A Grocery Store Adventure

I observe random/funny things on a regular basis. 99% of the time I wish that I had someone to call up and share my random observation with. I wish I had someone who shared my amusement at the most peculiar things. I don't always though. Sometimes, maybe. Sometimes, I think of someone who would appreciate the silly story or observation. But most of the time, I just think about how these times are meant for just me to keep my life amusing. To break up the dull moments of life.

In any case, I had one of those experiences at the grocery story today. Actually, I have a lot of these experiences at the grocery store. It's interesting what happens when you observe people at the grocery. And I really like grocery shopping--unfortunately I just don't prefer to cook all that often. Sigh.

Anyhow. Tonight I was wandering around the store and decided I wanted to purchase my weekly supply of yogurt (yum!). I pushed my cart up to the yogurt shelves in the dairy section and there was a man there who seemed to be intensely inspecting every single yogurt brand and flavor intent on making just the right selection. I paused for a moment thinking he would grab some yogurt and move on, but as I stood there I realized that this man was in no hurry of leaving the yogurt section any time soon. He was leaning in towards the shelves with his feet planted firmly in place as though he was taking up residency right there in the dairy aisle. So, I decided to move on to the produce section and circle back around when he was finished.

I moved on to the produce section and selected some bananas and plums (incase you were interested in my fruit selections!) and then headed down the frozen food section (dinner = frozen pizza tonight. Don't judge. I cooked dinner the past 2 nights!). As I turned my cart down the frozen pizza aisle, there he was...again. This time the I-can't-make-a-decision man was leaning firmly against the glass of the pizza doors inspecting every pizza available. I stood back for a moment and tried to look around him, but realized the pizza I wanted to select was right behind the door he was leaning on. So. I stood back a while longer until he finally selected his 2 pizzas. I quickly ducked in then and grabbed my selected pizza. As I turned to walk away I looked down the aisle and saw him again. A little further down the aisle checking out other frozen food selections. And once again, leaning intently against the glass of the door. I was amused by this man's obviously strong desire to make the perfect food selection and also left wondering how long exactly it took him to complete his shopping trip. Maybe if I go back tomorrow he'll still be there...and maybe he'll have made it to the produce section by then. Maybe.

And one more add on. The one place I always seem to forget where I parked my car is at the grocery store. I'm usually on my cell phone when I pull into the parking lot, but when I leave the grocery store I usually have a hard time recalling where I've parked. I don't particularly have this problem anywhere else. Just the grocery. Weird.

Last, but not least...I rented a movie tonight. I'm watching "My Sassy Girl". It's cute. Enjoy the quote I like below:

"Some of us are meant to suffer, ya know? Some of us are led to believe that we have this certain destiny and it just gets stashed away. But we have to stay alive because we have to see how the story ends. Right?" -- My Sassy Girl

Feeling Sick

Yucky, yuck, yuck. Have a sore throat and a headache. I don't like feeling sick. We'll see how work goes tomorrow. But, I did run 14 miles tonight. Yes, you read that right. 14. It's how I roll.

Follow Me

My friend Juan has been in town visiting and we've had some really great conversations. I'm a huge advocate of conversation--just good, solid conversation. I can't tell you how much I value talking to someone who has an awareness of what's going on in the world and can put a well thought out sentence together, but is also open to learning from others.

Anyway. That's not the purpose of this post. The purpose of this post is to say that Juan has convinced me to use Twitter again. I was struggling with seeing the necessity behind Twitter. I don't really see the need to tell people "hey, I'm eating pizza." and then 15 mins later "hey, i'm watching tv." And if I did decide to do that, isn't Facebook a much more convenient location for something like that? But. Juan showed me a better use. Juan's doing a really cool thing with Twitter were he is updating it once a day with something he's learned for the day (I'm also a big fan of learning something new every day so I think this is a great idea!). Well, I didn't want to steal his idea so I started to think about what I really care about. Well, I care about theology and faith issues--check. And I care about running--check. And I care about family and friends--check. And I care about....music...CHECK! So. I decided. That I would update my twitter once a day with Kristi's Song of the Day. Oh heck yes. A most brilliant idea. Mostly because I think (in my modest opinion, of course), that I have a superb taste in music. And I constantly feel the need to tell people about a new artist or song that I'm listening to. So, this seemed perfect. So if you'd like to follow my musical tastes, please do!

Check me out: http://twitter.com/runnerkristi.

STILL a Buckeye

A sad day.  A very sad day indeed.  But the Buckeyes played hard.   And I'm still proud to be an OHIO GIRL!  Because no debate to be had--Ohio Girls are Best. :)  GO BUCKEYES!

(And still excited about going to see the Gators, too, though!  Possibly going to 2 games now!!  yay!)

I heart the Buckeyes!

It's all about perseverence

Check it out

Conversation with my dear sister

Talking to my sister online...she cracks me up

Kristi: have you worked on any wedding plans?

Kali: haha yeah right

Kali: I'm assuming you know that you're one of my bridesmaids though lol

Kristi: hahaha is that you asking me to be in your wedding?

Kristi: why yes, I'd be honored!!!

Kali: haha I guess

Kali: I told Keri the same thing. you should both already know lol

Kristi: lol...nice. well, i'll send you the bill for my services as bridesmaid at a later date

Kali: haha just send it to mom and dad lol

Kristi: lol...yesssss how do you think they'll feel about paying me $500 (I'm giving them a deal, since we're related)

Kali: haha I think they will like it

Weekend...

Is it the weekend yet?  Or the new year?  Just checking.

What was the reason for this?

I remember sitting down at my computer thinking I had something to write.  But now I can't remember.  Sigh.  Oh well.  In any case, my evening was amazing.  I decided this afternoon that I deserved/needed (take your pick) some time at the Spa.  I was thinking I would make an appointment this weekend...but then I thought about it more.  And with the past few days being somewhat, kinda, really crappy, I thought now was much better than later to visit the spa.  So after work I headed over to the Yacht Club, worked out for a while, listened to my iPod, took a long shower, and then...a 50 minute massage.  Can I just say that when I left, I felt a million times better.  No seriously.  It's amazing what the littlest things can do.  But then again, I'm sure that my friends being super awesome and amazing has had a big part in me feeling better.  

In any case...3 days until Aaron and Jess arrive.  Sure, they may be coming to see Ryan, but I'm just as excited!!!  OMG! :)

GATOR FOOTBALL!!

Okay first let me preface this by saying that my allegiance lays first and foremost with THE Ohio State University Buckeyes.  So, with the BCS rankings being released I am THRILLED that OSU is ranked where they are.  And I'm still holding out hope for us.

Now, let me continue.  Living in Florida and having many many friends who are Gator (die hard) fans, I've started to become a Gator Fan as well.  I mean, hey, can you blame me?  They're a good, talented team.  So I am excited to say that I will be going to my very first game at The Swamp in just a few weeks.  GO GATORS!!  And I will be sporting Orange and Blue.  It's actually a cute shirt, don't hate.  We have seats on the 50 yard line (!!!!) for the UF/South Carolina game.  OH.MY.GOSH.  It's gonna be sweet.  Sweet, I tell ya.

But all my fellow Buckeyes, don't you worry.  I'll secretly be cheering on the Buckeyes the entire time!!

Sick...

I think I've worked myself up so much that I don't feel good.  My stomach hurts pretty bad and has most of the day.  Just trying to make sense of so many things that so many people have told me...trying to make sense of this jumbled mess of my life.  God has a plan and understanding isn't my place.  But I'm not going to lie, sometimes I wish that my plan was God's plan.  I know I need to be faithful because ultimately, His plan is perfect and I will trust and find comfort in that.  But for now, I wrestle with this overwhelming sickness...

Snapshot of the upcoming weeks

Excited.  So so so so so so excited.  Get it?  I'm EXCITED!! :)

Here's why:

Tomorrow 10/10:  Team outing at Epcot/Magic Kingdom

Saturday 10/11:  Running last minute errands, getting my car fixed, watching football, PACKING

Sunday 10/12:  Leaving for LAS VEGAS and Sunday night I'm going to a party with one of our vendors.

Monday 10/13:  Conference and going to see Blue Man Group!

Tuesday 10/14:  Conference and dinner with a vendor!

Wednesday 10/15: Conference and possibly Cirque du Soleil or another show in Vegas

Thursday 10/16:  Heading back to ORLANDO

Friday 10/17:  Depending how exhausted/jet-lagged I am, going into work and then going to Niceville!!  Shopping/hanging out with Allison for a bit and then I get to see Matt!

Saturday and Sunday 10/18 & 10/19:  Hanging out in Niceville/Destin!!! :)

Monday 10/20:  HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAWN!!

Friday 10/24:  High School Musical 3 with hopefully all of my favoritest people.  Yes, favoritest.

Saturday 10/25: Melissa & Andrew's wedding and Ingrid Michaelson/Brooke Fraser concert with Rachel.

Sunday 10/26: Juan is coming into town for a conference and he's never been to Disney so I get to take him!!  Fun!

That's just October...What a fantastic month!  Seriously good.  And those are just the highlights.  There are all of my favorite things in there too like church and community group and friend time and just the typical, normal every day loving life things.

Life is good.  Good, good, good :)

But PS--please pray for safe travels for me.  A little bit nervous about that...

Excited

Lots going on in the next week or so.  And you could say I'm excited.  Team outing on Friday (I love getting out of the office!).  Leaving for Las Vegas for a conference on Sunday (slightly nervous) and then heading north the following weekend.  A good friend is getting married the following weekend and I'm also going to an amazing concert.  And then my friend, Juan, from home is coming into town.  Guess I can't complain about life, huh? :)

It's good.  

Politics

My view on politics--why can't people just be honest?  Because seriously, whoever gets elected is going to take office and not follow through on half of what they claim is their platform right now.  Does that sound pessimistic?  Well, it probably is.

What do I want in a politician?  Someone who loves Jesus, someone who lives the gospel, someone who takes care of all God's creation, and most of all, someone who loves people--all people, regardless of economic status, age, race, and even nationality.  And yep, I said it.  I want a candidate who loves Jesus.  My belief?  The word of Christ is the only absolute truth and if I'm a Christian, it isn't something that can be sectioned off into certain areas of my life.  It affects every decision, every though, every action that I take.  I want that same thing in my presidential candidate.  Because ultimately, if we allow Christ to rule our heart and rule our nation we find the purest form of truth, love, mercy, and grace.  What more can you ask for?

And I suppose that's why I'm not a politician.  Wouldn't last for a minute.