Streams of Consciousness & Thoughts~~~

[persNickety]

but then, all those poor people will have to spoon their turkeys!

Spooning isn't all that bad

 

[1still_waters]

i've had cheesecake on the brain for awhile, so i think i'm going to make a peach cheesecake this evening. i've never tried that before, but i was also thinking of making an ammaretto cheesecake with some peaches on top. hmmmm.

so many important decisions for a friday!

Before, during or after you "bake" your Lean Cuisine?

 

[persNickety]

I've been keeping the ladies forum updated on this but I'm going to share it again here because I'm so excited and happy XD

A week ago I was browsing the internet looking for wedding dresses in my budget. This is hard because...my entire budget for the dress, alterations, and the veil was $200. Most girls I talked to said this was near impossible -- but I'm determined to stick to my budget. After looking at several other websites, I tried eBay, and I looked for dresses under $90. Very few options came up, and most of them were used dresses bought back in the 80's. Finally, I found it. A used designer gown being auctioned off at a starting bid of $55. I looked at the description and read that it was altered to fit the previous bride...who happens to be my size and height, AND the veil was included for free.

I went to to place a bid, but noticed she didn't ship to Alaska. I messaged her, asking if she'd consider shipping to Alaska if I offered to pay the extra shipping charges. She kindly cooperated and edited her shipping preferences to allow Alaska. **

As the auction was closing, I was so paranoid that someone would outbid me at the last second, but I guess not to many brides are in the market for used dresses altered to a height of only 5'1", because I won!

The he dress just arrived today. My dad actually had to get into his truck and chase down the mailman because he just left a note saying the package arrived instead of actually getting out and giving us the package. I tried it on with a pair of heels...and it fits. Perfectly. Zero alterations needed. And the veil is beautiful.

So, I have a dress. I have a veil. I need no alterations. The grand total cost, including shipping, came out to $142.

It feels like a miracle. Jesus might as well have picked it himself.


** ps- this is not the same eBay seller I previously mentioned who didn't know Alaska was part of America.

WOW that is amazing. And yeah! Near to impossible! Amazing.

 

[ChandlerFan]

Spooning isn't all that bad

lol I'm not sure if you could've given a better response to CatHerder's post.

 

[Pipp]

I've been keeping the ladies forum updated on this but I'm going to share it again here because I'm so excited and happy XD

A week ago I was browsing the internet looking for wedding dresses in my budget. This is hard because...my entire budget for the dress, alterations, and the veil was $200. Most girls I talked to said this was near impossible -- but I'm determined to stick to my budget. After looking at several other websites, I tried eBay, and I looked for dresses under $90. Very few options came up, and most of them were used dresses bought back in the 80's. Finally, I found it. A used designer gown being auctioned off at a starting bid of $55. I looked at the description and read that it was altered to fit the previous bride...who happens to be my size and height, AND the veil was included for free.

I went to to place a bid, but noticed she didn't ship to Alaska. I messaged her, asking if she'd consider shipping to Alaska if I offered to pay the extra shipping charges. She kindly cooperated and edited her shipping preferences to allow Alaska. **

As the auction was closing, I was so paranoid that someone would outbid me at the last second, but I guess not to many brides are in the market for used dresses altered to a height of only 5'1", because I won!

The he dress just arrived today. My dad actually had to get into his truck and chase down the mailman because he just left a note saying the package arrived instead of actually getting out and giving us the package. I tried it on with a pair of heels...and it fits. Perfectly. Zero alterations needed. And the veil is beautiful.

So, I have a dress. I have a veil. I need no alterations. The grand total cost, including shipping, came out to $142.

It feels like a miracle. Jesus might as well have picked it himself.


** ps- this is not the same eBay seller I previously mentioned who didn't know Alaska was part of America.

This post made me cry just a little...lol congratulations! With my little sister having just got married I know the struggles of wedding dress shopping. Thankfully like you it seems like God himself arranged her dress situation to work out perfect. I'm so thankful he cares about the little details.

 

[Pipp]

^ haha Pipp, those are amazing.

Thank you sir

 

[tourist]

at thrift store while the person I give direct support to is doing his volunteer job.

a little kid, barely out if toddlerhood is playing hide and seek with his dad. It's a joy to watch.

I browsed a bit. I like the random gagets in the housewares section. I keep looking for one of those brownie pans that has the little maze-like trenches so that every piece is a "side piece." Now THAT'S a gadget that makes sense!

Instead, I saw "stuffing holder," a wire contraption that is inserted into the turkey cavity and holds the stuffing intact. I didn't realize that this was such a problem or a great need until today. Apparantly, people's Thanskgivings have been ruined because they have a hard time getting the stuffing out of the bird. The device removes all the stuffing neatly, so you can put it in a separate container.

The box says "You will never have to spoon the stuffing out of your turkey again!" which I thought was kind of funny and dirty because I am a sicko

Last Thanksgiving I had a turkey sub from Subway. What is stuffing? Are you referring to the veggies?

 

[tourist]

So question. I'm making a caramel cake with maple icing and garnished with bacon ..... does it sound good or gross? Just be honest... I can take it.

Bacon? Hmm...perhaps bacon bits around the edges. Do you do breakfast?

 

[Fenner]

I have a friend here that I've known for a couple years now, and since he's been a cat-owner for awhile, I've looked to him for advice and have really appreciated a lot of the help he's given me. But he continues to insist over and over again that I regularly give the cats baths because I should "get them used to it" so it won't be so hard to do it if I ever really need to down the road. The thing is, not only do I have a hard time believing that they would ever get used to being bathed, but it seems totally unnecessary since cats are really clean animals and clean themselves often enough as it is. So I think this is one bit of advice I will take with a grain of salt on. I don't want to needlessly torture my cats or go through the pain of having to bathe them when it's unnecessary.

I give my cats baths about every year and a half, unless they are really dirty they never are. I had to give them a flea bath last year. It stunk, they latched on to me the shower curtain my husband, they never get used to a bath. Maybe if they were show cats but good Lord avoid it for as long as you can!

 

[Loveneverfails]

This post made me cry just a little...lol congratulations! With my little sister having just got married I know the struggles of wedding dress shopping. Thankfully like you it seems like God himself arranged her dress situation to work out perfect. I'm so thankful he cares about the little details.

Thank you! We can cry happy tears together *passes you the box of tissues* you are so right. He is such a caring Father.

 

[MissCris]

By this time tomorrow, I'll be in my new place, and will never have to come back to this apartment again.

I'm grateful that God provided this place for me and my kiddos, allowing us to get out of an increasingly bad situation. I'm grateful for the lessons I've learned while living here, the growth and change (and the exercise, climbing the stupid stairs). It was kind of fun and exciting, setting up here on my own...and it was scary and lonely.

I'm leaving behind yet more unpleasant memories, but taking with me the wisdom and strength gained from them.

We celebrated my son's 3rd birthday here, with almost literally nothing- my sister stepped in to make sure he had a special day while I made him cupcakes.
My daughter took her first steps here- today she walked across the room by herself, into my arms.
I've shed more tears here than anywhere else, ever.

This apartment has never felt like Home. I don't know if our new place will, either. That makes me sad...but at the same time, this has been just the first step in an adventure, and we're about to take the second step.

In a way, I'm learning to walk alone just as my daughter is.

 

[violakat]

I have a tendency to wear hairbands as bracelets. I put them on my wrist when I'm in a rush, so I can pull my hair up in a pony tail later on, and then forget to do that.

 

[gypsygirl]

By this time tomorrow, I'll be in my new place, and will never have to come back to this apartment again.

I'm grateful that God provided this place for me and my kiddos, allowing us to get out of an increasingly bad situation. I'm grateful for the lessons I've learned while living here, the growth and change (and the exercise, climbing the stupid stairs). It was kind of fun and exciting, setting up here on my own...and it was scary and lonely.

I'm leaving behind yet more unpleasant memories, but taking with me the wisdom and strength gained from them.

We celebrated my son's 3rd birthday here, with almost literally nothing- my sister stepped in to make sure he had a special day while I made him cupcakes.
My daughter took her first steps here- today she walked across the room by herself, into my arms.
I've shed more tears here than anywhere else, ever.

This apartment has never felt like Home. I don't know if our new place will, either. That makes me sad...but at the same time, this has been just the first step in an adventure, and we're about to take the second step.

In a way, I'm learning to walk alone just as my daughter is.

awwwwww...our little cristen is growing up! : )

i'm so happy for you, seriously...so very exciting.

I'm leaving behind yet more unpleasant memories, but taking with me the wisdom and strength gained from them.

you're also leaving behind those evil, mutant, killer moths! yay!

I have a tendency to wear hairbands as bracelets. I put them on my wrist when I'm in a rush, so I can pull my hair up in a pony tail later on, and then forget to do that.

i unintentionally do that ALL THE TIME, such as when i head to the stable or go riding. or i'll head to the gym with my hair down, and slap a couple elastics on my wrist so that i can do that later, and then forget and dig one of the 43234542354 i have in my sports bag.

 

[persNickety]

Mmmmm sour flat coca-cola

 

[MissCris]

Mmmmm sour flat coca-cola

That sounds almost as appetizing as the fish-flavored orange oil...er...reverse that. The oil flavored orange fish. The...never mind.

 

[Searching4Truth]

"The orange-flavored fish oil" is what you're going for I believe.

 

[Arlene89]

I've been keeping the ladies forum updated on this but I'm going to share it again here because I'm so excited and happy XD

A week ago I was browsing the internet looking for wedding dresses in my budget. This is hard because...my entire budget for the dress, alterations, and the veil was $200. Most girls I talked to said this was near impossible -- but I'm determined to stick to my budget. After looking at several other websites, I tried eBay, and I looked for dresses under $90. Very few options came up, and most of them were used dresses bought back in the 80's. Finally, I found it. A used designer gown being auctioned off at a starting bid of $55. I looked at the description and read that it was altered to fit the previous bride...who happens to be my size and height, AND the veil was included for free.

I went to to place a bid, but noticed she didn't ship to Alaska. I messaged her, asking if she'd consider shipping to Alaska if I offered to pay the extra shipping charges. She kindly cooperated and edited her shipping preferences to allow Alaska. **

As the auction was closing, I was so paranoid that someone would outbid me at the last second, but I guess not to many brides are in the market for used dresses altered to a height of only 5'1", because I won!

The he dress just arrived today. My dad actually had to get into his truck and chase down the mailman because he just left a note saying the package arrived instead of actually getting out and giving us the package. I tried it on with a pair of heels...and it fits. Perfectly. Zero alterations needed. And the veil is beautiful.

So, I have a dress. I have a veil. I need no alterations. The grand total cost, including shipping, came out to $142.

It feels like a miracle. Jesus might as well have picked it himself.


** ps- this is not the same eBay seller I previously mentioned who didn't know Alaska was part of America.

Please continue to keep us updates, this is so exciting!

 

[Arlene89]

Dear body clock,
Waking up at 6:30am on a Saturday morning is not a sleep-in.

Yours sincerely,
Arlene.

 

[persNickety]

A newish co-worker recently moved to my city from Toronto then before that from India. He's Christian. He was telling me a bit about the origins of Christianity in India. It's mostly Hindu and Buddhists, but in the south there are Christians. The origins stem from the disciple Thomas spreading the gospel.

 

[Grace-Like-Rain]

Cristen, this brought me back to the 6 months we lived in our tiny crappy rent house after beginning a new life a few years ago. It's so strange... we all have really fond memories of that time and that house now. We just drove by it today, thinking about all the ways we have changed, and how special it was living there. God is good.

By this time tomorrow, I'll be in my new place, and will never have to come back to this apartment again.

I'm grateful that God provided this place for me and my kiddos, allowing us to get out of an increasingly bad situation. I'm grateful for the lessons I've learned while living here, the growth and change (and the exercise, climbing the stupid stairs). It was kind of fun and exciting, setting up here on my own...and it was scary and lonely.

I'm leaving behind yet more unpleasant memories, but taking with me the wisdom and strength gained from them.

We celebrated my son's 3rd birthday here, with almost literally nothing- my sister stepped in to make sure he had a special day while I made him cupcakes.
My daughter took her first steps here- today she walked across the room by herself, into my arms.
I've shed more tears here than anywhere else, ever.

This apartment has never felt like Home. I don't know if our new place will, either. That makes me sad...but at the same time, this has been just the first step in an adventure, and we're about to take the second step.

In a way, I'm learning to walk alone just as my daughter is.