Just Roll With It

I decided to simply share a sprinkling of the highlights of my week today. I realize it's just now Friday morning, which means the week isn't technically completed, but this is what came to me. So I'm rollin' with it.

First I have to say that I'm surprised I've blogged five days in a row. Yay, me!

I have been enjoying this engaging novel by Chris Coppernoll titled Screen Play. It's about an actress who catches a break when she's hired as an understudy for a Broadway play. I am fascinated with the theater and drama, so I've been downright giddy for much of the story. I read Coppernoll's first novel Providence several years ago, and he had me pondering for months. Somehow that man knows how to touch tender places in my heart. You should read him if you haven't yet.

Hey, did you hear that Keith and Kristyn Getty had a baby girl on Wednesday? They named her Eliza Joy Getty. I must say I'm a bit partial to her name, as we share the first five letters of my name.

I'm not personal friends of the Gettys or anything like that, but somehow it seems a bit personal to me. We sing their music often at church. I was privileged to see them at a True Woman Conference last September when they told us Kristyn was expecting. I suppose with Facebook, Twitter, and emails updating us on all their goings-on, it just feels like somehow I'm a part of all of it in some very minute way. So I feel excited for them.

The Lord has done some interesting things for me this week, like helping me overcome sin, encouraging me with words from friends, and teaching me through His Word.

Overall I'd say it's been a pretty good week... even if it isn't technically over yet.

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Chat Pack - What To Sell?

Guess what.  The Chat Pack is back!  I had gotten a little sidetracked in the last several weeks, but I have time to answer a question today.

Today's question is...

If you could open your own retail store, what type of merchandise would you sell?

The answer is BOOKS!  I love books.  A lot! 

Have I ever told you that my heart starts to palpitate whenever I drive anywhere near the library?  For some reason I think I have to go inside and find a book to read.  That's not crazy to the average book lover, except that I have a whole stack I own sitting at home on the shelf, waiting to be read.  Sometimes I even have as many as three library books at home, and I still want to go into the library to find a book.

Yeah, it doesn't make sense to me either.

So yes, if I owned a retail store, I would want to sell books.  What are you passionate about that you would enjoy selling?

Chat Pack - Special Delivery

Well.  It's another Friday.  Where did the week go?  I might need to use the Chat Pack every day because it seems this is the only way I can find something to talk about.  {I was going to say something "interesting" to talk about, but I guess that all depends on if you find this interesting.}

Today's question is... 

If, like the newspaper or milk, you could have anything of your choice delivered to your doorstep every morning, what particular item would you want it to be?

Now there's an interesting thought.  A daily delivery of anything I want?  I guess there's one thing that I would enjoy having every day, and if it could be delivered directly to my front door, that would be even better.  I know you'll be surprised when I tell you I would want a Starbucks Tall Whole White Chocolate Mocha No Whip delivery.  I know!  You were expecting me to say Peppermint Mocha, weren't you?

Anyway, I would love a home delivery, but only if it was hot and ready at the moment I was leaving for work.  It sure would save me the time from having to leave early, drive up, and walk into the grocery store on those select days when I've got a craving.

Tell me.  What would you want to arrive by home delivery every morning?

The Chat Pack - TV Character

Welcome to Friday!  Today is the first installment of my Chat Pack.  {You can read yesterday's post to learn more about the Chat Pack.}  The question I chose for today is...

Of all the TV characters you have seen, which one do you believe is most like you?

This is a cute question, and I have a very funny answer.  I thought of this character pretty quickly because I sort of have a reputation about avoiding germs.  I think I most identify with Detective Adrian Monk.  {Alright, how many of you already guessed that?!?}

If you've never seen Monk, you need to know he's a very quirky guy.  He's obsessive compulsive, doesn't want to get dirty, and if he shakes anyone's hand he grabs one of his trusty wipes to sanitize his hands immediately.  He never leaves home without them.

Although I am not obsessive compulsive, I really do try to avoid germs if at all possible but not to such a great extent.  This is the first winter season that I actually purchased hand sanitizer, so that just goes to show you I'm not that much of a germophobe.  Let's just say I try to be careful and am sure to wash my hands thoroughly after I've been in public places.

{WARNING!!!  Monk spoilers ahead, in case you haven't watched the finale yet.}

If you've followed Monk, you know the series finale was aired recently.  In my opinion, the funniest scene of all the episodes was in Part 1 of the finale.  In order for you to see the humor in this dialog and how I so relate, you need to know I have a serious phobia about vomiting.  I don't want to see or hear about other people vomiting {not even if you're telling me a story from 10 years ago}, nor do I want to vomit.  I would rather die!!  So take a look at what happens when Monk is informed by the doctor that he's been poisoned...

Dr. Shuler: You're gonna feel normal for a while. And then there's gonna be some vomiting, followed by death.
Monk: Vomiting?
Dr. Shuler: That's right. Followed by death.
Monk: Vomiting.
Dr. Shuler: Yes. Followed by death.
Monk: Vomiting!
Dr. Shuler: Adrian, I really need you to focus on the last part of that sentence. There's gonna be some vomiting and then death.
Monk: Is there any chance death could come before the vomiting?
Stottlemeyer: Two days?
Monk: Wish it were five.
Stottlemeyer: Why?
Monk: 'Cause it's a bigger number.

When he asked the doctor if there was a chance that death could come before the vomiting, I was laughing hysterically.  I told Rich I knew exactly how Monk felt! 

So... why don't you answer the question now?  Feel free to leave a comment or even answer in your own blog post and drop me a link.

 

*Photo courtesy of Mysterynet.com

The Chat Pack

One of the Christmas gifts I received is a very interesting tool that I have been getting ready to implement.  It's a Chat Pack, which is a box containing small cards with a single question written on each one.  The questions are meant to be used to generate conversations with people. 

Initially I laughed after I unwrapped it and realized what it was, thinking the gift had an underlying message.  Someone's telling me I need to improve on my communication skills.  {That's probably not far from the truth.}  Then I was pleased to learn that this was a tool to be used for my blog.  What a great idea! 

I've browsed through some of the questions in my Chat Pack, and I must say that most of them are dealing with things I've never given a thought to.  Many are going to be pretty tough to answer, yet others are quite simplistic.  In spite of that though, I want to utilize them regularly on my blog. 

I intend to designate Fridays for the Chat Pack, so come back tomorrow for the first Q&A.

2009 In Review

I've been interested in doing one of those introspective, retrospective posts where I look back at 2009 and answer some deep and ponderous questions about accomplishments and relationship building, but I just couldn't do it.  Sometimes I just can't spill my guts to the worldwide web.

But I'll tell you what I can do.  I can give you a recap of my posts, at least the first sentence of the first day of each month's posts of 2009.  As I was reading them over, I had forgotten about all the things I had written.  Some of them were actually funny and well written (at least to my standards).  Huh.  I think I've forgotten how to write since somewhere back in April.

Anyway... here we go.

JANUARY 1... So... anything look different around here on the old blog?

I'm sure you can guess why I'd say that.  I changed my blog design that day for the, what... tenth time?

FEBRUARY 2...Well, I finally did it. 

You want to know what I finally did, don't you?  I became a dot com that day  http://discoveringliz.com.  Very exciting!

MARCH 3...This week has been a tough week, as far as spiritual challenges go.

This was my second entry as part of Jo-Lynne's What I Learned This Week carnival.  In this entry I had discovered my perfectionism was causing me undue grief at work, and I needed to be more prayerful about my job.  Hmmm... guess I still need to keep working on this one.

APRIL 1...At our church's missions conference last week we were encouraged to adopt one of our supported missionary families.

Uh oh.  Upon reading this entry, I realized I've really done lousy at praying for my adopted missionary this year.  Really lousy.

MAY 1...Let's take randomness to it's full potential today and do a quiz, shall we?

This is a post that was part of the Caffeinated Randomness hosted by Andrea.

JUNE 4...Being the first time I've read anything by the Blackabys, I didn't know what to expect.

This is my book review on Experiencing the Spirit by Henry & Mel Blackaby.  It is such a good book, and I need to read it a second time.

JULY 3... There are several things I miss about camp. 

Ah yes, I knew it was coming.  Yay Camp!!!  I went to teen camp, and I am so proud of myself... you know, proud in a humble sort of way.  ;)

AUGUST 12... A friend of mine posted this on Facebook, and I think it's hilarious.

The only day I posted in August, and it was a political funny.  A video of a dog who expressed his dislike for Obama.

SEPTEMBER 16... Hi, guys. I know I'm been MIA for months.

You can see this was the point in the year when blogging began to wane.  I express my overwhelmedness about changing my diet to be more whole foods as well as getting ready for our Word of Life club at church.  I also see a typo in the first line.  Terrific.

OCTOBER 6... The calendar has once again rolled over to October 6th, and it's my birthday.

Of course, this one needs no explanation.  It was my birthday, and I had a great hair day, I might add.

NOVEMBER 1... As this, the first day of November, I am participating in the NaBloPoMo.

Awww... it's NaBloPoMo, and I actually posted something every day in November, mostly with the focus of thankfulness.  That wasn't the topic every day, but it was for most days.

DECEMBER 1... What an excellent idea it was to participate in the National Blog Posting Month.

Okay, this post had nothing to do with that sentence.  It was about spending time in the kitchen and how that is SOOO not like me.

 

And here we are at the end.  I guess that's a wrap.  I just hope I have something to say in 2010.  You too?

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

Caffeinated Randomness

Yes, this is a totally random thought for the day, so I'm linking up with Andrea and her blog Under Grace and Over Coffee.

Saw this little Birthday Wisdom question on another blog, and since my birthday was Tuesday I thought I'd just see what it had to say. Just for fun, you know. {wink}

Your Birthday's Wisdom is Thought

You believe a mind is a terrible thing to waste, and you try to exercise your brain as much as possible. You are intrigued by almost everything, and you are curious about the world around you. You want to travel to foreign lands, read lots of books, and master many subjects. You love to go on all sorts of adventures, especially the kind that don't require you to leave your room.

What's Your Birthday's Wisdom?

Hmmm... I don't think those quiz people know me exceptionally well. Yes, I certainly DO love reading and learning new things, but as for being adventurous... I really would rather do all my traveling through books and stay home. I'm such a homebody.

Caffeinated Randomness - Dreamer or Doer?

Let's take randomness to it's full potential today and do a quiz, shall we?

You Are a Doer

You are primarily concerned with what is actual. You tend to be a practical person. You love to stay busy, and you are always immersed in projects. You are in touch with your senses, and you enjoy indulging them. You're likely a crafter of some sort. You crave different sensations in life, whether it's working with your hands, playing sports, or eating your favorite meal.

Are You a Dreamer or a Doer?

Hmmm... I'm a doer, huh?  I guess I do like to get crafty, as long as I have some direction and focus.  I am not one to stay busy or always immersed in a project, though.  Obviously, you can tell by my blogging frequency.

There's lots more Caffeinated Randomness to be had at Under Grace And Over Coffee.  Click on over, why dontcha.

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Friday Randomness: Some Thoughts

Is it Friday Randomness today?  Oh good!  Because this is going to be a totally random post.  I know I'm posting it really late, but better late than never.

Just a few thoughts going through my little head...

1.  Why do I love, love, love going to the library, checking out a book, and then I let it sit here on my end table without reading a word of it?  It makes no sense to the bibliophile within me.

2.  Why is it that I hate change so much, yet I can't stand my blog's design for more than 2 months at a time?  I've been browsing for a new design again, although I haven't found one that I like yet.  Such a paradox.  I'm fickle yet committed.

3.  We ordered Chinese takeout for dinner tonight.  Why would they change their menu listing Teriyaki Chicken to calling it Chicken on Sticks?  Really?  Chicken on Sticks?  If it's Teriyaki Chicken, then why don't they call it that?

4.  Will I ever learn that I can't lift heavy objects anymore?  I have neck and shoulder issues, and you'd think I'd finally get a clue and ask for help.  Nope.  Not Liz.  She thinks she can just do everything by herself.  Today it was a big shipment of books that arrived at the church.  Thought I could just carry those babies into the office if I lifted with my lower body strength.  WHAT lower body strength?!?  Wise up, girlfriend!

5.  I'm blog-happy.  I've enjoyed having new people come by the last couple weeks and finding myself some new blogs to read.  If you're new here, I'm glad to have ya.

6.  I received my new MacArthur NASB study Bible today.  (It was in the box of heavy books from thought #4 above.)  It's pretty, and I'm looking forward to getting to know it.

7.  First Place and weighing-in is tomorrow morning.  Ooooh, let's not talk about it.

And this officially concludes my randomness for today.  Not enough for ya?  Click on over to Under Grace and Over Coffee for another serving of Friday Randomness.

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