MAN DOWN

Lauren and I with our front row Booth

We have had plans for about a week now to go see one of Greenville's local bands, Parmalee play here in town with a couple of friends. Since the weather was not cooperating, we had to all load up in Jeremy's buddies Jeep and car pool to the place as a team. Unfortunately, after taking 45 minutes to gather the troops and get across town in the ice, we found out that the place was closing and the band had been rescheduled. So-instead- we headed to a restuarant downtown for the boys to watch some sports and Lauren and I to entertain ourselves. Basically-we set up shop in a window booth that gave us a perfect view of the people fighting the ice outside. Now, I know most of you are thinking-"that's terrible- watching people fall down for entertainment" BUT since I was the first member of the team to become "Man Down" I felt that we were good to go. AND for the most part, Lauren and I learned that it was the "ice dance" that entertained us the most. Needless to say, my ribs hurt from watching people run across the roads (that had been cleaned off) and jump over the snow pushed to the curb to find a patch of black ice on the corner of the side walk. Good news is - No one got hurt and most people were up laughing within seconds of falling.

The thing that did not entertain us last night, were the girls not getting the memo that it was 20 degress outside and iced over. I saw more girls in stilettos and mini dresses than I have ever seen in my life. Several things were wrong with this picture. A. Ice, B. Scarfs as dresses or skirts are inappropriate, anc C. ICE!

Waiting

James is demonstrating the Key to Walking in the Ice- Walls.

Well, the weather man was right in Greenville, for once. The snow started coming down last night around 9pm or so. The Lala and I were out for dinner and what not when had the opportunity to have a snow play date around 12am at my house. It was the short lived experience that I get excited over for a hot minute, then I get out there get cold and I am ready to go back inside. But anyway, I grabbed by camera and my dog with one of my best friends and we had a blast for our 10 minutes of acting like we were 10 again!! Hope you enjoy and are staying warm!

Weather Prediction...or predicament

Snow-too cold.
Ice-too slippery.
Sleet-too wet.
And don't even get me started with having to prepare for the possibility of snow at the grocery store. The National Weather Service is stating that we are under a winter weather watch for this weekend. I believe I may be one of the few people in Greenville that is not too happy about that. I can not say that I am the winter type of person. I would much rather be in the sun, warm weather, water, palm trees, barefeet/rainbows....are you feeling the heat already people?

Don't get me wrong, I think that snow is pretty...but only for about the first 5 mintues and then I'm over it. AND if it HAS to snow, I would rather be at home, inside the heat watching it outside. SO, if the weather fairy is planning on dropping some snow around my area, I hope she quickly changes her mind. I have entirely too much to do this weekend! SPRING CAN NOT COME SOON ENOUGH!

Worship Music Wednesday

Each Wednesday I plan to dedicate my blog to Praise/Worship Music. Today as I was looking through my Ipod, I came across a song that reminds me that today, and everyday, was created by God. No matter what all is going on in my life, good,bad,happy, sad and everything in between.... He has made that day. There is no need in worrying about different things that go on, because HE is in control! Follow Him, turn it all over to Him, and let Him lead the way!




Today is the Day

I’m casting my cares aside
I’m leaving my past behind
I’m setting my heart and mind on You,Jesus
I’m reaching my hand to Yours
Believing there’s so much more
Knowing that all You have in store for me is good (Is good!)

Chorus:
Today is the day You have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
Today is the day You have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
And I won’t worry about tomorrow
I’m trusting in what You say
Today is the day
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Today is the day
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh

I'm putting my fears aside
I’m leaving my doubts behind
I’m giving my hopes and dreams to You, Jesus
I’m reaching my hand to Yours
Believing there’s so much more
Knowing that all You have in store for me is good (Is good)

(Chorus)

I will stand upon Your truth. (I will stand upon Your truth)
And all my days I’ll live for You (And all my days I’ll live for You)

Something to remember

Today I can across this quote and it touched my heart in many ways. I am going to keep my blog simple today with just this quote and allow others to reflect on it the way I had the opportunity.
God bless you all.


"God didn't promise days without pain
laughter without sorrow
sun without rain
but He did promise strength for the day
comfort for the tears
and light for the way."

I had NO idea....

I had no idea that starting a blog would be as entertaining for myself as well as others. Several friends posted on my Facebook page as soon as I stated I was planning on starting one and listed the link. When I got to work today, my fellow blogger, Lauren was quick to show me all the little detailed things you can do on a blog spot. In other words, Ms. Lauren helped me to "pimp my blog" It was an exciting yet bit overwhelming thing to learn that I can change so many things on here at any time. But, at the same time, it was also neat to know that I can customize my blog to have characteristics that represent me. It was nice to know that friends-both work and on facebook- were looking forward to seeing what I have to say. Then came the hard part- what to talk about today.


Keeping in the theme of "I had no idea" I figured that I would start with a bit of humor. Today Jeremy and I attempted to go start a wedding registry. We figured that we would start at Belk since both our home towns have a store and it could be easiest for most. When we arrived the lady informed us - not in a very nice way- that they were in the middle of inventory and we could not register at that time. We left, me frustrated and Jeremy smiling because he thought he had gotten out of the task until I informed him that we were going to head on to Bed Bath and Beyond. WOW is an understatement. They were prepared to help us through this challenge by handing us a checklist of things we would need. Problem was - Jeremy with the list and me with the scanner thing- not such a good plan. Needless to say, we basically decided on a chopping board, coffee maker, and crock pot, even though we are still undecided about the crock pot. I HAD NO IDEA there were that many choices, no idea there was that big of a range of prices, and no idea I would ever need all that stuff! My new plan is to take my mother next time and have her tell me what exactly is good quality, what is a decent prices, what we will actually use, and what to leave on the shelf. Then...Jeremy and I can go back through the list and pick out what he does not like and change if necessary as well as he can add in his random chip holders, Panthers cups, and other "manly things". So, my thoughts on registering for wedding gifts is simple...take someone that knows what they are doing.

Here I Am....

I started off the new year trying to think of something that I could do to escape from work, wedding planning, and Facebook along with the other things in life that I felt were taking over. I was looking for a hobby that could incorporate my creativity, thoughts of the day, things that happened in my life, photography, and music. A friend of mine at work is an dedicated blogger and I thought it would be something nice to try...maybe even borrow some of her ideas such as to include some music that is touching my life at the time or recipes. (I don't think that she'll mind). My current plan is to find time each day to talk about my thoughts on something that has impacted my life, music that has touched my heart, discuss a funny situation, or talk about a memory from my past as well as other random things from my life. So, I, Amanda, am going to give this a try...and you, blog-world readers, will go ahead and accept my sincere apologies for the loose grammar, bad spelling, and jumping thoughts.

Let's get started, because these are my thoughts...exactly.