I get joy out of little things.
little details.
knowing that someone THOUGHT of me.
I don't LOVE {gifts}.
I love the thought put into a gift.
This year I got some of the most amazing gifts.
{sacrificed precious sleep} given to make me breakfast.
an {amazing meal} "Ufda Tacos" still dreaming of them
{time spent} with the people that I'm the closest to
{surprise lunch} in UpTown
messages {through out my birthday week}
songs sung on my {VoiceMail} etc.
AND... {a decorative box}
a box filled with the things that I love. or NEED.
A piggy bank.
Mittens.
Picture Frame.
The Box alone was so thoughtful.
These things may not seem like a big deal.
what each thing means to me is a big deal.
the fact that the giver KNOWS ME WELL.
That Means The Most!
Thank you for knowing me well!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
i love
Perfectly Awkward Moments.
the ones where you think... "did that REALLY just happen?" or "did anyone else just see what I saw?" in those moments I wish that my eyes were little video cameras to replay the moments for the people around me. Because I know that I'll never be able to describe how amazingly awkward they were. I will probably use too many words and be the only one laughing. But they are too good to not TRY to share.
Like this woman.
I was in the ladies room - in a stall minding my own business (as you do in the stalls of a ladies room). She came in talking on her cell phone... (I've NEVER understood this and always have the urge to flush a few times just for fun - you can't really pretend you're somewhere else then)... she was speaking a foreign language and all of the sudden in CLEAR and eager English said, "blah blah blah... 'HOLY HANNAH' blah blah blah" I almost burst into laughter when I heard it. Where did she get "Holy Hannah" and how funny that those were her only English words of choice!
I've encountered so many moments like this recently. Little things. Details of the day that just make me giggle. I hope you get as much joy out of moments like this as I do!
the ones where you think... "did that REALLY just happen?" or "did anyone else just see what I saw?" in those moments I wish that my eyes were little video cameras to replay the moments for the people around me. Because I know that I'll never be able to describe how amazingly awkward they were. I will probably use too many words and be the only one laughing. But they are too good to not TRY to share.
Like this woman.
I was in the ladies room - in a stall minding my own business (as you do in the stalls of a ladies room). She came in talking on her cell phone... (I've NEVER understood this and always have the urge to flush a few times just for fun - you can't really pretend you're somewhere else then)... she was speaking a foreign language and all of the sudden in CLEAR and eager English said, "blah blah blah... 'HOLY HANNAH' blah blah blah" I almost burst into laughter when I heard it. Where did she get "Holy Hannah" and how funny that those were her only English words of choice!
I've encountered so many moments like this recently. Little things. Details of the day that just make me giggle. I hope you get as much joy out of moments like this as I do!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Dear Bambi,
When you see my headlights... PLEASE MOVE. The {deer in headlights} look is not so cute on you. You were so close. 2 steps away from safety. Better luck next time.
Sincerely,
Stella. (my broken car)
I took Bambi out on Thursday night. Didn't mean to... but he was in the way. I had looked down at the clock - to see what time it was. Looked up and there he was.
My car spun on the highway one full time and then a half a spin in the ditch so I was facing the oncoming traffic.
life lessons from Bambi.
Sincerely,
Stella. (my broken car)
I took Bambi out on Thursday night. Didn't mean to... but he was in the way. I had looked down at the clock - to see what time it was. Looked up and there he was.
My car spun on the highway one full time and then a half a spin in the ditch so I was facing the oncoming traffic.
life lessons from Bambi.
- When something destructive is coming your way: MOVE!!
- Sometimes we have to go deeper into a ditch to get out of it
- A smile goes a long way when you're stuck
- When your coffee spills all over our coat - enjoy the smell
- Having FB on your phone is a good thing for emergencies
- Life is short.
- Invest in people.
- Love as much as you can.
Monday, October 12, 2009
building a culture of
encouragement:
Listens
Inspires
Gathers
Gives
Strengthens
Bounces
is Active
Discouragement unsettles. Destabilizes.
Jeremiah 29:
11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
This was written to people whose world had been turned upside down. It was encouragement.
Look at what God says to us - even when we're in a season of discouragement/doubt.
Jeremiah 29:
5 "Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce. 6 Marry and have sons and daughters; find wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too may have sons and daughters. Increase in number there; do not decrease. 7 Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper."
I CARRIED you here. Pray that where you're at prospers. You too will prosper.
1. Build and settle
2. Make a living
3. Increase don't decrease. Go forward
4. Stay committed
when we do these things we'll get the BEST out of wherever we're at.
Human nature. When we're discouraged we tend to listen to voices that will discourage us more. Misery loves Company. God's plan is to SETTLE you.
The encouragement we give will determine what we'll receive.
brian houston - head pastor of Hillsong Church AU
I was babysitting one night and was "brought home" by watching this message. Just wanted to share it.
Listens
Inspires
Gathers
Gives
Strengthens
Bounces
is Active
Discouragement unsettles. Destabilizes.
Jeremiah 29:
11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
This was written to people whose world had been turned upside down. It was encouragement.
Look at what God says to us - even when we're in a season of discouragement/doubt.
Jeremiah 29:
5 "Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce. 6 Marry and have sons and daughters; find wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too may have sons and daughters. Increase in number there; do not decrease. 7 Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper."
I CARRIED you here. Pray that where you're at prospers. You too will prosper.
1. Build and settle
2. Make a living
3. Increase don't decrease. Go forward
4. Stay committed
when we do these things we'll get the BEST out of wherever we're at.
Human nature. When we're discouraged we tend to listen to voices that will discourage us more. Misery loves Company. God's plan is to SETTLE you.
The encouragement we give will determine what we'll receive.
brian houston - head pastor of Hillsong Church AU
I was babysitting one night and was "brought home" by watching this message. Just wanted to share it.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Isaiah 61:11
For as the soil makes the sprout come up
and a garden causes seeds to grow...
I read this over and over this morning. made me think about life. the people in my life. friends family. my "soil". the foundations in my life.
I love the picture this paints.
our SOIL makes the sprout come up.
the GARDEN causes the seed to grow.
Who we surround ourselves with brings growth.
love it.
and a garden causes seeds to grow...
I read this over and over this morning. made me think about life. the people in my life. friends family. my "soil". the foundations in my life.
I love the picture this paints.
our SOIL makes the sprout come up.
the GARDEN causes the seed to grow.
Who we surround ourselves with brings growth.
love it.
Monday, October 5, 2009
little things
I love days like today. where i NOTICE answered prayer. when it looked like I may lose A LOT... I decided I would trust that what was "meant" to happen, would. what good does worrying do? (especially when it is usually my default)
earlier this month A LOT was at stake. I felt specifically that I could, "Trust God and He would Provide" that I needed to "Not Worry - and just put myself out there" SO SPECIFICALLY...
I needed to sell ~$3,000 personally with lia sophia to keep management status.
I had 5 parties scheduled. so I felt pretty good and confident - it wouldn't be a problem.
Then 2 parties rescheduled (the 2 that I EXPECTED to have large sales)...
My 3 shows that I DID have - turned out to be AMAZING shows. So much fun!!
One hostess decided to start selling and the other shows were more than $1,000 in sales each.
It was the week before "month end", I thought about putting my own money into it - so that I wouldn't lose my status... but I had PROMISED myself that I wouldn't no matter what... I had a whisper of a thought, "Just Trust Me and put yourself out there" So I emailed a few past customers who expressed interest in purchasing this month...
The morning of our "fiscal month end" I got an email of orders - that put me $68 over what I needed to sell!
This month was a great reminder to me to know that I'm taken care of. No matter what my situation. What my need. How large or small. Also - that I have to put myself out there.
I love the little things. and days like today!
earlier this month A LOT was at stake. I felt specifically that I could, "Trust God and He would Provide" that I needed to "Not Worry - and just put myself out there" SO SPECIFICALLY...
I needed to sell ~$3,000 personally with lia sophia to keep management status.
I had 5 parties scheduled. so I felt pretty good and confident - it wouldn't be a problem.
Then 2 parties rescheduled (the 2 that I EXPECTED to have large sales)...
My 3 shows that I DID have - turned out to be AMAZING shows. So much fun!!
One hostess decided to start selling and the other shows were more than $1,000 in sales each.
It was the week before "month end", I thought about putting my own money into it - so that I wouldn't lose my status... but I had PROMISED myself that I wouldn't no matter what... I had a whisper of a thought, "Just Trust Me and put yourself out there" So I emailed a few past customers who expressed interest in purchasing this month...
The morning of our "fiscal month end" I got an email of orders - that put me $68 over what I needed to sell!
This month was a great reminder to me to know that I'm taken care of. No matter what my situation. What my need. How large or small. Also - that I have to put myself out there.
I love the little things. and days like today!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
music.
I wonder if everyone is moved as deeply as I am by music.
a friend of mine and I were driving down the road the other day - listening to the same station. We both got out of the car and were pretty much wiping the tears from our eyes. We both are pretty emotional and easily moved. many times I'm not "thankful" for this trait - it can get old... but today I loved it. I heard a song and was moved to tears. My world was paused because of the words sung. The instruments played. The arrangements made.
Music has a power that is beautiful.
I'm not a song writer - but at times wish I was. I'm not a musician either - but if I could play I don't know if I would want to do anything else.
I'm enamored with people who can put life to music. People who are able to feel deep enough to capture it and communicate it to the masses. Man it's good.
a friend of mine and I were driving down the road the other day - listening to the same station. We both got out of the car and were pretty much wiping the tears from our eyes. We both are pretty emotional and easily moved. many times I'm not "thankful" for this trait - it can get old... but today I loved it. I heard a song and was moved to tears. My world was paused because of the words sung. The instruments played. The arrangements made.
Music has a power that is beautiful.
I'm not a song writer - but at times wish I was. I'm not a musician either - but if I could play I don't know if I would want to do anything else.
I'm enamored with people who can put life to music. People who are able to feel deep enough to capture it and communicate it to the masses. Man it's good.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
I LOVE the month of October...
Season changing.
Leaves crunching.
Crisp smell.
Amazing friends.
Football season.
Comfy Sweaters.
Apple cider.
Ugg boots.
Many layers.
Warm mittens.
Bon fires.
Chai Latte.
Fall colors.
Butt warmers.
Space heaters.
Tanning booth.
Long naps.
New business.
Photo shoots.
PF Changs.
Overwhelming grace.
Known love.
MY BIRTHDAY.
28
really...? man I'm getting old.
Leaves crunching.
Crisp smell.
Amazing friends.
Football season.
Comfy Sweaters.
Apple cider.
Ugg boots.
Many layers.
Warm mittens.
Bon fires.
Chai Latte.
Fall colors.
Butt warmers.
Space heaters.
Tanning booth.
Long naps.
New business.
Photo shoots.
PF Changs.
Overwhelming grace.
Known love.
MY BIRTHDAY.
28
really...? man I'm getting old.
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