Ever feel like you want to just disappear into a hole? Like a black hole? Like a hole that doesn't exist so that you don't exist either? That's kinda the way I'm feeling right now.
I had to help lead the singing of our National Anthem in church yesterday. I had a lot of drainage and didn't do my best, but I didn't think it was that bad until today. I read a friend's blog and found out that it sounded like a pig receiving a procto exam! Then a poster comments that he's heard me sing before and it would make your dog walk backwards. What the f#^*?
Now I wish I could rewind to yesterday and just take it all back. I would never have gotten up to sing. I wouldn't have sounded like a pig with something shoved up my ass.
Damn, I need that black hole to just swollow me up RIGHT NOW!!! Think I'll avoid church services for a bit.
God, how utterly embarrassing.
Happy Memorial Day to all. It's a memorable one for me!
Monday, May 26, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
How True!
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Things are lookin' good!
Guess I'll start this post on the down note....hubby was laid off from his job on April 18 and still has no prospects. If you are so inclined...please send a prayer or ten HIS way. To say that things are tight is an understatement.
Okay, now that the bad news is done, on to all the good:
We have a new rector! Yes, my church and place of employment has called a new rector. I am very excited as he seems like a really, really nice guy. The day after he accepted the call, he came by my office and said, "well, you have a new boss." And proceeded to give me a big hug. Doesn't get any better than that. He'll be here mid-July (while I'm on vacation no less). But at least he is coming along. And Fr. David Booher will be here until then, praise God. Fr. David is wonderful and a hoot to boot!
More good news...daughter scored a 6 (the highest you can) an the State Writing Assessment. Only two other children, in her class, achieved that score. I'm sooo proud of her. Her teacher emailed me the day she found out. She was so excited and proud of Kaylyn, as are we. Daughter also ended the year with all A's and one B. She'd be a straight A student if she'd only study. But trying to get her to study on a regular basis is like, well, like trying to put a wet cat in a bag. (No offense to cat-lovers)
Even more good news.....I was having trouble finding any classes for my fall semester that didn't require me to drive to Johnson City three times a week and miss all manner of work. But, I finally found two classes (which is the limit I can do both financially and work-wise) at the local "outlet" for ETSU. It means with gas at $4 or more per gallon, I will drive 3 - 5 miles instead of 30 or 40 each time.
Yes, life is lookin' pretty good. Plan to spend time with my family this weekend enjoying the holiday. Eating more than I should or need. Relaxing whenever possible. And cleaning up messes that have piled up over the last semester. Yes, room by room, I'm getting there.
Here's hoping one and all have a glorious long weekend.
Oh, forgot to mention that Lee (my dear friend) and I are leading the congregation in singing the National Anthem Sunday morning. Ms. Margaret (our organist) asked me to sing solo. Lee said if I didn't do it, he would...then I said, "let's do it together." It evolved into us leading the entire congregation. Say another prayer that I don't just collapse in a pile of embarrassment. I have real issues with performing in front of others. But I adore Ms. Margaret and would do almost anything she asks of me.
Again, have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. May God continue to shine his Grace upon you and yours. May the memories of those gone before us be ever present.
Okay, now that the bad news is done, on to all the good:
We have a new rector! Yes, my church and place of employment has called a new rector. I am very excited as he seems like a really, really nice guy. The day after he accepted the call, he came by my office and said, "well, you have a new boss." And proceeded to give me a big hug. Doesn't get any better than that. He'll be here mid-July (while I'm on vacation no less). But at least he is coming along. And Fr. David Booher will be here until then, praise God. Fr. David is wonderful and a hoot to boot!
More good news...daughter scored a 6 (the highest you can) an the State Writing Assessment. Only two other children, in her class, achieved that score. I'm sooo proud of her. Her teacher emailed me the day she found out. She was so excited and proud of Kaylyn, as are we. Daughter also ended the year with all A's and one B. She'd be a straight A student if she'd only study. But trying to get her to study on a regular basis is like, well, like trying to put a wet cat in a bag. (No offense to cat-lovers)
Even more good news.....I was having trouble finding any classes for my fall semester that didn't require me to drive to Johnson City three times a week and miss all manner of work. But, I finally found two classes (which is the limit I can do both financially and work-wise) at the local "outlet" for ETSU. It means with gas at $4 or more per gallon, I will drive 3 - 5 miles instead of 30 or 40 each time.
Yes, life is lookin' pretty good. Plan to spend time with my family this weekend enjoying the holiday. Eating more than I should or need. Relaxing whenever possible. And cleaning up messes that have piled up over the last semester. Yes, room by room, I'm getting there.
Here's hoping one and all have a glorious long weekend.
Oh, forgot to mention that Lee (my dear friend) and I are leading the congregation in singing the National Anthem Sunday morning. Ms. Margaret (our organist) asked me to sing solo. Lee said if I didn't do it, he would...then I said, "let's do it together." It evolved into us leading the entire congregation. Say another prayer that I don't just collapse in a pile of embarrassment. I have real issues with performing in front of others. But I adore Ms. Margaret and would do almost anything she asks of me.
Again, have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. May God continue to shine his Grace upon you and yours. May the memories of those gone before us be ever present.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Oh, Yeah!!!
Haven't written on my blog in foreeeeeever. Been so busy with work, school, daughter, life.....
I completed my last final yesterday and am done with classes until the fall. It will be nice to have a bit of a break. Now I can do some reading that I've been wanting to get in. I've been reading the autobiography of Barry White. Oh, yeah....that man could make the hairs on my arms stand at attention just hearing his voice. What a very interesting man he was.
Went on a school trip with the fifth grade classes from my daughter's school last week. We took them for three days to Kanuga (Camp Bob to be more precise). It's a very interesting outdoor school. We did LOTS of hiking (OMG....I'm still not recovered), learned about constellations and how we could use them for tracking. They learned about compass reading; we went canoeing; we dug around in a pond and found critters they had to identify; they climbed rock walls..........we were busy from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. The kids were involved in games designed to help build community and trust. They had to be "hoppers". Which meant they took turns showing up early at meal time to set tables and remain afterward to clean up. A very fun, exhausting time. Did I mention that there were only three of us ladies to chaperone 27 fifth grade girls????? Can you say "DRAMA"?
Now that my schooling is over til the fall, I will be concentrating on finishing my obligations at daughter's class...I am the homeroom Mom after all. I still have a few events to plan and carry out before they get out of school.
I am also neck deep in planning for Vacation Bible School at work. We lost our Director of Christian Formation in December, so I took it upon myself to get things going. I swore after last year, I would not do this again. Like I don't have enough to do!!!! Anywho...last year's event was so popular, fun and well-attended, I just couldn't let the kids down by not offering anything. (oh, have I mentioned the fact that I am the only full-time employee left at the church??? We have a part-time sexton and part-time organist/choir director.)
Well, speaking of employees......it looks like we will be FINALLY calling a new rector. After being without one for a year and a half, it looks like we will be calling a young, energetic, gentleman. Don't want to give too many details as the paperwork has not been signed yet. I'll let ya'll know when the ink is dried on the papers.
Now that I've finished with my own studies, I hope to have a bit more time to blog and to read other's blogs. I've really missed that.
Have a Tremendous Tuesday!
I completed my last final yesterday and am done with classes until the fall. It will be nice to have a bit of a break. Now I can do some reading that I've been wanting to get in. I've been reading the autobiography of Barry White. Oh, yeah....that man could make the hairs on my arms stand at attention just hearing his voice. What a very interesting man he was.
Went on a school trip with the fifth grade classes from my daughter's school last week. We took them for three days to Kanuga (Camp Bob to be more precise). It's a very interesting outdoor school. We did LOTS of hiking (OMG....I'm still not recovered), learned about constellations and how we could use them for tracking. They learned about compass reading; we went canoeing; we dug around in a pond and found critters they had to identify; they climbed rock walls..........we were busy from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. The kids were involved in games designed to help build community and trust. They had to be "hoppers". Which meant they took turns showing up early at meal time to set tables and remain afterward to clean up. A very fun, exhausting time. Did I mention that there were only three of us ladies to chaperone 27 fifth grade girls????? Can you say "DRAMA"?
Now that my schooling is over til the fall, I will be concentrating on finishing my obligations at daughter's class...I am the homeroom Mom after all. I still have a few events to plan and carry out before they get out of school.
I am also neck deep in planning for Vacation Bible School at work. We lost our Director of Christian Formation in December, so I took it upon myself to get things going. I swore after last year, I would not do this again. Like I don't have enough to do!!!! Anywho...last year's event was so popular, fun and well-attended, I just couldn't let the kids down by not offering anything. (oh, have I mentioned the fact that I am the only full-time employee left at the church??? We have a part-time sexton and part-time organist/choir director.)
Well, speaking of employees......it looks like we will be FINALLY calling a new rector. After being without one for a year and a half, it looks like we will be calling a young, energetic, gentleman. Don't want to give too many details as the paperwork has not been signed yet. I'll let ya'll know when the ink is dried on the papers.
Now that I've finished with my own studies, I hope to have a bit more time to blog and to read other's blogs. I've really missed that.
Have a Tremendous Tuesday!
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