November 13, 2005
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Well, it’s
over. Yes, the mighty Centre Bulldogs Pee Wee team lost this past
Saturday in Quakertown, PA. I’ve never seen them play worse
(eight fumbles?), but the boys didn’t seem too crushed when the game
was all said and done. I’ll miss the fun of competition and
seeing all the other families. I will not miss having my entire life
dictated by a sport’s schedule.
So, now I can move on to the
post-football phase of my life. For example, today I proclaimed a true
day of rest for myself. All this fancy phrase means is that I’m not
doing any AP work today. (Okay, I did answer two student emails, but
that doesn’t count, right?) The girls and I went to a combination
Pampered Chef/jewelry/Body Shop party this afternoon at my
neighbors. It was relaxing and pleasant. Now, I’m just rambling
through a blog entry and will soon go upstairs to read and lie under
cozy covers. Then, we’ll leave again to head to Lifelines, a
small group prayer time at church.
I do miss hearing sermons.
With football season, I didn’t get to have much teaching. Now, I’m
teaching Children’s Church for the month of November, so I’m out of
hearing sermons then as well. I’ve really missed fellowshipping and
worshiping and being taught and challenged. I took it for granted when
I had every week to listen to sermons and sing in church!
It’s Thanksgiving next week?
Really? Did someone change the calendar? I’ll be hostessing the
big meal. Thanksgiving has always been a beloved holiday for many
reasons. Turkey and all the trimmings is one of my favorite meals.
Also, Thanksgiving means my birthday is quite near, and I’ve always
enjoyed my birthday. Thirty-six this year with crinkles forming
around my eyes when I laugh–why shouldn’t I celebrate?
I wore a new outfit and new
boots to church today. I debated much about owning the boots. They are
black, knee-length, high-heel, and tight zipper. I was afraid I’d
look like an extra from Pretty Woman (or Moulin Rouge or
pick-your-call-girl movie), but I thought it Nathan, David, and Michael
thought they were okay without my wheedling, then I’d be fine. They
thought nothing of them. I struggle with wanting to look in style
without drawing too much attention to myself. I seem to draw
enough attention to myself with my loudness anyhow! I think that
modest clothing looks nice but doesn’t flaunt itself. Those boots
seemed borderline to me.
Oh, I failed to mention that
the hotel where we stayed this weekend had cookies–chocolate chip
cookies for free. Mmmm. I had two. I also had two
sodas. Now, it’s back to Sugarlessville. Well, maybe not yet. I
think we might go to Dairy Queen after church… THEN it will be back
to Deprivation Land! Really, I’m only doing this watch-what-I-eat
thing so that when December is here, I can eat an entire batch of
Thumbprint cookies with icing all by myself.
Comments (3)
I like a girl who can pace herself…..
Personally I won’t eat for two days so I can devour a batch of Chocolate Peppermint Patty Cookies all myself!
Whaaat? Knee-high zippered boots? I think they’re totally cute, but haven’t bought a pair b/c of the same reasons you listed for not being sure about them. I think I’m at a weird stage in my life for clothing. Can’t wear some things b/c they’re too trendy, but can’t wear others b/c they’re too old looking. I just read a quick blurb about dieting in Prevention magazine. It basically said to eat everything in moderation b/c if you deprive yourself of the things you want you’ll binge later and gain weight…so be careful w/ your sugarless diet!! The example they gave was of this lady craving lemon pie, so she drove 10 miles to have a piece instead of dinner. She had a few bites, and it was enough to satisfy her. Now I know that wouldn’t work for me b/c I’d eat the whole piece…not that that’s so bad.
Knee-high boots, I have a pair and they are very cute. I personally think that one can be stylish and modest. Modest is a matter of heart, as long as both you and “the good doctor” are okay with them that’s all that matter’s. Thanks for the shout out in missing K and I. Just this weekend I was thinking about how, I’ll never have friends like my State College firends.