I think I could write a book

.....about what NOT to do/say/think/feel when it's that 'time of the month". I think I could gather some collaborative authors to help me co write it.

i think it would sell great.
Best seller actually.

This Christmas I'd like to go find all the cool Christmas light attractions (other than dear Tanglewood) and hit them up. (including neighborhoods)
I love Christmas lights.


Off to school I go for mandatory PTA. It's the Christmas program.

Back from the internet dead

I am finally settled and moved in.
I finally have cable and internet (after going 5 days without it)
I have the Christmas tree up and David put up the lights outside.
Now all I have to do is get my shopping done.

I made a list of things I was thankful for as I sat in the new house with just the radio, Josiah, and Jesus so I decided to post it once I got a chance.
A little late

Things I am Thankful for

My mother and father and their constant love and support
Family (grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles) even though I don’t get to see them often
My relationship with Jesus Christ and how it continues to grow and deepen
God and His unconditional love and mercies that are new every morning.
The Holy Spirit and discernment and promptings
David Anthony Hawk –my future. I wouldn’t be the woman I am today or where I am in life if it wasn’t for him
My Friends: from the besties to the basics they all have played a major impact on my life and continue to do so today
Ibraham Elementary School and the kids inside room 32. They teach me a lot about life, education, love, and myself.
God’s plans and timing: and how He worked out me moving out of the apartment and into the house just as the lease ran up. Praise the Lord
Josiah because he is like my “doggie son” and keeps me company and I just LOVE him
Art –the ability to make it and enjoying it
My dad’s photography and the engagement pictures he took for David and I
Theknot.com because it is VERY helpful for wedding planning
My future in laws because they are like my second family and help to hold me spiritually upright
THE WELL and the freedom to press into the things of God
Photography and people who are into photography
Being able to hear, see, feel, smell, touch, walk, talk, breathe, and live out my day to day walk healthy and whole
David’s creativity and thoughtfulness and how he proposed to me
My blogger and tumblr and the outlet to express my thoughts and feelings
Being delivered of past dependencies, addictions, and sinful chains and bonds.
Holidays and all breaks and related days off from schoolJ
Opportunities to sleep in late
LOVE and the ability to feel it and receive it as well as give it out to others

Pathetically on the Brink

I can always tell when Aunt Flow is about to pay her "warm welcomed" (cough-sarcasim) visit because my hormones begin raging against me. This spat around I have been reclusive and kept to myself. My face has broken out in the worst fashion and everytime I try on clothes and look in the mirror, it looks like one of those fun house mirrors that makes you look short and FAT. Not to mention I am impulsive and cannot stay focused on the tasks I had earlier set up formyself to accomplish today. It's very easy to talk myself out of ANYTHING right now (including going out in public or doing laundry).

I think I'll go eat the entire bottle of Saint John's Wort now.


On a lighter note...I am looking forward to Thanksgiving. My students and I were talking about the different food items they would having at their "feast" and my mouth watered just thinking about the spread that I will be induldging in tomorrow. Hopefully David will be able to attend both my family and his family's festivities.

jump.jump

Instead of tripping, slipping, and crumbling beneathe the obstacles in front of us, it's time to start JUMPING over them. I was reminded of a prophetic word someone had given me a few months ago regarding this very thing. Leaping and jumping over the obstacles that try to snare us.

Figures the moment when I least feel like jumping, I am prompted and reminded to jump.

Gobble gobble

I am soooo ready for Thanksgiving!!

Looking through my flickr

Hello there., originally uploaded by JRU Photography and aRT.

I forgot how much I love this shot (of myself)
Ha.
No but I miss my hair color here. It was last year's fun fall doooooo
This was also New Years Eve.
That night I got my first kiss by David Anthony.
last..first kiss.

ouch

my head is pounding.
and it hurts

November 4th

I'm on the couch with the laptop watching MSNBC.

Today was kind of a special day.

We did not get the house.
Being bummed is an understatement.

I did my part in the election and voted, the rest is completely out of my control.

I am emotional.

That is all.

A few more hours and the next president will be determined. Oh America.

Nov 4th is almost here

Well only a few more days until November 4th creeps over America and blankets our country as individuals excerise their right to vote..to make a choice.

Prayer is crucial right now and I have been faced with those liberals who may laugh or condemn my reponse to certain rhyme or reasons for things. For example prayer, fasting. AS if God has no control over the election. I am unaffected at their words coated with such digust towards the other party I can stand it no more. I'm def ready for this election to be over. But I know we cannot give up praying and pressing in. Our country needs us. The land needs us. It's crying out and we have a voice.

To those that already voted I trust you followed the still small voice that prompted and nudged you (uneffected by brainwashing and the media's banters and skeptics). For those of you who will vote November 4th (as will I), remember your vote does matter. Don't throw it away.

Change of subject:
Boots (my cat) is doing MUCH MUCH better. The absess popped and the infection has been oooozing out. We've been hooking him up with some pretty expensive cat food so he's been feasting to say the least. The wound still looks pretty rough but he's on the upscale and is acting like his normal self. (praise the Lord)

While all the students get 2 more days to chill out for their fall break, us teachers have delightful days of training. I'm not thrilled but I'll take training over having to be at school.

David and I looked at a house today. I'm giving it to the Lord and trusting and relying on Him. It would be 100% amazing if it all worked out in our favor considering the price range and everything.

I'm reading in Hosea and 1 Kings. Once I finish I'll be sharing my insight/revelations.