"Grace is not a result of our Actions, our Actions are a result of Grace"
Day Two in Oregonadise!

Oh yeah… So I’m in Oregon for those of you who don’t know. Just so you know, I’m still alive and kicking! Kicking rotten fence posts that is. :D

I’m staying with my brother-in-law’s family over near the coast… Near Coos Bay. They’ve got plenty of work for me to get on, I’m enjoying it so far. Here’s a few “new” experiences for me:

  • Running a backhoe…
  • Burying a sheep with that backhoe after NEVER touching one before. Interesting.
  • Running a 4-Wheeler.. I know right? I’ve never used one :S Love it tho!!!
  • Flying a plane for extended periods of time… Apparently I’m pretty good, although I did manage to nearly hit a cloud ;) whoops.
  • Helping out on a 1919 Chevy. Got it to (barely) start!

And of course, a few old ones I’m familiar with :D

  • Chainsaws!!!
  • Splitting wood.
  • Ripping my arms open in the berries.
  • Chasing animals (I’ve more practice with calves and goats, but sheep are familiar enough)
  • Slooow internet ;)
  • Wallering girls… but I LOVE it!! Joolee and Shaobia are wonderful girls. =) I don’t feel quite so lonely for my sisters ^_^
  • Potlucks.
  • Fences.
  • Missing my loved ones!

So yeah, today was pretty awesome, but tinged with a little bit of missing home… Make that a lot. But my new adopted family is amazing! New little sisters ^_^ Had fun staying up talking to Nena and Mrs Crane… Sigh… time to hit the hay… long day tomorrow. Bye all!

I was asked to sing the National Anthem for the local rodeo… It was awesome! Fun… but I didn’t do perform as well as I’d hoped, I started even lower than I had been practicing it… *sigh* I have to sing it an octave lower than normal anyway cuz my range is fairly low… Anyway, I hope you enjoy it! Once Dad stops singing along that is ;)

We were up in McCall and found these huge marshmallows at the Pauls market up there, so naturally I had to stuff an entire one in my mouth. =)

The infinitely hated Buzz…
*sigh*

Edit: Since I posted this… Yeah. A lot has changed in my life, and I have realized that this is not the direction God has for my life. I’m concentrating on building a web design business and getting into Children’s Ministries, as well as assisting with my church’s Worship Team. Many thanks for all your prayers! You’re truly amazing friends. ^_^

Alright everyone!

I’ve got big big BIG news!

Soo… You all recall a little while back, when I was considering joining the military? And then I decided against it, feeling that God had other plans for me, and anyway, the job was not open. Therefore, I dropped those plans, and went about seeking other work.

Now, I’ve been searching all over for more work (Red Robin, AT&T, etc), but even the promising interviews yielded nothing. I haven’t given up, but I do need some work. Soon.

Queue my brother’s phone call tonight. It seems that he and his buddy make up 2/3s the hiring board for this position (25 Bravo). So, if I join the military, I am guaranteed the position. It’s a good position, good future, etc. So, I’m prayerfully considering it. Again. 

There is one slight catch: I must give Solomon my answer by Monday. Now, I’ll be gone all that day, so it’s more like Sunday. Yeah. 

Here’s where you guys come in. I need your prayer that God will guide me to the correct decision. I thank God for all of you, you’re truly amazing friends!

The Ws… A fun song about temptation. =)

Why don’t you just get out of here, cause I don’t want to see your face around here no more. Why don’t you just skidillydoo cause this is now and that was before..

Cause you are the devil and the devil is bad, you are the devil and the devil is bad, you are the devil and the devil is bad, you are the devil and you are bad!

This is a great article stating the reasons to use Linux. It’s quite interesting, surprisingly “un-techie”, and very accurate. Read it with an open mind. Then let’s talk =) I offer free Linux installations btw. 

I was inspired by my good friend hAnnie to design a pair of shoes at Converse.com. I’m so glad I did! Now I just need to save up to purchase these, it’s nearly twice the price I generally get my Converse for… :/

Sleep should be optional!

I’m starting to get annoyed by sleep. It seems that hardly a day goes by without my body whining about how much it wants sleep. It’s downright cruel! I propose a solution: we ban sleeping except for between the hours of 2-5 pm each day, when it’s hottest outside. This will allow all of us plenty of time do work, relax, and socialize! Who’s with me on this?

Izzy

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