Like the Rain (Clint Black/Hayden Nicholas)

I never liked the rain until I walked through it with you
Every thunder cloud that came was one more I might not get through
On the darkest day there’s always light and now I see it too
But I never liked the rain until I walked through it with you
I hear it falling in the night and filling up my mind
All the heaven’s rivers come to light and I see it all unwind
I hear it talking through the trees and on the window pane
And when I hear it I just can’t believe I never liked the rain

Like the rain I have fallen for you and I know just why you
Liked the rain always calling for you I’m falling for you now
Just like the rain

When the cloud is rolling over thunder striking me
It’s as bright as lightening and I wonder why I couldn’t see
That it’s always good and when the flood is gone we still remain
Guess I’ve known all along I just belong here with you falling

Like the rain I have fallen for you and I know just why you
Liked the rain always calling for you, I’m falling for you now
Just like the rain I have fallen for you
I’m falling for you know just like the rain

And when the night falls on our better days
And we’re looking to the sky
For the winds to take us high above the plains
I know that we’ll find better ways to look into the eye
Of the storms that will be calling
Forever we’ll be falling

Like the rain I have fallen for you, and I know just why you
Like the rain always calling for you, I’m falling for you now just
Like the rain I have fallen for you and I know just why you
Like the rain always calling for you, I’m falling for you now just
Like the rain I have fallen for you and I know just why you
Like the rain always calling for you, I’m falling for you now just
Like the rain
Like the rain
Like the rain
Like the rain
Like the rain
Like the rain

Great Weekend

Okay, so I had an absolutely AWESOME weekend! My parents didn't drive me nuts either!

So, here is what happened. I went to Fresno on Friday, to go and see my occup. therapist (as I injured my back at work, and the pain med's were not working, and so I got one for bed, one for the day, plus VICODIN!!!! SWEET!) Okay, so I haven't taken the V, and I really don't plan on it either. Anyways, so, my back hurt some this weekend, but it was cool, as Ryan came out for the weekend and spent time with me and my folks. Plus, all my neighbors (and second parents basically) totally grilled him, and he was so good about it. They all approve (he passed with flying colors!). Anyways, we went to our section party (our park is split up in 5 sections and once a year on the same day the park has a section party so you get to know the people in your area) so we went to the Section 1 party and it was really nice. It is held on my street (where I bought MY house) and my front porch is the party porch and it is where they make the margaritas! So, next year, I am in charge of them, and I make a mean one, so I don't mind. So we all had a great time. I was sad to see Ryan leave this afternoon, but he had to go home so he could go to work this week. Lucky me, he is coming back out on Friday, and staying the weekend. Then we are both heading back to the valley on Monday, as I have a meeting in Visalia, and then I'm staying the whole week out there in the heat (oh joy). I have a few meetings and then this really big event for Eastern Star.

Alrighty, gotta get ready for work tomorrow, and take my med's in like an hour.....mmmmmm they are good. Hope everyone is doing well. Look for pictures of the alumni reunion we had a few weeks ago on here tomorrow. Nite.

Hallmark Adds A Dysfunctional Section

Sample card selections:

I always wanted to have someone to hold, someone to love.
And now that you've come into my life...
(Inside) I've changed my mind.

I must admit, you brought religion into my life....
(Inside) I never believed in Hell until I met you.

As the days go by, I think how lucky I am....
(Inside) That you're not here to ruin it for me.

Congratulations on your promotion. Before you go....
(Inside) Will you take the knife from my back? You'll probably need it again.

Someday I hope to marry...
(Inside) Someone other than you.

Happy Birthday! You look great for your age....
(Inside) Almost lifelike!

When we were together, you said you'd die for me...
(Inside) Now that we've broken up, I think it's time to keep your promise.

We've been friends for a very long time...
(Inside) What do you say we stop?

I'm so miserable without you...
(Inside) It's almost like you're still here.

Congratulations on your new bundle of joy....
(Inside) Did you ever find out who the father was?

You are such a good friend. If we were on a sinking ship and there was only one life jacket...(Inside) I'd miss you terribly and think of you often.

Your friends and I wanted to do something really special for your birthday...
(Inside) So we're having you put to sleep.

Happy Birthday
(Inside) Uncle Dad!
(Available only in Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi and West Virginia)

Looking back over the years we've been together, I can't help but wonder...
(Inside) What was I thinking?

Congratulations on your wedding day!...
(Inside) Too bad no one likes your husband.

How do you?

How do you help someone who is having a bad day, to have a better one? Like, if I could, I would go and give this person a big hug, but I can't, as I'm too far away. So, what can I do? Does anyone have any ideas? Any would be greatly appreciated.

I'm better...

.....I talked my issue over with the person that I had it with, and am feeling much better. Its always good to get that out in the air. No need to bottle it up, as it only hurts you, and not the other person. So, how has your day been?

I'm sad....

.....yeah, so it was bound to happen. I have been on such a high lately that I knew I would have to crash sooner or later, and it came sooner than I really wanted it to. I would tell you why, but I just don't feel like discussing it right now. I need to figure out how to work through this on my own.......I wouldn't mind having jokes, or funny stories posted though, I could use some cheering up.

Reunion

Had the ADX reunion last night. IT WAS AWESOME! I met some really amazing women, that I only wish I could of known them as actives. I can't wait to see them next year. I'm hoping to keep in contact with them, so that next year, we have a lot to talk about. They were all so amazing. I'll be posting our group photo on here later. I left my camera in Coalinga I think, as I can't seem to find it right now. As soon as I do, you'll get to see the photo. I'm only sorry that more people weren't able to come, we had a blast!

Too Sweet...

My sister is starting to go back to church, which is a big YEAH GOD! Well, she takes my niece as well, and my niece (who is 4) went to Vacation Bible School this last week. Well, apparently just recently she had a bad dream, and told her mom about it the next morning. She said "Mom, I had a bad dream last night, but instead of getting up to come and see you, I stayed in bed and concentrated real hard on Jesus, and I felt better!" Isn't that the greatest thing ever to hear?! It just made my heart melt! I love that kid! If only more of us would remember to be as innocent as children, maybe we could learn something......its worth a try, isn't it?

Death...

I forgot to mention, a member of my chapter of Eastern Star died from a massive heart attack on Sunday evening. He was around 57? I got the phone call at work yesterday. It is still kind of a shock. I think I hurt the most for his daughter, who will never be able to walk down the aisle with her dad at her wedding.....

Please keep the Sorge Family in your prayers....

Advil "My new best friend"

So, I did something REALLY stupid. As you all pretty much know, I can be kinda stubborn. Okay, not kinda, I'm flat out stubborn. I'm really bad at it, when guys are always trying to lift things for me. My thinking is, is that God gave me arms, I can lift it myself. I'm not helpless. So, last Thursday, I finished moving a laptop and computer moniter into my old boss' office. Well, I lifted with my legs, for the most part, and then all of a sudden I felt it in my back, and ended up setting it down with my back. NOT A SMART MOVE! So, now I'm in pain. A lot of pain. It bites the big one. And I had to fill out paperwork yesterday because I injuried myself on the job. So, this coming Thursday I have an appointment to see an Occupational Therapist to check out my injury. I'm sure they will just tell me to take some Advil for awhile, as they have before, but I would rather them just fix it! AHHHH, this bites. Oh well, I was stupid, and I need to remember not to do it again. Doubt I will though....

Somethings wrong...

...ummmm, so I don't know if I should be worried or not, but everytime I look in the mirror, I see this big grin on my face?!

I can't even begin to tell everyone how happy I am. All I can say is, thank you to Ryan for putting it there. *smile*

BTW

I forgot to tell you the best part of the weekend. Ryan and I have started seeing each other. The Lord has truely blessed me by bringing him back into my life. He is wonderful, and I can't wait to see him again next weekend. *smile*

Pork Chops and Pepsi

So, I gotta tell you. First off, don't try to be slick in front of me and hold a can of Pepsi in your mouth and drink the last of it down. It won't work, as I did that this weekend to Ryan, and didn't know he was trying to finish it, and instead, he flinches and ends up spilling the rest of it down his shirt. Trust me, it was FUNNY! I felt bad, for like a second, but got over it pretty quick.

Now, as far as Pork Chops go. First, don't sit there and argue with someone over how bad people drive in Fresno. If you have every driven in Fresno, you know what I mean, and it is just a waste of breath! Well, Rollin (Ryan's twin brother) just wouldn't get a clue, and Ryan kept telling him to just stop arguing, that it wasn't worth it. Well, he kept going and because he talks with his hands, he flung his pork chop down (towards 2 hungry dogs) and they stole a bite off of it! And to top it off, he got UPSET? We all were like HELLO?? You put it in reach of DOGS! What were they supposed to do? Wait and ask for permission or see if you say "simon says?" Give me a break!

Okay, so yeah, it was a very fun weekend. If you want give me a call, and I'll tell you about these two things, trust me, it is funnier to hear then it is to read about! I'm still crying......

Sometimes you just gotta....

Breakaway"

Intro
Da da da n da da
Da da da n da da
Da da da n da da da da da
Da da da n da da
Da da da n da da
Da da da n da da da da da

Grew up in a small town And when the rain would fall down
I'd just stare out my window
Dreaming of what could be And if I'd end up happy
I would pray
Trying hard to reach out But when I tried to speak out
Felt like no one could hear me
Wanted to belong here But something felt so wrong here
So I'd pray, I could break away

CHORUS
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly.
I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky.
Make a wish, take a chance, Make a change, and break away.
Out of the darkness and into the sun.
But I won't forget all the ones that I love
I'll take a risk, take a chance, Make a change, and break away
(repeat intro once)

Wanna feel the warm breeze Sleep under a palm tree
Feel the rush of the ocean
Get onboard a fast train Travel on a jet plane
Far away And break away

(REPEAT CHORUS)

Bridge:
Buildings with a hundred floors, Swinging 'round revolving doors
Maybe I don't know where they'll take me But
I gotta keep movin on, movin on, Fly away, Break away
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly.
Though it's not easy to tell you goodbye
Take a risk, take a chance, Make a change, and break away.
Out of the darkness & into the sun But I won't forget the place I come from
I gotta take a risk, take a chance, Make a change, and
break away

Blueberries....

....that's what my toes look like right now. Yep, blueberries. Yesterday, I called the nail shop, because I wanted to get my nails done before I go out of town this weekend. Well, they only had the one opening, so I left work early and took the rest of the day off (which was so nice to do) and got my nails done and did some other shopping for my house and got a new cell phone as mine was acting funny. But anyways, yeah, I had my toes painted this really dark blue, like Cobalt blue, it looked really awesome in the bottle, and since when am I the type of person to go and get something normal? So, the guy (yeah guy, and he is awesome) started painting my toes, and I was like, I look like a blueberry! And he started laughing and said it reminding him of Violet in Willy Wonka and how she turned blue. I was like, thanks, I appreciate that! And we both just laughed. He then had to smack me in the leg though too because I kept almost falling asleep as I haven't been getting enough sleep lately, I guess maybe being on the phone late, and still really not eating (I have like half a sandwich a day, and that's it. I'm coming down from all my stress, soon I'll be eating again, I hope.) so I think that is effecting my sleep as well. Well anyways. Maybe tonight when I get home from work, or that is school, as I have a class to go to, I'll take a picture of my toes and post it up here for you all to see what I am talking about? Hmmmm. That's an idea.

Don't Worry.....I'm Happy!

I must tell all of you out there, who have been worried about me lately, and my battle with depression, you don't have to worry. I'm so happy in my life right now. I can't stop smiling. My negative attitude is gone (well, not while I'm driving) and I couldn't be happier with where my life is right now. I swear, the next time you see me, you will think I'm on drugs, but I'm actually just high on life right now! It's great! *Smile*

Even better news....

....I'm talking to someone who would never talk to me in high school. Come to find out he actually liked me from the first day he saw me when I first started at Lemoore High School. It has been a really fun week of talking, and I think I am going to go down and visit him next weekend, but I still need to check my schedule, so I'll let you know what happens. But just to let you know, he has been a complete gentleman to me, and so sweet. Hopefully I can make it down there. Anyways, better get offline for the night. It is getting late, and I have been stressed about my recent purchase and didn't eat for 2 days. Well, I'll post more later......night. *smile*

So, I have some news, I just bought my first piece of property! I bought a cabin here in the park where I am currently living in my parents cabin! I can't wait to move it! Unfortunatly it won't be till October, but that is okay, it is worth the wait! I'm sooooo excited! I can't wait for people to come out for a visit! 

it's small, but it has hydrangea's and daffodil's all around it....my favorite flowers! =) 

I'm soooo excited! 

isn't it cute? 

Couldn't of said it better myself...

A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience,
raised a glass of water and asked, "How heavy is this glass of
water?" Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g. The
lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It
depends on how long you try to hold It.""If I hold it for a minute,
that's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache
in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an
ambulance. In each case, it's the same weight, but the longer I
hold it, the heavier it becomes"He continued, "And that's the
way it is with stress management. If we carry our burdens all the
time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy,
we won't be able to carry on. As with the glass ofwater, you have
to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When
we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden.""So, before you
return home tonight, put the burden of work down. Don't carry it
home. You can pick it up tomorrow. Whatever burdens you're
carrying now, let them down for a moment if you can"
"Relax; pick them up later after you've rested. Life is short. Enjoy it!

And then he shared some ways of dealing with the burdens of life:

*Accept that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're
the statue.
*Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to
eat them.
* Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the
middle of it.
*Drive carefully. It's not only cars that can be recalled by their
maker.
*If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
*If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was
probably worth it!
*It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a
warning to others.
*Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then
you won't have a leg to stand on.
*Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance.
*Since it's the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.
*When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
*Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.
*You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the
world to one person.
*Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
*We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty
and some are dull. Some have weird names, and all are different colors,
but they all have to live in the same box.
*A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
*Have an awesome day and know that someone has thought about you today..........

A cute joke...

Question: What is stranger than seeing a catfish?

Answer: Seeing a goldfish bowl!

This shade of blue is AWESOME! Just for all of you to know, most of these pictures I've gotten from an online group. Isn't this a place you would love to live? I would go there tomorrow if I could. 

I wonder how often wives have wanted to do this?