Here it is... your 101st(?) glimpse into my partial reality. So I'll share some random things that have popped into my mind while I was reading the blogs of my sweet blogging friends.
1. I stink at typing the random letters that pop-up when I want to leave a comment. I have decided it's because I try to make words out of letters which do not make words in any language.
2. We all have a skewed view of ourselves. There's that terrible version of ourselves that we think everyone
must see, who we "really" are, and then there's the version that others see. I recently told a friend that somewhere between who we think we are, and who others think we are, is who Jesus knows we are. I'm so glad He lets me share stuff.
3. Blogging has been completely therapeutic for me. Sharing whatever I feel like sharing, and wondering the whole time why anyone reads it is more emancipating than I'd ever expected.
4. We're going on a budget. I'm having a hard time with this, mostly because Margaret (that's what my Sohlmate named that annoying voice in the back of my head) tells me it's my fault, and that my Sohlmate doesn't trust me with our resources. I know she's a stupid liar... but she's so prolific it's hard to whip out my Wonder Woman cuffs fast enough to keep up.
5. You'd think I'd have better arm tone with the sheer volume of lies she likes to throw around.
6. I thought I didn't care about the Olympics. Turns out that when I get seven channels, and three of them show Olympic coverage, I am more interested that I expected. And, I'm enjoying it.
7. I can't remember if I shared this or not, so I'll do it again. I'm doing a new Bible reading program. It's called "Read through the Bible Program for Shirkers and Slackers." I think it fits nicely. I like that I just check off what I've read, and if I miss a couple of days, that passage is there when I get back. Not that I want to miss a couple of days; just that when I do, I don't feel completely overwhelmed by the monstrous list of passages I've let slide.
8. I miss Target. So much that I've been window shopping online. Truly... it's not the same.
9. My sister has started having contractions. She's 33 weeks... so she's taking meds to stop them. Please pray that Adaline stays put for a bit longer.
10. I love that the USPS has an APO box, with a flat rate of $10.95 for whatever you can cram in the box. Thanks to the H.G.-rents for two awesome boxes of stuff. Fruit snacks and wrinkle releaser! Sweet!
11. Thanks to my Aunt Baller (OM GOSH! That name so doesn't fit who I've defined her as, and yet I love it) for the care package. She sent it weeks ago, and I sent her an email... but in case she reads here I want her to know how much we appreciated it.
12. I can't get over the ridiculous conversion rate. At first it didn't bother me... but I'm struggling with it now. Of course, that could be because of the budget...
13. I don't know the first thing about taking care of plants and stuff. Thankfully we have a gardener here who can help. He's also helping me with my Spanish. He's traveling to Minnesota soon... so pray for his family... and my flowers. He'll be gone 3 weeks!
14. I forgot how tired I was at this time during the last two pregnancies.
15. I'm searching for 2 more dining room chairs. Haven't found any I like yet... but I know when it's time He'll bless me with some.
16. I am habitually dehydrated. Mostly because I hate drinking water unless it's super cold. Right now I'm on a huge Crystal Light kick (don't hate me, Ocker's Ocean) to try to increase my fluids... but most days I barely make 1/2 the minimum. Pray for my hydration.
17. I have come a long way with prayer. I can't believe I have just asked you to pray for my own drinking habits. I don't know.
18. I despise cleaning. Especially the kitchen. In fact if I can leave it for my Sohlmate and get him to do it, I do. He says he likes to do it... thank God for him!
19. Our video camera has been broken since before our Little SohlGal was born. Randomly my Sohlmate tried it out the other day, and BAM! It works. Sweet! Hopefully I'll be good about posting some video. Just have to figure that whole deal out.
20. Tried to take Cookie Bird's picture last night. He was "resting." NUTS! But I did get two new planters and some more plants. I'm done now, but the Spanish pottery is begging to come live at my house.
21. I never really liked pottery before I came to Spain. I know, who doesn't like terra cotta pots?? Me. Apparently though when they're painted and glazed in Spain, they put some kind of addictive substance in, and once you make your first purchase, it's all over. Pray for my addiction. And that we have great packers.
22. My little SohlGal may be outgrowing her milk intolerance. Pray for her little digestive system. I know I am!
23. Can't believe my Sohl son's almost 5, and my little SohlGal's almost 2. Where does the time go?!?
24. I like my new clocks on the sidebar. Do you?
25. I'm searching for two to three Spanish-style iron clocks to go on my mantel. What a great souvenir, right?
26. It's snack time for the kids... so I gotta run. But know that I am so thankful for your prayers and friendship and love. I miss you!