If you ever want to know how truly ugly human nature is, fly standby. Purchasing a standby ticket is a low-risk, high reward practice. Last weekend I purchased a round-trip standby request for $50: a regular ticket would've cost upwards of $500. In the grand scheme of travel, $50 is peanuts. Spending a tenth of a regular priced ticket is lovely. Waiting for a seat is not. Most of Continue Reading
Why Yoga-n never take away my Yoga pants…
I remember when I was about 10 years old, I sat inside of a Sunday School class and the teacher made a comment about how she always thought that people were staring at her when she walked across the room. "But they weren't," she followed. My ten-year-old sensibilities were heightened and confused. What the heck is she talking about? I don't think I had an answer for that Continue Reading
Before Amen: A review
As I sat across from a used car salesman as he finalized the paperwork, I jiggled my knee. Come on, come on! I thought. I couldn't wait for the moment when he would sign, close the file, and slide the black key across the desk, "She's yours." "Thank you!" I tried to hide the exasperation in my gratitude, but I was so excited to drive off the lot with my own car. The very first Continue Reading
Oh hey Friday (5 follow-ups from earlier posts)
Hey readers and HELLO FRIDAY. *Catcall.* There is nothing more attractive than a weekend, amiright? Especially when said weekend begins with a concert...Tonight's events reminded me that sometimes, I need to follow up from previous posts to keep y'all in the loop. So...this Friday, I'm focusing on 5 follow-ups that you NEED TO CHECK OUT! It will surely bring a smile to your face. 1. An Continue Reading
The advent of a new season
I've decided that Christmas is much more fun when there are kids around. I think every adult gets to the point in their twenties or thirties when they realize that Christmas comes whenever they need it to come. What I mean by that is we have a paycheck; we maintain a budget; and we can buy those socks when we need to buy them. Getting gifts is still exciting, but not quite what it used to be. Continue Reading
It’s a crawlin’ shame…
Little Bear is almost crawling forward. He has gotten to the point where he is reaching and repositioning himself onto his belly. He gets up on all fours and moves vigorously back and forth shifting his weight. His newest favorite activity is crawling and scooting around in his bed. Yesterday, he knocked the monitor camera sideways. And thus, it was time to drop his crib so he won't topple Continue Reading
Habakkuk and a smile…
Chances are, if you have attended church recently, the pastor probably didn't tell you to turn to Nahum chapter 1. And yes, there is a book of Nahum (you don't have to Google it). I'm guessing ole' preacher man didn't tell you to thumb through to land on the pages of Habakkuk either. And why not? Both books are in the Bible. The pastor is like a shepherd; guiding us through these ancient Continue Reading
The Tacky Truth about Jeremiah 29:11
One of my favorite books to read to little Bear is Tacky the Penguin. Tacky is not like any ordinary penguin, though it doesn't seem to bother him much. He doesn't march in step, or dive gracefully, or sing pretty songs, or do anything that his companions (Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect) do. He is different; as his name suggests, he is downright tacky. According Continue Reading
The Romantic Rationalist (Review and Giveaway)
I must have hit the backspace button about 20 times before I actually finished this sentence…and I’m still not pleased with how it turned out. That’s the thing about writers: we are never satisfied. We are always wondering if what we’ve typed was good enough; we sit contemplatively thinking about the receptions our words will get. As most of you know, I began this profession as a means to Continue Reading
30 things I’d like to do before I’m 30…
So, today is my birthday. Woo hoo! I used to think this day was all about me; but after becoming a mama, I realize it is more about my mama than me. This year, I am so contemplative on this beautiful October morning as I realize how much she has given up to see me become the woman that I am. I think about the anticipation that followed this day twenty-nine years ago. I was a prayer my Continue Reading