Rainy Days

We're getting some much needed rain here this week. It rained most of the day yesterday and today. It's dreary and blah outside and if you didn't know any better, you'd think it was in the forties. Ahhh...Fall weather.

Days like these always bring back memories of college. I never watched the weather more than when I was in college because rain in the forecast always played a role in what I wore the next day....Would I go super casual because I'd be getting wet? Or would I chance that that forty percent chance of rain wouldn't shoot to sixty percent later on after it was too late to change?

I'm reminded of the times I would be forced to skip class because the rain was just too much or because lightning and an electric scooter just simply don't mix. Or the times I would simply have to suck it up and go because it was test day and would spend the time in class taking my test soaking wet, wondering why the floodgates of Heaven had to open on that day of all days! And then of course, the times I would already be in class and would suddenly hear the rain pounding on the roof and would know that I'd probably be stuck for a good hour after class was over in that building waiting for the rain to slacken up enough for me to make it to my dorm without getting totally drenched.

I appreciate the rain more now than I did then. It's day's like this that I see the rain coming down and find myself thinking, "Thank God I'm not out in this trying to get to class!"

Speaking of rain...You can stay dry and not even have to leave your computer when you vote Patrick! So, I ask you.... Have you voted today? If not, go now...Before you move on to something else and forget! Thanks!

Vote For Patrick!

I don't have to tell you how much Patrick I like Patrick Dempsey. It's all over this blog. I also don't have to tell you why he means so much to me...That is also all over this blog. So, I'm asking you now to vote for him as he is a nominee in the 2009 People's Choice Awards.

It takes less than five minutes. All you have to do is:

1) Go to http://www.pcavote.com/pca/
2) Click "Vote Now"
3) Scroll down where you will see a list of the categories
4) Under the t.v. category click "Favorite Male T.V. Star"
5) Click Patrick's picture
6) Submit your vote

There are SEVERAL categories with SEVERAL actors/actresses. You can vote in as many categories or as few as you like.

You can vote EVERY DAY! So I ask you to please do this. Even if you are not a t.v. watcher, then go cast your vote for Patrick as a favor to me!

I'd love it of you'd leave a comment for me telling me if you'll help Patrick win! Thanks!

Random Acts of Kindness

Just read this article and thought I'd share! The simplest things can make someone else's day!

Random Acts of Kindness

GA Thoughts: "Rise Up"

You may or may not have noticed that I haven't been blogging recently about Grey's Anatomy episodes. One reason being is that I didn't think anyone read them or was remotely interested in what I thought so I thought that if I was blogging about them simply for my own reasons, I could do that in my other journal...the one that I actually hand write stuff in so that's what I've been doing. Of course, I talk about it with friends that are GA fans, but I'm trying to keep my GA thoughts to a minimum because I realize not everyone that reads this blog is a viewer and could care less.

That being said, a long time friend of mine told me this past weekend that she DID read my GA blogs and enjoyed them. I've decided to resume blogging about the show every week but will only comment on what I thought the highlights were, instead of trying to touch on every storyline. They'll most likely be short and sweet but I hope you enjoy them and I appreciate you reading and commenting if you so choose. So, Juli...This blog's for you!

* Derek and Bailey---I ADORE ANY scene they have together! Therefore, I REALLY REALLY REALLY enjoyed tonight! LOVE their friendship! Best part of the show tonight! Loved it!

* ROTFLMBO that Richard was the voice of the talking fake patient! Kudos to what he said to George at the end of the show.

* Love Lexie...Plain and simple. Love her.

* Miss my MerDer but at least we got a peck on the cheek at the end tonight.

* Was never really into the Denny/Izzie storyline (I know, I'm the only one on the planet) but enjoyed seeing him tonight. I was wondering if he was ever going to talk...Next week's seems to carry over with Iz putting that to rest.

* Loved that Mer acknowledged that she saw Ellis, Dylan, & Denny when she was "dead."

*Speaking of Dylan...Can we bring him back? He holds a special for me as he was on the first episode of GA that I ever watched..."It's the End of The World" season two. If Denny can come back I think Dylan can too...Although, I realize Kyle Chandler is busy with Friday Night Lights (LOVE that show) but he made time for an appearance as dead Dylan in "Some Kind of Miracle" I bet he'd do it again...Just throwing that out there...

* Good music tonight.

* Interesting final scene for Brooke Smith as Hahn. Didn't care for the character but feel bad for Brooke Smith. Best wishes to her.

And, that's all I have tonight, folks. Thanks for reading!

Hope

"While we breathe, we hope." ~President-Elect Barack Obama.~

As I sat and listened to his victory speech last night, it was that line that struck me and that is still with me this morning. I love it!

We hope. Yes, we do. We should be filled with hope because the alternative.....The alternative can't be an option.

My hope is in Christ. He's on the Throne, He's in control, and He has a plan. A plan FILLED with hope!

We breathe. We hope. We believe. We trust Him to lead us and our next president to GREAT places!

I pray YOU are full of hope today!

PSA From Yours Truly

Those of you that know anything about me, or have read even just a few posts on this blog know how firmly I believe that one person can make all the difference. Your voice matters!

That being said, I ask that all of you get out and vote on November 4th if you have not already participated in early voting.

Thanks, and God bless America!

Smitty Does it Again!

Michael W. Smith's most recent album entitled, "A New Hallelujah" came out this past week. I immediately downloaded the entire album from itunes. A definite must have! If you can't afford the entire album right now but can splurge on at least one song, I highly recommend "Deep in Love With You." until you can afford the rest! ;) It's an incredible album, you will definitely be blessed by what you hear.

And hey, the holidays are just around the corner....This would make a GREAT Christmas gift for anyone! Just throwing the idea out there. ;)