facelift & random things.

So, I think I know of about 2 people who read this, but my blog is getting a face lift uproot overhaul.

At the very beginning of this blog, I was blogging my thoughts over a book I was reading called "Passion and Purity" by Elizabeth Elliot. If you haven't read them, please do. I think they are the only things I have ever written worth reading.

This time, I'm hoping to blog 2 things, my rereading of P&P and my thoughts on my Her Hands class. Don't worry, those of you wanting to know the nitty gritty of my day to day existence will still get your fill, though I would like to keep that mixed in with my other things.

That said, I have refused to participate on the fb trend of 25 random things and tag everyone to read it, instead I will post it here and if you are lucky enough to find it, save my 2 people who follow this, you'll get some insight into me.

25 Well Thought Out Things About Me That I Want You To Read And Take Away That I Am Interesting And Thoughtful

1. I bought a new ring this weekend that is really cute. Unfortunately while sitting here I took it off and realized that it is turning my finger green. Sadly, I won't be wearing this ring anymore. And it cost me $3.50... so I'm very upset.

2. I gripe and complain about wedding planning 85.8% of the time. Actually, I really enjoy it. I'll be glad when it's over, but for the most part, it's been really fun.

3. I always used to make fun of girls who went to college only to get a husband. Actually, I still think it's ridiculous. However, being one of those girls who now aspires to never use her degree in the conventional working world and want nothing more than a jetta with kiddie seats in the back... I have to think twice when I make jokes about an mrs degree. That said, a piece of advice I offer is to be careful who you laugh at, because you may just be there and not realize it.

4. I love cupcakes and all associated paraphernalia. I almost spend $15 on cupcake liners because they were fancy looking and not at all practical. I own 3 books on cupcakes, a book on muffins, a cute little 24 cake carrier, and many various decorating items.

5. One day, I want to move to Namibia, Africa. Josh wants to do Medical Missions there, and I want to spend my time dong whatever it is a missionaries wife does. Josh would like to spend his weekends playing with his baja bug on the dunes along the coast. If you would like to donate to his cause of cruising around with a lifted vw bug, please make checks payable to me.

6. The only movie stars I ever find attractive are ones who play spies and secret agents. Most recently, I've realized that I have to stay away from 007 and Bourne. Sad.

7. In the last year, my heart has been completely broken for people who don't know the Lord. Like, hard core. It just makes me so sad to see people making mistakes and choices that they will regret someday. I have also learned that I am not very gentle in approaching said people. I'm working on it. The Lord is good.

8. My church is like my second home. It is full of families who let me come over and crash on their couches, people who would be there for me whenever I need them, and women who love me and are so willing to show me their mistakes and let me learn from them! (www.lhbc.net). Seriously, if you're looking for a church home and you're in the b/cs area, CALL ME! I would love to have you come. If LH isn't your thing, that's cool too. If you still want to look, I'll make time to go with you to visit other churches! I'm staying at mine, but I'm so willing to help you find one!

9. When I'm not wearing my engagement ring, don't panic! There is a 100% chance that I forgot to put it on that day. No, I didn't call off the wedding!

10. I'm pretty obsessed with decorating. As Josh and I have looked for places to live, I've mentally moved my furniture into each space. No lie. Painted all the walls. And mentally purchased more furniture from IKEA. Still no lie.

11. If I didn't feel like I needed to do something positive for society, I would move to NY and become a dog walker.

12. My doppleganger is a famous star who drinks too much good wine, eats imported chocolates, and spends more money on shoes that her mortgage payment.

13. Someday, I will own a west highland white terrier. I am going to name it Tonks. Like her namesake, she will frequently sport hair that is different colors.

14. I listen to HSM3SY in my car. A lot. Judge me, I don't care.

15. I started growing my hair out 3 years ago because I knew that if I got married after college I would want my hair to be long. I hadn't even met Josh at that point. I just knew. Right now, it is about a 1/4-1/3 way down my back and I hate it. The day after we're married I'm hacking it off. I will sing out in jubilant praise that all of this hair is gone. It's going to be short. Really, really, short.

16. At some point in my life, I want to write children's books. My mom thinks I will be the next Stephanie Meyer, she's so nice. I have no desire to write for teenagers because it has to have a lot of drama for them to care. I want to write bedtime stories or something like Stellaluna. Cute books, not Gossip Girl.

17. Speaking of, I hate all things Grey's Anatomy, Gossip Girl, 90210, and mostly any other drama induced night time soap opera. I just think they're stupid. The only episode of Grey's worth anything is the one where Christina Ricci blew up. Sadly, I realized that the rest of the series was not so explosive.

18. During the Summer of 2007 I lived off of: chicken, rice, popsicles, pudding cups, crystal light, vegetables, almonds, cashews, craisins, chocolate chips, and corn muffins. That was it.

19. I plan to adopt kids. I want to have at least one of my own, but I'm way serious about adoption. Thankfully, Josh is on board.

20. I eat Jason's Deli at least once a week at my job. Be jealous.

21. I love plants, but I have the polar opposite of a green thumb. I can kill plants with astounding haste.

22. I'm getting married in 129 days. Hooray!

23. Post It notes are God's gift to offices. I use at least 15 of them a day and I always find them floating around my purses. Usually, I have them stuck onto my phone and reinforced with tape. I seriously can't quit using them.

24. I SHOULD be more of a Dell person (if you really know me you know why) but I pledge allegiance to the macintosh corp. of america. Sorry!

25. I'm currently writing a 10 page paper on cupcakes for my creative writing class. (Just in case you didn't believe #4).