Well, I certainly have been laying low lately. You may have guessed (that is, if you were even wondering) that my computer died about 3 weeks ago. Insert GIANT sigh here.
At this point it doesn't look like I'll get a new one any time soon, unless of course I do go ahead with a second job.
Until then... I'm out. And waiting impatiently to be back 'in' again.
I was dreading it.
I was having weird dreams about it.
I was stretching out the fact that I was only 27 for as long as possible, until the very last moment.
Then I turned 28.
I didn't cry.
I certainly didn't die.
And suddenly realized I wouldn't want to be ANYWHERE else, at any other time.
I don't wish I was in high school again.
I don't wish I was 27.
28 feels good, really, really good.
The truth is, I have soooooo much to be thankful for.
I've walked through and hashed out so much in the last few years.
I'm surrounded by amazing men and women of God who for one reason or another - love me, no strings attached.
Now why would I wish to be anywhere else?
Here's to a year full of possibility.
Promise.
Hope.
Peace.
And hopefully abundant joy.
I Almost Honked My Horn & Even Less Important News
Posted by Kimberley B at 11:53 PM | Wednesday, February 25, 2009I was never very good at expressing my feelings, especially as a teenager.
Can you say 'bottle it up' folks?
Yup, that was me. I said WAS.
Anyway, I have this distinct memory of coming home (to Sharon's house) in Smithers after a wee little shopping trip on Main Street. I remember that terribly awful parking lot behind Northern Drugs and this person cut me off to get a spot and nearly smacked into me. I was soooooooo angry, but I could not of course express that feeling. I recounted that story and the usual suspects were around (Michelle, Calvin, Sharon, Vanessa) my words were as follows:
"I was so angry, I almost, I almost... I almost honked my horn!"
This was followed by some serious belly-laughs... although I was COMPLETELY serious.
Fast forward a 'few years.'
I've mentioned before that I love TV on DVD. I won't apologize for it because it is a stress reliever for me. I'm more active than I've ever been but I like some good old entertainment. I saw the Season 1 box of Alias at Costco for a measly $24.99 and thought maybe I should give it a try. I NEVER watched it when it was on TV, partly because I was overseas for most of it but also I thought the whole idea was hokey.
Boy was I wrong. I devoured Season 1 in a weekend and went back for more. It gets me a little hyper... my sister asked 'so how is it so far?' My reply was 'I love it, it makes me wanna kick some ass!' (Plus getting to stare at man-candy aka Michael Vartan for an hour a day isn't half bad) Although I'm pretty sure I'm not cut out for the life of international espionage, I am entitled to a little fantasy every now and then!
I'm now determined to learn how to kickbox.
I want Jennifer Garner's abs.
I wrote the word ass.
And guess what?
My 28th birthday is less than 2 week away. Today some loser just about side-swiped me (yes, I totally had the right of way).
And I actually honked my horn...
That's Valentine's day to all you married/attached/non-single folks.
My plans for the day? Well, since the whole hot-date thing was out for another year I settled for Church, grocery shopping and watching 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' with the roomie.
The year before I went to Australia a dear friend gave me the funniest card... let's just say the word hickie was on it. Inside she wrote 'here's to your last Valentine's day as a single woman - have faith baby.'
Did I mention faith comes out as one of the lowest on any spiritual giftings test?
6 years on and still going strong.
Well, it's been awhile since I've done one of these and I got tagged. It was on Facebook mind you, but here I am!
Write 25 random things about yourself:
1. I'm getting braces this year. Even if I have to get a second job to do it.
2. I don't like cats, even though I have owned them.
3. I read cookbooks like novels. True story. Jamie Oliver & Nigella Lawson are favourites.
4. I'm enjoying the company of new friends, and cherish the memories of old ones.
5. I learned yesterday that you should not use anything but soft bristled toothbrushes. Who knew I was brushing my gums away?
6. If you tickle me too much I will start to kick involuntarily. Fair warning.
7. Fair warning #2. If I laugh too hard for too long, little farts escape. It can't be helped.
8. I really, really, really hate tuna noodle casserole.
9. I've always held a very strong conviction that married or not, I would adopt a child from overseas.
10. I first discovered my hair going gray when I was in London. Actually it was my friend Suzannah who was sitting next to me at a train station who discovered it first.
11. I own 100's of cds. I've never actually counted them because once I get passed 200 I lose interest in finishing.
12. I will be turning 28 this March. I sometimes have mixed feeling about that.
13. I really love my job. I used to despise the fact that church ministry work seemed to be my gifting and tried to run away from it. It has followed me my entire life and I decided if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. I'm now happy at work!
14. I love to get mail. Even flyers.
15. After a recent sermon by my boss on the Sabbath I've realized that I don't do much resting.
16. In light of said sermon, I'm making it my personal quest this year to figure out what it is that really flicks my switch and spend more time doing it.
17. I've had a major paradigm shift this year regarding self image and weight. I no longer diet but am making small changes to make my lifestyle a healthier one. That is not just talk, I'm putting it into action!
18. I'm interested in organic living, in most senses of the word.
19. While living up north, there wasn't much to do. I ordered the Gilmore Girls boxed set (a show I rarely saw) and became obsessed. I love, love, love that show. It's so good, my parents got hooked on it too!
20. I would one day love to own a bed and breakfast or inn. It would be in a victorian, french provencal, shabby chic kinda style. Upscale, gorgeous, comfortable but homey.
21. I absolutely love to cook spectacular things for others. It is a creative outlet for me. I do not generally enjoy cooking for myself.
22. I am not as quiet as I first appear. My shy streak sometimes gets the best of me, but lately I'm making a point to push past it. I no longer want to rob others of the joy of my awesomeness! :)
23. I used to play piano. I've barely touched the instrument in almost 3 years. I am starting to mourn that, like a death of a familiar friend. C'est la vie.
24. When I was in Paris, almost everyday I would bring a picnic lunch to the Eiffel Tower. Skeezy mean constantly invited me to the 'discotheque.' Thanks but no thanks.
25. Scripture is coming alive to me lately. I'm more in love with Jesus today than I ever have been. My Romans paraphrase 'I'm overwhelmed by the thought but am incredibly convinced that absolutely nothing seen or unseen, real or imagined, human or heavenly, could ever, EVER separate us from the love of Christ.'
Selah.
Romans 8:37-39 (New Living Translation)
37 No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.
38 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[a] neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. 39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Seriously, you know you're pms'ing' when:
1. While trying to set up your voicemail on your Rogers phone, you're 'this close' to tears and throw your phone on the floor.
2. Your car is finally fixed and suddenly you don't want to go anywhere.
3. Instead of bawling with the family on Extreme Home Makeover you get disgusted at the tears and change the channel (I JUST did that).
4. Instead of wondering when Mr Right will come along you start thinking that Mr Sort Of and Mr Breathing will do just fine.
5. You get annoyed at the film that your stupid healthy spinach dinner left on your teeth.
6. You bake a giant blueberry coffee cake for someone else but start digging in as soon as you're done blogging.
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