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Since switching to the "new" blogger, when I type a post and click the symbol to italicize...I get the tags "em" around the word instead of "i" around a word. In the post view of the blog the word is italicized...but not in the published view on the webpage. Does this have something to do with encoding and all that tech stuff I don't understand?
I have been switching all the "em" tags to "i", but it would be nice not to have to do that.
Thursday, July 03, 2003
Retail and the Christian
It is sooooo sooooooooo hard to work in retail on days like today. To top off my wonderful day at work, as I was walking up the aisle in the middle of the store, I noticed a woman standing at the counter at register #1. Register #1 doubles as the Ticketmaster counter. There was a line of 2 or 3 people checking out at register #2, so when I looked up at the counter and noticed the woman, I approached her and asked if she needed any help. She said very matter of factly and sarcastically to me, "Do I look like I need help?". My immediate thought was "you idiot", but I restrained myself and instead said "well, yes, you do look like you need help. You are standing at the counter and this is a counter we sell tickets from." (I have to admit I did say that rather smugly) She then said she was simply there waiting for her husband who was the one checking out at register #2. I said "fine" and walked away.
The whole encounter was unecessarily rude and filled with a lot of attitude. I kindly asked if she needed help and her response to that created a "mood". My response to her after that was not appropriate either. When I responded to the Daily Biscuit the other day about what the hard thing for me to yield control of? Well, it's moments like this. My thoughts turn completely human. I did NOT hold my thoughts captive to Christ. I should have responded with gentleness and respect, but instead I responded defensively like I had to prove to her that she was wrong in the way she treated me. What did I prove? I proved how much more growing I need to do. I proved how much this Christian needs to be forgiven daily.
The whole encounter was unecessarily rude and filled with a lot of attitude. I kindly asked if she needed help and her response to that created a "mood". My response to her after that was not appropriate either. When I responded to the Daily Biscuit the other day about what the hard thing for me to yield control of? Well, it's moments like this. My thoughts turn completely human. I did NOT hold my thoughts captive to Christ. I should have responded with gentleness and respect, but instead I responded defensively like I had to prove to her that she was wrong in the way she treated me. What did I prove? I proved how much more growing I need to do. I proved how much this Christian needs to be forgiven daily.
I Made It!
Auditioned and landed a gig with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. It wasn't my best audition, I'm very rusty. I've been keeping up my playing over the years in various ensembles, but nothing as serious as the symphony. Had a good conversation with the conductor and told him I'm willing to work very hard for him.
I'm excited to have this opportunity! Wooooohooooooo!
I'm excited to have this opportunity! Wooooohooooooo!
I'm Confused
Can someone please tell me why I ended up with comments like this on my post about signing up for the Do Not Call Registry?
Wednesday, July 02, 2003
Hmmmmmm, I'm Gettin' More Gigs than Gideon
I've been a member of the Jackson Area Community Band for about 2.5 seasons. I enjoy playing in the group. We do the usual concert in the park kind of stuff around town.
Last year I was invited to play with the Lambuth Brass Choir which is a lot of fun and quite challenging for me. Enjoyed that a whole lot and had the opportunity to do some church services and various other stuff.
Today I was contacted to play in the pit orchestra of the Jackson Theatre Guild's production of Hello Dolly! That's gonna be fun!
Also, tomorrow I have an audition for the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. Having the opportunity to audition is pretty cool. Hope I don't embarrass myself!
Last year I was invited to play with the Lambuth Brass Choir which is a lot of fun and quite challenging for me. Enjoyed that a whole lot and had the opportunity to do some church services and various other stuff.
Today I was contacted to play in the pit orchestra of the Jackson Theatre Guild's production of Hello Dolly! That's gonna be fun!
Also, tomorrow I have an audition for the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. Having the opportunity to audition is pretty cool. Hope I don't embarrass myself!
Daily Biscuit (in the morning)
From: The Daily Biscuit at Gooddogbaddog.
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Describe your faith as a time of day.
Example: My faith is the morning. OR My faith is like the afternoon.
Now, talk about why your faith is or is like _________________ time of day.
***
My faith is like the morning. When my faith was brand new I would awaken each day with anticipation. My eyes would open and colors, I noticed, were brighter. A big contrast to the darkness of the night. There was a certain excitement about the day that was laid out before me. Looking out from the window I would see blue skies, even if they were cloudy and rainy, and immediately a smile would form on my face and I would thank God for this day and His mercies that shone in through the window. I would sit up in bed and be so happy that God's Grace found me. I was in love and I knew it and I savored every moment.
My faith over the past few years has grown. I still awaken each day with anticipation of what God will do in my life today. Some of the "newness" of my love has worn off, but I am still so in love with Jesus. I am reassured daily that He loves me, and that His Grace still falls over me. Each day there is a kid that wants to hug me. I have a best friend who makes me laugh and loves me despite all my faults. I have a good job (although these days it has been rather demanding) and I am respected by my crew. I was given a wonderful Church that teaches me more than I can take in about the wonders of God. It loves me and helps me grow even closer to my Father in Heaven. I am so very blessed and each day brings something new to my growth in the Lord. Everyday He finds a way to use me.
My faith is like the morning...renewed daily. Maybe it's those biscuits though?!
***
Describe your faith as a time of day.
Example: My faith is the morning. OR My faith is like the afternoon.
Now, talk about why your faith is or is like _________________ time of day.
***
My faith is like the morning. When my faith was brand new I would awaken each day with anticipation. My eyes would open and colors, I noticed, were brighter. A big contrast to the darkness of the night. There was a certain excitement about the day that was laid out before me. Looking out from the window I would see blue skies, even if they were cloudy and rainy, and immediately a smile would form on my face and I would thank God for this day and His mercies that shone in through the window. I would sit up in bed and be so happy that God's Grace found me. I was in love and I knew it and I savored every moment.
My faith over the past few years has grown. I still awaken each day with anticipation of what God will do in my life today. Some of the "newness" of my love has worn off, but I am still so in love with Jesus. I am reassured daily that He loves me, and that His Grace still falls over me. Each day there is a kid that wants to hug me. I have a best friend who makes me laugh and loves me despite all my faults. I have a good job (although these days it has been rather demanding) and I am respected by my crew. I was given a wonderful Church that teaches me more than I can take in about the wonders of God. It loves me and helps me grow even closer to my Father in Heaven. I am so very blessed and each day brings something new to my growth in the Lord. Everyday He finds a way to use me.
My faith is like the morning...renewed daily. Maybe it's those biscuits though?!
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