Trials, temptations, disappointments -- all these are helps instead of hindrances, if one uses them rightly. They not only test the fiber of a character, but strengthen it. Every conquered temptation represents a new fund of moral energy. Every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes a soul nobler and stronger than it was before ( Read more... )

No one knows that ( Read more... )

Well, Adam already told you about our weekend together. So I won't repeat that. But I will say that I went on an interview at Quest Diagnostics Friday and was offered the job on the spot. So that is beyond awesome. My starting date is March 7, and it's a day-shift position and $3 more an hour , plus 10% extra on weekends. I work Tuesday ( Read more... )

Tonight at work 2 co-workers wanted to get someone else in trouble with their spouse. It would just be a joke. I stood up and told them not to, because once the seed of doubt is planted; it is to hard to kill its roots. I should know I'm living through it every day now. I just made my case with tears in my eyes and then sat right back down and ( Read more... )

The words have been drained from this pencil ( Read more... )

This past weekend has been very fun. Adam kinda surprised me and came up for the weekend. It was great. We kinda got snowed and iced in Sunday. Then yesterday we went ot Tyson's and walked around for a little while. Then I made dinner for us. And we did laundry together. I painted his toenails green and mine are a very cute red. I gave him a ( Read more... )

I haven't updated in a while so, I thought I would. There is not much going on here, just work and sleep. We got a couple of inches of snow and it's pretty icy outside, so I've been stuck inside all day. Well I did get my apartment cleaned, it's amazing how much junk you can collect. I even went through my closet and collected a trash bag full ( Read more... )

This song has been in my head for a few days so I thought I'd post it for others to enjoy also. I heard this song about 4 or 5 years ago and for some reason it just popped into my head the other day. It is a beautiful song with a breathtaking message, or at least to me. I actually have a place in my life that I want to use this song for, but that ( Read more... )

The Way of Love ( Read more... )

The day has been kinda dreary today. The fog is so thick it makes me think of London. Today I feel down and lonely. There is no reason for it, I just feel that way. Part of me wants to cry and the other part is asking why. I feel as if something vital in my life is missing. I feel empty and ...lonely. Maybe it's the weather, or maybe I really ( Read more... )