I haven't been feeling well lately. I have a summer cold. No, I'm not in denial- it really is a summer cold. (five points to anyone who gets the reference.. hee hee)
For the last two days I've been answering the phones at Vanguard and here's what I say,
"Vanguard University, this is Amber. How can I help you??"
Now plug your nose, and say that aloud. That's what I sound like.
A lady just responded to me saying "Hi Eeeber, can I please be transferred to ..."
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Disneyland Day
My mom convinced my Grandma to come visit for a few days so I took a vacation day and spent it with them at Disneyland.
I can't remember the last time I spent the whole day there, but we had so much fun. We got there at 9:45 (just before California Adventure Opened) and got in line early for the new ToyStory Mania ride. We rode ToyStory Mania (oh my goodness... cutest ride EVER!), Soaring Over California, went to Turtle Talk and saw Aladdin (all before lunch!). We then headed over to Disneyland for lunch and got seats to watch Billy Hill and the Hillbillies (my mom's favorite show). I've seen this show tons of times, usually begrudgingly (same songs, same lame jokes, and I guess the origional guy (who was really funny) doesn't work there anymore... ). Everytime I go with my mom, I hope and pray that they do my favorite part, where they play each other's instruments, but they haven't done it in YEARS... Well, THEY DID IT! And it was AWESOME!
It totally made an already wonderful day even more wonderful!
After Billy Hill we rode Pirates of the Caribbean, the Jungle Cruise and the Casey Junior train (The short but ridiculously slow moving line was NOT worth the wait, but it was still super cute) I took a few pictures that looked like I was in a helicopter...
We then met Brent for dinner at Storyteller's Cafe (let me just say that I HATE it when places change their menu...). I orderd the Pirate Punch (Minute Maid light raspberry lemonade) with a light up Tinker Bell and color changing straw. I got laughed at (twice) by the waiter who served it to me.
It was such a fun day- I was so blessed to get to spend a whole day with my mom and grandma just having fun and laughing and talking.
I can't remember the last time I spent the whole day there, but we had so much fun. We got there at 9:45 (just before California Adventure Opened) and got in line early for the new ToyStory Mania ride. We rode ToyStory Mania (oh my goodness... cutest ride EVER!), Soaring Over California, went to Turtle Talk and saw Aladdin (all before lunch!). We then headed over to Disneyland for lunch and got seats to watch Billy Hill and the Hillbillies (my mom's favorite show). I've seen this show tons of times, usually begrudgingly (same songs, same lame jokes, and I guess the origional guy (who was really funny) doesn't work there anymore... ). Everytime I go with my mom, I hope and pray that they do my favorite part, where they play each other's instruments, but they haven't done it in YEARS... Well, THEY DID IT! And it was AWESOME!
It totally made an already wonderful day even more wonderful!
After Billy Hill we rode Pirates of the Caribbean, the Jungle Cruise and the Casey Junior train (The short but ridiculously slow moving line was NOT worth the wait, but it was still super cute) I took a few pictures that looked like I was in a helicopter...
We then met Brent for dinner at Storyteller's Cafe (let me just say that I HATE it when places change their menu...). I orderd the Pirate Punch (Minute Maid light raspberry lemonade) with a light up Tinker Bell and color changing straw. I got laughed at (twice) by the waiter who served it to me.
It was such a fun day- I was so blessed to get to spend a whole day with my mom and grandma just having fun and laughing and talking.
what the....
Last Thursday I spent the day at Disneyland with my Mom and Grandma. Brent met us for dinner and we headed over to Disneyland to ride Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters and watch the fireworks. As we entered the line, I saw this (see below) and abandoned my group to chase after this couple to take a picture... I chased them as long as I could in an attempt to get a good picture, but alas, the battery in my camera was dying and they all came out super blurry. Not so blurry that you can't see what it is...
That's right. These people brought a PRAM to Disneyland... Thank goodness I was there to document it.
That's right. These people brought a PRAM to Disneyland... Thank goodness I was there to document it.
Friday, July 18, 2008
It's Hereditary...
More than once, I've been confronted on something that, until yesterday, I was unable to accept as truth. People in my life have told me it's a problem, and that they're concerned. I just brush them off, telling them it's NOT a problem, I have it under control, and to mind their own beeswax.
Yesterday I spent the day with my mother and grandmother at Disneyland. After observing their habits and behaviors, I had no choice but to be honest with myself about what I've been denying for so long. It was like looking in a mirror (or two). I realized that this habit has been passed down from generation to generation. We all share the same problem.
None of us can walk in a straight line.
I'm serious.
Watching the three of us walking (or weaving) through Disneyland, you would have thought we'd first stopped at the wine tasting booth at California Adventure... (we had not, I might add)
It's nice to know that it's not just me.
It's nice to know that the other women in my life struggle with this.
It's nice to have someone who understands when the men in our lives refuse to walk next to us...
Yesterday I spent the day with my mother and grandmother at Disneyland. After observing their habits and behaviors, I had no choice but to be honest with myself about what I've been denying for so long. It was like looking in a mirror (or two). I realized that this habit has been passed down from generation to generation. We all share the same problem.
None of us can walk in a straight line.
I'm serious.
Watching the three of us walking (or weaving) through Disneyland, you would have thought we'd first stopped at the wine tasting booth at California Adventure... (we had not, I might add)
It's nice to know that it's not just me.
It's nice to know that the other women in my life struggle with this.
It's nice to have someone who understands when the men in our lives refuse to walk next to us...
Monday, July 7, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
In the name of.... Vanity
Yesterday I used some new lip gloss... the kind that plumps your lips up and makes you look like you might be related to Goldie Hawn...
Firstly, let me just say, that I've never experienced pain like that before.. my mom used to tell me when I was little "You've gotta suffer* to be beautiful."
But this was different. It was like the slow burning of acid on your lips... But I'm a tough girl, so I stuck it out.
Today my lips STILL hurt. But this time it's my mouth and the area of my face AROUND my lips that's itchy, still burning and red and puffy. I kind of look like I ate something I'm allergic to (think Hitch... just not as severe).
I'm beginning to think having big full beautiful lips just isn't worth it...
*Suffering includes but is not limited to: burning your forehead whilest curling your bangs, sleeping in curlers, waxing, shaving, wearing uncomfortable undergarments, NOT eating that cookie, and putting snake venom on your lips to make them big and beautiful.
Firstly, let me just say, that I've never experienced pain like that before.. my mom used to tell me when I was little "You've gotta suffer* to be beautiful."
But this was different. It was like the slow burning of acid on your lips... But I'm a tough girl, so I stuck it out.
Today my lips STILL hurt. But this time it's my mouth and the area of my face AROUND my lips that's itchy, still burning and red and puffy. I kind of look like I ate something I'm allergic to (think Hitch... just not as severe).
I'm beginning to think having big full beautiful lips just isn't worth it...
*Suffering includes but is not limited to: burning your forehead whilest curling your bangs, sleeping in curlers, waxing, shaving, wearing uncomfortable undergarments, NOT eating that cookie, and putting snake venom on your lips to make them big and beautiful.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
sometimes there are no answers...
For the Luceros and the Chapmans
Natalie Grant - Held
Two months is too little.
They let him go.
They had no sudden healing.
To think that providence would
Take a child from his mother while she prays
Is appalling.
Natalie Grant - Held
Two months is too little.
They let him go.
They had no sudden healing.
To think that providence would
Take a child from his mother while she prays
Is appalling.
Who told us we’d be rescued?
What has changed and why should we be saved from nightmares?
We’re asking why this happens
To us who have died to live?
It’s unfair.
Chorus:
This is what it means to be held.
How it feels when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive.
This is what it is to be loved.
And to know that the promise was
When everything fell
We’d be held.
This hand is bitterness.
We want to taste it, let the hatred NUMB our sorrow.
The wise hands opens slowly to lilies of the valley and tomorrow.
(Chorus)
This is what it means to be held.
How it feels when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive.
This is what it is to be loved.
And to know that the promise was
When everything fell
We’d be held.
Bridge:
If hope is born of suffering.
If this is only the beginning.
Can we not wait for one hour watching for our Savior?
(Chorus)
This is what it means to be held.
How it feels when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive.
This is what it is to be loved.
And to know that the promise was
When everything fell
We’d be held.
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