tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304951282011-07-29T04:39:33.583-05:00My Journey in this Place we call NashvegasBookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.comBlogger761100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-21142296052473955722010-10-29T13:19:00.002-05:002010-10-29T13:44:13.336-05:00

It 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". If

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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 just

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They 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

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-11958547044398227062010-07-21T22:08:00.002-05:002010-07-21T22:32:02.946-05:00

This 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

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I'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

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-57352032200171811362010-03-16T16:38:00.003-05:002010-03-16T16:39:49.312-05:00

I 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.

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Three 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

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-21364630297840518422010-02-04T10:20:00.002-06:002010-02-04T10:39:52.043-06:00

The 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

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-23511696179660825902009-09-15T09:36:00.001-05:002009-09-15T09:36:49.117-05:00

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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

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Ever 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

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-50136324388389641402009-04-28T22:09:00.002-05:002009-04-28T22:24:06.276-05:00

Kendra 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

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-29708186791566192492009-03-19T14:11:00.002-05:002009-03-19T14:23:24.620-05:00

"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 DownWHAT

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So, 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

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I'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

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-72932977860482020082008-10-30T12:26:00.002-05:002008-10-30T12:28:37.723-05:00

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 the

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Yes...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.

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-27973639910037241042008-06-05T11:00:00.002-05:002008-06-05T11:12:33.736-05:00

Throughout 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

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-52436581462379808882008-04-12T22:29:00.002-05:002008-04-12T22:37:46.124-05:00

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

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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,

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Yes, 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

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-60955483908329999912008-02-18T21:32:00.002-06:002008-02-18T21:48:01.866-06:00

So, 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

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-18902204819122084352007-12-07T17:46:00.000-06:002007-12-07T17:50:57.839-06:00

10 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

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-9940598165769988002007-11-30T23:08:00.000-06:002007-11-30T23:20:46.841-06:00

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 of

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-67261132275829873002007-10-04T21:53:00.000-05:002007-10-04T22:20:13.562-05:00

How is it October already? How am I turning *gasp* 31 in 23 days? I've been trying to keep my head above water lately. Trying to rebuild the business and it is a slow process. The downtimes can really be scary and you hope for the light at the end of the tunnel, but it keeps moving further back. Its frustrating. Normally at about this time of the year I do lots of traveling for work. Its a

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Yesterday I got the call from my dad that my Grandma had passed in the morning. This week has been a struggle. My mind flooded with memories both good and bad. I had a chance Wednesday to tell her goodbye. it was difficult, but it helped to let go and deal with it all.

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Remember how I got the chance to go back home in May? It was such a great trip and I had a chance to reconnect with some family. One of these people was my Grandma. She and I have not always had the greatest road. Some incredibly destructive things happened in my young life that she had the power to protect me from but instead she made me believe I was in the wrong. As I grew up, the gap

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-73224348911242508732007-08-28T11:31:00.000-05:002007-08-28T11:41:43.646-05:00

In about 24 hours I will take off for the mountains of North Carolina. The next day, bands from various parts of the country will join us and the conference that I've been working so hard on will begin. The past few months have been quite a journey. I have been consumed with thoughts of failure and unknown. I have been pushed and stretched. I have been broken numerous times and put back

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This weekend I was talking with a friend about how much I was looking forward to fall and the cold weather. I then jokingly made the comment that in 6 months I'll be complaining about how cold it is and wanting summer again. :) As I continue to walk this life I've been given, I love seasons. One of the things that I do love about Nashville is that we do have the 4 seasons. Fall and Spring

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and oh so pretty. How horrible is it to love a piece of technology so much. :)Bare with me this month as its gonna be packed to the gills with work stress. I hope to get a few moments to touch base with you guys!

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So, my little ibook has decided that it is time to go to another home. This has given me the chance to upgrade to a pretty new black macbook! I am so excited!!! I went to go pick it up last night and the new computer had dead pixels. *sad* Now, I have to wait a few more days for the macbook fun to begin.

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-91078978692714074122007-07-10T12:57:00.000-05:002007-07-10T13:22:47.430-05:00

Hi friends! *waving* Sorry, I've been so negligent to keep you up to date on the happenings around here. I honestly don't know how all of a sudden its the middle of July. YIKES! Work has been taking up incredibly too much of my time recently, but I've also been on a discovery of strength. I've been lacking in strength both physical and emotional for way to long. The funny thing about

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-29837975886448125782007-06-12T21:39:00.000-05:002007-06-12T22:18:09.622-05:00

This last week and beginning this week have been filled with chaos and trying to solve problems for other people. Trying to relieve the stress of those around me, while all the while my own stress was building. One day a major problem got solved, then 2 days later it got unsolved and has escalated into a total mess. In dealing with this, I've seen human nature at its worst. On another hand,

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-15642742952520012212007-05-27T23:01:00.000-05:002007-05-27T23:25:39.754-05:00

My week in the northwest was amazing! So relaxing and fun to hang out with my friends (and the time with family wasn't bad either...hee hee). As always, I took this time away from the routine to really take stock at where I am in life. I had such a sense of freedom and destress that I realized how much I have to start protecting myself and my time. I need more balance in life and I need to

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-17518170965809997762007-05-03T13:09:00.000-05:002007-05-03T13:21:36.557-05:00

In less than 2 weeks now, I will be going to Seattle and Portland! I am soooo thrilled to get a week to see friends, a little bit of family and just see the beauty that is my old home...the Northwest. I have so much to do to plan and prepare. So much work that needs to be done so I can just go and be. I have one dilemma about this trip. My desire is to be selfish on this trip and make this

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-49437824978949776722007-04-26T22:07:00.000-05:002007-04-26T22:22:42.001-05:00

This week was the annual big week of the year in my industry. For 5 days, downtown Nashville is swallowed up by musicians and professionals in the christian music industry. This year was a bit different for me as my company decided to have a booth in the exhibit hall. It was my *lovely* job to be in the exhibit hall ALL day for 4 days. It made for VERY long days and today I have been wiped

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-56692639169743970102007-04-08T21:57:00.000-05:002007-04-08T22:04:04.720-05:00

Today was a different kind of perfect. It was a holiday spent alone, but it was wonderful. I feel rested! I got caught up on things that I needed to do. I made myself a YUMMY Easter dinner. I watched movies and laid on the couch and I READ. Fabulous! And to top it off...I have surprises from Ikea arriving any minute now. I wasn't looking forward to today, but it was exactly what I needed.

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Today has been fabulous. I did have to wake up TOO early and work for a few hours...but I got the rest of the day to myself to just chill. I also decided that the best way for me to spend my Easter is to REST. I am going to sleep in, maybe read some and just reeeelax. Life gets so busy and the days and weeks pass so flippin quickly so I am really thankful to have this time to regroup. Next

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-10294945138055569522007-03-25T21:41:00.000-05:002007-03-25T22:39:20.774-05:00

After a few months of silence, I got an email last night from my step-grandmother via my grandpa's account saying that he was in the hospital and having hallucinations and that he wasn't going to be coming home. It said that he was also denied access to a nursing home because they didn't have a mental ward. WEIRD! My grandpa has never been insane...like most of us, he's had depression from

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-15950987292163781212007-03-15T22:24:00.000-05:002007-03-15T22:36:41.673-05:00

No...not the basketball tourny...but my schedule. I have not stopped these past few weeks. Lots of changes. I'm getting settled into my 2nd job...its not so bad most of the time, but it does have its annoying moments. Although the cash it brings at the beginning of the week is happiness. I also volunteered for a big girl scout event last weekend. I got to do greeting and led games of

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-69349167972682348032007-02-28T22:01:00.000-06:002007-02-28T22:12:41.877-06:00

Hi all!!! What is up with life just getting away from not only me but so many of you as well. Has someone hit a speed button on the universe? February just FLEW by...ZIP ZIP ZIP. I had such a great time in North Carolina. It was great hanging out with students and seeing my band boys in action. The promoter for the event put us up in our own house and I got the whole downstairs to myself.

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-9992580281646568692007-02-15T00:02:00.000-06:002007-02-15T00:16:38.020-06:00

Well, I figured I would do the trite post to this day. This year I actualy forgot for a majority of the day that celebrations happen all over the place today. In years past, I've spent the day being somewhat melancholy about my "table of one" status. I don't know if it was the whirlwind of activity or what but I didn't even think about it today. Today was JUST another day like the rest. It

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-14968066191132261462007-02-09T14:58:00.000-06:002007-02-02T10:48:41.882-06:00

I've been thinking a lot lately about the life we've been given and the circumstances that come into life whether good or bad. Our lives are shaped by our reaction to the circumstnces that cross our path. I know I have failed many times in my bad reaction to circumstances. I know I've wasted much time pondering the "why me" question instead of putting up a fight and getting above my

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-71925849410164135432007-02-02T10:28:00.000-06:002007-02-02T10:48:41.918-06:00

We FINALLY got a snow day today! I woke up around 4 this morning and peeked outside and saw white! I felt like a little kid all giddy. I went back to sleep with the hope that the snow would still be there. There is definately something freeing and nostalgic about snow. Growing up in SW Wasthington, we also only got a couple days of snow a year and even just a little snow was enough for us to

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-46671115327957066762007-01-15T22:25:00.000-06:002007-01-15T22:40:23.389-06:00

Sometimes this town is just too sureal. Today was one of those days. I was sitting in Starbucks having a meeting for work and the afternoon was filled with spottings. The best spotting by far was seeing the one and only Michael W. Smith. Such an iconic character in my teenage years. One of the very first cassettes that I owned was his...growing up he was always a musician that I wanted to

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-43441722112704925782007-01-10T21:50:00.000-06:002007-01-10T22:05:42.396-06:00

Oh gosh. This week has been full of randomness. People have been really acting out of character. I have had many moments in the past couple days where I sit back, tilt my head, and say "reeeaalllyyyyy". Its quite the funny sight! Through it all I am resolved to hold my head high and not lose my character. I don't have the need to lower who I am in order to get my way. People that feel the

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-24092667128241350202006-12-31T18:28:00.000-06:002006-12-31T18:37:37.757-06:00

I am so excited for this year to get here. 2006 was really rocky. There were lots of good moments this year, but overall I have been really feeling discontent with where I am at in life. I have decided to take this discontentment and refocus my energies on the things I can change in my life. I want 2007 to be a year of pursual. I want to pursue success in my job. i want to pursue gaining

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-50645697110863382572006-12-26T16:14:00.000-06:002006-12-26T17:21:58.484-06:00

I borrowed this incredible book from a friend of mine called "The Traveler's Gift". It has to be one of the best books I have read in such a long time. The premise of the book is the main character is beyond the end of his rope and is taken through some pivotal points in history, and learns some great life lessons from key people in the past. These lessons have been hitting home with me. One

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-75177454164812418322006-12-21T18:06:00.000-06:002006-12-21T18:37:17.719-06:00

Its the time of the year when I have a few days to get organized. Life gets so crazy that papers pile up and suddenly my desk is throwing up and it drives me batty. I have enough to do to keep my busy and not thinking about my family on the other side of the country this Christmas. The busy work will be a great distraction. But the funny thing is that once this week is over...I will once

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-16430166840022570192006-12-07T21:58:00.000-06:002006-12-07T22:06:37.494-06:00

Ok...not really. :) Its the end of another week in life. Pretty mellow week except for being frustrated with people that just don't know what the word gratitude means. I could go on about that, but I know you guys know what it means to be grateful for the people in your life that help get you where you are. So...no need to spout off on that soapbox. What I do completely love is those people

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-29951506672268500352006-11-30T21:45:00.000-06:002006-11-30T21:48:46.165-06:00

So what is a girl to do when she is housesitting/dogsitting? She searches for a new blog template! The look is much more me. Oh guys I am so bored! Anyone wanna come over and party like its 2006? :)

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-62624844556442432772006-11-27T21:26:00.000-06:002006-11-30T22:40:25.698-06:00

Well, the traveling days are over. I absolutely LOVED the last month of my life. Seeing different parts of the country...not being home was great. I've been home for the past 7 days straight and I'm feeling stir crazy. I have really enjoyed not knowing exactly what the day would hold. I liked surprises around every corner and sleeping in a different bed most nights. I've known for awhile

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1162958584540270162006-11-07T21:33:00.000-06:002006-11-30T22:40:52.824-06:00

Well, I am back home in TN. I returned to rainy, cold, miserable fall weather. ICK. My week in CA was awesome. The sun, the warmth, the break from home stress and getting some work done were all a part of my week. I arrived on Halloween and went to Hollywood for the day. It was nuts. People EVERYWHERE. Literally. Cars could not get onto the streets. I have determined that Halloween is

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1161920020550455812006-10-26T22:14:00.000-05:002006-11-30T22:41:19.871-06:00

In a few hours, I will be 30. YIKES! I always envisioned 30 being way different than what its actually becoming. I thought I would be an adult by now, but I'm so far from it. It really seems like just yesterday that I was the awkward 12 year old girl with my bangs teased so high that a bird could live in it. My biggest problems were whether or not I would get the right color ESPRIT bag or if

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1161313397441409222006-10-19T21:28:00.000-05:002006-11-30T22:41:36.431-06:00

This week I was in Arlington for a youth pastor's convention. It was a good week overall. Lots of challenges to overcome..our booth was not coming together like we had planned; tables collapsing, banners not the right size...but in the end what mattered was that the people that came to our booth liked it. I connected with some great youth pastors and hopefully these will become great long term

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1160544468780755192006-10-11T00:17:00.000-05:002006-11-30T22:42:05.110-06:00

I guess for some reason, I need to keep learning that life is fragile and you need to prepare for the unknown. I got a phone call today from my BFF that a guy we grew up with died this weekend. This guy was a little brother to us. We would tease him, taunt him and basically be kids. The story that we have of his death so far was pretty heartbreaking. We've known him about as long as we've

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1160345353743654672006-10-08T16:50:00.000-05:002006-11-30T22:42:25.854-06:00

As you go through life, its inevitable that dreams will come and go. Some dreams you realize and other dreams for one reason or another fall to the wayside. This past weekend, a dream died. In reality the dream was dying long ago, but there was always that place in the back of my mind that held onto hope. I found out that the last of my former guys is now engaged. This one hurts. This is

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1160015139228519452006-10-04T21:14:00.000-05:002006-10-04T21:25:39.240-05:00

I'm joining the new sensation. Sitting Still and Mrs. Flinger have decided that to spice up the week, a writing assignment would be a fun way to pass the time and give people like me that have times of blog block to have a creative thing to write about. This week, its a lunch box story. So...here is goes...I had many lunch boxes in my time. Each fall, my elementary school years would start

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1159667833340361442006-09-30T20:55:00.000-05:002006-09-30T20:57:13.340-05:00

In 2 weeks I start my travel season for work! I am so ready to get out of town and this year I am actually going to 3 cities that I've never been to before! My journey starts 2 weeks from today when I go to Dallas for 4 days!

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1159667747358112222006-09-30T20:34:00.000-05:002006-09-30T20:55:47.370-05:00

This week has been full of ups and downs. Its been emotionally draining beyond belief. Many times all I've been able to think or say is "I don't know". As you know (or don't know yet), I work with bands. Musicians are extremely introverted and more times than not will keep their feelings to themselves. Then, it seems out of nowhere will just say they are not happy and that you are not doing

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1158898765744911342006-09-21T23:18:00.000-05:002006-09-21T23:21:34.060-05:00

Ok..so I have to say this made my day... Who wouldn't want to look like these girls. I found this fun face recognition program on http://www.myheritage.com . This week has flown by. Nothing too exciting. I start traveling for my job in less than a month and I can't wait!!! 4 cities in 6 weeks...its gonna be a blast.

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1157933662434350362006-09-10T19:05:00.000-05:002006-09-10T19:14:22.446-05:00

Is people that think they know everything! Arrogant, control freaks really rub me the wrong way. (ok...so, maybe I am a little bit of a control freak too) I understand this concept that seems to be unknown to some people called respect. When you walk into someone's house...you don't start ripping their stuff apart. You don't tell the person everything they should have done. You don't take

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1157733817565655872006-09-08T11:36:00.000-05:002006-09-08T11:43:37.580-05:00

I found a roommate. I am currently NOT looking forward to having someone else living here. I've been living by myself for the last 2 years and I have loved it. I can do what I want, when I want, how I want. I know that I NEED to have someone else here to help with my finances, but I'm pretty apprehensive right now. She keeps talking about wanting to make sure she feels like this is HER home;

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1157514815971870142006-09-05T22:35:00.000-05:002006-09-05T22:53:35.986-05:00

My weekend was a success! All unpacked and sorted. My storage closet outside is packed to the gills! I found a box that I've had in storage for a few years and I went through it yesterday. It was filled with old binders of letters, journals, and papers that date back to 6th grade. What a fun trip down memory lane. I'm so thankful that I held onto that stuff. I was able to really get

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1157172676501032582006-09-01T23:37:00.000-05:002006-09-01T23:51:16.513-05:00

I'm in my new condo! I've shoved all the boxes in the spare room, so I don't have them staring me in the face. This weekend I plan on getting them tackled! Even with the boxes, things are really coming together. Its so pretty...I feel much more relaxed and I've been sleeping a lot better this week. I really hope this is the beginning of a less stressful existence. I am STILL trying to find

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1156351229995802042006-08-23T11:03:00.000-05:002006-08-23T11:40:30.010-05:00

This business of moving is crazy. I'm working all day and then lugging stuff to the new place at night. Its been a SLOW process. I'm ready to be done and settled in to my new house. It is sounding like the girl that I originally met with to be my roommate is still interested. I can't wait to have more disposable income...any amount of disposable income. This past year has been rough on me

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1156025820373585912006-08-19T17:06:00.000-05:002006-08-19T17:17:00.386-05:00

This weekend I started the joy of packing,moving, unpacking. Thank goodness..its JUST across the parking lot. I still have not found a roommate, but I'm hoping now that I have a place people can look at...it should be easier to find someone. This weekend I'm working hard on downsizing and getting rid of the things I don't need and haven't used in forever. Because I'm getting a roommate, my

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1155699958386924532006-08-15T22:34:00.000-05:002006-08-15T22:45:58.400-05:00

As some of you know...I got the oh so exciting news that I HAVE to move at the end of the month. This is definately not something I was anticipating and I am not looking forward to moving. I've been looking and looking for a new place and nothing has been coming through. STRESS city! The things in my semi-price range were interesting to say the least. One place had NO appliances in the

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1155274293376600592006-08-11T00:11:00.000-05:002006-08-11T00:31:33.396-05:00

So here are a few insights into what makes me tick or not tick so well :) .... I HATE confrontation. HATE!!! If I'm upset about something...it will fester. I will sit and stew it over in my head over and over and over. I will allow it to build up walls so high and thick that it will leave some bad scars on my relationships. I know this. I've been trying to get better about letting people

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1153624992324455742006-07-22T22:07:00.000-05:002006-07-22T22:23:12.336-05:00

Hooray...the week is OVER. This week was such a pain. People are a pain. I wish people would just stick to their word instead of constantly wanting YOU to be flexible after you already agreed to a certain thing. When I agree to do something I will do it...okay, maybe not RIGHT away all the time...but I'll get it done EVENTUALLY. REALLY. But seriously..once you agree to do something...don't

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1153365220134571392006-07-19T22:09:00.000-05:002006-07-19T22:13:40.146-05:00

What do you do when you feel completely overwhelmed with life in general? Yeah...that's the post. Not too profound...but I created this site as a place to be honest instead of hiding behind silence.

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1152754549162031702006-07-12T20:21:00.000-05:002006-07-12T20:35:49.190-05:00

What a week. And its only Wednesday. This week has definately had its share of turmoil and ICK. Tonight I found out that my Grandpa died Saturday. I don't know any details. I just found on Google that he was in AZ and I didn't even know he had left Vancouver. I don't even remember the last time we spoke. I'm trying to conjure up a memory and its hard to even picture his face. Wow. That

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1152287684374807332006-07-07T10:17:00.000-05:002006-07-07T10:57:02.260-05:00

People take the words committment and honor pretty lightly. This seems to be the case in many areas of life. I always had this child-like view that people would do what they said they would do, especially when it comes to working in ministry. That doesn't seem to be the reality. People all the time bounce from one relationship to another; whether its personal or a business relationship.

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1151993949777696212006-07-04T01:07:00.000-05:002006-07-04T01:19:09.786-05:00

So tonight, I was getting ready for bed. All relaxed..yep, sleep would be happening at any time. Then the ick happens! My little dog decided to slowly get off the bed and I look down and she is yaking up a storm. Needless to say, I get up and take care of my "baby" and the huge mess in my room. Now, its 1am, the dog is sound asleep on the living room floor and I'm in the living room (

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1151821165762733422006-07-02T01:14:00.000-05:002006-07-02T01:19:25.770-05:00

Remember the days when you had to deal with *those people*. You know the ones. We'll all encountered them or have been one of them from time to time. I'm talking about the people that you never knew where you stood with. You could never figure them out. Never knew if you were "in the crowd" or if you had done something to be banished. So aren't we suppose to be past this stuff? Aren't we

Bookingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304597617565468034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30495128.post-1151693079358237372006-06-30T13:38:00.000-05:002006-06-30T13:44:39.366-05:00

Long weekends usually pose a lot of excitement for people. This was suppose to be one of those weekends for me. I was going to get away and take a real vacation. But thanks to the fine folks at Frontier, my vacation plans were thwarted. I wasn't allowed to use my free ticket this weekend. *URG* So what is the backup plan. How do I create a different kind of weekend that will allow me to

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