Thursday, August 19, 2010

My little weakness

For some odd reason I have become addicted to some stupid TV shows this summer. Here are the shows that I can't wait to see every week
Teen Mom - which is actually a really good show
Jersey Shore
Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami
Keeping up with the Kardashians
The Hard Times of RJ Berger
America's Next Top Model
Top Chef
My Life on the D-List

Ok Top Chef is a really good show but the one I'm most surprised about is the Jersey Shore. This show is absolutely ridiculous but for some odd reason I find myself rushing home to watch the rerun after work on Thursdays. I think I have a problem. But this could also be the result of my boredom without my usual Glee and Supernatural. Also 10 Things I Hate About You has disappeared for the summer and the stupid Secret Life of the American Teenager has taken it's place. I will sometimes click past that show hoping for it to turn into something else. Its horrible! The story line has turned into more of a soap opera than anything else.

I think I have a problem...
I need to be around people again otherwise I'm going to go crazy!!!
Help!
Ash

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

randomness

I haven't blogged for a while so i think I'll just write down what I've been thinking about.
btw i accidentally deleted my last post...but that's ok because it was just me ranting about a girl at work.
who pissed me off again on Monday... she called me while I had a line of at least five people (she wasn't working that day) to tell me that her father was dropping off a check and I was supposed to give it to whoever came in asking for it. I was very close to ripping it up. I told my boss who also thought it was very weird that she would have them come to where she works. I also talked to my parents about this and they agreed with me that her behavior is very unprofessional.
Sorry I didn't mean to start venting again.

Ok happier subjects. I got to see Kevin, Kayla, and Chris yesterday which made me very happy. Especially my alone time with Kevin;) We all went and saw The Other Guys. I don't think I've ever laughed that hard during a movie! I actually want to see it again. Which is saying something because the last movie I saw, Dinner For Schmucks, was not very good. I think the movie industry is running out of ideas. I think there will be some major issues once the Harry Potter and Twilight saga movies are over. There aren't many story lines left! I think they should defiantly contact Brianna Keener for some story ideas. Either that or make one of her books into a movie:)

I can't wait for school to start! I loved this summer but I'm ready to get back to school. Plus I'm really excited to start my new job. I'm really weird like that. I like working, even though I complain about it a lot. It gives me something to do. Don't get me wrong I love hanging out with friends but when I'm working I'm making money and I'm helping people. That's one of the thing I love about Lewis. I feel like I'm helping people. It gives me a little extra something when I can get people through my line with exactly what they want/need as fast as I can. I actually had one guy about a week ago look at me after I gave him his change who said wow that was quick. Another part I love is counting drawers. Its so much fun when you get everything right. I have to count two drawers in c.s. yes I'm a dork I like to count money.

Ten more days until I get to see Kevin whenever I want:) Moving is going to be sweet because I'm pretty sure my whole family will be helping. I asked my brother and sister if they wanted to see my new place and both of them said yes. This means they will get to meet Laura and possibly Chris and Bri (I don't expect you guys to be there but if you happen to be in the neighborhood:)...). They have already meet Kayla so she doesn't really count lol. I'm also really excited to meet my new roommates, Liz and Jess. They seem like really nice people.

One things for sure, this year is going to be very interesting.
signing off
Ash

Saturday, August 7, 2010

The NewDay Creed

It's not about me.
I give myself freely and totally to God.
That I may be used for the building of God's kingdom,
For the care of God's world.
To love God's Children,
All of God's Children.
-Even those who are not like me
-Even those who do not like me
That God's kingdom might become real
And that I might be blessed
And be made complete.


My dad wrote this creed. It has been the basic belief statement for my church NewDay. We have been up and running for just over five years now. I try to live my life by this creed... but sometimes I epically fail lol. This creed reminds me that even on the crappiest days I have had worse, and just because I am having a bad day, doesn't mean I have to make someone else's worse.

FUMC (First United Methodist Church) in Sioux falls used to be my second home. The only place I hadn't been in that church was the roof. I grew up going to that church ever Wednesday and Sunday for 12 years. Can you imagine walking into a church and not knowing who you can trust? If I said anything to the wrong person they could use that against my dad. That's why I like the part about people who don't like you in the creed.
As I mentioned before we started NewDay about five years ago. Even after all this time, FUMC still blames my dad for all of their problems. They didn't meet their budget for this year and apparently it's our fault. Honestly they have the guy who gave all that money to Sioux Valley and made them change their name to Sandford going to their church. They should just have him bail them out. Anyway, during the first year of NewDay they would send people to see how many people where coming to our church. I would watch these people, people who had been in my life since I was three, drive into the parking lot of the park we where having church at and then drive out supposedly to FUMC. I went back to a youth meeting one time. Our youth group activity was over and some of my friends wanted to go checkout what FUMC was doing. So we went to their youth group. The leader had us go around the room and talk about the new church and why we had left. I was insulted. It was kinda obvious that she just wanted information that she could present at the next staff meeting. Sadly, Gwen was treated the same way as my dad. She later apologized to my family and is now living in Texas.

My goal in life is to follow this creed. Which means putting others first and not freaking out about unimportant things. Getting my priorities straight has taken a little longer than I thought but I think I'm back on track :)

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

whats on my mind

I love Kevin
I miss Kevin
I can't wait to see him tomorrow
It sucks that he has to work tomorrow but we will get through that
....
I still love Kevin
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..
...
thats it
Ash out