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
Month: December 2008
Sounds of the Season
I need to do a comprehensive Christmas post, but that involves uploading videos and resizing pictures and writing witty and creative content – none of which I am willing to do right now. So, in the meantime, I present to you my two most favorite piano students performing their Christmas songs. Enjoy! Note: The camera… Continue reading Sounds of the Season
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
Musings on Immanuel
In my lifetime, Christmas has been about many things: sometimes, it’s been about friends and get-togethers and parties and being socially connected. sometimes, it’s been about family and reunions and traditions. sometimes, it’s been about fun and travel and new adventures. sometimes, frankly, it’s been about the gifts and money and the wrappings and decorations.… Continue reading Musings on Immanuel
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
Threads of Gratitude – Wet Blanket edition
Yeah, it’s one of THOSE days. I’m grumpy. I’m tired. I’m worn out. And now I gotta think of all the things I have to be grateful for. I find myself feeling much like a preschooler whose parent is trying to coerce her into doing the thing she hates most: “I don’t want to!” *crossing… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude – Wet Blanket edition
20 Questions, Give or Take
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Mostly wrapping paper, coordinated by color and person. Isn’t that a bit extreme? 2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial, pre-lit. Though one of our sections of pre-lit is currently un-lit so we have a nice stripe in our tree. 3. When do you put up the tree? Usually Thanksgiving… Continue reading 20 Questions, Give or Take
Make the cake!
It’s my new mantra: “Make the cake!” I know what you’re thinking: “But you’re on South Beach. Isn’t cake forbidden?” Technically, yes. But I’m speaking metaphorically. Or, to put it in plain English, it’s a catch-phrase. Perhaps I’d better back up a bit. I’ve shared a lot about our faith journey over the past 18… Continue reading Make the cake!
A Dickens of a Time
‘Twas “A Dickens of a Christmas” and all through the town, Visitors were coming – from miles around. The streets were bedecked with holiday cheer, Knowing that Christmastime soon would be here. We bundled up cozy, and soon headed down To the Christmas celebration in the neighboring town. We entered the square through a cheery… Continue reading A Dickens of a Time
South Beach Update: Oatmeal and Cottage Cheese Edition
Theft Problem – IMPORTANT MESSAGE: You’ve heard about people who have been abducted and had their kidneys removed by black-market organ thieves. My thighs were stolen from me during the night a few years ago. I went to sleep and woke up with someone else’s thighs. It was just that quick. The replacements had the… Continue reading South Beach Update: Oatmeal and Cottage Cheese Edition