The Blessing Box

Happy Tuesday y'all!

I'm linking up with Natalie's Blessing Box today :)

{one}

I'm blessed to have been raised by my loving, caring, good-humored mama.  She had so much influence over me and basically made me the person I am today.

{two}

I am blessed to have Chuck as my husband.  He loves me unconditionally and tries so hard to make me happy.

{three}

I feel blessed that Chuck and I are the parents of three healthy, smart, and well-rounded children.  They are my pride and joy.

{four}

I am blessed to have a good education and a successful teaching career.  Hopefully my efforts will have an impact on those that I come in contact with daily and those that I've taught in years past.

{five}

I'm blessed to have a supportive, caring church family.

{six}

I am blessed to be a child of God

Southern Snow

Cotton

I just had to stop on the way home from school yesterday and take in the beauty of the field of cotton....

Beautiful bolls of cotton waiting to be picked....

White, fluffy, downy puffs of air that cover the roadsides for as far as the eye can see....

Fields full of authentic, down-home, southern snow.

Blogging Thru the Alphabet - E

Every day or so, I’m going to blog about things, people, ideas, concepts, places, etc. that start with a different letter of the alphabet. The letter for today is E….

 

earrings – I love earrings!  I got my ears pierced for the first time when I was in 5^th grade.  I rode my bicycle across town to Dr. Godwin’s office and he gave me a tetanus shot and pierced my ears.  My grandmama, Neenie, died a few days later, and I remember being especially upset because she never got to see me with earrings on.

Since then, I’ve had my ears pierced several more times….I actually have four holes in my left ear and two in my right ear….and I love to wear different earrings in each hole!

email – What did we ever do before computers and email?  Oh yes, I remember…we wrote letters…on stationery…and put them in addressed envelopes and mailed them.  But now, we depend on instantaneous messaging.  Email is so quick and efficient.  Thank you, inventor of email.  I appreciate your contribution to the ease of everyday life!

eucalyptus – After Chuck and I bought our house, Mama gave us a eucalyptus tree to plant in the front yard.  The tree is so tall and beautiful now, and its leaves give the whole front yard a soothing, comforting smell. 

edelweiss – One of the best scenes in The Sound of Music (my second favorite movie) is when Captain Von Trapp sings “Edelweiss.”

education – My vocation, my calling, my life.  Education is so important…it’s one thing that no one can take away from you once you have it. 

Education is the movement from darkness to light.  ~Allan Bloom

eBay– Just about anything you could ever want can be found on eBay.  I started using eBay about 10 years ago when I was really into scrapbooking, but since then have purchased many things, and have even sold books, kids’ clothing, and other miscellaneous items.  It is truly the “World’s Marketplace.”

Top 2 Tuesday - Sept. 21, 2010

TOP 2 HAIRCARE PRODUCTS

One of my favorite haircare products is White Rain non-aerosol hair spray.  My hair is thick and wavy, and definitely has a mind of its own....so every now and then, I need a little extra-strength control!!  This hairspray is very inexpensive, but works as well as any of the more pricey, salon products I've purchased. 

Call me old-fashioned, but I still love White Rain products.  I can remember when my mama used White Rain "cream rinse" on her hair.  She'd mix up a little in a cup with some water and pour it over her hair after rinsing out the shampoo.  The thick, white cream was so cool and fresh smelling and made her hair so smooth and soft....such good memories...

Another fav is Queen Helene's Cholesterol.  Years ago I developed a very dry, sensitive scalp, and a black friend who was in cosmetology school recommended that I try this hair conditioning cream.  It, also, is very inexpensive, but works great.  It's a thick, peach-colored cream that you can work into your hair and scalp after shampooing and it conditions your hair and makes your scalp feel moisturized... not too dry and not too greasy...I promise, it's not oily or greasy at all!  You can find it on the ethnic hair care aisle in most drug and dept. stores.....

I guess one can tell that at our house, we are all very simple, low-maintenance folk....we use what we like, and what works for us....

<3

Follow Me Back Tuesday

TGIT....I don't get to say that very often, but

THANK GOODNESS IT'S TUESDAY!!

It's the last day of the work week for me, the last day of school before intercession, and now I have the next three weeks off!!  HOORAY!  No kids at home, so I'll be able to do what I want to do during the day and hopefully accomplish a few of the things on my "to do" list!  I'll try to keep y'all informed...

Hope everyone has a terrific TUESDAY!!

<3

Jo

Miscellany Monday - Sept. 20, 2010

Last evening, the girls and I went to Judgement House in Dillon with the CUMC youth group.  The drama was about a young man who had gone to live with his grandma after his parents went to prison for drug use.  The boy committed suicide by overdosing after his grandma's unexpected death.  He had rejected God, felt hopeless, and consequently, spent his eternity in hell.   I hope that the drama had an impact on the youth that attended....it sure had one on me.

At school, I really enjoy my 2 cups of coffee each morning.  It is always piping hot and ready (thanks to Miss Viv) when I walk into my office...I can smell it's rich, strong aroma when I enter the doors at the middle school end of our building....so welcoming!

Chuck and I both lost around 50 pounds each.  We worked really hard making good choices and controlling portions beginning in Jan. of 2010.  Well, when summer rolled around, we lost our diligence and became a little more lax.  Now it's time to get back with the program.  Starting today, I am going to be more conscientious about my food intake....no more indulging in sweets, breads, fats, etc.!  I've got to do it for me and for my family.  Wish me luck....and willpower!

I did not go to the grocery store at all last week!  We have no staples in the house!  Both the kids and Chuck wanted bread over the weekend, and all I could say was, "We don't have any."  Isn't that pitiful....not even a slice of bread!  I've got to make a trip to Bi-Lo and get some essentials so I can prepare tonight's supper, and plan for the upcoming week.

One more day of school until fall intercession!  HOORAY!!

That's all for now....again, have a marvelous Monday all!

Jo

 



Meet Me On Monday - Sept. 20, 2010

Questions:

1. What is your favorite all time movie?
Anyone who knows me already knows the answer to this question....The Wizard of Oz, of course!
2. How often do you go over the speed limit?
Everyday, but I'm trying to do better.  Two pairs of newly-licenced-drivers' eyes are watching me constantly, and I need to set a good example....
3. What really gives you the creeps?
snakes and frogs, and sticky things....YUCK!!
4. What is your favorite snack?
Lance crackers and a diet Coke
5. Would you rather be a dog named Killer or a cat named Fluffy?
I think I'd rather be a dog named Fluffy, but that's not one of the choices.  I like dogs better because cats are so sneaky, so if I must choose, I'd be a dog named Killer....hopefully the name would be a misnomer....

Have a marvelous Monday, y'all!

Jo