Having my fancy-schmany new iPod touch around has been brilliant for so many reasons. One of my favorite aspects of the iPod is the camera. I can whip it out and start taking pictures galore wherever I am, whomever I’m with. It’s not quite as intimidating as the (always stupendous) Canon Rebel and it’s easier […]
The One {in}RealLife
Today, I wanted to share an awesome opportunity with you from one of my favorite online communities: (in)courage. What is (in)courage? It is a “home for the hearts of women,” the online ministry of DaySpring. Through blog posts from Christian women around the world–regulars and guests alike–women find rest for their weary souls, encouragement for […]
The One with the Not-Super-Valentine’s-y Day
This hasn’t been a particularly romantic Valentine’s, but I’m ok with that. We’ve been spending some time with my mom, chilling on the couch, munching, and watching LOST. We had plans for an epic pizza date, but neither of us were “feeling” Vday, so we’re postponing our date till Friday. (We still had Pizza Hut […]
The One with the Zumba Report
I survived Zumba, ya’ll. In fact, I was even a little bit good at it. And by “good,” I mean I could keep up with most of the moves–NOT that it was at least an ounce natural-looking. Wowzers. I am just not not made to move like that. First of all, I arrived WAY too […]
The One with Zumba and Pizza {Not Together}
I am looking forward to… my first Zumba class in the morning. I am so going to embarrass myself. attending said Zumba with one of my amazing teen girls. Is it bad to hope she’s as uncoordinated as I am? :) having my mom visit for a few days. She’s so easy to have around, low […]
The One with My “Type A” Rationale
Currently our daily chronological Bible reading has Kevin and I reading through Exodus. The crazy thing is, I have no idea how many times I have previously studied through these passages, but reading straight through them in order brings so many details to light. Almost daily, Kevin hears me exclaim my startling realization. Today’s proclamation was, “Oh […]
Top Ten of the Best Photos from {Snow Camp}
This past weekend, Kevin and I (along with 3 other adult leaders) took 18 high school students to Snow Camp. This particular camp is set up in the Old Western style and has been operating for 40 years. They run 10 or 12 weekend Snow Camps each winter and host 200 students at each camp. Many […]
The One with the Note to Self {Teen Weekend}
The Five Minute Friday Prompt was REAL. So I wrote a letter to myself. My Saturday-self. —- Dear Melanie, Today you are spending your time with 18 high schoolers. You have the opportunity to get to know them–really know them. This is the quality time you’ve been looking forward to, hoping for. When time doesn’t […]
The One with a Blog {That Matters}
I wanted to share a particularly awesome blog with you all. This one has a purpose, a heavenly one. These girls have been through the trenches of depression and have been given a passion by God to offer comfort to others. They are living out 2 Corinthians 1:3-5. Praise be to the God and Father […]
The One with My Focus {and too much of a good thing}
Lately, I’ve been… …eating far too many Crunchy Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies. …loving every minute of teaching piano lessons. …trying to ignore the little piles of this and that stacking up all over the house. …contenting myself in the stage of life I’m in. …becoming quickly addicted to Grey’s Anatomy. Thank you, Netflix. I watched […]