If you know me, you know I don't spiders... of any kind. If they have eight legs, they are my enemy.
Daddy Long Legs? evil
Little Baby Spiders? evil
Needless to say, if this thing shown here showed up in my backyard I'd give him the backyard, the house, whatever he wanted... and then I'd leave the state.
Warning: If you don't like spiders, don't click on the article.
10.24.2008
10.22.2008
Reconsidered...
Well Ladies and Gentlemen, I was going to write to you this morning about how frigidly cold my office is, and how it isn't even winter yet. But, nope. Not today. Instead, let me lead you down another path.
I opened up my blog, and rather than immediately go to writing, I instead decided to pursue some of my favorites (see the list to your right). And it led me to one of my favorite blogs, Bring the Rain. Click here for the article that changed me day.
Angie is the mom of five wonderful children, two who have already be called back into God's arms. She has chosen her blog as one way to grieve and in the grief minister to others out there, whether they have been through such a loss or not. And it has many times over ministered to me.
Today she wrote about one of her precious daughters, Ellie, the mother hen as Angie has dubbed her. Ellie sounds like a delight. A little girl that in some ways reminds me of myself. I wasn't a scaredy cat as a child, but I was definitely a timid child. I would talk to adults, as along as I knew exactly where mom and dad were standing. I would try things, but probably after a little coaxing. I have vivid memories of being terrified to try new roller coasters, and especially of having to ride my first roller coaster, the Big Bad Wolf. Seriously... I can remember the knots in my stomach, the inability to breath as I stepped into the cart, the desire to get out as soon as the restraint was locked. But I did it. I was determined to ride. And I can also remember how much I loved that first ride, how excited I was to get on it again and again, and to try another roller coaster, then another, and another.
Have you noticed how riding a roller coaster is never the same after the first time. It is always still enjoyable, but never quite the same? you never get quite as scared? never feel that determination you felt the first time? Maybe that is way they have to keep building bigger and better ones, to continue to scare us into enjoyment.
But that is a digression. Angie, in her post talks about how Ellie had this moment of determination to ride this ride, even if she was scared. And how this moment, with of course great pictures, reminded Angie of her own determination to follow Christ and the freedom He brings us.
Man, did that hit home. I have yet to share my testimony with all of you, blog-world, but I do intend to one of these days. I can't tell you how many times since that Early Winter of 2002 that I have had to literally decide to believe God and His Word over what I wanted to believe. How about an example?
During my Freshman year, I can vividly remember having this conversation with my now best friend, Jenn (who God has used tremendously in my life). We were talking about who we would consider marrying. She said, "well, whoever I marry has to be a Christian." And I said, "well, I wouldn't mind if he wasn't. I mean, as long as he respects me and my beliefs." And she looked at me like I had ten heads. So, I asked her, "Why does he have to be a Christian?" And we talked for a long time about being equally yoked, what the Bible says, etc. And I remember that evening talking to God and saying... "ok, I don't get it. I don't get why the man I marry has to be a Christian, but I am going to trust Your Word..." It has been amazing how God has worked in that decision, shown me relationships that have been disasters and mainly because of the fact that they don't share the most important thing, the love of Christ. It is amazing how God works when you let Him in.
I'll tell my testimony in more detail later... but I do remember the day I became a Christian. It was in the car with my friend Sarah. We were talking about the hypocrisy in the church and how disappointed we were with it. We were talking about all the "leaps of faith" you have to take if you believe in Christ. How could someone be fully God and fully man? How do we even know the Bible is true? Oh, there are so many. BUT, I finally said to Sarah, and more importantly, to God, "I don't care if I ever know these answers. And it sucks the church is full of fallen and sinful people. But I am choosing God. I am choosing Christ. From here on out, I walk according to the scriptures. From here on out, I follow Christ and what He has for me."
It was a scary moment and can still be scary at times. But I have never regretted that decision. I love the adventures God has taken me on. I hope that people can see the same expression of joy Ellie had on her face in mine. It is joy that is unexplainable, except to tell you it is God given.
Thanks Angie for sharing your story, it has been a good reminder of why I also chose to believe and why I walk with determination each and every day towards Christ.
I opened up my blog, and rather than immediately go to writing, I instead decided to pursue some of my favorites (see the list to your right). And it led me to one of my favorite blogs, Bring the Rain. Click here for the article that changed me day.
Angie is the mom of five wonderful children, two who have already be called back into God's arms. She has chosen her blog as one way to grieve and in the grief minister to others out there, whether they have been through such a loss or not. And it has many times over ministered to me.
Today she wrote about one of her precious daughters, Ellie, the mother hen as Angie has dubbed her. Ellie sounds like a delight. A little girl that in some ways reminds me of myself. I wasn't a scaredy cat as a child, but I was definitely a timid child. I would talk to adults, as along as I knew exactly where mom and dad were standing. I would try things, but probably after a little coaxing. I have vivid memories of being terrified to try new roller coasters, and especially of having to ride my first roller coaster, the Big Bad Wolf. Seriously... I can remember the knots in my stomach, the inability to breath as I stepped into the cart, the desire to get out as soon as the restraint was locked. But I did it. I was determined to ride. And I can also remember how much I loved that first ride, how excited I was to get on it again and again, and to try another roller coaster, then another, and another.
Have you noticed how riding a roller coaster is never the same after the first time. It is always still enjoyable, but never quite the same? you never get quite as scared? never feel that determination you felt the first time? Maybe that is way they have to keep building bigger and better ones, to continue to scare us into enjoyment.
But that is a digression. Angie, in her post talks about how Ellie had this moment of determination to ride this ride, even if she was scared. And how this moment, with of course great pictures, reminded Angie of her own determination to follow Christ and the freedom He brings us.
Man, did that hit home. I have yet to share my testimony with all of you, blog-world, but I do intend to one of these days. I can't tell you how many times since that Early Winter of 2002 that I have had to literally decide to believe God and His Word over what I wanted to believe. How about an example?
During my Freshman year, I can vividly remember having this conversation with my now best friend, Jenn (who God has used tremendously in my life). We were talking about who we would consider marrying. She said, "well, whoever I marry has to be a Christian." And I said, "well, I wouldn't mind if he wasn't. I mean, as long as he respects me and my beliefs." And she looked at me like I had ten heads. So, I asked her, "Why does he have to be a Christian?" And we talked for a long time about being equally yoked, what the Bible says, etc. And I remember that evening talking to God and saying... "ok, I don't get it. I don't get why the man I marry has to be a Christian, but I am going to trust Your Word..." It has been amazing how God has worked in that decision, shown me relationships that have been disasters and mainly because of the fact that they don't share the most important thing, the love of Christ. It is amazing how God works when you let Him in.
I'll tell my testimony in more detail later... but I do remember the day I became a Christian. It was in the car with my friend Sarah. We were talking about the hypocrisy in the church and how disappointed we were with it. We were talking about all the "leaps of faith" you have to take if you believe in Christ. How could someone be fully God and fully man? How do we even know the Bible is true? Oh, there are so many. BUT, I finally said to Sarah, and more importantly, to God, "I don't care if I ever know these answers. And it sucks the church is full of fallen and sinful people. But I am choosing God. I am choosing Christ. From here on out, I walk according to the scriptures. From here on out, I follow Christ and what He has for me."
It was a scary moment and can still be scary at times. But I have never regretted that decision. I love the adventures God has taken me on. I hope that people can see the same expression of joy Ellie had on her face in mine. It is joy that is unexplainable, except to tell you it is God given.
Thanks Angie for sharing your story, it has been a good reminder of why I also chose to believe and why I walk with determination each and every day towards Christ.
10.15.2008
One Year Ago
Don't you love these posts?
What were you doing one year ago today?
I can tell you what I was doing!
I was starting my job here at the Girl Scouts. :-). And what a fun change it has been. This job has been such a better fit for me and what I like to do. I get the human interaction that I like, but also get to work very independently. It is the perfect balance for my social-introverted self.
It is kind of fun, because today I working (for the first time mind you) on my goals. We have membership goals we are supposed to meet each yet... and well, for the first time, I am getting to set them. And after being here for a year, I feel like I am actually prepared to set them! I know enough about our council, what the ultimate goal of this organization is, etc to make this happen. Kind of cool (and scary!, I am evaluated based on this... eek!).
Anyway... I pray for each and everyone of you in a job you aren't too excited about that you find something you like to do. I also pray that I continue to enjoy this job! I am also extremely thankful for how God got me to this point. I love my life here in NC, my job... my church... etc. Thank you, Jesus!
What were you doing one year ago today?
I can tell you what I was doing!
I was starting my job here at the Girl Scouts. :-). And what a fun change it has been. This job has been such a better fit for me and what I like to do. I get the human interaction that I like, but also get to work very independently. It is the perfect balance for my social-introverted self.
It is kind of fun, because today I working (for the first time mind you) on my goals. We have membership goals we are supposed to meet each yet... and well, for the first time, I am getting to set them. And after being here for a year, I feel like I am actually prepared to set them! I know enough about our council, what the ultimate goal of this organization is, etc to make this happen. Kind of cool (and scary!, I am evaluated based on this... eek!).
Anyway... I pray for each and everyone of you in a job you aren't too excited about that you find something you like to do. I also pray that I continue to enjoy this job! I am also extremely thankful for how God got me to this point. I love my life here in NC, my job... my church... etc. Thank you, Jesus!
10.09.2008
Pandora.com
I have known about Pandora.com for a while. My friend, Jenn, told me about when we both started working full time about two years ago. I liked it, but never really used it. At my old job I had a more "mindless" job, if you will, and watched lots of movies while working.
Actually, I watched alot of things... try all 5 season of Alias, all 4 season of The OC, all 3 seasons of Roswell, many FRIENDS episodes and a handful of movies. The sad part? I actually still got all of my work done and did it well. Anyway... I digress.
When I started my job here, though, I had to concentrate much more. There are even times that, GASP, I cannot listen to music at all. WHOA!
Well, a couple of days ago, my friend Jessica had her husband blog about Pandora and its greatness here. After reading the review, I thought... let me give this another try.
And you know what? I really like it!
It really is a good compromise between the iPod and the radio. I am being exposed to new artists, which is great (but not for my pocket book... some of the songs I want to buy!)... however, my one complaint. Once you give a song a thumbs up, it plays that song almost every day. Just in case you were wondering.
OH... and my favorite feature. The "Quick Mix" feature. It takes all your playlists and gives you the best of all the worlds. AWESOME!
If you haven't tried, Pandora... do it! You'll love it!
Actually, I watched alot of things... try all 5 season of Alias, all 4 season of The OC, all 3 seasons of Roswell, many FRIENDS episodes and a handful of movies. The sad part? I actually still got all of my work done and did it well. Anyway... I digress.
When I started my job here, though, I had to concentrate much more. There are even times that, GASP, I cannot listen to music at all. WHOA!
Well, a couple of days ago, my friend Jessica had her husband blog about Pandora and its greatness here. After reading the review, I thought... let me give this another try.
And you know what? I really like it!
It really is a good compromise between the iPod and the radio. I am being exposed to new artists, which is great (but not for my pocket book... some of the songs I want to buy!)... however, my one complaint. Once you give a song a thumbs up, it plays that song almost every day. Just in case you were wondering.
OH... and my favorite feature. The "Quick Mix" feature. It takes all your playlists and gives you the best of all the worlds. AWESOME!
If you haven't tried, Pandora... do it! You'll love it!
10.08.2008
Uniquely Me!
I always knew I was unique!!
My co-worker took a mental break and found out, that on average, there is only one Jaye Kremers in the United States!
:-)
I don't know how she stumbled upon it, but you type in your name and spits out some random facts. I have listed them here for you all, just in case you were wondering about the name Jaye Kremers.
Top 5 Facts for this Name:
1. 36% of the letters are vowels. Of one million first and last names we looked at, 47.7% have a higher vowel make-up. This means you are averagely envoweled.
2. In ASCII binary it is... 01001010 01100001 01111001 01100101 00100000 01001011 01110010 01100101 01101101 01100101 01110010 01110011
3. Backwards, it is Eyaj Sremerk... nice ring to it, huh?
4. In Pig Latin, it is Ayejay Emerskray.
5. People with this first name are probably: Male or female... We don't know yet. We're working on it!
Name Origin and Meaning:
Forename: Origin: Hmmm... Sorry, we don't know.
Meaning: Hmmm... Sorry, we don't know.
3 Things You Didn't Know:
1. Your personal power animal is the Kalahari Meerkat
2. Your 'Numerology' number is 4. It means that you are practical, tenacious, traditional, and serious. You are well organised and have a strong work ethic.
3. According to the US Census Bureau°, 0.001% of US residents have the first name 'Jaye' and 0.0002% have the surname 'Kremers'. The US has around 300 million residents, so we guesstimate there is only 1 American who goes by the name Jaye Kremers
My co-worker took a mental break and found out, that on average, there is only one Jaye Kremers in the United States!
:-)
I don't know how she stumbled upon it, but you type in your name and spits out some random facts. I have listed them here for you all, just in case you were wondering about the name Jaye Kremers.
Top 5 Facts for this Name:
1. 36% of the letters are vowels. Of one million first and last names we looked at, 47.7% have a higher vowel make-up. This means you are averagely envoweled.
2. In ASCII binary it is... 01001010 01100001 01111001 01100101 00100000 01001011 01110010 01100101 01101101 01100101 01110010 01110011
3. Backwards, it is Eyaj Sremerk... nice ring to it, huh?
4. In Pig Latin, it is Ayejay Emerskray.
5. People with this first name are probably: Male or female... We don't know yet. We're working on it!
Name Origin and Meaning:
Forename: Origin: Hmmm... Sorry, we don't know.
Meaning: Hmmm... Sorry, we don't know.
3 Things You Didn't Know:
1. Your personal power animal is the Kalahari Meerkat
2. Your 'Numerology' number is 4. It means that you are practical, tenacious, traditional, and serious. You are well organised and have a strong work ethic.
3. According to the US Census Bureau°, 0.001% of US residents have the first name 'Jaye' and 0.0002% have the surname 'Kremers'. The US has around 300 million residents, so we guesstimate there is only 1 American who goes by the name Jaye Kremers
10.06.2008
Two Days
Have you ever noticed that you are never tired that first day after staying up late? It's always the SECOND day.
Or how about after strenuous activity? Again, not the first day are you that sore. It's always the SECOND day.
Well, I stayed up a little late on Saturday night and now I am paying for it. I can barely keep my eyes open. I am just sitting at my desk wanting to curl up and take a nap. Think anyone would notice if I did that? Hmmm... probably. Darn.
Are there other things where this holds? Anyone know why?
On other day themed things...
3 days until I leave to visit Michigan!!! WAHOO!! Hopefully, Michigan will play a decent came of Football. Don't laugh, a girl can dream. ;-).
35 days until my 25th birthday. whoa, who turns 25?
143 days until I go to Disney World. I know that seems like a far way off, but think of all that happens between now and then. Two trips to Michigan, my birthday, Fall Retreat, Thanksgiving, Christmas... it will fly by!
Or how about after strenuous activity? Again, not the first day are you that sore. It's always the SECOND day.
Well, I stayed up a little late on Saturday night and now I am paying for it. I can barely keep my eyes open. I am just sitting at my desk wanting to curl up and take a nap. Think anyone would notice if I did that? Hmmm... probably. Darn.
Are there other things where this holds? Anyone know why?
On other day themed things...
3 days until I leave to visit Michigan!!! WAHOO!! Hopefully, Michigan will play a decent came of Football. Don't laugh, a girl can dream. ;-).
35 days until my 25th birthday. whoa, who turns 25?
143 days until I go to Disney World. I know that seems like a far way off, but think of all that happens between now and then. Two trips to Michigan, my birthday, Fall Retreat, Thanksgiving, Christmas... it will fly by!
10.01.2008
Button Down Shirts
In effort to really wear all my clothes (remember, I am on a shopping fast...), I have been digging deep into my drawers and rifling to the back of my closet.
Today, I decided to wear one of my about 10 button down shirts.
And now, I remember why I don't like them.
THE GAP. Any girls feel my pain?
And if you try to buy button down shirts that don't gap, you end up with a shirt that you could wear at six months pregnant... and well, there is no need for that.
Oh well, I'll try the rest of them and see if they all do that. I know, I know... I can safety pin the gap, but that takes effort in the morning. And if you know me, anything that requires effort in the morning isn't going to happen. I like my sleep and I sleep until the absolutely last minute.
Anyway... how else can you look professional? any suggestions? the button down shirt is probably not going to be a staple in my wardrobe. I don't like them much.
Today, I decided to wear one of my about 10 button down shirts.
And now, I remember why I don't like them.
THE GAP. Any girls feel my pain?
And if you try to buy button down shirts that don't gap, you end up with a shirt that you could wear at six months pregnant... and well, there is no need for that.
Oh well, I'll try the rest of them and see if they all do that. I know, I know... I can safety pin the gap, but that takes effort in the morning. And if you know me, anything that requires effort in the morning isn't going to happen. I like my sleep and I sleep until the absolutely last minute.
Anyway... how else can you look professional? any suggestions? the button down shirt is probably not going to be a staple in my wardrobe. I don't like them much.
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