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August 15, 2012
Keepin' it fresh...
Visit me today at SCRIBBLECHICKS and read about the use of cliches and expressions in our writing.
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August 14, 2012
As promised...
Fight Night pics!! :)
My hubby was amazing in the 2012 Battle of the Badges. Never took a hit. He was dodging and weaving like slow motion from the Matrix. haha. It was a really fun night. I went partially deaf and completely hoarse for a bit but it was worth it ;) And they raised a lot of money for a great cause! :) Boxing for children, who'd have thought. But hey, it works.
My brave friend Krystle who went with me! :)
Love this one!! :)
My sissy and bro in law!
Here we go!
Annnnnnd he missed ;)
Water break between rounds. They went 3 rounds that were each 1 min, 15 seconds long
Yeah, blue guy almost fell ;)
Interviewing after fight during judge's scoring. The MC there asked the cop in the other corner if he was ok, and should they file for assault. HAHAHA :)
Winner winner chicken dinner :)
And yeah..... his walk out song, when he entered the arena? Cotton Eye Joe. HAHAHAHA. Crowd pleaser. Hey, this is the south, remember!! ;)
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My hubby was amazing in the 2012 Battle of the Badges. Never took a hit. He was dodging and weaving like slow motion from the Matrix. haha. It was a really fun night. I went partially deaf and completely hoarse for a bit but it was worth it ;) And they raised a lot of money for a great cause! :) Boxing for children, who'd have thought. But hey, it works.
My brave friend Krystle who went with me! :)
Love this one!! :)
My sissy and bro in law!
Here we go!
Annnnnnd he missed ;)
Water break between rounds. They went 3 rounds that were each 1 min, 15 seconds long
Yeah, blue guy almost fell ;)
Interviewing after fight during judge's scoring. The MC there asked the cop in the other corner if he was ok, and should they file for assault. HAHAHA :)
Winner winner chicken dinner :)
And yeah..... his walk out song, when he entered the arena? Cotton Eye Joe. HAHAHAHA. Crowd pleaser. Hey, this is the south, remember!! ;)Christian Women Online
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While we're talking about school...
Okay, so while I'm still stuck in the new school supplies mode, here's a fun quiz to usher out summer...Come on Autumn and your refreshing temps!
Take the quiz here: http://www.blogthings.com/whatautumnsmellareyouquiz/
My results:
You Are Crisp Autumn Morning Air
You love to feel alive and awake. For you, fall is somewhat of a rebirth. Even though autumn brings some death, it always makes you feel vibrant and excited. Something about cooler days, longer nights, and changing leaves deeply touches you.You feel motivated and driven in the fall. You feel like you can start over and be whoever you want to be. What'd you get? :)
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Take the quiz here: http://www.blogthings.com/whatautumnsmellareyouquiz/
My results:
You Are Crisp Autumn Morning Air
You love to feel alive and awake. For you, fall is somewhat of a rebirth. Even though autumn brings some death, it always makes you feel vibrant and excited. Something about cooler days, longer nights, and changing leaves deeply touches you.You feel motivated and driven in the fall. You feel like you can start over and be whoever you want to be. What'd you get? :)
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August 13, 2012
The little things...
I get to buy school supplies today for my Little Miss. I'm super excited ;)
Mmmm. I can almost smell the pencil lead and crayon wax now. hehe.
PS - Hubby won his fight! BY A MILE. He totally kicked boot-tay. Pics to come! He didn't even get hit!! (and yes I lost my voice and went temporarily deaf in my left ear from my friend screaming beside me, but it was nothing a next-morning-mocha from Starbucks couldn't fix....ha.
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Mmmm. I can almost smell the pencil lead and crayon wax now. hehe.
PS - Hubby won his fight! BY A MILE. He totally kicked boot-tay. Pics to come! He didn't even get hit!! (and yes I lost my voice and went temporarily deaf in my left ear from my friend screaming beside me, but it was nothing a next-morning-mocha from Starbucks couldn't fix....ha.
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August 10, 2012
Fight night
So for the third time, I'm going to be in the stands tomorrow night cheering on my fireman husband as he participate in an amateur boxing fundraiser called BATTLE OF THE BADGES - firemen vs. cops.
He enjoys it because it's the only time he can hit a cop and not get in a trouble ;)
So prayers appreciated for him, AND for me tomorrow - him to fight well and me not to shout obscenities from the stands. Let's just say I get a little concerned and uh...INVOLVED...haha. It's quite something to see. You wouldn't recognize me. I have friends going just to watch me act like a crazy-wifey-fool. I think God takes all the possible nerves/anxiety my hubby could possibly have going into the match, and gives them to me instead. ha! Oh well, whatever helps him fight better. ;)
He's done this 4 or 5 times already, but I've only gotten to see a few of them. He just was sponsored to do one in St. Louis, where he lost by the tiniest of points. I really hope he brings this one home! TEAM FIREMEN! Woot woot!! ;)
Do you have anything like this in your area? Its really neat, gives the guys something to train for and have fun with, and provides lots of cash for a good cause like an injured fireman or cop's family, etc.
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He enjoys it because it's the only time he can hit a cop and not get in a trouble ;)
So prayers appreciated for him, AND for me tomorrow - him to fight well and me not to shout obscenities from the stands. Let's just say I get a little concerned and uh...INVOLVED...haha. It's quite something to see. You wouldn't recognize me. I have friends going just to watch me act like a crazy-wifey-fool. I think God takes all the possible nerves/anxiety my hubby could possibly have going into the match, and gives them to me instead. ha! Oh well, whatever helps him fight better. ;)
He's done this 4 or 5 times already, but I've only gotten to see a few of them. He just was sponsored to do one in St. Louis, where he lost by the tiniest of points. I really hope he brings this one home! TEAM FIREMEN! Woot woot!! ;)
Do you have anything like this in your area? Its really neat, gives the guys something to train for and have fun with, and provides lots of cash for a good cause like an injured fireman or cop's family, etc.
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August 8, 2012
Scribble Chicks
Visit me today at www.scribblechicks.blogspot.com - where I didn't talk abt writing at all. LOL. Oops.
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August 7, 2012
Tidewater Inn, by Colleen Coble
Just finished reading Colleen Coble's latest novel, TIDEWATER INN, and I deem it a solid summer read!
Colleen returns to her contemporary style (her previous Lighthouse series were historical) with TIDEWATER INN, a novel of romance, suspense, and second chances with family. If you like hunky Coast Guard heroes, beautiful heroines with a love for history, and a cast of secondary characters that make small towns come alive, you'll love this story! :)
Link to buy the book:
http://ow.ly/cEhOH
About the Book:
Welcome to Hope Beach. A place of intoxicating beauty . . . where trouble hits with the force of a hurricane.
Inheriting a beautiful old hotel on the Outer Banks could be a dream come true for Libby. The inn cries out for her restorer’s talent and love of history. She’s delighted to learn of the family she never knew she had. And the handsome Coast Guard lieutenant she’s met there on the island could definitely be the man of her dreams.
But Libby soon realizes that the only way she can afford the upkeep on the inn is to sell it to developers who are stalking the island. The father who willed her the inn has died before she could meet him, and her newfound brother and sister are convinced she’s there to steal their birthright. Worst of all, her best friend and business partner has been kidnapped before her eyes, and Libby’s under suspicion for the crime.
Libby’s dream come true is becoming a nightmare. Her only option is to find her friend and prove her innocence, or lose everything on the shores of Hope Island.
Meet Colleen:
Best-selling author Colleen Coble's novels have won or finaled in awards ranging from the Best Books of Indiana, ACFW Book of the Year, RWA’s RITA, the Holt Medallion, the Daphne du Maurier, National Readers' Choice, and the Booksellers Best. She has nearly 2 million books in print and writes romantic mysteries because she loves to see justice prevail. Colleen is CEO of American Christian Fiction Writers and is a member of Romance Writers of America. She lives with her husband Dave in Indiana.
Visit her website at www.colleencoble.com. Twitter @colleencoble.
Blog Tour ScheduleSee what others are saying about TIDEWATER INN! :)
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And that's not all...
Win a $500 Weekend Getaway Package from @ColleenCoble and Connect with her at 8/23 Facebook Party!
Celebrate with Colleen by entering to win a $500 gift certificate to BedandBreakfast.com!
Find out what the reviewers are saying here!
One grand prize winner will receive: A $500 gift certificate to BedandBreakfast.com A copy of Tidewater Inn.Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on August 22nd. Winner will be announced at Colleen's "Tidewater Inn" Author Chat Facebook Party on 8/23 . Colleen will be sharing the story behind the book, hosting a book chat, testing your trivia skills, and of course, there will be plenty of fun giveaways - books, gift certificates and a Book Club Prize Pack! She’ll also be giving a sneak peak of her next book too!
So grab your copy of Tidewater Inn and join Colleen on the evening of the August 23rd for a chance to connect with Colleen and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book - don't let that stop you from coming!)
Don't miss a moment of the fun. RSVP today and tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER about Colleen's giveaway and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 23rd!
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August 6, 2012
Happy anniversary to ME!!
I can't believe I've been married 8 years! Wow....We were such babies - we married at 19 and 20 (I'm a year older than my husband, so yes, do the math, I'm 28 years old...wink...) He proposed on the Steamboat Natchez in New Orleans, caught me TOTALLY off guard. It was a great night, he was so nervous he couldn't eat the buffet on the boat, and after I said yes, he realized he was starving. haha! The Captain came out to tell us congrats, and looking at the pics now, I can see the dubious-ness in his eyes. (is that a word? I like it. dubious-ness) He probably thought we were too young, and a little crazy.
We were.
But it's worked ;)
Not sure how or if we're celebrating since we just took that cruise together in June, but seriously, this is a milestone, right? I'm really proud of us.
And it's all for the grace of God that we made it through year #7 ;)
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August 3, 2012
August 2, 2012
Did ya, did ya?!?
So I think the question everyone is asking today is...did you eat at Chick Fila yesterday?? Did ya, did ya??!?
Ha. JK. Sort of.
Well, sadly, not really.
I was debating on submerging myself into the chaos for supper Wednesday night when I saw on FB and the news that our main location was SOLD OUT OF FOOD. All food. Not "we're out of chicken sandwiches" but "we're out of everything and shutting down."
I have to admit, that's pretty awesome.
I had a conviction yesterday, though, as I sat in front of my "I asked for no mayo but got it anyway" burger at Burger King.
For all the drama this debate about Chick Fila caused, all the arguing, all the debates, all the hurt feelings, all the self inflicted self righteousness, all the STUFF...did it change anything? Did it help? Did it do anything but overflow CF's cash registers (which is fine with me, I support them fully and their beliefs!) and create division among professing Christians? Or division among Christians and non Christians? Or any other mixture of the two?
Probably not. Maybe it raised awareness. Maybe there were a few productive conversations, but truly, all the ones I came across were pretty fired up and not necessarily in a good way.
I posted a FB comment that was true to me, and not just in relation to Chick Fila, but other things right now in my life. I wrote on my wall "When did pleasing people become more important than pleasing God and taking Him at His Word?"
When did it?
People are all about tolerance and not offending, but too often, that mindset doesn't extend both ways. Christians and Dan C of Chick Fila are supposed to be tolerant to the homosexual community, but they're not supposed to be tolerant of his beliefs in return? I don't get it. He didn't talk hate speech. He didn't judge or condemn them. Just said "this is what I think and believe and here's why". He was ASKED. He didn't just scribble on a picket sign randomly and start marching around town.
I. Don't. Get. It.
PS - there's a gay guy that works the Chick Fila I go to the most often. I really, really wish I could get his feedback on this. Because I'm pretty sure he works there for the paycheck and the nice atmosphere like everyone else. Because whether you support homosexuals or not, you have to admit, Chick Filas are typically some of the cleanest fast food joints in the nation.
Anyway.
I know most of the Christians I found speaking up on social media (most) had good intentions when they talked about this. (like I do). They intended to speak up for the Bible and its truth and point out that God makes the rules not us. And that's true. That's what we SHOULD do - but I still think we all went about it in totally the wrong way, and the devil is snorting behind his hand right now.
We shouldn't start wars and act holier than thou. We shouldn't judge or condemn or lift our chins or preach just for the sake of being right. We're supposed to love. And God has the final say over sins - all sins. Just like I've said from the beginning, I have the same opinion of a homosexual living in sin for their lifesetyle as I do a straight man living in adultry with his mistress. But no one is talking about the fact that sin is sin, and Christians are trying to point out God's word and His wisdom. They're judging us for judging them. It's messy and ugly and none of it has anything to do with God.
ANYWAY.
Back to my conviction.
What if all these people (straight or otherwise, Christian or otherwise) who got SO riled up over this whole chicken thing, took ONE action step toward a good deed for others? Like supporting a child through World Vison? What if just HALF of those chicken eaters or chicken haters decided to speak up for those with no voice? Orphans. Widows. (who the Bible clearly tells us to take care of, but we're so busy arguing about chicken sandwiches that kids are dying and no one notices) Those submerged in poverty and unable to get out. In America AND beyond.
www.worldvision.org.
What if?
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Ha. JK. Sort of.
Well, sadly, not really.
I was debating on submerging myself into the chaos for supper Wednesday night when I saw on FB and the news that our main location was SOLD OUT OF FOOD. All food. Not "we're out of chicken sandwiches" but "we're out of everything and shutting down."
I have to admit, that's pretty awesome.
I had a conviction yesterday, though, as I sat in front of my "I asked for no mayo but got it anyway" burger at Burger King.
For all the drama this debate about Chick Fila caused, all the arguing, all the debates, all the hurt feelings, all the self inflicted self righteousness, all the STUFF...did it change anything? Did it help? Did it do anything but overflow CF's cash registers (which is fine with me, I support them fully and their beliefs!) and create division among professing Christians? Or division among Christians and non Christians? Or any other mixture of the two?
Probably not. Maybe it raised awareness. Maybe there were a few productive conversations, but truly, all the ones I came across were pretty fired up and not necessarily in a good way.
I posted a FB comment that was true to me, and not just in relation to Chick Fila, but other things right now in my life. I wrote on my wall "When did pleasing people become more important than pleasing God and taking Him at His Word?"
When did it?
People are all about tolerance and not offending, but too often, that mindset doesn't extend both ways. Christians and Dan C of Chick Fila are supposed to be tolerant to the homosexual community, but they're not supposed to be tolerant of his beliefs in return? I don't get it. He didn't talk hate speech. He didn't judge or condemn them. Just said "this is what I think and believe and here's why". He was ASKED. He didn't just scribble on a picket sign randomly and start marching around town.
I. Don't. Get. It.
PS - there's a gay guy that works the Chick Fila I go to the most often. I really, really wish I could get his feedback on this. Because I'm pretty sure he works there for the paycheck and the nice atmosphere like everyone else. Because whether you support homosexuals or not, you have to admit, Chick Filas are typically some of the cleanest fast food joints in the nation.
Anyway.
I know most of the Christians I found speaking up on social media (most) had good intentions when they talked about this. (like I do). They intended to speak up for the Bible and its truth and point out that God makes the rules not us. And that's true. That's what we SHOULD do - but I still think we all went about it in totally the wrong way, and the devil is snorting behind his hand right now.
We shouldn't start wars and act holier than thou. We shouldn't judge or condemn or lift our chins or preach just for the sake of being right. We're supposed to love. And God has the final say over sins - all sins. Just like I've said from the beginning, I have the same opinion of a homosexual living in sin for their lifesetyle as I do a straight man living in adultry with his mistress. But no one is talking about the fact that sin is sin, and Christians are trying to point out God's word and His wisdom. They're judging us for judging them. It's messy and ugly and none of it has anything to do with God.
ANYWAY.
Back to my conviction.
What if all these people (straight or otherwise, Christian or otherwise) who got SO riled up over this whole chicken thing, took ONE action step toward a good deed for others? Like supporting a child through World Vison? What if just HALF of those chicken eaters or chicken haters decided to speak up for those with no voice? Orphans. Widows. (who the Bible clearly tells us to take care of, but we're so busy arguing about chicken sandwiches that kids are dying and no one notices) Those submerged in poverty and unable to get out. In America AND beyond.
www.worldvision.org.
What if?
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