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Some Observations From the Past Few Days

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*I said the next post I wrote would be on how to fold those cute Christmas boxes, but...it's not.  Sorry.  I'll do that soon, I just had to share my thoughts for the day, since that is the title of this blog.


  • When someone has a license plate holder that states boldly one word: "Zen", I find it very ironic that they are the car tailgating everyone on the road, cutting off cars and being just plain annoying.  I wish it had said "Karma" so I could have gone and rammed their car.  Actually, I wouldn't do that, I like my car too much.
  • The smell of fresh pine in our home is heavenly.  Real Christmas trees are amazing. 
  • I have made a new (quirky) discovery about myself.  When I paint my nails, I get great delight when I use pens or eat food that matches the nail polish hue.  Purple Starbursts were my favorite yesterday for that very reason.  
  • I've been in a major baking mood lately.  I think this is because it is a pleasant way to warm up our home.  Here are a couple of the recipes I found on pinterest that were a delight:  Blueberry Sour Cream Pie (except it calls for 3 cups of blueberries, I used 2 and it was plenty), Banana Bread (this recipe was so easy) and I also made some pumpkin pie.  There's nothing like eating pumpkin pie with your honey while watching reruns of "The Office".
  • I've met up with two of my dearest friends/past roommates recently.  First, Rachel and I met after work and took a stroll around an art show together.  Then we sat on a bench (indoors, because it is freezing) and discussed life.  I met up with Krista this evening where we had a two hour chat over dinner.  I love my wonderful friends who I can talk about anything with, seriously anything.  I left both chats feeling uplifted and inspired by their examples and faith.  You girls are the best!  (I didn't take any pictures during our get-together's, so I thought I would just post old pictures when I was roommates with these girls.  I was skinnier then, anyway.)
Rachel and Me  2009

Krista and Me  2008

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  1. KristaDecember 9, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Weren't we all skinnier back then?

    It was so great to see and talk to you, too, I also felt uplifted and inspired by YOU! You're the best and I'm so glad we are friends!!!!

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  2. grammawoodDecember 11, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    There's nothing like baking something yummy to warm things up. I wish we lived closer so I could feel (and taste) the warmth!

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