Well, since I can't sleep, I might as well start the next check in! I'm going to have several very quiet days at work because one of the other ladies in on vacation, and starting tomorrow, the interim youth director & the other girl that works in the youth department are taking about 15 youth on a "coaster tour". Basically, that means they are going to San Antonio to Fiesta Texas & Sea World. So, I'll finally be able to get caught up on all that little stuff that has piled up on my desk! That is, if I ever get to sleep tonight!!
Been thinking about some new threads. More serious stuff. In fact, I think I'll go start one now!!
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Grace is the acceptance of that which is rejected. ~Paul Tillich
Well, this is freaky... I am checking out on Monday the 13th... here in California... but you are checking in on the 14th there in Texas... so I don't know if I can really check in... Since I am getting ready to go to bed...
One thing I would like to do is to have a Spirituality Conference... I would like to do it one weekend... I would speak and I would get several others to help me with speaking and leading/facilitating Breakout sessions/workshops... but I would also like to have entertainment... Like Jason & DeMarco, Alan Lett... maybe even have some drama... do some skits, and role playing...
But the Theme of the Conference would be Reclaiming Spirituality... or Reclaiming Freedom of Religion in the United States... The right not to practice faith or the right to practice one's faith in any way they choose. To do so in freedom... Where all persons are free to worship or not worship as they feel lead by their creator...
But the BIGGEST Thrust would be to take all the people who have been disenfranchised by the Traditional Church, Prostestant and Catholic Church--like Gays, lesbians, bissexuals, Queers, transgenders, interracial couples, etc., but Give folks the right and and not only give them the right but the permission and Encouragment to Reclaim their Sprituality... Because... While I respect those who claim to be atheists... I think that All Human beings are Spiritual Beings... just as we are phsycial and mental... we are also spiritual... and to be healthy... I think we and whole I think all 3 of our essence should be nurtured an exercised... to build its strength and health.
That's my thoughts here at my bedtime... Love & Hugs, Jerry
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Big Hugs!Blessings of Love, Joy, Peace & Health-Physical, Mental & Spiritual, jerry
"Who walks a road with love, will never walk that road alone." -Charles Thomas Davis
Aww...great idea Jerry. I want to help with that if we ever get it organized. Well..I did not go to bed again. I am officially a vampire slayer,lol. What I mean is that I'm nocturnal and end up walking around outside alot and looking at the stars. But...I took your advice Jerry, and this morning I ordered some Melatonin from the website you sent me before. It should be here on Friday. I really hope it helps me cuz school starts back in less than 2 weeks. Well,I don't know what I will do now. I'm trying not to go to bed cuz if I do I'll never be out of this cycle. Well,have a great day everyone!
Not sleeping stinks, but extra chat time with Mr Tomas is always fun even if at 4am. Grrr I should try some of them pills. Once again it will be an extra long day for me, lots to do at work.
Well, now I know where to come on those occassional sleepless nights......which I have about once every 2 weeks, I feel for those of you who suffer with chronic insomnia, my few nights about kill me.
Today, had a meeting this morning at work, went to the store to get some ingredients for a spinach dip for a going away party for one of the girls at work, and am now preparing for the 3 to 11 shift......fairly boring, but thus is day to day life, I guess......
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Well, I slept really good today!! Sorry guys...hate to rub it in. I actually had a good day today. Not much happening at work. However that may change.....the weather is coming....a hurricane is really going to put a damper on my week next week. Oh well....here we go again!!
I've had a nice quiet day. Some bug got a hold of me, and I actually baked! I made a coffee cake (from scratch) and a batch of cookies (from scratch)! I haven't done that in ages. Then I dozed off for a few minutes in the afternoon. Tried not to sleep, but was just too tired.
Tomorrow is going to be a brighter day* because tonight I am going to sleep!! (*Except for that rain that's on it's way that David mentioned...)
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Grace is the acceptance of that which is rejected. ~Paul Tillich
*sighs* I want some coffee cake right now. I'm just so pissed off right now. I cleaned up the kitchen this morning at 5am...then I fell asleep at 10:30,woke up at 2:30pm and it was completely full again! My big brother and I were the only ones home,..so it had to be him. Then when I load the dishes tonight I ask the simple favor to my dad to put his dish in the dishwasher. He usually puts it beside the sink...and guess where it was??? Beside the sink! I understand he is tired...but it only takes 5 freakin seconds to bend over and put a plate in the dishwasher instead of letting the sink pile up again. I know I sound paranoid...I' m just tired of my family calling me lazy cuz I am home all day and don't clean all the time...and they complain about our house,but never do anything about it. I believe in the great ole saying "If you want something done,you've got to do it yourself". Apparently,my parents believe "If you want something done,get your kids to do it". When I start school,I will have an excuse just like them...and you know? They won't care. They'll say that someone has to do it. So, 4 more years and I can have a nice,clean apartment with no animals to mess the place up. I'm sorry...I just really needed a place to vent everyone. Thanks for reading and caring.
Well..I did not go to bed again. I am officially a vampire slayer,lol. What I mean is that I'm nocturnal and end up walking around outside alot and looking at the stars. But...I took your advice Jerry, and this morning I ordered some Melatonin from the website you sent me before. It should be here on Friday. I really hope it helps me cuz school starts back in less than 2 weeks. Well,I don't know what I will do now. I'm trying not to go to bed cuz if I do I'll never be out of this cycle. Well,have a great day everyone!
