8 Words You Never Want To Hear

"You'd Be Responsible For Paying for the Crane"


P.S. I think there should be a rule that if you put the word "Expert" in your business title-- that you actually have to BE AN EXPERT.

A Thought

It seems like there's been a lot of loss for people I love lately. It has made it hard to be flippant and whiny- which are my two favorite things to do on this blog. I'm sure I'll return to random thoughts soon enough....but for now-- do me a favor and remember to tell your friends you love them....and don't wait for something bad to happen before you go see them.

I didn't post yesterday. Don't particularly want to post today..... so the question is, does this count?

This One Is For All The Frumpy Girls Out There

I Dreamed A Dream


I couldn't embed the video-- but you all have to go watch this by clicking on the above link. Please.

(Part of why I love this is because I went through quite the preteen phase of performing this song in my parent's basement-- right next to the ping pong table)

A Question

Can anything make you feel more dorky than doing an at-home workout DVD?

Passing on the Classics

I taught the girls this song a couple of years ago. It is from a Cabbage Patch Kids record that I used to perform with my neighbor, Kelly, when we were in grade school. We usually did it sitting under a card table in her bedroom. I can't remember why we sat under a table to accomplish it, but for some reason that was important.

This video always makes me laugh (even if it does cut off right as they are getting to the good part)

An Unusual Problem

This morning in Bible Class we were asked to share our favorite Bible Verse. And putting aside that it was clearly a stalling move by the teacher since his class was ending waaay early.....his request proved problematic for me for several reasons. First of all-- I couldn't really remember what my favorite scripture specifically said-- mostly just the gist of it.

And you are probably thinking-- "So? Just look it up, Sarah! Yeesh!". First of all, don't be so snippy-- it's rude. Secondly, I would have been happy to do that if I remembered where it was actually located. So yeah-- not only did I not really remember what my favorite scripture exactly said....I didn't really remember where it was. Somewhere in Psalms or Proverbs was as close as I was getting.

But I persevered and eventually found it-- and then stumbled onto the third and ultimately definitive problem. Once I read the exact wording, I realized there was no possible way anyone could get me to read THAT scripture out loud in a Singles Bible Class.

What is this mysterious scripture, you ask?

"An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 24:26

Announcement!

I have a new computer!!! It is not out of the box yet!! This better be the last post from my iPod for a LONG time.

Song Recommendation of the Day

"Where I Stood" by Missy Higgins


I am completely obsessed with this song right now. (Although I will say that the whole CD is great) I have tried in vain for 10 minutes now to attach a You Tube video of her singing it.....but my computer just can't seem to handle that demanding task. Just know that you can do a search for it and hear it for yourself.

Where I Stood


I don't know what I've done
Or if I like what I've begun.
But something told me to run
And honey you know me- it's all or none.

There were sounds in my head
Little voices whispering
That I should go and this should end
Oh and I found myself listening

'Cause I don't know who I am, who I am without you
All I know is that I should.
And I don't know if I could stand another hand upon you
All I know is that I should.
'Cause she will love you more than I could
She who dares to stand where I stood.

See I thought love was black and white
That is was wrong or it was right
But you ain't leaving without a fight
And I think I am just as torn inside.

Cause I don't know who I am, who I am without you
All I know is that I should.
And I don't know if I could stand another hand upon you
All I know is that I should.
'Cause she will love you more than I could
She who dares to stand where I stood.

And I won't be far from where you are if ever you should call
You meant more to me than anyone I ever loved at all
But you taught me how to trust myself and so I say to you
This is what I have to do

Cause I don't know who I am, who I am without you
All I know is that I should.
And I don't know if I could stand another hand upon you
All I know is that I should.
'Cause she will love you more than I could
She who dares to stand where I stood.

UUGGHHH!!!!

So I have been trying to post but my computer is currently having a complete meltdown. Sad that I almost always get online on my iPod as it is a million times faster than my beloved but admittedly ancient laptop. So this is me giving up. I will return to the good fight tomorrow... just like Scarlett would have wanted.


P.S. I cut 4 inches off my hair today. If you add that to the 3 inches I cut off in Feb.... it is adding up!

New Celebrity Crush Alert

We met on a long flight to China. Just me, 13 hours, and 5 episodes of The Mentalist. Ah-- Simon Baker.....you had me at your first grin.

A First

So tonight I am posting from my iPod because Eli is playing a game on my laptop. And while this is not the first time I have posted on my iPod, it will be the first time I have input from others (namely Elu and Meredith) about the content of this post.

Eli has suggested that they tell you about me from their perspective which I was not against until I realized that he wanted to give every last detail of my job. When I told him that I try to keep most super personal ID stuff off the blog... he said (and I quote) "oh that's right... You have to be an enigma...." (then he lowered his voice to a whisper and -- I kid you not-- cocked one eyebrow and continued) "The Enigma That Is Me". Yup. That is correct- even the 10 year old knows that's a joke.

Meredith on the other hand thinks she is about to lose a tooth and can't focus on much else. She now would like me to wrap this up so she can check her email. Seriously.

Purely Hypothetical Question of the Day

If you were walking into church while the absolutely CRAZY wind was blowing and you could only keep either the front of your skirt down or the back of your skirt down.....which would you choose?



(The answer goes something like this-- it is silly to pretend that you can keep any portion of your skirt down if the Oklahoma wind wants to rip it up over your head....so the only thing a hypothetical person can really do is be sure they are wearing leggings..... Also? I hypothetically picked the front-- the back flew so high it actually hit my pony tail......hypothetically that is.)

A Conversation that Did Not End Up As Expected

Two Friends are headed out to dinner. The following conversation ensued:

Sarah: (walking to the front door telling a story SO riveting that I can't even remember what I was saying) "And so blah blah blah.....and then BLAH!"

Cheryl: (walking out the front door nodding while pretending to listen to the fascinating tale) "Uh huh..."

Sarah: (turns around to lock the front door) "And then I said......" (lowers voice to a frantic whisper) "at ohler!"

Cheryl: (speaking in a normal tone of voice) "Huh?"

Sarah: (pointing with my eyes while whisper yelling) "kat ohler!!"

Cheryl: (looks behind her) "WHAT?"

Sarah: (gives up and speaks normally) "CAT STROLLER!" (points to the elderly couple walking on the side walk by the building with their cat....in a stroller)

Cracks. Me. Up.

Star Wars as explained by a 3 year old
(Be sure and listen for the warning about Darth Vader)

Things I Did/Thought/Wondered Today

1. "This is what happens when you try to clean". (after having to type all day on a painful finger pad that was sliced open when I dusted my desk at work. Don't ask)

2. A new Arby's opened by work this week. Both Mandy and I were pathetically excited to go there for lunch today. (And judging by the 15 cars in the drive-thru built for far fewer vehicles, we weren't the only ones).

3. "Did some kind of new Wal-Mart training manual go out that instructed all cashiers to start tying the handles of their plastic bags into a double knot before handing them over? Why do you people keep doing this to me and and then look at me as though I should be grateful for the extra effort you put in? What genius at headquarters in Arkansas decided that shortening the handle will make it easier to carry out to my car in 45mph Oklahoma winds??"

4. Words cannot express how grateful I am that America decided to vote off that annoying chick on American Idol.

5. "Why did I do my hair today?" (after walking half a block to get from car into work and looking like Cousin It when I walked in the front door)

6. "Why-o Why-o did I ever leave Ohio?" (Side note-- I've never actually been to Ohio)

7. Jini asked me what kind of cheese my string cheese (that I was eating at my desk) is. I had no good answer.

8. "Don't be an idiot, lady. There is no self-check out at TARGET" (thought but NOT said to the lady behind me in line who kept trying to talk her daughter into going to the "self-checkout")

9. "Hm. How can I write this email in such a way as to make the person feel stupid for asking me an idiotic question without thinking I am calling them stupid? How can they decide for THEMSELVES that they are wasting everyone's time?? It wouldn't be MEAN to help them do that....really it would almost be a form of helping them to self-enlightenment....."

10. "I didn't know anyone still wore their bangs that high. With gray hair."

A Goal

So my grand plan is to try and post every day this month. And if I don't manage it, I will just pretend it was an April Fool's joke!