The Value of People

I've re-read Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller the last few days. I've had a plethora of down time at work and I can breeze through a book in 3 days there. I usually don't re-read books because I feel as though I'm waisting time or something and I should read something different, but because of this new found time to read I have been reading 2 books a week at least. I have decided to go back and read some of my favorites again. Don makes everyone in Portland sound like incredibly smart human beings and he makes me want to go to school. In reality I know that not everyone in Portland is incredibly intelligent, but even when he talks about the homeless people that he speaks with he makes them sound so deep and introspective. I've honestly never had a deep and introspective conversation with a homeless person but maybe this just means I should get out more.

The point is that he puts value on everyone he talks about. Putting value on people and making them feel very appreciated is something I've always wanted to do. I have a friend named Tim and when we first met I was always amazed at how he would introduce me to people and brag on them and make them feel like they were very accomplished even if they weren't.

I don't value people like I should and I do not boost people like my friends Tim and Don do. (Yes, Donald Miller is my friend...in my mind.) Something so simple can make life change, it can change the very atmosphere around you and change someones lives.

When Tim first met me, I was in a bad place. I didn't feel valued or loved or Godly for that matter. Tim boosted me so high that it literally changed my year and the year after that. I still think of him very fondly when I think of the words he spoke that were so very simple but exactly what I needed to hear.

Jesus, I pray you would teach me to value people. Teach me, Lord to speak only things that build people up and not words that cut or bring people down.

8 hours of shopping. OH my

Holy tired!

I went shopping at about 1pm today...and just got back (at 9)! I didn't get ONE thing I set out to get...but spent a ton of money I shouldn't have...but fell in love with everything so I cant take it back lol.

I set out to get a) a sweater or jacket to wear at work that was warm yet office friendly but still yet un-frumpy. (If that exists) b) a pair of dress pants...preferably from Steve and Barry's cause I am on a budget. c) a lighter blanket. (All my blankets are SUPER warm to the point of suffocation.) d) possibly a pair of boots or shoes to wear to the office. e) a bra from the Victoria secret outlet.

I ended up buying. a) "So in love' perfume from VS. b) One pair of panties with cupcakes on them (Could I seriously leave them in the store? ...I thought you'd agree) c) 2 "safety" shirts. (Shirts you wear under clothing to make sure the girls are popping out, or to make sure your rear is covered) d) a mauve purse...more on the pink side. Its an exact replica of a purse I already own and wore out but in a different color. It was on sale for 11 dollars. e) 2 interview outfits. (One of which I will return once I get a few other opinions..this was the big purchase) and I think that is all...

None of those things were on my list. OH and I ran into target to sale candy (mmm) and an alarm clock and bought Jenn spider web tights and actual spider web decorations. She's doing a nightmare before xmas themed xmas ...and she's having a party for her b-day themed nightmare before xmas so I figured...what the hey.

I "shadowed" someone on Friday at my new job. (She was a complete fruit loop) and I think I can handle this job...HOWEVER...my schedule SUCKS. 12pm to 9pm Mon-Thurs and Sat. So I don't have 2 days off in a row...

I have an interview on Saturday (I have to work it out with my new job...tell them I have an apt or something) for a flight attendant job. That is why I bought the two interview outfits. If I get the job I have to go to training in Vegas for 4 and a half weeks...which is kind of forever. BUT I think I would enjoy the job so much cause I love to travel ...I could go visit all my friends that live EVERY freakin where now for free.

Anyways...I'm exhausted after a long day of shopping and I think I'm going to curl up with a movie...probably "Silk".