I'm realizing how much is below the surface for some people. There are some serious train wrecks just a shade below the skin. I want to be able to be open about my problems and hopefully people will continue to feel okay opening up to me about theirs.
We can't judge people. We just can't. We may be angry, but we are absolutely not better. Our hypocrisy oozes from our pores every minute. And the only thing that makes me stand in awe in the presence of a human is seeing Jesus through people. Because it's not them that is being righteous, and completely the opposite of everything humans are. It's God. It's God through them.
I don't want to be all talk. I want my life to be action. Wisdom--applying the things I know in my heart to be true to my life. I know I will be hypocritical because the only time I'll be free completely from the trip-ups of sin will be when I leave this world behind.
Until then...
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7.30.2010
7.28.2010
ohboyy.
I'm such a writer- when I find a really impeccable pen, I tend to pocket it for use later that day because to me, it's a treasure... a good grip and a steady, even flow of ink is such a nice little day brightener. Dork=me.
Recently I went on a photography adventure-lesson with my friend Jon, who let me use his insanely expensive equipment. One comment I received from a man in a coffee shop we passed through said "Wow, that is a LOT of camera!" to my huge zoom lens. (Huge zoom lens being a very technical term, hahahaha.) But this photo, I must say, I am VERY proud of!! (click it to see it bigger)
This is one I got of Jon!
Today..and really over the past month, I've been learning the hard way that adults can be more childish than children. It applies to all areas of life, really, but the one that I've most been affected by is where the people I have been working for are concerned. Even a family friend has stopped talking to me because I told her I couldn't take care of her child this coming year, as originally planned (never mind the fact that PLENTY of notice was given- 6 weeks actually). Another boss decided to simply cut all my hours because I "was leaving anyway", without letting me know she'd gotten a replacement, and unconcerned with the fact that I NEED AN INCOME until I leave!
I'm hurting for cash as it is, and have rationed out my checking account for gas for the next 3 weeks...ok bunny trail...
But anyway, each person that has been acting this way, I've addressed calmly and maturely with whatever the issue may be, and the response has been merit-worthy of a highschooler. And that's really disappointing. I hope and pray that my maturity continues to grow as I age, and that I can be an example like Timothy in my love, faith, and purity. Maybe some of that will rub off on others. But overall, it's good I'm experiencing this. It will make me a more resilient person.
On a lighter note, Meleia and I indulged once again in Pride and Prejudice. The best love story. We'll probably dream of Darcy! (insert girlish squeal here ____ )
Recently I went on a photography adventure-lesson with my friend Jon, who let me use his insanely expensive equipment. One comment I received from a man in a coffee shop we passed through said "Wow, that is a LOT of camera!" to my huge zoom lens. (Huge zoom lens being a very technical term, hahahaha.) But this photo, I must say, I am VERY proud of!! (click it to see it bigger)
This is one I got of Jon!
Today..and really over the past month, I've been learning the hard way that adults can be more childish than children. It applies to all areas of life, really, but the one that I've most been affected by is where the people I have been working for are concerned. Even a family friend has stopped talking to me because I told her I couldn't take care of her child this coming year, as originally planned (never mind the fact that PLENTY of notice was given- 6 weeks actually). Another boss decided to simply cut all my hours because I "was leaving anyway", without letting me know she'd gotten a replacement, and unconcerned with the fact that I NEED AN INCOME until I leave!
I'm hurting for cash as it is, and have rationed out my checking account for gas for the next 3 weeks...ok bunny trail...
But anyway, each person that has been acting this way, I've addressed calmly and maturely with whatever the issue may be, and the response has been merit-worthy of a highschooler. And that's really disappointing. I hope and pray that my maturity continues to grow as I age, and that I can be an example like Timothy in my love, faith, and purity. Maybe some of that will rub off on others. But overall, it's good I'm experiencing this. It will make me a more resilient person.
On a lighter note, Meleia and I indulged once again in Pride and Prejudice. The best love story. We'll probably dream of Darcy! (insert girlish squeal here ____ )
7.25.2010
this is really happening...!
my new address as of August 20th!
Cheryl Patrick
ATTN: Ciera Fisher
CMR 489 Box GD
APO AE 09751
lotsa numbers and letters. :)
WRITE ME LETTERS!
leave your address here and I'll send you postcards!
Cheryl Patrick
ATTN: Ciera Fisher
CMR 489 Box GD
APO AE 09751
lotsa numbers and letters. :)
WRITE ME LETTERS!
leave your address here and I'll send you postcards!
owie.
apparently I like tearing my hamstring over and over.
handstand. POP. owie.
it's NOT COOL.
I'm in bed with ice and my sissy nurse and a heating pad. Miraculous healing, please.
As a recap of my day, it was fun but long. It started with a flirtatious dentist and ended with an ice pack. But in between, I found out my daddy's gonna fork over $600 for my wisdom teeth to be removed...I made a $50 tip running a birthday party today at work, I went to a farmers market, but didn't stay long because farmer's markets are more fun with Granny. :)
I learned how to play the intro of "Here Comes Goodbye" by Rascal Flatts on the piano...it's purty. I went to church, had a great heart to heart with Crissa, ate Chick-fil-A, hung out with the great Garrett Holmes, the dashing Trevor Miller, and the lovely Saada Hilts.
Then I did a handstand and then something went pop, and here I am back where I started.
I can't go to work tomorrow. I wonder what God's deal is with this?
handstand. POP. owie.
it's NOT COOL.
I'm in bed with ice and my sissy nurse and a heating pad. Miraculous healing, please.
As a recap of my day, it was fun but long. It started with a flirtatious dentist and ended with an ice pack. But in between, I found out my daddy's gonna fork over $600 for my wisdom teeth to be removed...I made a $50 tip running a birthday party today at work, I went to a farmers market, but didn't stay long because farmer's markets are more fun with Granny. :)
I learned how to play the intro of "Here Comes Goodbye" by Rascal Flatts on the piano...it's purty. I went to church, had a great heart to heart with Crissa, ate Chick-fil-A, hung out with the great Garrett Holmes, the dashing Trevor Miller, and the lovely Saada Hilts.
Then I did a handstand and then something went pop, and here I am back where I started.
I can't go to work tomorrow. I wonder what God's deal is with this?
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