in...you'd think I'd be a bit more relieved than I am, considering that I now have an answer to ten years of pain!I have a bulged disc (between C5-C6), protruding 2mm onto the sac that surrounds the spinal cord. The radial nerve is affected by these discs...which means that this is probably what caused my arm issues all these years...I know that my surgeon did find things when he

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-52988486386496243772007-05-27T19:39:00.000-07:002007-05-27T19:43:41.607-07:00

 Woo hoo! Casey just won his first Nextel Cup race!! :) YAY!! It was a close call--and he almost ran out of gas...but he made it! Congrats!

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-9390270626735805582007-05-22T12:06:00.000-07:002007-05-22T12:07:43.786-07:00

LOL--some interesting stories coming out of Germany these days... :)Click on the title above for a good laugh...

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-64211481703429586302007-05-17T11:10:00.000-07:002007-05-17T11:11:37.279-07:00

Click here to view pictures of our house! There are only a few, because not every room is ready to have pictures taken. These are the "presentable" parts of the house, LOL. :) More to come as we get settled...

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-89041492869513741442007-05-16T13:44:00.000-07:002007-05-16T13:49:31.652-07:00

Well, we're still getting settled...I'll post pictures as soon as I can find my camera cord! LOL! I haven't unpacked anything, really...except the kitchen, because I'd like to cook tonight :)Had my MRI yesterday--that was a piece of cake compared to the other tests I've undergone over the past ten years for my nerve damage (i.e. Electromyogram and Nerve Conduction Study, of which I've had four,

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-5707771021577846902007-05-13T17:24:00.000-07:002007-05-13T17:25:24.633-07:00

It's been a long, exhausting weekend...but we have almost everything in the house from the apartment...I am still SOOO excited that we are in this beautiful house!! Lots left to do...pictures to come soon! :)

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-1256063796795056872007-05-11T09:05:00.000-07:002007-05-11T09:06:48.910-07:00

Check out this news story...no one realized that this poor man had been missing for seven years...that is so sad! :( Can you imagine not having anyone that cared about you, that would wonder where you've been?

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-49499048240281303592007-05-10T21:55:00.000-07:002007-05-10T21:58:00.388-07:00

Oh, the Lord is SOOO good! I just signed the lease...after nine weeks of searching, worrying, trusting the Lord, and watching Him provide in miraculous ways...over and over again...we have a beautiful, wonderful place to live...and it is in Glendora--where we wanted to live, it has the amount of bedrooms we need, and it is beautiful and quiet...Praise the Lord...for He is good!

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-37452588993191778862007-05-09T07:31:00.000-07:002007-05-09T07:34:30.996-07:00

Here's my life in a nutshell:Life is good!I am supposed to sign the lease tomorrow for our house (yay!), and we plan to move in next week. So exciting! I have lived in three places over the past 2 months, and I'm ready to be settled in...and knowing that I'll be at this house for at least a year brings such comfort to me! It's been quite the journey to get this house, but the Lord has provided

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-77045646154789597232007-05-03T22:55:00.000-07:002007-05-03T22:57:00.333-07:00

Wow, I have really neglected this blog...I've been running around like crazy (which is so usual!), and I haven't really been keeping up on Internet stuff in general...Update to come, soon! :)

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-73483220356612444802007-04-23T17:18:00.000-07:002007-04-23T17:20:12.515-07:00

I think I set a record for the least amount of pictures I've taken in a weekend... :)   Leslie, Ananda, Lesa Stuart, Leslie, Tyler, Ananda, Lesa 

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-71317990114278851002007-04-22T23:24:00.000-07:002007-04-22T23:25:57.655-07:00

This weekend was so awesome!! Great friends, great food...Great games...we played this game at least 10 times this weekend, and I'm hooked. I can't wait to purchase it! :) More later, along with pictures...

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-54310447049662523902007-04-18T19:54:00.000-07:002007-04-18T19:56:21.311-07:00

You AloneBy Casting PearlsI've come to Your throne here, so cold and aloneI'm calling on Your nameI lift my hands to the sky open wide and I cry, Lord, take me awayTake this heavy heart and this weary soul and set them freeRemove myself till there's nothing left but You alone in meI'm letting go of all that I knowI'm holding on to You aloneI lay it all down down here at Your feetI want You alone

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-39575935715466713182007-04-15T22:15:00.000-07:002007-04-15T22:18:01.283-07:00

What a great weekend...We had our FBC Glendora "Youth Staff" Retreat in Northern California, and it was amazing. I took Kevin, Dannylle, and Allie to Burney Falls, the Lava Tubes by Mt. Lassen, and Old Sacramento. I have such a wonderful family who fed and housed us (and helped make some curtains :) ), and it was such a great trip overall!Here are some more pictures of us...we had a lot of fun!

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-32180021693646663882007-04-15T22:12:00.000-07:002007-04-15T22:22:28.559-07:00

   

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6170908.post-89613595083870846042007-04-14T22:49:00.000-07:002007-04-14T22:57:10.858-07:00

I love Northern California...here are a few pictures to hold you over :)   

Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02070157169283256056noreply@blogger.com