Say What You Need to Say...

That title fits for more than John Mayer's single. It wraps up the recent past for me for a variety of reasons! For starters, I had some friends recently tell me that I should write books. haha! I said to them, "The problem is that I write like I speak... who wants to read that?" So, friends, you are stuck with the interweb version of a conversation with me... as often as I will update it.

** sidenote: I'm realizing that unless I plan to begin every post with an apology, for not writing as often as I should, I need to just own up to the fact that work has me really really busy...AND computer averse at the end of a long day. Bottom line: I don't get a chance to write here more than about once or twice a week. Maybe that will change. maybe not- sorry friends! I do promise there will always be a ridiculous story, though. does that help? ;)

Ah, back to the actual interesting part. So in addition to a regular convo with me care of blogspot, here's an interesting run in that merits the title. A friend from long ago had the guts to "call" me on what he deemed some bad behavior. Now, if you have known me for any stretch of time, you know that I attended Bible College and that it was full of good and bad experiences. Because of said bad experiences, something in me immediately becomes defensive when someone offers constructive criticism. Its unfortunate but true. Now, you need to know that ultimately I felt like we were both right. He in his critique, me in my defense (if you will.) Moral? It was nice to have a somewhat "crunchy" conversation and have it not be devastating to this world-class people pleaser. Can I get an amen?! I think his heart was in the right place, so no harm done. If anything, beneficial, i might even say.


Over the weekend I attended something called the "Americana Folk Festival" on hill at the Montgomery Bell State Park. It was lovely! (In case you are wondering... YES! "Ernest Goes to Camp" was filmed there. Good eye.) So we all packed up our fall fares and headed to the park for a day of lovely music. It was a line up of seeming no-names with the exception of Sandra McCracken, Derek Webb, Jars of Clay, etc. The real stunners of the day, for me, were a passionate band called, "Old Ceremony"out of Chapel Hill. It was such a creative sound! Very circus-y in parts and mostly inventive instruments and a lovely sound! Handsome men too. that helps! Alas, we are all new best friends... duh. Yes, I did get to play the vibraphone. No, I did not remember any songs from 4 years of malleting away in high school. sad. It was so fun! All in all, it was a day filled with relaxation more than anything else. Amazing.

Today is the start of a new week. Sometimes it is difficult to get excited about a new work week but THIS work week is different... THIS work week I have INSURANCE!!!!! Go ahead, bones. I dare you to break. Teeth... you want filling? You may! Eye balls? you need some glasses... your wish is my command! It is a wonderful feeling, i tell you. Also wonderful is the fact that I get to re-join the YMCA today! holla!!!! Ten pounds, pack your bags! You're being evicted!

Have a good one, friends!