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Learn

13 Apr 2008 8 Comments

by JC in Family, Friends, Misc., Soapbox, Twins

As women, we must learn to stick together. We must understand and know that just because a woman is nearly 6 feet tall, has an amazing strength about her and a great presence, that she still needs to be protected and respected by her female colleagues.

I’m not going into detail because there WILL be legal proceedings, which are in the works even as I type this.

Suffice to say that my amazing twin sis (pictured) had a pretty bad weekend that could have been avoided if her female companions had followed these Safety Tips for women at conferences:

1. Don’t assume you know someone well enough not to have to worry about him simply because you’ve seen him a few times and he “seems” nice.

2. If someone is following you, scream and shout. Attackers don’t want attention brought to them and will be more likely to leave you alone if someone pops their head into the hallway to see what the fuss is all about.

3. If your room is not near your friend’s room, walk the her to her room, and have her call you in 3 minutes. If you don’t answer, then she will come to your room and bang on the door until you answer. She must then call hotel security. It sounds a bit overkill, but I can assure you it may save someone a LOT of agony.

4. Even the best prepared person can have an “off” day. If your group passes an evening in a pub, then reflexes are slowed and judgment impaired. Do not deviate from your SAFETY PLAN.

My sweet sister and I have been working a while on putting back together a relationship that we both let slide. We were both selfish and unfair to each other. We didn’t look for the best in each other, but automatically searched for everything we hated about ourselves, that we saw in each other, and then harped endlessly on our womb-mate.

Lately we’ve really come together in a spirit of forgiveness and thankfulness for the other one, and I am just SICK that she had to go through such an awful weekend. I love you, sweet Joie de Vivre.

Bleh…

11 Mar 2008 3 Comments

by JC in Misc.

My brain is numb. All of this paperwork for the Fostering application process! All of the tears I have cried over the last few days regarding the maybe/maybe not situation.

*sigh*

You know, American Idol is great for an brain that’s spinning in circles. You only have to pay attention for 5 minutes and you don’t lose anything.

I’m just not feeling it tonight. I have to work on my day off tomorrow. I have tons of running around to do. Bleh.

And still, God is on His throne.

The Price is Right

02 Jul 2007 8 Comments

by JC in God, Misc.

The sound seems a bit off, but watch anyway!

This is how I feel about my Christian walk. I get it wrong, and I get it wrong, and I get it wrong and I get it wrong… but then I make a right choice, or I listen to God’s urgings and follow after Him. And then I get my prize, which, btw, is better than a new car!

No Free Puppy

22 Apr 2007 6 Comments

by JC in Misc.

Over a week ago, my Aunt Laurel’s friend gave me a piano. It was pretty and in fairly good condition, though horribly dirty. I got the piano on Tuesday, and began my lessons on Thursday. For one whole week I practiced on this piano which had sticky keys. It drove me nuts.

But as it turns out, the piano wasn’t a free puppy afterall. I spent $125 getting the thing tuned and otherwise checked out, and then… I was witness to a veritable Billy Joel concert. The piano tuner guy (Jason, who was soooo cute!), broke out into “Piano Man” when he finished tuning. He slid into “Only the Good Die Young,” “The Longest Time” and several other BJ hits… and then did a few Elton John numbers.

My b-i-l, CJ was here with me and asked me jokingly whether I could play The Entertainer. Jason laughed and launched into a double-fast rendition of the song. I couldn’t help smiling and giggling. When Jason left, he suggested that I have him come here to tune my piano every 5 or 6 months. I told him that I’d gladly pay that kind of coin if he promises a concert at the end. He laughed and went on his merry way.

And now I don’t have any sticky keys. Here’s my little fella now:

My heart has been in uproar (when is it not?) over Mindy’s parents. Have I mentioned how stupidly annoying they are to me? Now Eileen wants Mindy to spend 5 nights with her. If you ask me, that’s perilously close to Mindy moving out, but with her stuff still here. To be blunt, I am NOT the manager of a mini-storage. My extra bedroom isn’t for Mindy’s crap to take root and multiply to populate the entire Earth. Sorry if that’s what she was hoping for.

I’m sleepy. Thankfully not working tomorrow. Blessing God because we have two amazing sets of neighbors and our hearts and lives are filled with love.

Others May, You Cannot

16 Mar 2007 4 Comments

by JC in Family, Misc.

Others May, You Cannot « Write At Home

This is a post from a friend @ Write at Home. It is very meaningful to me and I wanted to share it with you. It’s a cop-out post for me, I know, but I wanted to link to it because it’s something which is very well put. And besides, I won’t have time to blog this weekend.

BTW we had birthday cake with Charlie (my cousin Ashton’s younger son) for his 1st today. SO CUTE! I have pics!

New Day

13 Mar 2007 1 Comment

by JC in Baby Making, God, Marriage, Misc.

It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new life….. and I’m feelin’….. good.

Good morning, all. I slept so wonderfully last night. I do have reason to celebrate that, because I was in such agony with hurting sinuses before I went to bed. I never thought I’d be OK again… and I so hate to take meds. Bleh. But with prayer and motrin, I finally got off to sleep and stayed there.

Doctor’s Appt.

Tomorrow I’m going to the doctor. I’m going to have him refer me to an RE (reproductive endocrinologist, or, Fertility Dr.).

I haven’t been to an RE in 5 years. For 5 years, Rob and I have purposefully not tried (not tried not to) get pregnant. We were successful at not trying, because lo! We haven’t gotten pregnant. (Wow it makes me feel good that I finally succeeded at something where pregnancy is concerned.)

Anyway, I am nerved up about tomorrow’s appointment. I have put on a few pounds and I know I’m going to be in trouble with my Dr. And truly, I don’t know how much longer my doctor is going to be in business… he’s getting kind of old. His son used to date a friend of mine (who’s quite a bit younger than me), and that was years ago. I imagine my doc will follow his dream of being in a Barbershop Quartet when he’s retired.

So prayers, please, to be able to figure out what’s up with my uncooperative body, and to be able to fix it. Thanks!

Good Good Morning

16 Feb 2007 7 Comments

by JC in Misc.

I have nothing about which to post here today… except that the sun is beautifully red as it’s rising. And the Lord is my shepherd. And I don’t have to work this weekend. And my husband is amazing. And my doggies are the best ever.

And we’re leaving on vacation to South Carolina in a little over a week. So if anyone’s near York, SC, let us know and perhaps we can spare an hour for coffee?

It’s gonna be a good, good morning!

Loving Life

14 Feb 2007 7 Comments

by JC in God, Misc.

Brilliant sunlight, glittering snow, deep shadows, drifted road.

I’m at home today. It’s Wednesday, so that’s normal, but I’m staying home and that’s not.

I recently emailed a friend that I’ve lost some of my passion for blogging and for photos lately. I don’t really feel that bad about it, I just transferred some of my love to other areas of my life. When I’m pretty happy, or hopelessly sad, I just don’t feel the need to share.

Well, I’m pretty happy these days. Nothing new on the horizon. Lots of snow and bitter cold. Lots of snuggling. I finished a crochet project: a blanket I made for my mom. I made a scarf last night and two nights ago, I took delivery of an amazing glider rocker that I’d wanted for FOREVER.

Life is good.

But even better than a day off, than jeans that make my butt look skinny, or a huge pot of potato soup (that I’m making), is the absolute knowledge that Jesus is my Savior and He loves me dearly.

PS For a huge laugh, go here and read about Dotty’s recent happening.

Wednesday, Sweet Wednesday

31 Jan 2007 10 Comments

by JC in Misc., Work

Today is the first day I’ve had truly OFF work in a very long time. So what do I do? Go get groceries. And I just put them away. Now I remember I was going to see if I could find comfortable earbuds for my iPod, because the ones that come with it are unbearably uncomfortable.

Does anyone have AFFORDABLE suggestions as to headphone usage?

🙂

Deep Fried Oreos

26 Jan 2007 9 Comments

by JC in Church, Hobbies, Misc.

Oreos

OK so I did the unthinkable today. I, Jayleigh, who tries to eat semi healthy food, who eats her vegetables and stays away from greazzzy junk food most of the time, and who eats her protein even if she really wants ice cream…. ate TWO deep fried Oreos today. And my tummy hurt afterward. And I didn’t even care because they were warm and ooey gooey and delicious and delightful and delectable.

No seriously. They were all that and more.

First Job

On a completely different topic, I was taken back to my first paying job today, when I was ironing Rob’s new white shirt for Funeral Number Two this week, which takes place tomorrow. The sizing is different than the stuff they use at The Cleaners, and it reminded me of ENDLESS hours that Dotty and I spent ironing Tuxedo shirts and crinolines during Prom Season. I think we made $15 a day and were ever so delighted about it.

Bible Study

Today was the first time we’ve had a “normal” Bible Study since way before Christmas. Everyone had this or that going, and then our whole group decided to do a study with the pastor. I am hesitant to say that the pastor’s study wasn’t fulfilling, because I did learn a bunch about Job. We read the whole book and it was fantastic… but well… the pastor at that church doesn’t really open up for discussion. It’s kind of His way or no way at all.

He’s a nice guy, but he’s so passionate about the subject matter that he steam-rolls everyone who doesn’t interpret it the same as him. And when I say steam rolls, I don’t mean he’s nasty, he just simply doesn’t listen for, nor allow for other interpretations.

A couple of times early in the study, I gave him the “raised eyebrow of death.” Rob knows what that is. It’s when someone’s crossed me far too much in a given amount of time and I am This Far from shouting at them. I plead my case and gave him the Raised Eyebrow of Death and he finally found a way where we could both be right.

I’m not stupid and I hate it when he treats me as though I don’t understand the scripture we’re reading. Besides, he’s a whipper-snapper compared to me. 😉 Whatever happened to “Respect your elders?”

OK so I ranted a little about Pastor J… but what I really wanted to talk about is that Barb and Joey and I had a great talk today. We shared with each other and snacked and drank coffee until we floated out the door two hours later. And I’m glad to say that two of my best friends in life are 69 and 74 years old. 🙂

The Kitchen Ceiling

21 Jan 2007 6 Comments

by JC in Marriage, Misc., Pets

What is it anyway, about the kitchen ceiling? It’s been driving me nuts because I didn’t paint it well the first time (nearly two years ago). I knew there was 1/2 a gallon of paint the same color in the attic. Rob fetched it and I just spent the better part of the last hour painting. I feel better now.

And now I want to clean up the rest of the place, but Rob is taking his so called, Pastor’s Nap, something I promised to let him have after church every Sunday as long as he’s pastoring a church. It’s the least I can do to let him have one afternoon to himself. The man’s working two jobs and he’s tired. Plus I must admit that I am fairly high maintenance… though less than I used to be.

It’s snowing again, which means it’s NOT bitter cold, but probably will be tonight. My toes are toasty and that’s all I care about right now.

The dogs are asleep, guarding Rob against foes while he sleeps away this dreary afternoon. The cats are asleep, lolling on the bed in our spare room as usual. And I’m the only creature stirring. It’s the life, truly. And I am blessed beyond measure to be living it.

One Last Cry

18 Jan 2007 10 Comments

by JC in Hospice, Misc., Pets

With single digit temps overnight these days, everything is frozen. And snow covered, which means that Rob and I can breathe again! No outdoor allergies! Yessss!!!!

And my heart is on the mend. I’ve only felt like I couldn’t handle things a couple of times in the last week or so. So life goes on, right?

I’m thinking of enrolling Kodiak into Therapy Dog classes. That way, he’d be licensed, trained and insured to come with me when I have a Hospice Patient. The classes start in April, so I have time to figure out my schedule before then.

This takes a lot of guts for me to say: I’m going to be 34 this month.

Yesterday I decided that I won’t bemoan my advancing years any longer. Instead of hating my age, I will embrace it… but I’ll kick and scream when it comes to accepting the new gray hair I found amidst the copper locks today. ARGH!!!!

So I figure I have one more cry before I really put this all (work, holiday, Meg) behind me. Not today though. Today I am in a good mood and I am satisfied and my heart is at rest.

I just wish my pal, Mr. Frilly Pants would be my pal again.

🙂

Sparkly Snow

17 Jan 2007 2 Comments

by JC in Marriage, Misc.

I got up and around this morning to work out, and saw one of my favorite things that I forgot I liked so well… SPARKLY SNOW!

By the way, I snagged this pic from somewhere. I didn’t actually take this photograph of Champagne Snow.

Tonight as Rob and I were walking the dogs in the still unspoiled snow, I marveled at the beauty of the diamond sparkles in the moonlight… and then I realized the moon wasn’t up yet. It was the stars making all of that light. It’s so clear and cold out right now.

Rob always talks about how precious life seems when it’s bitter cold outside, and I believe he’s right. I feel like everything is more dear when I realize that if I stay outside for ten more minuutes, I could be frozen with my tongue stuck to the flagpole.

Feelin’ Better

19 Dec 2006 3 Comments

by JC in Misc.

I’m feeling a little better. Rob and I have to go back to the store we were at last night once more to get some items that weren’t in yesterday. And then we can put together our new closet organizer (in our nonexistent spare time!).

It’s now 10 PM. I went to bed and watched most of West Side Story on Rob’s laptop and I played Hearts awhile. Now I’m ready for bed…. I’m working tomorrow. It’s all going to be just fine.

🙂