What I learned today about: Being angry at my husband

This posting is going to have a lot to do with my relationship with my husband.

On yesterday, I was REALLY frustrated. I was explaining my frustration to my husband - it was about the new parking issues at the kids schools and how chaotic it is. We both were going on and on about the faults and inconveniences of it all when out of no where, this lady blows her horn at me. UM, EXCUSE ME!! Don't you know I have had a tough day in traffic already?? Well, if not, lemme show you!! I totally got out of character and did all I could to annoy her while driving. My husband being who he is, tried to calm me down and bring me back to normal, but by that time, I was already off the deep end. So what did I do? I lost it on him. There has only been one time in our eleven years of marriage where we have raised our voices, and now I have done it twice. Him being him, he just sat and distanced himself (which was the best thing - to let me cool down rather than start an argument).

Oh man, I. Felt. HORRIBLE! It's one thing to be upset, but to yell at your husband, your best friend, the one who cares for you, for only trying to calm you down....that's messed up. I had some reconciling to do - and fast. Ephesians 4:26-27 says:

²⁶ “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, ²⁷ and do not give the devil a foothold.

Sometimes in our relationships, we go on a quest to be right instead of humble. In my anger, I felt like he didn't have my back by him telling me to calm down. I wanted him to be mad at her WITH me. I felt at the time, like I had the RIGHT to be mad at her AND him. But I wasn't right. So I had to humble myself, ask forgiveness from God, and then ask for forgiveness from my husband. Had I wanted to stay right, there would have been a HUGE rift in our relationship as both or our personalities would have taken over and things could have, and probably would have gotten ugly. My personality lends itself to go into attack mode when I'm angry - his he can get quiet and cold. The devil would have had his foothold. For the sake of our marriage, that could not happen. I apologized - he accepted - we talked and reconciled - and moved on. Today he took off of work to stay home with me and we hung out...laughed, talked, planned, and worked. Easy breezin with no animosity.

What I learned today: It's better to be humble, than right.
The thing that makes relationships work is being relevant and connected to one another;which is the actual definition of relation. 

First day of school blues, Teeth, *ouch*

Today was the first day of school for my kids. I would like to say it was uneventful. Unfortunately I can't.

What I learned today: Be careful with frustration. When not released in a healthy way, you do some very unhealthy things.

Sometimes change is NOT needed, and resistance to change is good.

I need to leave 10 minutes earlier than I have been for the last 2 years.


I watched the RNC tonight. I don't know why, it's the same rhetoric that we hear every 4 years. Promises, and lies are spewed while the audience eats it up. Anyway, my girl Condi spoke tonight. And although I don't agree totally with her politics, I do like her and her tenacity in getting where she is. Here is what I learned from her today:

What I learned today: Ladies!! When you are going to be in the spotlight for an important event - CHECK YOUR TEETH!!

The hubby decided this week to start an exercise routine. I agreed...my dryer keeps shrinking my clothes! ;-)
So we've been walking and letting the kids run the track. Today, my son decided he wanted to challenge me in a race....I accepted.

What I learned today: Don't accept. *ouch*

What I've learned this summer

Well, today is officially the close of the Hall household's summer. It was a great summer too. Unfortunately, we celebrated the going on of a loved one, but even in that, there was happiness. We also got to hang out with family in another State, go places, see things...it was pretty fun. With that being said:

This is what I learned this summer:

Chicago's aquarium is pretty cool. So is Garrett's popcorn!!

My kids are pretty dern athletic. And the best way to get them off the couch is to get them in sports.

Traveling with kids is not that bad if you: know their sleep patterns, have the right tools (electronics, DVDs, games, CDs etc), have food and drinks on hand - that way as long as their eating, they aren't fighting LOL

Summer plans are such stressors - just go with the flow - even if that flow is nothing for the day.

Summer vacation makes you appreciate BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!!!!! :-D

Soooo, I completely forgot to do the rundown of what I learned over the weekend. Pity too because it was some good stuff - like:

There's a Goodwill in Menomonee Falls!!
You can turn an old chest of drawer into a bookshelf!
I LOVE Chinese/Japanese Karate/warrior Action films!

But Today is Monday. A new day to a new week. So, here's what I've learned today:

There's a kids' running club that was going on all summer. Had I known that, my kids woulda been there every Monday! We discovered this when my husband and I decided to "get back in shape" and start a walking routine. We ended up at a track not too far from  us and the kids went along. My son, I've always fancied him as a long distance runner. My daughter - she's very much cheetah like - a quick sprinter, but after that, she's suckin wind.

Anyway, as we were walking and letting the kids run, a gentleman stopped us and pointed out the club that he and his wife were running. There were other kids there with their parents and they were doing drills. He asked if we wanted to join and we were like SURE! The kids loved it. I just wish I would have known about it sooner.

My son runs like a gazelle! He was so graceful and competitive LOL. He continuously lapped the other kids, and even some adults. I gotta foster that talent...I see a possible free ride to college in this! LOL

Incense is used in the occult to summon demonic spiritual powers. I always hated the smell of incense. It literally would make my stomach turn...and the smoke coming from the stick always creeped me out. Now I know why. A friend sent a link that discussed the spiritual aspect of incense. And I must say - I knew it all along.

Have a great night!!

What I Learned Today: Flying Ants and Seafood Paella

Flying Ants

All of my life, I've been accustomed to flying ants. ICK!! They get all in your hair, eyes, clothes, car...everywhere! So, I decided that I would finally look up what flying ants where. I was pretty amazed. 

What I learned today: flying ants are actually ants that are ready to mate. The males die after mating, and the females fly off to start a new colony. They are harmless, but very annoying.

http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/CoopExt/4DMG/Pests/flyant.htm

Good Eats!

Seafood Paella. Two simple words that have stuck with me since 9th grade spanish class with Senora Clark. To hear her describe what Paella was, I just KNEW I needed to make my way to Spain to have some. And that never happened. BUT, TODAY! Yes, today, I went to a lil shop and they had it. And it was so good...just about what I imagined, with the exception of the overcooked shrimp. It really tasted like chicken.

What I learned today: Although it didn't come from Spain, the soup was almost worth waiting for.

What I learned today: About Sharks, ball point pens

So, I was channel surfing tonight after a hard day....yes, as "super" as I am ;-) I do have those from time to time LOL  Anyway, I was going past PBS and they had a special on about the Anatomy of Sharks. You would THINK I have had my fill of sharks since Shark Week just ended on Friday. But this was different. They were actually dissecting the shark.

What I learned today: Sharks' eye lenses are like huge marbles, and they are REALLY hard to cut through. 2. Sharks' livers are about the length of a person, buoyant, and full of dense oil - not air bubbles, which helps them float. 3. Sharks can't digest bones, so they invert their stomachs to get rid of them. 4. Sharks are warm blooded even though they are fish.  

My cousin had a link on FB that showed a man with amazing talent!!  http://vianaarts.deviantart.com/gallery/

What I learned today: Ballpoint Pens can be used for something other than scribbling notes and "doodling" and making "fake middle school tats" 

What I learned today: Character, perseverance, hope

Freshman Orientation

I actually had a blast going to back to Washington High School today. I didn't graduate from there, in fact, I'm a Bay View Redcat to the heart. But, I have a chance to volunteer there. We've been gone from students all summer. So I forgot just how cool it was to sit and interact with the students. Since we aren't paid faculty and staff, we get a chance to kind of just "be" the students "person" <---sorry, that's an old Grey's Anatomy phrase LOL

Well, today was freshman orientation. A time for the students who are incoming freshman get the books, lockers, and schedules early. They get a chance to go around to certain classes and meet teachers - and in our case, meet adults who care about their future, yet have no educational/teaching background. Our presentation was based off of Character, Perseverance, and Hope. We had one recent graduate who talked about hope, one that graduated from WHS in 2001 that talked about Character, and one that graduated just a few years ago and she talked about perseverance. All of our speakers had a sketchy past, but they all made it though it, wiser, and more humble.

The students for the most part were very receptive. Some even asked questions with out prompting. They seem so eager to learn. I love that.

What I learned today: I'm not a paid teacher or staff, but I love these kids like they were my own!

What I learned today: Cycle of Life, Scams

And Life Goes On...

Life is a beautiful thing. It's especially beautiful when it is created by two beautiful people who love each other as husband and wife (not saying that life that's created outside of that realm ISN'T beautiful - let's just make that clear. The statement made was an intro and compliment to two beautiful spirited people...so no nasty grams please)...anyway, I digress...

What I learned today: Mr. and Mrs Loving had a beautiful, healthy, baby boy! The world (as I know it) just increased by 1!!

God, You're a Liar, so I'll Pay My Money to People Instead

That sounds absurd doesn't it??? To me it does. But essentially that is what some "Christians" who don't read the bible for themselves are actually saying by their actions. Ok, let me explain....

I was made aware of a flyer where so called "prophets" (or "profits" - which ever works) were charging $40 per session per person to "teach" people how to "use their prophetic gift". RED FLAG! BIBLE STUDY TIME!!!


"When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. ***HE*** will tell you about the future." John 16:13<---Underline and bold that last sentence!!!! It's written in RED so that means Jesus said it...THE authoritative "figure" of our faith may I mind you.

This was a promise that was made by Him to the disciples (and us). It foretold of the coming of the Holy Spirit. Now, if we do a quick study of the Holy Spirit just by that verse alone, we see that just ONE of His jobs would be to come and "guide us into all, not some, not just the ones we want to accept, not just the ones our "Pastah's" teach...but ALL truth. Another job would be to tell us about the future. Yes, the Holy Spirit would be able to tell us of things to come. How would we know what this Spirit says is true? Because He doesn't speak based off of opinion, but solely based off of God's Word - which is truth because God can not lie (Numbers 23:19 - Holy Bible).

So, back to our absurd statement that people make true by their actions. By deductive reasoning:

People who take classes like that...get this....don't trust the Holy Spirit!!! Which ultimately means, they would rather trust man (by paying THEM money to "teach" them, in their most fallible way) because they think God is a liar!! At the root, they don't trust God's written Word when it says exactly what John 16:13 says.

So, if you can't trust the very Word that tells us ABOUT God, how can you trust the One it's written about?? If you can't trust, then you think it's false. If you think it's false.....well, you know the rest....

How do you develop your gift if you don't go to expensive seminars? I'm glad you asked! You do exactly what preachers of old did. Remember there were preachers, ministers, Evangelist, prophets etc that couldn't READ let alone have money for a seminar! What did they do? Prayed, spent time communing with God, listening to the Holy Spirit, and reverencing God. Then they were put into the "battle field" when God placed them in positions to USE their gifts. Then they stayed obedient realizing that what they did was for God's glory and not their own...they stayed humble.

What I learned today: Sheep are easily slaughtered when they follow the voice of "another" shepherd.

What I've learned today: Weekend Edition

Soooo, another weekend has passed. Here are a few things I learned this time around....

Schools in booooiiiiii!!

Yep, it's that time of year. Happiness in knowing that in just a few days, my children will be learning in some other place than this house for about a good 7 hours!! I'll miss them, but as my daughter says "Mommy, sometimes the best thing about school is missing you" - now I don't know if that's a diss, or out of the kindness of her heart. But I will say "touche dear daughter...touche!" LOL

My Amazon of a daughter and Paul Bunyan of a son

ALL of the uniforms they had for school are all grown out. Which also means, we have to fight crowds and go on the hunt for more clothes. Well, while doing so, we met a woman and her child. We were right next to each other as our daughters were trying on uniforms. As each child would come out, we'd help critique the clothes, and give suggestions etc. She then says talking to my son "So what grade are you going to? 2nd?" And she didn't crack a smile. My son says "No. I'm going to K-5!" She turns and says to my daughter "Well, you must be going to what...like 4th?" My daughter kind of giggles and says "no, I'll be in 2nd!!"  I look at her daughter and say...well little one, are you excited for your first year? You look like you'll enjoy K-4 (our schools start kindergarten as early as 3 here - such a blessing!) She looks confused and her mother spoke up..."oh no! She'll be in 4th grade this year!"

Keeping on topic. I took this daughter of mine shoe shopping, and this girl wears a size 14 in girls shirts, and a woman's 5 in shoes!!! When did this happen??? WHY is this happening???? smh...

What I learned today: I got some big kids! LOL

A Different Kinda Church

When was the last time your pastor asked the congregation for feedback on how the preaching/teaching was going? What they could improve on, and how? When was the last time you took time OUT OF SERVICE to fill out a survey?.....I'll wait...............oh, I hear crickets from most of you. Well, I'm please to say, that our pastoral team did that today! And it was AWESOME. More so, because I had been feeling like I wasn't getting challenged. I would sometimes leave with a good message, but nothing that made me want to run home, open my bible and delve in head first. My husband and I were talking about this EXACT thing just Saturday night and then this happens....I tell you. God really amazes me and how He works. And while I was grapplin on if I wanted to go to church today, I'm glad I went b/c not only did we get a chance to voice our opinions, but the message today was on point!! Look at all I would have missed if I would have stayed home. God and Me 1 - selfishness and satan 0  :-D

What I learned today: And this lets me further know, I'm in a good place for learning...I love those that I learn and fellowship with *awwwww* :-)

What I've Learned Today about: This house, web design, Jimmy Falon

Our House
The maintenance guy came by today. What he found helped me understand WHY I had SO MANY KEYS to our dern doors! smh...all of our locks were missed matched! Even he was confused as to why. I guess the owners wanted to feel extra safe by confusing any and everyone with a key?

What I learned today: you really only need one set of keys, two max, if your locks are done right.

Web Design
I volunteered to do a website for an organization I work for. I've done my own once before and while I love the challenge, I learned something.

What I learned today: I don't know HOW web developers do this day in and out. I def don't want this as a full time job!

Jimmy Falon
This guy comes up with the craziest skits LOL. This whole "Said it and re-edit" segment is pretty funny!

What I learned today: I have something else to watch him for other than his "Thank You" notes

What I've Learned Today about: Being Lost

Round and Round I Go

I got lost today. Anyone that knows me knows that's not all that uncommon LOL - and actually, I got lost, not once - but TWICE! The first time, I got lost coming out of my own drive way. And my driveway isn't anything like you see in some extravagant multi-million dollar home on MTV Cribs. In fact, it's not even a drive way, it's a parking pad in our backyard! Either way...I got lost. I couldn't remember which way to go...was I supposed to go left down the alley (which would take me to one street) or right (which would take me to another)? I sat and wondered, and unfortunately, my GPS couldn't help me with that one.

Then I got lost when I finally made it out of my alley and down the street to the other "city" I was going to. You would think that after I got lost in my own driveway - well, parking pad, I'd just put the dog gone car in reverse and take my booty on home...but noooooo, not ----->this girl<------- smh. Well, while in the city of Menominee Falls, a city that I frequent (but not as of lately, maybe that's why I got lost?) I totally turned myself around in a quest to find some chicken. Yes, CHICKEN threw me off course!

What I learned today: 1. Sleep deprivation and low blood sugar really does affect your memory more than we think! 2. The GPS is only good for when you are actually driving and lost, not when you are still and confused. 3. Where some "hidden" stores are in Menominee Falls - oh yes, I found them! 4. Kids are no help when they remind you THAT you're lost, but have not suggestions on how to get UNlost *eye roll* 5. Being lost is only good on a full tank of gas and day light (but I learned that a long time ago ;-) )

What I've Learned - Last week and today: Country Education, Good food, and Music

Well it's been about a week since the last post. Unfortunately, we had to make a trip down to North Carolina to lay my husband's grandmother to rest. But! While I was there, I learned some things...like to hear it? Here it goes!

What I learned all last week:

1. Gas will make a rattle snake bite itself to death

2. Tobacco will help a mosquito bite and bee sting from swelling and/or itching

3. You can't beat "country education" - it's far better than anything you can get at an Ivy League school LOL

4. I miss good, fresh, seafood - especially spot and crocker

5. Bojangles still does a number on my tummy - ugh, but it's SO good!

6. The new Best Western in James City, NC is AWESOME!

7. I miss soft water - my skin hadn't felt that good in a long time.

8. Driving 18 hours is tough


What I learned today:

1. Why Arrested Development broke up :-(

2. Their songs from the first album brings back great memories

3. Sharks are pretty intricate creatures

What I've Learned Today About: Rental Cars, Husbands, Peek-a-boo, and the Appendix

Rental Cars

So, we have to make an emergency family run soon back to my husbands home state. In doing so, we decided that flying would be way too expensive and maybe we should rent a car. But then I remembered, I had family that worked for airlines and maybe we could use buddy passes....but we didn't want to be stranded coming back (that has happened before) so we thought maybe we'd fly one way there and drive back. 

What I learned today: It is MORE expensive to drive one way than it is two...smh

My Husband
My husband is a skeptic. I love that about him b/c he examines things and doesn't just go off of emotion like I do. But, at the same time I hate it because he doesn't got off of emotion like I do LOL. Anyway, I have been talking to him about a particular subject and how things are evidenced all around us. It's pretty controversial, and while I would talk about it, he would pretty much take what I said with a grain of salt. Eh, I kept talkin and he kept "listening"....until today :-)

What I learned today: Husbands listen, even when you don't think they are

Peek-a-boo, I See You!

Have you ever just took time to look at things from a different point of view? I mean like literally - not figuratively? I remember my art teacher in middle school used to tell us "Never underestimate looking up"...and he was right. You'd be amazed at what you find out if you just look up...buildings take on a whole new meaning. Well, now I have learned to not only look up...but look down, from high up - amazing what, and WHO you find...

What I learned today: Looking AT something is not the same as looking ON something. There's totally a difference.

Appendix

I was reading a caption on a photo on FB. It was trying to deny the existence of intelligent design by calling it stupid design. In doing so, it asked why some things were created if they served no purpose...thus, making them "stupid". One of the things included in the questions was the appendix in our body.

What I learned today: Your appendix is there for a reason. It's essential for your immune system, more specifically, producing good bacteria in your gut. We don't notice it now days because we now live in a "clean" environment - and things that could wipe out the bacteria in our gut aren't around as much. BUT if they were, our appendix would kick in to replenish the bacteria quickly. (sorry for the long explanation lol)

What I've Learned Today About: Sports, Cooking, Rights, Money

Sports
Again, the Olympics amazes me with what are considered Olympic sports....

What I learned today: Judo and "Marksmanship" are actual competitions


Cooking
The kids had gymnastics today. We usually would go out to eat after because about time they are done, it's too late to come home and cook/eat. But I decided to save some money and do something different. I just didn't feel like standing over a stove and cooking. So guess what I did? I made lasagna in the crock pot! Oh yes baby! And that thang was slammin!!

What I learned today: the crock pot is good for EVERYTHING and I need about THREE of'em! LOL


Rights
I was watching a video where clearly some people's rights were being trampled over. Things could have gone a total different way had they not known their rights. And even though the end result wasn't what they hoped for (intimidation and forced removal) they knew enough that no one could press charges.

What I learned today: knowing your rights before you begin a "movement" benefits you best. Learn and abide.


Mo' Money Mo' Money Mo' Money!
Oh yes! My student loans are getting next to nothing...have mercy! How LONG did that take???? smh...

What I learned today: In a few months, the government won't have anything hangin over my head! I'll be FREE!!! No more "slave to the lender" and that feels good!

What I've Learned Today about: Symbols, Math, Blue Prints, Monsters!

Symbols
Symbols are everywhere. I learned that maybe a few years ago. Up until that point, I really didn't pay yhem much mind. But once I learned about them, I realized, they are everywhere!

What I learned today: Everything isn't always what you think it means. And only if you research, you will know what that means.


Math
Cuboctahedron

What I learned today: What that is, and it's importance




The Blue Print
So I was enjoying the day with the kiddos in a bookstore. I got a call and it was someone calling b/c a friend told them about my career. Well this person was looking for vendors for a health fair that is coming soon and thought that I'd fit perfectly with what they want to do. That was an answered prayer b/c this year I wanted to host a health fair, but didn't move forward with it for other reasons. However, the idea never left my heart.

What I learned today: when your plans match God's plans, remember, it doesn't matter how it happens, it's the results that count.


The Sleep Monster


What I learned today: it comes unannounced and very swiftly.

What I've Learned Today: Math Codes, Lump and Bumps,

Mathematical Codes
So I have been watching a video on things hidden in plain site. And I must say it is very eye opening. It's so true that many deem it to be false. Any way, I learned some stuff from it.

What I've learned today: Many of the world's architecture and land plans are based off of very detailed, yet meaningful math equations, symbols and numerology.

Lumps and Bumps
We got our dog's test results back. He had a nerve sheath tumor. They were able to get it out with narrow margins, but suggest he either have more surgery or start radiation. Which means, we'd have to make the drive to Madison b/c the one hospital here doesn't do that...smh.

What I learned today: I love my big boy dearly. But I don't know if I could spend the moeny for travel to Madison, and still pay for the medication etc. 


Thank God He has healed him...I trust and believe that God lead the doctor through the surgery w/o problems, and I believe he got it all and that my dog will continue to live happy, healthy, and fartin' *shew!*