I was thinking over the holiday break about all of the commercials that say - New Year, New You and I realized that the message to us should instead be - New Year - IMPROVED YOU. None of us can become a "new" person. We are are who we are, right? If we believe that we are made in God's image - we should only want to improve ourselves instead of totally change. I guess I see so many people struggling to become someone they are not. Living a life of wanting to be like someone else can really tear a self esteem apart. That is why I LOVED the quote from the movie Narnia (from the character Luci) - "You should grow up to be just like YOU" -
So, what is so FAB about New Years - we get the opportunity to re-energize and make a plan to grow up to be just like ourselves (with a few improvements)!
Happy "Fabulous" 2011!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Homecoming
Last weekend was Murray State Homecoming weekend. In the past (pre kiddos), this was a type of reunion weekend where many of our college friends came back to Murray for the day. One year Scott and I hosted a party at our apartment and we had about 50 of our closest friends over after the game for fabulous food and fun. Modern day Homecoming weekend for our family means - going to the parade in jeans and a Murray State t-shirt. Heading home for lunch and then I head to tent city while Scott and kids hang at the house (usually one of the kids has a birthday party and/or sporting event to attend) - then we all meet up at the game.
It is funny how things change as we move through the different stages of life. The interesting thing is that I would LOVE to see those 50 friends again. They didn't become less important to me but other things in life take up our time so, less time is allowed for fabulous food and fun with college friends.
Anyway -so, what is so fabulous about Homecoming? I was walking through tent city and I saw two girls holding their babies talking (I am sure they were dear friends and were excited to share their thoughts on parenthood), I saw a group of guys getting a picture made in one of the fraternity tents (maybe in their 40s) and they had their arms wrapped around each other like old buddies would, I saw a several "old" football players gather at the side- line during the game talking and laughing. These events are so fab because relationships are reunited and friendships are evolved and isn't that what life is all about? I know it takes extra effort and life is moving at a fast pace but I never regret when I put myself in a situation to reunite with old friends (or make new friends for that matter).
Very few of our friends were here for Homecoming and I understand (kids, kids, kids) but I really look forward to the day when we can meet up once again and Scott and I can host another party for ANYONE who graduated in the 90s (ha)...
....but in the meantime - I enjoyed watching others appreciate and take advantage of this wonderful weekend we call Homecoming!
It is funny how things change as we move through the different stages of life. The interesting thing is that I would LOVE to see those 50 friends again. They didn't become less important to me but other things in life take up our time so, less time is allowed for fabulous food and fun with college friends.
Anyway -so, what is so fabulous about Homecoming? I was walking through tent city and I saw two girls holding their babies talking (I am sure they were dear friends and were excited to share their thoughts on parenthood), I saw a group of guys getting a picture made in one of the fraternity tents (maybe in their 40s) and they had their arms wrapped around each other like old buddies would, I saw a several "old" football players gather at the side- line during the game talking and laughing. These events are so fab because relationships are reunited and friendships are evolved and isn't that what life is all about? I know it takes extra effort and life is moving at a fast pace but I never regret when I put myself in a situation to reunite with old friends (or make new friends for that matter).
Very few of our friends were here for Homecoming and I understand (kids, kids, kids) but I really look forward to the day when we can meet up once again and Scott and I can host another party for ANYONE who graduated in the 90s (ha)...
....but in the meantime - I enjoyed watching others appreciate and take advantage of this wonderful weekend we call Homecoming!
Friday, August 13, 2010
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Fab - Old Kentucky Home
Weep no more my lady....oh weep no more today...we will sing one song for my old Kentucky home...my old Kentucky home far away! Love it! Fabulous song that is sung at the Kentucky Derby every year. Now, I am not a "born in Kentucky" girl (grew up in Southern Illinois) but I have lived in Kentucky since 1996 (not including my four years at Murray State prior from 1990 - 1994) but that song...gives ...me...chills. I also love watching the crowd sing it. Most people shown on TV singing it are reading the jumbo screen and don't have a connection with it until the Derby. Those people make me laugh....
We sing it every week in Rotary in Murray and I just love it. So.......what is FAB about it? I guess the words and music make me feel like where ever life takes you - Kentucky is a place to call "home" - a beautiful State with rolling hills and pretty horses - a calm State - a State filled with tradition and class. I don't know....it is just Fabulous! Your thoughts.....
We sing it every week in Rotary in Murray and I just love it. So.......what is FAB about it? I guess the words and music make me feel like where ever life takes you - Kentucky is a place to call "home" - a beautiful State with rolling hills and pretty horses - a calm State - a State filled with tradition and class. I don't know....it is just Fabulous! Your thoughts.....
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Fabulous Mother's Day
Again...I am falling behind on my blogging efforts here but wanted to say a few words about what is so fabulous about mothers. Being a mother myself I could really get emotional and sappy - but I won't! I believe Caroline (my 5 year old) says it best in this song (this song was actually written by one of the Professors at Murray State, who is also a member of our church - Dr. Tom Lough). The kids will be singing it on Sunday at First Methodist. So precious and straight and to the point - Mother...Gift From God...sent from heaven above!
Friday, April 2, 2010
Good Friday
I know it has been almost a year since I have posted something on my blog...YIKES! I am going to try to be better about that but, like many, am pulled in so many directions! This Holy Week though, reminds me about about slowing down and reflecting on "Everything Fab" - Easter is by far the most important religious holiday to me personally and the word "good" doesn't begin to describe what this Friday (today) means to those of us who believe in the resurrection!
Easter is so much more than a nice day at church with pretty clothes and yummy food (pink/purple eggs and chocolate...yum, by the way) - Easter is about HOPE and a NEW BEGINNING and the fact that ... we are sinners and WILL BE forgiven and loved even though we don't deserve it - WOW!!! Good Friday - I would say FABULOUS FRIDAY (and every other synonym for FABULOUS....wonderful, magnificent, great, marvelous, remarkable, amazing, temendous).
Happy FABULOUS EASTER! Blessed be the name and praise be to GOD!
Easter is so much more than a nice day at church with pretty clothes and yummy food (pink/purple eggs and chocolate...yum, by the way) - Easter is about HOPE and a NEW BEGINNING and the fact that ... we are sinners and WILL BE forgiven and loved even though we don't deserve it - WOW!!! Good Friday - I would say FABULOUS FRIDAY (and every other synonym for FABULOUS....wonderful, magnificent, great, marvelous, remarkable, amazing, temendous).
Happy FABULOUS EASTER! Blessed be the name and praise be to GOD!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
what is fabulous about Earth Week
The beautiful earth God graced us with needs all of us to take better care of it. A few things we have done to make it better -
1. NEVER litter - it makes me sick to my stomach when I see someone litter - no reason for it
2. Set up recycling stations in our garage - Martha Stewart wouldn't approve of my station but it doesn't have to be pretty - just big tubs that say - Paper, Plastic/Cardboard, and Cans
3. Buy the low energy light bulbs
4. Install the solar lights for outside (we put these in last year and they are totally charged by the sun)
5. Turn the lights off during the day and when rooms aren't in use
6. Turn the water off when brushing teeth
7. We keep the house around 70 in the summer and 67 in the winter.
We aren't perfect as we still own 2 SUVs but can't really drive a smart car with three kiddos and all their STUFF (not as guilty as Al Gore must feel with his own personal jet he takes everywhere)! However, we are trying to do our part in small ways. Unless you move to an Eco Village, you can't be PERFECT. I will continue to look for more ways to take care of the earth - join me!
1. NEVER litter - it makes me sick to my stomach when I see someone litter - no reason for it
2. Set up recycling stations in our garage - Martha Stewart wouldn't approve of my station but it doesn't have to be pretty - just big tubs that say - Paper, Plastic/Cardboard, and Cans
3. Buy the low energy light bulbs
4. Install the solar lights for outside (we put these in last year and they are totally charged by the sun)
5. Turn the lights off during the day and when rooms aren't in use
6. Turn the water off when brushing teeth
7. We keep the house around 70 in the summer and 67 in the winter.
We aren't perfect as we still own 2 SUVs but can't really drive a smart car with three kiddos and all their STUFF (not as guilty as Al Gore must feel with his own personal jet he takes everywhere)! However, we are trying to do our part in small ways. Unless you move to an Eco Village, you can't be PERFECT. I will continue to look for more ways to take care of the earth - join me!
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