One thing I could literally watch over and over again is Friends. Our awesome ex-roomate has all the seasons on DVD and even though she is moved out she still lets me borrow a few of them.
Since we don’t have TV, its great to just watch a 20 minute episode. Even though I have seen every epidsode (in some cases, several times) I still love it. I don’t ever get tired of this stuff.
What can you watch over and over again?
So… I love volleyball. I played in High School and a bit in college. I miss it. Mike Tongg coaches at Ramona HS and has been asking me to come out and play with his team for awhile now and I finally did. I have been having so much fun.
Besides Mike, I am definately the oldest one there (even with the other assistant coaches). And even though I haven’t played court v-ball in a long time, I still felt like I had to prove myself a little bit.
The first day I actually suprised myself at how well I hit some of the balls after all this time. Today was not a very impressive day.
We were just doing some hitting drills and my timing must have been off because I swung hard and missed the ball completely…. and the ball hit me in the face! But thats not the worst part. It happened TWICE!
Then later when I missed a serve, one of the players jokingly told me that I should try hitting it with my head.
Ha Ha. Doesn’t she know that I am ‘words of affirmation’?
Not my finest hour but tomorrow I get back on the horse.
in San Francisco. I didn’t blog for a week because Andrew and I were on a little vacate in San Francisco. We had an amazing time. Here are a few snapshots.
For all you Fresno peeps, you know the importance of this place. Yes, we stopped off in Pismo beach on our way up and had lunch at the Splash Cafe. It is a hole-in-the-wall place that always has a line out the door. Together, we ate a quart of clam chowder. It made us feel sick but totally worth it!
This is my friend Arris and her so cute son, Jaden. Arris and I became friends because our husbands grew up together. We don’t get to see each other very often but I love it when we do!
We went to a raffle 2 nights in a row to get cheap tickets to see Wicked. I was really disappointed when we didn’t get picked, but Andrew agreed to buy us tickets (even though they were considerably more expensive and we have already seen it once) and we got GREAT SEATS! It was incredible.
The Tonggs just happened to be in the Bay Area at the same time visiting some friends so we connected for dinner…
and had delicious sundaes late at night at Ghiradelli square. Peanut butter chocolate sundae. Mmmm.
There’s more, but I am sure you are done reading. Thanks for letting me share my life with y’all.
We have disneyland passes. Andrew and I went this week for a date night and we went on his favorite ride: Toy Story. It is a lot of fun. Andrew likes the competition.
Before the ride began, his exact words were “Get ready to get your A kicked.” (he actually did say the letter A). But…
Thats my thumb on the left. As you can see, my score is…. oh… its higher!
Half way through the ride, when I was dancing and gloating, Andrew said “If you keep doing that its not going to be fun for me.”
I guess the trash talk only goes one way. Part of learning my role as a wife. =)
I have never had cable. Not when I was growing up, not since Andrew and I have been married. I was always content with watching local channels and watching cable at hotels and friends’ houses. We just never wanted to commit to one more monthly payment.
So when all the channels switched over to digital TV, I had no problem getting the converter box to keep our local channels.
BUT IT SUCKS!! We actually lost a couple of channel, and when we do get others, it is hit or miss because there are weak signals. But we did get a few new channels. Lots of spanish and asian channels. And the Universal Sports channel comes in sometimes. Whoohoo.
All I can say is that I may not be able to watch American Idol next season, but at least I can watch fencing.
For the first time in my life I am willing to pay for cable.
One of the summer goals I made for myself was to be in a bathing suit at least 3 times a week. I have actually been pretty good at fulfilling that goal.
This week, I made it into the pool 4 times (2 of which were for exercise purposes but 2 birds with 1 stone – even better).
Today we had a great time hanging out in our pool with the Tonggs.
Snacks, pool, and friends. Good times.
Its been a tough goal to achieve, but I am a dedicated and hard worker.
Jerry: “So what percent of the population would you say is good looking?”
Elaine: “Mm… 75 percent?”
J: “No way. Its like 4 to 6 percent.”
E: “No way.”
J: “Have you been to the moter vehicle bereau? Its a leper colony down there!”
E: “So you’re saying that 95 percent of the population is undateable?”
J: “UNDATEABLE!”
E: So how are all these people gettin’ together?”
J: (Pause) “Alcohol?”
Just one of my favorite Seinfeld scenes I was reminded of today as I sat in the Social Security office.
Yes, thats right. I went to cheer camp Thursday and Friday. I was never a cheerleader so I felt a bit out of my element. Why did I go?
This is my best friend Robin below with the whistle. She is the cheer coach for my alma mater (Fresno Christian) and they were at my other alma mater (Azusa Pacific) at cheer camp. So I went to hang out with her and see what she does.
I don’t know much, but after these last few days, I know what makes a good toe-touch =)
I was reminded again how much I love hanging out with youth kids in a “school setting” without having to be the teacher. If it wasn’t for the schedule, I would totally be a coach (just not for cheer. I can barely touch my toes)
Besides getting a few minutes of my best friend’s time, my favorite part was when I heard the squad yell their “pre-cheer” (thats what they yell instead of “Go Team” before they are about to perform). They very precisely got in a huddle, hands in the center and yelled…. with spirit…. “JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL!”
And I smile.
I don’t know what God is doing, but I am up for whatever. Today in service Pastor Nathan talked about the power we have in Jesus and read the verse from John 14 when Jesus told His disciples that they would do the same and even greater things than Him [because they would receive the Holy Spirit when He left]. We followed the sermon by singing the words “the same power that conquered the grave lives in me.” These are intense words that make me uncomfortable because it calls me to so much more in my life.
What is God wanting to do through me that I have been stifling because I simply don’t believe He can do great things through me? What would my life look like if I genuinely woke up everyday knowing that the Spirit’s power is working in me?
Today 2 people obeyed God and blessed me. At 2 seperate services, 2 women came to me in tears, telling me that they were scared but just felt they needed to listen to God and pray for me, both about getting pregnant. One woman, without even knowing my name asked, “Are you wanting to be pregnant?”
My response? “Um… lets have a seat.”
I don’t know what God is doing. I don’t know why he sent 2 strangers to me today to pray for me.
To these women, thank you for listening to God today. You were used and I was blessed.
I have 3 requirements for my 4th of July. Get in a pool at some point in the day and watch fireworks in the sky. The sparklers are cool but I need to see some real fireworks. I also need to hear “Proud to be an American” at least once. Preferably during the fireworks show.
Today Andrew and some friends rode their bikes down to the beach and the girls picked them up. Thought we would spend some time down there on the beach and eat but it was WAY too crowded. Instead, we found a nearby park (not crowded at all) and had a picnic. Good times, but as of 3:00pm I have not yet achieved any of my July 4th requirements. Hopefully by the end of the day.
What did you do for the 4th?
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