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1.What do you usually want to know about someone when meeting them for the first time?
What they do for a living, what the studied in college, if they have a family, what their children are like, what hobbies they have, what kind of books they read.... I like to ask lots of questions :)
2.Would you rather know everything about your spouse, or be regularly surprised?
I would rather be surprised. Lord willing, Joel and I will have a full life together, and I like to find things out about him as we grow together.
3.If you could live in one city for the rest of your life, where would you live?
Seattle. I've only been there once, when I visited my best friend a few years back. I loved how Seattle has all the conveniences and attractions of a city with really beautiful surroundings. I can't wait to go back there soon.
4.When you go out of town, what one material thing do you ALWAYS take?
My makeup. It's like bringing a toiletry and a hobby with me.
5.Using no more than 10 nouns, and ONLY nouns, describe yourself.
Woman. Mom. Wife. Friend. Idealist. Christian. Shopper. Music. Student. Teacher.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Support Project Love Day
One of my best friends, Karla, has a food blog called The Culinary Enthusiast. Besides being a wonderful wife and momma of three awesome kids, she has a major love for food. She's that friend who makes things from scratch and doesn't find it some sort of torture. She loves to cook and bake and her kitchen is hands-down one of my favorite places to be.
During the months of January and February, Karla is donating all of the ad revenue she receives and will match it. The money will go to support World Vision, which is working to end human trafficking.
As you know, human trafficking is a hot topic - millions of women and children are sold into slavery and forced to do unspeakable things. By simply visiting Karla at The Culinary Enthusiast and looking at some yummy recipes, you can help to financially support an organization that is trying to end human trafficking.
You can read more about why she is choosing to do this now and what the money will go to, here.
Here are some of my favorite recipes that I've had the pleasure of eating, straight from Karla's kitchen:
Blueberry Scones
Cinnamon Rolls
Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Biscotti
During the months of January and February, Karla is donating all of the ad revenue she receives and will match it. The money will go to support World Vision, which is working to end human trafficking.
As you know, human trafficking is a hot topic - millions of women and children are sold into slavery and forced to do unspeakable things. By simply visiting Karla at The Culinary Enthusiast and looking at some yummy recipes, you can help to financially support an organization that is trying to end human trafficking.
You can read more about why she is choosing to do this now and what the money will go to, here.
Here are some of my favorite recipes that I've had the pleasure of eating, straight from Karla's kitchen:
Blueberry Scones
Cinnamon Rolls
Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Biscotti
Wednesday Weigh-In
After a week of good eating and lots of exercise, the scale stayed steady this morning. No movement from last week. What? I fiddled with the scale to make sure it wasn't broken.... I brought in my hand weights to make sure it was accurate. Grr. But I guess staying steady is better than gaining weight. So, I'll go with that.
Before I got on the scale this morning, Grace wanted to go on. And then I went on. What did her little voice say? "Whoa! Yours goes way up, Momma." Um, yeah. Thanks, kid.Jerk. Uh, I mean Sweetie.
School was cancelled today because the roads in the area are so bad. So now I'm trying to figure out what to do to keep two kids occupied, happy and whine-free today. I see lots of coloring, singing and Candy Land in my future.
Before I got on the scale this morning, Grace wanted to go on. And then I went on. What did her little voice say? "Whoa! Yours goes way up, Momma." Um, yeah. Thanks, kid.
School was cancelled today because the roads in the area are so bad. So now I'm trying to figure out what to do to keep two kids occupied, happy and whine-free today. I see lots of coloring, singing and Candy Land in my future.
Friday, January 14, 2011
MilSpouse Friday Fill-In
Thanks, Wife of a Sailor. I missed doing this... glad you're back at it!
1.What are you looking forward to most in 2011? from Jessica Lynn Writes
Easy, easy... Joel coming home!
2.What is something random you do on a boring night when your significant other is away? from Lovin Ma Soldier
I watch videos on YouTube - makeup gurus are my favorite.
3.What has been your greatest adventure as a MilSpouse? from Misadventures of An Army Momma
Since we're a Guard family, we haven't lived in any exciting places or had opportunities to travel the world on the military's dime, so I would say that my great adventure has been being a single mom without the support and understanding of a military community nearby.
4.What is the ugliest fashion trend you ever bought into (I’d like to make fun of you, so can you please provide a picture as well)? from More Than An Army Wife
Gosh, I wish I had a picture... but I totally loved my white Reebok high-tops with the Velcro at the ankle. Second grade was filled with 80s fashion trends for me.
5.What was the high point of last month?
I went with our girls and my parents to California to see my sister and her family... There is too much land between California and Indiana - miss them so much!
1.What are you looking forward to most in 2011? from Jessica Lynn Writes
Easy, easy... Joel coming home!
2.What is something random you do on a boring night when your significant other is away? from Lovin Ma Soldier
I watch videos on YouTube - makeup gurus are my favorite.
3.What has been your greatest adventure as a MilSpouse? from Misadventures of An Army Momma
Since we're a Guard family, we haven't lived in any exciting places or had opportunities to travel the world on the military's dime, so I would say that my great adventure has been being a single mom without the support and understanding of a military community nearby.
4.What is the ugliest fashion trend you ever bought into (I’d like to make fun of you, so can you please provide a picture as well)? from More Than An Army Wife
Gosh, I wish I had a picture... but I totally loved my white Reebok high-tops with the Velcro at the ankle. Second grade was filled with 80s fashion trends for me.
5.What was the high point of last month?
I went with our girls and my parents to California to see my sister and her family... There is too much land between California and Indiana - miss them so much!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Wednesday Weigh-In
Seriously. Every Tuesday night I have a major freak-out session, just thinking about getting on the scale the next morning. I've had a few bad weeks...
But I'm happy to say that I'm back on track with my weight loss and have 3 pounds to go to meet my 25 pound weight loss goal. Joel is coming home very soon, so I'm trying to keep that in the back of my mind every time I think that sitting down with a giant bowl of ice cream is a good idea.
I'm still thinking I'll need a miracle to lose 3 pounds before he comes home... considering how hard the last few pounds have been. But I'm going to try. And I'm going to try and keep in mind that health is my goal, not really a number.
But I'm happy to say that I'm back on track with my weight loss and have 3 pounds to go to meet my 25 pound weight loss goal. Joel is coming home very soon, so I'm trying to keep that in the back of my mind every time I think that sitting down with a giant bowl of ice cream is a good idea.
I'm still thinking I'll need a miracle to lose 3 pounds before he comes home... considering how hard the last few pounds have been. But I'm going to try. And I'm going to try and keep in mind that health is my goal, not really a number.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
A Gentle Reminder - Thanks God
So I wrote this post earlier this afternoon....it's all about going to God first when things are good, bad and ugly. God wants to be the first "person" you go to...
So, just a few hours after I wrote this I was on my way out for a girls-only night. I went to pick up my friend for dinner and within a few blocks of my house I got into an accident. The side roads were really icy, and as I was driving, another car simply couldn't stop at an intersection and our cars collided. Thankfully, no one was hurt, and neither car was damaged too much. My first reaction was to pick up the phone and vent to my friend who I was about to pick-up. But instead, I remembered what I had just written and decided to take a moment, get back in my car and pray.
God, thank You for keeping all of us safe.
Thank You that no one was hurt.
Thank You for protecting us, because it could have been worse.
Let this all work out.
Help me to remember that there are bigger things in the world then a little accident.
Within thirty minutes we were all on our way. I picked up my friend and we met another friend for dinner and shopping. It was great to be with them tonight and to laugh with them. I needed to laugh and they delivered. Thank God for dear friends.
So sorry, Joel. The Dodge is going to need another bumper. Poor car has had it's share of new bumpers.
So, just a few hours after I wrote this I was on my way out for a girls-only night. I went to pick up my friend for dinner and within a few blocks of my house I got into an accident. The side roads were really icy, and as I was driving, another car simply couldn't stop at an intersection and our cars collided. Thankfully, no one was hurt, and neither car was damaged too much. My first reaction was to pick up the phone and vent to my friend who I was about to pick-up. But instead, I remembered what I had just written and decided to take a moment, get back in my car and pray.
God, thank You for keeping all of us safe.
Thank You that no one was hurt.
Thank You for protecting us, because it could have been worse.
Let this all work out.
Help me to remember that there are bigger things in the world then a little accident.
Within thirty minutes we were all on our way. I picked up my friend and we met another friend for dinner and shopping. It was great to be with them tonight and to laugh with them. I needed to laugh and they delivered. Thank God for dear friends.
So sorry, Joel. The Dodge is going to need another bumper. Poor car has had it's share of new bumpers.
Who Do You Go to?
Christmas is behind us, but I've still been in a very reflective mood lately. I've spent this deployment reading through much of the New Testament and time and time again, I'm reminded how amazing Christ's entrance into this world was. I mean, for God to come as an infant... really, that's amazing, and just the beginning of how He displayed time and time again, His willingness to humble Himself for us...
But I digress on the purpose of this post. One part of the Christmas story that always gets to me, is what happens right after Mary was told by the angel that she would conceive and give birth to the Messiah. There are a few verbs that stand out, describing Mary's evolution of reaction: troubled (Luke 1:29), confused (Luke 1:34) and humbled (Luke 1:38). After the angel left her, Luke says that Mary got ready and hurried to see Elizabeth, her friend. Mary had just received the most troubling, confusing and humbling news and her first reaction was to immediately go and see her dear friend.
How many times in our own life do we get news, however joyful or troubling, and our first reaction is to run to those who know our hearts? I can think of so many times when I've immediately called my mom, sister, or dear friends. You just have to talk to someone - either to release the burden or share the joy.
These last six months, with Joel overseas have been overwhelming. Both in the best and worst ways. I'm so thankful for those few who are close to me who I can run to and spill my hurt, sorrow, joy, happiness and raw emotions with. There have been times when I simply do not think I can hold it together for one more second and it means the world to me to know that there are those who really know my heart and are willing to see me at my worst or celebrate with me when things are at their brightest.
I've been reminded these last few months, how God yearns for us to hurry to Him. As easy as it is to pick up the phone or ask a friend to meet you last minute when your heart is hurting and your mind is confused, God wants so badly for us to go to Him. Not only does He want it, He expects it. James 4:8 says, "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you." It sounds pleasant enough. But it's more than just a feel-good statement. It's a command (look at the surrounding verses in chapter 4).
So, I'm trying. As easy as it is when I'm stressed, troubled and confused to just pick up the phone, I need to go to Christ first. He needs to be the first Person who I spill my emotions to. He wants to know my heart and understand what burdens it. And even when Joel comes home, God still needs to be my first stop. Joel's second, but God has to continue to be first.
But I digress on the purpose of this post. One part of the Christmas story that always gets to me, is what happens right after Mary was told by the angel that she would conceive and give birth to the Messiah. There are a few verbs that stand out, describing Mary's evolution of reaction: troubled (Luke 1:29), confused (Luke 1:34) and humbled (Luke 1:38). After the angel left her, Luke says that Mary got ready and hurried to see Elizabeth, her friend. Mary had just received the most troubling, confusing and humbling news and her first reaction was to immediately go and see her dear friend.
How many times in our own life do we get news, however joyful or troubling, and our first reaction is to run to those who know our hearts? I can think of so many times when I've immediately called my mom, sister, or dear friends. You just have to talk to someone - either to release the burden or share the joy.
These last six months, with Joel overseas have been overwhelming. Both in the best and worst ways. I'm so thankful for those few who are close to me who I can run to and spill my hurt, sorrow, joy, happiness and raw emotions with. There have been times when I simply do not think I can hold it together for one more second and it means the world to me to know that there are those who really know my heart and are willing to see me at my worst or celebrate with me when things are at their brightest.
I've been reminded these last few months, how God yearns for us to hurry to Him. As easy as it is to pick up the phone or ask a friend to meet you last minute when your heart is hurting and your mind is confused, God wants so badly for us to go to Him. Not only does He want it, He expects it. James 4:8 says, "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you." It sounds pleasant enough. But it's more than just a feel-good statement. It's a command (look at the surrounding verses in chapter 4).
So, I'm trying. As easy as it is when I'm stressed, troubled and confused to just pick up the phone, I need to go to Christ first. He needs to be the first Person who I spill my emotions to. He wants to know my heart and understand what burdens it. And even when Joel comes home, God still needs to be my first stop. Joel's second, but God has to continue to be first.
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