Not All Who Wander Are Lost........... I've seen this saying on shirts, hats, wall hangings, and several other things since we've moved. It dawned on me today, as I was doing my Bible study, that this is where I am right now.
I've felt off kilter and outta sorts trying to find my "new place" since we've moved. But I've NOT felt lost! I know the Lord sent us here for a reason and with purpose. For that I am truly grateful.
Honestly, driving, I can get us lost in a New York minute!!! I HATE the feeling of being lost!!
My sister and I have been talking about what I am going to be doing now. I need to find a hobby or something I like to do. (we did join the gym yesterday!!!)
I have one of those amazing sisters that what ever she puts her mind to, she can do it and do it well! She can cook, sew, craft, she's patient, a WONDERFUL wife and Mom, loves the Lord, and just one of the kindest, gentlest, most generous people you will EVER meet!!! I am NOT most of those things!!! Since we live sooooo close I hope she rubs off on me in MANY MANY areas!!!! :)
Our conversation reminded me I am wandering. I don't even know what I like! Becoming an empty nester has made me realize that I found most of my identity in what I did for my family. It's what I did for 21 years! How in thunder do I turn that tide? Don't get me wrong I enjoyed every single second of it. I've said it before, I was not a perfect Mom but it was an area I didn't feel like a failure in! I have SUPER great kids and that's not because of me and Michael but the sweetness of the Lord!! With that being said I think I did myself a disservice by not pursuing any of my interests for all of those years. One thing Elizabeth asked me yesterday that honestly took my breath was, "what did you do while you were in Denton?". Ohhhh sheesh........... deer in a headlight look I'm sure. Well I cleaned and taught Bible studies and tutored my 2 Muffins. Is that all I did??? Yep pretty much.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE to teach and write and read but I really want to expand my horizons in this new season! So 2 areas I am going to pursue are cooking (I mean like Top Chef cooking hahaha) and maybe being a travel agent! And if those don't work out I think I'll start a new reality show called The Real Housewives of Amherst! HHHHMMMM I REALLY hope the cooking and traveling things work out because I don't love wine or drama that much!!! :)
It's amazing to me that when you decide to go in a direction and pray about it, there's a peace that accompanies it! I have an excitement today that I am going to find a new interest. So here we go........................................................................
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Sunday, October 5, 2014
#Convertiblescarproblems
Over the last few weeks I've been writing this blog in my head and wracking up info to share in it.
The first problem is the big elephant in the room.....Your hair!! Ohhhh my gosh! It's kind of a duh but you don't think about it when you buy it. You get outta your car after driving with the top down and you look like you've been riding with the top down. hahahahhaa So you think ahead and plant a brush in your glove box. Yep that solves it!!! :)
The next one I wanna cover is smokers in other cars. For the love of Pete use an E-cig if you HAVE to smoke. Yes I am not proud to say at one point in my life I was a smoker and I understand what you are saying and heard the moans and gripes. But when you don't smoke and you are sitting in your convertible after just working out and the igmo sitting in front of you flicks his stupid ashes......yeah they stick to sweat!!! Roll up your dang windows smoker!!! Well that's what I yelled at the man and he was gracious and flicked his cig out the window so problem averted!! But what to do the next time?? I'm still working on that one!!! Maybe I'll just buy lots of ecigs and throw one at them???!!!! Hmmm I'll keep you posted how well that one works out for me!!!
Is it poor form to tan while you are the passenger??? That one honestly ran thru my head as we were driving back from Amarillo. I had a sports bra on and yoga pants.........Michael was ALL for that idea!! But that road is traveled by a zillion semi trucks. So I thought even with me laying my chair all the way down like a lounge chair by the pool that probably isn't appropriate. So I avoided that!! But I still think it might be a viable option with more modest attire!!!! After 20 minutes I will be applying sunscreen but a little sun is very very good for you!!!!!!!
The final one I will discuss in this blog is to avoid hurt feelings!!! If you drive past me, wave, honk, and flail your arms like a wounded duck and I don't respond, I'm NOT ignoring you or being a snob, or ignoring you!!! If the top of my car is down, I probably can't see you. Nope not even with sunglasses!! I didn't even realize this was an issue til today at Target a woman was waving me on and I didn't move until she honked and said a few choice words. :( I told my hubby," well isn't she a rude heffer?" He said," love she's been waving you on and you just sat there." Well crap who knew???? Then a WHOLE movie of incidents played in my head that all could be a result of this same scenario. When the sun is out it is soooooooooooo bright that I honestly cannot see!! So I apologize if I have done that to you unknowingly!! :)
Even with each of these said issues I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE my car!!!!! It is sooooooo much fun and there's soooooooo much Sass and freedom I get from it. I highly recommend you getting one too!!!! ;) I'm sure the longer I drive it the more issues I'll have to share with you. So til then, wear your seat belts, don't drink and drive, and drive on!!!!!!!!
The first problem is the big elephant in the room.....Your hair!! Ohhhh my gosh! It's kind of a duh but you don't think about it when you buy it. You get outta your car after driving with the top down and you look like you've been riding with the top down. hahahahhaa So you think ahead and plant a brush in your glove box. Yep that solves it!!! :)
The next one I wanna cover is smokers in other cars. For the love of Pete use an E-cig if you HAVE to smoke. Yes I am not proud to say at one point in my life I was a smoker and I understand what you are saying and heard the moans and gripes. But when you don't smoke and you are sitting in your convertible after just working out and the igmo sitting in front of you flicks his stupid ashes......yeah they stick to sweat!!! Roll up your dang windows smoker!!! Well that's what I yelled at the man and he was gracious and flicked his cig out the window so problem averted!! But what to do the next time?? I'm still working on that one!!! Maybe I'll just buy lots of ecigs and throw one at them???!!!! Hmmm I'll keep you posted how well that one works out for me!!!
Is it poor form to tan while you are the passenger??? That one honestly ran thru my head as we were driving back from Amarillo. I had a sports bra on and yoga pants.........Michael was ALL for that idea!! But that road is traveled by a zillion semi trucks. So I thought even with me laying my chair all the way down like a lounge chair by the pool that probably isn't appropriate. So I avoided that!! But I still think it might be a viable option with more modest attire!!!! After 20 minutes I will be applying sunscreen but a little sun is very very good for you!!!!!!!
The final one I will discuss in this blog is to avoid hurt feelings!!! If you drive past me, wave, honk, and flail your arms like a wounded duck and I don't respond, I'm NOT ignoring you or being a snob, or ignoring you!!! If the top of my car is down, I probably can't see you. Nope not even with sunglasses!! I didn't even realize this was an issue til today at Target a woman was waving me on and I didn't move until she honked and said a few choice words. :( I told my hubby," well isn't she a rude heffer?" He said," love she's been waving you on and you just sat there." Well crap who knew???? Then a WHOLE movie of incidents played in my head that all could be a result of this same scenario. When the sun is out it is soooooooooooo bright that I honestly cannot see!! So I apologize if I have done that to you unknowingly!! :)
Even with each of these said issues I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE my car!!!!! It is sooooooo much fun and there's soooooooo much Sass and freedom I get from it. I highly recommend you getting one too!!!! ;) I'm sure the longer I drive it the more issues I'll have to share with you. So til then, wear your seat belts, don't drink and drive, and drive on!!!!!!!!
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