{typepad won't let me post the beautiful photo i'd like to here...again.} boo. typepad frustrates me.
when i want to write a post, but can't form a thought or sentence, i like to just go with 25 random things currently swirling around in my brain...
1. taking an e-course on blogging & given the challenge to open up, be brave in a post today...
2. i'm not finding/making/taking time to be 'in studio' creating like i wish i was... like i think i should...
3. AM finding time for new hobbies/activities that i didn't even know i'd take to... hiking, running, zumba... and can't do without... which probably makes them more like an addiction than a hobby...
4. i 've had experience with several cults over the years, have been delivered from them all, and hope to write about that soon. i recognize the traits of cults in people who think i'm gullible and try to manipulate me. fight? or flight?
5. i'm also studying about a man named James. he was Jesus' brother. he wrote an amazing book.
6. one of my favorite songs to run to is "Don't Fear the Reaper" ... more cowbell!
7. today, i hiked & ran for 5 miles. elevation gain of 450 feet! if you knew me, you'd know how strange that was.
8. i've struggled with my weight my whole life. since i was eleven anyway. when two significant figures in my life told me i might be cute if i'd lose some weight. my nickname was delicate elephant.
9. i've tried practically every diet over the years except for the pregnant woman's hormone/urine diet. for real.
10. for the first time in my life, my body and i are in happy agreement about healthy diet and activity. we are happy, happy, happy!
11. ...so close to my goal weight, i can taste it. even though i don't know what that is...
12. i adore elephants.
13. with all of the iPhone photo apps available, i may never open Photoshop again.
14. did you know that every family has been dysfunctional since the very first one? Cain/Abel.
15. i take people at their word. literally.
16. i'm so disappointed when i hear a beautiful woman {so, any woman} swear. it feels like a carpet of respect is yanked right out from under me. it's just gone. have been part of several discussions about this lately. i wonder about this a lot. {ok. men too.}
17. what happens to the 'birth order' personality theory as more and more children are born into a family? for instance, i was the compliant middle child for quite awhile. then it all changed. and our first-born twin is two weeks younger than his brother, but has all of the first born traits...
18. i was born-again through a supernatural circumstance at the ripe old age of 4, and have never looked back. preached to the neighborhood kids and had my first convert, a little neighbor boy, that same year.
19. i am enjoying the beauty of this very dry winter, with it's monotone color scheme; especially the bare branches of the trees... i thanked God for this today; grateful for being able to recognize this beauty in such a barren time... realizing what a very difficult season it can be for some... & praying for them.
20. i {heart} teaching Pilates.
21. i used to be an immaculate homekeeper. used to be.
22. chobani plain fat-free greek yogurt plus stevia drops plus 2 T oat bran plus several drops of real good vanilla, all stirred up, tastes like cheesecake! zero fat calories. loaded with protien. healthy fiber...
23. French Women For All Seasons is an A-mazing book - to learn how to SAVOR the very best bits of life... food, drink, friends, flowers, ... highly recommend.
24. ...to be understood is a rare, sweet luxury. key word... rare.
25. time is a precious currency. i have spent so much of it so wastefully. working on this...
26. i know... i said 25... but i love, love, love Pinterest! visit me here... :o)
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