So Excite!

I've been on a roller coaster of a journey since the beginning of 2009. A lot has happened since I got fired of my job in January, but has all served as a huge reminder of Who really is in charge. I spent the rest of January and most of February in a job-hunting, depression-filled fog. I still managed to rake in money babysitting, but my heart was never where my feet were. I went back and forth between wanting to continue to work with kids to feeling like I was fooling myself thinking I was gifted in that area. Turns out the latter was just my mind lying to me. I had to fight off a lot of the negativity that came from the whole situation surrounding my termination. I had a lot of guilt, shame, and remorse over things I didn't do and things I could have done differently. The blessing is that today I know things have happened exactly how they were supposed to. It is absolutely incredible to experience God using pain for growth and for good.

I am incredibly blessed to be able to work for my Step-Dad's medical practice remotely. That has been the largest blessing of them all. It gives me routine and structure during the days I'm not babysitting or doing other things. I forgot what "other things" I liked to do. I have an enormous list of dear friends that have been snubbed and relationships placed on the back burner because I was too lost internally to have an ounce to give to anyone. I pray the relationships that matter will stay, that they aren't too far broken to be repaired.

I feel a little restored which is ironic tonight because I feel exhausted. The list of people I want to see and share life with goes with me everywhere, whether I'm working, sleeping, or playing. I know I can't tackle it all in one day or even one week, but I'm taking a serious look at my schedule and beginning to add moments with these people.

Originally this post was going to be just a list of five things that have excited me lately, which is what's coming right now.

In no particular order...


An assorted bag of Jelly Bellys is AMAZING. It's like a million desserts in tiny morsels of deliciousness.


My Dad, who is a landscape architect, let me have the window box on the back of the house to plant whatever herbs I wanted. This is a huge deal because he's usually very particular about what he plants. I'm excited that I picked out all the plants (lavender, rosemary, and dill) all by myself. We're also planting vegetables in the back. I'm so excited!


I love office supplies. Seriously, Staples is one of my favorite stores, and I could spend money on all sorts of junk I would never use. Actually, I would find a use for it. Regardless, I love going office supply shopping.


Last night I had dinner at the Hammonds', and it was a great night! The weather was absolutely perfect, and I mean perfect. No humidity, perfect temperature, light breeze, and no bugs. We ate delicious burgers that Aaron grilled, and then we talked and laughed our tails off. I love moments like that!


We recently made a trip to Phoenix to hang with my Grandma, aunt & uncle, two cousins, and their cute families. It was such a fun weekend. My siblings and I are a lot younger than the rest of our cousins, so we are getting to know them as adults, which is so much fun. I really have a great family, and I am so grateful for each member!

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Why no, I won't share my earbuds with you.

TWICE this week, I've been asked if someone could borrow my earbuds. Without hesitation my response has been, "uhm NO!" I now feel the need to explain. I first want all of you to grab your precious earbuds & look at the part that goes in your ears. Some of you will notice nasty ear-juice residue left on your earbuds. My explanation is over. I don't want my own ear-juice residue in my own ears, yet alone YOURS.

Sick. Now click this to find out why you need to invest in alcohol swabs & do some disinfecting. While you're disinfecting, don't forget your cell phones either. Think of all the crap on your cell phone that regularly gets smushed up against your skin. Again, I say SICK!

Today's lesson is now over.

On a completely unrelated note, I'm proving to be a bad sister because I haven't responded to my own twin's genius. Fear not, it's coming. I just struggle because she's not nearly as funny as I am. KIDDING!