I never really learned a lot in my physics labs. Most of my time was spent struggling to understand what crazy formulas named after weird people had to do with a pile of wires and electricity and how on earth I was going to do a lab write-up when I was completely and utterly confused. When I attended my last physics lab in college I danced a jig and sang a song of praise. I was so excited that I would never have to think about physics ever, ever again.
Today I had to go to physics lab. Today I fell in love with my husband all over again.
Sure I'm a silly, sappy girl, but it happens to me every now and then. I have a tendency to get wrapped up in day to day ho hum things and forget just how special my life has become. I get so involved in trivial things that I lose track of myself, and BAM!! I'll look over and realize that I truly have the most amazing man in my life. It hits me like a truck and causes me to lose my breath. How could I focus on anything besides how blessed I really am. It's so strange how God could have created a man who completes me in so many ways. It really shouldn't surprise me. Since I met God I've known that He's had so many things in store for me-- things that I could never ever hope to imagine on my own. Sam is like my own little glimpse of heaven, right here in Knoxville.
As I watched him today with a group of crazy teenagers confused about formulas, wires, and electricity, I was amazed. I'm sure he wasn't doing anything out of the ordinary, but it was fascinating just to watch him. He was so confident in his knowledge and so graceful in the way he explained things. If I could watch him teach all day, I would. I was so proud of the way he interacted with the kids in his class. I am really blessed to say I'm married to a man who truly wants the best for those around him, and he works so hard to make sure they reach their goals. I didn't learn a thing about electricity, but I did realize that Sam is the same with me. He is completely understanding, graceful, and loving, and he works so hard to make sure I've accomplished my dreams. In the hustle and bustle of things in our life, I sometimes take that for granted. Who knew that I'd learn it all again in physics lab? I was reminded of how blessed I am today, and I fell in love with my Sam all over again. ( I love it when that happens!) I can't wait to be able to sit back and watch him with our own kids. He will be such an amazing father.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
crazy dog
After returning from an awesome trip to the beach this Sunday, Sam, Sadie and I still had one more day of vacation to enjoy before we headed back to the same ol' same ol'. We were so excited to enjoy some time together alone, before I headed back to work, Sam headed back to classes, and Sadie headed back to the crazy shenanigans she gets into while we're away. Our Sadie is a pretty awesome dog. Sure she's hairy and sheds like there's no tomorrow... leaving every thing in our house looking like a little minature Sadie... but she's lovable, cuddly, and a great big ball of fun. Just watchin her run around back and forth, droolin uncontrollably, and knockin herself off balance with her lopsided tail is enough to crack me up for hours on end. However, her lastest little doggy bit of doggy tomfoolery on this last day of our vacation was not funny at all.
It all started when I was helpin Sam cut his hair. We were cleaning up, when I decided that I'd put some of the hair we cut out for the birds to help build their nests. My momma used to do that, so I figured it must be a good idea. In my hurry to do a good deed for the little birdies, I guess I forgot to close the back door tightly. My lovely dog, who I hadn't really seen for like an hour, decided this was a prime opportunity to escape. Out she ran, and down dropped my jaw, I was outside barefooted, with no dog leash, so it took me a moment to figure out what I should do. I decided that although I am in prime physical condition (ha), I would probably run faster if I put some shoes on. So I ran inside slipped on some flip flops (oh so good to run in), grabbed a leash, and hollered to Sam that I was out chasing the dog. As I ran outside I saw her sneaky white butt bounce into the woods. I thought this was pretty silly of her. In my mind I could easily pin her against a tree and catch her for sure. This was NOT the case. Sadie sprinted like an Olympic runner, and I clomped along in my flip flops tripping over roots and sticks. Before I knew it, I had lost sight of her. My heart sank and I got angrier and angrier. Our campus is huge, and she could be running anywhere. I ran up along the edge of the woods calling and begging for her to come back, but nope. Every time I called out to her, I'm sure she ran further and further away.
Suddenly out of the corner of my eye I saw a white flash go by and right behind was my beloved husband, head covered in shaving cream, similar flip flops to my own, and a yell that was much, much angrier. I was sure that he would catch her. I followed behind him so I could put the leash on Sadie when he roped her in. As we were chasing it just seemed to get colder and colder, especially after I chased her through a mud puddle, which was really more like the stinkin Atlantic Ocean. After about a mile...I repeat a MILE, we had pushed her into a thicket with each of us guarding the only two openings. I guess she knew we had it in for her. When she realized she was trapped, she barked, rolled over on her back, and started waggin her tail uncontrollably. She was waiting for us to come rub her belly! The nerve of that four legged critter! We finally hooked her up to the leash and brought her back home. We scolded her and made her sit in the bathroom for a while. We were so angry with her. She does everything we ask, sit, lay, jump, catch, roll over, but our smart dog cannot master "come". I am sure that she knows how to come, she just chooses not to. Needless to say, she hung her head for the next few days, she was timid and meek, and she practically had to be forced to go near the doors. She's better now. She's happy, crazy, and having as much fun as ever. I however have learned my lesson.
Next time I'm letting the birds find twigs.
It all started when I was helpin Sam cut his hair. We were cleaning up, when I decided that I'd put some of the hair we cut out for the birds to help build their nests. My momma used to do that, so I figured it must be a good idea. In my hurry to do a good deed for the little birdies, I guess I forgot to close the back door tightly. My lovely dog, who I hadn't really seen for like an hour, decided this was a prime opportunity to escape. Out she ran, and down dropped my jaw, I was outside barefooted, with no dog leash, so it took me a moment to figure out what I should do. I decided that although I am in prime physical condition (ha), I would probably run faster if I put some shoes on. So I ran inside slipped on some flip flops (oh so good to run in), grabbed a leash, and hollered to Sam that I was out chasing the dog. As I ran outside I saw her sneaky white butt bounce into the woods. I thought this was pretty silly of her. In my mind I could easily pin her against a tree and catch her for sure. This was NOT the case. Sadie sprinted like an Olympic runner, and I clomped along in my flip flops tripping over roots and sticks. Before I knew it, I had lost sight of her. My heart sank and I got angrier and angrier. Our campus is huge, and she could be running anywhere. I ran up along the edge of the woods calling and begging for her to come back, but nope. Every time I called out to her, I'm sure she ran further and further away.
Suddenly out of the corner of my eye I saw a white flash go by and right behind was my beloved husband, head covered in shaving cream, similar flip flops to my own, and a yell that was much, much angrier. I was sure that he would catch her. I followed behind him so I could put the leash on Sadie when he roped her in. As we were chasing it just seemed to get colder and colder, especially after I chased her through a mud puddle, which was really more like the stinkin Atlantic Ocean. After about a mile...I repeat a MILE, we had pushed her into a thicket with each of us guarding the only two openings. I guess she knew we had it in for her. When she realized she was trapped, she barked, rolled over on her back, and started waggin her tail uncontrollably. She was waiting for us to come rub her belly! The nerve of that four legged critter! We finally hooked her up to the leash and brought her back home. We scolded her and made her sit in the bathroom for a while. We were so angry with her. She does everything we ask, sit, lay, jump, catch, roll over, but our smart dog cannot master "come". I am sure that she knows how to come, she just chooses not to. Needless to say, she hung her head for the next few days, she was timid and meek, and she practically had to be forced to go near the doors. She's better now. She's happy, crazy, and having as much fun as ever. I however have learned my lesson.
Next time I'm letting the birds find twigs.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
The Beginning
So I've been thinkin for a while about what to write on this here blog, and needless to say, I haven't thought of one good thing yet. I'm sure that not many people will be reading this, so I reckon I can be as random as I need to be to get something posted. So I'll be conjuring up some random stuff, and hopefully some of it will be interesting. But if I was a bettin woman, I'd bet that it's more than likely gonna be boring to most people. That's ok though; I'm excited to have a place to put my silly thoughts, vent, hope, and question my crazy world. If you're goin on this blog journey with me, bless your heart, buckle up, say a prayer, and don't expect too much ;)
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