God never leaves his throne unattended, He never loses focus, He never looks the other way. He never blinks in the midst of man's plans. He always, always, always is on point, and on time, and He has the final say in all things. Man makes his plans and God just shakes His head, moves His finger from side to side, and laughs out loud! No man, no woman, no nation, no mob, no government is greater, nor more powerful than God. Dictators come, dictators go, nations rise, nations fall, people lose their direction, God leads them back. Like a boomerang, it all comes back to God. We think we got it all figured out, down to a fine science, but God is the Creator of all things, how we gonna get around all That? Loathe Him, Hate Him, disrespect Him, He'll wrap you in His mighty arms and love you till the end of time. Won't nobody else do that for you in your brokenness. Can't nobody but God! He got your back. It's all under control. Just show up when the time comes and do Your thing! God's got this! He had IT then, but we didn't all do our thing.
Please click on and view the link below. It is a wonderful, thought provoking video.
http://vimeo.com/6444901
Thanks Virginia for sharing! I'm doing the same.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
SOME GIRLS WERE JUST BORN WITH GLITTER IN THEIR VEINS.
It's true. Actually, I believe every "gurl" is made with glitter in her veins. It twinkles in my veins when in the groove with Dianne's kind of music, when I am being creative and making a special, one of a kind greeting card for a friend or family member, when I am putting together a photo book for my family reunion, when I am writing a poem and lose track of time and its just me and God, when I'm cooking up a storm in my kitchen, it is in there when laying on my bed napping and all my animals jump on the bed at once for belly rubs, hugs, and kisses, and affirmations. It runs through my veins when I am laughing and giggling, and not all is perfect in my world.
Pastor Pinnock said something on her wall once, about being watchful of who you allow in your circle. I have a personal saying, "Dianne, be your own best friend by making conscience choices of what is best for your life." A few years back I worked for a company where everyday was a nightmare to show up to. I had a four supervisors as my nemeses. They were the most miserable people I have ever had the misfortune of being around. So one day I decided to pray over this particular one individual on a continues basis at work and during devotions. It was so weird, because I said to God, "This guy would make a great Christian." Haven't you met unbelievers that have good qualities that are being used for Satan, and if only they could grasp hold of God, their lives could miraculously change for the better, and be an asset to the Kingdom? Well months went by, and then one day he just walks up to my desk to tell me he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. I was like, "What did you say?" I mean I obviously heard him, but I was just shocked. Cause I was thinking it would take God a lot longer to turn him around. He said he was tired of it all and wanted something better. So I'm thinking one down and three to go. Well the other three did not turn their lives around before we all parted ways.
But this one supervisor taught me so much about how not to let miserable people and situations suck the life out of me. I had this one that would come in my office area and yell and scream, and leave crying every time. After she left, I would open my bible and read a Psalm or something out of Proverbs and make a point of going about my day. It was a tough habit to develop, but I eventually started seeing results. He and another Christian supervisor would come in later and tell me to keep doing what I was doing, and eventually she would figure out it was harming her more than me, to act out. The nemesis turned mentor, had been a tormentor of others for so long, he knew the one thing a miserable person cannot handle is your ability to hear what they have to say, the way they say it, and not internalize it. Do what you are supposed to do, and live your best life. "You choose your drama, but I don't have to, I can take another path. I always have a choice. No one can take my choice away from me."
That company eventually closed its doors. On the last day, I hugged my nemesis turned friend in Christ for the last time. I turned off my light, closed my door with a smile inside out, and drove out of that parking lot without a backwards glance. My satisfactions was finding out how to use Godly principles with God by my side. God had used my enemy to bless me.
That is why my iPod with my Jesus chic music on it, and my podcast of different sermons, and why I wanted my iPhone with my bible application so badly, and was important for me to obtain. See I am not your business as usual person. I don't play reindeer games. I did not have a "feeling" as the song says, I knew God was watching me. To turn from business as usual, you have to have Godly tools to turn to.
From that experience forward, I have the realization that this "gurl", has glitter in her veins.
Pastor Pinnock said something on her wall once, about being watchful of who you allow in your circle. I have a personal saying, "Dianne, be your own best friend by making conscience choices of what is best for your life." A few years back I worked for a company where everyday was a nightmare to show up to. I had a four supervisors as my nemeses. They were the most miserable people I have ever had the misfortune of being around. So one day I decided to pray over this particular one individual on a continues basis at work and during devotions. It was so weird, because I said to God, "This guy would make a great Christian." Haven't you met unbelievers that have good qualities that are being used for Satan, and if only they could grasp hold of God, their lives could miraculously change for the better, and be an asset to the Kingdom? Well months went by, and then one day he just walks up to my desk to tell me he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. I was like, "What did you say?" I mean I obviously heard him, but I was just shocked. Cause I was thinking it would take God a lot longer to turn him around. He said he was tired of it all and wanted something better. So I'm thinking one down and three to go. Well the other three did not turn their lives around before we all parted ways.
But this one supervisor taught me so much about how not to let miserable people and situations suck the life out of me. I had this one that would come in my office area and yell and scream, and leave crying every time. After she left, I would open my bible and read a Psalm or something out of Proverbs and make a point of going about my day. It was a tough habit to develop, but I eventually started seeing results. He and another Christian supervisor would come in later and tell me to keep doing what I was doing, and eventually she would figure out it was harming her more than me, to act out. The nemesis turned mentor, had been a tormentor of others for so long, he knew the one thing a miserable person cannot handle is your ability to hear what they have to say, the way they say it, and not internalize it. Do what you are supposed to do, and live your best life. "You choose your drama, but I don't have to, I can take another path. I always have a choice. No one can take my choice away from me."
That company eventually closed its doors. On the last day, I hugged my nemesis turned friend in Christ for the last time. I turned off my light, closed my door with a smile inside out, and drove out of that parking lot without a backwards glance. My satisfactions was finding out how to use Godly principles with God by my side. God had used my enemy to bless me.
That is why my iPod with my Jesus chic music on it, and my podcast of different sermons, and why I wanted my iPhone with my bible application so badly, and was important for me to obtain. See I am not your business as usual person. I don't play reindeer games. I did not have a "feeling" as the song says, I knew God was watching me. To turn from business as usual, you have to have Godly tools to turn to.
From that experience forward, I have the realization that this "gurl", has glitter in her veins.
Monday, February 14, 2011
WHAT'S HAPPENED TO CHEWING GUM, IS THERE ANYTHING IPHONE CAN'T DO, IS GOD SMART OR WHAT!
I bought a pack of that gum that changes flavors mid-stream while you are chewing it. It's called Stride Shift, berry flavor. As Forrest Gump would say, "It's like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get!" It costs $1.29 for a package of 14 pieces of sugar-free gum. Wow. That buck twenty-nine goes towards not only the gum, but the nifty package it comes in. Nothing like the old, easy to open Spearmint gum packaging. It comes in a star burst of bright, cheery colors with slots for holding individual pieces, and get this, a lid with a close slot to keep your gum inside the package, instead of all over your purse/pocket. When you open the special packaging, you get a whiff of wonderful smelling berries. Talk about the Full Monty experience. This piece I'm chewing right now tastes totally different than the last piece I finished. You can even blow mini bubbles. I'm having a much milder version/experience than those in the commercial though. (:
I used my iPhone to follow the scriptures in yesterday's church service. While waiting for church to start after set-up, I opened my iPhone and did my reading plan from my Holy Bible application on my phone. This is a great application you can download for free. Mine, the YouVersion is set-up in The Message version. It has highlight capability, note taking, which I used today in my bible study to jot down things God enlightened me on, notes of others who commented on maybe that specific verse, and it awards you a badge at the end of your studies, if completed. Too cool. I can do my bible study anywhere, anytime of the day, and it fits in my purse. Easy and no excuses. That is one of the reasons I wanted this phone. Technically, I can have my own praise and worship service with my iPod and my own church service with God on my iPhone. Is God smart or what! Get out!
I found something in the Word today. Of course we all have read it more than once, especially if you take renewing your mind as a life long commitment. But each time I read His word, things become clearer.
Luke 6:22 "Count yourself blessed every time someone cuts you down or throws you out, every time someone smears or blackens your name to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort, and that that person is uncomfortable." I meditated on that and said, "Yet, we always take it personal God. Like their rejection of us is due to something wrong with us, how sad."
Verse 23 says, "And know that you are in good company, my preachers and witnesses have always been treated like this." To me, that is Jesus saying, "Pfft...get over it, know it, and don't let it bother you!"
Verse 31 "Here is a simple rule of thumb for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you; then grab the initiative and do it for them!" This is where JFK got his "famous" line.
Verse 35 "I tell you, love your enemies. Help and give without expecting a return. You'll never-I promise-regret it. Live out this God-created identity the way our Father lives toward us, generously and graciously, even when we are at our worst. Our Father is kind, you be kind."
My favorite is Luke 6:26 "Popularity contests are not truth contests." Now is that something to chew on or what? (:
COME TO THE PURPLE DOOR WITH FLOWERCHIC next time, because we discuss profound stuff here! Enjoy your life till next time!
FLOWERCHIC
I used my iPhone to follow the scriptures in yesterday's church service. While waiting for church to start after set-up, I opened my iPhone and did my reading plan from my Holy Bible application on my phone. This is a great application you can download for free. Mine, the YouVersion is set-up in The Message version. It has highlight capability, note taking, which I used today in my bible study to jot down things God enlightened me on, notes of others who commented on maybe that specific verse, and it awards you a badge at the end of your studies, if completed. Too cool. I can do my bible study anywhere, anytime of the day, and it fits in my purse. Easy and no excuses. That is one of the reasons I wanted this phone. Technically, I can have my own praise and worship service with my iPod and my own church service with God on my iPhone. Is God smart or what! Get out!
I found something in the Word today. Of course we all have read it more than once, especially if you take renewing your mind as a life long commitment. But each time I read His word, things become clearer.
Luke 6:22 "Count yourself blessed every time someone cuts you down or throws you out, every time someone smears or blackens your name to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort, and that that person is uncomfortable." I meditated on that and said, "Yet, we always take it personal God. Like their rejection of us is due to something wrong with us, how sad."
Verse 23 says, "And know that you are in good company, my preachers and witnesses have always been treated like this." To me, that is Jesus saying, "Pfft...get over it, know it, and don't let it bother you!"
Verse 31 "Here is a simple rule of thumb for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you; then grab the initiative and do it for them!" This is where JFK got his "famous" line.
Verse 35 "I tell you, love your enemies. Help and give without expecting a return. You'll never-I promise-regret it. Live out this God-created identity the way our Father lives toward us, generously and graciously, even when we are at our worst. Our Father is kind, you be kind."
My favorite is Luke 6:26 "Popularity contests are not truth contests." Now is that something to chew on or what? (:
COME TO THE PURPLE DOOR WITH FLOWERCHIC next time, because we discuss profound stuff here! Enjoy your life till next time!
FLOWERCHIC
Saturday, February 12, 2011
FINDING CHRISTIAN RING TONES, DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AND MY VALENTINE TO YOU!
I finally figured out how to download ring tones on my iPhone and assign them to my contacts. Whew! Actually it was more of a "stumblin fluke" that I managed to do this. But, "It is finished!" I assigned to my mom and dad, I WILL FOLLOW, by Chris Tomlin. For Sista, I assigned, PRAISE YOU IN THIS STORM, by Casting Crowns. And, for alerting me to all other calls I assigned, FREE TO BE ME, by Francesca Battistelli.
Boy, finding Christian ring tones was not easy. But I am satisfied with my selections. Each one holds a personal story behind them, which is why not just any ring tone for each would do. Gee, am I deep or what? LOL!
Not only that, but I downloaded a couple of songs to my iPod for listening to as well. I got my favorite, TEN DAYS by Missy Higgins! Absolutely love that song, as well as STEER, WHERE I STOOD, and CACTUS THAT FOUND THE BEAT. I downloaded a song from Skillet too, COMATOSE. Then...my funds ran out, so I'll have to wait till "found money" comes my way again. Hah!
Yesterday was dinner at the parent's house. My mom laid out the dog and served the best baked chicken ever, huge baked potatoes with sour cream, cabbage, broccoli, and corn bread. It was so good! After dinner, I gave them Valentines and their favorite candies. I know, we're all family, but I love to give and I love to see their smiles! :)s My dad loves gummy anything, so I got him gummy lifesavers, mom loves chocolate anything that is sugar free, so she got Russell Stover's chocolate covered coconut , and Sista's favorite is Hot tamales.
Finally, I exchanged my bluetooth for the one I wanted, but I have not got around to syncing it to my phone yet. But I will! No getting stopped by the PoPo for me. I'm keeping my wallet sealed shut for a while. Sista asked if I wanted to go shopping at bargain places to look for finds yesterday, and I told her my wallet has a mental (mind) lock on it and cannot be opened for an undisclosed amount of time.
Let me tell you what happened to me yesterday. Driving down the road, and looked out the front passenger window, and what did I see? A piece of rubber flapping off my windshield wiper blade. So, no problem, I was planning on replacing them before winter hit anyways. Note to self after running errands, "get it fixed." I get there and tell my buddy mechanic to also do an oil change too because I am long over due, just the basic change. He comes back and shows me my air filter. Well I'm over due for that too, so O.K. But then I get the mother load, my belt that makes everything work is cracking. I am like, that's it, forget it, I'll take my chances, let it go for later. I like my buddy the mechanic , the last time I tried this, he folded his arms and refused to budge and told me my car should not leave there without the part being replaced. Well I could see he was gearing up for a repeat performance, so I told him to fix it as well. By the grace of God, the funds were there to provide for all that was needed. I was a little sad, but God is good. I could have found what all was wrong on the side of the road somewhere.
My last words before I went to sleep last night were, "Lord, please bless my tithe and provide for all my needs!" He (God) is really good at that! Not only that, He loves me a awful lot (smile.)
COME TO THE PURPLE DOOR WITH FLOWERCHIC again, for who knows what will be happening is this crazy world of mine. Little bit of something, and maybe a whole lot of nothin.
Here is my Valentine to you to enjoy! A YouTube video of STEER, by Missy Higgins!
FLOWERCHIC
Boy, finding Christian ring tones was not easy. But I am satisfied with my selections. Each one holds a personal story behind them, which is why not just any ring tone for each would do. Gee, am I deep or what? LOL!
Not only that, but I downloaded a couple of songs to my iPod for listening to as well. I got my favorite, TEN DAYS by Missy Higgins! Absolutely love that song, as well as STEER, WHERE I STOOD, and CACTUS THAT FOUND THE BEAT. I downloaded a song from Skillet too, COMATOSE. Then...my funds ran out, so I'll have to wait till "found money" comes my way again. Hah!
Yesterday was dinner at the parent's house. My mom laid out the dog and served the best baked chicken ever, huge baked potatoes with sour cream, cabbage, broccoli, and corn bread. It was so good! After dinner, I gave them Valentines and their favorite candies. I know, we're all family, but I love to give and I love to see their smiles! :)s My dad loves gummy anything, so I got him gummy lifesavers, mom loves chocolate anything that is sugar free, so she got Russell Stover's chocolate covered coconut , and Sista's favorite is Hot tamales.
Finally, I exchanged my bluetooth for the one I wanted, but I have not got around to syncing it to my phone yet. But I will! No getting stopped by the PoPo for me. I'm keeping my wallet sealed shut for a while. Sista asked if I wanted to go shopping at bargain places to look for finds yesterday, and I told her my wallet has a mental (mind) lock on it and cannot be opened for an undisclosed amount of time.
Let me tell you what happened to me yesterday. Driving down the road, and looked out the front passenger window, and what did I see? A piece of rubber flapping off my windshield wiper blade. So, no problem, I was planning on replacing them before winter hit anyways. Note to self after running errands, "get it fixed." I get there and tell my buddy mechanic to also do an oil change too because I am long over due, just the basic change. He comes back and shows me my air filter. Well I'm over due for that too, so O.K. But then I get the mother load, my belt that makes everything work is cracking. I am like, that's it, forget it, I'll take my chances, let it go for later. I like my buddy the mechanic , the last time I tried this, he folded his arms and refused to budge and told me my car should not leave there without the part being replaced. Well I could see he was gearing up for a repeat performance, so I told him to fix it as well. By the grace of God, the funds were there to provide for all that was needed. I was a little sad, but God is good. I could have found what all was wrong on the side of the road somewhere.
My last words before I went to sleep last night were, "Lord, please bless my tithe and provide for all my needs!" He (God) is really good at that! Not only that, He loves me a awful lot (smile.)
COME TO THE PURPLE DOOR WITH FLOWERCHIC again, for who knows what will be happening is this crazy world of mine. Little bit of something, and maybe a whole lot of nothin.
Here is my Valentine to you to enjoy! A YouTube video of STEER, by Missy Higgins!
FLOWERCHIC
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
GO AWAY SNOW! IT'S HEEEEEERRRRREEE!
I got it! It came early! The iPhone is here! I've got my contacts transferred, Facebook added, my bible downloaded, I've sent e-mails and taken pictures and uploaded them on my fb wall. I am having a ton of fun. The only thing is, I will be returning the bluetooth at Best Buy and getting the one I returned at Verizon. Back in the day I would have just settled with what I had, but did not like. But now my view has changed. When I find out what I like, want, and/or need, I realize I have my whole wonderful life before me to get it, whether it be a day, week, month, year, or years. Since I, nor any of us, know how much time we have, I'm going after what I want for a quality life. If I'm not here 24 hours from now, at least for 24 hours I made an effort to receive God's best for me.
Snow, snow, snow, and nothing but more snow here in small town America. It was pretty for "little dog" to play in though. I'm usually game, whenever my dog is game for a few extra minutes to play in the snow. But this morning I was over it. I was like, "Caity let's go, hurry it up." She of course was not interested in cutting down her 5 minute allotment. See, Caity gets 5 minutes total for "business time" and play time. From the time I brought her home, I trained her to "potty" in this manner [I learned how to do this from reading a dog trainer manual]. Any time left over is play time. When it rains, she gives up the playtime, but when it snows and it's pretty out, forget about it. At 4 minutes and 15 seconds, she starts looking for the perfect spot for "business." Frustrates me horribly.
Sista just called and asked me if I downloaded Farmville on my iPhone? I told her, "I am not a slave to Farmville! I do not need to play FV every minute of my life!" O.K. that's me talking "smack!" Because that game is addictive!
I am making dinner tonight for tomorrow. I'm making comfort food. Cabbage with my world famous mac & cheese. I love mac & cheese.
Not much else going on in my world today. COME TO THE PURPLE DOOR next time and hopefully...our winter wonderland will be sunny and a lovely 45-50 degrees. Wouldn't that be nice?
LIVE! LAUGH! LOVE! FLOWERCHIC
Snow, snow, snow, and nothing but more snow here in small town America. It was pretty for "little dog" to play in though. I'm usually game, whenever my dog is game for a few extra minutes to play in the snow. But this morning I was over it. I was like, "Caity let's go, hurry it up." She of course was not interested in cutting down her 5 minute allotment. See, Caity gets 5 minutes total for "business time" and play time. From the time I brought her home, I trained her to "potty" in this manner [I learned how to do this from reading a dog trainer manual]. Any time left over is play time. When it rains, she gives up the playtime, but when it snows and it's pretty out, forget about it. At 4 minutes and 15 seconds, she starts looking for the perfect spot for "business." Frustrates me horribly.
Sista just called and asked me if I downloaded Farmville on my iPhone? I told her, "I am not a slave to Farmville! I do not need to play FV every minute of my life!" O.K. that's me talking "smack!" Because that game is addictive!
I am making dinner tonight for tomorrow. I'm making comfort food. Cabbage with my world famous mac & cheese. I love mac & cheese.
Not much else going on in my world today. COME TO THE PURPLE DOOR next time and hopefully...our winter wonderland will be sunny and a lovely 45-50 degrees. Wouldn't that be nice?
LIVE! LAUGH! LOVE! FLOWERCHIC
Sunday, February 6, 2011
SUPER BOWL TAX SUNDAY, PET WHIPPED, & SUNDAY SIESTA
I got up later than usual this Sunday morning in order to get my taxes done for free! The State of Illinois has a grant that provides free tax service on a first come, first serve basis every year on Super Bowl Sunday. I got in and out pretty quick once they got started. Thats another checkmark off my to do list. So, 2010 is officially over. Gooooood riddance!
Sista had to go to Wal-mart, so I tagged along for the ride. We got groceries, and we both got our hair cut while we were there. Very convenient that Wal-mart.
Ziggy and Caity are sprawled out in front on the heater as I type. They are staring at the heat coils, together. Who would have thunk, they would have become buds, when I first brought Caity home. Caity hates cats, she has grown to like Ziggy, but only because he lets her chase him. The other day, Ziggy turn the tables on Caity. He started chasing Caity though the house. For a split second, Caity turned around to make sure she was really being chased by the cat (to her surprise.) Then turned back around and ran for her life! As if to say, "This is new, whats gotten in to you? You'll never catch me!"
Sista does not have any pets. She is amazed that the pets and I know what each other are thinking. My friends with pets are amazed that she is amazed. They are like, "Duh, of course we do!" And, I am like, "I know!" "How can she not know this!" Yesterday was Girlfriend's Day Out. A group of church friends get together when we each can once a month for lunch. As we started getting our coats on, we were saying how we had to rush off to let the dog(s) out, or feed the pets, while Sista just shook her head. She thinks we are pet whipped. I guess we are since my friend Suzanne and I took doggie bags home to share with our animals, Red Lobster, no less.
I've been invited to a Super Bowl party for non-super bowl fanatics, where instead of watching the game, we play cards and board games. I should have left 30 minutes ago. But all I want to do is enjoy a Sunday siesta and read some more of my book.
A good rest is what I've decided to have. So sleepy. COME TO THE PURPLE DOOR WITH FLOWERCHIC next time...and I have no idea what we'll talk about.
Viva La Siesta! La Chicka FLOWERCHIC!
Sista had to go to Wal-mart, so I tagged along for the ride. We got groceries, and we both got our hair cut while we were there. Very convenient that Wal-mart.
Ziggy and Caity are sprawled out in front on the heater as I type. They are staring at the heat coils, together. Who would have thunk, they would have become buds, when I first brought Caity home. Caity hates cats, she has grown to like Ziggy, but only because he lets her chase him. The other day, Ziggy turn the tables on Caity. He started chasing Caity though the house. For a split second, Caity turned around to make sure she was really being chased by the cat (to her surprise.) Then turned back around and ran for her life! As if to say, "This is new, whats gotten in to you? You'll never catch me!"
Sista does not have any pets. She is amazed that the pets and I know what each other are thinking. My friends with pets are amazed that she is amazed. They are like, "Duh, of course we do!" And, I am like, "I know!" "How can she not know this!" Yesterday was Girlfriend's Day Out. A group of church friends get together when we each can once a month for lunch. As we started getting our coats on, we were saying how we had to rush off to let the dog(s) out, or feed the pets, while Sista just shook her head. She thinks we are pet whipped. I guess we are since my friend Suzanne and I took doggie bags home to share with our animals, Red Lobster, no less.
I've been invited to a Super Bowl party for non-super bowl fanatics, where instead of watching the game, we play cards and board games. I should have left 30 minutes ago. But all I want to do is enjoy a Sunday siesta and read some more of my book.
A good rest is what I've decided to have. So sleepy. COME TO THE PURPLE DOOR WITH FLOWERCHIC next time...and I have no idea what we'll talk about.
Viva La Siesta! La Chicka FLOWERCHIC!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
THE OTTER COVER IS PRETTY COOL, RUNNING AROUND, & FELLOW BLOGGERS
Yesterday was a full day. Ran around Paducah and Metropolis taking care of business and buying my Otter cover to protect my IPhone.
This Otter cover is the coolest phone cover ever. You cover you phone with a hard case cover, then enclose both in a silicone cover, which also protects your phone in case you drop it on a hard or wet surface. Then there is a semi hard plastic cover to cover your screen. Then it has little doors on the silicone cover that cover all your phone buttons and jacks. I must say, when I started looking at this my first thought was, "Oh boy, here I go back into my MacGyver mode, where I totally over prepare for life's mishaps." But I got over it, and decided on the blue one. Pretty neat. Then I went to Big Wireless, just off Jordon Crossing road, to get my phone charger, half the regular price everywhere else. Yay bargain. Then I found my bluetooth at Best Buy. I've never had one of these, but figured with all the new cell phone laws out regarding driving and talking, it would be wise to get one. So, I am officially accessorized, and just waiting for the phone to be delivered.
I tell you what, this saving up your nickel, dimes, and pennies, along with Christmas money, found money, and Birthday money sure makes life funner (I not sure if funner is a real word, but spell checks seems to like it. Hum...) I have been planning and saving for this a full year.
I found another blog to follow for a total of three. They are TAKE THE CANNOLI, THE JOURNEY CONTINUES, & THIS MORMON ARMY WIFE.
Take the Cannoli is by a pregnant blogger who is married to a guy, whose culture is Latin. They have a cute little girl, and she has great unhealthy recipes. The Journey Continues is blogged by a married college professor from New York who is also a grandparent with a farm outside of New York with a garden he and his wife are starting. Lots of maintenance upkeep on this farm. But it seems worth it, because it is the one place that accommodates all their kids and grandkids for the holidays. Next, This Mormon Army Wife is just what the blog title says. She has a small child, a boy, and is big on not eating sugar, and has neat cooking alternatives.
So I am getting healthy recipes, and no where near healthy recipes, and farm, and garden ideas. Smile.
That's it for now, COME TO THE PURPLE DOOR again, and next time we'll either talk a little or a lot about nothing, or maybe...something truly profound.
Catch ya later gators, FLOWERCHIC is signing out!
This Otter cover is the coolest phone cover ever. You cover you phone with a hard case cover, then enclose both in a silicone cover, which also protects your phone in case you drop it on a hard or wet surface. Then there is a semi hard plastic cover to cover your screen. Then it has little doors on the silicone cover that cover all your phone buttons and jacks. I must say, when I started looking at this my first thought was, "Oh boy, here I go back into my MacGyver mode, where I totally over prepare for life's mishaps." But I got over it, and decided on the blue one. Pretty neat. Then I went to Big Wireless, just off Jordon Crossing road, to get my phone charger, half the regular price everywhere else. Yay bargain. Then I found my bluetooth at Best Buy. I've never had one of these, but figured with all the new cell phone laws out regarding driving and talking, it would be wise to get one. So, I am officially accessorized, and just waiting for the phone to be delivered.
I tell you what, this saving up your nickel, dimes, and pennies, along with Christmas money, found money, and Birthday money sure makes life funner (I not sure if funner is a real word, but spell checks seems to like it. Hum...) I have been planning and saving for this a full year.
I found another blog to follow for a total of three. They are TAKE THE CANNOLI, THE JOURNEY CONTINUES, & THIS MORMON ARMY WIFE.
Take the Cannoli is by a pregnant blogger who is married to a guy, whose culture is Latin. They have a cute little girl, and she has great unhealthy recipes. The Journey Continues is blogged by a married college professor from New York who is also a grandparent with a farm outside of New York with a garden he and his wife are starting. Lots of maintenance upkeep on this farm. But it seems worth it, because it is the one place that accommodates all their kids and grandkids for the holidays. Next, This Mormon Army Wife is just what the blog title says. She has a small child, a boy, and is big on not eating sugar, and has neat cooking alternatives.
So I am getting healthy recipes, and no where near healthy recipes, and farm, and garden ideas. Smile.
That's it for now, COME TO THE PURPLE DOOR again, and next time we'll either talk a little or a lot about nothing, or maybe...something truly profound.
Catch ya later gators, FLOWERCHIC is signing out!
Friday, February 4, 2011
SORTING IT ALL OUT FOR SPRING
I have finally gotten all my clothes organized by seasons. I have one bag ready to go to the salvation army, two tubs stored away, one for summer/spring and one for winter. Then there is the pile we all have and cannot bear to part with. Clothes we love for sentimental reasons, for the sake of comfort, but are way past wearing outside the house, and those clothes we can no longer fit in due to our love of DQ and McDonald french fries. For instance, I have this gorgeous red dress and long coat to go with it that if I could refrain from pulling into DQ or Micky D's, I could actually fit into by spring. In case you have not noticed by reading my blog, red is one of my favorite colors. Except for red roses. I don't know if I un-consciencely have an issue with life long commitment or if I just like pink and tropicana orange roses best. For what ever reason, red roses are not my favorite.
So the salvation army bag is off the the front entryway. Yay me! The two tubs are stacked in the corner and other than Caity the dog, nothing at all exists under my bed. Boy, that has been on my bucket list forever.
Next up, the dreaded bedroom closet. Ugh.
Back from Verizon after ordering my iPhone, so I won't have to wait in line at the Verizon store on the 10th. Buying an iPhone is like buying a car. I had to buy a special car charger for Apple products only, a hard case cover, then if you bought a bluetooth you got 30% off. So the bargain guru that I am, I bought all three. Then to order the phone you have to remember your Verizon password, which I just changed yesterday that did not work tonight, so I had to change in while at the store. Plus I road around with Linda while she got her phone activated and set up with a special cover to protect her screen and a nifty cover. Whew, I'm worn out!
Hopefully I am smart enough to activate and download my applications I want. And, I cannot wait till I get to take pictures and upload them for my blog and facebook.
COME TO THE PURPLE DOOR again, because who knows whats going on in FLOWERCHIC's world to talk about. Ciao for now!
So the salvation army bag is off the the front entryway. Yay me! The two tubs are stacked in the corner and other than Caity the dog, nothing at all exists under my bed. Boy, that has been on my bucket list forever.
Next up, the dreaded bedroom closet. Ugh.
Back from Verizon after ordering my iPhone, so I won't have to wait in line at the Verizon store on the 10th. Buying an iPhone is like buying a car. I had to buy a special car charger for Apple products only, a hard case cover, then if you bought a bluetooth you got 30% off. So the bargain guru that I am, I bought all three. Then to order the phone you have to remember your Verizon password, which I just changed yesterday that did not work tonight, so I had to change in while at the store. Plus I road around with Linda while she got her phone activated and set up with a special cover to protect her screen and a nifty cover. Whew, I'm worn out!
Hopefully I am smart enough to activate and download my applications I want. And, I cannot wait till I get to take pictures and upload them for my blog and facebook.
COME TO THE PURPLE DOOR again, because who knows whats going on in FLOWERCHIC's world to talk about. Ciao for now!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
IT MAY BE HARD TO WRAP YOUR MIND AROUND & THE DECISION IS MADE
O.K, this is quirky, so I warn you that I felt the same way the first time I saw this! Rachel Ray, Cooking with Lydia, and The Test Kitchen have all cooked this recipe and each time I thought, "Yuck."
Cook spaghetti till al dente, then drain leaving in a small amount of water. Add grated Parmesan cheese and set aside. You take a garlic clove and saute it in olive oil in a skillet. Remove the slightly toasted garlic from the oil, and add two eggs. Do not scramble, fold in noodles on top of egg mixture continuing till cooked the way you like your eggs. Add fresh grated peppercorns. Serve for breakfast or any meal. Delish!
I substituted drained Romain noodles and added half the seasoning packet (shrimp) along with Parmesan cheese and a little water. Stir together before adding to the egg mixture.
I have made the above original recipe without the egg and it is delish too.
My dad fixed this for years separately and never knew he was a Top Chef, until I told him I saw it fixed on the Today Show. He would eat fried eggs and a bowl of Romain noodles.
I was so surprised that I liked this. If you are adventurous, give it a try. I warn you, it is bland to look at, so add a sprig of parsley or green onion blade to jazz it up.
The decision has been made. I feel as though a drum roll is necessary, because it took me till now to make my final decision. I'm going with Sista to pre-order my iPhone at the Verizon store today. I would like to have a white one, but black may be the only color available. Either way, I am definitely going to buy some sort of case to cover it. Way too many friends have dropped their phones, and this puppy is an investment for me. I'll take a pic of something and upload it for my blog.
I mainly wanted an iPhone for picture taking and video, music and going online. I really don't talk on the cell phone that much at all. I have the basic, basic, minimal plan as it is.
I should be able to download the Bible application, which will make room in the teeny, tiny, red purse I carry. Also ditch the address book. Then I'll have more room in my purse for more necessary, uh...ummm, "stuff".
Part of being my own best friend is making conscience decisions that will simplify my life. This is one more quality decision made in the right direction.
My blog allotted time is up, so I must get back to sorting spring, summer and winter clothes, and getting a bag ready to take to the salvation army. I am still doing my spring cleaning early a little bit at a time. Just think, when spring actually does get here I can do fun stuff instead with my organized and deeply cleaned home.
That is all for today. COME TO THE PURPLE DOOR again and we'll see what creative things have happened since the last time. Oh yeah, I found two other blogs to follow yesterday and I am having fun reading whats happening in their blogs too. If you want to join me as a follower, just hit the "follow" button on my blog and sign up, if you don't have a Google account already, you can register for an account on there too. I obviously like my blog, and there are other blogs to enjoy as well. Bye till next time!
FLOWERCHIC
Cook spaghetti till al dente, then drain leaving in a small amount of water. Add grated Parmesan cheese and set aside. You take a garlic clove and saute it in olive oil in a skillet. Remove the slightly toasted garlic from the oil, and add two eggs. Do not scramble, fold in noodles on top of egg mixture continuing till cooked the way you like your eggs. Add fresh grated peppercorns. Serve for breakfast or any meal. Delish!
I substituted drained Romain noodles and added half the seasoning packet (shrimp) along with Parmesan cheese and a little water. Stir together before adding to the egg mixture.
I have made the above original recipe without the egg and it is delish too.
My dad fixed this for years separately and never knew he was a Top Chef, until I told him I saw it fixed on the Today Show. He would eat fried eggs and a bowl of Romain noodles.
I was so surprised that I liked this. If you are adventurous, give it a try. I warn you, it is bland to look at, so add a sprig of parsley or green onion blade to jazz it up.
The decision has been made. I feel as though a drum roll is necessary, because it took me till now to make my final decision. I'm going with Sista to pre-order my iPhone at the Verizon store today. I would like to have a white one, but black may be the only color available. Either way, I am definitely going to buy some sort of case to cover it. Way too many friends have dropped their phones, and this puppy is an investment for me. I'll take a pic of something and upload it for my blog.
I mainly wanted an iPhone for picture taking and video, music and going online. I really don't talk on the cell phone that much at all. I have the basic, basic, minimal plan as it is.
I should be able to download the Bible application, which will make room in the teeny, tiny, red purse I carry. Also ditch the address book. Then I'll have more room in my purse for more necessary, uh...ummm, "stuff".
Part of being my own best friend is making conscience decisions that will simplify my life. This is one more quality decision made in the right direction.
My blog allotted time is up, so I must get back to sorting spring, summer and winter clothes, and getting a bag ready to take to the salvation army. I am still doing my spring cleaning early a little bit at a time. Just think, when spring actually does get here I can do fun stuff instead with my organized and deeply cleaned home.
That is all for today. COME TO THE PURPLE DOOR again and we'll see what creative things have happened since the last time. Oh yeah, I found two other blogs to follow yesterday and I am having fun reading whats happening in their blogs too. If you want to join me as a follower, just hit the "follow" button on my blog and sign up, if you don't have a Google account already, you can register for an account on there too. I obviously like my blog, and there are other blogs to enjoy as well. Bye till next time!
FLOWERCHIC
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
SISTA & I SHOP FOR CELL PHONES & WHOOSE UP AT 3 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING?
Sista and I went shopping for cell phones yesterday! It is time for us to upgrade our cell phones if we choose to. I can't decide just yet what I want, but we are trying to shop around. By trying, I mean to not outright buy the phone we are leaning towards. That is why she and I are going shopping as a team. We both have our money ready to spend. She has more money than I do, so she is more free Willy to spend first time out of the boat. I had to hold the girl back. Since we are sisters, and I am the youngest, I try and return the favor over the years and watch her back for her. She was lamenting about not buying her phone last night. So I kept telling her, "You do what you want, but I think you should wait and shop around a little more." We usually buy the same identical phone, but I am leaning towards a iPhone and she is leaning toward a Droid Incredible. I am very fugal with my money and so is she. The Droid Incredible is very reasonable priced, but obviously does not have the amenities that the iPhone offers.
I am at the stage, where I am willing, in some cases, to pay a little more in order to get more conveniences. Sista says all she cares about is that the phone be able to ring when a call comes through, and she be able to communicate with the person on the other end. Which is not true, she talking "smack," she likes to text, likes ring tones (I don't even use those), like to go online with her phone (once again, I don't even pay for that). The only thing is, she hates to spend the money. Like I said before, we both fugal AKA cheapskates.
The Apple iPhones don't come out until the 10th of this month. That's nine days from today. So I go online this morning at 3 a.m. at apple.com to check the specs out on the iPhone. I just e-mailed them to Sista so we would be on the same page. I will post this most monumental information of which phone we end up buying later.
I will digress here. Did anybody wonder why Flowerchic woke up at 3 a.m.? Well Flowerchic has wondered about this herself. I took an intercessory class that was taught at my church. And the intercessor who taught the class had us to do a homework assignment, which was to ask God what time He would like to converse with us. She says God will choose a time in your day when he will be most be able to have your undivided attention. Well Flowerchic's time is 3 a.m. When it is time to write a poem or story, the ideas usually come around 3 a.m. I need to pray about something I can't decipher on my own, I'm up at 3 a.m. I make a lot of decisions at 3 a.m. That does not mean you can call me on the phone at 3 a.m. just to chat (smile.)
Most of my friends are Christians and a lot of them are in ministry and have been for many years, actually all Christians are, except they carry the administrative duties that are apart of ministry, and some of them attended this same class. So I know when a few of their prayer times are. Plus as you make new friends the topic comes up in conversation and you find out that way too. Sometimes I'm just curious and I'll ask out right when their time is. It comes in handy.
One day I woke up in a panic, totally stressed to the max and I no sooner had opened my eyes. It was so bad that felt my prayers were not enough, and the scriptures I needed I could not remember or find in my bible, and the ones I did find didn't fit in my mind. I knew I needed help and someone to pray for and with me. So one of my fb friends, who is in ministry starts posting scripture on her wall about this time. So I get on fb, get on Chat and she is online. So I am crying, in a bad way, and trying to type what is going on. She types back, Lets pray/type The Lord's prayer. I'll start out typing and then you'll type." I was in such a state, she ended up typing the whole thing out and proceeded to minister to me online.
It had been many years since I have woke in such a state as that. But, I had let my situation build up against me with only a minimum amount of Word going into my mind, and that was the result. I had let my guard down, and opened the door, by not digging in the Word. Thankfully I had a Christian friend who I knew, that was able to help me when under attack.
You never know what you'll read when you COME TO THE PURPLE DOOR WITH FLOWERCHIC. Sometimes neither does FLOWERCHIC! Well come on back next time and we'll ponder life's subject matter of the day once again. Maybe Sista and I will have made up our minds on which phone to buy!
Peace out, FLOWERCHC! Tee-hee!
I am at the stage, where I am willing, in some cases, to pay a little more in order to get more conveniences. Sista says all she cares about is that the phone be able to ring when a call comes through, and she be able to communicate with the person on the other end. Which is not true, she talking "smack," she likes to text, likes ring tones (I don't even use those), like to go online with her phone (once again, I don't even pay for that). The only thing is, she hates to spend the money. Like I said before, we both fugal AKA cheapskates.
The Apple iPhones don't come out until the 10th of this month. That's nine days from today. So I go online this morning at 3 a.m. at apple.com to check the specs out on the iPhone. I just e-mailed them to Sista so we would be on the same page. I will post this most monumental information of which phone we end up buying later.
I will digress here. Did anybody wonder why Flowerchic woke up at 3 a.m.? Well Flowerchic has wondered about this herself. I took an intercessory class that was taught at my church. And the intercessor who taught the class had us to do a homework assignment, which was to ask God what time He would like to converse with us. She says God will choose a time in your day when he will be most be able to have your undivided attention. Well Flowerchic's time is 3 a.m. When it is time to write a poem or story, the ideas usually come around 3 a.m. I need to pray about something I can't decipher on my own, I'm up at 3 a.m. I make a lot of decisions at 3 a.m. That does not mean you can call me on the phone at 3 a.m. just to chat (smile.)
Most of my friends are Christians and a lot of them are in ministry and have been for many years, actually all Christians are, except they carry the administrative duties that are apart of ministry, and some of them attended this same class. So I know when a few of their prayer times are. Plus as you make new friends the topic comes up in conversation and you find out that way too. Sometimes I'm just curious and I'll ask out right when their time is. It comes in handy.
One day I woke up in a panic, totally stressed to the max and I no sooner had opened my eyes. It was so bad that felt my prayers were not enough, and the scriptures I needed I could not remember or find in my bible, and the ones I did find didn't fit in my mind. I knew I needed help and someone to pray for and with me. So one of my fb friends, who is in ministry starts posting scripture on her wall about this time. So I get on fb, get on Chat and she is online. So I am crying, in a bad way, and trying to type what is going on. She types back, Lets pray/type The Lord's prayer. I'll start out typing and then you'll type." I was in such a state, she ended up typing the whole thing out and proceeded to minister to me online.
It had been many years since I have woke in such a state as that. But, I had let my situation build up against me with only a minimum amount of Word going into my mind, and that was the result. I had let my guard down, and opened the door, by not digging in the Word. Thankfully I had a Christian friend who I knew, that was able to help me when under attack.
You never know what you'll read when you COME TO THE PURPLE DOOR WITH FLOWERCHIC. Sometimes neither does FLOWERCHIC! Well come on back next time and we'll ponder life's subject matter of the day once again. Maybe Sista and I will have made up our minds on which phone to buy!
Peace out, FLOWERCHC! Tee-hee!
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