A little piece of Sunshine

The Woman in Black

2012-02-09T07:00:00.000-06:00

Last weekend I saw The Woman in Black.

I love movies like this, but don't get to watch them often.

I can never find anyone to go with me.

Since Daniel Radcliffe was in it my bestie decided to go.

The movie did not disappoint.

It was scary, but not gruesome.

I liked the story.

And believe it or not,

I did not think of Harry Potter the entire movie.

I give it 2 thumbs up.

I still want to read the book.

I feel like the some of the back story will be good to know.

I may have to read it only in daylight though.

Have you scene the movie?

Or are you too scared? :)

*photos from google.com

Prayer

2012-02-08T21:43:00.000-06:00

I believe in prayer.

I know how powerful it can be and have seen how it works.

I have been affected by prayer.

There were so many people praying for me during those years I was using.

And I know that each prayer was heard and makes a difference.

I am not the best prayer.

I don't pray as much as I should.

(something I am trying to work on)

The job that I have requires a lot of prayer.

There are times where I run out of ideas and need divine intervention.

There are times that I want to call/text everyone I know and ask for prayer.

Due to laws and protection there are limitations to what I can disclose.

I am so passionate about helping these teenagers.

I wish I could tell them all about the love that God has for them

and what Jesus sacrificed on the cross.

I would love to embrace each one and pray over them.

But again there are limitations in what I can do.

I see such a small population of the broken teenagers

from Louisiana, parts of East Texas, and Souther Arkansas.

I don't really know where this post is going.

Maybe I just need to vent.

I am at a place where

I want to do more for teenagers that suffer with mental health issues.

The population is growing.

And the cases are becoming more severe.

They need God. They need prayer.

"Therefore I tell you,

whatever you ask for in prayer,

believe that you have received it,

and it will be yours."

Mark 11:24

*Picture is not mine.

I found it on www.weheartit.com

Should I Wait or Should I Go?

2012-01-23T21:31:00.000-06:00

In life there are people that are planners,

they have an itinerary with everything scheduled to the minute.

Then there are people that are completely spontaneous,

they don't know what they are doing till they are doing it.

Me...it depends on the day,

but for the most part I would say I am somewhere in the middle.

Some things I can do on a whim. Others need time and careful planning.

When it comes to my life, it never fails, I would die to see the plan.

I wish I knew how many times I prayed "God show me your way" or some form of that?

I would bet it is A LOT!!!

I always ask for God's direction (which is a good thing),

but then I sit around waiting for him to send me the play by play.

News flash girly!!!!!

God doesn't work that way!!!!!

If he did there would be no need for faith.

What is relationship with God with no faith?

I have recently been in a "wait" phase.

I am waiting on God to show me what His plan is so I can start doing it.

Last week God asked me "What are you waiting for?"

Wow!!!! Huh???

What I wanted to say was, "YOU!"

I spent the week rolling that question around in my brain.

Tonight I heard Him say"GO. Do not WAIT!!!"

*Matthew 28:19 Therefore GO and make disciples of all nations. *

He has called me to live my faith out, take up my cross, and die daily to self.

I have faith that He has a plan for me,

and I trust Him so I don't have to see....

I have to GO!!!!

LSU

2012-01-09T18:07:00.001-06:00

As a Louisiana girl I was born and raised on LSU football. Proud of our boys this year. Let's Geaux Tigers!!!

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Lazy Saturday

2012-01-07T21:33:00.001-06:00

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While I'm Waiting

2012-01-05T21:44:00.002-06:00

At 29 and single I get "those questions" all the time:

Are you dating in body?

When are you going to get married?

When are you going to get out there and put your self on the market?

Don't you want to be married and have a family?

I usually try to brush it off with a funny comment,

but this area of my life is being lived out on purpose.

I do want to get married and have a family.

If you know me very well, you know that is probably my biggest dream

......wife and mommy.

I have dated. I have loved. I have hurt people I loved.

When I turned around my life I knew that my love life had to be in God's hands.

I could no longer do things my way.

I have not been on a date in 3 1/2 years.

When I tell people that I get strange looks and stranger comments.

I get it...I am not doing this the normal way.

I am waiting.

I am waiting on God.

Waiting on him to me my match maker.

Is it hard?

YES!!!

I am human, a girl, and 29. Of course it is hard.

But I surrendered and I put my trust and faith

in a God that loves me and wants to give me the desires of my heart.

I was listening to this song today, and it brought tears to my eyes.

It is exactly how I feel.

"While I am waiting I will serve you."

No matter what...guy or no guy/kids or no kids.....I will serve HIM!!!!

**Check out this link to hear the song it is awesome!!!

http://youtu.be/i6X71sXagUY

Grown Up Problems

2012-01-05T06:00:00.000-06:00

As I attempt to wash the ink off of my hand from my finger puppets

I began to ponder some deep life questions.....

Am I really going to be 30 this year?

Finger puppets & 30 do not go together!!!!

How in the world can I be 29?????

I cannot make up my mind: am I a grown up or a child?

Because I am a grown up do I not get to act silly?

Bottom line.....I will be 30 in May and I act like a child.

The Happy Fingers!!!!

No Christmas Sads

2012-01-04T06:00:00.000-06:00

I am feeling the post holiday emotional turmoil.

I don't know that I have actually ever experienced this, but that is what I am calling it.

I am in a state of funk.

I am a very emotional person and am use to a roll-a-coster ride.

Every once in a while I experience emotional turmoil that I cannot explain.

Which means that I am sad, cranky, and anxious but cannot find a cause.

So I guess I will walk around in a funk for a few days

until whatever is going on inside works itself out.

PS: I think what is going on is that I have 5 days off work and a lot of down time.

I think I need some work and human interaction.

My Cottage...Bathroom Addition

2012-01-03T06:00:00.000-06:00

I have lived in my house for 1 1/2 years

and have been putting off showing pictures until it is completely done.

Well since that is a slow process to get to my standard of perfection,

I will show you as is.

So without further a due....

WELCOME to

MY BATHROOM

Small but I love it.

Theme: Fashion

Colors: Brown, purple, green, and grayish silver

The only thing that I really want to change in here is window dressings.

Similar to this that my Step Mom designed and made

in here custom drapery and bedding work room.

She is an interior designer/decorator with great taste.

Hope you enjoyed the start of the tour.

As party of preparing for a new year I am deep cleaning each room.

So as they are cleaned up I will post them for you.

ENJOY!!!

The Fruit

2012-01-02T06:00:00.000-06:00

My #1 goal for 2012 is my relationship with God.

I have spent some time thinking about how I could work toward more intimacy with Him.

I know of course spending time in His word, prayer, with His people, and quiet time with Him are great places to start, but the therapist in my needs measurable goals.

So I went to His word for guidance.

Jesus said in Matthew 7:16 that people would be recognized by their fruits.

I want people to know that I am in love with my Savior.

I want it to be obvious by the way I live my life.

I want my fruits to be abundant and unmistakable.

In Galatians 5:22 & 23 Paul told us that the fruits of the Spirit are:

Love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control.

So the more I spend time with God and walk in His will the more fruits I will have.

My prayer is that You and everyone I come in contact with will know me by my fruits.

2012

2012-01-01T06:00:00.000-06:00

It is finally here!!!!!

I can't not believe it is 2012.

This means that I have been out of high school for 12 years.

It has been 6 years since I finished my under grad.

AND I will be 30 this year.

Where did the time go?

I KNOW that 2012 is going to be GREAT!!!!!

I can feel it.

Last year my goal was to work toward BALANCE.

I am going to keep working toward that.

In 2012 I will work toward 12 things to make my life better:

1. Spend more time with God

2. Take and pass my LPC test

3. Read More

4. Write More

5. Blog More (I hope you are all excited about this)

6. Get 100% settled in my house

(I have ONLY been here 1 1/2 years--can we say procrastinator)

7. Be healthier

8. Save more money

9. LOVE more

10. Create

11. Stop being so hard on myself

12. Have LOTS more FUN!!!

I cannot wait to hear what your New Year's Goals are.

Happy 2012!!!!

Goodbye 2011

2011-12-31T13:11:00.001-06:00

On this last day of 2011 I reflect of the year that has passed.

It has been a good year.

I have learned a lot.

I have grown personally and professionally.

My life in 2011 has been another blessed year.

I finally believe what I have heard since I was a child,

"The older you get the better it gets."

Struggles and all....life is good.

I am so thankful for what God has done for me.

In 2011 I did not make resolutions.

I decided to work toward one thing...balance.

I actually think I did ok on this. I of course need lots more work.

I will continue to work toward balance in the new year.

I hope you all enjoy celebrating the year that has passed

and the year yet to come.

Job Reflection

2011-12-27T08:00:00.000-06:00

Being a counselor on the adolescent unit in a psychiatric hospital is never dull.

I see a lot. I see the worst case scenarios.

I have worked on cases that you would not even imagine or believe if I told you.

For the most part I take each day in stride and keep going.

But every once in a while the severity of these cases are too much even for me.

My heart breaks for the kids I work with.

So many of them have such sad stories at such young ages.

I know God has given me a gift to work with these kids and to love them.

But sometimes for me it is even too much, and my heart is overwhelmed with grief.

In those moments when nothing makes since I have to put my faith in God.

This side of eternity I will not understand the pain and suffering of children.

I trust that God is a good God.

A God of LOVE.

I have faith that he loves all his children.

I am just so thankful for the position God has given me and the chances I get to love.

Ho Ho Ho

2011-12-25T06:00:00.000-06:00

Merry

CHRISTMAS!!!!!

I hope that Santa was good to you all!!!!

Christmas Eve

2011-12-24T21:38:00.001-06:00

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a mouse.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care in hopes of St Nicholas soon would be there.

........My mom used to read The Night Before Christmas and The Christmas Story in the Bible for

us every Christmas Eve. Traditions have changed a lot. But I still cherish them all...new and old.

I love the magic of Christmas and the reason that we have it at all.

I am so thankful for the baby that was born of perfection into a world of sin.

I am thankful that God came in flesh to walk among us, and that he died to save us from those sins.

Thank you Jesus!!!!!

Merry Christmas!!!!!!

Blog Button???

2011-12-14T19:31:00.001-06:00

So I was playing around on picnik

and made this little beauty.

What do you ladies think about me using it for a blog button?

Teenage Sis = Amazing

2011-12-05T06:00:00.000-06:00

I have a sister that is 14...Madison.

She is so different than me now,

but especially when I was 14.

She is strong and opinionated.

She stands up for what she believes in.

She has a big heart, and she loves Jesus.

She amazes me.

I was just texting with her when she amazed me again.

She was telling me that she had a friend who just lost his dad.

He is really sad and is not wanting to get out of bed to go to school.

This boy has had some trouble in the past,

and the boy (living with other relatives)

could be in trouble if he misses much more school.

So her and her 14 year old (8th grade)

friends all go to wake him up every morning.

When I was in the 8th grade I was worried about me!

I went to church, but don't remember being felt led to do anything for anyone else.

My other sister Valerie (now 25) was always like this,

but we were closer in age.

And I was not aware of her (Val) changing as much.

I am older now

and I am very aware of how much Madison has changed.

Being able to see her change and grow is AMAZING.

The joy that I feel from seeing her grow is amazing.

It makes me excited to have kids of my own

and be able to watch them grow in the Lord.

"Start children off on the way they should go,

and even when they are old they will not turn from it."

Proverbs 22:6

Peace for an Anxious Soul

2011-11-30T06:00:00.000-06:00

Have you ever had the feeling like something was missing?

Like you forgot to do something?

Or something was just not right?

I am having one of those moments.

I hate it.

I have no idea what I have forgotten.

I just know that it has me anxiously searching my mind.

Only one thing can easy my worried soul.

Psalms 23

¹ The LORD is my shepherd;
         I shall not want.
² He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
         He leads me beside the still waters.
³ He restores my soul;
         He leads me in the paths of righteousness
         For His name’s sake.

⁴ Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
         I will fear no evil;
         For You are with me;
         Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

⁵ You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
         You anoint my head with oil;
         My cup runs over.
⁶ Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
         All the days of my life;
         And I will dwell^[a] in the house of the LORD
         Forever.

Impulse Control

2011-11-29T08:00:00.000-06:00

Working with teenagers as a therapist in a hospital setting,

I find myself dealing with the same problems just in different forms.

One thing that is EXTREMELY common among teenagers is impulsiveness.

I was just so unpleasantly reminded that I share that same struggle.

Don't get me wrong it is WAY better than it used to be,

but it is still there.

If I shared with you the instances in which I was impulsive you may laugh.

The instances are not bad. They are not going to destroy my life.

I am not in danger. Yet I still know that these instances are me trying to control my life,

and not giving control to God.

I know that I am called to lay down my life daily to Him.

These little instances of impulsiveness are examples of me not dying to self.

I want to live a life that shines the light of Christ....

NOT the light of Cary.

"Direct my footsteps according to your word, let no sin rule over me."

Psalm 119:133

A Dream

2011-11-28T08:00:00.000-06:00

I am still feeling the affects of yesterday.

I never imagined that I would inspire myself.

It is a strange but exhilarating feeling.

Not many people know this,

but I have dreamed about being a speaker for a long time.

I can remember it in my early 20's, mid 20's, and even now in my late 20's.

I really thought that when this opportunity came (to speak) I would do it and have my fix.

I may have been wrong about that.

Now I feel even more inspired and driven.

I am reminded of my dreams,

and that God has dreams for me too.

He places them in my heart.

I have no idea what God has planned for my future.

I am very excited to see what is in store.

After Shock

2011-11-27T21:07:00.001-06:00

Today I spoke to a group of high school students in their service.

I got to share with them the story of my drug addiction and how God miraculously saved me and changed me. It was the first crowd that I had told my story in front of.

I have to be honest, the feeling that I had after was amazing.

When I think about my story I am always amazed because I know how significant my life has changed. As I stood there this morning, with the lights shinning in my eyes God amazed me again. Besides the fact that He helped me get all the way through it, He brought me revaluation again. I was standing there talking about how He changed me when it hit me: He CHANGED me. Not just a little. Completely.

If you would have told me in the midst of my drug addiction I would be sharing my story at church on a Sunday morning I would have laughed. Even 3 1/2 years ago at the beginning of my sobriety I would not have believed you. If I'm honest I couldn't believe it a week ago.

When I was standing in front of those teenagers this morning I got it.

It took 3 1/2 years to truly understand that God had big plans for me.

What I have learned...if you continue to follow Him, He will continue to shock you.

Breaking Dawn

2011-11-17T08:00:00.000-06:00

Tonight is the night.

The beginning of the end.

And the moment we have ALL been waiting for.

So as I prepare for this fanastic moment

that I have been waiting for

since 2008 I thought I'd share some pics that I love.

Favorite Movie Poster

Favorite Still

Moment I am so ready for...to see vamp Bella!!!!

**All photos are from Google

Twilight

2011-11-16T19:53:00.000-06:00

Star and Tara are hosting this awesome link up and I had to join in!!!

I am SO excited about the premier

and you better believe that I will be there at the midnight showing.

We are going to get in line at 5 so we make sure we have good seats.

I cannot wait to see when Edward first reads the babies thoughts.

I loved that part in the book.

I am team Edward 99% but there is that 1% of me that is team Jacob.

It is hard for me to pick a favorite book.

I have read the saga 4 times

and each time I loved another book the most.

I guess it depends on where I am in life.

I love all the major characters in the saga.

When I read I form a bond with the characters.

My Twilight Saga bonds are strong.

I have to say that I relate the most to Bella.

I have been blindly and hopelessly in love before.

I got the heart ache and the pain she felt in New Moon.

And her joy in Breaking Dawn fueled my hope.

I love Twilight because it got me through a hard time in life and it reminded me of what a book nerd I was before I got to high school. It helped me to get in touch with my imagination again.

My Twilight story started in 2008 with the release of the first movie.

A friend wanted to see it for fun. I was so resistant but went anyway.

I had heard my mom (an 8th grade English teacher)

and my step sister (at that time an 8th grader) talk about the book,

but I thought it sounded stupid.

I did not understand the appeal of vampire high schoolers.

I watched the movie and have to admit I thought it was CHEESY!!!

But I was intrigued. I knew there had to be more to the story.

I couldn't get it out of my head.

After seeing it in theater 2 more times I knew I had to read the books.

I borrowed them from my mom and read them in about 1 week and 1/2.

I LOVED them.

I immediately ordered the set online and read them again.

I love the books so much.

I love the movies too. The first movie is what hooked me.

I know I'll love this one too!!!!

Hope you ladies enjoy the movie. I can't wait to hear your reviews.

Unknown Friends

2011-10-24T08:00:00.000-05:00

I am a lover of social media.

I was a myspace junkie, then facebook, and now twitter.

My twitter started out as an experiment. (more on that in another post)

Then twitter quickly became a place for me to follow blogger chicks,

and that is when I fell in love.

I love reading blogs, and I love reading twitter even more.

I got to know more about you lovely ladies. I felt like we became friends.

I even like twitter more than facebook, and most of my followers are unknown.

That fact is something that cause some reflection on my part.

It is not like I am on twitter to be a different person than facebook.

I am the same person in both places.

I like my twitter/blogger friends because we have things in common.

That is why I follow your blogs.

I love you ladies.

I love to catch up on twitter several times a day

to hear about what is going on with you.

I miss y'all when I can't log in.

I love hearing about your babies, husbands, and boyfriends.

I often reference you in conversation.

I get so excited when we get a chance to talk.

It is a really strange thing for me.

I have to admit that I once was the girl

that thought meeting internet friends was weird.

Not any more.

You ladies will never know how much you mean to me.

Thank you for being there in the good times, the bad times, and the times I have nothing to say.

*I feel like I need to add a little dedication to my loves.

Sonya, Patricia, Sonja, Sierra, Kerbi,

Star, and Ashley Paige

Just to name a few.

There are new blogs/twitters that I follow and I hope that we become fast friends.

Life- A balancing act

2011-10-08T10:46:00.001-05:00

It seems that my life gets so un balanced so fast. Balance is what I've been working on this year. As soon as I feel I am making progress in one area another area gets out of control. Then when I think I have gotten all areas manageable I add 10 more things to my list to do each week. Which means the balance I was starting to achieve is gone. I then have to reorganize and prioritize. When this happens I lose time for the things in life that bring me joy like blogging, reading, and lazy movie days. Balance is what I struggle with and what I strive for. My present obligations will be done in December. So it is looking like balance will be a continuing theme for 2012.

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Off Kilter

2011-10-05T19:55:00.000-05:00

Have you ever felt like you were missing something?
Like something just isn't right, but everything appears to be going ok.
It is a crazy feeling.
And I am totally feeling it right now.
It is hard to wrap my head around.
Every thing is going pretty good.
I have spent time with my family, I've got great friends,
and work is not too stressful at the moment.
Yet I feel........off kilter.*
Off kilter means out of balance.
That is exactly what I am feeling, but it seems that things are going good.
What needs some attention?
HUM????????
Doesn't take me long to answer that....
My relationship with God.
I am busy doing all these things for Him,
ie 3 life groups and an extra Sunday morning service,
but I am not spending any quality time with Him.
I just solved my own problem.
Thanks for listening.

*Imagine me blogging wanting some feed back from you.
When I stopped in the middle of the post to look up the phrase off kilter
the purpose of the post changed. I answered my own question.
It feels more like something I would write in my journal, but since
I already typed it I thought I'd share. It is just a little glimpse into my
thought process and how I work things out.
ENJOY!!!!

Beauty From Ashes

2011-09-13T07:00:00.000-05:00

As I drove home last night I could see the smoke of some serious fires going on in East Texas and the very western part of Louisiana. A little later on, as I walked around my neighbor hood,the setting sun shining through the smoke and the trees was beautiful. I almost forgot that there were tragic fires burning out of control close by, until the direction of the wind changed and the smell of smoke surrounded me. I continued to walk and marvel in the setting sun and moon coming into view. I couldn't help but think, "God can make beauty out of anything."After all He made man out of dust. (Genesis 2:7)Then I look back over my life, the choices I have made, the road I have taken, and I look to where I am now. Wow have I come along way. My life was ugly and full of sin, but God used the ashes of my former life to create a new life that is pleasing to Him.I am so grateful that in Him all things are new. He can use your ashes too. Surrender them and see what beauty He can make.
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!"2 Corinthians 5:17

Back to the Basics

2011-09-12T21:57:00.004-05:00

The one thing I like about blogging is expressing myself.

I am a big ball of emotions, and sometimes it is hard to express them.

So I write.

I have done that since I was young.

I have kept a journal for as long as I can remember.

Sometimes I cannot find the words to speak,

but when I sit down to write they just come.

I started my blog to have a place to share my thoughts and feelings anonymously,

but now I do it publicly.

I feel like I have not been connecting here on my blog.

Sometimes I don't have anything left to give.

But I want to try harder.

I want to get back to what this blog is all about.....

A little piece of Sunshine!!!

Silent Sunday Tribute

2011-09-11T16:31:00.001-05:00

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Accent Vlog

2011-09-05T18:15:00.000-05:00

Silent Sunday

2011-08-28T15:11:00.001-05:00

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Impulse Buys

2011-08-27T18:39:00.001-05:00

I went on an impulse shopping spree today so I may as well share my goodies.

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Good Morning!!!

2011-08-24T07:44:00.001-05:00

Good Morning bloggers.

I hope that you are getting your Wednesday morning off to a good start.

I know I am.

Over the past month I have been fighting off some pretty bad fatigue.

There are days when I can barley get out of bed

and then come home from work and crawl right back in it.

I am still not sure what is causing this,

but I am taking actions.

I am having blood work and visiting my doctor regularly.

I know it is nothing big at all,

and I am sure that it is nothing that can not be fixed with a few life style changes.

I started my day off great after getting some good sleep last night.

I woke up, worked out, spent time with Jesus, and am even posting this blog.

Please keep me in your prayers.

For no other reason than being so tired is really frustration.

I hope you ladies have a fantastic day.

True Life: I'm a GENERAL blogger!

2011-08-18T18:15:00.000-05:00

Hi!!!! I'm Cary.

Welcome to A little piece of Sunshine.

I am a 29 year old big kid doing my best to make it as a grown up.

I have had a lot of nicknames in my life time.

Some are CareBear, Big Girl (my daddy is the only one that calls me this), and Sunshine.

My blog name comes from the name Sunshine.

I have a masters in Counseling

and work as a therapist at a psychiatric hospital for adolescents age 13-17.

It sometimes gets crazy, is always changing, and i absolutely love it.

I started blogging in 2008 anonymously.

I was depressed and crying out for help.

Now I blog because I love it.

I love to write, read, and watch movies.

I have an unnatural obsession with the Golden Girls.

I am silly and have to remind myself often that I am an adult.

I love Harry Potter and Disney....ALOT

I really like to BLOG about:

Books

Movies

My Christian walk with Jesus

Things I love

& LIFE in general

I know I am a little late on the link up, but that is me....

procrastinator till the VERY end!!!

Hope you enjoyed A little piece of Sunshine....ME!!!

Is It Worth It?

2011-08-16T22:20:00.000-05:00

Sometimes I get overwhelmed with life.

Sometimes there seems to be tons of things to do and no time to do them.

There is always something:

work, friends, family, me, extra circular activities, volunteering....

When will it ever stop?

Is all the hustle and bustle worth it?

I stop to wonder and then something happens....

A kid that is struggling decides to make a change,

a parent of hard headed kid says they won't give up,

a friend that has been prayed over for 25 years gives her life to the Lord,

someone thanks you for all the hard work and dedication you put into your job,

or you hold a new born that is only weeks old....

and then I know that it is all worth it.

God has it all under control,

and he has a plan.

Through HIM all things were made;

without him nothing was made that has been made.

In HIM was life,

and that life was the light of all mankind.

The light shines in the darkness,

and the darkness has not overcome it.

John 1:3-5 NIV

Bag Love

2011-08-15T21:10:00.001-05:00

So I have a slight obsession with bags and purses. I have so many, but I have not got a great bag in a while Well I can celebrate now because I got a new bag!!!!

Isn't she pretty. There are 3 compartments and a long shoulder strap.

And the inside is so pretty. It is by Urban Expression and I am in love.

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Life.....

2011-08-11T20:40:00.001-05:00

I am having a moment tonight.

I just keep thinking about my life,

and wondering which direction it will go.

I am happy and content these days.

I never thought I would be either of those two things,

but I want more.

I want to be better.

I want to make a difference.

I want to stop planning and start doing.

I want my life to make an imprint on this world.

I don't know where to start,

but I am ready for the journey to begin.

Captain America

2011-08-08T08:00:00.000-05:00

Not being a huge super hero fan,

I had no clue what Captain America was about.

So I went into the movie with an open mind.

The movie had a lot going for it.

I love the World War II area of American History.

I love the whole concept of an American hero

risking his life for the good of our country.

I love hot guys, and I love me a good love story.

I also love Tommy Lee Jones. He is amazing.

I love how dry he is.

Durning the entire movie I was sure

that I had been turned into a Captain American fan.

I have to be honest I loved it till the end.

It was not the ended I wanted or expected.

I feel that it was left over for part 2,

so maybe I will be won over 100% in part 2.

Did you see the movie?

What did you think?

Silent Sunday

2011-08-07T09:47:00.001-05:00

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Harry Potter....The End

2011-07-26T17:15:00.000-05:00

As you all know I am a huge Harry Potter fan.

I was in line with all of the other Harry Potter fans for the midnight showing.

I was actually 4th in line. (Yes I am that big of a fan.)

I was not dressed up, but I did have my wand.

It was bitter sweet.

I love the excitement of waiting in line on midnight for the first showing;

but as we sat there it was sad thinking it would be our last time in line for Harry Potter.

The movie was great.

You could hear a pin drop in the crowded theater.

(One of the pluses of going at midnight is you get to see it with true fans.)

There were times when you could hear the entire theater sobbing.

Overall I think that the movie was done very well.

It was a great adaptation of the book,

and I cannot think of anything that was left out.

I am sad that the excitement is over.

At least the magic can live on forever in books and movies.

Friends With Benefits

2011-07-26T08:00:00.000-05:00

Last weekend I went to see Friends with Benefits and LOVED it!!!!!!

I love romantic comedies.

I love that they are cheesy and predictable.

I love the combination of love and laughter.

I even love the drama and heart ache also.

Mia and Justin did not disappoint.

I laughed so hard.

Justin and Mia are hilarious, and they had great chemistry.

The story line was great.

I will definitely be purchasing this movie on DVD.

And I'll be totally honest Justin Timberlake is H O T hot!!!!!

Have you scene FWB?

Are you going to see it?

Do you have a crush on JT?

Silent Sunday

2011-07-24T15:22:00.001-05:00

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Silent Sunday

2011-07-17T18:13:00.001-05:00

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The End

2011-07-14T08:00:00.000-05:00

Tonight it ends.

At 12:02 AM I will be sitting in a theater

with my tissue and and my popcorn waiting for the end.

I am excited and sad.

It has been an incredible journey,

and it will forever live on in our hearts and imaginations.

Extreme Couponing

2011-07-12T08:00:00.000-05:00

I took the plunge and went to a couponing party.

To be honest, I have been interested in it for a while.

It was a lot of fun.

I got some good tips and am ready to start saving money.

Anybody got any tips or tricks they have found so far?

Fighting the Rebellion

2011-07-11T08:00:00.000-05:00

Sometimes my relationship with God reminds me of the relationship I had with my parents when I was growing up. When I was younger my parents would tell me not to do something, and I would insist on doing it any way. The situation always turned out bad. I would either be in trouble or hurt emotionally (probably a few times physically). When I was a kid I thought that my parents were strict and didn't want me to have any fun. Now I realize they were trying to protect me from hurt and pain.

The same thing happens with God. There are situations that come up in life that I know for definite that God is telling me "NO". He tells me no because He wants the very best for me. He does not want me to be hurt. When I act outside the will of God pain is usually what I end up with. Even knowing that God only wants good for me I am still human, and my rebellious nature comes out. Thankfully when I act in rebellion God is always there waiting with His arms wide open.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

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Getting Crafty

2011-07-09T10:13:00.001-05:00

I have been getting crafty on this Saturday morning.

My first card.

I am out of practice,

so it will take me some time to get back in the swing of crafting.

I also don't have all my supplies.

Good thing I am going to my mom's next weekend.

I'll be able to pick up all of my things.

I'm off to a baby shower today.

Hope you all enjoy your Saturday.

Maybe I'm Afraid

2011-07-06T21:57:00.000-05:00

I recently heard this new song on Air1 and I feel in love. Check it out! You can even download it for free.

Maybe I'm Afraid by Kerrie Roberts

Single Living

2011-07-05T20:56:00.000-05:00

I am a 29 year old single woman.

I have never been married.

I have been in a few serious relationships;

one which lasted approximately 7 years.

I have been single for the past 3 years,

and even though they have probably been the best years of my life,

I struggle with being single.

I am from the southern part of the country

in the area that is known as the buckle of the Bible belt.

It is pretty normal to married at 22.

Getting married at 25 can be considered getting married late.

So it is a cultural thing as well as the fact that I dream of getting married.

I have been struggling a little more in recent times

and have found myself discontented.

I have even gone so far as to take my frustration out on God.

I stopped talking to Him regularly.

I was just going through the motions of life.

A couple of weeks ago something inside me woke up and said

"This is not the life you were meant to live."

I am meant to live a full and happy life.

I meant to walk daily hand in hand with my Savior.

Good things have been happening since my wake up moment.

A friend of mine told me about a sermon series that is online by one of my favorite pastors.

It is called "The New Rules of Love, Sex, and Dating" by Andy Stanley.

I watched the first part tonight,

and it was amazing.

So single ladies I recommend it.

Criminal Minds

2011-07-05T08:00:00.000-05:00

I recently found a new love for Criminal Minds.

As a matter of fact I stayed home Friday night for a marathon.

There are a couple of reasons I love it:

1) I am counselor.

I have a psychology background.

I love the way the brain works.

I love the way they solve the crime by learning how they think.

These people are so smart and brave.

I mean I could just go one and one.

2) Derek Morgan

3) Dr Spencer Reid

Need I say more?

4) Well I will say just one more reason.

If you have scene the show,

you know that there is usually one character

that has been through some traumatic event in their life.

It could be the victim or the perpetrator.

The marathon I watched someone in the show was affected traumatically

by a parent.

I deal with this everyday with the kids I work with.

Most of them have been affected by something that his/her parents have done.

True maybe most of them are not as drastic as the ones on the show,

but sadly to say that some of them are.

So I guess what I am trying to say is I get it.

Do you like Criminal Minds?

Happy Independence Day

2011-07-04T19:42:00.000-05:00

Hope you all have a fabulous 4th!!!

I know that I am very glad

for the freedom that we have.

Eye Candy

2011-07-02T08:00:00.002-05:00

I saw this on Tumblr awhile back and HAD to share it.

I love Rachel McAdams,

and she is HOT in this picture.

Something Borrowed

2011-07-01T08:00:00.000-05:00

I was so excited for this movie to hit the theater.

I love these kind of girly chick flicks,

and the stars are ALL fabulous.

Fun dancing

Pain and growth

And I had no idea how she would pick

I have to say that I was voting on Ethan.

I wasn't crazy about the whole cheating concept,

but I really liked the movie.

I even think that I am going to read the book.

Mainly so I can read Something Blue.

(I am weird about not reading all books in a series from start to finish)

Did you see it? What did you think?

Do you recommend the book?

The Duchess

2011-06-30T08:00:00.000-05:00

My friend suggested for me to watch this movie.

It was good,

and I love Keira Knightley.

It is based on a true story.

It is the story of a strong woman

and the struggles of her loveless marriage to a powerful man.

The only draw back is that the actor that plays the duke,

Ralph Fiennes, also plays Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter films,

so I kept expecting him to whip out a wand and kill her.

Have you scene it?

Water For Elephants

2011-06-29T08:00:00.000-05:00

A few months before the movie I decided I wanted to read the book.

I am very glad I did. It was mysterious and romantic.

I found the time period and circus setting fantastic.

I recommend it.

Then the movie came out and.....

LOVE!!!!!!

First of all one of my favorite actor and actress are the stars.

The book was brought to life.

Of course there were some adaptations,

but I think that they were good for the big screen.

I can't wait for it to come out on DVD.

(PS: Sorry for the influx of movie and book reviews this week. I am trying to empty my TO BLOG ABOUT folder)

Blue Bloods

2011-06-28T08:00:00.002-05:00

After finishing up Harry Potter I decided to try a new series.

I picked up Blue Bloods after a few recommendations.

It was pretty good. It was a quick and easy read.

I did not pick up the second book right away, but I do plan on reading more.

New Teacher

2011-06-27T19:37:00.000-05:00

Saturday was a movie night.

So we went to see Bad Teacher.

I have to be honest,

I didn't love it,

But I didn't hate it.

It was funny,

but it could have been funnier.

Also I thought that there were parts were too much.

Over all I give it a B-.

I recommend it,

because it seems that everyone else liked it a lot.

Have you scene it?

What did you think?

Silent Sunday

2011-06-26T10:41:00.001-05:00

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Project Time

2011-06-25T16:44:00.001-05:00

I am feeling a little creative today so I took a trip to Hobby Lobby and got some new supplies.

Do you ladies have any fun summer projects?

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Harry Potter

2011-06-24T08:00:00.000-05:00

Harry Potter fans have you scene the 2nd trailer? It is amazing!!!

Wizarding World of Harry Potter

2011-06-23T08:00:00.000-05:00

Wizarding World of Harry Potter was amazing!!!

It was right out of the books and movies.

It was like walking around in the world that JK Rowling created.

I attempted to pick pictures for the post,

but as there are well over 400 it was overwhelming to pick.

So I picked 3 that are my favorite.

Hogsmead with a view of Hogwarts

Hogwarts at night....beautiful

Hogwarts Express

I promise once I get the pictures organized I will share more.

Pinteresting Wednesday

2011-06-22T22:42:00.000-05:00

So I am trying something new today.I love Pinterest!And I am loving looking at what everyone else is pinning,so I decided to link up with Michelle from the vintage apple and play along.

I LOVE me some Diet Coke

Coolest clock ever

New hottie crush

Gotta have these shoes

Lovin this room....classy and sexy!!!

Want to see more?

Check out my Pinterest

Lovin' It

2011-06-21T12:32:00.000-05:00

What I'm Loving

The Big Bang Theory

This show is hilarious!!!!

Old reruns of The Mary Tyler Moore Show

New Fun!!!!

The count down to the last Harry Potter film!!!

24 days!!!!!

What are you loving right now?

*I am working on a vacation post. There are just so many pictures to pick through.

Happy Birthday

2011-06-20T19:50:00.000-05:00

Edward Cullen

I was intrigued by you while seeing Twilight

Then I fell in love with you over the course of 4 books

I am so ready to see you walk down the isle and see you become a husband

..........and a daddy!!!!

My Daddy

2011-06-19T15:03:00.000-05:00

HOME

2011-06-17T19:51:00.000-05:00

Home Sweet Home!!!!

We headed out from Orlando yesterday,

and instead of stopping halfway,

we decided to drive the entire way.

15 HOURS!!!!!

I drove all but about 3 hours.

We got home at around 1 AM.

So with the long drive, the excitement of the trip,

and this awful summer cold I have

I am exhausted.

I did have an AMAZING time.

I promise pictures and details are coming soon.

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend.

*I thought it was fitting to use a picture of the Weasley house

since I just returned from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

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Silent Sunday

2011-06-12T16:40:00.001-05:00

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VACATION!!!!

2011-06-11T08:00:00.000-05:00

Today I leave for vacation!!!!

Me and my best friend are headed to Orlando.

We are spending 3 days at Universal!!!

And we are most excited about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

See you when I get back!!!

Vacating

2011-06-10T08:00:00.000-05:00

Tomorrow I will be vacating my normal life for 8 days of fun with my best friend.

I am so excited.

There will be nothing but the open road.....

thrill rides......

beach time....

girl time....

and fun....

I am so EXCITED!!!!

Have I said that already?

Well I am !!!!!

Catch you on the flip side!!!!!

Bridesmaids

2011-06-09T08:00:00.000-05:00

Have you seen Bridesmaids?

I went with a group of girl friends last night to see it.

It was HILARIOUS!!!!

I laughed, I cried, and I had a great time.

If you need a good laugh watch it!!!

Eye Candy

2011-06-08T12:43:00.001-05:00

Wanted to share some of my favorite eye candy with you!!!
Enjoy!!!!!!

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JANE EYRE

2011-06-07T08:00:00.000-05:00

A few weeks ago,

for my birthday,

my friends to me to a movie.

I picked Jane Eyre.

I LOVED it.

I had never heard the story,

so it was all brand new for me.

I loved it so much that I went home and started reading right away.

It is not a quick read,

but it is a good read.

Have you read it?

Did you see the movie?

Leading Ladies

2011-06-06T08:00:00.000-05:00

I LOVE these ladies--their beauty and talent.

Silent Sunday

2011-06-05T20:22:00.001-05:00

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Inspiration

2011-06-04T22:01:00.000-05:00

I have been catching up on blog reading today.

Some dated back to March.

I know....bad blogger.

I usually keep up with reading,

and I mark the ones I want to comment on in google reader.

Then usually on Saturday I go back and comment.

I haven't done that lately.

But today I have had a couch day, so I'm caught up.

Reading your blogs I am inspired again to blog.

I even found a few new blogs to follow.

I am hoping that this inspiration last,

and I can get back to blogging.

I do love it so much.

Pirate Love

2011-06-02T20:25:00.000-05:00

I have fallen in love with a pirate !!!

I recently watched all of the movies with a friend.

I loved it!!!! Jack and Will and Elizabeth!!!! I was in from the get go. By far my favorite movie.

There was a lot of running in this movie, and Davy Jones really creeps me out.
Probably my least favorite but still good.

Another good one. Will as a Captain is HOT!!!!

I love Johnny Deep and Penelope Cruz together.
Their chemistry is amazing.
A good ending to the story....
Or is it the end???

Have you scene any of the movies?
What did you think?

Life

2011-06-01T22:07:00.001-05:00

A friend of mine had her baby yesterday, so today I got to go and hold the sweet baby girl. It is amazing the power that babies have. There were 8 grown ups standing in a room staring at this precious little creature watching her sleep, yawn, and suck her little thumb. We were all amazed. It made me think of what a miracle life really is and how amazing God is to create something so outstanding. I can't wait to hold little miss again soon.

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Searching for Gaga or God?

2011-05-22T20:55:00.000-05:00

In the last couple of days, due to an appearance on SNL,

Lady Gaga has come up several times in conversation.

I have learned that Gaga fans find her inspiring.

It is even said that she is the most influential celebrity of today.

And the interesting thing to be is that is not because of her music.

It is because of her message.

She stands for acceptance of all people and being proud of who you are.

In our world today people are searching.

They won't to fit in, to feel good about themselves, to not be judged, and to not be alone.

I feel sad for our society.

I also makes me sad that when people think of "church"

they think of the opposite of acceptance.

They think judgment and damnation.

That is exactly opposite of what Jesus call for the church to be.

It makes me wonder what would our world be like if people found what they are looking for in the church?

What if they could find acceptance from God's people?

What if we stepped up and showed the world who Jesus really is?

Holy Hottness

2011-05-18T20:18:00.000-05:00

Instead of being sad tonight

I decided to share a little bit of happiness with y'all.

These are my 5 favorite hotties.

Brad

Paul

Rob

PAUL

And IAN!!!

All of a sudden I have a big smile on my face.

ENJOY!!!

Got Faith???

2011-05-17T20:54:00.000-05:00

I have been single for 3 years now.

It has been a great 3 years.

I think after the series of long term failed relationships

I have had I needed some single time.

And to be honest I haven't had a whole lot of single time in my life.

This has been a very important time in my life.

So where is the trouble you ask?

I live in the South, North Louisiana, the buckle of the Bible belt...aka married country.

I am 29 and around here the girls get married at 23.

I have amazing friends.

I love my life, but I have to be honest sometimes I get sad that I'm missing out.

All my life I have dreamed of having a family, being a wife, and a mom.

Being single at 29 was not in the plan.

I don't want to be one of those girls who is old and always waiting on the man.

I want to have faith.

I mean really God has gotten me through major depression, loss, and a major addiction.

Why can't I have faith in Him with this.

I hear Him saying "wait" and "trust me."

Where is my faith?

Parent's Love

2011-05-16T20:32:00.000-05:00

I believe that a parent's love has got to be one of the most beautiful things in this world. I don't know this from personal experience, as I don't have kids, but I do have amazing parents. The love that they have shown me through out my life has been amazing. On the days that I didn't deserve it they loved me even more. I feel it in their hugs, phone calls, and everything they do for me. I pray that one day I have a chance to love a little person just like my parents love me.

Silent Sunday

2011-05-15T11:39:00.000-05:00

Silent Sunday

2011-05-01T22:34:00.000-05:00

God Bless the USA

Xoxo, Cary
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Sick....Again

2011-04-11T19:41:00.000-05:00

Yep that's me sick again!!!

My allergies are killing me this year.

I have been sick way more than normal.

So today I've done nothing but lay around and sleep.

Hope I'm feeling better for tomorrow.

Red Riding Hood

2011-03-26T08:00:00.001-05:00

Red Riding Hood

This movie was AMAZING!!!!

I loved it so much!!!!!

I haven't scene a movie that I liked this much in a while.

It was dark, artsy, visually pleasing, and super sexy.

I can't wait for DVD!!!

I may even have to go to the theater again.

Have you scene it?????

Lovin' It

2011-03-25T20:59:00.000-05:00

I'm Lovin' IT.....

OPI Katy Perry's Collection...I got them all!!!!

OPI Shrek Collection....I have the purple in the middle...

Funky Dunky...but I want them ALL!!!

Bath & Body Works Secret Wonderland....Smells sooooooo good!!!!

I can't stop bathing and applying lotion!!!!

Blackberries.....YUM!!!

Blue Toms....my first pair...now I need them in every color!!!!

So what are you lovin'?

New Directions

2011-03-14T20:07:00.000-05:00

Over the past few months I have found myself struggling.

I am confused and frustrated.

I don't know where I am going in life.

I don't know what I want from my life.

Everything seems all blurry and out of focus.

Well I finally decided to stop moping around and do something about it.

So I am going to therapy.

(Yes I am a therapist in therapy.)

But I am already feeling better, and am ready to take on this new stage in my life.

Wish me luck!!!

Sick and Tired

2011-02-15T13:26:00.000-06:00

I am sick today.

I am spending my day.....

with a little tv...

a little reading...

and a lot of sleep....

Who do you spend your sick days???

Why?

2011-02-10T19:00:00.000-06:00

It has been a really hard week for me.

As you may know, I am a counselor at a psychiatric hospital.

I work on the unit that services adolescents 13-17.

I love my job, but sometimes it is hard.

This Monday was the hardest day so far.

It was a day that I will never forget.

It is a day that will impact me forever.

Monday morning, not long after I got to work,

I got a call from a dad of a patient that had left the previous Monday.

He was calling to tell me that he had just found his 14 daughter dead of a overdose.

That is one of the hardest calls that I have ever had to take.

She was an amazing girl.

I told her that of all the patients that I had worked with

over the past year and a half she was my favorite.

I loved her, and I told her.

I am still processing this all.

I have so many questions?

So much I don't understand.

I want to know why she didn't call me?

Why didn't she ask for help?

And many many more......

It hurts. I know I have to go on. I can't stop.

I have more patients that need me.

I can't believe she is gone, and honestly I don't know how to deal with it.

I have great support--socially and at work.

I see her face where she always sat in group.

I remember every conversation we had.

I remember the times she made me laugh and cry.

I remember when she was mad at me and how she thanked me.

I am sad for the loss that the world suffered!!!!

The King's Speech

2011-02-09T08:00:00.003-06:00

I went and saw The King's Speech a few weeks ago

with my sister and brother in law.

I wasn't really excited about seeing it, but I loved it.

It was a really good story, and I just love that dry British humor.

And I must admit that I love Colin Firth.

There were a few actors from the Harry Potter films.

If you haven't scene it you should.

What else is good in the theater these days?

Lost In The Mix

2011-02-08T08:00:00.000-06:00

I know that I have been out of the loop lately.

It seems that once again life has gotten in the way.

I am busy with my job and loving every minute of it,

but it is a very emotionally draining job.

I find myself at the end of the day having very little else to give.

I still make time for friends,

but if I honestly look evaluate the time it is very superficial.

I am not unhappy...

that I am aware of;

just drained-emotionally.

I want to find my passion for life again.

I want to enjoy the things that I love.

I am tired of going through the motions.

I heard someone on the radio say that instead of making

a New Years resolution

you should pick one word that you want to describe you for the year.

I think that my word that I want to strive for is BALANCE.

I am not very good at it.

It feels good getting it out.

So here's to finding balance in 2011!!!!

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Lovin' It

2011-02-07T08:00:00.002-06:00

I'm Lovin' It

Loving this show!!!

But why not?

I mean they break out in random song and dance!!!!

My DREAM!!!!!

Season 2 is even better than Season1!!!

Loving anything and EVERYTHING HP!!!!

Books, movie marathon, pictures on tumblr,

and even planning a vacation to the Wizzarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando!!!

Been on it for about 1 month!!!

4lbs total!!!!

It is really easy on the the new PointsPlus Program

Interior Design!!!!

I am getting my place looking cute!!!!

I am loving the gray, white, black, and even purple colors!!!!

What are you LOVIN right now?????

Silent Sunday

2011-01-23T13:28:00.000-06:00

My painting

Xoxo, Cary
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Help Please

2011-01-08T20:21:00.000-06:00

You all have the greatest taste. (I know. I read your blogs.) So I need your advise. I want to buy an OtterBox for my iPad, and I don't know which one to get.

Help!

Which one???? A or B?

FYI: My phone case is the black and pink except the colors are in the opposite places.

Forgiven

2011-01-08T12:19:00.000-06:00

I wanted to share my 2010 video with y'all. I love it. Great representation of forgiveness.

2010 Review

2011-01-08T11:18:00.000-06:00

1. What did you do in 2010 that you had never done before?

Went to Mexico on a mission trip, got a masters, was maid of honor in little sis wedding, and bought a car (without help from Daddy)

2. Did you keep your New Year's Resolutions and will you make more for next year?

I think that my resolution last year was to graduate and get a job...DONE!!!

This year there are a few things like I would like to do different.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

One of my best friends from high school had a sweet little boy. I enjoyed holding him for about 3 hours one night.

4. Did anyone close to you die?

Fortunately not.

5. What places have you visited?

I didn't travel a lot in 2010. I went to Mexico, Dallas, and Lafayette a few times to see my mom.

6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?

More savings, more ministry opportunity, more time with God, and I wouldn't mind my little sister giving me a niece. :)

7. What date from 2010 will remain etched in your memory and why?

May 22...My daddy's birthday and the day I received my Masters. My biggest accomplishment to date.

June 12... My little sister was the most beautiful bride I ever saw. She married a great man. So glad to have him in my family.

8. What was your biggest achievement this year?

Masters of Arts in Counseling...now working on LPC license.

9. Did you suffer illness or injury?

No.

10. What was the best thing you bought?

A car!!!

11. Where did most of your money go?

My car and getting set back up in my own place again.

12. What song will always remind you of 2010?

Forgiven by Sanctus Real

13. What do you wish you would have done more of?

Spent more time with Jesus and lived more in the moment.

14. What do you wish you would have done less of?

Eating...I've gained so much weight.

15. What was your favorite TV program?

The Vampire Diaries (thanks to my good friend Lydia)

16. What was the best book you read this year?

Redeeming Love, Jane Austin Ruined My Life, and Shutter Island (these are the top 3 but there were more)

17. What was your favorite film of the year?

Eclipse and Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Part 1 (these are by no means the only ones I love...a lot of great movies in 2010)

18. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?

I turned 28 and I had some great time with friends and family.

19. What political issue stirred you the most?

Hum.....I'm coming up blank. I don't really follow politics.

20. Who was the best new person you met?

Hard question. I have gotten really close to all my friends this year.....so I'm going to have to go with Peri, Carrie, Lydia, and Katie.

2010 was AMAZING....Excited to see what 2011 brings!!!!

TOP 10's of 2010

2010-12-31T10:00:00.000-06:00

2010 was AWESOME!!!!!

Let's review....

1) Mexico Mission Trip

2) Graduating with a Masters

3) Little Sister got Married

4) Maid of Honor.....and all the fun things that came along with it

5) Made AMAZING friends

6) Lots of great books read

7) Lots of great movies watched

8) Got my own place again!!!! And I LOVE IT!!!!

9) Bought a new car

10) Got my dream job

It was a great year!!!!!

A lot of great changes!!!!!

What awesome things happened to you in 2010?

iBand

2010-12-31T08:00:00.000-06:00

Lovin' It

2010-12-30T08:00:00.000-06:00

I haven't done an I'm lovin' it post in a while....

so here goes....

All things Potter.....new movie, reruns on tv, books, Everything HP

This was my favorite show when I was in JR High

Now I'm lovin' it on Hulu and DVD

Dark Chocolate Hot Coco...YUM

I love it...nough said

Cozy blankets

So what are you lovin'???

Merry Christmas...

2010-12-29T19:31:00.000-06:00

....I know I am a few days late,

but none the less I hope you had a great Christmas.

I know I did.

This was the first year in a long time that I was sad that it was over.

I enjoyed spending time with family and friends,

and I got some great gifts.

I want to share my top 5 fav's with you.

iPad

LOVE IT!!!!!

3 n 1 printer

Great perfume

Bathroom shelves

Beautiful Scarves

What great things did you get for Christmas???