I had a long day on Wednesday. With a long day at work and a meeting scheduled afterward, I knew I’d be tired. I at least wanted to be able to change my shoes and relax a little bit. Only, in my haste, I grabbed two different styles of shoes. And both right feet. I…
Roommates and Keurigs
My new roommate moved in last week and brought a friend: her Keurig. I did a happy dance right there in the kitchen. I am thankful for my new roommate, Betsy, and her Keurig, her vacuum cleaner, and her television (all of which moved out when my previous roommate left.) But more than that…
Multitasking and God
I’m still thinking about the quote, “You can multitask things, but you can’t multitask people.” Not only am I guilty of multitasking people, I’m guilty of trying to multitask God. I have to sit to do my devotionals, or read my Bible with a pad of Post-Its next to me so I can jot down…
The Poisonwood Bible
I have a 45 minute commute to work. So I enjoy my car time by listening to stories, by getting lost in another world to and from work. I just finished The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. It tells the story of one family’s journey in, with, and through their crucible in Africa in the…
Debt-Free, The Way to Be!
I am officially without debt. How adultish of me! Part of my log flume ride into adulthood has been to attend a financial planning class which discusses debt-reduction, investment, tips and tricks, and the ever present looming, long-term problem: retirement. I always thought I was good with money. And it turns out, I do okay,…
Multitasking People
“You can multitask things. You can’t multitask people.” The speaker repeated that several times at my orientation last week. How often do I try to multitask people? I call out, “I’m listening!” when I’m really throwing laundry in and deciding how full I can make the barrel and still consider my clothes clean after the…
Holy Hair Flair
I feel like I am missing a word. Like it should read, “Holy Hair Flair, Batman!” Maybe that’s just showing my age. But that really has nothing to do with my story! A friend of mine is headed to Africa, to coastal Kenya, in a few short weeks. I’ve sent her with an extra special present:…
Stats & Search Engines
I’m still learning about this blogging thing. I enjoy writing – that doesn’t take a lot of effort. And I’ve gotten used to whipping out my phone to take pictures when something strikes me as humorous or blog-worthy so I have some visual interest to my posts. But the web design and “blogging back end”…
Sole Mates
I’m missing a sock. Half of my favorite pair of running socks. I love them because they’re different. Bright green. Snazzy – with a little extra flair. And Functional – so they don’t slip down my heel mid-run. But one has been missing for weeks. She ran away after her last time in the laundry.…
We Didn’t Start the Fire…
Alas, Mr. Joel, I did. I was making popcorn for some friends who were over to watch So You Think You Can Dance. I hadn’t made stovetop popcorn in a while, so I guess I was out of practice. I poured some oil in a pot and set it on the burner to warm. I…