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| Although Donald Trump has one of the most ridiculous hair styles ever, I like him. I like that he's very decisive and keeps it real most of the time. I wouldn't marry the guy, but I respect his ability to look someone in the eyes and tell them "you're fired" without quivering and without feeling bad.
Today at work, my boss called us in for an emergency 15 minute meeting at the end of the day. I noticed that one of my coworkers wasn't in there. My boss preceded by saying, "I'm calling you all here to let you know that R is no longer with the firm." Just like a person kicks when the doctor hits the knee, I yelped in shock and asked why? My response was apparently inappropriate because my boss gave me the look. (you know the kind of look that are like flying daggers aimed straight to the heart.)
It was odd because she left without saying goodbye and she wasn't even able to take her things with her. What was worse was when my boss told me to go and pack her stuff. I felt like I witnessed a murder and had to do the dirty work after. As I was packing her things, I was in utter shock of how people moved on so quickly. Some people said things like they saw it kind of coming and others were trying to make light of the situation by joking around, but I stood there.
It's crazy how in a matter of minutes things change. People are so fickle. Life is so unpredictable.
I've always wanted to be a billionaire by being a CEO of a company. But, I don't know if I could ever look a mother in the face and say the words, "you're fired." Trump may have his empire, but I would rather keep my hair.
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| Normally, Christmas is probably my favorite holiday. However, this year Easter will most likely by my number one. Thank God I am saved by grace through faith and that through his resurrection I have new life. Easter gives me the culmination of the feelings I get from Christmas, New Years, and Thanksgiving all combined. It gives me the joy of Christmas, the hope of New Years, and the gratitude of Thanksgiving.
So many times I find that in Christian circles we talk so much about problems, and there definitely is a time and place for that. However, the gospel propels us to live forwardly--to live a life of new beginnings. His mercies are new everyday and it is this constant grace wrapped in his love that gives us this hope to live life that is more than abundant.
This year, I am especially grateful for my Good News NYC family. They are my home away from home. They are coming to know all of me and still choose to love me patiently. It is through this community that I experience so much of God's grace and love. I always thought I would want to go to a bigger multicultural church that has several programs, but I find God to be working in this small church. What I love about Good News is that in the small things we do--we do it with great personal genuine love.
I may ultimately change my mind due to my fickle nature, however, as of this moment I am grateful. I have some new resolutions for Easter and I would like you all to keep me accountable:
1. To have a disciplined spiritual life (anyone want to read Galatians with me?)
2. To exercise at least three times a week and to slow my roll with alcohol (i was a very bad girl this week)
(this week i'm probably going to work out Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday... anyone want to join?)
3. To start a new hobby
4. To give to my city at least once a month
5. To show my appreciation to my friends
"So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; everything old has passed away see, everything has become new! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us. So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."
-2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Happy Easter everyone!
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| Friend: "Jo--you're an old soul."
Me: "What's that supposed to mean?"
Friend: "You are one of those people who have walked this earth previously."
Basically, she was saying that I'm a freaking grandma trapped in a 25 year old body. I love it. I love the fact that I'm considered by several as grandma Jo. Supposedly it's my 11 o'clock bedtime hour and my harsh stern judgments along with my quiet intense serious nature that makes me the ultimate grandeezy.
Seriously, I think I'll be one hell of a grandma--a feisty one that carries a big stick. Don't mess with this grandma.
I can't wait until you all have your children. That way I can be a legitimate grandmother.
I'm missing all you cali girls a lot. Hope you are all doing well. You all better pop yo babies soon so I can be a legitimate grandma jo--the ultimate old soul.
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| Like I previously mentioned before, I don't ask for prayer requests for tests, exams, papers, etc... because most of the time if you study hard you should pass. However, through the prayers of people on the west coast and the east coast, and BY THE GRACE OF GOD, I passed the series 7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I repeat: I passed series 7!
Again: I passed series 7!
Wahoo wahoo!
It's ridiculous that I am so over joyed upon passing. However, as many of you know, I studied like a crazy maniac. I took probably over 25 practice tests and I only passed one. Two days before the test, I failed all my practice exams. The coworker who I had studied with ended up failing with the same scores she was producing on the practice exam. I barely passed with a 73, and it was by the grace of God. Seriously, it was a miracle. Some people are geniuses and barely have to study. Others work hard and are able to succeed. I am one of those who have to work extremely hard and still will fail many times. It is by God's grace.
If someone heard me saying I passed an exam because of God, they would probably subconsciously think it's because I studied. But I know that it was divine intervention.
Thank you all soo much for your prayers and your support. I can now play! wahooooooooo!!
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| I can't seem to fall asleep these days.
Suggestions pulease....
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