Mary Poppins Wasn't Perfect

Heads up dudes. This information could be helpful. Found myself crying over a burger this week. Sarah bought me a burger and, yes, I found myself crying. It's true. But if Sarah were to buy me a burger next week, I can promise you- it would not make me cry. Sarah buying a burger was an incredibly nice gesture. And I needed a nice gesture. I've noticed, most often, if I find myself crying-it's not over one particular event. It's because MANY things have happened, I've been holding it together, trying to be strong, and then there's just ONE. MORE. THING. that happens sending you over the ledge. It's not even necessarily that the last thing was the worst- or the hardest. It was just 'the straw that broke the camel's back.' So. Guys. If a girl is crying and you ask her what's wrong, most often- it won't be a simple answer. The story could start off with "3 weeks ago, when this happened...." Or it could be "last ...

A year ago today, I wrote this post.  One year later, I could write a very similar post. I went to the same beach. With the same feelings. With the same plan: sit and do nothing but listen to the waves. Last year I packed a lunch, a towel, and my journal. I did the same this time. I remember writing in my journal last year at the same beach. The journal entry was filled with much anticipation and excitement for the year to come. I was brand new to Florida, brand new to my job, and I was very excited/anxious about what would transpire over the next year. As I journaled this time around, I felt the same anticipation. I'm keeping the same job, but come January, I could possibly be moving. I could possibly be in a new city. Once again, where I know no one. Clearly, that's not a problem for me. I'd say this past year in Florida has been wildly successful. I've met tons of people, become involved in my church, and made some great friendships. Who knew moving to a ...

Things I'm counting down to before the end of the  year: (nov12) Veterans Day. (nov22) Thanksgiving. Still not sure what I'll be doing. First Thanksgiving without my family. (nov25) National Summit in DC. SO pumped about this. (nov30) NEW YORK CITY. Mashable conference. WHAT?!?! Yes. (Bucket list item will be crossed off as I'll be there while Christmas decorations are up at Rockefeller Center. Ice skating? Yes.  (dec13) Transiberian Orchestra in Jacksonville! (dec20) Phoenix!!!! Yes. I'm going to Phoenix to sing with Lisa for Christmas services at her church. SOOOOOO pumped about this. Christmas music is my favorite. And singing with my sister? Um. YES.  (dec25) Home to Paris, Texas for CHRISTMAS. Home. Home. Home. Home. I love my family. the end. 

My favorite Christmas song: Have yourself a merry little Christmas. Here are my favorite versions: (ALL TIME FAVORITE) Kenny G http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjUoGCLqAW0 Followed by these two versions: Frank Sinatra http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtUK4AyHeTw Katherine McPhee and Chris Botti.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzaxvuTGgpA The end. 

Tomorrow marks a big day. I mean, really! How cute is she?!?! Ok, maybe a HUGE day. A little background. Cause you know I like to do that. My mom. She's pretty awesome. When my sisters and I were little girls, it was SO important to my mom to stay at home with us. No questions asked- no matter if it were financially feasible or not. She and my dad committed to making it work. They felt so strongly about it. In addition, my mom taught each of us to read. She home schooled us for kindergarten. She made up her mind she wouldn't put us in school until we learned to read. And we are all strong readers today. Staying home was THE best thing she could have ever done. But since she stayed home with us, that meant school or a career was put on hold for her. Until 1998. My mom decided to go back to college. She started college and graduated with an associates degree in nursing in 2000. She became Kathy Corso, RN. Watching a parent go through college is...

He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven. Psalm 107:29, 30

I updated my Facebook status this morning as shown above. After seeing several of the comments, it reminded me of the most brilliant idea I think I may have ever had.  Back in January 2010 we were having a super cold winter in Dallas. And I should probably remind you all of a few things. I'm a Dave Ramsey girl. This translates to this: In the summer, I don't turn my a/c down very much and in the winter, my apartment stays pretty cold. So. One Friday night I'd been preparing to go to bed (probably at 8:30pm, or something) and was thinking about coffee for the following morning...and since I'm being honest here, let's break it down even more. I'm always thinking about coffee in the morning. At lunch time I think about my cup of coffee I'll have the next morning. Before bed, especially, I'm thinking about that cup of coffee I'll have. I just love coffee.  Well. Anyways! A most uncomfortable experience in the winter is having to actually...