10 Things You Might Not Know !!!

I just visited The LPM Blog with Beth Moore and she asked us to post 10 quirky little things about ourselves that others may not know. Since there were already 1280 responses, I decided to post mine here with hope of someone deciding to share theirs with me! Here goes ...

1. I love to wear wigs.

2. I can people watch all day long.

3. I used to dye my hair a different color every 6 weeks.

4. I have popcorn every night.

5. I can not stand to see aluminum foil in the refrigerator.

6. I like to play in the dirt.

7. I love listening to books on tape, I mean on my mp3 player!

8. I love celtic music.

9.I can not stand to wear shoes.

10. I prefer the mountains to the sea.

OK, your turn!!

Ready, Set, Go ... Springtime!!!

A few days ago, a funny thing happened. I was minding my own business in my home when the sun came out and the temperature rose. To my surprise, the temperature was in the mid to upper 60's. So I went out and did a little grocery shopping. The following day, I was also pleasant with more sunshine and higher temps. It actually got up to 72 degrees. I went to the park, met a friend for a chit chat, met my husband for lunch, took a few teenagers to one of their functions in Norfolk, and then came home and grilled for dinner. The third day of sunshine and 70 degree weather was almost too much for me to handle. So I loaded the kids up in the car and we took leisurely drive to D.C. to see my brother and his family and drove back home that evening. Today, corporate worship was wonderful,-the sun is shining and it is warm and trees are budding and crocus' are up, grass is turning green and outdoor home projects have begun.

I just cannot shake the this feeling of euphoria in the great anticipation of Spring. It just seems like something is missing. I recheck my to do list and projects list. It is here that I can see what is amiss. It was H-O-M-E-W-O-R-K!! Algebra assignment is far from done and philosophy is ... well let me just say that I must be on my best behavior for the remaining 6 weeks!! Spring popped in and I lost my mind! Like a kid running outside to play after a long day at school. It will be interesting to see how I will manage to stay focused as the world outside is undergoing a beautiful metamorphosis! I CAN HARDLY WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Once Upon A Time ....

Hey I remember this blog. It is used to be fun and therapeutic to blog about whatever. But somewhere along the way, I tried to become super human and take more classes, while taking the my teenagers to and from work, being super mom, super wife and super friend. I am happy to report that I have gotten off the roller coaster of madness and hurriedness, thanks in part to my spiritual formations class.

This past weekend, my husband and I went to McDowell and Monterey, Virginia to the Maple Festival. I just love those mountains! I am thinking about making move to live either closer to or in the mountains. My question to myself is 'Am I in love with nostalgia or the idea of being there or do I really want to adopt a new way of living?' Answering that would be rather important before actually moving. But, the pace is so much slower up in the mountains and less people. It is quiet and simply beautiful. The people have already turned their soil for their gardens up there. I am so ready for Spring planting. I have also pulled out the hand quilts I was working and did not finish. Quilting reminds me to slow down and enjoy life and to behold all of the wonders and splendor of God.