Stephanie tagged me, so here I go!
5 Things in my Freezer:
-Chicken Pot Pie
-Pizza
-Chicken Drumsticks
-Ice Cubes, they're so cool :)
-My roomie's Burritos
5 Things in my Closet:
-My stationary kit that has yet to be used.. anyone want a letter?
-Text books for classes
-An overabundance of shoes... there are way too many...
-Laundry
-My "quad blanket". It's pink and I use it when I go out to the quad to study...
5 Things in my Car:
-Air Freshener.. my car smells like a water fall.. yeah, I have no idea how that is a smell either ;)
-My sun visor
-My sunglasses :)
-Some CDs that I never stop listening to (Michael W. Smith- Healing Rain- get it, it's amazing)
-I have a bunch of bibls in my trunk. My roommate gave them to me for children's ministry. They are pretty good to have wherever you go.
5 Things in my Purse:
-Wallet
-Hand sanitizer
-A program for our children's choir (I never clean out my purse, even after I acknowledge that it's in there)
-My inhalor
-A TON of lip gloss... I've been like that ever since I was 13. :)
5 Things in my Diaper Bag:
Oh, Stephanie- I don't have kids! Although if I did, I'm sure it'd consist of diapers and bottles and clothes and other things that don't require commas. Hahaha... I guess I'll switch it to bookbag:
-Fancy calculator
-American History Book
-Notebooks
-My math folder
-A bunch of loose papers.. I'm sure I sound so organized right now :)
I tag:
Lauren
Rachel
8/27/2006
8/15/2006
375 Days
No, not a typo. My dad left today for another state, and will deprat from there to Kuwait in ten days. His orders are for a year.
I've learned that I have to make the choice to depend on God for my strength. I've learned that strength can't just happen, that I have to practice it. I have to practice it when I am comforting my mom, friends, and myself. I can't choose to think about all the negatives of this.
Already my mom and I have gotten closer. While sitting on the tailgate of our truck, we watched as their bus drove away into the distance. We cried, waved, and smiled. It's a mixture of feelings. I've always felt that deep sadness that you know will be there because he is not. But today I felt extremely proud of him. My dad has set such a great example in the past few years. He has proven to be a great dad, husband, and soldier. Seeing the look in the eyes of his soldiers as they look at him makes me feel so proud to be his daughter. So while I know he is in a dangerous land, I also know that he has a very good head on his shoulders, and men around him that learn from him. So while it may seem like a bad situation, and I am pretty much against this war, I know that God has a plan. He has a plan greater than I know. He is here with us.
I love you all. I ask that you please say a prayer for the 217th Trans. Co., as well as all of our soldiers. There are some amazing people among them.
I've learned that I have to make the choice to depend on God for my strength. I've learned that strength can't just happen, that I have to practice it. I have to practice it when I am comforting my mom, friends, and myself. I can't choose to think about all the negatives of this.
Already my mom and I have gotten closer. While sitting on the tailgate of our truck, we watched as their bus drove away into the distance. We cried, waved, and smiled. It's a mixture of feelings. I've always felt that deep sadness that you know will be there because he is not. But today I felt extremely proud of him. My dad has set such a great example in the past few years. He has proven to be a great dad, husband, and soldier. Seeing the look in the eyes of his soldiers as they look at him makes me feel so proud to be his daughter. So while I know he is in a dangerous land, I also know that he has a very good head on his shoulders, and men around him that learn from him. So while it may seem like a bad situation, and I am pretty much against this war, I know that God has a plan. He has a plan greater than I know. He is here with us.
I love you all. I ask that you please say a prayer for the 217th Trans. Co., as well as all of our soldiers. There are some amazing people among them.
8/12/2006
10 years
My mom told me that I will be married within the next 10 years, I just don't know it yet.
I think she has "I Want Grandchildren Syndrome"...
Although, I would love for her prediction to be true...
Oh, the unknown. :)
I think she has "I Want Grandchildren Syndrome"...
Although, I would love for her prediction to be true...
Oh, the unknown. :)
8/11/2006
So, so goofy.
So, I have to blog about this because it is one of the funniest things we have ever done with our pug, Khaki. If you haven't met him, he's a clown at heart. He has so much joy (it's contagious!) and I am such a proud "big sister".
Well, a long time ago, when Khaki was a puppy, we accidentally found a new toy for Khaki. He loved the waterbottle. You know, the classic, Evian, or Ozarka, kind. Well, he has such a blast with those. Well, today, for old times sake, my dad finished his waterbottle and threw it on the far end of the kitchen for Khaki to chase. Now, Khaki may be getting old, but there is nothing keeping him for his water bottles. He ran after it and began to do his normal routine and chew on it. Well... me, being me, saw our big half-gallon plastic clear jar. One that could look very similiar to a water bottle and have the same feel. I threw it on the ground and said that standard "Get it, Khaki!" and boy did he get so frustrated. He could not fit it in his mouth like the regular bottle and it was hilarious to watch!!! (If you are wondering about Edith, she is our girly one and watches on the sidelines.) I will have to upload video footage of our new joke on Khaki. It is quite the entertainment!
8/09/2006
Ramblings
Just thought I'd post a pic of me and one of my girls from this summer. Her name is Sarah and she is such a sweetie. :) She is a daughter of the King and I am so glad that I got to share such a good camp experience with her. We had so much fun out there. There were times that were a bit overwhelming, but God got me through! I love summer :)
I guess it's kind of late. I just wanted to post a quick pic!
Yay!!
I get to see the Green family today!!!
And I'm getting my hair cut!
I think this calls for celebration!
*dance*
And I'm getting my hair cut!
I think this calls for celebration!
*dance*
8/06/2006
So, today was the "family picnic" for my dad's Army unit. It was held out at BLORA, and I wasn't expecting it to be too big of a hit....
I was driving through Ft. Hood for a good 30 minutes before I hit it, and I felt so bummed driving through the base. I like to think I'm not the type of person who lets her environment affect her mood, but wow, this place was DEAD (literally). All the grass, trees, and noise. It was like driving through a ghost town. So, of course I was being grumpy when my dad was giving my directions, and trying not to let him know by the sound of my voice. Eventually I got there, and all I could think about was how hot the sun felt against my skin. Yes, bad mood. Very big bad mood. But let me tell you... My dad hangs around some of the funniest guys in his platoon, and it was such a joy being around them. They actually had CLEAN jokes. Yes- ARMY guys!! It's pretty crazy. Plus, the fact that I got to be with my mom and dad really helped me out a lot. I am so thankful that we got to be together today. We ate some good bar-b-que and "chilled" (ironic word choice!). I spent almost the whole day with them and we shared many laughs. I love my family! :)
***totally different subject***
Earlier this week I had asked my friend, Lauren, to pray for me about an apartment ministry that God had laid on my heart. All summer long I have been struggling with whether or not God wanted me to continue my ministry out at Meadow Village (I had been so discouraged many times), but last Wednesday I felt so convicted to go against what I was feeling and continue working there. Needless to say I had decided to do it during the school year because I felt that God had been calling me to that. Well, I was going to tell Matt (the leader of this ministry) this morning at church, but he came up to me first. He told me that there was going to be no more of the Meadow Village ministry. I was in shock! Feeling very confused, I asked him why, and he said the new management was doubling the rent and we couldn't afford it anymore. :( So, at first I felt very confused as to why God had called me to that. Or if I had mistaken what He had been telling me? Later throughout the day it dawned on me that this could've been His test of obedience for me. Kind of like an Abraham and Isaac thing, you know? There have been times when I haven't been obedient, and I am so thankful that I was!
Please continue to be in prayer for the kids at Meadow Village apartments. This ministry has been there for many years past, and I don't know how this will affect them.
Blessings,
Krista Q.
I was driving through Ft. Hood for a good 30 minutes before I hit it, and I felt so bummed driving through the base. I like to think I'm not the type of person who lets her environment affect her mood, but wow, this place was DEAD (literally). All the grass, trees, and noise. It was like driving through a ghost town. So, of course I was being grumpy when my dad was giving my directions, and trying not to let him know by the sound of my voice. Eventually I got there, and all I could think about was how hot the sun felt against my skin. Yes, bad mood. Very big bad mood. But let me tell you... My dad hangs around some of the funniest guys in his platoon, and it was such a joy being around them. They actually had CLEAN jokes. Yes- ARMY guys!! It's pretty crazy. Plus, the fact that I got to be with my mom and dad really helped me out a lot. I am so thankful that we got to be together today. We ate some good bar-b-que and "chilled" (ironic word choice!). I spent almost the whole day with them and we shared many laughs. I love my family! :)
***totally different subject***
Earlier this week I had asked my friend, Lauren, to pray for me about an apartment ministry that God had laid on my heart. All summer long I have been struggling with whether or not God wanted me to continue my ministry out at Meadow Village (I had been so discouraged many times), but last Wednesday I felt so convicted to go against what I was feeling and continue working there. Needless to say I had decided to do it during the school year because I felt that God had been calling me to that. Well, I was going to tell Matt (the leader of this ministry) this morning at church, but he came up to me first. He told me that there was going to be no more of the Meadow Village ministry. I was in shock! Feeling very confused, I asked him why, and he said the new management was doubling the rent and we couldn't afford it anymore. :( So, at first I felt very confused as to why God had called me to that. Or if I had mistaken what He had been telling me? Later throughout the day it dawned on me that this could've been His test of obedience for me. Kind of like an Abraham and Isaac thing, you know? There have been times when I haven't been obedient, and I am so thankful that I was!
Please continue to be in prayer for the kids at Meadow Village apartments. This ministry has been there for many years past, and I don't know how this will affect them.
Blessings,
Krista Q.
8/04/2006
Ramblings of Great Expectations...
Sometimes I feel like I can't put into words what my heart is feeling, but this song hits it pretty close:
Ginny Owens, Run to You
I used to see the world in black and white
Now I find myself lost in a fog of grey
I thought the good guys always won the fight
But I've learned life simply doesn't work that way
I once believed if I loved others they would love me, too
But I've seen this isn't always so
I thought that inner peace would come from trusting who I am,
But it's really about trusting who I know
So when the winds of change try to blow me over,
And the shadows of confusion hide the truth
I will hope in the One who is forever,
I will run to you
I will run to you
Ever since the moment life began
Humankind has tried to solve it's mysteries
So many things we cannot comprehend
So we draw conclusions that we can believe
Well, I know that your hands have placed the Earth upon the seas
And pitched a tent in the Heavens for the sun
The Author of the universe is the Father who loves me
So only one conlusion can be drawn
When I face the questions that seem to have no answers
And I know my friends are but a precious few
I will hope in the Love that never changes
I will run to you
Though the perils of life seem so great
And hope seems so frail
You never fail, no
Shadows may not disappear
But You've always made it clear
Truth will prevail
You will prevail
Ginny Owens, Run to You
I used to see the world in black and white
Now I find myself lost in a fog of grey
I thought the good guys always won the fight
But I've learned life simply doesn't work that way
I once believed if I loved others they would love me, too
But I've seen this isn't always so
I thought that inner peace would come from trusting who I am,
But it's really about trusting who I know
So when the winds of change try to blow me over,
And the shadows of confusion hide the truth
I will hope in the One who is forever,
I will run to you
I will run to you
Ever since the moment life began
Humankind has tried to solve it's mysteries
So many things we cannot comprehend
So we draw conclusions that we can believe
Well, I know that your hands have placed the Earth upon the seas
And pitched a tent in the Heavens for the sun
The Author of the universe is the Father who loves me
So only one conlusion can be drawn
When I face the questions that seem to have no answers
And I know my friends are but a precious few
I will hope in the Love that never changes
I will run to you
Though the perils of life seem so great
And hope seems so frail
You never fail, no
Shadows may not disappear
But You've always made it clear
Truth will prevail
You will prevail
8/01/2006
Responsible...
Yes, I think I am quite the responsible young lady :) I made myself a budget plan today. You may be thinking, "Krista, you don't make that much money, why do you have a budget plan?". Well, I have a budget plan because it motivates me to save. I made it on my computer today, and I am so proud of myself. Now I will be able to tell where my money goes, and better ways to spend it. There have been little things that have encouraged me to do this...
Ever since I was little my mom had a budget book, and I thought it was SOOO cool. Yeah, it's not that cool now, but I'm learning that it helps to have some sort of organizational habits when it comes to spending and saving money!
I read Blue Like Jazz a while back, and it had a chapter called money, and it really convicted me on tithing. Being a "poor college student" is no excuse to not do it.
Losing money, and not knowing where it went.... Yeah, that's definitely encouraged me to start saving it.
Buying a car when I graduate! Yes, I am going to.
Those are a few.
Countdown to school: 13 days! AHHHH. I'm excited and not all at the same time! :)
Ever since I was little my mom had a budget book, and I thought it was SOOO cool. Yeah, it's not that cool now, but I'm learning that it helps to have some sort of organizational habits when it comes to spending and saving money!
I read Blue Like Jazz a while back, and it had a chapter called money, and it really convicted me on tithing. Being a "poor college student" is no excuse to not do it.
Losing money, and not knowing where it went.... Yeah, that's definitely encouraged me to start saving it.
Buying a car when I graduate! Yes, I am going to.
Those are a few.
Countdown to school: 13 days! AHHHH. I'm excited and not all at the same time! :)
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