It's me, Charity

I'm pretty sure I have either the worst taste in music ever, or the most eclectic. On any given day if you walk into my office you could be greeted with KLOVE (what I listen to when I need to work and pay attention) or if i need to be pepped up it could be NSYNC (they are classic!!) Sugarland, Danny Gokey, Avalon, Little Big Town, Robin Thicke, John Legend, Various classical pieces, and of course The Sound of Music. I listened to the Sound of Music Cd two times through today. And ok, I might have sung along a little as well. I'm not ashamed to admit that everytime our work study leaves for the day, Apes and I break out into a chorus of "So long, farewell" Its really a miracle that she comes back after that. I think this Friday we may work on our rendition of I am sixteen going on seventeen. Now if you'll excuse me I think I need to listen to Miley Cyrus' Party in the USA one more time before bed. :)

Every time I pick up Sammy or another baby/child I automatically go into that natural hip swing that all Mom's have. Problem is, I'm not a Mom! I've noticed it alot lately because when I go to Katie's Sammy will always run to me and hug me and he's gotten to where he will lay his head on my shoulder and just cuddle with me for at least 10 mins. Its SO adorable and I love it!! Its funny though because as soon as that little head goes on my shoulder its like flipping a switch onto my hips and I start that hip swing/sway motion. Apes is always telling me that I'm motherly and its true. Every Roomie I had in college, even the ones that were older than me, they ALL called me Mom. (Ok and Momma Ghetto... long story!) I think my motherly instincts are coming out with our students as alot of them are stressed out and worried when they come in and i always try to calm them down and cheer them up. Invariably as soon as they leave, Apes will turn to me grinning and say You

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This sweet little punkin is baby Kara otherwise known as Miss Piggy :) She finally got her gifts from Auntie Cherry and here she is holding the bear I sent her and SMILING at me!! SOOO CUTE!!

1. Can I just say how much I LOVE LOVE LOVE my cardigan wraps that I bought at Fashion Bug? for 5.00 a piece I have gotten their worth out and so much more!! And they are cute as well as being SO COZY!! 2. ONE MORE WEEK UNTILL EASTER!!! I get to go home for the weekend and I can't wait! 3. My hair is actually looking cute these past two days! WOOT! 4. I need a fancy blog design. I am tired of this one and it being so simple. 5. I just read Lisa Scottoline's new book, Look Again (i think thats what its called) wow it was SO good! So many twists and turns but amazingly easy to follow! 6. I started Sophie Kinsella's Twenties Girl book and even though I'm only a few chapters in it has not disapointed! She is such a witty author!! 7. And since we're talking about books, ONE MORE WEEK! untill my absolute Fave Author Erin , releases her new book, Cool Beans. You had better believe I will be at B&N or Family Christian that night to pick it up!!

Well since my foot is all wrapped up in gauze ect I cant' fit my foot into any of my shoes, so slipper time it is. And of course I have obnoxious, sparkly cherry slippers that go with nothing! please excuse the paleness of my chicken legs.

The ever so fabulous Emster and baby bosma bump (which isn't even a bump yet, kinda annoys me! I WANT TO SEE THE BUMP!) had our monthly ladies who lunch at Panera today! We had a lovely time as always, and her new haircut is tres' festive!!

1. I could write all 7 points on how GLORIOUS the weather is outside and how HAPPY it makes me- I literally have a "Spring" in my step!! 2. This has been a great week! I have seen all of my family except for my bro and sil and I will see them in a few weeks! I CAN'T WAIT!!! 3. My hair has ended up in a ponytail by 4 pm almost everyday this week. Its starting to expand with the warmer weather. 4. I love how April and I can have really deep, indepth conversations about anything and everything! Its neat to see a different perspective and debate thoughts. And ok, i just love to talk!! 5. My toes are very happy to be freed from the winter socks. LET MY PEOPLE FREE!! so i did! 6. I've read almost three books this week! I get in a no tv zone when it gets warm. 7. I love being able to sit on my balcony and enjoy outside and watch the sunset. so beautiful and calming.

Just for you Alana!! :) Check out the awesome green sparkly scarf my Bestie Kim made me!!! Stay tuned for a pink version of it to show up in a future pink weds post!!

This blog will not be updated for several days, please check back at the end of this week!! Thanks!!

1. I am soooo glad its finally Friday! I am so stinking tired its not even funny!! 2. I'm getting my hair done tomorrow and going.......... well you'll just have to come back and see!! 3. I got the most amazing compliment today from a co worker and I nearly cried!! 4. I also had donuts today for the first time in over a year. they made me think of my days working with Angie and her bringing in donuts every Friday! RIP Krispy Kreme. 5. SPRING BREAK IS HERE!! WOOT!! While I have to work, I might actually get something accomplished other than making apts, and advising students! BONUS-jeans all week! 6. Which is WONDERFUL because I am having issues with my dress pants. they keep getting holes in them and I am challenged and can't sew. this is not a good combination. 7. I can't wait for Easter. I haven't been home since Christmas because I have a crazy schedule and social life now-WOOT! but I miss my family!

I just have to say that I stole this quote from my new friend from bible study, Kimberely's facebook and I just LOVE it! ...That knowing is better than wondering, that waking is better than sleeping, and even the biggest failure, even the worst, beats everything out of never trying. (Well other than the waking is better than sleeping, because you all know how I feel about sleep! I<3>) This quote kind of explains the past two weeks in my life! My first two weeks as a 28 yr old were not exactly stellar to say the least. And that's putting it mildly!! There has been alot of stress, worry, drama, tears and heartache.It hasn't been the most fun I've ever had but I feel like I am being stretched, and growing in different ways that I wouldn't have, had these weeks been bland as vanilla. I am learning to go to God for my worries (WORRY VS CONCERN!!) and problems and I'm leanring what its like to truly pour my heart out to him. I will confess that i

Those words came out of my mouth bright and early this morning. I walked into my building and was heading for the elevator when I saw this person in Pantaloons, a poofy shirt, a vest, and a festively perched jaunty cap. At that moment I questioned whether I had actually taken Excedrin that morning or something slightly more powerful. Alas, as I was waiting for my lunch this afternoon I saw this fellow in the common area, and well... I just had to take a picture. It would have been much more effective if his pantaloons were in the shot but I think you get the jist.

This week the dear, sweet Cara spoke to us about having Living Room Intimacy and like she always does she forced us to go deeper and really look at our hearts and this time our relationship with God. I love it when she teaches us because she is so REAL and Genuine and she always has us do table time and its a really neat time where we're able to connect with our table mates and hear what is on their hearts. One of the things i enjoy about our bible study is the wide range of ages, and life experiences. Its wonderful. I wish I had taken a sheet home with the questions she had us answer. One of them was whats standing in the way of us spending time with God? My answer, Internet! I'm not on it all day, I come home after work and want to unwind, so I check my email, facebook-because heaven forbid i miss someone's status! then we're off to the blogs, pccb, twitter and a celebrity gossip sight JUST FOR GOOD MEASURE!! Before I know it I have wasted a big amount of time! I was

1. Being light outside after 6 pm! 2. 47 degrees today and 50's next week! 3. Not having to wear a bulky winter coat! 4. New contacts! 5. SUNSHINE!!!!!!! 6. The breeze of my fan. 7. Freshly washed sheets. 8. No headaches! 9. A DVR with lots of stuff on it! 10. Danny Gokey's new cd:) 11. A Saturday afternoon nap. 12. Pictures of Baby Kara 13. New Jewelry! 14. My new grey and red cardigan thingies that feel like blankets but look cute! 15. Singing at the top of my lungs in my truck. 16. Avalon's "Testify to Love" 17. Mark Harris' new song Love is Alive it makes me want to praise and shout! 18. My Weds night Women's Bible Study-It feeds my soul and charges my batteries. 19. Icy cold Coca Cola 20. Bright Pink Toes! 21. New shirts for Pink Weds!! 22. Running errands on lunch break, so good to get out when its nice outside! 23. All the fun things coming up in April! Easter, Seeing my bro and SIL, and having several girls in for the women's conference! I can

1. This is going to make my brother very jealous, but I went to Dog N Suds for the first time of Spring on Weds night!!!! No root beer for me (BLECH!!) but 77 cent coney dogs, ooh yeah!!! 2. I feel like crap today. This is unrelated to the previous point. 3. I still have balloons in my apt and at work!! 4. My Mom cut off my new pink cozy pants that shrunk and made them into capri's the are SOOOOO CUTE!!! 5. The Sun was out today and it was FABULOUS!! Its going to be in the 50's next week! Oh I am SO excited!! 6. I want ice cream. Badly. 7. Once again you can't see my kitchen table. What is my problem??!

She wants her outfit back.. Would you believe that this was the best, non goony looking picture out of the 4 I took? If I ever become famous or run for office, the blackmail the press could get if they could see all the pics on my computer!!

One of my friends got this out to remind me and I had to share it with y'all. This was one of the funniest times with my Amy Lou! We had made enichilladas and I tripped going UP the stairs to the apt i was in at the time (shared kitchen) the plates broke and the poor enchillada died a very sad, painful death.... can you see the look of despair on my face? alas i have not made an enchillada that great since then.. sniffles..

I wish you could have seen our office today! The gloriousness of the Pink Weds was amazing!!!! AT one point there were 5 of us in the front office helping students and 4 of us had hot pink and black on. LOVE IT!!!!! (the other one had light pink) Today I rocked my new Pink Trench that Katie Marie got me for my birthday! I LOVE IT!! I have never gotten so many compliments!! I added some chunky pearls, ala Caroline and some silver flats! The only problem was I wore a shirt under it and WHOOO I WAS HOT!!!!! So next time maybe just a cami underneath!! And yes I took pictures in the bathroom after work. Weds i leave from work and go straight to church for my women's bible study and well they allready know I am crazy so no bathroom pics there! ha!

I pulled my hair back yesterday and it looked surprisingly cute!!

So we're still focusing on worry and anxiety and BOY HOWDY do I need that this week! Its kind of cool to see how God is using this study, things we discuss on Weds are actually happening and affecting me the rest of the week. For instance, its been a really bad past few days. I have cried myself to sleep twice and been very upset and unsettled. I tend to run to people and share whatever I'm upset about instead of running to God. My Mom will tell you that alot of times I dump my problems and worry on her and expect her to make it all better, I mean, she is a Mom and that's what Mom's do, right? This is something I really need to work on for the rest of my life. I am happy to share though, last night was prob. the worst. I was in a horrible mood, nothing, not the three pieces of birthday cake, the guacamole, people and us weekly magazine, NOTHING was helping. I sat on my couch trying to figure out what to do. It was after 8 pm and I had been pretty much miserable for the

Even though I think its gross when they smooch (I mean really, what child wants to see their parents do that?!) I think its really awesome that after almost 35 years of Marriage they are even more in love than they were the day they said their vows.