Projects, plan, rest, socialize, clean, projects. Definitely a Type-A personality marching about over here in Anaheim. Actually, I have cut down on a few of my activities but continue to harbor the aspirations of an overachiever. Yet, I'm beginning to wonder who defines "over." Is it the "unders"? Is it simply those who notice you are stressed? If so, I think I would be more stressed NOT trying to accomplish, check off, achieve, plan, etc. People naturally do what makes them feel good. We're not naturally unselfish, good people. The heart is deceitful and desperately wicked. Who can know it? (Jeremiah something or the other) The goal is to conform your desires to God's desires, and then you can do what makes you feel good all day long! Some people refer to this as Christian hedonism.
1 “Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk Without money and without cost. 2 “Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, And delight yourself in abundance. Isaiah 55:1-2
One of the things that makes me feel good is "getting things done." Yes, I tire myself out, but I LIKE being productive. The most important thing is to ask the Lord what HE wants. Obviously, I tend to overdo it and not spend enough time in rest and in the Lord's presence. At times, God requires and commends action, and I think that many people are going to be surprised one day when they sit in His prescence and He reveals that He was not pleased with their passivity. Again, the most important thing is ... whatever God wants. I must keep reminding myself to put first things first. Blessings.
June 24, 2010
June 17, 2010
Yesterday
6 smoothies from Jamba Juice for $5.00!
Ran (not literally) into one of my temp workers from the Operation Christmas Child warehouse underneath the 91 freeway.
Watched the second DVD of the Sozo Training Pt. 1 with Donovan.
Ate homemade (aka Donovan-made) coconut rice with mangos.
Also consumed a whole fistful of M&Ms.
Dropped my free yet stained skirt from Anthropologie off at the dry cleaners and felt quite sophisticated.
Only found ads in my mailbox.
Discovered that the parking pass I requested for Tuesday was actually dated for Wednesday and thus I did not have to obtain a new one.
Was relieved I did not get towed on Tuesday.
Was incredibly impressed that Richie was cooking his sister's favorite childhood dish for her. Am thinking of signing Jeremy up for lessons.
Applied for a job in Pacoima, California.
Did not want the day to end.
Ran (not literally) into one of my temp workers from the Operation Christmas Child warehouse underneath the 91 freeway.
Watched the second DVD of the Sozo Training Pt. 1 with Donovan.
Ate homemade (aka Donovan-made) coconut rice with mangos.
Also consumed a whole fistful of M&Ms.
Dropped my free yet stained skirt from Anthropologie off at the dry cleaners and felt quite sophisticated.
Only found ads in my mailbox.
Discovered that the parking pass I requested for Tuesday was actually dated for Wednesday and thus I did not have to obtain a new one.
Was relieved I did not get towed on Tuesday.
Was incredibly impressed that Richie was cooking his sister's favorite childhood dish for her. Am thinking of signing Jeremy up for lessons.
Applied for a job in Pacoima, California.
Did not want the day to end.
May 31, 2010
This weekend
Astonished to discover that dragons were aquatic animals! Check out Job 41. Pop says that there could have been real dragons as parables of the great dragon, Satan. See also Revelation 12. Fascinating stuff that reminds me of much fantasy I have consumed.
Amused to hear that Ray and Selena's 3-year-old daughter Destiny wandered around our house asking, "Where's tuna?" Beth deciphered that she was referring to my cat, Shrimp.
Blessed to be the recipient of many free things this past week: 25 items of clothing, tickets to Spirit West Coast, lemons, and blackberries.
Pleased that Trader Joe's exists.
Finished four loads of laundry, changed two sets of sheets, vacuumed my apartment and room at home, handled way too many dishes, and made a pizza with basil.
Happy to be home for the weekend, spending time with the fam (minus Emily who is in Texas), Kate, Deanna, Aimee, and the Goldowitz family.
Realize that I need to love Jesus more.
Have been pretty exhausted and not spending enough time with God but am getting that back on track.
Was introduced to a new personality theory/test called the enneagram. Am a perfectionist with a strong helping wing (surprise, surprise!). Donovan is a questioner. Pop is an asserter. Beth is a helper. Emily is a peacemaker. Jeremy and Mom are undecided blends.
Has been listening to Ginny Owens quite a bit. Highly recommend her as promoting truth, thus filling listeners with good things.
Am looking for a job in international relief and development work, preferably in Ventura County.
Praises God that I am fearfully and wonderfully made and that He cares for me.
Thank you for being my friends!
Smiles,
Katie
Amused to hear that Ray and Selena's 3-year-old daughter Destiny wandered around our house asking, "Where's tuna?" Beth deciphered that she was referring to my cat, Shrimp.
Blessed to be the recipient of many free things this past week: 25 items of clothing, tickets to Spirit West Coast, lemons, and blackberries.
Pleased that Trader Joe's exists.
Finished four loads of laundry, changed two sets of sheets, vacuumed my apartment and room at home, handled way too many dishes, and made a pizza with basil.
Happy to be home for the weekend, spending time with the fam (minus Emily who is in Texas), Kate, Deanna, Aimee, and the Goldowitz family.
Realize that I need to love Jesus more.
Have been pretty exhausted and not spending enough time with God but am getting that back on track.
Was introduced to a new personality theory/test called the enneagram. Am a perfectionist with a strong helping wing (surprise, surprise!). Donovan is a questioner. Pop is an asserter. Beth is a helper. Emily is a peacemaker. Jeremy and Mom are undecided blends.
Has been listening to Ginny Owens quite a bit. Highly recommend her as promoting truth, thus filling listeners with good things.
Am looking for a job in international relief and development work, preferably in Ventura County.
Praises God that I am fearfully and wonderfully made and that He cares for me.
Thank you for being my friends!
Smiles,
Katie
April 15, 2010
How am I?
Tired but well. Looking forward to going home this weekend. Happy that my pilot project at work is starting up. Missing Trader Joe's. Thinking about the horrific tragedy of extreme violence in the Congo. Wondering when I'll be able to work in international relief and development work. Thinking that this is worth a few months of Facebook statuses.
April 5, 2010
Easter break thus far
Friday: Work, finally talk with Stephanie, Good Friday service in Costa Mesa, drive home to Fillmore where Christy is waiting.
Saturday: Shopping at Kohl's in Ventura with Jeremy and Christy, visit Richie in Newhall, Settlers of Catan in Fillmore.
Sunday: Easter Sunrise service, church service, convalescent home, visit grandparents in Pasadena (Donovan joined).
Monday: Slept until 11:30, then a 3.5 hour nap, Goodwill, visit Kate, Settlers again.
Saturday: Shopping at Kohl's in Ventura with Jeremy and Christy, visit Richie in Newhall, Settlers of Catan in Fillmore.
Sunday: Easter Sunrise service, church service, convalescent home, visit grandparents in Pasadena (Donovan joined).
Monday: Slept until 11:30, then a 3.5 hour nap, Goodwill, visit Kate, Settlers again.
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