So, I normally attempt to avoid things that are all the craze, not sure why but it's the way I was made. But I was at Half Priced Books not all that long ago and found Twilight, I figured why not see how I like it. I've been having problems getting into the Eragon books and needed something new to read. To make a long story short, I read the whole Twilight saga in about a week. Why is it that they drew me in, making me want more. I even went onto Stephenie Meyer's website and read Midnight Sun (Twilight from Edwards perspective)... it's good, quite a bummer someone had to go and leak the draft, I would have loved to read the whole thing. I probably would read the whole saga in his perspective it it came out. LOL, I almost wish I was a teenage girl so I could run around screaming about how much I love the book.
So what is it about these books that draw people in? I think it's the idea of true love, but it's also a reminder that love isn't easy. And love never is easy, you have to work for it every day. Somehow Meyers makes you really care about the characters and she does it pretty darn fast. The books read pretty easy and keep you wanting more. I hear not everyone was happy with how the saga ended... but it's exactly what I wanted, so that made me happy.
So yeah, I would recommend reading the saga, it's a nice dark romance novel. I think it's worth the time if you enjoy reading, or even if you don't you might be surprised. I plan on reading them again and I rarely read the same book twice.
I watched the Twilight movie after I finished the saga, the books are certainly better, but then they normally are. After listening to Meyers explain why she was okay with the changes in the movie from the book because they seemed like things that could have happened. It made the movie much better the second time I watched it, I can't wait till New Moon comes out this Fall.
So yeah... how did I become one of those crazy Twilight fans? Ugh, I hate it when I get all into something that's so popular. And now I sound like a crazy Twilight fan or something.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Going back was something I needed
Last weekend when we went to church there was a songs we were singing that said, "I know I need something greater then me now". As I sung along with the song, I started to tear up and eventually had a tear or two running down my face, I don't think anyone noticed. But it really touched me and made me realize just how much I needed to be there worshiping the lord. I really do need the Lord in my life, something greater then me to help me through it all.
When it comes to getting into heaven... How Good is Good Enough? EastLake hands out a free gift to first time visitors, the gift is a book called, How Good is Good Enough? I sat down and read the whole thing after we got home last week, it's only 92 pages so it didn't take too long to read. The book goes over how various religions and beliefs consider how good someone is to determine whether they will go to heaven or not. Everyone always says that they hope they will make it into heaven and they hope they have been good enough to make it there. So very true... even as a Christian I have always said I hope I will go to heaven. I don't think my hope is quite the same though, I think my saying "I hope" is more of a tiny bit of doubt that there really is a heaven, what if all that we believe as Christians isn't quite right? I think as a person on the earth that is so overwhelmed with sin I have a hard time imagining that a wonderful place that is completely free of sin can really exist and I have difficulty understanding how it can work. I can't help that I have a scientific mind that needs a bit of proof for things, but something inside of me puts that aside and puts faith in the Lord. And that part of me believes that the heaven he promised is real, even if the scientific part of me doubts the logistics of it. One of the free materials that I requested to have sent to me was "Do science and faith clash?". I listened to this and Ryan said that people that believe in evolution have to have faith in evolution since there are no records documenting the stepping stones between species, I see his point completely.
True[ish] is the current series at church, part one was last week, the message was "Does God Make a Difference in the Storm?" What kind of question is that? Of course he does! It turns out it was more a reminder of how he makes a difference then a question as to whether or not he does. From the service last week: God makes a difference in the storm when I... Hear him in creation and conscience; Accept his Grace; Invest my life in him; and Trust his promises. The last of these is probably the hardest for me, Trust. I think I have a problem trusting and letting people into my life. I have a tendency to close myself off from the world and hide in my own little world. This is something I have to work on. Trusting his promises and letting go of my fear.
Other then my finding my way back to Christ not too much else of excitement is going on in my life. I'm doing physical therapy for my shoulder which is going pretty well. I'm happy that I can move it around most of the time without too much pain. It is still pretty weak so there is a ways to go before it's back to normal, but it's certainly getting better. I've also been going for walks recently, Rosco enjoys it, though I think he could walk forever. I also went for a couple walks with Phoebe, the work she puts into Young Life for high school students is inspiring and I've enjoyed catching up with her. That's about it for the what's going on with me update.
When it comes to getting into heaven... How Good is Good Enough? EastLake hands out a free gift to first time visitors, the gift is a book called, How Good is Good Enough? I sat down and read the whole thing after we got home last week, it's only 92 pages so it didn't take too long to read. The book goes over how various religions and beliefs consider how good someone is to determine whether they will go to heaven or not. Everyone always says that they hope they will make it into heaven and they hope they have been good enough to make it there. So very true... even as a Christian I have always said I hope I will go to heaven. I don't think my hope is quite the same though, I think my saying "I hope" is more of a tiny bit of doubt that there really is a heaven, what if all that we believe as Christians isn't quite right? I think as a person on the earth that is so overwhelmed with sin I have a hard time imagining that a wonderful place that is completely free of sin can really exist and I have difficulty understanding how it can work. I can't help that I have a scientific mind that needs a bit of proof for things, but something inside of me puts that aside and puts faith in the Lord. And that part of me believes that the heaven he promised is real, even if the scientific part of me doubts the logistics of it. One of the free materials that I requested to have sent to me was "Do science and faith clash?". I listened to this and Ryan said that people that believe in evolution have to have faith in evolution since there are no records documenting the stepping stones between species, I see his point completely.
True[ish] is the current series at church, part one was last week, the message was "Does God Make a Difference in the Storm?" What kind of question is that? Of course he does! It turns out it was more a reminder of how he makes a difference then a question as to whether or not he does. From the service last week: God makes a difference in the storm when I... Hear him in creation and conscience; Accept his Grace; Invest my life in him; and Trust his promises. The last of these is probably the hardest for me, Trust. I think I have a problem trusting and letting people into my life. I have a tendency to close myself off from the world and hide in my own little world. This is something I have to work on. Trusting his promises and letting go of my fear.
Other then my finding my way back to Christ not too much else of excitement is going on in my life. I'm doing physical therapy for my shoulder which is going pretty well. I'm happy that I can move it around most of the time without too much pain. It is still pretty weak so there is a ways to go before it's back to normal, but it's certainly getting better. I've also been going for walks recently, Rosco enjoys it, though I think he could walk forever. I also went for a couple walks with Phoebe, the work she puts into Young Life for high school students is inspiring and I've enjoyed catching up with her. That's about it for the what's going on with me update.
Monday, April 13, 2009
I did it... and I feel good!
This last Sunday I went to church for the first time in far to many years. For those of you that have met me in the last 10 years, you may not know that once upon a time I frequented church every Sunday. And it is possible that you don't know that I do believe in God and that someday I believe that I will go to heaven because Jesus died on the cross for my sins so that I could go. What will heaven be like or does it exist as we imagine? Who knows, but I do believe that there is something greater then what we have here on earth and deep down inside I don't doubt that.
I wanted to write more but I'm at a loss for words. So I will have another update soonish.
I wanted to write more but I'm at a loss for words. So I will have another update soonish.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Happy Birthday Dad!
Today we had a big 60th Birthday party at our house for my dad! Lots of people were here and I think fun was had by all. Kinda crazy having that many people here but certainly worth it. I never did a final count but there was probably about 30 people, fun fun! We had a BBQ and lots of tasty snacks! I really do need another reason to make more meatballs, everyone seemed to really enjoy them, I think they are super yummy! I'm so glad so many people were able to make it over to celebrate, dad certainly looked surprised that we had planned it and so many people were able to come celebrate with him!
The pool table we have is really rather awesome to have when lots of people are visiting! I'm pretty happy that we have it, even if it means I don't have a nice little sitting room with that really awesome furniture I found awhile back, who needs a sitting room to read in when you can play pool? I think it was in use pretty much the entire time the party was going on. I hope dad doesn't decide he has a place for it anytime TOO soon. 
Sleep time for me, I need to get rest so I'm ready to drive down to Vancouver tomorrow for Valerie's baby shower! I am so excited that there will be a little Hopper joining us pretty soon!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
A start of something silly... or good... or something!
So, here goes the blogging thing... for some reason I have been avoided making an actual blog, but I figured doing a blog just might be a good thing for me.
I have nothing fun and exciting to say really, but wanted to get a blog started.
I suppose I'll just do a short recap on what I've been up to and where I am right now:
Richard and I have been married for close to 5 years now, we've been together 11 years last December. I have a hard time thinking it's really been that long, but it really has. We're planning on going to Niagara falls for our 5 year anniversary in June. I'm really looking forward to it! I love seeing new things and waterfalls so where better to go? We own a home in Everett and last June we rescued a dog from the Everett Animal Shelter. Our dogs name is Rosco and he's a sweet heart of a dog, even though he likes to try my patience on a regular basis. As for the home, it seems there is always something to work on, it was built in 1969 after all. The next project when it gets a little nicer outside is to get a shed built to replace the one that came with the house, the current one is old and leaking and really needs replaced so I can hopefully store a few more things out there and free up space in the spare room.
I've been working at Community Healthcare Federal Credit Union in Everett since September. It has been a good change of pace for me from First Tech, the job change was WAY past due. So much less stress now!
I do believe I'm done with this blog for now, but I will do a 2008 year in review sometime in the near future. Right after I remember what I did last year! :)
I have nothing fun and exciting to say really, but wanted to get a blog started.
I suppose I'll just do a short recap on what I've been up to and where I am right now:
Richard and I have been married for close to 5 years now, we've been together 11 years last December. I have a hard time thinking it's really been that long, but it really has. We're planning on going to Niagara falls for our 5 year anniversary in June. I'm really looking forward to it! I love seeing new things and waterfalls so where better to go? We own a home in Everett and last June we rescued a dog from the Everett Animal Shelter. Our dogs name is Rosco and he's a sweet heart of a dog, even though he likes to try my patience on a regular basis. As for the home, it seems there is always something to work on, it was built in 1969 after all. The next project when it gets a little nicer outside is to get a shed built to replace the one that came with the house, the current one is old and leaking and really needs replaced so I can hopefully store a few more things out there and free up space in the spare room.
I've been working at Community Healthcare Federal Credit Union in Everett since September. It has been a good change of pace for me from First Tech, the job change was WAY past due. So much less stress now!
I do believe I'm done with this blog for now, but I will do a 2008 year in review sometime in the near future. Right after I remember what I did last year! :)
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