Hump Day Inspiration

Hump Day Inspiration

One of my goals for 2013 is to put my trust in God more and find peace with Him.  I know I worry a little to much about the minor things in life!

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Hump Day Inspiration ~ Giving Glory

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Hump Day Inspiration ~ 10 Ways Being A Theatre Major Prepared Me

One of my college professors recently shared Tom Vander Well's interpretation on how being a theatre major can help you in life, especially when what you are doing now, may not have absolutely anything to do with theatre.  I'm a proud theatre major and becoming one was one of the best decisions I have ever made!  You can read Tom's original post HERE.

Hump Day Inspiration: For Those Of You Who Have Pets

A friend of mine sent this to me yesterday and it is just too TRUE and too FUNNY to share.  Enjoy!

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE PETS, THIS IS A TRUE STORY.

FOR THOSE THAT DON'T, IT’S ALSO A TRUE STORY.

The following was found posted very low on a refrigerator door.

Dear Dogs and Cats: The dishes on the floor with the paw prints are

yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my

food. Placing a paw print in the middle of my plate does not mean that

is suddenly your food, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in

the slightest.

The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Racing

me to the top of the stairs is not the object. Tripping me doesn't

help because I fall faster than you can run.

I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when

they sleep. It Is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that

sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out on the

other end to maximize space that you are taking up, is nothing but

sarcasm.

For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom! If, by

some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is

not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your

paw under the edge in an attempt to open the door. I must exit through

the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for

years - canine/feline attendance is not required.

The proper order for kissing is: Kiss me first, then go smell the

other dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough.

Finally, in fairness, dear pets, I have posted the following message

on the front door:

TO ALL NON-PET OWNERS WHO VISIT AND COMPLAIN ABOUT OUR PETS:

(1) They live here....you don't.

(2) If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture.  That's why they call it “fur”-niture.

(3) I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.

(4) To you, they are animals. To me, they are adopted sons/daughters who are short, hairy, walk on all fours and don't speak clearly.

Remember, dogs and cats are better than kids because they:

(1) eat less,

(2) don't ask for money all the time,

(3) are easier to train,

(4) normally come when called,

(5) never ask to drive the car,

(6) don't hang out with drug-using people;

(7) don't smoke or drink,

(8) don't want to wear your clothes,

(9) don't have to buy the latest fashions,

(10) don't need a gazillion dollars for college and

(11) if they get pregnant, you can sell their children.....

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Hump Day Inspiration: 25 Things I Learned In My 20s

Read this last night on Facebook and couldn't resist.  Now granted I still have 2 more years in my 20s I believe this hits home with all late 20, early 30 somethings.  Its SO good on so many levels.  Numbers 2, 3, 8, 17 and 25 are my personal favorites.  Thank you RYAN O'CONNELL for putting my feelings into words!

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Hump Day Inspiration: 27...or 28??

I died when I read this...laughing that is.  Working downtown I am constantly reminded by the pretty young CofC things that I am definitely NOT in college anymore!  I'm also pretty sure this is legit for about age 27-30ish!

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The Day After

For those of you who don't know I am a born and bred North Carolinian.  I decided to spread my wings and move to South Carolina for college where I have stayed for 10 years.  

In case you have not caught the news, my home state voted to approve a very controversial amendment yesterday, Amendment One.   This amendment, called (by some) the Anti-LGBT Marriage Amendment, damages more than just the LGBTQ people living in North Carolina. Not only does this amendment bar same sex marriages, but it also prohibits the recognition of any sort of domestic legal union outside of the bonds of heterosexual marriage. It has the potential to impact domestic violence protection for unmarried couples, child custody and visitation, end-of-life directives, and domestic partnership benefits for public employees.


Today, the day after this amendment was passed, I am sad and somewhat embarrassed to be a North Carolina native.  I am privledged to have many homosexual friends and feel that love is love and the greatest gift of all.  It is not our government's place to determine who we should love or how we should express that love (who says you HAVE to get married?!).  


I am in awe of the strength some of my friends have today and their positive attitude to live their lives still to find equality.  A good friend of mine growing up, Mitchell Danforth, I beleive summed it up best on his Facebook page today.  I pray that others find comfort in Mitch's words and know that this is not the end all to be all for North Carolina.



"Heading into yesterday, I feared my reaction if amendment one were to pass. I thought I would want to pack up my bags, leave the state, and contribute my energy elsewhere. And I have a LOT of energy :)

But now, I want to stay in NC more than ever. I want to see my home state transform into a place respectful of differences - and then accepting of differences - and then supportive of differences - as the hearts and minds of its citizens change.

Yes, we are sad and hurt and rightfully so. This fight shouldn't have to be fought at all. But all this talk of war and hate and threats of ending relationships needs to stop. The point of the freedom we seek is the ability to love in an environment of acceptance. Building walls against those with whom we disagree doesn't pull them to our side.

4 years ago, I probably would have voted for the amendment because of the faith-based culture in which I was raised. But I can assure you that hate was the furthest thing from that culture. Misunderstanding? Yes. Fear? Yes. Misguided love? Yes.

I'm sure that hate played a role in yesterday's results, but I refuse to believe that 1.3 million people marked their ballots out of hate. Many, if not most, of them are people like me 4 years ago who haven't yet made the journey of faith and acceptance that brings about a change in heart and mind.

The number of people who voted for the amendment yesterday would have been severely diminished if they personally knew a gay man or woman...or if they understood that same-sex attraction is not a choice...or if they believed the free will given to us by our creator wasn't meant to be limited by our government.

Today I kick off another summer swim season in the neighborhood where I grew up. I recently wrote a letter to the board regarding my own sexuality and recent journey, stating that I was willing to either step down as coach of the team or continue coaching in openness. I love coaching the neighborhood kids and being a part of that community.

The board chose to support me by adding an anti-discrimination clause to the pool's by-laws and inviting me to return. That addition to my neighborhood pool's governing document trumps yesterday's defeat to our state's constitution any day. I don't know the people who voted in opposition to me yesterday, but I have loved for years the neighborhood families who have chosen to support me.

Success will come from a trickle-up effect where we create the environment in which we want to live. Let us love more strongly, lead more passionately, and educate more effectively than ever before as we encourage others along their journeys of truth and love."  Mitchell Scott Danforth

Hump Day Inspiration

I tend to get caught up in life's little messes and not focus on the big picture.  I don't think I thank my husband (or family) enough for bringing me back down to earth and reminding me how great our life actually is.  

  

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I mean really...(and sorry to those of you who are not HP fans)

Hump Day Inspiration: Southern Hospitality

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Hump Day Inspiration--Cat Laughs

If only this were an orange kitty...

 

Another Dose of Inspiration

Needless to say, its been a rough week so far (but don't worry, I'm fine!).

I Needed My Inspiration A Day Early This Week...

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Hump Day Inspiration: Ours

This song makes me melt, its SO happy and its SO true.  If I am having a down day I put this on the ipod and I cheer right up especially because it makes me think of Mr. R (minus the tattoos!).  I hope it perks your day up as much as it does mine.




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Learn it, love it, do it.

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As stated before its been crazy with work and life in general, trying to keep my head above water (no pun intended!).