Thursday's Monday

I'm finally returning to the bloggie-world! I could offer excuses for my absence such as cleaning house (yes- it took that long. TEN, yes TEN loads of laundry were piled in my bathroom. My hubby has enough ACU's to clothe a small company!), catching up on missed appointments, lazy days in the sun and a disfunctional computer (Can I just say that after spending an hour writing a heart-felt post, only to have it mysteriously disappear with no record of being written...is extremely frustrating). But enough with my excuses... I missed all of you!

Despite that I missed my Monday's Must Read- I must share it with you! As a graduation present, my parents bought me a Kindle (I LOVE it!) and my first kindle book purchase was

So Long Insecurity, You've Been a Bad Friend to Us by Beth Moore

Here's a quick review from Publishers Weekly
Prolific Bible teacher and women's ministry leader Moore (Get Out of That Pit) moves away from her characteristic dead-on expositions of scriptural principles in her newest; the topic is insecurity, and the content, she admits, is close to an autobiography. Moore, always transparent with her own personal struggles, is refreshingly so throughout this text. Readers will be chortling in laughter one moment and sucking air the next as Moore exposes the many faces of female insecurity. The author names and claims each one, then defuses every bit of power these nonsensical inner voices possess by countering their lies with God's truth. Women, no matter what their age, battle against advertising's siren call for unattainable physical perfection; the habit of making a man's love the ultimate validation; and the worldly definition of success as money, power, and status. Moore uses personal essays, women's true confessions, expressive prayers, and lots of commonsense suggestions to jar women out of their insecure rut. Readers will delve into this work and find themselves comfortably uncomfortable, and this is a very good thing. (Feb.)

I am still currently reading this book. And it's fabulous. I'm just beginning the 5th chapter, but already I am learning to take a new perspective. But more on that later. It needs a while to settle before I spill all. If I'm learning anything about my demented way of insecure thinking, it's that I'm clearly not the only one who struggles with confidence and self-esteem. We all do. So let's find the answer in His perfect acceptance and heal. Go on, check it out. You can find the book here or to learn more about letting go of insecurity visit Beth's website here.

My Not-So-Much Post

Speedy update:
I survived! I lived! I graduated!
I officially have a B.S in pre-law!
I slept a full night of TEN!!! HOURS for the first time in ages! (and I SO needed it)
My Soldier and I have actually eaten dinner together. in the same room. at the same table. at the same time. And date night- woohoo! I forgot what cuddling and movies were like.
The past two weeks has been crazy! And can I be honest??- I just haven't felt like picking up the laptop because for the first time in four long years I haven't had to write anything!
But I miss you all, so tomorrow I promise for an actual post to catch you up with everything!

T minus ONE day!!!

Sorry for my absence around here,
I've been a little busy....
finishing papers,studying for finals,turning in homeworks,reading novels,and oh yeah-
GOING TO MY FINAL CLASS EVER!!! Tomorrow morning is G-R-A-D-U-A-T-I-O-N. Hallelujah!
And from this moment on, any class I take will be a gradute course!

It's SUMMER TIME!!!!!

Cutest.Child.EVER.

Is she not the most adorable child that you have ever laid eyes on?

This sweet little angel is my best friend's daughter and I can not

wait to get my auntie hands on her.

Who can argue really? LOOK at that face!

And she's even a loyal fan of my team.

She's perfect.

Another fun giveaway!

Heart & Home is having another giveaway!
In fact, she is having a giveaway WEEK!!!!Today's fun win is especially dear to my heart. (And I will tell you why another day. another day when I don't have ten gagillion finals to study for!)

The lucky winner will receive a bag of Thrive Africa Coffee and a travel mug!!Read about it on Ashleigh's blog here!!It is a terrific cause and I hope all of you will take the timeto check out their website and read what their mission is.Check it here.

FABULOUS Giveaway!!!

This just might be my favorite giveaway ever.

The ever so lovely Ashleigh from Heart & Home is hosting a $30 dollar gift certificate towards a fabulous Gussy purchase of your choice!!!

This little beauty is MY favorite.

Don't take my word for it- check out her lovely ruffled ladies!

P.S- I really hope no one reads this post...
I would really like to win this one myself!

Monday's Must Read

I was required to read this book for a literature class last semester,

surprisingly enough, I truly enjoyed reading it.

Warning: There were many tears.

The following is a book summary courtesy of Book Browse:

Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it.

For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years ago.

Maybe, like Mitch, you lost track of this mentor as you made your way, and the insights faded, and the world seemed colder. Wouldn't you like to see that person again, ask the bigger questions that still haunt you, receive wisdom for your busy life today the way you once did when you were younger?

Mitch Albom had that second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man's life. Knowing he was dying, Morrie visited with Mitch in his study every Tuesday, just as they used to back in college. Their rekindled relationship turned into one final "class": lessons in how to live.

Tuesdays with Morrie is a magical chronicle of their time together, through which Mitch shares Morrie's lasting gift with the world.