One thing that I left out of my post yesterday (I know, you're wondering HOW could she have left anything out? -- it was a book) ... well I did, so now you have to hear it (well, read it).
I'm trying to chill out at Starbucks yesterday morning patiently waiting for my locksmith. I'm looking through the paper (for ideas on who to attack, I mean, politely ask for silent auction items). So, I'm noting my ideas and chugging my mocha ... when this shrill shriek comes from the corner. What could it be? We are not in the wilderness, so it can't be a hyena. I turn to sneek a peak ... and found the source. These two women were taking up the comfy chairs in the back. Woman B, was the shrieker. Everytime she spoke or laughed it was like nails down a chalkboard. It was just horrendous. She was so loud and obnoxious. So, of course, I start plotting her immediate death in my head - and yes, it would start with the vocal chords.
Well, then Woman A got a word in, finally. I almost fell off of my seat when she told Shrieker Chic - that her husband really liked them being friends. That she (Woman A) had this other friend that really got on his nerves, but he could actually spend time around Woman B. WHAT?! Who could this other friend be? Leonna Helmsly is dead and Kimora Lee Simmons doesn't live in the area. Then it gets worse, Woman A states that the one thing her husband really enjoys about Woman B - is her, LAUGH. WHAT? I mean, I have spent 10 minutes listening to her and I think my ears are about to bleed. The guy has to either be losing his hearing or is already deaf (or will soon be if he hangs around the shrieker much longer). Surely she cannot be married. Otherwise, she would not be out and about - as her husband would have her tied up at home with a roll of duct tape around her mouth.
So, you are probably thinking that I was ease dropping. Oh no! I could have put in the earplugs that plane mechanics wear and STILL could have heard their entire conversation.
Lesson: when you are inside a public place (i.e. Starbucks); use your inside voice because no one else wants to hear your inane conversation or your shrieks and snorts everytime your companion says anything. If you can't stay within these social boundaries - then stay the hell out of MY Starbucks!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
A Group of Fine Women
I had quite the day yesterday (if you read my other blog - you know the story). I was just feeling beat down by the time I got home and even more so by the time I dragged my body to bed after doing more computer work.
Well, up this morning. Got to lay in bed and chat with my husband for about 10 minutes (this is always a treat for me). Then I scored a free Starbucks Mocha (yay). I then headed over to The Hope Center for a committee meeting. Wow, what a dose of the Lord can do for your spirit and overall attitude!
By the time I left the meeting, I was actually on a total high. I felt so good. Almost invicible. I totally believe that God places people exactly where they should be, at the time they should be there and with the people they should be with. The group of women in this committee are just awesome. So many times when people think of Christians (esp women) that are putting on an event -- they think they are "holier than though" "pious" or "judgemental and snooty." If that is your feelings, I encourage you to step out and interact with a group of "church girls."
These women are just nice, normal women. Women that make you think, wow - I'd like to be friends with her. They are not perfect and they don't pretend to be. They are just a group of women who have chosen to give of themselves and their time to focus on others. To make spreading the WORD of GOD a priority. It's just plain ... cool and I love it.
The prayer time this morning was wonderful and inspiring. I do not have the spiritual gift of praying aloud; but thank God the other women do!
The one quandry ... the more time I spend serving and working with charities, the more pulled I feel in that direction ... yet, work must proceed (for now).
Well, up this morning. Got to lay in bed and chat with my husband for about 10 minutes (this is always a treat for me). Then I scored a free Starbucks Mocha (yay). I then headed over to The Hope Center for a committee meeting. Wow, what a dose of the Lord can do for your spirit and overall attitude!
By the time I left the meeting, I was actually on a total high. I felt so good. Almost invicible. I totally believe that God places people exactly where they should be, at the time they should be there and with the people they should be with. The group of women in this committee are just awesome. So many times when people think of Christians (esp women) that are putting on an event -- they think they are "holier than though" "pious" or "judgemental and snooty." If that is your feelings, I encourage you to step out and interact with a group of "church girls."
These women are just nice, normal women. Women that make you think, wow - I'd like to be friends with her. They are not perfect and they don't pretend to be. They are just a group of women who have chosen to give of themselves and their time to focus on others. To make spreading the WORD of GOD a priority. It's just plain ... cool and I love it.
The prayer time this morning was wonderful and inspiring. I do not have the spiritual gift of praying aloud; but thank God the other women do!
The one quandry ... the more time I spend serving and working with charities, the more pulled I feel in that direction ... yet, work must proceed (for now).
A Group of Fine Women
I had quite the day yesterday (if you read my other blog - you know the story). I was just feeling beat down by the time I got home and even more so by the time I dragged my body to bed after doing more computer work.
Well, up this morning. Got to lay in bed and chat with my husband for about 10 minutes (this is always a treat for me). Then I scored a free Starbucks Mocha (yay). I then headed over to The Hope Center for a committee meeting. Wow, what a dose of the Lord can do for your spirit and overall attitude!
By the time I left the meeting, I was actually on a total high. I felt so good. Almost invicible. I totally believe that God places people exactly where they should be, at the time they should be there and with the people they should be with. The group of women in this committee are just awesome. So many times when people think of Christians (esp women) that are putting on an event -- they think they are "holier than though" "pious" or "judgemental and snooty." If that is your feelings, I encourage you to step out and interact with a group of "church girls."
These women are just nice, normal women. Women that make you think, wow - I'd like to be friends with her. They are not perfect and they don't pretend to be. They are just a group of women who have chosen to give of themselves and their time to focus on others. To make spreading the WORD of GOD a priority. It's just plain ... cool and I love it.
The prayer time this morning was wonderful and inspiring. I do not have the spiritual gift of praying aloud; but thank God the other women do!
The one quandry ... the more time I spend serving and working with charities, the more pulled I feel in that direction ... yet, work must proceed (for now).
Well, up this morning. Got to lay in bed and chat with my husband for about 10 minutes (this is always a treat for me). Then I scored a free Starbucks Mocha (yay). I then headed over to The Hope Center for a committee meeting. Wow, what a dose of the Lord can do for your spirit and overall attitude!
By the time I left the meeting, I was actually on a total high. I felt so good. Almost invicible. I totally believe that God places people exactly where they should be, at the time they should be there and with the people they should be with. The group of women in this committee are just awesome. So many times when people think of Christians (esp women) that are putting on an event -- they think they are "holier than though" "pious" or "judgemental and snooty." If that is your feelings, I encourage you to step out and interact with a group of "church girls."
These women are just nice, normal women. Women that make you think, wow - I'd like to be friends with her. They are not perfect and they don't pretend to be. They are just a group of women who have chosen to give of themselves and their time to focus on others. To make spreading the WORD of GOD a priority. It's just plain ... cool and I love it.
The prayer time this morning was wonderful and inspiring. I do not have the spiritual gift of praying aloud; but thank God the other women do!
The one quandry ... the more time I spend serving and working with charities, the more pulled I feel in that direction ... yet, work must proceed (for now).
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