p.s. I'm going to the dentist again today because my tooth, which was drilled and filled in JANUARY is still so sensitive that I can't chew on the right side of my mouth. Hopefully something can and will be done.
4.26.2007
How-to of the Day
This morning when I got to work I decided to check out the "How-to of the Day" on my google homepage. There are some pretty random things at times, but today I thought it was worth sharing--especially because Happy and I are sticklers for this (and many other things like it). If you aren't good at differentiating, don't take this as a personal insult, and have a wonderful Thursday!
4.25.2007
4.18.2007
Slacker!
Yeah, yeah I know; I AM A TERRIBLY INCONSISTENT BLOGGER!
There, are you happy? Good.
Well since the Easter Egg Hunt and camping, not a whole bunch has happened. We began a family tradition of hiding Easter baskets in our one bedroom apartment. I hid Amy's in the bedroom and she hid mine in the kitchen. It was fun and we both only went a few dozen cents over our $15 budget. I did not grow up doing this, but I liked it and it will definitely be something I will enjoy doing with my kids someday.
In other news, Amy is really battling her allergies. They are resulting in throbbing headaches and itchy eyes. It's tough for me because I cannot identify with her pain. I never have had and don't have allergies at all. I want to help her in her misery but there's not a lot I can do besides not opening my big yapper so much and keeping the volume down on my voice. Of course, you all know that that can be a struggle for me at times. Okay, okay . . . most of the time.
Tomorrow night, Amy and I are headed north to Santa Clarita for Santa Clarita Christian School's 25th Anniversary Celebration. I'm really looking forward to it and hoping to see some friends that I haven't seen for a while. It will be a late night but it will be worth it.
Friday night is Friday Night Live at Village Bible Church. Two weeks ago I helped out with the sixth through eighth grade ministry and played basketball with two sixth grade church kids and three boys from the neighborhood. Steven Tanner, one of my friends from VBC, also came and helped. We played ball for about an hour and then sat down to enjoy some nachos! Myron Plotz, Steven's father-in-law, led a devotional on what being a real man is. Friday night is my turn and I'm going to talk about Elijah and his duel with the prophets of Baal. Actually, it's all about the God of Israel defeating the s0-called Canaanite god Baal. If you want to read about it, it's in I Kings 18.
Lord-willing, you can find us at Disneyland and California Adventure on Saturday morning! Grandma and Aunt Tracy gave us their tickets when they were down here a month ago. We had to use them within a month of their visit so we had to go this weekend or not at all. Amy and I have never been to California Adventure so we're looking forward to a long day at the Happiest Place On Earth (besides our apartment of course!).
Maybe if you're lucky we'll post a little more regularly now . . . maybe.
There, are you happy? Good.
Well since the Easter Egg Hunt and camping, not a whole bunch has happened. We began a family tradition of hiding Easter baskets in our one bedroom apartment. I hid Amy's in the bedroom and she hid mine in the kitchen. It was fun and we both only went a few dozen cents over our $15 budget. I did not grow up doing this, but I liked it and it will definitely be something I will enjoy doing with my kids someday.
In other news, Amy is really battling her allergies. They are resulting in throbbing headaches and itchy eyes. It's tough for me because I cannot identify with her pain. I never have had and don't have allergies at all. I want to help her in her misery but there's not a lot I can do besides not opening my big yapper so much and keeping the volume down on my voice. Of course, you all know that that can be a struggle for me at times. Okay, okay . . . most of the time.
Tomorrow night, Amy and I are headed north to Santa Clarita for Santa Clarita Christian School's 25th Anniversary Celebration. I'm really looking forward to it and hoping to see some friends that I haven't seen for a while. It will be a late night but it will be worth it.
Friday night is Friday Night Live at Village Bible Church. Two weeks ago I helped out with the sixth through eighth grade ministry and played basketball with two sixth grade church kids and three boys from the neighborhood. Steven Tanner, one of my friends from VBC, also came and helped. We played ball for about an hour and then sat down to enjoy some nachos! Myron Plotz, Steven's father-in-law, led a devotional on what being a real man is. Friday night is my turn and I'm going to talk about Elijah and his duel with the prophets of Baal. Actually, it's all about the God of Israel defeating the s0-called Canaanite god Baal. If you want to read about it, it's in I Kings 18.
Lord-willing, you can find us at Disneyland and California Adventure on Saturday morning! Grandma and Aunt Tracy gave us their tickets when they were down here a month ago. We had to use them within a month of their visit so we had to go this weekend or not at all. Amy and I have never been to California Adventure so we're looking forward to a long day at the Happiest Place On Earth (besides our apartment of course!).
Maybe if you're lucky we'll post a little more regularly now . . . maybe.
4.04.2007
Easter Egg Hunt
Our First Camping Trip!
Happy and I went on our first camping trip this weekend and got home last night!! We went to Montana de Oro State Park and had a wonderful and relaxing time. Obviously we have lots to share, but I have a monstrous stack of invoices waiting for me. For now I wanted to mention that I added our pictures to the Web Album. Enjoy! 
3.28.2007
Crash!
Oops. I crashed my bike on Monday. I was almost home, just cruising along on the sidewalk a few hundred yards from the apartment complex. Bushes border the park that is across the street from our apartment and I drifted my left handle (and therefore hand) into the bushes. Immediately I veered left toward the bushes, so I yanked the handlebars right . . .
Right into a telephone pole. It happened so fast I didn't even have time to brake. The front tire smashed into the pole and back end of the bike flew up into the air above my head. Both my feet hit the ground as I tried to keep myself from falling over sideways. I gained control of the bike after the second big bounce, discreetly (yeah right!) glanced around to see if anyone close had seen it and then checked the front tire to see if any air was leaking. Nope. So I got back on the bike and rode home. Besides my wounded pride I was perfectly fine. I noticed a brown spot on my knee from the telephone pole so I guess I hit my knee on it, but I don't remember hitting it!
I thought the bike was fine until I got on it to go to work on Tuesday. The bike's balance seemed off and it just felt different. A very cursory glance at the frame revealed nothing. At work, I was reminded that Bryan Speer - the Athletic Director and basketball coach at LCS, - is a pretty knowledgeable bike guy. He showed me where I had cracked the frame and how off-kilter the handlebars and forks are.
So, I must apologize to my dad, who gave me his old bike to use. Now I broke it. I've kept riding it to work, hoping that the bike doesn't fall apart while I'm riding it. I took a look at Bryan Speer's old mountain bike that he's willing to sell me. I'm going to take the bike in to a shop Bryan recommended to me next week after Amy and I return from camping. If it can be fixed for a reasonable price, then I'll get it fixed. I hope I don't have to buy a new bike, but it's my transportation, so we'll see how God works things out and then I'll make a decision.
Right into a telephone pole. It happened so fast I didn't even have time to brake. The front tire smashed into the pole and back end of the bike flew up into the air above my head. Both my feet hit the ground as I tried to keep myself from falling over sideways. I gained control of the bike after the second big bounce, discreetly (yeah right!) glanced around to see if anyone close had seen it and then checked the front tire to see if any air was leaking. Nope. So I got back on the bike and rode home. Besides my wounded pride I was perfectly fine. I noticed a brown spot on my knee from the telephone pole so I guess I hit my knee on it, but I don't remember hitting it!
I thought the bike was fine until I got on it to go to work on Tuesday. The bike's balance seemed off and it just felt different. A very cursory glance at the frame revealed nothing. At work, I was reminded that Bryan Speer - the Athletic Director and basketball coach at LCS, - is a pretty knowledgeable bike guy. He showed me where I had cracked the frame and how off-kilter the handlebars and forks are.
So, I must apologize to my dad, who gave me his old bike to use. Now I broke it. I've kept riding it to work, hoping that the bike doesn't fall apart while I'm riding it. I took a look at Bryan Speer's old mountain bike that he's willing to sell me. I'm going to take the bike in to a shop Bryan recommended to me next week after Amy and I return from camping. If it can be fixed for a reasonable price, then I'll get it fixed. I hope I don't have to buy a new bike, but it's my transportation, so we'll see how God works things out and then I'll make a decision.
3.27.2007
Friends at work
We've had a couple visitors this morning at work. 
Someone decided it would be good to feed them early this morning and they've been here ever since. They are hanging out very close to the front door so that whoever comes in or out has to be sure not to let them in the office. Unfortunately they don't seem to be too intimidated by people. Right now they are napping in the shade. A little while ago they were drinking water from the bottom of the planter outside. I figure they'll only last so long before they want water and food. Then again, if someone keeps feeding them, why would they leave?
Someone decided it would be good to feed them early this morning and they've been here ever since. They are hanging out very close to the front door so that whoever comes in or out has to be sure not to let them in the office. Unfortunately they don't seem to be too intimidated by people. Right now they are napping in the shade. A little while ago they were drinking water from the bottom of the planter outside. I figure they'll only last so long before they want water and food. Then again, if someone keeps feeding them, why would they leave? 3.16.2007
Never Assume
Dr. Albert Mohler, president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. His name has been splashed onto the front pages of blogs, internet news sites and newspapers across America.
Why?
Because of this article that he wrote at his website about the many-headed issue of homosexuality. He wrote a follow-up article today to repeat, clarify and defend what exactly it was that he said. He has been misrepresented, misquoted and misidentified by many outlets of the news media.
Read this article and Dr. Mohler's before you make any comments. Notice his call for love over hate in responding to this situation This is a firestorm that is not likely to go away anytime soon.
Why?
Because of this article that he wrote at his website about the many-headed issue of homosexuality. He wrote a follow-up article today to repeat, clarify and defend what exactly it was that he said. He has been misrepresented, misquoted and misidentified by many outlets of the news media.
Read this article and Dr. Mohler's before you make any comments. Notice his call for love over hate in responding to this situation This is a firestorm that is not likely to go away anytime soon.
3.14.2007
Telephone Etiquette
As many of you know, I am a receptionist. My main job description is to answer and transfer calls. Obviously this would mean that I’m on the phone for a large portion of my day, which has led me to begin a list (see below) entitled “Telephone Etiquette.” Keep in mind that this list has been compiled over the past 7 months and is intended for business use—not necessarily personal calls, although some points can certainly be applied there as well.
1. Be sure you are not eating, chewing gum, or sucking on some sort of hard candy. No matter how “quiet” you think you can be there’s always that moment where you lose control and a large “SMACK” echoes through the receiver. Very unpleasant for the person on the other end.
2. Say your name and the company you are calling from. If you forget to mention this and the receptionist asks this information, do not give it with an impatient tone in your voice. Understand that there is basically no way that you will get past the receptionist to the person you wish to speak to without relaying this information.
3. Pay attention to your phone call. It is extremely rude to converse with others nearby while you are speaking to the receptionist. Similarly, be aware when the phone has been answered. It is quite discombobulating to pick up the phone and hear someone yelling to another person on the other end. Plus, it hurts the receptionist’s ear.
4. Try to call from a quiet place. If you are on a construction site, don’t stand right next to the truck backing up or the man sawing beams or the guy running the jackhammer. Believe it or not, these things can actually prevent the receptionist from understanding what you are trying to say.
5. Never make a call from speakerphone. Most of the time it sounds like you are under water or calling from a foreign country with a bad connection. If you have some great aversion to using the actual receiver, use the speakerphone once you have gotten past the receptionist. You could also simply try to get over your aversion and use the phone as it was intended and how most people do.
6. Do not interrupt the receptionist. Not only is this rude in normal conversation, but it is incredibly frustrating to the receptionist. Most likely, the receptionist uses a phrase or two upon answering the phone. Let the receptionist finish. How would you like it if the receptionist interrupted you?
7. Do not hang up on the receptionist, even if you just found out the person you are calling is not available. If you would prefer not to leave a voicemail, it is quite easy to say that politely. Receptionists have been known to keep lists of “People to Hang up On.” Watch you don’t get added to the list!
8. Do not mumble. No one can understand what you are saying, let along someone on the other end of the phone line.
9. Know what you are going to say. Be prepared to answer questions like “Who is calling please?” and “What is this regarding?” These are very typical questions for a receptionist to ask and oftentimes the receptionist is required to ask these.
10. Do not take out your anger/frustration on the receptionist. Ninety-nine percent of the time the receptionist has absolutely nothing to do with whatever it is that has bothered you. Also, you are probably wasting your breath telling the receptionist about whatever it is that has bothered you because the receptionist is only going to transfer your call and you will have to explain it all over again. Plus, the receptionist probably has other calls coming in and doesn’t want to be rude by interrupting you. Bottom line—be nice to the receptionist.
1. Be sure you are not eating, chewing gum, or sucking on some sort of hard candy. No matter how “quiet” you think you can be there’s always that moment where you lose control and a large “SMACK” echoes through the receiver. Very unpleasant for the person on the other end.
2. Say your name and the company you are calling from. If you forget to mention this and the receptionist asks this information, do not give it with an impatient tone in your voice. Understand that there is basically no way that you will get past the receptionist to the person you wish to speak to without relaying this information.
3. Pay attention to your phone call. It is extremely rude to converse with others nearby while you are speaking to the receptionist. Similarly, be aware when the phone has been answered. It is quite discombobulating to pick up the phone and hear someone yelling to another person on the other end. Plus, it hurts the receptionist’s ear.
4. Try to call from a quiet place. If you are on a construction site, don’t stand right next to the truck backing up or the man sawing beams or the guy running the jackhammer. Believe it or not, these things can actually prevent the receptionist from understanding what you are trying to say.
5. Never make a call from speakerphone. Most of the time it sounds like you are under water or calling from a foreign country with a bad connection. If you have some great aversion to using the actual receiver, use the speakerphone once you have gotten past the receptionist. You could also simply try to get over your aversion and use the phone as it was intended and how most people do.
6. Do not interrupt the receptionist. Not only is this rude in normal conversation, but it is incredibly frustrating to the receptionist. Most likely, the receptionist uses a phrase or two upon answering the phone. Let the receptionist finish. How would you like it if the receptionist interrupted you?
7. Do not hang up on the receptionist, even if you just found out the person you are calling is not available. If you would prefer not to leave a voicemail, it is quite easy to say that politely. Receptionists have been known to keep lists of “People to Hang up On.” Watch you don’t get added to the list!
8. Do not mumble. No one can understand what you are saying, let along someone on the other end of the phone line.
9. Know what you are going to say. Be prepared to answer questions like “Who is calling please?” and “What is this regarding?” These are very typical questions for a receptionist to ask and oftentimes the receptionist is required to ask these.
10. Do not take out your anger/frustration on the receptionist. Ninety-nine percent of the time the receptionist has absolutely nothing to do with whatever it is that has bothered you. Also, you are probably wasting your breath telling the receptionist about whatever it is that has bothered you because the receptionist is only going to transfer your call and you will have to explain it all over again. Plus, the receptionist probably has other calls coming in and doesn’t want to be rude by interrupting you. Bottom line—be nice to the receptionist.
Our Wedding Album
I love my husband :-)
But that's not the reason I'm posting right now. I wanted to mention that I added a new Web Album--Our Wedding Album. I just spent about a half hour (in between phone calls) photographing each page of the album I completed on Sunday. Of course, this morning no one walked by me or called until I started taking pictures of... pictures.... Then everyone decided to take a walk by my desk. Sigh... I'm not as crazy as I look (sometimes). So, as promised, enjoy pictures of our wedding album!
But that's not the reason I'm posting right now. I wanted to mention that I added a new Web Album--Our Wedding Album. I just spent about a half hour (in between phone calls) photographing each page of the album I completed on Sunday. Of course, this morning no one walked by me or called until I started taking pictures of... pictures.... Then everyone decided to take a walk by my desk. Sigh... I'm not as crazy as I look (sometimes). So, as promised, enjoy pictures of our wedding album!
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