Meme/Quizes
Can you Find Joy in the Mundane?
Today at Faithlifts, Heather shared her hectic morning and how easy it is for her to lose her joy due to the business of life. I know this feeling all too well. Unfortunately I’ve been born with (or acquired) a negativity gene. The glass is half empty syndrome. For me joy doesn’t come naturally. I…
Forty-Eight
Found this reading challenge (if that’s what you’d call it) on Jennifer’s blog. I didn’t do as well as she did, but I have a lot of the books listed on my book shelf. Surprisingly enough, most of the books I read with my kids while homeschooling. The Rules: Mark the selections you have read…
The Best-Laid Plans of Mice and Men…
Often Go Awry. “Has someone seen the life I planned? It seems it’s been misplaced I’ve looked in every corner It’s lost without a trace…” ~ Beth Moore~ From the poem: “The Life I Planned “ Do things always turn out the way we plan? I don’t think so. I dreamed a lot when I…
No Looking Back
It doesn’t matter what is behind you as much as it matters who is beside you.” ~ Ellen ~“Laced with Grace“ As I stepped onto the ORU campus for the first time as a freshman, I felt a renewed hope for my life. Though my childhood wasn’t awful, it wasn’t something I looked back on…
One Hat at a Time!
“…whatever you do, do all things to the glory of God.” I Corinthians 10:31 What everyday things do you find purpose in? Boy this was a convicting one for me because I am so guilty of not doing all things to the glory of God. Though I am learning about how to invite God’s glory…
Quiz Time
This quiz is eerily on target. I almost went for the color I liked the most, but then opted for the photo. Try it out and tell me what you think! Your Personality Profile You are dependable, popular, and observant. Deep and thoughtful, you are prone to moodiness. In fact, your emotions tend to influence…
The Long Awaited Kids Meme
Thanks Code Mama for this Three Word Kid Meme. Now to write it without my oldest finding out. Chris, 12 1. In a word, Intense. He’s my Sanguine/Choleric child. I think? It’s hard to pin his personality down. He’s creative, and moody. Caring and curt! He’ll defend his brother one minute and in the next…
Which Sesame Street Character Are You?
Quiz time! I’m sure if I took this quiz again I’d come up with Oscar the grouch or someone else, but today I’m the Cookie Monster! Does that mean I have a free pass to raid the cookie jar? After all, I really can’t help it! You Are Cookie Monster Misunderstood as a primal monster,…
The Tag Of Four
Beck has tagged me with the four word meme. I have to personally define them, and THEN I get to tag four more people with words of my own choosing. Beck’s words: Callipygian: While studying biology this year I came across this term as some what of freakish species in nature. It’s the cross between…
Front Porch Days
Every Day Mommy has invited me and you to “Come on, sit yourself on down.” On her front porch. “Coffee’s brewing and the tea is ready. How about we chat a little? Look at the kids, they’re getting along just fine, playing in the yard, swinging on that old tire swing.I thought I’d ask you…