30. I met Bo Jackson at a Sox convention that my friend Chris dragged me to. The whole excruciating experience and the long, long lines were worth it when Bo told me I have a beautiful smile. Bo knows ladies too.
31. I once was stranded in Mexico with no money. True story. Friday before we were supposed to leave, I went on a horseback ride. About half way home my horse (whose name was slang for "coke-head") decided to go into a gallop and being an inexperienced horse woman, I was not ready and fell off. When we got back to the ranch, my bag was missing. My bag had among other things: my room key, my last 50 pesos, and my ID! The airport would not let me fly back to O'Hare fearing a huge fine. The rest is another story for another day.
32. The very first crush I remember having was on Kenny Rodgers. When I found out he had plastic surgery and saw the results, I was very, very sad.
33. I was in a relationship with a guy for 8 1/2 years. We were engaged, and passed the wedding date, thank God.
34. I cried more when I lost my following May-September romance. That really broke my heart.
35. I have bit my nails as long as I can remember. My parents tried everything short of removing my hands to get me to stop. I still bite them, especially in the movies.
36. I have been a Cubs fan since I can remember and had a crush on/my favorite player was Ryne Sandberg. It wasn't until many years later that I found out my whole family are Sox fans, and we only watched Cub games while I was growing up because they were on TV. I am the black sheep in my family!
37. I hate Christmas movies, especially Its a Wonderful Life. No, I won't ever change my mind.
38. I have old matchbox cars that were handed down to me by a friend my parents had when growing up. I used to think they were so cool, now I am not sure if I should sell them or keep them for any future kids.
39. I never ever thought that the place I would most want to be on a Saturday night is a church, but it is! I love being at the Yellow Box and "doing church"! I spent 5+ hours at church Saturday night and still had to come back Sunday so I could attend service!
40. I find it easier to give things and love away than to accept things and love. Working on that.
41. I missed coffee, beer, and wine when I was pregnant, but mostly coffee. The upside to a miscarriage is you can have all three way sooner than you thought!
42. Legalists have kept me "away" from God for a long time. Yet the closer I get to Him, the more I want to obey Him. I try to remember this when I minister to others.
43. I was a smoker for many years, and the abnoxious non-smokers made me NOT want to quit. I try to remember this when walking past smokers outside.
44. If money were no object, I would buy a great camera, a great computer, and great programs to edit. Also likely video as well. I love photography, and while I would never make money doing it, I enjoy it. I like to find the beauty in people in things.
45. I am truly torn, I want/need a new computer (Mac) for me and (PC) my husband, a Tivo type device, and wi-fi for our new laptops. But, I don't want to add to our debt, and with a court case ongoing, I don't see anyway we can do this. That and I am trying to store treasures in heaven, chase the Almighty, not the almighty dolla'.
46. I found out that the house I was considering buying is back on the market but there is no way we could make enough money selling this place to move. I want to live closer to the Box, but I think God is keeping me here for a while on purpose.
47. How come the sermon series is about money just when money issues start attacking me? God, thanks for reminding me what is important! Actually Dave says the sermon always relates to his life. He has asked that he be warned if they are ever preaching on murder.
48. My dream is to one day be debt free and actually live within budget while still being able to give money/things away to people who have less. With this court case, it seems like it will be decades before we pay off the money we owe.
2 comments:
WOW! Totally forgot you were a Cubs fan...oh well :) Love ya anyway.
So, weigh in today (even if your blog had nothing to do with it).
Last weigh in: 157 lbs.
This week: 157 lbs.
Total Weight Lost since March: 36lbs.
Mini Goal: 150 lbs.
Still exercising pretty regularly since I got over the flu. Not eating quite as healthy as I should. Gotta work a little more on cutting back the portions again and staying away from high fat foods in particular in large portions. We're getting back on track though. And, the fact that I have already lost what little weight that I gained over the holidays is amazing!
Looking forward to your progress when you're ready.
Miss ya!
~Tammy
At least you are clear on knowing what you want!
When ever you state you don't see a way to do it, follow that with a "yet," to make yourself confident that it still can happen! Maybe the economy will roar to life, n you can sell the matchbox's to a collector for millions, then everything you want will ambush you- for miracles do happen! (Even if you feel guilty for wanting material things sometimes)
I was a smoker for years myself, but finally found the resolve to quit. I'm in a tizzy now because the kids downstairs keep smoking in the house, n it reeks all the way up here!
I keep praying for more patience.
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