What Age Do You Act?
Score, this is about how old I feel like so that is GREAT!!! Have a great day!
You Are 26 Years Old |
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Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe.
13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world.
20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences.
30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more!
40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.
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fofinha posted at 10:54 AM
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I have been over stimulated as of late. I have had so many things run through my mind that I would like to blog about and I have had little to no time to do it. My evenings have become so very precious to me as they are my private time and my time to spend with God. I have been a gad about lately and my blog is taking the toll full force. I read Ashlee’s blog today and felt very guilty for my lack of posting so here is a stab at it.
Okay, here is a brief catch up.
I turned 32 (yes I will tell my true age, I don’t like it but at the same time I
don’t feel like it either.)
Over the weekend I went to Louisville for
the Song of Solomon conference. That was amazing. I have not ever
encountered anyone who taught the Song of Solomon in a literal fashion. I
enjoyed it. I took notes on those things which are to come in my
life. Hopefully I can fight fair in a relationship.
I read all
evening Monday for my class on Tuesday. My class on Public Administration
will be great in spite of the mountain of reading I will have to do.
Tuesday was class for 3 hours. I did laundry when I got
home.
Wednesday was church and then to Bryan and Jill’s to watch Alias and to
get my birthday presents from them.
Today, I went to see an Ear, Nose
and Throat doctor. I am going to have a sleep study in
February.
Tonight Bryan, Jill and I are going out to eat (on the parent’s
money) to have a late b-day celebration for me.
When I get home
tonight I need to do some homework reading and try to get my kitchen table
cleared off.
Of course in the mix of this is my full time job, I am reading 2
books outside of my school reading and I am working on my Portuguese skills.
When I prayed for a life outside of work I never knew it would come all at once. I am enjoying it though I am still in a bit of a haze over it all. I am enjoying keeping busy, it is a nice thing.
I am still in a mini-melancholy over not being in Brazil. That is a bit of a perpetual thing. Praise God for my great friends here. I would be in a mini-melancholy over them if I were in Brazil. God is working it out.
Thank you for caring and may God bless your day.
fofinha posted at 9:51 AM
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Yes, it true, for those of you who did not know, it is my birthday. I am now a 32 year old woman. An adult if you may say. Though I in no way feel like a real adult and by no means feel like I am 32. Anyway, it is GREAT to be 32, alive and well and in the hand of my Lord God and Savior.
It was a lovely day for a birthday. Though the weather was not so lovely the day was. I started with a call from my dearest mother who informed me that what I thought was the birthday gifts of my sister-in-law were actually my birthday presents. Lovely earrings and pendant. I also got to talk to Joyce since she showed up at mom's while we were on the phone. (Yes, I did cry from missing her and Brasil.) Work was nice as well. I did not get much done though I received many well wishes from my coworkers. I felt energized all day long. God was propelling me along in the day. I received several e-mail greetings from here and from Brasil as well. That helped to sooth my heartsickness for there. God continued to propel me along. On my way to dinner, my dad called to wish me a happy birthday and we had a lovely conversation about his day looking at buses and talking about seminary course for the church in Caragua. He and the pastor are thrilled about implementing prayerwalking in the seminary teaching and then in the church as a whole. I got to help in that. What a thrill to my soul. Then I went to have diner with my friend Jennifer D. as we were going to the UK Women's basketball game. Much to my joy, I found 3 other AMAZING friends joined our dinner. (Thank you Sheila, Cindy and Debbie.) That just made my already overflowing cup, overflow that much more. Thank you God for the amazing people you have placed in my life. Then there was the basketball game. UK versus Georgia. UK played a great game and BEAT Georgia. Yes, I did say that UK won and in Rupp Arena. It was spectaclar. Then to top the evening off, I ran by Ashlee's to drop off a gift to her and just to see her as I have missed her. She makes my heart smile. I don't believe that God could have orchestrated a better birthday. It was amazing. My cup is beyond overflowing.
Thank you to all of you who have wished me well and prayed God's blessing on my life. May God bless you richly as you go throughout your days.
fofinha posted at 2:49 AM
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Well, I have taken the step into a different, hopefully better future. I went to my first class in my Master Degree program. Don't get me wrong, my present is good and I need to look to the future. I am going to study Public Administration. Since I am in State Government it is a good fit. Also, there will be information in future classes that may help me with things with mom and dad.
It was a frustrating evening, I got caught in traffic going to class. Yeah, who would have thought traffic in Richmond. Then I believe I got behind every indecisive and desperately slow person on campus. I had to hunt a place to park and the elevator was slower than any I have come into contact with. I had my books with me and I did not want to hike 3 flights of stairs with that load. I rolled into class after it had begun. Luckily, it was a general introduction to the program itself. I did not miss too much. Man oh man, I felt like I was 60 shades of red. I was thrilled that there were 2 people who came in later than myself.
We did general introductions of ourselves, nothing in depth. There are 2 co-workers of mine in the class. It will be nice to have some folks I know in there. We went over the syllabus and that was the evening. I have the reading assignments and I will probably go read when I get off of here.
I am back in the academic world. I am excited and scared at the same time. I am looking forward to what this holds. God is on His throne and He is in control. Yeah God!!!!
fofinha posted at 11:22 PM
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Just to keep y'all up on my so called life...
No really, it is not so called, it is just a bit boring. I am back at work today though I am having a hard time getting organized and back in a work mindset. This is greatly evidenced by the fact that I am taking time to blog. For those sticklers out there, I am on my 15 minute break for the afternoon.
I am not thrilled to be back here thought it has been nice to hear that I was missed. Of course my heart is back in Brazil still thought I am trying to get in the groove (not grove T. Lee).
When there is something more interesting I will write. I have not loaded my pics into my computer to be able to have you see them. I hope to try that sometime tonight after my practices at church.
Also, please pray for me as I have class tomorrow. I start my Masters studies and my night class is tomorrow.
Love and blessings to you all.
fofinha posted at 5:00 PM
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Yep, I am back home. I got back yesterday, at least in body. I slept the majority of the day away. So my mind had not yet caught up. Sleeping that much is not the best idea because I woke up about 4 am and had to make myself go back to sleep. I did finally get out of bed today about 8 am. My mind is becoming a little more clear and I am starting to figure out what I need to get done today. I do need to clean out the fridge and see what I need to buy to have food that is more than popcorn and peanut butter. I also need to go the EKU bookstore to get my book(s) for my class I start on Tuesday. That is still a bit abstract and bizarre to think I am going back to school. I am glad though, just a nervous.
Well, I have not yet unpacked the bags. That should be the first hing I get done today. That just makes being home a reality. My "saudades" (missing) for Brazil began before I even left but God has that under control. I put my life in His hands and He will take care of me. With friends and loved ones that God has provided me, I cannot help but have an amazing year and life in general.
I love all of you and am looking forward to actually seeing you.
fofinha posted at 1:12 PM
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Okay, it is my last full day here in Caraguá and my mind is a little bit of everywhere. Of course I don´t want to leave but the world I live in makes it necessary to return home to make a living to be able to come back to Brazil when I have the money saved. Lots of things have been running through my mind so I will just write.....
Has LL her surgery yet...
If so did it go well...
I hope Ashlee got to Turkey okay
How can I get back to Brazil the quickest?
Why are boys so dense?!?!?
How will I survive the cold?
I hope Bryan or Jill remembers to bring the sweatshirt, gloves, coat and did I leave a scarf too, when they pick me up at the airport.
Do I have to back to work?
My new class starts on the 11th...
I don´t know if I am ready to be back in school....
Melissa is such a treasure
My friend Joyce, here in Caraguá is so little and sooooooo cute
Can´t I just stick some of these people in my luggage and take them with me?
How much would it take to mail myself back here?
I will miss mom and dad.
Do I have to go back to work?
How is Sylvia doing since her accident?
Did I get something for everyone, I don't think so.....
Boys.........hrumph!
Work........yuck!!!!!
Okay, I feel a little better now. So, I will be home on Thursday. I will have my cell on when I get through customs in Atlanta. Please pray for my trip, I know it will go well though it will be emotional for me.
Love and blessings to you all.
fofinha posted at 1:23 PM
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So you see the same thing twice below. No you don't need glasses or a new prescription. The servers down this was are not nice. I posted the messages and went back to check a few hours later when I was checking e-mail and the blogs were not there. Ah well, such is life south of the equator.
Speaking of which I will have to traverse the equator in a few days. I am not looking forward to leaving here again. Those of you that know me well know that every time I come to Brazil, I leave a little more of my heart here each time. I am still praying about God letting me live here. My direction is up to him so we will have to see.
I have been taking pictures so I hope to have them developed not too long after my return for all to see. At least I will have them on disk to share when I get back.
As much as I am not looking forward to leaving the heat and this part of the family of God I am with, I am looking forward to returning the part og my family of God in Kentucky. Thank you for the prayers those of you have sent to the throne room. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Just wanted to ramble a bit and I have so I will wish you all a great day and coming week. God bless you and keep you.
fofinha posted at 7:46 PM
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I hope every one is enjoying a wonderful start to the New Year. I was with the congregation of New Life Baptist Church again this year. It was great spending time with God’s people bringing in the New Year singing praise, listening to testimonies and praying in the New Year. Bringing in the New Year on your knees is one of the best ways to start a fresh and a new. I am constantly amazed at God’s work in the world and in me as well. I have truly lost track of time and I enjoy it. I know it will be very difficult for me to return to the States and the pressure-laden mentality. God knows what is in store and I have laid it placed it all in His most capable hands.
I wish all the best to all that read this blog. May God bless you with enough obstacles to keep you reliant on him and enough blessing to keep you praising him daily. May you seek Him more and more each day and find Him and His fidelity to you.
fofinha posted at 9:30 PM
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Well, it has been several days since I have been on-line. (The phone line was also down as I ofund out latter.) Though life is not pressure laden here as it is in the states, you forget yourself and think about getting on-line just before your head hits the pillow. I have been enjoying being out in town with friends the last couple of days.
The town is full to capacity with all the vacationers and the regular town folk. You cannot walk anywhere in downtown without wondering where all these people came from. It is actually pretty neat because we have gotten away from that in the States. Maybe as much as I hate the mall, I need to go so I can enjoy that close to people feeling.
Last night they had a show of a fairly famous singer down on the beach event area. Daniel (not pronounced the same as you would in the States.) He sings a type of country called Sertaneja. It is good and I actually understood a great deal of it. The show was supposed to begin at 10. The Brazilians are a nighttime people. It began just after 11 and ended around 1. I then walked to a friend’s house so my dad could pick me up and not have to get in the downtown traffic. Boy the traffic was horrible. It is hard to believe a town can get this full. I guess it is like Lexington during Christmas or a Florida city in the summer.
Today(30th), I was hot to beat it all. I took a picture of the thermometer and it was 98 degrees. (When I figure out how to put in pictures, I will add it.) I am going to die of the cold when I get home. I also went into downtown to go paragliding. WOW that was amazing. We went up the mountain and glided down. You could see the town like a postcard and the ocean was beautiful. That is how to see the grandness of God’s creation, from above. I recommend it, highly. (tee hee)
Well, I want to wish you all a happy new year full of grace and mercy from our Savior. May he grant you a peace above understanding and an understanding of his direction.
Blessing to you all.
fofinha posted at 9:25 PM
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I hope every one is enjoying a wonderful start to the new year. I was with the congregation of New Life Baptist Church again this year. It was great spending time with God’s people bringing in the new year singing praises, listening to testimonies and praying in the new year. Bringing in the New Year on your knees is one of the best ways to start a fresh and anew. I am constantly amazed at God’s work in the world and in me as well. I have truly lost track of time and I enjoy it. I know it will be very difficult for me to return to the States and the pressure-laden mentality. God knows what is in store and I have placed it all in His most capable hands.
I wish all the best to all that read this blog. May God bless you with enough obstacles to keep you reliant on him and enough blessing to keep you praising him daily. May you seek Him more and more each day and find Him and His fidelity to you.
fofinha posted at 2:24 PM
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Well, it has been several days since I have been on-line. Though life is not pressure laden here as it is in the states, you forget yourself and think about getting on-line just before your head hits the pillow. I have been enjoying being out in town with friends the last couple of days.
The town is full to capacity with all the vacationers and the regular town folk. You cannot walk anywhere in downtown without wondering where all these people came from. It is actually pretty neat because we have gotten away from that in the States. Maybe as much as I hate the mall, I need to go so I can enjoy that close to people feeling.
Last night (30th) they had a show of a fairly famous singer down on the beach event area. Daniel (not pronounced the same as you would in the States.) He sings a type of country called Sertaneja. It is good and I actually understood a great deal of it. The show was supposed to begin at 10. The Brazilians are a nighttime people. It began just after 11 and ended around 1. I then walked to a friend’s house so my dad could pick me up and not have to get in the downtown traffic. Boy the traffic was horrible. It is hard to believe a town can get this full. I guess it is like Lexington during Christmas or a Florida city in the summer.
Today, I was hot to beat it all. I took a picture of the thermometer and it was 98 degrees. (When I figure out how to put in pictures, I will add it.) I am going to die of the cold when I get home. I also went into downtown to go paragliding. WOW that was amazing. We went up the mountain and glided down. You could see the town like a postcard and the ocean was beautiful. That is how to see the grandness of God’s creation, from above. I recommend it, highly. (tee hee)
Well, I want to wish you all a happy new year full of grace and mercy from our Savior. May he grant you a peace above understanding and an understanding of his direction.
Blessing to you all.
fofinha posted at 2:20 PM
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