wowza

I am continually amazed at how crazy life is. I am frustrated at how much the enemy has taken control of everyone's schedule (including my own) and not allowing anyone time for people they care about as well as people they want to get to know. I am trying, like everyone else who doesn't want to be controlled by schedules, deadlines, bosses, demands, meaningless tasks, etc., to weed out the unimportant tasks or things that can wait another day to be accomplished. I feel like at the end of a crazy day (like today) I still have things that I desire to do (not have to do) that I don't have time for. I didn't even get to practice my flute today. Anyway, I say all of this not because I want a sympathy vote or for people to have a scheduling competition with me (who is the busiest), but to remind you (and myself) to pray about the people you care about to not become controlled by their schedules, because I surely would love the prayers! Love you guys!

New Book

I am currently reading the following book:
Lord, Save Us From Your Followers: Why Is The Gospel Of Love Dividing America?
By: Dan Merchant

Basically, the author goes out on the streets in America in a suit with all different kinds of bumper stickers pasted on, and asks people simple questions about what they think Christians in America are known for as well as how the earth began, etc. This book is not just so he can bash Christians (he is one himself), but to see why Americans in general do not engage each other in topical discussions. He talks about how we would rather give our own points of view (such as on a bumper sticker) and not listen to someone else's take on different issues. I would definitely recommend this book even though I am only 50 pages into it.
The topic of this book really gets me thinking, because everyone has opinions about political, religious, and social issues, yet not many people are willing to truly listen to someone else's point of view and take the person seriously.
How different would the world be if we took the time to love one another by engaging each other and understanding where people other than people like us are coming from.
:)

Doctor fiasco amongst other things

So I definitely took the doctors in Sugar Land for granted. Growing up, your mom makes your dentists appointments, and whenever you got sick, the nice family practitioner could usually fit you in that same day. In California I have had a hell of a time finding trustworthy, timely, and good doctors and dentists.
When we first moved here, I found a dentist that was on our insurance, but they decided that I needed the deep cleaning that require us to pay the deductible and also told me I had a cavity under sealants and two other cavities. I talked to my old dentist in Sugar Land that cleaned my teeth since I busted my mouth on the piano bench when we first moved into our house when I was 3, and he said that the only people who need the deep cleaning are people who haven't seen a dentist in years. I have gone faithfully every 6 months of my life! Anyway, he also told me that a cavity under a sealant is virtually impossible...I mean the point of it is to seal out cavities!!!
I finally decided after a year of this torment and being lied to that I will try a new dentist. I am going to send Jared as the guinea pig in May! I hope all goes well with the new dentist...he got good ratings on 1-800-dentist...I love those commercials...that guy is so funny.
Also, I have been sick for over a week (for the second time) now as you can see from previous posts. I decided to call a doctor that I had given my information to a while back, but ended up cancelling the appointment because I got better. I called them last week and the lady I spoke to on the phone was the rudest person I have ever spoken with on the phone. I told her she was being extremely rude and I was going to call elsewhere...she promptly hung up on me. For some reason when I hung up the phone I just started sobbing uncontrollably. I called Jared and he was so sweet and calmed me down. I guess I had just had it with the medical system here, and had to let it all out.
Needless to say, God provided us with a walk in clinic (which is very convenient) that I went to on Thursday and Jared went to on Sunday. You have to wait a little while, but you can see a doctor the same day you need treatment. I still have some sinus, but overall, I feel much better. I am waiting to be completely healed and not have to be blowing my nose and coughing all over the place!
Aside from the doctor fiasco...it was 95 degrees outside this weekend in LA! Not Cool! (literally)...It is cooling off today, but we thought we were going to die in our unairconditioned apartment! We are proabably going to buy a little portable air conditioner the next time it gets super hot!!!
Our landlord also raised the rent, and we negotiated with him to get new carpet (which is 6 years old and he told us it was 2 when we moved in)...and he is hopefully going to put them in soon...
Well, this might not sound that crazy to you...but I am glad that most things are resolved or on their way to it!
Have a great Monday! I am cleaning and about to go play the flute at school!!!!

Long time, no blog

Hey people who read this!

I am sick again with the same sickie germs I had three weeks ago! Jared got it and gave it back to me! I had to pull myself out of bed this morning for a summer job interview (which went really well), and now I am contemplating taking a nap or going to get my oil changed and my brakes checked bc they are squeaking...Anyways, I am hoping I will get well soon, bc I want to practice my flute without wheezing and coughing every five seconds!

Also, Is it just me, or is everyone getting pregnant? Thoughts on this phenomenon? I guess we are all growing up and this is the time of life for the next ten years or so for that to happen!

Adios...time to get well..DayQuil here I come!