Don't ask me why, but I had occasion to visit "Orange County" Courthouse this week. What an experience!!! Chaos and confusion were the first two words that came to mind. It is a number system, but the numbers were not called in any order nor were all the walk up windows open even though the whole room was full to overflowing. Employees were standing around. (Probably holding down the floor). Why does this have to be this way?
Osceola County Courthouse, on the other hand, is organized, employees actually helping the people who are there for various sundry reasons, and I have never been there more than 15 minutes.
Why the difference? Who can say. I just think Orange can take lessons from Osceola on "How To". I'm grateful I don't have to go to either one very often.
Another question I have this week is "Why are some tax payments done quicker than others?" Why can't we just use the system of "Levels of Taxes?" $20,000 and under - don't pay taxes; $20,000 - $60,000 pay so much; and so on. That would eliminate so much hassle and confusion. If you make a lot of money, you pay a lot of taxes. But no. That isn't the way. In fact, the people who get crunched are the "Middle Class." Why can the rich get out of paying taxes, when they obviously are the ones who can afford to do so?
Every day I am amazed at the number of people who can't possibly do their job and yet, there they are and I have to deal with them. Is it just me, or is this world upside down in it's abilities and work force? I've applied for a job that I did for 2 1/2 years, and yet they prefer to hire someone who has no experience. I always got good reviews and received several awards for my work. I just don't understand things some times. (So many questions; so little time).
God is holding out on me again.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Garth Brooks
Only in the last 10 or 12 years have I started listening to country-western music. It says it all, doesn't it! I like Tim McGraw's "Live Like You Were Dying," Willie Nelson's "On The Road Again," and Terri Clark's "Just Want To Be Mad For A While." Right now, though, I can really relate to Garth Brooks.
Talking to God is my mode of living. Not just lately but for many years. It has seemed as if I've been stopped from going forward with plans that I have had or programs I have had in my mind. ALL are legitimate good ideas and yet, I'm going (As my mother would have said) NO WHERE FAST. In Garth's song, he meets an old girlfriend that he had prayed to marry. Obviously she has not "aged" well and he is grateful to God for "NOT" answering his prayers when he was in high school. That is something I haven't done lately. I have not been grateful for "Unanswered Prayers." I have only been looking at what didn't happen.
Even though I haven't met her yet, my loan officer, Cynthia, just made my life easier. I traded my car about a year ago to a very expensive gas guzzler that I could afford then. "It seemed like a good idea at the time." Not working and having to move, no husband backup, and, medical bills piling up, I have been financially challenged, for over a year. It's not easy to "juggle" finances; to keep everyone paid. At least I have had friends, family, and resources to cover most everything. My last hurdle was my car and a cc that I "FOOLISHLY" used to cover other expenses. As our Pastor is preaching this month, "OH WHAT A MESS." Cynthia has just combined all the loans into one that is actually less than that of my car payment. I can breathe a little easier now.
"Sometimes, I thank God, for unanswered prayers
Remember when you're talking to the man upstairs
Just because He doesn't answer, doesn't mean He don't care
Some of God greatest gifts, are unanswered prayers."
Amen. And, thanks Garth.
Talking to God is my mode of living. Not just lately but for many years. It has seemed as if I've been stopped from going forward with plans that I have had or programs I have had in my mind. ALL are legitimate good ideas and yet, I'm going (As my mother would have said) NO WHERE FAST. In Garth's song, he meets an old girlfriend that he had prayed to marry. Obviously she has not "aged" well and he is grateful to God for "NOT" answering his prayers when he was in high school. That is something I haven't done lately. I have not been grateful for "Unanswered Prayers." I have only been looking at what didn't happen.
Even though I haven't met her yet, my loan officer, Cynthia, just made my life easier. I traded my car about a year ago to a very expensive gas guzzler that I could afford then. "It seemed like a good idea at the time." Not working and having to move, no husband backup, and, medical bills piling up, I have been financially challenged, for over a year. It's not easy to "juggle" finances; to keep everyone paid. At least I have had friends, family, and resources to cover most everything. My last hurdle was my car and a cc that I "FOOLISHLY" used to cover other expenses. As our Pastor is preaching this month, "OH WHAT A MESS." Cynthia has just combined all the loans into one that is actually less than that of my car payment. I can breathe a little easier now.
"Sometimes, I thank God, for unanswered prayers
Remember when you're talking to the man upstairs
Just because He doesn't answer, doesn't mean He don't care
Some of God greatest gifts, are unanswered prayers."
Amen. And, thanks Garth.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
HEART HEART HEART
Yesterday was probably the first Feb 14 that I didn't receive flowers. (Sad, huh?) My current husband says he wants to stay married. My question to him is "WHY?" There is no response.
The only special days of the year, to me besides Christmas and Easter, are birthdays. I truly believe if a spouse treats you with respect and love the other 365 days of the year, Valentines Day is not all that special. It is only one day that you "HAVE" to say I love you. Should you need a reminder to say it or be nice to another person? I don't think so.
My roommate gave me chocolate kisses and cookies. (He knows me). And, I received several texts from friends. That's more than enough recognition for February 14. What about the rest of the year?
My friends, Kris and Melissa, have the right idea. They so totally love and respect each other that every day is seen as a gift.
One day I will have that again. Until then, celebrate each day with kindness, respect and most of all love. It's amazing how much people need to see and hear this, and it produces wonderful results.
My advice - Open the day and rejoice.
The only special days of the year, to me besides Christmas and Easter, are birthdays. I truly believe if a spouse treats you with respect and love the other 365 days of the year, Valentines Day is not all that special. It is only one day that you "HAVE" to say I love you. Should you need a reminder to say it or be nice to another person? I don't think so.
My roommate gave me chocolate kisses and cookies. (He knows me). And, I received several texts from friends. That's more than enough recognition for February 14. What about the rest of the year?My friends, Kris and Melissa, have the right idea. They so totally love and respect each other that every day is seen as a gift.
One day I will have that again. Until then, celebrate each day with kindness, respect and most of all love. It's amazing how much people need to see and hear this, and it produces wonderful results.
My advice - Open the day and rejoice.
Saturday, February 05, 2011
Florida in the Winter
Being a TOTALLY heat and sunshine person, Florida is the perfect place for me. When I was a kid and lived in the "snowy" part of the USA, I never went out in winter except to go to school. If I had known about "Home Schooling" I probably would have opted for that.
Personally, I think snow is evil. People who are on the road a lot seem to become "bumper car" drivers and take on a grimace on their face that freezes until "thaw time" in the Spring. (Gritting your teeth does not help you drive better.) Snow makes the beautiful black roads turn into an "ICKY" frozen mess that turns slushy and then back to frozen with little notice. Inside heat tends to dry out all sorts of things - noses, bread, flowers, and who knows what else. Overloaded trees, who would never think of dropping their branches, give up and crash their body parts onto any object that seems to be in their way. (It's not pretty.) And, beautiful green grass goes underground to escape for as long as possible.
None of that happens in the "Sunshine State"- the grass stays green, the trees stay dressed, the black roads shine and welcomes everyone to Florida. There is no need for turning on your heat with your central a/c system. I didn't even know my thermostat had a heat setting until my room mate pointed it out to me.
I am currently, as I type, looking out onto my patio, beautiful blue skies with white fluffy clouds blowing by and it makes me smile. 73 degrees and on the way to 81 today. I love it.
I almost forgot the sunsets. They can be breathe taking, such as this one I captured just last night.
Ween and I are both enjoying the view.
Personally, I think snow is evil. People who are on the road a lot seem to become "bumper car" drivers and take on a grimace on their face that freezes until "thaw time" in the Spring. (Gritting your teeth does not help you drive better.) Snow makes the beautiful black roads turn into an "ICKY" frozen mess that turns slushy and then back to frozen with little notice. Inside heat tends to dry out all sorts of things - noses, bread, flowers, and who knows what else. Overloaded trees, who would never think of dropping their branches, give up and crash their body parts onto any object that seems to be in their way. (It's not pretty.) And, beautiful green grass goes underground to escape for as long as possible.
None of that happens in the "Sunshine State"- the grass stays green, the trees stay dressed, the black roads shine and welcomes everyone to Florida. There is no need for turning on your heat with your central a/c system. I didn't even know my thermostat had a heat setting until my room mate pointed it out to me.
I am currently, as I type, looking out onto my patio, beautiful blue skies with white fluffy clouds blowing by and it makes me smile. 73 degrees and on the way to 81 today. I love it.
I almost forgot the sunsets. They can be breathe taking, such as this one I captured just last night.
Ween and I are both enjoying the view.
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