Thank you, Jesus!
Friday, August 31
Ten Years Ago Today
I always loved fairy tales as a girl, and Princess Diana was a real-life beautiful princess (even though she didn't exactly get the happy ending part), so like most girls I was always so intrigued by her.
Labor Day weekend of 1997 I was at Granny June's house. I was a freshman in college, and I had driven down to her house by myself for the long weekend. When I got there I called home to let mom and dad know I had arrived, and they asked me if I had heard that Princess Di had been in a bad car accident. Well, for the rest of the night Granny June and I were piled up on her bed watching the news together. It was so sad, and then when I thought of her boys it became even sadder. I had never seen that much news coverage of something (this was before 9/11, remember). I think I even have a VHS tape somewhere of her funeral.
Anyway, that was one of the first times in my life that I knew I would look back and say, "I remember what I was doing when that happened."
Labor Day weekend of 1997 I was at Granny June's house. I was a freshman in college, and I had driven down to her house by myself for the long weekend. When I got there I called home to let mom and dad know I had arrived, and they asked me if I had heard that Princess Di had been in a bad car accident. Well, for the rest of the night Granny June and I were piled up on her bed watching the news together. It was so sad, and then when I thought of her boys it became even sadder. I had never seen that much news coverage of something (this was before 9/11, remember). I think I even have a VHS tape somewhere of her funeral.
Anyway, that was one of the first times in my life that I knew I would look back and say, "I remember what I was doing when that happened."
Public Notice
Attn: Mr. Sheriff's deputy on I-24 this morning
YOU'RE A JERK!! Speeding, illegally occupying the HOV lane, and then tailgating! If you want people to get out of your way then turn on your lights. If you're not headed to an emergency, obey the traffic laws.
"Citizens Arrayest! Citizens Arrayest!"
YOU'RE A JERK!! Speeding, illegally occupying the HOV lane, and then tailgating! If you want people to get out of your way then turn on your lights. If you're not headed to an emergency, obey the traffic laws.
"Citizens Arrayest! Citizens Arrayest!"
Tuesday, August 28
Ummm...
A couple of weeks ago I brought some sliced peaches to work in a rubbermaid container. Yep...forgot all about that little container with just a little bit of peach juice in it. I just threw the whole container away. I couldn't even bear to open it. It was quite the little science experiment.
Happenings
I'm getting very lazy...I think it must be the heat, but thankfully that will be tapering off soon.
I had a FUN weekend. It was action-packed, but those are the best ones sometimes! On Friday night I went on a little road trip with my sister, my niece, and a couple of girlfriends (Crystal and Kristie). We went to Hohenwald for Liz's baby shower with her in-laws. We stayed overnight with Eric's grandparents in their gorgeous, sprawling home! I've never seen a house that big with just one level. It was awesome. See below for some great pictures of AbiLyn and her cousin, Baby Judah.
Saturday night David and I went to see a play at the Darkhorse Theater. A friend of David's from work has started a theater group and they were performing a play called Cryin' Shame. It was really good. I love seeing live theater like this. It's a small theater, no set changes, no pretention, and you're very close to the actors. You feel the emotion so much more! David and I used to do this kind of thing a lot, but we don't venture into Nashville much anymore except for work. It was really nice to be out and about again on a Saturday night. Although, instead of having a nice dinner afterwards we hit the Arby's drive-thru so we could get on home. David did have to work on Sunday, after all.
Sunday was pretty normal except that I overslept in the morning. I hate when that happens. Sunday night we had a visiting preacher, Russ Cripps. I really enjoyed hearing him. I've discovered he has a blog. Check it out.
So now I'm back into another week. It's a pretty big week, though. Special mentions go to the following:
Congratulations, Crystal, on starting your new job!
Hang in there, Liz. You'll make it.
Baby Lex, we can't wait to meet you! Make sure you're all done baking before you vacate the oven!
Mom, Dad, Carla, Brian: can't wait to hear all about your San Fran trip. Travel safely today!
I had a FUN weekend. It was action-packed, but those are the best ones sometimes! On Friday night I went on a little road trip with my sister, my niece, and a couple of girlfriends (Crystal and Kristie). We went to Hohenwald for Liz's baby shower with her in-laws. We stayed overnight with Eric's grandparents in their gorgeous, sprawling home! I've never seen a house that big with just one level. It was awesome. See below for some great pictures of AbiLyn and her cousin, Baby Judah.
Saturday night David and I went to see a play at the Darkhorse Theater. A friend of David's from work has started a theater group and they were performing a play called Cryin' Shame. It was really good. I love seeing live theater like this. It's a small theater, no set changes, no pretention, and you're very close to the actors. You feel the emotion so much more! David and I used to do this kind of thing a lot, but we don't venture into Nashville much anymore except for work. It was really nice to be out and about again on a Saturday night. Although, instead of having a nice dinner afterwards we hit the Arby's drive-thru so we could get on home. David did have to work on Sunday, after all.
Sunday was pretty normal except that I overslept in the morning. I hate when that happens. Sunday night we had a visiting preacher, Russ Cripps. I really enjoyed hearing him. I've discovered he has a blog. Check it out.
So now I'm back into another week. It's a pretty big week, though. Special mentions go to the following:
Congratulations, Crystal, on starting your new job!
Hang in there, Liz. You'll make it.
Baby Lex, we can't wait to meet you! Make sure you're all done baking before you vacate the oven!
Mom, Dad, Carla, Brian: can't wait to hear all about your San Fran trip. Travel safely today!
Monday, August 20
Long time, no blog
If anyone's been checking the blog, I'm so sorry I haven't posted in a while!
My ten-year high school reunion was this weekend. Unfortunately, I didn't take but one picture. It was really fun, though! We had dinner together on Friday night and then went to the YMCA on Saturday where all the kids could play on the indoor playplace because it was HOT!!! I took AbiLyn with me and she had a great time! It was great to see everyone!
Saturday afternoon AbiLyn and I came back to my house and went swimming! Lesson learned: an asphalt parking lot that has been baking in the sun all day will burn your feet (mine, not AbiLyn's fortunately). I was carrying her back to the car and had to start running. She thought it was hilarious, but I was about to start crying! My feet had huge blisters on them, and David had to rub first-aid ointment all over them. They feel better now, though.
On a sad note, we had a reception after church last night to say farewell to our Associate Pastor and his family: Roy, Carla, Mia, and Ava Duke. The Dukes came to our church 12 years ago to youth pastor. You will all be sorely missed, but we know that God has great things in store for you!
Also, a thought prompted from last night: if I went into Sam's and bought a white cake/white buttercream icing birthday cake for no special occasion would that be weird? I love them so much!
My ten-year high school reunion was this weekend. Unfortunately, I didn't take but one picture. It was really fun, though! We had dinner together on Friday night and then went to the YMCA on Saturday where all the kids could play on the indoor playplace because it was HOT!!! I took AbiLyn with me and she had a great time! It was great to see everyone!
Saturday afternoon AbiLyn and I came back to my house and went swimming! Lesson learned: an asphalt parking lot that has been baking in the sun all day will burn your feet (mine, not AbiLyn's fortunately). I was carrying her back to the car and had to start running. She thought it was hilarious, but I was about to start crying! My feet had huge blisters on them, and David had to rub first-aid ointment all over them. They feel better now, though.
On a sad note, we had a reception after church last night to say farewell to our Associate Pastor and his family: Roy, Carla, Mia, and Ava Duke. The Dukes came to our church 12 years ago to youth pastor. You will all be sorely missed, but we know that God has great things in store for you!
Also, a thought prompted from last night: if I went into Sam's and bought a white cake/white buttercream icing birthday cake for no special occasion would that be weird? I love them so much!
Thursday, August 9
Do you recognize this guy?
I was perusing throught Ninetyandnine.com's Youth Congress blog and guess who I saw? For all my fellow TPOM-ers, do you recognize this guy?
Wednesday, August 8
Becoming Jane
I'm so interested in this movie. Check out the trailer for yourself below. Here's a great critique. How come Jane Austen wrote groundbreaking novels about women who dared to be independent and think for themselves yet we seem driven to pair her up with someone? What would she have thought about that?
Living Vicariously
Just in case you're not able to attend the UPCI's North American Youth Congress this week here's a blog with up-to-the-minute coverage.
Tuesday, August 7
Crocs
As you can tell from reading this blog I devote an inordinate amount of time and thought to my feet and shoes. One craze I have not succumbed to, however, is the Croc-craze. My husband even has a pair of these "it" shoes, but I do not. Anyway, here's an interesting article about this phenomenon. Did you know you can put them in the dishwasher?!
Keep knives away from me
Last night, during the course of making one batch of mashed potatoes, I managed to cut two fingers with two different cutting implements. I cut my left index finger with a vegetable peeler, and I cut my right thumb with a paring knife. I'm such a clutz.
OPPRESSIVE HEAT
Walking in from my car this morning I couldn't believe the heat. It felt heavy. I've attached Nashville's 7-day forecast so you can all see just how hot it is here.
Friday, August 3
Three things
There are three things I know I will see every day during my morning or afternoon commute. They are as follows:
- A car will come barreling up behind me, whiz past, and charge ahead as if they are fleeing from law enforcement. I will see, to no surprise, that they have tags from the Atlanta area.
- Some clueless goober will be camped out in the fast lane doing the speed limit as cars fly by to the right of him/her.
- Something will make me laugh out loud and shake my head. Today it was a VW bug pulling a trailer.
Happy Friday!
- A car will come barreling up behind me, whiz past, and charge ahead as if they are fleeing from law enforcement. I will see, to no surprise, that they have tags from the Atlanta area.
- Some clueless goober will be camped out in the fast lane doing the speed limit as cars fly by to the right of him/her.
- Something will make me laugh out loud and shake my head. Today it was a VW bug pulling a trailer.
Happy Friday!
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