Obie’s little routine

I really love my baby turtles (who aren’t exactly babies anymore!). I still think it is so funny that they have such different personalities and they are such tiny little creatures – creatures I knew nothing about 6 months ago when I got them. Zeke is still more “outgoing” and Obie is still more “shy,” but they are a lot more people-friendly these days. When I first got them, they were scared of people and would hide under the log if anyone walked in the room. Now they are used to me and since their tank is right next to my desk, they swim over to that side when I come in as if to say hi. It’s kind of sweet! And every night, Obie goes and sleeps in the same spot. He positions himself between the pole that attaches their basking dock to the tank, and the tank. I think he likes it because it supports him and he can put his head out of the water to get air without having to keep himself afloat. I just think it is so funny. Every night, as soon as their light goes off, he does this.

They really are good pets. I also really need to get them a bigger tank. (they need at least a 75gal and they are currently in a 10gal) I’m hoping to do that this summer. They also live for 40+ years, and I hope I can actually keep them that long!

 

Church Search: Englewood Baptist Church

If you remember (which you probably don’t) I wrote a couple months ago that I was in the process of looking for a new church here in Jackson. We had visited a church called Fellowship which I liked alright. It was a good church, the pastor was good, I didn’t want to fall asleep (which I always take as a good sign;)), etc. well, Beth wanted to visit Englewood and I didnt really want to because I had gone there once at the beginning of last semester, and I didn’t really like it. The pastor was boring (at least to me, on that day) and I just didnt get a good feel for it. BUT all that has changed. The previous college minister is now the main pastor, the pastor prior to him retired and had been there for the past 30 years (which I’ve never heard of in a Baptist church), and every time we have gone (probably 7 or so times now) I’ve really felt the message speak to me. Fellowship was good, but at Englewood it’s like he is talking right to me, like we are having a conversation. Several times I have even wanted to cry (because it is so good or exactly how I feel).

Anyway, even though I’m still kinda scared of it, it feels good to be back in church. Today’s message was about small groups, which is weird (well, actually not) because just this past week Beth and I were talking about joining a small group. I really do like the church.

It’s kind of scary and exciting all at the same time….

 

Day 13: Singles to go

I’ve been drinking lots of water now, compliments of these things. They help me drink more water! I love them!!

 

Things Left Unsaid

There is a song, Things Left Unsaid by Disciple, that really reminds me of the situation when my Dad died. It is pretty much exactly how I felt the night we were in the hospital with him. I cry almost every time I listen to it. The lyrics are as follows:

 

It was just a matter of time, a few days ago
I saw you, you were fine…
Remembering what you said
About the book you read
The one I got you
The beginning of the year
Oh how we’d talk
For hours upon end
What I would give
Just to do it again
But you’re lying there
In this hospital bed
Won’t you open your eyes
And let’s talk once again

(CHORUS)
If you fly away tonight
I want to tell you that I love you
I hope that you can hear me
I hope that you can feel me
If you fly away tonight
I want to tell you that I’m sorry
That I never told you
When we were face to face

Well I’ve been here all night
And I’m watching you
Breathe in and breathe out
Is it really you
Or just a machine
That’s giving you life
And it’s making it seem
That there could be hope
I could say to your face
If it weren’t for you
That there would be no grace
That’s covered my life
You took the time
To speak into my mind
And my heart
Words of life

If you fly away tonight
I want to tell you that I love you
I hope that you can hear me
I hope that you can feel me
If you fly away tonight
I want to tell you that I’m sorry
That I never told you
When we were face to face

So goodbye for now
And I’ll see you again
Some way, somehow
When it’s my time to go
To the other side
I’ll hold you again
And melt at your smile
Now all I have
Are the ones that I’m with
And you taught me not
To take for granted
The time that we have
To show that we care
Speak into their minds
And their hearts
While they’re here
And say I love you

If you fly away tonight
I want to tell you that I love you
I hope that you can hear me
I hope that you can feel me
If you fly away tonight
I want to tell you that I’m sorry
That I never told you
When we were face to face

 

Day 12: A walk at the park

 We try to take Duncan for a walk every day – assuming the weather is nice and we have time. The trail at the park is 1.3 miles and we’ve been doing two laps – 2.6 miles!

 

Day 11: Lucille the penguin

Isabel, a 6 year old that I babysit for, got me a penguin Webkinz for Christmas! She is getting ready to move, so this way we can still be friends. Isn’t that sweet?

 

 

A better day – and nutrition tips :-p

Well, today was better than the night leading up to it. Nothing significantly great happened, it just wasn’t horrible. I didn’t get to work out though which kinda stinks, but there are days like that. I’ve also been looking up the nutritional value of the fast foods and restaurants that I like. Some of it is really surprising. Like for example tortilla shells. Some of them (at Moe’s) have like 10g of fat. I never would have thought they were so high in fat. But I did discover that they have “light” coffee at Starbucks! I knew they had ways to make drinks less fattening, like with different milks and stuff, but they actually have “light beverages” which are lower in fat and calories than their regular beverages but are the same flavors. I havent tried one yet though, but I really want to! By the way, Starbucks beverages are a lot higher in fat than I ever thought too, so be careful! And adding whip cream adds a TON, which I never thought about.

Basically I am never eating out again.

 

Day 10: Tornadic Thursday

Today started off the morning with tornado watches and warnings and lots and lots of rain. Thankfully none of the tornado warnings were actually in Jackson or I would have had to sit in a closet under the stairs with two babies. Later in the day though, the sun came out and there was hardly a cloud in the sky. It was like nothing had ever happened.

 

I hope that doesn’t happen again for a long time.

Morning should ask me if I’m ready for it.
It always forgets.

The weather today kind of fits my mood. Last night was a horrible, HORRIBLE night.
I like rainy days anyway, but I’m kind of glad today is one, otherwise I’d feel a little guilty for not being more cheerful – especially with warm weather and sunny days in January.

 

Day 9: Late night

I almost forgot – but I got it!

Yes, I am getting old…11:46 is pretty much a late night for me these days. Crazy, huh?

Well…off to sleep!