I love birthdays. I always have. It might have something to do with how awesome my parents are at pulling off amazing birthday parties. We did things like (the earliest one I can remember) a ballerina one where we pinned the shoes on the ballerina...and this was before Pintrest gave its inspiring ideas!
...My last one I had when I lived at home was a beach party. Now, the thing is, my birthday is today - JANUARY 18. We live in Canada. While not stereotypically snowy, it was not a good day for spreading out a blanket and sun-bathing.
Undaunted by this minor detail....my parents cranked the thermostat, pulled out all of the dinning room furniture, put up travel posters and put towels on the floor. We had typical beach food like hotdogs and lemonade. We made 'sand castles' out of lego, watched Finding Nemo and just had a grand ol' time.
One year after I got married and we happened to be back at my parents house, my mom still threw my a birthday party. It was a winter white party where everyone came in white - we ate all white foods and just had fun. She even planned out crafts for us 20-somethings to do!
I've loved birthdays because, to me, they have always been about being with people and enjoying each other.
Last night, I had the privilege of having a few women over to celebrate with me. We were a diverse group, but with Jesus in common. It was such a blessing to me to look around at these woman and know they were my sisters. We had a great time, laughing, eating, and drinking tea!
It's grand to me to know that one birthday (and death and resurrection) really made last night possible. I love birthdays! Don't you??
XO,
J
soli deo gloria
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Monday, January 12, 2015
Antsy
So, I did make my resolutions, as you read in my last post...but.
ugh. I am having SUCH a hard time with them. A whole year to memorize one book?! Seems like much too much time, so I'm procrastinating. Sure I have a few verses under my belt, but I'm thinking of making it a bit more of a challenge so I don't just procrastinate it to death.
...and the other one, finishing at least one of my books. Well, that's going alright, except that instead of one of my books, I've been working feverishly on short stories. So by the end of this year I might just have a compilation of unconnected ideas pushed out into short stories.
I've also added to my resolutions, unannounced, until now:
Read at least 52 books. That is one a week.
The last one is going quite well, or I should say WAS. My kindle wanted to see if it could fly. If it would have asked me, instead of experimenting off of the kitchen counter I could have saved it from the death blow, but alas, it was not to be. I have an app on S's phone, but he's at work during the day. Shoot. This puts a damper on this resolution. I've already decided to get another kindle, but funds must be raised (if you want to help me do this, join swagbucks here - and for ever 10 points you get, I get 1 ! hooray! ....no worries if you don't want to).
Anyway the list so far:
1. Rising Storm by Richard Castle (actually, not by Castle, as he, himself is a fictitious character, but if you watch Castle....you'd know that)
2 The Shunned House by H. P. Lovecraft
Hooray for 2 for 2 weeks! I have something like 4 others on the go, so I'm not too worried about finishing this one up.
But, now on to my title: I am antsy. With the lack of solid goals and changing of others, I'm finding myself just....antsy.
How do YOU deal with New Year Angst?
XO,
J
soli deo gloria!
ugh. I am having SUCH a hard time with them. A whole year to memorize one book?! Seems like much too much time, so I'm procrastinating. Sure I have a few verses under my belt, but I'm thinking of making it a bit more of a challenge so I don't just procrastinate it to death.
...and the other one, finishing at least one of my books. Well, that's going alright, except that instead of one of my books, I've been working feverishly on short stories. So by the end of this year I might just have a compilation of unconnected ideas pushed out into short stories.
I've also added to my resolutions, unannounced, until now:
Read at least 52 books. That is one a week.
The last one is going quite well, or I should say WAS. My kindle wanted to see if it could fly. If it would have asked me, instead of experimenting off of the kitchen counter I could have saved it from the death blow, but alas, it was not to be. I have an app on S's phone, but he's at work during the day. Shoot. This puts a damper on this resolution. I've already decided to get another kindle, but funds must be raised (if you want to help me do this, join swagbucks here - and for ever 10 points you get, I get 1 ! hooray! ....no worries if you don't want to).
Anyway the list so far:
1. Rising Storm by Richard Castle (actually, not by Castle, as he, himself is a fictitious character, but if you watch Castle....you'd know that)
2 The Shunned House by H. P. Lovecraft
Hooray for 2 for 2 weeks! I have something like 4 others on the go, so I'm not too worried about finishing this one up.
But, now on to my title: I am antsy. With the lack of solid goals and changing of others, I'm finding myself just....antsy.
How do YOU deal with New Year Angst?
XO,
J
soli deo gloria!
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