Meet Me Halfway

In a lifetime made of memories
I believe in destiny
Every moment returns again in time
When I've got the future on my mind
Know that you'll be the only one

Meet me halfway
Across the sky
Out where the world belongs
to only you and I
Meet me halfway
Across the sky
Make this a new beginning of another life.

In a lifetime there is only love
Reaching for the lonely one

We are stronger when we are given love
When we put emotions on the line
Know that we are the timeless ones

Meet me halfway
Across the sky
Out where the world belongs
to only you and I
Meet me halfway
Across the sky
Make this a new beginning of another life....
--Kenny Loggins

Campout

Well, I have hit a small lull so I thought I would drop a line or three.

This week is gonna be REALLY BUSY. Tomorrow, Friday, and Saturday I work both at the library and at Sonic. So it is gonna be a big adventure. I will probably be working from 8 in the morning until 11 at night, with about an hour or so for a break. Also, we have Leigh Ann's prom, and many other things.

Yesterday I went to see the Will Farrell movie, "Kicking and Screaming." It's pretty much Ladybugs for 2005. That said, it was a cute movie. I read on Rottentomatoes.com where it didn't get great reviews, but I liked it. Of course, Will Ferrell is a friend of mine, (okay, not really) so any movie by him is worth seeing. (It's kind of the same way with Julie Andrews.) I went with Misti, Brian, Kelley, and Erin.

I also went camping out. I went with G, Wendy, Chris, Rich, Steve, and a few of Chris's friends from Bridgeway. Also, Steve was there. He's a friend of Rich's. Anyway, we played Mad Libs and I Never. I wanted to sleep outside, but my allergies got REALLY BAD, so I had to sleep indoors. Sigh and alas. I'm still stopped up. Plus I have another canker sore. But we had lots of fun. Chris's friends are very adventuresome. They were playing hacky-sack with live coals. Ouch! Also they walked tightrope. I wish I were that coordinated.

Speaking of, I really, REALLY need to learn how to play frisbee. I tried it this weekend, and...well, let's just say I am not very good. In fact, a couple of times I had to trudge in the grass to retrieve it from inopportune locations.

Welcome Ashlyn Nicole!

Seems like there is a new future RAoR addict in the world. Today I recieved this email from Jay, our singles minister....

Hey all,

Jeff and Ellen White have a beautiful new baby girl!

Ashlyn Nicole White was born at 3:00 p.m. today (5/25). She weighed in at 7 lbs. 9 oz. (I think this is the only time in a girl's life that it is okay to talk about their weight...) and measured 18 ½ inches.

Baby and mommy are doing well.

Congrats to Jeff and Ellen! I am thrilled for them. I can't wait to see Ashlyn for the first time...I am going to the city tomorrow, so I might swing by on the way to Cindy's birthday party, if I get off from Sonic in time (Ha!)

In other news, I am about to watch American Idol for the last time this season. (Sigh.) Dang, I hope Bo wins it. Although I would be OK with Carrie winning, too.

Last night Misti and Brian had Mellisa P's birthday party. We ate at Olive Garden, then we went to Misti's house for dessert. She had made some yummy cookies and brownies. The brownies were still warm! Yummers.

Anyway, Mays, Misti, and Pazzo proceeded to tell Matt (Pazzo's new boyfriend)every Reagan story ever known to man. Yes, even the Stuff story. Sigh.

Oh, you were wondering about my friend's wedding? Well, the fifteen minutes of the reception that I was there for was all right, considering I only knew a couple of people, and many of the people I did know chose to unacknowledge me. Sigh. Holly was glad I was there, though, and that's what matters.

But why was I so late to the wedding? Ask the police officer who stopped me. (Don't ask.) Or ask me if I circled Purcell five times looking for the church. Of course, I also ended up in Yukon one time when I was trying to find Midwest City. Oh, well.

New York

Well, since I have nothing better to do right now, I will post again.

I have been looking up websites, trying to see what I want to do when I visit New York City in the fall. I am going in October, which means the temperatures will range from "somewhat cool" to "bitterly freezing cold".

I will be participating in three missions projects in Brooklyn. One of them, I will be there with the whole group. It seems to be a lot of fun. The other two, I will be there with a smaller group. I am very much looking forward to being able to serve God in this degree. Last year, all of my projects were in Manhattan, and I only went to Brooklyn one time, and that was on accident. (Hi, Rich!)

This year, I will probably spend some more time in Brooklyn...with a group with at least two men. I would love to go to the Brooklyn Tabernacle on the first Sunday there. Misti, Rich, Amy and Chris went last year, and they said it was really cool.

In more touristy stuff, I want to go visit the Hershey Store in Times Square. (It goes without saying that Weight Watchers will be put on hold for that week.) I also want to visit FAO Schwarz, the oldest toy store in America. I had heard last year that it had shut down, but every website I have visited had said that it was still open.

I also want to take an intensive tour of Central Park. Last year I went for only a few minutes. Aaaaaannd I want to shop the NBC Experience store. Last year I was only there for a short while, because we were in a hurry to get to lunch.

Another place I would love to visit is Chinatown. I would love to go into the little stores, purchase fans and stuff like that...that would be awesome. I would also be up for going to Little Italy again. (Yay!)

Wedding

Tonight I am going to a wedding of an old friend of mine.

I met Holly my freshman year in college. She and I hit it off pretty well. She kind of became a counselor of sorts to me. It was pretty cool.

She was the person who initially led me to the Lord. She would take me to church with her (I didn't have a car back in those days), and I would come to her with any questions.

Sadly, we pretty much lost touch after college. I moved back home last year, and she became the BCM co-director. Very cool for her.

A few weeks ago, I got a phone call on my cell phone. Of course, it was turned off, so I didn't hear it. I called it back, and it was her! I was happy to hear she was getting married.

So, tonight I am going to attend her wedding. I am kind of nervous, because I will probably see people I haven't seen in a long time (years, in some cases). I wonder if anyone will remember me.

In other news, I found out I am eligible for Sonic's health insurance plan. I am wondering whether or not to apply for it. It's pretty cheap for basic coverage. However, I am not sure how much longer I will work there. So maybe I will just play it by ear, see what scheduling is like next month, and see how it goeth.

Musical Maven

Yesterday I acquired three new CD's: a Chicago CD, the Greatest Hits of Earth, Wind, and Fire, and the greatest hits of Electric Light Orchestra. I have become the musical maven the last few days. Wheeee!

Not much going on this weekend. I am going to an old friend's wedding on Saturday evening. Fun times. After that, assuming I have time, I may hop on over to G's house for some Bunko.

I may also try to go see Star Wars this weekend.

After the Love Has Gone

AFTER THE LOVE HAS GONE
Earth, Wind, and Fire


For awhile to love was all we could do
we were young and we knew
and our eyes were alive
Deep inside we knew our love was true
For awhile we paid no mind to the past
we knew love would last
Ev'ry night somethin' right
would invite us to begin the dance

Somethin' happened along the way
what used to be happy was sad
Somethin' happened along the way
and yesterday was all we had
And oh after the love has gone
how could you lead me on
and not let me stay around
Oh oh oh afterthe love has gone
what used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found

For awhile to love each other with all
we would ever need
Love was strong for so long
never knew that what was
wrong oh baby wasn't right
We tried to find what we had
till sadness was all we shared
We were scared this affair would lead our love into
Somethin' happened along the way
yesterday was all we had
Somethin' happened along the way
what used to be happy is sad

Somethin' happened along the way
oh yesterday was all we had
And oh after the love has gone
how could you lead me on
and not let me stay around
Oh oh oh after the love has gone
what used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found

Oh oh oh oh oh oh after the love has gone
what used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found
Oh woh woh after the love has gone
what used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found

Oh woh woh after the love has gone
what used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found
Oh woh woh
Oh woh woh after the love has gone
what used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found

Woh woh woh after the love has gone
what used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found
Woh woh woh

All I Ask Of You

No more talk of darkness;
forget these wide-eyed fears.
I'm here, nothing can harm you
my words will warm and calm you.

Let me be your freedom,
let daylight dry your tears.
I'm here, with you,
beside you, to guard you and to guide you ...

Say you love me every waking moment,
turn my head with talk of summertime ...

Say you need me, now and always
promise that all you say is true.
that's all I ask of you.

Let me be your shelter,
let me be your light.
You're safe; no-one will find you
your fears are far behind you

All I want is freedom,
a world with no more night
and you, always beside me,
to hold me and to hide me

Then say you'll share with me one love,
one lifetime
let me lead you from your solitude.

Say you need with you here,
beside you
anywhere you go, let me go too
love me, that's all I ask of you

Say you'll share with me one love,
one lifetime
say the word and I will follow you

Share each day with me, each night, each morning

Say you love me

You know I do

Love me - that's all I ask of you

Anywhere you go, let me go too.
Love me - that's all I ask of you

Say you'll share with me one love,
one lifetime
say the word and I will follow you

Share each day with me, each night, each morning

Anywhere you go, let me go too.
Love me - that's all I ask of you

Today

Today I acquired the Phantom of the Opera soundtrack.

Yes, I know you're jealous.

Invitations

Today I recieved my invitation to Matt and Steph's wedding. I can't wait. I also recieved my tax refund check...in the tune of almost six hundred dollars! Very cool.

I worked at the library today. One of the ladies that was working today was sick, and she was supposed to go to Asher. So I went instead. I sometimes wish I lived in one of the tiny, tiny towns in Oklahoma. You know, the ones where you have to visit the local gas station to eat, because there is nothing else, not even a Sonic. And everyone knows your first name, and your last, and you are pretty much guaranteed a spot as salutatorian in your high school class if your GPA is above a 3.75 or so because there are only about 30 other people in your class.

Only sometimes, though.

Times I Eat

When I'm hungry
When I'm sad
When I'm mad
When I'm bored
When I'm stressed out
When I have nothing better to do
When I do have things better to do
When I'm lonely
When I feel fat
When I feel unloved
When I feel bad about myself
When I feel like a failure

See what I mean? Most of the time, I eat for other reasons other than hunger. I snack at the computer, I eat while watching TV. When I work at Sonic before my diet, I would eat popcorn chicken, cheddar peppers with ranch dressing, and a Reeses blast. Not wonderfully healthy food, huh?

But I am ready to change all of that. The reason I made this list tonight (and I never post on Sundays...) is that I need to know when I am tempted to eat. So instead of eating, I need to ask myself why I am doing so. And if it is for a reason other than hunger, I need to take care of the reason...not fill up on goodies.

My New Journey

Well, I have started a new weight-loss journey this week. And this time, I intend to stick with it.

I'm tired of seeing pics of myself huge. I'm sick of not being able to fit in cute clothes anymore. I'm sick of eating a bag of chips in one sitting, then feeling guilty about it. I'm tired of weighing more than most GUYS my age. I'm tired of not being in control.

Now I'm taking control. And this time next year, there will be less of me to love.

I can do it...I KNOW I can.

I have a picture of me my senior year in high school. It was taken in Branson, Missouri. I was sitting on a bench and cheesing it up. I weighed about 125 pounds in that pic.

I will look at that photo every time I need some inspiration.

Dream Question

For those of you who know the meaning of dreams....

What does a thousand stuffed Eeyores mean?

Humdinger

Well, I still have that canker sore on my tongue from two weeks ago. The problem is that it keeps hitting my teeth, so it's hard for it to heal. Crud.

I'm still trying to figure out what Scott means by "Bless You." I'm scared. :-)

I've been trying Weight Watchers again. I'm trying to lose weight. So far I am doing pretty good. I've spent my life savings on fat-free, sugar-free treats. The good news is, I'll be able to fit into my old jeans again.

Blah

I am still not feeling great today. Last night at church, I had a bad headache, and I was having other issues as well. Sigh. After church, we all went to Misti and G's house and played Imaginif and Disney Scene It. I actually ended up liking the Scene It game.

The funniest joke of the night I can't even share. Sigh and alas.

Saturday was Ellen's baby shower. I got her this cute outfit, blanket, and bib set. We filled out cards for Ashlyn's birthdays, and we played nurmerous games (Baby Price is Right, The Perfect Baby, and Name! That! Baby! Food!) They had a VERY good turnout for the shower.

After that, I went to hang with G, Melissa Webster (who was visiting from Dallas), and Cindy. We ate at Fazoli's for dinner. Then I went to Brian's house for Star Wars Night. We watched the first one (The Phantom Menace). That's when my health problems began. Sigh. Not related to the movie...more like something I ate. And I shall leave it at that.

I Do Like Stuff

Well, my mouff is feeling much better, thank you very much. At least I can eat my favorite salty foods again. Mmmmmm....French fries....(Or are they freedom fries?)

Other than that, not much happened today. I am looking forward to tomorrow night, where I will be attending a Cinco de Mayo party with friends! I haven't yet decided what I am going to bring. (Yes, nothing like waiting till the last minute...)

Let's see...I guess ABC aired some special tonight about American Idol. Seems some kid is saying Paula Abdul had an affair with him. The thing is, this same guy got kicked off the show a couple of years ago for failing to disclose an arrest he had for assaulting his sister, and for misrepresenting his name (so it wouldn't come up on the background check.) I didn't watch the show, but from what I hear, the evidence is shady at best. All he has to go on are some phone bills (that don't specifically have her name on them), and a couple of receipts (that could have been from ANYONE). Not a lot of evidence, in my opinion.

That's about it from my end. If I get any more interesting spam letters, I'll be sure to let you guys know. :-)

When You Tell Me That You Love Me

When I get married, I want to sing this to my future husband...

WHEN YOU TELL ME THAT YOU LOVE ME (Diana Ross)

I wanna call the stars
Down from the sky
I wanna live a day
That never dies
I wanna change the world
Only for you
All the impossible
I wanna do

I wanna hold you close
Under the rain
I wanna kiss your smile
And feel the pain
I know what's beautiful
Looking at you
In a world of lies
You are the truth

And baby
Everytime you touch me
I become a hero
I'll make you safe
No matter where you are
And bring you
Everything you ask for
Nothing is above me
I'm shining like a candle in the dark
When you tell me that you love me

I wanna make you see
Just what I was
Show you the loneliness
And what it does
You walked into my life
To stop my tears
Everything's easy now
I have you here

And baby
Everytime you touch me
I become a hero
I'll make you safe
No matter where you are
And bring you
Everything you ask for
Nothing is above me
I'm shining like a candle in the dark
When you tell me that you love me

In a world without you
I would always hunger
All I need is your love to make me stronger

And baby
Everytime you touch me
I become a hero
I'll make you safe
No matter where you are
And bring you
Everything you ask for
Nothing is above me
I'm shining like a candle in the dark
When you tell me that you love me

You love me
When you tell me that you love me

Chilly Air

Wow...it's been COLD the last couple of days. And by that I mean COLD. It's pretty sad...I still have my winter clothes in my closet because I am afraid I will have to break them out. Which I have. By this time of year, I usually start running the AC. Not this year...I still have the heater on at nights, recently.

At least it hasn't snowed in April. (Hi, Scott!)

I have two lovely canker sores in my mouth. One of them is inside my bottom lip. The other one is on my tongue. I can't even eat any salty foods because it makes my sores hurt. I seem to get canker sores a lot. I remember on New Years Eve, I had a NICE one on my tongue. We were at Madisons, and I couldn't even eat because it hurt so bad. After that, I went riding with Mel G. and Rich, and I made them stop so I could get some Oragel. (I was stuffing napkins in my mouth to keep the sore from hitting my teeth. Didn't work.)

I worked this morning from 8:30 to 12:30. Right now, I am waiting for the painter guy to finish on the upstairs so I can go take a nap.