I have seen so many pictures of devastation lately with the floods, earthquakes and other fates imposed by nature. It always seems so far away. I GET IT NOW!!
We had tons of rain here over the weekend and the small town I live in is hanging by a thread. Yesterday the dam threatened to break. This means flooded roads, water everywhere and evacuations. I live two blocks from the evacuation area. Some dear friends live in it. They are now my housemates. I am blessed to be Jesus' hands now - cooking, washing, helping and most important loving. I do what I can while we watch the water and listen for news.
Last night we biked through the area and watched friends and neighbors fill and stack sandbags. Watched firemen and police direct traffic, help with evacuations - all bone tired. Watched restaurants deliver food for tired volunteers. It's home to me now and it's almost surreal.
But I will never see another news report of a flood quite the same.
There but for the grace of God.

1. Where is your cell phone? desk

2. Your significant other? complicated

3. Your hair? blondish

4. Your Mother? sweet

5. Your father? insane

6. Your favorite thing? music

7. Your dream last night? bizarre

8. Your favorite drink? coffee

9. Your dream/goal? contentment

10. The room you're in? cluttered

11. Your ex? yuck

12. Your fear? tornado

13. Where do you want to be in 6 yrs? happy

14. Where were you last night? biking

15. What are you not? perfect

16. Muffins? chocolate

17. One of your wish list items? bike

18. Where you grew up? up-north

19. The last thing you did? laughed

20. What are you wearing? dress

21. Your TV? small

22. Your pets? hamster

23. Your computer? necessary

24. Your life? full

25. Your mood? happy

26. Missing someone? yes

27. Your car? red

28. Something you're not wearing? ring

29. Favorite Store? clothes

30. Your summer? convention

31. Like someone? *blushes*

32. Your favorite color? pink

33. When is the last time you laughed? today

34. Last time you cried? saturday

35. Who will/would re-post this? clueless

Wow. Okay I am going to give you the first five things that come to mind.

1. I am addicted to Tiramasu Cappachino
2. I love to dance.
3. I substitute teach for a living. Bizarre career choice, huh?
4. I help with Youth Ministry at my church.
5. I am a lyrics junkie; any song I hear I have to find the words and usually memorize it immediately.

Now I'm off to tag someone else.
Happy Spring to everyone!!
You're it!!

I haven't fallen off the face of the earth. Just occupied with life in general - it's many ups and many downs. I have loved catching up on everyone else's blogs and seeing what is new.
Life took over and I couldn't even keep up around here. Busy with good friends, family, teaching and everything!! Funny how you always think you will have time in your day for so much and you turn around and months have passed.
That brings to mind Kenny Chesney's new song "Don't Blink" - amazing how true it is. I am trying to stop and take a look around these days and figure out all I have lost sight of. The god of 'busyness' can take it's toll.
I am getting through a rough patch right now and with the help and strength of friends I will survive. Want to share these words with you all "I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly." Never take anyone for granted....ever.

Stolen from lots of friends.
[True or False:]

[I am a cuddler]: True (love to touch)
[I am a morning person]: True
[I am a perfectionist]: True
[I am an only child]: False ( i have a brother)
[I am currently in pajamas]: True
[I am currently suffering from a broken heart]: False
[I am very shy with the opposite gender]: False
[I can be paranoid at times]: True
[I enjoy country music]: True
[I love smoothies]: True
[I enjoy talking on the phone]: True (I can't live without my cell)
[I had a hard time paying attention at school]: n/a
[I have a hidden talent]: True
[I have a tendency to fall for the "wrong" girl/boys]: True
[I have all my grandparents]: False
[I have been told that I have a sense of humor]: True
[I have broken a bone]: True
[I have changed a lot over the past year]: True
[I have done something illegal]: True
[I have friends who have never seen my natural hair color]: True
[I have had a major/minor surgery]: False
[I have had the cops called on me]: False
[I am a gangster]: True/False (depends who i am with)

Red.
1. Closest red thing to you? folder
2. Last thing to make you angry? a close friend
3. Do you have a temper? Sometimes, depends 4. Are you a fan of romance? hopelessly

Orange.
1. Closest orange thing to you? cd
2. Do you like to burn things? no 3. Dress up for Halloween? sometimes
4. Are you usually a warm-hearted person? too much so
5. Do you have anything against redheaded people? love them, I become red in summer
6. Are you usually full of energy? yes, but need caffeine

Yellow.
1. Closest yellow thing to you? mousepad
2. The happiest time[s] of your life? being with close friends
3. Favorite holiday? Christmas
4. Are you a coward? Sometimes, I don't like to hurt people's feelings
5. Do you burn or tan? both!

Green.
1. Closest green thing to you? coffee mug
2. Do you care about the enviroment? Sometimes
3. Are you jealous of anyone right now? a little!
4. Are you a lucky person? Sometimes 5. Do you always want what you cant have? sometimes.
6. Do you like being outdoors? Yes.
7. Are you Irish? No.

Blue.
1. Closest blue thing to you? My shirt
2. Are you good at calming people down? Yes.
3. Do you like the sea? Definitely
4. What was the last thing that made you cry? A friend
5. Are you a logical thinker? No, I think with my heart way too much!
6. Can you sleep easily? Depends.

Purple.
1. Last purple thing you saw? Grapes
2. Like being treated to expensive things? Why not?
3. Do you like mysterious things? Yes
4. Favorite type of chocolate? Any
5. Ever met anyone in royalty? No
6. Are you creative? Very!!

Pink.
1. Closest pink thing to you? boxer shorts
2. Do you like sweet things? Yeah!! 3. Like play-fighting? No
4. Are you sensitive? Overboard
5. Do you like music? Yes, I am a lyrics freak!
6. Do you like pink? Love it.

White
1. Closest white thing to you? Paper
2. Would you say you're innocent? Sometimes naive
3. Are you good at keeping the peace? Yes!
4. How do you imagine your wedding? don't
5. Do you like to play in the snow? Lvoe it
6. Are you afraid of going to the doctors or dentist? No

Black.
1. Closest black thing to you? Speaker
2. Ever enjoy hurting people? No.
3. Are you sophisticated or silly? Both, depends on the moment.
4. Would you like to go to space? No - too chicken.
5. Do you have a lot of secrets? Tons
6. What is your favorite color? Red or pink
7. Does the color you wear affect your mood? Absolutely!!!