tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33572945780163729202024-02-06T23:04:31.129-05:00ABC: Life from the start of the alphabetWife, sister, aunt, friend, daughter, marketing director, Instagram addict, nerd, logophile, aspiring blogger.
Among other things. ABChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633344447031881548noreply@blogger.comBlogger280125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357294578016372920.post-23742103160553374902013-06-09T22:07:00.002-04:002013-06-09T22:07:25.958-04:00Bed Head by TIGI - BzzAgent ReviewA few months ago, I signed up to be a BzzAgent at the encouragement of some friends who are also BzzAgents. I filled out some surveys (ok, a lot of surveys!), and not long after, I enrolled in my first BzzCampaign! I got to try On the Rebound from Bead Head by TIGI for free!<br />
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I describe my hair as somewhere between wavy & curly. At the moment, my hair is as long as I've ever had it - it falls just between my shoulder blades. Since I started wearing my hair curly on a daily basis, about 10 years ago, I've changed products with almost every purchase. I've tried just about everything, from gels to sprays to creams to mousses.<br />
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On the Rebound from Bed Head by TIGI is a curl cream designed to tame frizz. I tried On the Rebound the morning after my BzzKit arrived, dispensing a line of cream from the bottom of my palm to the top. I worked the cream in at the roots of my hair (while my hair was flipped upside down) and then worked it to the ends. Based on the way my hair felt, I decided I needed another application to make sure all of my hair was covered. That day my hair was low-frizz, but...crunchy. I gave the same technique a try for a few days, with the same result. Only using Bed Head, and in the quantity I needed for all of my hair, yielded crunchy results. Some folks with curly hair like the crunchy feel. It keeps frizz at bay! But, I'm not a fan of the crunchy texture.<br />
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Now that I've been using On the Rebound for more than a month, I've developed a routine that I'm very happy with. After a shower and towel-drying my hair, I dispense a line of product onto my palm. I flip my head over and distribute the product from root to tip on the front of my hair. Then I use a golf-ball sized amount of my mousse in the rest of my hair. This lets me keep frizz at bay where it's the worst - at the root at the top of my head and around my face. It keeps the rest of my hair soft and the curl holds well. After I've applied the product, I dry my hair with a diffuser and finish my style with some hair spray.<br />
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I gave On the Rebound 4 stars because I really do like the product, but not enough to stand alone. I like my results best when I use it in conjunction with another product.<br />
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When my fellow curly girls ask me what products I recommend, I will definitely include On the Rebound in that list. While I don't feel like the product is right for my hair on its own, I have had many more good hair days than bad since I've started using it.<br />
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<br />ABChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633344447031881548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357294578016372920.post-65460330174080171202013-05-07T19:00:00.000-04:002013-05-07T19:00:03.950-04:00On LegacyI am a member at one of the largest churches in Knoxville, <a href="http://cclive.org/" target="_blank">Cokesbury United Methodist</a>. When I was a kindergartener, my family started visiting the then-mid-sized church, and shortly thereafter, we joined. My parents were looking for a congregation with a strong children's ministry for my 4th grade sister and myself.<br />
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A few years after that, the senior pastor at the time retired. He had been at Cokesbury for a long time, and was a great man and a great pastor. I remember the general feeling that no one could ever replace him. Then we got two new pastors: Steve & Stephen. Since that time, Steve and Stephen (often referred to as Sallee and Defur, their last names, to avoid confusion) have led, shaped and grown the congregation at Cokesbury. Cokesbury now has upwards of 4,000 members. We have five services across three campuses on Sunday mornings.<br />
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Under Dr. Sallee's leadership, our church opened the doors on Thursday nights to individuals struggling with all kinds of addictive issues. Our Recovery at Cokesbury services have been going strong for 10 years now, and the Recovery staff has started programs in three East Tennessee detention facilities and several other churches in our region, with more partnerships in the works.<br />
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Dr. Sallee came to Cokesbury when I was 11 years old. In the 16 years since then, I have come to know Christ as my savior. I have come to identify Cokesbury as my second home. My dad has experienced redemption and recovery from alcohol addiction; my parents' marriage as seen restoration. My faith was planted, nurtured & has grown as a part of my membership at Cokesbury. I met my husband in the Cokesbury youth group. I was married in the sanctuary on the South campus, and my reception was in the gym at the North campus. My husband is on staff. I was a temporary staff member while the outreach director was on maternity leave. Cokesbury is inextricably linked to my identity, as a Christian and as a person. And Dr. Sallee's leadership over the past 16 years has been an integral part of my life.<br />
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Dr. Sallee passed away on May 2nd. He was 61. He went into the hospital 10 days before that, and since I learned of his serious illness, I have done a lot of reflecting: on who Steve was, and the kind of legacy he leaves; On who I am, and the kind of legacy I want to leave. This much I can tell you for sure: the world is a better place because Steve Sallee lived. I am a better person because Steve Sallee lived. He followed God's calling even when it defied all logic. He responded to God's leading even if other people thought he was crazy. He faced an enormous amount of criticism. But he lived and worked to glorify God, and it showed in his ministry. Jesus said that you identify a tree by its fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. The fruit of Steve's life was good.<br />
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I told my mom over the weekend, "Since Steve got sick, all people have been able to do is tell stories about all the good he did." That's the kind of legacy I want to leave.<br />
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Thank you, Steve.ABChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633344447031881548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357294578016372920.post-30726048853040547722013-04-18T19:30:00.000-04:002013-04-18T19:30:01.097-04:00What I've enjoyed latelyI finally joined the 21st century about a month and a half ago, when I procured my first smartphone. Since then, I've become an Instagram addict. Follow me for mostly pictures of my cats (yup, I'm that IG user!). I also post pictures of pretty things, my adorable niece, and my awesome hubby, among other things. I'm <a href="http://instagram.com/abcmrs" target="_blank">@abcmrs</a> (just like on <a href="http://twitter.com/abcmrs" target="_blank">Twitter</a>).<br />
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Other favorite apps:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.redbox.com/iphone" target="_blank">RedBox</a> - find movies based on release date, track down a copy at kiosk near you, reserve, apply coupon codes, and pay for your rental right from the app. I love it! </li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bible/id282935706?mt=8" target="_blank">YouVersion Bible</a> - Lets me pick up right where I left off in my daily reading, and has a great verse of the day, with the option to share it on your social networks </li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kindle-read-books-ebooks-magazines/id302584613?mt=8" target="_blank">Kindle</a> - Syncs to my actual Kindle, so I can read from my furthest-read point across all of my devices </li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/feedly-your-google-reader/id396069556?mt=8" target="_blank">Feedly</a> - With the demise of Google Reader, I've moved to Feedly. It's taken some getting used to, because I was a GR JUNKIE, but I really like it now. And with Feedly goes... </li>
<li><a href="http://getpocket.com/a/queue/" target="_blank">Pocket</a> - A tap saves items from Feedly and around the web for me to come back and read later. Accessible from my phone and laptop. </li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-drive/id507874739?mt=8" target="_blank">Google Drive</a> - I can access all of my Google Drive documents and spreadsheets right from my phone. Guess where my grocery list lives now? </li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mailbox/id576502633?mt=8" target="_blank">Mailbox</a> - Honestly, the jury is still out on this one. I read all sorts of buzz about it, signed up, and eventually my number came up. I love some of the functionality, but it lacks a few things I'd love to have: a search function, to start with, and a way to apply my many gmail labels. I think my perfect mail app is a mix between gmail and mailbox. Maybe someday? </li>
<li><a href="http://get.shopkick.com/idaho10842" target="_blank">Shopkick</a> - I earn "kicks" when I walk into my favorite stores. I'll eventually be able to cash in kicks for gift cards. (note, I'll get credit if you sign up using that link!) </li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photo-editor-by-aviary/id527445936?mt=8" target="_blank">Aviary</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/snapseed/id439438619?mt=8" target="_blank">Snapseed</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pic-stitch/id454768104" target="_blank">Pic Stitch</a> & <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/squaready-instagram-layouter/id440279995" target="_blank">Squaready</a> - my favorite photo apps, which I mostly use to edit for Instagram. I told you I'm an addict! </li>
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<br /> What apps am I missing that you can't live without?ABChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633344447031881548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357294578016372920.post-74596195491572592792013-04-08T21:05:00.003-04:002013-04-08T21:05:46.276-04:00And then...As I was certain would be the case when Lent started 8+ weeks ago, I fell off the Gospel reading schedule pretty rapidly. It might have helped that I had it in my head that I'd be reading the entire New Testament, when really the schedule was just the four Gospels. Either way, I fell off the wagon.<br />
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But, here I am, April 8th, and I've gotten into a pretty decent habit of reading a chapter a day, which is pretty good for me. I too easily get distracted and make other things a priority over reading my Bible. And on the days that I've missed my morning reading, I've noticed a difference.<br />
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And so, even though the "goal" I set for myself in mid-February was not achieved, I'll keep reading. I'll keep learning. I'll keep an eye out and a heart open to what the Word has to say. And I know it will be good stuff.ABChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633344447031881548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357294578016372920.post-25225149113687804482013-03-06T08:10:00.001-05:002013-03-06T08:10:28.765-05:00Feeding and WalkingThe story of Jesus walking on water immediately follows the story of Jesus feeding 5,000 men (plus women and children) in the gospel of Matthew. Matthew chapter 14 begins with Herod beheading John the Baptist to satisfy a pretty girl. After Jesus learns of John's execution, he goes off by himself. But soon enough, the crowd finds him, and he "had compassion on them and healed their sick."<br />
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I love the picture of Jesus' character (and the challenge it presents for us as his followers) in these few lines. Jesus is heartbroken. John had baptized Jesus, after all. They were cousins. And Jesus was mourning. But when the crowds found him, crowds that were also hurting, Jesus had compassion on them and healed them. I'm so thankful that Jesus has compassion on me even as his heart breaks. I pray for that kind of compassion!<br />
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Now that the crowds have surrounded Jesus, they need to eat. So he tells the disciples to feed the crowd. The disciples protest, "We have only five loaves here, and two fish." Jesus asks for what they have though, and the 5,000 men (plus all of the women and children that were there) were fed, with 12 baskets of leftovers!<br />
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Jesus then sends the disciples out onto the sea, but Jesus stays on land to dismiss the crowds. The bible says this happens "immediately" after the leftovers were collected. So we're not talking about a long period of time passing between the feeding of the 5,000 and the walking on water. But as Jesus approaches the boat on foot, the disciples are terrified. Jesus identifies himself, but the disciples don't believe him. They've just watched him use five loaves of bread and two fish to feed more than 5,000 people, but they don't think he can walk on the sea.<br />
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So Peter essentially challenges him. "If it's really you, command me to come to you." Now, I have to be honest, I feel like this was a dumb challenge for Peter to issue! "Hey, if it's you, tell me to do something dangerous that might kill me!" But, that's what Peter says, and Jesus tells him to "Come."<br />
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Peter walks on the water, but before he reaches Jesus, he has a chance to process exactly what he's doing. He sees the wind, gets scared, loses his faith, and starts to sink. And that's when he cries out, "Lord save me!" How often have you answered God's call, only to look around, realize how crazy following God can be, and started to sink? But even in Peter's doubt, Jesus saves him. Even in my doubt, Jesus saves me.ABChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633344447031881548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357294578016372920.post-49500167979830752892013-02-23T11:57:00.000-05:002013-02-23T11:59:15.302-05:00Matthew 7 - 9Chapter 7 begins with the warning: "Do not judge, or you yourself will be judged." This is a passage I often try to remember when I get really frustrated with someone else. I have no power over anyone's emotions, responses, or choices, other than my own. If I am frustrated with the way someone is acting, or a decision someone else has made, it is because I am making the choice to be frustrated. Sure, she/he may have done something totally stupid, or something he/she shouldn't have done, but I have no control over that. I can only control how I respond. So I prayerfully ask for help in responding in a way that is healthy and Christlike.<br />
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In verse 15, Jesus tells us that we will be able to identify false prophets by their fruits. That healthy trees cannot produce diseased fruits, and diseased trees cannot produce healthy fruits. This passage makes me ask myself: what kind of fruit am I producing? Am I producing any at all?<br />
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Verse 24 is the parable of building a house on the rock. If we build our lives on the word of God, when the rains, winds & floods come, we will be like a house built on a rock: steady & strong. But if we don't build our lives on the word of God, when the rains, winds & floods come, our house will crumble, as if it were built on sand. Either way, the rains, winds & floods will come. My choice here is to build my life on a firm foundation, or allow my world to crumble around me at the first breeze.<br />
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In 8:14, Jesus heals Peter's mother-in-law. And what I love about this tiny story, is that as soon as she is healed, she gets up and starts serving Jesus. What a great example of faith! She realizes what Jesus has done for her, and immediately starts to serve him. That should be my own reaction any time Jesus heals me (of whatever ails me - body, mind, or spirit).<br />
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Verse 8:23 is the first of many examples of the disciples' humanity. They have been with him for quite a while now; have watched him heal the sick, the lame, the dying. And yet, while they are with him - Jesus is physically in the boat with them! - they doubt his power. When the storm comes, and he's sleeping, they panic, asking him if he even cares for them. I often ignore the history of God working in my life when a new struggle approaches. I doubt God's goodness and power to tackle my current struggle, even though I have proof, and recent proof at that, of his love for me. Oh, that my faith might be stronger even than that of the disciples!<br />
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I think 9:13 is one of my favorites in the New Testament. "Go and learn what this means, 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."<br />
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Matthew chapter nine is also the first story of Jesus raising someone from the dead. The ruler's daughter, he said, was only sleeping. And on his way there, a woman, by simply touching Jesus' robes, was healed. She believed she only needed to reach him, to touch his clothes, in order to be healed. She believed, and it was so.<br />
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<br />ABChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633344447031881548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357294578016372920.post-7390905731756916792013-02-21T17:55:00.002-05:002013-02-21T17:55:32.511-05:00Matthew 4 - 6In Matthew 4, we pick up on the narrative of Jesus' life immediately after he is baptized, and identified as the Son of God. And right then and there, immediately, he led into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. So why are we surprised when, after a spiritual high or mountain top experience, we're immediately tempted or attacked? That's how the devil rolls. He likes to strike when we're not expecting.<br />
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So how should we respond? Like Jesus did: he fasted. He prayed. He relied on the teachings of Scripture. In each case of temptation, Jesus only had to claim the word of God, and then the devil moved on. Finally, after the third temptation, Jesus tells him to "be gone!" and that's that. The devil leaves and angels come to minister to Jesus.<br />
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Who are the angels who have ministered to you during and after a difficult experience?<br />
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In chapter 4, verse 17, Jesus is preaching. His message? Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. There is no need to wait! The kingdom of heaven is AT HAND!<br />
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Chapter 4 also depicts Jesus' calling of the first disciples. And here is the one thing I think the disciples did right in their ministry with Jesus: They just said yes. No questions asked. They were called, and they answered. I often beg and bargain with God when he calls me. I delay and drag my feet and make excuses. The disciples, who were terribly flawed, short-sighted, and so many other things that I am, just said yes. How much easier my ministry would be if I just said yes the first time Jesus asked!<br />
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Chapter 5 begins the Sermon on the Mount, with some of the best, most difficult, and most essential teaching that Jesus ever offered. The parts that convict me most? Verses 5:21 - 26, where Jesus tells us that if I'm angry at my brother (or sister, or fellow human), I will be judged just as the one who has committed murder. Verses 38 - 42, where Jesus tells me to turn the other cheek, rather than seek retaliation like I so often (meaning...every time...) want to do. And verses 43 - 48, which tell me that if I only love those who also love me, I'm not getting it right.<br />
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Chapter 6 contains a passage that I find myself having to repeat and reread and work hard to pound into my head. Beginning in verse 25...."Do not be anxious." Oh my worrying heart. I'm anxious about everything. I shouldn't worry about food, because God feeds the birds. I shouldn't worry about clothes, because God clothes the lilies. And worrying will do nothing to prolong my life! And for me, the root of worrying about food or clothing is worrying about money. And the root of worrying about money is worrying about work. And the end of chapter 6 straight up says, "Do not be anxious about tomorrow." So I'll give that a try.ABChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633344447031881548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357294578016372920.post-42024943120982855742013-02-14T22:17:00.000-05:002013-02-14T22:17:07.126-05:00Matthew 1 - 3The New Testament starts with the book of Matthew. The book of Matthew begins with the genealogy of Jesus. I was a religion minor in college, and my New Testament classes taught me that Matthew was a Jew, and his goal in writing his gospel was to evangelize to other members of the Jewish community. As such, Matthew's genealogy begins with Abraham, the father of the Hebrew faith (compare this to the account of Jesus' genealogy in Luke, which begins with Jesus and works forward).<br />
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The most interesting part of this account of Jesus' genealogy, to me, is the mention of a handful of women. Most of the genealogy lists fathers and sons, but scattered throughout are the names of women whose stories are found in the Old Testament:<br />
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<li><b>Verse 3:</b> Tamar, who pretended to be a prostitute and slept with her father-in-law Judah. She got pregnant from that encounter, and the child she bore, Perez, is thus part of Jesus' lineage. (See Genesis 38)</li>
<li><b>Verse 5</b>: Rahab, who was a prostitute. Rahab lived in Jericho, and assisted Israelite spies in their efforts to take the city. Rahab and her family were spared in the subsequent battle, and Rahab eventually married an Israelite, and their son was Boaz. (See Joshua 2 and 6)</li>
<li><b>Verse 5:</b> Ruth, who was a widow and a foreigner, who returned to Israel with her mother-in-law Naomi after the death of both women's husbands. Ruth gleaned in Boaz's field, and Boaz, as a family member of Naomi's late husband, became the family redeemer for Ruth and Naomi, saving them from poverty. Ruth & Boaz's son is in Jesus' lineage. (See the book of Ruth)</li>
<li><b>Verse 6:</b> The wife of Uriah (Bathsheba) Bathsheba was married to Uriah, who was a soldier in King David's army. David saw Bathsheba bathing, and decided he wanted her for himself. David got Bathsheba pregnant, then brought Uriah back from the war in an attempt to pin the paternity on Bathsheba's husband. While Uriah was home from war, however, he refused to sleep with his wife since the war was still waging. Unable to out-fox Uriah, King David had him moved to the front lines of the war, where Uriah was killed. King David then married Bathsheba, and their first child died shortly after he was born. David and Bathsheba had more children, though, and one of those, Solomon, became the next King and is part of Jesus' lineage. (II Samuel 11 - 12)</li>
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Chapter 3 introduces us to John the Baptist for the first time. John preaches repentance and baptizes with water as a symbol of repentance from sin. John foretells the coming of Jesus, who will baptize with the spirit and with fire. And then Jesus himself comes to John for baptism! John argues (which I can appreciate - I feel like I argue with Jesus A LOT), but Jesus insists, to "fulfill all righteousness." When Jesus comes up from the water, the announcement is made: "This is my beloved son, with whom I am well pleased." </div>
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Individuals who observe Lent often decide to give something up for these 40 days. Sweets, carbs, caffeine, meat, foul language, and Facebook are all popular things to fast from. Instead of (or sometimes in addition to) fasting, some individuals also decide to add something to their daily routines to strengthen their relationship with God. One of my dear friends decided to read through the New Testament during Lent this year, and another dear friend created a Google calendar with each daily reading. I now receive an email each morning with the day's reading schedule, usually about 3 chapters.<br />
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As I was thinking about and praying about Lent this year, the email appeared in my inbox inviting me to read through the New Testament. And as I was considering this option, I knew I wanted to be able to take notes or journal throughout the process. Which is ultimately what led me back to this spot in the blogosphere.<br />
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I'm not surprising myself in this, but I'm already a bit behind. However, I'm not going to beat myself up or rush through things. I know the next 40 days are going to be very hectic with work and all sorts of commitments, but I'm going to do my best to read and journal each day. And even if it takes me longer than 40 days to work through it, I am going to read the New Testament this Spring.<br />
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If you're interested in following the reading plan, I would be happy to invite you to share the Google calendar my friend created. Just leave a comment with your email address, and I'll invite you as soon as I can. To get started, Wednesday's reading was Matthew 1 - 3 and today's reading is Matthew 4 - 6.<br />
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I'll be back soon with my thoughts on the first set of readings.<br />
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I return because I'd like a place to write and record, and this seems like a natural spot to do that. I make no grand promises of wisdom or wit, regularity or reason. I only promise to myself that I once again have permission to write here. </div>
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So, if you're still around...I'm back, and I hope you'll enjoy whatever it is that I have to say. </div>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Read more from the blog post: <a href="http://tackyholidaysweaters.wordpress.com/2011/12/21/double-duty/#comment-12" target="_blank">Double Duty</a>.</div><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad218/acrosscreative/signature.png" />ABChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633344447031881548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357294578016372920.post-15718494942431447222011-11-23T13:40:00.000-05:002011-11-23T13:40:25.800-05:00Bingo Round 2It's time for more Bingo!<br />
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<b>Door:</b> <br />
I love the thought of painting an interior door. Either to match the room/hallway outside or the room inside, I think this could be really stunning. I also love the little peek of red/orange on the side of the door.<br />
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<b>Complementary Color:</b><br />
I love the statement the bright red-pink wall makes against the green bedding.<br />
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All I can say to this is "yes please!" - to having that amount of space for a giant swing, and, hello, for the GIANT SWING! <br />
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I absolutely adore this alphabet for a wall in a nursery. <br />
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<b>Chandelier:</b><br />
I love the long, clean lines and that the lights are styled to look like candles.<br />
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Here's my updated bingo board!<br />
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So, let's get started! (Side note: These pictures are all from Pinterest, but I do plan on taking and posting pictures of my home for some of the squares on the board!)<br />
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When I think of wallpaper, I think of the awful late-80s early-90s stuff that was on the walls of my grandparents' house for years.Well...This ain't my grandmother's wallpaper!<br />
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I feel like storage is a universal need. Well, ok, maybe if I lived in the <a href="http://christmas.biltmore.com/#/day?psid=google&mid=Seg%201%20-%20Biltmore%20Brand%20Campaign(7)%20-%20General%20Xmas%20-%20Opt%20-%20Biltmore%20Estate%20-%20Exact" target="_blank">Biltmore</a>I wouldn't need more storage. But seriously, do you actually know anyone in real life who hasn't said "I wish I had more storage!"??<br />
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(I would absolutely need a step stool or ladder to use either of these storage options...)<br />
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All I'll ever want in a bathroom is an enormous bathtub. And a fireplace.<br />
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I love that ceilings can be unexpectedly elegant. <br />
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Please correct me if I'm way off on this one. Pinterest was my friend when searching for and trying to define "art deco." I was looking for symmetry a retro feel. <br />
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So, here's where I am on Bingo!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next week I'll try to actually get started on <a href="http://hisbirdiesnest.blogspot.com/2011/10/interior-design-bingo.html" target="_blank">Interior Design Bingo</a>, hosted by Ali from His Birdie's Nest! </div><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad218/acrosscreative/signature.png" />ABChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633344447031881548noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357294578016372920.post-57590244216525311642011-11-15T13:59:00.000-05:002011-11-15T13:59:33.873-05:00It's beginning to look a lot like...Black Friday!<br />
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If you've ever wondered what the inside of a newspaper facility looks like 10 days before Black Friday (and 9 days before all those ads appear), here you go: <br />
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And trust me, by this time next week, there will be very little floor space in this enormous room.<br />
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Do you shop insanely early (or late, as the case may be!) on Black Friday?<br />
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Photo cards are my favorites, and here are a few of Shutterfly's designs that I just love:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/flat-photo-cards">Flat Photo Card</a> - Merry & Bright</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-cards">Christmas Cards</a> - Big Cheers</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Shutterfly's site is really user-friendly, and you have the ability to personalize your cards however you'd like! My mother-in-law ordered her cards from Shutterfly last year, and they turned out really beautifully.<br />
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I think sending real, paper Christmas Cards is one of the best parts of the season. I love it when cards from friends and family members start showing up in my mailbox. And Shutterfly makes the process so easy, even if you're crazy busy like we are, you have time to send out beautiful cards to commemorate the year.<br />
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So, excuses are now out the window, head over to <a href="http://shutterfly.com/">Shutterfly.com</a> to get started on your 2011 Christmas cards! <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">{<i>I received a code for 25 free cards from Shutterfly in exchange for this post. The opinions expressed are my own. Are you a blogger? Want free cards, too? Sign up <a href="http://www.shutterflycards.com/2011/10/bloggers-25-free-christmas-cards-from-shutterfly/68/">here</a> through November 11th!</i>}</span><br />
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And a very Happy Birthday to my Momma! <br />
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Anyway, I haven't had a chance to sort and edit them yet, so it may be a few more days before I get them posted. At the moment, it's bed time so I can get up insanely early and attempt Week 6, Day 3 of Couch to 5K...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My husband was kind enough to put up with me clicking my camera away while he chopped an onion for our lunch tomorrow. I'm fixing this <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/363656676/">crock pot chicken tortilla soup</a> that I found on Pinterest! </td></tr>
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<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad218/acrosscreative/signature.png" />ABChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633344447031881548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357294578016372920.post-3715581378795370072011-10-21T22:02:00.000-04:002011-10-21T22:02:35.521-04:00Days 14 - 21<center><a href="http://ourwiredlives.com/october-2011-photography-challenge/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://whitepeachphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/30-Day-Button.png" /></a></center><br />
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I'm not even really sure how I've managed to be so busy this week, but it's suddenly Friday night and I haven't posted a single picture since last Thursday!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This weekend was Homecoming at my <a href="http://www.ehc.edu/">alma mater</a>, and this is K, one of my former roommates and still one of my closest friends. Aren't her eyes gorgeous?!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My sorority has a brother fraternity, and every year at homecoming the two groups meet up at the oldest building on campus to take pictures and socialize. This group of brothers happened to be posing for a picture at just the right spot to snag a silhouette. Also, it's really difficult to check an image on my camera in this sort of light...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yankee Candles are one of my favorite indulgences. Shutter speed on this shot was 1/6th of a second. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All credit for this one goes to my husband. The clock and this shot were his idea & doing! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I broke down and took this one with my cell phone. And yes, the size on that is a 3. They're kids' shoes. My feet really are that small. Ain't no shame! (and before you go telling me I'm lucky that I can wear kids' shoes because they're cheaper, let me remind you that you don't really see stilettos in kids' sizes...You win some, you lose some!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm a Knoxville girl and a Tennessee Vol through & through. What can you expect from me for "Something Orange" other than a Rocky Top t-shirt?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I gave my sister a card once that said something about avoiding the cement squirrels when driving, as they can really jack up your car. Cement squirrels are now a running joke between us, and she gave me this little guy a couple of years ago. He sits on my front porch and provided the perfect foreground for a bokeh shot of my Halloween lights. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After Homecoming last weekend, and given the chilly temps in Knoxville this week, I've been living in this sweatshirt. It's a little bit oversized, which means it's incredibly comfortable. <a href="http://www.ehc.edu/">Emory & Henry</a> was a big part of my life before I went to college there (I went to church camp there all through middle and high school), and I absolutely consider it part of my identity now that I'm an alum. A shot of me wearing the sweatshirt seemed like the perfect solution for a faceless self-portrait. </td></tr>
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I have yet to join the 21st century, so all my phone does is make calls and send text messages. It has a decent little camera to have been a free phone, though, so I'll take it. Also, count my household under the "cell phone only" category. No land line here! (if you look closely, you can see me, plus the letters that hung on the doors to the sanctuary at our wedding!)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFAfs0nKIm528v6EKN9pHdBM4pybRLJeq0KO4eregKzCkWBPVnG_CwhhqvNVy8RELSY07UY1lTvLYF4zZYpVrsbf_rFU0OFosqPoytqFlBeQg_ssgcsBbm5TDUqo8R7NOdOaQMH-VKMTM/s1600/Day+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFAfs0nKIm528v6EKN9pHdBM4pybRLJeq0KO4eregKzCkWBPVnG_CwhhqvNVy8RELSY07UY1lTvLYF4zZYpVrsbf_rFU0OFosqPoytqFlBeQg_ssgcsBbm5TDUqo8R7NOdOaQMH-VKMTM/s400/Day+10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Who else had a Cabbage Patch Kid? This is Roy Boy. His given name was Roy Elmer, but as a two-year-old, I much preferred Roy Boy as a name for him. I asked for a boy baby doll for Christmas that year (my parents have that request on VHS home video!). I slept with Roy Boy curled under one arm literally until I got married. <br />
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<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad218/acrosscreative/signature.png" />ABChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633344447031881548noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357294578016372920.post-57757986415043101212011-10-06T08:22:00.000-04:002011-10-06T08:22:24.713-04:00Day 6: From a low angle<center><a href="http://ourwiredlives.com/october-2011-photography-challenge/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://whitepeachphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/30-Day-Button.png" /></a></center><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib70Ucmdm-pUrCBkvaAc1rux9b_ABsktoTeEwINSQrHa5ONmcrO6AS6V7ykT9E4yFve-WElelHd5psw-pEjwgVF62uTCYHf9zzHJobfYu961dU88AZXLh1ob5XvI0_qWXWmrS-tC6bma8/s1600/Day+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib70Ucmdm-pUrCBkvaAc1rux9b_ABsktoTeEwINSQrHa5ONmcrO6AS6V7ykT9E4yFve-WElelHd5psw-pEjwgVF62uTCYHf9zzHJobfYu961dU88AZXLh1ob5XvI0_qWXWmrS-tC6bma8/s640/Day+6.jpg" width="432" /></a></div>My husband and I bought our first house in May, so this is the first holiday season we've spent in our new space. My mom has always decorated her home to the hilt for holidays, so I'm excited to have a home of my own to do the same. First up, the front porch: Orange lights, spider webs (complete with fake spider rings!), a pumpkin, a ghost windsock & a "trick-or-treat" sign that I got on sale at Michael's. I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out! <br />
<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad218/acrosscreative/signature.png" />ABChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633344447031881548noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357294578016372920.post-53375264711728026542011-10-05T13:07:00.000-04:002011-10-05T13:07:02.645-04:00Day 5: From a High Angle<center><a href="http://ourwiredlives.com/october-2011-photography-challenge/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://whitepeachphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/30-Day-Button.png" /></a></center><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgULuAZ1JBQOFv6oH1JTal8uiH4IyqjG-94v-lOSzyNclrS4fCGgPjiCQy9lnNUqVjLw8iUfuYZZnOcEFOF0EyLnsEQ3Fy2XkLuKmaAGCpl4WROyWFKmo7qihMsPD5PEHd5N6zARc3gd20/s1600/Day+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgULuAZ1JBQOFv6oH1JTal8uiH4IyqjG-94v-lOSzyNclrS4fCGgPjiCQy9lnNUqVjLw8iUfuYZZnOcEFOF0EyLnsEQ3Fy2XkLuKmaAGCpl4WROyWFKmo7qihMsPD5PEHd5N6zARc3gd20/s320/Day+5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Not much qualifies as "from a high angle" when you stand at 5 feet nothing. However, compared to little Ralphie the miniature Schnauzer, I guess this is a high angle! <br />
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