August Somethings

from this past month, here is something I:

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loved: 

This month was one of the craziest months of my life.  From the minute it started it was a whirlwind, and an amazing one at that.  You know, it can take a lot of patience to trust God.  But when you get the pleasure of seeing Him at work in your life, it's so incredible and exciting.  And getting the honor of seeing that for an entire month...I am just amazed and gracious for it.  Among the whirlwind, some specific things that I loved...getting to see my besties again among other good friends as well, picking out where we will be moving to, getting to interview (and surviving my nervousness leading up to it!), eating so. much. food!, Malachi starting school again...for free!  Oh man, what a great and crazy month.  Glory be to God.

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listened to:   

The Olympics closing ceremony, especially the part with The Spice Girls, haha.

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watched: 

Did you really doubt for even a second that I would be watching Big Brother?  Oh, and my apologies about the above speedo!

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read: 

Malachi and I are currently studying Revelation.  We are reading it in a Bible, a Study Bible and then in God Cares Vol 2.  It's been fun.  And I feel like we've been studying it for a while, but we are still just on Revelation chapters 2 and 3!!

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learned: 

Touching back on what I was talking about above, all that God has done for me this month, I've really thought a lot about one thing.  Who am I to deserve this?  The verse Psalm 8:3 "who is man that You are mindful of him?" could never ring truer to me.  I see all the horrible things happening in this world that are on the news daily.  And yet, for some reason, God cares about my seemingly insignificant troubles as well?  Enough even, to create an intricate masterpiece of occurrences that had to take place in order for things to act out so perfectly.  God is amazing.  Trust Him with all your heart.

July Somethings

from this past month, here is something I:

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loved:

Getting together with my favorite people up north.  We had so much fun it is ridiculous.  Some of the highlights: our own Olympic Games, amazing food, Itasca State Park and watching the guys spend hours trying to get some ladder golf balls out of a very tall tree.

listened to: 

the theme song for the Olympic female gymnastic team.

  

watched: 

The Olympics!!

read: 

Celebrity Inc. This book really has made me view the celebrity industry in a new light.  And it's fascinating.

learned: 

Since July was so long ago, I don't remember what I learned.  But I'm sure it was awesome, just like that photo above.

June Somethings

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from this past month, here is something I...


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...loved:

There were so many things to love in June.  I saw my brother and Sandra and my dad down in Missouri for a really fun weekend (filled with movies, games, 3M tours and free stuff, caves and lots and lots of food).  I turned 29.  Malachi took me to see Blue Man Group.  We took the big leap of deciding to move to Lincoln in the fall.  And the weather has been simply amazing!  Yes, June was a good month.

...listened to:

Love it.  I wonder what LMFAO thinks?

...watched:

I'm not proud of this.  And I didn't really care for the movie.  However, before the movie started there was a trailer for another movie that was rated PG-13 and it was about this demon possessed child.  I had to close my eyes through pretty much the whole preview.  It was freaky-deaky.  After it was over, my dad leaned over and said "That should have been rated PG-89!"  I started laughing so hard.  Oh man, that was so funny.  And true.  Thankfully Prometheus was not nearly as creepy or scary or awful.

...read:

I think I finished this in June.  It might have been May, I can't remember.  It was a fun read.  I'm not a frequent reader of mysteries, so it was nice change from what I would typically read.  But since it was a book club book, I'm not really going to go into detail, because I already have in my book club, sorry!

...learned:

I am old.  No, not because I had a birthday and all that.  Just hear me out.  

So here I am, sitting in a group of  about 10 people at work.  We just finished one meeting, and we are waiting for our supervisor to arrive so we can start our next meeting.  The conversation went many directions, and one of those directions landed on sex change operations.  I will spare you the details, but at one point, a coworker stated that you can't just cut a certain something off (I changed a lot of words there for all of your sake).  And I replied that Lorena Bobbitt would disagree.  People laughed and chuckled and one of my co-workers who is about the same age as me stated that my reference was a blast from the past, and that there would be a time when people won't know what that is in reference to.  That's when I looked at our 3 interns.  They were quietly discussing something with each other.  I asked them if they knew what we were talking about and the spokesman of the group replied, 

"Like a Bop-It?".

So yes, I am old.  That is the first time I have made an out-of-date reference that the young-ins don't know about.  Pretty soon, no one will know what it means when you say, "Be Kind, Rewind."

May Somethings

instagram @lyndseroo 

from this past month, here is something I...


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...loved:

My dad was able to come home twice this month. The picture above is actually from when he was in Oklahoma during May for my cousins college graduation.  I realize now that I didn't take any pictures of my dad while he was here other than the one up in the instagrams.  Next time dad comes home is in July, but I will get to go down to Missouri this month for Father's Day, so that will be fun!

...listened to:

This is depressing and funny at the same time.

...watched:

(And a whole lotta marvel movies in order to be prepared for The Avengers)

...read:

I've started this book.  And really, I've just barely started it.  But I like it a lot.  So many great tips.  I'm excited to continue working my way through it.  It has tips on budgeting, how to write a good cover letter and resume, how to have a decent blog (obviously I haven't read that part yet, haha) and so much more.  There are more Organize Now! books by this lady, and I might be purchasing more of them in the future.

...learned:

I've been thinking a lot lately about this quote.  I find it inspiring in a way.  Not in a way that I feel like I should go out and start doing crazy things.  But more-so in the way that when I am faced with some bigger decisions (which this month has been more than generous in providing me with), I can find a bit of peace.  Peace in knowing that risks taken, decisions made, life changes...they are healthy things to do every so often.  I need these tough and somewhat scary obstacles in order to become a better me and hopefully to get a little closer to where God is leading me.

April Somethings (new and improved with some instagram photos)

 instagram @lyndseroo 

from this past month, here is something I...

...loved: 

Our anniversary.  We stayed at The Foshay, and they upgraded us to an incredibly large room on the 26th floor, overlooking Minneapolis.  We walked around the city during the day, eating yummy food and people watching.  And we walked over to the Orpheum to watch Mamma Mia.  It was a great anniversary.  Even in spite of Malachi unfortunately was sick and I unfortunately could not get much time off of work for it.  We still had a wonderful time!

...listened to:

...watched:

Season 2!  I liked season 1 a little better, but only because season 2 had so many things going on that the show couldn't keep up with itself.  They should have tried to spread those stories out a little more.  However, I'm definitely excited for season 3!

...read: 

A little of Walking the Twin Cities.  While on our anniversary trip we did a couple of the walks in this book, it led me right into Cocoa & Fig for my first macaron!

...learned:

I've recently watched Forks over Knives, FoodMatters, and Food, Inc.  One of the things that stuck with me was that 51% of each meal should be uncooked to keep the body from having an immune response.  I don't know how true that is, but it seems like a good idea.  That would mean more salads, and that would definitely be a good thing.

March Somethings

loved:

Malachi!  Well, and the record breaking warmth we had for pretty much the entire month.  BEST SPRING EVER!

listened to:

Judge all you want, buy I love my pop culture talk radio.

watched:

Psych.  Have you guys watched this show?  We recently finished the most recent season on Netflix and I can't get enough of the obscure 70's to 90's pop culture references and the hilarious expressions and banter those two guys have.  Can't wait for the next season!

read:

Now that I have a smartphone, I can enjoy the pleasure of apps.  So I've been reading my daily Sabbath School lesson with this app.  So much easier than dedicating some time to the podcast.  Although I do love that guy's voice on the podcast.

learned:

Life does not go as planned, but that can be a beautiful thing.  You just have to rise to challenge of living the unexpected.  And above all, trust God.

February Somethings

from this past month, here is something I:

loved:

Jeremy and Sandra coming for the weekend!  (And the fact that Jeremy actually let me take a picture of them!)

listened to:

Bill O'Reilly podcast.  It's only a couple of minutes, just the Talking Points from the daily episodes.  But it keeps me up to date with Bill's views on what's going on in the world.

watched:

Prairie Home Companion.  I surprised Malachi for his birthday with tickets to the show.  It's a weird crowd there though.  Old Lutheran's and young hipsters unite in the Fitzgerald theater.  Our seats had been stolen, the guy behind me was rude and obnoxious, and the couple in front of us might as well have just been sitting on top of each other (PDA).  But other than all of that, the show itself was great!  So much talent, and Garrison Keillor is more entertaining in person than just listening to on the radio.  We sat right in front of where the two people who do the different voices and sound effects were, and that was pretty cool to watch as well.

read:

Blink, by Malcolm Gladwell.  A fascinating read on how the brain works and reacts.  It's written very well and is a quick and never-boring read.  I recommend!

learned:

Source: eddieross.com via Lyndsey on Pinterest

We all have gifts from God.  And these gifts are given to us to share with others.  Sometimes I feel like I don't know what my gift is.  But I do know that to recognize my gift, and to know when and where to use it, I must spend time in prayer and reading scripture.  That is how God will tell us how to share our gifts.  Got it?  It's so easy.  So let's do this!

January Somethings

from this past month, here is something I:

loved: 

The Lion King!  More on this tomorrow :)

listened to:

"Red Eye" Podcasts.  Sometimes they could not be more ridiculously corny.  But they've really grown on me.  I've never seen a full show however.  They just put little clips on the podcast.

watched:

Revenge.  Oh man.  I'm getting more addicted to this show with every episode.  The last 2 were really good.  And I don't even like half of the cast! Haha. I like the main girl, her fiance', the only guy who knows who she really is, and the bad lady.  Nobody else has grabbed my attention...yet.

read:

The History of White People by Nell Irvin Painter.  Finally!  It only took me 7 or 8 months.  I can't really talk about it on here, because I have to talk about it with my book club gals.  Sorry!

learned:

I didn't want to learn this, but Dylan was not doing well and as a pet owner you gotta do what you gotta do.  Am I right?

December Somethings

This past month, here is something I:

loved: 

Christmas!  It's just such a great time.  I love having my family surrounding me.  And it's certainly an easy time to recognize God in my life because what He has given me is all very apparent. Family, friends, happiness, love, food, warmth.  Thanks be to God.

listened to: 

I've already mentioned a couple of times the new Christmas CDs I purchases this year, which I have been listening to a lot.  So let me mention of few of the other Christmas CDs that have also been in the mix this month: The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection, Wintersong (Sarah McLachlan), Joy: A Holiday Collection (Jewel), and Chirstmas Album (Celtic Woman).

  

watched: 

I've really gotten into the show Parenthood.  It's on it's 3rd season this year.  I like to have a little drama in my tv shows, mixed with some comedy and feel good moments.  And this show has a nice mixture.  It is filling the void that was created when Brothers & Sisters went and killed off Rob Lowe.  Seriously?!?  You NEVER kill off Rob Lowe.  Ever.  Thank you Parks & Rec for literally picking him up.

read: 

Get Out of That Pit - Beth Moore.  This book was mediocre.  Nothing ground breaking.  But what I did really like is how much scripture she puts in there.  One of my favorite parts is where she compares the water reference in these two verses:

"The first passage refers to life on earth.  The second refers to life in heaven...

Psalm 23:1-3 says: "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.  He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.  He restores my soul."

Revelation 7:17 says, "For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water."

learned: 

I've been frequently reminded this month of the importance of trusting God.  Another quote from the above mentioned book, "Somewhere along the way we confused faith in God with faith in ourselves".  That quote is repeatedly true in my life.  And this entire month has been extra stressful for me with work.  The reason being that there are a lot of lay offs happening and will continue to happen into January.  And going to work in an atmosphere of fear and agitation due to this, only builds to the stress.  So it's been easy to lose sight of the FACT that God has got my back if I just let Him.  But I keep working at letting go.

One more quote from Beth Moore:

"Having a firm place to stand doesn't mean life isn't hard and temptations don't come.  It doesn't mean you get everything right...It just means that you've determined your position no matter what comes your way."

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"And I am convinced and sure of this very thing, that He Who began a good work in you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bringing it to full completion in you."  Philippians 1:6 (Amplified Bible)

November Somethings

This past month, here is something I...

loved: 

Thanksgiving!  I spent it with the in-laws this year.  I hardly see them even though we live just 40 minutes apart.  We had yummy food, played some Cranium, and of course...watched the Cowboys win!

listened to:

Michael Buble - Christmas.  I do like Mr. Buble, and he's got a great CD out for Christmas that I've listened to several times already.

watched:

  

The Cosby show, the end of season 2.  I just love that show.  Clean humor and it always gets me laughing.  And it has such great morals and values.  I've said it once, I'll say it again.  My kids are only going to be allowed to watch the Cosby Show, haha.

read:

Creation Health, an Adventist tiny little book on living healthy.  I'm not sure where I even got it.  It was a nice read, nothing ground breaking, but it's nice to be reminded of some things I should be doing!

learned: 

The importance of church going.  I mean, I know the importance of church going.  But when a person (please don't judge me) works frequently on weekends and goes to continuing education frequently on weekends...Well, that makes for being really tired and lazy on the occasional weekend that is free.  And when you get into that mess, you get out of the wonderful habit of church.  And it's a dangerous thing.  Waking up on Saturday morning and choosing to not go to church.  It's ridiculous if you think about it, and that's what I've been doing lately, thinking about it.  Thinking about how ridiculous it is to choose lounging around over going to God's house.  Choosing reading a book, or checking my e-mail, or just sleeping, over going to spend time in worship with God and my church family.  So my hope is that in the future, no matter how much my life tries to exhaust me, I will remember this.  And that I will remember how simple of a decision it is!

And on that note, everyone have a beautiful Sabbath this weekend :)

October Somethings

During October (I honestly can't believe we just finished October!), here is something I:

loved: visiting Vanessa and Ryan!  We headed out to their new home in northern MN and had a wonderful weekend of good friends, good games, good food and just a general great time!  (Sorry, I didn't take a single photo!)

listened to: APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) podcast.  I know, boring and nerdy, but I'm trying to be smart.  Or more accurately... I'm pretending to be smart!

watched: Embarrasingly, I've been watching back episodes of Gossip Girl on Netflix, and am actually enjoying it.  What is wrong with me?

read: I have been reading, however it's been very, very little.  And the reason for this is because I only had a only a few days this month where I wasn't working or going to class.  And those days were spent catching up on laundry, cleaning, and...mindlessly watching Gossip Girl.  (Maybe that's why I'm watching it. My brain is so exhausted that it will be happy with anything that doesn't involve thinking!).  So I don't have a finished book to report.  I'm just going to say that my time spent in classes was my reading for this month.  And I can do that because this is my blog, and I can really do whatever I please with it.  So there!

learned: In those above mentioned classes, I learned a lot about the ankle, the foot and Graston.

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Sorry about the lack of photos this month.  But everything goes back to October just being really super busy with uninteresting things.  Needless to say, I'm excited for November and the less hectic schedule it is looking to be!  Hopefully I can get all my Christmas cards together and ready to mail, Christmas shopping completed, and actually take some pictures!  I spent a morning recently looking through itunes at the Christmas music I would like to buy soon, I guess I'm starting to feel that holiday spirit!!

September Somethings

from this past month, here is something I:

loved:

Picture by Stephen :)

My 10 year high school reunion!  Reminiscing about ridiculous things we used to do and say.  Laughing at embarrassing films and pictures.  Feeling a little stunted in our progress to be adults, but also feeling pretty okay with that.  And realizing again how thankful I am to have been and still get to be a part of such a great group of people.

listened to:

Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, from NPR.  I listen to it via podcast, and Peter Sagal never fails to amaze me with his wit.  And the whole show never fails to make me laugh.

watched:

A whole ton of series premieres.  But probably my most favorite thing that I watched this month was Downton Abbey during a TV series marathon with Taumi on a lazy monday.  It's incredibly well done with how it intertwines history with in-depth characters of a likeable family, in addition to the in-depth likeable characters of their staff.  There's a lot going on, and the writers work it out so well.  (Thanks V for suggesting it)

read: 

Created to be His Help Meet - I'm still reading this one.  But I know enough to say that I wouldn't really recommend it.  I get her point, and I think it is a valid one for the most part.  But I find her a little annoying.  And I also think that her point would still be pretty clear with a lot fewer pages than the book has.

learned:

I guess this links up with the last one.  I take everything I read in the book (mentioned above), with a grain of salt.  But it has made me a bit more aware of my actions and words.

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And a couple more pictures from Alumni just cause...