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September 30, 2005
Canon Fall/Winter 2005-2006 Rebates are here!
Awwwww yeah! I've been looking forward to this time for a while! The rebate period runs from Oct. 15 to Jan. 6!
*cha-ching*
(yeah... more like me crying when I think about how much I'm going to blow... haha)
Posted by stevelee at 12:43 AM | Comments (0)
September 29, 2005
Randomness
Ya know, it's hard to feel disappointed that the A's didn't make the playoffs... considering how they were left for dead before the All-Star break, it was awesome to see how they came back! The sad thing is... this doesn't surprise me. One way or another, I kinda expected the A's to choke as always. *sigh* =(
Dude, I can't wait to watch Serenity! If you haven't heard of this sci-fi series, and consider yourself a sci-fi fan, borrow/buy/rent/steal the DVDs and watch! =D
Finally... I feel like life is starting to rush by me. I'm afraid that I'm going to get overwhelmed in the next few months with all the new things I'm involved in...
For one, I'll be a fellowship leader... I mean, physically and emotionally speaking, I've had similar positions/responsibilities in APhiO and from "just" being there and listening to my friends, but that's the thing... I need to learn to rely on God, rather than my own strength.
Secondly, I'll continue to remain involved with youth ministry. Even though I'm not officially a one-on-one discipler this term, I know that it still will take up a significant amount of time and patience.
Finally, the Perspectives class I'm taking is going to keep me busy every night with all the reading and homework I have to do. Thankfully, the class has been interesting and thought-provoking so far, but still...
I guess what I'm really afraid of is that I'll be so drained from everything - spread thin if you will - that it'll be hard to spend quality time with the people in my life. Including the above groups.
Plus, there is the selfish part of me that still wants to be lazy and watch anime, play video games, play sports... or just hang out with friends and do nothing!
I know that in these times of busy-ness, I need to make more time to spend alone with God... but it's tough (the flesh is weak...). *sigh*
Please pray for me. =D
Posted by stevelee at 07:17 PM | Comments (0)
September 21, 2005
Where's Steve?
What's up with this Indian Summer, or lack of?
One of the things I like about my company is how relatively young most of my co-workers are. It helps keep the mood mercifully light, especially when I'm stressing over some high-priority project.
A co-worker started throwing a paper airplane around the office, and as I stood up watching with a fat grin on my face, it sailed into someone else's cube and hit a co-worker square in the side of the head. At that point, I started cracking up... I guess I'll never outgrow my juvenile sense of humor, eh? ;p
During a rain and thunderstorm the other day, it was amusing to see like half the company get up and migrate to the windows at the first sound of thunder and fall of rain. I'm not sure whether to attribute that to the magical lure of raindrops against a window... or everyone looking for an excuse to take a break from work, haha.
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Speaking of remaining a kid at heart: I went to a cafe for lunch late the other day. I stood there staring at the menu trying to decide between the daily specials, and with a sheepish grin apologized to the cashier for taking so long. She had spikey, close-cropped hair, big eyes, and a CUTE smile! Man, I think it was the smile that got to me more than anything else, haha. While waiting for my food, she engaged me in some conversation:
Her: "Do you work in the building?"
Me: "Umm.. no, but I work in the area." (so far, so good)
(Silence)
Her: "We make our soups fresh, daily." (big, cute smile)
Me: (I forget what exactly I said... but I tried to be slick and witty, but what came out was completely stupid) "... yeah, I was in the mood for soup... so I tried to think of what place near work served soup... and umm, yeah... came here for soup..."
(Silence)
Me: "Sorry for taking so long, haha (dorky laugh)... I couldn't decide between the pork loin sandwich and the pasta, haha."
Her: "Oh, the pastas here are good... but the pork loin sandwich (what I ordered) is my favorite!" (smile)
Me: "Oh really? Cool! I'm looking forward to trying it!" (what the heck am I babbling about??)
(At this point, I notice her co-workers giving her and me subtle glances, which makes me feel more self-conscious...)
I get my food, and try to give her my best smile as I say "good bye" and leave. Man, I thought by the stage in my life, I had gotten past that whole stupid shy, dorky phase... but I guess not! Smooth Steve, smooth... *sigh* =)
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Anyone interested in going to an A's game (against the Angels)?
Posted by stevelee at 08:18 PM | Comments (0)