Aug. 17, 2009 - Young Maiden's Daybook ~ August 17

Today…
Starts the second week of Daddy going to work.

Outside my window…
An RV park full of... RVs!

I am thinking…
That I should take a nap.

I am thankful for…
A forgiving family, and a forgiving Father.

I am wearing…
A white shirt, and a white skirt that is covered in red flowers and black polka-dots.

I am reading…
Gone With The Wind ~ Margaret Mitchell
Harmony at Home ~ Tim Fisher

I am creating…
A crocheted sun hat.

One of my favorite things…
Attic bedrooms, even though I have never had one.  I will have one soon!

For education this week…
Research for articles that I need to write.

A keeper at home skill I am using/learning …
Productivity

A spiritual lesson I’m learning…
Living as a child of God

A godly character trait I plan to work on…
Loving kindness

Scripture I am memorizing…
Hehe, Romans 12, STILL!

I am praying for…
Our house in Oregon to sell soon, and for the price we are asking.

For the rest of the week…
Probably the same as today.

A picture I’d like to share…
A walk in the park with Funkyleo!

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Aug. 10, 2009 - Young Maiden's Daybook ~ August 10

Today…
August 10, 2009

Outside my window…
An RV park that fills up pretty quickly at night, and then empties not so quickly the next morning.

I am thinking…
That it is kind of weird to have Daddy be at work for the first time in 10 months.  Praise the Lord!

I am thankful for…
Daddy finally getting a job, and a roof to cover our heads even if it is a small one.

I am wearing…
A pair of Wranglers Jeans, and an old Goat 4-H shirt.  Comfy!

I am reading…
Harmony at Home ~ Tim Fisher
Gone With the Wind ~ Margaret Mitchell

I am creating…
A crocheted sun hat.  Everything else has been packed into storage!

One of my favorite things…
Getting to see lightning bugs for the first time in my life!

For education this week…
Not sure, but I'm sure I'll learn something!

A keeper at home skill I am using/learning …
Being economic with space.

A spiritual lesson I’m learning…
That God is in control no matter what, and I am not.

A godly character trait I plan to work on…
Contentment, and Cheerfulness

Scripture I am memorizing…
Romans 12

I am praying for…
Our house in Oregon to sell.  Do you want to buy a house?

For the rest of the week…
Settling into a normal routine.

A picture I’d like to share…
This is a castle that is near where we live in Kentucky.  It is kind of strange to be driving along, and see...a castle!

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Jul. 6, 2009 - Young Maiden's Daybook ~ July 6th

Today…
July 6th 2009

Outside my window…
Same old, same old, except that I can no longer see out my window.  The desk is packed up and gone and I'm sitting on the floor.

I am thinking…
I only have to wait until Wednesday (hopefully!) to find out if and when we are moving to Kentucky!

I am thankful for…
All of the stuff I get to keep, even if it is going in a storage shed.

I am wearing…
Khaki pants and a plain black t-shirt

I am reading…
North & South
I'm really enjoying it!

I am creating…
A moving environment.

One of my favorite things…
Thinking about our trip to Kentucky.

For education this week…
Cleaning, packing, resting, organizing.

A keeper at home skill I am using/learning …
Cleaning

A spiritual lesson I’m learning…
God is in control.  I need to trust Him no matter what.

A godly character trait I plan to work on…
Cheerfulness
~Attitudes are contagious. Are yours worth catching? ~Dennis and Wendy Mannering

Scripture I am memorizing…
I am kind of working on Romans 12

I am praying for…
Daddy to get the job, and to be able to start said job when we want him to.

For the rest of the week…
Packing, resting, cleaning, and a birthday party!  Yay!  That will be something to think about other than moving.

A picture I’d like to share…
This is a treasure I found while cleaning out my sewing cabinet!

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Jun. 22, 2009 - Young Maiden's Daybook ~ June 22

Today…
Not much...just here and there.

Outside my window…
A gorgeous blue sky, and weeds!

I am thinking…
I am hungry, and need toast.

I am thankful for…
Open doors.

I am wearing…
A lightweight blue skirt, a white shirt, and a green fleece jacket.

I am reading…
North & South ~ Elizabeth Gaskell
The Fallacy Detective

I am creating…
Yikes.
An afghan
Fingerless Gloves
Sun Hat
Washcloths

One of my favorite things…
Buttered toast with jelly.

For education this week…
Some algebra and Fallacy Detective.
I also need to write some articles.

A keeper at home skill I am using/learning …
Time management
Keeping things clean!  :D

A spiritual lesson I’m learning…
Not my will, but Thine be done.

A godly character trait I plan to work on…
Contentment, and cheerfulness!

Scripture I am memorizing…
Romans 12
I finally finished 1 Corinthians!  Yay!

I am praying for…
Open doors
Joyful and content hearts
hearts opening to hear His word

For the rest of the week…
Probably not a lot, I just need to accomplish some things.

A picture I’d like to share…

I have been wanting cupcakes lately, so yesterday I made some!  It is cream cheese frosting, and I think they are really good!

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Jun. 15, 2009 - Young Maiden's Daybook ~ 5

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Jun. 8, 2009 - Young Maiden's Daybook ~ 4

Today…
A beautiful blue sky, scattered with clouds.  We are going to some friend's house for dinner tonight, so hopefully it doesn't rain!

Outside my window…
The above mentioned blue sky, and scattering of clouds.  Oh, and sagerat heaven to the left.

I am thinking…
I should work harder at keeping my room clean!

I am thankful for…
Grandparents who love me, and who don't appear to be annoyed when we bug them day after day. 

I am wearing…
My denim skirt, and a tan, pinstriped blouse.

I am reading…
Harmony at Home ~ Tim Fisher
Mrs. 'Arris Goes to New York ~ Paul Gallico
Emma ~ Jane Austen

I am creating…
Crochet-
Sun Hat

Knit-
Fingerless Gloves
Washcloths

One of my favorite things…
Good friendships

For education this week…
Some Algebra
The Fallacy Detective
My Reading List

A keeper at home skill I am using/learning …
Time management
Keeping the house Clean

A spiritual lesson I’m learning…
Ephesians 5:15-16
"See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil."

A godly character trait I plan to work on…
1 Corinthians 13:5
" [Love] does not seek it's own"


Scripture I am memorizing…
1 Corinthians 13

I am praying for…
My family
My friends
12-year-old Huma

For the rest of the week…
Not much, hopefully we'll get to the library so I can pick up my holds.  I also want to write and post several articles.

A picture I’d like to share…

On Saturday, Mommy, Bluejane and I got to go see the World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions.  It was really neat!  Well, the parts that I got to see, I had a camera held to my face for a good portion of the show.  You can read Bluejane's account HERE.

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Jun. 1, 2009 - Young Maiden's Daybook ~ 3

Today…
We have to run to town and get dog food, we're out!  Other than that...not much.

Outside my window…
The same thing as two weeks ago, just a few more clouds.

I am thinking…
It is too bad we missed the local homeschool graduation.  We forgot!

I am thankful for…
A house, and yummy food.

I am wearing…
Jeans and a burnt orange polo shirt.

I am reading…
Northern Exposure by Eric Walters

I am creating…
Fingerless gloves, knitted washcloths, and, hopefully, glycerine soap!

One of my favorite things…
Being inspired

For education this week…
Some Algebra, I need to write some articles, and I'm not sure what all else.

A keeper at home skill I am using/learning …
Time Management

A spiritual lesson I’m learning…
"Love does not behave rudely"

A godly character trait I plan to work on…
"Love does not behave rudely"

Scripture I am memorizing…
1 Corinthians 13.  It gets harder the farther I get!

I am praying for…
The Lord to guide my family

For the rest of the week…
We need to go to the library, but other than that...not much!

A picture I’d like to share…

This is one of our nearby mountains, yesterday when it was raining.  There was another mountain in the distance that looked like it was kind glowing, but I never did get a picture of it. 

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May. 18, 2009 - Young Maiden's Daybook ~ 2

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May. 12, 2009 - The Girlhood Home Companion

We just got an issue of The Girlhood Home Companion in the mail yesterday.  I am so excited to read all of the articles, and look at all of the gorgeous pictures!  I haven't read it yet, but I mean to!

If you have never heard of The Girlhood Home Companion, then please go check it out.  It is beautiful magazine for young ladies and their mothers.  I say that, and I haven't even really read it myself! 

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May. 10, 2008 - Happy Mothers Day!

This is a poem that I wrote for Mothers Day.  It is (obviously) dedicated to my Mom.  Some of the lines don't quite rhyme, but I like it anyway.

 

There is a certain person,

In almost every human's life,

That made me what I am today,

And protects me from much strife.

 

This person wants to teach me,

To determine right from wrong,

Upon the path that God has set,

For me to travel on.

 

From baking yummy cookies,

To singing hymns all day,

This person is so special,

To me in every way.

 

With love that cannot ever end,

This woman tries to raise me,

To follow God throughout my life,

And to love everyone I see.

 

Although I often go astray,

We will always love each other.

This wonderful person in my life,

Is none other than my Mother!

 

 

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Sep. 5, 2007 - Whistle While You Work

I'm sure that all of you have had to do the dishes, at least every once in a while, but how many of you enjoy doing those dishes?  No, seriously, I would really like to know if anyone does like doing the dishes, and their secret.  Why do you enjoy washing the dishes?

I don't mind doing them so much anymore, since I got my mp3 player.  I can go online to the public library website and download books onto it.  Currently I am listening to The Count of Monte Cristo.

See, what I do is this, I get the player all hooked up and turned on, tuck it into a pocket, or sling it around so that it hangs down my back, and then begin.  It does wind up taking me a little longer, as I get slower so that I can pay attention to the story, but I don't entirely dread it anymore.

What do you guys do while you wash the dishes?   A lot of you probably have sisters who help you with that, so you can talk to them, but there is no way I could convince my sister to help me! 

I guess, really, it isn't that bad after all.  It is only the thinking about it part that I really dislike.  "Aww man, I have to get up and do the dishes!"  Once I get going it is not that bad.

By the way, for those of you who do not have a personal audio device, you could put a cd in your computer and turn the volume up loud, or get a portable cd/tape player.  It doesn't have to be a story, either.  You can listen to your favorite upbeat music, yes, upbeat, while you work.  This is what the phrase "whistle while you work" was made for.  Something to get you moving!  It also helps to make everyone more cheeful if they are listening, too.

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