I must admit
that while my blog is bare
the pages of my journal are full
of prayers, of honesty, of processing
and my heart is full to match.
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Showing posts with label blogs. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Unexpected Inspiration
... And then there was someone I know from work.
I recently met him
and don't work with him terribly often
But yesterday he said,
"Remember that time we talked about your blog?
What do you blog about anyway?"
And there it was.
The inspiration I had been desperately searching for.
As I explained to him the reason I blog,
I was reminded of the importance of picking up pennies.
And not just picking up pennies when we feel like picking up pennies.
Or picking up the shiny ones and leaving the dull.
But making it a priority to pick up pennies.
Because they get forgotten, because they go unnoticed
because they get trampled on when they aren't picked up
because they have little value when not pooled together
and sometimes for no reason other than
because we are called to.
So here I am.
I'm back.
And I'm picking up my pennies.
Because too many have been swept away unnoticed.
I recently met him
and don't work with him terribly often
But yesterday he said,
"Remember that time we talked about your blog?
What do you blog about anyway?"
And there it was.
The inspiration I had been desperately searching for.
As I explained to him the reason I blog,
I was reminded of the importance of picking up pennies.
And not just picking up pennies when we feel like picking up pennies.
Or picking up the shiny ones and leaving the dull.
But making it a priority to pick up pennies.
Because they get forgotten, because they go unnoticed
because they get trampled on when they aren't picked up
because they have little value when not pooled together
and sometimes for no reason other than
because we are called to.
So here I am.
I'm back.
And I'm picking up my pennies.
Because too many have been swept away unnoticed.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Why.
I'm loving this quote my friend Tracy posted today.
she always finds the best words to hold on to
and brings thought to paper so eloquently perfect.
“I pray because I can’t help myself. I pray because I’m helpless.
I pray because the need flows out of me all the time- waking and sleeping.
It doesn’t change God- it changes me.”
- Clive Staples
she always finds the best words to hold on to
and brings thought to paper so eloquently perfect.
“I pray because I can’t help myself. I pray because I’m helpless.
I pray because the need flows out of me all the time- waking and sleeping.
It doesn’t change God- it changes me.”
- Clive Staples
Friday, June 24, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
A Feel Good Photo
[source]Today, I decided to share a lovely photo with the blogging community.
Why?
1. Because this picture is insanely special to me.
2. Because posts are better with pictures
3. Because Mondays are better with posts (with pictures!) and...
4. Because of today's YouMeHealth Daily Challenge:
"Share a feel-good photo with someone you know."
If you don't participate in the YMH Daily Challenge, you should.
They're awesome little challenges that increase your well-being.
It's a fun competition and an interesting addition to each day.
Happy Monday, folks!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Web Finds
A few of my favorite things spotted around the web today
TicTacToe Stamp Set via Playing Grown-Up
World's Smallest Postal Service via You Are My Fave
Joanna's perfect cheese plate from Murray's, of course
and stunning cherry blossoms
Goodness me. What a collection of lovelies.
TicTacToe Stamp Set via Playing Grown-Up
World's Smallest Postal Service via You Are My Fave
Joanna's perfect cheese plate from Murray's, of course
and stunning cherry blossoms
Goodness me. What a collection of lovelies.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Tick Tock: Spending Time
A wise beauty once said,
that how we spend our time
is a bold declaration of what's important to us.
This couldn't be more true.
And it of course got me thinking.
How do I spend my time?
Being the slightly geeky type I hate to admit I am,
I threw some numbers in Excel and popped out a quick pie chart.
So how do I spend my time?
37% Sleeping
27% Working
20% Personal
7% Shopping for/preparing/eating food
5% Driving/Commuting
4% Showering/Getting Ready
Of that Personal time, there's chores and cleaning,
errands and bill paying, reading and writing,
blogging and crafting, and spending time with loved ones.
I was shocked to realize
that nearly a quarter of my time each week
isn't necessary scheduled.
It can be spent however we choose.
And this really challenged me to use it wisely,
to spend it doing things that reflect what's important to me.
Like doing things for other people,
exercising to keep healthy,
and spending more of that time with the Lord.
It's also important that I use some of that personal time
to feed my soul the things it craves.
Namely: Creating, Contemplating, and Communing.
How do you spend YOUR time...?
that how we spend our time
is a bold declaration of what's important to us.
This couldn't be more true.
And it of course got me thinking.
How do I spend my time?
Being the slightly geeky type I hate to admit I am,
I threw some numbers in Excel and popped out a quick pie chart.
So how do I spend my time?
37% Sleeping
27% Working
20% Personal
7% Shopping for/preparing/eating food
5% Driving/Commuting
4% Showering/Getting Ready
Of that Personal time, there's chores and cleaning,
errands and bill paying, reading and writing,
blogging and crafting, and spending time with loved ones.
I was shocked to realize
that nearly a quarter of my time each week
isn't necessary scheduled.
It can be spent however we choose.
And this really challenged me to use it wisely,
to spend it doing things that reflect what's important to me.
Like doing things for other people,
exercising to keep healthy,
and spending more of that time with the Lord.
It's also important that I use some of that personal time
to feed my soul the things it craves.
Namely: Creating, Contemplating, and Communing.
How do you spend YOUR time...?
Monday, January 31, 2011
January: the best of my days
Ashley Ann of Under the Sycamore Tree is a darling
and uber creative mother of four.
A few weeks ago, she featured a diy notepad
that she put together for some folks at church.
I loved the idea and printed out a year's worth for myself.
I figured I'd share the best of my days at the end of each month.
and uber creative mother of four.
A few weeks ago, she featured a diy notepad
that she put together for some folks at church.
I loved the idea and printed out a year's worth for myself.
I figured I'd share the best of my days at the end of each month.
1. Being productive around the house - great way to start the year off!2. Our anniversary dinner at Peohe's, Coronado. Quality time + delicious food3. My first Flavia drink: Milky Way Latte. What a great Christmas gift that keeps on giving4. Having absolutely zero plans after work5. Finding Kelle Hampton's blog6. Crafting. alone.7. Being upgraded to a suite in Palm Springs with the mister8. A 2 hour long bubble bath9. Snuggling in bed. I love those precious moments10. Shrimp and Crab fondue with the McLeods for Mike's birthday11. Starting on Jeremiah's secret project12. Eating lunch in the sunshine. I could feel the warmth kiss my face. Heaven.13. Driving down the coast to pick up my Disney Dianas!14. Havarti cheese with the Schanakers. What great friends!15. Life-giving conversation with the Kookers16. Prayer time with Jeremiah before bed17. Having a romantic dinner with the mister18. A new blog follower (Thanks, April!) :)19. Dad came running when I locked my keys in the car. #soselfless20. Sore legs after a good run21. A free afternoon at work to do whatever I wanted22. Running at Lake Miramar with Jeremiah. So pretty.23. Sleeping in and the smell of warm scones in the morning24. Jeremiah telling me that I'm doing a good job to support him through the busy season at work25. Dinner with the girls from Bible Study. I miss them!!26. Hanging out with my sister. Nuff said.27. A surprise love note from Jeremiah in Spanish #lovethelatin28. Family dinner29. Spending time with friends and family at our housewarming party30. A lazy Sunday afternoon, complete with 2 romantic movies and 6 episodes of 2431. A raw and authentic prayer time on my way home from work
Happy end-of-January! Can't wait to see what February brings.With my birthday, Valentine's day, and President's day off of work,February is definitely a favorite around these neck-of-the-woods!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Golden Apples
My favorite high school Spanish teacher
a sweet Christian lady
with a heart for God's people.
Today, a post from her blog
reminded me of the power in words
"Like apples of gold in settings of silver
is a word spoken in right circumstances."
Proverbs 25:11
I'm frequently reminded of the importance to tame my tongue,
but today's reminder spoke not of the absence of harsh words,
but of the presence of kind words
words that are intentional and encouraging.
It reminded me of the calling to only speak words that make souls stronger.
Indeed her words were like apples of gold
in a settings of silver
a sweet Christian lady
with a heart for God's people.
Today, a post from her blog
reminded me of the power in words
"Like apples of gold in settings of silver
is a word spoken in right circumstances."
Proverbs 25:11
I'm frequently reminded of the importance to tame my tongue,
but today's reminder spoke not of the absence of harsh words,
but of the presence of kind words
words that are intentional and encouraging.
It reminded me of the calling to only speak words that make souls stronger.
Indeed her words were like apples of gold
in a settings of silver
The Good. The Bad. and the Ugly, too.
Q: In response to the following:
"I feel inadequate reading blogs about moms who do so much."
A: My blog features the things I'm passionate about
and feel confident doing like photography and crafts.
It doesn't feature the things I can't do well like organizing,
whipping out a spreadsheet, sewing, gardening, playing the guitar, etc.
I wish I was good at some of these things, so I ask my friends who are to help me,
or maybe I'll read up on them to inspire me.
I accept the fact I may never be naturally organized or able to write a song.
But we are all good at something.
I certainly wouldn't judge someone who doesn't take good pictures
or do crafts with their kids because maybe that's not what they enjoy.
And that's the beauty of a big vast world
full of rich differences of people and talents and loves.
What is it that moves you, fuels you, inspires you?
Find it, own it, live it. And maybe, if you feel inclined...blog about it.
"I feel inadequate reading blogs about moms who do so much."
A: My blog features the things I'm passionate about
and feel confident doing like photography and crafts.
It doesn't feature the things I can't do well like organizing,
whipping out a spreadsheet, sewing, gardening, playing the guitar, etc.
I wish I was good at some of these things, so I ask my friends who are to help me,
or maybe I'll read up on them to inspire me.
I accept the fact I may never be naturally organized or able to write a song.
But we are all good at something.
I certainly wouldn't judge someone who doesn't take good pictures
or do crafts with their kids because maybe that's not what they enjoy.
And that's the beauty of a big vast world
full of rich differences of people and talents and loves.
What is it that moves you, fuels you, inspires you?
Find it, own it, live it. And maybe, if you feel inclined...blog about it.
----
When I read this, I was deeply encouraged.
I follow many, many blogs.
and though when I started reading them, I felt nothing but inspiration,
I've since started to sometimes compare myself to other bloggers.
I don't necessarily judge my blog against theirs
so much as I compare my life against theirs.
My skills and gifts against theirs. My hopes and dreams against theirs.
My marriage against theirs.
And while, yes, there is a divine sense of inspiration
that comes from surrounding yourself with those
who have excelled differently (read: more) than you have,
there is also a dangerous temptation to compare yourself
and to sink into discontentment.
That said, Kelle's words also reminded me
of something near&dear to my heart.
I can identify with the quest to
Find it. Own it. and Live it.
And part of me is also challenged in a different way.
This may not be a goal for everyone,
I don't think it should be and I don't expect it to be,
but for me and for my blog,
I want it to be a place where I not only blog about what I'm good at
but also about what I struggle with,
what I don't really like about myself,
what I just plain suck at.
Being a perfectionist
(despite how much I hate to admit it)
I tend to only want to do things I'm good at,
only talk about things I've succeeded at.
May that not be true.
And may you, my five loyal readers;-),
keep me accountable to that.
Please.
----
On a slightly related note,
if you haven't read Nella's birth story,
you must. you must. you must.
And not in between meetings,
but at home
with a box of tissue
and without any mascara on.
Inspiring.
Thought-provoking.
and painfully beautiful.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
10.10.10
Well, I didn't even plan it,
but my 500th post
just happened to land on 10.10.10.
Freaking. Cool.
but my 500th post
just happened to land on 10.10.10.
Freaking. Cool.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
The Last Blog
So I read a lot of blogs.
And when I say "a lot,"
I mean roughly 130 as of today.
Consistently.
Waste of time, you might say.
I say no.
Inspiration.
But there's one tip,
that I thought I'd share
with my fellow blog-stalkers
And that is...
Subscribe to a daily Scripture verse.
Read all your other blogs first
And lastly,
read the daily passage of Scripture.
Meditate on it.
Pray through it.
And let that be what fills your mind
as you charge forth into the day.
It's made a world of difference in my life.
And when I say "a lot,"
I mean roughly 130 as of today.
Consistently.
Waste of time, you might say.
I say no.
Inspiration.
But there's one tip,
that I thought I'd share
with my fellow blog-stalkers
And that is...
Subscribe to a daily Scripture verse.
Read all your other blogs first
And lastly,
read the daily passage of Scripture.
Meditate on it.
Pray through it.
And let that be what fills your mind
as you charge forth into the day.
It's made a world of difference in my life.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Alooooha!
We're leaving on a jet plane...
...I don't know if we'll come back again. =)
I have some blog posts lined up while we're gone.
Hope you enjoy!
I have some blog posts lined up while we're gone.
Hope you enjoy!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Alice in Wonderland
One of my classmates from Point Loma
styled this absolutely lovely Alice in Wonderland-themed photo shoot,
featuring a friend of mine from high school.
What a small (and fabulously gorgeous) world this wonderland is.
Great work, Krystel and Ari!
featuring a friend of mine from high school.
What a small (and fabulously gorgeous) world this wonderland is.
Great work, Krystel and Ari!Tuesday, July 13, 2010
A Sweet Seven Year Old
I cried when I read this:
http://minivansarehot.com/2010/07/lemonade-for-haiti/
http://minivansarehot.com/2010/07/lemonade-for-haiti/
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