1. That's a funny word.
2. The kitchen isn't functional yet. I know I know, I got everyone's hopes up on facebook. BUT...we do have everything IN the kitchen now. Appliances, cabinets, etc. It's all there. It just needs to be installed/hooked up. But it's a beautiful thing. Stainless steel appliances up against new cherry cabinets, on top of a brand new tile floor. Maybe it's just because I've never had a "new kitchen" before, but I don't feel like it's really ours yet. I mean, in the big picture, nothing is ours, everything was given by God and ultimately belongs to Him. But I mean I feel like it's someone else's kitchen and we're just renting it or something...even though we're not using it yet. Perhaps once it becomes functional and we actually start using it on a regular basis, it will feel more normal, and feel like ours. I've just become so used to seeing things unfinished I don't quite know how to handle it finished lol.
3. I'm cold right now. I hate being cold. And I'm mad because I work on the 3rd floor of the building, and earlier I walked downstairs to the 2nd floor and it was nice and toasty. Grrr.
4. I am so thankful to NOT be working in retail anymore, and especially not during the Christmas season. It really brings out the best in people, ya know? And by best, and I mean absolute worst. Ivor and I were at Lowes the other day, waiting in line behind a really nasty customer who was giving the customer service girl a really hard time. I felt for her, cause I've been there. Many times. I also just feel embarrassed for the rude customer. I wish I could show them a video tape of themselves; they'd be embarrassed too. I mean really...is it worth it? Over a toy? Over an article of clothing? Over a couple bucks? Over a parking spot? It just really shows how greedy, materialistic and selfish people can be. And it shows how angry I can be....cause I want to punch those customers in the face. I would never act on that, but I think it. Often. I also tell them off in my head sometimes. Anyway...it's just a reminder of how far we've gone from celebrating the real meaning of Christmas. It's not about the new hot toy or game out there...it's not about getting the closest parking spot at Macy's so you can be first in the line and have the first pick of everything...it's not about material things at all. It's about celebrating the birth of a Savior...who came to take the punishment for the very sins we're all committing. Ironic how the wretchedness of man comes out the MOST during the time we're supposed to be celebrating the One who died to pay for that very wretchedness. I'm guilty myself. Obviously the desire to punch people in the face isn't really healthy. I'm working on that. Anyway...material things will pass away. Having the coolest toy or game or article of clothing (or for me-->Frye boots) means nothing in the end. I'm reminded of two verses:
"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." - 2 Corinthians 4:18
"Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God." - Colossians 3:1-3
We should be more concerned with the things that last. And quite frankly the things that last, aren't "things" at all. Though there's nothing wrong with exchanging gifts during Christmas, it just shouldn't be the main focus and shouldn't overshadow the the real meaning. That's all I'm saying. And if you can't afford many presents this year (like myself) you shouldn't feel bad or guilty.
5. I'm done my Christmas rant. That's right, not a "holiday" rant. I said Christmas rant. I get offended when people say "holiday" and not Christmas. But does anyone care about ME, a Christian, being offended? Apparently not. Oh well. Christmas. Christmas. Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas CHRISTmas.
Christmas.
6. Sorry, I had to get that out. Actually...I'm not sorry.
7. On a completely different note, I could go for some cookies right now. Once our stove is hooked up, I'm going to bake up a storm! I've been reading recipes for almost 5 months now...just waiting for the opportunity to try them...all. My husband is going to love/hate me. Love me because I will provide him with a variety of a baked goods for him to try; hate me because....I will provide him with a variety of baked goods to try. Probably every day :)
8. Lord, give us self-control to not be gluttons during this Christmas season. Oops, I said it again :)
9. Speaking of my husband, I love that man. I really do. Maybe because he's currently sick, there's something vulnerable about him that makes me love him more. Maybe it's because he lost his voice, which is wonderful for me, uh I mean terrible! Poor guy... :) j/k. I love him. It's the little things...like when he leaves for work and I'm still sleeping and he gives me a kiss on the cheek before he leaves.
10. He's probably so embarrassed by this blog because I say sappy things about him.
11. For my husband I will rephrase #9: "My husband is so manly and tough when he's sick, and he sometimes give me a nice MANLY kiss on the cheek before he leaves for work.". Is that better? :)
Thus ends quite possibly the most random blog entry ever. These were just things on my mind this morning...they don't all have to make sense together. Not every blog entry has to be one comprehensive and cohesive thought. Those are my rules and I'm sticking to them.
The end.
