Embrace The Camera

I haven't embraced the camera in a while, but here we go. This is me & Miss Hayley at her 4th grade graduation a few weeks ago. On that note, I can't believe my little girl will be in the 5th grade. This means only one year until 6th grade...yes that is middle school...and yes, I'm scared.

I Call Bullshit

This is good. This is really good. Here is an email from a 53-year old loser from Chattanooga, Tennessee. 

"Hi...i really like your pic and you look great..i'd love to see if you'd like to visit chattanooga one fri/sat or sat/sun..i live on a beautiful golf course on the ga/tn line...i love to treat you great....to make you happy is what is good for me..

 we would enjoy champagne with strawberries, central speakers in every room for upbeat music, laughs and a huge kitchen to grille dinner together...you'll love the 4500 SF house...hot tub spa off the rear patio, sauna and steam shower in the master...warm swimming pool...pool table in the loft..shaded circled patio over looking the course...and a fully stocked guest room.. if you like fun ,laughing and want to enjoy yourself.. drop me a note...kisses,,Jerry"

1. I just threw up in my mouth a little.
2. Sure, I will drive to a stranger's house in another state to stay the weekend. That invitation doesn't concern me at all.
3. I call bullshit.

:)

Exciting new email just in...

"Hi there! My name is Reda, I'm from Casablanca Morocco, I lived in Paris France before I moved to Atlanta to finish my studies at GSU, I'm getting my masters in hotel management and I also work as manager in a restaurant. I came across your profile and really liked it you seem like you're wearing your head on your shoulders. I would like to get to know you. You seem like interesting individual. check out my profile and tell me what you think. Looking forward to hear back from you"

I'm not even going to go on my rant about the lack of punctuation/correct grammar here. But I did want to confirm that yes, I do wear my head on my shoulders...just in case you were wondering and all.

Hiya...and Match.com Update

Hiya! I'm alive! Aaaandd...I rejoined Match.com. Since I'm such a generous girl, I can't keep the good stuff all to myself. I must share. I simply must. Here is a recent favorite email.

Subject: I Drive a Hummer and Litter

But ONLY use compact florescent lightbulbs, that totally makes me Captain Planet. I have to say, I think you're a very interesting and extraordinarily cool girl. I was also on board for everything until you got the god part.(Yes even the vegetarian thing) Hopefully being a nice guy can supersede my lack of religious exposure. Regardless of that I thought it would be a wonderful idea to say hello and see what happened.

Take care,

Owen

In my profile, I share my opinion on the importance of being environmentally friendly. Looks like funny guy thought his jokes would turn me on. They didn't.

I also share that I am only interested in a person that has a spiritual relationship with God. Maybe I'm making assumptions, but it sounds to me like he doesn't believe in God.  Not interested, Owen. Not even a little.

But hey, "Regardless, he thought it would be a wonderful idea to say hello and see what happened."  It wasn't.

PETA Contest...Please Vote!

I haven't blogged in a while.  I guess I haven't had anything extremely exciting to share...and I've had my mind on 500 other things.  But today I have something kind of exciting!  I entered a contest through PETA for the Sexiest Vegetarian...Woo Hoo!  Winner gets a trip to Hawaii!  Yes, please!

If you read this post, please click on this link & rock the vote! 

Skinny Cookies

I. Love. To. Eat.

I especially love to eat cookies, cake, and ice cream. Honestly, I love to eat pretty much anything sweet. I'm on a diet, so you can see why this is a real problem. I let the healthy eating and exercise slide for a hot minute, but I am back on the skinny girl train.

My post today is to share with you, fellow bloggers, a super find that is healthy and delicious. I can indulge in cookie goodness and not feel guilty about breaking my diet.

Kashi Oatmeal Dark Chocolate....soooo good.

At only 120 calories...or 2 weight watchers points, I say these babies are keepers. Happy Weekend!

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for birthdays. I love everything about them...presents, cake, balloons, friends, family, and parties. My birthday was last week and I am especially thankful for the people that went above and beyond to make my day special. Seriously, it was birthday galore...and it was awesome.

I spent the day at the North Georgia Wineries with these wonderful girls.

 And come evening, I did some partying with these chicks.

I also had an amazing birthday lunch with these fabulous ladies.

Mushroom Ravioli...told you my birthday lunch was amazing.

Best Birthday Ever!!! Now I have to prepare for the Big 3-0. Whoa!

Thoughts

The last few months have been tough for me. I have been working on some relationships and circumstances that have been hurtful and extremely hard to deal with. Through a lot of this, I have found myself trying to fix things Courtney's way. The past couple of weeks, the Lord has been pulling heavily on my heart. I know he is nudging me to let go and give my concerns, frustrations, and hurt to him.

It is hard for me to intentionally give up control. I often hold myself together so that I can fix everything...and everyone else. What a silly concept when I have a Saviour who loves me so much that he died for me.

I read the following verse last night..

"You were running a good race. Who cut in and kept you from obeying the truth?" Galatians 5:7

This touched my heart because I will go to extreme lengths for others, sometimes at my own expense. Instead of giving the Lord the opportunity to direct me, I choose how and where to serve. This has gotten me into trouble a few times before. I will involve myself in situations where I care too much, but simply can't help. This verse is a reminder to be careful of those who attempt to move me from putting God first in my life.

If you read this, please pray for me and my walk with the Lord.

Happy January!