tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304951282024-03-23T13:05:12.470-05:00Just Another TransplantMy Journey in this Place we call NashvegasMarjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-31580652967252097492012-03-28T10:21:00.002-05:002012-03-28T10:30:30.832-05:00Having a perspective change is good!Quite a while back, I read "The Noticer" by Andy Andrews. I've been a fan of his for many years and so when this book came out and I saw that it was about getting a change in your perspective, I knew that it was a must read for me! Andy is an amazing storyteller and plops you right down in the middle of this story as you meet Jones and see how this man who seems to have nothing really has Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-21142296052473955722010-10-29T13:19:00.002-05:002010-10-29T13:44:13.336-05:00PerspectiveIt seems like this year especially there has been a huge debate within the Christian community about the "controversial" holiday of Halloween. Maybe its because its on a Sunday this year that has people all up in arms. Personally, I don't see what the big deal is. I think if you choose to focus on how some people use the day to celebrate "evil" then you will think the day itself is "evil". IfMarjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-52685250852807904982010-10-25T15:06:00.002-05:002010-10-25T15:24:53.873-05:00its just another number...I'm in my final days of 33. I have to say that this has been an incredible year of growth for me. I've really started to take my life back and have seen some positive changes. I am incredibly happy with my weight loss of the last few months and am excited to continue to see that scale go down down down. I did not quite reach the goal that I had by this date, but progress is progress and I justMarjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-734291488812063332010-08-19T08:55:00.002-05:002010-08-19T09:08:06.776-05:00ProgressThey say it takes 30 days to create a habit. I can say that new habits have started in my life and these are great habits to have. I am thrilled that I am getting closer to God and understanding once again the joy that comes in that relationship. I also am still watching what I eat...I have re-introduced some "normal" foods back into my diet, but they are very balanced. I have been slacking Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-11958547044398227062010-07-21T22:08:00.002-05:002010-07-21T22:32:02.946-05:00Heart TransplantThis is what I've feel that I've gotten...For so long I've struggled with "the funk". I've gone through life dreary, trying to do things on my own. Trying to hold onto a relationship with God that I really haven't been sure I've wanted, but I've wanted to want it. I've struggled with making decisions and then actually taking the action to follow through with them.Last month I had an amazing Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-82559253805611958252010-07-19T10:24:00.002-05:002010-07-19T10:48:41.080-05:00TrustI've always thought of myself as a fairly trusting person. I want to believe the best in people and trust that they would do the right thing in different situations. I've been burned way too many times throughout life and my trust in people has dwindled. I have a hard time seeing pure motives in others and now I tend to see the worst in people before the best. Today, I came across this verse Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-57352032200171811362010-03-16T16:38:00.003-05:002010-03-16T16:39:49.312-05:00FaceliftI am so excited about the new design of my blog. Maybe this will encourage me to write more. I have fought doing the blogger update, but now that I have...I love that I can have a blog that reflects me a little bit more.Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-60995314734625442242010-02-24T15:50:00.003-06:002010-02-24T16:08:16.082-06:00The Long Goodbye has come to an EndThree years ago, I learned that my Grandpa was placed in a nursing home...that his health had deteriorated so much that he could no longer be taken care of at home. This was shocking news to hear. The shock continued when I heard the word...Alzheimer's. My strong Grandpa had been fighting this disease for years I was told. I didn't understand how that was possible because he always seemed so Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-21364630297840518422010-02-04T10:20:00.002-06:002010-02-04T10:39:52.043-06:00The GameThe game...its exhausting. Trying to please people (as I am so apt to do)...is draining. Yeah, this is me...drained. I feel like I've been in a tug of war and I"m the rope. I have decided to stay put and make the best of my circumstances because I need to create a better story for myself. This decision is anything but easy. I feel like my dreams and desires are morphing...into what, I'm Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-23511696179660825902009-09-15T09:36:00.001-05:002009-09-15T09:36:49.117-05:00WidgetMarjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-34229370988705301792009-09-11T22:34:00.002-05:002009-09-11T22:54:14.716-05:00Everything...Life has been..messy lately. Circumstances have entered my life that are completely out of my control. I am experiencing an extremely deep loss and going through multiple versions of the grief process. My extended family is experiencing a situation that I would not wish on anyone. Its heart-wrenching. I can't go into a ton of detail because I'm not sure how far this news has gotten, but I'm Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-39593370721900841392009-04-28T22:24:00.003-05:002009-04-28T22:57:08.056-05:00Glimpse of HopeEver so slowly, things are beginning to look up. Since it is not my nature to be patient...this process has been killing my spirit. I haven't blogged in so long because I have just had dark thoughts that I thought would frighten you lovely blog readers. It hurts my heart to be so dark..anyone that knows me knows that I am normally a happy person, but I haven't known that person in so long. I Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-50136324388389641402009-04-28T22:09:00.002-05:002009-04-28T22:24:06.276-05:00Eight ThingsKendra tagged me and i just have to take part. 8 things I am looking forward to:1. Going to Atlanta this weekend2. Signing some new artists to work with3. My aunt and uncles upcoming adoption4. Meeting my new cousin!5. Meeting my new "niece" (sonja's little girl making her debut this summer)6. Getting financially stable 7. All the traveling this fall I hope8. Having the house to myself Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-29708186791566192492009-03-19T14:11:00.002-05:002009-03-19T14:23:24.620-05:00Song List"Your iPod says alot about you..."1. Put your iPod (or media player) on shuffle.2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN, NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!4. Tag 10 friends who might enjoy this quiz as well as the person you got the note from.IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OK?" YOU SAY?WeWHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?Few Days DownWHATMarjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-66891386164590310452008-12-10T14:33:00.002-06:002008-12-10T14:49:07.175-06:00Holidays with the RelativesSo, it has been YEARS since I"ve been with my family on any holiday. I think its been at least 5 years...maybe longer. It was a refreshing to be back around the old traditions and to "morph" back into my role in the family. When it came to preparing for dinner, I jumped in and did as much as I could. When it came to dinner time and sitting around the table, I listened to the stories being Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-46168739258253043942008-11-11T11:41:00.002-06:002008-11-11T11:46:32.643-06:00Traveling timeI'm seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. In just 11 days, I will get to spend 10 days in the PNW with my fam. I'm so looking forward to the change of scenery (even the dark, rainy scenery). I'll get to see lots of my family members and meet my newest niece for the first time. I've really been struggling in the day to day of life lately so having a change is really filling me with Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-72932977860482020082008-10-30T12:26:00.002-05:002008-10-30T12:28:37.723-05:00New opportunity!I just signed up for a fun, new program that will cultivate the creative side of me that has been buried for so long. One of the major book publishers is recruiting for volunteers to review their new books. I'm so excited to be able to get my hands on some free books, take time to READ and to spend some time writing! So, from time to time, you will be seeing some reviews on this site. Let theMarjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-41233599860197584302008-09-03T20:58:00.002-05:002008-09-03T21:09:37.272-05:00updateYes...you can just call me negligent. Life has been happening so fast and so slow all at once. Finally conference stuff is done and I am beginning to feel normal again. I'm trying to get back into the swing of booking which always prove to be tougher than I want it to be. I just need to refocus my mindset. Also, adding to the frenzy of life, I am having to figure out a new living situation.Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-27973639910037241042008-06-05T11:00:00.002-05:002008-06-05T11:12:33.736-05:00ConnectingThroughout my life there have been many different people that have come and gone, but that have left a mark on my life and helped create this mosaic that my life is today. The various experiences that sum up me today. I had a chance to re-connect with 2 of the more significant of those people this week. Out of the blue, I found out that my old youth pastor and his wife were in town and had Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-52436581462379808882008-04-12T22:29:00.002-05:002008-04-12T22:37:46.124-05:00Taking a Short Break...I needed to take a few minutes to be somewhat creative. So as you can see...my blog has a new look. Not necessarily the look I was going for...but I need to really take more time to figure out new templates and how to get them to look good. Anyway, welcome to the new Spring look! So guess what I noticed today...green things on trees!!! YAY...the first hints of real spring. New life Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1476744444947492812008-04-04T19:53:00.003-05:002008-04-04T20:04:58.545-05:00My new home in the country!I have been in my new home for officially a month today! It has been quite the change and not something that I ever pictured for myself...well, not in many MANY years. I have become quite the city/town girl over the years. This place was too good to pass up though so here I am. Acres of land surround me and there are 3 horses on the property. The massiveness of the horses scares me at times,Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-17049316209121948952008-04-03T14:05:00.002-05:002008-04-03T14:20:24.179-05:00RainYes, it is raining outside today. As I listen to the water drop on my rooftop, and window and see all the dreariness of this day, I am reminded of the dreary condition that has enveloped my heart. I am not sure where the sadness began, but it has become a part of who I presently am. I am in need of a change, but I don't know what that is. Or maybe I do know and I am just too scared to take Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-60955483908329999912008-02-18T21:32:00.002-06:002008-02-18T21:48:01.866-06:00new thoughtsSo, I guess I've been neglecting the ol' blog again. *sigh* I've been in a funk to say the least. I've been trying to find a house, making the decision to have a roommate or not, getting discouraged about finances...blah blah blah. So...I found a house and am going to be living with a roommate. The house is going to be a big help in the finance department and I think its going to be a great Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-18902204819122084352007-12-07T17:46:00.000-06:002007-12-07T17:50:57.839-06:00I am the planning maniac10 more days folks! Then, I'm outta here and will be in the land of sunshine and all the happiness I can stand. I can't stop planning my trip. What I want to do, where I want to go, what I want to buy...I'm obsessed with vacation. I am reading all kinds of reviews from people that have done Disney by themselves. I keep reading the menus of the places I'm eating and deciding NOW what I want Marjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-9940598165769988002007-11-30T23:08:00.000-06:002007-11-30T23:20:46.841-06:00Hi Blogland!Life has been running faster than I can think. For the most part things have been good. There have been some disappointments over the last 2 months and some struggles but I am embracing those things and have determined in my heart to not let those things cloud my vision. A couple weeks ago I had some good friends from home come visit and it was so refreshing. The 5 days with them were full ofMarjoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0