SWD #41

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FOR TODAY... December 21, 2009

Outside my window... It's 18 degrees and cloudy. A lovely winter day.

I am thinking... about how hard it is to get attached to people, because I'm afraid of having to say goodbye. I didn't realize I was so guarded until this last week.

I am thankful for... first, that my mom made it here safely. And second, for the opportunity I had to work with an amazing group of people. I am very impressed that, even in all of our humanness, we managed to get more than 200 people working together on a show.

I am wearing... black shirt, black pants, new black shoes that make this stupid farty sound when I walk, because they're too big. Stupid brace on my leg makes shoes impossible. *sigh*

I am remembering... that I forgot to get something for a Christmas present. Dang it.

I am going... to be calm when they tell me how much it's going to cost to fix my truck today. I will be calm. I will be calm. I will be calm.........

I am currently reading... no.

I am hoping... that new friendships will be life friendships. I don't want them to end.

On my mind... trying not to get lost in the Christmas chaos. Must. Remember. Why. We. Celebrate.

Noticing that... I am really, really, really behind on things right now. Wow.

Pondering these words... "...not everybody leaves."

From the kitchen... Nothing. STILL no time. Though, my mom has requested chocolate orange fudge, so I will be getting that done at some point.

Around the house... I still have a pile of presents to wrap.... and it's grown. Soon, it will overtake me, and I shall be wrapped up myself. If you find me tied to a chair with Christmas ribbon, you know what happened.

One of my favorite things... Theatre people. They just rock.

From my picture journal... This is my crazy Quartet - Chloe, Kadi, Audrey and Glory. An amazing group of sweet, talented young ladies, who were an absolute blast to work with in A Christmas Carol. I sincerely hope I get the chance to work with them again. Don't they look mischievous???

SWD #40

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FOR TODAY... December 14, 2009

Outside my window... It's 9 degrees. The snow is thick. People are complaining. Whatever.

I am thinking... a conversation I just had with a new friend about churches and religion and families and God and all kinds of stuff. So much to think about. So much to learn.

I am thankful for... kids that teach me about unconditional love.

I am wearing... pajamas. And a blanket. And a cat.

I am remembering... that church doesn't have to be in a church building. It's not about the building.

I am going... to savour the next few days of a play I'm in, as I don't want it to end. I don't want the relationships to end.

I am currently reading... what I've typed in this entry.

I am hoping... that I will see a clearer path in front of me soon.

On my mind... a ton. Really. It's heavy.

Noticing that... it's after 8:00 and I haven't eaten supper. No wonder I have a headache.

Pondering these words... "....when you look into peoples' eyes, you make it about them."

From the kitchen... Nothing. No time.

Around the house... I finally got things straightened up, and now I have a pile of Christmas presents to wrap.

One of my favorite things... is talking to people one on one. Not small talk.... real talk.

From my picture journal... I came across this strange bag of body parts in the dollar store one day, so I bought them to have just in case I needed a good joke. After passing them through different people in the office, I decided to use them on my best friend's son..... on Thanksgiving. I shall restrain myself and not leave the tiny little hand sticking out of the baptismal font at the church. hehehehe........

SWD #39

After a long, LONG sabbatical, I have decided to resume blogging as I have time. I really don't know if anyone cares, but I shall do it anyway..... :o)

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FOR TODAY... December 1, 2009

Outside my window... It's 43 degrees and cloudy. A near perfect day.

I am thinking... about people that I've met over the last few months, and how they have influenced my life in such a short time.

I am thankful for... a good job and wonderful co-workers.

I am wearing... black pants, black and pink striped turtleneck and socks, black shirt, black shoes. Yeah... the black shoes are two sizes too big because the leg brace I have to wear right now is ginormous. I keep tripping on my dumb clown feet shoes.

I am remembering... the thing Kristin said the other night about the line, "Haste, haste to bring Him laud...." She sweetly asked, "Why are they bringing Him lard??" I cannot stop laughing about that. :o)

I am going... to........... slow......... my...... mind.... down... to make sureIdon'tmissChristmasbecauseIhaveahabitofbeingsobusythatIforgetwhat'sreallyimportant... and.... that......... is............... not........................... goooooooooooooooooooood.......................

I am currently reading... Good grief. I have no spare time to read right now. See above.

I am hoping... that the road to healing, after this back surgery of mine, is a smoother one in the coming months

On my mind... too much.... WAY too much.....

Noticing that... church doesn't always have to be in a building with a steeple. It is as simple as a community. Sometimes grace and mercy come from everywhere BUT the building with the steeple.

Pondering these words... "I want you to be in charge of this, but here's a list of how you will do it."

From the kitchen... um.... no.

Around the house... I think I lost my cat in the pile of stuff on the table. I guess that happens when you run in, throw things down and run out. Poor Allige.

One of my favorite things... is when people share their gifts and talents with me. I truly appreciate it.

From my picture journal... My mom turned 60 on November 11th. I have always told her that she can NEVER wear polyester pants, that I will always make sure her socks match, and that her lipstick will only cover her LIPS, not her entire face. So.... she sent me this picture. Polyester outfit. YUCK. Mismatched socks. Oy. Lipstick.... there are just no words. I love you, Mom!