Happy Friday!!!
Friday has been a day that has always made me giddy. Even when I had to work on Saturday, Friday still seemed like a perfect day. There is an energy to this day; the excitement for what the weekend holds is in the air.
A few weekends ago Matt put this song on repeat and it could be heard throughout our house blaring from the small computer speakers in our office. It's one of my favorite songs and I even love it more after watching the video.
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros "Home" from Edward Sharpe on Vimeo.
Today, I caught myself whistling this song as I cleaned the dirty dishes from yesterday evening's dinner which included homemade everything: (click on links for recipes)
BBQ pulled pork sandwiches
Coleslaw
Applesauce
* Please note that I made the applesauce on the stove top *
Unfortunately, I hate the lighting in my kitchen at night so I didn't take any photos, but Matt said it was "delicious" and he couldn't keep his nose out of the sauce pan as I was cooking the apples and since he is my one-and-only critic, I'll take that as a compliment.
I don't think I'll be making dinner tonight. I got four shots/immunizations today for my upcoming trip back to Ethiopia and I can hardly move my arms. I'm a wimp. I'm not scared to admit it. The new Harry Potter movie comes out so I'm thinking "why not grab a burger from a local pub and sit and eat some greasy popcorn afterward?" Fridays really are the best day of the week. I hope you find something that is your "favorite" of the day, after all it is Friday!
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11.19.2010
11.03.2010
Home.
It's 11am.
I woke up to a cold and gray morning - it started drizzling about an hour ago.
My house is currently 62 degrees and I am too stubborn to turn on the heat, so instead I turn the heater on in my office and aim it directly at me. However, my pup would prefer it be aimed at him.
It sounds kinda lousy, but I love it. I love how I am bundled in a sweatshirt and get to wear silly socks. I love how I am able to hold a cup of homemade chai in my cold hands. I love how I can make honey bran muffins and eat them when they are still warm from the oven.
Cold days make me appreciate warmth; they make me appreciate home.
Home.
This is something that has been on my mind lately. Where is "home"? Well, home is wherever Matt and I are together, however, we have more news that we may have to pack up once more and make a new "home". The decisions are big and each one has its advantages and disadvantages.
I read from Philippians 2:19-30 and Paul is talking about sending Timothy to the Philippian church. I stopped at v. 20-21 "I have no one else like him, who takes a genuine interest in your welfare. For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ."
For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
True.
In the midst of facing a huge decision, I still found myself seeking out my own interests, purposefully forgetting to hand over the decision to the One who knows what is best for Matt and me.
Change is such a hard thing to accept. I fight it. You fight it. We fight it. Change is inevitable and, yet, I forget how much good it brings. How even a simple change in the weather (like today) makes me appreciate the sunny days of yesterday or it allows me to appreciate a hot cup of chai that much more.
“This is what I’ve come to believe about change: it’s good, in the way that childbirth is good, and heartbreak is good, and failure is good. By that I mean that it’s incredibly painful, exponentially more so if you fight it, and also that it has the potential to open you up, to open life up, to deliver you right into the palm of God’s hand, which is where you wanted to be all along, except that you were too busy pushing and pulling your life into exactly what you thought it should be.”
~ Shauna Niequist, Bittersweet
Today is a reminder that I am not in control, but I can rest in the one who is. He is my home. He is my one constant in the midst of change. He knows best.
I woke up to a cold and gray morning - it started drizzling about an hour ago.
My house is currently 62 degrees and I am too stubborn to turn on the heat, so instead I turn the heater on in my office and aim it directly at me. However, my pup would prefer it be aimed at him.
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It sounds kinda lousy, but I love it. I love how I am bundled in a sweatshirt and get to wear silly socks. I love how I am able to hold a cup of homemade chai in my cold hands. I love how I can make honey bran muffins and eat them when they are still warm from the oven.
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Cold days make me appreciate warmth; they make me appreciate home.
Home.
This is something that has been on my mind lately. Where is "home"? Well, home is wherever Matt and I are together, however, we have more news that we may have to pack up once more and make a new "home". The decisions are big and each one has its advantages and disadvantages.
I read from Philippians 2:19-30 and Paul is talking about sending Timothy to the Philippian church. I stopped at v. 20-21 "I have no one else like him, who takes a genuine interest in your welfare. For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ."
For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
True.
In the midst of facing a huge decision, I still found myself seeking out my own interests, purposefully forgetting to hand over the decision to the One who knows what is best for Matt and me.
Change is such a hard thing to accept. I fight it. You fight it. We fight it. Change is inevitable and, yet, I forget how much good it brings. How even a simple change in the weather (like today) makes me appreciate the sunny days of yesterday or it allows me to appreciate a hot cup of chai that much more.
“This is what I’ve come to believe about change: it’s good, in the way that childbirth is good, and heartbreak is good, and failure is good. By that I mean that it’s incredibly painful, exponentially more so if you fight it, and also that it has the potential to open you up, to open life up, to deliver you right into the palm of God’s hand, which is where you wanted to be all along, except that you were too busy pushing and pulling your life into exactly what you thought it should be.”
~ Shauna Niequist, Bittersweet
Today is a reminder that I am not in control, but I can rest in the one who is. He is my home. He is my one constant in the midst of change. He knows best.
10.23.2010
I Think I Can. I Know I Can.
Ok, well, in staying true to form, my buttermilk ranch dressing fell flat of my expectations. I didn't think I had too high of expectations, I mean, it's dressing. I would normally blame it on myself, but this time it is 100%, completely, entirely the recipe's fault. It was bland and boring. I even through in some cayenne and a bit more buttermilk and chives for good measure...nope...it was "blah".
Oh well...
I have cooked more in the past 8 months of being unemployed than I have in my entire life. I still give myself credit.
So, after a valiant effort that was met with much opposition, I surrendered by throwing my failed attempt in the trash and hitting the hay. (this means I didn't take any photos)
I awoke to a beautiful morning.
I. love. fall. mornings.
Wait, what is happening to me? I cook/mix ingredients together and throw them away and now I like fall?! I used to hate fall. Perhaps it was because I grew up in the midwest and fall = the beginning of winter...ugh. I don't mind snow, but after 5 months of seeing it every day one can grow tired of it quickly. However, living in warmer climates for the past few years my opinion has changed for fall (60-70 degrees instead of 110 degrees).
I went for a walk with Rider in the neighborhood with a cup of coffee...I wish I could have paused time right...here...
Alas, I can't pause time. *Sigh* But I sat down for my Saturday morning ritual of looking at my bookmarked blogs. Today seemed to focus on a food theme. (probably because I felt like a failure from the night before).
I found these two beauties and had to share:
Oh well...
I have cooked more in the past 8 months of being unemployed than I have in my entire life. I still give myself credit.
So, after a valiant effort that was met with much opposition, I surrendered by throwing my failed attempt in the trash and hitting the hay. (this means I didn't take any photos)
I awoke to a beautiful morning.
I. love. fall. mornings.
Wait, what is happening to me? I cook/mix ingredients together and throw them away and now I like fall?! I used to hate fall. Perhaps it was because I grew up in the midwest and fall = the beginning of winter...ugh. I don't mind snow, but after 5 months of seeing it every day one can grow tired of it quickly. However, living in warmer climates for the past few years my opinion has changed for fall (60-70 degrees instead of 110 degrees).
I went for a walk with Rider in the neighborhood with a cup of coffee...I wish I could have paused time right...here...
Alas, I can't pause time. *Sigh* But I sat down for my Saturday morning ritual of looking at my bookmarked blogs. Today seemed to focus on a food theme. (probably because I felt like a failure from the night before).
I found these two beauties and had to share:
Eggs make me think of Matty K. Recipe found here
This is an "Ode to Pumpkin" kind of day with pumpkin bars. Recipe found here
Oh. My. Goodness. These bars are delicious.
I made these bars this evening and I already took a bite of one before they were completely set and had cooled. Yum.yum...yummy.
Seriously, you need to make these bars. Not only did they boost my calorie intake and weight, they boosted my confidence. I can bake! (even if it is an overly easy recipe! - give a girl some props!)
Luke 12:19 "Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry."
Cheers to that! Happy Fall.
6.03.2010
The Lazy Days of (almost) Summer
Sometimes I like blogs of nonsense...this is one of them. I started off my day in Isaiah 40 and my cup of coffee decided to tag along.
Later I realized that my poor pup was going to starve if I didn't get him some more food today.
I emptied the dryer full of Matty's clothes and I came across his secret to washing clothes (since he does his own laundry and I was just emptying the dryer to make way for my soggy and wet clothes). He leaves his socks already folded!! I suppose this is fast and efficient, not to mention you'll always have a "pair" to your socks, however, I'm unsure of the cleanliness factor. Good thing this was the only pair of socks I found like this, so I'm guessing it was a mistake.
It's getting H-O-T in the dirty south. Hot and H-U-M-I-D. Today was the day to try out a recipe for Cinnamon Grapefruitade! It's a recipe that consists of a simple syrup made with cinnamon sticks that is then combined with 2 cups of fresh grapefruit juice and equal parts cold water. Mix it in a pitcher and add fresh raspberries and you have a refreshing and tasty treat! Yum!
The highlight of my day (pathetic) is when I went to the mailbox and spotted this gem! Oh, Anthropologie...you are pretty!
Life is simple today...just as it should be.
Later I realized that my poor pup was going to starve if I didn't get him some more food today.
I emptied the dryer full of Matty's clothes and I came across his secret to washing clothes (since he does his own laundry and I was just emptying the dryer to make way for my soggy and wet clothes). He leaves his socks already folded!! I suppose this is fast and efficient, not to mention you'll always have a "pair" to your socks, however, I'm unsure of the cleanliness factor. Good thing this was the only pair of socks I found like this, so I'm guessing it was a mistake.
It's getting H-O-T in the dirty south. Hot and H-U-M-I-D. Today was the day to try out a recipe for Cinnamon Grapefruitade! It's a recipe that consists of a simple syrup made with cinnamon sticks that is then combined with 2 cups of fresh grapefruit juice and equal parts cold water. Mix it in a pitcher and add fresh raspberries and you have a refreshing and tasty treat! Yum!
The highlight of my day (pathetic) is when I went to the mailbox and spotted this gem! Oh, Anthropologie...you are pretty!
Life is simple today...just as it should be.
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