::$8.98 jeans:Steve and Barry's::

What....that's right recently I paid $8.98 for a pair of jeans. Were they on sale? nope, this is the normal price. What is better than that? They are some good jeans. While on vacation we went to the Mecca of college priced apparel, Steve and Barry's. This line is Bitten by Sarah Jessica Parker and has some great pieces. These jeans fit all sized women from size 0-22, and the top sizes have the same horizon.

So if you have $10 in your pocket and need a new pair of pants or a sassy shirt Steve and Barry's is the place to go!

::Rush of fools: Undo::

Recently a friend of mine has encouraged me to try to look into getting Rush of fools for a concert. I knew the type of band they were and some of there songs but today when listening to them, one of their hit songs really blessed me. There are so many times when I feel like this song. These are the times when I am humbled and fall on my knees in forgiveness, the times when God encourages me to be refreshed in Him and His love. Thank you to the artists out there who God has blessed to encourage His followers.

Rush of Fools : Undo

Turn me around pick me up

Undo what I've become

Bring me back to the place

Of forgiveness and grace

I need You, need Your help

I can't do this myself

You’re the only one who can undo

What I've become

I focused on the score, but I could never win

Trying to ignore, a life of hiding my sin

To label me a hypocrite would be

Only scratching the surface of who I've been known to be

Turn me around pick me up

Undo what I've become

Bring me back to the place

Of forgiveness and grace

I need you, need Your help

I can't do this myself

You're the only One who can undo

What I've become

Make every step lead me back to

The sovereign way that You

Turn me around pick me up

Undo what I've become

Bring me back to the place Of forgiveness and grace

I need you, need your help

I can't do this myself, Jesus

You are the only One who can undo

You are the only One who can undo

You are the only One who can undo

What I've become

You are the only One

::Star City of the South::

Yes that is right, Roanoke, V.A. is the "Star City of the South". Now one may ask, "How does a city get a name like that?" Well I'm about to tell and show you. First of all I will begin with the start of my evening. We went out to the New York Pizzeria to devour some real Italian pizza. The Pizzeria is one of the best places to get pizza that I have EVER been to. Then we went up to mill mountain and saw the Roanoke star and the Roanoke city lit up at late sunset. Friends and strangers, It was beautiful. After that we went to see the other neon lights in Roanoke.

Now on to the story of the star::

this star of Roanoke was constructed in 1949, is the largest freestanding illuminated Man made star, and shines brightly over the Roanoke city.

The other wonderful lights of Roanoke include the H & C coffee sign and the Dr. Pepper sign. (for the history of the signs click on them)

::Thanks goes out to my wonderful daddyeo for the outstanding photos::

::It's Gone to the Dogs::

While in Virginia, Kelly and I got the privilege to see a dog show. My dad has a couple of dogs and one of them was being shown today. Little did we know that she would do so well. Let me introduce you to Minni...She is a 9 month tan and white whippet (yes pronounced like the song "Whip it" by Devo)

We watched her win her class and go on and win the next competition. Kelly and I also got to see many other types of dogs. Some were pretty and graceful and others were...well...some dogs should not have dred locks for fur.

All in all we saw "our" dog get two ribbons and a point to become a champion, got very burnt as we spent two hours in the sun, and had some really great laughs at the expense of some odd looking breeds.

Take a look at our little soon to be champion:

The judge, Stanley (my "third father" and co-owner/handler of Minni) and Minni

::Leavin on a Jet plane::

My step dad always told me that when he traveled by plane that there are two types of people he always tried to avoid: the really talkative and nosey travelers and young screaming children. As some of you know I am now in Virginia to see my wonderful father. My friend Kelly and I decided to fly down to Virginia and I finally understood my step dad's frustration with screaming children. We get on our plane to Memphis as this was our designated route and get as comfortable as one can in an airplane chair, then a young child about the age of three starts wailing as she is ENTERING the plane. Her crying is so loud that the Flight attendant cannot get on the speaker because the screaming would interfere with the message. I make some comment about how I hope the young child stays up there, but I'm sure God was teaching me some lesson as the parents, grandparents and the child's seat were right behind me. I thank God that the child started to quiet down about half way through the flight with the calming affect of a serene mother. I pray one day that I may have this affect on my child or I learn the wonderful effects of NyQuil :-) Okay I'm joking about the NyQuil, sortive. I will keep everyone up to date on my trip!

::Quiz:The odd one::

I saw this "quiz" on another persons blog and thought it would be a great way for people to know more about me......don't be too frightened.

50 Odd Things About Me

1. Do you like blue cheese? Yes, it was my dad's favorite dressing when I was younger and have just recently acquired the taste for it.

2. Have you ever smoked heroin? Absolutely not

3. Do you own a gun? No, but I am a pretty good "shot".

4. What flavor do you add to your drink at sonic? I have only been there once and I don't remember what I got, all I remember was that there was this huge lime in the bottom and that grossed me out.

5.Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? I dislike all doctors with a passion.

6. What do you think of hot dogs? I am not a fan.

7. Favorite Christmas movie? Um, I like the Christmas story, isn't that the one with the toy gun and the famous phrase is "you'll shoot your eye out" and that crazy leg lamp?

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Orange Juice or a coffee drink

9. Can you do push ups? Yes...just don't ask how many

10. What helps you sleep at night? I love my body pillow and curling up against the wall

11. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? I have a purity ring that I always wear.

12. Favorite hobby? Hmmm....I'm not sure, I like pictures, taking them and scrap booking and that stuff.

13. Favorite store? Target for sure...I could spend hours there and they carry almost everything

14. Do you have A.D.D.? No, but I am easily distracted

15. What's one trait you hate about yourself? I don't smile enough....there is not enough time to always be frowning and I am uber messy, and that I can't follow directions lol (three traits :-) )

16. Middle name? Marie

17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment. Should I really be doing this at work, Do I really have anything else to do, and I hope I don't burn dinner

18. Name 3 things you bought yesterday? Well since it was memorial day I really didn't buy anything, but today I got lunch at the Perk.

19. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? Water, coffee, and orange juice.

20. Current worry?How I am going to pay for the mac that I want to buy this summer

21. Current hate right now? Definitely would have to say price of gas. Grrr to my gas guzzling Cadillac

22. Favorite place to be? Forest Park or the beach:)

23. How did you bring in the New Year? I think I spent that evening in the dorms "partying it up-mobap style" with some friends

24. Where would you like to go? Europe again, and somewhere warm and not raining

25. Name three artists that you enjoy. Shane and shane, Van Gogh, and Dorothea Lange, they never said what type of artists

26. Do you own slippers? I have some crazy slipper socks.

27. What shirt are you wearing? I have a yellow, green and blue floral shirt on (it is not as crazy as it seems).

28. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? I have never slept on them, but I don't think I would like it.

29. Can you whistle? yes I am often doing so.

30. Favorite color? Pink

31. Would you be a pirate? The pirate/ninja debate will never end in my mind!

32. What songs do you sing in the shower? As of lately I am trying to sing old hymns in the shower to try to get my mind focused on God daily.

33. Favorite girl's name? I don't know right now I like Evangeline

34. Favorite boy's name? I really like Steven.

What's in your pocket right now? My cell phone.

36. Last thing that made you laugh? I always laugh at work, often when John is around.

37. Best bed sheets as a child? I don't know as I have a lousy memory.

38. Worst injury you've ever had? I have had two severe concussions

39. Do you love where you live? No, Missouri has the worst weather ever, but I love my living situation

40. How many TVs do you have in your house? two

41. Who is your loudest friend? Chelsea for sure...she is the loudest person I have ever met, but also one of the sweetest

42. How many dogs do you have? None but I like them

43. Does someone have a crush on you? That is a silly question, I don't know.

44. Favorite way to spend the day. Exploring....well everything, but I love new places

45. What is your favorite book? I don't know I love to read but I don't have any favorites, I am a fan of the Bible though.

46. What is your favorite candy? I really don't like chocolate so that rules out alot but I do like skittles

47. Favorite Sports Team? I don't know I really like hockey, and I like the Red wings

48. What song do you want played at your funeral? As the deer.

49. What were you doing 12 AM last night? Getting ready for bed

50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? I don't want to get up yet...but if not Kelly will attack me and yell at me for not getting up.

::For the love of Weddings::

First of all, everyone in the world of bloggers needs to know that I despise driving. I don't know what is wrong with my brain, as you would think that I would like the freedom that my '93 Cadillac De ville may bring me, but instead I see it as a death trap. But, for the love of weddings (and a lovely bride by the name of E), I drove for the first time for two straight hours. So on Saturday afternoon, myself and three of my close friends, took the drive to the boothill to see our dear friend E take the plunge of married life. She was one of the prettiest brides I had ever seen and she got a great deal on her dress. I am so proud of her and can't wait to see what God has for her in this new part of her life.

The funniest part of this wedding, besides the ring bearer tripping up the steps and E going down to the aisle to the Princess Bride, was her outrageous but fitting cake topper.