Transforming Perceptions

These past few years have brought a whirlwind of emotions between becoming employed, moving half-way across the country, and finally having the ability to focus on myself, my weight loss, and my faith. This blog is a reflection of all of these items and how they interact with each other.

Monday, October 17, 2005

My job is moving downtown

Way back when, I probably briefly mentioned that my job was moving downtown. Well...that is now just around the corner - we move next Friday. We're moving because the governor mandated that all state employees work in an urban setting...so we had to move, but yet many other employees don't have to (like our labs). I think the most frustrating thing has been parking; we have to pay for it. Luckily, I ended up getting a surface lot about 7 blocks away for only $34 a month, much cheaper than the $84.50 ramp! And, I pay pretax. Unfortunately, our many contractors get screwed. Not only are they not allowed to get a surface lot, they would have to pay 10% administrative fees for the ramp AND it's after taxes are taken out of their paycheck. So many of them are looking at city lots that are cheaper. I now get a cubicle instead of a real office...no more door. BUT we'll be surrounded by other people and things...not to mention more men! LOL...public health doesn't have many.

Tuesday, October 11, 2005

'yote Sightings

A few days ago, coyotes were seen in East Lansing!. First bears, now coyotes! Where's the lions and tigers? :) :) (Article here)

Sunday, October 02, 2005

Game Recaps

Major League Baseball

Woo-hoo! The Red Sox are in the playoffs due to a win today against the Yankees and a Cleveland loss agaist the White Sox (read story here). The Red Sox CREAMED the Yankees, and if they meet again in the playoffs, look out!

Looks like the Red Sox are headed to the World Series again! Let's celebrate!


National Football League

The Patriots lose by 24 points in today's game, and I'm not surprised. I'll actually be shocked if these former champions make it to the playoffs nevermind the Superbowl this year. They are just not the same team, the new coaching staff and all the injuries. I will keep my fingers crossed, but I've watched them since opening day and they look "awkward" like they don't know each other's capabilities.

Saturday, October 01, 2005

There needs to be a mandatory review in Baseball

There needs to be a mandatory review in baseball. It's flipping ridiculous. The Yankee runs onto the green to avoid being tagged, and the umpire doesn't call him out! That causes one run to come in. If the Red Sox lose this afternoon, I blame it on the umpires for lowering team morale. It's okay for the umps to review a homerun when the Yankees asked for it, but when the Red Sox try to make a case, they are not willing to. So it looks like because of these umps the Red Sox are not going to win the division.

That's okay, we'll win the wild card and kick Yankee butt again in the playoffs. Not to mention Ortiz is going to win the MVP.

Isaiah 58:11-12 (NIV)

11 The Lord with guide you always;
he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land
and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
like a spring whose waters never fail.
12 Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins
and will raise up the age-old foundations;
you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls,
Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.
Isaiah 58:11-12 (NIV)

I think Isaiah 58:11 should be read by any man or woman serving our nation. The Lord with guide you and strengthen you in your need, and you will never go without if you believe.

I enjoy verse 12 because as a community, we can always rebuild (after Oklahoma City bombings, 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, etc). I also see this verse personally and on an individual basis, repairing broken walls that may have been shattered along the way in some kind of journey.