So, this past week I have been trying to figure out where I am working. Each day I have to wait for my boss to call me and tell me where I am going. My account is having issues; and I have not been there. On the plus side, I have been working in Des Moines this week and not Ames so it is saving me on gas!! And with it above $3 that helps a lot. Anyway, that's it for now.
Danielle
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
What A Weekend!!
So this last weekend started out a bit rough, but got better as it went on. Friday afternoon I got off work early and gave my buddy's a call. They said that they were thinking about taking the boat out for a while. So I met up with them and we hooked the boat up to my truck and off to the lake we went. We had plenty of gas, the lights on the trailer were working, we had all of the life jackets and we even remembered the knee board for some fun. We were all set! We got to the lake and got the boat in the water when we realized that we had forgotten to put the plug in. So Aaron walked in the water and put in the plug on the boat. Now I was trying to get the motor to turn over. Well needless to say that didn't happen. I only was pulling about 10.5 amps from the batteries when i needed at least 12 amps to start the motor. BUMMER!!! So we hooked the boat back up and headed back home to charge the batteries. Saturday morning we decided to get up and try this again, with charged batteries!! We called some of our other friends to head out to the lake with us. So I pulled the boat to the lake and Aaron and I met up with Bill and Rachel to go boating. This time the motor started and we remembered the plug!! Now by this point in time we were all so happy to be on the water that we forgot to put on sun screen. Go figure!! We had fun, but by the time we spent 4 hours on the lake we were all a bit red! Oh well, it was worth it. Aaron and I are the only two that could drive the boat on Saturday so we took turns pulling each other around the lake. We tend to have a battle when we pull each other as to who can be worse to the other one, but we played nice. However when we went out again on Sunday, Aaron was feeling.... not so nice... He decided to make circles with the boat and then pull me right through them. I gave up about the third time through them. Now on a knee board 3 ft wakes are HUGE!!!! And can be rather painful when you get thrashed by them. We forgot a camera all weekend which we were all bummed about, but oh well, what can ya do. Anyway, back to work I go for now.
Danielle
Danielle
Monday, May 14, 2007
Mother's Day
Yesterday I had the privilege of taking my mother out for lunch, which turned into a 4 hour discussion. I love how over the years my mother and I are able to talk about life. About a year and a half ago, my parents got divorced and things changed. I love my mom and dad very much, and I know they both had faults, but neither one of them took any time to work on them. It was nice that I was able to spend that time with my mom, just the two of us. Its been tough since they got divorced and things haven't really been the same.
I love you Mom!
I love you Mom!
Ridding With My Dad
So this weekend my dad, Gary, and I went Dirt Bike Ridding. going back to We had fun, however will not be going back Marsheltown's OHV park. 
It sits right on the river and with all the rain we have had here in Iowa lately, this made this park rather muddy. Not to mention that they didn't really have any 
"trails." We had to make our own, ridding through streams and mud pits, but it was all good. All in all it was a good day. We road for about 2 1/2 hours with 2 hours of drive time in there. As you can tell, I'm not afraid of getting dirty! (LOL)
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Music
I am a very strong believer that music speaks to us. Everyone is different, but for all of us we can relate one way or another. Below are some of the songs that I enjoy the most. Its a large mix of a lot of music, so forgive me it is long. But it was what was on my mind. Let me know what ya think.
I believe Trace Adkins said it best in the song "Songs About Me."
Then later on when we finished our songs about scars and cars and broken hearts I saw him, he was standing there right next to the stage and he shouted man you were right it was like you sang those, songs about me and who I am songs about loving and living and good hearted women and family and God yeah they're all just songs about me songs about me
Music is a powerful thing on so many levels. Like when Michael W Smith released his new CD The Stand, and I remember hitting the repeat button when the song "The Stand" came on. The words are so powerful.
I'll stand with arms high and heart abandoned. In awe of the one who gave it all. I'll stand my soul Lord to you surrender. All I am is yours.
That is the whole song, but so powerful. Like the song "Like A Child" by Jars of Clay.
Dear God, surround me as I speak, the bridges that I walk across are weak. Frustrations fill the void that I can't solely bear. Dear God, don't let me fall apart, you've held me close to you. I have turned away and searched for answers I can't understand.
They say that I can move the mountains. And send them crashing into the sea. They say that I can walk on water. If I would follow and believe with faith like a child.
Sometimes, when I feel miles away and my eyes can't see your face. I wonder if I've grown to lose the recklessness. I walked in light of you.
They say that I can move the mountains. And send them crashing into the sea. They say that I can walk on water. If I would follow and believe with faith like a child.
"I've got joy like a fountain!"
"Be kind one to others"
"In Jesus Christ Your son"
They say that love can heal the broken. They say that hope can make you see. They say that faith can find a Savior. If you would follow and believe with faith like a child.
Jars of Clay is kickin it old school, but still so true. To always have faith like a child. On the other hand you have some of the Country songs that hit close to home as well. I am a big fan of Brad Paisley. The majority of his songs you can relate to so well. I really enjoy the song "Time Well Wasted."
"Time Well Wasted"
I could've been workin' overtime, Or at home tryin' to make that truck run right. Instead of wadin' out in that stream. All day long barely catchin' a thing, Just me and dad. I'm glad he talked me in to that.
It was time well wasted. And there's no way I trade a few more dollars in my pocket I could've spent, For a day I'll never forget. No, I didn't get a thing done, But I sure soaked up every minute of the memory we were makin', And I count it all as time well wasted.
Those leaves were a foot deep in the yard. And 'wash me' was written all over the car, But watchin' movies all day with you. Wasn't on my list of things to do, But we laid on that couch. Girl, we never left the house.
It was time well wasted. And there's no way I trade a few more things that I could've crossed off my list, For a day I'll never forget. No, I didn't get a thing done, But I sure soaked up every minute of the memory we were makin', And I count it all as time well wasted.
This world spins too fast if you let it. There's always one more thing to do, But lookin' back I never have regretted. Takin' off early or callin' in sick, Or lovin' away a Sunday afternoon.
It was time well wasted, And there's no way I trade a few more dollars or things crossed off my list. For a day I'll never forget. No I didn't get a thing done, But I sure soaked up every minute of the memory we were makin', And I count it all as time well wasted. I count it all as time well wasted.
Music is something that different to everyone. I enjoy music A LOT. If ya couldn't tell. I remember when Linkin Park's song "In The End" got me through a tough time of letting go of my dad and moving on with my life.
"In The End"
(It starts with)-One thing / I don’t know why-It doesn’t even matter how hard you try-Keep that in mind / I designed this rhyme-To explain in due time-All I know-time is a valuable thing-Watch it fly by as the pendulum swings-Watch it count down to the end of the day-The clock ticks life away-It’s so unreal-Didn’t look out below-Watch the time go right out the window-Trying to hold on / but didn’t even know-Wasted it all just to-Watch you go-I kept everything inside and even though I tried / it all fell apart-What it meant to me / will eventually / be a memory / of a time when I tried so hard-And got so far-But in the end-It doesn't even matter-I had to fall-To lose it all-But in the end
It doesn't even matter-One thing / I don’t know why-It doesn’t even matter how hard you try-Keep that in mind / I designed this rhyme-To remind myself how-I tried so hard-In spite of the way you were mocking me-Acting like I was part of your property-Remembering all the times you fought with me-I’m surprised it got so (far)-Things aren’t the way they were before-You wouldn’t even recognize me anymore-Not that you knew me back then-But it all comes back to me-In the end-You kept everything inside and even though I tried / it all fell apart-What it meant to me / will eventually / be a memory / of a time when I tried so hard-And got so far-But in the end-It doesn’t even matter-I had to fall-To lose it all-But in the end-It doesn’t even matter-I've put my trust in you-Pushed as far as I can go-For all this-There’s only one thing you should know-I've put my trust in you-Pushed as far as I can go-For all this-There’s only one thing you should know-I tried so hard-And got so far
But in the end-It doesn’t even matter-I had to fall-To lose it all-But in the end-It doesn’t even matter.
There are so many songs that can be put into this blog, but I think that these will wrap it up for the most part. If I think of any more I will post later.
DANIELLE
I believe Trace Adkins said it best in the song "Songs About Me."
Then later on when we finished our songs about scars and cars and broken hearts I saw him, he was standing there right next to the stage and he shouted man you were right it was like you sang those, songs about me and who I am songs about loving and living and good hearted women and family and God yeah they're all just songs about me songs about me
Music is a powerful thing on so many levels. Like when Michael W Smith released his new CD The Stand, and I remember hitting the repeat button when the song "The Stand" came on. The words are so powerful.
I'll stand with arms high and heart abandoned. In awe of the one who gave it all. I'll stand my soul Lord to you surrender. All I am is yours.
That is the whole song, but so powerful. Like the song "Like A Child" by Jars of Clay.
Dear God, surround me as I speak, the bridges that I walk across are weak. Frustrations fill the void that I can't solely bear. Dear God, don't let me fall apart, you've held me close to you. I have turned away and searched for answers I can't understand.
They say that I can move the mountains. And send them crashing into the sea. They say that I can walk on water. If I would follow and believe with faith like a child.
Sometimes, when I feel miles away and my eyes can't see your face. I wonder if I've grown to lose the recklessness. I walked in light of you.
They say that I can move the mountains. And send them crashing into the sea. They say that I can walk on water. If I would follow and believe with faith like a child.
"I've got joy like a fountain!"
"Be kind one to others"
"In Jesus Christ Your son"
They say that love can heal the broken. They say that hope can make you see. They say that faith can find a Savior. If you would follow and believe with faith like a child.
Jars of Clay is kickin it old school, but still so true. To always have faith like a child. On the other hand you have some of the Country songs that hit close to home as well. I am a big fan of Brad Paisley. The majority of his songs you can relate to so well. I really enjoy the song "Time Well Wasted."
"Time Well Wasted"
I could've been workin' overtime, Or at home tryin' to make that truck run right. Instead of wadin' out in that stream. All day long barely catchin' a thing, Just me and dad. I'm glad he talked me in to that.
It was time well wasted. And there's no way I trade a few more dollars in my pocket I could've spent, For a day I'll never forget. No, I didn't get a thing done, But I sure soaked up every minute of the memory we were makin', And I count it all as time well wasted.
Those leaves were a foot deep in the yard. And 'wash me' was written all over the car, But watchin' movies all day with you. Wasn't on my list of things to do, But we laid on that couch. Girl, we never left the house.
It was time well wasted. And there's no way I trade a few more things that I could've crossed off my list, For a day I'll never forget. No, I didn't get a thing done, But I sure soaked up every minute of the memory we were makin', And I count it all as time well wasted.
This world spins too fast if you let it. There's always one more thing to do, But lookin' back I never have regretted. Takin' off early or callin' in sick, Or lovin' away a Sunday afternoon.
It was time well wasted, And there's no way I trade a few more dollars or things crossed off my list. For a day I'll never forget. No I didn't get a thing done, But I sure soaked up every minute of the memory we were makin', And I count it all as time well wasted. I count it all as time well wasted.
Music is something that different to everyone. I enjoy music A LOT. If ya couldn't tell. I remember when Linkin Park's song "In The End" got me through a tough time of letting go of my dad and moving on with my life.
"In The End"
(It starts with)-One thing / I don’t know why-It doesn’t even matter how hard you try-Keep that in mind / I designed this rhyme-To explain in due time-All I know-time is a valuable thing-Watch it fly by as the pendulum swings-Watch it count down to the end of the day-The clock ticks life away-It’s so unreal-Didn’t look out below-Watch the time go right out the window-Trying to hold on / but didn’t even know-Wasted it all just to-Watch you go-I kept everything inside and even though I tried / it all fell apart-What it meant to me / will eventually / be a memory / of a time when I tried so hard-And got so far-But in the end-It doesn't even matter-I had to fall-To lose it all-But in the end
It doesn't even matter-One thing / I don’t know why-It doesn’t even matter how hard you try-Keep that in mind / I designed this rhyme-To remind myself how-I tried so hard-In spite of the way you were mocking me-Acting like I was part of your property-Remembering all the times you fought with me-I’m surprised it got so (far)-Things aren’t the way they were before-You wouldn’t even recognize me anymore-Not that you knew me back then-But it all comes back to me-In the end-You kept everything inside and even though I tried / it all fell apart-What it meant to me / will eventually / be a memory / of a time when I tried so hard-And got so far-But in the end-It doesn’t even matter-I had to fall-To lose it all-But in the end-It doesn’t even matter-I've put my trust in you-Pushed as far as I can go-For all this-There’s only one thing you should know-I've put my trust in you-Pushed as far as I can go-For all this-There’s only one thing you should know-I tried so hard-And got so far
But in the end-It doesn’t even matter-I had to fall-To lose it all-But in the end-It doesn’t even matter.
There are so many songs that can be put into this blog, but I think that these will wrap it up for the most part. If I think of any more I will post later.
DANIELLE
Monday, May 7, 2007
Thinking Back
As I sit here in my office, I am looking around at all the pictures I have up. Some of my friends, some of my family, and some of me when I was younger. Kind of a wide string of pictures, but all that bring a smile to my face. This one makes me smile every time i look at it. It was taken Aug. 23, 1986. I was 17 months old. Its in the backhoe that my grandpa has. I always remember ridding around in it with him down at the shop behind the car wash. Through the years we had a go kart, then I had a dirt bike down there, and then he sold it. But so many great memories. I remember one day that Justin and Blake (my cousins) were down visiting my grandparents and we all went with grandpa down to the shop. We were out back playing on Tim's equipment and I got stung by a Bee. Justin came to my rescue and carried me back to grandpa's bay and took care of me. I was fine, but the next day we went out I remember him telling me that i needed to stay away from that equipment so it didn't happen again. So he took me on the go kart most of the day where ever he went. I think out of all of my adventures I have taken, the one's where I was helping grandpa at the shop or farm stand out the most. I also remember one summer were I was helping Erik and Grandpa pick up rocks at a lot he had just purchased. I was driving the backhoe behind them so they could put the rocks in the bucket. I was so excited that I was able to help them out. Now looking back on everything, I miss so much, being able to hang out with my family, or even call them. I do however love the fact that I get to look at my desk everyday and think about these wonderful memories. Like hitting the ball in the back yard with grandpa, or seeing them come to my softball games. I'm so glad I was able to spend those times with all of my family, I just wish I would be able to share a few more memories with everyone.
--Danielle
Friday, May 4, 2007
HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!
Happy Friday, And so it begins, a weekend of physical labor to remodel my basement!!! WOO, I cant wait. I am so looking forward to getting it all done. No big plans for this weekend, so it looks like i will get to work all weekend!! Everyone have a safe and good weekend!!
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Me and My Sister
This is the most current picture of me and my sister. We went Easter weekend and got our pictures taken. Alex is in the US Army and training to go to Iraq next April or May. We were never that close growing up, but now we are very close. In two weeks I am driving down to KS to meet up with her and we are going to go to Kansas City, go camping and go to Worlds of Fun. I am looking forward to it! We don't get to see her much, so when we do get to go out together we have fun. The one thing that I have noticed is that we have both done a lot of growing up the past few years. I am so proud of her and watching her wear her uniform always brings a Tear to my eye! I have the up most respect for her and all others who serve in any branch of the Armed Forces. WHOA!!
A New Day
So, Today is Thursday, we are almost through the week. Today is looking like it is going to be a slow day. We have caught up on our scanning and production items for the week, and I have to take the scanner back to Des Moines tonight. So now that I have completed my general morning items, checking my e-mail, catching up with my co-worker Lesley, and eating breakfast (yes our work is very laid back) its on tooo....... well right now writing this post and then, I'm not sure. We can go to the recycle center, put up dv mini tapes, or maybe we will just go home. Lesley and I usually spend our day's chatting about what's going on in our worlds, we try and provide the comedy for the office. Other than that, we usually do on-line courses through our work. So today I am going to try and get office work completed. I have some paperwork to complete and try and get ahead for next week. If anyone wants to reach me, e-mail me at dnwelch22@gmail.com
Danielle
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Inspiration Behind Faith
Addi is her name and being happy is her game. This is my friends little girl Addi. She is 4 years old and honestly one of my best friends. She has a smile that melts my heart, and such a helping attitude. Please don’t get me wrong, she can get an attitude, which we rightly call her Addi-tude, but she is the brightest, intelligent, and loving child. She can tell when I am not having a good day and tell me that she will hold me, or when she knows that I have been crying she tells me “don’t cry, I hold you. It will be ok.” Her blind faith in me that I know what I am doing is amazing. This is when I realized that she was actually teaching me a thing about life. Every time she sees me she runs to me screaming my name and holding out her arms with a smile that can light up a room. I love the fact that I get to spend so much time with her. Last weekend we went out and played baseball and disk golf. She got her first bat last weekend, that I painted Pink for her. Go figure! LOL Addi is a wonderful kid, and a joy to my life. She challenges me to be the best I can be every day. She makes me want to be a better person everyday. I know I am not a parent, but being with her makes me look forward to the day that I am!
What's going on
So lately I have been thinking about everything that has been going on in my life. Granted I haven't always made the best choices, but I have made the best out of my choices. Lately I have been thinking about where and what I want with life. Right now I want to be happy with who I am and what I am about. Last week, I got a new Tattoo. I love it! It is of my good friends little girl's hands, praying. Under it i have the saying "Faith Like A Child" Written. Honestly that is what I strive for. To have Faith like a child! To be so consumed with a great willingness to always have "Faith Like A Child" Every time I look at I look at it I think of her and the meaning behind it.
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