purchasing a car, a team effort
Paulyne from work has friends who work for Honda. actually, two people she knows, one is a saleman and the other crunches the numbers to see who qualifies for what, however the dealership is far, far away in L.A. county (which I believe has higher sales tax). She gave me a paper to fill out. she said that I wouldn't have to buy whatever, but I could just see what it out there.
also, the FedEx guy--we have a very close relationship--said that I should buy a Honda. But another delievery guy (California Overnight) said I should buy a Chevy, there're cheap, and my step-mom says the same thing. Everyone has an opinion.
sister exposed to T.B.
my sister was exposed to T.B. after a patient she was working with in her physical therapy internship, a man from China, went to the E.R. where I used to work at and was diagnosed with T.B. I don't really think it is that big of a deal because doesn't everyone who work in healthcare test positive for T.B.?
my sister will just have to get a chest x-ray, but I don't know if it will affect her for the rest of her life?
mentoring for me
I asked a woman at my church is she would mentor me, it's actually the pastor's (but in the Anglican church it is called "rector") wife who is an associate rector and is also the director of women's ministries at St. James. the only problem is, I am assuming I will not have a car for a month or so, and the church is all the way in Newport Beach.
I thought maybe a mentoring relationship would be better, like twice a month or once a month, because I am not sure if there are any women's groups at the church that would suit me. though I asked in the e-mail if she had any other ideas for me as well, as far as mentoring, women's groups, etc.
yesterday I took the bus to work and it really was not that bad. I just have to figure out the schedule, because on the way home it took me two hours to get home and I only live four miles away! I could have walked home faster. I read the schedule wrong (actually, it was the wrong schedule at the bus stop).
I'm noticing a theme...
two seperate people gave me post-it notes, decorative ones, for Christmas. like they want me to be more organized, or something.
also, this a.m. when I got to work, I had the throw away all of the chocolate in my desk. It was an act of worship to the Lord. enough is enough.
awesome book
brothers and sisters in Christ, I found an awesome book in Kathryn's books that she left in her room (that I'm living in). It's
awesome. It's the kind of book that I think--why couldn't have I found this several years back, it would have saved me so much heartache! (I left it at home, otherwise I would have plagerized several quotes here). It's called "the Making of a Leader."
This guy who wrote it, I think he is a genius. He was a professor at Fuller Seminary, but it was actually probably one of Kathryn's books from Wheaton. All of my life and struggles have stages--as one grows in leadership. I had no idea that what I had been going through, is specific stages. (well, I sort of had an idea that God would be using specific struggles and situations in my life to shape and mold me, but I didn't know there is an actual Biblical stages: again, the guy who wrote this book is a genius).
recommended holiday reading!
this guy a work with asked if he could test drive my car with me
this guy that I work with used to sell B.M.W.'s. I saw him driving his sportscar once when I was leaving work. so, I asked him if he wanted to buy my car for $1,000.
He was telling me today that I should just trade it in. However, I know that if I trade it in, the person will tell me "I'll give you $1,000" but really they give you $100 and raise the price of the vehicle you want to buy $900, that's what I've been told. the mechanic said I should just put an add in the paper to sell my car.
verses
Praise the name of God forever and ever,
for he alone has all wisdom and power.
He determines the course of world events;
he removes kings and sets others on the throne.
He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars.
He reveals deep and mysterious things
and knows what lies hidden in darkness,
though he himself is surrounded by light.
I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors,
for you have given me wisdom and strength.
You have told me what we asked of you
and revealed to us what the king demanded.
-Daniel 2:20-23
I biked to work today
I biked to work today, woohoo! I feel great actually, I think it is the endorphins. I have no idea how it is going to go on the way back, actually, because it will be dark. though I got a bike light for the front and the back the other day, and the back is actually a flashing red light.
I want to be in really good shape, if I can't afford a new used car. When I was changing into my work clothes in the bathroom, I think I already do look pretty muscular and thin, if I can brag about that...
It only took me 35 minutes, I mean, it's only 4 miles. I could get to work my sooner, but I spend time waiting at traffic lights. Nobody rides bikes here because it is, according to Catherine, "so cold!"
people, it's like 65!
the best Christmas pagent *ever*
Sunday night I went to see a Christmas performance, it wasn't just the actual Christmas story, it was sort of all of Jesus' life, his death and resurrection, etc. It was the best Christmas pagent
ever.Amy and Darren were Mary and Joseph, and Josiah was baby Jesus-he was perfect for the role! Amy sang a solo, I didn't even know she could sing, perfect vibrato and everything. she did an excellent job.
St. James, Newport Beach
update of church search: the last several weeks I have attended St. James in Newport Beach, a charismatic Anglican church (no joke!) It is where both of my roommates attend, so I not so much found it, as it found me.
I need a new car
well, new to me car. I would like a Toyota, fuel efficient, probably at least 5 or 6 years old. please pray that I am able to find a decent "new" car.
Chrissy had her baby!
A woman I work with had her baby today! 10 pds. 10 ounces!!!!! Congratulations, Chrissy! (I think if I had a baby that big I would
die.)
only 6 more ounces would be an 11 pounder!
if you love me, please pray for Angela
my new-found California friend that I know through work, Angela, is amidst a difficult decision re: relationship with a Christian guy she met through e-harmony. Namely, she wants to stay friends level, but he e-mailed her this morning and said that he wants to be boyfriend/girlfriend. She does not know what to do re: him.
please pray for my friend, Angela!!!!!!
pasta for dinner tonight and a quiet life
I'm making pasta for dinner tonight (yea!). all I want is a quiet life, really: to work hard, come home, make dinner, go to sleep, and repeat.
so I met Kathryn's dad ...
He's a lawyer. I was outside putting the wheel on my bike when he stopped by to pick up a package. He saw my car parked next to Patricia's and asked if it was mine, the one with the Northwestern sticker, and I said yes. "sporty!" he said. "do you want to buy it?" I replied.
at this point, I'm asking everyone I know if they want to buy my car ; )
practical
I think I am becoming like my parents because I just want practical things for Christmas. For example, my sister asked me what I wanted and I thought about it for a while, then told her I just wanted pajamas. She called me last night and asked what kind. I said, "pink ones," but we were both on our cell phones and the connection wasn't very good. "with sequins?" she said. "no,
pink ones" I replied, but now with sequins is the joke.
then halfway through our conversation she exclaims, "I have to let you go! My boy. . . a cute guy is calling me on the other line!" So I was like, "Jeanne, I see how much you value my conversation!"
but I would be the same way. "I'll have to call you back!!"
verse
"Always be joyful."
-1Thessalonians 5:16
my mom offered to send me some snow
she says they have plenty in the backyard. I said, it still feels Christmasey without the cold weather and snow. Honestly, I do not miss it yet because I am enjoying the sunny weather in California.
Holiday Party at Dave and Busters!!!
we have our holiday party today at Dave and Busters. yea!!!
I'm psyched.
so, a new broker came into the office
and I commented on his appearance to Heather. "Do you think he's cute?" I had forgotten that my secret crush (the one the Lord had revealed to me) was standing opposite next to us, looking for something in the filing cabinet. He said, completely serious, "I would
appreciate it if you guys wouldn't talk about me right in front of me."
But here is my point: I think in all sincerity, that I should not even be commenting on men's appearances.
pure mind. Like what my professor said at W.C., "Do you think that after you get married, all of the handsome men disappear of the face of the planet?" (they don't??????) Not that I'm married, but I guess I shouldn't even be thinking about men's appearances: faithfulness, I should start now.
Sometimes, though, I think, "Is Jesus here to spoil my fun?" Like, I can't even make the above comments to my female co-workers anymore!!!!
a routine
okay, I need to get back on to my routine, such as exercising after work. and also, just going to the regular grocery store, instead of always eating fast food, which I have been doing the last two weeks. one week before I moved, and one week after I moved.
I honestly feel like I have more energy at work when I exercise on a regular basis.
the office
my gosh, we're slammed. I finished working last night at 7p.m.,
and I'm back here again at 7a.m. This week they gave me a key, even though I'm technically still working for the temp. agency (they must think I'm trustworthy!)
December is supposed to be a really busy month for the mortgage business. I need to earn overtime anyway.
prayer for my car
I took my car in at lunch. I had a connection because Angela's brother-in-law owns a garage, though they don't service my type of car, though they know some other people. It's so
stressful for a young woman to take her car to a garage--to many bad experiences!
I prayed on the way there. Here is my prayer for my car. I left it at the garage for them to look at.
Dear Jesus,please watch over my car when it is in the shop today, and please also guide the mechanic to what is wrong with my vehicle.
and also, whatever is wrong with my car, I pray that it is
cheap to fix it.
In Jesus name, Amen.
website
I discovered (Angela showed me) interesting website today, John Piper.
http://www.desiringgod.org
California medicine
So, since I am staying here in California I decided that I need to start making some contacts for medical school--connections. My first is to begin volunteer work again at a hospital, which is going to seem really basic after
working in the E.R. But I would like to volunteer at a children's hospital; I like to see all aspects of medicine.
I already did volunteer for 11 mo.s at La Rabida in Chicago (children's hospital), but La Rabida was only chronic conditions: asthma, sickle cell anemia, etc. It taught children how to live with their chronic conditions.
