The randomness of random pt 14

"The hardest thing in life to learn is which bridge to cross and which to burn" - David Russell

This is a random quote I found on google today. (which I love, btw...) but omg. How true is it!!??? And how perfect it is for my life right now!!! It's just so nice that God never ceases to amaze me. I love His gentle way of speaking to me and even His gentle way of knocking me in the head and getting me to turn around and reflect and be like wtc was I thinking!! Haha!! He teaches me and makes me see the big picture... It's rather comforting... That I can find this quote in a random place... And know it was there for me, to teach and show me just how much He actually is thinking of me! Awesome, huh!?

Anyhoo... So yeah. Which one to cross, which one to burn. I got a few that I need to just torch and sit back w a beer and watch them go up in smoke. And I got some I know I'm yet to find. I know I also have some that I even at this have no actual clue jus how big and huge and beautiful they really are yet!! It's so cool. And exciting. And profound. :)

I love my analysis. I love my kids. I love my friends. I love my life!!!!!

Peabody rooftop parties are totally the coolest thing ever!!!! I love them!!!! And I LOVE Q107.5 for hookin me up totally w VIP passes!!! Maney, Riley, Alexis and Brodee rule!!!!!!!!






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The randomness of random pt 13

So. I love to drive fast. I could totally have been a really awesome chick racecar driver!!! And maybe a cute one, too! I love to get on open stretches of road and just gas it and go sooooooo fast that I even get scared!! I just wanna drive, ... Open lanes... No limits... Just go till I can't go anymore!!!! I love driving!! Guess it's a good thing since I drive so much when I have the girls (1.5 hrs in the am and pm) but... I really do just love the need for speed!!! :) woot!!

Anyone else drive as much as me?????

Jilly!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Seize the day: A life of why not?

I was in church a couple of weeks ago and the pastor was talking about 'what would you do if you had only one month to live' and that got me to thinking... A lot. And one of my day-dreamy thots centered around him covering the part abt needing to "Live a life of why not".

As we all know, this can be interupted in a good way and a not so good way. I'm going to skip for not the not so good way and focus on the good. So... Why not lead a life saying "why not" instead of trying to justify the "why"!??! You want to take your family on a trip... Why not. Want to go see your mom more... Why not? Want to buy your kids something ungodly expensive... Why not? Now of course your answer may be bc you physically cannot do it but that's another story. But... Wanna ride on a motorcycle... You want to open your heart to someone but are scared... WHY NOT!? You and your spouse want to have a baby... Why not?

Take some chances... Live 'dangerously' (yet safely). Have no regrets. Don't be saying in 10 years, I wish I would have blah blah blah... Or if I had that chance again... Take the chances now!! Live like there really might not be a tomorrow, according to the guidelines, morals, principles you so choose. But don't constrict yourself to a life of regret and disappointment because you think you can't or are not ready. You'll never be ready!!! Just do it!!! You will NOT have the chances and opprotunities later that you have now! Life will not wait around for you till you think-you-might-could-maybe-thinking-about-wanting-to-somehow-someday be ready!

Get to living!!! Get to loving!! Get to loving your life. God doesn't want to hear from you I wish I woulda _____...

Seize the day.

Here's a moment where I took my chances... In NOLA. Who dat!!??



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The randomness of random pt 12

If everyone is on a God-designed path for a specific purpose, and everyone is in the right place and right time for a reason that really only God knows, you ever wonder who the next person you're gonna meet is?

When I was a kid, totally believing this as I do now, I used to think that maybe one day, if I smile at someone in passing, just maybe I can help them by being nice, just with taking time to try to give them a moment of pleasantness, maybe I can impart a glimpse of peace and joy into their life by just taking the almost little to no effort of smiling. For just a second.... Maybe I was naive to think that could actually ever happen, maybe it actually did happen, but I never saw the point in not doing it... So it was a "why not" type-a-thing. What harm could I do? Right?

Well, I see, now, in my more realistic and jaded points of view how it can actually do more harm than good, but that's only w people who intend me harm and not good. But for the average-Joe, I think it really could work one day, not that I'll ever really know. But I have to believe that God really can and does use everything for good. And we really can change someone's life just by smiling at them especially when they least expect it. You don't know what kind of day they've had or what they're going thru. Who know's... You could just be the light at the end of the tunnel.

There's my impartation for the day! Take it for what it's worth. (which I think this is more than most.)

Just a picture than has a lot of meaning for me and is somewhat special in how I can affect another person.












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With this or that?

Have you ever wondered why things happen the certain way in which they do? Like... Knowing that God is all knowing and has a purpose for every little thing, don't you really wonder sometimes what exactly it is for? I have been wondering about some stuff lately... What's it all mean? What will happen with this or that? How does it all end?

I'm just... I could just be so excited or into things and of course I'm hesitant and reserved bc... You really don't ever know how you should feel, you don't know what will happen. People can totally fool you or bamboozle you with their intentions!! You never know what will happen with this or that.... And you just don't know if it's worth the risk.

Is it ever worth the risk... What do you choose... This or that...

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The randomness of random pt 11

Do any of you have a # that is just YOUR #. You may like it a whole bunch or it may just be your lucky # or it may just e one that you tend to see in a lot of places?

Since this is my 11th edition of "The Randomness of Random" I will honor it by telling you all that 11 is my #. It's kinda my 'thing'. You know, I don't care how saine you appear to be, EVERYONE has a bit of crazy in them somewhere. I guess this could be considered one of my qwerks. I see this # everywhere. All the time. In all different kids of places and it seems to have a lot of meaning, too.

I would tho be interested in knowing if anyone else out there has the same thing w #s. Feel free to share!!!

I'm attaching a pic from on of my good friends' performances... Enjoy!






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The randomness of random pt 10

Ever wonder what it is about water that makes people love being by it? What is it about the water that draws someone to it? That's irrestible... What's the facination or the pure love of the water? Where does th love and desire and facination come from? It's amazing the think about. It's overwhelming and can be an obsession.

I love the water, having grown up by it almost my whole life, different types and shapes and sizes... But sometimes I just wonder what it is that draws us to it so... I have lived by the ocean, a lake and now a river. Ive never been wout the water in my life, I just often wonder what it is that draws me to it so... Just like the next person.

Our pool.... Love these days!!





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The randomness of random pt 9

Why do dogs like people? Ever wonder where the innate sense of loyalty they have comes from? I just don't understand sometimes why they love ppl so much when we are so neglectful and mean sometimes. I mean, even I don't like myself sometimes, I often wonder why other ppl do too, much less a dog. But what did we do to them to make em love us so much?

Of course this can so be related and toed into our real lives, but I just gotta wonder. What makes us adore something that doesn't deserve it? And even still... What makes God love such unworthy people as ourselves?

Me with my girl, Jill :)






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The randomness of random pt 8

My random thot today is simply excitement!! :)

I've been feeling an overwhelming sense of excitement lately!! It's energizing and lifting, esp compared to how i've felt the last couple weeks... So this unknown reason of excitement makes me want to go out and play!! :) and play (hard) I will soon... But I have to wonder where this feeling comes from. While I know that feeling are fickle and you shouldn't make decisions solely based on ur feelings, one has to ask, how can I feel something so strong and not know why or what the source of the change in mood and demenor comes from?

When God speaks to us, supernaturally, this is often how it happens. It's like a thought or leading or vision that u get outta nowhere that hits u... Sometimes instantly... W/out warning. And that's what this has been like. And my hope (prayer) is that it all is a God ordained event that I'm moving onto the next big phase or challenge in my life, but you just gotta ask... God, is this it?

Also... I find it highly interesting that people can be so similar yet so different. And how you yourself can have such strong beliefs and/or convictions yet such contradicting feelings and tendancies. It's throughly intriguing. Bc we all know. You cannot be hot and cold at the same time. (unless in the physical sense you are sick) but... There's got to be some merit or just, Something to be said I suppose for someone who can empathize for more than one side of the fence.

Anyways. I guess with all the rabbit trails this truly was the randomness of random.

I'm sitting outside on this beautiful day, enjoying the amazing sun and pretty trees that are keeping me more than ill (allergies). But man, I just can't help myself. (contradicting again, huh? I really can't help myself, none more true for a metaphor)

The randomness of random pt 7

Softball season has only been going 5 days and already I've been at a ball field more than at home!

I remember playing ball as a kid. I played 1 and 2 bases. It was kinda boring when I was small and if course as u get older it gets more interesting. But I just wonder. What are they thinking abt while they're out there, standing around.. Playing in the dirt. Are they just thinking abt playing in the dirt? It's amazing the changes you make... I'm sitting in the dugout thinking about all these things on my mind and Emma's out there thinking about how much she loves to play in the dirt.... Aahhh. I'd say to be that age again... But I do not wish to be under 18 again at all. I'll gladly give my girls a great life in place of it. :)

The girls at the automatic slims.


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The randomness of random pt 6

So who doesn't like sports anyways?? I know that there are plenty of people who may not be the most avid of sports fans, but who can just really detest all sports? I went to an NBA game last nite. Had awesome seats! Had great company. And I had the best time ever! And I vaguely follow sports, much less basketball. I am just suprised when I hear someone say they hate all sports bc the game are just so much fun to see. Even say highschool football. I LOVE highschool football!!!! I loved the games, the excitement, the competition, the sweat and tears and all the rivalries! My Fridays were so much fun in school!!! What's not to like about that!? The bus rides to the game, the parties after, the anticipation of if youll get to walk off the field w your sweety. There was always something to look forward to. How do you not love it all! :)

Appropriately the pic is from the Mem/Hou game last nite. A win/win for me since I'm from Houston. :) but GO GRIZZ! (they lost) oh well.... Was soooooooooooooo cool being there. Had amazing seats! :)


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The randomness of random pt 5

I was really busy today!!! Hope you all had a great weekend and Happy Easter! :)

So... My thought today... Releasing things is sooooo nice! When something is weighing you down or burdening you or your spirit... Sometimes you need to just release something from your spirit to be over it, done with it, cut from it. It's a really healing act... It's freeing and engaging. It enables you to tackle the next big thing in your life! You're able. !!! You as in YOU are able!!!

I love moving on in life. I love new things. I love a new time in my life. And I love that it's now!!!

Today's pic: me and my brother, who I saw for the first time in March since he left to go to Iraq the 2nd time. Back safe and sound and OUT of the army! :)

My soilder:





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The randomness of random 4

Ever wonder why some animals prefer to eat crap/trash over something actually good for it?

You all know I love metaphors so....

I just have to wonder what is it about the piece of crap that is so appealing vs the good steak or whatever that is not actual reject-a-menta. Why do animals/ppl choose to put themselves around crap when they know there's something awesome there too? I just don't get it. Especially when it's a piece of crap that will hurt u. Make u sick or whatever. And you still choose to put urself in the situation where u eat it or are around it. I mean really!?? Logic should tell u if u touch fire once and it's burns that everytime it will do the same thing to you! Learn ppl!!!!

I think I should just take my own advice...

Picture from one of my walks. This was a thinking walk too... I should have listened to myself.

The randomness or random 3

Ever wonder where motivation comes from? Like... What is the driving force that causes u to do stuff? It's something that you cannot easily create. You can't pick and choose when u get motivated. You either are or your not. Really simple. It doesn't seem that with something like motivation that it should be as black and white but indeed it actually is.

Take when someone wants to lose weight. You can feel motivated for a bit. But u don't see results and you quit being motivated. Even though u know you should want to workout. Even though u know you NEED to bc it's good for you, alas you don't. Your desires, no matter how much you ought to feel a certain way come from an unknown driving force.

Motivation is sneaky too. It hits u when you least expect it. For things that u just never thought you'd ever desire. It's so crazy...

So anyways. That's the thought of the day. Where the heck does our motivation come from and how can I change it for the greater good of the world?

Happy Easter you all!!!! Pic from last Easter at the life church.





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The randomness of random part 2

Today's thought... If we could always get what we wanted, when we wanted it, how different would the world be.

Can you imagine how chaotic everything and everyone would be. The turmoil that would ensue. Or would it. Bc if we all had what we wanted, we would know no chaos? But how would we all get what we want if we all wanted the same thing... I guess this is the point on the show where I tell you that u cannot apply logic to unreasonableness (better known as illogical what-ifs)

It leads u to the place where you have to just sit back and rest on ur faith and trust God to bring you what u need at the moment He needs u to have it.

So many times the thought crosses my mind that all the waiting i'm doing. All the social sacrifices I'm making, all the Hurt I find in the shadows, that all of this could be in vain, for nothing, done for false majesty. But it's in those dark places that I remember the peace that surpasses all understanding. The hope that seems to come from thin air. The joy that knows no bounds. And that cannot be explained away or described in any other way than a true blessing. And that's when I remember the cause. The reason. The dream.

I can't always get what I want. But I choose to believe that there's a reason for everything!!! And I choose God.

Pic of Emma watching the fountain show at the Opry Mills hotel.






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