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Five (+1) On The Day After Friday

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I was on the run all day yesterday and the only chance I had to do my Five on Friday post (3rd edition) was as I was climbing into bed last night, but I would have had to do it on my iPhone and there was no way that was happening. So I’m changing things up a bit this week. To keep with the alliteration, this week’s edition is Six on Saturday.

Yesterday morning my heart soared with unabashed joy because:

1.     It was deliciously chilly and you all know how I feel about fall. It’s the most wonderful time of the year;

2.     I wore jeans for the first time in several months and they fit; and

3.     My Friday Bible Study Group (aka my Homies) had our first official meeting.

And all that was all before noon!

4.     Todd and I met some good friends (and made a couple new ones) at a new-to-us restaurant last night. It was my first experience with Guatemalan food and I am in love. And not just a little in love, but wholeheartedly.

5.     This morning was another CLEAR brunch and it was fabulous. I know I say that every single time, but it really was fabulous. If you live anywhere near me you should come. Really.

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6.     This afternoon I went to a wedding shower for a young friend of mine at the house she and her husband-to-be will be sharing after their nuptials. I’d like to share a few thoughts:

        *      The house is a charming cottage with gorgeous moldings and hardwood floors and dormers and a wonderful side/back yard. It’s the perfect starter house and the vintage charm makes me the teensiest bit jealous. But in a good way.

        *      Her sister/my friend (and photographer extraordinaire) staged the shower outside under these wonderful large oak (I think) trees and it looked like something out of a magazine.

        *      It started raining, but the wonderful large trees of some type made a great canopy.

        *      The great canopy only worked for so long so we all grabbed stuff and moved the party inside.

        *      It was a great way to spend an afternoon.

Thankful – Day Six

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I’m feeling really thankful right now, but my feet hurt from being on them most of the day and I’m about to fall asleep as I type. So I’m going to keep this one short and sweet.

I was up at 6:00 this morning – A SATURDAY – and you all know how much I love sleeping in the morning. But it was okay because I was headed to the church to see months of planning come to fruition. The First Annual CLEAR Women’s Expo, featuring local women entrepreneurs and artisans. My cohorts, Becky and Michele, and I were more than satisfied how things turned out and, in fact, it exceeded our imaginations. We had 30 vendors and about 300 visitors. It was an incredible first Expo and I’m looking forward to the Second Annual! Of course, I’m hoping to sleep a lot between now and then.

So what am I thankful for today?

I’m thankful for the vendors that came to be a part of the expo. I’m thankful that the visitors had a great time. I’m thankful to be part of a great team. I’m thankful to be part of a church that allowed us this opportunity. I’m thankful for the restraint I showed when I made my rounds! And I’m thankful that God laughed at our paltry expectations and went a few steps further!

Oh. And there’s a part of me (mostly both feet) that’s a little thankful it’s over! Except now it’s time to work on the December brunch. But I’m okay with that because I adore this stuff. Utterly, completely,  totally -  and anything else that means the same thing – love it!

Where Has The Time Gone??

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Hello, Friends!! I can’t believe I haven’t written a post in over two weeks. I don’t think I’ve ever gone this long before. Things are fine, just busy. A lot has gone on around here since the last post and I promise I’ll get to it all – maybe this evening. But for now I’m just here to say I’m still around, things are fine, and I’ve finally started my Trippin’ Through The Bible series at the CLEAR Website. I also made a nifty little button so every time I do a TTTB post you can just click the button if you want to read it.

TTTB

So until later…