Weight Lifted Off My Shoulders/Day Life Was Changed

I was a senior in college, four months away from graduating 1 year early with my Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.  I was studying extremely hard, wanting to have great grades.  Trying to look for a job as I was going to be entering the real world and making money like everybody else was.  I was scared and worried that I wouldn't succeed in that life, but I had the confidence in Christ to take the risk and try.

I had just come back from an amazing weekend celebrating a friend of mine's ending collegiate basketball career in Montana.  One night my parents asked me to join them in the living room as they wanted to talk to me.  They told me that they had seen a child/adult psychologist regarding me.  I was a little taken back and relieved at the same time.  Earlier I had seen on a calendar that my parents were going to an appointment and my first thought was something was wrong with one of them so you could see the worry on my part.

Growing up I acted a way that was quite unusual to others.  Some things that I would do were dress in the same types and colors of clothes, read only the sports section of the newspaper, enjoyed looking at an analyzing numbers, eat food the same way, have the same routine, and spoke extremely loud just to name a few.  The most important thing is that I had a hard time relating to other people around me.  I had lots of friends throughout my school days, but was never invited to anybodies house on weekends.  I just thought that was normal and enjoyed being at home with my family.  Then there were the times were I would have close friends and then become obsessed in the friendship.  I thought that was okay.  Another thing is that as a little girl I would play with imaginary friends.  Also I would become protective of my family and friends all the time.  I never understood want a balanced friendship was.

So after talking with my parents about their appointment with the psychologist and seeing how much they cared for me, I agreed to go see the psychologists for some testing.  I went for three testing sessions and then a fourth that would change my life.  I would do IQ testing and then the psychologist would ask me questions like in an interview were I just got to talk and talk and talk.  Then during that 4th appointment, the psychologist diagnosed me with Asperger's Syndrome. (In my next post I will talk all about it).  Once I heard the diagnosis I felt a huge weight lifted off of my shoulders.  I knew I was different and did some crazy things, but I was just so thankful for that their was a name for it.

So since that day, my life has forever been changed.  Even though I have Asperger's Syndrome, I am still a beautiful creation from God who has a plan and purpose on my life.  So stay tuned for the next post which will be all on what Asperger's Syndrome truly is.

May God bless you in all that you do and thank you for jumping on the bandwagon with me.

Trinity aka T-Money     

A fresh new start

A new idea popped into my head a month or so ago to revamp and bring back my blog, but in a whole new way.  Some people know and some don't that I have Asperger's Syndrome.  It is a syndrome on the Autism spectrum.  I have decided to share my journey of joys and struggles with Asperger's Syndrome on my revamp blog.  So stand tuned for my next entry as I will tell the story of how I was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. 

Hello followers,

Not sure if anyone actually reads my blog, but it has been a while since I last wrote on it, like only 2 years.  Lots has definitely happened in a 2 year period.  I can start off by saying that I will be going after my Master's Degree at Gonzaga University in Sports and Athletic Administration.  I am extremely excited and nervous for this opportunity.  I get to attend my dream school.  School starts in 11 days and I am all ready to go.  That is the main news that I have.  This is a short post for now, but stay tuned to a post on the Olympics and some awesome changes that I have made in my life. 

God bless you all,

T~Money

Where Have I Been?

It has been a long time since I wrote my last post and I apologize for that. I have been extremely busy with life. I have done so many things that I need to get you up-to-date. So with out further or due, here we go.

I will start off with church activities. In May, I had my 6 year anniversary of drumming on the worship team and I love it. As always, I still teach the children of the flock in our Sunday School Program. Youth Group is staying consistent. We have fun anytime that we meet. Have decided to take August off just to give us a break so we can gear back up for the Fall. I finished a bible study on the book of Ephesians and that was amazing and this fall are going to do 1 Corinthians and am looking forward to that, plus a study on the Constitution. Young Adult Group is going great. Those nights are just an amazing time to fellowship with my friends. We are still finishing up our study on the book of Genesis and also doing a study on Jesus. We did have our summer bash with great food and fellowship. Now we are all helping out with two friends who are getting married soon. Church life is going great and I love were I am at right now with it.

I did make a turning point change to my life just after 4th of July. I quit my job as the stress of it was becoming both emotionally and physically draining on my life. So right now I am looking for any job and trusting the plan and path that God has for me. I have no regrets from the job and the people and company have been nothing but amazing towards me. I wish the company continued success as they shine Christ's light into the world. As I look for a job God has continued to provide for me through house sitting opportunities as people go on vacations this summer.

An update on my car accidents. I have been pain free since April, with a little stiffness in my back at times, but overall have been doing very well. I try to increase my activity level all the time. Negotiations have started on settlements and I just trust the Lord that whatever he wants me to get out of this will be His will.

I can't leave out Gonzaga Basketball from this post. Both the men's and women's teams had great success this season. I love being a season ticket holder to the women and going and cheering them on at the home games. I have been able to develop friendships with the players. I did follow them to Seattle, WA and Sacramento, CA for the NCAA tournament. The women's team made it to the Sweet 16 and the men to the 2nd round. These times/memories in my life are priceless and I can't wait until this season comes around in November.

I have been blessed so much this year with the amount of traveling that I have been able to do. I have been over to Seattle area twice with a third time planned for this upcoming weekend, two trips to Sacramento, CA for NCAA tournament and a cousin's wedding, a few day trips, and the best trip of all was to Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Each trip has been amazing and so much fun to go on. (An all pictures post will be next with all pictures from Gonzaga Basketball and my trips.)

So there you have it. Busy, busy, busy, yes indeed, but I have enjoyed it all the time. Well that is all for now. Look for the picture post next and I promise to not make it as long between each post next time. Love you all and pray Christ's blessing on each of you. Until next time.

T~Money

Gonzaga University Bulldogs Basketball!!!!!

Hello to all of my fans who read my blog and I am truly grateful to all of you and thank you so very much. I did promise that my next post would be all about Gonzaga Basketball. I will start out with the men's team and end with the women's team.

The men's team has been a big surprise for me. I thought this was going to be a rebuilding year for the program with loosing 5 seniors and gaining a lot of younger players who don't have much college experience. That doesn't seem to be the case at all. The season has felt like the team left off were they did last season. The younger players are playing really well. They are gaining more and more experience after each game. They are so much fun to watch. As always the men's played a tough and demanding non-conference schedule. They beat some really good teams and lost to some good teams as well. The most important memory of the season so far was winning the Maui Invitational over Thanksgiving. Third times a charm for them. Right now the only starter this season who is a senior is Matt Bouldin who is still playing some great basketball. He is solid and has this team on his shoulders. Overall this team is playing some great team basketball right now so come March Madness look for this team to be very competitive. Right now they are 3-0 in the WCC and 15-3 overall. Keep checking back for more highlights throughout the rest of the season and definitely during conference tournament and NCAA tournament.

My favorite team right now has to be the Gonzaga Women's basketball team. This team is going to be the Cinderella team in March for sure. There is so much talent and experience that makes every home game experience a blast. I haven't missed a home game this year as my parents and I are season ticket holders. We sit in the section right next to the tunnel were they come out of. Our section has become the favorite of the team. The team has nicknamed us the "Rock & Roll" section. Each game the cute little girls that sit behind me and have become my friends want to get there shirts autographed after every game. I keep track for them so they get all players autographs. After a couple of games of I came up with an idea that has been totally amazing. I decided to make a checklist. So after they sign the shirts, they mark there name off on the checklist. Now it is expected of my to make the checklist from the girls and the players. Coach has even told me that I am his #1 fan. It is so much fun. Overall the team is so much fun. They bring back a lot of talent with 2 WCC players of the year and jst a great group that has great chemistry. Favorite player this year for me this is Tiffanie Shives. She is such an inspiration who has been through so much diversity so it shows that anything is possible. So just like the guys team, check back often for more highlights from conference play, conference tournament and the NCAA tournament.

Pictures to be posted from a girls game very soon. Many blessings to you all and keep it real.

T~Money

Happy New Years in 2010

Another year has gone and a new one of now upon us. Let me recap the year 2009 for you all. First it started off with me still in training at my new job as an accounting assistant at Sterling International, Inc. I can't believe that I have been there just over a year now. I love doing my job and the Lord has truly blessed the company with having the best year in the history of the company regardless of how the economy is doing. Also I continue to help with the Youth Group which is a total blast. We continue to pray for more kids and growth, but our hearts desires is to grow closer to Christ. One few topics that we have and are still discussing are the life of David, remaining in Christ (John 15) and many others. I also have been involved in bible studies, whenever they are offered, and it has included Titus and our third installment of the book of Genesis. Each one has been so much fun with learning more about the word of God and also meeting new friends. It is so much fun. There was one major event that happened this year over the summer. I bought a new car, 2004 Honda CRV and the day before the car came into Spokane, I was rear ended and my old 1990 Honda Civic was totaled. Since then, I have been in Physical Therapy and Chiropractor and am still in both of them today. My injury was to my neck and TMJ in the jaw. I have been doing so well until the first night of December when on my way home from the Chiropractor that I was rear ended in my CRV. The car was not totalled, just needed a new bumper and piping. Thank the Lord that it didn't flare up the 1st injury, but hurt/stiffened my lower back. So right now I am doing double dose of PT and Chiro for both injuries. Throughout both of these accidents I have learned more patience and also gained some great amazing new friends through PT and Chiro. So there you have it on the year 2009 for me, it was a different year and I am so grateful that the Lord has gotten me through it and stuck by me the entire time.

Now here are my goals for the year 2010.

1. First and foremost, I want to go to the next level in my relationship with the Lord. I want to make more time for him by worshiping more, reading my bible more, and most of all praying more. Like King David, I want to be a person that is after the heart of God.

2. Being more efficient in my job. I want to be an asset to the company and by doing that, I need to take all advice that my boss and others give me and also become more skillful so that I can help out in more ways than last year. I am truly grateful for my job and thank God every day that I have job during this time.

3. Due to my car accidents, my activity level has dropped a lot and I have put some weight back on. Now is the time to buckle down and get my head in the game and get back to eating healthy and exercising more. I have the resources to do it so now it is all up to me.

So there are my top three goals for this year 2010. I pray that this year is amazing and prosperous for everyone. May God bless each and everyone of you as we take on the next decade.

Now stay tuned for a sports update that is long overdue regarding the Northwest area sports teams.

T~Money

Merry Christmas to all!!!!!!!!!!

Today is a day to celebrate. Growing up I have always enjoyed the Christmas season and being able to give to my family, friends and others around me. Each year I have always tried to give a little more.

Well let me tell you all about how the day has gone. I actually didn't get up until 8:30 am which is kind of late for me on Christmas, but I needed some extra sleep. My brother and his friend came by for 3/4 of the day which was awesome. After opening stockings and presents we all played bowling on the Wii. As usually, we had our annual Christmas Casserole for breakfast that I look forward to every year. My mom makes it better ever year. Having a Skype Video Chat with my brother and his family. Tonight will just be a time for relaxing after eating a delicious meal prepared by my mom.

Here are some pictures from the day:

These are pictures of our house being all decorated, the tree, mantle and staircase. Also there is a picture of our advent calendar that we use to count down the days until Christmas. This advent calendar has been a family tradition since I can remember and even now as we are all older, we still analyze were the pieces go. The few rules are, two same piece can't go next to each other, the star always has to go on top, and trying to keep the colors as evenly spread on the tree. This is the first year that a picture has been taken of the tree so for next year, we will know what we had done the previous year.



So would you like to know what I was blessed with? I was blessed with:

-Digital Photo Album Key Chain
-Incense smelly thing (really don't know what it is)
-Devotional "My Utmost For His Highest" by Oswald Chambers
-Bible Trivia Desk Calendar
-Book called Start Something by Calvin Nowell
-Season #1 of the TV Show JAG
-DvD IQ with Tim Robbins, Meg Ryan and Walter Matthau
-DvD The Majestic with Jim Carrey
-Wii video game The Biggest Loser
-CD Michael W. Smith "Stand"
-CD 33 Miles "Believe"
-CD Mark Schultz "Come Alive"
-CD Michael W. Smith "i 2 eye"
-CD Avalon "Reborn"
-CD Steven Curtis Chapman "Beauty Will Rise"
-Awesome Wall Hanging
-JC Penneys Gift Card
-Stocking with full with candy, toothbrush, toothpaste, calculator, ornament, socks and a few other small things.

This is a picture of everything that I received on Christmas Day:

Thank you to all who showered me with these amazing gifts during this holiday season.

Even though it is so much fun to give and receive gifts on Christmas, let us not forget the true meaning of Christmas. Today is the day were we get to celebrate the birth of the Savior of the World which is Christ the Lord. Today is the day God chose to send us the greatest gift of all, the man that would fulfill His calling of being sacrificed on a cross for our sins. Because of this gift, I have been saved by grace and mercy that I truly don't deserve but have been given freely. Thank you Lord for this gift and for always loving me unconditionally and providing for all of my needs. I love you so much.

I want to leave you with the saying that was on the wall hanging that I received as a gift today. "Happy Moments, Praise God, Difficult Moments, Seek God, Quiet Moments, Worship God, Painful Moments, Trust God, Every Moment, Thank God" ~Author Unknown

May the Savior of the world bless you and your families abundantly as we celebrate the true reason for the season, Jesus Christ.

T~Money