Status

We all know I am an unashamed Facebook addict. Its how I keep up with half of the people I know. I love the photos, the ridiculous comments, the voyeurism, etc. My very favorite part, though, are the "status updates". I just plain love knowing what peeps are up to.

In that vein, I am feeling the need to give a status update of my own as we near the close of 2008.

I am a happy girl.

There, I said it. I'm happy!

I love Nashville for all her charms and warmth. I have community here with my co-workers, church fam, roomies and delightful friends! I have even had the opportunity to make a few really dear friends this year- you know... the real kind you call when you're "ugly crying" and don't have a grip on life. I love the way that this City continues to turn over new leaves... just enough to keep me excited without thrusting me out of a needed comfort zone. I love this place.

I have been making choices lately to improve. I know that is typically a January trend, but I sure love doing things out of order sometimes. Simple little things right along with larger life change things. It is empowering and a little eye-opening. I am in the middle of trying to figure out how to balance life now, while it is (essentially) as simple as it will ever be. I have experienced doing work and social well... but then health suffers. I have done health and work well... at the expense of social. You get the picture. I am now on the search for simplicity, excellence and happiness. I know its possible, so I'm asking the Lord to make it so. :)

I've had an awakening about needs lately. I know... you're thinking there's a mandatory amount of estrogen needed to read on, but bear with me. I have been trying to figure out what I *actually* need when I recognize one exists. Sometimes I'm thirsty when I think I'm hungry. Other times, I need to take a walk to de-stress... not necessarily a diet coke. ha. You see where I'm going here.

So, the surprising discovery for me was one that may shock you. I am an outgoing person. I tend to get energy from having people around. I also get energy from down/alone time too. I just tend to prefer having friends around. Mind you, I'll duck into the bathroom at a crowded party to re-group, but who doesn't? Anyone... anyone? That being said, it may surprise you that, in the middle of a friend mecca, I am lonely. Not the "I just want to have something to do on a Friday" kind of lonely. I have people everywhere! Its deeper than that. My mom will be all too thrilled to learn that this self-proclaimed happy girl with a single life may just be ready to *share* it. :) I am learning that, maybe...just maybe, 29 year old women are supposed to get a kiss more than once a year (ok...2 years). hahaha. I know I'm going to regret writing that, but hey- blogspot is for honesty. Kristin and Chad make marriage look really fun. So do a bunch o' my friends. Who knows... maybe it could happen for me. Not ready to *really* think about it yet, but I'm thinking about being open to it.... mom, is that good? ;) So, maybe I'll tip toe into the world of recognizing emotional as well as physical and spiritual needs. Bring it on, 2009!

Perhaps my status would read: Kelley is still finding herself at 29...and loving it!

Okay, I'm exhausted...anyone else having an awakening?

Stream of Consciousness

I'm sitting at my desk and here are the thoughts running through my mind:

- I wish i had made breakfast this morning
- ooooh, coke zero is just as good
- I need to clean off my glass desk
- I love when there's loud laughter at work
- I have a *really* busy day ahead of me
- I'm really heartbroken for my friend Jen who lost her mother...trying to think of something sweet to do. (Pray for her, please, friends)
- I'm not sick. I'm NOT sick.... i'm not siiiiiiiick! (trying to convince)
- Tonight is the work Christmas party!!
- I'm going to start saying thing are "boss"
- I can't wait to sit under the Christmas tree at home next week!
- I forgot to put on deodorant
- I love the new white board (or is it wipe?) we have at work
- I'm already looking forward to sleeping in on Saturday
- Do I need to buy my co-workers presents? nah...
- I'm not sick, i'm NOT sick.....
- I wanna hug my mama
- I'm. not. sick.
- I'm sick.

xoxox

Two exciting developments!

For starters... I got new bangs!


Secondly... ITS SNOWING!

Wonders never cease. :)

Thanksgiving on Laudy!

Ladies and Gents,

Here are the long-awaited Thanksgiving Day pics as Laudy (my home) played host to my (extended) family holiday gathering! I have a post "in the hopper" that will touch on more details and even blog-ular birthdays! In the meantime, feast (I couldn't resist) on these photos from a most wonderful day. (Alas... after much frustration with loading these babies, they are, I'm afraid, in no particular order.)

What fun was had and delicious treats enjoyed! The Kirker/Lowry Thanksgiving may need to become a tradish. I love my fam!