Tuesday Five

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* Started a new bible study with the girls from the church's Sunday school. Unfortunately the books we're going to go through didn't come so we played a game instead. Which was pretty hilarious. Definitely a diverse group of girls but I'm hoping I'll be able to attend every week. The only (well the two) issue is that it's an hour from my work IN rush hour traffic AND baseball starts soon and I might be needed to run boys to and from practice or training, etc. But considering I don't have a lot of "girl friends" I'm hoping to use this weekly study to grow some relationships with other girls my own age and "stage of life" (as we call it).

* I had ordered some bronzing tint from a skincare company to maybe help improve my "deathly" pale stems and the company included some "samples". And guess what those are? Lemongrass oil - for cellulite, a firming mask, day cream, and neck and décolleté cream. Which are probably more suited for women that are like....10-20 years OLDER than me? Right?? Who knew bronzing tint equals old? Not that I won't use them since I know it's important to work on that stuff NOW rather than later, but it amused me to see what they included.

* I am really excited about that bronzing tint. I have terrible luck with self-tanners but this one you mix with moisturizer so maybe it'll help me kill two birds with one stone - some color AND moisturizing. Fingers are crossed!

* I've committed to making dinner every week for the family to help contribute to things since I spend so much time over there. Right now the only thing I'm planning on is tacos (since our family LOVES them) but I know soon I'm going to want to do something ELSE. But what to make for somewhat picky-eating teenagers? I'm stumped. Any suggestions that are also quick (since I'm making dinner on Wednesday, when I have bible study like 2 hours after I get home) would be appreciated!

* Last summer I told a friend that I was going to text him every day until he got back (just his name), which I actually proceeded to do for around 2 months. Anyway, he gets home and I'm wondering if we should continue (since, you know, he was back) and he says sure AND since he's a senior in college that maybe I could come up with "adult life" tips. So sure, I can try. Well, so far so good. Only missed one day (because I was totally blanking on what to say) and I'm trying to use "tips" that have some relevance to something that has happened to me. Like, the tip about giving yourself extra time when you're driving to a place you haven't been, which had happened to me the day before.

Well, he says that somehow nearly every day my "tips" (and some have been really silly) has been actually applicable to him as well. Which is hilarious to me because goodness knows I'm not trying. Maybe it's God way to use me to minister to a friend who I greatly admire who's about to graduate college and be in the "real world", even when I'm being silly. Who knows, but it's been a lot of fun trying to think stuff up.

Well well well. I actually got this done ON TIME and ON THE RIGHT DATE. It's a January miracle (eh, we'll go with that). Let's see if I can post tomorrow AND Thursday?! (although let's be honest, you only come here for A&A Thursdays...it's okay, I would totally do that too.) :D

Ciao!

P.S. I don't know what happened with all the quotes, but heck, it's a "theme", so we'll let it slide.... (I see what I did there...)

Five Things Tuesday

Another oldie...

* Capsule wardrobe. Yay or nay? Might be a good idea for a creature of habit like myself. Any thoughts?

* Heavy whipping cream. It's pretty much AMAZING! Try it in your tea sometime, it's worth it. Major points if you add some sugar-free syrup too...

* I think I've found my new favorite activity - canoeing. Yes my shoulders and hips are still sore but I got to see some beautiful scenery and enjoy a lovely day outside. If that doesn't sound fun to you then....I can't help you. (Although it was more a leisurely activity than say competitive rowing...although that could be cool too)

* I did something I NEVER thought I'd have the guts to do....I joined a kickball league in my area. Yeah. You heard me. Actual kickball LEAGUE..with competitive games and everything! Now kickball wasn't my specialty growing up (kicked more with my shins than my feet) but it just seemed like something FUN to do and a way to meet people without the weirdness of say, a bar or other well-known avenue of socializing that can be *majorly* awkward for someone like me. No clue how it'll go but it'll be a new experience (right up there with cliff jumping...).

* Did you know that in "Be Prepared" in The Lion King was actually sung by Jeremy Irons (voice of Scar)…but only until a certain spot? Apparently he strained his voice on a particular note and was unable to finish. Jim Cummings replaced him for the rest of the song. Which is cool because, unless you're looking for it, you might not even notice that the singing voice is slightly different. Once you know it's simple to spot but otherwise, no one would know. Pretty impressive Mr. Cummings! Can you spot the switch??