Archive for August, 2007

So, it seems like I’ve gotten pretty bad about this whole blogging thing. I just don’t know what to talk about anymore! The girl who never shuts up has a hard time opening up now.

I need ideas on what to blog about! My creativity in writing has been zapped and channeled into jewelry lately. Why don’t you give me some ideas, my lovely bloggy friends? Tell me what you want me to talk about, and I’ll do my best to accommodate you. Ask me questions you’re dying to know the answer to, give me a topic to rant about, ask me to try out a product and do a review (ooooh JESSICA!! Still want to start that meme?)

I guess for now I can tell you that I survived a doctor’s appointment yesterday that I had been dreading. The yearly women’s exam. Yuck. I hate those. The last one I had was horrible – the doctor was rough, had horrible bedside manner, and I wanted to slap her by the time I left the office. My new doctor, however, is great. I really like her. She’s not quite as naturally minded as I’d like, but other than that she’s great. She seems to care, and that’s good. She’s quick with the exam, and that’s really good! lol And she’s also very understanding and accommodating of my anxiety and phobias, and that’s extra good. The problem is, she won’t be working at the clinic for more than a couple more years so I’ll have to either follow her or find someone new. She recently got certified in acupuncture and I’ve been wanting to give that a go for my anxiety, so I think I might take her up on her offer to come in and see her for that. Yay. Needles. Pushed into my skin. While I watch. What could be more fun?

So tell me, bloggy buds, what would you like me to blog about?

Or so says Heidi, anyway. She has awarded me the Creative Blogger Award! Okay, Heidi, I’ll buy that. Lately I do feel pretty stinking creative. Thanks for noticing and giving me a big ego to boot! *grin*

The rules are here. I get to award any of five different awards to five people. I am honored when people give me awards, but I must admit that I always get a little anxious over it because it means having to single out some of my bloggy friends. All of my bloggy friends are absolutely fabulous, and it’s always hard for me to pick just a few.

So, here are five of the people that came to mind when I read over the rules and awards.

I am passing on the Creative Blogger Award to:

*Jessica at Life as I See It. She always has creative posts including lots of gorgeous photos, interesting sounding recipes, and videos of her super cute baby boy.

I’m giving the Thoughtful Blogger Award to:

*Jessica at Life is RANTastic! Jessica the Rock Chick is always really sweet and thoughtful with her comments and emails. Go visit her blog, she’s a lot of fun! She’s on her way to joining the ranks of A-List Bloggers, so help her out! She’s one of the nicest bloggy people I’ve met. ) She’s also really creative, so I had a hard time deciding which one to give her.

The Inspirational Blogger Award is going to:

*Laurel at Laurel Wreath. I’ve known Laurel for quite a few years in internet land. We first met on a Christian forum and she has always been an inspiration to me. She’s a great wife, mom, friend, and blogger.

*Lisa – The Preacher’s Wife. I just found Lisa’s blog this year, and everytime I “visit” her, I walk away both inspired and in good spirits. Her stories about her children are adorably funny, and she has a way with words that just makes you feel good. Her love for the Lord and His people is so obvious. I’m sure she’ll be embarrassed if she reads this, but her writing and teaching style (she has a great Bible study she’s doing at the moment – link in my sidebar) reminds me so much of Beth Moore. I just know God uses her and will continue to use her greatly in years to come.

*Iris at Sting My Heart. Iris is another one I found just this year. She has a very inspiring testimony and I am always encouraged by her posts.

So there you have it! Now it’s 3am and I’m going to bed. I get to go to the dentist AND the optometrist this afternoon. Yay.

if I win this contest for him. Ok, so he adores me anyway, but I imagine I’d score extra brownie points if I win this awesome contest for a free LCD HDTV from 5MinutesforMom! It is being offered by Best Buy.

See, we just bought a brand new armoire for our living room. Imagine how nice a new LCD tv would be in there, hmm? Of course, if we win the tv, I’m sure he’d INSIST we get a surround sound system. And an X-box 360. But that’s ok, because I’d just insist on my new camera. Then I can take pictures of all the cool stuff so you can be all jealous.

Ok, so go enter. You don’t need a blog to do it, and the ladies over at 5MintuesforMom are really great! Of course, they’d be even more great if I win the tv… ;oP

… but it’s worth a shot, huh?

Over at Ashwin’s blog, you will find one crazy blog owner!! You can win $2500!! To enter just copy this text and paste it in your blog!! But hurry, this competition will not last long! So get posting!

Good luck. )