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Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Phenomenon, Schmphenomenon
This started as a Facebook phenomenon, but I thought it would fit nicely here.
25 Random Thing About Me
1. I only like to write with black ink.
2. I have to eat at least three cookies at a time. Not two, not four. Three.
3. I have a wonderful family and I'm proud to be an Ortego, and will be equally as proud to be a Roussell (eek!).
4. I used to drink leftover Italian dressing from salads directly out of the bowl.
5. I secretly want to be a Broadway actor/dancer/singer, but lack serious ability in all three.
6. I HATE traffic and turn into a monster when I feel trapped in traffic.
7. I've been a Christian since I was 7, and have never questioned my faith. It has made me into who I am today.
8. I can't eat leaning over, I have to eat sitting up straight and very close to the table.
9. I have tiny toenails.
10. I love wearing my James Avery cross ring on my left ring finger because of all that it signifies: my grandparents, my purity and my faith.
11. Even though I adore my girlfriends now, I'm very nostalgic, and miss my high school girlfriends, and wish we would have stayed closer - great things are happening to them and I want to share those memories.
12. I am a pack rat, and save everything from candy wrappers to coke bottles. I have a phobia of throwing things away that I might could use later (for example, I never throw pickle or olive jars away, they could be used for craft projects!) - I have an entire cabinet full of these bottles.
13. I admit it, I have washed Ziploc bags and flattened out used aluminum foil to reuse them. Just call me Myra.
14. I talk to my dog Sadie, like she could actually answer me back. I know she understands me.
15. Reality shows are my addiction. Especially Rock of Love.
16. I try and have a quiet time everyday to pray and read, it is also the time where I write the most.
17. I feel more powerful when I wear heels.
18. It annoys me when people correct me. I'm stubborn.
19. I love that I went to a co-ed, public school. It taught me more than book smarts, it taught me how to stand up for myself and take criticism graciously.
20. I've gained a little weight since high school and it affects me more than I thought.
21. I planted corn once with my grandpa. I also used to play Battleship with my other grandfather. These two memories are some of my favorite.
22. I never got interested in MySpace.
23. I love Jason because of how we've grown up together, but I love him more for the man he is turning in to. He makes me laugh and watching him grow in Christ has been an honor.
24. My brain is like a ticker tape of thoughts - constant, unrelenting and sometimes obnoxious. I wish I could turn it off sometimes.
25. I miss my old cat Clarence. I secretly think I killed him because I took a picture of him close up, and I think the flash blinded him, and he ran away. I also miss my parakeet Skye - he used to dance to NSYNC with me.
25 Random Thing About Me
1. I only like to write with black ink.
2. I have to eat at least three cookies at a time. Not two, not four. Three.
3. I have a wonderful family and I'm proud to be an Ortego, and will be equally as proud to be a Roussell (eek!).
4. I used to drink leftover Italian dressing from salads directly out of the bowl.
5. I secretly want to be a Broadway actor/dancer/singer, but lack serious ability in all three.
6. I HATE traffic and turn into a monster when I feel trapped in traffic.
7. I've been a Christian since I was 7, and have never questioned my faith. It has made me into who I am today.
8. I can't eat leaning over, I have to eat sitting up straight and very close to the table.
9. I have tiny toenails.
10. I love wearing my James Avery cross ring on my left ring finger because of all that it signifies: my grandparents, my purity and my faith.
11. Even though I adore my girlfriends now, I'm very nostalgic, and miss my high school girlfriends, and wish we would have stayed closer - great things are happening to them and I want to share those memories.
12. I am a pack rat, and save everything from candy wrappers to coke bottles. I have a phobia of throwing things away that I might could use later (for example, I never throw pickle or olive jars away, they could be used for craft projects!) - I have an entire cabinet full of these bottles.
13. I admit it, I have washed Ziploc bags and flattened out used aluminum foil to reuse them. Just call me Myra.
14. I talk to my dog Sadie, like she could actually answer me back. I know she understands me.
15. Reality shows are my addiction. Especially Rock of Love.
16. I try and have a quiet time everyday to pray and read, it is also the time where I write the most.
17. I feel more powerful when I wear heels.
18. It annoys me when people correct me. I'm stubborn.
19. I love that I went to a co-ed, public school. It taught me more than book smarts, it taught me how to stand up for myself and take criticism graciously.
20. I've gained a little weight since high school and it affects me more than I thought.
21. I planted corn once with my grandpa. I also used to play Battleship with my other grandfather. These two memories are some of my favorite.
22. I never got interested in MySpace.
23. I love Jason because of how we've grown up together, but I love him more for the man he is turning in to. He makes me laugh and watching him grow in Christ has been an honor.
24. My brain is like a ticker tape of thoughts - constant, unrelenting and sometimes obnoxious. I wish I could turn it off sometimes.
25. I miss my old cat Clarence. I secretly think I killed him because I took a picture of him close up, and I think the flash blinded him, and he ran away. I also miss my parakeet Skye - he used to dance to NSYNC with me.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Night and Day
Sooo we went camping. I made it through. No ticks and bug bites. Only a few massive spiders, but I was brave and did not scream while Katherine killed them. I also helped cut a tree branch, am I fabulous or what!?
What else has been happening? I haven't been able to write as much as I would like lately. I'm getting more inspired to keep up with other "secret" projects (hint: being a marriable woman and conquering my fear of mushrooms), so writing has fallen. But I miss it, and the more I think about the events of my day, the more I think that putting them on paper helps me process through them. It also provides for a great foundation for future writing endeavors (think big!). I think I could do it. Maybe I should add that to my list of goals for this year.
Work has been intense lately. Very intense. Very very intense.
Stephanie's Top 5 Things to Do This Weekend:
5. Workout...twice.
4. Clean off my desk
3. Clean my balcony
2. Get my Mardi Gras dress hemmed
1. STEAM CLEAN!!
What else has been happening? I haven't been able to write as much as I would like lately. I'm getting more inspired to keep up with other "secret" projects (hint: being a marriable woman and conquering my fear of mushrooms), so writing has fallen. But I miss it, and the more I think about the events of my day, the more I think that putting them on paper helps me process through them. It also provides for a great foundation for future writing endeavors (think big!). I think I could do it. Maybe I should add that to my list of goals for this year.Work has been intense lately. Very intense. Very very intense.
Stephanie's Top 5 Things to Do This Weekend:
5. Workout...twice.
4. Clean off my desk
3. Clean my balcony
2. Get my Mardi Gras dress hemmed
1. STEAM CLEAN!!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
In My Heart and My Hands
I've been waking up happy lately. Somewhere deep down is a light that was switched on recently, and I feel happy. Excited. Joyful. Just happy. I feel silly for feeling that way, but the more I think about it the more I realize this is the way God wants us to feel. Extremely joyful for another chance at another day.
And it's not a passing joy, it's feels like a long-term peace. I feel like I've come to a place in my life where I can be content and happy where I am in the moment, not wishing for more, but understanding happiness in the time I'm given. Too sappy? Maybe so, but I know I'm not alone in this!
Possible wedding flowers?
And it's not a passing joy, it's feels like a long-term peace. I feel like I've come to a place in my life where I can be content and happy where I am in the moment, not wishing for more, but understanding happiness in the time I'm given. Too sappy? Maybe so, but I know I'm not alone in this!
Possible wedding flowers?
Friday, January 9, 2009
Made Of
What the Facebook Is Going on Here?
How Are We Supposed to Advertise to the Social-Media Addicted?
Read the full article, here.
"...I assume these same people, when not getting on Facebook to tell friends who haven't seen them in 25 years that they're about to get on a plane to Vegas, are texting other people as well. If they are in such a dizzying mess of communication, how the hell are we advertisers supposed to make them look up for a second and get their attention? Oh that's right, maybe create a fan page for Lysol. Blah..."
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