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I Don’t like Groups

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Ignoring the fact that I don’t really like group activities, I actually decided to hang out with a bunch of fabulous seminary wives on Sunday night.

They just so happened to plan the “girls’ night out” at my favorite local restaurant. How could I say no?

Even though I was ten minutes away from finishing a fabulous movie, I freshened my makeup, grabbed my fashionable-yet-cheap burnt orange purse, and headed out the door in time to meet them.

We went.
We laughed.
We chatted.
We laughed some more.
And then we drove ourselves home.
Laughing all the way. (ha ha ha) (Sorry. I just had to.)

Even though I’ll saw most of these amazing women at small group the following day, the evening was different. The atmosphere was different. The conversation was different. (Did I mention that I don’t like groups? This group experience was… different.)

It was, surprisingly, exactly what I needed.

So, what’s up with you? Had any unexpected surprises lately?

60 to 30 in 10

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What would the 60 year old me say to the 30 year old me?

  1. Make eye contact. It’s more important than you realize.
  2. If he wants to talk to you, be grateful. And listen. And shut up. And listen some more.
  3. Sunshine causes your skin to age more quickly. Sorry darlin’ ~ but it’s true.
  4. You really don’t know what tomorrow holds.
  5. Best friends are best friends. Keep them.
  6. Turn off your computer and read your Bible, even if you don’t want to.
  7. Pray.
  8. You’re doing a good job with the song writing, but you should definitely practice the piano more.
  9. Laugh as often as possible.
  10. Love fearlessly and with much forgiveness.

Inspiration for this came from Sarah Markley, who is one of my dear blog friends. Sarah has the gift of writing. I mean THE gift of writing. She never fails to inspire and challenge me. Thanks, Sarah!