The randomness of random pt 11

Do any of you have a # that is just YOUR #. You may like it a whole bunch or it may just be your lucky # or it may just e one that you tend to see in a lot of places?

Since this is my 11th edition of "The Randomness of Random" I will honor it by telling you all that 11 is my #. It's kinda my 'thing'. You know, I don't care how saine you appear to be, EVERYONE has a bit of crazy in them somewhere. I guess this could be considered one of my qwerks. I see this # everywhere. All the time. In all different kids of places and it seems to have a lot of meaning, too.

I would tho be interested in knowing if anyone else out there has the same thing w #s. Feel free to share!!!

I'm attaching a pic from on of my good friends' performances... Enjoy!






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The randomness of random pt 10

Ever wonder what it is about water that makes people love being by it? What is it about the water that draws someone to it? That's irrestible... What's the facination or the pure love of the water? Where does th love and desire and facination come from? It's amazing the think about. It's overwhelming and can be an obsession.

I love the water, having grown up by it almost my whole life, different types and shapes and sizes... But sometimes I just wonder what it is that draws us to it so... I have lived by the ocean, a lake and now a river. Ive never been wout the water in my life, I just often wonder what it is that draws me to it so... Just like the next person.

Our pool.... Love these days!!





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The randomness of random pt 9

Why do dogs like people? Ever wonder where the innate sense of loyalty they have comes from? I just don't understand sometimes why they love ppl so much when we are so neglectful and mean sometimes. I mean, even I don't like myself sometimes, I often wonder why other ppl do too, much less a dog. But what did we do to them to make em love us so much?

Of course this can so be related and toed into our real lives, but I just gotta wonder. What makes us adore something that doesn't deserve it? And even still... What makes God love such unworthy people as ourselves?

Me with my girl, Jill :)






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The randomness of random pt 8

My random thot today is simply excitement!! :)

I've been feeling an overwhelming sense of excitement lately!! It's energizing and lifting, esp compared to how i've felt the last couple weeks... So this unknown reason of excitement makes me want to go out and play!! :) and play (hard) I will soon... But I have to wonder where this feeling comes from. While I know that feeling are fickle and you shouldn't make decisions solely based on ur feelings, one has to ask, how can I feel something so strong and not know why or what the source of the change in mood and demenor comes from?

When God speaks to us, supernaturally, this is often how it happens. It's like a thought or leading or vision that u get outta nowhere that hits u... Sometimes instantly... W/out warning. And that's what this has been like. And my hope (prayer) is that it all is a God ordained event that I'm moving onto the next big phase or challenge in my life, but you just gotta ask... God, is this it?

Also... I find it highly interesting that people can be so similar yet so different. And how you yourself can have such strong beliefs and/or convictions yet such contradicting feelings and tendancies. It's throughly intriguing. Bc we all know. You cannot be hot and cold at the same time. (unless in the physical sense you are sick) but... There's got to be some merit or just, Something to be said I suppose for someone who can empathize for more than one side of the fence.

Anyways. I guess with all the rabbit trails this truly was the randomness of random.

I'm sitting outside on this beautiful day, enjoying the amazing sun and pretty trees that are keeping me more than ill (allergies). But man, I just can't help myself. (contradicting again, huh? I really can't help myself, none more true for a metaphor)

The randomness of random pt 7

Softball season has only been going 5 days and already I've been at a ball field more than at home!

I remember playing ball as a kid. I played 1 and 2 bases. It was kinda boring when I was small and if course as u get older it gets more interesting. But I just wonder. What are they thinking abt while they're out there, standing around.. Playing in the dirt. Are they just thinking abt playing in the dirt? It's amazing the changes you make... I'm sitting in the dugout thinking about all these things on my mind and Emma's out there thinking about how much she loves to play in the dirt.... Aahhh. I'd say to be that age again... But I do not wish to be under 18 again at all. I'll gladly give my girls a great life in place of it. :)

The girls at the automatic slims.


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The randomness of random pt 6

So who doesn't like sports anyways?? I know that there are plenty of people who may not be the most avid of sports fans, but who can just really detest all sports? I went to an NBA game last nite. Had awesome seats! Had great company. And I had the best time ever! And I vaguely follow sports, much less basketball. I am just suprised when I hear someone say they hate all sports bc the game are just so much fun to see. Even say highschool football. I LOVE highschool football!!!! I loved the games, the excitement, the competition, the sweat and tears and all the rivalries! My Fridays were so much fun in school!!! What's not to like about that!? The bus rides to the game, the parties after, the anticipation of if youll get to walk off the field w your sweety. There was always something to look forward to. How do you not love it all! :)

Appropriately the pic is from the Mem/Hou game last nite. A win/win for me since I'm from Houston. :) but GO GRIZZ! (they lost) oh well.... Was soooooooooooooo cool being there. Had amazing seats! :)


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The randomness of random pt 5

I was really busy today!!! Hope you all had a great weekend and Happy Easter! :)

So... My thought today... Releasing things is sooooo nice! When something is weighing you down or burdening you or your spirit... Sometimes you need to just release something from your spirit to be over it, done with it, cut from it. It's a really healing act... It's freeing and engaging. It enables you to tackle the next big thing in your life! You're able. !!! You as in YOU are able!!!

I love moving on in life. I love new things. I love a new time in my life. And I love that it's now!!!

Today's pic: me and my brother, who I saw for the first time in March since he left to go to Iraq the 2nd time. Back safe and sound and OUT of the army! :)

My soilder:





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The randomness of random 4

Ever wonder why some animals prefer to eat crap/trash over something actually good for it?

You all know I love metaphors so....

I just have to wonder what is it about the piece of crap that is so appealing vs the good steak or whatever that is not actual reject-a-menta. Why do animals/ppl choose to put themselves around crap when they know there's something awesome there too? I just don't get it. Especially when it's a piece of crap that will hurt u. Make u sick or whatever. And you still choose to put urself in the situation where u eat it or are around it. I mean really!?? Logic should tell u if u touch fire once and it's burns that everytime it will do the same thing to you! Learn ppl!!!!

I think I should just take my own advice...

Picture from one of my walks. This was a thinking walk too... I should have listened to myself.

The randomness or random 3

Ever wonder where motivation comes from? Like... What is the driving force that causes u to do stuff? It's something that you cannot easily create. You can't pick and choose when u get motivated. You either are or your not. Really simple. It doesn't seem that with something like motivation that it should be as black and white but indeed it actually is.

Take when someone wants to lose weight. You can feel motivated for a bit. But u don't see results and you quit being motivated. Even though u know you should want to workout. Even though u know you NEED to bc it's good for you, alas you don't. Your desires, no matter how much you ought to feel a certain way come from an unknown driving force.

Motivation is sneaky too. It hits u when you least expect it. For things that u just never thought you'd ever desire. It's so crazy...

So anyways. That's the thought of the day. Where the heck does our motivation come from and how can I change it for the greater good of the world?

Happy Easter you all!!!! Pic from last Easter at the life church.





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The randomness of random part 2

Today's thought... If we could always get what we wanted, when we wanted it, how different would the world be.

Can you imagine how chaotic everything and everyone would be. The turmoil that would ensue. Or would it. Bc if we all had what we wanted, we would know no chaos? But how would we all get what we want if we all wanted the same thing... I guess this is the point on the show where I tell you that u cannot apply logic to unreasonableness (better known as illogical what-ifs)

It leads u to the place where you have to just sit back and rest on ur faith and trust God to bring you what u need at the moment He needs u to have it.

So many times the thought crosses my mind that all the waiting i'm doing. All the social sacrifices I'm making, all the Hurt I find in the shadows, that all of this could be in vain, for nothing, done for false majesty. But it's in those dark places that I remember the peace that surpasses all understanding. The hope that seems to come from thin air. The joy that knows no bounds. And that cannot be explained away or described in any other way than a true blessing. And that's when I remember the cause. The reason. The dream.

I can't always get what I want. But I choose to believe that there's a reason for everything!!! And I choose God.

Pic of Emma watching the fountain show at the Opry Mills hotel.






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The randomness of random

Seeing as how this blog is in fact a random thoughts blog... I've decided to make an effort to post some of my random thoughts.

Such as... What makes someone want to buy a specific car. Do u ever ask yourself did I buy this car bc of love or opprotunity? What a metaphor right!!?? I often wonder why ppl buy things they don't need/want. Why not wait for what u do want to come along. My car, for instance. I wanted my car for YEARS!! I wanted it and took my previous car to trade in but didn't. Anyhoo... I waited. I wanted to get what I want at the time that would be good to get it. Now... God obviously knew the greatest opprotunity would come when I totalled my last car, however He made the best opp for me at that time. I couldn't have what I wanted when I wanted it, but at the moment that everything else would be ready to receive it.

Gotta love the metaphoric content people...

Anyways. I spend SO much time in my car that I knew I had to get what I really wanted. And I did. And now, even w all the bad press Toyota is getting, I'm still so in love w my car. :)

Buy cars u love. That's my random thought of the day.

This was the view from my run last Friday nite. :) I heart living downtown.







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