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Showing posts with label November. Show all posts
Showing posts with label November. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
month of thanks
Friday, November 19, 2010
never a bad friday...
truly is wonderful (and I am thankful) to reach another Friday. woke up to DYNAMITE on 102.9 this morning on the radio- i found that the radio set on an upbeat station was more likely to wake me than the obsurd beeping noise that most alarm clocks make.
this weekend's forecast: warrior dash, meeting new friends of chase's, austin, and the rooted
there truly aren't bad fridays...i haven't figured out if it's the anticipation that i love so much or the fact that i have finally reached completion of another hard week of working and taking care of my residents. :) either way, i think fridays are well deserved.
i am still working on a title for the closing of my blog- but i had quite an experience yesterday, when my resident, who we'll call Mrs. Aloha went to the beauty shop and returned with a new do and new eye brows. my fair-skinned, 90+ yo female who i love dearly returned with a grin ear to ear after getting made-up in the beauty shop. she said she'd been there since 1:30 (it was now 4:30) "i spent half my life upstairs and spent all my money, but i hope it looks good." looking at me and two of my precious co-workers, we look at her face and see the thick, dark brown stained brows that now look like sharpie tattoos someone had painted on her face. "how do they look?" she asked with a smile. immediately leading into more questions back to back- "are they too dark?" ..."well, do you think i look better?" morgan, standing in front of her says, "Mrs. Aloha, i think it's best for you to look at them yourself and make that decision." she showed her the eye brows and she said, "oh no! we have to do something about them. they look just terrible." about that time, her son walked into the room and looked at her, and she looked back and said, "what do you think?" he replied, "mom, where do catepillars come from?" we busted out laughing...almost couldn't contain myself. what a sense of humor. hope to see thinner ones today. :) i am thankful for my residents- they are teaching me how to take life less seriously. it's not worth getting too overwhelmed, too stressed, too overworked....life is fleeting. i hope i reach 90+...what a story i'll have to share. thank you Lord for all the blessings you've given to me and the places you're taking me to show me your will and your way.
and ps. ANthroPoloGie opens today in University Park Village- check her out!
this weekend's forecast: warrior dash, meeting new friends of chase's, austin, and the rooted
there truly aren't bad fridays...i haven't figured out if it's the anticipation that i love so much or the fact that i have finally reached completion of another hard week of working and taking care of my residents. :) either way, i think fridays are well deserved.
i am still working on a title for the closing of my blog- but i had quite an experience yesterday, when my resident, who we'll call Mrs. Aloha went to the beauty shop and returned with a new do and new eye brows. my fair-skinned, 90+ yo female who i love dearly returned with a grin ear to ear after getting made-up in the beauty shop. she said she'd been there since 1:30 (it was now 4:30) "i spent half my life upstairs and spent all my money, but i hope it looks good." looking at me and two of my precious co-workers, we look at her face and see the thick, dark brown stained brows that now look like sharpie tattoos someone had painted on her face. "how do they look?" she asked with a smile. immediately leading into more questions back to back- "are they too dark?" ..."well, do you think i look better?" morgan, standing in front of her says, "Mrs. Aloha, i think it's best for you to look at them yourself and make that decision." she showed her the eye brows and she said, "oh no! we have to do something about them. they look just terrible." about that time, her son walked into the room and looked at her, and she looked back and said, "what do you think?" he replied, "mom, where do catepillars come from?" we busted out laughing...almost couldn't contain myself. what a sense of humor. hope to see thinner ones today. :) i am thankful for my residents- they are teaching me how to take life less seriously. it's not worth getting too overwhelmed, too stressed, too overworked....life is fleeting. i hope i reach 90+...what a story i'll have to share. thank you Lord for all the blessings you've given to me and the places you're taking me to show me your will and your way.
and ps. ANthroPoloGie opens today in University Park Village- check her out!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
sometimes I wish...
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| House Beautiful |
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
wonderful wednesday...
Haven't quite posted enough of what I am thankful for in the past couple days...oops.
I can name a few off the top of my head, though:
1. laughing with wonderful friends - Lauren, Morgan, and Holly- you are precious to me!
2. chase- all of his encouragement, wisdom, and patience
3. when ppl come back from sick leave :)
4. early nights to bed
5. mornings when i don't have to rush
6. dentist visits- cavity free!
7. Trish! and gel nails that DON'T mess up. :P
I am looking very much forward to the following days with friends and family as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. I have so much to be thankful for...all of which the Lord has given me.
On a side note- I want to develop a section at the bottom of all my blog entries where I offer a funny quote, word of wisdom, conversation from one of my wonderful residents. I'm working on a title....but here's to today's post- (I must give credit that this was spoken to one of my sweet co-workers/ friends and not to myself, but it is all part of the environment here, so ...be encouraged today by the hilarious words from Mrs. Luggage)
Res: Honey, you're not married right? (looking at my friend sitting beside her in the Res' room)
Co-W: No, I'm not.
Res: Well, honey, remember you always have build-a-buddy.
Oh, if only it were this easy. I have not a clue how this little 90+ y/o lady knew about build-a-bear, but I am quite convinced that it is very applicable to some of my most-adored single lady friends...if only we could all go to Ridgmar Mall and build-a-buddy.
I can name a few off the top of my head, though:
1. laughing with wonderful friends - Lauren, Morgan, and Holly- you are precious to me!
2. chase- all of his encouragement, wisdom, and patience
3. when ppl come back from sick leave :)
4. early nights to bed
5. mornings when i don't have to rush
6. dentist visits- cavity free!
7. Trish! and gel nails that DON'T mess up. :P
I am looking very much forward to the following days with friends and family as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. I have so much to be thankful for...all of which the Lord has given me.
On a side note- I want to develop a section at the bottom of all my blog entries where I offer a funny quote, word of wisdom, conversation from one of my wonderful residents. I'm working on a title....but here's to today's post- (I must give credit that this was spoken to one of my sweet co-workers/ friends and not to myself, but it is all part of the environment here, so ...be encouraged today by the hilarious words from Mrs. Luggage)
Res: Honey, you're not married right? (looking at my friend sitting beside her in the Res' room)
Co-W: No, I'm not.
Res: Well, honey, remember you always have build-a-buddy.
Oh, if only it were this easy. I have not a clue how this little 90+ y/o lady knew about build-a-bear, but I am quite convinced that it is very applicable to some of my most-adored single lady friends...if only we could all go to Ridgmar Mall and build-a-buddy.
Friday, November 12, 2010
"his and hers?" the butcher asked
so many things to be thankful for today.
1. my chase and his honest self
2. my veterans that we celebrated with yesterday...ps. i have heard many war stories in the past year
3. rainy fridays- kind of relaxes me for the cool weekend ahead
4. the Lord placing me in the nutrition field- i truly love helping people understand it more in how it relays to them getting better, ...whether it's suggesting to a resident what to not eat with a colostomy, encouraging the check out lady at CM "how to get rid of her bloat," or suggest to chase and his friends the headache free way of eating...i love my role as a dietitian and nutrition coach
5. women of accoutability
It's been a wild and crazy week for the most part. Trying to finish out strong while enjoying it along the way. Here's a peek at our Thurs night dinner. I surprised my Mr. Wonderful with filets from CM....cooked off with rosemary, mushrooms, Chilean red wine, and paired with red baked potatoes.
she: "Chase, come here, how done do you want your filet?"
he: "Medium" then he gets up to look at it.... "Remember I can't see red... I'm sure it'll be great."
Never underestimate the great cooking skills of a dietitian- even if she isn't much a beef person. :)
1. my chase and his honest self
2. my veterans that we celebrated with yesterday...ps. i have heard many war stories in the past year
3. rainy fridays- kind of relaxes me for the cool weekend ahead
4. the Lord placing me in the nutrition field- i truly love helping people understand it more in how it relays to them getting better, ...whether it's suggesting to a resident what to not eat with a colostomy, encouraging the check out lady at CM "how to get rid of her bloat," or suggest to chase and his friends the headache free way of eating...i love my role as a dietitian and nutrition coach
5. women of accoutability
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| thursday night filets |
she: "Chase, come here, how done do you want your filet?"
he: "Medium" then he gets up to look at it.... "Remember I can't see red... I'm sure it'll be great."
Never underestimate the great cooking skills of a dietitian- even if she isn't much a beef person. :)
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Opportunities
November 9th- yesterday was a wonderful day. For many reasons, but mainly because I'm was happy to be thinking of things that I am thankful for...the list truly can go on and on. So, to put it into words I would say that I am thankful for opportunity.
Today is a wonderful day. Think about the wonderful opportunities that you've been given....I promise you'll be less likely to dwell on the "nots or cannots" and celebrate so many wonderful things.
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| For a job where I get to work with a team of people |
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| The chance to see old friends and the chance to meet new ones. |
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| The opportunity to praise the Lord for all He has done. :) |
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
I heard it was November...why am I still stuck in August?
So, I'm a little behind ...I can't really understand how November approached so quickly and how I am so not ready for it to be Christmas yet.....I guess it means, I've been working too hard. ;)
I don't have all the time I need to post all of my wonderful pictures from the past two weekends, but they are definitely wonderfuls...if I can say that.?? :) And after reminiscing over them, I feel like it couldn't be a better time than November...family, friends, Chili cookoffs, football, brisk mornings, and the beginnings of Christmas music in a couple of my favorite retailers...
My Thankfulness continues with...
November 6th- being able to sleep in on Saturday mornings. For those of you who know me best, you know my passion for running and training for marathons (see below). This came to a screeching halt about a month or so ago. I had been training for what would have been my marathon weekend coming up on Nov 14th- Fort Worth Marathon when I broke down. Physically, mentally, everything stopped. I fell running in the dark and tore up my leg badly (thank goodness for the Lord and His protection, Amie on the road with me, and these). The days following were ok, but I knew that the Lord had stopped me in my tracks for a reason. Not to mention the family hx I have of knee and hip replacements. At 24 yo- I want my legs in 100% condition...or as close to it as possible. Running was not getting me there. I am still a happy exerciser---just enjoying it from my 2nd floor apartment, with Bob, Jillian, and Windsor.
November 7th- Hot Days and Chili Nights- rather, I am thankful for wonderful gatherings of people who come together to enjoy each other, eat good food, and go home FULL. (beans can do that sort of thing...when you don't eat them every day). I suggest these or peppermint tea.
November 8th- being able to love on my two precious cousins (as they grow up so fast!), Maddie and Cutter over Halloween Weekend....best part of Halloween weekend, seeing Fancy Nancy and Spiderman. :)
I don't have all the time I need to post all of my wonderful pictures from the past two weekends, but they are definitely wonderfuls...if I can say that.?? :) And after reminiscing over them, I feel like it couldn't be a better time than November...family, friends, Chili cookoffs, football, brisk mornings, and the beginnings of Christmas music in a couple of my favorite retailers...
My Thankfulness continues with...
November 6th- being able to sleep in on Saturday mornings. For those of you who know me best, you know my passion for running and training for marathons (see below). This came to a screeching halt about a month or so ago. I had been training for what would have been my marathon weekend coming up on Nov 14th- Fort Worth Marathon when I broke down. Physically, mentally, everything stopped. I fell running in the dark and tore up my leg badly (thank goodness for the Lord and His protection, Amie on the road with me, and these). The days following were ok, but I knew that the Lord had stopped me in my tracks for a reason. Not to mention the family hx I have of knee and hip replacements. At 24 yo- I want my legs in 100% condition...or as close to it as possible. Running was not getting me there. I am still a happy exerciser---just enjoying it from my 2nd floor apartment, with Bob, Jillian, and Windsor.
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| Laura and I mile 5 at WR Marathon 2008- excuse my facial expression, I was really excited to see my friends Ana and Fern |
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| Finishing the Bass Pro Half 1.44.46 (my first one!)- Nov 2008 |
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| Sarah and I celebrating in MO! :) Then we got bagels at Panera... it was a whopping 7:30 in the morning people! |
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| The Best City Group Table at the Event (if I can say-so myself) :) weatherman Jeff Jamison |
So as we continue on in November, be thankful for the big AND small things...
Thursday, November 4, 2010
thankfulness continues...
I didn't get to post yesterday or the day before, so I am going to catch up my thankfulness posts today...triple time. :)
November 2nd- I am thankful for my family- all of them. This has been quite an interesting year for us, and it seems that the family has grown closer than ever before. This first picture above was taken in late August with my Aunt Veneica, cousins Darcee and Keelie and 2nd cousin Eli (along with Mom, Dad, and Sar Bear). This picture is very sentimental to me because my Aunt past away 2 weeks after this was taken.
2nd picture- Sarah and I this summer when she and Kyle were here for break. I love this picture because it's so us. Sarah- the most silly, fun, random sister in the world ...I love her.
November 3rd- Mr. Wonderful. (this pic has been up before but I love it because it was one of the first times that we hung out and it brings back great memories) Truly a one-of-a-kind friend and boyfriend who has walked with me through some challenging events in the past few weeks.
Today, November 4th- I am thankful for Thursdays-- the almost FRiDay! A few girls at work and I wish eachother "Happy_________" on certain days when the others are looking down, discouraged, or just stressed out in need of a pick-me-up. Fortunately, today was a happy Thursday. I am always thankful for days when the air is crisp, work's getting done, and homemade pizza's for dinner.! ! ! mmm.
What are you thankful for?
Aunt Veneica's last days with her precious family
2nd picture- Sarah and I this summer when she and Kyle were here for break. I love this picture because it's so us. Sarah- the most silly, fun, random sister in the world ...I love her.
Today, November 4th- I am thankful for Thursdays-- the almost FRiDay! A few girls at work and I wish eachother "Happy_________" on certain days when the others are looking down, discouraged, or just stressed out in need of a pick-me-up. Fortunately, today was a happy Thursday. I am always thankful for days when the air is crisp, work's getting done, and homemade pizza's for dinner.! ! ! mmm.
What are you thankful for?
Monday, November 1, 2010
10-1 wonderfuls.
10. sleeping in after a long weekend and the morning sky staying dark long enough for me to stay asleep!
9. getting to wear jeans at work on a Monday- to root for the Rangers as they come back from 1-3 games against SF Giants.
8. coming to work and finding out that I won a contest on a friend's blog from college mille baisers. $35 gift card to CSN stores. I never win things!...but I did today. Thanks, Lacey.
7. knowing I have the evening off to relax, watch the Rangers (and hopefully catch Mom in her new shirt on TV), and spend time with Lola and Emma Grace
6. for once, not feeling too overwhelmed by work...staying calm and collected even though so many things are rushing around me.
5. i have 3 special friends' bdays in November...I just love birthdays. I bet they'll enjoy theirs this year. :)
4. homecoming with chase, a target excursion, fire pits at the Monty, baseball, phone chess, beef filets,.. and *Coke...might be the best sunday night I've had in awhile.
3. warrior yoga try it. bob's 15 min abs is highly challenging...however, you can feel your awesome abs after 2 workouts.
2. the return of art nights~ martes a la siete con mis amigas y sus arte, la comida, y la musica
1. It's November, friends. A month to remember all the things we're thankful for...what are you thankful for? I'll start, I'm thankful for the year that I've had; a challenging one with many losses (illnesses, my aunt veneica, my great aunt, several friends without jobs), gains (my job, my new friendships, chase, the rooted church, sarah getting in to U of H Optometry school), and learning along the way that Jesus has been my all - in every part of it. How great He is!
What are you thankful for?
9. getting to wear jeans at work on a Monday- to root for the Rangers as they come back from 1-3 games against SF Giants.
8. coming to work and finding out that I won a contest on a friend's blog from college mille baisers. $35 gift card to CSN stores. I never win things!...but I did today. Thanks, Lacey.
7. knowing I have the evening off to relax, watch the Rangers (and hopefully catch Mom in her new shirt on TV), and spend time with Lola and Emma Grace
6. for once, not feeling too overwhelmed by work...staying calm and collected even though so many things are rushing around me.
5. i have 3 special friends' bdays in November...I just love birthdays. I bet they'll enjoy theirs this year. :)
4. homecoming with chase, a target excursion, fire pits at the Monty, baseball, phone chess, beef filets,.. and *Coke...might be the best sunday night I've had in awhile.
3. warrior yoga try it. bob's 15 min abs is highly challenging...however, you can feel your awesome abs after 2 workouts.
2. the return of art nights~ martes a la siete con mis amigas y sus arte, la comida, y la musica
1. It's November, friends. A month to remember all the things we're thankful for...what are you thankful for? I'll start, I'm thankful for the year that I've had; a challenging one with many losses (illnesses, my aunt veneica, my great aunt, several friends without jobs), gains (my job, my new friendships, chase, the rooted church, sarah getting in to U of H Optometry school), and learning along the way that Jesus has been my all - in every part of it. How great He is!
What are you thankful for?
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