Wednesday, September 17, 2008
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The short and simple....
....buying a house should be a whole lot easier than it is. all i have to say.
Friday, June 27, 2008
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Fun Blog Game
Saw this on someones blog...thought it was cute...and lighthearted!
The rules: Answer the questions below, type each answer into Photobucket and post any picture from the results.
1. What is your occupation?
2. What is your mother's first name?
3. What kind of car do you drive?
4. What kind of car do you want to drive?
5. Name something you do in your spare time?
6. What thing do you collect?
7. What is your father's name?
8. Are you male or female?
9. Describe your mood right now.
10. What is your biggest fear?
11. What are your three favorite words?
12. What is your name?
The rules: Answer the questions below, type each answer into Photobucket and post any picture from the results.
1. What is your occupation?
2. What is your mother's first name?
3. What kind of car do you drive?
4. What kind of car do you want to drive?
5. Name something you do in your spare time?
6. What thing do you collect?
7. What is your father's name?
8. Are you male or female?
9. Describe your mood right now.
10. What is your biggest fear?
11. What are your three favorite words?
12. What is your name?
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These Days
These days are good days. Perhaps summer has something to do with it....that I actually am sure of. However, they are good days. Over the last few months I have learned more about myself and what I truly am capable of. And for that, I am truly blessed. I believe that I have learned to see the importance of life in a different way. I have learned that earthly things are temporal and have learned to put emphasis on things in my life that are eternal. I have become closer to my family. I have become closer to my God. I have become closer to Brody. I am learning how to love someone the right way. I am learning to accept people the way they are and learn how those ways can honestly benefit you. I have started doing the things I love again. I am reading. I am decorating. I am taking pictures. I am FINALLY refinishing all the junk furniture I bought to refinish. I have my cats back. And my dog is finally reunited with them. Note: this causes drama for me.....but they are happy. 2008 has really been such a good year. And, its only half over. I cant wait.
Friday, June 13, 2008
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My Nephew
* 90. do something with london at least once a month *
Well, this has to be the easiest item on my whole list. This kid is beyond amazing. I know that I have to be biased when it comes to him, but I am convinced that part of this bragging is ligit! I see kidos all the time in the office at work, and I know that my nephew is the smartest kid in the world....not to mention to coolest! haha....sad I know, but, I cant help it. Here are a few photos of this stellar little one over the last few months.
Well, this has to be the easiest item on my whole list. This kid is beyond amazing. I know that I have to be biased when it comes to him, but I am convinced that part of this bragging is ligit! I see kidos all the time in the office at work, and I know that my nephew is the smartest kid in the world....not to mention to coolest! haha....sad I know, but, I cant help it. Here are a few photos of this stellar little one over the last few months.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
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april 1 meltdown....
* 69. figure out the right thing and do it and be okay with it *
i had one today...a full on, all out, hardcore melt down. and i needed every bit of it. i sold my house today. i think that is what started it. then i had to stand up to someone who is not easy to stand up to. regardless of the fact that i struggle standing up to small babies. then, its that time....needless to say mix that with anything and its a recipe for disaster. i ran really hard today. it was the first hard run of the year. i didnt sleep last night. i had hard hard conversations the last few nights. i feel slightly lost during this transition. i found out i cant keep my cats. i love my cats. i dont want to live without them. i read a blog entry from my childhood best friend about how she lost her beloved nanny. i threw out really sentimental things tonight. i walked through my empty home. and i cried. and cried. and i needed it. someone very close to my heart talked me through it. i felt so childish and weak for loosing it like i did....but, i was told i needed to to be able to move on. and that was so simply the truth. i did need it. and, i feel like i may be able to heal better now. healing takes time, and is a process i have learned. its also a growing process that i am so very thankful for. i learned once in anatomy that if you break a bone, the place where the two parts that were once broken heal, becomes the strongest place on the whole bone. i guess i like to think about life like that. the parts that are most broken and cause the most heartache at the time, through Gods grace can be the parts that give you the most strength over time. i know that one day i will need the strength that will come from going thought this. Gods grace and my life. two of a kind.
i had one today...a full on, all out, hardcore melt down. and i needed every bit of it. i sold my house today. i think that is what started it. then i had to stand up to someone who is not easy to stand up to. regardless of the fact that i struggle standing up to small babies. then, its that time....needless to say mix that with anything and its a recipe for disaster. i ran really hard today. it was the first hard run of the year. i didnt sleep last night. i had hard hard conversations the last few nights. i feel slightly lost during this transition. i found out i cant keep my cats. i love my cats. i dont want to live without them. i read a blog entry from my childhood best friend about how she lost her beloved nanny. i threw out really sentimental things tonight. i walked through my empty home. and i cried. and cried. and i needed it. someone very close to my heart talked me through it. i felt so childish and weak for loosing it like i did....but, i was told i needed to to be able to move on. and that was so simply the truth. i did need it. and, i feel like i may be able to heal better now. healing takes time, and is a process i have learned. its also a growing process that i am so very thankful for. i learned once in anatomy that if you break a bone, the place where the two parts that were once broken heal, becomes the strongest place on the whole bone. i guess i like to think about life like that. the parts that are most broken and cause the most heartache at the time, through Gods grace can be the parts that give you the most strength over time. i know that one day i will need the strength that will come from going thought this. Gods grace and my life. two of a kind.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
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Africa Hope Center
Today at church Joseph Wamutitu spoke. He is a pastor from Nairobi Kenya and an amazing person. I was once again so inspired, challenged, and encouraged today by hearing him. He started his ministry in Kenya as an outreach with a holistic approach with missions. However, he learned of children that were be orphaned by parents dying of aids. His mission became giving these children hope by offering them a home to live in and a faith to live by. He started the mission with his own money and took in 5 children. Today he has 106 orphans that live at the mission. This man has such a pure giving heart. He teaches these children to give back to others like Christ did. He shared the 5 loaves and 2 fishes passage today and explained how he patterned his ministry after this. By knowing that nothing is impossible for God to do. He also humbly shared how he was such a simple person with no major talents. He said that he was so average, but that he knew by partnering with Christ, he could to anything...and that he has. He used the analogy that any of us would take any opportunity in the world to be partners with Bill Gates (who wouldn't love those resources??) but that we as Christians have such a greater partner. That really hit me. I mean, I would flip if I knew I could be partners with Bill Gates and his fortunes. But, my God has fortunes and resources far beyond the scope of anything I can ever imagine....and all at my finger tips. It is just a matter of faith. And, I need to focus more on that.
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My Closet
* 9. downsize my closet (really downsize) *
Well, this we interesting. Emily and Michalyla came over the other day and most certainly helped me do this. I must admit, this was not easy for me. I tend to get rather attached to my clothes and want to hang on to them. Regardless of how horrible they may be. ha. Em and Mic kept holding things up and laughing at me. They actually purged most of my closet while I sat in the corner and pouted. They did a fantastic job I must say and I have not missed a single thing that they threw out.
Well, this we interesting. Emily and Michalyla came over the other day and most certainly helped me do this. I must admit, this was not easy for me. I tend to get rather attached to my clothes and want to hang on to them. Regardless of how horrible they may be. ha. Em and Mic kept holding things up and laughing at me. They actually purged most of my closet while I sat in the corner and pouted. They did a fantastic job I must say and I have not missed a single thing that they threw out.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
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New Orleans
* 79. take 100 photos in new orleans*
wow, so i have been a total and complete slacker when it comes to my little blog here. so very sorry. i will be better. so, i went to my favorite city last month and took more photos than anyone really cares to ever look at. its the best city ever to take pictures of. new orleans. i love it. i have about decided to move there. until i do though, here are a few photos of my visit. trust me. my list says take 100 photos.....there are way more than that. here are a few of my favorites.
wow, so i have been a total and complete slacker when it comes to my little blog here. so very sorry. i will be better. so, i went to my favorite city last month and took more photos than anyone really cares to ever look at. its the best city ever to take pictures of. new orleans. i love it. i have about decided to move there. until i do though, here are a few photos of my visit. trust me. my list says take 100 photos.....there are way more than that. here are a few of my favorites.
Monday, February 11, 2008
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January Books
*14. Read at least 2 books a month.*
Well, I just barely made it with the 2 books in January. I think that this will challenge me, but will be very worth it. This month i read a book my brother got me for Christmas. Its a book on digital photography. It was actually a very very good book as far as overview books go. There are so many things that I have forgotten about photography. This helped me remember several. After reading it though I think that I will probably audit a class at night or something. haha. Thats how much I forgot. Oh well!
Also, to feed my sad addiction, I read another James Patterson book. I know, i know. What will I possibly gain from reading those books? Yes, you are correct. Nothing. Nada. However, I enjoy them. So, let me have my vice every now and then. It was his Beach Road book. Not my favorite. Not his worst. Nice review. haha.
Well, I just barely made it with the 2 books in January. I think that this will challenge me, but will be very worth it. This month i read a book my brother got me for Christmas. Its a book on digital photography. It was actually a very very good book as far as overview books go. There are so many things that I have forgotten about photography. This helped me remember several. After reading it though I think that I will probably audit a class at night or something. haha. Thats how much I forgot. Oh well!
Also, to feed my sad addiction, I read another James Patterson book. I know, i know. What will I possibly gain from reading those books? Yes, you are correct. Nothing. Nada. However, I enjoy them. So, let me have my vice every now and then. It was his Beach Road book. Not my favorite. Not his worst. Nice review. haha.
Monday, January 21, 2008
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Brown Road Signs
*46. start stopping when i see brown historical signs on interstates (& photograph them)*
Richmond, VA
Well, I accidently took a small road trip today. I rode with my friend Michayla to take her brother back home to Virginia. I decided since we were on 95 (worst road in the world) to make the best of it. There were a million brown signs on the road so I decided to go to town. We rode around downtown and then stopped at a brown sign. I was a little disappointed at Richmond actually. I has the potential to be an amazing town, but it really needs so much work. We did finally find one cool street with some neat stores and an eclectic little coffee shop. On the way home we stopped at Parker's Battery. We were trying to stop at James River Plantations...but I found that the places on the brown signs are not that easy to find while off the highway. James River Plantations would have been an incredible place to visit after I got home and researched it. Parkers Battery, come to find out, is simply a small park that has breeds of woodpeckers for goodness sake. haha. Go figure. Oh well, next time I am in Richmond, I will find James River Plantations. And, I am positive I will enjoy it. So, here is the photo trail of the brown signs...and then some of Richmond.
The sign I saw from the road....
The sign I saw off the freeway...
What I got to see...wow....haha
Richmond, VA
Well, I accidently took a small road trip today. I rode with my friend Michayla to take her brother back home to Virginia. I decided since we were on 95 (worst road in the world) to make the best of it. There were a million brown signs on the road so I decided to go to town. We rode around downtown and then stopped at a brown sign. I was a little disappointed at Richmond actually. I has the potential to be an amazing town, but it really needs so much work. We did finally find one cool street with some neat stores and an eclectic little coffee shop. On the way home we stopped at Parker's Battery. We were trying to stop at James River Plantations...but I found that the places on the brown signs are not that easy to find while off the highway. James River Plantations would have been an incredible place to visit after I got home and researched it. Parkers Battery, come to find out, is simply a small park that has breeds of woodpeckers for goodness sake. haha. Go figure. Oh well, next time I am in Richmond, I will find James River Plantations. And, I am positive I will enjoy it. So, here is the photo trail of the brown signs...and then some of Richmond.
The sign I saw from the road....
The sign I saw off the freeway...
What I got to see...wow....haha
Monday, January 7, 2008
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some thoughts on a monday night....
so, i was driving home tonight and i heard an old song on the radio (well, not so much old, rather off the raido??) anyway, i listened to the lyrics for the first time tonight actually. it was the augustana song boston. (see lyrics) i guess i feel like i can relate to those lyrics so much. I find them so identifiable at times. just to be able to up and leave your struggles and difficulties.....the thing in the song was that no one understands. this, however, in my life is not true. the part in the song that says "you dont know me and you dont wear my chains" hit me tonight. i guess this is where i looked at my life right now and thanked God for the people He has placed in my life that help me wear my chains. If it were not for them and the support and love they give, i think i would already be in boston. i know that sometimes bearing the burdens of others is heavy and difficult, but it is what we as friends are supposed to do. i know it is what the precious friends that God has placed in my life do. i am truly honored to be blessed with such amazing people.
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Saturday Night at the Pour House
So some of my pals played at the Pour House saturday night. They did a fantastic job. They really did. Both bands had great sets, and played really well. Dakota Darling and Silver both rocked out, this of course is my small little opinion. In any case, they are worth checking out. I am a fan. Good job guys!
Dakota Darling
Ben (Dakota Darling)
Silver
Patrick (Silver)
Brent (Silver)
Pat and Brent
good times...
Dakota Darling
Ben (Dakota Darling)
Silver
Patrick (Silver)
Brent (Silver)
Pat and Brent
good times...
Saturday, January 5, 2008
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My Tattoo
*7. get a tattoo*
Well, I finally did it. I got my tattoo last night. I went down to Blue Flame Tattoo and Ray tattooed me! I was nervous but was really excited about it. I think I probably asked 1000 question to them. I am positive they thought I was crazy. But, nonetheless, they were super nice and patient with me. It took me about 25 minutes start to finish to get my tattoo. And coming from the biggest wimp in the world, it really was not that bad. I mean, don't get me wrong, it hurts, but not intense pain. It feels more like getting your eyebrows waxed or a terrible cat scratch. It was kinda theraputic getting though it. I never thought I could. I will put up a picture of it sometime, but for now, I will just cross it off my list!
Well, I finally did it. I got my tattoo last night. I went down to Blue Flame Tattoo and Ray tattooed me! I was nervous but was really excited about it. I think I probably asked 1000 question to them. I am positive they thought I was crazy. But, nonetheless, they were super nice and patient with me. It took me about 25 minutes start to finish to get my tattoo. And coming from the biggest wimp in the world, it really was not that bad. I mean, don't get me wrong, it hurts, but not intense pain. It feels more like getting your eyebrows waxed or a terrible cat scratch. It was kinda theraputic getting though it. I never thought I could. I will put up a picture of it sometime, but for now, I will just cross it off my list!
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
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101 Things to do in 1001 days....
101 things to do in 1001 days!!!!
Here we go....
and in no particular order....
1. learn to play the guitar (by ear!)
2. summon the nerve to sing karokee and do it (alcohol is an option here)
3. get paid for photography
4. establish a working business with salvage items
5. run a 1/2 marathon (not win)
6. establish a yearly work out plan (and stick to it)
***7. get a tattoo
(01/04/08)
8. organize my whole house (room by room)
***9. downsize my closet (really downsize)
(03/02/08)
10. volunteer with kids in need
11. finish my english degree
12. win a photography contest
13. look for my dream house downtown
***14. read at least 2 books a month
(jan)
15. start collecting magazine and news clippings that interest me
16. create welcome packets for patients at work
17. print off photos that i love and organize them in photo books or albums
18. start playing the piano again (this includes getting one up here!)
19. get more involved at church
20. write the people i love and tell them why (physically write with stamps and all)
21. go to at least 10 shows/concerts a year (and branch out for some of them)
22. write my family members and send them pics that are hoarded in my computer
23. memorize 1 Bible verse a month and put it to practice
24. go shoot guns with my grandfather and figure out why he is the way he is
25. get kissed in the rain
26. learn to snowboard on my feet not my ass
27. go to the zoo again and take pics of the little guys!
28. visit boston
29. write in my blog weekly
30. become flexible and find a way to do this (yoga?)
31. photograph charleston and my favorite homes there
32. drink at least 32 oz of water EVERY day
33. have a professional facial
34. treat my skin with respect
35. go on a cruise
36. visit a 3rd world country
37. keep my calender updated
38. make curtains for the dining room
39. remember how to sew
40. make a list of 100 things that make me smile
41. pillage something
42. go to at least one yard sale/ junk store/ antique shop a month
43. inspire someone else to make a 101 list
44. get an eye exam
45. tell at least 10 people about my list to hold me accountable
***46. start stopping when i see brown historical signs on interstates (& photograph them)
(01/21/08)
47. make a realistic budget
48. stick to the budget for 3 months straight
49. complete project 365 (liberal interpretation)
50. be outside at least some portion of everyday (flexible with cold rainy days)
51. cook 1 full meal a week
52. try one new recipe a week
53. go to nashville
54. restore 3 friendships that i have let slide
55. complete a family tree
56. apply to be a guardian ad liem
57. watch gone with the wind and ann of green gables again
58. read all my favorite classic books again (scarlet letter, the great gatsby, to kill a mockingbird, etc...)
59. Complete this whole list or donate $10 for each item not completed
60. save $20 a month in case i don't complete #59
61. start using and finish my perfumes that i have had forever
62. go to the art museum or an art show at least once a month
63. learn to style my hair a new way (1930's style?)
64. start a savings account for travel
65. get a basic knowledge of the stock market and invest something
66. find somewhere local and go horseback riding
67. go dancing or dance at home at least once a month
***68. fix the panel on my car
(02/04/08)
***69. figure out the right thing and do it and be okay with it
(04/01/08)
70. complement a stranger at least once a week
71. learn to speak spanish well enough to carry on a conversation without getting odd looks :)
72. read one article a week off the drudge report and forward it to someone
73. try to be nicer to people that piss me off (dear lord this will be a true challenge)
***74. keep a journal of lyrics that i love
(03/12/08)
75. walk to work at least once a week
76. watch afi's top 100 movies of all time
77. try 5 new things at el rodeo in the next 2 months
78. don't eat out for an entire week
***79. take 100 photos in new orleans
(02/10/08)
80. deny my craving for el rodeo at least once a month and try something new
81. organize a functional family vacation
82. take a short road trip with someone and do everything we never do (and sing really loud in the car)
83. find and frame a breakfast at tiffany's movie poster
84. start a detailed prayer journal
85. volunteer on a regular basis
86. audit a photography class or learn from a pro
87. organize a street yard sale (if the by-laws allow)
88. find out if the by-laws allow
89. get a great tan without going to trinidad
***90. do something with london at least once a month
(06/29/08)
91. get and stay in stellar bathing suit shape
92. get up 20 minutes earlier at least once a week
93. visit my fathers grave
94. talk to my older sister at least once a month in some form (email, visit, phone...)
95. get a new car
96. read 2 biographies a year
97. give a 100% tip for stellar service
98. straighten at least one thing a day
99. take a bath once a week
100. leave encouraging notes and verses in random places
101. write a new 101 list!!!
Here we go....
and in no particular order....
1. learn to play the guitar (by ear!)
2. summon the nerve to sing karokee and do it (alcohol is an option here)
3. get paid for photography
4. establish a working business with salvage items
5. run a 1/2 marathon (not win)
6. establish a yearly work out plan (and stick to it)
***7. get a tattoo
(01/04/08)
8. organize my whole house (room by room)
***9. downsize my closet (really downsize)
(03/02/08)
10. volunteer with kids in need
11. finish my english degree
12. win a photography contest
13. look for my dream house downtown
***14. read at least 2 books a month
(jan)
15. start collecting magazine and news clippings that interest me
16. create welcome packets for patients at work
17. print off photos that i love and organize them in photo books or albums
18. start playing the piano again (this includes getting one up here!)
19. get more involved at church
20. write the people i love and tell them why (physically write with stamps and all)
21. go to at least 10 shows/concerts a year (and branch out for some of them)
22. write my family members and send them pics that are hoarded in my computer
23. memorize 1 Bible verse a month and put it to practice
24. go shoot guns with my grandfather and figure out why he is the way he is
25. get kissed in the rain
26. learn to snowboard on my feet not my ass
27. go to the zoo again and take pics of the little guys!
28. visit boston
29. write in my blog weekly
30. become flexible and find a way to do this (yoga?)
31. photograph charleston and my favorite homes there
32. drink at least 32 oz of water EVERY day
33. have a professional facial
34. treat my skin with respect
35. go on a cruise
36. visit a 3rd world country
37. keep my calender updated
38. make curtains for the dining room
39. remember how to sew
40. make a list of 100 things that make me smile
41. pillage something
42. go to at least one yard sale/ junk store/ antique shop a month
43. inspire someone else to make a 101 list
44. get an eye exam
45. tell at least 10 people about my list to hold me accountable
***46. start stopping when i see brown historical signs on interstates (& photograph them)
(01/21/08)
47. make a realistic budget
48. stick to the budget for 3 months straight
49. complete project 365 (liberal interpretation)
50. be outside at least some portion of everyday (flexible with cold rainy days)
51. cook 1 full meal a week
52. try one new recipe a week
53. go to nashville
54. restore 3 friendships that i have let slide
55. complete a family tree
56. apply to be a guardian ad liem
57. watch gone with the wind and ann of green gables again
58. read all my favorite classic books again (scarlet letter, the great gatsby, to kill a mockingbird, etc...)
59. Complete this whole list or donate $10 for each item not completed
60. save $20 a month in case i don't complete #59
61. start using and finish my perfumes that i have had forever
62. go to the art museum or an art show at least once a month
63. learn to style my hair a new way (1930's style?)
64. start a savings account for travel
65. get a basic knowledge of the stock market and invest something
66. find somewhere local and go horseback riding
67. go dancing or dance at home at least once a month
***68. fix the panel on my car
(02/04/08)
***69. figure out the right thing and do it and be okay with it
(04/01/08)
70. complement a stranger at least once a week
71. learn to speak spanish well enough to carry on a conversation without getting odd looks :)
72. read one article a week off the drudge report and forward it to someone
73. try to be nicer to people that piss me off (dear lord this will be a true challenge)
***74. keep a journal of lyrics that i love
(03/12/08)
75. walk to work at least once a week
76. watch afi's top 100 movies of all time
77. try 5 new things at el rodeo in the next 2 months
78. don't eat out for an entire week
***79. take 100 photos in new orleans
(02/10/08)
80. deny my craving for el rodeo at least once a month and try something new
81. organize a functional family vacation
82. take a short road trip with someone and do everything we never do (and sing really loud in the car)
83. find and frame a breakfast at tiffany's movie poster
84. start a detailed prayer journal
85. volunteer on a regular basis
86. audit a photography class or learn from a pro
87. organize a street yard sale (if the by-laws allow)
88. find out if the by-laws allow
89. get a great tan without going to trinidad
***90. do something with london at least once a month
(06/29/08)
91. get and stay in stellar bathing suit shape
92. get up 20 minutes earlier at least once a week
93. visit my fathers grave
94. talk to my older sister at least once a month in some form (email, visit, phone...)
95. get a new car
96. read 2 biographies a year
97. give a 100% tip for stellar service
98. straighten at least one thing a day
99. take a bath once a week
100. leave encouraging notes and verses in random places
101. write a new 101 list!!!
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a new year
After i looked back at 2007 and my thoughts of 2007 via my blogging....I made an executive decision....delete it. While I wish I could delete most of this past year, I can't, but I can delete things that bring back some of it. So, here, in 2008, I am starting over. This year is going to be one of the best years of my life.
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