I’m a moron. No, I’m not being totally self-deprecating, it’s the truth. July was a very exciting month in many respects and a very challenging one in others. One of my challenges was, and has been, financial management. Without saying too much about my developing budgeting skills, let’s say I got myself in a bind…
Read MoreCoffee shops simply come alive with stories, you almost need two dedicated pens to capture it all. The whirl of the espresso machine as it doles out one’s daily allotment of legal addictive stimulant. The barista’s quick, “Hi, how are ya?” followed by a rapid staccato of, “Thanks, have a nice day!” Ceramic cups catch glints of the setting sun as…
Read MoreI can’t say I’ve arrived at any sort of authority at all on this subject. I mean, I would say my standards are more modest than MTV, for example, but modesty is totally subjective unless we pair it against the ULTIMATE standard. Before I give you guys that standard I mentioned, thought I’d explain why…
Read MoreThis past week I’ve been on vacation with my rocking awesome (and super hot! yes, I said it) fiance. As I am waiting to transition to a new position within my company, I have found a BUNCH of unexpected free time on my hands. While I have used the time to tackle overdue chores like…
Read MoreSo all of you don’t have to worry…my lovely ring is BACK! If you remember the long, sad, ring saga I am happy to say *this* customer service rep was soooo kind and lovely. Very nice! I even got a free subscription to BRIDES magazine for a year. Cha-ching! 🙂
Read MoreThis past week I have had not one but TWO really crummy customer service experiences. I know you’re dying to hear about them, so we’ll get to it. The first was with the jewelry counter at JCPenny. Let me say, I have nothing against JCPenny! Love their clothes, love their prices, but I DID NOT…
Read MoreMore often than not, I think most Christians aren’t exactly sure how to approach their own Bible study. Some will choose a book – usually a New Testament book because, let’s face it, Habakkuk isn’t exactly easy to understand – and skim over those coffee cup verses. Others will just flip open their Bible and…
Read MoreI’ve found that conversations with my coworkers, in a secular environment, often result in the most spiritually significant insights. You may have “those days” at your workplace. The days where not much gets done. When the clock goes two ticks forward and one tick back. When you piddle but don’t produce. Friday was one such…
Read MorePatience, the art of waiting, has often been a theme of my blogs. Again I find myself woefully impatient. Its not often that I don’t want to openly discuss what is near and dear to my heart. Ask anyone, I’m pretty much an open book. All I can say is what has gotten me…
Read MoreI love Pinterest. Let me just get that out in the open before you think I’m hating on the pins! I love how my followers will pin a handful of wonderfully delicious (and fattening!) recipes, followed by a handful of workout routines – so ironic 🙂 I have this odd fascination of looking at random…
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