Yesterday we had a “snow day.” I use that term loosely, because technically we did not have any snow. We had ice, and really just a glazing of it. Before all you northerners hurt yourselves laughing at us, let me remind you that nothing is more dangerous than being on an icy road with some… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Warm Woolen Mittens Edition
Category: I wanna talk about ME
Tidbits, rants, and assorted other musings…all about yours truly!
South Beach Update: Just Hangin’ On the Beach
I’m happy to report that the scale and I have reached a truce. We are now back on speaking terms. Our relationship is volatile and there are likely to be many more tense moments, but for now things are good. Not as good as I had hoped, but defninitely better than they were. And while… Continue reading South Beach Update: Just Hangin’ On the Beach
Threads of Gratitude: A Friendship Quilt
This week has seemed to be about friends. On Saturday, I had the privilege of getting together with the ladies from my Bible study group last spring. We met over brunch at Panera Bread Company and the company was more delicious than the food. I’m so grateful for the friendship we share, for the way… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: A Friendship Quilt
South Beach Update: The Line in the Sand
I’m sorry for not posting an update earlier today. You see, the scale and I are currently not on speaking terms. It all started last week. I realized I’d been unfaithful to the diet…and the scale, in the true spirit of Christian love, attempted to restore me gently. I admit I was chastised and humbled,… Continue reading South Beach Update: The Line in the Sand
Threads of Gratitude: Layers of Gratefulness
This crazy Texas weather, I tell ya! Saturday found us in t-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops. Monday brought ice and freezing rain, warm winter coats and hats, mittens and gloves and warm woolen socks. Yesterday saw a return to the 60’s with a cool breeze, just right for jeans and long sleeves with no jacket. This… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Layers of Gratefulness
South Beach Update: Back on the Beach
The holidays are over, my children are back in school, Matt is back at work…and it’s time to get serious. No more Christmas cookies. No more holiday pies or sweet breads. No more turkey dinners, glazed hams, or sugared veggies. No more steaming hot cups of frothy hot cocoa, mounded high with sweet whipped cream.… Continue reading South Beach Update: Back on the Beach
New Years Resolutions: 2009
The calendar proclaims that it’s already Day 2 of 2009 and here I sit, with not a single New Year’s Resolution penned. I guess it’s time to remedy that. As I’ve said before, I don’t like making resolutions. It’s too easy to fail at a resolution: you break it, and you’ve failed. So since I… Continue reading New Years Resolutions: 2009
“Goal” Post – A Checklist for 2008
I’m not all that crazy about checklists. For someone like me, who has both random and OCD tendencies, a checklist can wreak havoc on my mental state. However, in reflecting on the past year, I think a checklist is definitely in order. Let’s see how I did on reaching the goals I set for myself… Continue reading “Goal” Post – A Checklist for 2008
Threads of Gratitude: Christmas Stocking Edition
*Â To be read to the tune of “The 12 Days of Christmas”* The first thing at Christmas that I am grateful for is a husband who loves me. The second thing at Christmas that I am grateful for is two awesome kids, and a husband who loves me. The third thing at Christmas that… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Christmas Stocking Edition
South Beach Update: A Tidal Wave of Sweets
I know, my update is a day late and a dollar short, but at least I’m updating. The last few weeks have been a struggle, and more than once, I’ve felt like I was drowning in holiday sweets and treats and fast-food drive-thrus. But by the grace of God, I am still maintaining my weight… Continue reading South Beach Update: A Tidal Wave of Sweets