Amazed In The Prescence

Last night in our Small Group Bible Study we talked about how the disciples were amazed at Jesus and the things He did.

The men were amazed and asked, "What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!" Matthew 8:27

Our 82 year old in the group recited the words to this hymn. When you think about the words, yes, it is quite amazing.

Random Dozen

1. Are you pleasant when you're ill, or are you a grumpy, fussy patient?
I don't think I am grumpy and fussy when I am sick, but I'm not sure how pleasant I am either. I am, you know, um, sick.


2. When you find out that school is canceled (due to inclement weather) what is your gut reaction?
Well, anymore I don't really care since I don't have any kids at home. When the kids were home I would dread how long they had to go at the end of the year to make it up. That was after I was thrilled to be able to sleep in and hang out with my kids for a day.



3. What is one domestic skill you wish you could improve?
IRONING! Go to this post to read my oh-so-efficient 24-step method for ironing. I also wish I could muster up the motivation to dust and vacuum on a regular business.

4. Do you decorate your home for Valentine's Day?
Nope. Sometimes I make heart-shaped food. I am making heart-shaped sugar cookies for our Small Group tonight.

5. What song is on your mind today?
Not really any today. A few weeks ago I heard a song in a store and I wondered who sang it so I Googled some of the words when I got home. Not a good idea. I could NOT get the song out of my head. I don't think I even want to say what song it was. The singer is a pop singer whose name begins with a B and she dances, um.... interestingly. 'Nough said.

6. Do you prefer contemporary movies or classic?
The hubby and I have been enjoying the old or "classic" movies. Some have been really good (the original "Father of the Bride" with Elizabeth Taylor), some have been terrible ("A Breath of Scandal" with Sophia Loren).

7. How well do you "compartmentalize" your feelings? For example, how well can you put aside a really trying moment to deal with the immediate situation which is not related to the trying moment, e.g., putting aside a tiff with your spouse in order to finish wallpapering a room. 
Compartmentalize? I do not know this word or the meaning of it. My brain (and emotions) are like a pile of spaghetti. Everything touches everything else.

8. What is the first thing that attracted you to your spouse?
His strong sense of loyalty. Or maybe it was his compassion. Or maybe it was his amazing brown eyes. And now I am truly blessed that I get that all to myself.

9. When was the last time your heart raced?
Well, my heart just does that every now and then all on its own. As far as racing because I was excited about something? I don't remember.

10. What are your memories of Valentine's Day at school?
I remember after school, sitting on my bed going through all my valentines. I don't remember if I was ever upset about not getting a valentine from that "someone." (I'm talking about elementary school. I'm sure there was disappointment as I hit those wonderful **cough** teenage years.)

11. If you were going to receive candy for Valentine's Day, which would you prefer?
Dark Chocolate please.

12. Red or pink?
Red. I have always liked red.

A Poem, You Know

My mother cured me of the "you know" phrase when I was a teenager by saying, "No, I don't know" every time I said that. It was annoying to be interrupted in my rambling, so I learned to not say it. Smart mom.

I admit I have a hard time listening to people talk who use too many words. Sometimes others just ramble without saying anything new, repeating basically the same thoughts over and over. Other times extra words are thrown in that are just not necessary. I came across this video that sums it all up, ya know, perfectly.

Typography from Ronnie Bruce on Vimeo.

Oh So Me...

This has got to be one of my favorite commercials. So my speed.

An Ordinary Day

My sister-in-law sent me this video. Get your kleenexes.

I warned you.

Another Wednesday, Another Dozen. Randomly.

The weekly Random Dozen over at 2nd Cup of Coffee has a guest writer for the first 6 questions. Kelley at I Didn’t Know That! Everyone's invited to join in the fun...just post your answers on your own blog and go here   to link up with lots of awesome bloggers.

1. Do you use the labels various charities send you as “free gifts?”
Why yes, yes I do. I think it's great to have some free labels. But I don't really understand why they do that.

2. What is your favorite time of day (or night) for skywatching?

I love to sit outside on a warm evening and watch for shooting stars. Especially during meteor season.

3. What is the most adventurous you've ever been with trying a new food? (Keep it G-rated please)

I can't think of an adventurous moment with food. I'm not a picky eater, but I'm not stupid either. I don't think things that have a funny name (escargot, calamari, etc.) should be eaten. I've always thought that if you have to make the name sound "fancy", you shouldn't be eating it.

4. Have you ever heard a rock sing? (Trust me, there's a reason for this one!)
Ummm... (?) no....(?) (Pretty sure this really qualifies as a Random Question.)

5. If you could learn a language you don't presently speak, what would it be?

Since I only speak English, the list of languages I don't speak is pretty long. I think I'd like to learn French. It sounds so beautiful.

6. Al Capone's tombstone read, “My Jesus, Mercy.” If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
"She Done All She Could"
My in-laws saw this on a tombstone somewhere in a cemetery in New England and I have loved it ever since. Perfect.

7. If you were a famous musician who was known by one name, like “Cher,” “Sting,” or “Jewel,” what would it be? It doesn’t have to be your first name, but it can be, if you’d like.

Not feeling creative. Let's go with Judy. Sooo exciting, I know.

8. Have you ever been inordinately “into” a television show?
There are only a couple of shows over the years that I have been really "into." Inordinately? I don't think so. For a couple of years in college I admit that I scheduled classes around General Hospital. (It was the years of Luke and Laura.)  The kids and I once got into watching Survivor. I credit that to the fact that we lived overseas and that season was in Australia and we had just been there.  I don't think I've watched a single whole episode of that show since.

9. When you sneeze, do you go big, or do you do that weird “heenh!” sound that makes people think you’re going to blow your brains out? Any other variation we should know about?
Most of the time I sneeze big. I hate it when I have to sneeze in church and stifle it. It doesn't feel good. My mother-in-law is a sweet, tiny, proper lady and she had the loudest sneezes I have ever heard. I have to stifle a giggle when I hear her do that.

10. Do you still read an actual newspaper that you hold in your hands, or do you get your news elsewhere?
We subscribe to our local newspaper. It only comes out twice a week. (Yes, it's a small town.) I read that. We used to subscribe to a paper from the nearby big city. I hardly ever read that. I watch the news on TV several times a week.

11. Are you a good speller?
I think I can spell pretty well. But I am thankful for Spell-Check. What a terrific invention! There are a few words I just don't remember how to spell.

12. At what time each day do you start thinking about Lost lunch?
Usually not until noon. A lot of times I don't eat until one or after.(and I haven't watched a single episode of Lost.)

I Wish...

...the sun would shine more often in the winter. It just makes everything seems warmer.

...my house would clean itself. 

...I liked to iron so my husband's clothes were always ready for him to wear when he wanted.

...I lived closer to my kids so I could go see them more often and take them out to eat and spoil them.

...Friday would hurry up and get here so I can see and hug my kids.

...I understood prayer.

...I could love my husband half as much as he loves me. I am blessed.

...I could block my blog from certain readers so I could feel free to write about everything I want to write about.
...there was a way to make relationships work all the time and know which ones aren't worth the hassle.

...I could find the perfect white dishes; ones that matched the white serving pieces I already own.

...my eyesight would not get worse as I get older. Glasses. Ugh. Contacts. (I am having a hard time getting the hang of them.) Ugh.

 ...I could find a winter coat that didn't cost an arm and a leg.
...better yet, that I lived somewhere I didn't need a winter coat six months out of the year!

 

Yes, I'm grumpy. And yes, I needed to vent a bit. Deal with it. It's my blog and I can write what I want to. :) (And if I put a smiley face there does that take the bite out of it?) (Just a little?)