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Since graduating college and moving out on my own, I’ve had roommates for the majority of those years.  Some who left me with good stories and some who are lifelong friends.  While living by myself (with my dog) the last few years I’ve often thought it would be fun to have a roommate again.  Aside…

“Every student can learn” is the most common phrase I have heard since starting Alternative Teaching Certification program.  Realizing despite a learning difficulty, every student can learn; they just might need a different perspective or technique to be successful.  Isn’t that how life is?  We aren’t all wired alike, and what works for one doesn’t…

As the calendar turns to March, my heart always feels a little heavier and slightly anxious.  I often think with years passing that feeling would ease up a bit.  Though, year after year, it still comes and goes with the same anxiety.  This year as March 22nd approached, I really questioned within myself why 16 years…

I’m a girl of traditions!  We open presents on Christmas Eve, even at 11pm after all day on the road!We grew up with pizza on Friday night, hamburgers on Saturday followed by Hee Haw and pancakes on Sunday mornings.We ordered vanilla milkshakes and tater tots on Friday night at Sonic.  We go to the country for the weekend…

Here is a link to my next post for Start Marriage Right.  http://www.startmarriageright.com/2011/12/needy/ This post is from the depths of my heart, and I know resonates with so many singles (heck maybe even marrieds) my age, if there’s someone you know that needs to be encouraged, please share.  Also, encourage the men in your life…

Last week I participated in a fast with my church, Monday through Friday we skipped lunch opting instead to read the Word, pray and seek God’s direction for our lives and our church.  I haven’t done a fast in several years, and in times past I could only think about what I was going to…

My first article was published this week on Start Marriage Right.  Check it out and leave a comment on their site if you wish! http://www.startmarriageright.com/2011/12/expectations/

It is time again … my third trip to walk in a 3-Day (www.the3day.org) event for Breast Cancer Research, my second time to walk in San Diego!  I’m excited for the trip.  Every year we participate in this walk I have so many thoughts as the days near to leave on our journey … I…

Several little topics have been on my mind lately and I realized they are all “b” words … “Better”; “Besties”; “Books”; “Busy”; “Bayou City” … so, why not a post on the Letter B?  BETTER I don’t like comparisons.  Don’t get me wrong, I like good honest competition and I think lessons of winning and losing…