So this is Nikki, me & Shawna over at Dustin's after bowling. We pretended to play Risk and then didn't. We played half a game of Life before I started handing myself & Nikki lot's of money and we started to realize we couldn't play another minute longer. Fun night! 

So this is in honor of mine & Renee's day in! We were going to have a "date night" tonight where I was going to drive to Lewisville and were were going to order pizza and watch a movie like we use to when we were roommies. But turns out the weather is pretty bad, and there is no way either of us are crossing the bridge at Lake Lewisville. So instead we are doing the same thing but at seperate houses and sharing our experience online. Make fun of us if you wish, but we're talking online and everything. Turns out we would have done this when we lived at home too. She would be in her room and me in mine, haha we're dorks. We finally after two months of me living here have gotten around to hanging out and we're trying to make sure we don't let that not hanging out crap happen to us again.  

So today me & Nikki went to the mall to see Santa Claus. He told Nikki that she could get a new car and an iPod and told me he would get his elves to make me a house. So looks like my Christmas is gonna be pretty sweet. Hmm, I look extremely dark in this picture and I'm definately not. HO, HO, HO!!!!

I have this list with in my mind of things I'd like to do this holiday season and getting a picture with Santa was one of them. So I'm excited that I can mark that off my list. And on top of that exciting news I get to go to the Nutcracker this weekend which was another thing I wanted to do. Still on my list is, find a good place to see Christmas lights and drive thru while enjoying some Christmas music. And enjoy other random wintery/Christmas fun!!

This picture is a little random picture of happiness for myself. The lady on the left is my Great Aunt Carol, shes my Grandmas sister. They look a great deal alike. Then the man in the photo is my Great Uncle Paul, he's my Papaw's brother. And they also look a great deal alike. In fact, after my Papaw died I use to have reoccuring dreams that I would run into Paul in the mall and I would call out to him, "PAPAW" and he would look at me and say "I'm not your Papaw. Thats how similar they look. Minus the fact that Paul is a great deal taller than Papaw. I'll try to post a picture of my Grandma & Papaw soon, I just got to locate a good one that isn't too big to scan. So basically this picture was taken because I am a goof and wanted a picture of Aunt Carol and Uncle Paul since they look so much like my own grandparents. Now there is my cousin in the pink sweater and my sister on the outside. You can barely see my sisters belly, but thats my little niece Ellie up in there. My sister is now 34 weeks pregnant, she's small for how far along she is. Cute little mama & baby Ellie! Okay now may I direct your attention to the red bracelet or 'Armstrong' like band around my cousins wrist. This band is for leukemia, I bought them for the family about two weeks ago as Grandmas battle got harder. It was a personal reminder for me to pray for her plus it supports the LLS. Anyway, so I sent my dad to Lubbock with 3...1 for my aunt, 1 for my uncle and 1 for my Grandma. I wanted my Grandma to know I was thinking about her. So this little band is what made me cry the most when I saw my Grandma laying there in the casket. I look at her all dressed up in that purple suit and then I see her wrist there with the band around it. I wear my bracelet still, this is the 3rd loss I have experienced due to leukemia. First my 2nd grade teacher Mrs. Graham, then my Papaw and now my Grandma. I wear my band everyday as a reminder of those three people whom I loved dearly.  

Tonight is the most exciting night of the entire year because tonight Santa will come. I'm laying here in bed next to my sister. Every year is the same ole story, we get sent to bed so because as you know Santa comes once your asleep. But what little kid can fall asleep when they are as excited as I am? My sister and I will talk for hours trying to keep each other up so we can peek and see if Santa has come yet. My grandparents have a grandfather clock so we hear every hour arrive.

DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING

"Jana, its 11, go see if Santa's come!!!" Nicole anxiously demands me to go check. I creep out the door and around the hall and...NOTHING! I creep back to the room and crawl in bed only to tell my sister the disappointing news. We continue to talk and goof off.

DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING

"Okay, its your turn!" I say to my sister. Nicole hops out of bed and heads for the door. She slowly opens the door and peaks around the corner. And again, NOTHING! She crawls back in bed only to disappoint me this time. We keep talking because we can't fall asleep as excited as we are about Santa's arrival.

DING!

"Jana, go hurry!" I creep around the corner yet again, and yep your right still nothing. But now we're actually starting to get tired. We both start to doze off, but we know that when the clock strikes two Nicole has to check the living room. We're both fading quick...

DING-DING!

I roll over and give my sister a little nudge, "your turn." She slowly gets out of bed this time, our energy is dwindling. Around the corner, and still nothing. She crawls in bed and tells me the news, I'm barely hanging on and after she says theres nothing I roll over and doze off. Shes out in no time.

DING-DING-DING!

I feel a nudge in my back, "Jan, your turn!" And you guessed it, NOTHING! This time we're officially gone. We miss the 4:00 & 5:00 chimes. But we're waken by the 6th...

DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING!

We both jump to our feet and head for the door, and guess what? SANTA CAME!!!!! We jet to the stockings and the presents. We ooo and ahh! Then we head off to our parents room, its time for everyone to wake up. "Mom, Dad, Santa Came. Wake up, wake up!!" We get to open our stockings from 'Denton' but not the 'Lubbock' stockings. Thats right, Santa knows that we were in Lubbock and still dropped stuff off in our Denton stockings in Lubbock plus we got our Lubbock stockings too. My sister and I sit down on the floor pulling one thing after the other out of our stockings. When we finish we head for the kitchen for breakfast. We're trying so hard to be patient as we wait for my aunt, uncle & cousin to come over so we can start opening the Lubbock stockings then gifts. Finally they arrive and we get to open all of our gifts. We rip present to present open and our faces fill with glee. Christmas truly is the best time of the year.

Now that you realize all of that was a story, I can now talk as Jana the 22-year-old. I have to say me & my sister don't exactly check for Santa every hour anymore. But I still have trouble falling asleep Christmas Eve and I'm stoked when I finally make it downstairs to see my stocking full of surprises. Now let's stop for a minute and consider the story of my childhood, the excitement of Santa arriving! Now lets for a minute think about the reason for the season...Christ's coming! So now that I've pointed that out, how many of us feel a little bad about the fact that we don't get that excited about Christ's coming. I can't say that I've ever stayed up most of the night because I was so excited about Christ's coming! The other night I heard on the news that they are trying to change it from Christmas tree to Holiday tree, what the crap? As if people don't use, Merry X-Mas instead of Merry Christmas or even now we just say Season's Greetings or Happy Holidays. I remember when I worked at Old Navy and we had to say Happy Holidays and not Merry Christmas for it might offend someone. How dumb, the reason for the season is Christ's coming. Its not Santa's coming. I kind of like that Christmas is on Sunday morning this year, kind of exciting. I just hope that we can all remember the reason for the season this year. And maybe think about how excited we use to get about Santa's arrival or maybe even how excited we still are and be able to have some of that same excitement for the arrival of our King.

So I'm gonna go ahead and say it...the church is pretty darn pathetic. (myself included) Isn't it sad that we can often find things outside of the church to comfort us in our mourning or to befriend us when all we want is to be loved. Why can't we find those things with in the comfort of our own church? Are we missing some piece? I've heard it a lot from many people, and I feel it myself. My dearest friend, Mik told me to listen to Stained Glass Masquerade by Casting Crowns so here I am listening to it on repeat. And wow how pathetic we are as a church. Here's the lyrics:

Is there anyone that fails?
Is there anyone that fails?
Am I the only one in church today feelin' so small?
'Cause when I take a look around
Everybody seems so strong
I know they'll soon discover
That I don't belong
So I tuck it all away, like everything's okay
If I make them all believe it, maybe I'll believe it too
So with a painted grin, I play the part again
So everyone will see me the way that I see them
Are we happy plastic people
Under shiny plastic steeples
With walls around our weakness
And smiles to hide our pain
But if the invitations open
To every heart that has been broken
Maybe then we close the curtain on our stained glass masquerade
Is there anyone who's been there?
Are there any hands to raise?
Am I the only one who's traded
In the altar for a stage
The performance is convincing
And we know every line by heart
Only when no one is watching
Can we really fall apart
But would it set me free
If I dared to let you see
The truth behind ht person
That you imagine me to be
Would your arms be open
Or would you walk away
Would the love of Jesus
Be enough to make you stay

It's sad to me that this morning when I was hurting I felt the need to put on my 'Happy Face' and pick myself up because if I didn't no one would have the desire to talk to me. This morning tons of people asked me this question, "How was your thanksgiving?" Which to most everyone responds, "Great, how was yours?" But my answer wasn't what most wanted to hear. My response to such a question is..."it wasnt so great, I lost my Grandma on Monday." They pause and stare at me as if I said something wrong. For crying in the mud people, I lost my Grandma give me a break. I'm sad, its a normal response to death. I felt as if I needed to be more positive and respond, 'oh my thanksgiving was great.' While yes I do realize its good to pull the positive out from the week. Praise God my Grandma is with Him in Heaven now, but that doesn't mean it won't hurt. And yes I'm thankful that I got to spend time with my family for a week. But still with all the praises from this week, my overall view of the week is that it wasn't that great. Maybe I should be more optimistic about the situation, but I'm hurting so let me hurt. Just be my friend and stop running scared. We as a church have forgotten what its like to love one another.

Another note on the song. Above the song is this little response about the song:

I don't think it bothers the world that we sin. I think it bothers the world that we act like we don't. There are times that instead of being myself and exposing my own weakness and hurt, I portray a character of the person that I know I should be. But when I expose myself as weak and frail at times, it frees the Body of Christ to restore me as it should and invites other to unmask as well.

So true, so true. Not only with sin, but me today being upset and having to mask that so that people think I am one way. Let's be real with one another. I know I'm not scared. I desire it more than anything that when someone says "how are you?" I can respond, "I'm not doing so great." And then that person is able to pray for me and help build me up. What a blessing we could be to one another if we were willing (1) to be honest and (2) to use such a response to bless that person. I'm not afraid to say I'm hurting, but no one knows how to respond to that. Maybe its time we learn how to respond.

So this morning we went to the Funeral Home to see the body and I thought I would be fine. But then I noticed that she had her 'Relentless' bracelet on. I ordered our entire family those livestrong like bracelets but they are ones for leukemia. So when I saw the bracelet around her wrist I lost it. It's cool because my entire family has them on, I'm glad I bought them. I wish I was older, its amazing what people do for one another concerning death. My family has got so much support from their friends and work crews and its nice. I wish that people my age understood how to be there for someone through death. Really it doesn't take much... I wouldn't mind a "Hang in There" or a "I'm Praying for You" or "I'm sorry about your loss", but I think people get too scared and I frankly think its crap. I have had some very good friends through this though, as if they haven't always been really good friends. Johnny & Mik have checked on me lots which is such a blessing. And my best friend back home Chels has been great too. Then of course Lexy has been great, I stayed with her last night and tonight. And she took off work tomorrow so that she can go to the funeral which means A LOT to me! But outside of those 4 people everyone else just doesn't know how to react. I did get a text message from Nikki which was nice. And I called Shannon to let her know what had happened. And I'm sure I'll get more support from them once I'm back in Denton. But I have several friends in Lubbock that really haven't done much and its kind of hard to take in. I shouldn't care, but I do. Oh well... Anyway, my Grandma has an online memorial. So check it out, http://www.mem.com/display/Biography.asp?id=1083201

So my Grandma died around 7am this morning. It's kind of weird. The funeral is going to be Wednesday morning which is nice because it will be before Thanksgiving. I'm not so much looking forward to Thanksgiving itself. I'm trying to be positive about it, and while its amazing that my Grandma is now in Heaven. It's just hard to loose someone especially around the holidays. I am glad that I get to be with my entire family for the holidays though, its been awhile since we've done that. So its good. That I am thankful for. Plus I am in Lubbock for the week and my closest friends are all staying the entire week so I get to see my dearest friends. I love it!! Anyway, thats enough update for me...

Little Grandma Update...

My Grandma has been moved out of the hospital and into Carillon's. She has been taking off the IV's and the doctor says she has about 24-48hrs. remaining in her life here on earth. I'm not so sure I believe that because they told us that about my Grandma Gee and she lived for a while longer. But it would be good if Grandma passed on. My sister can travel better now than she will be able to in a month or even after that. With little Ellie coming this probably would be the best time for this to happen. Although, it would be great if Grandma could see her first Grandbaby. I'm doing pretty good right now, occasionally I'll shed a few tears. It's exciting that Grandma gets to join the rest of my dearly loved ones soon, and she gets to be with Jesus. But I'll miss her here on earth. I think one of the biggest heartaches that comes with death is holidays, I'm sure all of you that have lost someone realize how hard that is. But with the holidays just around the corner it seems to add a little sense of pain. It's weird to think that in a month I'll be celebrating Christ's birth with my family and my Grandma won't be here. Weird. I mean, really really really weird. I am trying to look at this all so positively, and what really helps is knowing that in a little over a month we will have a new addition to our family. So here's my weekend/week at a glance. Tonight pick up Heather from the airport, tomorrow drive to Tyler, Sunday baby shower in Tyler then sometime Sunday night head back to Denton. Monday morning head to Lubbock with Heather. Then that part is kind of fuzzy as of now, if Grandma does die I may be there all week if not I may return Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving in Tyler then perhaps back to Lubbock. Who knows at this point. So pray for our family as we will be doing lots of traveling over this next week or so and also for the death of our Grandma. Thanks!!

Okay, so yesterday me & Nikki went on a shoe shopping excursion and this my friends is how the little event ended. Go ahead guess which shoe is mine... 

Nothing like driving out to Forestburg and finding the best street sign in all of Texas, 'Seldom Seen Rd' and thats definately the ghost of Nikki walking near the sign... 

Nothing too much going on in my life still, things are sweet though. We went dancing last night at Red River something or another in Dallas, it was a good ole time. Nothing like a long night of lots and lots of country music. I learned that I can't dance with guys my height or shorter, its useless to try even. So yet another reason I like tall cowboys, it just works for me. I had a blast last night. And tonight we went out to a town called, "Forrestburg" to enjoy a campfire with hot dogs and smores. Plus we hiked up this hill to watch the sun set, it was incredible. I have pictures so perhaps I'll post them later.This morning I was suppose to go decorate cakes with Cindy, but she got a wedding cake last minute and it didn't end up working out. But hopefully soon I'll get a chance to go learn to decorate cakes and before you know it I'll be decorating cakes. Maybe I can have my own little side business. Tonight as we were driving back from BFE we decided that we needed to take a road trip soon. So in January when life calms down I think we'll head out. But first we must buy a pair of cowboy boots, I know that sounds random but it will make sense when we actually make the trip. Man Shannon, Nikki & Shauna are great!! This week I'm subbing for a resource class at a middle school, kind of nervous about it but whatever. Friday night Heather flies in then Saturday we head to Tyler. I am possibly heading to Lubbock on Monday then Thanksgiving in Tyler. Thanksgiving week shall be busy, but it will be good too. Anyway, I'm tired I'm going to bed...lata friends!

So my Grandma is in the hospital with infections in her skin and blood. She has leukemia for all you who need to be clued in. But thus far it hasn't really hit me, I'm kind of numb to it all. I've experienced a lot of family death and I'm not so sure I really want to experience another one. But at the same time I know I can handle it just as I handle the other 4. My Papaw, which is my Grandma's spouse died in April of 1993 infact the day before my 10th birthday. My Granddad proceeded to die the following summer from a sudden heart attack. My Uncle Toot died September of 2001 and my GeeMa died October of 2003. Pray for my Grandma, for her health. She doesn't so much have an immune system hence the two infections. And honestly, pray for her death, that we her family will be prepared as well as herself. My sister is due in January and it would be nice for my Grandma to experience having her first grandchild, but thats Lord willing. I know its hard for my sister and cousin perhaps to realize that death really seems a good alternative maybe, but me I say lets get this thing over with. My Granddad was the only one that died a quick death and the other 3 had these drawn out deaths, and they are hard...real hard. So thats why I ask that we are all prepared for it, no matter when it is. Pray that I won't stay numb, and that I will allow my emotions to play out. Losing my Grandma Gee was the hardest thing I've ever gone through and now I'm just numb to the very thought of my Grandma being sick. So prayer is good.

Pray for me, I've had many challenges in the past month or so. And I need muchos prayers. Thus far in my move here I've only had one close friend to share my deepest thoughts with. I love her much and cherish her friendship, its easy to share my life with her since I've known her for like 12 years, but I also want new friendships. And not just these see yah next weekend friendships. I wanna be built up and have fellowship with these people. I wanna share my life with them and have them share their life with me. The only other person I really get to talk to about my life on a regular basis lives 3 1/2 hours away, but I do cherish his friendship. He is always there for me and praying for me, and I love that about him. I cherish my friends dearly, but I just want to grow more intimate with my singles group. I want that accountability and genuine fellowship. I'm really starting to get to know people and I love them dearly. But now I wanna go deeper. Tomorrow night I'm meeting with Diane for dinner to talk and go over some stuff, so I'm stoked about that. So just pray for me please.

Okay, I think thats a good update for now! Have a tremendous week! And GO TECH! 56-17 is AMAZING!!

How old are you?? Neat little trick, I tried it several ways and it still came out right every time. Too bad thought I really don't like to have chocolate that often during a week.

1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like
to have chocolate (more than once but less than 10)

2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold)

3. Add 5

4. Multiply it by 50 -- I'll wait while you get the calculator

5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1755 ...
If you haven't, add 1754.

6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.

You should have a three digit number The first digit of this was your
original number (i.e., how many times you want to have chocolate each
week).

The next two numbers are...

YOUR AGE! (Oh YES, it is!!!!!)

This will only work during the year 2005, so don't be trying it come January.

Okay I stole this from my friend Alexis, but it really got me thinking and my adrenaline running. So I want to hear everyone else's opinion even if it differs from my own. So now take a minute to read this article,
http://www.dailytoreador.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/10/27/4360528fd7674?in_archive=1

Now that you have read the article post a comment before proceeding to read the rest of my entry. If you choose to continue to read, please post your comments even if you don't agree with my own. So here goes it...

I definately have strong opinions about all of this and mine deal mostly with Character and Godliness. Christian dating vs. what this girl seems to be talking about. I only guess its not Christian dating from the fact that she defines dating by kissing and havivng sexual relations:)

First the 10 minutes late thing talks about 3 dates in a row or more. And yes I believe that is disrespectful. I understand a one time thing, sometimes there is traffic, etc. But if its continual than he needs to have better time management. Its not that hard to be on time somewhere. Be a man of your word, show up when you said you would. It shows a lot about your character. And amazingly there is a thing called a phone and most of us have cell phones, so if you are caught in traffic or something call...you have no excuse. If its a first date be extremely cautious to not be late. And ladies...be ready early, do not make a guy wait for you. I've actually heard girls say that they don't get ready on time to make him wait, I'm pretty sure that's the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

As far as oversalting and adding ketchup goes, I have no opinion. But undertiping is another sign of perhaps a lack of character. I love going on a date with a guy who knows how to tip well. It's just respectful to leave your waitor/waitress a good tip. Nothing like going on a date and having the guy only tip 5% and having to teach him how to tip.

As far as talking about ex's, I know many of us have been hurt by them and honestly don't really want to say anything positive about them. But may I say from personal experience that people change and who "Bob" was 6 months ago may be totally different than who he is now. We actually learn from our mistakes and how horriable would it be to have that all ruined for us. Tell a close friend how you really feel about Bob but respect Bob around others, he deserves it even if he did treat you like crap. Help him maintain a good reputation. You can always talk about the positive traits Bob had. Plus, bitterness isn't attractive and its not so attractive when you bash someone. Who knows what they would be saying about you later...

Now dating time, I think thats dumb. All of the guys I've dated only lasted a month and with good reason. I knew after a month that they weren't worth my time and that they weren't right for me. Unfortunately I should have realized that from the beginning. But if they only dated someone for 3 months that its good that they aren't wasting time keeping someone around who they won't end up marrying. I personally worry more about those who have dated for a couple years and can't make a commitment or those who have been in several very long relationships. But thats just me.

And split date paying on the first date...I totally agree. He should pay if its a date. If he didn't pay for the first date, then perhaps it wasn't a date at all and he was just wanting to go out as friends. In fact I even think that the first few dates should be paid for by him. Don't be cheap, if you can't afford a nice restraunt don't take the girl to a nice restraunt...take her somewhere you can afford. And girls be respectful and don't order the most expensive meal on the menu. Now for women paying, I think its a great idea to suggest paying. Don't make him always pay. And what great character can be shown when they won't allow you to pay. I have great respect for a friend of mine who makes sure he has money to take a girl out or he won't ask her out at all. He refuses to let a girl pay no matter what. I love that about him, it shows such great character. Oh and guys, please be respectful when the girls chooses to pay. Nothing like the time I paid for my boyfriend and when he normally ordered fairly light he ordered this huge $20 meal, talk about a red flag:)

Like where's waldo, but instead...where's Jana? My friend Russell couldn't find me anywhere. Sometime's I wonder about him...

So my friend, Nikki is the one in the Whoopie Cushion and well we decided to run by Dollar Tree to finish off Shannon's costume...the angel. Anyway, they both own fart machines so of course Nikki had hers with her since she was a giant whoopie cushion. We are walking through the place and she is setting it off occasionally. And as we are standing in line she sets it off and this little girl turns around and looks at her as if she just committed the worst sin of all...Farting in Public. Oh it was hysterical. We had fun with it! The party was fun, I carved a Double T in my pumpkin and I then quickly met 3 Tech grads. I thought there were only 3 of us, but now there are 6. Wahoo, WRECK EM' TECH!!!

Fart Football

An old married couple no sooner hit the pillows when the old man passes gas and says, "Seven Points."

His wife rolls over and says, "What in the world was that?"  The old man replied, "It's fart football."

A few minutes later his wife lets one go and says "Touchdown, tie score."

After about five minutes the old man lets another one go and says, "Aha. I'm ahead 14 to 7."

Not to be outdone the wife rips out another one and says, "Touchdown, tie score."

Five seconds go by and she lets out a little squeaker and says, "Field goal, I lead 17 to 14." Now the pressure is on
the old man.

He refuses to get beaten by a woman, so he strains real hard. Since defeat is totally unacceptable, he gives it
everything he's got, and accidentally poops in bed.

The wife says, "What was that?"

The old man says, "Half time, switch sides."

So, I kind of like shooting stars a lot. And last night I saw my 3rd one ever. I like them because they are fairly rare and when I see one it reminds me of God's love for me.

Last night I went out to a friends house in Sanger and I had a grand ole time. Not only was able to spend time with two very dear friends but I was able to enjoy nature and things I love. Okay, perhaps this will make me sound like a dork, but whatever. I have always and will always be obsessed with houses that are kind of like cabin in the woods type of thing. I don't really know how to explain it...stone masonry, wood, leather couches, etc. The cowboy home perhaps... Then outside...cattle, horses, pooches, an incredible night sky, then a shooting star. I was in my own little heaven.

This weekend I went to visit my sister and I had a good time as always. We did baby stuff and looked for fabric for the baby room. We watched the rather unfortunate Tech vs. Texas game that made all of us Raiders rather ill. But I got to hang out with my sister so that's cool. I really like only being 2 1/2 hours from her, because now I can see her whenever I want. I love her lots!

In Loving Memory of GeeMa!!! 10/18/03  

Okay, I was told I need to post so here it is. I don't have much to say, life is good. No particular reason, well Jesus because with Him everything is good even when its not so good. Last week I was sick all week, stupid allergies. I am just now getting over them and well it sucks, nothing like having those coughs that you can't really fully cough...do you get what I'm saying? Anyway. I only subbed one day last week and it was Friday for Pre-K, I was late because I slept through my alarm. The day wasn't too bad, I always have a little devil in my class...every class has one. Friday night I went to the beginning of Singles Retreat. It was good, although I was very spacey because of the cold. Stayed around and played Apples to Apples with my new friends then came home and crashed. I woke up bright and early on Saturday morning to attend Day 2 of Singles Retreatin'. Retreat was good, God is good. Played cheesey kids games, but had a blast. Saturday night I was suppose to babysit Caleb which I was excited about because I was gonna have the best date of my life plus I was getting to see a movie no one else would go see with me. But instead I got to hang out with my best friend, Chelsey and eat at my favorite restraunt, Bennigan's. I'm excited because me & Chels are starting a bible study together this week...wahoo! Sunday morning I went to church, but left right afterwards because my snotty nosed self was a little beat. I spent all day Sunday shopping with Chels. Then headed to church Sunday night, I love Tommy Nelson by the way. After church I headed to get dinner then decided I wanted to eat with people so I called Brian and joined the group at El Guapo. I came home and watched Extreme Makeover Home Edition and it was good. Got ready early today and was stoked to be making it early to work, but then I got pulled over for rolling a stop sign. Stupid cops!! I subbed for 2nd graders today and I decided it would be a good day no matter what and I had fun. I did have to send one kid to the office, but after losing him it really was a good day:) Talked to a very dear friend after work for a long while and it was good, real good. He challenged me with some scriptures so I had an enjoyeable time looking up some stuff. Talked to another really good friend tonight which was incredible. And then I just found out that two dear friends of mine are coming in town this weekend and I'll be gone and I am very sad. But on a bright note, I am going to Tyler to see my sister and to go with Rachel to the football game. Anyway, thats my life...I'll try to update this week...but really I don't find my life interesting so its sometimes hard for me to post.