Definitely Worth Purchasing!

Hymned No. 1 By Bart Millard - Lead Singer of MercyMe

Jars of Clay Redemption Songs

I recently purchased both of these CDs because I will be traveling quite a bit over the next couple of months. I currently don't own an IPOD, MP3, or other musical device, so I still resort to listening to music in my car CD player. Let's just say I sang my heart out all the way to and from Wichita Falls this week. If you happen to purchase one (or both) of these, let me know what you think!

Do You Remember When...


I said these shoes were the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned? Well...I lied! They are not comfortable at Career Fairs, at work at Macy's, or anywhere else for more than a few hours at a time. I think my first mistake was wearing them at Macy's for 6 hours the first day that I worked. As a result, I felt like the balls of my feet became bruised. That was 5 weeks ago. Since then, no matter what type of shoe that I wear, my feet KILL me. I bought some Skechers to wear to Macy's with slacks, but would love to find a comfortable heel for career fairs.

I guess I should explain why even though I have a great job, I still feel the need to work at Macy's. I recently came across Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover Plan and have implemented the Debt Snowball. If you've read his books, you know that he stresses getting a second job until your debt is eliminated. So...that's what I did. I've been able to pay off 2 small credit cards I've had since college, a medical bill, and an old cell phone bill, all within the last 3 months. I don't necessarily agree with everything he says, especially about Cash Value Life Insurance, but I do know that the Debt Snowball works. I also get a discount on suits, shoes, and anything else I might need. What a deal! The only drawback thus far (and it's a big one) is that I haven't seen Donny since I started working.

By the way, if you're looking for part-time or seasonal work in the Fort Worth area, we're starting to hire. Make sure you tell them I referred you if you do apply!

Why Not?

I figured since everyone else was doing it...

100 Things About Me

1. I was born in Cleburne, Texas.
2. The hospital I was born in was closed due to asbestos.
3. They are now leasing the rooms as lofts.
4. I think that's kind of creepy.
5. By the time I was in 4th grade, I had been in 4 different schools.
6. By the end of 1st grade I had completed all of the 1st and 2nd grade curriculum.
7. My mom was asked if I should skip second grade.
8. She decided it would not be beneficial for me.
9. I graduated a year early from high school anyway.
10. My dad is and always has been a coach.
11. My mom is and always has been a teacher.
12. I never wanted to be a teacher until I was in college.
13. I taught for two years.
14. I don't teach anymore.
15. I was a coach.
16. I was a much better athlete than coach.
17. I was the batgirl for my dad's baseball teams.
18. I was one of the librarian's aides in third grade.
19. At a slumber party at her house she told us why it was not safe to assume things.
20. If you don't know what that means, e-mail me.
21. I am very competitive and hate losing.
22. I was the fastest runner in K-3rd grade.
23. I am slow as molasses now.
24. I hate to run unless I'm playing basketball.
25. I went to Debate Camp at Baylor the summer before high school.
26. I hated camp, but still debated my freshman and sophomore years.
27. I qualified for state both years.
28. I only went to state one year.
29. I chose to go skiing instead of going the other year.
30. I played the flute and french horn in junior high.
31. I have no idea how to play them now.
32. I took piano lessons for 4 years.
33. I got the chicken pox when I was 12.
34. They caused me to go into the hospital.
35. I have lines on my legs, on the bottoms of my forearms, and on my stomach.
36. I don't get goosebumps, grow hair, or have as much pigment on the lines.
37. I have scars from basketball, softball, and golf.
38. I tore my ACL, MCL, PCL, all of the cartilage, and chipped bone in my knee.
39. All of those happened at one time, during one basketball game.
40. My knee will never be the same.
41. I've had two surgeries on it.
42. I've also had two sinus surgeries.
43. I sound like I'm falling apart.
44. Sometimes I feel like I am.
45. My biggest pet peeve is being late.
46. Donny is usually late.
47. That causes some problems.
48. I hate letting people down.
49. I have three birthmarks.
50. One of them covers most of my left cheek.
51. I never went to any high school parties for fear of getting caught and because of #49.
52. At one time, my mom, cousin, and aunt all taught in the same school.
53. My cousin was my coach.
54. My parents got divorced when I was 13.
55. I think it was the right decision.
56. I didn't when I was 13.
57. I have a brother who is a Singer/Songwriter in Nashville.
58. He's written with many famous people.
59. My sister is 19.
60. We are complete opposites.
61. She lived with me last year.
62. It was an interesting year.
63. I hate shopping.
64. It gives me a headache and makes me tired.
65. I got LASIK in April of this year.
66. I love going out to eat.
67. I'm limiting the number of times I go out to eat so that I can pay off some debt.
68. I don't like cake or many things that are sweet.
69. My biggest debt is from ACU.
70. I'm not Church of Christ.
71. If I had a dime for every time I've been asked that since I went to ACU I'd be rich.
72. I was raised Presbyterian.
73. I don't care what kind of church I go to as long as I feel like I get something from the service.
74. I have to wear perfume everyday.
75. My house and office always have to smell good.
76. My step dad was the mayor of Grandview while I was in high school and college.
77. My uncle was the mayor of Grandview while I was in elementary and junior high.
78. I love to read.
79. I read everything I see.
80. I read some words backwards.
81. Especially those on billboards between here and Abilene.
82. Isotop (Potosi)...Noslit (Tilson) homes.
83. I was in Sing Song for three of my four years at ACU.
84. I was in Alpha kai.
85. I went to ACU because of the guy I was dating in high school.
86. We broke up two weeks before school started our freshman year.
87. We dated a little after that, but not for long.
88. I met my roommate at Freshman Orientation.
89. We lived together for 3 years.
90. All of my friends and roommates from college are married.
91. Some of them have children.
92. Donny asked me to lunch the first day of in service, the first year I taught.
93. I told him no.
94. It took me three months to realize I should date him.
95. Before that I told everyone I would never date him.
96. I don't have a good reason why I said that.
97. My grandma said that about my grandpa.
98. They had been married over 5o years when he passed away.
99. Donny's five years older than me.
100. December will be our 3rd (dating) anniversary.

Tatum

Here is a picture of Donny's niece Tatum, right after she was born.

Here is a recent picture of Tatum. Is she not the cutest? The face she's making cracks me up!

Happy Birthday Mom!

August 31st, 1952, my mom was born. This particular birthday was monumental because she now gets the Senior Citizen's Discount (don't worry...we've been joking about this all weekend). I surprised her at school with the shoes that you see below. She's a fourth grade teacher and their mascot is the zebra. I knew she (as well as the kids) would love them!

Here are a few memories that I have with my mom:

• Going shopping on Saturdays when I was younger. We would look for the best deals that we could find. I'm pretty sure that's why everything I buy is on sale.
• Going to get allergy shots each week in Fort Worth. We would buy one bag of chips and see how long we could make it last. My mom would make it into a game to see how many bites we could get out of one chip.
• Going to her classroom each year to help her prepare for the new students.
• Getting grounded from my bike and brand new Nintendo because I rode said bike across a major highway in 1st grade.
• Helping me write a speech in Kindergarten for the Elementary Presidential Race.
• Attending all of my athletic events from 2nd grade - high school.
• Driving me to and from practices without complaint.
• Talking to her at least once a day for as long as I can remember.
• Going to the Nutcracker each Christmas in High School.
• Laughing so hard that we cry at times.

Happy Belated Birthday Mom!! I love you!