We All Have Dreams

Today I was in the office making copies, a very exciting job, when my boss lady said, "Someday I'll have a fancy copier." And then we just giggled and giggled...

Who dreams of having a "fancy copier"-- right? But I would dare to say the same people who dream of having their own business one day dream of having "fancy copiers" another day. It is just the natural progression of the dream. Once you have the business you need great, or "fancy" things to make it everything you ever dreamed of.


One dream builds upon another...

[I wonder what builds off of the dream of having someone iron your sheets for you?]


Right now I don't dream of ever owning a "fancy copier" or even owning my own business. I have other dreams. Dreams that if I said them aloud, like my boss lady did today, we would giggle about too. But they're my dreams and dreams come in all sorts of sizes. It is a beautiful thing!

I am reminded of a little quote that was inside an old journal of mine:

"Keep one still and secret place

where dreams may go

and sheltered so

may bloom and grow."

Here's Something...

On Friday I am going to NYC for a blind date!

You may ask: "why are you flying all the way to NY for a blind date?" That is an understandable question, one I might ask as well. Only folks, it's me! I love doing crazy things like this... so a better question might be: "how in the world did you get set up on a blind date in NYC?"

The easy answer is my uncle's assistant.

I met my uncle's assistant and her husband over Thanksgiving in Atlanta. And two weeks ago I received an email from my uncle with the subject title "FW: blind date." His assistant had a guy she wanted me to meet! It didn't take me long to decide that I shouldn't pass up this opportunity so I booked my flight and picked out a dress.

I don't know much about my blind date. I know he is tall-- yes! He loves dogs and is a great golfer-- yes! He is from Nebraska and works in finance-- yes! ...and really that is all I know. But I am okay with it.

I have never been on a blind date before. So, I thought why not go all the way and know as little as possibly prior to meeting. Hopefully, that will leave us with plenty to talk about on Friday.

Who knows, this could end up being one of the most fun dates I have ever been on... or the worst. But it doesn't matter! I am looking at it as another opportunity to trust the Lord and let Him work things out. I didn't have to do anything for this gift, He just placed it in my lap. So, I'm going to enjoy it and praise Him for it!

Think of me on Friday... and I'll keep you posted!

What in the World Could I Have to Blog About?

...this was the question one of my best friends asked me last night...

She proceed to say, "you're not married, you don't have any kids... I just don't see why you do it?"

She is right. I'm not married and I don't have any kids-- thank you Lord, but I still have a life. And frankly, I may not be the best writer in the world, but I totally enjoy sitting down and letting my fingers go wherever my mind may take them.

There are too many people who think their life doesn't really start until they get married (my bff is not one of these people, thank heaven!). But that is such a crock of bologna. I love being single! I don't necessarily want to be to single for forever and I certainly haven't always felt this way. But I am learning to enjoy this time in my life. I'm young and have an amazing group of friends and an amazing family. I'm active, I'm healthy, I love to have fun and go and do things. This is actually an amazingly exciting stage in my life and I want to enjoy every second it!

Life is too short and God is too good to miss out on things He has for you! Each stage and process in your life is important and there are things the Lord wants to teach you and draw out of you and pour into you. I lived way too much of my life wanting to jump ahead to the next stage without truly enjoying where I was... I am tried of living that way... I don't want to put God on my terms any longer but start living in HIS terms and HIS time.

Wise Words...

I was talking with a client today and she shared something with me that I thought I ought not keep to myself.

I was asking her if her husband was very excited about the selections she was making for their new kitchen. She said he didn't really care, but she didn't mind that he didn't care. In fact, she was very happy to get what she wanted. Then she said this: I have discovered that most men, except for the very selfish ones, are really very happy if the woman in their life is happy.

WOW! do we really have that much power over men?

I never would have thought about this before. My dad is really the main man in my life and is generally a happy guy. So I was thinking about our relationship and when I really start to think about it whenever my mom or I would ask Dad what he wanted to eat or what he wanted to do he would always say "whatever y'all want." That would always drive me crazy. I just wanted him to decide for us. But maybe, just maybe he knew if we picked we would be most happy in-return making him most happy.

And we were generally very happy!

So, next time you are making plans with a fellow and he asks you what you want to do remember this little piece of advice and you'll both be happy!

Cheer Up They Say

So, yesterday I sounded a bit like a spoiled brat... I'm sorry...

I left the house for a little "retail therapy" as my friends call it and came home feeling much better and surprised that the giant hole in our back yard was really taking on the shape of a pool! Maybe we will get to enjoy this little dream, even if it is only for a little while.


As I go throughout my day I have thoughts that I think could make for an interesting read on this here blog... but by the time I get home and sit down to write something they have all escaped me... I think this is why I failed at writing much last year. I might have to be like a reporter and carry around a little notepad every where I go.

The only thought that stuck with me the whole day is this: I love living in Buckhead! It really is like living in a small town. I know people think I am crazy when I say this, but it is honestly true! I met a friend for dinner tonight at one of my favorite little Mexican restaurants. She always laughs whenever we go-- I always see someone I know. Tonight I saw: a friend from high school, my boss's dad, and then the same high school friend's parents came in.

It is great! I am reminded the world really isn't that big and I serve a God who loves to lead me along His path... which might just happen to lead me across some friendly, familiar faces.

We're Getting a Pool

In a few short weeks inside those white lines will be a glorious pool....

Until then we will be bombarded with bobcats, workmen, and dirt.

Whenever I tell people we are getting a pool they say, "aren't you excited?" and I usually respond with a plain and simple "No" I should be thrilled we are getting a pool. I have dreamed of having a pool as long as I can remember. So why I am I so not excited about this dream coming true?

I guess it has something to do with the West Wesley house (my home) being on the market. I've lived here for two years now-- sans a pool (that is without). And now that we are getting a pool there is a possibility we won't be here long enough to enjoy it. Someone else may get to enjoy my dream and I'll just have to wave goodbye...

But maybe this is how life goes sometimes... we have dreams and we have to share them with others. It isn't the end of the world, just the end of a dream. And really, it isn't even the end of the dream, it is the fulfillment of the dream just with a different ending...

A new year... hopefully a new me

Happy New Year!


Okay, I know we are 16 days into 2009, but honestly who can believe it! I know I can't believe it. I was under the impression we were still in the first full week of the new year until Wednesday when my boss asked for my hours to pay me. I couldn't understand why she was paying me on the 7th, when I usually get paid on the 15th... resolution #1: use daytimer more often!


So, I didn't really hop back on the blogging bandwagon back in June when I said I would... sorry charlie! But here I am, January 16th, 2009 and this time I am seriously going to keep this baby updated. Maybe I won't try to go so deep and it will be easier. Sometimes I may just post a fun photo or tell a funny story... resolution #2: update blog regularly!




If anyone is reading this blog-- great! A lot has happened since June 2008. I took the summer off. What a gift from the Lord! I was able to relax and enjoy life. I traveled and enjoyed being able to spend loads of time with my friends and family. It was wonderful! Then in August, right before Labor day, one of my dearest friends asked me to lunch and asked me if I would like to be her design assistant. I said "YES" and it has been the best thing ever!


WOW! God blew my socks off... I never would have dreamed I'd be in such a great job, not in politics, right now. The Lord knows what is best, don't ever let yourself believe differently! I could go on and on about this truth. He takes you down these paths you think are leading you one way only to surprise you when you end up somewhere totally different. A better place. A sweeter, more fulfilling place-- but maybe one we would have never gone ourselves... resolution #3: Trust in the Lord every moment of everyday, knowing He loves me and only wants the best for me.

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit" Romans 15:13