I never realized how much of the numbers nerd I am.
I always get a kick out of seeing 1234 on the clock.
My daughters birthdays and weights intrigue me as well… Born 06, 07 and 08.. Weighing 5 pounds, 6 pounds, and 7 pounds. And Jazzy was born on 1-6-06 at 1:16 AM .
When I sort things at work, I like to see how much each box adds up to, and sometimes I will count my steps and other people's steps.
I will even catch myself counting steps in movies.
When I have a sale or refund, I think it's fun when something comes up to $3.33 or an even amount with no change.. I actually had someone's receipt the other day that was and even dollar amount before and after-tax, on the dot.
Even drivers license numbers intrigue me. Also sequences, like $151.51.
I love closing at work, because I like to countdown the registers.
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Sometimes I wonder if this has to do with genealogy… My maiden name, TenCate, means keeper of the books. Unless it's just a happy coincidence :-)
Monday, May 11, 2015
Perspective
I was at work last night, on Mother's Day, and I got a bit of perspective from a customer I was waiting on.
She was bringing in a return and I asked how her Mother's Day was, she said "good but I had to work".
I smiled and said "ha ha, me too" :-)
It's like she had an Aha moment right in front of me, and she said "that's right, I'm sorry".
I said "not at all, you're fine". :)
I proceeded to tell her about the song that Jazmine wrote for me, and about the fact that my children had packed my lunch pail and I didn't know what was in it. LOL. So I was even able to take Mother's Day with me to my job.
Kind of makes you think about what you say to people every day, and the fact that even though you don't think that you're complaining about life, or not realizing what you're actually saying about yourself and the people around you… Just kind of puts it into perspective, the things we should be more thankful for and how we should be more grateful for all of the good moments in between our busyness.
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What kind of perspective can you bring to the table?
Is there something that you've run across that you would like to share? I would love to hear it.
She was bringing in a return and I asked how her Mother's Day was, she said "good but I had to work".
I smiled and said "ha ha, me too" :-)
It's like she had an Aha moment right in front of me, and she said "that's right, I'm sorry".
I said "not at all, you're fine". :)
I proceeded to tell her about the song that Jazmine wrote for me, and about the fact that my children had packed my lunch pail and I didn't know what was in it. LOL. So I was even able to take Mother's Day with me to my job.
Kind of makes you think about what you say to people every day, and the fact that even though you don't think that you're complaining about life, or not realizing what you're actually saying about yourself and the people around you… Just kind of puts it into perspective, the things we should be more thankful for and how we should be more grateful for all of the good moments in between our busyness.
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What kind of perspective can you bring to the table?
Is there something that you've run across that you would like to share? I would love to hear it.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Phillipians 4:13
"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me"
this is my life verse.
I believe that anything God gives me a strength and a passion for, the drive for, that's what i'm meant to do.
when i was younger, i had a passion for cheerleading. i love every aspect of it.
then i grew into a passion for computer work, office work.
after that, when i started having a family of my own and needing to lean more on my home skills, i started having more of a passion for my sewing abilities, and to help other people learn about bettering our lives and our children's lives through ecofriendly products. so i made them and sold them and educated other people about them.
i believe now, my passion for customer service and health (both physical and mental), is leading me to a new stage in my life.
physical fitness and customer service as paid positions to help my family, while enjoying the "want" i have for them.
and because of the passions that God has instilled in me, and the personality that I have, no matter how hard it might be.. He will always strengthen me.
this is my life verse.
I believe that anything God gives me a strength and a passion for, the drive for, that's what i'm meant to do.
when i was younger, i had a passion for cheerleading. i love every aspect of it.
then i grew into a passion for computer work, office work.
after that, when i started having a family of my own and needing to lean more on my home skills, i started having more of a passion for my sewing abilities, and to help other people learn about bettering our lives and our children's lives through ecofriendly products. so i made them and sold them and educated other people about them.
i believe now, my passion for customer service and health (both physical and mental), is leading me to a new stage in my life.
physical fitness and customer service as paid positions to help my family, while enjoying the "want" i have for them.
and because of the passions that God has instilled in me, and the personality that I have, no matter how hard it might be.. He will always strengthen me.
my love for children
i've really noticed that my love for children has played a huge part in my life.
from an early age, i helped out at church, be it in nursery or VBS (vacation bible school).
i babysat
i always wanted to be around kids, to care for them, to hug them, to make them laugh, to play with them, anything..
and now i'm taking that into parenting my own children.. and looking over the children who play in the park behind our house, as well. and keeping my eye out for neighbor kids.
and also as a missionary to Romania, my main focus there has been the kids.. loving on them, helping them in any way
i've also felt led to help in the church nursery lately, so i'll be taking that on starting next week.
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i truly believe this is one of the gifts God gave me. and i'm glad to use it in any way that i can
from an early age, i helped out at church, be it in nursery or VBS (vacation bible school).
i babysat
i always wanted to be around kids, to care for them, to hug them, to make them laugh, to play with them, anything..
and now i'm taking that into parenting my own children.. and looking over the children who play in the park behind our house, as well. and keeping my eye out for neighbor kids.
and also as a missionary to Romania, my main focus there has been the kids.. loving on them, helping them in any way
i've also felt led to help in the church nursery lately, so i'll be taking that on starting next week.
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i truly believe this is one of the gifts God gave me. and i'm glad to use it in any way that i can
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
ready for change?
as some of you know, this year i've been feeling like this is going to be a big year of change.
1. we finally have 2 years of business records on file for taxes, so we were able to get a bank approved loan for a potential home.
2. we can actually start looking at a new home.. so we're just taking it slow, getting our feet wet, seeing what's out there.
3. i've been working on getting my sewing business back to where it was a few years ago before the renovation here at the apartments we live in. (i had to close for 3 months, and that hurt pretty bad. i basically took a nose dive.)
4. i'm realizing that even though i LOVE my retail job, the floating hours, being on my feet a lot, and the need for a higher paycheck is leading me to check out the job market. so i'm also searching to see if there's another place God would rather have me be.
5. i'm feeling the need to help in church again, but i'm not feeling led to use my voice on stage like i did for the first 30 years of my life. that part of me is still on hiatus, but i'm loving the fact that i can search the rest of my heart for other areas i can helpful. i've basically landed on the fact that my love for children/babies can be useful working in the nursery.
so for me, for US (my family), this year looks like it's shaping up to be amazing and life-changing.
God has been working in us over the past few years, helping us get back on our feet, learning humility, trust and strength that only comes from Him. so now, after being where we are for the past 6 years.. i believe it's time to move on and move up.
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footnote: i generally don't like change, it takes me a while to get used to something new. but i actually feel ready for this.
put us where you want/need us, God. you'll help me with that. you already have.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
words of affirmation
well, i didn't get the position i applied for at work.
i interviewed for it a week ago.
but, i got a great response from my boss.
whereas this position might not be right for me, she said she commended me on my work at Customer Service.
since i was sort of thrown into it before the holiday season hit in the fall, i have sort of morphed into a great customer service rep, and have really made this position my own.
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also, i got a LOT of comments on my new capri pants. :)
i got them last year on clearance for $3 at the end of the season. it was my first time wearing them.
(white cotton background with blue denim flower print all over)
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also a friend of mine dropped in while i was working and made a comment on my nails, and then proceeded to ask me to do hers :)
we have a date this evening :D so exciting!
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i also got a compliment from my husband this evening when we were checking a map to see where the border between two states was, and i pointed out the dotted line that went behind a bunch of roads and the river.
it's been a day of positive affirmation for me. :)
thank you God for the wonderful people around me, and the ability to be lifted up by them, and not let it effect my humility.
i interviewed for it a week ago.
but, i got a great response from my boss.
whereas this position might not be right for me, she said she commended me on my work at Customer Service.
since i was sort of thrown into it before the holiday season hit in the fall, i have sort of morphed into a great customer service rep, and have really made this position my own.
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also, i got a LOT of comments on my new capri pants. :)
i got them last year on clearance for $3 at the end of the season. it was my first time wearing them.
(white cotton background with blue denim flower print all over)
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also a friend of mine dropped in while i was working and made a comment on my nails, and then proceeded to ask me to do hers :)
we have a date this evening :D so exciting!
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i also got a compliment from my husband this evening when we were checking a map to see where the border between two states was, and i pointed out the dotted line that went behind a bunch of roads and the river.
it's been a day of positive affirmation for me. :)
thank you God for the wonderful people around me, and the ability to be lifted up by them, and not let it effect my humility.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
you gotta take the good with the bad..
bad things about me:
-i'm terrible at parking
-i'm not very good at cleaning, i have to make myself do it, and half the time i leave something laying where it shouldn't be
-i yell at my kids
-i beat myself up.. a lot
-my communication skills aren't that good.. i would rather write to someone or just totally avoid, instead of seeing someone in person to tell them something. i don't like publicly speaking if i don't have to
-too many times, i let people walk on me
good things about me:
-i'm a good mom
-i'm a bargain hunter
-when i love, i love with all of me
-i'm faithful to a fault
-i love healthy food
-i love having the opportunity to stay fit
-i see my glass as half full
-i can easily emotionally connect to someone and empathize
-i'm a good seamstress :) my mama taught my well
-i'm tolerant
the thing is.. i can make this list all day long.. but it's not going to matter.
God doesn't care about it.
He doesn't make lists.
He tells me "child.. i made you. i made you in MY image. you are perfect because i'm your Creator. and all the bad things you think about yourself.. are nonsense. the Devil came to steal, kill and destroy.. I came to give life eternal. believe in Me, trust in Me.. and I will show you how perfect you are to Me."
-i'm terrible at parking
-i'm not very good at cleaning, i have to make myself do it, and half the time i leave something laying where it shouldn't be
-i yell at my kids
-i beat myself up.. a lot
-my communication skills aren't that good.. i would rather write to someone or just totally avoid, instead of seeing someone in person to tell them something. i don't like publicly speaking if i don't have to
-too many times, i let people walk on me
good things about me:
-i'm a good mom
-i'm a bargain hunter
-when i love, i love with all of me
-i'm faithful to a fault
-i love healthy food
-i love having the opportunity to stay fit
-i see my glass as half full
-i can easily emotionally connect to someone and empathize
-i'm a good seamstress :) my mama taught my well
-i'm tolerant
the thing is.. i can make this list all day long.. but it's not going to matter.
God doesn't care about it.
He doesn't make lists.
He tells me "child.. i made you. i made you in MY image. you are perfect because i'm your Creator. and all the bad things you think about yourself.. are nonsense. the Devil came to steal, kill and destroy.. I came to give life eternal. believe in Me, trust in Me.. and I will show you how perfect you are to Me."
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