Got my first root canal done today .. it was quite the experience.
nothing "bad" i've just never been a fan of going to the dentist ...
I get the pleasure of living of slim fast for the next couple of days though. 
I must say the flavors have improved greatly from the last time I tried one (which was in the early 90's). 
I just finished a nice cappacino flavored one //
YUM!

MS Access has made me go a little batty.
I should have the project completed tomorrow though.
YAY.

So as I have written on before I need a lot of teeth work, and I have for a long time. As if has been two years since I first broke my tooth, I now HAVE to get a root canal completion. It has begun hurting EVERY day and thus I really can't 'deal' with it any longer. I have weighed the options between just getting it pulled, but it is a more "front" tooth, so I wouldn't be comfortable with it missing. My prayers are to the sky right now, as I have it scheduled for May 16th and funded has not been complete (retail value $905), in addition I assume I will need some monies for pain killers (but we shall see). Ideally, I will be granted secondary dental insurance (and they will reimburse) and I will be able to take a vacation day, so I can get paid :) Here is praying for sure!

 

In other news, Promethean OFFICALLY hired me on full-time, permanent. It rocks. School is going REALLY well; I have a 4.00! Admittedly studying is proving a bit difficult at times, but prayer REALLY goes a long way.

 

Gina and I are still doing the devotional blog thing : http://waxnotneeded.blogspot.com/

 

Oh and I finally bought a TI 84 calculator (weeee) on ebay, for A LOT less than retail!

 

Oh and I had an allergic reaction to something this weekend, my face is still a bit messed up, good times :)

 

So just a quick update .. everything is good.
My birthday last weekend was wonderful, we got SNOW & no Saturday classes.
Work is going divine. A lot of the employees want to keep me "forever".
School is going rather well, I have two exams next week that I am going to study for tonight.
I've been having A LOT of dreams lately, sometimes not good.
Not good in a sense that they make my mind start racing about people from my past and the futures that they held in my dream. It seems, as of late, my mind has been thinking (more than it should) on a certain topic Tarah brought up to me a few weeks ago. It is one that I shouldn't even be thinking about, but yet now I find fear within it. It isn't a "godly" topic at all, so I wish it to be banished .. in all honesty I don't think it has drifted into my thoughts for sometime now, until I had the 'stupid' dream last night.

Anywho, I am rambling and I gotta go to the grocery store.

Oh, our daily bread devotionals rock ... just thought everyone should know that.

The first week of school is down & it was FABULOUS. I really did have a wonderful time, and I believe God has shown me that 'this' isn't going to be it. I was so scared to go back to school, for so many years, because I was afraid I would fail. I now know that I won't fail if I put my mind to it, so if all works out after I get this two year degree I want to go for a cell/micro biology degree. I really don't see myself as the manager type, though I know that this degree will benefit me in the future, it just isn't meant as a stopping point.

I have a new boyfriend, Mike. A good friend of mine for over a year, so I am happy (and comfortable) about that right now. I'm going to go to his church next weekend (fingers crossed everything goes well). Oh & if you want to hear some of his tunes feel free to visit his space @ myspace.com/mikealton.

Work is going well, too. It would be a divine blessing to be asked to stay at this company (Promethean) on a permanent basis. I work with a wonderful group of ladies and aside from the commute everything is wonderful. I would, actually, love to move out to the Alpharetta area.

I am thinking about doing an essay for a hefty scholarship on renewable energy, so if anyone could steer me in a good jumping off direction I'd be much appreciative.

The past two weeks of my life have been nothing short of amazing.
With a wonderful new “job for the moment”, to an interesting choice for a new boyfriend to embarking upon my scholastic journey I feel like shouting from the rooftops “I’ve been blessed!”.
I got word yesterday that my assignment will be extended by a week (yay).
Yesterday, was my first day of school, and it was a bit overwhelming to be honest. I mean I had peace like a river going in, however once positioned in a classroom chair, my mind began to race. Of course, not to be slowed down by the syllabus in which plotted out all of the covered material for the next five months of my life. All I can say is WOW, there is A LOT of math to be done. Finally buying books yesterday, also came as a shock. Since there were no used books the cost shot up by over a $100, thank the LORD for my federal scholarship. Honestly, I thank the Lord for EVERYTHING.

I have to jet off to work now. To be honest, I will try to write a more indepth updates on Saturdays (and respond to everyone elses). I learned this morning, that minimal sleep IS NOT good … but *rejoice* I have Green & Earl Grey tea!

HAPPY NEW YEARS EVERYONE

*Sorry if you were one of the people who got texted by me multiple times. My phone has a mind of its own.

I have declared 2008 YEAR OF THE BANDANNA.
Learn it, love it & live it.

:D

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My NYE was pretty low-key. Tarah & I just chilled @ her house and watched Harry Potter. Of course I then proceeded to have Harry Potter dreams (lol).

New job begins tomorrow ~ SUPER!

“What does not kill me will make me stronger.”

This is a popular phrase that has been used, if you ask me, probably since the beginning of time. You can currently hear it belted out in a popular Rap/Pop song by Kanye West entitled “Stronger”. How commonly though, as Christians, do we forget the faith counterpart? God will never put us through something we cannot handle [1 Corinthians 10:13]. Of course when we are in the middle of our various tribulations and trails this truth often seems far from our grasp.

For me going through a period of unemployment was one of the most trying experiences in my life, thus far. While working to understand the Earthly logic of WHY, I turned to God and began to analyze my “inner self”. I went on to realize a lot of self truths, some that I am happy to admit, but others that upon understanding bring a bit of pain. I, over the course of a month, let go of myself completely and gave every ounce of my being to God. After I had reached the very bottom (of myself), I turned around (literally) to having everything plus given back to me on the very next day.

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds,because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:2-4, 12

I mention this to all of you for one reason, as a simple reminder. The new year will bring tests for us all, and I just want you to remember that there is one out there greater than we could ever imagine watching over us and guiding us through all that we face.

><> Hollie

Footprints In The Sand

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,
other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed
that during the low periods of my life,
when I was suffering from
anguish, sorrow or defeat,
I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord,
“You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you,
you would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life
there have only been one set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?”

The Lord replied,
“The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand,
is when I carried you.”
[By Mary Stevenson]

Additional and Mentioned Scriptures:
And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:3-5

I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me. Philippians 4:13

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 1 Corinthians 10:13