...Carolina sweet tea
...being able to stay connected with friends and family via the internet
...being on the "same page" with D
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Gratitudes::
... the opportunity to live by faith and not by sight
... the morning's first glow
...Carolina sweet tea
...being able to stay connected with friends and family via the internet
...being on the "same page" with D
...Carolina sweet tea
...being able to stay connected with friends and family via the internet
...being on the "same page" with D
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Being invisible vs. standing out
Recently two blogging friends have written about being invisible and not liking to be the center of attention. This is so me! I love wearing clothes that I love and some of them aren't "fashionable" and a bit eclectic... which causes me to stand out. I'm trying to get more comfortable in my own skin so I've been forcing myself to wear them in public and it hasn't been too bad. I get compliments on my PPP clothes that I wear. I just say thanks and move on. But I must say that I prefer to be invisible. But I do love sharing what Shauna of Poor Pitiful Pearl creates!
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I struggle with being noticed though. I want to reach out to people, but being around people I don't know is stressful for me and drains my energy fast... I want to be friendly and social but I also want to be invisible and watch...I want to be my authentic self but I don't want to stand out or be the center of attention... I want to be liked but I want to be left alone too... I don't want to be left out but don't want to be included in everything either...I like observing and the freedom that being invisible brings but I also want to be a part of something.
I'm aware that there are several books out there now about how to live as an introvert in this very social world. I haven't read them yet, but they are on my wish list. I've always thought I could fake my way since that's what the world expects. It has only been in the last few years that I've come to recognize that God made me this way for a reason. I don't want to be something I'm not, but I also don't want to use it as an excuse. So I definitely believe there's a balance. That balance is what I'm seeking!
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I struggle with being noticed though. I want to reach out to people, but being around people I don't know is stressful for me and drains my energy fast... I want to be friendly and social but I also want to be invisible and watch...I want to be my authentic self but I don't want to stand out or be the center of attention... I want to be liked but I want to be left alone too... I don't want to be left out but don't want to be included in everything either...I like observing and the freedom that being invisible brings but I also want to be a part of something.
I'm aware that there are several books out there now about how to live as an introvert in this very social world. I haven't read them yet, but they are on my wish list. I've always thought I could fake my way since that's what the world expects. It has only been in the last few years that I've come to recognize that God made me this way for a reason. I don't want to be something I'm not, but I also don't want to use it as an excuse. So I definitely believe there's a balance. That balance is what I'm seeking!
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Lady in waiting...
Waiting on
... our truck to be fixed. Parts have been ordered.
... the insurance claims adjustor to check out our rig, then for
... the collision center to give it a look over with a fine tooth comb to make sure everything is okay
... the hurricane/tropical storm to get by us. It's raining and a bit windy now.
We ended up returning our rental car for the weekend so that we are not responsible should something happen during the storm. So we are kinda stuck in the hotel. There's quite a bit within walking distance, but it's raining so our "outside time" is limited.
My waiting time is not wasted... I've finished knitting a scarf and have started a cowl. Although I only brought one skein of yarn with me from the rig, so I'm hoping that lasts until we can get back out to the rig to get more yarn. I'm also reading... and playing cards on my phone... and of course staying caught up on storm news and internets! Oh yea... there's also a Shipping Wars marathon this afternoon!
... our truck to be fixed. Parts have been ordered.
... the insurance claims adjustor to check out our rig, then for
... the collision center to give it a look over with a fine tooth comb to make sure everything is okay
... the hurricane/tropical storm to get by us. It's raining and a bit windy now.
We ended up returning our rental car for the weekend so that we are not responsible should something happen during the storm. So we are kinda stuck in the hotel. There's quite a bit within walking distance, but it's raining so our "outside time" is limited.
My waiting time is not wasted... I've finished knitting a scarf and have started a cowl. Although I only brought one skein of yarn with me from the rig, so I'm hoping that lasts until we can get back out to the rig to get more yarn. I'm also reading... and playing cards on my phone... and of course staying caught up on storm news and internets! Oh yea... there's also a Shipping Wars marathon this afternoon!
Monday, October 22, 2012
Perfect?
And our life right now is FAR from perfect! We had a blow out yesterday of our front driver side tire on the truck. You can read the details here. So at this point we are sitting in a hotel room waiting. I have a feeling we are going to be doing a lot of waiting in the next few weeks!
Blessedly we are both okay, no physical injuries or soreness whatsoever; we are by the ocean; we have a place to sleep and bathe and eat until our rig is "cleared" for living in; and we have lots of people praying for our situation! And we are trying to be aware of why God has us here in this place at this time.
The rest of the DC area...
I mentioned on my DC post about a third item checked off my 52 things list... We hiked a small portion of the Appalachian Trail! We hadn't even thought about how close we were and that first day that Cameron was there, he commented that he thought we might be pretty close. Sure enough, we were and decided to add that to our itinerary. We already had plans to rent a car for the weekend, so on Friday mid morning we headed towards Harpers Ferry WV. I also added two more states to my list that day: Virginia and West Virginia!
We stopped at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy... They had all kinds of info there! On the wall they had photos of people who had done the trail thru-hike (do it all in one continuous journey) and in sections. One blind man and his dog... a 79 yo man who had done it multiple times... another woman who had done it in sections over a 15 year period. Very inspiring! And the guy that worked there was very friendly and informative! He sent us on a hike that was gorgeous... part on the Appalachian Trail and then on Maryland Heights trail ... where soldiers of the Civil War once hiked! It led to an outlook of Harper's Ferry which is a gorgeous little town. We forgot our "real" camera so these photos are taken with my Iphone. I read somewhere that it is the most photographed town in the US... and I can see why!
It was a challenging hike up... but I must say I'd rather hike 6-8 miles than run for 2-3! Hiking, while it can be strenuous, it is so much more enjoyable!
Some sights from our day:
And continuing our exploration in the DC area I got to meet another of my "home girls", Crystal! Unfortunately, I totally forgot to take a photo of us together! But I enjoyed hanging out with her and her adorable children!
We stopped at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy... They had all kinds of info there! On the wall they had photos of people who had done the trail thru-hike (do it all in one continuous journey) and in sections. One blind man and his dog... a 79 yo man who had done it multiple times... another woman who had done it in sections over a 15 year period. Very inspiring! And the guy that worked there was very friendly and informative! He sent us on a hike that was gorgeous... part on the Appalachian Trail and then on Maryland Heights trail ... where soldiers of the Civil War once hiked! It led to an outlook of Harper's Ferry which is a gorgeous little town. We forgot our "real" camera so these photos are taken with my Iphone. I read somewhere that it is the most photographed town in the US... and I can see why!
It was a challenging hike up... but I must say I'd rather hike 6-8 miles than run for 2-3! Hiking, while it can be strenuous, it is so much more enjoyable!
Some sights from our day:
And continuing our exploration in the DC area I got to meet another of my "home girls", Crystal! Unfortunately, I totally forgot to take a photo of us together! But I enjoyed hanging out with her and her adorable children!
Friday, October 19, 2012
Friday favs...
What I've been influenced by lately...
Going...
31 days... thrift, margin, shopping with purpose, and going
A journey without a goal.
Recent pins...
Enjoy today!
Going...
31 days... thrift, margin, shopping with purpose, and going
A journey without a goal.
Recent pins...
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| I used to have a good creamy tortellini recipe and cannot find it now... This one is close! |
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| I'm on the search for a cozy flannel shirt! |
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| Love this cozy and eclectic kitchen! |
Enjoy today!
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