The Fam

Dustin and I spent Easter with my family. This is the first time in a long while that we'd been able to get down to West Palm. And the first time in an even longer while that we had a family party that didn't end with tears or frustration for someone. I am SO SO SO thankful for the time we shared. God has really blessed us.
My grandmother told me once that family is the adhesive of life. At the time I thought it was an antiquated idea. But the older I get the more I realize she is right. Without my family I don't feel like my truest self.
Thank you Father that these relationships have been restored.
Happy Easter everyone!

Small Pleasures

My sister inspired this activity. It's very therapeutic -
My list of 20 small pleasures to enjoy everyday:
1. Eating when I'm hungry (not exactly a radical concept I know, but it's new to me )
2. TIVO!! No commercials, watch on demand, I could go on and on...
3. The hilarious and often very sweet actions of my drama students
4. Hip-hop radio. I love a good beat to get me "dancing" in my car
5. Soundtracks from Musicals
6. Air Wick scented oil air fresheners in my home
7. Sitting in a coffee shop and journaling or studying
8. Learning all the fascinating details about Law. It's infinite.
9. Talking my husbands ear off about the fascinating details about Law
10. Walking my crazy dog on a beautiful day
11. My kitty curling up in my lap and licking my hand. She is so sweet!
12. Reading my sisters blog.
13. Texting my friends and family to let them know how much I love them.
14. A nice hot shower
15. Aromatherapy. Currently into lavender.
16. Greta, Ashley, Sarah, and Ellen
17. My best friend who is also my husband
18. God's presence being fullness of joy
19. Rising above my circumstances because of God's grace and help
20. Quick Trip coffee selection. I love making my special concoction!

I'm ba-aack...

Wonder of wonders! I actually decided to post. Think I might just get back into blogging for a minute.
They're gonna be short and sweet so don't get too excited. Today's is a list of 3 -
1. I heart Trader Joes. Oh they make my life so easy! Currently in the fridge I have (cooked) all natural chicken breast, gourmet burritos, buffalo burgers, salmon en croute, panko breaded tilapia, spinach, haricot verts, and some awesome turkey meatballs. All just waiting to be heated and consumed. Thank you Lord for cheap all natural convenience food.
2. I am surrendering. Today I am giving every moment of my life over to Jesus. I have to be able to trust Him with everything or I will never be able to truly LIVE. I am tired of just surviving. With me in control, things ain't too great so I'm turning it over to Him.
3. Hooray for Spring! Almost as beautiful as fall but not quite. Nothing compares to fall but I digress...I am thrilled to see the sun and green grass again.
Signing off from Atl. My favorite hip hop radio station here in hot-lanta says"This is Atlanta Shorty!!" I'll leave you with that :)

Coming soon...

No I haven't completely given up on blogging (again). I've just been busy quitting jobs, planning the sister's wedding, teaching drama classes, and as always, watching T.V. programs as if it were a civic duty. The sad part is the T.V. programs have all been re-runs lately...except for Top Chef.
ANYWAY one day soon I will return to normal blogging frequency. I've got some changes going on at the moment and once resolved I will settle into a nice little routine (I can't function without my routine!!) and return to the blogoshpere.
Until then,

Tour of Homes

Greta is having a Christmas Tour of Homes. Here is my humble abode in all it's Christmas-y splendor. Actually I only had the time/energy to put up about half our decorations and there are no lights or ornaments on our full size tree...but our little retro tree made it into the tour so enjoy.

Tired and groggy

That's what I am today. Yesterday I left my house at 6:30 am to drive to Mobile (5.5) hours for a 4 hour caroling booking. The booking was great. Beautiful day in Mobile, cute kids everywhere, lots of people who appreciated fine singing from Dickens dressed carolers....
But after singing for four straight hours, we had to get back in the car for another 5.5. The drive home was pretty grueling. I worked the same gig last year and afterward told myself I would never do it again. I reminded myself of that last night as I unlocked my front door at 12:15 with an overwhelming sense of deja-vu.
However I am thankful that our travels were safe, and that I get paid darn god money for sitting in a car and singing some pretty Christmas harmonies. I have no idea how a tiny little tea room in Mobile, AL can afford to book some pretty expensive entertainment, plus pay us for travel and meals (I'm sure they have local singers who could do the job?), but maybe it's a small encouragement that the economy is not in as bad of a slump as we hear....at least not in Mobile anyway.

The week gone by

It's been awhile since my last post. But that is because I've been busy giving thanks, turning 28, visiting with my beloved family, and not eating the nasty blueberry pie I baked from scratch but remains untouched in the fridge. (But I have eaten large amounts of birthday cake and leftover pumpkin pie)...