- 8:44 AM
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1. April Thomason
2. Shannon Steed
3. Matt Sigler
4. Maryann Stewart
5. Melissa Maher
6. Camille Jennings
7. Shannon Sumrall
8. Jennifer Martin
In the last week, I've seen 8 old friends. Yesterday I sat in between 2 of them at church. My heart was full...more full than it's been in a long time. See, it's my wish that all my friends lived in the same place...or at least closer than we all do. I love that feeling when you see each other after a long time and you pick up right where you left off. It's a rare gift. It almost makes being apart worth it. Almost. I'd rather have them around me all the time, but for now, I am grateful for the unexpected run-ins at Starbucks, church, Walmart, and the movie theater.
Tonight is my first children's Christmas Eve service. My friend Cathy has been a huge help. If all goes as planned I think it will be really good. From what I hear, it's 30 minutes of chaos, so hopefully we won't disappoint. It's really intimidating filling the shoes of someone who was always so creative. We've been hearing how much the kids loved the puppet show last year...we're not doing a puppet show or a drama. We're reading this story.
Happy Christmas Eve!
2. Shannon Steed
3. Matt Sigler
4. Maryann Stewart
5. Melissa Maher
6. Camille Jennings
7. Shannon Sumrall
8. Jennifer Martin
In the last week, I've seen 8 old friends. Yesterday I sat in between 2 of them at church. My heart was full...more full than it's been in a long time. See, it's my wish that all my friends lived in the same place...or at least closer than we all do. I love that feeling when you see each other after a long time and you pick up right where you left off. It's a rare gift. It almost makes being apart worth it. Almost. I'd rather have them around me all the time, but for now, I am grateful for the unexpected run-ins at Starbucks, church, Walmart, and the movie theater.
Tonight is my first children's Christmas Eve service. My friend Cathy has been a huge help. If all goes as planned I think it will be really good. From what I hear, it's 30 minutes of chaos, so hopefully we won't disappoint. It's really intimidating filling the shoes of someone who was always so creative. We've been hearing how much the kids loved the puppet show last year...we're not doing a puppet show or a drama. We're reading this story.
Happy Christmas Eve!
- 8:30 AM
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One year.
It's been one year today that I got in the moving truck and began my journey back to LA...away from my life in KY. I remember it well. I felt like I was being torn part inside. My last 6 months there were such a roller-coaster. I graduated in May, along with some of my best friends. One moved away right after graduation, starting cryfest 2006. A few months later, April, my roommate of 5 years, moved to Texas. It only made sense that I should move on too. That's the thing about school. Someone is always moving on to their next adventure. It's just hard to let go sometimes.
Moving home was definitely not my first choice. I remember waking up the next day and being greeted by a huge fight with my dad. I spent my first morning back home crying in the shower, questioning why God had called me to move back here. There were certainly the obvious pros...family, Claire (my childhood best friend) was pregnant again with her first girl, saving money... Of course I had it all planned out. I would live at home no longer than 6 months and then possibly move somewhere else or into my own place. I would transfer to the Starbucks here until I found a more permanent job. I would look for jobs elsewhere. A year later I'm still with my parents, but moving out is on the horizon...maybe in January! I did transfer to Starbucks but it took 3 months to get hours there. In June I was offered another part-time job at my home church working with the children's ministry that turned into a full-time job doing Christian Education in September. I definitely never would've guessed I would be doing that! Claire had Avery in May and I'm completely in love with her! I've made new friends at church and at Starbucks that I love. If only there were more people my age and single! That's probably my biggest struggle. I miss having girlfriends that understand where I am in life and make being single a little more bearable. Thankfully I've been blessed to travel to TX to visit April several times and other places to see other friends so that's helped. I found out not too long ago that another good friend of mine, Shannon Steed, is getting married in KY in February so I'm planning to go to that. God is good in that he knows our desires and provides when we least expect it. He has been the glue that continues to bond me to my incredible friends and even when I don't see them or get to talk to them as often as I like, they are a part of me. I have no idea what the next year holds. It looks like Ruston will be my home a little longer.
It's been one year today that I got in the moving truck and began my journey back to LA...away from my life in KY. I remember it well. I felt like I was being torn part inside. My last 6 months there were such a roller-coaster. I graduated in May, along with some of my best friends. One moved away right after graduation, starting cryfest 2006. A few months later, April, my roommate of 5 years, moved to Texas. It only made sense that I should move on too. That's the thing about school. Someone is always moving on to their next adventure. It's just hard to let go sometimes.
Moving home was definitely not my first choice. I remember waking up the next day and being greeted by a huge fight with my dad. I spent my first morning back home crying in the shower, questioning why God had called me to move back here. There were certainly the obvious pros...family, Claire (my childhood best friend) was pregnant again with her first girl, saving money... Of course I had it all planned out. I would live at home no longer than 6 months and then possibly move somewhere else or into my own place. I would transfer to the Starbucks here until I found a more permanent job. I would look for jobs elsewhere. A year later I'm still with my parents, but moving out is on the horizon...maybe in January! I did transfer to Starbucks but it took 3 months to get hours there. In June I was offered another part-time job at my home church working with the children's ministry that turned into a full-time job doing Christian Education in September. I definitely never would've guessed I would be doing that! Claire had Avery in May and I'm completely in love with her! I've made new friends at church and at Starbucks that I love. If only there were more people my age and single! That's probably my biggest struggle. I miss having girlfriends that understand where I am in life and make being single a little more bearable. Thankfully I've been blessed to travel to TX to visit April several times and other places to see other friends so that's helped. I found out not too long ago that another good friend of mine, Shannon Steed, is getting married in KY in February so I'm planning to go to that. God is good in that he knows our desires and provides when we least expect it. He has been the glue that continues to bond me to my incredible friends and even when I don't see them or get to talk to them as often as I like, they are a part of me. I have no idea what the next year holds. It looks like Ruston will be my home a little longer.
- 9:38 AM
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This past weekend one of my best friends from high-school, Rachel Hamm, came back into town. We figured out we hadn't seen or talked to each other in close to 7 years. I was in her wedding 8 years ago at Sky Ranch and now she has two kids! I love friendships like these. I was a little nervous driving over to meet her, wondering if we would have anything to talk to or if it would be awkward at all. It wasn't...we picked up as if no time had passed and reminisced about the days when we shared a locker and drove around town trying to find the boys we had crushes on at the time. We talked about our lives now and how we've changed. And we laughed....alot.
This is us at Prom in 1994. We've both lost the classy bangs:) I also still have my prom dress and if I could still fit into it, I'd wear it today! That's how much I still love it 13 years later!
This is us at Prom in 1994. We've both lost the classy bangs:) I also still have my prom dress and if I could still fit into it, I'd wear it today! That's how much I still love it 13 years later!
- 6:06 PM
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If you love pumpkin as much as I do, you should try this! It's delightful! I'm taking it to our staff Christmas party tomorrow! I still can't believe that Christmas is 2 weeks away and it's in the 70's here! I hope cold weather is around the corner. I found out today that my best friend is coming home on Sunday for her birthday so there will be lots of eating, celebrating, hair cuts, and pedicures to be had!
- 7:00 PM
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...I love to get pedicures.
...I grew up with ferrets as pets.
...I'm an only child...my friends are my family.
...I lived in Chicago for a year.
...I chopped all my hair off once.
...I have 3 God-children.
...I'm a sucker for a guy who can pull off hats.
...When I was in high-school I wrote poetry.
...My parents still live in the same house I grew up in.
...I never knew either of my grandfathers.
...Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.
...I enjoy going to movies by myself.
...Most days I hate the way I look.
...Fall is my favorite season.
...I wish I could sing.
...I love to dance but don't do it often because I'm self-conscious.
...I want to get married and have a family someday.
...I'm addicted to the Gilmore Girls.
...I love to take pictures.
...When I'm anxious or tired I play with my hair.
...I like good beer.
...I love the ocean.
...I cry at random things.
...I've only been in love once.
...I've traveled to 4 countries.
...My favorite color is blue.
...I hate the sound dogs make when they drink water.
...English was my favorite subject in school.
...I like geometric designs.
...I love to shop, especially for fun purses.
...I grew up with ferrets as pets.
...I'm an only child...my friends are my family.
...I lived in Chicago for a year.
...I chopped all my hair off once.
...I have 3 God-children.
...I'm a sucker for a guy who can pull off hats.
...When I was in high-school I wrote poetry.
...My parents still live in the same house I grew up in.
...I never knew either of my grandfathers.
...Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.
...I enjoy going to movies by myself.
...Most days I hate the way I look.
...Fall is my favorite season.
...I wish I could sing.
...I love to dance but don't do it often because I'm self-conscious.
...I want to get married and have a family someday.
...I'm addicted to the Gilmore Girls.
...I love to take pictures.
...When I'm anxious or tired I play with my hair.
...I like good beer.
...I love the ocean.
...I cry at random things.
...I've only been in love once.
...I've traveled to 4 countries.
...My favorite color is blue.
...I hate the sound dogs make when they drink water.
...English was my favorite subject in school.
...I like geometric designs.
...I love to shop, especially for fun purses.
- 11:05 PM
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I love this girl!
- 7:21 PM
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