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About Me

i'm a simple girl who likes simple things. i enjoy spending time with my close friends, my family and daisy. i'm striving to be real and authentic with everyone and in every situation. i don't have secrets - and i'm not into spending time with people who do. i believe the change that you want to see in the world starts with YOU! i can't stand to listen to people complain about their situation in life or community/world events when they themselves aren't ready/willing to step up and begin the change. i think that when a heart felt apology is offered than it should be received graciously - but the friendship doesn't have to be restored. i think that you are who you are today and each morning offers an opportunity for redemption.
My Prayer: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.

My Interests

"That man is richest whose pleasures are cheapest." Henry David Thoreau
friday night bowling ... church & family ... scrapbooking & friendship ... hiking & breathing ... camping & campfires ... fishing & memories ... karaoke & laughter ... dancing & smiling ... tv & cuddles

I'd like to meet:

Marvin Stone. He invented the straw. I love him.
Bill W. - his story and legacy is amazing.
Cesar Milan - he changed my life! :)

Music:

my radio tends to hop between k-frog, k-go, jack fm, ksgn and air-1 ... i enjoy live music as long as i can understand and enjoy the chorus. i also prefer songs that leave me with a smile rather than an empty feeling.

Movies:

as long as it has a happy ending, interesting story and a cute lead or two, then i'm in for at least one view. if it doesn't meet that criteria then i'll probably be asleep within the first 5 minutes.

Television:

i no longer have a "gotta see" tv show. my channel surfing and recorded picks are about as random as it gets.

Update: I've foudn myself helplessly addicted to a few shows as I've discovered how WONDERFUL seasons on dvd really are. I'm a huge fan now of LOST, Entourage, Arrested Development (Save the Bluths!) and Sex & the City. These dvd seasons are awesome because if the show has already ended its run then you know exactly what you're getting yourself in to ... and for the shows that are still on the air, it's instant gratification since there's no waiting until it airs again next week!

Books:

interestingly ... i've enjoyed and learned more about friendship, life, history and science through the books i've read aloud to/with my students than all of my college text ... if it can't keep a second grader's attention then i'd rather wait for the movie. :)

Heroes:

Jesus - men and women serving our country - policemen and firemen - hard working americans who wake every morning and dutifull make their contribution - be it "big" or "small" - to society (insert song - I'm Proud to be an American)

My Blog

True Romance

This was written and read last week before the Wednesday night Generate service. It's an amazing thought and it touched me. I hope you like it, too! Remember ... BBQ at my house at 6...
Posted by serendipity on Tue, 27 May 2008 06:54:00 PST

Things A Grown Man Should Never Be

I copied the message below from a blog on the Generate site. I love it! And I hope you enjoy it, too. My favorites are the "playstation thumb" and the "keychain bottle opener." ...
Posted by serendipity on Thu, 22 May 2008 11:48:00 PST

the BEST mom EVER!

i wrote an essay for a radio competition for Air-1, it's the Christian music station on 90.1 FM, that states why MY mom is the best mom EVER! it's tougher to do than you'd think! not ...
Posted by serendipity on Thu, 08 May 2008 06:05:00 PST

an amazing beginning

WoW! How are we one-third of the way through 2008 already?!? ... Today's the first official day that Christa and I are free of the apartment that we lived in for FOUR years! It's an amazing feeling.&n...
Posted by serendipity on Thu, 01 May 2008 07:18:00 PST

Teacher of the Year

So ... for all of my friends that have always stood by me and supported me ... it's time to CELEBRATE and I thank you for your support! For all of you who have jovially put me down and/or never reall...
Posted by serendipity on Sat, 19 Jan 2008 04:52:00 PST

Quarterlife Crisis

So - I've done my research ... and I think I've figured a lot out through it. Maybe it'll help you, too. My thoughts are in blue ... ..> ..> ..> ..> QLC FAQs" Q: What is a quar...
Posted by serendipity on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:28:00 PST

It’s not me ... it’s you.

I've finally reached an amazing conclusion. It's an epiphany that has been on the verge of discovery for some time now ... but it wasn't until recently that I realized how important my acceptance...
Posted by serendipity on Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:25:00 PST

hallmark of our generation

It just hit me ... pyzam and simmilar sites are the hallmark of our generation. I remember my Papa calling my mom once after he received a birthday card she sent and him commenting "what is...
Posted by serendipity on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:04:00 PST

That Kinda Love

While watching tv or a movie, do you ever catch yourself thinking "WoW ... is that kind of love/adoration/devotion actually possible in real life?" I've seen glimpses when watching friends/family in...
Posted by serendipity on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:59:00 PST

Relationships - All Or Nothing

I received this in an e-mail newsletter. Can anyone else relate? So maybe all my failed relationships had more to do with me than I thought! Amanda :) What "All-or-Nothing" Says Abo...
Posted by serendipity on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 03:05:00 PST