New Moon

My good friend, Lucy, has convinced me to break my blog silence to write my thoughts on New Moon. And you know, you really have to twist my arm to talk about the Twilight Series....

I read the books a little over a year ago, and you can check out my obsession here. I was SO excited about the first movie. After seeing Twilight, I was so let down. The acting was 'blah', and it didn't capture the love between Bella and Edward that the book portrayed. (No movie could, I guess.) So, going into New Moon, I knew that it wouldn't live up to the book and HAD to be better than the first movie. OHHH I was not disappointed with the second movie!!

I will forever be Team Edward. But Lucy made some really great points about Jacob in the movie (really, go read her blog, she is amazing). I probably never would have noticed because I am blinded by my devotion (haha) to Edward. The movie really did show Jacob as a legitimate and really, a healthier choice for Bella. I get that. Esthetically, Jacob blew Edward out of the water. And that is all I have to say about that.

I will be seeing the movie again soon, so perhaps I will have even more insight. Until then, Happy Thanksgiving!

Surreal

Surreal. That is the only word I have for this past weekend, because this past weekend I attended the funeral of my younger cousin, Ben. Surely, this past weekend did not actually happen.

Unfortunately, it did.

I have felt many emotions toward God, but never the anger I felt last week. I have never been so angry. Angry that He took such a lively, loving, giving, smart, talented, and wonderful 20 year old. Angry that my aunt and uncle lost their son, that my cousin lost his brother. Angry that I grew up so far away from my family, angry that my family had been robbed of any future times with Ben. I was angry.

In a moment of Grace, God dispelled my anger and replaced it with thankfulness for the times I have had with Ben, and that the knowledge that I will see him again.

And so, somehow, I am thankful.

Aaannnnddd we're back

today zach and i went to macauthority for a refurbished mac. we left with a new mac and a printer. but, it was quite the deal. and tax free. i am hoping that the fact that i now have a functioning computer will fuel my blogging :)

where do i start? well, i have a job! whohoo! i'm working as a dental assistant in hopkinsville, ky for an awesome dentist and staff. on my first day on the job i was talking with my boss while i was snacking on some veggies. i started to comment on something he said and i inhaled a broccoli floret. i tried and tried to swallow or breathe or cough, but i couldn't. so i did what i had to do, i tapped my boss on the shoulder and gave him the international "i'm choking" sign and simultaneously swallowed. i haven't been that embarrassed in a long time. my heart beat like crazy for the next 30 minutes and i don't know if it was because i thought i was going to die or because my boss almost had to give me the heimlich. what a wonderful way to start a job.

i have so much more craziness to share... stay tuned :)

American Idol

So, all along I wanted Danny to win. Since that ended up not being an option, I wanted Kris to be the new American Idol - but really, I just knew that Adam was going get all the votes. When Kris ended up winning, I was happy-sad. And yes, that is an emotion.

This is going to upset some Braves fans (I love the Braves, so don't be gettin' all crazy on me yet), but I remember when they won the World Series. My whole family was piled on my parents' bed, we got to stay up late, watch the game, and be cool. Well, we freaked out when the Braves won, but even then I can remember the camera showing the other team and I felt so happy-sad. I hated seeing the other team so crushed and let down.

Anyways, I'm happy for Kris.

But, I'm sad for Adam.

I am happy-sad. The End.

After this post, I totally understand if you won't be able read this blog again. I am ridiculous.

Truck Woes

In case you did not know, Zach sold his beloved truck while he was deployed last year. With that money, we bought the car I drive now and Zach drives my awesome Civic. Everything sounds normal, right? Wrong. Zach is not quite complete without a truck. I am reminded of this everyday.

While we were out driving today we passed a huge farm-tractor-farm-tilling thing. Zach waved to him. The farmer did not wave back. (He did not even look friendly.) Zach's explanation of the incident: "If I had a truck, he would have waved back. Ugh, because we are in a car he ignored us."

And so, I'd like to share with you reason #234 why Zach needs a truck:

People driving farm equipment will wave back.

Should I Stay or Should I Go??

Wellllll it is very likely that Zach is going to stay in the Army. Which makes another deployment (this time to Afghanistan) unavoidable. All decisions haven't been made and I'm not going to let myself get upset about Zach possibly leaving next April just yet. BUT the first thing my mom said when I told her was: "You stayed alone in TN already, JUST COME HOME."

It is so tempting.

I love my parents and my sister (who is still at home) and it would be wonderful to have people I love around 24/7 for the possible next deployment. Last deployment I just knew I was supposed to stay in C-ville. Now I am not really sure what I am going to do, but here is why I am already thinking about it:

Nightmares.

Every single night for about the past two weeks I have had nightmares about being attacked by intruders. (Well, one night I was being chased by a pit bull and no one would get him away from me. Thanks a lot dream-friends.) Don't get me wrong - I am aware that I can't make a decision like this based on nightmares. AND I shouldn't even be stressing about this right now. Who knows, I may very well find the Lord leading me to stay here again.

Please be praying for Zach and me while we are making these decisions! Love ya'll!

Watch This

Ya'll, Grace Community Church showed this clip in church this week and I LOVE IT. WATCH IT. (okay, I'm done with the all caps, I promise. It stresses me out too.)