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Filling My Days

Published on 2012-05-25 22:32:00

I've suddenly had the urge to fill my days as of recently. > read more

Chivalry is Not Dead...

Published on 2012-05-01 20:21:00

Working in healthcare, I come across my fair share of different personalities. > read more

Love Your Neighbor

Published on 2012-04-23 23:33:00

So about 20 minutes ago (11 pm), I woke up to some man singing. It wasn't happy singing. Suddenly the singing became louder and more angry and seemed quite close. The angry singing turned into angry yelling and I realized it was coming from right outside my front door. He yelled the "f-bomb" so many times, I started bleeping him simultaneously in my head. Obviously, this freaked me out quite a bit. I looked out my window and the man was literally stumbling around in my front yard. I hated to do [..] > read more

Never Ignore the Warnings...

Published on 2012-04-13 13:17:00

The Weather Channel may be my favorite channel to watch. > read more

Fuel Up

Published on 2012-04-11 22:11:00

This week, I've been thinking about ways to improve my health. > read more

Hide Away...

Published on 2012-04-10 17:35:00

Because I don't have many words to express my current stresses, I'll use a song to sum it up. > read more

Just For You...

Published on 2012-04-09 23:07:00

Mary had a little lamb...and I had some NyQuil.The end.Ok...no, really...I just wanted to warn everyone in a 10 mile radius of me that our community has an odd spring cold going around and I already used a whole box of Kleenex. Wash your hands...down some orange juice...and get some Airborne (I really think it works). Don't say I didn't warn you. > read more

Bless You

Published on 2012-04-06 15:51:00

Today, I picked the oldest of my four brothers up from the airport. > read more

You Can't See Me...

Published on 2012-03-15 20:44:00

My office has a huge window overlooking the front desk of our office. > read more

Blogging at the Next Level: iPhone 4s

Published on 2012-03-13 21:44:00

So today I got my final Christmas gift. Yep...only 3 months later. You see, my Dad gave me Christmas money to buy an iPhone 4s on Christmas day. However, because of school...being busy...being out of town...working...being tired...it took me this long. Finally, my 3G got incredibly slow. I couldn't do anything with it. So, I walked into AT&T today and let them know I wanted the 4s. WHOA! THIS IS THE COOLEST PHONE I'VE EVER OWNED!Not only does it have so many cool things, but it's also got a [..] > read more

How Can I Argue With THAT Intelligence: A Tale of a Bad Salesman...

Published on 2012-03-10 20:27:00

I've been looking forward to this week for quite some time; spring break. However, I have a couple of online class assignments to finish before Monday, I let my brain rest the last 48 hours. I've had some trouble keeping my head above water recently in regards to work and school...there's just so much to do and only one of me. I'm becoming increasingly stressed because of all the pressure and, with added personal struggles, I feel it's becoming even more difficult to focus on what is priority [..] > read more

I'm Doing Just Fine; I've Always Landed on My Feet...

Published on 2012-03-06 19:51:00

Yesterday was a bad day for me. I let the stress consume me like a wave. By the time I got home and finally sat down, I turned in to a pile of mush and exhaustion. Today, I was determined to keep myself together. It helped that it was a warm, 71 degrees outside and the sun was shining. It felt good to walk outside with short sleeves and no bulky coat on. That definitely aided in my better outlook about the day. Then, while running a few work errands in Office Max, I heard this song. It d [..] > read more

The Gift of Time...

Published on 2012-03-05 21:03:00

Time is something I find to be one of the most valuable things on the planet. The way I spend my time is sometimes more important than the way I spend my money. Why? Because it's so incredibly limited. Money? I can earn more...I can go out and work for it. Time? That will only go so far. You can try your hardest to keep from losing the time you're given, but you can't earn more.I cherish the time I get to spend with the important people in my life. While I try my hardest to initiate wit [..] > read more

A Mirror or Mirage: A Journey of Self Reflection...

Published on 2012-02-28 17:30:00

*The following entry is a representation of my process of thought on self-reflection and finding myself. I will not recount specific accounts of events as I deem them to be private and part of my own journey. However, try to picture some of your own experiences and how self-reflection played a part in your life choices.I recently had an experience. In the midst of that experience, I didn't think about anything particular as my mind was set on the experience at hand and not of how I felt about [..] > read more

Melt My Heart...

Published on 2012-02-21 21:37:00

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of holding the most precious baby girl. A coworker brought her granddaughter in. Over the span of her few months of life, she has had lots of medical issues including having Down's Syndrome. She looked around at all the faces cooing at her content in her grandma's arms. I walked up and ran my finger gently down her arm and smiled at her...cooing just like the rest. In a motion that both surprised myself and her grandmother, she smiled back at me brightly and le [..] > read more

Hard to Believe...I Wasn't So Smooth in the Past...

Published on 2012-02-19 21:21:00

Today I read a blog entry from another blogger I frequent from time to time. He happens to be a single dad and blogged about a recent first date he had where he ended up bleeding. He called it "First Date Carnage." While reading through this, I begin to reflect upon a time when I could've been the subject of that very blog entry.When I moved to Springfield, Missouri for my first semester of college, a couple of my friends decided they wanted to set me up with a guy. My two friends and I met [..] > read more

Sweet Revenge: A Valentine's Day Memory...

Published on 2012-02-14 19:51:00

This morning I woke up and immediately was hit with a memory of this day. While I could mention something romantic, this one wasn't so centered around romance.Through my high school years, I wasn't a dater. I wanted to date, but didn't really click with anyone until my senior year in high school. I remember being so happy to finally have someone special in my life. What made it more special is the fact that it happened out of a friendship. Things were going well until the week of Valentine' [..] > read more

The Bachelor Reality: Awkward Kissing Moment...

Published on 2012-02-10 20:47:00

I was watching The Bachelor this week (as is my typical Monday night routine). Every now and again, I face a painfully awkward moment. In a sense, it is so awkward I actually find it hard to watch. Such a moment happened tonight. As the rose ceremony approached, one particular woman found it important to establish a more intimate relationship with Bachelor Ben. I wanted to make all of my readers feel equally as uncomfortable as I did while watching this show. You're welcome: I won't keep y [..] > read more

My 500th Post: The Life of a Female Minister Part I...

Published on 2012-01-28 01:14:00

This is my 500th post! It's been quite the journey thus far. I also thought you probably deserved something a little more personal in celebration.That's me in the background officiating a wedding in CA.As many of you know, I'm a credentialed minister (yep, I can actually marry and bury). I'm not your typical minister by any stretch of the imagination and, in some instances, don't even like to tell people that I am as it immediately casts this bias on me that really doesn't fit my "mold." Bei [..] > read more

You Find Out Who Your Friends Are....

Published on 2012-01-22 16:53:00

So I'm going through a little medical issue (don't worry...I'm not dying...at least I don't think I am). I've discovered that for the last few days I've felt very heavy emotionally. Obviously I'm not myself. My apartment is a disaster and completely not up to my standards. My school work seems to be in a mound that I will never accomplish because I've spent the last several days of my life sleeping. What's more concerning to me, however, is that I've felt completely alone. I've had to depe [..] > read more

God in the NFL: Tim Tebow...

Published on 2012-01-08 20:35:00

Yep...that's right. I've decided to talk about a hot topic. I just watched Tim Tebow make a winning pass to win the game tonight for the Broncos. I saw him take a knee and thank God.There are two things I've witnessed when it comes to Tebow and people's reactions to him. First, there are some that applaud him and his faith. He is unashamed of his deep rooted faith in a God he knows has brought him so much opportunity and favor. Then, there are those that are disgusted with his displays of C [..] > read more

Practical Tips for Peace of Mind #2: Accept Satisfaction Isn't Probable...

Published on 2012-01-07 23:12:00

Peace has been the subject of importance to me these days. Why? Because I'm not satisfied. "Typical woman," you may say. However, in this life, complete satisfaction isn't possible. I'm not being negative here...it's just a fact. Let me explain...Satisfaction is a level at which you are fulfilled. You can certainly have temporary satisfaction. When you're hungry and you eat, you are temporarily satisfied. That is until the next meal time when you will inevitably and naturally be hungry [..] > read more

Practical Tips for Peace of Mind #1: Did You Turn the Curling Iron Off?

Published on 2012-01-04 22:44:00

I have a little bit of mild OCD. I believe certain things need to be kept in certain places and everything has a place. My OCD is so right on, I can actually tell if someone so much as sat at my desk if I was away. My chair is not is how I usually position it...which is typically what tips me off first.Another tick that comes along with this is my fear that I've left the curling iron on when I leave the house. I have literally had to leave a church service to drive home to make sure I've unp [..] > read more

Cyber Death & Out of the Silence (Days 27, 28, 29, 30)

Published on 2012-01-01 02:01:00

Today was the 30th day (December 2, 2011). I put out my first Facebook post today. I got two hits on it. In the whole 30 days, 5 people have questioned my absence. I have 1,002 friends on Facebook. That's right...five of them noticed my cyber death. So basically, less than .5% of my friends on Facebook noticed my absence. Oh boy.I haven't tweeted yet. My first blog post will happen in just a few hours. In a lot of ways, I haven't felt the need to tweet. I have caught up with a few frie [..] > read more

This is the Root of Your Life...

Published on 2011-12-31 09:23:00

I woke up today and decided to watch one of my favorite movies, "A Walk in the Clouds." It made me reflect on the things I want and specifically the things I want in 2012. There are a couple of parts of the movie that stick out to me the most. A line in the movie is, "The heart wants what the heart wants." In the past, it's been a great burden on me to act in the expected; to do what people want me to, but not necessarily what I want to. I can't operate all the time to fulfill others' expec [..] > read more

Cyber Death & Losing my Mind (Day 26)

Published on 2011-12-28 02:01:00

It's November 29th and this entry will not be posted for 30 days.Can I just say that I'm completely and totally annoyed today! So much so that if it were optional and acceptable for me to scream at the top of my lungs about how annoyed I was, I would do it. Instead, I came to the only outlet I have (since we're still 4 days away from me being able to tweet about how annoyed I am again) and that's this blog entry that will be posted 30 days from today in which I will be over this annoyance (hop [..] > read more

It's My Turn Now...

Published on 2011-07-05 18:52:00

I would never have guessed last night that I'd be calling in sick to work this morning. In the wee hours of the morning I woke up feeling pretty sick. The story ends with me passed out in the hallway of my apartment and in such a bad swea > read more

Just Breathe...

Published on 2011-07-05 00:52:00

Just breathe...That may have been the best suggestion of my life. Fortunately...I still am. > read more

Remember that Time When...

Published on 2011-07-04 02:19:00

It's 2 a.m. and I'm sitting on my couch after folding laundry the last couple of hours. It's a necessary evil after being out of town for a week. Friday I returned home after a week of youth camp and Saturday I used as a means of recupera > read more

Children are a Heritage of the Lord...and Should be Punished...

Published on 2011-06-27 00:00:00

On the eve of church camp, I've been contemplating my plan of action this week. I will be spending an extended amount of time with a room full of giggly girls. It is always good to be prepared for such a venture. My rules?1.) If you > read more

My Storm...

Published on 2011-06-25 17:56:00

This week was probably one of the hardest I've had to experience. On Monday, I got a phone call from my grandmother (my dad's mom) telling me my grandfather had to take him to the emergency room. This is the second time in two weeks where > read more

Lights Will Guide You Home and Ignite Your Bones...

Published on 2011-06-22 23:03:00

Words can't really express what I've been through the last couple of days. Well, not for right now at least. All I can say is I've been listening to this song over and over again since hearing my man, Javier Colon, sing it. I starte > read more

Anyway...

Published on 2011-06-16 22:41:00

People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered;Forgive them anyway.If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;Be kind anyway.If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;Succeed any > read more

I Want You to Live Forever, Underneath the Sky So Blue...

Published on 2011-06-14 23:24:00

My new favorite band... > read more

Life in Missouri: Come Earthquake...or Flood...Or Tornado...

Published on 2011-06-07 22:01:00

The last few weeks of life have been chaos at best. However, it's all been a wonderful reminder of how fragile life is and how incredibly important it is to be a good steward of your time. A few days before I was scheduled to leave for Ne > read more

Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death

Published on 2011-05-16 21:41:00

By the little white church on the corner,Underneath a painted sky...Patrick Henry had it right,Give me freedom or let me die.But that September night,I was taken against my will,Past the river of King James.For years, my heart; not still.We laug > read more

Looking for Great Blogs!

Published on 2011-05-09 22:43:00

So I recently weeded out my blog list and got rid of a lot of blogs that haven't been updated in about a year. So, I've got maybe one or two good blogs that write regular material that I read. I'm looking for some more to add to my list.& > read more

When It's Unfortunate For You...

Published on 2011-05-09 22:39:00

Today was a different sort of day. With just one more final left this week, I'm not quite feeling myself. Though, I'm so excited to have the normal grind of school over for a few months. The day went off without a hitch for the most > read more

The Women With Whom I Share DNA...

Published on 2011-05-08 22:44:00

Today was a day in which to celebrate mothers. I'm not a mother in that I have not yet birthed any children. Though, I care for kids every single week and some of them actually do call me "Mom" (funny enough). I've had some fantasti > read more

Life Goes On...Even After Finals Week

Published on 2011-05-07 00:03:00

This week has been somewhat of a deep, dark tunnel. We're wrapping up the end of the semester and I'm facing a summer worth of not having to worry about writing papers or taking exams. The week has been so stressful, though, with all the > read more

Great Songs for Pounding the Pavement? What Are Yours?

Published on 2011-05-04 00:28:00

Okay...I'm right in the middle of writing a Literature Review. However, I needed some help (not with the lit review, though...relax). I've done 2.25 miles on the trail for the last two days. I have some go-to songs on my ipod that I > read more

The Day After Bin Laden Died...

Published on 2011-05-02 23:01:00

It's been quite the whirl-wind today. I woke up this morning tempted to pinch myself at the news I remembered hearing last night...our enemy was defeated. Was it real? You better believe it. I stayed up till about 1 a.m. watch > read more

Osama bin Laden is Dead: 10 Years in the Making...

Published on 2011-05-01 22:10:00

During my studies tonight, I had the news on as a little background noise. Suddenly, I looked up to see that the President was about to make a statement about national security. Then...it was confirmed by the news stations that Osama bin > read more

On the Day Before May...

Published on 2011-04-30 23:30:00

As planned, I woke at 3 a.m. on Friday morning to watch the wedding of the Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge. If I could look I could be only a fourth as beautiful as that woman, I think I would have it pretty good! Not that I think I'm some > read more

My Invitation to the Royal Wedding: William and Kate...

Published on 2011-04-28 22:32:00

Yes...I've taken the bait! I've joined the rest of the world in giving attention to the "wedding of the century." I knew it would happen eventually. At first, I couldn't have cared less about a couple in another country having a mul > read more

Time After Time by Javier Colon...

Published on 2011-04-26 21:59:00

So in the midst of all this semester business, I don't have a whole lot of time to go into massive detail about life right now. All I can say...is Javier Colon rocked The Voice tonight. This guy is THE MAN! Here's a clip of him sing > read more

The Voice....

Published on 2011-04-25 23:07:00

I will be watching this show tomorrow simply because of this commercial I just saw. I think I fell in love with the man singining "Time After Time." This has to be the best version ever of this song...officially! > read more

My True Love...

Published on 2011-04-23 23:32:00

This post may seem a bit pastoral (you get what you pay for). On the eve of Easter Sunday, I feel it most appropriate to introduce you to my true love. This man has been a constant in my life. I met Him when I was very young and I'v > read more

People Are Basically Nuts...

Published on 2011-04-21 23:23:00

This video did a few things for me:1.) Shocked me at the calmness and courage of this man. I would be freaking out.2.) Showed the importance of telling people we love them before a major tornado comes right at us.3.) Also showed me how com > read more

Life Has Been Patiently Waiting for Me...

Published on 2011-04-20 22:10:00

This blog entry won't be long, I assure you. This day has drained every ounce of energy out of me and I'm sitting here with my eyes on the verge of slamming shut. Life has handed me some propositions for change. We'll see which ones > read more

Sugar, Sugar...

Published on 2011-04-19 23:57:00

You would think that the last two weeks of school I'd be doing something productive like writing papers and studying. However, tonight, I had an itch to make some cupcakes. Some of you might already know, but I've taken interest in design > read more

I Know the Heart of Life is Good...

Published on 2011-04-18 22:20:00

Widely Known Fact: It's Monday. **GASP!**Second Widely Known Fact: It's Tax Deadline.**DOUBLE GASP!**I know, hate to be the bearer of bad news! Somebody has got to do it! The day flew by so fast with the normal Monday busy activity. > read more

Take the Ibuprofen Now, Ask Questions Later...

Published on 2011-04-17 22:29:00

This weekend was quite productive! For starters, I had a burst of creativity and made some fabulous cupcakes. Then, I started thinking I could do this as a side business. We'll see how it goes. But aren't these pretty?On Satur > read more

The REAL See Food Diet...Blog Style!

Published on 2011-04-11 22:46:00

So, I started the day determined to eat well. I ate a little too well. This is the second day in a row that I've went walking with Sarah. Then, she invited me to stay for dinner, which I did gladly. However, I ate more than I > read more

Tips for Spring Cleaning 2011...

Published on 2011-04-10 22:56:00

It's obvious from the weather this weekend that spring is upon us! Not only spring, but it seems summer as well! I'm sitting here...a little tacky though, the fans are going and the window is open. It feels nice outside, but there's > read more

Saturdays Like This One...

Published on 2011-04-09 14:17:00

What a day! I woke up and made a pancake breakfast, headed down to Kansas City to volunteer in an effort to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and then settled in at the local Starbucks to take a 2-hour PR test. A test th > read more

Why Donald Trump Would Not Make a Good President...

Published on 2011-04-07 22:17:00

It was reported today that Donald Trump is #2 on popularity polls for the run for president. I laughed. Then I got worried. The American population thinks that Donald Trump should be president?! Look, I get it...he's good with > read more

Life...Such a Mystery!

Published on 2011-04-06 21:57:00

Life. So many words can be used to describe it; funny, ironic, dramatic, sad, strange...the list really goes on and on. Today, I would use "mysterious." Yes, that's the perfect word for today. I found myself really curious abo > read more

The Timer...

Published on 2011-04-05 22:06:00

I was a bit off today. Mostly because my schedule was thrown a bit by having advisement this afternoon to plan for my 2011 fall semester. It seems so hard to look so far ahead (I haven't had to do that in the past), but it's nice to have > read more

Days Like Today...

Published on 2011-04-03 22:10:00

I live for days like today. There wasn't much about this day that I didn't like. I woke up and popped by Starbucks (of course) and then picked up two very great people whom I count as friends. They are the state youth directors for > read more

The List...

Published on 2011-03-30 21:52:00

So every few years, I end up making a mental list of celebrities that I find attractive. Some stay the same and some change periodically. Now, before you get on your high horse about me listing people I feel are attractive, let me say thi > read more

The Art of the Argument...

Published on 2011-03-28 22:52:00

I'm half alseep. This is mostly because I just spent the last 5 hours of my night preparing for a persuasive appeal presentation tomorrow. I'm good at arguing. I love to argue. I hate doing it, however, when I have to put > read more

MoDot...Owe Lot!

Published on 2011-03-26 23:30:00

Saturdays are the best days. Mostly because it means sleeping in and doing whatever I want...for the most part. Today I slept till about 8:30 a.m. and got up to chill out on the couch for a while. I managed to make some grilled chee > read more

Time, Where Did You Go?

Published on 2011-03-24 22:34:00

There comes a time in everyone's life when they realize that it's time to put away childish things. I look in the mirror everyday and I see something different than I did the day before; a new wrinkle, a new grey hair, a sunspot I've never noti > read more

Let Me See That Tootsie Roll?!

Published on 2011-03-17 23:38:00

I'm procrastinating again. Packing, this time. My packing is a pretty thorough process. While, I don't pack the whole house and try to take the least amount possible, I also have an extreme fear of forgetting important items. > read more

When Prepared Isn't Enough...

Published on 2011-03-16 23:00:00

It's true...I'm a bit OCD. I like to plan a few steps ahead and I always have the supplies needed for any mission. However, after watching the footage from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, I wonder how prepared we really are. No > read more

What Do a Pothole, Sugar, and Boredom Have in Common?

Published on 2011-03-15 22:04:00

MY DAY! I had an interesting start to it, too. I made my way to Starbucks for my morning cup of java and....BAM! I hit the biggest pothole I've probably ever seen. It was so deep, in fact, I could not even see the bottom of th > read more

A History of Passion's Dream...

Published on 2011-03-14 23:37:00

There are days I believe in romance.And others where I believe in pain.There are times when there is sunshine,And others where there's rain.I fight to feel the what I've felt no more,I struggle to seize the strain.Beautiful memories haunt me, I've ne > read more

Spring Break for the Non-Traditional College Student:

Published on 2011-03-13 23:50:00

It's SPRING BREAK! Yep...I shouted that. That means a whole week off of lectures, tests, and presentations. Spring break for a non-traditional college student is a bit different. While I'm not going to be attending classes thi > read more

We've got a Prayer in Memphis...

Published on 2011-03-09 21:25:00

I'm tired. The worst part of it all is that I'm actually procrastinating a bit. I have an Organizational Communications presentation tomorrow on "Flirting in the Workplace" and I am honestly just not so interested in paying attention to i > read more

Bad Day?

Published on 2011-03-07 23:19:00

We've all had them. Today was just one of those days for me.*Internet connect was crawling too slow to get work done.*We were short handed.*I continue to be buried under a pile of work.*The phones rang off the hook.*It was Monday.Suddenly, > read more

Born this Way: Molding God to Fit Who You Want to Be?

Published on 2011-03-04 17:10:00

Today, while watching the news, I saw a clip of this little girl singing "Born this Way" with Lady Gaga. I can't say that I'm a big fan of Lady Gaga. Stefani Germanotta (Lady Gaga's real name) is a beautiful singer and writer when she isn > read more

Undo It...

Published on 2011-03-02 22:53:00

There are two things I have strong opinions about--dating and politics. So today the item up for discussion is most definitely relationships. This originally would not have been on tap for tonight, but after listening to a song I rea > read more

California Dreamin'...

Published on 2011-03-01 22:36:00

Time flies when you're having fun! Unfortunately, that's just what it did...it FLEW! Here's the scoop on my recent weekend in SoCal!Friday: Got on a jet and had a bit of a delay taking off because of the bad weather that left a ton o > read more

Hotel California??

Published on 2011-02-25 10:46:00

At this very moment, I'm lounging back on my comfy hotel bed preparing to be shuttled over to the airport shortly for my trip to SoCal. Though, this time of relaxing did not come without a price. Yesterday was a complete mess in every sen > read more

Sometimes You Gotta Work Hard for It...

Published on 2011-02-22 23:01:00

Here I am at 10:30 p.m. reading a textbook and have been doing this since arriving home around 6ish (other than the slight dozing off about halfway through). I have so much to catch up on and, instead of daydreaming about what I'll be doing in > read more

Less for More or Less is More?

Published on 2011-02-21 22:00:00

I think my head might be spinning! I have a list of homework to tackle, a mound of work on my desk at the office, and an apartment that is in desperate need of some attention. It may seem like tackling one thing at a time is best, however > read more

His Presence Had Stayed...

Published on 2011-02-18 21:17:00

In light of our family's recent loss, I find this blog entry more than sufficient. This morning my eyes opened.My feet hit the floor.The silence was broken.I flashed out the door.The people all hurried.The sun shined straight down.The breeze fl > read more

That Kind of Love: In Honor of Grandpa Hendrix...

Published on 2011-02-15 20:29:00

The day after Valentine's Day was bittersweet. A message from my mom this morning brought me to the deepest thinking I've done in awhile. In the early morning hours, Grandpa Hendrix passed away. While my heart was sad, I found such > read more

Show Some Love Monday: V-Day Has Arrived!

Published on 2011-02-14 23:35:00

Most of you know about my "Show Some Love Monday" project. I woke up today so excited to get started on the day. This day could not have been more rewarding! I started out the day with a dozen roses and cards to give out to random p > read more

Preparing to Love: Show Some Love Monday...

Published on 2011-02-13 23:45:00

The last several days have zoomed past. I took our youth group to Winterfest in Branson, Missouri this weekend and learned a few things...1.) My sleep number is 55 (they had Sleep Number beds in my hotel room at the Radisson)2.) When traveling > read more

What is Your Quest?

Published on 2011-02-10 00:41:00

When it comes to life, you have to know who you are, where you're going, and...what you're favorite color is! I've got at least 2 of the 3 so far, I believe!What is your name? A: Kari of MissouriWhat is your quest? > read more

What's On My Plate (And We're Not Talkin' Meat and Taters)...

Published on 2011-02-10 00:23:00

Whoa...Tuesday and Wednesday just flew by! I can hardly believe the week is almost over! I went back to work Tuesday after being sick and hit the ground running! So far I....1.) Took my first exam of the semester2.) Planned a friend > read more

The Day My Body Revolted...

Published on 2011-02-07 21:22:00

Last night when I turned in for the night, I was determined to have a more positive outlook on the day today. However, plans changed when my feet hit the floor and my physical body just gave out on me. My own body was revolting against me > read more

Everything Changes

Published on 2011-02-07 00:23:00

The last 48 hours, I've had this unexplained heaviness. I couldn't quite pinpoint what it is till tonight. Though, my eyes are heavy and my mind is exhausted, I needed to get this off my chest. It wasn't long ago when I realized how > read more

The $14 Valentine: Valentine's Gift Ideas for Men and Women...

Published on 2011-02-05 20:08:00

Valentine's Day is just 9 days away and I decided today was the day to start planning my Valentine's Day! Of course, I'll be participating in the Show Some Love Monday activities (even purchased some cards to hand out). However, during lu > read more

Free Will or Free Won't?

Published on 2011-02-05 01:24:00

We've all been there; hungry, yet not quite sure what we're hungry for. I found myself in this situation today and thought long and hard about where exactly I wanted to get my lunch. I'm in a communications class on persuading this semest > read more

My Very First Valentine...

Published on 2011-02-03 20:52:00

I've been really monitoring the progress that's been made on the Show Some Love Monday event. I seem to be getting a lot of really good feedback. Though, we are far from making it to 1,000,000. The more I ponder how I will spend my > read more

What Kari Does on the 3rd Snow Day...

Published on 2011-02-02 21:55:00

It was snow day number three for me and I am quickly becoming a bit irritated by the weather condition. I've noticed a great deal of lethargy the last two days and a need to do something outside of my apartment. The temperatures today wer > read more

I Thought a Blizzard was Something to get at Dairy Queen...

Published on 2011-02-01 21:26:00

Positives about the day:1.) Showered before noon.2.) Slept in till 8.3.) Cleaned up the apartment a bit.4.) Ate breakfast (this isn't something I usually have time to do).5.) Caught up with friends via the phone, text, or facebook all day.Tomorrow, t > read more

Show Some Love Monday: Movement and Social Experiment...

Published on 2011-02-01 15:19:00

While sitting on my couch during this massive blizzard blowing through the midwest, I found myself very involved in watching the national news. They started talking again about the revolts in Egypt. Do you know what started this syncroniz > read more

Ice, Ice Baby...

Published on 2011-01-31 22:25:00

6:00 A.M.- Woke up to an employee's text message that the University was closed due to the weather. This shocked me since the University NEVER closes. At that, I put on my shoes and coat and proceeded outside to see a thin sheet of ice co > read more

Things I've Learned This Weekend...

Published on 2011-01-30 23:54:00

1.) Brunch with Mom is always fun...especially when it's her treat.2.) Homework only gets done when you don't have plans that occupy your whole weekend.3.) Bang, Bang Shrimp is fabulous and so are Choco Flakes from Panache.4.) I need to stop eat > read more

Are You Desperate Enough? Inspired by Uprising in Egypt...

Published on 2011-01-30 00:17:00

I've been thinking a lot about my life and the things within it that I'm not satisfied with. It is my goal and aim to change those things. Though, after almost a month into the new year, I've done very little to get those things to change > read more

The Love Tank Running On Empty?

Published on 2011-01-27 21:53:00

I woke up this morning with a little attitude of indignation. I've tried to go out of my way to cater to the needs of people around me; people who I care so much about and don't hesitate to show it. Every now and again, I'm met with no re > read more

Hallmark, Eat Your Heart Out!

Published on 2011-01-26 21:46:00

So, I've always toyed with the idea of writing greeting cards. So far...these are what I've come up with."A good doctor never amputates the wrong leg. Glad to see you still have both of yours! Get Well Soon!""You get a lot farther i > read more

Persuasion...

Published on 2011-01-26 21:30:00

I'm taking a Persuasion class this semester. Let's see if I'm learning anything!Dear Friends,It has been my bloglife-long dream to be a "Blog of Note" on Blogger. It's a coveted honor and I know that my blogging career would be complete i > read more

State of the Union is Entertainment at it's Finest....

Published on 2011-01-25 20:41:00

Am I the only one who likes to come up with what Joe Biden and John Boehner must be thinking during the State of the Union Address? Those poor guys have to sit there and act like they are listening to all that mess when they might be thinking, > read more

The Stuff Bad Days are Made Of...

Published on 2011-01-25 19:06:00

It wasn't long after my feet hit the floor this morning that I realized I should've stayed in my nice, warm bed. I seriously could not catch a break today and I'm not really sure where these bad vibes came from! So, let's start from the b > read more

Love Is...

Published on 2011-01-24 22:21:00

Love is reason absent of fear.It is pursuing of it's object.It is constant and present.Love is passion absent of pride.It is persistent and does not retreat.It speaks loud and knows no silence.Love is selfless absent of thought.It is evoking of joy i > read more

Soup Bowl and Super Bowl 2011...

Published on 2011-01-23 21:51:00

Today has been quite different from my normal Sunday. For starters, I awoke this morning to some major snow outside my door with drifts as deep as a foot tall. We were expecting SOME snow, but definitely not to the extent that it came.&nb > read more

Hello, Dean's List!

Published on 2011-01-22 22:14:00

I know you've all been chomping at the bit to find out what I've been up to the last couple of days. Well, my absence surely doesn't mean I've been up to anything too spectacular. I'm not going to lie...I haven't. In fact, Wednesday > read more

Click Here Now! Do It! Give it a Try!

Published on 2011-01-21 08:55:00

What are some things that you've never tried but you're sure you wouldn't like? This can be anything...food...activities...movies...etc.Comment below to share. I will share my own later... > read more

You Can't...

Published on 2011-01-20 18:23:00

You can't hide from fate, my love.Though, you can try.You can't arrive too late, my dear.Though, hasten please when you come near.You can't silence your dreams, my sweet.Your brilliant mind just can't.You can't unmake what is seems, my true.And, real > read more

Please Come, Second Wind!

Published on 2011-01-19 20:09:00

There are days when I come home completely drained and today is definitely one of them. It's only 8 and I feel like it's almost midnight! The morning started off with a travel north of town to visit other provider offices to tell them abo > read more

So, It Really Only Gets Better...

Published on 2011-01-18 22:53:00

Another busy day to report, but definitely less stress. It was my first day back to school for the spring semester and I quickly got to know both my teachers and the students in my class. Before I go any further, I wanted to mention my ve > read more

Stressed and Still Blessed...

Published on 2011-01-17 19:28:00

When I opened this page to type, I had to take a second to breathe. I've been home for about 30 minutes and before that I went through a zoom of an unbelievably overwhelming day. I arrived early to find that my person opening the office w > read more

Stomach, Mind, and Heart...All Full...

Published on 2011-01-16 23:03:00

Today was pretty uneventful. After a late night...into an early morning and being up bright and early to prepare breakfast for church, I was drained by the time I got back home. Though, the biggest compliment of the day was from one of th > read more

Baby Fever!

Published on 2011-01-15 17:52:00

Babies...babies...babies. That's what's on my mind today! It's gotta be a girl thing! You know...you want to hold one, sniff one, curl up and take a nap with one... I went to lunch today and saw the most gorgeous baby girl and > read more

A Not-So-TGIF...

Published on 2011-01-14 18:37:00

So, this morning I woke up at a bright and early 3:30 a.m. I don't know why, but once I was awake I couldn't get back to sleep. I have since stayed up the rest of the day, but not on purpose. For some reason, my mind and my body are > read more

Here's Your Sign...

Published on 2011-01-14 08:29:00

So, this morning I woke up at 3:30 a.m. and could not get back to sleep. So, here I am now at just past 8 still not sleeping. I used the time wisely, though, and filled out my FAFSA for next year. However, throughout my early mornin > read more

And This Just Kind of Happened...

Published on 2011-01-13 22:47:00

"It has often been said there’s so much to be read, you never can cram all those words in your head. So the writer who breeds more words than he needs is making a chore for the reader who reads. That's why my belief is the briefer the brief is, the > read more

Baby, It's Cold Outside...and I'm a Popcicle!

Published on 2011-01-12 20:11:00

So, today I faced the brutal temps to go back to work! I was excited about getting out of the apartment, but I was not excited about facing the gobs of snow and freezing temperatures. Schools all over the area were closed again today (as > read more

Snow Day!

Published on 2011-01-11 20:23:00

So, I was pretty excited about sleeping in on a Tuesday morning after we closed the office due to the outrageous amounts of snow. I worked a little from home last night to ensure all the patients were informed about our cancellations. How > read more

Cabin Fever...

Published on 2011-01-10 21:10:00

So today, I woke up to a thick covering of snow on the ground. I rushed to work to find half of the office staff couldn't make it in. For some reason, the first big snow of the winter usually means the least effective city snow removal se > read more

The Old and the Beautiful...

Published on 2011-01-09 20:22:00

Today was pretty low key considering I've not been feeling quite up to par the last couple of days. With me going back to work tomorrow, it's important that I get rid of the watery eyes, runny nose, and constant sneezing so I don't spread these > read more

Achoo...

Published on 2011-01-08 23:05:00

Today has been a bit of a challenge. Yesterday, I had a terrible headache that lasted throughout most of the day. When I woke up this morning, body aches had taken over along with a runny nose, watery eyes, and continuous sneeze. It > read more

Making Sense of Change and Change of Cents...

Published on 2011-01-08 01:30:00

Tonight, I was thinking about my list "Goals for a better life in 2011." I realized that I need something more detailed to set goals for myself and a daily sort of routine for completing those goals. Right now, my attention seems a bit sc > read more

The Dog Days are Over...

Published on 2011-01-04 20:26:00

Dog days? Mr. Webster...help us out here... "A period marked by lethargy, inactivity, or indolence."Christmas is over. Sleeping in is over. Laziness is over. The dog days are over!My thoughts about that? THANK > read more

Financial Planning vs Life Planning?

Published on 2011-01-03 23:12:00

So...late night with the girls so let's hope I can form understandable sentences. This is gonna be quick...I've been recently pondering investments. Investments in life mostly. What types of characteristics do good life investments > read more

My Life Today...

Published on 2011-01-02 20:50:00

Today, I worked on learning to relax! It's wonderful to know that I'll have one more day of lazy bliss before the chaos starts again! In some ways, it makes me sad. However, I know if I had millions of dollars and the luxury of staying at home in my > read more

Of This I'm Certain...

Published on 2011-01-02 20:48:00

I've been so cynical these daysDrifting in and outSearching hard in many waysAnd sifting through the doubt.Then it hit me just tonightOf how I have it allThe doubt seemed absent and out of sightAnd into love I fall.It's magic that I can't explainNot > read more

The First Day of the Rest of my Year...

Published on 2011-01-01 21:38:00

For my first blog entry of 2011, I would like to touch on a few positives from my day:1.) I made up my goals list for this year (to the right of this page). I'm feeling good about this list and am determined to stick with it. I have the s > read more

Meeting the Day...

Published on 2010-12-31 20:17:00

A flicker in the distanceThere awaits my fateA glimmer of destiny to comeAnd mark of something greatI'm poised with strength and courageAnticipating forceI shine with beauty inner and throughoutFor the light is thus my sourceInto the future I bound a > read more