This blog is moving to WordPress.com! I'm in the process of getting everything set up the just the way that I like.
Why the move?
Well....WordPress has a lot more templates to chose from including one with 3 columns!
What is the new site's address?
jeannettejoy.wordpress.com (trying to keep it simple)
Can I see it now?
Sure...but be warned...it ain't done yet!
I just got used to writing 2007 on stuff!
Oh well... here are a few things I enjoyed in 2007:
- Josh Groban's CD 'Noel'
....He also sings an awesome 'O Holy Night'
(sadly it is not on the Noel CD...sigh)
- The movie 'August Rush'
- Operation Christmas Child
- The early release of Ted Dekker's books Chosen and Infidel
And here are a few things I am looking forward to in 2008:
- Becoming an aunt
- New Ted Dekker books (Adam, Chaos and Renegade)
- New TSO CD 'Nightcastle'....I hope!
- Wall-E the new Pixar movie
Happy New Year!
Even though it is after 9pm....Merry Christmas!
Oh yeah......the TSO concert was AWESOME! This year Richmond had 2 shows....we are moving up! We went to the 3 o'clock show instead of the 8 o'clock show...was a great decision and we hope that we have the same option next year.
December 4 - 7, 2007
Boone, NC
Day 1 - Left home and drove 5 hours to Boone, NC. After we arrived, we had just enough time to check into the Fairfield Inn and eat before working from 1 - 9PM at the Processing Center. This year they introduced a new processing system...Teams! I enjoyed this system a lot more because you had a better chance of meeting new people and doing more jobs. I got to try out 2 new jobs this year...mail sorting (They let me play with a knife. Can you believe it?!?!) and boxing the shoeboxes into larger boxes...I have now decided to use the boxes that Samaritan's Purse provides, more of those can fit into a large box. We tried to put a minimum of 14 shoeboxes into the larger boxes, but it is difficult to do with the large plastic boxes.
Day 2 - Worked from 3 - 9PM at the Processing Center and met a group from home! It is a small world after all. We also had a surprise visit from Franklin Graham! He closed the evening with a prayer.
Day 3 - Tried something new for lunch - Japanese! Makato's is an excellent restaurant. Worked at the Processing Center from 1 - 9PM.
Day 4 - homeward bound
I think this headline speaks for itself:
Big Chunk Of The Universe Is Missing -- Again
but I'll take it!
Wal-mart has an exclusive 1 disk, 6 song Trans-Siberian Orchestra CD.
The play-list is as follows:
1. A Mad Russian's Christmas
2. Dream Child (A Christmas Dream)
3. A Last Illusion
4. Christmas Canon Rock
5. Heal My Soul
6. Prince of Peace (Live)
It is worth it to get the album just for the live version of Prince of Peace...The man can sing! Last year at the concert, I was thinking to myself..."Self, they need to get that man on a CD!" And while Heal My Soul is not my favorite, I do like the lyrics.
The other day, a friend in my town read that a Meth lab had been found in an old farmhouse in the adjoining county. He turned to me and asked me a rhetorical question: “Why didn’t we have a drug problem when you and I were growing up?”
I told him that I did have a drug problem when I was young.
I was drug to church on Sunday morning, for weddings and funerals. I was drug to family reunions and community socials no matter the weather. I was drug by my ears when I was disrespectful to adults. I was also drug to the woodshed when I disobeyed my parents, told a lie, or was disrespectful. I was drug to the kitchen sink to have my mouth out with soap if I uttered a profanity. I was drug out to pull weeds in dad’s garden and mom’s flowerbeds. I was drug to the homes of family, friends and neighbors to help out some poor soul who had no one to mow the yard, repair the clothesline or chop some firewood.
Those drugs are still in my veins and they affect my behavior in everything I do, say or think. If today’s kids had this kind of drug problem …America would be a better place.
Author unknown
And this did the trick.
Earthquake In Mexico
A big earthquake with the strength of 8.1 on the Richter scale hits Mexico.
Two million Mexicans have died and over a million are injured.
The country is totally ruined and the government doesn't know where to start with asking for help to rebuild.
The rest of the world is in shock.
Canada is sending troopers to help the Mexican army control the riots.
Saudi Arabia is sending oil. Other Latin American countries are sending supplies.
The European community (except France) is sending food and money.
The United States, not to be outdone, is sending two million Mexicans to replace the dead ones.
I took this one at my grandparents' home.
Just a few things I'm excited about.....
- The Bible Experience Old Testament - November 2007
- Lost! Season 3 - December 11, 2007
- The newest Ted Dekker Books - Sometime in 2007 the re-release of Blink...will be called In The Blink of an Eye. 2008 - Adam, Sinner, Chosen, Infidel, Renegade, and Chaos
http://teddekker.com/?em824=167715_-1__0_~0_-1_8_2007_0_0&content=author_blog
- Nightcastle by Trans-Siberian Orchestra - hopefully sometime soon
- And last but not least....................My new niece or nephew - sometime in April 2008!!!!!!
| Your Famous Last Words Will Be: |
The funny thing is........I can totally hear myself saying that! |
1. A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button.
2. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then you will be afraid to cough.
3. Clumsy? Avoid cutting yourself while slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them while you chop away.
4. Avoid arguments with the Mrs. about lifting the toilet seat by simply using the sink.
5. For high blood pressure sufferers: simply cut yourself and bleed for a few minutes, thus reducing the pressure in your veins. Remember to use a timer.
6. Have a bad toothache? Smash your thumb with a hammer and you will forget about the toothache.
Sometimes, we just need to remember what the rules of life really are. You only need two tools: WD-40 and Duct Tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40.
If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.
Remember:
* Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.
* Never pass up an opportunity to go to the bathroom.
* If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You get another chance.
* And finally, be really nice to your family and friends; you never know when you might need them to empty your bedpan.
Where I got this: http://boortz.com/more/funny/simple_home_remedies.html
Went hiking with Crystal and Eric the other weekend.
P.S. - The photo of me laughing on the rightI went to visit my grandmother over the Memorial weekend with my parents (carpooling to save gas money = good times).
A quick rundown of some things that happened:
- Part of my grandmother's property got a new fence
- The camera happy folks (yes this includes me) shared photos and picture taking ideas
- Taking time to just sit outside and catch up with family
- Taking a nighttime walk through the woods to "The Rock" for smores and some of the best popcorn ever (home-grown and popped in a big black kettle = yum!)
Pictures to follow.....dial up take way too long!
Right now I am really enjoying James Morrison's CD "Undiscovered" I just can't make myself stop listening to it! I especially like the songs: Under the influence, You give me something, Wonderful world and Undiscovered.
Thank you iTunes for picking his song "You Give Me Something" as a free download a couple of weeks ago! If you had not picked this song....James Morrison would have remained undiscovered....hahaha....by me.
James Morrison's Website: http://www.jamesmorrisonmusic.com/
