Finally... Five Findings for Friday!

Okay...so really...who am "I" trying to kid?? Let me just be real about this whole blogging thing and be honest with myself...isn't that what we want in life anyway - realness and honesty. So the real is that it is highly unlikely that I am going to blog on a daily basis...it just isn't going to happen. And I am sure it will be a rare occurrence for it to happen every other day. Therefore, I am willing to make a deal wit cha'...lemme push for once a week. It is doable and realistic. Better yet...let's just make us Friday night date - lol! I plan to post every Friday by highlighting five things from my week...these could be observations, blog findings...stories from my life...challenges...frustrations....BLESSINGS...anything! So are you ready?? Gonna be willing to hold me to this??? Alrighty then...let's go!



1. Social Work. So, I love being a social worker...love it dearly...i know it is my God given calling and it is truly fulfilling work. But, at times it can be draining helping other's to problem solve and feeling the weight of their stress. I know what they mean when they say compassion fatigue. I felt it more than ever this week...I.was.tired!!! Not complainin'...just sayin'. Please check out The National Association for Social Workers to learn more about what I do at http://www.helpstartshere.org/

2. Scrapbooking. Anyone who really knows me knows I love to scrapbook. I'll whip out several of them bad boys on a Friday or Saturday night when my youngin's are sleep. Check it:

3. Food. Again...anyone who really knows me knows I enjoy eating...but that's normal right?? While on the Internet...I found the cutest, most simple baking website. I was almost certain I was coming home to make cupcakes. Go look at these yummy cupcakes

4. The Problem with said Food. Okay, so the issue with food is that it has a tendency to stick around long after I have eaten it and it is no longer wanted. I have told it plenty of times before that it has worn out its welcome...but it is determined to stay...and in the most UNDESIREABLE places on this body!!! I used to work out regularly doing Zumba , but life has caught up with me. So, I happen to work with a wonderful doctor and asked him about MyAlli as an aid to help facilitate my weight loss. As soon as I heard anal leakage and spontaneous bowel movements...I was done!!! Actually, the doctor gave me two alternate ways to loose weight....ya ready??? Okay... 1. eat less and exercise more...OR here's the best one yet...2. exercise more and eat less. Guess it's back to sqaure one...I have to loose it the old fashioned way!!! And I thought he had the million dollar secret...lol!!!

5. J. Crew. I love a bargain..don't we all?? Well, J.Crew was having a Regional Warehouse sale today and I thought I would go check it out...what was I thinking. I was there as soon as they opened thinking I was ahead of the game, not realizing that there was about a two hour wait just to get IN the store...WTF??? I mean it was INSANE...worse than trying to get a 25.00 laptop at Walmart on Black Friday...AND it was 90 (+) degrees...need I say anymore? After several times of going back and seeing the long line, I finally made it in. That place was a mad house. I would have been done if I baked for two hours to get in that place to only get a necklace....sigh. But, if you are a fan of J.Crew...then you must check out this enthusiasts website.

So folks...i think that will cover it for this week. I think I am going to enjoy this five findings for the ol' blog. Hmmm...wonder what I will find to share for next week??? Gotta come back to see...smile!

And just because I love pretty pictures...I leave you with this until next Friday:

Here's to hoping that all of your heart's desire comes true while you trust and believe in the One that can make them happen.

Have a glorious week!

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