I have issues with people who abuse and neglect dogs. Presently, I look at dogs off of the SPCA websites and look for a dog that I will someday get to take home with me. Many of the dogs on the website come from abusive homes and have sad stories. There was one dog in particular named Sadie. Sadie was a beagle mix who had been so badly abused that she was bug eyed and paralyzed. When I saw this dog, I wanted her immediately. She is a special needs dog. As stated previously, she is paralyzed and has to be helped around and fed and given water with help. Her little tongue always sticks out of her mouth and she was completely adorable. I was so moved by her story I was wanting to call and ask the place to hold her for me. As I read, I came to the part that said "we lost Sadie on.." I don't remember the date, but it was a memorial fund for dogs who are abused. I was incredibly sad that I wasn't able to be the owner of this dog, but atleast she isn't in pain anymore. That night, I cried...cried for dogs who are abused. People take out their aggression on these innocent animals. They starve, beat, burn, and do so many things that you could not even imagine. The crazy part is that most of these dogs still love humans. Anyways, as I was crying and feeling horrible I realized that people do this to children and sometimes adults, too. There are people on this earth that take pleasure in torturing not only animals, but human beings. Anyways, my heart is saddened for pups that are neglected and abused and I wish I could take every one of them home with me. This may sound silly but I've been praying for these dogs, afterall, they are His creation.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Sadie
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
What?
8 things you've always wondered about me!I was tagged by a few people.
8 Favorite Restaurants:
1. Italy II
2. Olive Garden
3. Jalepeno Tree
4. Taco Bueno
5. Jason's Deli
6. Campo Verdes
7. China King
8. Did I say Taco Bueno?
Things that Happened Today:
1. Work
2. Andy and his sister came over
3. I am making a big supper later
4. Christmas party at work
5. Went to Walmart with Tim
6. Ate Subway
7. Walked a girl to the nursing building
8. Cleaned house
Things I Look Forward To:
1. The real Christmas break...Dec 24 we finally are off for a bit!
2. Graduating
3. Having kids!!!!
4. Getting a dog
5. Sleeping in
6. The stars playing on Thursday
7. Seeing a movie with Jeff and Sarah on Friday or Saturday...I forgot when
8. Seeing my family next week
Things I'm Scared Of:
1. Spiders
2. Snakes
3. Sharks
4. Where we will be in the next years
5. Debt
6. Not being able to transition smoothly from college to real life
7. If Tim were to die
8. People in other cars
8 Things I Wish For:
1. No more debt
2. Kids
3. For my kids to grow up to be strong in their walks with Christ
4. To finish college with a 4.0
5. For Jeff and Sarah to end up in the same place as us
6. A dog
7. A home
8. More time in the day
8 Things I Watch on TV: ( We don't watch much tv)
1. Sports Center
2. Dallas Stars
3. Dallas Cowboys
4. Dallas Mavericks
5. Rangers
6. Simpsons
7. What Not to Wear (I am a bit obsessed)
8. Wheel of Fortune
I tag EVERYONE...that means you maaaaa
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Monday, December 15, 2008
My goal
I set a goal in high school to make straight A's in EVERY class. I blew that goal in chemistry the 5th six weeks by getting an 89. Although my semester averages were all A's, I did not achieve my goal.
So, in response to my high school failure, I set a goal freshman year to graduate with a 4.0. I have made it this far and I just got all of my grades in and I am one semester closer to achieving my goal! Three more semesters with two crazy hardcore classes and I will hopefully achieve this! Pray for my sanity while doing so.
I think that college is more about experience than grade point average, but I didn't come this far for nothing. So...GO Jenni!
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
About that...
Finals are finished! I am just waiting for my grades to be posted online. Thank goodness for that! Now, it is the break and all I am responsible for is work! BUT, luckily I love my job. I actually may not finish this post because I have a tour coming up in a few minutes...but maybe I will- time will tell.
Tonight we are having Jeff, Sarah, Colin, Ben, and Tiffany over for dinner and it is going to be swell! Tim is making is famous twice baked potatoes and we are going to indulge in food and fun! I am excited. Life just seems so much more enjoyable when I am not stressing about projects and tests. Sometimes I don't have a life because of how busy school gets...but this week has been social and fun!
I heard on TV the other day that how your house looks reflects how things are going in your life. I have found this to be true. Our house has been a DISASTER the past month and I was so stressed. Now that this week has come about, the house is clean and I am not stressed at all. Funny how that works.
I am so thankful for Tim...I know I say that every post, but it's so true. He is the best husband and I am so grateful that I found him before some other girl did, haha! They surely would have snatched him up before me! I guess I can thank Daniel, Mary, and Chaz for that one :0)!
I am going to try to enjoy my break and I hope everyone is enjoying the cold!
AND, because I got tagged TWICE...here is this.
Rules are, you must list 5 addictions and pass it to 5 people!
Addiction -- an abnormally strong craving
1. Tim. I can't help that one. I love being around him and doing things together. I love that we sit on the couch and laugh at our goober selves. I love that we go to the grocery store together. I love that he loves me.
2. Chapstick...I cannot live without it and I freak out when I don't have atleast one with me.
3. Watching the Dallas Stars...I can't help it. I get so excited when I know they are coming on TV.
4. Animals...I am such a sucker for animals. I love them and I love to cuddle them and talk to them and be a goober about them.
5. I am obsessed with Facebook...it's sad.
6. I am adding this one because I can...I am obsessed with hanging out with Jeff and Sarah. I get withdrawls sometimes. It scares me that in a year and a half, we will quite possibly not be in the same place and that makes me incredibly sad...Tim and I are very thankful for our friendship with them.
I am tagging:
1. Maaaa
2. Kristen Clifton
3. Sharon Wheat
4. Andelicia
5. Mary
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Outta my way, BOX!
This Thanksgiving I was sitting at the in-laws house and they were watching Jingle All the Way. There is a part where this guy is running through the holiday parade and there is a person dressed up as a gift box and the guys yells "outta my way box!" and pushes the box down. The movie is horrible, but that made me laugh, so I thought I'd share.
Last week was way too nice. I did not do a single thing that had to do with school and I enjoyed my family and friends. We had TWO thanksgivings, so we definitely had our fill! I was not ready to come back at all! Almost my whole family was at our Thanksgiving which was so awesome considering there is always someone gone to one place or another. It was delightful! I love my family.
Now that I have come back to the real world, I am stressed out the worst I have been this semester! Atleast I got a nice week before, right? Today, I have a math project due, the homework for the next test due, three chapter reflections due, and a test. Tomorrow, I have my huge science project due that is most of my grade and I am only 1/5 of the way done! I have to finish this tonight. I have a final on Thursday and then two take home finals due Monday and Tuesday of next week. If you have ever had a take home final, you know that they are much more challenging than in-class finals. The other final I have next week is in-class and stress free. I have an old edition of one of my books that I have to use for my take home final in my Ad. Lit class...so this could pose a problem. On top of that, I am having to work extra for our Shadow Day that admissions runs. So, this week is definitely not my favorite, but there is light at the end of the tunnel! Pray for my stress level.
On a more positive note, the relationship between Tim and me has never been better! The more days that go by, the stronger we grow, the more we love each other and the more we understand how to make the other feel loved. I remember back to six months ago when things were very shaky, hard, and sometimes just flat out bad. Since we have been married, we have been able to be completely honest with each other, talk out our issues when they pop up, and love each other like we deserve. I have never been so in love with him and I look forward to this to continue!
Dear Sarah (and Jeff)- thank you for being wonderful to Tim and me! We love y'all!
AAAAAnd, Dear Mary, Happy birthday yesterday! We love you very much too!!
Well, I was just taking a break between the math project and the science project so back to work I go!
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