Saturday, March 26, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Bitterness
What a good topic. It came at a perfect time in my life.
I felt this way the other day and found it better to talk about it with that person.
She was clueless that she had hurt my feelings. I made myself sick with worry about it all weekend.
When I spoke to her about it yestereday, she had no clue.
I am all about confrontation and getting to the root of it. It helps alot.
I am slowly wading through the other things in my life.
"All of your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them." - ºoº Walt Disney ºoº
Heavenly Homemakers |
| Posted: 23 Mar 2011 06:33 AM PDT Bitterness. What a fun thing to experience. It eats at you, distracts you, causes you to lose sleep, makes you feel angry and keeps the hurt feelings right at the surface of your heart. We've all had our feelings hurt at one time or another. People have sinned against us. They have been thoughtless toward us. Some have intentionally been mean or hurtful to us. Others have treated us with disrespect. Some have made us feel like a little piece of dirt that is worth nothing more than to be tossed out to the wind. None of that feels good. None of that causes us to smile, to be happy or to feel loved. Hurtful words and actions from others are painful to endure, whether they were intended to cause pain or not. It's okay to be angry. Anger is a God given emotion and a natural feeling after someone has wronged us. But we don't get to run a bath full of anger and soak in it. Most of the time, when I am angry at someone…they are completely clueless that they have hurt me or made me angry. I'll have countless "conversations in my head" with that person in which I effectively set the record straight, and oh so eloquently let them know how right I am and how wrong they are and boy do I let them have it! In my head. Over and over. And over. What a completely unproductive use of my time and brain power. This is where bitterness creeps in. It's hard to let go of anger. I hold onto it because I want to "punish" the person who hurt me. Instead, all I'm doing is punishing myself, making myself physically sick with the cancer of bitterness. The way I see it, I have three choices: I can choose to go to the person and resolve the issue, forgive and move on. If I truly can't bring myself to go to the person and work through the problem of my hurt, then I HAVE to choose to just let go of it. Otherwise, I'm making the third choice…the choice to be bitter. Clearly, resentment is a choice. We didn't choose for someone to hurt us, but if we remain unforgiving and ugly-hearted, we are choosing resentment. We are not allowed to say, "Everything he has done to me has made me SO BITTER." Nope. He may have hurt you, but he didn't make you bitter. You chose to be bitter. Deciding to let go of bitterness and forgive…it's hard. It's painful. It's gut-wrenching. It takes much prayer and an absolute surrender of your self. And then it's freeing. So, so freeing. Oh the ways God can use us when our hearts are free of bitterness! And oh how we are stuck in a trap of ugly, painful memories when we choose not to let it go. Resentment is a choice. What will you choose?
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Cakes
Again, with my cute Sock Monkey's or is it Monkies. Whatevs...you know I like them.
This is adorable and I love Nintendo!
I remember this movie - it was so cool to feel the reading of the book.
Kinda creepy...but gotta love Empire Strikes Back.
Um....I hope not.
Shout out to my baby guido.
Love this movie too....they did a pretty good job on it.
Maybe this should be first....Love me some Jack Skellington.
Love my iPod too.
Another shout out to the baby.
Here were some other ones.
I love looking at cakes and hopefully you do too.
This is adorable and I love Nintendo!
I remember this movie - it was so cool to feel the reading of the book.
Kinda creepy...but gotta love Empire Strikes Back.
Um....I hope not.
Shout out to my baby guido.
Love this movie too....they did a pretty good job on it.
Maybe this should be first....Love me some Jack Skellington.
Love my iPod too.
Another shout out to the baby.
Here were some other ones.
I love looking at cakes and hopefully you do too.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
All About Ami - Chinese New Year Doll
All About Ami - Chinese New Year Doll - yet another adorable object of my affection. Reminds me of my baby girl.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Best Valentine's Day Wines
Just like romance, wine can be light and sweet, bold and unique or refreshing and new. This Valentine's Day, show your appreciation for what makes your sweetheart different by picking a wine that captures her personality. You'll find great bottles at every price and for every preference, so you can make your day of love as picture perfect as your first date.
The SweetheartCarefree and bubbly, this person enjoys the sweeter things in life. Choose a wine that reflects their lighthearted sprit. Enjoy these wines alone or pair with fruits, berries or desserts—we suggest hand-dipped strawberries! Great Buy: Heart and Soul Moscato ($ 7.98) - Light and bubbly. This wine has hints of apricot, apple and peach.
Nice Notes: Sweet Bliss Red ($ 9.98) - Full of character. A red with flavors of ripe fruits and cherries capped with a chocolate finish.
The Busy BeeIs your valentine always on-the-go and in need of a little pampering? Treat your busy bee to one of these relaxing wines. Sip them slowly and savor the delightfully complex flavors they have to offer. From blends to intriguing varietals, these are great sniff, swirl and sip bottles. Great Buy: Mia Ragazza Chianti ($ 8.98) - A red fruity wine with a light aroma of vanilla and flavors of cherries, plum and spice.
Nice Notes: Unwined Chardonnay ($ 13.98) - The aroma of honey and pineapple and the fruity flavors blend well with the soft oak finish.
Toast-worthy: Venue Merlot ($ 15.98) - Take a whiff of this wine and you'll smell dark cherries and mocha. Take a sip, and you'll taste ripe fruits, dark chocolate and an espresso finish.
The Beloved AdventurerHere are off-the-wall wines for a spunky and spontaneous love that's not afraid to take a chance. They'll surprise you with their exceptional taste. Each sip captures the appeal of adventure. Great Buy: Finca El Origen Torrontes ($ 8.98) - Not a Pinot Grio, but sneakily similar. Peaches, flowers and orange make this a crisp enjoyable wine.
Nice Notes: Chocovine ($ 9.99) - Made from chocolate and red wine, it's a popular newcomer. This wine can be enjoyed on the rocks and even over ice cream.
Toast-worthy: Riondo Pink Spago Argento ($ 13.98) - Light and easy to sip, it has flavors of cherries and strawberries.
The Red RomanticClassy. Bold. Timeless. If these words describe your companion, then uncork a bottle of bold red wine. Sophisticated and approachable, a great red wine can be enjoyed at meal time or alone. A little red wine is also good for the heart, making it the ultimate Valentine's Day beverage. Great Buy: Rare Find Cabernet ($ 10.98) - A red with the aroma of plums, caramel and vanilla. It has the taste of red berries with a light finish.
Nice Notes: Inkberry Shiraz/ Cabernet ($ 11.98) - Doesn't get darker than this! It's a blend with hints of dark chocolate, spice and oak.
Toast-worthy: Conn Creek Herrick Red ($ 16.98) - Full-bodied wine with layers of caramel, mocha, berries and plums.
Just like romance, wine can be light and sweet, bold and unique or refreshing and new. This Valentine's Day,
show your appreciation for what makes your sweetheart different by picking a wine that captures her personality.
You'll find great bottles at every price and for every preference, so you can make your day of love as picture
perfect as your first date.
| The Sweetheart Carefree and bubbly, this person enjoys the sweeter things in life. Choose a wine that reflects their lighthearted sprit. Enjoy these wines alone or pair with fruits, berries or desserts—we suggest hand-dipped strawberries! |
Great Buy: Heart and Soul Moscato ($ 7.98) - Light and bubbly. This wine has hints of apricot, apple and peach. Nice Notes: Sweet Bliss Red ($ 9.98) - Full of character. A red with flavors of ripe fruits and cherries capped with a chocolate finish. | |
| The Busy Bee Is your valentine always on-the-go and in need of a little pampering? Treat your busy bee to one of these relaxing wines. Sip them slowly and savor the delightfully complex flavors they have to offer. From blends to intriguing varietals, these are great sniff, swirl and sip bottles. |
Great Buy: Mia Ragazza Chianti ($ 8.98) - A red fruity wine with a light aroma of vanilla and flavors of cherries, plum and spice. Nice Notes: Unwined Chardonnay ($ 13.98) - The aroma of honey and pineapple and the fruity flavors blend well with the soft oak finish. Toast-worthy: Venue Merlot ($ 15.98) - Take a whiff of this wine and you'll smell dark cherries and mocha. Take a sip, and you'll taste ripe fruits, dark chocolate and an espresso finish. | |
| The Beloved Adventurer Here are off-the-wall wines for a spunky and spontaneous love that's not afraid to take a chance. They'll surprise you with their exceptional taste. Each sip captures the appeal of adventure. |
Great Buy: Finca El Origen Torrontes ($ 8.98) - Not a Pinot Grio, but sneakily similar. Peaches, flowers and orange make this a crisp enjoyable wine. Nice Notes: Chocovine ($ 9.99) - Made from chocolate and red wine, it's a popular newcomer. This wine can be enjoyed on the rocks and even over ice cream. Toast-worthy: Riondo Pink Spago Argento ($ 13.98) - Light and easy to sip, it has flavors of cherries and strawberries. | |
| The Red Romantic Classy. Bold. Timeless. If these words describe your companion, then uncork a bottle of bold red wine. Sophisticated and approachable, a great red wine can be enjoyed at meal time or alone. A little red wine is also good for the heart, making it the ultimate Valentine's Day beverage. |
Great Buy: Rare Find Cabernet ($ 10.98) - A red with the aroma of plums, caramel and vanilla. It has the taste of red berries with a light finish. Nice Notes: Inkberry Shiraz/ Cabernet ($ 11.98) - Doesn't get darker than this! It's a blend with hints of dark chocolate, spice and oak. Toast-worthy: Conn Creek Herrick Red ($ 16.98) - Full-bodied wine with layers of caramel, mocha, berries and plums. | |
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Lollipops | See's Candies
Lollipops | See's Candies - These are so tasty. I really like the Cafe Latte. I can eat one after another.....and so on and so on. YUM!
Redbox Code - Free Rental
To score this freebie, simply enter code QM4KTX6 at checkout. There has not been an expiration date listed. Enjoy!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office - man this guy has it bad in Arizona. God Bless him for standing up for what he believe's in.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Magazines for the Home
I really love paper....esp. Magazines.
My daughter got me hooked into this magazine:
It has so many different things besides home decorating. It really is how to make your house beautiful either through furniture or recipes. I highly recommend it!
Here are some of my other favs:
My daughter got me hooked into this magazine:
It has so many different things besides home decorating. It really is how to make your house beautiful either through furniture or recipes. I highly recommend it!
Here are some of my other favs:
YouTube - Volkswagen Commercial: The Force
YouTube - Volkswagen Commercial: The Force Adorable. Saw it 1st on Epbot.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Redbox: Earn FREE Rentals When You Rent 2 DVDs
Redbox: Earn FREE Rentals When You Rent 2 DVDs
I like this blog and had to share this great deal. I won't be going today though. It is freakin' cold outside. BRRR!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Neil Jackson - YUM!
Ok, so I was watching Blade - House of Chthon and kept saying to myself that this guy looked really familiar Neil Jackson - IMDb then I realized where I know him from.
In another TV Show that was so not like like Blade. I liked him in Make it or Break it. It looks like from his profile on IMDb that he will no longer play that character that was so yummy.
Oh well at least I can drool over him in these episodes of Blade the Series.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0823333/videogallery
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Blade (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Blade (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I have been watching this series and really love the music that is played in the background.
I may have to read the comic books now because I like the whole premise of the movies.
Granted some are far fetched, but it was definitely different.
I have been watching this series and really love the music that is played in the background.
I may have to read the comic books now because I like the whole premise of the movies.
Granted some are far fetched, but it was definitely different.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Nesting Items
As you saw in my previous post - I like nesting items.
Here is another set of Nesting cuteness - except I actually own these and even use them.
Here is another set of Nesting cuteness - except I actually own these and even use them.
ADORABLE... right?
Sock Monkey's
So, as I was browsing through my fav store Target.
I came across these adorable items in the toy section:
I know I don't N E E D them but they sure would look nice in my house (somewhere). I'm just sayin'.
So go check them out and fall in love with them too. Or be like me and have them forever immortalized in a picture online.
I found some more Sock Monkey cuteness too:
I came across these adorable items in the toy section:
So go check them out and fall in love with them too. Or be like me and have them forever immortalized in a picture online.
I found some more Sock Monkey cuteness too:
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