So, I have decided to make my blog private to only those I invite. I am taking a cue from a friend of mine who has done the same with her own blog. Because I post some personal things, I figure this is probably best.
I look forward to continuing to share my life with my close friends and family through my writing.
Have a great Halloween weekend!
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
These Are The Days
I love this song and Jamie Cullum.
I have great memories with this song. Although those memories include him, it still makes me smile as I think back to the good days...the happy days we had together.
These are the days that bring new meaning
I feel the stillness of the sun and I feel fine
Sometimes when the nights are closing early
I remember you and I start to smile
Even though now you don't want to know me
I get on by, and I go the extra mile
I thought you said our love would last forever
Believing that the tears would end for good
I told you that we'd get through any weather
Maybe that didn't work out
But we did the best we could
These are the days that bring new meaning
I feel the stillness of the sun and I feel fine
This song will always take me back to the fall of 2005 and make me smile.
But now, these are the days I celebrate and cherish...the here and the now. I am more than fine. I am happy.
I have great memories with this song. Although those memories include him, it still makes me smile as I think back to the good days...the happy days we had together.
These are the days that bring new meaning
I feel the stillness of the sun and I feel fine
Sometimes when the nights are closing early
I remember you and I start to smile
Even though now you don't want to know me
I get on by, and I go the extra mile
I thought you said our love would last forever
Believing that the tears would end for good
I told you that we'd get through any weather
Maybe that didn't work out
But we did the best we could
These are the days that bring new meaning
I feel the stillness of the sun and I feel fine
This song will always take me back to the fall of 2005 and make me smile.
But now, these are the days I celebrate and cherish...the here and the now. I am more than fine. I am happy.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Rock & Roll....
Such a great song to keep me going today. I'm definitely rolling with the punches these days.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Love, Marriage & Stinking Thinking
So, I was flipping through the channels on TV and came across a Christian talk show about love and marriage.
It was a show where a Pastor, Mark Gungor, gives advice about marriage.
I thought, what the hey, I'll watch it. It'll be good research for my Marriage & Sexuality grad class final paper about the qualities of a successful marriage.
It turned out to be very interesting....and funny.
I loved the Pastor. He was great. His sermons could definitely hold my attention in church. It was educational and helpful...even in my own life.
Here are some of the highlights of the things I found most interesting.....
1. "Sex while dating makes you dumb - it clouds your mind...your judgement." Hence the reason why many marriages suffer after only a few months/less than a year, b/c the couple didn't really know each other. They think they are "in Hell."
2. "Sex is like the novocaine of marriage (LOL)....it helps hold a marriage together. Where as sex while dating can destroy your relationship."
3. "Sex creates an invisible bond when you're dating."
4. "Dating is your time to make a judgement call - is this the person I will/could marry?"
5. "Dating is a time of discovery - everything is fair game. Ask all the questions you want...you want to know what you're getting into before you get married." Why wait until you're married to be brave enough to ask the tough questions? "You should be looking at everything." "Date intelligently" - don't be embarrassed to ask your questions.
6. "He doesn't want to marry you, but he wants to have sex with you? Run.''
7. "The greatest gift a woman can give to a man is her body. The greatest gift a man can give to a woman is his freedom. If he isn't willing to give you his gift, then don't give him yours. Don't settle."
8. A real man honors his commitment to his wife and children.
9. "Talk about your concerns in your relationship when you're dating (i.e. porn), don't wait until you're engaged or married to address them."
10. "If he's unwilling to share something with you that you ask about, and replies with "you can't control me" or "it's none of your business, we're not married" - walk away. He's hiding something. Don't settle.
While of course, I know not everyone will agree with the statements made above from the show, but I just wanted to point out some of the things the Pastor mentioned that made me giggle and seriously think about.
If this has sparked your interest or you want to check it out further.....
http://shopping.laughyourway.com/LMST-Season-1-DVD?utm_campaign=homeproducts&utm_source=lyw&utm_medium=web&utm_content=lmstdvd
Also, one of his shows on Youtube:
It was a show where a Pastor, Mark Gungor, gives advice about marriage.
I thought, what the hey, I'll watch it. It'll be good research for my Marriage & Sexuality grad class final paper about the qualities of a successful marriage.
It turned out to be very interesting....and funny.
I loved the Pastor. He was great. His sermons could definitely hold my attention in church. It was educational and helpful...even in my own life.
Here are some of the highlights of the things I found most interesting.....
1. "Sex while dating makes you dumb - it clouds your mind...your judgement." Hence the reason why many marriages suffer after only a few months/less than a year, b/c the couple didn't really know each other. They think they are "in Hell."
2. "Sex is like the novocaine of marriage (LOL)....it helps hold a marriage together. Where as sex while dating can destroy your relationship."
3. "Sex creates an invisible bond when you're dating."
4. "Dating is your time to make a judgement call - is this the person I will/could marry?"
5. "Dating is a time of discovery - everything is fair game. Ask all the questions you want...you want to know what you're getting into before you get married." Why wait until you're married to be brave enough to ask the tough questions? "You should be looking at everything." "Date intelligently" - don't be embarrassed to ask your questions.
6. "He doesn't want to marry you, but he wants to have sex with you? Run.''
7. "The greatest gift a woman can give to a man is her body. The greatest gift a man can give to a woman is his freedom. If he isn't willing to give you his gift, then don't give him yours. Don't settle."
8. A real man honors his commitment to his wife and children.
9. "Talk about your concerns in your relationship when you're dating (i.e. porn), don't wait until you're engaged or married to address them."
10. "If he's unwilling to share something with you that you ask about, and replies with "you can't control me" or "it's none of your business, we're not married" - walk away. He's hiding something. Don't settle.
While of course, I know not everyone will agree with the statements made above from the show, but I just wanted to point out some of the things the Pastor mentioned that made me giggle and seriously think about.
If this has sparked your interest or you want to check it out further.....
http://shopping.laughyourway.com/LMST-Season-1-DVD?utm_campaign=homeproducts&utm_source=lyw&utm_medium=web&utm_content=lmstdvd
Also, one of his shows on Youtube:
Liar Liar
I will never understand why men feel the need to go after other women when they are married.
Brett Farve definitely let me down when he admitted to NFL officials about the voicemails he left on report, Jennifer Sterger's phone.
So sad.
Are there any good, decent men left out there?
A friend of mine posted on Facebook about men and how they don't like women's "drama." But if they don't like women and their "drama", then why do they feel the need to be involved with more than one woman?
When I heard that about Brett Farve, my heart broke for his wife.
I know how upset and disappointed she is feeling right now.
Brett has totally embarrassed his wife with his ridiculous and heartless actions.
If you're married (or in a relationship) and you're thinking about or sneaking around with another woman, then you shouldn't be in a relationship.
If you want out, just say so....
Brett Farve definitely let me down when he admitted to NFL officials about the voicemails he left on report, Jennifer Sterger's phone.
So sad.
Are there any good, decent men left out there?
A friend of mine posted on Facebook about men and how they don't like women's "drama." But if they don't like women and their "drama", then why do they feel the need to be involved with more than one woman?
When I heard that about Brett Farve, my heart broke for his wife.
I know how upset and disappointed she is feeling right now.
Brett has totally embarrassed his wife with his ridiculous and heartless actions.
If you're married (or in a relationship) and you're thinking about or sneaking around with another woman, then you shouldn't be in a relationship.
If you want out, just say so....
Thursday, October 21, 2010
step forward
"The hardest thing in the world is to simplify your life...it's so easy to make it complex. The best thing you can do is to turn around and take a step forward."
Words of wisdom thanks to my old friend, J.A.
Words of wisdom thanks to my old friend, J.A.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Friends & Judy Blume
“We are friends for life. When we’re together the years fall away. Isn’t that what matters? To have someone who can remember with you? To have someone who remembers how far you’ve come?” – Judy Blume
I love this quote.
Many of my closest friends live out of state...Michigan, Virginia, Kentucky, Texas, and New York.
Even though I don't see these girls every day or every month, they still have a special place in my heart.
I admire them and value our friendship very much.
I love this quote.
Many of my closest friends live out of state...Michigan, Virginia, Kentucky, Texas, and New York.
Even though I don't see these girls every day or every month, they still have a special place in my heart.
I admire them and value our friendship very much.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
7 rules of life
1. The path is not straight.
2. Mistakes need not be fatal.
3. People are more important than achievements or possessions.
4. Be gentle with your parents.
5. Never stop doing what you care most about.
6. Learn to use a semicolon.
7. You will find love.
Thanks J.P. for posting this. :)
2. Mistakes need not be fatal.
3. People are more important than achievements or possessions.
4. Be gentle with your parents.
5. Never stop doing what you care most about.
6. Learn to use a semicolon.
7. You will find love.
Thanks J.P. for posting this. :)
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
skin deep
True beauty is only skin deep.
It is not about big boobs...
...the perfect nose...
...a flat stomach....
...sculpted long legs....
....or weighing 110 lbs....
These things are what the media has put into our heads as acceptable beauty.
Women are self-conscious because of this....even models.
Crazy diets and obsessive workouts can lead to health problems for women.
Men and their opinions about our looks is also extremely critical for us.
If we catch our man checking out another woman, it can be crushing to our self-esteem.
Men, love your woman...give her your complete love and commitment.
Tell her she's beautiful every day, even if she's wearing sweats, has no make-up on and her hair's a total mess.
It will mean the absolute world to her (not to mention get you major brownie points).
Women appreciate a man who gives her his full attention in a room full of people, especially other women.
It is not about big boobs...
...the perfect nose...
...a flat stomach....
...sculpted long legs....
....or weighing 110 lbs....
These things are what the media has put into our heads as acceptable beauty.
Women are self-conscious because of this....even models.
Crazy diets and obsessive workouts can lead to health problems for women.
Men and their opinions about our looks is also extremely critical for us.
If we catch our man checking out another woman, it can be crushing to our self-esteem.
Men, love your woman...give her your complete love and commitment.
Tell her she's beautiful every day, even if she's wearing sweats, has no make-up on and her hair's a total mess.
It will mean the absolute world to her (not to mention get you major brownie points).
Women appreciate a man who gives her his full attention in a room full of people, especially other women.
Here's to...
Here's to jumping in with both feet.
Here's to taking risks and hoping they pay off.
Here's to love, honesty and happiness.
Here's to being young, and most importantly...
Here's to living with no regrets.
Here's to taking risks and hoping they pay off.
Here's to love, honesty and happiness.
Here's to being young, and most importantly...
Here's to living with no regrets.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Never Settle
Never settle for anything less than you deserve.
We often hear this, but do we really listen?
We settle on jobs that don't really make us happy...
We settle on a house/apt that is "eh, ok"...
We settle for significant others we don't really love or maybe don't see a future with...
We settle for a cheaper car that doesn't quite have all the features we wanted...
Why?
In the past, I settled for mediocre things in life.
I refuse to do that again.
Too often, I fought for the ok in life and not for the best that I could have.
Life is too short to settle. Go after what you deserve.
We often hear this, but do we really listen?
We settle on jobs that don't really make us happy...
We settle on a house/apt that is "eh, ok"...
We settle for significant others we don't really love or maybe don't see a future with...
We settle for a cheaper car that doesn't quite have all the features we wanted...
Why?
In the past, I settled for mediocre things in life.
I refuse to do that again.
Too often, I fought for the ok in life and not for the best that I could have.
Life is too short to settle. Go after what you deserve.
Friday, October 8, 2010
the fall
Allow yourself to...
...feel love
...be loved
...experience love
...fall head over heels in love
It can be scary and nerve-racking, but...
love is a beautiful thing and worth the risk.
There are a lot of life lessons through love...whether good or bad.
Go ahead. Jump in. Embrace. Believe. Trust. Enjoy.
...feel love
...be loved
...experience love
...fall head over heels in love
It can be scary and nerve-racking, but...
love is a beautiful thing and worth the risk.
There are a lot of life lessons through love...whether good or bad.
Go ahead. Jump in. Embrace. Believe. Trust. Enjoy.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Tartan High Heels
I LOVE these heels!
I think a good pair of shoes really sets your attitude for the day. I woke up with a smile on my face and have been in the best mood all day. Busy day, but a great one.
These heels are my favorite, because they remind me of two things:
1) my Scottish roots
2) my alma mater, Alma College
I am looking forward to Alma's homecoming this weekend. These heels really jump-started my Scottish alma mater weekend a couple days early. I am so excited to go back and visit. I am looking forward to....
- my sorority, Phi Sigma Sigma
- catching up with old friends & professors
- Pizza Sam's
- Petticoat breakfast
- Scottish kilts
- the town (I love it)
- spending time with my family
failure
"Failure is not an end, it is a springboard into an opportunity to try again" (R.T.)
I borrowed this quote from one of my students. He is wise beyond his years and has such a good head on his shoulders. I truly admire him and his determination in life.
I borrowed this quote from one of my students. He is wise beyond his years and has such a good head on his shoulders. I truly admire him and his determination in life.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
cherish each and every moment...
Life can be taken from you in a minute so it's very important to cherish each and every moment. Say I love you when you are given the chance and give a hug to someone in need. Even when your enemies try and bring you down, kill them with a smile and the sincerest of kindness. Anger is not worth fighting for.
I certainly needed this yesterday. Thanks S.J.Wilson for posting.
In life, you will come across people who want to bring you down. I struggle with this as I try to make everyone happy and I hate when people are upset with me or don't like me.
But, that is life. You won't be friends with everyone you meet.
I have learned that not everyone's morals, values, likes/dislikes, interests and personalities are exactly like mine.
I know and believe that I am a kind person...a good person...and I refuse to let negative and mean people bring me down.
For those I love and care about will receive my attention and energy.
Like the quote states, "anger is not worth fighting for..." I have forgiven those who have done me wrong and I am no longer angry. I am at peace with my life and who I am.
I certainly needed this yesterday. Thanks S.J.Wilson for posting.
In life, you will come across people who want to bring you down. I struggle with this as I try to make everyone happy and I hate when people are upset with me or don't like me.
But, that is life. You won't be friends with everyone you meet.
I have learned that not everyone's morals, values, likes/dislikes, interests and personalities are exactly like mine.
I know and believe that I am a kind person...a good person...and I refuse to let negative and mean people bring me down.
For those I love and care about will receive my attention and energy.
Like the quote states, "anger is not worth fighting for..." I have forgiven those who have done me wrong and I am no longer angry. I am at peace with my life and who I am.
Friday, October 1, 2010
today...
Today I realized I haven't written anything in awhile directly from me. It has been a lot of quotes and songs. I have a tendency to do that when I have a lot on my mind, but don't know how to put everything into words. So, today, it's just me.
Today was extremely busy. Work at this time...in the fall...is exhausting. Here's a fun pic from my most recent travels for work....
Yesterday I was driving through southern Indiana on my way to Cincinnati, OH.
My immediate thoughts seeing this pick-up truck with a huge pumpkin in the back were...
They sure do grow 'em big down here in southern Indiana. And...this was quite the pumpkin pickin' adventure.
I was in the car for probably a total of 10 hours yesterday. Yikes. I was crabby and exhausted by the time I got home last night. But I do enjoy driving in the car alone sometimes. It gives me time to think, sing at the top of my lungs, check out new scenery, and catch up with family and friends on the phone.
I thought about what I'm going to do with my life. Isn't that what everyone ponders about when driving alone in the car? :)
What are my plans after I finish my masters? Where would I like to live? Where would I like to work? When will I finish my masters? It's difficult to imagine where your life will be a year and a half from now, because things don't always happen the way you think. I have certainly learned you can only plan so much.
I've tried to not think so far in advance about my life. I figure, why try to plan that far ahead?
I've learned to enjoy each day as it comes...to be thankful for what I have...and to appreciate the little moments in life.
Today was extremely busy. Work at this time...in the fall...is exhausting. Here's a fun pic from my most recent travels for work....
Yesterday I was driving through southern Indiana on my way to Cincinnati, OH.
My immediate thoughts seeing this pick-up truck with a huge pumpkin in the back were...
They sure do grow 'em big down here in southern Indiana. And...this was quite the pumpkin pickin' adventure.
I was in the car for probably a total of 10 hours yesterday. Yikes. I was crabby and exhausted by the time I got home last night. But I do enjoy driving in the car alone sometimes. It gives me time to think, sing at the top of my lungs, check out new scenery, and catch up with family and friends on the phone.
I thought about what I'm going to do with my life. Isn't that what everyone ponders about when driving alone in the car? :)
What are my plans after I finish my masters? Where would I like to live? Where would I like to work? When will I finish my masters? It's difficult to imagine where your life will be a year and a half from now, because things don't always happen the way you think. I have certainly learned you can only plan so much.
I've tried to not think so far in advance about my life. I figure, why try to plan that far ahead?
I've learned to enjoy each day as it comes...to be thankful for what I have...and to appreciate the little moments in life.
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