Thursday I started feeling sick real suddenly. I've been fighting it every since. Today the sickness has been winning. I think it's just your typical cold. But it's taking a toll on me. Came home sick to rest at noon. Slept all afternoon.And then was incredibly bored and antsy. I've had this antsy feeling for a few days now. I get like this...

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I really want to tell you all about my weekend. But it will have to wait. I need to go to bed.I screwed up last night and was up WAY late and overslept this morning and didn't work out.Good thing tomorrow is a new day! I'm starting it off right by going to bed now! Blogging will have to wait! ...

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I saw this the other day on my lunch break.Headed to the courthouse: bride, groom, 2 witnesses, and a photographer. What more do you need?Cars started honking, and other pedestrians started cheering. It was cute! ...

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My first week of my Two Week Experiment has gone fairly well. One day I took off my workout because I am fighting a cold and honestly felt the healthier choice would be to rest. And one night (last night) I was up late (12:30, yikes) because I was out with friends.Other than that though, I've had my daily workouts AND I've gone...

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A question for you, dear blog readers:How would you feel if I were to make my blog private? IE, readers must be invited by me in order to be able to see my blog.I guess this would affect any readers who I don't know actually read my blog - those of you who lurk and stalk without ever leaving a comment.Who's out there?...

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Sunday night here. I'm embarking on a two-week experiment. Basically the plan is a) lots of sleep and b) working out every day Monday - Friday (rather than my every other day routine).So, since it's almost 10, I best be heading towards bed.Wish me luck. ...

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Yesterday was a good, long day. Pampered Chef party and brunch up in St. Joe with Josh and his mom, hanging out looking at baby photos of my babe, and then getting ready for a wedding.Dear Tess & Laythen tied the knot, and it was a beautiful ceremony and a fun reception. I worked as a photographer to capture every guest on camera...

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Within the last couple of weeks forces and things that I thought were permanent, 100% guaranteed forever and ever amen, suddenly started to no longer be that way. I had to face a new reality, and it has been challenging to say the least.My wonderful boyfriend Josh has been there to listen, help, and offer encouragement and gentle, wise advice. He knows that...

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Due to unforeseen circumstances which shall remain unmentioned... Friday I became the proud owner of about 30 extremely ripe bananas. Ok, if you're REALLY curious, just ask or beg, and I suppose I can tell you the details.Regardless of how I got them, I have them. So, what does one do with 30ish extremely ripe bananas? Bake banana bread of course!!Yesterday I made...

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The reality that I no longer try to hide is that I desire to be a wife and mom. And, naturally, I want to be a good wife and mom. I know that requires work. So, I'm trying to prepare now. I'm a long ways off, but I'm making baby steps. And I feel I am one step closer to that dream right...

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I got to enjoy the full moon twice today - after my workout before the crack of dawn and on my way back from Indy. It was amazing both times.I go to Indy for a day and come home 17 hours later to find my street closed. Ahh, the joys of living near the river during flood season.I'm beginning to feel really bitter...

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9 Random Things on March 9th1. I am going to blame Daylight Savings Time for anything that goes wrong in the next week. It is really screwing me up, and I seem to recall this happening last year too.2. I need to get rid of some old clothes. Mainly because I am running out of hangers. I’m thinkin’ a trip to Goodwill is...

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It's a windy Sunday night. I'm not loving the Daylight Savings Time!!I am SO tired. I just made a pot of coffee, half decaf. It's very good.I cleaned the coffee maker today. I also did a little bit of work around the house. I downsized and uploaded birthday party photos onto my facebook.I gathered up the recycling. I heart recycling! Wish they picked...

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I have been looking forward to today all week! I'm excited for a Lazy Saturday!It's 9:22. I've already "slept in" and enjoyed no alarm clock going off between 5:30 and 7:30. I got to listen to the rain and thunder. That was *awesome*. I wouldn't say I'm a "fan" of rain, but when I don't have to go anywhere in it, I enjoy...

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singing birthday cardsthe fact that tomorrow is Fridaymy amazing, encouraging, supportive boyfriendwatersleepbright pinkflowersprofessional freedom & advancementlistsplanningtoday's & tomorrow's weather (60!!)jewelryleftover cheese fries in the fridge - lunch tomorrow!laundrypalooza this weekend ...

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In no particular order...Dunkin' blueberry coffeeHaving my apartment picked up and organized againGetting my thank you's sentWorship serviceBday party at Leah S.'sFree Coldstone for my birthdayFirst Friday in Downtown Goshen with JoshyTess's weddingSeeing "Beauty and the Beast" with JoshHoney cinnamon butter at Texas RoadhouseGetting laundry washedHaving my old dental insurance pick up charges for my oral surgeryHealing ...

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To help get the creative juices flowing, I'm throwing out another set of Ten Questions!Leave a comment with a question.When I have ten questions, I'll post ten answers. ...

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I keep opening this up, wanting to write. But I get here and have no idea what to say.Much has been happening. Both good and bad.I'm growing. Life is changing. But God is still there. My constant. ...

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