"For those of you who may be wondering why somebody from the "West Wing" or "Brothers & Sisters" would be presenting the award for lead actor in a comedy series clearly you have forgotten my work in a comedy I starred in called..."Dr. Vegas". Oh yeah...No, I chose that over "Grey's Anatomy". So if any of you tonight are looking for some career advice....I'm your guy." ~Rob Lowe~ (Rob was up for the role of Derek Shepherd which later went to Patrick Dempsey)
"I want to share this with anybody who has a dream, because I am living my dream right now in this moment. If you have a dream, dream big. Pursue it with a passion." ~Jeff Probst~
"I will keep my speech short in hopes of not getting interrupted by a congressman or a rapper." ~Ken Howard~
"If you're having trouble with someone on the set, learn how to tell them to 'go to hell' in such a way that they will want to go." ~Didn't get the name of the guy who said this~
"To love is to nourish with hope. With live for another who is living for us, and each must breathe hope into another." Michael Sucsy~
"The ratings weren't great, one week we got a minus seven. The way you get a minus seven is not only is no one watching the show, but several people without t.v. sets had heard about the show and said they wouldn't watch it even if they had one." ~Bob Newhart~
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
New Every Morning....
Yesterday was just a crappy day. To start off, these people called AGAIN and it was the first thing right off the bat I had to deal with. They always just make me want to crawl back in bed and sleep for the rest of the day. Thankfully, I was able to get my case CLOSED (unsuccessfully, since I have no paying job) but it IS closed and so they SHOULDN'T call me anymore...*crossing fingers*
Then, after being REALLY excited about this weekend's race, got some bad news that just deflated me even more and that kinda just ruined the rest of the day for me.
I was determined today was GOING to be better! Mom and I got up this morning and went and got our flu shots (yay! It's actually one of the few shots I WANT to get ASAP....I've HAD the flu before, DON'T want it again). They were giving them at Kimberly's work so I got to go there and see her and meet her co-workers. They seem like such a fun group of people to work with...No wonder Kimberly likes her job as much as she does! I also saw a very good friend of mine that knew me when I was in elementary school while I was there and was given one of the best hugs EVER! :)
After our shots, Mom and I headed to Conroe where we had lunch at The Olive Garden. We has one of the BEST waiter's. If you ever go to eat at The Olive Garden in Conroe, asked to be seated in Cass's section...We will DEFINITELY be requesting him next time we go (Kimberly, he reminded me of Dennis...). We sat close to these older ladies and noticed that the manager kept coming over to make pleasant conversation with them. Mom commented to them that they must be pretty special and one of the ladies said, "I just told my friend that something must be hanging out of the wrong place for us to be getting this attention...Something's GOT to be hanging out!" We all cracked up! It was hilarious!
After lunch we went to Starbucks (of course) where the lady that gave me my coffee asked how it was after I took a sip and when I told her "Wonderful!" she said, "Oh good! So glad you like it. Have a great day!" We drove away with Mom commenting on how NICE people were today.
We went to Michael's later and Mom ran into a friend while at the check out. Mom noticed the coupon she was going to use couldn't be used yet so Mom's friend said, "Here. I'm not going to use this and it's about to expire...." So they switched and then Mom noticed that the new coupon she had was for 50 percent off as opposed to the one she had just switched which was for 25 percent off. Mom tried to switch back saying how it wasn't right for her to take the coupon that was worth more, but Mom's friend said she wasn't going to use it and to take it...Isn't that sweet? So Mom ended up getting MORE off than she expected.
Mom and I were talking on the way home about how nice we had been treated and how sad it was that we noticed it in such a huge way, because it seems being kind is NOT the norm now days so when we encounter it, it REALLY stands out. Shouldn't it be the other way around? Shouldn't how we were treated be the norm and the opposite of that be what stands out, but instead, Mom and I were continually shaking our heads today at the kindness we were shown.
It's been such a turnaround from yesterday....Just what my spirit needed and it just proved once again that God's mercies are new EVERY morning!
Thank you Dear Father for the random acts of kindness shown to us today. Thank You for the people You put in our path today to help refresh my spirit and show once more that all it takes is one small act to make things better. Thank You for the simple things Lord! Amen
Stop back by the blog on Tuesday September 22nd as I will be posting about something I'll be doing soon that I want YOU to be a part of! In the meantime...Keep shining your light for Him!
Then, after being REALLY excited about this weekend's race, got some bad news that just deflated me even more and that kinda just ruined the rest of the day for me.
I was determined today was GOING to be better! Mom and I got up this morning and went and got our flu shots (yay! It's actually one of the few shots I WANT to get ASAP....I've HAD the flu before, DON'T want it again). They were giving them at Kimberly's work so I got to go there and see her and meet her co-workers. They seem like such a fun group of people to work with...No wonder Kimberly likes her job as much as she does! I also saw a very good friend of mine that knew me when I was in elementary school while I was there and was given one of the best hugs EVER! :)
After our shots, Mom and I headed to Conroe where we had lunch at The Olive Garden. We has one of the BEST waiter's. If you ever go to eat at The Olive Garden in Conroe, asked to be seated in Cass's section...We will DEFINITELY be requesting him next time we go (Kimberly, he reminded me of Dennis...). We sat close to these older ladies and noticed that the manager kept coming over to make pleasant conversation with them. Mom commented to them that they must be pretty special and one of the ladies said, "I just told my friend that something must be hanging out of the wrong place for us to be getting this attention...Something's GOT to be hanging out!" We all cracked up! It was hilarious!
After lunch we went to Starbucks (of course) where the lady that gave me my coffee asked how it was after I took a sip and when I told her "Wonderful!" she said, "Oh good! So glad you like it. Have a great day!" We drove away with Mom commenting on how NICE people were today.
We went to Michael's later and Mom ran into a friend while at the check out. Mom noticed the coupon she was going to use couldn't be used yet so Mom's friend said, "Here. I'm not going to use this and it's about to expire...." So they switched and then Mom noticed that the new coupon she had was for 50 percent off as opposed to the one she had just switched which was for 25 percent off. Mom tried to switch back saying how it wasn't right for her to take the coupon that was worth more, but Mom's friend said she wasn't going to use it and to take it...Isn't that sweet? So Mom ended up getting MORE off than she expected.
Mom and I were talking on the way home about how nice we had been treated and how sad it was that we noticed it in such a huge way, because it seems being kind is NOT the norm now days so when we encounter it, it REALLY stands out. Shouldn't it be the other way around? Shouldn't how we were treated be the norm and the opposite of that be what stands out, but instead, Mom and I were continually shaking our heads today at the kindness we were shown.
It's been such a turnaround from yesterday....Just what my spirit needed and it just proved once again that God's mercies are new EVERY morning!
Thank you Dear Father for the random acts of kindness shown to us today. Thank You for the people You put in our path today to help refresh my spirit and show once more that all it takes is one small act to make things better. Thank You for the simple things Lord! Amen
Stop back by the blog on Tuesday September 22nd as I will be posting about something I'll be doing soon that I want YOU to be a part of! In the meantime...Keep shining your light for Him!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
One Year Later....I Remember
One year ago today, hurricane Ike made landfall.
I still remember SO clearly being glued to the television at my Aunt's house in Dallas watching the continuous coverage of things as it made landfall early that morning and watching the coverage all the next day as image after image showed the power of Ike and the devastation it caused so many. I remember coming home and on the way seeing truck after truck after truck of electrical companies and such heading south to do whatever they could to help. I remember seeing how blessed we were when our house sustained no damage and how quickly our power was restored when the people across the street had no power for close to a week. Take a look back at my post from a year ago HERE. My prayers continue to go out to those still trying to rebuild and put their lives back together.
I remember how God sustained us then and how He continues to sustain us a year later. I remember....And I'm thankful!
I still remember SO clearly being glued to the television at my Aunt's house in Dallas watching the continuous coverage of things as it made landfall early that morning and watching the coverage all the next day as image after image showed the power of Ike and the devastation it caused so many. I remember coming home and on the way seeing truck after truck after truck of electrical companies and such heading south to do whatever they could to help. I remember seeing how blessed we were when our house sustained no damage and how quickly our power was restored when the people across the street had no power for close to a week. Take a look back at my post from a year ago HERE. My prayers continue to go out to those still trying to rebuild and put their lives back together.
I remember how God sustained us then and how He continues to sustain us a year later. I remember....And I'm thankful!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
This is what it's all about!!
Tonight I noticed on Facebook that they were asking listeners to comment on the page about trials they were going through or a trial victory to share with others. I tried several times to post what God is teaching me as I wait for Him to bring my dream to pass. I never could get the entry to post on Facebook so I just decided to e-mail to the dj that was on the air at that time. She read my e-mail on the air and quoted a scripture I had used (Psalm 5:3).
A few minutes later a listener called in saying how much my story of "beauty in the waiting" had spoken to her at the "perfect time" as SHE was waiting for something as well and how much the particular scripture had spoken to her.
Isn't God just incredible?! THIS is what I'm talking about....How our stories can help others! I love how God would not allow the story to post on FB leading me to e-mail it in so that this person could hear it!! This makes makes the waiting worth it! God is being glorified through it, and I just thank Him tonight for allowing my story to help someone else....I've said it before, and I'll say it again...NEVER underestimate the power of YOUR story!
There is beauty in waiting!
A few minutes later a listener called in saying how much my story of "beauty in the waiting" had spoken to her at the "perfect time" as SHE was waiting for something as well and how much the particular scripture had spoken to her.
Isn't God just incredible?! THIS is what I'm talking about....How our stories can help others! I love how God would not allow the story to post on FB leading me to e-mail it in so that this person could hear it!! This makes makes the waiting worth it! God is being glorified through it, and I just thank Him tonight for allowing my story to help someone else....I've said it before, and I'll say it again...NEVER underestimate the power of YOUR story!
There is beauty in waiting!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Random Post: Kevin Spirtas
Random post of the week...Ya know the post that seems to come out of nowhere and I feel the need to share with you guys?? This is one of those.
I LOVE Kevin Spirtas! Who is this guy, you ask? Be patient, I'm about to tell ya...
I first noticed Kevin when he started playing Dr. Craig Wesley on Days of Our Lives (yes, I used to watch soaps...DON'T JUDGE ME...LOL!) I loved him!!!! I especially loved his scenes with his onscreen daughter, Nadia Bjorlin (who played Chloe) Their scenes together always blew me away! And Kevin CAN SING....Beautifully!
Side note here...My theatre appreciation professor (I don't know if he would call himself a professor, but "teacher" sounds so high schoolish for someone teaching college students) in college reminds me SO much of Kevin that it's scary! I mean really...He walked in on the first day and I had to do a double take and I couldn't really concentrate that first day because I kept thinking, "Kevin Spirtas' twin is my professor!" LOL!!! And his name....Keith! He told us on the first day we could call him by his first name and although I never did then, I can't tell you how many times I ALMOST called him Kevin. I never told him this until AFTER I was done with his class and he got a kick out of it and told me several of his friends that had MET Kevin had told him the same thing! I do call Keith by his first name now....We still keep in touch regularly and....Keith can sing too, Oh goodness, can he sing....I've talked about him on the blog before. Go check out his site and tell him Natalie sent you! :) I'm tellin' ya...Keith and Kevin....They could SO be twins! :)
Anyway...Back to Kevin....He is no longer on the show on a regular basis but has made several short stints back to the show for various events. One of those events being Chloe's wedding on DAYS...And Kevin SANG!! I LOVED it!!! I only tune into DAYS now on the rare times Kevin is asked back and thanks to the Internet, it's usually told in advance when he'll be making an appearance and it usually has something to do with Chloe.
Today Kevin ended a three episode return to DAYS to visit Chloe who is in a coma (I have no idea why....I no longer watch the show, remember?) and unfortunately since she was in a coma there was no interaction between the two of them while he was back aside from him at her bedside talking to her. Someone mentioned on a message board or someplace that they wished Kevin would sing to her and I thought, "Yes!!!! That would have been so great!!!"
I no longer watch any soaps anymore. Kevin is the ONLY reason I tune into DAYS, and if they would ever hire him back full time, I'd be a regular viewer again in a second! This is, IF you consider fast forwarding through all of the scenes EXCEPT Kevin's a "regular viewer."
Kevin Spirtas....I'm a fan!
And thus ends this random blog post. Just felt I had a sense of duty to share with all of you this great guy with SUCH talent! Check out his website to learn HERE to learn more!
I LOVE Kevin Spirtas! Who is this guy, you ask? Be patient, I'm about to tell ya...
I first noticed Kevin when he started playing Dr. Craig Wesley on Days of Our Lives (yes, I used to watch soaps...DON'T JUDGE ME...LOL!) I loved him!!!! I especially loved his scenes with his onscreen daughter, Nadia Bjorlin (who played Chloe) Their scenes together always blew me away! And Kevin CAN SING....Beautifully!
Side note here...My theatre appreciation professor (I don't know if he would call himself a professor, but "teacher" sounds so high schoolish for someone teaching college students) in college reminds me SO much of Kevin that it's scary! I mean really...He walked in on the first day and I had to do a double take and I couldn't really concentrate that first day because I kept thinking, "Kevin Spirtas' twin is my professor!" LOL!!! And his name....Keith! He told us on the first day we could call him by his first name and although I never did then, I can't tell you how many times I ALMOST called him Kevin. I never told him this until AFTER I was done with his class and he got a kick out of it and told me several of his friends that had MET Kevin had told him the same thing! I do call Keith by his first name now....We still keep in touch regularly and....Keith can sing too, Oh goodness, can he sing....I've talked about him on the blog before. Go check out his site and tell him Natalie sent you! :) I'm tellin' ya...Keith and Kevin....They could SO be twins! :)
Anyway...Back to Kevin....He is no longer on the show on a regular basis but has made several short stints back to the show for various events. One of those events being Chloe's wedding on DAYS...And Kevin SANG!! I LOVED it!!! I only tune into DAYS now on the rare times Kevin is asked back and thanks to the Internet, it's usually told in advance when he'll be making an appearance and it usually has something to do with Chloe.
Today Kevin ended a three episode return to DAYS to visit Chloe who is in a coma (I have no idea why....I no longer watch the show, remember?) and unfortunately since she was in a coma there was no interaction between the two of them while he was back aside from him at her bedside talking to her. Someone mentioned on a message board or someplace that they wished Kevin would sing to her and I thought, "Yes!!!! That would have been so great!!!"
I no longer watch any soaps anymore. Kevin is the ONLY reason I tune into DAYS, and if they would ever hire him back full time, I'd be a regular viewer again in a second! This is, IF you consider fast forwarding through all of the scenes EXCEPT Kevin's a "regular viewer."
Kevin Spirtas....I'm a fan!
And thus ends this random blog post. Just felt I had a sense of duty to share with all of you this great guy with SUCH talent! Check out his website to learn HERE to learn more!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
School Days
Here are pictures of my niece and nephew Alexis and Austin on their first days of school. Both are having a GREAT time! Thanks for your continued prayers for both of them!
Alexis' first day of Kindergarten-- August 24, 2009
Austin's first day of Pre-K--September 1, 2009
Alexis' first day of Kindergarten-- August 24, 2009
Austin's first day of Pre-K--September 1, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
A Great First Week & Prayers for Austin
Lexi had a great first week of Kindergarten! She says her favorite parts are: art, P.E, and recess. LOL! Please continue to pray that all goes well!
And please be in prayer for Austin this week as he starts going to daycare on Tuesday. Mom and I are SO going to miss him, but we know it's time for him to be with other kids his own age. He'll do fine....Not sure about Mom or myself! We won't know what to do with a quiet house! LOL!
Thanks for the continued prayers for the loves of my life! :)
And please be in prayer for Austin this week as he starts going to daycare on Tuesday. Mom and I are SO going to miss him, but we know it's time for him to be with other kids his own age. He'll do fine....Not sure about Mom or myself! We won't know what to do with a quiet house! LOL!
Thanks for the continued prayers for the loves of my life! :)
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