music monday

yesterday, i went to church twice: crossroads in the morning and gateway in the evening.  after my first visit to gateway’s deepen service last week, i liked it better than their morning offering.  it delves a little, go figure, deeper into God’s Word and has more (and better) music. the time slot of 5-6:30 isn’t great though so we’ll see…

as for crossroads, there were a few reasons i wanted to go but one was for the music.  maybe it’s just that it’s done in a style i’m used to, that i’m familiar with the songs, or because i think kn’s just that good, but whatever the reason, i’ve missed it and i was glad for a taste again sunday morning.

one of the songs they played was take my life.  it’s wasn’t sung exactly like chris tomlin does it but that was the version they were going for.

simply listening to the words evokes emotion and makes you ponder your life.  however, my pondering yesterday was topped off with the question of why, after being a Christian for so long, i don’t know more of the Bible.  

music monday

hey there

bottom half of the monday workday to ya!

way back when, i posted about my music monday tradition with my students.  every monday, we’d listen to music all day long in class.  it was lots of fun and after i shared my chipper mood song on friday, i was thinking that there’s no reason i can’t continue the monday fun by myself, right!?

every monday, i’ll give you a new bit of music.  it could be something fun, something new, or, like this week’s, something that struck a chord with my heart.  in kind, you can feel free to share anything you’ve been listening to lately or you think i’d like.
i’ll try and post them earlier than this.  this is really late and i’m not supposed to be on the computer at all right now!!! but i wanted to start this this week and it was now or never.
shhhhhhhhh. don’t tell.

wanted: your 2 cents

the office returned to our lives last night.
what did you think?!

normally, this would be a lunch time conversation with all the girls at work.  however, since that delight has been stolen from us all…i’m turning to you onliners (and the same old girls) to share thoughts with.

i, for one, was

to every thing-turn, turn, turn…

so…two days ago, i had this whole stinkin’ post ready to go and i clicked publish when the screen told me i FAILED and the entire thing was erased!   and you know the second draft is never the same as the first one.  plus, i have more pressing things that i should be doing instead of this.  ugh…boo hoo…whine.

but, i thought it worth putting there the first time so (many hours two days later…after said pressing items) i go for round two:

seasons change and i’m in the midst of a biggie.

for the first time in 24 years, the school year has begun and i’m not a part of it.
this.   is.   weird…

everyone kept saying “don’t worry!! schools do most of their hiring right before the year starts.  with 7 years experience, you’ll get a job!” and i kinda believed them.  i mean, i didn’t think it was a definite but i was still hopeful.  plus, God wanted me to be teaching, right?!  i love it and i’m good at it.  why wouldn’t he want me teaching?

well…maybe because there’s something better for me?!
last thursday, i got a text from a friend who was notified by another friend that there’s a

grace like rain, sleepovers, and life

let me preface…i’m typing with a splint on my finger which is really annoying. i finally sucked up whatever was preventing me, realized the pain was only getting worse and went to the nurse to ask for a splint. i hate the silver thing and would rather tape a depressor on my fingers but it’s free and, it’s stopping me from bending my finger.   pain is less and i might heal…i’m still glad andrew and, eventually, dave and i got to toss the football about.  it was worth it.
and now down to business.

life goes on

hello friends.
it’s been a while.

life’s kinda been busy and crazy these past few weeks.  forget about the weather…personally, march certainly went out like a lion.
after a nice morning at mozart’s…eh…well…i know i’ll be ok.

so…i feel like this up-date post will be boring but the loyalists have asked.  can you handle it!? we’ll see…

without further ado, i give you bite-size doses of the good, the bad, the ugly, and of course, silly.  life’s no good without silly, right?!