The Simple Daybook

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FOR TODAY Wednesday, November 12th...

Outside my window... It is cloudy today. But nothing like the torrential rains of earlier this week. I am not sure what the actual rain fall inches were, but it was a massive amount of rain over 3 days. I was able to watch the storms come in over downtown Houston. The big huge skyscrapers were engulfed by clouds, rain and lightning. They would disappear for brief periods of time reminding me of the brief time period we are actually on this earth.

I am thinking... about how fragile life is. It has been a very emotional week for me. Storms still have a way of hurting my brain. I am praying that they won't take my breath away and that I can stay positive in the future. It is really hard especially due to the emotional and economic future of our country. I am thinking come quickly Lord.

I am thankful for... friends who light up my life. I have very few close friends. Those relationships mean the world to me. They keep me grounded. They give me reason to look at the bright side and reasons to laugh. I love that God has given me a heart for them and their families.

From the learning rooms... I have begun actively learning things in the digital arts area. There are many things to explore and I plan to share my new "art" with this blog. (The top logo of the marigold is one of my favorite creations!)

From the kitchen... Oh I have to brag!! I subscribe to www.menus4moms.com and in the past had used their menus in our budgeting and cooking schema. Well, I just got back on track and used an archived menu from 2006. I created her AWESOME bolognese (spaghetti) sauce last night. The recipe makes a ton of it for freezing and I had the best lunch with it today. I also created the Gooey Butter Cake with Mabelle's creative changes and some Cranberry Peach bread. Yummm.. My kitchen was hot, hot, hot!!!

I am wearing... my PWOC Spring Retreat shirt from last year. I love it because it is a polo style shirt that is feminine. I've got my trusty jeans and tennis shoes on so my brain knows it is time to work.

I am creating... a loving environment for my family.

I am going... to take more and more things off my list! (Like trying to find 3 more people to send this informal book club invite thing to!!)

I am reading... blogs, blogs, and more blogs.

I am hoping... to find a Christmas tree. I have printed off my 40% off coupon from Hobby Lobby and clipped the ad for the Houston Gardens Christmas tree lot. David and I are at odds about fresh vs fake, money vs savings, trashing vs storing. We will figure something out THIS WEEKEND.

I am hearing... Sean Hannity on the XM radio.

Around the house... I received a great black and white picture for my black and white wall. Now I have "Friends" up there. Thanks Sally!

One of my favorite things... Instant messaging and email. I get so much done without long conversations. I love keeping up with all of you gals.

A few plans for the rest of the week: "Let's see Brain. How about we take over the world?"

Here is picture thought I am sharing... Even though it's hard (or cold in this case), get into the water..


From: The Simple Woman's Day Book http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/