Why I Watch Oprah.

Okie dokie. So, I'm sitting here watching Oprah. I don't get a chance to watch it that often because I'm still at work. Anyway...

I don't know the guests that are on here today, but the topic is about creating the life that you want. One of the guests said that there is no hell. He quoted the Bible and said, "heaven is at hand." He said that heaven is here right now and we make it what we want (or something like that-he's not even translating it right) So, I guess he didn't consider the rest of the Bible at all. How can you be such an adament believer in one part of the Bible (it's in Matthew 3:2 talking about when Christ will come again), but not in other parts of the Bible? hmmm.....

Now, they're talking about forgiveness. Great topic and so important. The problem I have is this guy on here (I still don't know who he is....he wrote some book) said that we need to say "thank you" to people that have sinned against us. Thank you for sinning?? This just doesn't make sense to me at all.

Uh oh, one lady just stood up and said she could feel the power in the room. What power is she talking about?

So, why do I watch Oprah?........I have absolutely NO IDEA!!!!!!

Character: Men vs. Women

I have been thinking about something for 4 days now. I tried to explain it to Brian the other day, but my words just couldn't describe what I was thinking (it seems very clear in my head). Let me try to explain it and maybe you can help me out or give me your perspective

Considering all the people I know, I have met relatively few that I would consider to have an unbelievable character (I'm not even sure if that's the right word I'm looking for). These people seem to have timeless(?) wisdom (they always know the right thing to say at the right time), unseen humility (does that make sense?), and intellect (both common sense and book smarts). I guess what is confusing me is that the overwhelming majority of these people that I am thinking of are men. Now, I have absolutely no problem with that. I'm just wondering or confused or...well, I really don't know.

I know a lot of wonderful girls- and off the top of my head, I can think of one that fits into the "unbelievable character" that I'm trying (rather poorly) to describe. I know that women tend to gossip more, right? So, is that it? Is that why I feel more girls don't fall into this great character? I know we've all had people come to us and talk badly or maybe not even badly, but not good either (you know what I mean??) (Boy, I'm really struggling!! ha ha) I'm just really uncomfortable having someone confide in me when they're talking badly about someone else. I'm okay if they want to talk to me, I'm just bothered by bad "gossip." (which makes me feel like I'm participating in that sin, which I guess I am if I'm listening- I don't know. I try not to encourage more talk. I just listen and try to offer something encouraging. Anyway, I'm getting off the subject.) It's not just about girls gossiping more, but I don't know what else to say.

I am feeling more, but I just don't have the words in my pea brain to describe it. Can anyone help??

Totally Cool 80's!!

Ooooo, the girls are looking bodacious!!!! "Girls just wanna have fun...."

Thanks Paul and Ashley for all your hard work putting together our dream party!! ha ha. We loved it! Allyson and I were so worried that some other people may not go all out with the costumes, but they did!!

aaawww yeah!!

I don't think I can laugh any harder! You guys are GREAT!!!

SLEEP- this is an EXCITING entry!!!!!!!!!

I really like sleeping....big surprise :) Don't you hate those nights where everything's right for sleeping (you're tired, you're comfy), but you just can't go to sleep! This is a rare occurance for me- thank goodness!! Last night was one of those nights for me. I think I slept maybe an hour last night! ugh!  I was just there thinking about stupid stuff and bored out of my mind. Then, to make things worse, my stomach started growling. Oh well....maybe I'll take a nap today :)

Christmas Break!!