When I was in college my laptop was my lifeline. Like seriously--if I didn't have my laptop, I couldn't write my papers. I couldn't research for classes. I couldn't type out my Spanish homework. I couldn't do my web design homework. And I couldn't IM my boyfriend, which was of the utmost importance. The freakishly cold computer labs on campus just didn't cut it for all the things I had to accomplish.
Which is why it was so absolutely awful when my laptop developed some sort of wacky virus as a result of the school's wireless network. Within minutes it shut itself down and ceased to restart, no matter how many times I jabbed the power button.
I took it to the Res Techs on campus and begged them to see if they could fix it. I had a huge test on Tuesday and my study guide was on it. I also had a partially written paper due the next day. And I had, of course, not backed up anything anywhere. These were desperate times.
They told me there wasn't a whole lot they could do, but they took it anyways. They had it for what felt like an eternity. I called every hour just to ask about their progress. I walked over just to see it, hoping it would magically heal itself. I had this nervous, sick feeling in my stomach all the time because I just didn't know if I was ever going to get my computer back again. I just didn't trust those Res Techs. I didn't know them. Why should I trust them? I would try to find someone, anyone, who knew more about computers than the Res Techs. I didn't trust the people who had my laptop in their hands...thus, I worried. A lot.
That was a couple years ago. Now I have a new laptop. A few weeks ago...I dropped it. While I was watching a DVD. For some reason this is a very bad thing. The next day it wouldn't even start up. I was sad. But I took it and handed it off to my fiance. He's a computer technician. And when I handed it to him, I didn't worry even a tiny little bit. Cause I know him and I trust him. If there's a broken computer out there, he can fix it. I trusted the one in charge...so I didn't have to worry.
Crazy how that works, huh? When you trust the One in charge...you don't have to worry. So what are you worried about? Don't you trust the One who holds the entire universe in His hands? :-)
(PS: In case you're wondering...my last computer didn't make it. Apparently dropping it is bad for it. But I was able to get a really great deal on a new one...on the recommendation of a really great fiance.)
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Saturday, March 21, 2009
Friday, March 06, 2009
Shoot for the Moon
So I'm sure you've all heard the quote that says something like, "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars."
I used to think this was a pretty great idea. I may or may not have written it across a couple of notebooks back in the day just to serve as inspiration.
And then I realized...the stars are great and all. But God has huge moon-sized dreams for me. Why would I want to stop short when He's brought me so far?
God likes to do BIG moon-sized things. Like
use a kid to end slavery. And bring justice to those who've been treated unfairly. And end poverty by helping kids. And cure diseases like AIDS and cancer. And rescue young girls from lives in the sex trade. And bring peace to war-torn countries.
And He likes to use His people to get stuff done. So dream big moon-dreams. And when you end up with a handful of stars, keep going because you're not there yet. Even when it gets hard and it hurts. Even when you fail a couple (or a couple hundred) times. Even when you really question why in the world God gave you your particular moon-dream because it may as well be impossible. Even when people say that you should maybe think about finding a new dream that isn't quite so hard to reach.
Keep going.
What are some of your moon-dreams? Email me at anmblogs@gmail.com and tell me, or leave a comment!
I used to think this was a pretty great idea. I may or may not have written it across a couple of notebooks back in the day just to serve as inspiration.
And then I realized...the stars are great and all. But God has huge moon-sized dreams for me. Why would I want to stop short when He's brought me so far?
God likes to do BIG moon-sized things. Like
use a kid to end slavery. And bring justice to those who've been treated unfairly. And end poverty by helping kids. And cure diseases like AIDS and cancer. And rescue young girls from lives in the sex trade. And bring peace to war-torn countries.
And He likes to use His people to get stuff done. So dream big moon-dreams. And when you end up with a handful of stars, keep going because you're not there yet. Even when it gets hard and it hurts. Even when you fail a couple (or a couple hundred) times. Even when you really question why in the world God gave you your particular moon-dream because it may as well be impossible. Even when people say that you should maybe think about finding a new dream that isn't quite so hard to reach.
Keep going.
What are some of your moon-dreams? Email me at anmblogs@gmail.com and tell me, or leave a comment!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Behind the Curve
So I'm new-ish around this blog...though I have to admit I've been lurking for a few weeks. But my lurking days are over. And so you can get to know me I'm going to...tell you 25 random things about me! (Hey, I know it's a little behind the curve since most of you probably did this like two weeks ago. You have to admit, though, it's the easiest way for you to learn useless info about me in the least amount of time.) And since Sarah mentioned the famous 25 Random Things note a couple of days ago, I figured it was only fitting. So hi, my name is Ashley. And here are my 25 things. ;-)
1) The only reason my brother remembers my birthday is because it's on a minor holiday.
2) I told my kindergarten teacher I wanted to be a dentist when I grew up. That was a big lie. I had no clue what I wanted to be, so I just copied the kid next to me.
3) When repair people come to my apartment to fix things they frequently ask if my parents are home because they think I'm 16.
4) I didn't get my ears pierced until I was 20 years old. And I got four holes at the same time.
5) I was a counselor at a Bible camp for three summers in a row. Coolest. Job. Ever.
6) By the time I marry my fiance we will have been together for 17 months...11 of those as an engaged couple.
7) I love to climb things.
8) I sponsor a little girl named Daniela through Compassion International. She's five and lives in Guatemala. She writes the best letters!
9) I don't like pizza. Or chocolate. People say this makes me un-American, but I assure you, I'm 100% American citizen.
10) My first ever job was to deliver flower arrangements for a florist over Christmas break. Because of this job I got into my first car accident (not my fault).
11) I minored in Spanish in college. Because of this I can write a very nice, grammatically correct paragraph in Spanish, but that's about it.
12) My favorite movie is The Emperor's New Groove because there's nothing better than a sarcastic llama.
13) I once had blue streaks in my hair. That lasted about 24 hours.
14) When we were little my brother and I discovered an old pile of bricks in the woods near our house. We convinced ourselves that they were some ancient ruins and we were going to be rich and famous after getting Guiness to come out and verify the age of the bricks. I look back on that and realize they were probably just bricks from when our house was being constructed.
15) My least favorite chores growing up were washing dishes/loading the dishwasher and vacuuming. When I worked at camp as a junior counselor these two jobs were all I did.
16) I love leading music for children's church.
17) I lack a little on the self-discipline side of things. Usually this means that exercise, quiet time with God and waking up when the alarm goes off slip by the wayside. It's something I'd really like to get better about.
18) I have an intense fear of going to doctors. It makes life a little (okay, a lot) difficult sometimes.
19) I thrive on real conversation and real friendships. I don't have a problem with talking about the hard things in life and often find that this makes for deeper, more vibrant relationships.
20) I moved 1600 miles away from home the day after I graduated college. I don't regret this, but I do miss my family every day.
21) I was never asked to go to prom. So I never went. I don't regret this, either.
22) I used to like skiing. Until my best friend/roommate "accidentally" took me down a Blue/Black hill in Colorado. I haven't been skiing since.
23) I've contracted a virus on nearly every major trip I've ever taken. For instance: on the Brio Cruise 2008 I got some sort of flu and spent the whole time in the Bahamas feeling like ick.
24) One day I'd really like to do aerial gymnastics.
25) I had my wisdom teeth taken out on Good Friday during my senior year of high school. It wasn't a very good Friday.
So tell me about you! Cause I totally want to get to know you. Shoot me an email: anmblogs@gmail.com.
Love,
Ashley
1) The only reason my brother remembers my birthday is because it's on a minor holiday.
2) I told my kindergarten teacher I wanted to be a dentist when I grew up. That was a big lie. I had no clue what I wanted to be, so I just copied the kid next to me.
3) When repair people come to my apartment to fix things they frequently ask if my parents are home because they think I'm 16.
4) I didn't get my ears pierced until I was 20 years old. And I got four holes at the same time.
5) I was a counselor at a Bible camp for three summers in a row. Coolest. Job. Ever.
6) By the time I marry my fiance we will have been together for 17 months...11 of those as an engaged couple.
7) I love to climb things.
8) I sponsor a little girl named Daniela through Compassion International. She's five and lives in Guatemala. She writes the best letters!
9) I don't like pizza. Or chocolate. People say this makes me un-American, but I assure you, I'm 100% American citizen.
10) My first ever job was to deliver flower arrangements for a florist over Christmas break. Because of this job I got into my first car accident (not my fault).
11) I minored in Spanish in college. Because of this I can write a very nice, grammatically correct paragraph in Spanish, but that's about it.
12) My favorite movie is The Emperor's New Groove because there's nothing better than a sarcastic llama.
13) I once had blue streaks in my hair. That lasted about 24 hours.
14) When we were little my brother and I discovered an old pile of bricks in the woods near our house. We convinced ourselves that they were some ancient ruins and we were going to be rich and famous after getting Guiness to come out and verify the age of the bricks. I look back on that and realize they were probably just bricks from when our house was being constructed.
15) My least favorite chores growing up were washing dishes/loading the dishwasher and vacuuming. When I worked at camp as a junior counselor these two jobs were all I did.
16) I love leading music for children's church.
17) I lack a little on the self-discipline side of things. Usually this means that exercise, quiet time with God and waking up when the alarm goes off slip by the wayside. It's something I'd really like to get better about.
18) I have an intense fear of going to doctors. It makes life a little (okay, a lot) difficult sometimes.
19) I thrive on real conversation and real friendships. I don't have a problem with talking about the hard things in life and often find that this makes for deeper, more vibrant relationships.
20) I moved 1600 miles away from home the day after I graduated college. I don't regret this, but I do miss my family every day.
21) I was never asked to go to prom. So I never went. I don't regret this, either.
22) I used to like skiing. Until my best friend/roommate "accidentally" took me down a Blue/Black hill in Colorado. I haven't been skiing since.
23) I've contracted a virus on nearly every major trip I've ever taken. For instance: on the Brio Cruise 2008 I got some sort of flu and spent the whole time in the Bahamas feeling like ick.
24) One day I'd really like to do aerial gymnastics.
25) I had my wisdom teeth taken out on Good Friday during my senior year of high school. It wasn't a very good Friday.
So tell me about you! Cause I totally want to get to know you. Shoot me an email: anmblogs@gmail.com.
Love,
Ashley
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