Me: You look good.
Joey: I know. Let's go.

Joey just informed me one of my fish is missing an eyeball and swimming sideways. Ewwww....

Allergies

My allergies are just no good. Okay. I can't stand it. They SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But back to me being tough about it. I really don't mind the itchy eyes (which are completely bloodshot and watery), the itchy nose and throat. Sneezes do not stop once they start. My head is foggy (no comments about that). Funny thing is I never had allergies when I was growing up. Now, only in the spring, I succumb to them. Bastard allergies. Oops. Sorry. I can take it (whimper). As I type I've got toilet paper shoved up my nose.

Suggestions other than every allergy medicine (I think I've tried them all). Kirsten suggested I find some local honey. The thinking is I'll build an immunity to the pollen from the bees. Know where I can get some of that stuff? Help!

Concerts

I found out the most awesome news yesterday. Buffett is coming to town in September! I am so super excited! I haven't seen him since 2004 and the last time he came to town was 2003. I MUST get awesome seats. I wish all my friends were parrotheads, too. If only they knew how much fun it is to party in the parking lot before hand. Any stories, Kell? Ha!

The week after Buffett is Alan Jackson. I don't know anyone who likes him so I won't be forced to go :) There are some other concerts I want to go to. I missed the Fall Out Boy concert but Dave Matthews is also coming to DTE. Of course, I've seen him three times already and it doesn't compare to a Buffett concert (what does, though). I'm also tired of DMB songs. They took a tailspin in the last few years even though I did like American Baby (every time I hear that song I think of Brown singing it in Heathrow airport). The real reason I want to go to DMB is because G Love and Special Sauce is opening for them. I love them! I met them a few years ago at the Eats, Beats and Treats in Pontiac. Really nice guys. All my friends are going but....I don't know if I want to stay for DMB.

The other concert I want to go to? Huey Lewis and the News with Chicago on July 2nd. Yessssssss......

Ahhhh!!!! I was just clicking around online here at work and whamo--ended up on my blog of all things. It isn't blocked!!! I've learned to live without it while at work but could it really be back?? First they took the blogs away and then anything that had to do with religion. The religousy stuff came back but now I wonder why these sites aren't blocked anymore. Could it be a trap? Did I fall for it?? Now I'm scared. Must not check blog at work....

Good Day

Yesterday was oh so nice.

I started off with a healthy breakfast of Total cereal with strawberries. Yum. Then, I worked out with my step-mom at the MAC. I love that place and I really like spending time with her. We had a healthy lunch, too: tuna salad wraps with fruit, salad and a smoothie. As we left, I put my arm around her and said, "I feel so good! Thank you!" We stopped by her house so I could shower and when I got out of my car, my dad looked at me and said, "oh, you look so cute in your little workout gear." That made me smile. My daddy thinks I'm cute :o)

We then went to David's Bridal and I paid for my bridesmaid dress. Cross that off the list. Next, we went to Kohl's to look at workout gear. We did not buy workout gear but fun things like purses. When I dropped her off, my dad was standing in the driveway. He kicked my tires, all of them and then asked if I wanted to stay for dinner. I explained that JAC and I were grilling out and my dad looked sad. "Can I give you anything?" he asked. "Money?" I laughed and said no, I'm good.

Joey stepped outside to start grilling....rain. We had a healthy meal of steak (for him) and shrimp kabobs for me. I had purchased some vanilla yogurt for a healthy dessert but the orange cupcakes were so much better. Oh well, I tried.

JAC and I finished the day by driving into the country to watch a thunderstorm. We rented Lost and I fell asleep in the first 5 minutes. I still managed to make it home by 11 o'clock. I love spring (but not the allergies)!

Titan likes car rides.

One of my fish. See how he likes me? He's even smiling.

My fish tank. Isn't it so pretty? I really have little to do with it but Joey calls it mine. My fish keep having babies, too. They are too cute (yes, these fish are cute).

Joey's fishtank. We think one of the Koi might be pregnant. Joey: If this fish is pregnant, we're rich, baby.

My Easter gift from Joey (not the cupcakes, though he made those, too).

Another look.

Acts 29 Update

I received my monthly newsletter from Acts 29. I was surprised to see my picture inside and amazed to see how God is working through these people. Here are two stories:

Jerome
Jerome had had a great time at the Free Store. He enjoyed the goods that he had gathered and the good, warm food that he had eaten. On his way out the door, he ran into Pastor John.
"Why are you guys doin' such nice stuff and givin' away stuff for free?" Jerome asked.
"Because we know Jesus and He would have done the same thing," replied the pastor.
"Well," Jerome said, "Where is this Jesus? I'd like to know him, too."
Pastor John shared the gospel message with Jerome and Jerome received Jesus into his heart.

Robert
Robert rode his bicycle to our store early in the morning. He shopped, at lunch with us and then left for the library to get his taxes done. He came back hours later distraught.
"Can I help you?" I asked.
"No, I don't know, I just think that I need to commit suicide...." Robert stammered.
I was shocked and didn't know what to say or do so I offered him some food.
"No thanks," he said. "When I'm this upset I just need a drink of water."
I gave him some water and sat down at a table with him.
"Why are you so upset?" I asked.
He pulled out some paperwork and showed me how much money he was going to have to pay back in taxes. He didn't have that kind of money, he was unemployed, older and riding a bicycle for transportation. Then Robert started to talk.
"I must have nine lives. I've been shot twice, stabbed once, hit by a car twice and almost drowned. I don't even know why I came back here." Well, that was all it took.
"Robert," I asked, "have you ever wondered if God has a plan for your life? A purpose for bringing you to our ministry today?"
Robert listened with tears in his eyes as I explained the message of salvation through Jesus to him. I tried to tell him that even though life is difficult and won't necessarily get better materially, it can be better in his heart. He can experience peace with God and the comfort of God to help him get through hard times. When I asked Robert if he understand, he nodded.
"Would you like to invite Jesus into your heart, Robert?"
"Yes," he said.


Please continue to pray for the Acts 29 ministry as they plant seeds and provide basic needs for the people of Hamtramck.

I'm sorry but this was such a cute picture I had to put it up. Yi and my niece (don't hate me, Yi).

Hemi

Easter dinner.

The set up. This is our new table. Yes...ours. It is so flippin cool...kind of like a Transformer because the leaf hides inside the table. Joey colored those Easter eggs and bought this little holder as a centerpiece. I was very impressed with his decorating.

Papa and Mama Corr with my nephew before dinner.

What is this little mess? Take a closer look....

....yes, Kinder Eggs. We risked our lives to bring back Kinder Eggs from Germany and my mom bought them from some place in Lansing. Grrr.... Anyway, we had fun ripping them open and putting the toys together.