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We could be friends

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

We’re strangers. Our eyes only met for five seconds. But I liked her immediately. I was chowing down on a hamburger as I sat in my warm car. I only had a little time to shop. So, I was hurrying. {Story of my life} I knew from the moment she whipped into the adjacent parking space….she wasn’t going to make it. I peeked over just to see if she was going to keep trying. That’s when we locked glances….I smiled and she smiled too. Then, she turned off her SUV and hopped out. I politely looked away.

I totally get this lady! I have a love/hate relationship with the skinny front parking space too. It’s almost impossible to pull a big rig into the dude without doing a front back rockin’ motion for the whole parking lot to enjoy. She, obviously was content with how things worked out.

Me too. Sometimes life just hands you stuff like this. What can you do? I say, “Live with it!….Move on!” Who cares that you’re leaning to one side? Next time, you’ll be ok! Learn to laugh at yourself or in my case….a stranger in the Target parking lot! πŸ˜‰

I LOVE ETSY

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

Maybe you know what I’m talking about….Etsy is amazing! There are so many talented people selling the most precious items online. If you can dream it, someone’s made it and is selling it! Just go see! I thought I’d be kind cruel and share some of the sweetest things I’ve found fallen in love with.

Don’t hate me. Just browse and love.

The Calico Necklace by Tamar

I need it! I could wear this with EVERYTHING! Duh!

Green Candy Necklace Scarf by Ottoknits

This belongs around my neck, NOW!!

The Vintage Wanna Bee (GIVEAWAY)

This headband is part of a sweet giveaway. Go quick!

Gussy Sews Yellow Wristlet


Just try to tell me this isn’t adorable! I won’t go for it!

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Fabric Necklace Scarf by Pronta Bree

I could shop all day but it’s raining outside and I’m off work. Luckily for me, I have errands to run and rockin rainboots to wear while doing so! Don’t be afraid to buy something special from an etsy shop. I know this is a great way to help support home businesses and give special things to the people you love!

Buckle up! I’m not kidding!

Monday, March 14th, 2011


I bet this won’t surprise you….but somehow, I managed to NOT prepare my heart for my baby getting her driver’s license! I’ve been innocently minding my own business (assisting two older children do all sorts of grown-up things) and all the while my little baby was growing up too! Not fair! πŸ˜‰

On Friday, she and the official taker of all Galloway children to get their license DAD boogied on up to the DMV to take the BIG TEST!! Inside my head I knew this was big….but honestly, my heart just wasn’t prepared! How can this be? She’s just a punk still. Right?

Oh time! What have you done with MY BABY? I suppose I have to let go of that dream that she’ll always stay with me. But I’m not doing it happily! πŸ™‚

Both Saturday and Sunday she got in a little practice time. She’s not had ANY driving experience until now. I wonder if that’s how it is in other families? The youngest just has to wait….while the older ones do everything? We really had fun out on the roads (ok, some of it a bit scary!) while she got the feel of being behind the wheel. She’s getting the hang of it…..but my heart may never!

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I love this crazy girl…

Change of plans

Friday, March 11th, 2011

I’ve been waiting……for my awesome leopard print rainboots to arrive. It’s been raining and raining here everyday. Finally, they came last night! πŸ™‚ Yay!

I was so excited! I planned to wear them to school with my cute new skinny jeans (ON JEANS DAY FRIDAY!). I put together a black shirt and cream ruffly sweater then slipped on my cute boots….and walked in the bathroom where my fashion consultants were busy prettying up to hear–“You’re cute, but don’t wear that today! It’s NOT raining!” Whaaaaa? All it has done, is rain! Heck, our state is still under flood warning! Today, the sun is shining!

Back to the drawing board! I changed jeans, shoes and kept the sweater/shirt combo and off to school I went. Sat in crazy traffic (RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY SCHOOL) forever! Finally made it in the building and guess what?

IT ISN’T JEANS DAY, YET!! πŸ˜‰

Oops!

God
Thank you that it’s Friday! I know we say it all the time, but I’m really happy to have made it another week. I cherish the weekend’s that you give me time to rest and recoup! Let me be a blessing to the family I spend my time with.
Amen

SAVE TWENTY-FIRST SCHOLARS

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

Please go to Save Twenty-first Century Scholars on Facebook and LIKE! IU has put together a great amount of info on this very important issue!

Time is ticking for this program. If Rep. Tom Dermody has his way….Hoosier families will be out of the promise that they pledged to be a part of. In other words, THE DEAL IS OFF!

If you know how much college costs….then you realize that this could be a devastating blow to many who otherwise wouldn’t have a chance to afford college.

Right now, this is in the hands of folks that are sneaking it right on through legislature. Anyone can help. By calling the Indiana Representatives offices and voicing your concern.

Have I told you?

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

About my new nook case? Yes, that’s the one I’ve been wishing for. I won it on ebay last week for $27!! Oh yea, happy dance! I knew if I waited…..good things would happen! Yay, half price for my sweet Lilly Pulitzer case!

But wait…that’s not all! Remember the rain boots? Uh-huh! I WON THOSE TOO! Thank you to Hope over at Hope’s Cafe she hosted this awesome little Nomad contest and I WON, ya’ll! Yeehaw! Free boots!

I know….it just seems craze-balls! My family has decided that I should buy a lotto ticket! I’m feeling super blessed but not quite lucky enough to win a million dollars. hehe! I would however love to win a Kitchen Aid mixer or some free ebooks…..anybody got a contest? Haha! πŸ™‚

P.S.
I don’t know if I mentioned my great BIG WIN of a year’s supply of Windex? Uhh, yea…..I have boxes stacked man high in my garage and guess what was on my porch today when I got home from school? MORE WINDEX!!! Somebody help me! I have no clue what I’m ever going to do with it all.
Mission work? Outreach? Donation? Clean crusade? Aaaaahhh!