Getting to know You!!

So, one of my newer reads suggested this fun little game. And, if you play along just right, you have the opportunity of increasing the number of readers you have. While I full realize that my blog might be as boring as watching paint dry, I love it. I've enjoyed getting back into writing with this little blog, and so I figure it can't hurt, might help! Give it a shot!

So, part of this little game included me telling Lynnette my top five favorite blogs to visit. Of course, I included Melissa because her artistic talent just intrigues me, Kelly's Korner, which I found through Melissa. Kelly has been such a huge inspiration to so many women, and I just love reading about her miracle, Harper! Definitely had to include this amazing friend, just because she's so much fun, she lives to the fullest, and praises God through everything! I also listed The Heart Change Place and Leelou Blogs, both of which I just enjoy reading and checking out!

So, if you want to play along, jump on over to Lynnette's blog and check it out! You might want to grab some kleenex first, though. Lynnette definitely has a beautiful story to tell. She's such a woman of triumph in Christ who really does know how to dance barefoot.

Another Blogosphere Game!

Okay, so I’ve told you that I’ve recently gotten really into this blogosphere world, and I’m loving it! I’m participating in an interview, which SoMi recently participated in. Here are the rules:

1. I must refer you to SoMi’s post where I got this idea

2. If you want to participate, leave me a comment saying, “Interview me.” (And your e-mail address, please.)
3. I will respond by emailing you five questions. I get to pick the questions!
4. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
5. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
6. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.

So, here were SoMi’s questions for me:

(1) Name only one blogger you really respect and tell me why. Just one? Gee whiz. . . . I respect all of y’all. I’ll tell you why I respect Jennifer. Sometimes the best friendships are ones that kind of happen in random ways, you know? I have gotten to know Jennifer through a mutual friend, and in recent years, Jennifer’s been crushed, her world’s been turned upside down, and she has been heart broken beyond explanation. The beautiful thing, though, is Jennifer is today, one of the most amazing Godly women I know. She has faced her battles with faith like a child, she has embraced the new life God’s given her with such gusto and enthusiasm! I’m one of many, many friends Jennifer has, and it’s so easy to be her friend because she’s so full of life, excitement, warmth, and grace. She’s the true epitome of a Christian Southern Lady, and I’m proud to call her my friend.

(2) If you had to pick a non-urban, U.S. destination in which to vacation for a week, where would you go?

White Salmon, Washington!

Tim’s aunt and uncle live there, and the pictures I’ve seen are beautiful! With a population of just over 2,200, this is definitely a non-urban destination!!!

(3) If you had $500 to spend on housing, food and entertainment for the trip mentioned in (2), how would you spend it? Since we’d stay with Cindy and George, I’d spend $500 on food for the fam and fun times from hiking Dog Mountain to touring wineries and anything inbetween!

(4) Tell me about one person with whom you've lost touch. If you hope for a reunion, how would you like that reunion to take place? It would have to be Kristin, a friend from high school. Actually, Kristin went to school with me in kindergarten, too, but moved to California. She returned for her senior year, and we were instantly close friends. We remained close through college, even living together for a few months. When I graduated and returned to Macon, Kristin and I were roommates in a guest house together. Let’s just say I ended up moving out, losing money and a friend. She moved for work, and we really haven’t spoken since. . . . then the wonderful world of Facebook intervened, and I found her mother (or did she find me?) and Kristin. We’ve chatted briefly via Facebook, and while I miss her friendship dearly, I know I always will. It seems as though she’s happy now, and that’s really all that matters. We both grew up and are different people, I suppose. . . . Ah, thus is life. Reunion? Doubtful. . . .

(5) In 2008, what was your biggest achievement and your biggest failure/disappointment? Would becoming an aunt be an achievement?!?! Probably not so much since I really did nothing except cheer on my sister through labor and dote on Ellie ever since! So, my biggest achievement of ‘08 would definitely be running my first half marathon. What an experience! I’m especially proud since I really have only been running for less than a year! 2008 was such a great year for me, being a newlywed, watching my sister and brother in law become parents. . . but the disappointments would be losing a dear friend to cancer and losing my Pepoppie to stroke. Amy was just too young, and Pepoppie’s illness was so brief that I’m not sure it’s hit me yet that he’s really gone. Life is so fragile.

So, there you have it, friends! Hit me up, and I'll send you questions so you can play along, too! Happy New Year! Stay safe!

Shout Out for Melissa

What what? Two posts in one day? I know, the first one today wasn't really a post. . . more of a picture show-off.

So I have a new friend, Melissa Jackson, and she is super duper talented! Check out her blog, and if you post a comment on her Inspired to Give Away post, you'll be entered into a drawing for a free - Yes, FREE!!! - painting! How cool is that? Remember, Christmas is sneakin' up on us for sure! Who wouldn't love a painting by Melissa?

So, check 'em out; she's got various lines and does all kindsa great stuff!

“A Woman’s mind is as complex as her handbag; even when you get to the bottom of it, there is always something at the bottom to surprise you!” ~ Billy Connelly

Are we that complicated? I never really thought so. . . then I married Tim. God love his heart, I am sure he wonders what in the world he’s gotten himself into sometimes! While I really can’t think of many specific examples off the cuff, I know there have been many times in our short marriage thus far that I’ve said something – more like thought something aloud, and he’s just looked at me and shaken his head.

One example that comes to mind is my wondering if a gnat gets caught inside your car, and you’re going 80 down I-75, if you crack the window to let the gnat out, will he survive? I mean, that’s a lot of pressure for a little gnat. Would it be best to just smash him and get on with your drive? I asked this recently when we were coming back from Valdosta. I felt it was a very good, thought provoking question. Tim asked me what in the world was going on in my head!

The quote at the top of today’s post is so true! I am forever searching for something lost in the bottom of my purse. The bigger the purse, the bigger the search! And I love purses! Always have, really. I have a closet that’s full of bags ~ big, small, red, green, black, brown, tan, on and on and on! I just love ‘em!

So imagine my excitement when I heard about HandbagPlanet.com. This site launches October 15, and will provide women like me – who love a great bag – with exciting choices that are inspired by name brands but priced just right for us real women! Check it out! They’re also giving away a bag an hour for their first 24 hours of business; can’t beat that!

Wow, I’ve jumped all over the place in this blog. I’m sorry. . . it’s just how my brain works sometimes! From purses to gnats, everything in between!

I’m thankful for the hint of fall weather and the fact that it’s October!