Big News

I realize no one reads this but I am going to post anyways.

I got a job!

and Jeff and I are engaged!

Ok, thats all.

still here

Well, its Tuesday, and Im still in Cincinnati.
Gotta love getting the flu to top off a long tonsillectomy recovery.
I have spent the last few days in bed.
I am finally feeling better today.
I am not at 100% yet, but I am heading back to Charlotte in the morning.
I have an interview on Thursday morning for a job I really really want. I am praying this is the job God has picked out for me.
It snowed here yesterday. I had forgotten how pretty snow was. I just wish it wasn't so cold along with it. I will miss the white landscapes, but not the temperatures this winter in NC.

My body hates me

Well, it has been a while since I posted last.
I am currently posting from Cincinnati.
On Nov. 4 I had my tonsils taken out here and have been staying with mom and dad during my recovery. Since I dont have a job yet I am still using their insurance, so it was much easier insurance wise to get it done in cinci. Plus I had already consulted with a doctor so all I had to do was schedule the surgery. Anyways, the surgery was kind of a last minute thing. I had met with the doctor a few months back and he recommended I get them out but it wasnt urgent. I was too anxious to move to Charlotte to do it then, so I just put it off, figuring I would do it in Charlotte at some point. Well, it then ended up that I had to come to Cinci on Nov 11th anyways for a depostion for the law suits with my accident (yes, the one 2 1/2 years ago. yes, its still going on). Since I dont have a job and therefore really have no commitments, I decided to come home a week early and have the tonsils cut out.
I am no stranger to surgery. I have had my fair share and then some. However, I very much underestimated the recovery from this thing. I was thinking a few days of real pain then you turn the corner and its heals quickly. WRONG. I was on pain killer for a whole week until I finally forced myself off of it. Then it was advil or tylenol every few hours and still alot of pain. I couldnt really eat anything and drinking was painful too. I am still having some pain on day 12. Eating normal foods is difficult but doable in small amounts as long as its not super hard or crunchy.
My underestimation has also caused me to be in Cincinnati muchh longer than expected. Orginally i was planning on staying only a week and going home the day after my deposition. That plan went out the window and departure was moved to Friday in order to get back in time to go down to Clemson for the weekend. Thursday night I got 2 1/2 hours of sleep and woke up the next morning feeling exhausted, woozy, and kind of sickly. I tearfully called my boyfriend who i miss soo soo much and told him I wasnt going to be able to make the drive. The goal then became Sunday, tomorrow. Seemed like a good plan until I came down with a stomach bug today and am sitting here with a fever, sore neck, and very upset stomach. Guess Monday is the new objective. The whole thing has been very frustrating and I am sick of feeling bad.
Other than my medical news, things have been going okay. I have had a few job interviews but nothing has come from them I have another next week and hopefully will get a second one set up soon. I am trying to stay positive, trusting in my Heavenly Father that he has something picked out for me. Sometimes his timing can be hard to understand and really test the patience.
I should go to bed so this update will have to end here.

Kurt Schwitterz

One of my favorite 20th century artists is Kurt Schwitterz. He was a German dada artist, most well known for his "merz" projects. Merz was a word he invented to use for his works, many of which were collages. He made them out of garbage he found, old newspapers, train tickets, etc. He tells stories about life in that time through the things people have thrown away, and uses interesting compositions and layouts to do so.













Not only did he make incredible collage art work, he also produced a publication called Merz, in which he does some great work with typography.

First Nascar Race

Last weekend I went to my very first NASCAR race.
The track here in Charlotte is about 10 minutes from my house.
Jeff and I, along with his brother and friend, went to the Bank of America 300 Busch Race.
Thanks to some connections, we had an infield pass.

Welcome to the infield at Lowes Motor Speedway!

In the infield you will find:
1. lots of hicks with campers with platforms built on top to sit/stand on to watch the race. We saw one guy wearing a dress made out of beer boxes...
2. Victory Lane
3. The garages and trailors for all the drivers.

These are some of the garages

Standing behind Pit Road

Jeff and I had no seats, just the infield pass. Being a Busch race, the place wasnt super packed out. We were able to spend the first part of the race standing at the fence in turn 2, about 30? feet from the cars flying by.

Our spot for the start of the race

Ready for the race to start with our scanners on, used to listen to the radio or listen in on the communication between the drivers and their crew chiefs and spotters

Cars flying by at the beginning of the race

I wanted to see a wreck happen in turn 2 while we were standing there. First guy to hit the wall did it right there and ended up looking right at me

We eventually moved to the top of a crest in the in field. We could see about 4/5 of the track from there, as well as a huge screen showing replays.

It was a fun time and cool to exepereince. It made for a long night with scattered rain showers causing two red flags, as well as a dozen cautions, but I am very glad I was able to go and have my first nascar experience (and all for free..!!)

pretty paper collage

I did art today! For the first time in a long time.
It isnt much. Its a collage out of cool papers.
Its now hanging in my bathroom.
Im not sure Im totally satisfied with it yet, but its not bad.
Woo.
I plan on making another one tomorrow.

Blessed Child and Barack Obama

Ted Dekker, my favorite author, along with Bill Bright, the founder of campus crusade, wrote a book called "Blessed Child." If you haven't read it, you should. Especially right now.
The book is about a boy who has incredible spiritual gifts. While it is sometimes almost far fetched and hard to imagine being that in-tune with God, it is a powerful book about faith like a child.
Also in this book there is a man who is running for President of the USA. He has the American people under a spell with his well-chosen words, promises, and catchy slogan of "Power to the People." Sounds familiar, doesnt it? What they don't realize is that this same man is behind bombings taking place in other countries and has conenctions to the most powerful of terorists groups.
In my opinion, Obama could very well be that man. I pray he is not, esp if he does become the president of our nation. And if he is, I pray that like in the book, God sends someone to expose him. That man just makes me nervous and uneasy. I dont buy into his great promises and smooth-talking. I also dont want to give the government all of my hard earned money.
anyways, I higly recommend "Blessed Child." It is an increidble story, I found myself learning more about abandon and true faith from it than I ever have from reading any devotional.