Wednesday, November 8, 2017

In the Groove: The Weekly Hodgepodge


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In a rut, in a jam, in the groove, out of synch, off balance, out of touch...which saying best fits some area of your life currently (or recently)? Explain.

In the groove...and it's all been God's doing.

What is it about somebody else's style of work (coworker/employee/shared volunteer project/household chore) that makes you crazy? Why?

It's not really someone's style of working, but their style of not working.  That's not much of a problem on my new job, but in other situations, it mystifies me how some people work extremely hard to get nothing done.  Sometimes I feel like this guy...


What's a tradition that always makes you feel at home

Watching or listening to college football.  That's how I've brought a little piece of home with me to Colorado (Thanks TuneIn radio).

A favorite song with a girl's name in the title or lyrics? Any reason why this is a particular favorite?


The instrumentation is what makes this jam one of my favorites.  One day, I'd like to learn to play this song on both bass and drums.

Share a favorite quote, verse, or saying relating to gratitude or thanksgiving.

Romans 1:20-21 (KJV) - For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

I know that seems like an odd one to choose, but in it's context it's a warning that the root of backsliding starts with being unthankful.

Insert your own random thought here.

This time change has totally wrecked my sleep.  Monday, I woke up at 3:30 a.m. and couldn't go back to sleep.  Tuesday, I woke up at 4:30 and thought I was on the mend.  Then, this morning, I woke up again at 3:30.  Once again, I had to remind myself that I don't work for the YMCA anymore and don't have to get up at the butt crack of dawn.  Let's hope it works.  Technically, I've gone through the time change twice.  This summer, I had to make the adjustment from Central to Mountain time; now this.  Reminds me of a quote:  "What is daylight savings time, and if we're saving so much of it, who's got it all?" - Mike Warnke.

Well, on to good news.  Tomorrow I sign my lease and move into my new apartment.  My daily long commute is over and I'm getting back two hours a dayfor more constructive use.  Praise the Lord.  Once I've got the keys and get settled, I'll tell more of the story.

See y'all next time.

Friday, November 3, 2017

Five Minute Friday: "Need"


 

Philippians 4:19 - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
 
Need is everywhere.  Having need is not anything new.  Seeing those in need is also nothing new.  The change is that for the first time, I feel like I have a chance to do a little something about it.

Our church has many wonderful opportunities to serve those in need.

God is taking good care of my needs because, quite frankly, I'm doing a better job of getting out of the way and letting Him.

Something else that's needed is healthy, adult discourse.  An online acquaintance posted a video about "white privilege."  I knew I shouldn't have commented, but I'm so tired of this discourse, I felt a need to try to add some sanity to the conversation.  I know, don't say it.  Of course my comments that it wasn't about race but about making wise choices were removed.  The claim was that the post wasn't about "white privilege," but that's what the video implied.

What I need is for my white friends to stop being made to feel ashamed of their race.  I also need my black friends to stop shaming each other when they make the wise choices that bring success.
 
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Prompts provided by Mrs. Kate over at Five Minute Friday.

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Smile: The Weekly Hodgepodge


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What does/did Halloween look like at your house this year? Did you decorate? Pick pumpkins? Carve pumpkins? Expect trick or treaters? Wear a costume to a party or event? Make a costume? Feel glad you didn't have to come up with a costume? Cook a Halloween themed treat? Eat all the leftover candy?
 
None of the above.  Maybe next year.

What are you waiting for? Elaborate
 
I'm waiting to hear from the apartment I applied for.  I'll know something by Friday.  So, Lord willing, I'll be moving this weekend.

Do you wish you were friendlier, braver, more creative, more athletic, or something else? Explain.
 
I'm always longing to be more than what I am.  From this list my top two are more creative and more athletic.  I feel like both are at kind of a standstill right now.  I believe the coming year will see vast improvement.

When it comes time to paint are you a do-it-yourselfer or do you hire someone? What was the last paint job completed at your house? What room most needs painting now? How do you feel about wallpaper?

Since I do not yet own my own home, I've not had the joy of picking out paint colors for the walls.  When I do get to that point, I'm hiring someone.  I can paint a landscape or still life on canvas, but I know nothing about painting a wall without making a mess of it.

What is one specific thing you felt gratitude for in the month of October?

I only get to pick one?!  Not a chance.
  • A good church.
  • My new job and great coworkers.
  • The friends I've stayed with until I could get on my feet.
  • Safety on the road during my commute.
 
Insert your own random thought here.
 
I'm so spent after my 31 days blog challenge that I think I've run out of words for now.  So, I'll just share a song.  See y'all next week.