First thing that happened today… I fell HARD. At 6:30am. Running through my kitchen -a slippery when wet linoleum floor – with heels on. Landed straight on my hip with all my weight first then my head hit next. Screamed & scuffed the floor. 10 hours later feel like -literally- all sore similar to how I felt when I got whip lash from a car accident I was in. I was so frazzled & head-achy I forgot my winter coat!... Read more
My GPA for last semester. I got an A+, A-, A, B+, B- & B. Good enough for me. For 6 classes, a long commute, a marriage, a baby, a house, 2 cats, a book project and fund-development… I’ve mastered multi-tasking. I start a new semester today. I really love my school and I love this time of life. I realized today that when I go back to work with InterVarsity in August that I am going to seriously miss... Read more
I thought our new President’s inauguration speech was fantastic! As a follower of Jesus, I felt that he actually addressed so many of the things that I care about. (Not only that but also was extremely inclusive to those who follow Islam, Hinduism, Athiesm, etc.) I love that he addressed all of us as part of the mess we are in. The government, our greed, the media –no one is innocent. Which I think is mature given how everyone loves... Read more
At the library the other day I randomly picked up Tavis Smiley’s recent book, What I Know For Sure: My story of growing up in America. I started it at 9pm last night & finished it today by noon. Couldn’t put it down. In a nutshell, it’s good. It’s not the writing says ta-da, but his story is crazy good. He is a passionate, driven, hard-working communicator with a deep sense of community and civic responsibility. I respect him tremendously... Read more
It’s award season, yay! 🙂 It’s that time of year when I drool over pics of the red carpet get-ups. Sheesh –what’s a girl gotta do to go a big awards show wearing a $55,000 dress & hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of Harry Winston jewlry? Can I be a part of the party just once? Until I sneak my way in somehow, here’s my red carpet best pics for the Globes ’09… My Fave’s: My absolute fave of... Read more
I ran into one of my old students, Travon in the line at the grocery store today. While I was helping little Ran man to put back all of the toys he’d just knocked over he told the attendant to put it all on his card. I overheard her say, ‘aww, that’s so nice of you,’ when I realized he bought our groceries! Do you ever feel a little overwhelmed when folks go out of their way to be... Read more
Ransom has been cracking me up lately with all his repeating, unintelligable chatter and his sorting of life. Just a few of his darndest sayings lately… 1. After he had a bad dream the other night, I told him if he was scared in the middle of the night to call out to Jesus. I wanted to tell him that Jesus would bring him peace but I know he doesn’t know that word so I said that if... Read more
Few Snow Showers Overnight Low 1°F Precip 30% Wind: WSW 9 mph Max. Humidity: 76% Sunset: 5:34 PM ET Avg. Low: 17°F Record Low: -5°F (1963) Read more
A while ago someone suggested that I create a mock-up book cover to help me visualize a completed book. I made this about 3-4 months ago –it really helps! I look at it & think I WILL make this cover a reality. What do you think? To help me write a good quality book I knew I needed some serious help. I’ve gotten feedback from other writers that I need help with building & resolving climaxes, tense... Read more
So, yesterday I went to the hip-hop dance class at my gym. It was super fun! It was taught by this cute little girl named Shannon who could actually do the moves. (Of course, I was totally distracted by wondering if she’s a student at WMU & if she knows about CBC on campus. I had to leave early to pick up Little Ran Man from daycare but I will find out! mu hu ha ha ha:) Anyway, for one... Read more
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