I’ve rarely had a calling come as a complete surprise–before, my life was mostly controlled in 8-month segments by the semesters, and I could usually count on a church calling that had something to do with music or teaching (because that’s what I would tell my singles-ward bishops that I liked to do most). That …
Here’s What’s Cooking…Cheesy Chicken Chowder
Some friends are in town staying with us, I’m all finished with student teaching, and I have a long, open weekend (and future) ahead of me. I’m sure looking forward to it 🙂 So to kick off this lovely (slightly chilly) weekend, here’s a delicious, easy recipe for hot chicken chowder that will warm your …
Thoughts on Change
I’ve been thinking a lot about change recently, mostly because it’s being thrust upon me from all directions. Even the audiobook I was listening to this morning–Quiet–was talking about change, and how most introverts, since they don’t often seek out too much stimulation, are not big fans of change. I don’t mind change too much …
Tuesday Tell-All, Post-Marathon Edition
*Besides the bragging rights (and the fact that it’s been on my life’s to-do list for over a decade), one of the main reasons I was most excited to run a marathon was for the shirt. No, I’m serious—I have always wanted me a nice, spandex running shirt that I knew I had earned in …
Salt Lake Marathon, 2012
I don’t even know where to start with this post because so much has happened and I have so many emotions going around my insides about our first marathon experience (and possibly only full marathon experience, lol) that I’m afraid I’ll leave something out. But you’ve got to start somewhere, so here goes: I’ll start …
Big Day Jitters
Although this was a poster created about the Boston Marathon earlier this week, this is exactly how I feel knowing that it’s supposed to be warm weather tomorrow. What a way to kick off my first marathon, huh? Oh, and last night, I had my first tossing-and-turning, dreaming-all-night-about-waking-up-late-for-the-marathon episode. I won’t be sleeping a wink …
Book #7: Close to Famous
Title: Close to FamousAuthor: Joan Bauer# of Pages: 250Genre: Young Adult (Realistic Fiction) Before last weekend, I couldn’t tell you the last time that I sat down and read a book from start to finish without stopping. But such was the case with Close to Famous–I hadn’t intended to sit down and read the whole …
Tuesday Tell-All
*I attempted to go on a photo walk all by myself on Sunday right before church–I was determined to get a picture of some of the magnolia blooms that are all over the place right now. And you know what? They’re everywhere right now until you go looking for one that wouldn’t be totally creepy …