I got a facial today.
Oh you guys (or gals). Facials are heavenly! They have a special room just for it, and you lay down in a bed like you're going to get a massage, and it's candlelit, and there's soft music playing...and then it's basically like getting a face and neck massage for 30 minutes. Well, mine was an express facial, so it was 30 minutes. Her normal facials are 1.5 hours long. I told Mari I'm going to treat her to one, and I mean it.
If anyone is wondering how I can afford it (because I'm sure I've talked about our tight finances on here before, although I try not to mention it too often), in May, I bought a promo from this spa and salon for $40. They offer four different treatments on four different appointments. All for $40. So it's basically like paying for one treatment, and getting three more for free. I got a hair cut right before I started my job, and I still have a mani and pedi left.
Oh yeah. It's a really good deal.
So if you feel like treating yourself, maybe skip the usual manicure or pedicure. Try a facial. They are soooooo relaxing.
In other news, I mentioned that I kind of had a secret that was still in the works, and that I wasn't quite ready to share it yet, because we were still hashing out some details. But my husband spilled the beans, so you all pretty much know about it already. In less than two weeks, Art's family and I are taking a 10-day road trip to California. Art's dad hasn't seen his grandmother in a while, and I think she's sick and quite possibly dying, so he wants to see her again.
So we'll visit with them for a few days (and I'll be meeting some of Art's extended family for the first time). And then. And THEN. We're going to DISNEYLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've never been, honestly thought I'd never go, but we're going, and I'm beside myself with glee! We'll be there for about 2.5 days, and after that we drive back. And Art's parents are paying for all of it. I can't believe it, and I actually didn't believe it for a while. But they really are, and I got the time off from work, and I still have a job when I get back (which is something I was worried about).
So yeah. California. I've been to Cali twice before, and for those of you who haven't been, it really is as nice as everyone says it is.
Ooh, and some other exciting news: Kat is going to be here tomorrow! She is my bestest girl friend, she was a bridesmaid in my wedding, and she lives far away, so I haven't seen her since the wedding, and before that, I hadn't seen her for.....over two years. We became quite close friends in college, and she is one of two people with whom I've stayed in contact. So yeah, she's taking a short, impromptu road trip out this way, and she's staying the weekend!
And I have no plans. I have no idea where I should take her, and what I should show her. I also don't have a car, so that could make things interesting. Also, I should be cleaning the house, and the weird thing is, I have zero motivation. I don't know if that's ever happened before. I mean, it's not just a bit of tidying. I have to clean. And I haven't started yet. Oh dear. I hope Mari and Art are feeling helpful tomorrow while I'm at work.
Well, they say that starting is the hardest part, so here I go!
August 27, 2009
August 20, 2009
Every Good and Perfect Gift Comes From Above
I had this huge long post all typed up about all sorts of things that have happened lately/that I have been thinking about lately, and then I deleted it. On purpose. Because that's not really what I wanted to say.
I just realized how much God has blessed us lately, and my heart is too full not to share it.
God answered my panicked prayers about finding a new place quickly, and the blessings will keep on coming, because our rent is lower, as are our bills.
God used a woman in our old church to help me get a job. I was one of the last to be hired, and who knows how many resumes they got. I just barely got in there.
God answered my prayer about finding a way to get to work. I take the bus now. So easy, pretty cheap. And this week it's free, which means Art got to keep his quarters for himself instead of me stealing them.
God has recently answered some prayers about some personal things. I'm not going to share any details, but basically, only God could make a change in this area, and it's something I've been praying about for a while, and I'm finally seeing some breakthrough. I just keep praying that it only gets better.
He has answered some "smaller" prayers as well. All of my jeans have holes in them, except for one pair, and I can't wear holey jeans to work. I was wondering when I would be able to purchase some new ones, and wondering wear I would buy them (I haven't shopped for clothes since I moved here.) Then, my friend came over with some jeans that were given to her by a co-worker, and she asked me to try them all on.
They all fit. One pair is a bit lose, but they all fit! And they don't have holes in them. So God answered that prayer, even though I technically never prayed about it. He knows my needs.
The jeans do need to be hemmed though. I've thought about hemming them by hand, but hand-sewing denim is difficult, and painful. It's really better to use a sewing machine.
On Sunday, our church had "Beautify Sunday." Instead of having a service, we go out and do service. The church finds out about needs in the community, and then we just volunteer for the one we want to do. A big group of people put together sack lunches and gave them to homeless people downtown. Some guys went to cut down a few dead trees somewhere.
Mari and I went to an elderly widow's apartment to help her clean (side note: James 1:27). I got to bless her by scrubbing her oven and her fridge. And she blessed us back. By giving us a free sewing machine. I definitely didn't pray about that one. I never dreamed about having my own. I assumed I would find someone who owned one.
We told Sozan that we would give it to her, but she said that we could keep it here and share it. She is free to come over anytime to use it. We just need to buy some thread. And then she and Mari need to learn how to use it. I have watched my mom use her sewing machine all my life, so I'm pretty comfortable setting it up.
And then today, at Wal-Mart, I found a $1 soap dispenser. Such a little thing. But I was too cheap to buy an $8 soap dispenser, and I couldn't find one for less. Until today. Just one of those little things that we kind of needed, but I would never pray about, because it's so trivial. Or how about the shelving unit that stand over the toilet? You know what I'm talking about? One of these:
Art had talked about getting one, because our bathroom doesn't have much storage, other than under the sink. And I wanted a place to put towels. And then a friend of his moved, and gave us one! Again, totally didn't think to pray about it. But God new our wants/needs, and provided anyway. Because He is so loving like that.
So I that's what I really wanted to share. And I guess I'm done sharing, because I've been talking to Mari for about an hour now, instead of finishing this post. Have a great weekend, and God bless!
I just realized how much God has blessed us lately, and my heart is too full not to share it.
God answered my panicked prayers about finding a new place quickly, and the blessings will keep on coming, because our rent is lower, as are our bills.
God used a woman in our old church to help me get a job. I was one of the last to be hired, and who knows how many resumes they got. I just barely got in there.
God answered my prayer about finding a way to get to work. I take the bus now. So easy, pretty cheap. And this week it's free, which means Art got to keep his quarters for himself instead of me stealing them.
God has recently answered some prayers about some personal things. I'm not going to share any details, but basically, only God could make a change in this area, and it's something I've been praying about for a while, and I'm finally seeing some breakthrough. I just keep praying that it only gets better.
He has answered some "smaller" prayers as well. All of my jeans have holes in them, except for one pair, and I can't wear holey jeans to work. I was wondering when I would be able to purchase some new ones, and wondering wear I would buy them (I haven't shopped for clothes since I moved here.) Then, my friend came over with some jeans that were given to her by a co-worker, and she asked me to try them all on.
They all fit. One pair is a bit lose, but they all fit! And they don't have holes in them. So God answered that prayer, even though I technically never prayed about it. He knows my needs.
The jeans do need to be hemmed though. I've thought about hemming them by hand, but hand-sewing denim is difficult, and painful. It's really better to use a sewing machine.
On Sunday, our church had "Beautify Sunday." Instead of having a service, we go out and do service. The church finds out about needs in the community, and then we just volunteer for the one we want to do. A big group of people put together sack lunches and gave them to homeless people downtown. Some guys went to cut down a few dead trees somewhere.
Mari and I went to an elderly widow's apartment to help her clean (side note: James 1:27). I got to bless her by scrubbing her oven and her fridge. And she blessed us back. By giving us a free sewing machine. I definitely didn't pray about that one. I never dreamed about having my own. I assumed I would find someone who owned one.
We told Sozan that we would give it to her, but she said that we could keep it here and share it. She is free to come over anytime to use it. We just need to buy some thread. And then she and Mari need to learn how to use it. I have watched my mom use her sewing machine all my life, so I'm pretty comfortable setting it up.
And then today, at Wal-Mart, I found a $1 soap dispenser. Such a little thing. But I was too cheap to buy an $8 soap dispenser, and I couldn't find one for less. Until today. Just one of those little things that we kind of needed, but I would never pray about, because it's so trivial. Or how about the shelving unit that stand over the toilet? You know what I'm talking about? One of these:
Art had talked about getting one, because our bathroom doesn't have much storage, other than under the sink. And I wanted a place to put towels. And then a friend of his moved, and gave us one! Again, totally didn't think to pray about it. But God new our wants/needs, and provided anyway. Because He is so loving like that.
So I that's what I really wanted to share. And I guess I'm done sharing, because I've been talking to Mari for about an hour now, instead of finishing this post. Have a great weekend, and God bless!
August 14, 2009
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