To-Do Tuesday

I think this will be a fun way to keep track of my "To-Do" list......

• Workout:(going to try for every day...bikini season here I come!)
  
  Thursday
  
  Friday
  
  Saturday
  
  Sunday
  
  Monday
  
  Tuesday
  
  Wednesday
  
  
  
  Give myself a mani/pedi
  
  
  
  Clean and dust (my place is small...should only take a day)
  
  
  
  
• Blogging:
  
  
  Weekly Scripture (something new I want to do)
  
  To-Do Tuesday (everyone cross your fingers...)
  
  "Summer World" Original (funny things happen in my daily life and I feel it my duty to bring those things to you in the blog world)
  
  
  
  Buy sympathy card for CT
  
  

Alright...well, that's what I have so far....the "single life" doesn't have many responsibilities...haha....


Jealous????


By the way...I've put a button on my sidebar for anyone who wants to participate in this "To-Do Tuesday".....


Have a grrrrrrrrrrrreat day!

The Intruder....

Ahhh.....Friday night.....the work week is over and it's my time to sit back, relax and enjoy a fun, action-packed movie at home.

Adrenaline-pumping movie.......CHECK

Popcorn......CHECK

Comfy couch and snuggly blanket.......CHECK

Somthing flying over my head and creating shadows while landing behind my couch......CHECK

WHOA! WAIT A MINUTE!!!! WHAT IN THE WORLD WAS THAT??!

At first, I thought I imagined it.....maybe my mind is playing tricks on me?? Maybe this movie is just sooo exciting that I'm seeing things??? But...just in case...I grab a flashlight, carefully creep around the side of my couch, take a deep breath and shine the light behind there....

Nothing............*big sigh of relief*

Alright....back to the movie!!! (silly imagination....)

Comfy, cozy....unpause movie.......release tension from muscles.....

......WHAT JUST FLEW RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY FACE!??


"It" lands......underneath the blinds.......I realize that it was, in fact, NOT my imagination....and there is a HUGE predator calmly preparing its' next attack maneuver....."IT" TAKES OFF AGAIN.....right in front of my face. I realize that I must get some plan of action, but my heart is pounding so hard that I can barely hear my own thoughts.

The intruder lands somewhere behind my dining table, so I take my chances and sprint back to my closet to grab my weapons of choice (aka, black flip-flops) I ease out of the bedroom.....into the living room.....my senses are on high alert and I can feel the hair sticking up all over my body.

All of a sudden, "it" jumps out of nowhere and flies into the kitchen and divebombs itself right behind the microwave...........great.........now...I get to carefully and strategically move every single thing away from the microwave (always holding one of my flip flops in one hand) I jostle the microwave several times......nothing.......(sly little devil)

After 30 minutes of waiting, flip-flops "at the ready", standing as still as a statue, talking to myself calmly......nothing....

So, I decide to try to get back to my movie....(just so you know....my apartment looks like it was hit by a tornado....everything in the kitchen is moved around, all the chairs from my dining room table are pulled out and near the wall...pillows are thrown around....pure madness)

I didn't have to wait long........after about 10 minutes of my movie, "it" makes its' ominous appearance once more....swooping around in circles......when......finally....it lands on my couch..........I inch up....slowly and steadily.....tightly gripping my "weapon"......and....WHAM!

VICTORY IS MINE!!!!!!

So....6 paper towels later (because I do NOT want to feel that bug as I scoop it up), I once again feel at ease in my own home. So glad I caught it........I was really not looking forward to sleeping in my car.......

Oh...it was like a big moth or something......I didn't want to look too closely....I don't like bugs!

A fact......

I WILL have Stevie Wonder playing at my wedding.......He's been one of my favorite artists for over 20 years......

I just wanted everyone to know that........

It's not something that is up for discussion.....it's happening.......

K......I've said my piece.......

Back to knitting....

Alright ladies (and gents, if there are any of you out there)....it's time for me to start up my knitting again! I've been on a knitting hiatus for a while now...and I'm ready to warm up the ole needles!

Since all that I've made so far are scarves, I think I want to dive into something a little more detailed. I'm just asking for chaos, aren't I?

I think I may want to make a wrap or shrug of some kind....I've found some cute patterns in books that my mom and I have, and that would be fun!

*side note* Has anyone seen that commercial with the girl that knits EVERYTHING and her poor husband comes in wearing his knitted "jersey" and tells her,"Honey...I'm really warm." LOL....for some reason, that commercial cracks me up. Funny thing is....I don't even remember what the commercial is promoting! :)

Boy....this post is boring.....I'll post something funny later......or else, I may lose everyone really quickly.... ;)

My new favorite t-shirt.....(thanks Miss Judy)....

Yep....it reads "Warning....I Drive Like A Cullen"

hehehe.....and, of course, I'm holding my Twilight DVD.....

For any "blog stalkers" out there.... :)

As if I'm that lucky yet....hehe.....(yes, I secretly want blog stalkers...I'm an attention freak....if there is a stage, look to the center...I will be there......with a microphone and probably some frilly boa)

If you are one of those "blog readers" who starts at the very beginning of someone's blog just to get to "know" someone....I just wanted to inform YOU (whomever you might be) that I updated/added some posts from last October/November.

Seriously......my blog isn't THAT old......it wouldn't take you THAT long to catch up....hehe...(see me trying to persuade you??)

awww....how sad......craving attention..............oh well, I give up the subtle act...


LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT ME!

I need technology HELP!!!!!

Pretty please.....somebody out there....can anyone tell me how to create these ADORABLE little personalized "buttons"???

You know....the ones that you create in HTML code and then can add to any website???

I am SOOO in the dark when it comes to doing this type of thing....and any help would be MUCHO appreciated!!

OOOH....just had a SUPER-DEE-DUPER idea.....

The first person to let me know how to create these personalized "buttons" (in a easy format that I can understand......VERY important...haha) will get my "Mom's Perfect Pecan Tarts" recipe!!!!!

........Did I just see someone roll their eyes????

LOL...ok, ok.....I'll probably post that tart recipe later this week ANYWAY....but....

PLEASE...SOMEONE HELP ME!!!

Or, I'll be forced to wear this hat....



Or....this nose!!!!!!




You can now see why it's IMPERATIVE that I figure this out as soon as possible......

The clock is ticking..............

I'm addicted........

to Orbit Wintermint Sugar-Free gum........

Seriously....I need help......

I go through like half a pack a day.............

I need an intervention........

New friends and Awards!!!

When I first read about this "Ultimate Blog Party", I was a bit skeptical on exactly what would happen and who I would "meet". But, as I've learned from visiting many blogs over the past several days....there are SO many amazing, kind and inspiring women out there. (and a lot that give me a hearty chuckle..hehe) I feel blessed to be making new bloggy friends and look forward to cultivating these friendships. In honor of these new friends, I have selected 8 that have stood out to me and whom I think are truly great women.......

"These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award."

The blogs are:

http://comfortjoydesigns.blogspot.com/

http://cqsquirt.blogspot.com/

http://changedbygodslove.blogspot.com/

http://momofboys-tracy.blogspot.com/

http://verassong.blogspot.com/

http://fullyalive-readytosmile.com/

http://5powellsinatlanta.blogspot.com/

http://summersnook.com/


Hope everyone is having a spectacular Monday and God Bless!!!!

All this for nothing???!!!

All is quiet................the house is dark and still..............it's only 5 a.m., but I can't seem to fall back asleep...............I finally doze off and almost as suddenly, the alarm goes off to tell me that it's 7:20 and TIME TO GET UP FOR AN ADVENTURE!!!!

I hurl myself out of bed....throw on the jeans that I had carelessly thrown over the side of my laundry basket, pull a sweatshirt over my messy ponytail and brush my teeth free of yucky "morning breath".

The sun is barely peeking its' head out at this point and I stop by my coffee shop for a latte.....(large, non-fat, vanilla latte, of course...) Then....I make my way to the "Adventure of the Day"

I slowly make my way around the corner, awaiting a madness that has my stomach twisting and turning, but full of giddy butterflies at the same time. As I turn and pull into the parking lot...I quickly realize that my anticipation was completely unnecessary. I'm not sure whether I should feel victorious or a little irked.....

I'm sure by now, you are wondering.."What in the WORLD is this girl talking about?!!"

Well, my friends.....this morning.....when 8 am hit the clock.......Target would be opening their doors.........and I would be.......buying.........

THE TWILIGHT DVD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, I am one of those "obsessed" people that is in love with the Twilight series.....you're looking at me differently now, aren't you??? Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later......

ANYWAY...back to my story......I was under the impression that I would be sitting there with hundreds of other Twilight fans (mostly tweens) fighting for my very own copy of the dvd....maybe some hair pulling, sticking tongues out...just the usual......But...nothing. They opened the doors right at 8....I walked in (not getting trampled or even slightly nudged) and there was a display set up by the registers where I softly grabbed my reward......very anticlimactic.....kind of a let down......

So, I decided...since I was already at Target....I would take advantage of the fact that there were only 3 other people in the store.....so, I went ahead and grabbed a basket and did some shopping....HAHAHA......why not, right? Of course, the whole time I was shopping.....I closely guarded my dvds in the basket and made sure they didn't get out of my sight! LOL.. :)

Well, that's it folks.....no BIG adventure......no SUPER HUMAN stunts.....no hair pulling....

ULTIMATE BLOG PARTY!!!!

IT'S A PARTY.....I LOVE PARTIES!!!!!!!!

Goodness gracious....where do I begin and what do I say??

I am fairly new to this blogging phenomenon, but have really enjoyed it so far......it's a great way for me to tell some of my silly and odd stories, wax poetic about happenings in my life, express my LOVE and excitement about the Lord and just act completely random...hehe.. :)

Just to give you the low-down on me and my life.....

My name is Summer.....I am an only child (no, that doesn't mean I'm spoiled rotten......well, I'm not rotten at least) My parents have raised me in the most loving and nourishing environment I could possibly imagine and they will celebrate their 34th anniversary this year.



This is me with my parents at a wedding last year.......yes, I was Maid of Honor.....and she likes blue.... :)



Not only do I love parties....but, I LOVE playing dress-up too!!!



I'm just a total goofball...... who LOVES guacamole!!!




The birds really took a liking to me that day.....


I live and work in the heart of a busy city, but never let stress enter my life. I love volunteering and am involved in my church.

Thus far, I have not been blessed with a husband or kiddos, but I know that the Lord has a plan for me and I will be patient....(umm.....God? umm...yeah.....did ya forget about me?? Hellooo...) Oh wait...patience....ugh....that's right.... :)

I am an eternally positive person and always seem to be in a good mood....this seems to irk many people and consequently makes it even more enjoyable for me.....(hehe..I'm a stinker)

OH...also...I graduated from culinary school, so I am officially a chef, but don't actually work in that field. But, cooking is a love of mine and I LOVE sharing recipes, so please feel free!!!

Well....I'm excited about all the reading I'll be doing over the next week.....

PARTY ON!!!!!!!

**Prize List: 58, 119, USC-17, USC-36, USC-58, USC-40, 19, 50, 68, 45 (in this order)
Thanks!! :)

Join the Ultimate Blog Party with me!!!!

March 20th - March 27th!!!!

Happy Posting!!!

Fruits.....

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

- Galatians 5:22-23


What wonderful characteristics to strive for and nurture as Christians.....

Harvesting Good or Evil?

Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

- Galatians 6:7-9



Think about what you are sowing right now.....are you putting your time, efforts, energy, heart and soul into acts of Godly love? Or, are you satisfying your worldly "cravings"?

God's Beautiful Creation...

Living our lives, day to day, we most likely find ourselves in one comparison or another. We may be comparing our job....our wealth....our body....our spirituality. It's hard for us, as humans, to fully accept what we have and be truly content. But, each time we make these comparisons, we are not showing God much respect. He made us the way we are, and His plan for us is in the works...we may just not have a grip on it yet.

As a woman in today's society, I know the thing I find myself guilty of the most is comparing my body to other women....whether they are in magazines, on tv, or just walking along. I am constantly aware of how "this" should be smaller.....or "this" should be bigger....and so on and so forth. God made us the way we are for a specific reason and although we may not know that reason just yet...we must have faith in it.

Comparing ourselves to others is a hard habit to break, and it's one that I'm always battling.....

I suppose, sometimes, we should just try to step back and look at it from a different perspective. There will always be someone prettier.....someone richer....someone more accomplished....someone smarter...etc....Be happy with who God made YOU to be and serve YOUR purpose as He wants you to.....easier said than done, but the payoff is indescribable...

Dallas "Nightlife"......and why I am usually in bed by 9....

Let me first start off by quoting George Bernard Shaw....

"Youth is wasted on the young"

I find that phrase oddly fitting lately. Yes, I know I'm still in my 20's, but my body is quick to remind me sometimes that I'm not getting any younger. I find that the simple and routine tasks that used to be completely effortless now take much more of my energy and exertion. This perplexes me and also motivates me in many ways....


Last Friday night, my friend Tracey and I went out to a party at the W Hotel. We didn't get there until around 10 (which is usually my bedtime) and I was already in need of caffeine...haha. We ended up going to Ghost Bar and (although that place is lame and WAAY overrated)..we had a blast together.....as we ALWAYS do. The next morning, I was SOOOO exhausted....a night of dancing and schmoozing just plain tuckered me out! I just don't know how I used to go out almost every night of the week while in college....unfathomable to me now.....one night is PUUUULENTY!

So...to all the "old" guys and gals out there......MORE POWER TO YA!! I feel your pain.....