Today I found out that my lovely, wonderful, dog has cataracts, I guess just in one eye. They said that its really really unusual to find cataracts in a dog as young as Levi. He's only 15 months old. So I am dedicating this blog to my beloved dog!
I wanted to started with all the things that me and my dog have in common. You may think that this is weird but we have A LOT in common!
1. We both like to have people play or brush our hair! Crazy I know but it puts both of us to sleep. Diana can testify to how much I love having my hair played with and Levi will let me brush him for hours!!
2. We both drink a lot! So Levi goes through a gallon of water every other day. I drink more than that. Its only noon and I have already had 2 glasses of water, 1 glass of sprite and 2 glasses of diet coke!
3. We both enjoy a good nap. In fact we curl up together on the couch and sleep. Yesterday we both took a 3 hour nap, crazy I know!
4. We both LOVE pizza! Every time I order or make pizza he somehow ends up stealing a piece or one time the entire box. Needless today that we both indulge in this unhealthy obsession.
5. We both enjoy sitting on the porch. I like to sit in my chair out there and read while he walks back and forth usually with a ball in his mouth! :)
6. We both enjoy the same pillow. So I bought this new pillow a few months ago and he constantly tries to steal it. He has his own pillow but its not the "good" pillow! LOL
7. We both like to sprawl out when we sleep. I sleep diagonal in my bed usually spread out all over the bed and he sleeps will all four legs out! So crazy!
8. We both sleep better with the TV off. In fact I have a lot of trouble getting to sleep at night with the TV on. Sometimes I can but I sleep better with it off, and Levi usually wont fall asleep at all with the TV on unless he is absolutely exhausted.
9. Our appetites are different from day to day. Some days I am really hungry and others not so much and he is the same way. Neither of us consistently have the same appetite.
10. We both are creatures of habits. I can buy him a new toy and he will still only play with the old toys that he loves. I eat the same thing almost everyday. I get the same food from certain restaurants and even eat at the same restaurants consistently.
11. We both love people. He will go crazy to say Hi to someone. Im not usually as excited as he is but we both enjoy people.
12. We both are loud. His bark is loud and he is always barking at something (we are working on this and it is getting better but its still an issue) and I am always talking. We both enjoy using our voices! :)
13. He hates to clean and I hate to clean. I come home from work always to a mess. If he didnt find something to tear up then all of his toys are spread all over the house and guess who gets to clean up after him. I think that if I clean up after him then he should clean up after me, right!? Needless to say my house is never fully cleaned.
14. We both have irritating skin. Anyone that knows me knows that I whelp up and break out into hives and my skin is so itchy ALL the time. Well Levi is bald on his backside due to his itchy skin. At least Im not losing my hair over it, yet!
15. We both get told how beautiful we are! :) LOL actually he gets told how beautiful he is at least once a day. I dont get told anywhere near that much (though I wouldnt mind)!
16. Neither of us enjoy being in a car! I hate driving and he hates going places. We both can handle driving in town but once we get out of town, I get tired of being in a car and he gets anxious and begins to bark.
17. We both enjoy couch lounging. I can just lay on the couch doing nothing. I enjoy just lounging, the TV doesnt even have to be on. He is the same way! We just lounge together. Good times, good times.
18. We both enjoy people watching. Of course I actually just watch people and he actually is eyeing them down! :)
19. We both love the rain. I love just watching the rain, sitting on the porch. Rain is one of the biggest joys in my life. Levi loves the rain but he enjoys more of the after affects, I guess really its just the rain puddles that he absolutely loves!
20. Last but not least he is my baby and I am his momma! We are family!!
There is a lot more that we have in common but I didnt want to bore my one fan (Diana) with more than 20 points! :)
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Faithful, so faithful to me!
Today as I was swimming with Kylie I started to think. I had been working with Kylie, my cousin, learning how to float on her back. As she would lay her head back and begin to rise up almost immediately she would stiffen up and then begin to sink. Though she was in the shallow end and could touch she was just too scared. I would hold her up and then slowly take my arms away and again she would sink. I told her to relax but still she was as stiff as a board. I finally pulled her aside and asked what was the problem. She told me that she was going to drown. I asked her, do you trust me? She shrugged her shoulders then nodded yes. I asked her if she trusted herself? She shrugged her shoulders again and nodded yes. We tried again and she still sank.
As I floated on my back looking at the clouds as she swam I started to think. Why does floating come so naturally to me? Why is such a struggle for her? And then I realized though she was saying she trusted me and herself, her fear was more overwhelming. I thought about that. How I tell Jesus, yes I trust you but my fear overwhelms me and takes over. Just like Kylie I let the fear take control rather than my faith and trust.
I started thinking more about floating. I thought about how at peace I am while I float. And then I thought about it. When I am trusting in Him and letting Him carry me, I will be more at peace. And with experience I have gotten better at floating. Now I dont have to even think about it. The more I put my faith and trust in Him the better I am going to get at it and the more it will become natural to me. (all of this is in theory of course)
I am amazed at how one little swimming outing with Kylie can turn into a revelation on how awesome our God is. Today I got my financial aid info back from SAM and they are offering me only loans. I dont understand this since I am a teacher at a low paying (but absolutely wonderful) district and would definately agree that I am an in-need student but they dont. I dont really know what I am going to do but after this afternoon I have to put my faith in Him. "For He's been faithful, so faithful, so faithful to me."
I dont know who sings this song, I just know our choir sings it.
As I floated on my back looking at the clouds as she swam I started to think. Why does floating come so naturally to me? Why is such a struggle for her? And then I realized though she was saying she trusted me and herself, her fear was more overwhelming. I thought about that. How I tell Jesus, yes I trust you but my fear overwhelms me and takes over. Just like Kylie I let the fear take control rather than my faith and trust.
I started thinking more about floating. I thought about how at peace I am while I float. And then I thought about it. When I am trusting in Him and letting Him carry me, I will be more at peace. And with experience I have gotten better at floating. Now I dont have to even think about it. The more I put my faith and trust in Him the better I am going to get at it and the more it will become natural to me. (all of this is in theory of course)
I am amazed at how one little swimming outing with Kylie can turn into a revelation on how awesome our God is. Today I got my financial aid info back from SAM and they are offering me only loans. I dont understand this since I am a teacher at a low paying (but absolutely wonderful) district and would definately agree that I am an in-need student but they dont. I dont really know what I am going to do but after this afternoon I have to put my faith in Him. "For He's been faithful, so faithful, so faithful to me."
I dont know who sings this song, I just know our choir sings it.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Wheel of the World- Carrie Underwood
God put us here on this carnival ride.
We close our eyes, never knowing where it'll take us next.
Though this blog is not really about what that song is about I really like that line. So this week I can't stop syking myself out about going back to school while teaching. It should be interesting. So I will be teaching/working atleast 50 hours a week, teaching a bible study once a week, going to school two nights a week, and hopefully working out 3 times a week. Now that might not sound like a lot to you (the one person that reads this) but it is to me. I am worried that I can't handle it. But then I remember (going back to the lyric in the song) that God puts us on this crazy ride and though we might not know where it is leading or even how it will end (in the case of roller coasters) but we have to put our faith in God. We close our eyes and trust in Him. Knowing that He is not only working the control panel of the ride but he designed the ride and everyday he rides it with us.
I don't share this blog with everyone since its boring and all but as my lovely sister put it in her blog, it feels good to write and relaxes me. It feels good to put it out there.
Funny story, and yes its a Levi story as it always is! :) I was in a deep sleep the other night, I mean a deep deep sleep. All the sudden in my dream I feel like I am dying, like there is weight on my chest and I cant breathe. In my dream I assume I am having some kind of heart attack or something. I quickly wake up to find Levi sleeping on my chest. It's not just his head, his entire body is on my chest and stomach and of course I couldnt breathe. I mean he is a 42 pound dog, I was having some trouble to say the least. He has this thing where he likes to lay on my chest . . . I know I know hes spoiled! :)
Adios for now!
We close our eyes, never knowing where it'll take us next.
Though this blog is not really about what that song is about I really like that line. So this week I can't stop syking myself out about going back to school while teaching. It should be interesting. So I will be teaching/working atleast 50 hours a week, teaching a bible study once a week, going to school two nights a week, and hopefully working out 3 times a week. Now that might not sound like a lot to you (the one person that reads this) but it is to me. I am worried that I can't handle it. But then I remember (going back to the lyric in the song) that God puts us on this crazy ride and though we might not know where it is leading or even how it will end (in the case of roller coasters) but we have to put our faith in God. We close our eyes and trust in Him. Knowing that He is not only working the control panel of the ride but he designed the ride and everyday he rides it with us.
I don't share this blog with everyone since its boring and all but as my lovely sister put it in her blog, it feels good to write and relaxes me. It feels good to put it out there.
Funny story, and yes its a Levi story as it always is! :) I was in a deep sleep the other night, I mean a deep deep sleep. All the sudden in my dream I feel like I am dying, like there is weight on my chest and I cant breathe. In my dream I assume I am having some kind of heart attack or something. I quickly wake up to find Levi sleeping on my chest. It's not just his head, his entire body is on my chest and stomach and of course I couldnt breathe. I mean he is a 42 pound dog, I was having some trouble to say the least. He has this thing where he likes to lay on my chest . . . I know I know hes spoiled! :)
Adios for now!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
On the Road Again -Willie Nelson
Tomorrow morning I hit the road for San Marcus! I am going to a math conference where I am one of the presenters. Side note: To all attending that do/don't (since I have one follower) read this, Please do not attend the session that will have the red faced, shaking like she's having a seizure, speaking as though she is having a stroke, female presenting on technology will MELL students. It should should be quite scary. I am not excited about presenting nor am I ready. I feel my heart beating crazily and my knees knocking as I write this. Oh well, too late to back out now. Wish me luck! I ask you to "Say a little prayer for . . .me" and peace out til I get back! :)
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Sing a song about my life!- George Strait
10 things about my life!
1. I am a C, I am a C-H, I am a C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N!
I accepted Christ when I was 7 years old at VBS at University Heights Baptist Church. Now as some of you know I did not live in Huntsville yet but my grandparents did.
2. How much is that doggie in the window?
Levi James Jowell! Is my precious baby. He is a 1 year old, 40+ pound German Short-haired pointer/rat terrier mix. He is crazy and hyper and I love and adore him! :)
3. ABC its easy as 123!
I teach 7th grade math at New Waverly Junior High! I LOVE my students and love my job! My job can be stressful but its is so worth it!
4. Sing, Sing, Sing!
I love to sing, hence song lyrics/titles for my blog entries. I almost always have a song in my head and a lot of the times it doesn't stay there!
5. Crazy, I'm crazy for feeling so lonely!
I'm crazy or random or maybe even both. Ok probably both. I think everyone has a little crazy in them, its just a matter of whether they let it out or not! :)
6. We are Family!
I love my family! I have a huge family and yes most of them are crazy/fun as well. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
7. You've got a friend in me!
I have awesome friends! They are there for me and serve as a family when my family isn't around.
8. All the single ladies, all the single ladies!
I am single and I am enjoying it! I am not ready to jump overboard (inside analogy/joke).
9. Sisters, Sisters there was never such devoted sisters!
So Diana, my sister, is sitting by me as I write this blog and she thinks that she is important enough to get her own number. That song is perfect for us! :) I wore the dress, she stayed home. She didn't get a gentleman from Rome (he's a non-Mexican Mexican). I do love my sisters (all of them).
10. Wide open spaces!
I couldn't think of anything for the tenth thing. But I do know that I am excited to whatever lies ahead. I know that God has a great plan for my life and I look forward to what it holds. I am started Grad school this fall and I am really excited about where that will lead and what it will bring.
1. I am a C, I am a C-H, I am a C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N!
I accepted Christ when I was 7 years old at VBS at University Heights Baptist Church. Now as some of you know I did not live in Huntsville yet but my grandparents did.
2. How much is that doggie in the window?
Levi James Jowell! Is my precious baby. He is a 1 year old, 40+ pound German Short-haired pointer/rat terrier mix. He is crazy and hyper and I love and adore him! :)
3. ABC its easy as 123!
I teach 7th grade math at New Waverly Junior High! I LOVE my students and love my job! My job can be stressful but its is so worth it!
4. Sing, Sing, Sing!
I love to sing, hence song lyrics/titles for my blog entries. I almost always have a song in my head and a lot of the times it doesn't stay there!
5. Crazy, I'm crazy for feeling so lonely!
I'm crazy or random or maybe even both. Ok probably both. I think everyone has a little crazy in them, its just a matter of whether they let it out or not! :)
6. We are Family!
I love my family! I have a huge family and yes most of them are crazy/fun as well. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
7. You've got a friend in me!
I have awesome friends! They are there for me and serve as a family when my family isn't around.
8. All the single ladies, all the single ladies!
I am single and I am enjoying it! I am not ready to jump overboard (inside analogy/joke).
9. Sisters, Sisters there was never such devoted sisters!
So Diana, my sister, is sitting by me as I write this blog and she thinks that she is important enough to get her own number. That song is perfect for us! :) I wore the dress, she stayed home. She didn't get a gentleman from Rome (he's a non-Mexican Mexican). I do love my sisters (all of them).
10. Wide open spaces!
I couldn't think of anything for the tenth thing. But I do know that I am excited to whatever lies ahead. I know that God has a great plan for my life and I look forward to what it holds. I am started Grad school this fall and I am really excited about where that will lead and what it will bring.
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