I started working on a post for things that I wanted this Christmas. I was hoping to not-so-subtly sneak it into an email/conversation/wall mural to bring to Chris’ attention and then act “surprised” when I got what I wanted. I’ve started being obvious ever since our first Christmas together, when I ended up with the… Read More A Great Gift Idea
It’s Wednesday, and I’m about to head into work for a three day stretch of 12-hour night shifts. Now, I could be bummed about this, but I just watched this video, and of course it made me smile! I’m sure you’ve already seen it, but watch it again and get a laugh 🙂
I am absolutely terrible about buying clothing for myself. Terrible. Remember that post I did about things I bought from Anthropologie? Yeah, all but one of them got sent back. I currently have 2 pairs of shoes that I ordered, sitting in their respective boxes, ready to go back to the Post Office. It’s not… Read More Retail Therapy
You all know what I’m talking about – you have to use the bathroom, you’re in the middle of nowhere, and the only one available to you is this podunk gas station. You know that if you use that bathroom, you’re taking your life into your own hands. After traveling to Southern Indiana last week… Read More On Gas Station Bathrooms and Big Purses
My mom shared sad news with me today, and it’s been on my mind all day. Earlier this week, a young couple in my parents’ church left their 2 month old with a babysitter (another church-member and someone I’ve known for years). When the babysitter went to wake him from his nap, she discovered that… Read More A Prayer Request for a Young Couple
I’m back from our little trip to Nashville, IN, and I’m so glad that we went. The weather was perfect – cool, sunny, hint of a breeze, and the slight smell of burning leaves in the air. Aaaah, Fall. We stayed at a Marriott hotel about 15 minutes east of Nashville, Indiana. We left our… Read More Back from Southern Indiana
When I was a teenager and in college, I was obsessed with my looks. I can actually pinpoint the moment that I started to become this way – it was when an older brother of one of my good friends made an offhand remark about me being “chunky”, and I overheard him. I was so… Read More Truly Lovely
Hello my lovely readers! I hope that your weekend was fabulous 🙂 My weekend was too short, but it’s made up for by the fact that I’ve got something fun planned for this week. In-between work and class, we’ve decided to take a quick 2-day trip to beautiful Brown County, Indiana – specifically Nashville, Indiana… Read More A Mini-Vacation to Southern Indiana
I just finished tallying our budget totals for the month of October, and I am very happy to tell you that we came under budget by over $300. That’s not including all of my salary, which automatically goes in to savings. All things told, we had nearly $4,000 that could be devoted to investments and… Read More October Budget Wrap-Up
Can I tell you a little secret? I promise that it’ll save you lots of time and drama. If you think that your child is having difficulty breathing, but their SpO2 is 99% on room air, they’re skipping down the ER hallway, they’re laughing and watching cartoons, and they’re talking about how they won’t have… Read More A Little Advice…And Venting…
When it comes to scary movies, I go through phases – sometimes, I absolutely will not watch them under pain of death, and there are other times when I’m really in the mood for a good scare! Since Halloween is just around the corner, I thought I’d share my list of favorite scary movies, in… Read More The Best Scary Movies
Happy belated birthday to my dad, B! Dad is a family practice doctor in Indiana. I first started working for him when I was 15 years old, and it’s part of the reason I became a nurse. I wish that I could’ve spent the day celebrating with family, but had to suffice with just a… Read More Belated Happy Birthday!
I have got some seriously cute nieces and nephews. And not only are they cute, but they’re so smart and well-behaved! I give huge kudos to my sisters and BILs for all of the work that they’ve put in teaching their little ones manners. They give me something to look forward to once Chris and… Read More Seriously Cute Niece and Nephew
I love dry, tongue-in-cheek humor. If it’s witty and slightly sarcastic, then I’m impressed. So it makes sense that one of my all-time favorite Halloween costumes is a bit of a thinker (and kinda requires you to be a Purdue fan): First, put on a Purdue “P” t-shirt Second, paint a black ring around one… Read More My Favorite Halloween Costume
The following conversation took place between my husband and me on Friday afternoon. I love my husband, but sometimes, his suggestions kind of scare me! Read with care. Chris – Hon? Me – Yeah? Chris – So, there’s this conference… Me – Hmm. Chris – Can I at least read it to you before you… Read More Conversation Between a Married Couple
I feel like things are settling down before the next big wind-up. I finished 2 huge certifications/examinations that I needed to study for and pass. And I passed them, thank goodness. Now, I’m starting on the night shift: 6pm to 2:30am 5 days a week for the next 2 weeks. After 2 weeks are up,… Read More Piggy Flu, but no Piggy Characteristics
I want to take a second to wish a huge GOOD LUCK to my brother-in-law, M, who has a medical school interview today at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. If you have a second, please say a prayer asking that he does well and that the interviewers make the right decision 🙂… Read More If You Have a Sec…
I’d like to take a break from my normal whining and complaining to give a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to my wonderful, extremely intelligent and very talented husband. He was selected to take part in a lecture series involving young talent within his profession. The lectures take place at one of the SUNY campuses (I won’t say… Read More Huge Congratulations!
Don’t you just love getting gifts in the mail? I do, so I went ahead and signed up for the scarf swap over at Simply Said by Simply Me 🙂 The cut-off date for the sign-up is October 21st, so if you’re interested, please click here to enter. Maybe you’ll be lucky and get me… Read More Scarf Swap 2009
“When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became an adult, I put childish ways behind me” – 1 Corinithians 13:11 Maybe it’s the fact that it’s Fall, but sometimes, it feels like time is just flying by 🙂
