surprise hurricane

Yesterday was a really good day. I went to work and did some weights and ate a good sandwhich for lunch. When I got off work at two o'clock I was worn out for some reason though, I was just extremely tired, so I parked my car and left my sunroof open because it was nice outside and I was planning to go run at the track and then run some errands while I was out. Well, I sit down to watch tv for a little bit and to take a quick nap...turns out that my nap was not so quick and it started to rain. I was thinking, this is great because I sleep really well in rainy weather. I was disappointed that I was not able to run, but I decided that I needed the sleep more, so I just laid there and fell back asleep. Somewhere around six o'clock someone rings my door bell, so I answer the door and it's my neighbor. My neighbors are really nice, they bring my roommate and I cookies every now and then and we will just talk and stuff. Well, all the said is "Cayce, your sunroof is open...and it has been raining for the past couple of hours". Deeply worried I ran outside and closed the sunroof and surprisingly, only the back of my seat and right behind my seat was wet. I need to clean out my car, so the only stuff that really got wet other than the back of my seat is trash. I know it's terrible to have stuff piled up on the back seat of my car...but sometimes I pretty much live out of my car, so even though it's a lame excuse--it's all I've got. Anyways, nothing is ruined so I am thankful. That was my adventure for the week. I hope y'alls week has been exciting also!

what to do

I feel like college was where I was suppose to figure out what I want to do with my life...but thus far I do not have any idea of what I want to do. I always see jobs that I think wouldbe fun, especially in movies and stuff, but I'm just not sure if I want to move away for forever. My niece who is not quite two has started calling me by name...which actually sounds more like "kakhi" than "Cayce" but, it is funny and she knows that that is me! She smiles and runs up to me when she sees me and I just don't want to give that up for some job. I really enjoy my job that I have now...I mean, it's pretty laid back and I get to pump some iron, and watch tv...who doesn't want a job like that? I don't know really...I just don't have any direction I guess. I think the main thing is I don't want to be stuck inside an office from dawn to dusk. My schedule now is from 5:30 am until 2:00 pm and although I started this shift with a grudge, I have grown to really enjoy it. The weather has been wonderful the past week, so when I get off work I might take a short nap and then go run and just enjoy being outside. Well, I think I have rambled on enough...if y'all have any suggestions of fun jobs let meknow!

Valtentine's Day

Today is Valentine's Day. Today is a day that people who are in relationships, whether through marriage or casually dating, tend to love. It is also a day that people who are not in relationships tend to hate. I have always liked Valentine's Day and do not ever remember calling it Single's Awareness Day as many of my friends do. I don't know why I have always liked Valentine's Day, after all this is my 23rd Valentine's Day that I have been single for, but I still enjoy this unofficial holiday, I still get excited and nervous and everything just like I did when I was a kid in elementary school. I will probably end up renting the movie Valentine's Day and watching it because for some reason that is one of my favorite movies.
Maybe the reason I like Valentine's Day so much is what it stands for. Looking back at history, I know where the holiday originated and all, but when you really think about it Saint Valentinus was a hero. He was a martyr for love. For true love. Something about the story of Saint Valentinus and Valentine's Day just makes sense to me. Even though I have been single for 23 years of my life, I believe in love. I know that I will find true love one day and I know that this probably sounds really sappy and maybe even just dumb, but I know that there is a girl out there for me. There is a girl out there who is perfect for me. I believe that my one true love is out there. Who knows, maybe she is in the same boat that I am in, maybe her heart has been broken as many times as mine has.
Today though whether you are single, dating, or married do not focus on the past. Don't focus on your hurts and heartbreaks, focus on today. Even if you do not have a significant other to love, love your family and your friends. Jesus said, "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." John 13:34-35. We are commanded to love. So, today do not be SAD, but love.
Happy Valentine's Day!

Sleep Deprived

This morning I am worn out. I have been opening up at work at 5:30 every morning for the past few weeks, and it's not bad because I get off earlier in the afternoon, but it wears me out. Last night I was in bed at 10:15, which is really good for me because I usually stay up and watch tv or netflix. Right before I get in bed though my Momma calls and says that she and my Dad are on the way to Longview to see my sister, who is in the hospital for chest pains. Well, I get in bed and am praying for my sister because I have no idea what is going on. I am just falling asleep and one of my friends texts me to come hang out with them. He knows that I have to work early in the morning but for some reason, every night they text me and want me to come hang out and then they get mad at me because I "never" hang out with them anymore. Truth is they always wait until so late to do anything---ten o'clock used to not be late, but I guess I am getting old. Anyways, getting back on track, that text message brought me out of my slight slumber and I could not go to sleep for anything, so I check facebook and notice that my best friend back home has posted on facebook that she is confused about something, so I text her and she calls me and so we talk for a good while. She has to wake up at 4:30 every morning also, because she teaches elementary school and has to drive 45 minutes and she said that she is going through the same thing about people being upset that she goes to bed early. It was so good to hear that I am not the only one. After we hung up I still could not sleep, so I watched tv for a while until I finally started to drift off. Right as I was starting to fall asleep, my Momma called and said that my sister was at home now and that she was doing fine. She has some galstones, so she is in pain, but the Dr. said she is ok. I was so glad to hear that, and right after I got off the phone with my Momma I fell asleep. I guess my mind was put at ease. It was now one o'clock a.m., but everything was going to be ok. My alarm set for 4:30 went off way too early, but I got ready for work, scraped the ice off of my windshield and came out to work. Now I am sitting here, at work, writing...thinking about taking a nap. It is Friday though, so I have the whole weekend to sleep...and I think I am going to get an iPhone today! The sky is clear this morning, so I am about to go watch the sunrise. It's the dawn of a new day.

snow, hopefully

Today is quite cold, at 27 degrees. It is not suppose to get over 34 today and tonight we are suppose to have snow/rain/sleet, otherwise known as a "wintry mix" which could possibly and most likely continue into tomorrow as well. I personally would be perfectly fine with the "wintry mix" staying as long as it wants to. I do not have to work this weekend, so I do not have to worry about getting out in it. The only time I would have to get out in it is tomorrow morning for work, but if it has already started, then I may not have to work tomorrow. I know that it is terrible to want a day off of work, but when there is a possible 1-3 inches of snow forecasted I believe that everyone should have the day off! This really makes me wonder about global warming. I know that supposedly the earth's atmosphere is in critical shape and that the polar ice caps are melting and all, but if things were so bad off I really do not know that half of our country would be experiencing this "Colossal Winter Storm", (Fox News, 2011). According to Fox News this is the worst winter storm in decades, covering from Chicago to New York. My cousins in Tulsa, OK posted pictures on facebook.com of all the snow that they have had, something like 14 inches, it is just incredible. Maybe I will make a trip up there this weekend! :) It just really makes me wonder about global warming and how much of it is truth and how much is bogus. Anyways, I hope that you all enjoy this winter weather! Stay warm and dry, and be safe! God Bless us, everyone.

januarytwentyfirst

Yesterday was a pretty great day, I got my car back from the shop. It had been leaking oil, and so I had not been able to drive it for a couple of days. The only problem is that my car now smells like cigarrettes and oil--but I am very thankful that it is fixed! I also ate Dowlings Smoke House, which I have not had since freshmen year and I forgot how good it is. I've eaten it when it has been catered at church and stuff, but I haven't eaten at the restaurant in a while...I will definitely be eating there more often now. Then I went to a friends house and we watched Dinner for Schmucks---I do not recommend it. It annoyed me to no end.
This morning is the start to a great day also. While driving to work, the moon was shining and the stars were out. Right now in the Ruston/Choudrant area it is 27 degrees, so it is the perfect cold, crisp morning. I have some Cheerios for breakfast, and I am at work until 2:00pm and then my weekend starts! Hope you all have a fantastic weekend.

Watching the sun rise

It has been a while since I last posted on here, but to get you up to date with my life, I have now graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a degree in Speech Communications. I am currently working at Squire Creek Country Club, in the fitness Center. Recently my work hours changed, and my new schedule is Monday through Friday 5:30 am- 2:00 pm. This isnt a terrible schedule because I have my afternoons off now, which I enjoy. However, waking up at 4:30 every morning is not always that agreeable with my sleep schedule. The past few days here have been gray and dull, until around mid morning when the sun finally squeezes through the gray clouds. Today, it is different. According to weather.com it is twenty three degress outside, and the heat in this building does not seem to be working well, so I have a small space heater right beside me, blowing on me constantly. I am also wearing a coat, inside. As I start to complain about having to wake up this early and open up at work, and begin to think about how cold it is and how I would much rather be in my warm bed, in my warm apartment, asleep, I catch a glimpse of the sunrise. Suddenly, my day is changed. I have been waiting for this time to come, especially since the past few mornings have been so dull. The drive out to work is not that bad, it is actually very peaceful, and I enjoy the commute in the dark. I like the excitement of driving down the interstate with no one else in sight. On clear mornings, like today, I can see the stars and the moon still. It is when I get to work, and am so cold that I begin to complain. Today, as I began to complain though, I caught a glimpse of the sunrise and my attitude changed. The sky is black on one side of the world, yet on the other side there is a light coming over the horizon. It is a faint orange color. I walked back into the office because after all it is twenty three degrees outside, but then the next time I looked at the sunrise, it was a brilliant pink. The outline of the trees, the crisp, cold air, made me almost feel like I was in the mountains. It changes so fast, and now the sky is bright pink with purple and orange clouds. It is amazing. I can only thank God that I am getting to see this splendid display of his creation. What amazes me the most is that the sun comes up every day, and it is this beautiful. Even though it might not always shine here, and the sky might not always be illuminated with brilliant colors, the sun always comes up. It might be hidden by dull, drab clouds and fog, but it is still there. If we look close enough, on those dull days, we just might catch a glimpse. When we least expect it, the sun comes up, shining in all of its splendor and it takes our breath away. All of the cares, problems, and worries are far away. No matter what we are going through, the sun rise reminds us that there is hope. Each day is a new beginning. I can only thank Jesus for that wonderful feeling. The feeling that everything will be just fine.