02.19.09--a random thursday update

Suffice to say I’ve been very busy as of late and my blogging has lacked a bit. Therefore, what follows is a collection of random thoughts (in no particular order) that have been floating around in my head for the last couple of weeks. Here’s the disclaimer: read at your own risk!

1. Recently on Mike Huckabee’s FoxNews program, he called the new stimulus bill, which President Obama signed this past Tuesday, the Congressional Relief Action Program (or CRAP). You can read his thoughts directly here. I tend to agree with the former Arkansas governor in his assessment.
2. I’ve owned my house for 11 months and I’m refinancing. Yep, if you are a homeowner RUN to check your interest rate now. It might be a good idea for you to do the same.
3. I did my taxes last Friday night. They are done and behind me for yet another year. I might add that TurboTax is amazing and makes navigating the crazy world of the IRS very doable.
4. The Vanilla Macadamia Nut Kona Coffee that my boss brought back from his vacation in Hawaii is heavenly. The last couple of afternoons it has been a very welcomed afternoon treat!
5. Last Saturday I ran a new race or rather one that was new to me, The Valentine’s Day 10k in Bartlett. It was loads of fun and I think I will have to incorporate it into my annual running calendar.
6. Next on the running calendar is the Germantown Half Marathon. I am NOT a big fan of this race. It’s a well run race but it is a boring course. Blah… But for some reason, I keep signing up for it and yes, I continue to run it. Such is the case this year.
7. I REALLY want an iPhone and will probably get one very soon. Yea! I can’t wait!
8. I’m absolutely ready for spring. These warmer days simply make me more antsy for it’s arrival.
9. Since it’s inevitable that spring will come and at some point in the not too distant future, I have begun to think about my gardening agenda for the year. This year, I want to incorporate an herb garden somehow… rosemary, basil, etc. I’m still formulating my plan and trying to decide exactly what herbs I want. I don’t know much about herb gardens though I’m excited about the possibility of learning. Thoughts?
10. And while I’m on the gardening topic, why do pansies always look their prettiest in the last month or so before you are supposed to pull them up? My yellow pansies are blooming and are simply beautiful.
11. I’m reading an absolutely fabulous book right now and it is transforming my devotional time. Melissa told me it is a daunting book to read. She was right. It is. But I’m about 48 pages (out of 694 total with a size 7 font, literally) into Isaac Ambrose’s Looking Unto Jesus and I can say that this one will probably end up making it into my top 10. I don’t really look to finish this one quickly as I have a long way left to go but believe me, it is good. This one deserves its own post, which I will tackle very soon.
12. The goodness of the Lord continues to astonish me in the way that it totally surrounds me and hems me in from every direction.
13. I am thankful in the mist of turbulent economic times, changing government (yes, I do think America is marching towards socialism but that is another post as well), and general instability that Christ is faithful and that my hope rests in HIM.

Ok everyone, I suppose that’s more than enough random info for one post. I’ll try to be a little less overwhelming by posting more frequently but until next time, have a happy Thursday!