Friday, December 29, 2006
Thursday, December 28, 2006
WHY????!!!!!!
So you call the credit card company, and the first thing that the nice lady on the recording asks for is your account number.
"Please say or enter your account number."
This seems reasonable, and you think:
"Oh! I can say it, and the computer will understand what I say! That's so cool!"
So you try saying it, and the computer doesn't understand you, and says:
"I'm sorry, I did not understand you. Please try again."
So you try again, and it still doesn't work. Dissappointed by the overhyped technology, you use the phone key pad. You enter your account number, and it doesn't work. You enter your account number again to see if you entered it wrong, but no... you had it right, and you know it! And yet, the phone still doesn't have your account number.
Finally it works. Halle-freakin-lujah!! They finally have my account number! All that for an account number!!! So now you're in. And, inevitably, you've spent so much time trying to penetrate the system, that now you've forgotten why you called. And while you're trying to remember, your time expires, and you get routed to customer service... which isn't all bad, because that's where you wanted to be in the first place. Sweet. So now someone answers the phone... and by they way, they sound like they're really excited about their job. And what's the first thing they ask you?
"May I please have your account number?"
AAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!
"Please say or enter your account number."
This seems reasonable, and you think:
"Oh! I can say it, and the computer will understand what I say! That's so cool!"
So you try saying it, and the computer doesn't understand you, and says:
"I'm sorry, I did not understand you. Please try again."
So you try again, and it still doesn't work. Dissappointed by the overhyped technology, you use the phone key pad. You enter your account number, and it doesn't work. You enter your account number again to see if you entered it wrong, but no... you had it right, and you know it! And yet, the phone still doesn't have your account number.
Finally it works. Halle-freakin-lujah!! They finally have my account number! All that for an account number!!! So now you're in. And, inevitably, you've spent so much time trying to penetrate the system, that now you've forgotten why you called. And while you're trying to remember, your time expires, and you get routed to customer service... which isn't all bad, because that's where you wanted to be in the first place. Sweet. So now someone answers the phone... and by they way, they sound like they're really excited about their job. And what's the first thing they ask you?
"May I please have your account number?"
AAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Susie
Okay, so the whole church is all in a tizzy about Susie and me. And so I thought I'd write something about it....
We sat together at church on Sunday, and felt like more people were watching us than Pastor Paul. It was really funny, and we got a laugh out of it. But I don't mind it a bit. It's cool that people are interested and want us to be happy.
I don't want to speak for her, but I'm really excited. I think she's amazing, and I love the fact that we can talk so openly to one another. We have a lot of common interests (we went for a run together last night), and more importantly, we have a common love for Christ. How cool is that!?! I've been praying for that for a long time, and God has definately answered that prayer.
Anyway, things are really going well so far. We're getting to know eachother, and seeking God's will together.
Oh... did I mention that she's amazing?
:)
We sat together at church on Sunday, and felt like more people were watching us than Pastor Paul. It was really funny, and we got a laugh out of it. But I don't mind it a bit. It's cool that people are interested and want us to be happy.
I don't want to speak for her, but I'm really excited. I think she's amazing, and I love the fact that we can talk so openly to one another. We have a lot of common interests (we went for a run together last night), and more importantly, we have a common love for Christ. How cool is that!?! I've been praying for that for a long time, and God has definately answered that prayer.
Anyway, things are really going well so far. We're getting to know eachother, and seeking God's will together.
Oh... did I mention that she's amazing?
:)
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
I did my Christmas shopping this weekend. I got some cool stuff for the kids, and I can't wait to play... I mean watch them play with everything. I also got the essential MSU gear for my son. That's a must. I thought about getting my nephew some green and white to try to lure him into the light, but I think my brother would pitch a fit. :) Sorry Jon.
Anyway, I only have a few more things to get, so that feels pretty good.
We've got the youth group Christmas party tomorrow, and we're supposed to wear the craziest Christmas sweater that we have. So a bunch of us went to Goodwill on Sunday and got some stuff that might make you question our sanity... to which I reply "I ARE SANITY!!!"
I don't really know what that means, but have a merry Christmas!
Anyway, I only have a few more things to get, so that feels pretty good.
We've got the youth group Christmas party tomorrow, and we're supposed to wear the craziest Christmas sweater that we have. So a bunch of us went to Goodwill on Sunday and got some stuff that might make you question our sanity... to which I reply "I ARE SANITY!!!"
I don't really know what that means, but have a merry Christmas!
Saturday, December 16, 2006
THEY'RE HERE!!!!
Friday, December 15, 2006
Part III
Okay, so I just got online and tracked the shipment of my shoes, and they're out for delivery today!!!! I had them delivered to work, so I went out to the shop to see if UPS has been here yet, and they haven't.... I CAN'T STAND THE SUSPENSE!!!!!
Incidentally, I needed some boots too, so I ordered a pair this week. Those came the next day, and I've been wearing them ever since. I even slept in them. They're.... wonderful (sigh).
I'll write when the shoes get here.
WOOHOO!!
Incidentally, I needed some boots too, so I ordered a pair this week. Those came the next day, and I've been wearing them ever since. I even slept in them. They're.... wonderful (sigh).
I'll write when the shoes get here.
WOOHOO!!
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Pics of the kiddies
Christmas Card
Okay, so I sat the kids down last night to take a Christmas card picture, and I'm pretty sure we didn't get even one picture that's going to work. But that's alright. At least my friends and reletives will have a nice fuzzy image to look at and say "That's a nice picture of Matt and the kids.... I think it's Matt and the kids anyway."
Here are a few that didn't make the cut:
This is my favorite. At least Ethan was ready. :)
Merry Christmas!!
Here are a few that didn't make the cut:
This is my favorite. At least Ethan was ready. :)Merry Christmas!!
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Sara and the shoes
So I'm writing this post for one person.... Sara. She's my friend's daughter, who apparently thinks that I have a shoe problem. And since we've been on the subject this week, I thought I'd tell her to check out my blog. So if she doesn't tell her mom what a dork I am next time she talks to her, then I'll know that she didn't check it out.
Sara... this blog's for you.
Sara... this blog's for you.
The Shoes: Part Deux
Okay, I returned the defective shoes last night, and much to my surprise, they didn't give me any trouble. I thought for sure they would hassle me about exchanging them instead of refunding my money, but they were great (Shop at The Outpost.... They rock).
So about five minutes ago, I continued the search for the perfect shoe. I ordered a new pair online, and I have to tell you... I have a really good feeling about them. I know what you're thinking... How could I possibly "know" a shoe after having only seen a picture of it? Well, let me tell you... when you know... you know. It's just a feeling that you get. Way down deep in the pit of your stomach. Music plays, the sun breaks through the clouds... and you just know! It's an amazing feeling. (Kids, I'll explain it when you're older).
Anyway, I just wanted to give the readers an update. I know that you've all been hoping and praying that I would find that special shoe, and I really believe I've found her... er... um... them.... the shoes....
Stay tuned! More to folow in 5 - 7 business days!!!!!
So about five minutes ago, I continued the search for the perfect shoe. I ordered a new pair online, and I have to tell you... I have a really good feeling about them. I know what you're thinking... How could I possibly "know" a shoe after having only seen a picture of it? Well, let me tell you... when you know... you know. It's just a feeling that you get. Way down deep in the pit of your stomach. Music plays, the sun breaks through the clouds... and you just know! It's an amazing feeling. (Kids, I'll explain it when you're older).
Anyway, I just wanted to give the readers an update. I know that you've all been hoping and praying that I would find that special shoe, and I really believe I've found her... er... um... them.... the shoes....
Stay tuned! More to folow in 5 - 7 business days!!!!!
Monday, December 11, 2006
The weekend
So, I had a great weekend with the kiddies. Friday, I had a Christmas party with the youth group leaders, so they got to play with other kids from church. Saturday, we got our family picture taken, which was, of course an ordeal. Although it wasn't as bad as I expected. I think we got an okay picture though. We spent the rest of the day at my parents' house, and the cousins all got to play together. Sunday was church, which was really good, and in the evening, we had a kids Christmas program. Ethan was participating, ever so subtley (I'm not sure if I spelled that right), and Elyse just stood there. It was really cute. All these other kids jumping up and down, and Elyse... was checking out her nails....
It's okay Elyse.... You're daddy's a bit scattered sometimes too. :) But you looked FABULOUS!!
It's okay Elyse.... You're daddy's a bit scattered sometimes too. :) But you looked FABULOUS!!
Friday, December 08, 2006
blogging
I like to blog. It's a good release. And I need one right now.
It's almost the end of the day on Friday... thank goodness. I get the kids this weekend, and I'm excited to see them. We're going to get a family portrait taken and have some Christmas cards made. I know.... I'm totally late, but better late than never. I think I'll still be able to get them out in time.
We've also got a Christmas party for the youth group leaders tonight, and that should be fun. My kids will get to hang with some of their church friends while I'm at the party, so that'll be cool too.
What else??????? I guess that's all. I've got another half hour to go before the weekend, and I have a feeling it will be a long half hour.
ug.
It's almost the end of the day on Friday... thank goodness. I get the kids this weekend, and I'm excited to see them. We're going to get a family portrait taken and have some Christmas cards made. I know.... I'm totally late, but better late than never. I think I'll still be able to get them out in time.
We've also got a Christmas party for the youth group leaders tonight, and that should be fun. My kids will get to hang with some of their church friends while I'm at the party, so that'll be cool too.
What else??????? I guess that's all. I've got another half hour to go before the weekend, and I have a feeling it will be a long half hour.
ug.
SHOES!!!!!! I like shoes.
So, I've bought three pair of shoes in the past month to replace my current brown ones. The first pair, I didn't like after a day or so.... Luckily, they turned out to have a manufacturer's defect, so I could take them back and get a refund. The second pair of shoes, I bought, brought home, and the next day decided I didn't like them. But I hadn't worn them outside yet, so I returned those too. Now, I bought a third pair this week... and I thought they were the ones... my soul shoes, if you will. I was so confident about it that I wore them immediately after I bought them. I thought that would keep me from returning them because they won't take them back after they've been worn outside. But alas... another manufacturer's defect.... Which is okay, because I really don't think I like them anyway. Actually, I like the shoes, but I think I want a different color. So back to the store I go.
I think I've got a problem. I need shoe therapy.
I think I've got a problem. I need shoe therapy.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Let it snow!!
Okay, so up until this weekend, I didn't like the snow all that much. But after spending a winter weekend in Chicago, I was thankful to be home. You see, we get a lot of lake effect snow here in West Michigan, but because of the humidity that comes off the lake, we're warmer. I thought I was going to freeze in mid step on the other side of the lake (a Matt statue). After this past weekend, I'll take a couple of feet of lake effect snow over those cold Chicago winds any time.