Maria Sue Chunxi Chapman

Many of you have already heard about the loss that Stephen Curtis Chapman's family experienced the day before yesterday. It is unimaginable the grief this family has to be going through. I am so relieved to know that they are surrounded by a very loving church family. My uncle is an elder at Christ Community. He sent me the obituary this morning. I know that there has been a huge outpooring of love from the Christian community to this family. One of the very tangible things we can do is honoring their request of donations made, in lieu of flowers, to Shaohannah's Hope, Maria's Miracle Fund, P.O. Box 647, Franklin, TN shaohannahshope.org or stevencurtischapman.com.

The illusive white tank top...




Ok so I went to run errands the other night. One of my main objectives was to get a new white tank top. Let's just say that the ones I had previously were well loved. I went to 4 different stores in the errands I had to do. In none of them did I find such a tank top. 3 out of the 4 stores didn't even have them. Now I realize that i'm a plus sized gal and so many stores don't cary every item that a woman my size might need. But come on! A white tank top? I mean we are talking basic stuff here! So finally I went to one last store yesterday. Thankfully they had some in stock! I purchased on at the store and then ordered another online today. I can't believe that what seemed like such a simle errand turned into a huge ordeal!

happy birthday

Wishing a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my dear friend Andrea. I love you so much!!

Jen tagged me with this so here I go...

what was i doing ten years ago?
I think I was getting ready to go on or was on Senior Trip. I can't remember exactly when we went.

5 things on my "to-do" list...

Return movies

Take dogs to the vet

Clean room

Do laundry

Exchange old TV for new one!


snacks i enjoy

Oriental Mix from Publix

Cheezits

Frito's Scoups and French Onion Dip


five things i'd do if i were a billionaire...

Make a large donation to my church

Pay off my mortgage, my parents mortgage and my sister's mortgage

Buy a SUV

Travel with friends and family - Italy, Switzerland, Africa (visit Andrea), and to NY to stay in a nice hotel and shop!

Get good advice on how to invest my $ so I don't loose it all.


5 bad habits...

Biting my nails

Picking at scabs

Not returning movies on time

Not flossing enough (sorry Dr. D.)

Eating to much junk food


places i've lived...

Pinehills, Fl
Orlando, Fl
Oviedo, Fl
Toccoa Falls, GA
Pisa, Italy - Only 6 weeks but still I lived there!


five jobs i've had...

Hostess @ Angel's Diner
Receiptionist @ Blair Insurance
Daycare Employee @ Downey Christian
Summer Camp Counselor @ Downey Christian
Salesperson @ Pier 1


who's next????

Danielle B.
Andrea D.
Pam J.
Amy H.
Brandi M.

I am now the proud owner of a Chiweenie! What is a Chiweenie you may ask? Well it is a Chihuahua and Dachsund mix. Her name is Sasha and she is totally adorable. As you can see by the pic. Her owner recenly passed away and so I inherited her. She fits right in with Mr. Boots and I.

As a child I loved the Janette Oke books. I just recenly discovered that Hallmark has a series of these movies that they show. They are really good. On Friday I took a night just for me. I needed one just to relax and hang. Anyways I watched two of the movies from the series. They were so good. Both of them I have never seen before. I would love to own them so that I could watch them any time I want and not have to wait for them to come on the Hallmark channel.

Do you ever have a day when you are feeling stress but you shouldn't because those around you have "real stress"? I am having one of those moments. I'm stressed. Not for any real reason but that I feel it. Yet I don't feel like I can say anything about it to those closest to me because they are going through "real stress". Like life altering stress. So...I stay bottled up. Probably not so good but I do...

You Are An Intro-Extrovert!

Sometimes you're social - sometimes you're shy You've got a bit of an Introvert / Extrovert split going on You enjoy all sorts of situations. Parties, small groups, and alone time. Too much of one, and you'll long for the other. You need variety! Chances are, you've got both serious and fun friends - and they don't get along.

Are You An Extroverted or Introverted Girl?

2 of my dearest friends + a wonderful dinner + coffee and world famous chocolate cake = an AWESOME Sunday night!

Jason Castro-

I fell in love with Jason Castro last night. His voice is enchanting and I could listen to him sing this song all day long. Jason...will you marry me?

My new blog title is from a song by Nickel Creek. They are one of my favorite bands and this is one of my all time favorite songs...

When You Come Back Down

You got to leave me now, you got to go alone
You got to chase a dream, one that's all your own
Before it slips away
When you're flyin' high, take my heart along
I'll be the harmony to every lonely song
That you learn to play

When you're soarin' through the air
I'll be your solid ground
Take every chance you dare
I'll still be there
When you come back down
When you come back down

I'll keep lookin' up, awaitin' your return
My greatest fear will be that you will crash and burn
And I won't feel your fire
I'll be the other hand that always holds the line
Connectin' in between your sweet heart and mine
I'm strung out on that wire

And I'll be on the other end, To hear you when you call
Angel, you were born to fly, If you get too high
I'll catch you when you fall
I'll catch you when you fall

Your memory's the sunshine every new day brings
I know the sky is calling
Angel, let me help you with your wings

When you're soarin' through the air
I'll be your solid ground
Take every chance you dare

I'll still be there
When you come back down
Take every chance you dare,
I'll still be there
When you come back down
When you come back down


A friend gave me this song on a mixed cd when I left for 6 weeks to Italy. I sat on the plane reading his letter and listening to this song. Tears streamed down my face as a I prepared to leave my friends and family for the first time.

Yes i'm weird...

I love pockets. I got a new skirt last night and was most excited about the fact that it has pockets. The dress I bought for Jr/Sr had pockets and that is one of the reason's I bought it.

I don't like birds. They are very unpredictable creatures.

I don't like to eat things that are white and jiggly. Such things as cottage cheese, vanilla pudding, or cream cheese.

I'm usually early wherever I go. It's a sickness...

I don't like to be talked to while i'm in the bathroom. Fellow church members should take note of this!

I have a queen size bed but only sleep on the right side.

Being fashionably coordinated is a must. Black shoes/black purse sorta thing.

So those are some of the weird things about me. Notice I said SOME. Definitely not all of them. Feel free to share yours!

If you like the new layout on my blog then check out Matie Kay's spot! (www.matiekay.blogspot.com) She has good stuff!
Thanks Brandi! I found her though you!!

I had to run some errands on my lunch today. On my way back I was driving on Alafaya and came to the light at Colonial. I saw a woman I have seen many times before standing on the median. She always has the same sign: "Will Work for Food". A while ago someone gave me the great idea of carrying Nutra Grain bars in my car for just such an occasion. This way you don't have to feel guilty about enabeling some habit and can show a Christ like attititude by helping a person in need. Recently we were talking about helping the needy in my LIFE Group. Someone mentioned that hey had heard of purchasing Burger King Coupons with the same idea in mind of helping but not enabeling.
I know I don't have much but I do have more than these people. It is amazing how much it blesses me when I am able to help them. I wanted to share this story to encourage you. We have a very large homeless community here in Central Florida. It just takes a few moments to help someone like them out.

Please Note:
To those who placed a request to be linked on my blog...please note the right hand side of your screen. Ahem...CINDY!

Seriously now, I have a lot of cool friend who blog. Take some time to check some them out. You may get addicted.

David Archuleta- Imagine (American Idol) High Quality

I could listen to this kid sing all day! He is just amazing. Just turned 17 and already has this powerful voice!

I got this forwarded to me in an email and it was too good not not to share!

This is an actual letter from an Austin woman sent to American company Proctor and Gamble regarding their feminine products. She
really gets rolling after the first paragraph. It's PC Magazine's 2007
editors' choice for best webmail-award-winning letter.
Dear Mr. Thatcher,

I have been a loyal user of your 'Always' maxi pads for over 20
years and I appreciate many of their features. Why, without the
LeakGuard Core or Dri-Weave absorbency, I'd probably never go horseback riding or
salsa dancing, and I'd certainly steer clear of running up and down
the beach in tight, white shorts. But my favorite feature has to be your
revolutionary Flexi-Wings. Kudos on being the only company smart
enough to realize how crucial it is that maxi pads be aerodynamic. I
can't tell you how safe and secure I feel each month knowing there's a
little F-16 in my pants.

Have you ever had a menstrual period, Mr. Thatcher? Ever
suffered from the curse'? I'm guessing you haven't. Well, my time of the month
is starting right now. As I type, I can already feel hormonal forces
violently surging through my body. Just a few minutes from now,
my body will adjust and I'll be transformed into what my husband likes
to call 'an inbred hillbilly with knife skills.' Isn't the human body
amazing? As Brand Manager in the Feminine-Hygiene Division, you've no
doubt seen quite a bit of research on what exactly happens during your
customers monthly visits from 'Aunt Flo'. Therefore, you must know about
the bloating, puffiness and cramping we endure, and about our
intense mood swings, crying, jags, and out-of-control behavior. You surely
realize it's a tough time for most women. In fact, only last week, my
friend Jennifer fought the violent urge to shove her boyfriend's
testicles into a George Foreman Grill just because he told her he thought
Grey's Anatomy was written by a bunch of drunken chimps; Crazy!

The point is, sir, you of all people must realize that America
is just crawling with homicidal maniacs in Capri pants... Which brings
me to the reason for my letter. Last month, while in the throes of
cramping so painful I wanted to reach inside my body and yank out my uterus,
I oopened an Always maxi-pad, and there, printed on the adhesive
backing, were these words: 'Have a Happy Period.'

Are you ****ing kidding me? What I mean is, does any part of
your tiny middle-manager brain really think happiness - actual smiling,
laughing happiness is possible during a menstrual period? Did anything
mentioned above sound the least bit pleasurable? Well, did it, James? FYI,
unless you're some kind of sick S&M freak girl, there will never
be anything 'happy' about a day in which you have to jack yourself up on
Motrin And Kahlua and lock yourself in your house just so you don't
march down to the local Walgreen's armed with a hunting riflle and a sketchy
plan to end your life in a blaze of glory.

For the love of God, pull your head out, man! If you just have
to slap a moronic message on a maxi pad, wouldn't it make more
sense to say something that's actually pertinent, like 'Put down the Hammer or
Vehicular Manslaughter is Wrong', or are you just picking on us?
Sir, please inform your Accounting Department that, effective
immediately, there will be an $8 drop in monthly profits, for I
have chosen to take my maxi-pad business elsewhere. And though I will certainly
miss your Flex-Wings,I will not for one minute miss your brand of
condescending bull***t.

And that's a promise I will keep. Always.
Best,
Wendi Aarons
Austin , TX

I have secretly been converted to American Idol. My roomie is a fan and so I have been watching with her in efforts to get to know her better. I'll admit the show sucks you in. My favorite right now is this 17 year old David. He is AMAZING!

You Communicate Like a Woman

You empathize, talk things out, and express your emotions freely. You're a good listener, and you're non-judgmental with your advice. Communication is how you connect with people. You're always up for a long talk, no matter how difficult the subject matter is.

Do You Communicate Like a Man or a Woman?

I was talking with my Mom the other day about relationships. How it is intesting to see the ebb and flow of them. Over the past few years I have had a lot of change in the friendship area. I have learned to deal with it but it doesn't mean that I don't mourn the loss of how things were. Not that I have had any friendships end badly or anything. There has just been change. For example...3 years ago I was inseperable with 2 girls. We did everything together. Then one of them moved. Still the one that lived here and I stayed close and did everything together. Then she got married and moved about an hour away. These 2 girls were my closest friends at the time and now I hardly ever see them or talk to them. Does this make me sad? Yes. Am I angry about it? No. It is just how things work. I love both of them dearly but realize that things change. I can't expect things to always stay the same. I still talk to them occasionally and hope that they will always be a part of my life.

It is interesting to me though how people can come in and out of your life at different times. I am thankful I have been blessed with so many friends and hope to continue to develop relationships with the new ones in my life.