Early Birthday Present to Myself!!!!!!

I've recently purchased a gift for myself...an iPhone. I love it! At first I was contemplating why I needed one and the only reason that I came up with is for the "coolness" of having one. What is worth $200+ to look cool? YES!!!!!!! I don't even care if I look uncool with it. I just love this phone. It has revolutionized my life and I am so giddy to use it.

Here are some reasons why I love this phone:

1. I'm not a person that talks on the phone, but with the iPhone, I get so EXCITED to receive calls. Like mentioned before...it has revolutionized my life.

2. Everything is in the palm of my hands: texting, map/GPS system, email, Internet, iTunes, and many cool applications to download...for FREE!!!!

3. It's sleek and it makes me feel cool. :)

4. It simple to use.

5. It makes me smile. :)

If you don't have one, get one. You won't regret it!!!

If you have one, please share your experiences with me!!!

UPS & DOWNS of life....

Well...what can you do when major changes happens in your life? The only thing that I've figured out is that you keep going forward. You don't look back and you don't stay put. You keep moving forward and hope that at the end of the road there will be a great outcome! :)

It's been only a week and a half since the BIG lay-offs at my work. I already feel like it's been years. I have to admit that it has been really hard to walk into work every day. It's a different place. It's a lot quieter. The dynamics has changed. The focus has shifted. I really don't know what is in store for me there anymore. That makes me sad.

So many changes are happening all at once. When it rains it DEFINITELY pours! Why couldn't it be spread out? Why does it all have to come at the same time? I don't understand it. It's like when one change happens, the other changes gathers and says to each other "hey, lets all get her all at the same time!"

Besides work changes, I will be moving in 3 weeks. Most likely to Brea. Other changes includes loss of friendships, people moving away, possible new church, and me going back to school to pursue something that seems impossible. I really just wish these things didn't all gang up on me at the same time. I don't handle change very well. I want to hide in a cave.

I wonder if my work will let me take a month off again...Hmmmmm....it's almost been a year and I'm due for another one. I may even have you join me if you can think of a way to get me a month off again! :)

LIFE SUCKS.

The last two days were very tough and emotional. I've learned a lot of things about life. Life sucks. BUT God is steady through all of it.

We all know that the economy is just not doing so well all over the world. This means that a lot of places are making drastic changes. Changes that will alter someone's life.

Thursday morning I was asked a very tough question by my two bosses. They told me that every department are making cuts and they need to too. So, they wanted to know what my thoughts are and asked me to choose whether or not I want to keep at full time or go down to part time. This was tough because I was picking fate for either my life or the life of the other full time accountant on staff.

To make a long story short, I've decided to stay on full time, while the other accountant was told the bad news of going to part time which means losing ALL benefits and decrease in pay. I feel so horrible because so many things comes into play for this and for her. TRUST ME...one of the toughest decisions I had to make.

Then the news kept coming about other people being let go. All which are my good friends. Friends that goes beyond just working together. Friends that I have shared life with. Friends that makes me want to go to work in the mornings. Friends that makes even the worst day at work so great. I've lost them. All of them. I've cried over the loss of these people. As I'm writing this, my eyes are welling up. I am so sadden by all of this. A chunk of my heart has been taken away.

Although I am so GRATEFUL that I have a job during this time, I am sad, frustrated, angry and burdened by the fact that I will no longer see my friends on a daily basis.

2009 is a year of change. With that comes excitement. With excitement comes the realization of how GREAT our God is.

Monday morning, when I walk through the those doors, I will no longer see my friend with her smiley face at the front desk. I am probably going walk down the hallway to go see my other friend to ask how her weekend went only to see her empty desk. Then probably text her to see if she's going to be coming in later that day. I will be eating lunch alone. I won't have anyone to complain to. It's going to be so different.

NOT UNDERSTANDING.

I am not understanding how a church can be divided on one issue. One side says that God told them this and the other side says God told them this. Sooooooooo.... If both sides claims that God told them things, who isn't REALLY listening to God? I am not understanding this concept. God is not a God of division or confusion. So......someone is not hearing Him correctly. Right? Someone please help!!!!!!!

EXCITEMENT.

I AM GOING TO THE USC VS. UCLA GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I AM TOTALLY STOKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SERIOUSLY?!

I'm shopping online for some shoes. I'm 5'10'' and wear size 11 shoes. Naturally, the big feet comes with height. So, whenever I shop for shoes, it confuses me even more why they even make shoes like these for a woman like me:

According to the description, these heels are 6''. So, that will make me 6'4".

Or these:

These are 6.5".

First of all...I will tower over all my friends and intimidate all guys I come across.

Secondly...they look INCREDIBLY UNCOMFORTABLE.

Thirdly...these are hooker shoes!!!!!!!!!

I don't understand.

A NIGHT OF FIRSTS.

Yesterday, November 25, 2008, was a night of firsts.

1. Introduction to NKOTB history and music presented by my friend Ange.

2. New Kids on the Block concert with Ange.

3. Wore a hot pink shirt with giant glittered NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK across the front borrowed from Ange.

4. Screamed and jumped like 5,000 other crazy girls in the arena with Ange.

5. Witnessed 7 spin outs on the freeway on the way back due to HEAVY rain with Ange.

6. Pulled over and called 9-1-1 for a spun out car that hit straight on the wall without Ange.

TWILIGHT.

I am so so so so excited for the movie TWILIGHT. I've read the first 3 books in the series and I'm half way through with the 4th and last book.

It's going to be a great weekend. I can already feel it. :)

Pictures.

Here's the link to pictures from my trip to Atlanta. Enjoy!!!

Atlanta #1 and Atlanta #2

I loved, loved, loved Atlanta. It was gorgeous and people were super nice. I can't wait to visit when Elaine moves there!!!! Yay!!!!!

BEST WEEK EVER!!!

I've had one of the most amazing week ever!

I love how God works, especially down to the details of things. I really love it when He speaks to people that I don't know to confirm things to me. It's been an amazing week of learning and receiving words from God through people. Truly, truly, truly amazing.

Tonight we had a great time of ministering through prophetic worship. AWESOME is the word to describe it. But even that doesn't do justice. I know all of you know me and how I don't like to draw attention to myself by doing weird things. But this week I've learned about worshipping God and how He deserves the best. So, tonight....I jumped to music. I jumped and jumped and jumped and jumped. I danced. I've raised my hands. I sung the words on my heart. I DIDN'T CARE about those around watching me (well...they were off doing their own stuff with God). I felt so free. It was so great! I can't even describe it.

Oh boy. I don't think people will understand even a bit of what I'm talking about. But oh well. I've had one of the most amazing, spiritual week EVER in my life. I am literally AWESTRUCKED by God's goodness and so many other things. Just awestrucked and amazed. :)

Day 1: The 3 P's

I'm attending a week long conference in Norcross, GA on the three P's: Prophet, Prophecy and Praise. Tonight was our first session and it was amazing! We learned the basics on:

1. The purpose of prophetic

2. Why we need prophets

3. Why do we need prophecy

4. What does prophecy do

Throughout the next 4 days, we will dive into the details of it all. I am excited and I cannot wait to learn everything! More to come! :)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

I will be trekking my way out to Atlanta, Georgia Sunday night. I am so FREAKIN' EXCITED! Elaine, Sylvia, Jarrod and I will be attending a conference at Northlands Church in Norcross, GA. God is going to do some amazing things there. We can all sense it. Can't wait! :) Post more later. I just needed an outlet for my excitement!

P.S. Why does it seem like there's an overflowing of work right before you leave for vacation? It's all a conspiracy!!!!

PERSPECTIVE

I've been meaning to write this post two weeks ago. I was on my way back from San Jose to Orange County. A young man sat next to me and struck up a conversation because he was curious to what I was reading: Mudhouse Sabbath. We chit chatted from the time he sat down till we got our luggage. We had a good conversation, but the part that got me was when I found out a little bit about his life. You see, he's 27, married with 3 kids, working full time at the Apple store, full time seminary student, children's pastor at church and takes turn to watch the kids when his wife goes in for work as a nurse. At the end of his list, he caught me off guard by saying that he LOVES his life and he wouldn't change anything. After hearing that, I started laughing. He asked me why I was laughing and told him that I just took a month off to take a break from life because I couldn't handle my very, very, very simple life and my one job. We both started laughing and he told me not to feel bad. Different people handle life differently. I think he was being nice but probably thinking "Wow, this girl is crazy!"

From that conversation, I just told myself: P-E-R-S-P-E-C-T-I-V-E!!!!! :)

CALL + RESPONSE

I watched the trailer last night and my heart just broke. I know I cannot possibly help every cause or every one that is hurting, but I need to become aware and take steps as much as I can. So, here's my part...I'm passing along the information. Hopefully you will be able to go to a showing of it near your home. For those living in Orange County, we will be going next Thursday, 10/16 for the 7:30pm showing in Irvine. Please come join us if you can. Pass the word along.

Check out the link by clicking here: Call + Response

IT CANNOT RAIN TOMORROW!

Because I will be here:


Eating this:


And I don't want it to RAIN!!!!!!

Today is a VERY SPECIAL day.

It's Kimmie's 30th BIRTHDAY!!!!!! YAY!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love you tons!!!!!!!!!

PROPHETIC FORTUNES.

I'm beginning to think that God speaks to me through fortune cookies. At the beginning of year I had a fortune that said: "You are going to travel somewhere far away." And I did! For a whole month! It was glorious!

Lately, I've been feeling that I'm supposed to take another break. So, last night I opened up a couple of fortunes. Some were bad, but two were really great. Here's what each one said:

1. Remember three months from this date. Good things are in store for you.
2. Need some adventure and enjoyment? Take a vacation.

So...I think God is trying to tell me that in 3 months I will be taking a vacation. :) We shall see! I'm telling you...prophetic fortunes are the way to go. :)

GLUTEN FREE SHOPPING...

Cost a lot of money. Glad that it's only me and is super happy that Whole Foods is right down the street from work and love the fact that they are EXTREMELY organized. You can spot gluten free products fairly easily and the workers there are EXTREMELY nice. I love it!!!

I had my first taste of gluten free bread tonight. I was craving a sandwich. Not too shabby. The key is...low expectations also I have a high tolerance and adaptation to weird/strange tasting foods. So...that comes in quite handy. :) For that alone, I am truly grateful. :)

SELF INFLICTED MISERY.

So...I've decided that I wanted to try different eating habits. So, this week, I'm going Gluten Free. It's really hard because almost everything that I want to eat contains some form of Gluten. It's driving me nuts! I don't know why I do this to myself. It's not like I'm doing it because I actually have health issues. I'm doing it because I'm curious. Of course I can quit anytime, but I can't and won't do that because it means I'm weak. Aughhhhhhhhhhh....why do I inflict misery upon myself? :)

After this...I'm going vegan. My body is going to hate me!

Phelps Phan

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this commercial! I don't know why, but it makes me laugh everytime I watch it. :) Enjoy!!!