Putting My Traveling Shoes On!

I'm soo excited to be heading to Nashville ! In my wildest imagination I never thought those words would come out of my mouth. You all know I am not a country gal at heart! LOL
Then last week I got the best news in the whole wide world! Marc will be officiating at my soul sister's Anniversary renewal in August. And it may be held at my favorite place in the whole wide world! Its been five years since we were in Florida! If this happens I am going to be one happy princess!
Have you noticed that all of my traveling lately has taken place in the summer? What's up with that? Its not as if we have small kids anymore! I may be headed back to Washington DC again this year, but our bi-annual trip to Bama may be put on hold because a few days ago my girlfriend informed us they are heading our way for spring break. Nicki has been trying to get me to go on a New York trip with her. Only time will tell if that one pans out. And my mom has been hinting at wanting me to research a girls getaway to Amish County, PA. Looks like 2011 may be just as interesting as 2010 for this ole traveling soul (even considering the fact I have lived out of a suitcase for the last few months)!

So what are your summer traveling plans? Better yet who's meeting me in Nashville in May?

Ok, I admit it...I'm Flawed (and apparently very spoiled)!

I'm willing to admit it. I'm a flawed human being! There I said it! Yesterday morning I woke up grouchy, angry, sad, frustrated and downright moody. It was Valentine's Day and unlike a lot of people its one of those crazy holidays I actually look forward to celebrating. Not for the reasons many think about. For me its no longer about the gifts (notice I said its no longer about the gifts). For me February has always been an exciting time. Marc's birthday falls a few days before Valentines Day and over the years its been a chance to extend the love fest sort of speak. In nearly 28 years together we have only been separated this time of year once! And that was during Desert Storm when he was shipped overseas with the army to fight. We don't do anything special. God has blessed me to be married to a man who lavishes love (on everyone) 12 months out of the year. I love flowers, but he has been known to buy them year round. I'm not a big chocolate fan, so a big red heart box full of chocolates are not the key to my heart. And even though diamonds are my birthstone, they are not my best friend. Marc however is, and for me its just the fact that I get to spend some time with him that counts.

So long story short I had a pity party yesterday (between you and me , I'm guessing my hormones are out of whack as I get older and start to face the big "M" word. But that's a post for another day!) Anyway, by the end of the day I was feeling lost and alone and really all I wanted to do was go home and crawl into my own bed. Instead the electricity went off (at 7:30 PM, and did not come back on until 11:30 PM) at my mom's and I ended up in bed early anyway! That was until around 12 midnight when Marc called me on the phone to ask me if I was going to let him in. Now, keep in mind I was sound asleep and for a minute I thought I was dreaming. But no, my sweet husband (who was working a job out of town) decided to stop at my mom's home instead of driving the additional 45 minutes home to sleep in his own bed. In addition he came bearing gifts! I loved the red roses, but my favorite gift (second to having Marc standing at the door) was the bag of Zero candy bars and four boxes of sweet tarts! Who would not love a man like that? For reasons beyond my understanding God blessed me to have this wonderful man in my life. I know I don't deserve him, but despite my flawed (and sometimes selfish) ways....God loved me soo much that he gave me Marc! There is this church song that says...I don't know why he loves me so much, but I'm soo glad he did (flaws and all)!

Old Habits Do Die!

They say old habits die hard. For the last month I have been pulled so far out of my comfort zone that any habits I've held have had to go out the window. My daily routine has been interrupted and now I'm beginning to think (actually I know) God interrupted my day to day living to get my full attention. I no longer have the luxury of surfing the net when I want to, watching the TV shows I want to watch or even decide when I will eat, clean, cook or get dressed! My needs have had to be put on the back burner for the needs of others. But the one thing I have learned to do is get up early in the morning so that I can spend time with God. I have learned that water, just like my need to read the bible is a must for my daily living. For the first time that I can recall in my lifetime, exercise is a necessity so that I can maintain the stamina that is needed to do the task set before me. After eating "healthy for 14 days (not to mention spending two days fighting off food poisoning) my body no longer craves sweets! As a matter of fact just the thought of them causes me to gag. Things that I considered important or that caused me to stress no longer bother me in the same way. I am in a place of peace that I have not known before, and its a habit I am willing to accept. Yes, old habits do die hard, but new habits may be the key to living!

A Short (well maybe not soo short...lol) Update!

I'm still here! Mom went to the doctor yesterday and hopefully we only have three more weeks of recovery left. As most of you know, I spent most of last week sick from food poisoning (not the way to spend your time as a nurse). Thank you so much for the prayers. This week Nicki is coming back with me and we will be staying for only a few days. I'm coming home early to celebrate Marc's birthday with him on Thursday and then Friday night we will be attending the Ministers Wives and Widows Alliance Annual Sweetheart Banquet. At some point today I have to get out of the house and track down that little black dress that I should have brought last week (I'm kicking myself now for not just getting it last week when I saw it).

My husband has been soo good to me. He has been working some pretty long hours (between church and his communication business), but has still taken the time to come and pick me up each Thursday so that I can spend a long weekend at home in my own bed. Most of the time we (Nicki has been traveling back and forth with him so that he is not on the road alone) do not get into the house until 1 or 2 o'clock in the morning! Then by 8 am he is back up and off to work again. Thankfully next week he is taking a few days off and we are going to spend some down time together.

At the end of the month I am going to a really special dinner with my dress sale buddies. And this time we are allowing the husbands to tag along. I am soo excited because we are going to be eating at a local restaurant that I have been dying to eat at since forever (Italian food is the key to my stomach). Mostly I just excited to be able to hang out with my friends.


My cousins (akamorelikesisters) have been a lifeline for me the last few weeks. They call and check on mom and I and have been sending me encouraging text messages just about each day. My aunt calls each morning to see how her "girls" are doing and Marc and I talk about three times a day (if not more)! I don't know how people survive without a strong family bond.

Honestly I am not sure what I would do without my friends and family. Then there are my PW ladies. OMG!!!! You ladies have been such an encouragement the last few weeks (thank you Pastor Veronica for checking on me, and praying over me. You girlfriend are a texting queen)! I can't wait tell May when I get to meet some of you ladies in person!

Well, that my dear friends is my "short" update. HAHA Be good and hopefully in the next few weeks I will get back in the game (Especially with my photography! I miss taking pictures). Tell then see you on twitter and facebook!