Fail.

Sooo I just had this big long post typed up and then I hit "Publish Post" and my internet decided it didn't want to work. Fail. Summary of said post: 1. Things I've learned about blogger after a month of not being on: A. It's time to change my Winter theme to a Spring theme B. I need to post picture on my blog so that I fit in :) C. Angela's living space will always be cuter than mine until we make enough money to pay her to make ours cuter than her's. 2. We got a new lab puppy. Name: Tink 3. Moving to Rogers into house with big backyard for said puppy. 4. I will try to update more often. Sorry for the bluntness/lack of length, I'm tired and need sleep. :) Love you all! Thanks for reading, Meg

My week

Yes, this post is titled my week even though it is only Tuesday. So far...it hasn't been great. Yesterday, woke up at 6 to be at work at 6:40. Dropped stuff all day. Had a bad hair day. Today, woke up at 7:30. Left to go to work at 8:45. Had no umbrella. Got soaking wet. Made it to work at 8:50. Dropped stuff all morning. Had another bad hair day. Went home for lunch to check the mail expecting a check. Check wasn't there. Almost killed a puppy for almost pooping on the floor. Was late back to work because puppy took 10 minutes to find a spot to poop outside. Dropped stuff all afternoon. Went to school. Is it bad that all I have thought about today is all the stinky stuff that has happened in the past couple days? OF COURSE!! So, God is humbling me...Thank you, God :) After the past couple of days, it really makes me realize all of the good things throughout these two days. 1. I have a job--Oh my goodness! What a blessing. A lot of people don't get to say that right now. 2. I have 2 adorable puppies who (even though they like to test my patience) they help brighten my day. 3. I have a loving husband who is faithful and patient. 4. I have the sence of smell. 5. I have the ability to bend over and pick things up off the floor. 6. I have the capability to drive because a) I am not paralized and b) I have a car. 7. I have food to eat. 8. I am getting an education. 9. I am able to see (my hair, even on a bad day).

Isn't it funny how all of the "bad" things that I went through have made it so foggy that I could hardly see the good stuff. God is always testing me and humbling me and I can't thank Him enough for putting things into perspective for me.

"5May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other as it's fitting for followers of Jesus Christ. 6Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord, Jesus Christ." Romans 15:5-6

I'm Back!

I haven't posted since December 19?? What's the point in having a blog if I'm not going to post?? Well, here I am!

So, I started my new job last month and I'm LOVING it! Ever since high school, I thought it would be fun to work at a bank, now I have a job at one, woo hoo! When I was a kid, I always had some cool occupation in mind and here I am going to school for accounting. I would have never thought this is where I'd be, I couldn't even pronounce accounting when I was a kid haha. I am taking a few classes this semester and so far, I'm doing surprisingly well. I'm gonna brag on Angela for a minute (don't let it go to your head :)) haha just kidding, she deserves the credit. She has been at UAMS for almost a year now and I love to hear her stories about classes and how well she is doing. She has been the key motivator for me to finish school (I haven't told her this yet, so if you're reading, Ang....SURPRISE!) She is always busy doing homework or studying for a test and it always pays off. So here I am on my day off and I just did about an hour worth of homework and gonna read about three chapters for another class later today. It has worked for her and so far it is working for me. I love being in school when I am doing well, so, thank you, Angela!
On top of work and school, I am juggling my relationship with God, my husband, and the rest of my family and friends, keeping my apartment clean/liveable, attempting to buy a home, keeping my dog alive, ya know, the everyday stuff. My life really isn't that complex, but somehow, it's hard for me to give the time of day to God that he deserves. I've really been focusing on this for a few weeks now and I find myself talking to God more and reading his word more, which is awesome! I am so much more happy with myself and my life when I am more focused on Jesus! (Duh, right?) Well, don't make fun of me, we all have our struggles haha.

Anyways, this is just a short update on me. Comments are welcome and encouraged! :)

Thanks for reading,
Meg

Yay...a new post!

I haven't posted since the beginning of last month--is there a blogger law against that?? The last month has been a crazy one! With the holidays sneaking up on us, let me start out by saying MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone. I truly hope that everyone has a great holiday and remember why Christmas even exists. Luke chapter 2 should help you out with that.
It has been a great year--Justin got a new job, I got a new car, my mother-in-law got engaged and is due to get married in a week and a half, we joined an awesome Sunday School class, I could go on and on! We are truly blessed!
The past couple of months have been kind of trying. Last month I lost my job. Losing my job has really humbled me. It's one of those things where I thought "That will never happen to me" blah, blah, blah. God knows how to put me in my place, that's for sure. It was a week before Thanksgiving, we needed to buy Christmas presents, we needed to pay rent, oh no. What a scary time. The day after I lost my job, my boss from Blockbuster let me go back there part time until I found something more permanent--what a blessing! Although, I definitely remember why I quit there in the first place...:) Anyway...I have fought and fought to get a job at Arvest and I found out on Thursday (after three interviews and two tests) that I got the job! Praise the Lord!

Anyways, I promise that I didn't start this post to talk about how tough the last month has been. What I really want to point out is that even in tough times, there are still good ones. Don't get me wrong, I have been super stressed but I know who is in control of my life and I have great joy because of that. I have enjoyed fun times with friends and family in the past month and have learned that sitting at home with my husband and puppy can definitely make for some great memories! I have also learned that I am not above anyone or anything, I can lose my job, just like anyone else can. I also have learned that God's word can be more comforting than a lot of people can. God is also teaching me to learn from my own mistakes such as...when it's someone elses fight, stay out of it and pay attention to detail...

Thanks for reading!
Meg

It's been a while.

Wow--over a month without blogging. Crazy! I don't really have a cool excuse like school (not attending until next semester) or work (because my job consists of sitting on my butt all day reading HP on the computer). I just haven't had much to talk about.

For those who don't know, Justin FINALLY got a new job. Praise God! He is working for Mercy Health at an entry level position--checking in patients, taking money, insurance, etc. He hates dealing with customers, but when he thinks about what he could be doing, he remembers how blessed he is to not be out in the cold/hot weather doing something that he absolutely cannot stand! So we are both much, much happier with his new job. It has taken about a month to get used to the new schedule and paydays, but it's definitely working out for the better!

Is it weird that I am excited to start school again?? I'm kicking myself right now knowing that all my friends will be done in May and I will be in school for another year and a half...boo. Oh well. For what I want to do, experience and school are looked at at the same level so I think it would be good to have both.

I can't remember that last time Justin and I went out on a date, so I have decided that this Friday, we are going. Nothing will stand in our way haha. I love sitting around the house with him watching Smallville and eating chicken and fries, but it's time to go do something fun for a change. If there is one thing I've learned from being married, it's to make sure you get out of the house to do something fun before you go crazy.

Justin's favorite time of the year is coming up which means....my apartment looks like a Christmas explosion! That's right, my apartment was decorated on October 30...I love my husband so much--he's a Christmas freak!! We balance each other out, because as much as I LOVE Christmas, I am not crazy like him. :)

Also, I have to start watching myself on Facebook. I tend to have word vomit and speak my mind--it gets me in trouble. If I can't control myself, I'm gonna have to delete my Facebook..which would stink. So I need accountability lol

Well there's an update!
Thanks for reading!
Meg

"Food is for the stomach and the stomach is for food, but God will do away with both of them. Yet the body is not for immorality, but for the Lord and the Lord is for the body."--1 Corinthians 6:13

Numb.

I feel numb. I feel like I'm not even here in this world but that I am watching everyone around me go through life easily and happily. I hate this feeling and I'm sure the people around me hate it, too. You know that part in every movie where there is no music and no sound, just the main character narrating about his/her problems and what they need to do to fix it? I am at that point in the movie of my life. I am so stressed all the time and it's not just money. It's our new puppy, it's where I live, it's the things that I do and say. Thinking about what I was going to write on here today has really got me thinking about my life for the past few months and how God is really convicting me right now. It's so sad and embarrassing to say that I don't depend on him enough, but it's true. I don't. I catch myself in a trance during the day just going through the motions when I should be conversing with him every day, every hour, every minute, every second. Instead, I put him on the back burner and when I realize that I'm not going to be able to pay a bill on time or let someone down, I pray. Wow! How childish and unchristian-like of me. It's like, "Hey God! I know that I have a problem and that I won't be able to pay this bill, but let me try to figure it out for myself and then when I realize I can't do it on my own, ask you for help." What a low blow. The great thing about God is...he is an Almighty, forgiving God and he knows I am a sinful, unworthy human and He knows I am going to keep failing Him. But it's not okay with me. It's not going to be a complete 180 degree turn around for me, but when is it ever? I can say this...I am more at home in my church now than I have ever been, Justin and I have started reading the Bible together every night (another embarrassing confession, we haven't been doing this and we have been married for a year and 4 months...), and I have been praying for my loved ones that don't know Christ and those who do. My walk-no-crawl with God is gradually picking up speed. I should be in a full on run with God--100MPH--if you will, right now I am at about a 3MPH crawl. Ouch. I pray that one day I will be where I need to be and that on judgement day I can tell God everything I have done for him. I pray I don't die anytime soon...not because I am scared of death or because I love it here on Earth, but because I am embarrassed of standing before someone so powerful and someone so worthy of praise and saying, "I have done nothing to expand Your Kingdom." So, here starts my slow 180 degree turn for God. No more trances. No more putting Him on the back burner. No more letting people down. No more.

7If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. -John 15:7

Thanks for reading!
Meg

Some People.

So, in the mornings I listen to Kidd Kraddick and I love his show. Yesterday he had Adam Lambert in the studio and they were talking about Lady Gaga fans versus his fans. Kidd then compared it to Chritianity versus Islamic beliefs.

Dear Kidd,

These can not be compared. End of story.

Thanks,
Meg

On another serious note...if anyone feels like being extremely nice next week, Prince of Persia comes out on Blu-Ray. I would love to own that movie. We could call it a really early birthday present if you want.

Thanks for reading!
Meg