As I was reading blogs the other day, one of my favorites, Flowerpatch Farmgirl, went old school and posted a list of sentence starters. I loved reading her answers and some of the comments, as well. I learned about some new this and that, so thought I would play along here.
Please share in the comments or post a link to your own blog so we can all learn from one another. Help me get in the loop of popular culture!
Reading: I've got a whole stack of books in progress. I used to read only fiction, but now I'm reading mainly nonfiction. The two on top are Yes Please by Amy Poehler and Artisan Soul by Erwin Raphael McManus. SOOOOO Good!
Playing: We usually play a card game called "Hand and Foot" several times each winter with my aunt and uncle, but card playing season is over once the time changes. Now, my guys work until dark, but I am teaching myself how to doodle and to do hand-lettering, so that is the game I'm playing!
Watching: Brad and I are always behind on TV series and often just start watching right before the final season. We did it again this year. We have laughed uproariously this winter while having marathon sessions of Parks and Recreation. (See Amy Poehler above.)
Cooking: Just made a batch of Cinnamon Granola with real Maple syrup collected from local maple trees by a group of neighborhood men. It is DELICIOUS, and I love that these guys spend days and days every February making it.
Eating: Too much! Blech.
Drinking: I am now officially a coffee drinker, going this winter from an occasional cup in the morning to 2 cups, always. My favorite is either French Vanilla or Hazelnut light roast from Aldi. It is DELICIOUS, people. Try it. How about at my house?
Pinning, Crafting: I'm not spending a lot of time on pinterest, but when I am, I usually pin things for Holy Yoga or my new obsession-doodling!
Doing: I'm preparing to lead a new series for our Friday morning small group. We are doing Fight Back with Joy, and after watching the first two videos and reading a couple of chapters in the book, I know it is going to be just what the doctor ordered. I would like to make some graphics for everyone, but do you think I can teach myself graphic design by Friday? Heehee! You might remember JOY is my word of the year, and it just keeps popping up for me!
Going: Nowhere too exciting for a few weeks, but I did just get back from Holy Yoga Touch training in Memphis. And we took Pearl, our vintage airstream, and stayed on Blue Suede (I think that was its name) street at the Graceland campground. Fun!
Loving: Holy Yoga TV-It is a very reasonably priced monthly subscription to some great Holy Yoga classes. This month we are working on Bird of Paradise pose. Yowzers. I may never be able to do it! But it doesn't matter because it's not about the yoga.
Hating: That our lawn looks like a hay field because of all the rain we have been having. It has been way too wet to mow twice a week so it needs to be raked. That isn't going to happen because-5 acres. Hate is way too strong a word for this, so I'll say it is annoying.
Discovering: We are way more alike than different. Last Sunday evening, we had a Baptismal Renewal Service at our church. No, we didn't get re-baptized, but we did share how we came to the Lord. It was beautiful, and so many of us shared similar stories.
Enjoying: Evening gator rides with my husband. It is so fun to journey on the road less traveled with the air in our faces and our eyes wide open to the beauty of nature!
Considering: Last night I heard a tip that I may just adopt. I guess in Mary Kay, sales people are told to make a list every day of 6 things that you want to accomplish. Sounds like a good idea to me!
OK, friends. Now it's your turn. Can't wait to read your responses!
Hi Susan! I am trying to get a copy of 'Yes Please' from the library, but it is on 'hold' for the next two years!! (I am blowing that out of proportion of course.)
ReplyDeleteI am a coffee addict too. I never drank it until I started work as a new nurse grad. We lived on the stuff. I have a real love for Cafe Vienna, and I'm trying to keep it to a cup or a cup and half a day.
Holy Yoga classes? That sounds like fun :)
Blessings,
Ceil
Interesting and fun post. Forget the airbrush make-up. We had it done for both my kids weddings and I saw nothing different about it. I think it was a fad. Don't feel out of the loop-I love pop culture but that's out of the ordinary maybe for someone my age. I just love current music and reality shows, probably because my daughter has that stuff on and it gets my curiosity!!
ReplyDeleteI've actually cut down on coffee and I'm not sure why. I went from drinking 4 cups in the morning and 2 in the afternoon to 1 or 2 in the morning and that's it. I loved French vanilla creamer but my sweet tooth disappeared a few months ago (knock on wood), and now the coffee doesn't have the appeal it had. Now, just two straight up black.
Thanks for the visit...I've been bad. Hope to get by more often! :)
Jane x
Your granola sounds so yummy! I love granola as a snack, for a cereal (in a small quantity) and my favorite, to top yogurt. Good for you branching out in to doodling, hand lettering. A friend and her daughter are great at both. I purchased a calligraphy set some time ago but never got started trying it. I have been trying some wood burning which is fun but I have a lot to learn! I love when people send cards too : ) Your small group sounds great and I probably told you before but I just SO love that you named your airstream Pearl!
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SO good to see you back friend!! And it sounds and looks like life is good!! Those blooms are gorgeous up there! And you are so right...a list of 6 things to accomplish everyday sounds like a great way to get moving and get things done! Wishing you an outstanding week ahead!! Nicole xo
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