There are 97 days left till we move to New Zealand. 97 DAYS. Does anyone have a paper bag that I can breathe into?! You know the sensation you get right before careening down a roller-coaster hill? That’s what I just felt. I may get whiplash watching the pages of my day planner as they… Read More Down to Double-Digits
My morning was eventful! Chris is currently on a flight to New York. Yesterday, he made a big deal about needing to be at the airport (located 10 minutes from our house) at 6:30 in the morning and how he hoped that I would get home early enough to drop him off without him being… Read More So Here’s How My Morning Went…
A little prayer request – as of Friday, my state Board of Nursing was refusing to sign a form that I need for my New Zealand license application. I was informed that their policy for any agency requesting verification was to direct them to their online database. I’ve informed my state’s BON that the Nursing… Read More Worried
I’ve started running again, and it’s like I never knew how much I missed it. I stopped running shortly after starting my new job for reasons I won’t get into. I hadn’t been on the treadmill for a regular run in about, oh, 3 1/2 months, and I was sick of not working out. I… Read More Falling Back in the Habit
Huge congrats to my brother-in-law Sam, who was recently offered and accepted a position with a great company in Illinois. Sam is finishing his Masters in Engineering at Iowa State, and was laid off back in March 2009. He and my sister maintained such a good attitude throughout all of this and were great examples… Read More Congratulations, Sam!
Do you like old photographs? I do. I love seeing pictures from the past and learning a little something about what life was like back then. My family has a pretty strong sense of where we come from. This is in part thanks to my Uncle Dave, who’s done quite a bit of studying on… Read More Vintage Photographs
Thanks to everyone who read my book review and entered the giveaway. I loved reading all of your comments. I really enjoy doing these reviews and sharing the books with others. If you’d like to read my thoughts on “Perfecting Kate” by Tamara Leigh, feel free to check it out. Now for the winner. As… Read More Book Giveaway Winner
There’s a mouse in my house. Here’s the scene: I’m sitting in my living room Monday night. It’s late. Chris is already in bed, but I can’t sleep because of this whole stupid working-the-night-shift thing. So I’m watching a movie and then I see it – a dark shape skittering over the back of the… Read More A Mouse in the House
There are some people that you can go years without seeing, and then when you do see them it’s like no time has passed. Do you know what I mean? It’s like that with my aunts and uncles. I drove to Holland, MI with my mom and sister Valerie this weekend (my dad was planning… Read More Family Weekend
My lovely sister S bought me a half-gag, half-serious Christmas present: a survival kit made up of a big water bottle chock-full of gear. She told me that it was intended for when Chris and I started to explore the South Island in New Zealand. It had things like a survival blanket, matches, first aid… Read More Silly Survival Kits
Hello, my lovely readers 🙂 I thought that I’d share a bit about my life and how I’m adjusting to working nights. I know that not many of you have experience working nights in an Emergency Room. While I can’t share specifics, I can share a little of what life’s been like on a graveyard… Read More Finding Balance
I got my hair done today. My stylist was running about 35 – 40 minutes behind. I might have been annoyed by this, but I had called her only a few days ago and she’d worked me in, so I wasn’t complaining. As a result, I ended up leaving the salon a little after 7… Read More Always Keep Your Keys Out When Walking To Your Car
Winter in Indiana is dry. To keep the static cling, electric shocks, and chapped skin to a minimum, there are a few things that are essentials in our house. 1. Minimal use of the central heat. This may mean that there are times when I’m wearing wool socks or wrapped up in a blanket, but… Read More Winter Essentials
Hello, my lovely readers! I hope that you all had a fantabulous New Year’s Eve and are enjoying the start of another year. It looks like 2010 will be another busy year in our household. I decided to list out our plans for the next several months, just to get an idea of what I… Read More Plans for 2010
Hello my lovely readers 🙂 Today isn’t actually my birthday, but I’m working on the 23rd and wanted to celebrate today. I’ve found that as I get older, making a big “to do” about my birthday is less and less important. Today, all I wanted to be able to do was sleep in, spend time… Read More Happy Early Birthday to Me!
Hello, my lovely readers! First off, let me wish a great big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my younger sister, V. Happy Birthday, V! We can’t wait to see you at Christmas 🙂 Also, my computer has officially bit the dust. It lived a nice, long life and had been wheezing and gasping along for the last… Read More Anniversary Gifts and Birthday Wishes
Weight loss. Depending on who you ask, it’s either a very popular or very unpopular subject. I’ve shared a bit on this blog about my past struggle with weight, how I basically didn’t eat for several years. I’ve shied away from sharing too much about it, partially because it’s personal and partially because I don’t… Read More On the (Exercise) Road, Again!
Happy Anniversary to my sister S and her husband, S. Today marks their 7th anniversary! They are such a great couple and have wonderful children. We love you guys! I also want to wish another Happy Anniversary, this time to my brother D and his wife, B. Their 2nd anniversary is tomorrow but poor B… Read More Happy Anniversaries!
I’m currently loving Tim McGraw’s new song, “Southern Voice”. As far as I’m concerned, almost any Tim McGraw song is a good one, but this is definitely a new favorite. It makes me think of visiting my wonderful family in Georgia and South Carolina, “Gone with the Wind, and how I have a not-so-secret desire… Read More Southern Voice
Could you all do me a favor? Please pray that I get over this illness quickly, and that work goes smoothly tonight. I know that sounds silly and kind of simple, but I could really use it. I’ve had a terrible cold, an earache, and a very, very sore throat for the last 5 days. … Read More Prayer Request
