I thought I'd take a few minutes to describe how comfy cozy my cute little "office" is. Now, it's not exactly your standard "office". I mean, it has 3 "walls"...I guess it would be more like a cubicle. And there's no window, but I've worked with what I've got. I must say---its pretty darn cutesy :)
I have a vanilla icing candle lit, and precious desk lamb, jelly beans (in case I need a snack), a variety of colored post-its, and an assortment of pens and highlighters :) What makes my special space even more "special" is the 4 books I have propped up against my filer...makes it a little more homey.
Random thought: Have you ever been in a position where you had to make several decisions in a very short period of time...yet you had to make everyone happy???? It's very draining. I'm honored to be in that position, but I'm so tired as it is...and it's raining outside. I just want to curl up in a blanket with a good book or movie and be so very content. Oh, Dear Jesus, help me have a good attitude and not be selfish!!!
30 June 2010
freely given
Funny how God works----
I'm reading my devotional and for some reason I'm just having the hardest time getting connected to today's reading. So right before I just check out, I get to one sentence that had me dig a little deeper....
"...He is the answer. The world seeks wisdom and our God has given us the mind of Christ (1 Cor2:16). So I go to look up the verse, and I read it over and over again.
"For who has known the mind of Christ that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ."
Just in that small, simple verse, I am completely amazed and perplexed. I can't believe that we are able to behold the mindset of our Lord!!! To think that he entrusts us with that just BLOWS ME AWAY!!! So, of course I don't just stop there....I proceed to back up to the beginning of 1 Corinithians 2 and just read away. I forget how much I love this book!!! It about brings me to tears to be reminded that God has truly prepared and defined AWESOMENESS for us. It says it plain as day:
I'm reading my devotional and for some reason I'm just having the hardest time getting connected to today's reading. So right before I just check out, I get to one sentence that had me dig a little deeper....
"...He is the answer. The world seeks wisdom and our God has given us the mind of Christ (1 Cor2:16). So I go to look up the verse, and I read it over and over again.
"For who has known the mind of Christ that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ."
Just in that small, simple verse, I am completely amazed and perplexed. I can't believe that we are able to behold the mindset of our Lord!!! To think that he entrusts us with that just BLOWS ME AWAY!!! So, of course I don't just stop there....I proceed to back up to the beginning of 1 Corinithians 2 and just read away. I forget how much I love this book!!! It about brings me to tears to be reminded that God has truly prepared and defined AWESOMENESS for us. It says it plain as day:
"'No eye has seen,
no ear has heard,
no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him'
but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit".
The fact that we can know what God's thoughts are towards us just has be stunned and amazed. Through our relationship with Christ and His Spirit, we are able to understand what God has given us...without cost. WOW!
29 June 2010
granite!!!
In the car today I started day dreaming about my wedding day (because the reality hit me that it's 4 months away!!!!), and I laughed out loud when I envisioned myself falling flat on my face after they "pronounce you mr. and mrs. william griffin lewis"....literally, I saw myself falling!!! I started laughing and almost got nervous because that could TOTALLY happen!!! And it really wouldn't be anything out of the ordinary.... haha.
So---new news :) We are getting granite put into the bathrooms on THURSDAY!!!! I cannot wait!!! I'm so excited! What does that mean??? We have to pick out sinks and faucets and fixtures :) I am sooo excited! And in honor of one of our favorite shoes (Cougar Town) I'm thinking a "bathroom warming party" will be a necessity! AHHHH!!!! Who would have thought I'd be so excited about SINKS?!?!?!?!?!
So---new news :) We are getting granite put into the bathrooms on THURSDAY!!!! I cannot wait!!! I'm so excited! What does that mean??? We have to pick out sinks and faucets and fixtures :) I am sooo excited! And in honor of one of our favorite shoes (Cougar Town) I'm thinking a "bathroom warming party" will be a necessity! AHHHH!!!! Who would have thought I'd be so excited about SINKS?!?!?!?!?!
28 June 2010
the basic story
Okay, before I get started...let me just go ahead and say what you're probably already thinking....I'm a hopeless romantic. Yes...I am. But I don't usually just sit contemplating love and romance 24/7. There actually is something that usually spurs it on....like for instance: Josh Groban and cloudy days. AHHHHH!!!! Can I just tell you how mellow I am right now???? Super-duper-mellow-maddi. Not. Even. Kidding. I was going across the causeway towards the city when I just decided I was sick of listening to whatever was on the radio...so I put Mr. Groban on. OH MY!!! First off, have I told you that my fiance can sing? And have I told you that his pitch is strangely similar to the famous Groban???? Well, it is true :) lucky me!!!! (and yes, I DO know what I am talking about---he sang "You Raise Me Up" at church this weekend....my dad cried....so you know he's legit....it's normal if I cry) But anyway....I put Josh Groban in and just could not let myself merely listen to him on the suggested 70% volume level...he was pretty much creeping towards 90%. I just could not stop smiling. The sky was perfect, too. There were SO many cumulous clouds in the sky; patches of grey; patches of bright blue. Perfect. And I then started to think about love...and I started to think about how much I love Griffin. I also started to think about the very first time I saw "him".....
Normally, I would keep this super private....but I just have to share a little bit of "The Story". I was actually the first person to notice Griffin (shocking...he's 6'3") but really....it was actually about 2 years before we even met. He was singing on stage at church---and I couldn't take my eyes off of him. He looked older, and at that point in my life I wasn't really thinking about dating, so I assured myself he was one of those guys that either didnt wear his wedding ring (stupid), or he was engaged/in a serious relationship. In my head, there was absolutely no way that he was single (let alone would be interested in me). And the strangest thing about it: he had a very close resemblence to "the guy" in my head that I pictured in my imagination whenever I would read romance novels....I know this sounds silly, but I can't even really explain to you what happened in my heart---just that first time. It was like I had found him...and he existed. And truly, that's all I needed to know. He existed--regardless of whether or not we ever met--the Lord actually created this perfect specimen that I had dreamed about. ANYWAY--- during worship, I would glance up every now and then and just look at him. I know I had this weird questioning face because it was like a dream or one of those moments in the movies or books you read, that you know aren't real. TOTAL OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCE!!! I remember going home that night and journalling. I remember I saved one line to say: "So I saw a guy today on stage...looks just like "him"...really strange feeling..." Yeah....so as time is going by (I'm still in college), I see him every once in awhile when I am at church at home. And EVERY single time that I see him my heart does this flippy-floppy thing. I seriously cannot explain it.
so anyway...that's the first time I met Griffin.... and that's the basic story :)
Normally, I would keep this super private....but I just have to share a little bit of "The Story". I was actually the first person to notice Griffin (shocking...he's 6'3") but really....it was actually about 2 years before we even met. He was singing on stage at church---and I couldn't take my eyes off of him. He looked older, and at that point in my life I wasn't really thinking about dating, so I assured myself he was one of those guys that either didnt wear his wedding ring (stupid), or he was engaged/in a serious relationship. In my head, there was absolutely no way that he was single (let alone would be interested in me). And the strangest thing about it: he had a very close resemblence to "the guy" in my head that I pictured in my imagination whenever I would read romance novels....I know this sounds silly, but I can't even really explain to you what happened in my heart---just that first time. It was like I had found him...and he existed. And truly, that's all I needed to know. He existed--regardless of whether or not we ever met--the Lord actually created this perfect specimen that I had dreamed about. ANYWAY--- during worship, I would glance up every now and then and just look at him. I know I had this weird questioning face because it was like a dream or one of those moments in the movies or books you read, that you know aren't real. TOTAL OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCE!!! I remember going home that night and journalling. I remember I saved one line to say: "So I saw a guy today on stage...looks just like "him"...really strange feeling..." Yeah....so as time is going by (I'm still in college), I see him every once in awhile when I am at church at home. And EVERY single time that I see him my heart does this flippy-floppy thing. I seriously cannot explain it.
so anyway...that's the first time I met Griffin.... and that's the basic story :)
23 June 2010
completely random "self-interview"
I feel all worlds of sick right now. My stomach will absolutely NOT settle down!!! Nevertheless, I'm still here at work because it is better than being in the chaos of my family home on a Wednesday..... You see, I've pretty much got it down to a science. There are certain days (and times) that I will find complete rest and peace in my family home....however, there are also certain days and times where I should NOT even consider the option. I come from a family of 2 hard working parents, 4 kids, 3 dogs (now 2) and 1 cat (princess---poor dear). It is CHAOS at the max the majority of the time. Honestly, I like it. I've never really known any different---until being afforded the opportunity to live on my own for a time....that's when I realized how much I really enjoyed my own space and the quaint solitude I was afforded in the morning and during my lunch break. I've been learning to treasure these moments because its approaching the time when I will be on my own, and the craziness will be a short distance away. :)
Now, since I am ever increasingly bored right now....I think I'll just ramble a little bit to pass the time:
What are my thoughts on this mid-week day? Well, honestly, these last few days have been very stressful. Work is just work. There is nothing that spices up the day, and I'm starting to find myself turning into a cyclical bore. I've been noticing that the enthusiasm is draining out of my spirit. I'm no longer that super excited individual in the evenings...I just kinda exist. AND I HATE THAT!!!! I don't know what needs to change...but something does!!! So my thoughts today are to really focus on the positive. To strive to find me again. I know its still inside...its just ACHING to come out!!!!
If I could go anywhere right now....where would I go? The beach. Hands down. There is just something about the beach that calms me. It's not like the drive of a big city...you can just relax and do whatever the heck you want :) But I definitely think it would be something on the Atlantic coast....I'm kinda in the mood for something different like that...but still the beach.
At this moment right now, plan the perfect day: Okay....the perfect day right now....well, lets say it was tomorrow...I would want to sleep until I woke up, which would probably be around 8:30. I'd like to go to the gym and work out for about 1hr30min and SHOWER---of course. Then, I'd love to go to brunch with Griffin and just laugh and talk. I'd love to walk with him around a town or mall or something...and just dream about our future home and life together. Then, I'd love to lay out and just listen to some easy listening music, maybe even read this book I'm trying to finish. I'd like to shower again and get all dressed up (not necessarily dressy...just heels and a fun outfit) and go out to either BR for Tsunami or to NOLA for a good time with Griff and friends. Then I'd like to close the evening with watching the stars with Griffin...saying good night...and journaling all about it :)
Now, since I am ever increasingly bored right now....I think I'll just ramble a little bit to pass the time:
What are my thoughts on this mid-week day? Well, honestly, these last few days have been very stressful. Work is just work. There is nothing that spices up the day, and I'm starting to find myself turning into a cyclical bore. I've been noticing that the enthusiasm is draining out of my spirit. I'm no longer that super excited individual in the evenings...I just kinda exist. AND I HATE THAT!!!! I don't know what needs to change...but something does!!! So my thoughts today are to really focus on the positive. To strive to find me again. I know its still inside...its just ACHING to come out!!!!
If I could go anywhere right now....where would I go? The beach. Hands down. There is just something about the beach that calms me. It's not like the drive of a big city...you can just relax and do whatever the heck you want :) But I definitely think it would be something on the Atlantic coast....I'm kinda in the mood for something different like that...but still the beach.
At this moment right now, plan the perfect day: Okay....the perfect day right now....well, lets say it was tomorrow...I would want to sleep until I woke up, which would probably be around 8:30. I'd like to go to the gym and work out for about 1hr30min and SHOWER---of course. Then, I'd love to go to brunch with Griffin and just laugh and talk. I'd love to walk with him around a town or mall or something...and just dream about our future home and life together. Then, I'd love to lay out and just listen to some easy listening music, maybe even read this book I'm trying to finish. I'd like to shower again and get all dressed up (not necessarily dressy...just heels and a fun outfit) and go out to either BR for Tsunami or to NOLA for a good time with Griff and friends. Then I'd like to close the evening with watching the stars with Griffin...saying good night...and journaling all about it :)
18 June 2010
puffy eyes
I'll have to devote an entire entry (later on) to the late Buster Brown Mula (fearless first pet--chocolate lab)....just typing his name makes me lose it...and I have a patient in 2 minutes....
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