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One of those days

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

I’m feeling stressed! Overwhelmed! Aggrevated! Mistreated! Forgotten! Frustrated! Really low, actually!

Do you get the idea?

My day has been “one of those days”! I woke up with a huge zit on my face that hurts like nobody’s business (TMI, I know!). I managed to get everyone up and out on time for Student Council meetings this morning. We even had all of our lunches ready. 🙂

Work is wearing me down. I miss my old job! My new job hasn’t even started. I’m stuck in limbo still. Nothing is happening with my room. No tables, no computers….and no students! We are in our 5th week of school. I’m still so nervous about even doing it….which makes me feel uptight. In the meantime, I’m doing clerical type duties! I DESPISE IT!!! I would rather be substituting! I like that!

I don’t want to be a whiner…..but I guess it’s exactly what I’m doing. So, I’m going to focus on what is good in my life. I recognize that I have so many blessings….and I see that God has me covered. I just need to relax and trust Him.

GOOD STUFF–

My family. I have a loving family. We are all alive and healthy. Who am I to complain?
Jobs. Both hubby and I have jobs! That hasn’t always been the case. I don’t ever want to suffer that reality again. Thank you God for providing employment. (But could you work out a raise or two?) 🙂
Kids who love God. What can I say about this? It’s a wonderful feeling to know my kids choose to love God.
A home. While we have struggled to pay for it….we do still have it. I’m thankful for everyday that I live in my house!
Food. We like eating regularly. God makes sure that we can do that. It’s a great blessing!
My computer. I really love it. It’s my favorite toy ever. Someday, I’ll get a real one. Right, honey?
My husband. He’s trying so hard to provide for us. He works all the time and I appreciate him for that. I wish him big success! It’s not a get rich career and he keeps a great attitude about it. Thanks, Don.
The fall. It’s my favorite time again. Even though I can’t afford to buy mums and such to decorate with….I can still enjoy all the great smells and the beauty around me. I will cherish each day of it.
Family weekend at IU. I will finally get to see my sweetboy. I can’t think of a better way to spend my weekend. He’s so worth it!

I have much to be thankful for. God is good to me…even when I’m feeling my lowest. Thank you Lord for loving me and providing for me in so many ways. Help me….to feel at peace!

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Labor Day Tradition

Monday, September 7th, 2009

Here in southern Indiana where I live….the weekend of Labor Day is to be spent yard sale-ing! The entire county shuts down for this huge event. Some call it the Great Highway 50 Yard Sale. We just call it the weekend the roads shut down. I mean that! If you want to get across town…..don’t go on that highway! Cars and people take it over and you can barely get through.

We experienced a huge 2 days of deep dark rain! When I say it rained….I mean it rained cats & dogs! I felt really badly for the many people that worked so hard to put out their J U N K !! If you have ever had a yard sale then you know exactly how much work that is. It’s tremendous! These people gear up all year for this big weekend….tons of people hit the streets and walk and buy and walk and gawk.

This year….it was pretty much a bust! Today (Monday) the sun finally came out around 1:00pm. We decided to give it a try. We headed out for a little walk and gawk up town. Most everyone had shut it down and other’s were in the process of closing it up. We were disappointed! But probably not nearly as much as the many vendors were. Sorry, folks! Maybe next year!

Back before the weekend kicked off…..we went out with hubby to help hang the American flags around our town. As part of the Kiawanis this is one of many civic duties they perform locally. We loved helping out. It made for a fun evening for our little family of four (we miss you Sweetboy).

Hubby hanging a flag in downtown North Vernon
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Gates stretching high to do her part
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Walking the sunny streets on Labor Day (notice the traffic?)
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One of only a handful of sale’s open (Need a sword?)
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Now it’s back to reality. Even if it’s only a four day work week. It’s still real work! Looking forward to this weekend! It’s family weekend at IU. I will lay my eyes on my boy for the first time since college drop-off day August 26th. I’m so excited! I’m gonna hug him……so hard! 🙂

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Chili Dip

Friday, September 4th, 2009

My hero, BooMama is hosting the coolest thing today…..a dip recipe party!  Yes, any fantasy you might have in the world of yummy dips….can and will be found on her blog today!  So….don’t just sit here people…GO!! And make dip!  Your people will love you for it!

My contribution to the party will be a dip my family makes with my chili.  So…if you want, you can make a meal out of it.  Heck, we do all the time!  Enjoy party people!

Chili (GRITS style)
1-2lbs ground turkey (browned/drained)

2 cans Great Northern Beans (drained)

2 cans Navy Beans (drained)

McCormick’s Mild Chili Seasoning  (use spicy if you like)

Salt/Pepper (as you like or need)

This is the easiest food in the world.  However, I live in Indiana now and for some reason….the folks who cook here….like to put noodles in their chili!  Why?  I do not know!  I have one word for that….sacrilege!!

Directions:

Brown the turkey and drain.  Add McCormick seasoning packet and a little water (I use the packet and fill it with water to add to the meat).  Put in the tomato sauce and stir.  Add the beans, stir….throw in a little salt/pepper if needed.  Reduce heat and cover.  Let this concoction simmer for 20-30 min.

Now….to turn it into dip!
We like to add the good stuff.  Shredded cheeses (your favorite choice), sour cream, chopped onion or scallions, chopped jalepenos and or hot sauce!  The sky’s the limit! It’s all up to you and your wild imagination.  But when you’re finished..you can either eat this alone as your own personal bowl of deliciousness or use tortilla chips and turn it into the most hearty dip ever!

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Did somebody say…reunion?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

It’s been 25 years since the class of 84 walked across that graduation stage.  Where in the world did the time go?  I look in the mirror and see….it really has been that long.  I’ve been gone a very long time.  I haven’t lived in Florida since 1998.  I haven’t lived in my hometown since 1989.  In other words, I haven’t seen these people in a sweet forever!

I received a message on Facebook (my favorite people connection device) from a classmate this morning.  She and another classmate want to put together a real fancy shin-dig event to celebrate our oldness!  But she has stipulations, people!  It must be a NICE event!  None of this picnic/barbeque stuff.  They want to celebrate in style!  Sounds good to me.  Remember, I live 1000 miles away….if I’m going to travel that far home…..let’s make it a real party!

Now, I just need to focus on the abs!  Oh and the other flab that follows me around on a daily basis.  I can’t go back looking like, this!  I want to look fantastic!  I know, I sound so shallow!  But, for real….I want to inspire not cause other’s to crack up and point.  I guess what I really mean is…I haven’t been disciplined with my habits.  I’ve eaten whatever I’ve wanted.  I don’t bother getting sweaty over exercise.  I live fast and furious (in a mom of 3 teens kind of way!).  I don’t spend money trying to keep young.  I’ve just aged!

Life has a way of aging you even more than you deserve sometimes.  I’ve experienced some of that too.  I realize that there are many things I want to be ready for.  Not just reunions….but for Christ as well.  I wonder, am I anticipating Him and what He’s going to think of me when He sees me?  My flesh wants to look amazing at my 26 year reunion….but what does my heart look like now to God?  Have I been feeding and caring for it the way He  would want me to?  Or have I been lazy and irresponsible?

I have work to do.  I’m not who I need to be….inside and out!  I don’t want to just age.  When I reunite with Jesus….I want to be my very best!  I want to capture every moment and live abundantly in Him.  I want to be ready!

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