Hey Andrea

Happy 29th birthday!!
Hope you have a great day. ;)

AAAAAH! What have I done?!?

Today I gave my car away. Two days ago I called a local charity to find out how I'd have to prepare the car for them, ie. safety check, whatever. I left a message, but spoke to them today. There's nothing to do, they just take the car as is. They were going to pick it up Monday (until I told them I'm keeping it until I go to Japan.) I hung up the phone and was like, "Well, that was easy". Half an hour later as I was getting into my car, it hit me. AAARGH, WHAT HAVE I DONE!!! You see, I LOVE driving, I won't likely be getting another car any time soon, and this is my first car. It's not a very special car, except to me. So I'm getting a little sentimental. In fact, this actually hurts a little bit.

I might have called the guy back and said "forget it" except I reminded myself of all the good things about not having a car, especially the reasons I decided to let it go in the first place ie. I can barely afford it on the salary I choose to make; it's getting to that point in its life where repair bills will increase; and if I give it up I'll have more money for study and travel. So I won't call back and cancel the deal. But I might cry myself to sleep tonight.

Happy Birthday John

It's a little early over here, but it'll likely be right when you read this.

Have a great day.

I Knew I'd Learn Something

So when I took my present job way back in May, I knew it would be a season of learning, as I have never really known, never mind ever worked with, disabled people before. And I have learned lots of things, the most interesting I think is about myself. I have learned that I would rather wipe a feces filled butt than deal with a selfish, whiny personality. Which means, I think, that I can no longer with integrity tell anyone that I won't "take their crap", because under the right circumstances, depending on the options, I just might.

Anyway, I can deal with the physical issues without flinching. It's the emotional and personality issues that conjure thoughts of murder in my head.

That's something I've learned.

whatever

So, I sent my contract off yesterday, so it's official, I have a job in Japan. I will have to go to Edmonton sometime to get the visa, that's the closest consulate to us. Went shopping yesterday for a "professional" wardrobe. They insist on that in Japan, and can be much pickier on that than we are. So I think I've got one now. Had a few pieces before, now I think I have all I need, except I might buy some more shoes. Had to pick light clothes too, cause the heat and humidity over there are going to kill me. Just thought of something, I don't have many summer clothes at all!! So now I'll have to shop for a couple of casual things. Actually, I have tops. So just some shorts, I guess. There goes any savings I thought I'd have!! But this is fun!!

Anybody need a ride to Edmonton?

What else... I've been working more than usual this week, so I feel a bit over loaded. But next week will slow down. Am planning to move again. North Henderson is just way too far from the North End, which feels more like home, and if I get rid of my car the bus connections are better back "home" anyway. I just hope I can work something out that I don't have to move again for a few years. For the last 7 years I've moved mostly every few months, and it gets old.

That's all I'll bore you with today.

Tagged

FOUR JOBS I'VE HAD:
1. Waitress
2. Librarian assistant.
3. Highways Department "checker" (very lucrative).
4. Teacher (sometimes lucrative).

FOUR MOVIES/SHOWS I'VE BEEN ADDICTED TO:
1. Star Trek (original and TNG).
2. Survivor Season 1.
3. The Amazing Race.
4. Lost.

FOUR PLACES I'VE LIVED:
1. Killarney, Manitoba, Canada
2. Futaba, Fukushima, Japan
3. Fort Garry, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
4. North End, Winnipeg

FOUR COUNTRIES I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT:
1. Ireland!
2. China
3. Australia
4. Israel

FOUR POPULAR FALSE ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT ME:
1. That I'm really nice.
2. That I'd never hurt anyone.
3. That I'm always happy.
4. ???

FOUR PEOPLE I LOOK LIKE (according to some people):
1. my mom
2. my brother
3. my sister
4. some random person in Winnipeg. I've had people say to me a few times, "Hey, I saw you last (whenever) at (whereever)" and I'm all like "Wasn't me, dude" and they're all like, "but it totally looked like you" and I'm still all like "Wasn't me, dude" . And this has happened often enough when my sister is out of town that I'm sure I have a double.

FOUR THINGS (I HOPE) TO DO BEFORE I DIE:
1. Conquer the Japanese language (and maybe the Japanese, just for a little excitement)
2. Write a book
3. Perform miracles.
4. Go to Bible school.

PEOPLE I TAG NEXT:
1. Joseph Reville
2. Andrea Van Vliet
3. Lanney Badham
4. Beckie Wood

Furthermore...

Then is white hair a halo of honor?

Honto Ni?

And if it's true, why does everyone go grey?

Proverbs 16:31

"Gray hair is a mark of distinction,
the award for a God-loyal life."



So why dye it?