a little more than I can give

[chestnutcurls]

It's a pretty good day - one of those days when I like my job. I had a problem earlier with a hotel opening, and my boss stepped in and expertly took care of the situation. Now I know I need to be more forceful with these people. Also, we had a fun lunch at Huey's today, and I got to ride in Helen's new car and discuss work things with her. I'll be sad when she moves in a couple of weeks!

I'm debating buying a new CD walkman. I have two cheap ones- one for walking and one for the car (I mistakenly thought one of them was dead and bought another). But I used to have a nice radio tuner/CD player for walking, which really did stop working. Now that I'm walking so much, I'm getting sick of my CDs. Radio would be helpful if only for variety. I just received some unexpected money and I'm trying to decide whether to spend it on this, or something else, or save it.

You know, tithing is really important. God promises in Malachi to bless us if we tithe and even says, "Test me in this." I've been giving a little more at church lately, which has made me nervous, but somehow my needs are still more than provided for. I know it's not a coincidence. :)

Tonight I'm turning down two potentially beneficial events to sit at home with the guys and watch American Idol. I feel guilty.

My Caedmon's Call Chronicles CD finally came in the mail yesterday. I ordered it three weeks ago. Yay!

This "Life Soundtrack" thing was going around a while ago, so I saved it and have been working on it over time. It's finally done. I altered the options a little bit because some of them were repetitive, and some seemed like they should be included but weren't. Have fun!

Trailer: Time - Chantal Kreviazuk
Opening credits: All I Really Want - Alanis Morrisette
Waking up: Ants Marching - Dave Matthews Band
Average day: She’s On Fire - Train
Falling in love: Candy - Mandy Moore
Love scene: More Than Words - Extreme
Fight scene: Finding Me - Vertical Horizon
Breaking up: All I Want Is You - U2
Getting back together: Back To You - John Mayer
Secret love: How Do I Get There - Deana Carter
Mental breakdown: The Way It Really Is - Lisa Loeb
Driving: The Zephyr Song - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Makeover: Supermodel - Jill Sobule
Learning a lesson: Steel Bars - Jill Phillips
Deep thought: Big Enough - Chris Rice
Flashback: Fading Like A Flower - Roxette
Partying: 1 2 3 4 - Coolio
Happy dance: Beautiful Life - Ace of Base
Regretting: Without You - Plumb
Long night alone: In This Life - Chantal Kreviazuk
Death scene: My Last Breath - Evanescence
Closing credits: 40 Acres - Caedmon’s Call

Comments

[mrszoid.livejournal.com]

What exactly happens as you are helping a hotel open?

You're right - tithing is definitely important. My parents' example showed me this - they kept it up even during a time when my dad was without a job (he was working a couple of part time jobs) - and now we can see how He's blessed us in so many ways - not only now with financial stability, but many others.

My mom was saying last night that she wishes she'd kept a log book of sorts of the blessings she's had throughout life - I guess that's what a journal is for, but it is something to think about.

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Well, one of my co-workers usually does it. If she's not here, I have to call our data center and check the hotel information with them, change a few things in our database, and send an e-mail notice to the entire company. But my usual role is to make sure the hotel owner has sent us the deed to the property. It's one of the few things that I do all by myself, and if they don't send it, we can't open the hotel. This guy still hadn't sent his deed even though I've been harassing him for several months. So my boss yelled at him, and he faxed it within the hour. :)

Thanks for being interested!

[anulyra.livejournal.com]

You know what, for like 2 bucks you can get a little lightweight am/fm thingy as big as a keychain. Then when you are sick of CDs you can go lightweight!

Like this http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00009W39G/qid=1084310022/sr=1-6/ref=sr_1_6/103-5207110-0750221?v=glance&s=electronics

Heck, I think I might have one around the house that I can mail to you. We have like 4 or 5 of them.

[anulyra.livejournal.com]

Here you go, 2 bucks - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=16702&item=3095389292&rd=1

But seriously, I can mail you one. I just have to find it. Since I should be packing, this is not a stretch. ;)

[mrszoid.livejournal.com]

Do you do the deed verification for the entire Hilton chain? Wow!

[laura8225.livejournal.com]

I was going to suggest a little one like that too! Except the one I got only had an FM radio, and it also has a little flashlight. It was only $1 at a cheap little store, kind of like a dollar store, so I didn't count on it lasting very long. But I've had it for about a year, and it's still working!

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Not the whole chain, but a few of the brands. We handle Hampton and a couple of others, and Beverly Hills handles actual Hiltons and a couple of others. :)

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Oh gosh, I had no idea! Thank you SO MUCH for telling me about this. You saved me about 80 bucks. :) If you have some extras, I'll take one! I can pay you back for shipping.

Thanks!!! :D

[anulyra.livejournal.com]

Coming your way:

[anulyra.livejournal.com]

Dang it, I had your address the other day (torn off the Christmas card envelop) and now I can't find it. E-mail it to me? Thanks.

[mrszoid.livejournal.com]

Do you have another extra one you're looking to get rid of? I would gladly reimburse for cost and shipping. :-)

[krikketgirl.livejournal.com]

Tithing is so important. It makes you reorder your priorities, for one! But God has really blessed us (especially Chris) for being faithful in this way.

I have been especially amazed so far this year. Our tithing system is a bit different. We have first tithe (which is sent in to the church) and second tithe (which is set aside to be used to observe the Feast of Tabernacles). And then, once every few years, we take a third tithe, over and above the other two. Anyway, we had never kept a third tithe year as a married couple, and this year Chris felt that we needed to do that.

I cannot claim cause and effect, but I can note in passing that our financial affairs seem to have been greatly blessed. Obviously, God could do His work even if none of us contributed a dime; but I know that He is looking in our hearts to see whether they are in the right places!

[carries.livejournal.com]

Totally and utterly agree with you on tithing!

BTW what is American Idol???

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Woo hoo! :D

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

That's cool! God is faithful. :)

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

:)

It's like a nationwide, televised talent show. You can check out the website (http://www.idolonfox.com). I didn't even need to look up the address, which is really sad. :)

[moredetails.livejournal.com]

Well, they do say it all throughout the show. Whenever I go the the URL, I recall it by playing Ryan Seacrest's voice in my head. Haha.

[carries.livejournal.com]

AHHHH! Sounds like "Pop Idol" over here. hmmm I never watch it!! But then I don't have a TV!

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's basically the same thing.

[anulyra.livejournal.com]

I'll have to hunt further. the other ones are blue squares and say 'Denso' on it.

[follow-through.livejournal.com]

I got really nervous the first time I started paying my tithe. I kept thinking how on earth am I going to pay my bills *and* give away 10% of my salary. But it all worked out. It was like I always had enough money when I needed it.

[angelic-1.livejournal.com]

Get am MP3 player instead -much easier for walking and you can just put in 2 hours of music before you go.

[sabrespawn.livejournal.com]

You know, Terrance Gaines was on American Idol, we went to school with him. He only made it to round 2, and that is when I stopped watching. You and I had Ms. Lichstein together if I am not mistaken, for Algebra 2, along with Martha Bowman I think, maybe even Sonya Weathers as well, but I do have a horrible memory. I am not surprised you do not remember my face, I used to be clean shaven with long blonde hair and a black trenchcoat...

[danialand.livejournal.com]

I totally need to make a soundtrack list..I never did it way back when it was mentioned before.

Oh! I was going to ask this before but I forgot...did you ever hear more about where the Hampton Inn is going in Yuba City? I'm muy curious.

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Ryan Porter???

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it can be nerve-wracking. And the less money you have, the bigger a deal it becomes. But it all works out. :)

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Ooooo....that's a great idea! Why didn't I think of that?? :D

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

According to our records it's going to be on Onstott Road. It's not under construction yet. :)

[danialand.livejournal.com]

Ohhh that's near our Target! Cool!

[sabrespawn.livejournal.com]

Proctor dear, Ryan Proctor, better known as James these days. :)

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Ah. See, I just needed some context.

[angelic-1.livejournal.com]

Some times it takes a brain full of mashed potatoe (like mine) to come up with things ... Actually Geoff bought me one for Christmas so I could exercise to it.