One More Mindless Thing....

I thought it would be fun. This is not a "tag" but if you would like to copy and paste, then add your own one-word answers, I'd LOVE to read yours! Leave a comment and tell me if you do one.

1. Where is your cell phone? purse
2. Your significant other? soulmate
3. Your hair? ponytail
4. Your mother? old (hahahahahaha just kidding mom!)
5. Your father? douchebag
6. Your favorite thing? cuddling
7. Your dream last night? bizarre
8. Your favorite drink? margarita
9. Your goal or dream? harmony
10. The room you're in? kitchen
11. Your kids? blessings
12. Your fear? obesity
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? CCMC
14. Where were you last night? working
15. What you're not? content
16. Muffins? orange-cranberry
17. One of your wish list items? abdominoplasty
18. Where you grew up? Texas
19. The last thing you did ? shopping
20. What are you wearing? scrubs
21. Your TV? dlp
22. Your pets? annoying ;)
23. Your computer? junkheap
24. Your life? confusing
25. Your mood? contemplative
26. Missing someone? always
27. Your car? wagon
28. Something you're not wearing? make-up
29. Favorite Store? target
30. Your summer? busy
31. Like someone? yes
32. Your favorite color? Purple
33. When is the last time you laughed? lunch
34. Last time you cried? midnight
35. The person who sent this to you? kristen
36. Who will/would resend this? ?
37. A good book? Confessions Of An Economic Hit Man
38. A good movie? Cloverfield
39. A good song? Unflooded
40. One word to share? Dream

A Rose By Any Other Name.....

What's in a Name. . .

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME (first pet, current car): OdieFocus
2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME (fave ice cream flavor, favorite type of shoe): Mint Naughty Monkey
3. YOUR NATIVE AMERICAN NAME (favorite color, favorite animal): Purple Dolphin
4. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME (middle name, city where you were born): Nicole Waco
5. YOUR STAR WARS NAME (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 of your first name): Newco
6. SUPERHERO NAME (2nd favorite color, favorite drink): Pink Margarita
7. NASCAR NAME (the first names of your grandfathers): Kenneth Ishmael
8. STRIPPER NAME ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent,favorite candy): Ooh La La Sweet Tarts
9. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME (your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter): Tabor Toronto
10. SPY NAME: (your favorite season/holiday, flower): Christmas Lily
11. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing rightnow): Strawberry Scrub Pants
12. HIPPIE NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree): Coffee Magnolia

My Random Reality Thoughts...And More....

1. Yes, I'll admit it -- I watched faithfully "Rock of Love 2" on VH1. And I have to say this -- I hope Bret Michaels and Ambre are happy. I mean truly happy. I watched this couple and I've gotta say from everything I saw they look like the perfect match!! Best of Luck to them!! :)

2. American Idol -- Sorry y'all but I cannot stand Syesha. I think her voice is whiny, shouty, and "pitchy." I think Paula Abdul is coo coo for cocoa puffs, and it's WAAAAAY past time for her to leave. (I think Mariah Carey's available...) I thought "Andrew Lloyd Webber Week" was a horrible idea, though I think the world of him and his work. I thought David Cook was terrible. Brooke White is my favorite, followed closely by Jason Castro. I'd actually buy their albums, which is something I've yet to do! I hope Syesha goes home next week. I actually thought Carly had talent, and was sorry to see her go. David Archuleta is truly talented but I tend to believe that his dad is pushy. I can't stand the stage parents.

3. The Bachelor "London Calling" -- I hope he picks Shayne. She makes me laugh, and I truly believe she's in it "for him." But this is honestly the first season of that show where NONE of the girls have been "bad" choices. The girl who's freaky about public displays of affection is a little weird, but hey....whatever. I wish he'd ditched her last week instead of Noelle, she seemed so genuine.

4. TMZ -- my husband is obsessed with this show. I cann't stand papparazzi, but this show makes me laugh. I wonder if I should become a papparazzi....is there money in that?

And now, for the "More...."

My children get cuter every day.

I'm working basically full time home health right now and it's....um, different....

I do NOT get "Dancing With The Stars."

I love working out with my husband every night while our kiddos play in the "Kids Klub."

I want to learn ballroom dancing.

I like to grill outside

I would like to move to NYC

I would like to move to San Diego

I would also like to move to Wyoming

My next house will be way out in the country

I can't wait to be able to afford a tummy tuck with some three area lipo

Guess that's about it....

Hope y'all have a wonderful weekend.

Still Feeling Forlorn, But Hey I'm Only Human

So my sad post has stayed up there long enough. No, I'm not clinically in need of medications, I'm in need of a big old dose of Vitamin G --- Grace. And a hefty serving of Patience. I need to realize that I am not on my own timeline here, and the obstacles and stumblings are simply tools to grow with. I know I'm incapable of doing anything on my own, that God is the one Father we can never leave (nor should we try), and despite the fact that I oftentimes feel completely alone He is still there. Even in the sorrowful times, even through the pain, I do know He's with me. Though I don't understand His plan for my life, and I don't really get why He allows me to be dumped on, I'm on the ride for the long haul and don't plan on getting off anytime soon.

So with that, I'll leave you with pics of my special and sweet Blessings --- my children and my family!

Lightning in the clouds above our neighbors' houses during the Terrible Thunderstorm/Tornado Scare 2008

Me & Michael at The LADE Show @ Aardvark on the 18th

Me & Zoe at Memaw's house today....we had special guests all the way from San Diego!!

Daniel & Daddy at Memaw's today

Zoe explains the intricacies of catching ladybugs in a big plastic container to Uncle Farrell (all the way from San Diego!)

I Need Your Prayers....

...for my spirit is drained and my soul is empty. I need the bolstering feeling of being washed with prayer by Righteous people, and I know that Righteous people read this blog. I don't feel like going into deep details now, nor will I ever, but suffice it to say that I cannot praise Him today. I feel abandoned, lost, and lonely. I look at my children, and know that a God who is supposed to love me a hundred million times more than I love them is allowing me to suffer in ways I would never allow my children to suffer. It is within His Almighty Power to take this all away, yet He chooses to remain silent. I have been as strong as I can, and I have broken. I am at the base of the cliffs, beaten to a bloody pulp, and drowning in the waves. I can no longer keep my head above the water, and I cry out for help. I turn my eyes upward yet there is no help coming. I have heard the line about no more than I can handle, and I find it hogwash. Nobody should be asked to bear these burdens. Yet here I am, no longer standing. I can not handle this, the yoke is too great to bear, and yet I feel that He is unwilling to take it from me. I do not know why a God who loves me would allow me to suffer continually like this, when I have given control to Him and now I am worse off than I was before. I have leaned on Everlasting Arms and I feel as though I have been dropped. God help me I do not want to feel this way. Save me, O Lord from this misery that you are witnessing. I ask all things in Your name, as you have told me to do and here I am, waiting. Wondering. Where have you gone?

I Am So Sorry....

Bad Courtney!!! I really have to learn how to budget my time better :)

There actually have been some pretty big changes in our lives. Well, Ok really just me -- I just put in my 2 weeks notice at my office job. I couldn't deal with the way the office manager got it into her head to manipulate everyone in the office, especially me, and how I was so STUPID as to fall for it. I'm too good, I'm too smart, and I'm too talented to waste my time dealing with her. But dang I'm going to miss those doctors. Talk about an amazing physician. If you or anyone you know is in the market for an Interventional Cardiologist let me know -- I know the best one out there.

I'm thinking the job change will be good for me, as I'm going to do Home Health full time. It's flexible, it allows me to have days off when I need them, and allows me to budget my time to be able to work out daily, spend more time with my kids, and not stress so hard about money and working 6-7 days a week to make ends meet. Anyway, I HOPE it's a good change!

Daniel got a haircut yesterday!! (I actually got one two nights earlier and he loved it and said, "mom I need a haircut too!") It's super short, and it's going to take some adjustment but he looks so awesome now.

Daniel is going to SCS next year. I'm flabbergasted by that, but it's true. I can't believe it. I can't believe he's old enough for school, let alone MY old school!! He'll be going 3 days a week, full days. And then a year later he'll start Kindergarten there and Zoe will start the 4 year old class. Where did the time go?

Michael's band, LADE, performed at the Ridglea last night. It was an awesome show, there is some real talent in that band!! If you're interested come out and see them next Friday at the Aardvark.

LADE rules. Just ask Zoe :)