Obsession Confession

I am a bit obsessed with something I always gave guys a hard time about. I now feel your pain, your desire to see it through. Yes, I am obsessed with mastering a game – a computer game (which makes it worse in some way). It doesn’t even have amazing graphics to draw you. A few weeks ago, a church member from my dad’s church came by the office and brought us this game. It took a while before I even committed to playing it because I always deemed video games a waste of precious time. Once I started I had to finish; I had to conquer the “Seven Wonders”. I took the game home and played every night. A friend called last Saturday morning at 9:30 am. I didn’t answer. Why? I stayed up until 4 am playing. I called him back when I finally decided to wake up at 11. “Did you just wake up?” I’d been caught…I proceeded to tell him the whole miserable truth. He laughed and said I could no longer make fun of him for having video game parties with his guy friends. No, I will no longer make fun of any guy for their obsession with video games. I understand completely. I am pleased to say that I finally made it past the last level. Praise the Lord! I have a life again, I’m going to sleep at night, I’ve resumed reading, and I’m hanging out with friends. I still find myself wanting to play, but it’s not taking over my life like it did before.

Rattlesnake Roundup

It's that time of year again... The Rattlesnake Roundup is about to begin in Sweetwater, Texas. We used to live a few miles from Sweetwater and would go to the roundup every year. My dad and brother used to hunt the snakes with fellow hunters; I was too young to go. I still remember looking into the huge pits swarming with snakes and hearing their rattles. At the roundup you could purchase just about anything made out of their skin. And of course you could eat them - as you may have guessed, they taste like chicken. Today Yahoo! News had an article about it. Apparently the ecologist don't approve. Obviously they don't live where rattlesnakes are prevalent. They would kill our livestock, pets, and every once in a while, people. I say kill as many as you can and have fun doing it.

He Brought It Back

Just in case you were wondering, yes, Justin Timberlake brought sexy back to Houston Sunday night... Melani now understands why I have a crush on him.

I could definitely get used to sitting in the suite. We had a great view, all the food and drinks we wanted and a nice waiter to get it for us.

I LOVE my Friends

God has blessed me with the best friends. I haven’t felt good the past two days. Last night a friend called who always shares encouragement and Godly wisdom with me. God used him to make me smile and give me a sense of HIS peace. And this morning I was just plain irritable because of my on-going headache. Another friend IMed me a goofy message that made me laugh. I told her she was a dork; she puts up with me despite my moods. God used her to lift my glommies. Then just a few minutes ago, I was debating on going to First Things First tonight. No offense, but when my head is pounding, I don’t like being around tons of people. Another friend IMed me and asked if I wanted to have “girl time”. Of course! She always seems to know what I need. God used her to read my mind. I love it when God puts people in your life at just the right time to show you He cares and loves you. I am abundantly blessed.