Hello love,
How are you doing today? I am, doing better. I had to share this story with you really quickly, because even four days later I'm still laughing.
As you may know I am the 2nd-5th Grade Sunday School teacher at my church. This was an exchange on Sunday morning:
Male 2nd Grader: "Last night we watched 'whores'."
Me (trying to keep eyes from bugging out): "You watched what?...
Male 2nd Grader (talking as if I were stupid): " 'Whores' they went through this room and there were rats everywhere."
Me (very confused): Oh, well...
Male 5th Grader Interrupting: "He means 'Horders'. They were cleaning the room and there were lots of rats."
Me (very relieved): "Oh, yes, hoarders, that is some nasty stuff huh?"
Thank goodness for that 5th Grader. I knew the 2nd Grader didn't mean what he said, but for the life of me I couldn't figure it out.
Now for something older, fun, and cool:
I'll Be Seeing You
by Frank Sinatra
Much Love,
Kelli
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Day 25: Beauty from Pain
Hello Dear Friend,
I once heard that one of the traits of someone who is a natural born teacher is if they want to share what they've learned with others. If that is the case then I guess you could say I am a teacher. I want to share with you what I've been learning and I want to know, dear friend, how are you doing, really? I won't lie to you I've been better, but I've been a whole lot worse than this too.
I woke up this year, and to be honest I hadn't even realized that I was asleep. I knew that I was in some sort of depression over what was going on. I knew that I wasn't ready for God's next step because the last one had been so difficult for me emotionally, but I didn't realize until this week that I had been running away from God.
In everything, I've shown up when I needed to, and I did my job, but I certainly wasn't engaged in what I was doing. I was simply going through the motions. As 2011 approached I started to seriously consider what was going on with my life. My passion for God was almost non-existent, my desire to make a difference wasn't to be found, and I really hadn't enjoyed life as I had before this time.
This is a big year for me, I turn thirty, and it bothers me only because I'm not where I thought I was going to be at this age. All of my friends seem to be, but not me. I had often joked that if I was still living with my parents at thirty that for my birthday everyone could just drop off a bottle of alcohol and I would sleep through the day. As I laughed about it, I often cried because the pain of it was so true. However, that is not how I want to celebrate. I want thirty to be good and the only way it was going to be good was if I said it was going to be. All of my emotions and feelings (which can be big fat liars) were my decision. And the way I had been is not where I wanted to stay.
I have never once in my life wanted something just normal. I have always wanted adventure, a life full of love, compassion, joy, peace, travels, adventures, and never once did I just want to exist. So, why after God has given me such a life, was I complaining because it wasn't normal I still don't understand. It doesn't matter though, because that is not where I am today.
Today I'm fully engaged again. I'm excited about the next step that God has for me, and don't think for a moment that I wouldn't be here if it weren't for the tender love and patient compassion of my Jesus. I've been studying Jonah from Priscilla Shrier and it has opened my eyes. I would love to discuss it with anyone who has gone through it or is going through it. A marvelous study that has done nothing but keep my head nodding with the truth of life, God, and my own behavior.
If you are hurting I want to pray for you. Just leave a comment, you don't have to tell me what, just a name and yes, you need prayer.
I might have shown this video before, but it just fits so perfectly into this post that I want to share it with you.
Beauty from Pain
by Superchick
I know you will hope again.
Much Love,
Kelli
I once heard that one of the traits of someone who is a natural born teacher is if they want to share what they've learned with others. If that is the case then I guess you could say I am a teacher. I want to share with you what I've been learning and I want to know, dear friend, how are you doing, really? I won't lie to you I've been better, but I've been a whole lot worse than this too.
I woke up this year, and to be honest I hadn't even realized that I was asleep. I knew that I was in some sort of depression over what was going on. I knew that I wasn't ready for God's next step because the last one had been so difficult for me emotionally, but I didn't realize until this week that I had been running away from God.
In everything, I've shown up when I needed to, and I did my job, but I certainly wasn't engaged in what I was doing. I was simply going through the motions. As 2011 approached I started to seriously consider what was going on with my life. My passion for God was almost non-existent, my desire to make a difference wasn't to be found, and I really hadn't enjoyed life as I had before this time.
This is a big year for me, I turn thirty, and it bothers me only because I'm not where I thought I was going to be at this age. All of my friends seem to be, but not me. I had often joked that if I was still living with my parents at thirty that for my birthday everyone could just drop off a bottle of alcohol and I would sleep through the day. As I laughed about it, I often cried because the pain of it was so true. However, that is not how I want to celebrate. I want thirty to be good and the only way it was going to be good was if I said it was going to be. All of my emotions and feelings (which can be big fat liars) were my decision. And the way I had been is not where I wanted to stay.
I have never once in my life wanted something just normal. I have always wanted adventure, a life full of love, compassion, joy, peace, travels, adventures, and never once did I just want to exist. So, why after God has given me such a life, was I complaining because it wasn't normal I still don't understand. It doesn't matter though, because that is not where I am today.
Today I'm fully engaged again. I'm excited about the next step that God has for me, and don't think for a moment that I wouldn't be here if it weren't for the tender love and patient compassion of my Jesus. I've been studying Jonah from Priscilla Shrier and it has opened my eyes. I would love to discuss it with anyone who has gone through it or is going through it. A marvelous study that has done nothing but keep my head nodding with the truth of life, God, and my own behavior.
If you are hurting I want to pray for you. Just leave a comment, you don't have to tell me what, just a name and yes, you need prayer.
I might have shown this video before, but it just fits so perfectly into this post that I want to share it with you.
Beauty from Pain
by Superchick
I know you will hope again.
Much Love,
Kelli
Monday, January 24, 2011
Day 24: Mondays and Other Business
Hello beloveds.
Today was not one of my best days, but it certainly wasn't one of my worst, so I'm thankful for that. As for my nail-biting well, I really need to find something to do with myself when I'm bored or nervous. I was doing so well, but then I was watching a movie and my ringer finger is back to where it was weeks ago.
However, I will praise the good Lord that I'm not nearly as bugged out as I could be about the events of today. I'm getting to the point where even if it is bad news I know that God has me in his hands and will get me through this situation so there is no point in worrying or focusing on it. I can just give it over to him and then go enjoy myself in more fun pursuits.
So that is what I'm doing. I'm enjoying my Monday night. Tonight is Mike & Molly and Tabatha's Salon Take Over. Plus I have my Jonah study which I'm so into and loving. I recommend it to anyone!
Okay, well it is Neil Diamond's birthday so I'm playing my favorite song in celebration!
Cracklin' Rosie
by Neil Diamond
Much Love,
Kelli
Today was not one of my best days, but it certainly wasn't one of my worst, so I'm thankful for that. As for my nail-biting well, I really need to find something to do with myself when I'm bored or nervous. I was doing so well, but then I was watching a movie and my ringer finger is back to where it was weeks ago.
However, I will praise the good Lord that I'm not nearly as bugged out as I could be about the events of today. I'm getting to the point where even if it is bad news I know that God has me in his hands and will get me through this situation so there is no point in worrying or focusing on it. I can just give it over to him and then go enjoy myself in more fun pursuits.
So that is what I'm doing. I'm enjoying my Monday night. Tonight is Mike & Molly and Tabatha's Salon Take Over. Plus I have my Jonah study which I'm so into and loving. I recommend it to anyone!
Okay, well it is Neil Diamond's birthday so I'm playing my favorite song in celebration!
Cracklin' Rosie
by Neil Diamond
Much Love,
Kelli
Friday, January 21, 2011
Day 21: It Never Occurred to Me
Something occurred to me last night and I had to sit back and ponder it for a few minutes. Now this thought wasn't new, in fact, it came to me when I started watching Sons of Anarchy with L. It came back when I was trying to find out why Royal Pains was the only show on USA I didn't watch. Alas I came to a conclusion and so I thought I would get your opinion on it.
I do not like medical dramas. Except for that time when I watched ER for the first couple of seasons I don't watch medical dramas (fake ones, real ones on the other hand seem to fascinate me.)
I do like crime dramas, dramedies, and comedies. For example this is a list of said crime shows that I watch when in season:
Psych
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
White Collar
The Closer
Rizzoli & Isles
Justified
CSI: New York
In Plain Sight
The Glades
Bones (only on reruns though)
Fairly Legal (which is about the law)
Drop Dead Diva (legal)
Then we have the spy game:
Burn Notice
Covert Affairs
And the Etc of TV:
One Tree Hill
Glee
The Big Bang Theory
Mike & Molly
The Office
Jeserylicious
Top Chef
Tabatha's Salon Take Over
All of that to say man do I watch a lot of television, and I like to see people get justice. That doesn't always happen in real life with a nice neat bow so these shows help with that. Beyond that though I wonder if you could do a profile based on what I like to watch. What would your TV shows say about you?
Just for fun: some music.
Little Willy
by Sweet
Much Love,
Kelli
I do not like medical dramas. Except for that time when I watched ER for the first couple of seasons I don't watch medical dramas (fake ones, real ones on the other hand seem to fascinate me.)
I do like crime dramas, dramedies, and comedies. For example this is a list of said crime shows that I watch when in season:
Psych
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
White Collar
The Closer
Rizzoli & Isles
Justified
CSI: New York
In Plain Sight
The Glades
Bones (only on reruns though)
Fairly Legal (which is about the law)
Drop Dead Diva (legal)
Then we have the spy game:
Burn Notice
Covert Affairs
And the Etc of TV:
One Tree Hill
Glee
The Big Bang Theory
Mike & Molly
The Office
Jeserylicious
Top Chef
Tabatha's Salon Take Over
All of that to say man do I watch a lot of television, and I like to see people get justice. That doesn't always happen in real life with a nice neat bow so these shows help with that. Beyond that though I wonder if you could do a profile based on what I like to watch. What would your TV shows say about you?
Just for fun: some music.
Little Willy
by Sweet
Much Love,
Kelli
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Day 20: A Case for Twitter
Before I get to Twitter I just want to encourage you to do something spontaneous. I did last night and had a great time! L., wanted to go to the movies, but none of her friends were available, and I thought why not? So I told her I would go with her and then our sister, A. wanted to go too so we went to the theater and saw The Green Hornet.
We were still laughing when we came out of the theater and even though I only got five hours of sleep it was worth the fun. So, you don't have to do anything extreme, just do something out of the ordinary I bet that you'll have a happy boost after that.
Now on to my thoughts on Twitter:
I believe that Facebook is great to keep up with friends and family. However, when I want news, great content, fun content, and to meet interesting people I choose Twitter. I have several instances where I could tell you how much I like Twitter, but I wanted to share today's fun.
I was listening to Pandora, which I do when I don't want to pick out the songs I want to hear. Today they played this incredible version of 'Black Hole Sun' by the Section Quartet.
I tweeted, Listening to Black Hole Sun by the Section Quartet . It is less depressing ominous without the lyrics, but still keeps the darker vibe.
I got this tweet soon after, from @sectionquartet We love Black Hole Sun too! It's always a challenge to play live. Won't you please follow us?
I, of course responded, You bet. Your sound is unique and we like that.
And I got this in return, Well then, thank you very, very much!
You don't get that on Facebook or LinkedIn.
That is just one story from many twitter stories and why I like it so very much.
Black Hole Sun
by Section Quartet
Much Love,
Kelli (@rstrdsunshine)
We were still laughing when we came out of the theater and even though I only got five hours of sleep it was worth the fun. So, you don't have to do anything extreme, just do something out of the ordinary I bet that you'll have a happy boost after that.
Now on to my thoughts on Twitter:
I believe that Facebook is great to keep up with friends and family. However, when I want news, great content, fun content, and to meet interesting people I choose Twitter. I have several instances where I could tell you how much I like Twitter, but I wanted to share today's fun.
I was listening to Pandora, which I do when I don't want to pick out the songs I want to hear. Today they played this incredible version of 'Black Hole Sun' by the Section Quartet.
I tweeted, Listening to Black Hole Sun by the Section Quartet . It is less depressing ominous without the lyrics, but still keeps the darker vibe.
I got this tweet soon after, from @sectionquartet We love Black Hole Sun too! It's always a challenge to play live. Won't you please follow us?
I, of course responded, You bet. Your sound is unique and we like that.
And I got this in return, Well then, thank you very, very much!
You don't get that on Facebook or LinkedIn.
That is just one story from many twitter stories and why I like it so very much.
Black Hole Sun
by Section Quartet
Much Love,
Kelli (@rstrdsunshine)
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Day 19: Getting Healthier
By my photos and posts I think you can tell I am NOT an authority on weight loss or extremely healthy eating. However, I do care about my health. I try to keep my portions small and eat what I should with what I will eat. The part that remains elusive for me, the part I give up the quickest and most willingly is exercise. This is usually do to three factors: time, boredom, and money.
With time it isn't so much that I don't have 30 minutes here or 15 minutes there. It is that I have the moments at weird times and not the extra time to go to a gym or to a park to walk. However, I do have an elliptical so that helps.
However, then we go into the second issue: boredom. I can get bored easily. I'm okay with anything until I have had too much or I know the routine too well. Then it becomes boring to me and I have to move on. So, sometimes the thought of actually doing the elliptical, again, makes me cringe.
Finally, and this is what keeps me from buying a ton of work out videos or equipment: money. I just don't have any.
So, I need something that will help me with time, boredom, and money. I happen to be looking more closely these days as I'm trying to get more healthy. I don't want the health problems that my parents are starting to experience. What I've found today gives me hope and I hope it will for you.
The first is this article on the Kettlebell. Odd little device, but it is suppose double the calorie burning you do when you use it with your normal routines. Such as burning 300 calories in 15 minutes. So that takes care of money and time for me.
Then today they had a video from North Texas about Boot Camps for Beginners. I know that sometimes going to an actual gym is intimidating if you are really over-weight because you feel like you are being judged. So, a safe place to do Boot Camp and it is for beginners? That takes care of boredom.
I'll tell you in the coming days what I plan to do, and if I get some extra money I'm buying that kettlebell.
With time it isn't so much that I don't have 30 minutes here or 15 minutes there. It is that I have the moments at weird times and not the extra time to go to a gym or to a park to walk. However, I do have an elliptical so that helps.
However, then we go into the second issue: boredom. I can get bored easily. I'm okay with anything until I have had too much or I know the routine too well. Then it becomes boring to me and I have to move on. So, sometimes the thought of actually doing the elliptical, again, makes me cringe.
Finally, and this is what keeps me from buying a ton of work out videos or equipment: money. I just don't have any.
So, I need something that will help me with time, boredom, and money. I happen to be looking more closely these days as I'm trying to get more healthy. I don't want the health problems that my parents are starting to experience. What I've found today gives me hope and I hope it will for you.
The first is this article on the Kettlebell. Odd little device, but it is suppose double the calorie burning you do when you use it with your normal routines. Such as burning 300 calories in 15 minutes. So that takes care of money and time for me.
Then today they had a video from North Texas about Boot Camps for Beginners. I know that sometimes going to an actual gym is intimidating if you are really over-weight because you feel like you are being judged. So, a safe place to do Boot Camp and it is for beginners? That takes care of boredom.
I'll tell you in the coming days what I plan to do, and if I get some extra money I'm buying that kettlebell.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Day 15: Careful Consideration
I have a big project that I've been stirring up in my brain and I have been considering what to do with this blog as a result of the other project. Do I keep it as a personal blog of all the things that I'm going through, or do I leave it?
Well I'm not leaving it. Restored Sunshine has a purpose. I'm just not sure what that purpose is quite yet. I know it will be a safe place for those who are looking for a place that doesn't care what they look like, how much money they make, what abilities they have or don't. This is a safe place of no judgement. And think that to have my own corner of it is important.
Having said that it leaves me with the question then of what I should do with it. How can I make this blog into what I want it to do. And, more importantly, find the time. Much like my nail biting habit my other habits are hard to give up.
Having said that though, I am changing. My desire to not worry, to give it over to God, is sometimes an hourly struggle, but He is winning. He will win. And so I'm not really worried about this space, the right thing will come to me and this blog will be what it was always intended to be: a safe place.
With that in mind, my musical heart needs to play this song for you:
Working My Way Back to You
by Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
Much Love,
Kelli
Well I'm not leaving it. Restored Sunshine has a purpose. I'm just not sure what that purpose is quite yet. I know it will be a safe place for those who are looking for a place that doesn't care what they look like, how much money they make, what abilities they have or don't. This is a safe place of no judgement. And think that to have my own corner of it is important.
Having said that it leaves me with the question then of what I should do with it. How can I make this blog into what I want it to do. And, more importantly, find the time. Much like my nail biting habit my other habits are hard to give up.
Having said that though, I am changing. My desire to not worry, to give it over to God, is sometimes an hourly struggle, but He is winning. He will win. And so I'm not really worried about this space, the right thing will come to me and this blog will be what it was always intended to be: a safe place.
With that in mind, my musical heart needs to play this song for you:
Working My Way Back to You
by Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
Much Love,
Kelli
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