Random Stuff

Ok, so here is a random post because it's my blog and I can post what I want.

Top Ten Random Thoughts of Today

1. I really don't understand the attraction of the Super Bowl. Most people say they watch it for the commercials and half time show.....isn't that kind of insulting to the players that worked so hard to get into the big game? And most of the commercials these days are either lame, raunchy or a combination of both. So gonna skip that part. And while I'm sure whoever performed during the half time show did a wonderful job, I am just not interested. If you love the Super Bowl and football, and commercials and parties centered around those things.....that is great!! I am happy for you. I just don't get it.

2. You have 2 children and you dream of them playing together and enjoying each other's company, and they do......usually. But then there are those days when it's just not enough and there are meltdowns because there isn't ANYONE to play with. And then who are they looking to???? Yep, me. Like I really want to play a BMX video game??? I thought the whole point of video games was that you could play them alone....

3. Laundry.....that is all.

4. Being a grown up is tough at times. When you are young you envision countless hours of free time and not having to answer to anyone and getting to spend your money on anything you want..... then you wake up one morning and realize that you are spending precious free moments running to the store to buy toilet paper....bubble popped.

5. There is nothing like the presence of God. And nothing like experiencing the presence of God corporately. I love it!!! I love having the privilege of leading people into the presence of God. I am humbled and encouraged each time. Today the congregation was singing so loud that it overpowered our monitors. Was wonderful!!!!

6. Gods' Word is the best book ever!!! Each time I spend time reading and studying I see and learn something new. A new facet of my Fathers character, a new name for my Savior, a new promise that is available to me. Incredible!!!

7. Being married is the best and hardest thing. I love my man so much!!! I am so blessed!!! But there are days when we don't agree and we annoy each other and maybe we don't really understand what the other is trying to say. But it's worth it. It's worth the work, worth the long conversations to clear up misunderstanding, worth being vulnerable, worth admitting when your wrong, worth saying sorry first, worth getting on your face before God and confessing and asking forgiveness for getting it wrong. It's worth it because I choose to love, he chooses to love me. Our sons see us choosing to love in spite of differences, they see that we don't always have to agree to love, in fact our differences make us stronger.  Fifteen years in and I still love my man!!!! And I will choose to love him for the rest of my life.

8. These days it seems that every time a person expresses an opinion about their own life at least one person will get offended and feel the need to attack or express a counter opinion. Why?? What happened to people being able to express themselves without complete strangers getting defensive and reacting? Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Why is it so important for everyone to agree with the opinion?? I feel that a person that is secure in their beliefs, opinions and decisions should not be threatened by someone else's opinion. Just my thoughts, but then again I'm sure someone will disagree....hahaha

9. I said the word opinion way too many times in #8

10. I saw a Japanese Magnolia tree blooming today and it made me happy. Yes, a pink flower on a tree can do that. They are beautiful and I love them.

Happy first week of February. Hope it's a good one!!!