Random Friday Facts

• I'm currently reading Pride and Prejudice.  For the first time.  I know.  I'm actually liking it much better than the movie(s).
• So, I'm hoping to finish that book very soon, because...
• I GOT NEW BOOKS IN THE MAIL YESTERDAY!!!
• And a library book came on Tuesday
• For some reason we seem to be going through some kind of French Revolution phase here...
• We have Tale of Two Cities AND The Scarlet Pimpernel from Netflix right now.
• I got Dunkin' Donuts coffee the other day.  I don't understand the hype.  I'm going back to Berres Brothers.
• I do NOT yet have a birthday gift for Sarah B.  who will be 3!!!!! On Tuesday!
• Mercy me.
• My sinuses think they don't work
• Or maybe this is a mutiny??
• I can't breathe. Oh well  
• I'm currently working on creating a website for the flower shop.  I know NOTHING about websites.  
• Maybe ^ that's why I'm so tired?  And feel like I ran a marathon?
• My neck is quite stiff....  
• One of my new loves is Mac's Sable eyeshadow.  Pretty.
• OH!  Spring template coming soon!!!!!  I already picked one out, I just need Katie to help me upload it... she knows how to do it so I don't lose all my widgets.  So hopefully that will happen this weekend.
• I'm so ready for summer.  I'm actually kind of looking forward to baseball season.  My brothers must be rubbing off on me...
  

Spring? Maybe? Pretty Please???

Temp outside: Currently 54 degrees.

Do you know how good that feels?  If you don't live in the Midwest you might not know how good 54 feels in March. 

I can't WAIT for spring!!! I want to plant flowers SO BAD!!!  I have spring fever!!!


HELP!!!!

The Light is Coming Soon....

Don't let your eyes

Get used to Darkness

I am so guilty of this.  My family and I went on vacation to Florida earlier this month.  I remember driving in the Florida sunshine the day after we arrived and remarking to my sisters "Is it this sunny in Wisconsin in the summer?  I don't remember."  I think it is.  I've just gotten so used to the gray skies of winter that I'd allowed myself to forget that sunlight exists. 

The light

Is coming soon

The winter is almost over here in the Midwest.  The sun peeks out at us every once in a while now.  In a few weeks it will be here to stay.  Soon.  Soon.  

Don't let your heart

Get used to Sadness

Guilty again.  Have you ever thought this?  "This is my life.  I better just get used to disappointment."  

Put your hope

In what is true

Ecclesiastes 2:26 For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight, wisdom, and knowledge, and joy.

1King 10:8  Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom.

Psalm 128:2  For thou shalt eat the labor of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.

Psalm 144:15  Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.

Psalm 146:5  Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:

1Peter 3:14  But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

No matter how

The wind may blow

Tribulation.  We all have it in our lives.  Heartache.  Sadness.  Depression.  Loneliness.  Fear.  Hard times.

It cannot shake

The Sun

Hebrews 13:8  Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever. 

1John 2:8  Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.

1Thessalonians 5:5  Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

Ephesians 5:8  For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:

Luke 1:79  To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. 

(italized portions taken from "Back Home" from JJ Heller's album Painted Red)

IDDiots United!

If you follow my Other Blog at all you know that I am an IDDiot.

I.D.D. stands for  "I Don't Date."

NOT  

"I Don't Diet"

OR

"I Dig Ditches"

OR 

"I Don't Dance"

OR 

"Is Dover Deep?"

It is pronounced like IDIOT.  BUT,

In this case the word IDDiot means= A person belonging to the I Don't Date forum.  Or, as we affectionately refer to it: "IDD"  That's I. D. D. NOT "id".  Got it?

It does not mean= A person of inferior intelligence.

OK.

So, I'm an IDDiot. 
So are all of these lovely ladies.  Some of whom I met for the first time while we were in Florida.  (Some of them are my sisters and I met them for the first time shortly after they were born.)  :)

 

Back Row (left to right) Sarah B. (obviously she is an honorary IDDiot as she is not yet old enough to join a discussion forum.  Not for lack of discussion skills, of course.  She just can't type well enough yet.) Katie ,Sarah Dee, Abigail

Front Row (left to right) Christine (honorary IDDiot), Stephanie, Lydia (honorary IDDiot), Susie, Debbie, Me

We giggled a lot.  And learned things about each other.  And learned that we already knew a lot about each other.  

I love my IDDiots.  :)

How is everyone?

Question thing-y

1.You have ten dollars and need to buy snacks at a gas station, what do you buy?
Sun Chips, Chocolate of any kind, Coffee, if there's money left... maybe a Pepsi?

2. If you were reincarnated as a sea creature, what would you want to be?
Nemo.... duh

3. Who is your favorite redhead?
Anne Shirley!!

4. What do you order when you are at IHOP?
  Should I admit that I've never been to an IHOP?  Or, should I just pretend that I have and say pancakes?


5. Last book you read?
Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale, finished early this afternoon, almost done with Mr. Parker Pyne, Detective by Agatha Christie

6. Describe your mood.
  Kind of blue right now actually....

7. Describe the last time you were physically injured?
  Umm.... well, yesterday I poked my finger and had to put a bandaid on. 


8. Of all your friends, who would you want to be stuck in a well with?
  What kind of well?  Which of my friends can get me out fastest?

9. Rock concert or symphony?
Symphony


10. What is the wallpaper of your cell phone?
Luke being dramatic with a balloon sword.  Seriously.

11. Favorite soda?
 Dr. Pepper or Root Beer


12. What type of shirt are you wearing?
At the moment I'm wearing an OLD sweatshirt, because I am SUPPOSED to be in bed.


13. If you could only use one form of transportation?
My car.  Absolutely.

14. Most recent movie you have watched in theaters?
  ... ... ... ... ... ... City of Ember????????... ... ... ...  no! Inkheart, I think.


15. Name an actor/actress/singer you have had the hots for.
I can't think of a single one.  Am I weird?


16. What is your favorite kind of cake?
I had a very amazing cake the other day: chocolate with vanilla cheesecake mousse.  yes.  heaven.


17. What did you have for dinner last night?
Spaghetti


18. Look to your left, what do you see?
Steph's bookshelf


19. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off?
Not usually.  And then I'm annoyed when I have to untie them to put them on.


20. Favorite toy as a child?
I can't remember...  books? (are books toys?)


21. Do you buy your own groceries?
  Yes.  Or one of my sisters does.

22. Do you think people talk about you behind your back?
If they don't then I am even less popular than I thought.

23. Whens the last time you had gummy worms?
Don't know... but now I want some.

24. What’s your favorite fruit?
Strawberries?  Pineapple?  Kiwi!  I love them ALL!!! except watermelon.  I'm not a huge melon fan.  I don't understand the watermelon hype. 


25. Do you have a picture of yourself doing a cartwheel?
  No.  Because I would have had to do a cartwheel before there could be a picture.

26. Do you like running long distances?
*snort*  Might as well ask if I like eating live fish. 

27. Have you ever eaten snow?
When I was little I did a few times.  I don't know why.  It was dumb.


28. What color are your bedsheets?
Red


29. What's your favorite flower?
  All of them.  Not carnations. 


30. Do you do ballet?
For realz????   *rofl*

31. Do you listen to classical music?
Not really.  Sometimes.


32. What is the first TV theme song that pops in your head?
Smallville.  Don't know why.  I hate that theme song.  *skip*

33. Do you watch SpongeBob?
NO.  (who comes up with these questions?)


34. What temperature is it outside right now?
I don't know.  I'll guess about 10 degrees.  Whatever it is, it's COLD.

35. Do people consider you smart?
I don't think so. 

36. How many piercings do you have?
2.  one in my left ear.  one in my right.


37. Are you signed on AIM?
No.  I have MSN, Google Talk and Facebook.  That's enough

38. Have you ever tried gluing your fingers together?
Why would I do that?  How could I type?

39. How do you feel about your family?
I luvs them


40. Do you have an iPod?
  No.  *sniff*

41. What time do you go to bed?
  Usually between 10 and 11.  Whoops.  Bedtime.  :)

42. What CD is currently in your CD player?
  I've got a 6 disc carousel.  I really have no idea.  The one currently playing is a mix, Painted Red, Buble, other stuff....

43. What movie do you know every line to?
*counts on fingers*  *doesn't have enough fingers*


44. What is your favorite salad dressing?
Lime-something....  or raspberry vinaigrette

45. What did you get for Christmas this year?
Money

46. What family member/friend lives the farthest from you?
  Family member?  Debbie.  About a mile as the crow flies and all the way in the basement!


47. Do you like hugs?
Depends on if I'm expecting it or not.  :)


48. Last time you had butterflies in your stomach?
Maybe an hour ago?

49. What is the way people most often mispronounce any part of your name?
  Most people know how to say Rebecca


50. Last person you hugged?
Claudia?  I think she hugged me on my first day back to work?

The Case of The City Clerk

"He opened his book again and read happily. No longer was there a wistful expression on his face.  He too, was of that glorious company to whom Things Happened." - Mr. Parker Pyne, Detective by Agatha Christie

More from FloridaI was planning

I was planning to share a bunch of pictures... but my computer thinks it has a bug, so I'm running a scan, so my computer is running REEEAAAALLLLLYYYY slow... so the photo program is just. barely. working.  So, I can't resize the pictures. 

SO.

Here's just a couple.  I notice that the pictures I'm picking out are all somehow focusing on Sarah B. 
hmmm....

 Reading in the sunshine our first morning.  On the back patio of the house we are renting.  Sarah B. is goofing off, showing off her new sunglasses.  They have Mickey Mouse on them.  But, she doesn't know who Mickey Mouse is.  She thought they were "Ricky Weeks Sunglasses" :)  (He's a baseball player, for the Milwaukee Brewers) :)  So, she calls them her Ricky Weeks Sunglasses.  :)

Sarah B. looks longingly at the pool after she shanghaied my blue beads. 

Airport Images

Sarah B.'s dolly "Joshua" catches a ride with Luke's backpack.

Sarah B. gets her hair done.

 

Baby French Braids!

500 posts!!!

I just realized that my last post was number 500!!!  WOWZA! 

Holy Toledo.  :)


ANYWAY.

As of this minute I'm still in Florida.  But, if you read this tomorrow, I won't be anymore.  Our plane leaves at 8:00 AM tomorrow morning...  Which means we have to be up at some ghastly early hour.... hopefully there's coffee on the plane.

So, we had a great time.  Florida is SO SUNNY!  I LOVE IT! 

I hear there was snow in Wisconsin yesterday.  *sigh*

So, we had a lovely time.  There's lots of pictures...  us at the beach.  us at the baseball game.  us (the little kids) in the pool...

I'll share some later. 

Hope everyone is doing well!!!   :)

Florida Vacation, part 1

 I wrote this last night:


After leaving home at 8:30 this morning we FINALLY arrived in Palm Beach at 8:30pm. It took another hour and some to pick up the rental cars (oh. my. gosh. craziness....) load everything up, get to the house we're renting, let the guy who owns the house go through and fill us in on everything.... and now it's 10:00. Mom and Dad are buying burgers someplace for dinner.

Highlights

-This house is SUPER nice... cute! and 4 bedrooms! 4 bathrooms!!! sweet kitchen. SA-WEET 40" plasma high-def... Wall-E is playing on it while I type. The littles are hooked even though they're exhausted.

-Sarah B. LOVED takeoff and landing. I was semi-afraid she would be scared. No. Quite the opposite. She laughed through the whole thing.

-Every time we experienced any turbulence she said "what's he doin'?" (referring to the pilot)

-Luke and I were travel-buds. Interesting. To say the least.

-While we were still climbing after takeoff he held his arms up so they were hovering over his armrests and shouted "LOOK! MY ARMS ARE FLOATING!!!!" I said: "You're holding them up." He realized I was right and said "oh" in a very disappointed tone... :)

-Sarah B.'s unhappy tummy (she's had diarrhea for a week, poor thing) decided it needed to go to the bathroom immediately before landing in West Palm. SO. Mom and S.B. were IN THE BATHROOM during the (very bumpy) landing. Mom was holding Sarah on the toilet. Sarah was yeling "WHAT is the pilot DOING?!?!?!?" And Mom was bracing herself against both walls... She (Mom) was white-faced when she came out of the bathroom. (And for an hour after) Sarah was fine.

-They served FRESH BAKED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES on the first flight. Midwest. I love them.

-It is humid here in Florida.

-I'm wearing capri pajama bottoms

-No socks!

Good-bye Readers!

I'm off to the Sunshine State for some relaxation, fun and sun!

I'll be on when I can!

True Things

.... I'm not the money I make,

I'm not the things I lack....

I'm not the mistakes that I carry, 

I'm not what I'm above... 

I'm not my scars and my history

I believe, help my unbelief...

I am loved and I am free...

I believe, help my unbelief

In your love, I'm waking up...

-Excerpts from True Things

by J.J. Heller

Painted Red

February Book List

15. Seeing Redd by Frank Beddor- (****) Pretty good.  Sequel to The Looking Glass Wars.  Although, much more violent.  One scene in particular which makes me wary of recommending it to younger readers.  Definitely a case of don't judge the book by the cover.  :)

16.  The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket- (*****) I love Lemony Snicket.  Comfort read.  Fast paced, very funny.  Nobody writes like Snicket.  His books are an experience for sure.  I recommend all of the Series of Unfortunate Events.  Some Unsavory and Eccentric Characters and like Snicket himself says "If you are interested in stories with happy endings, you would be better off reading some other book.  In this book, not only is there no happy ending, there is no happy beginning and very few happy things in the middle."

17. Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis- (*****) EXCELLENT.  Highly recommended for ANYONE.  

18. The Reptile Room by Lemony Snicket- (*****) More Snicket.  I love Uncle Monty.  I can't decide which Baudelaire is my favorite....

19. The Wide Window by Lemony Snicket- (*****)

20.  Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynn Jones- (***) Fantasy.  Magic.  Good storyline and plot weaving, but I'm just not used to reading the sort of book where magic happens so often.  The writing gets 5 stars, but I would hesitate to recommend this book to anyone who doesn't care for the fantasy genre.  Personally, I found it kind of a "fluff read."
 

21.  As You Like It by William Shakespeare-(*****) Delightful.  I love Shakespeare.

22.  Spindle's End by Robin McKinley- (**)  A retelling of Sleeping Beauty.  I love Sleeping Beauty, which is why I stuck with this book all the way to the end.  But, I was really disappointed in the ending.  Also, the narration seemed jerky and uneven.  And I felt like I was reading a handbook on how fairies work rather than a story of an exiled princess.  Too much magic.  

22.  A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute- (***) A very haunting beginning.  The first half of the book is completely different from the second half.  Hard to explain...  I did enjoy it, especially the beginning (although enjoy probably isn't the right word, maybe riveted) which is based on true events during World War 2.  Positive themes: The book has some valuable lessons on entrepreneurship, economy, facing hardships, and making something from nothing.  Negative things:  Violence, physical, emotional and spiritual abuse, many tragic deaths (like I said, it's all based on true events, but these are hard things to read about especially for young readers) ALSO, racial slurs, some swearing, and one scene in particular that I would describe as a "fast forward" scene if this was a movie (two characters get passionate, and unfortunately the author does not take Victor Hugo's advice and "draw a curtain over the scene.")  A girl gets pregnant out of wedlock and asks Jean how to get rid of the baby.  Jean replies that she doesn't know but that she doesn't think it's a good things to do.  (She keeps the baby).  

All in all... I would hesitate to recommend the book to just anyone.  For a mature reader who is interested in a heavy read, history and economy I say go for it.  I was especially upset by the racial slurs, since the author never bothers to correct them.  And I wish a certain scene had been left out entirely.  Just my 2 cents.  :)    

23.  The Miserable Mill by Lemony Snicket- (*****)

24.  The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie- (****) Pretty good. :)

25.  The Princess Bride by William Goldman- (*****) Loved this one.  Some swearing, and violence.  The whole thing about S. Morgenstern cracks me up, since William Goldman makes the whole thing up.  It's funny to read his comments on the "original work" as if there was such a thing.  Lydia and I agree it's some kind of genius.  :)

26.  The Austere Academy by Lemony Snicket- (*****)


27.  The Days are Just Packed A Calvin and Hobbes Collection by Bill Watterson- (*****) Funny. :)

28.  The Magic of Ordinary Days by Ann Howard Creel- (***) PG-13.  This is a very sweet story about a girl who's life changes completely and her journey through it.  When her father discovers that she is pregnant (not married) he arranges a marriage for her with a farmer and ships her off.  If it weren't for the fact that experience with the soldier who fathers her baby goes into WAY too much detail at one point (maybe cross off a couple of paragraphs and you'd be safe?) I would totally recommend this book to anyone.  Younger readers should ask a parent to cross out the paragraphs I'm talking about.  

29.  Dancing Shoes by Noel Streatfeild - (****) VERY VERY sweet story.  Perfectly appropriate and recommended for pre-teen and young teen girls.  :)

30.  The Ersatz Elevator  by Lemony Snicket- (*****)

It's my birthday. I feel old.

This picture is 27 years old today.  Yes, we had color film back then.

I was a VERY intelligent 12 hour old baby.  Note my impression of "The Thinker."

Here I am about 23 years ago. 

Note the freckles. 

Recent Reads

I've been gobbling up lots of books recently and I just love it when an author says something that makes me stop. And read it again.  And again.  And laugh.  Or think.  You know the kind of quotes you just want to share?

Here's a few.  There are tons more, but I didn't want to overwhelm you all with Snicket...

Feel free to share some of your favorite book quotes in the comments!

"...Klaus put a hand on Violet's shoulder, and she smiled at him. Klaus had known for all twelve of his years that his older sister found a hand on her shoulder comforting as long as the hand was attached to an arm, of course."
The Austere Academy, Lemony Snicket



"The espression "following suit" is a curious one, because it has nothing to do with walking behind a matching set of clothing. If you follow suit, it means you do the same thing as somebody else has just done.  If all your friends decided to jump off a bridge into the icy waters of an ocean or river, for instance, and you jumped in right after the, you would be following suit.  You can see why following suit can be a dangerous thing to do, because you could end up drowning simply because somebody else thought of it first."
-The Austere Academy, Lemony Snicket

"...Like lightning the spaniard turned the boat and as the boat drew close the Turk reached out a giant arm and then she was back in the safety of her murderers."
The Princess Bride, William Goldman

Little is Much

Does the place you're called to labor
Seem too small and little known?

Do you ever feel like that?  I do.  Sometimes, I feel like my life is very inconsequential.  Sometimes, I look at the things I do for God, and think Anybody could do this... I'm really not doing much for God at all.  Or, sometimes, I look at my life and think that it's no wonder I'm feeling all alone and hopeless.  I'm not all that important.  God has much more important people to worry about.  

Do you ever think that maybe God has forgotten about you?  I do.  All the time.  

 
It is great if God is in it,
And He'll not forget His own.

A few days ago I was time traveling through my memories and thinking of the days right after high school.  In those days I was haunted with questions.  What are you going to do now?  I didn't have an answer.  But, I had no doubt that I would get an answer.  Soon.  I expected a divine revelation any day.  A giant unveiling of "God's Plan For Rebecca"  Or at the very least a memo with "Step One" printed at the top.  

Do you know, I never got an anwer?  Never.  I still don't know what I want to do when I grow up.  Except.  Oops.  I grew up already.  

So, yeah.  Sometimes I definitely think that maybe God forgot about me.  

But, here's the thing:

Right after high school I asked God what He wanted me to do with my life.  I gave him life and placed my future in His hands.  It's still there.  And maybe that's my answer.  Just give Him my life.  Just surrender.  Just live.  Everyday.  Without an answer.  Let God use me in the day to day stuff.  

There will probably never be an "Answer"  I don't know why I never realized it sooner.  

Some of us are called to definite paths.  Missionaries, people in the ministery.  Some people, God gives them a vocation, a calling with a name.  And they can say "God has called me to be a missionary.  It will be a lot of work, I know it will be hard, I will suffer, but, I know where I am going."  Others don't have anything so clearly-cut, packaged and precise.  Some of us are just called to live for Him.  No matter what comes.  Not knowing what may be asked of us, day in and day out.  But, being ready always to serve Him whatever crosses our paths.  

It is GREAT if God is in it....

Blogger Scattergories

 I was tagged by Lydia


1. What is your name?: Rebecca
 
2. A 4 letter word: Rose
 
3. A boy's name: Rugen (like COUNT Rugen... yeah...)


4. A girl's name: Rosiland (Shakespeare :)
 
5. An occupation: Reporter
 
6. A color: Ruby Red (double points??? :)
 
7. Something you wear: Rouge... (old fashioned term for BLUSH, ya know)

8. A Food: Ranch Dressing??? (I know... that's a terrible answer...)

9. Something found in the bathroom: Razor

10. A place: Rome, Italy

11. A reason for being late: Ran out of gas.....? :)
 
12. Something you shout: RUN!!!
 
13. A movie title: Robin Hood

14. Something you drink:  Root Beer

15. An animal: Rottweiler
 
16. A song title: River God (Nichole Nordeman)
 
17. A verb: Run (can I use it twice?)


So, this was fun!  Open tag!

So.

We are going to Florida.  YAY!

*does spring dance a month early*

Can we all say "VACATION"???

Go ahead. Say it.

Feels good, doesn't it?

Ok... so, I will tell the story about how the Florida trip came to be.  Tomorrow maybe.  Right now, I'm running short on time. And I promise, the story is really kind of interesting.  Well, maybe some people will think it is interesting...

ANYWAY.  We're going the first week of March.  The whole family.  Yes.  All 11 of us.  Flying.  I'm sure we will be quite the spectacle, so, if you're flying that week, keep your eyes peeled.  I'm sure you'll notice the huge group of people if you're anywhere in the same vicinity.  We don't wear matching clothes or anything like that, but we are... umm... conspicuous.  'Conspicuous' is a word which here means "Eleven people all in a group, all looking related is hard to miss." 

Yes.  I've been reading Lemony Snicket.

Yes. I will be taking some Snicket to read on the trip. As well as lots of other books, because, to me,
Vacation=Reading Time

So.  Book suggestions???? 

Everybody tired of hearing about Valentine's Day?

Yeah.  Me too.

Last night Luke (7) was at his choir practice and the director asked "Did anyone do anything special for Valentine's Day?" (what does she think 1st-3rd graders are going to do??????) 

Luke put his hand up. "My sister works at a flower shop!  They're really busy at Valentine's Day!"

So sweet of him!! To think of me!  :)  awww... *big smoochy kisses*

See what I got in the mail, today?

Not the whole series, of course, but about 4 of them.  I'm slowly collecting Lemony Snicket and now I'm only missing THE LAST ONE!  *squeal*  All hardcover too.... :)  three cheers for E-bay!

Tonight I went to the 6th grade play.  A Midwinter Night's Sleepover.  Pretty cute.  My boss's daughter was a fairy.  She was pretty cute.  6th graders reading Shakespeare is an experience everyone should have if they get the chance. :)

Also, voted.  For school superintendent.  7:00 pm.  Voter #61.  Is there something wrong with that? 

Currently Reading: Agatha Christie.  Of course.  :)

*insert witty title*

I am exhausted from V-Day.  Which, by the way, was about half as busy as normal V-Days.  That's what happens when it falls on a weekend.  Bugger. 

But, it's still stressful.  I mostly stress out because we are NOT crazy busy.  Job security and all that... you know...

So, today I'm taking apart the bouquets that didn't sell. 

And rolling up the ribbon. 

And putting away stuff.

De-flating the balloons.

How depressing.

I'd really just like to be at home reading.  Although, I really should be doing my laundry.  Or the dishes.  Or vaccuuming.  But, I have 5 books I want to read.  But, it doesn't really matter, because I'm supposed to be working.

Someone needs to come up with a holiday that is not sweetheart related.  Not lovey-dovey.  Just for friends?  I don't know.  Whatever. 

Where's my Valentine chocolate?

V-Day Rambles.

V-Day means the whole week is different.

• For instance I was off work Monday and Tuesday, so I could work extra Wednesday-Saturday. 
• Extra people working in the shop
• Which is VERY different, since normally there are only 2 people in the shop
• Carol K. comes in 2 days this week, and I haven't seen her since Mother's Day 2008
• Which means LOTS of farm stories, lots of Grandma stories
• Lots of goofing off
• We invented a new game.  Sort of.  It goes like this: Carol "Scissors" (as she roots around for some) Claud "Iris" (as she puts in the bouquet she's working on) Me "Pen" (I have 10 things in my head I have to write down before I forget)  And so on... 
• Tomorrow we will have actual DELIVERY PEOPLE.  :) Yayness!  I don't have to deliver. 
• Guys.  "Um... yeah... I need some flowers... like uh.... what are those? Yeah... I'll take those"
• Or: "What do girls like?  I don't really know....  Here's $60.  Just make me something."
• ALSO Today...  An 85+ year old man hobbled into shop with his cane and bought a very big bouquet and a lb. of chocolate (not normal, since older people usually spend LESS money than young people) and wanted it delivered to "a lady"  But vehemently insisted that she not know who the flowers were from... which is the sort of thing I regularly deal with in college guys... 0_0
• Sad times too.  Moms send their daughters (who just break off a long relationship) flowers.  People cry. 
• SOMETIMES... we get to see engagement rings :)
• Pizza.  'Cause we don't have time to leave, so Lori orders lunch in.  :)
• Candy bouquets
• Plenty of teasing (Oh, Lord) "Rebecca, why don't YOU have a boyfriend yet?" :) 
• Or, "How are you selling all these flowers, Rebecca?  Are you flirting??? " 
• Tired times
• 900 roses
• Red, pink, purple
• LOVE.  (supposedly)

This is your conscience speaking....

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Dr.Jak's How To Stay Warm and Look Fun in The Winter

Looking cute and fashionable in the winter can be a challenge. And I will be the first to admit that there are days when all I want to wear is jeans and a sweatshirt and I don't even care how I look!

Here's some quick tips to help you stay fashionable and warm at the same time:

1. We have to wear coats and hats, scarves and mittens so why not invest in some cute outerwear options? I love to mix and match scarves and hats, and try to match the colors with what I'm wearing at the time. Most of us don't have a budget that allows for endless coats and accessories, so when you do pick out a winter coat make sure you put plenty of thought into it. I like to stay away from black and brown and stick with more neutral colors that will go with any outfit.

Then I go crazy with accessories! If you're a knitter or crocheter go ahead and make some pretty scarves and hats and mix them up! Try different color combinations!

Check out the web for pictures of colors and textures to inspire you!

2. Wear Longjohns/Leggings, whatever.  They are a great investment I promise you! 

3.  Layers!  Layers are very popular and lucky for us very warm.  And here's a hint: Don't pack away your summer clothes.  Keep them as options right along with your winter wardrobe.  Wear a summer top with a long sleeved blouse underneath, throw a sweater and scarf over top and you're ready to go!  I've also seen a lot of people wearing capris or shorts with cute leggings and boots.  And summer skirts are totally ok, too!  Wear them with tights and boots or jeans.  There are no rules.  Use your creative juices and...

4.  Just because it's winter don't be afraid of using color.  On dreary days color is exactly what we need!

5.  Accessorize!  Accessories are a great way to bring color and style into any outfit.  A chunky necklace will totally dress up jeans and plain shirt.  Wear a pretty scarf in your hair, or tie it around your waist, or neck. 

6.  Don't be afraid to try something new!  Mix and match your jewelry.  Check out the vintage scarves at the thrift store.  Wear a summer top with a winter skirt.  Maybe buy a color you've never tried before?  I promise you'll feel adventurous!

Hello, Monday

Hello, everyone!

I feel as if I've been absent for a very long time, although obviously I was just here on Thursday.  Speaking of which did ya'll watch that video of my brother and sister?  So proud of them!

So, this Saturday is V-DAY!!!  *SCREAM*  Ok, not that bad, really.  Actually, not bad at all.  My work schedule this week is totally random because of the holiday.  I have days off at the beginning of the week to make room for me being able to work at the end of the week.  So, it's kind of nice having these days off.  I have plans to get a lot done.  But, to be totally honest... the things I want to get done mostly involve reading.  But, I've decided I deserve to take it easy on myself before the craziness that is V-Day overtakes my life. 

Um, lets see...

Saturday was an all around crummy day.  And now for the bad news.  I have a cold. 
(name that movie?) :)

Anyway, I've been coming down with this cold since Friday and Saturday was the worst.  Fever in the night, achey joints, swollen throat, stuffy nose, pressured sinuses, headache, burning eyes.  Oh yes.  The works.  So, I spent the day sniffling, sucking on cough drops, and reading Shakespeare.  (Burning eyes do not deter me)

And then, on top of that, we watched Dear Frankie.  (Which, by the way is rated PG-13 for good reason, and would be a totally recommendable show except for some crude "humor" in a couple spots. And language.)  But, anyway.  Whoa.  I cried buckets.  I'd never seen it before.  Why did no one warn me?  (I get extra emotional when I'm sick.)

And also.  My brother re-named the ice cream machines at DQ.  RE-NAMED THEM!  Of all the outrages!!!  I suppose I gave up claim to them when he took over cleaning them, but really.
The new names?  Bob, Pete and Leroy. 
The originals? Tante and Pip (we've acquired another machine since my time)
And he had the nerve to comment that MY names were "unoriginal"....  compared to Bob, Pete, and Leroy?  Whatever. 

I hope you all have a wonderful Monday.

Be sure to stop at the IDD BLOG today and check out Krista's beautiful poetry.

Oh! And pass the word!! 

"Love is a Fallacy"

For everyone that hasn't already seen this on Lydia's blog, here is Lydia and Joe's forensic's duo! Which won them 3rd place in the tournament and a spot at the regional tournament in Cincinatti in May! I'm very, very proud of my "little" brother and sister. :)
This, obviously isn't the actual performance that they did at the tournament. It's a video taken a few weeks ago at the practice tournament.
Enjoy!

25 Random Facts About Me

1. I'm addicted to collecting purse. My family rolls their eyes at this.
2. I never in a million years would have guessed I would have a career in flowers. But, I do. Go figure.
3. I love to read, and I feel depressed if I don't spend at least an hour reading everyday....
4. I'm chronically shy. Getting better, but still have no skillz in conversation... :(
5. If I had lived 100 years ago, it would've been ok by me!
6. I'm not really into Jane Austen's stuff as much as I pretend to be... *hides*
7. I love to cook, but mostly because I love to eat.
8. I don't have a dream job, or dream career or anything that I would LOVE to do.... when people ask me what my goal in life is I have no answer. I just want to be happy.
9. ^My goal in life used to be to marry and raise a family. I'd still like that, but I'm grateful now that I didn't get married when I thought I should have. (I guess I'm trying to say that I enjoy being single :)
10. I do not have a favorite color. I have favorite color combinations... which change frequently.
11. I have rearranged the furniture in my bedroom 5 times since moving into this house 15 months ago.
12. I know how to do a lot of things, but am not proficient at any of them.
13. I love coffee. Love it.
14. I would LOVE to write a book and have it published.
15. I also have chronic writer's block.
16. I have 8 younger brothers and sisters and I'm on good terms with ALL of them.
17. I lived at home until 15 months ago, and I loved it.
18. I don't like pink.
19. My hair can be curly, or straight... or whatever. It has a mind of it's own.
20. Most people think I'm much more talkative/responsible/good than I actually am.
21. When I was 15 I seriously considered the hermit life.
22. I am a fashion fanatic.
23. I watch makeup tutorials on YouTube. *hides*
24. I love my house to be sparklling clean, but hate cleaning.
25. I am not in the least mechanically minded
open tag :)

On Beauty

Krista's post on Ordinary Beauty has had me thinking for a while now.
The thoughts are percolating in my head.  :)

And then the other day I had an interesting conversation with my 2 year old sister, as I fixed her hair for her:

Me: "That's a very nice face you have"
Little Sister: "God gave it to me"

Other than the immediate "awww" reaction, I immediately was touched at her simplicity.  Her absolute trust in God.  He did give her her face.  And why would He ever give her anything not nice?  He loves her!

I once heard someone say that when we complain about our own appearance we are saying to God: "I don't like your gift.  Take it back."

As a young girl I struggled greatly with my appearance.  I hated my freckles.  Hated my boring eye color.  Hated my half curly/half straight hair.  Hated my crooked teeth.  I never once looked in the mirror and thanked God for giving me a face at all.

There's really nothing wrong with my face.  It's perfectly functional.  And God made it just for me.  No one else has it.

I guess I haven't completely overcome my vanity.  (That's what it is, really.  I'm not vain in the sense that I think I'm beautiful, rather my vanity comes in the form of being too vain to show my face without first taking a good long look in the mirror and doing what I can to make myself look better.)

Like, I said :) I haven't overcome vanity.  But, I resolve to look in the mirror everyday and thank the Lord for designing my face.  Just for me.

January Books Read

1. The King of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner (****) -The third installment in Megan Whalen Turner's Attolia series. It may be my favorite so far. Plot twists as usual, even though by the time you get to the third book you totally expect them. Still, with Megan Whalen Turner you're never sure WHAT exactly will happen. I liked that she centered most of the story around a new character and that we see so much of what happens through his eyes. It makes the other characters even more mysterious even though we've read all about them in the The Thief and The Queen of Attolia. The stories take place in a fictional place and time period, so they definitely fall into the "Fantasy" catorgory. Also, some language, which I don't care for.




2. The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor- (****) Huge fantasy warning. If you don't like fantasy, you won't like this book. BUT. Extremely well written. The book is about Alyss in Wonderland. Except, Wonderland is real. And Alyss really belongs there. Some violence, because Alyss must battle her evil Aunt Redd for the throne. I love this book. I want to live in Wonderland.



3. The Penderwicks on Gardam Street by Jeanne Birdsall- (*****) yes. five stars. This is the sequel to The Penderwicks which I read last year. I was delighted to discover that there was a sequel. The story follows four sisters, who are absolutely delightful. I wish I had read this book when I was 12. It doesn't matter, though, because I love it now, too! Highly recommended for anyone. The only gripe I have is: Do we HAVE to have romance for 12 year olds???



4. The Bue Sword by Robin McKinley- (***) Award winning book and it's easy to see why. Very well written and exciting. BUT, definitely of the fantasy genre, which isn't my favorite genre. I can only take so much fantasy and having already read The Looking Glass Wars this month I had already reached my fantasy intake limit. It's just that I can only take so much fantasy before it starts to irritate me. I prefer reading about things that could actually happen, I guess. :)


5. Elephants Can Remember by Agatha Christie- (***) Not my favorite Christie. I figured this mystery out before Hercule Poirot told us the answer, and I prefer to be surprised. It just makes the reading more enjoyable. However, as all Christie's books are, this one is funny and intriguing.


6. Destination Unknown by Agatha Christie- (*****) Maybe the best Christie I've ever read. Totally thrilling. Plot twists, espionage, politics, corrupt scientists. Everything. Definitely recommended. mild swearing.



7. Gone in a Heartbeat, Our Daughters Died, Our Faith Endures by David and Marie Works- (*****) Excellent. Must Read. REVIEWED HERE




8. The Diamond of Darkhold by Jeanne duPrau- (*****) This is the fourth and final Book of Ember and it wraps the series up quite nicely. I really loved it. The People of Sparks was a bit dissapointing to me, I liked it, but the thrill and magic from the first book wasn't there. The Diamond of Darkhold was very reminiscent of the feel of City of Ember and had much of the same excitement and mystery of it. Very satisfying ending. Recommended for anyone. (After, of course, you have read the other books of the series, although, I admit, I skipped book three The Prophet of Yonwood.)




9. The Ordinary Princess by M.M. Kaye- (*****) Absolutely DELIGHTFUL. A must read for any girl. Seriously. So sweet. Highly recommended. Boys could read it too. Wouldn't hurt them. :)



10. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis- (*****) Have I mentioned that I LOVE NARNIA? I have? *sheepish grin* Ok, well, I do. And I think Dawn Treader may be one of my favorites.



11. The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis- (*****) So, obviously, I'm on a Narnia kick. If you haven't read The Chroncicles of Narnia yet... read them already!!!!! I love this one. Love Sasha. Love Bree. Love Hwin. Love Aravis. Love it.



12. Vienna Prelude by Bodie Thoene- (*****) The Thoene's books are some of the best historical fiction on the market. I love them. I definitely recommend these to anyone who is interested in history. Not recommended for very young readers, because of violence.


13. Robin Hood by????? - (***) This is an old, old book that I got I think at a used bookstore or something... Anyway, pretty good. I love anything Robin Hood, so it was fun. :)



14. The Secret at Red Gate Farm by Carolyn Keene- (***) Pretty good as Nancy Drew's go. :) I wonder why they don't write books like this anymore?? Nancy and her friends are always model citizens... good examples for young people.

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Hello, Blog!

How are you?  Feeling neglected?  yes?  *nods sympathetically*  I understand.  I do. 

And how are the blog readers? 

Booki-ish Things

I'm in love with books. 

Yes. 

I recently saw a movie.  All about books.  Which makes me love them more. 

When I was younger (and even sometimes still) whenever I would go to the library (or a bookstore, or the bookmobile, or just look at my bookshelves, or open a book, or think about a book....) I used to get the most amazing feeling in my heart.  Tight, warm, exhilerating, knee-shaking, adrenaline. 

Yes.  I love books.  Love the smell of them.  Love the way they feel.  Love the fact that black and white letters, all the same, marching in order disguise Adventure.  I love diving into them, all alone. 

"No matter who you are, no matter where you live, and no matter how many people are chasing you, what you don't read is often as important as what you do read."
-Lemony Snicket

"The book you don't read, can't help."
-Jim Rohn

"Reading is one form of escape.  Running for your life is another."
-Lemony Snicket

"[Books] love anyone who opens them."
-Aunt Elinor, Inkheart

"The written word is a powerful thing.  You have to be careful with it."
-Mo, Inkheart

"All the secrets of the world are contained in books.  Read at your own risk."
-Lemony Snicket

"You know you've read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you've lost a friend."
-Paul Sweeney

"I find television very educating.  Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book."
-Groucho Marx

*is wasting time*

hum de dum (and twiddle de dee)
la di dah di dah (and the Sherrif of Nottingham)
*long drawn out sigh* (me)

I can't think of anything to write to you, people.  Nothing. 

I'm just sort of wasting time before I have to go back to work.  I'm so thankful that I live close enough to my job that I can come home for lunch.  Saves money, AND sanity!  It's so lovely to have a few minutes of quiet to myself in the middle of the day. 

So, I'm eating my lunch (hot dog and banana). 

I'm thinking about reading (wishing I was doing that instead of working this afternoon)

I need a job where I can get paid to read....  wouldn't that be divine?

HAT TIPS

Joe has an amazing video on his blog HERE that he has aptly titled "Very Cool" that you should check out.

Mel has a giveaway going on over at Her Blog AMAZING scrapbook supplies!! What could be better????  So, head over there, too!

ALSO!!! Don't forget to go over to the IDD Blog and sign up for the CHOCOLATE SWAP  Come on.  You know you want to....

The Great Frog Incident

I unwrapped a frog yesterday morning.  It lived in a plant that was delivered to the flower shop.  After initial jumps (me) and shrieks (Claudia) we (actually, Claudia) captured it in a bucket that was "too tall for it to jump out of."  After the frog climbed to the top and perched on the edge of the bucket, we (me) taped a styrofoam plate over top of the bucket and punched holes in it with a pen. 

Then we (Claudia) made a call to the greenhouse to determine

A) Where the plant came from

B) Whether or not it was possible this could be a poisonous frog from some Tropical Someplace where they grow giant peace lilies and ship them to greenhouses in Middle America.

C) If, possibly the frog was some greenhouse employees pet and was horribly missed or supposed to have been frog-napped.

So.  When everything was answered to our (Claudia's) satisfaction, We talked about What To Do With It.  Claudia maintained that putting it outside was inhumane seeing as the poor thing would freeze to death.  I agreed, but refused to be responsible for our new "pet." 

Do frogs eat rose leaves?  'Cause that's what we (Claudia) fed it...

Finally I called my mom. 

Who came and picked up the frog, (bucket, taped on styrofoam plate and all).

Now the boys have a new science project:  Making An Environment For A Frog. 

Two year old logic

While looking for Sarah Beth's mittens and scarf she hastened to assure Susie and I

"Don't worry, guys, I know where they are. 

They are usually downstairs. 

But sometimes they are upstairs.

Unless they're downstairs. 

But, I think they're upstairs.

Or downstairs."

Book Review: Gone in a Heartbeat

A little over a year ago teenage girls were shot and killed. Just for going to church.
Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died... Our Faith Endures is the story of the Works family written from the viewpoint of parents David and Marie. 

David and Marie share with us their journey beginning with the call of the Lord upon their lives, their dedication to serve Him, the news that they were expecting twins and the circumstances and experiences of their lives that brought them to New Life Church.  They explore in detail the events of that frigid December morning when two of their daughters were tragically taken from them without warning.  They write of the painful healing process and share with us the hope that, in spite of all odds, never dims. 

This book touched me in a very real way.  Maybe it's because more than 10 years ago I actually knew these girls.  Maybe it's because our lives were so similar.  I serve the same God they do. 

I remember getting that phone call from my mom December 9th, 2007.  She told me that "The Works family was walking out of church and they were shot."
My mind couldn't wrap around it.  "WHY?!"

I thought there must be more to the story than that.  Turns out there really isn't.  The were shot at, just for walking out of church.  Just for attending church.  It was a hate crime.

Of course, we're familiar with the persecuted church.  In China.  In the past.  We know that there are people that die for their faith in this day and age.  Christian martyrs.  In other parts of the world.  Not here.  Not in America where our constitution protects freedom of religion.  Right?

But, really, what difference does it make where we live?  What difference does it make what church we go to?  We all made the same commitment to Christ.  We all chose to follow Him.  We gave Him our lives.  We all said "Do what you will, I belong to You." 

Stephanie and Rachel Works are modern day Christian martyrs.  They chose to serve the Lord.  They planned to be missionaries and spread the gospel.  They wanted to do something big for Jesus.  The surrendered their lives.  Literally. 

David and Marie made the same commitment.  And in many ways the sacrifice required of them is much greater.  Their daughters are in the arms of Jesus, where there is no more sorrow, no more pain.  David and Marie are still here on earth, where sorrow and pain are still very real. 

Reading this book opened my eyes in a whole new way to the reality of what it means to serve God. Over a year ago, when I first heard the news of this tragedy, I struggled deeply with the horror of it. I cried and hurt for their parents and sisters. I wondered how anyone could ever recover from such a horrible experience.

You and I may never be asked to make the kind of sacrifice that David and Marie and their two surviving daughters made.  Our lives may not be required of us at the tender ages of 18 and 16, like Stephanie and Rachel.  But, what if we were?  After all, we gave Him our lives, too.

Chocolate Swap!!!

YIPPEE!!!  There's a CHOCOLATE SWAP going on over at the IDD Blog  TONS of fun, and of course,    chocolate!!!!!

What could be better!!!

Make sure you head over to the IDD Blog and get in on the fun!

What Rebecca has been doing

WORKING at the Flower Shop, not much to do, very slow time of year, so.... yesterday my co worker and I re-arranged the bridal room.  Which included me standing on a step stool wiring grapevine together with the grand piano inches away from me and Claudia warning me every two seconds not to scratch the piano.  Fun.   :)  Actually, I love re-arranging the shop and the Bridal room looks better than ever, so... *dusts off ahnds* job done.

and KNITTING.  Finished a scarf for myself, which matches the hat I made for myself.  Also, a scarf/hat combo that I hope to be able to sell on Etsy.  And, I'm getting started on 2 pairs of leg warmers for my sister. 

so, READING.  Plenty of that of course.  Not enough though.  I've got reviews coming soon for a couple of books, and of course you'll be able to read all about everything I read this month sometime the beginning of February.

TRYING to stay warm.  Sometimes it works.  sometimes not.  Today I was freezing all morning.  Because, well, the outside temp was about -18, and the inside temp was about 50.  So, yeah.  I was pretty cold.  This afternoon I finally got smart and wore my new scarf and hat all day inside.  And Claudia's giant fleece over top of my sweater and fleece.  Oh, well, days like this there's not many customers around to see how goofy I look. 

Also, my sister was sick, so I've been NURSING her.  Sort of.  Now, my other sister seems to be coming down with the same thing.  So, looks like the nursing will continue.  I just hope I don't get it too!

what else???
oh yes!
BORROWING Steph's laptop, because, you know, mine is taking an early retirement.  *sigh*

DRINKING plenty of hot chocolate.

DREAMING of spring.

WISHING I could be planting my garden. 

and, yeah.  that's it, I think. 

hope you all are staying warm!

Shoutouts!

There are two new blogs in my bloglist that you should check out!

Abigail at Country Girl
AND
Stephanie at Grace Photography

check them out!

Amazing Grace

Our Salvation experience is the oxygen to the life-blood or our relationship with our Savior.

We must remember. 

Remember the day you first met Christ.

Remember who you were before He touched you.

Remember who He destined you to be WHEN He touched you.

Thank Him.

Monday, Monday

• My laptop is on the fritz.
• Which means I'm using my sister's right now
• Which means I may not be around much this week
• Which means:  :(
• We're getting ANOTHER snow storm today
• I'm FREEZING!!!
• I want spring BADLY
• I sound grouchy, but I'm not

Thursday Afternoon

The sun is shining brightly.  But, it's freezing outside. 
I'm eating lunch before I head back to work.  Club sandwich from DQ, and the best french fries in the world.
Bible Study tonight at MY house :)
Wish I was reading.
Flowers shipped in today to the flower shop include beautiful calla lilies in all colors! 

Coming 2009

One of my New Year's Resolutions is to Keep Track of How Many Books I Read This Year.  I'm not setting any goals, I'm just curious to see how many I do read in a year.  In light of keeping myself accountable to this resolution I'm thinking about blogging about it.  At the beginning of every month I'll be posting a list of the books I read the previous month.  Or, most of them anyway.
I probably won't go into detail of EVERY book I read, since that would be sort of akin to telling you what I eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner every. single. day.  It's interesting only if you share the same tastes I do.  Otherwise, you'd be bored.  Also, it's kind of personal :)
Please be aware that just because I tell you that I have read a book does not necessarily mean I am endorsing it for you to read.  I am aware that there is a wide variety of people and ages that read my blog and that we do not all share the same tastes in literature.  I'll be posting a little snippet of my thoughts with every book I mention, along with warnings about any controversial or potentially offensive subjects.

• (I'm not saying that I read controversial and offensive stuff, just that in the event that I might I'll be sure to give proper warning)

This list is not to be taken as a list of book recommendations.  If I feel like recommending a book, I'll make it clear!  

I'm really hoping to read some fun, new books this year, so hopefully I'll be able to pass on some good reads to the rest of you!

Is there anything else you'd like to see more of this year?  Leave me a comment!

Dr. Jak's "How-To-Keep-Your-Legs-Warm-When-You-Live-In-Frigid-Temp

The answer is simple:

LEG WARMERS!

Leg Warmers have long been used by ballerinas, but now even the klutziest of us can wear them.  

 Here are my two top reasons to wear leg warmers:

1. They keep your legs warm

2. They are SO cute! 

You can wear them many ways.

With a skirt.

Over skinny leg jeans.

Over Leggings or tights.

With heels or flats.

I even wear them under my jeans or long skirts just for extra warmth.  

You can buy them at most clothing stores.  I got a pair at Target and I liked them so much that I started knitting my own.  

Get some!

LIFE

There is only one place where I can

Make $60,000 every 2 minutes

AND

 The road of LIFE is full of surprises.

*drum roll*

And.... the winner is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




      MEL!! At Cool, Calm and Collected blog.

Congratulations Mel!!!

I hope you enjoy the scarf!

Send me an e-mail at flowershopgirlblog AT gmail DOT com with your address and I will send your scarf out ASAP. 

I hope to do another giveaway soon, so keep checking back everyone else!!! 

Have a wonderful Sunday!