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Monday, April 07, 2008

Moving On. . .

Well, goodbye Xanga world.  You can now find me at www.coley8301.blogspot.com


Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Another Entry! WOW

Ok folks, don't get too used to frequent entries, not that anyone really reads these. . . but here we go. So, I'm sick. Yep, the head cold has arrived and made it's home in my sinuses. According to Kristin my nose is like Rudolph. Thanks! Yes I'm taking medicine and no it isn't working. I'll keep you posted on my sickness because I know all of you are very worried and want me to get well very soon.

With that said it is sad to say that I haven't felt like crocheting much, but I do miss it. I'm hoping to get home early enough tonight to enjoy some time with some lovely teal yarn that I'm using to make Kristin's mom a scarf/shawl. I have several projects going right now. I'm kind of ADD when it comes to crocheting. I can only work on one thing for so long and then I need to change it up. Because of this my efforts to keep both my yarn stash and projects organized are failing. Any suggestions? Preferably cheap suggestions.

Another random topic. . . I recently (yesterday) decided to look into some new podcasts for the year. In the past I've enjoyed PotterCast, Will Write for Wine, Revive Our Hearts, Metrobuzz and a few others that I tried but didn't hold my interest. So yesterday I deleted the ones I really wasn't interested in anymore and found some news one to try out. Here's what I now have on the iPod: Metrobuzz - always a fun listen minus the language, they really need to put out a new episode though; PotterCast - the Harry Potter fun never ends, best HP podcast I've found and they recently had a super amazing interview with JKR, 1 Year Daily Audio Bible - this is a new one for me, listened to last night on my way home, I enjoy the idea but the narrator is terrible. I haven't deleted it yet but I fear it won't be long before I do; Grey's Anatomy Official Podcast - again another new one, haven't listened to any episodes yet, I figured I would try this one out because I love the show and since new episodes are sparse maybe it will keep me satisfied until the writer's strike is settled; The Crochet Side - the last new podcast I downloaded and I have to say that while the hostess is odd, she does entertain me with her oddness. It's a fairly new podcast (only 4 episodes) and the episodes are not very regular but there is improvement from one to the next and I've gotten some helpful information.

So that's the podcast update. I'm totally open for any suggestions on podcasts to try and keep you posted on these and any others I try out.

Well I'm going to start kind of getting ready to go home. I'm tired. . . and sick. . . and a little hungry. . . hmmmm

Currently Watching
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Two-Disc Special Edition)
By Timothy Bateson, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Ralph Fiennes
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Monday, January 14, 2008

Well I am trying really hard to update this more often, but I have to admit it isn't easy. And for those of you who know me best, you'll agree that my intentions are always good but I tend to fail on the follow through. I'm working on that. There are things that happen from day to day that I always want to blog about but I always forget to do it when I get to work. I really need to get internet at home. Although it has been nice not having it, because it can be a real distraction. Anyway. . . the weekend was kind of boring. I haven't felt well for a few days now and I felt horrible this morning at 5:00 a.m. but knew I needed to drag myself into work for fear of winter weather at the end of the week. I convinced myself that all I needed to do was get up and going, so I did . . . and . . . I'm feeling ok. I think the drive is getting old. I'll be happy to shave some time off of my current 3 hour daily round trip. Although the long drive does keep me up to date on all my favorite podcasts as well as some interesting Sirius radio programming.
The work day is ticking away and I'm not going to get much done if I don't wrap this up.
Happy Monday to all . . .

Oh I just finished crocheting my first bag. . . it's called a "Market Bag". I followed a pattern to a certain point and then kind of put my own twist on it. I'll post a pic soon.
Currently Reading
The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate
By Gary Chapman
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Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Ready or not 2008 is here!

So when I got back to work after my amazing 2 weeks off I was faced with sorting through almost a 1,000 emails.  Needless to say about 80% were junk.    But I did notice that it was a new year trend to update your xanga (Shea) and thought I would give it a try. 

My year in a nutshell:
Michael and I began the year living in Bigelow and moved to Greers Ferry in May to help out my parents.  My Stepdad has been sick and unable to work for over a year now and it was getting really hard for my mom to take care of the house, etc. . . by herself.  We converted their unused downstairs into an effeciency apartment and have been there ever since.  It isn't ideal but when your family is small you do what you have to in order to help each other out. 
I am still working at  Studio YOUnique with Kristin Hare in Russellville.  I'm only here 3 days a week because the drive is a is little over an hour and gas is horrible , but we are making it work.  Michael found a local job working for Arkansas Entergy Services and is really enjoying being home every night .  We still have hour dog Molly  and she is so spoiled I can't imagine how spoiled our kids will be one day.  Speaking of. . . no plans but some day we do want to have kids.  

Plans for 2008:
Michael and I plan to move somewhere between his work and mine this summer, following a full recovery of my stepdad.  Please pray for that. . . We would love to buy a house at that time but may just end up renting for a while longer.  Other then that we really don't have many plans for the new year.  Pay off some debt, maybe buy a new car, go on a small vacation.  Who knows!?    I find the less I try to plan my life the more room God has to to lead me in His plan and that is fine with me. 

So there you go. . . Maybe I'll do better at updating this year.  I"ll try!  Lots of love to everyone!


Tuesday, August 07, 2007

So I used to really enjoy using  xanga and then everyone was on either myspace or facebook.  But I miss xanga.  The simplicity of sharing your thoughts with the world whether anyone really reads them or not.   So here it goes my introduction back into the xanga world.  
I've recently hit a wall  in my decision to purchase a new computer.  First wall is the fact that the one I want is currently not in stock, a problem that can be solved with a a little patience.   My second wall is letting go of the money.  Granted I have rightfully earned it and have greatly anticipated the day I would have enough to get a new computer.  A computer that I need!  However, letting go of the money is proving to be hard considering my past year and the lack of of money when I need it most.  Maybe this reluctance to purchase is a sign that I'm needing to hold onto this money for a greater good or need?  All to say it kind of has me stressed out.  Maybe time will tell.
In conjunction with my buying problem I recently had someone mention something to me that was . . . well  it went down like this.  Last week I was teaching at two different workshops held by my old bosses at Jostens.  They are awesome ladies and I love being able to help them out and teach.  It was one night during this week that I found myself, as always, the youngest of a group of adults enjoying a few drinks and some "adult" conversation.  It was  at this moment that one of the ladies I used to work for made a comment out of the blue..  She started by saying how much she appreciated me taking off of work to help her out and that she just wanted me to know that I seemed different to her.  That I was more mature and a much different person then when she first met me straight out of college.  She then asked me if I felt different or if I recognized the changes in myself.  At which point, I quickly started running the last two years through my mind to come up with an answer or some explanation that  would explain my changes.  I had nothing!  So with a confused look I told her thanks and changed the subject.  That was last Wednesday night and it still plagues me.  Have I changed?  In what ways?  What has caused it?  Is it good change?  What can I do to make more good changes?  Too many questions.  Don't worry God and I are currently struggling with this .  Well more like I"m struggling to get answers and He is struggling to give them to me in a way that I don't keep missing the answers and asking the same questions over and over.   Change is a word I've never been afraid of except when change has occurred and that others notice and I either didn't notice or didn't even intend to occur.      
Hmmm. . . I'll keep you posted.


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