Woefully behind!

2015 is off to a banging start! And I have not had time to think!

New Year's Eve I met some friends for dinner...

And then I met more friends to watch a friend's band play...

I had an AMAZING time! And I'm going to add this: I am proud of myself and my ability to fit in ANYWHERE! The place may have been a little redneck/country for some people. But any time I am with friends, I am happy. My tastes in just about everything--food, music, movies, people, crowds, friends, men--are pretty much all over the board. I used to think it was a bad thing that I didn't "fit in" with any one group. But now I see it as a blessing that I identify with lots of groups.  

The next day, I made my big ol' New Year's Day dinner...

And I ate a good bit of it BY MYSELF! lol  I should have lots of luck and mucho money this year!

Then I met Dede, Joel and some of their friends to watch the Alabama vs Ohio State game and even though my boys lost, I'm still proud of the season they had. I'm no fair-weather fan. Win or lose, I'm always a fan! I BLEED crimson, white and houndstooth! And Alabama will always mean more to me than just football. All that said, it was astonishing to see how many "Ohio state" people were visiting the great state of Alabama! LOL

But we had a great time and I enjoyed visiting with my friend. I miss her. We aren't as close as we used to be but I love her and am happy that she seems happy with her new life. I'm planning to visit her soon!

Back to the grind for a day and then the next day I met my sweet Rhonda for lunch!

Rhonda turned me on to the new Younique 3D Fiber Lash mascara...

And now I'm a presenter of Younique products! No, I didn't quit my day job. It's just a sideline and all my profits are going to go towards outreach/missions in some way. If I make enough, I'll go on my first ever mission trip. If not, I can use it towards outreach. I'm trying to come up with some graphics and things for my "Mascara for Missions".

The next day, our church began the annual "21 Days of Prayer and Fasting". Every year, we set aside the first 21 days (beginning with the first Sunday) to seek God first for the coming year. I am doing a Daniel Fast (no meats, sweets or leavened breads) again this year. God has already shown me some amazing things and I'm pressing on into this last week  ready for more, believing for many things--healing for some, direction and guidance, and more God less me. 

On the 7th, graduate school resumed and so far so good. Two of the classes are mostly discussion about business and current events. I'm still waiting on my book to get here for my Accounting class. It had to be special ordered and then the bookstore was supposed to overnight it to me but I still do not have it. I hope it gets here soon because I don't want to be scrambling before my first assignment due date approaches. 

Last Saturday, I took Brooke shopping for her prom dress and she ended up getting the first dress (but not the last) dress she tried on and we only went to one place. I guess we're lucky that we didn't have to hunt all over town but it didn't feel so lucky when I looked at the price tag! Oh well. It does look good on her and the store had layaway. 

Sunday began a new Bible study that will last four weeks (perfect timing as about the time it ends small groups will be starting up again) by Andy Stanley titled Starting Over. It's not just about divorce. It's about anytime someone has to start over in anything--new job, new city, new relationship, etc. It's a Christ Church and many of my single friends from Highlands attend. 

Monday night, I went to one of those friends'  house to a National Championship game party. Can you guess by the shirt who I was pulling for?

Yes, I was pulling for the Ducks and my Motion shirt was the only green shirt I had. I think Marcus Mariota is adorable. But the Ducks lost. Oh well, I didn't lose any sleep. I had a great time with my new friends.

The rest of the week was pretty usual--work, the gym, homework, etc. But I am hoping to hear some great news very soon from an event that I can't share just yet. I would appreciate your prayers!

Yesterday was Dad's birthday. I got him an iTunes card, a Bama shirt and took him some "birthday salad" from Olive Garden. He and Mom are trying to diet so cake was out. This morning I went to prayer, the Thrift Store and took Mady to the park. Not sure what I'll do with the rest of this long weekend but I'm sure it'll be great!

Be blessed!