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chestnutcurlsWork has been insane this week. It's good to be busy, but sheesh. If I disappear from LJ for days in the near future, don't be concerned. I'm probably just whirling around in a tornado of folders, staples, and database reports.
A lot is on my mind lately. I want to talk about it but can't seem to find the right words. Mostly, I'm overwhelmed with disgust at the way I'm never totally content. God provides for all my needs. I have such a happy life, yet, like Ariel, I want mooooore. I feel dissatisfied with my work, my stuff, my attitude, my status in life. Then people help me out and I feel horribly guilty, because I don't deserve it. I can't believe how selfish and whiny I am sometimes. Evan is wonderful because he not only loves me in spite of all this, but he also shares in my occasional worthless feelings. He joked that they're the emotions of a good Presbyterian. I told him "good Presbyterian" was an oxymoron. :) I love that we talk about that kind of stuff. Anyway, some people don't love me in spite of my annoyingness, and that upsets me and leads to all sorts of other worthless feelings. Please, please don't comment to say that I'm not annoying, because that will only make me feel worse. I'm just sharing.
We got some wedding cake samples from the lady at the country club. One of them was out of this world. It's vanilla with strawberries, which is (similar to) what we requested. The decision on that one was unanimous. Evan wasn't as thrilled with his chocolate cake, but that's because it had a layer of lemon cake, and the combination tasted funny. I'll just ask her to leave the lemon out. Anyway, she said the design I wanted shouldn't be a problem. Yay!
I'm going to Nashville this weekend to see Debra, but I'm not leaving until tomorrow morning. Once I left right after work on Friday, by myself, and by the time I got there I was too exhausted to do anything. Lonely three-hour drives are better in the daytime. I need to load up on good tunes to keep myself occupied.
Family
Are your parents both still living? Yes.
If so, are they married to each other? How many years now? Almost 28 years!
If not, are they married to others? n/a
How many half-siblings do you have? None.
How many step-siblings do you have? None.
How many full-siblings do you have? Two.
How many are brothers? One.
How many are sisters? One. (I have the best of both worlds.)
How many years apart are the oldest and youngest siblings in your family? Eight and a half.
How many nieces do you have? None.
How many nephews do you have? None.
Which is your favorite name in your immediate family (first and middle)? Debra Lyn.
Location
Where have you lived for the longest period of time? Here (Memphis).
Where was your favorite place that you have lived? That's hard. I'll always love Miami, but I love Memphis too. I call it a draw.
What is the hottest it gets where you currently live? It can get into the hundreds in summertime. The last few summers have been pretty mild, though, considering.
What is the coldest it gets where you currently live? The first winter I lived here, the temperature was just below zero (F) at Christmastime. That was a weird year, though. Normally we only drop to the teens, if that.
How large is the city you live in (population-wise)? 650,100 people as of the 2000 Census. And that's not counting the suburbs, I think. For other interesting statistics, go here.
Interests
Which areas/hobbies are you most passionate about? Reading, exercising, scrapbooking.
Name an interest-related goal that you have (i.e. getting a poem published) To finish my scrapbook of me and Evan by the wedding. I don't think it's going to happen, though. My goals are lame.
Name an interest-related goal that you have achieved (i.e. composed a song) Um...when I was in high school I made second chair of the flute section. I was never going to beat my friend who was first chair, so that was the best I could possibly get.
Name some hobbies/interests that are fairly new in your life. Domestic things, like cooking and decorating.
Name some hobbies/interests that you've done for a very long time. Playing flute...since I was eleven. And reading. I can't remember a time when I wasn't reading constantly.
I'm tired of labeling
How long was the longest trip you've been on? Where did you go? I went to Europe for three weeks. We visited Spain, France, Germany, and Switzerland. I've also been back to Miami for three weeks, but I used to live there, so it doesn't count.
What is the longest non-stop flight you've been on? Paris to NYC...I think that's six or seven hours?
Without considering calories/caffeine/etc, which drinks are your favorites? iced tea, Vanilla Coke, Diet Cherry Coke, Diet Dr. Pepper, frappucinos, pina coladas, Market Pantry cran-grape. Beverages are very important to me. :)
If you could choose only 3 types of flowers for your yard, which ones? Lilies, azaleas, and roses.
What was the last present you gave to someone? I sent Jessica something for her birthday. :)
What was the last present you received? The last present I opened at my bridal shower. I think it was a coffee maker.
What store was the last one you visited? Bookstar.
What place was the last you drove to? My work.
Do you notice when the stamp on a piece of mail is cool/cute? Yes, and I try to send cute stamps for that reason.
Who is the last person you told something confidential to? Probably Evan.
Do you remember the last thing you took a picture of? If so, what and when? Something at the bridal shower.
A lot is on my mind lately. I want to talk about it but can't seem to find the right words. Mostly, I'm overwhelmed with disgust at the way I'm never totally content. God provides for all my needs. I have such a happy life, yet, like Ariel, I want mooooore. I feel dissatisfied with my work, my stuff, my attitude, my status in life. Then people help me out and I feel horribly guilty, because I don't deserve it. I can't believe how selfish and whiny I am sometimes. Evan is wonderful because he not only loves me in spite of all this, but he also shares in my occasional worthless feelings. He joked that they're the emotions of a good Presbyterian. I told him "good Presbyterian" was an oxymoron. :) I love that we talk about that kind of stuff. Anyway, some people don't love me in spite of my annoyingness, and that upsets me and leads to all sorts of other worthless feelings. Please, please don't comment to say that I'm not annoying, because that will only make me feel worse. I'm just sharing.
We got some wedding cake samples from the lady at the country club. One of them was out of this world. It's vanilla with strawberries, which is (similar to) what we requested. The decision on that one was unanimous. Evan wasn't as thrilled with his chocolate cake, but that's because it had a layer of lemon cake, and the combination tasted funny. I'll just ask her to leave the lemon out. Anyway, she said the design I wanted shouldn't be a problem. Yay!
I'm going to Nashville this weekend to see Debra, but I'm not leaving until tomorrow morning. Once I left right after work on Friday, by myself, and by the time I got there I was too exhausted to do anything. Lonely three-hour drives are better in the daytime. I need to load up on good tunes to keep myself occupied.
Family
Are your parents both still living? Yes.
If so, are they married to each other? How many years now? Almost 28 years!
If not, are they married to others? n/a
How many half-siblings do you have? None.
How many step-siblings do you have? None.
How many full-siblings do you have? Two.
How many are brothers? One.
How many are sisters? One. (I have the best of both worlds.)
How many years apart are the oldest and youngest siblings in your family? Eight and a half.
How many nieces do you have? None.
How many nephews do you have? None.
Which is your favorite name in your immediate family (first and middle)? Debra Lyn.
Location
Where have you lived for the longest period of time? Here (Memphis).
Where was your favorite place that you have lived? That's hard. I'll always love Miami, but I love Memphis too. I call it a draw.
What is the hottest it gets where you currently live? It can get into the hundreds in summertime. The last few summers have been pretty mild, though, considering.
What is the coldest it gets where you currently live? The first winter I lived here, the temperature was just below zero (F) at Christmastime. That was a weird year, though. Normally we only drop to the teens, if that.
How large is the city you live in (population-wise)? 650,100 people as of the 2000 Census. And that's not counting the suburbs, I think. For other interesting statistics, go here.
Interests
Which areas/hobbies are you most passionate about? Reading, exercising, scrapbooking.
Name an interest-related goal that you have (i.e. getting a poem published) To finish my scrapbook of me and Evan by the wedding. I don't think it's going to happen, though. My goals are lame.
Name an interest-related goal that you have achieved (i.e. composed a song) Um...when I was in high school I made second chair of the flute section. I was never going to beat my friend who was first chair, so that was the best I could possibly get.
Name some hobbies/interests that are fairly new in your life. Domestic things, like cooking and decorating.
Name some hobbies/interests that you've done for a very long time. Playing flute...since I was eleven. And reading. I can't remember a time when I wasn't reading constantly.
I'm tired of labeling
How long was the longest trip you've been on? Where did you go? I went to Europe for three weeks. We visited Spain, France, Germany, and Switzerland. I've also been back to Miami for three weeks, but I used to live there, so it doesn't count.
What is the longest non-stop flight you've been on? Paris to NYC...I think that's six or seven hours?
Without considering calories/caffeine/etc, which drinks are your favorites? iced tea, Vanilla Coke, Diet Cherry Coke, Diet Dr. Pepper, frappucinos, pina coladas, Market Pantry cran-grape. Beverages are very important to me. :)
If you could choose only 3 types of flowers for your yard, which ones? Lilies, azaleas, and roses.
What was the last present you gave to someone? I sent Jessica something for her birthday. :)
What was the last present you received? The last present I opened at my bridal shower. I think it was a coffee maker.
What store was the last one you visited? Bookstar.
What place was the last you drove to? My work.
Do you notice when the stamp on a piece of mail is cool/cute? Yes, and I try to send cute stamps for that reason.
Who is the last person you told something confidential to? Probably Evan.
Do you remember the last thing you took a picture of? If so, what and when? Something at the bridal shower.
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Date: 2004-10-15 01:44 pm (UTC)I feel your pain.
Hugs,
Laura
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Date: 2004-10-16 12:51 am (UTC)That cake is gorgeous! Yay for getting to sample all those goodies. That must be such a fun part of wedding planning. *g*
Hope you have a brilliant time in Nashville! :-) Have a lovely weekend. :-) <3
Blessings & prayers --
Kimma :-)
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Date: 2004-10-18 01:45 am (UTC)The cake is beyond gorgeous!
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