Monday, October 25, 2010

Cinematic Adventure 2.0

I do the things I know not to do.

Stupid Paranormal Activity 2......LOL. :)

Okay so it wasn't that bad.

I mean, it's scarier than the first one, BUT if you have your ears plugged and your eyes covered for 97% of the movie, you should come out with bells on!

Had a great time with Jen!

Pros and Cons of Nothing to do

Today is Monday, and this means I have to work in an office where I have nothing to do. So, I have come up with a list of benefits and draw backs of working in this sort of an office.
By writing this, I have also been able to make my day go just a little bit faster!

Benefits of a Slow Job.
® Time to clean out the overflowing e-mail inbox. I am proud to report that I have 14 e-mails, which is down from the 165 I had. That’s an approximate 85% decrease in e-mail gobbledygook.
® Make up on lost sleep. The challenge I foresee with this is that one needs to master the art of sleeping with one’s eyes open while appearing to be awake and functioning on the job site. Once this is mastered, one can gain an additional 7.5 hours of sleep per day. One can complement this with an hour of lunch at home while watching a doctor of your choice. Phil or Oz.
® Appreciate Your Surroundings. Quite often in a slow job, one will peer around the room in hopes of seeing some exciting. In doing so, you may be able to count the number of tiles on the ceiling, how many chairs are in the waiting room and quite possibly, how much dust is sitting on the floor boards.
® Listen to the Tunes. In some offices, radios are allowed and therefore help alleviate boredom. Unfortunately, B100 is usually the office choice and thus you are subject to hear artists such as Barenaked Ladies, Nickleback and Taylor Swift over and over again. As much as I have disdain for those artists, I still think its probably better then silence.
® Multitude of Time. You will have time to dream, recall memories, play back conversations, make “to-do” lists, plan the next weeks worth of meals, reflect on decisions and dwell on how bored you are.

Drawbacks of a Slow Job:
® Boredom Coma. It was noted in the benefits section that one could gain sleep on the job. However, If one is not careful, one could fall into what I describe as a, “Boredom Coma.” It only takes 5 minutes for boredom to kick in and overcome all your senses leaving you unable to focus, confused, and tired. Frustration is also a pre-symptom of the Boredom Coma. One can only be wakened from this by hearing a familiar song on the radio that stimulates the senses. In a case study done Oct 25th 2010 at 10:02 A.M., writer heard “Speed of Sound” by Coldplay on the radio and was instantly brought back to life.
® Zero Productivity. You will be asked to do tasks that are mindless and don’t matter to the world, and therefore you will have no satisfaction at the job place. You will never be challenged, feel like you’ve tackled a mountain or be able to do a victory dance over the work you had put in.
® Clock Watching. You will literally become a clock watcher. You may watch all forms of clocks. Computer clocks. Wall clocks. Cell phones. Watches. Reception Phone Screen clocks. Radio djs announcing the time. Etc. A clock watcher’s life is not glamorous; it’s full of pain and hardship.

Another benefit to working at a slow job, is the ability to write this crap!

Peace out.
Nay.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Bieber Fever


(Me, Jen, Amy and Brad at Bieber - Oct 19 2010 - Rogers Arena, Van, BC)

"I want to go to there."
-Liz Lemon (30 Rock)

LOVE that quote.

So another weekend, come and gone. I must say, in my in-productivity, I have been productive! For the most part, I think that I have gained back the sleep I lost from driving home from Vancouver late after the Bieber concert. Did I mention I worked the following morning? Yuck! .....But so worth it!!



Bieber was awesome.

For those who have been living in a cave, I am referring to THE Justin Bieber, pop superstar and teen heart throb. Teehehe. It was such an awesome concert. I actually didn't realize how talented he was. Singing, dancing (like Usher/MJ), playing multiple instruments like guitar, drums and piano. I think we only spent 60 dollars each and it was well worth it.
AND, I feel like I got to see him before he officially transitioned into a man, so how awesome is that! Wootwoot!
There were 2 opening shows at first, and I didnt have a clue who they were. There were aaaigh dawg.
But then SURPRISE, Sean Kingston opened the show! And he brought DOWN the roof! (Holla!) I totally did not know he was going to be there! He was pretty entertaining. Especially when he began to DJ some songs like "G-6" and "DJ got us falling in love".........it was like a dance party. So fun!
Then Justin came out, and woweee, that was soooooo freakin fun! Favorite songs of the night include, "Baby" (but of course, duhhh!)......"Overboard"........."Eenie Meenie" etc. Love him.
I'll be definitely seeing him in concert again..........fa sho!!

They showed some videos of Justin when he was a little kid and it was so cute. I think he was 4 and he's like "I want to be on TV mommy." Hahahha.

Well, parents are coming over for dinner. We are making steak and other thingies. Gotta go prepare the house for company!


(ME)


(Jen)





Ciao for now.
Nay

Saturday, October 23, 2010

62 Days 'til Christmas

"OOOOh the weather outside is weeeeaaaather!"
-Paul Rudd (Forgetting Sarah Marshall)

Teehee.

62 days until Christmas. How fabulous is that! Here is my first attempt of welcoming in the season:


I REALLY love lazy Saturday mornings. Just youtubing music videos and drinking English Breakfast Tea - yummm!!

I remember when I was younger, absolutely LOVING watching music videos. I would have the VCR all ready just so I could tape my favorite songs like anything by Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys, and most importantly, Celine Dion. Since then, I would say Much Music hardly plays videos, but I did discover they still do at some points during the day. I have set my PVR to record the show and then I watch the videos with no commercials, LOOOVE IT! Brings me back to old times. Discovered some great songs.........and some not so great songs.

The same goes to listening to the top 40 countdown on the radio. Me and Jen would have our cassettes ready to tape songs so that we had mix tapes! One song we always wanted on our tapes was "500 Miles" by Proclaimers. Haha. We always thought it was a funny song, I still do!

I feel like goign to a movie today, but I highly doubt that I will. Paranormal Activity 2 is out. I know better then to see it,but I probably will at some point. Shoooot! :) Also would like to see the Social Network and Jackass 3.

We saw "The Town" a few weeks back with Ben Affleck. Pretty sweet movie. Reminds me alot of the Departed. Love Boston accents!! :) BTW I am not saying that is what makes the Town similar to the Departed..........FYI. ;)

Well, thats it for now.
Nay

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Guilty Pleasures

One of my favorite things to do in life is to copy Jason Derulo's voice when he sings "Jaaaaaaason Deeeeerulo" in auto-tune in the beginning of his songs....teeehee

Monday, October 18, 2010

The Time Has Come

Is it creepy/stalker-ish to say that I think Rick Pino is my mentor when he doesn't even know I exist? :P LOL. I have him as a Facebook friend and I always find his status updates so profound.

Today's status says,
"God, deliver us from the wide path of a watered-down western Christianity that we may walk on the narrow road of true Biblical discipleship!" - Rick Pino

What a great word!!!

John 4:23 says: "
A time will come, however, indeed it is already here, when the true (genuine) worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth (reality); for the Father is seeking just such people as these as His worshipers."
(AMP)

When John Refers to "worshipers" - I don't believe he is just referring to those who sing peppy worship songs at church once a week. It requires so much more then that. It requires a heart that longs for Jesus and is willing to forsake all else for Him. We must turn our back on forfeit spirituality and false gods. We must pray for eyes to see what is real and what is good. Eyes to discern what is of the Lord.

I don't want watered down western Christianity.

The "churches" message has been a self-help message. How to be a better person. How to live your dream life. etc. etc. etc.
We have forgotten the simple, beautiful truth. The truth of which is Jesus Christ. The son of God.

Acts 4:10-12
Then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. He is "'the stone you builders rejected,which has become the capstone.a]">[a]'b]">[b] 12Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."

Anyways, these are just a few thoughts that came to my mind this morning.

I didn't go to work today, still not feeling very good. :( Anyways, will go get some rest.

Bless you!

xoxo
Nay



Sunday, October 17, 2010

Eyelashes

I am not entirely sure what I am going to write about, but I ache to write right now. It gets my mind off the world.

I feel really sick to my stomach right now *barf.* Not too sure why. Perhaps my dear friend stress has come back into my life. We were friends in the past, but now 'he' has worn out his welcome!!!

Speaking of friends, let me introduce you to my dear sweet friend, 'fake eyelashes.' I tell you no lie, they are an instant face lift, and when you are nearing 25, you want a face lift. ;) I was actually inspired when I watched Lady Gaga perform in Vancouver. She had a beautiful sweep of black eyeliner way past the crease of her eyes complimented by these thick beautiful eyelashes. I have been hooked ever since. Application is quite easy actually, after you have done it a few times. The first time I tried to apply them, I think I ended up throwing the lashes out without even wearing them because they got all glued over and messed up. You can wear pretty much no makeup except for these glorious lashes, and you'll look like a diva. I wasnt wearing them for a long time because they are sooo dern expensive, but I found out they sell them at Winners for cheap. I just bought a 5 packer for only 7.99. Thank you Winners, you saved the day once again.

The Justin Bieber concert approaches fast. I shall be seeing this young lad in 2 sleeps and a 3.5 hr drive. Whooopeee! I think seeing this perfectly coiffed kid fast tracks me into the 'cougar' category. To commemorate this wonderful coming of age, I have purchased this beautiful gold diamond encrusted jaguar necklace. It is absolutely fabulous and I plan to wear it to the Bieber concert. Muhahah!! Raaawwwrrr!

Alas this shall be the last concert of 2010 for me. Unless by some miracle some other artist comes to Kamloops or thereabouts. :( Lady Gaga was outstanding, I wish I could go back to there.

In the last week, I have had a little family of mice sneak into my house which has been very upsetting. Bahhhhhh I hate it. I have named them Alejandro, Roberto and Fernando after Lady Gaga's song. Yes, they are a little gang of Mexican mice. I think only Alejandro is alive. Don't call my name Alejando. o_o

Well that should be all for meooowww...

xoxo
Nay

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Emo

What I love about David in the Bible is that he was so real.
One minute talking about trusting God, the next minute crying that he was alone and scared for his life, the next minute singing hymns to God.

I identify with him.

Right now, I just feel so frustrated with people.
Completely intolerant of others stupidity and ignorance.
Tired of apathy.
Un-trusting of other's promises.
Lonely, but not wanting to talk to anyone.

And yet in the same breath that I say those things, in this breath I say that I know God is with me and I am not alone - and I believe it with my heart.

I dont have a choice not to believe, because He is my only hope.

Sometimes I just want to scream, Bahhhhhhhh! Why are there so many crazy people in this world, specifically, in my world. I reject their insanity. I reject their false thinking. I reject their ways of life.
No wonder this earth is not our home......



Monday, October 11, 2010

Your Love Leads to Repentance

"When I'm with my daddy, my innocence is restored."
-Rick Pino

The lyrics above are from a song called Zerubbabel by Rick Pino. The lyrics are actually quite profound because the Bible talks about how God's love leads us to repentance.

It's falling into Abba's arms.
It's spending time with Him and enjoying His love.
Reading, praying, listening. In his presence, there is fullness of joy and pleasures forevermore.
The more time we spend with Him, the less we want to do the things that hurt Him. The more that we get to know Him intimately, the less we want to know the things of the world that would separate us from His love.

Too long we have believed that we will become holy by our striving and hard work.

Don't focus your attention on "not doing" but on "doing."
The more you are with Your father, the more you will be like Him.

Spend time with daddy.
=)

"In Your Presence" by Jason Upton just came on - that was awesome! :) He sings, "nothing really satisfies, like when You speak my name. So tell me that You'll never leave and everything will be OK. In Your presence, all fear is gone. In Your presence, it's where I belong."

Amen!

xoxo
Nay

Happy Thanksgiving!

GIVE THANKS FOR HIS UNFAILING LOVE!
  1. Psalm 7:17
    I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.

  2. Psalm 28:7
    The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.
  1. Psalm 30:12
    that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever.

  2. Psalm 35:18
    I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among throngs of people I will praise you.
    Psalm 35:17-19 (in Context) Psalm 35 (Whole Chapter)
  3. Psalm 75:1
    [ For the director of music. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A psalm of Asaph. A song. ] We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks, for your Name is near; men tell of your wonderful deeds.
    Psalm 75:1-3 (in Context) Psalm 75 (Whole Chapter)
  4. Psalm 100:4
    Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.

  5. Psalm 105:1
    Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.

  6. Psalm 106:1
    Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
    Psalm 106:1-3 (in Context) Psalm 106 (Whole Chapter)
  7. Psalm 106:47
    Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name and glory in your praise.
    Psalm 106:46-48 (in Context) Psalm 106 (Whole Chapter)
  8. Psalm 107:1
    [ BOOK V : Psalms 107-150 ] Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
    Psalm 107:1-3 (in Context) Psalm 107 (Whole Chapter)
  9. Psalm 107:8
    Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men,

  10. Psalm 107:15
    Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men,

  11. Psalm 107:21
    Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men.

  12. Psalm 107:31
    Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Chapters of October

Happy October!

We're 9 days (nearly 10) into the month and so much has happened in such a short little week.

CHAPTER ONE
Last Sunday one of my co-workers was killed in car accident on the Coquihalla near Merritt. I was so shocked by the news. Les was a beautiful red headed woman who lit up the room when she walked in. She wore pink fearlessly and aways drew little pictures for me on the data entry she would submit. Life is so precious, it's something we should never take for granted.

CHAPTER TWO
Sunday night Bran and I attended River City Church and really enjoyed it. I saw so many old friends. Some I havent seen in years, some in months. It was really refreshing and somewhat odd to go to Church and not be racing around trying to get things ready for the service. They had a special speaker from Washington come in because it was their one year church anniversary. After his message there was a time of prayer. Bran and I stuck around for a while but then after about half an hour we thought it was about time to go. Just as we were about to leave, the pastor, Keith, grabbed our shoulders and said he wanted to pray for us and that he had a word for us. He said in exactly 3 months something big was going to happen for us and that we have 3 months to prepare and get ready for it. This was on October 3rd. He told us to write it down, so here I am writing it down. I totally believe God has a plan for us.

Part of what Pastor Keith was talking about was not always having "no" to bad things, but also having to say "no" to some good things which we dont always think of. "Good" is not always God's plan - he is greater than that. Bran had a job offer in Vanouver and we really had to pray about it and weigh out the benefits and consequences. Alot of it was really good. He would be paid substantially more and it would be a nice change for us to get out of Kamloops. But, after praying. it didn't feel completely right so he decided to turn down the offer.

We turned down that offer because we have to believe there is a purpose for us here.....no matter how discouraged and alone we sometimes feel!

CHAPTER THREE
Tonight we had Jan and Coral over tonight - what a great encouraging couple! They have had years of experience in ministry and have been really wonderful to talk to. We feel like we are all on the same page with things.

I can't quite say yet, but I had an opportunity and I dove into it. We'll see what happens. TBA.

CHAPTER FOUR
I went to Johnny Reid's concert on Tuesday night with my mom and sister. He is a spectacular performer. There was such a sense of peace and calmness at the arena. His whole theme was a "place called love" and it actually felt like taht there. No one from the audience was rowdy or out of line. It was like the spirit of God was resting in there, so unusual, so nice. He is a Scottish country singer, who would have thunk? His music hardly sounds country. If it is country, it's like its blended with R and B with the sultry voice of Rod Stewart. I will definitely be seeing this classy dude again!

CHAPTER FIVE
Speaking of concerts, I will be seeing concert numero three on October 19th. The Bieber-meister. I can't quite say I am a cougar, I am thinking a jag-u-ar would be a good name. Hahaha. Its going to be in Vancouver. We were just there to see Gaga!

CHAPTER SIX
A few weeks ago I was writing that I was feeling kind of isolated and lonley. Well, things are so much better now. I have got in contact with an older friend again. Not that we have ever stopped being friends but sometimes it has been hard to stay in contact. So thats been fun. Also, hanging out with the posse..........some of my sisters friends. We have alot of fun together. I would, however, love to have a friend that was exactly like me. Hahahahhaha!! :) Okeee........not possible. Well maybe, but probably not going to happen! Anyways, I thank God for good friends!!

CHAPTER SEVEN
I just think BRANDON is the bee's knees. He is the greatest husband on the earth. I love him so much and so proud of all he has accomplished, and how he treats me ;) We are a great match for each other, I can;t imagine being with anybody else. God has really blessed me!!

CHAPTER EIGHT
My grandparents were over last weekend. We all had a great time together. Spent some time with them at my mom's house and then had them over for dinner at our house. Made chicken cacciatore. So easy when you got yourself a crock pot! We received 2 of them as wedding gifts and they have been used so often!!

WELL thats all for now.

XOXOxoxo
Nay