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Oh glorious day. I heart my newest tunes. It makes my day richer and it makes my heart slow down to enjoy each song among the midst of a busy office with phones that are constant and a pace that is so opposite of our Jesus. Praise Him for music. For it speaks to the deep places of my soul and makes me, well, me.

http://www.oncesoundtrack.com/

Thank You, Giada

Well, most of you know that I am not the most talented chef out there. However, the older I get the more I think, maybe it's not because I can't cook but because I am too scared to try and fail. But not last night, friends! I made a dinner that was really yummy and I was so excited about it. For those of you out there that are hungry, this is the time to hit me up for dinner because I would make this over and over again for your empty tummy's.

I got the recipe from Giada, who is not only awesome but adorable. Here is the recipe that she currently has posted. It's really great, so if you don't want me to make it for you, then at least make it for yourself. Do you hear that, Callie? I left out the peas and then the Herbs of Provence that I used had Lavender in it and I would recommend using that.

I am sorry that I have not been blogging much lately. February is sure to be better, right? Right. Maybe I should commit to writing every day in February but I can't take on this challenge unless Christin, Jessie or Callie join me. Anyone in?

Moment of Truth

So, last night was the premiere for this dumb A show, The Moment of Truth. I did manage to watch some of it and it was absolutely heartbreaking to me. My prediction is that this show will ruin relationships...quickly.

Last night, Tinker "Ty" Keck was the first guest to appear on this show and he had his beautiful wife, Catia, supporting him as he journeyed through uncomfortable questions. As the questions got more intense and more focused on his relationship with Catia, she become ever more anxious and self conscious. My heart just ached for her. One of the questions was something like, Have you ever done anything that would cause Catia not to trust you? And his answer was YES! What the HECK is she supposed to do with this? Another question was, "Do you think you have delayed having children with Catia because you are not sure she is your life partner"? Again, answer was yes.

And the real kicker, he walked away with no money at all. Just serious martial problems on the horizon.

Why is that we enjoy watching other people's train wrecks so much? Does it make us feel more normal or better than?

Weekend Review

Well, this last weekend was a great one. I got to spend a lot of time with friends and I feel so lucky to have such great friends who make me laugh so hard, I have to tell them to stop.

On Friday, Callie made a wonderful dinner at her home. She is an amazing cook and often my envy creeps in because I just don't know how she does it all. She had two appetizers, shrimp lasagna, bread, salad, asparagus and a mousse desert (is that right , Cal?) and EVERYTHING was so yummy. I could have eaten the whole plate of stuffed mushrooms by myself. We drank wine and watched her fabulous Napa wedding video and got all nostalgic about that magical time spent in California for their wedding. It was super fun.

Saturday night, a few of us had plans to go to dinner in Dallas and then see the movie There Will be Blood. We planned to go to Cheesecake Factory or PF Changs but both were packed. Our night was hilarious. Everything that could go wrong went wrong, but it made us laugh and will be a memory that we won't soon forget which makes it even more special. Don't bother seeing this movie. It was terrible. I get it, it was written by some great author who shed light on some hard issues, but it was a terrible, slow, dark story with a soundtrack that sounded like nails on a chalkboard. I wish I could lie and say it was good literature and that I "got it", but I just can't do it. Oh, and did I mention we were sitting front row? That did not help...

Church was amazing this week. I was so blessed by Matt's preaching. I feel so lucky to be at a church that I love to call my home. I am excited to grow in that community of faith. I am thankful to have a pastor that is not afraid of our sin but rather encourages us to be real and take the risk to be known.

My memory scripture from Bible study this week is John 15:7-8. Quiz me if you see me.

He's Turned On Me...

Guys. This is serious. I feel like I have lost my inspiration, my words. Maybe I have bad juju. You think? Really I was just dying to use the word juju today and I saw my opportunity. At any rate, I must put my foot down. I will try to dig deep and find something noteworthy.

Another week down at the ol' job. It's been a tough one but the light is at the end now. On another note, my dog has started hating me. And loving my roommate. That's just been a real treat. I have to win back his heart. I just have to.

Phil Wickham is playing a free concert on Tuesday. Who wants to join me? Pleeeease!

Okay, off to win the affections of my dear Enzzy (the strangest dog I ever did meet).