Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
the fairytale of the single girl
This is funny! I have never seen a story like this one and I am sure there isn't because every girls dream is to be married and live happily ever after! However, it did make me laugh!
Monday, June 18, 2012
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Happy Father's Day to my Father-like Figures
to all the Father-like Figures in my life: you have been a support, you have encouraged, you have given words of advice, you have taught me lessons, you have been real and not fake in your relationship with me, but most of all you have shown how much you care, you do not shun, you do not ignore, you love me for who I am...not who I am not, even when there are things that need improvement...you have helped see their are fathers who truly do love and want to be fathers! Though there has not been just one of you in my life in this role to express my Thanks to, there are a handful of you that hold that special place in my heart from the last 14.5 years since I moved to Texas in 1997 in which you have shown me a part of a Father's heart!!!
[my post on Facebook this morning]
[my post on Facebook this morning]
Friday, June 15, 2012
Acupuncture
Have you ever tried Acupuncture? If you have, did you like it? How long did you do it? If you haven't, have you ever considered it?
I have been doing Acupuncture weekly sessions for several weeks now [since the end of March 2012]. I have had a total of 12 visits now.
It is amazing.
My sessions are roughly an hour long. Many times by the time I leave, I am zoning. Not always, but sometimes I am in a daze. Within two hours of a session, like clockwork, I am struggling to keep my eyelids open and sleep is coming over me like a welcomed blanket.
It is heaven!
For at least one night.
Sometimes two. Maybe three. Even if not a complete nights sleep, improved dramatically and nearly solid. Hoping that maybe with some more time I will have longer results. Maybe it will be a cure for more things then just my insomnia?
I have been doing Acupuncture weekly sessions for several weeks now [since the end of March 2012]. I have had a total of 12 visits now.
It is amazing.
My sessions are roughly an hour long. Many times by the time I leave, I am zoning. Not always, but sometimes I am in a daze. Within two hours of a session, like clockwork, I am struggling to keep my eyelids open and sleep is coming over me like a welcomed blanket.
It is heaven!
For at least one night.
Sometimes two. Maybe three. Even if not a complete nights sleep, improved dramatically and nearly solid. Hoping that maybe with some more time I will have longer results. Maybe it will be a cure for more things then just my insomnia?
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
verse of the day...
Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.
- Romans 12:2 NLT
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
thought for the day...
Are you prepared for the unknown, the unexpected, and the challenges just around the corner? Do you hear God's comfort, or is it overpowered by your concerns?
-Ron's Faith Notes
Monday, June 11, 2012
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Do you ever feel this way?
Do you ever feel like you wish you could understand why? Understand the reason? The true cause?
I do.
I am 35. I continue to fight Endometriosis. I continue to face the hormone difficulties that that causes. In the midst of all this, I am trying to figure out and manage my Adrenal Fatigue that I have had since 2009. If that wasn't enough, I am dealing with potentially Premenopausal symptoms that may or may not be legit since I have been on synthetic hormones for most of my life [since the age of 13 except for a 3 year time span in my teens and a 6 month time span in the last year]. I deal with pain. Ongoing bleeding beyond what is considered the norm. Night sweats. Insomnia. Extreme hair loss. Nausea. I do this as much as I can without complaining. I am not perfect. I get sick of it. I get crabby. I get discouraged. I want whatever normal is. I am frustrated and wish I wasn't up against a brick wall facing a disease that there is no cure for. Wondering what decision to make next. Wavering at knowing how much more money to spend on alternative medicine. Contemplating what other alternative medicine forms to try. Disbelieving in all the products and people that state they are your "one cure" and will absolutely fix you and heal you. Facing challenges that medical doctors really can't control even though they wish they could. Imagining the short term relief from a 4th surgery to laser off the adhesion's since it has been nearly 5.5 years since my last. Never knowing when a hysterectomy is the answer, if the answer at all.
Yes, I wish I could understand the reason behind Endometriosis. I wish I could create a cure. Wish I could have been the lady that touched the Lord's robe in the bible and been done with the years of hassles, pain, tears, and frustration. Heaven is sounding more and more like my only answer for bliss! I must work at accepting my situation more because God knows the why's, even when I don't.
I do.
I am 35. I continue to fight Endometriosis. I continue to face the hormone difficulties that that causes. In the midst of all this, I am trying to figure out and manage my Adrenal Fatigue that I have had since 2009. If that wasn't enough, I am dealing with potentially Premenopausal symptoms that may or may not be legit since I have been on synthetic hormones for most of my life [since the age of 13 except for a 3 year time span in my teens and a 6 month time span in the last year]. I deal with pain. Ongoing bleeding beyond what is considered the norm. Night sweats. Insomnia. Extreme hair loss. Nausea. I do this as much as I can without complaining. I am not perfect. I get sick of it. I get crabby. I get discouraged. I want whatever normal is. I am frustrated and wish I wasn't up against a brick wall facing a disease that there is no cure for. Wondering what decision to make next. Wavering at knowing how much more money to spend on alternative medicine. Contemplating what other alternative medicine forms to try. Disbelieving in all the products and people that state they are your "one cure" and will absolutely fix you and heal you. Facing challenges that medical doctors really can't control even though they wish they could. Imagining the short term relief from a 4th surgery to laser off the adhesion's since it has been nearly 5.5 years since my last. Never knowing when a hysterectomy is the answer, if the answer at all.
Yes, I wish I could understand the reason behind Endometriosis. I wish I could create a cure. Wish I could have been the lady that touched the Lord's robe in the bible and been done with the years of hassles, pain, tears, and frustration. Heaven is sounding more and more like my only answer for bliss! I must work at accepting my situation more because God knows the why's, even when I don't.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Quotes
"Christians don't impact America because their lives don't reflect their beliefs...and they aren't sufficiently different from the people around them to make a difference in the lives of non-believers."
-George Barna, in an article entitled U.S. Christians' Influence Invisible
-George Barna, in an article entitled U.S. Christians' Influence Invisible
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Monday, June 4, 2012
Quotes
I want to make someone else’s life better because I’m here. If you have that attitude it will change your day and change your life.
- Tim Tebow
- Tim Tebow
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012
a Holiday wknd enjoyed 100%
I did something I normally don't do.
It was Memorial Day Weekend. I took the whole weekend off work, yes, all of it! Both Saturday & Monday. It was LOVELY in every sense of the word.
I attempted to sleep in Saturday Morning. I turned off the alarm clock the night before, but the body alarm clock went off and didn't care what my brain had in mind...however, I decided to ignore it and be lazy in bed, even if I couldn't sleep. I did until 9am! I went for my walk and then went to the Burleson Farmers Market. I hadn't been since it opened a few weeks ago. I then met Michelle for breakfast at Fuzzy's Tacos. Their breakfast is soooooooooooooo yummy!!! I had Chilaquiles with the potatoes and refried beans. My original plans were to come home and work, but it was then when I changed gears and decided to not do that. From there I ran errands...the bank, Cutting Corners to search for drapery fabric for my bedroom [I need to get some dark stuff so I can sleep...white whispy voile curtains are very cute, but do not block any light], Ann Taylor Loft to use a $20 gift card, World Market to search for patio furniture, and Central Market to get a few items since I was on that side of town. The day flew...and I was thoroughly exhausted by the time I got home, largely because I don't do that kind of shopping...or for that length of time out...haven't in a very long time. I came home and unloaded things, went out by the pool for 30minutes and then was off to pickup Maggie [Brent & Jennifer's dog as they are out of town]. I came home and browsed patio furniture online and bought some on clearance at Target.com.
Sunday was meeting and afterwards Debbie invited me over to join their company, Bill & Belinda and Mark & Naomi, along with Victoria and Winter. We had homemade hamburgers, topped with cheese and mushrooms...they were delicious [even if I didn't have the bun]. We lazed around on the couches and visited. I then headed to get a prescription at Target and get a few items since I had a 5% off one day shopping excursion. I then went to Home Depot to browse Hardie Plank styles and paint colors. I have a contractor doing some work in a few weeks for me and I needed to start the steps to this. Choosing paint is a difficult task. The lighting and atmosphere of hardware stores is nothing like your home and no matter what ones in the store you think are your favorites, they usually vary by the time you check them out at home. That whole process took 3 hours, but I made some headway, I narrowed it down to 5 colors.
Today, I slept in again and got up to look at paint colors outside in the morning light. I narrowed it down to 3 colors. I then spent some time sipping Kefir and knitting in my living room club chair in my pjs! What fun!!! From there, I decided it was time to walk. I texted Autie Con to see if I could walk over and join them for couch potato time and tea. I spent 5 hours with them, sitting on the couch chatting and knitting. They dropped me off on their way to their plans for the rest of the day. I then made me a steak with seared okra, caprice salad and a glass of kombucha. I then spent some time in the sun and in the pool! The day was hot and the wind was breezy, a perfect day to get a little brown! I then headed out to Half Price books as they were having a 20% off sale all weekend and I wanted to try to find a book that was referenced in my Dave Ramsey EntreLeadership podcast I listened to on the road last week. Unfortunately, I didn't find it, but I found another I have wanted to read for some time, it is an older book, The Purpose Driven Life. Can't wait to start it! Came home and did some laundry and packed for my sitting job this week. I have several things going on this week which means the week is going to fly!!!
What did you do this 2012 Memorial Holiday Weekend?
It was Memorial Day Weekend. I took the whole weekend off work, yes, all of it! Both Saturday & Monday. It was LOVELY in every sense of the word.
I attempted to sleep in Saturday Morning. I turned off the alarm clock the night before, but the body alarm clock went off and didn't care what my brain had in mind...however, I decided to ignore it and be lazy in bed, even if I couldn't sleep. I did until 9am! I went for my walk and then went to the Burleson Farmers Market. I hadn't been since it opened a few weeks ago. I then met Michelle for breakfast at Fuzzy's Tacos. Their breakfast is soooooooooooooo yummy!!! I had Chilaquiles with the potatoes and refried beans. My original plans were to come home and work, but it was then when I changed gears and decided to not do that. From there I ran errands...the bank, Cutting Corners to search for drapery fabric for my bedroom [I need to get some dark stuff so I can sleep...white whispy voile curtains are very cute, but do not block any light], Ann Taylor Loft to use a $20 gift card, World Market to search for patio furniture, and Central Market to get a few items since I was on that side of town. The day flew...and I was thoroughly exhausted by the time I got home, largely because I don't do that kind of shopping...or for that length of time out...haven't in a very long time. I came home and unloaded things, went out by the pool for 30minutes and then was off to pickup Maggie [Brent & Jennifer's dog as they are out of town]. I came home and browsed patio furniture online and bought some on clearance at Target.com.
Sunday was meeting and afterwards Debbie invited me over to join their company, Bill & Belinda and Mark & Naomi, along with Victoria and Winter. We had homemade hamburgers, topped with cheese and mushrooms...they were delicious [even if I didn't have the bun]. We lazed around on the couches and visited. I then headed to get a prescription at Target and get a few items since I had a 5% off one day shopping excursion. I then went to Home Depot to browse Hardie Plank styles and paint colors. I have a contractor doing some work in a few weeks for me and I needed to start the steps to this. Choosing paint is a difficult task. The lighting and atmosphere of hardware stores is nothing like your home and no matter what ones in the store you think are your favorites, they usually vary by the time you check them out at home. That whole process took 3 hours, but I made some headway, I narrowed it down to 5 colors.
Today, I slept in again and got up to look at paint colors outside in the morning light. I narrowed it down to 3 colors. I then spent some time sipping Kefir and knitting in my living room club chair in my pjs! What fun!!! From there, I decided it was time to walk. I texted Autie Con to see if I could walk over and join them for couch potato time and tea. I spent 5 hours with them, sitting on the couch chatting and knitting. They dropped me off on their way to their plans for the rest of the day. I then made me a steak with seared okra, caprice salad and a glass of kombucha. I then spent some time in the sun and in the pool! The day was hot and the wind was breezy, a perfect day to get a little brown! I then headed out to Half Price books as they were having a 20% off sale all weekend and I wanted to try to find a book that was referenced in my Dave Ramsey EntreLeadership podcast I listened to on the road last week. Unfortunately, I didn't find it, but I found another I have wanted to read for some time, it is an older book, The Purpose Driven Life. Can't wait to start it! Came home and did some laundry and packed for my sitting job this week. I have several things going on this week which means the week is going to fly!!!
What did you do this 2012 Memorial Holiday Weekend?
Friday, May 25, 2012
Love People!
You can do 8 things to improve your relationships by loving people more:
1. Contribute - be part of the solution
2. Be Kind - have concern & respect for others
3. Be Patient - give others the time you'd like to be given
4. Be Honest - have truthful conversations
5. Encourage other People - give confidence & support freely
6. Apologize - say you're sorry, because we all make mistakes
7. Forgive People - accept "I'm sorry"
8. Thank People - enjoy the work of others and show your gratitude
2. Be Kind - have concern & respect for others
3. Be Patient - give others the time you'd like to be given
4. Be Honest - have truthful conversations
5. Encourage other People - give confidence & support freely
6. Apologize - say you're sorry, because we all make mistakes
7. Forgive People - accept "I'm sorry"
8. Thank People - enjoy the work of others and show your gratitude
Love your people!
Monday, May 21, 2012
Quotes
The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.
- Ghandi
- Ghandi
Friday, May 18, 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012
trying to get excited about my trip
I am trying to get excited about my 5days to California. I hate to tell you, but I am not one bit excited. In fact, I am dreading it.
The airline ticket was bought over a month ago. The Hotel and Rental Car reserved this last weekend. It is all in motion, but I wish it wasn't.
Why do you ask?
Because I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo tired. I mean it. You think I am kidding, I am not. Don't get me wrong, I am not backing out. It is just not fun to think of being around a bunch of people when you feel like this. Do you have any strength you can send me? I am in desperate need of it.
The only part I am looking forward to, is the opportunity to sleep in...but with a 2hour time zone difference, I bet there won't be much of that happening.
Ready or not...here we go!
The airline ticket was bought over a month ago. The Hotel and Rental Car reserved this last weekend. It is all in motion, but I wish it wasn't.
Why do you ask?
Because I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo tired. I mean it. You think I am kidding, I am not. Don't get me wrong, I am not backing out. It is just not fun to think of being around a bunch of people when you feel like this. Do you have any strength you can send me? I am in desperate need of it.
The only part I am looking forward to, is the opportunity to sleep in...but with a 2hour time zone difference, I bet there won't be much of that happening.
Ready or not...here we go!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
song ~ begins and ends in you
Begins and Ends in You
by Aaron Spiro
[“In your light we see light.” Psalm 36:9]
in your light we see the light
in your touch we learn to touch
in your life we are alive
in your love we learn to love
Chorus:
all that I know of true
begins and ends in you
let everything I do
begin and end in you
in your peace we find our peace
in your strength we learn to stand
in your arms we find release
in your hands we are your hands
by Aaron Spiro
[“In your light we see light.” Psalm 36:9]
in your light we see the light
in your touch we learn to touch
in your life we are alive
in your love we learn to love
Chorus:
all that I know of true
begins and ends in you
let everything I do
begin and end in you
in your peace we find our peace
in your strength we learn to stand
in your arms we find release
in your hands we are your hands
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