Donnie Snook Again

I am well aware that none of you care for Donnie and his actions and have a heart filled with hate for him. As I really feel upset about everything he has done. Now finally reading that he has owned up to the accusations and knowing that they are true it is really hurtful. As I somewhat got to know him when he started up kids zone at the church I not only attended, but attended the private christian school there as well. Here is a link to an older blog post about a time when I helped with kids zone and how it makes me feel. Click here
As I write this I want people to know that I do not condone this kind of behaviour as I have a little 2 and a half year old and wouldn't want this same kind of actions happen to my wee one.
What I don't understand is the hatred towards him, especially you christians out there. We are suppose to love and forgive one another, Jesus came for us all and especially people like Donnie and all the criminal's sitting their in their jail cell. He was once a young boy who has been taking advantage of in the same way as it was confessed in the post online I read today here... It's not like when he was a young child and when in grade 3 or 4 when his teacher asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. It's not like he responded saying "Oh teacher I want to grow up and molest a bunch of children."
We got to remember that since this did happen to him as well that what do you think it made him feel? That no one took a stand for what was happening to him and that obviously whoever did so unto him as a child obviously didn't get put away for it like he is now being put away for those very same actions that were done to him.
Instead of wishing him dead and rotting and all those hateful posts, wouldn't you want to see him become a better person? I know I do, I don't wish him any ill will at all. That is not fair to do such a thing to a fellow christian, and yes it still makes him a christian, just because he chose a wrong thing to do doesn't mean that in God's eye that he has not forgiving him. It is so funny how perverse this world has become. Because we can forgive women out there that prostitute and also have organizations that go out and encourage it by passing out condoms.  Also, we forgive thieves, murderer's, homosexuality etc more so than a pedophile. Just to be clear to you all God loves us all whether we have committed such crimes as mentioned above or if we haven't. All of this is considered sin in God's eyes, but the best part of it all is that if we recognize it as sin and don't want to displease him and fight against it and is truly sorry for it all, he will forgive you and already has before you even ask of it, because he loved us so much. Now don't think that because he has already forgiven us for it that it is okay to continue in it because 'hey he'll forgive me someday,' that is not quite how it works.
I wish more people would just want to show love and support towards people such as Donnie and want to help him seek therapy and same goes for all who have sinned, why can't we just show love towards one another? Tell people that their living a life full of sin and not be afraid to tell them and what they will think. I rather tell them the truth in hopes of saving their soul from the pits of hell, then to be silent and go to heaven being judged by God for not doing my rightful job and because of maybe something I could have said to someone, might have been the jump start of their walk with God. I'd rather spread the love in hopes of them walking into heaven's gates with me, then to see them going to a place where I wouldn't wish anyone not even Donnie Snook to be in.
I hope that maybe you all can just reach out a little more to people and show more love to one another. What's the use to of this whole pay it forward movement and the suspended coffee? If we can't be so forgiving? A coffee is a coffee, but taking time to talk to someone and hear their story and even forgiving such sins from someone like Donnie would be a great start to making the world a better place instead of being part of the hatred that is out there.

My Birthday Man

Jonathan's 28th birthday is coming around the corner here soon on Sept 5th. He thinks that we're doing the usual minimal of just ordering a cake and buying him his one present, but I got something in store for him! He mentioned some things that he has tried while passing by certain stores here in the West Edmonton Mall. So I remember to jot down this tea he tried at teavana and also bought their rock sugar as well since it is much more healthy then regular sugar. Since he has a sweet tooth and Purdy's finally reopened next door to my store all renovated I went in to see what they had and found some delicious looking $1 chocolate bars (I bought him four bars, all of them being of a different flavor). He also mentioned that his diamond earring went missing/lost so my store is across the hall from Paris Jeweler's. I bought a single diamond earring for him as well. And since Alberta Estethics school is down the hall and they also teach massage and also charge $35/hr for a massage I am booking him for a massage on his birthday, because he has been complaining about sore back and neck muscles.
Last but definitely not least, since he complains about not getting any decent seafood and fish like we could down home, I am taking him out to dinner (possibly red lobster) or the T & T Supermarket where they sell live seafood and get him some expensive scallops (his favorite) and bring them home and cook them his favorite way.
I hope that he likes all of what I got him, I usually don't splurge out like for any birthday's, but I love my husband and all the things I am doing for his birthday he can definitely truly enjoy and I know he'll be thankful for it in the long run.
Well I am off for now, just getting home from work and want to spend time with my family.

It's Been A While!

Oh my goodness!! When was the last time that I was on here and posted anything? I think it has been a month or a little bit longer perhaps. I think about blogging when at work when we have slow periods and then the first thing I do when I get home from work is get a drink of water and the throw myself at my couch for a good half an hour. Since my job is required to be standing at all times even if there are no customers in the store we're not allowed to sit on the chairs. So that means sore and tired feet for me. I feel like I am not myself lately since I haven't had the chance to be online here in a while. It is funny, because I will log on to see if some of the peoples blogs that I follow have posted, but just can't get motivated enough to write something down for myself.
There is not much to update really, my life is still the same old thing day in and day out. I work, come home and relax then make supper then eat, then spend time with the family and watch a show or read a book or just sometimes (MOST TIMES) I am online on facebook chatting with far away family member's. Thank God for telephones and internet! Where would we be without it? We'd be sending messenger's off to send messages for us riding a horse and buggy which would take too long.
I made a new best friend ever since I started working, this friend of mine has helped me a lot with cooking since I started work, and my friend's name is crock pot!! Yes, the lovely crock pot. I just have to throw it all together and then there you have it food is ready and no need to check in on it at all, by the time we get home from work supper is ready! It's better than nothing even though I've changed my eating habits and cut out most of the gluten, (well not flat breads) but everything I have cut out and I haven't had a meal that was microwavable or out of a package in a while now. I have been making a lot of home cooked meals. I love to easy way out on supper when I am tired, but am thankful for a tasty meal instead, along with feeling healthy about it all.

Grassy Toes & A Little Bit of Greece

I just got in from mowing the lawn. YUCK! Now I am all covered in bits and pieces of grass. I hate it so much. Today is my day off though and Jonathan works an over night tonight, so someone has to cut the tall grass.
Anyways I always want to come on here with something interesting to say, but I don't have anything interesting to share. As for work I am still working for Merle Norman. I love it just as much as I said I did in the last post when I talked about it. There is this new girl named Evelyne who joined Merle Norman staff, she just moved here from Greece. Isn't that amazing? Considering I love greek good. She is going to bring some greek food to work for me someday. I am so excited to see what she makes for me. We get along great! She can make baklava! Which is one of my favorite treats!
I am craving baklava right now, but don't feel like going downtown to get some. I have been focusing more so on refraining from my sweet tooth cravings and also foods that aren't so healthy. I've yet to BBQ this summer which kind of sucks, because I love the smell of food being cooked on the BBQ.
As for my writing side of me I haven't really gotten down in front of my laptop or book and write anything. I just draw a blank.
Well I can't bare being on here any longer with all this grass between my toes. Because YES I mowed the lawn with my flip flops on. A big no no for next time I have to do it. Plus, I only came on here to see if my fellow blogger buddy Dave, whom I talk about sometimes has recently posted anything. Just waiting and waiting.
Well I am going to clean my grassy feet now. Have a good day everyone :)

Working At Merle Norman

I've been working at Merle Norman for about two and a half weeks now. It is very nice and a comfortable atmosphere. I am learning so much! I never did know how to wax at all now I take care of a plethora of the customers walking into Merle Norman. I did get taught on some make-up application, although being trained on that breezed by once they realized I did not need much training as make-up is my main thing that I've always known to do. I do not need to know to cleanse, tone, moisturize then prime your face before a daily make-up application like most newbee's do. I have made it my business to know everything there is to know about make-up and skin care. I am really happy that even though I did not get a first pay yet, I am still kept in money as we do get tips, $2 here $3 there or after the charge $10.50 and then giving 3 $5 bills or a $20 bill we're often times to keep the change. It is nice to have those tips, because half the time I do not feel like making lunch the night before or even in the morning, because I am spending time with my daughter for the most part in my evenings, as for trying to make a lunch in the morning, I just can't. I feel sick first thing in the morning when I smell food. I never did eat breakfast right away. I had to wait until it was at least 10 or 11 am, so trying to be around food in the morning just for the sake of myself having a lunch wouldn't be good for my weak stomach.
I must say I don't mind the perks of working there as well, we get 50% off in the store, and I was willing to pay, but I got my co-worker Hisie to wax my brows as they have grown a lot in two weeks and I was not charged, because we did not take away from any customers as it was a slow period of the day. Now had I been on a day off and came in for a waxing, I'd most likely have to pay, but with my 50% off it is a win win. I must say of all the jobs I've ever had, I love this one the most. I know I was good in sales for call centres, but it was not my thing and neither was working in dollar stores, restaurants etc. I hated it all, even though I did well at it. I never loved it, like I love my job now. I am surrounded by the stuff I've always loved, MAKE-UP & SKIN CARE PRODUCTS.

Say No To Sex Before Marriage (Wish I Had)

If only time machines really existed, then I would turn back time just to undo the day when I gave up my purity for the sake of my 'first love.'
Yes I know people say not to regret anything you do, but when it comes to myself and faith in Jesus, especially since fornicating is a sin, and it hurts him when we disobey the commandments, but, yet we do it willingly it hurts me as well. Because just giving it up at all leads into temptation, because once you drink the kool-aid, you always end up wanting more. Once my purity was gone and I was no longer with the person whom I gave it to of being with off and on dating of 5 years. It breaks you when you think giving it up will keep you bound together, but then when you gave into it all and have the lustful cravings then it leads into possibly being rushed into another relationship out of convenience for the sake of sexual reasons. I am not proud of my actions and just from giving it all up and the amount of people I have been with is unspeakable and I will not post it on here.
I am just sad that I even gave it up to begin with, because not only did I pretty much disrespect my creator, but it also shows to him that I did not trust in him to provide for me the right person to marry, so I took actions into my own hands, and handled my own desires, instead of relying on him.
I am sorry for my actions from way back then and am very repentant about it all, but nothing can ever take the 'act,' itself away. I am just so very thankful that I have a forgiving God who washed all my sins away and loves me regardless of my sins and accepts me with open arms.
I beg of all you younger generation girls, and guys to not give into your 'feelings,' as much as it may seems right at the time. It makes it a whole lots different and better when you wait for the one that you are to marry. It has burdened me from the very day I chose to give it away like it was of little value. No matter how much your friends razz you and bug you to do it, just don't care what they think, because not all friends are there in about 5 years from that point. Life changes and all you should worry about what anyone thinks is Jesus, family and yourself.
Please stay away from lust. I wish I had, then maybe I wouldn't be so emotional all the time feeling bad about the things I have done. All I can be happy about it that through Jesus' forgiveness that with him I can all things through him and he strengthens me daily.

Restless

I have been suffering all my life off and on with sleeping disorder of some type. I never went to a doctor thinking that it was normal, because that's the way I am I guess. I am really messed up I can't sleep and I don't know why. I search online all the time all the things to do, being in a bed time routine of winding down and journaling my thoughts in case something may be on my mind, and even planning out my day for tomorrow to help me from thinking about it while trying to sleep. I even set the face of my digital alarm clock face down so the light doesn't interfere with the melatonins and what not, but it does not seem to help. Drinking herbal teas don't help either. Neither does yoga or meditation. And I didn't just try all of the above only for night and expect results I stuck with them all for longs periods of time and still nothing. I am beginning to get really ticked off with being too tired all the time.
I hope talking about it on here helps me, and I am going to bed now, good night.