I’ll be honest. I love our cat. Butterscotch. Reginald. Baby. He answers to all three. And I know I love him because I clean his litter box. Something you may remember me saying I would never do. We have our little routines with him. We expect certain behaviors from him, he expects us to reciprocate. For instance, […]
The One with the Fragility
Remember when I mentioned this: “It’s okay to say ‘no.’ In fact, it’s even healthy. I don’t have to do everything in order to know I’m loved, appreciated, or valued. And it’s okay to admit when I’m tired and weary and need a break. Who knew I just couldn’t do it all?” It was just […]
The One that’s Slow to Speak
I love it when I make people laugh. And when they’re laughing at what I intentionally said or did. Not just because I did something totally lame and ridiculous and “Melanie-esque” which evoked the laughter. That just upsets me. But that’s another story entirely. This story is about my love of quick wit. No, I’m not […]
The One with a MishMash
I ran another 6 miles this morning! For real! And I didn’t even stop halfway for a break. I was kind of insane for going running when I did, though. I “slept in” a bit–until 6:30–and didn’t get on the road until almost 7:00. It was already super humid and hot. What in the world […]
The One with My First 10K
Friends, I did it. I feel so accomplished. This morning, for the first time ever, I ran 6 straight miles. That’s a 10k! (I think “10k” sounds much more impressive, don’t you?) You may remember me asking if you thought it was possible for me to run 6 miles. Many of you encouraged me. Somewhere within me […]
The One with the “World’s Largest Rummage Sale”
You may remember my love of garage sales. Rummage sales. Yard sales. Consignment shops. Anything second hand? I’m all about it. Well, the largest church in our conference hosts the world’s most gigantic rummage sale every July. I’ve looked forward to it every since I had my first taste of it’s amazingness in 2005. This is a garage […]
The One that’s Out of Control
Have you read Crazy Love? The book Francis Chan wrote to beat us over the heads with the fact that we should be overwhelmed by a relentless GOD. I read for the first time around Christmas and thought it was excellent. Now, months later, our church is gearing up to start a small group study […]
The One where She Speaks Her Mind
I didn’t realize it until now, but apparently I resolved to live out loud. As in, saying what I think. No. Don’t get the wrong idea. I’m not experimenting with rude remarks or hurtful comments. Although, I would have to admit those negative words may find their way from my thoughts to my lips. And […]
The One with the Most Gorgeous Newlyweds
It’s been a wonderful few days of celebration. Being a part of the festivities for one of my closest friend’s wedding was such a blessing. The minister reminded me of that yesterday. What a privilege it is to be included in the inner circle of a wedding. Witness to the covenant. Participants in the covenant, […]
The One with the Rain
Observations. Will it ever stop raining? My little Escort is not meant to navigate eroded roads. Or flooded roads. I like being able to see when I’m driving. Is that too much to ask? People really need to drive a consistent speed in bad weather. Vacillating between 55 and 70 is really dangerous. And even more annoying. Will it ever stop raining? […]