Am I asleep?

Hi everyone,

So, my initial plan for this cold autumn night was to go to bed early. In fact, I closed up my job hunting shop in the basement and headed upstairs at about 9:45. Now THAT'S early!! I said goodnight to my, as Seventeen magazine often says, "rents" and was off to what I thought would be a long, much-needed slumber. Well... here we are at 11:40 PM and, unless my eyes deceive me, I am most definitely still awake. Humph! Kate called about an hour ago. I welcome any time she can fit a conversation with me into her busy senior year schedule (even though the modern technology of Email seems to suit us just fine!), so I was happy to stay awake for the duration of her drive to Cedar Rapids. Now, however, she has reached her destination and I remain as awake as a five year old on Christmas morning. Oh well... that's the give and take of true friendship :o)

So, back to the comment I made at the beginning of this babble about it being cold. Holy Mother of Moses!!! It's chilly out there! Granted, in comparison to how cold it will eventually be... this is nothing, but I'm sleeping in sweatpants and a hoodie and I'm still seeking warmth under a comforter and a cat or two. I'm not complaining, though. I'd choose to be cold over being hot anyday. Actually, I really like the feeling of waking up to a brisk morning. Like the kind of morning where you don't want to get out from under your blankets for fear of the impending chill. I like those mornings.

The thought of mornings like that make me really excited to have my own place. Often, my mind makes it's own movies about things I think about. In this movie, cleverly titled "A place of her own", I wake up on a leisurely Saturday September morning to a sliver of sunlight piercing through the drawn window treatments. It is, of course, one of those chilly mornings like I spoke of in the preceding paragraph and I am hesitant to crawl out from under my neutral colored duvet. The phone rings. I answer it, in a groggy first speech of the morning tone I imagine, and carry on a light hearted conversation (still under the covers) to the voice on the other end... who is, inevitably, my mother calling to make sure I took care of the most recent cell phone bill or to remind me to fill up my tank while the gas is still cheaper than usual. After talking for far to long (like mother like daughter), I flip on the TV with the remote that sits atop my nightstand next to the photography montage of Choir Tour 2004 and slowly make my way into the chill. It's cold... but I like it. While attempting to put up my out of control hair, I slip on the hoodie that rests on the corner of the open underwear drawer (Hey, this is still my house.... you didn't think it would be too clean did you?) and make my way to the kitchen for some coffee. Actually, it's a bottled Frappacino from the fridge... but since it's my movie... I'm going to call it "coffee" ;) Anyway... I think the director of this indie-film yelled "CUT" right about when the main character finished her Iced Mocha from a bottle and decided to clean the bathroom while blaring Harry Connick Jr from her living room CD player. Ah, the life!

Alright folks. I think that I have sufficiently put off this whole sleep thing. If I try again right now, I'm still about an hour earlier than what I've been averaging lately and that's still good in my book! I hope you all have a great weekend.... although I have a sneaking suspicion I'll talk to you soon!

Faith, Hope and Love,
Tempa

RANDOM THOUGHTS:

I find it comical that both presidential candidates have an extreme resemblance to animals. One is a monkey, the other is a horse. Wouldn't this race be just as good with a tortoise and a hare?

"Thanks for your cooperation"

Good evening,

SO, I had a wonderful night at sessions tonight. I love my Wednesday guys! I usually arrive at the house before the guys get home from workshop, so when they pull into the driveway in their oversized blue van, they are ecstatic to see my little silver car parked out front. Then some of them charge through the house and out the front door to come help me bring in all my instruments and accessories. They are always just sooo willing to help. I love that!! Some highlights of the night: Julius sang a wonderful rendition of Old McDonald, Peter ended the session with a firm pat on the back and a "thank you for your cooperation", George brought me a cupcake (it was Bob's Bday yesterday) but took the plastic soccer ball off the top because he "didn't want me to hurt myself", AND after accidentally playing a little of Seatback instead of 'Jeremiah was a Bullfrog'... I was told to tell my dear friend and duet partner Katie "Hello, from Howard" and that "he misses her". HA! They have most definitely never met! I am soooo blessed to have an internship that I love... I only hope I am equally as blessed when December rolls around and I need to have a place long-term.

Hahaha! I am watching CSI: New York and the guest star as the victim's father is the dad from Boy Meets World! I LOVE THAT DAD! Along side of Tim Taylor, Jason Seaver, and Mitch Leery.... he's one of the best TV dad's of the 90's! Ahhh, the 90's. Speaking of... I really want to get the new Trivial Pursuit 90's edition. That would be AMAZING! Maybe I'll ask for it at Christmas :)

Ok, well... I don't have much else to write about tonight. Other than my fun sessions, it's been a fairly uneventful few days. Tomorrow, I'm off to the office in the AM to get a lot of paperwork done before my afternoon sessions. Im not a huge fan of the clients I see on Thursdays, so let's hope that the day goes better than I expect it to.

I'm going to put this Random Thought section on my blog from now on. I think it's kinda funny, and it's yet another view into the crazy "white matter" of my brain ;)

To quote the lyrics of a beautiful new Mercy Me song...

"You're everything I need, and I gotta keep singing...."
Temp

RANDOM THOUGHTS FOR 9/29/04:
2 most useless thing in the world~
Arm Chair Covers- You're gonna get them dirty and then just put them back on... so the arm of the chair will be dirty regardless. Why waste the fabric?
Self-Rotating Toilet Cleaner Brushes- Seriously people... just move your elbow. Is it really that hard??

tired kitten

That's what I am. A tired kitten. A little tired kitten. I woke up at noon AND took a nap on the couch during today's boring Dr. Phil... you'd think that would be enough sleep... but nope... not for this kitten. MEOW.

Recently, I have been having great conversations with friends. Real intense ones, the ones that matter in the long run. I love conversations like that. Especially when they are theological. I really enjoy hearing other people's opinions on what I am struggling with or on things I question. I think it is times like that when God's community is really evident. I am soo blessed to have brothers and sisters in Christ that are willing to share their thoughts with me.

I really want to see the Garden State. I have only heard good things about it. Zach Braf (is that how you spell his name) is hilarious on Scrubs, and I can only assume he will be great working with Natalie Portman in this movie. I always say that I will go see a movie alone, but this time I really think I might do it!!!

Ok, here's the thing.... I had written a lot more on the 1st attempt to write this blog. Then I tried to spellcheck it and my computer weirdly erased it all. I'm not too sure where all my rambling went, but none the less, I don't really feel like writing it all again. I'm fairly certain it was all pointless Tempa-babble anyway :) You're not missing much.

I hope this entry finds you well.

Goodnight,
Tempa

MY RANDOM THOUGHTS:
Funny words: Blog, Beyonce, clasp, mug, bongo, and Zeppelin
Underrated consonants: T, D and L
Ugly Body Parts: Big Toe, Tounge, and Cankles
Good Commercials: Geico, Old Navy, and Diet Coke

home sweet home

Well... I am back home in good ole Ohio. It was truly a wonderful weekend. I got to see Kate, a lot of my roommates (although I miss Becca, Joanna, and Amy), friends that are still at school, and choir. All the things that matter in my book! :) I thought it would be weird to be back on campus, but it really wasn't. Things are soo different there, anyway, it's like a new place. It might have been more akward if things hadn't changed on campus so much. Katie and her roommates were soo generous with letting me crash on their couch for like 5 days!! I got to spend a lot of time with Amber and Anne, which was nice. They are just suuuuuch cool girls!!! I'm glad that my friendship with Katie has allowed me to form good friendships with other people as well. Seeing Betsy, Rachel, Kari and the other choir folk was great too. Those friendships are just soo different than anything else and I am soo thankful for the opportunity to continue them!

Ok, well after a long weekend and 24 hours of round-trip driving... I am spent! I'm going to head to bed and hopefully not wake up for quite some time!! See you in the morning~

Temp

Show them how much you care..

Hi,

Well, I had my interview at Hallmark today. The job is as good as mine! Actually, it is mine :-) I go back tomorrow to fill out W2's and other paperwork. Im excited to have some other income and something for me to do on the weekends! Plus, Hallmark is just such a cuuute store! I have chosen to write this blog in fall colors today. Mainly because it is bordering 65 degrees outside and it's the PERFECT fall day, but also because I just like those colors! I doubt it will match the background of the Blog itself, but who really cares? :)

I leave for Wartburg in a few days! I know that I'll only be there for 4 days or so, but it's just going to be soo great! I haven't seen Katie or some of the girls in a few months and I haven't seen or talked to most of these people since graduation! So, it will be really exciting. I'm stoked! I did, in fact, get both volumes of Monster Ballads and 2 New Kids on the Block CD's to keep me pumped during the 10 hour drive down there! Nothing like some rockin' 80's tunes to keep me awake!! :)

Anyway, I am currently reading a book by Max Lucado called "Experiencing the heart of Jesus" and I wanted to share something with you. Something that knocked the wind out of my heart and really made the love of Christ become all the more real to me. This is taken from Lucado's book:

Christ's love is greater than anyone can ever know, but I pray that you will be able to know that love (Eph. 3:19). IT wasn't right that spikes pierced the hands that formed the earth. And it wasn't right that the Son of God was forced to hear the silence of God. It wasn't right, but it happened. For while Jesus was on the cross, God sat on his own hands. He turned His back. He ignored the screams of the innocent. He sat in silence while the sins of the world were placed upon his Son. And He did nothing while a cry a million times bloodier than John's echoed in the black sky: "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?"

Was it right? No.
Was it fair? No.
Was it love? Yes.

Blessings,
Tempa

FRIDAY already??

Hi :)

I can't believe that it's already Friday! That is just ridiculous!! Where did this week go?! It's weird how time always moves at the same pace, but sometimes it just seems like it's going a heck of a lot faster. It's weird because everyone knows that time doesn't actually move at different rates of speed, but we say things like "time flies when you're having fun" and "In a new York Minute". The reality of it all is that a New York Minute is actually no faster than a Cleveland Minute or a Mason City minute...Etc. Stupid, stupid.


So, I recently got myself a part time job at the local Hallmark store. I'm kind stoked about that. It'll be a nice little job to have on the weekends. Try to fill my time with something other than reality TV and the basement ;) Speaking of... There is a special Big Brother on tonight in 22 minutes. The series finale is on Tuesday night. It'll be nice when that show is over. I won't be bonded to the TV every other night at 8 anymore ;-) What not to wear is on tonight too, if I can stay awake that late. I am sooooooo tired! I haven't been sleeping well, mainly because I am excited to go back to Wartburg next week. Excited and nervous. There's some people I haven't seen in a really long time and I am kinda nervous about seeing some of them now. It'll be fine though. Chances are, I wont see very much of them anyway.

Ok well, I think I am going to go prepare myself for the second to last Big Brother 5 episode! I might get me a popsicle, too. Gotta love Popsicles! :)

Have a good night and I will see you in 6 days!!
Love,
Tempa

Smile...

First off, let me apologize for my horrible blog entry last night. I wasn't lying when I said I was ditching this uncomfortable computer chair for the New Kids on the Block Reunion. HOWEVER, that reunion never happened. Donnie, Danny AND Joey didn't want to do it. The Knight brothers were all about reuniting for a little Step By Step... but NOOOOOOO Monkey-face wants to stay out of the business and Lil' Joey wants to do it on "NKOTB terms". Whatever that means. BOOOO!!! I guess I'll just have to keep "Hangin' Tough" and wait till the "right stuff" comes along. (Pun Intended)

Well, today was just a great day! First off, I get a card in the mail from my beautiful roommate Joanna, enclosed was a picture of ALL my beautiful roommates at graduation. Next, I get a great Email from a mentor that is helping me with the job search and she is sending me a lot of stuff I'll need to know for my upcoming interview. How great is that?!?! THEN, to top it all off.... I had wonderful sessions with all the men I see on Monday nights (That kinda sounds like I'm some sort of call-girl. EEWWW!!) and when I get home, there is a HILARIOUS Email from a great friend that I rarely talk to. SHOUT OUT: BLAKE FLORES! He just makes me smile sooo much! I really appreciate friends like that and I am sooo blessed to have so many.

Anyway, that's about it for me. I am getting tired and my eye is starting to twitch at a ridiculous rate of speed. Amy Serflaten would tell me that "according to her calculations" it is because my electrolytes are low. Off to drink some Water to add to those electrolytes ;)

Good night All,
Temp

Let's get it started...

Hi,

Here we are on the verge of yet the beginning of another week! I'm ready for it.... WAIT A SECOND!!!!!!!!

I HAVE TO GO! New Kids on the Block is being reunited on Bands Reunited!!!! You may think I am a dork, but I must watch! :)

Love,
tempa

Finally Friday!

Good evening all!

Well here we are, approaching another weekend... another weekend closer to my time at Wartburg, that is!! I talk to Kate and Betsy nearly every day and I am just sooo excited to see them, my roommates, and the choir again! Betsy and I often talk about how weird it is to be done with that place, but it's a good kind of weird. A kind of weird that we all have to experience eventually!

So I have been reading this book lately. A book that is supposed to get my mind on track when it comes to the future of my life. The married by 26, three kids by 32, nice house, soccer Mom SUV and a Golden Retriever named "Mikey" part of my life! You see... I have a disease. A disease that causes me to over analyze every aspect of everything. This unfortunate ailment also causes me to plan ahead... far ahead... too far ahead. Because of this, I have gotten myself into many a pickle only to rely on God's Grace to get me out. Luckily He prevails each time, but not without allowing me just enough pain to realize I need His help in curing the disease in the first place. That's kind of what the overall theme of this summer was for me. Curing The Ailment, that is, and the book that I finished last night really drilled the cure into my head. TRUST. It's hard to believe that such a terrible disorder can be fixed with such a simple word, but it's just what The Doctor ordered. So often in our lives we get overwhelmed with what God puts on our plates that we fail to realize that He has never once asked us to eat it all in one sitting. In the Lord's prayer we ask God to "give us TODAY our DAILY bread" and when the Israelites were roaming the desert, God knew how long they would be there, but yet He chose to rain down bread from the heavens on a daily basis. Even though these examples sound elementary, they are amazing illustrations of how Christ wants us to learn daily dependence on Him. If we make a daily commitment to trust that it's all gonna work out the way that He has intended it to, pretty soon, we'll be breathing our last breaths and we can rest in the knowledge that we trusted our Lord every step of the way! In short, if I stop looking towards and planning my own future and start trusting God with and living my present... I'm going to have the courage and the strength to face anything that may come down my road. Before I know it, my future will BE my present and I'll be happier than I have ever experienced. The knowledge of that is enough to cure my disease :)

I leave you tonight with lyrics from a song I wrote about 2 years ago. It's funny how He knew what would be on my heart now, even then.

"Even though I know that you have plans for me, I make my own..."
Tempa

Strumming on the ole' Banjo...

Hi all,

I sang that song like 400 times tonight during sessions. Not that I don't enjoy "Ive been working on the Railroad", but a girl can only sing "Someone's in the kitchen with Dinah" so many times before she wants to puke!!

I haven't been that great at blogging the last few days, but not much is going on here in the Buckeye state other than cold winds and rain. So, I don't have much to report. I'm sure tomorrow night after my week of sessions is over, I'll have some stuff to talk about.

So... the only thing that remotely categorizes itself as news is that my watch died today... or maybe that I bought some hair dye so I can deal with the fact that the Blonde Fiasco of April 2004 is declaring it's wrath in a circle around the middle of my head.

Goodnight Table. Goodnight Chair. Goodnight people everywhere.

Tempa

booo!

Hi,

I'm sick today. It's not a cold, and it's not really flu like stuff... I just feel crappy! I heard MONO is going around. I sure hope it's not that. Although, I haven't been kissing anyone any time lately and I dont have that many friends around to share drinks with and stuff... so I'm fairly certain that I would have had no way of catching that disease. Who knows though!? :)

Anyway, Im gonna head to bed pretty early tonight. I guess tiredness is a symptom of my not-cold-non-flu crappiness :) I hope all your days went well and good luck to all the Wartburgers who start up with class again tomorrow!

Love,
Tempa

Marathon Mania

Hi!

So, I wake up this morning at 9:55, per usual. That way I can get to the basement by 10:00 in order to watch the opening segment of the 1st of 2 episodes of Dawsons Creek. I get down there, a little early, only to find out that my beloved Pacey and his creekside companions have been preempted by a Labor Day marathon of Seinfield. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm a Seinfield fan. However, when you mess with my Creek... it's gonna get ugly! Anyway, I was so distraught about the whole Dawson's Creek fiasco that I decided to drown my sorrows at the mall. I ended up spending like 95 dollars, which technically I don't really have at the moment, but I guess that's the "magic" of credit cards ;) (don't worry, I know that credit is far from magic!)

So I get home, celebrate my Dad's 50th Bday, and then come to find that there is a "What not to Wear" Labor Day marathon on TLC. I knew there would be something like that. BUT... as I recall (and you can refer back to my May 31st blog if you would like) there was a Memorial day "What not to wear" marathon, too. I guess The Learning Channel really thinks America needs some fashion tips, huh? Eh, I don't mind. You can learn a lot from that show.

Ok, well I had told Betsy that I was going to write some long blog about whatever it is that is on my mind tonight, but honestly, there's not much on my mind. I'm kinda tired and bored... that combination of feelings usually leads more to naptime than to deep thought and introspection. So... I think that's where I'm off too. Bed.

G*night and I'll talk to you more tomorrow
tempa

Labor Day?

hi guys! :)

Do any of you know what Labor day is??? Like why it originated?? I sure as heck have no idea. SO... I took it upon myself to find out. Here's what I got:

"Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country."

There you have it... the meaning of Labor day. I guess that makes sense... it being called LABOR day and all. I'm not too sure what one is supposed to do on Labor Day, except for bask in the glory of the 1st 3 day weekend of school and lay around and watch TLC Trading Spaces Marathons. I think there is usually a parade, right? And some sort of Bingo night at the American Legions club?? ;) I-43, O-16....etc... I plan on going to the mall and seeing if I can't find me some new jeans and maybe an outfit for job interviews. I have some options, but I'd like one that just screams 22 year old professional!!! If only I had Clinton and Stacy of 'What not to wear' fame on my team!!! I'd nab these jobs quicker than John Kerry changes his mind! :)

Speaking of... I found out during our family lunch outing yesterday that my Dad is more than likely going to vote for George Bush, too. I thought it was funny because my Mom doesn't want us too, but I think we are!! :) Yet another illustration of just how alike my Pops and I are.

OK..... Well, that's enough out of me. I'm gonna go start reading "Blue like Jazz" again. It was sooo good, I think if I read it a 2nd time I will catch all the stuff I missed the 1st time around. Then I'll do a little guitar playing. I'm writing some songs these days. Mostly about things that have transpired in my life recently. About how God takes you in places you never even thought you'd be... about how a lot of the time you have to wait for what's being prepared for you.... about how sometimes a simple word of forgiveness heals 6 months of a broken heart and how those few words of consolation can allow you to feel the caliber of peace Christ can truly give you.

Blessings,
Tempa

"Real World: Cleveland"

Hi :)

So, the 'real world', huh??? Is that what this is? I was telling a friend about a week ago that I had only gotten my feet wet in this proverbial ocean we call the "real world", that I had not yet fully submerged myself. Yet, with all the hullabaloo and commotion of Move In weekend at Wartburg, I feel more dunked in the real world than I ever have. It's weird picturing where people are when you're talking to them and picturing who is living in the place you called your own for 10 months. It's weird thinking about what it feels like to be in the Konditerei before choir or to be in the back rows of the Chapel during the joyful, excitement filled minutes before Eucharist. It's weird to think about what it feels like to live, to experience... to just (metaphorically) BE on campus again and it's most weird knowing that you will NEVER have those things back. I guess that's why our Lord blessed us with a memory, huh?

Anyway.... best wishes to all those who are moving back to campus this weekend. The year is going to FLY by, so hold on tight and don't close your eyes for a second or you'll miss something special!!! (and by special, I mean things like Outkast themed roommate dance parties in front of open windows, 1 AM croquet games, daily doses of Dr. Phil, and friendships that find their way to the core of your heart.. even though they aren't supposed to be there.)

God Bless Everyone!

"This is your time...."
Tempa

Hello again,

So I am doing a little research on this election I have been ranting about lately. Here are some statements from both Georgie Boy's and Johnny K's websites.

First, I will quote some things from George Dubbs....

"...do all I can to make sure America has the best prepared, best educated, and highest skilled workforce in the world." ( No me gusta. Why does there have to be a "best"... why can't we help out other countries that have FAR less than we ever will while still keeping ahead of the economical game, ya know??)

"Strong families are the foundation of a healthy society." (Very True, Very true!)

"The President will give priority consideration for funding to states that have a coordinated early childhood plan involving Head Start, pre-K, and child care services. " (That doesn't really make sense to me. Shouldn't he give priority funding to those states WITHOUT already coordinated early childhood programs so we can get at least some sort of early education everywhere??)


Ok, now some things from Mr. Kerry...

"Third, to promote democracy, freedom, and opportunity around the world, starting by winning the peace in Iraq" (That's what Im talking about.. lets share the wealth, not just hoard it for ourselves)

"John Kerry will cut the deficit in half during his first four years in office. "
"When John Kerry is president, middle-class taxes will go down" (It's blatant bold statements like these that inevitably end up not being fulfilled. Unless it's a done deal, don't claim to be able to do it!)

"...every child should be held to high standards, and every school should have the resources and the responsibility to meet those standards." (That's a very true statement, but it says nothing about how they plan on making that happen.)

Ok, so here's the thing... on the John Kerry website there are a lot of phrases like " we believe that..." and "we think that...." and not a lot of phrases like "we will do ____ to make ____ happen." The website is riddled with vague statements that are filled to the brim with loopholes and "easy outs". Changeable statements that are as wishy-washy as John Kerry himself. That really bothers me. I don't care what you think, I want to know what you plan on doing about it.

Again, I think I'm really leaning to the right on this one.

4 more years?

Hi!

So, I was watching some of the Convention tonight and I watched a little of the Democratic one a few weeks back. Here's what I've been thinking. Now, I know that you have all read about my internal struggle with my conservative lifestyle versus my liberal humanitarianism. (Is that even a word?! I think so, but I probably spelled it wrong!!) That's really what my decision boils down to. I have come to the general conclusion that the Republican Party is a little more self-driven when it comes to things involving other nations. It's all about protecting and improving ourselves. We went to war to protect America, the fact that we helped Iraqi people was a bonus not an intent. That... I don't like. However, the Republican party also seems to be the people who will stand up for what this country was built on. God and the stable faith foundation that He creates. That... I do like. Ok, now for the Dems. Well, Democrats are more willing to share the wealth. They (seemingly) make most of their decisions based on the best thing for everyone involved.... which I like. But on the contrary, Democrats also seem to be very willing to adhere to whatever happens to be the most popular current opinion. That whole wishy-washy dance around the true answer game gets real old, real fast. That... I don't like. Then there is the whole Education issue. I have come to realize that our sitting Prez doesn't have a real firm grasp on what's best for this country's future leaders (aka: the kids!), but I'm not really picking up the vibe that our possible future Prez gives a horse's hoo-ha about it either. Maybe it's not a priority now considering the circumstances on the other side of the world... but those old, quickly graying men won't be around forever, and who do they think will eventually hold the power to find a solution to that ever-increasing circumstance??

Anyway, I guess it just boils down to the lesser of two evils. You can't really win much in a game that is predicted to be lose/lose. As for me, I'm not sure. I have keep (and by keep, I mean start) researching about what these political goons are really about and hopefully make my decision by Election Day. If I had to vote tonight, however, I'd mark my card with a W.

Ok, well I think that's the end of tonight's entry. I want to get to playing some guitar before I head to bed. I have been so wrapped up in my internship I can't even tell you the last time I just played. I've been playing songs like "Take me out to the ballgame" and "Let me call you sweetheart" for so long, I have forgotten what it feels like to just sit and create. I'm ready to do some solitary worship and just write down my thoughts the best way I know how.... in song!!

Sing me to Heaven,
Temp

What am I supposed to to about it now?

Hi!

I am currently listening to Jennifer Knapp. Her lyrics are incredible. To think she writes things like this herself!! Ironically, the song 'Fall Down' just finished... and some of the words describe, perfectly, how I have recently been feeling about a certain situation in my life. It's crazy how sometimes the lyrics to a song can capture your heart better than the words of your own mouth. I guess it just goes to show us all that we're not that different. I mean, Jennifer Knapp has felt the same things I have felt... which probably means that, at some point, J-LO has felt the same kind of anger or Julia Roberts has experienced the same kind of heartache. It kinda makes life a level playing field, ya know?? Granted, they get paid a crap load more to play the game, but at least the field is even!

I'm kinda tired tonight, which is shocking due to the fact that I woke up at 11:00 and then lounged around for 3 hours watching Dawsons Creek, Saved by the Bell and talking to Kate on the phone. I did spend some time in the office though, getting a head start on next months paperwork. I'd have to say that paperwork might be the worst part of the real world. It's soooo monotonous! (If you were wondering, as I'm sure you were, I won the 6th grade spelling bee with the word monotonous!) I serve 37 clients total, and each client has a monthly and an IHP due at the end of the month. That's 74 different forms I have to fill out each month. PLUS, the IHP's have to be printed out 3 times and given to 3 different people. That's 148 pieces of paper I have deal with every 30 or so days. Ha! When I put it that way, I'm kinda surprised I haven't lost anything yet :) So, all this talk about my job leads me to think that some of you may want to see the website of the facility where I spend most of my time. Keep in mind this is a Non-Profit place so it's not exactly the nicest website I've ever seen... but it'll do ;) www.newavenues.net

Hmmm... what else to talk about.... My dad's Bday is coming up here in a few days. Five to be exact. He's gonna be the big 50!! :-) I'm not too sure what to get him, but I'm sure I'll find something. Any ideas??? Send them my way if you have a good one.

Ok, I think I'm gonna retire for the evening. My plan is to get up at 9 to work out tomorrow, but we'll see if that happens. I'm doing fairly well with motivation these days... I just gotta keep it up! :) The TV in the exercise room doesn't work too well. I'll just plug in a CD player in there or something. Who knows!? :)

I hope you all had a great Tuesday.

Here's to tomorrow,
Tempa


"What am I supposed to do about it now?
Past regrets and long laments, they find me somehow!
What am I supposed to do about it now?
Oh, what am I to do but fall down?"