1) Today is my b-day! Labels: my birthday, randomisity, things about me
2) I am a Christian.
3) I have 3 sons....
4) I have had one son in each of the last three decades....1989, 1992 and 2002.
5) I've been married to my highschool sweet heart since 1988.
6) He's my favorite person. (Yes- I think he's funny- though don't always laugh at his jokes;)
7) I love my friends.
8) I like to knit.
9) I love to write- I am working on a book.. and have another idea set to go;)
10) I love public speaking. (Let's face it- I love talking! ;)
11) I have been involved in MOPS International for nearly 17 years. As a MOPPET Coordinator, MOPS Coordinator, MOPS Mentor, Council Coordinator and now- MAC- Ministry Advancement Coordinator. I'm passionate about mothering and equipping women to be Moms.
12) I once had a run in with a stuck in the pan- pan of brownies... the brownies won. I ended up in a cast for 5 weeks! (I'll spare you the gory details- suffice to say- I know what it looks and feels like to drive a knife through your hand)
13) I always line my brownie pans with parchment paper now- NO MORE Stuck brownies.
14) I've worn glasses since Kindergarten- though hid them in my book bag for years.
15) In elementry school- I had a full set of leg braces to "fix" my pigeon-toed feet.
16) They were made of cabling ending in "ORTHOPEDIC" shoes with hinges at the hip and ankle--- they squeaked.
17) Those years of shoe deprivation (or however long I wore them) probably led to my deep appreciation of- (some may say obsession with ) pretty shoes.
18) I love photography.
19) We camp. (have a trailer with a/c ;) I know- we suffer- it's really roughing it;)
20) I'm a morning person.
21) I love water. I love beaches.
22) I love to read.
23) I was a pastoral counselor for about 13 years.
24) I love working with children.
25) I need "alone time"
26) I hate yellow. (But, wish I didn't- it's such a happy color;)
27) I don't "Do" yard/garden work- unless under threat of death or lawsuit or conviction.
28) I've had acrylic nails for just about EVAH.
29) My hair has been the following colors- Red, burgundy, blonde, black, various shades of brown, eggplant- and accidently- once Purple. (Never buy haircolor on clearance- is all I'm sayin)
30) I can spin wool to yarn.
31) My life in crafting- Crochet in the 80's- then years of cross stitch, quilting, scrapbooking, photography, knitting.
32) My parents are divorced and happily remarried.
33) My dad is a recovering addict- (multiple addictions- glad he's sober)
34) I homeschooled my two oldest sons for a few years- my youngest will be homeschooled until I can get him into a charter school .
35) I have visited- Greece- Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Italy- Venice, Germany- Munich, Austria- Salzburg. I love travel- we also go to Traverse City, Michigan a couple times a year- (It's beautiful)
36) Someday I want to go to: Ireland, Wales, England, France, New Zeeland and Australia.
37) I can read upside down.
38) I hate having my picture taken- DO NOT like how I look in pics.
39) To me- being a Christian is about following God- where-ever and however He leads me. Since I don't take "direction" well..... that can lead to come pretty interesting paths;) I fall down on that journey ALOT... but it's His grace that picks me up- dusts me off and carries me along.
I'm a lifetime -charter member. This is not something I signed up for. It must have been part of my genetic inheritance. It's also not something I expected. I remember thinking as a teen... "someday my zit will go".. (usually sung to the tune of Disney's "Someday my Prince will Come") They didn't. I heard rumors that adulthood meant perfect skin. A lie. I heard rumors that chilbearing (hate that word) led to perfect skin. Another lie. I heard rumors that: Retin- A, Proactiv, Clearasil, removing make-up, sleeping on a clean pillow case, taking antibiotics, etc... would lead to perfect skin. All lies. The truth is--- I am a lifetime member in the zit of the month club. Every month- a single (though sometimes there are small "bonus zits" included as an extra incentive) large, painful, strategically placed,( usually mid forehead, nose or chin) prominent zit arrives. Colors may vary from fuschia (usually a favorite of mine) to deep bruise colored, glowing violet. The zits can be expected to last about 2 weeks with proper care. (or, none at all) After which, the scar will slowly fade, just in time for next months fresh shipment to arrive! As I close in on "40" ( at least I have another year to ready myself for that one;) I am coming to realize that, I will: Go straight from years of puberty to 20+ years of PMS Straight from PMS to Peri and finally, full on menopause. All of which will and have included my membership. After menopause? I don't know- I'm hoping my membership will expire... although- let's face it... it's not looking good! The cost of this Zit of the Month Club? Hmmmm Prices may vary with your membership package-(pubescent, PMS and Menopausal pkgs are yours to choose) but generally are linked to fertility. (although certainly not necessary- as - many are members , sadly, (or not) without the benefit of fertility. My tubes are tied and fertility is no longer a possible price) (actually, when I use it regularly, the Retin A does help....but, it isn't covered by insurance for women of my age..(yeah thats DUMB) AND, it also leaves my skin feeling the crispy/peely parts of a fried egg for a couple of weeks- which is a 50/50 toss up in my opinion;) This post brought to you by our sponsors: Puberty, PMS and PMDD and Menopause. (AKA the unholy alliance of hormones) Dear Lord- there are so much more important things to be concerned about... Either way- loving and serving *pictures removed for my vanity...and your emotional protection. ** Labels: acne, hormones, randomisity, zitsWELCOME! You've entered the NEWZit of the Month Club!Membership includes:One painful, large to supersize zit, of varying styles and colors, delivered straight to your face each month, while you sleep, and guaranteed to be just in time for your special ocassion and or "period of discomfort and malaise." AKA: your monthly.Special bonus with purchase! A parade of zitless faces to compare yours too. A strong obsession with trying every concotion, natural and otherwise, to remove said zit.A simple way to identify other group members. (just check the nose and forehead- for the special members only "mark" )
and truly- I am thankful to be a woman... with all that entails... but the zit
thing? could you cancel my membership? Please?
you... amen.
