This site is acting all jacked up. I wanted to add this to
Dixie Chicks
When the calls and conversations
Accidents and accusations
Messages and misperceptions
Paralyze my mind
Busses, cars, and airplanes leaving
Burning fumes of gasoline
And everyone is running
And I come to find a refuge in the
Easy silence that you make for me
It's okay when there's nothing more to say to me
And the peaceful quiet you create for me
And the way you keep the world at bay for me
The way you keep the world at bay
Monkeys on the barricades
Are warning us to back away
They form commissions trying to find
The next one they can crucify
And anger plays on every station
Answers only make more questions
I need something to believe in
Breathe in sanctuary in the
Easy silence that you make for me
It's okay when there's nothing more to say to me
And the peaceful quiet you create for me
And the way you keep the world at bay for me
The way you keep the world at bay
Children lose their youth too soon
Watching war made us immune
And I've got all the world to lose
But I just want to hold on to the
Easy silence that you make for me
It's okay when there's nothing more to say to me
And the peaceful quiet you create for me
And the way you keep the world at bay for me
The easy silence that you make for me
It's okay when there's nothing more to say to me
And the peaceful quiet you create for me
And the way you keep the world at bay for me
The way you keep the world at bay for me
The way you keep the world Sorry for taking a few days off, Guys. There just came a point where even I got tired of the shit floating around in my head. I figured you needed a break, too.
This weekend has been pretty nice. It started Friday, when Brian got off work a little early. It was nice to have some time to ourselves before the boys got home from school. We stayed in for the night and just enjoyed a quiet evening (well, as much as you can w/ 2 boys). Sat. was really an awesome day. We got a sitter for the kids, and we headed for the suburbs of Chicago to spend the day. We were able to get some lunch, and then spend hours at Costco. Oh, how I love and miss that store. Does it make me sound super old that I'm excited about spending a day at Costco? Well, that makes sense...since 4-0 is right around the corner. Ugh. Anyway, I got tons of good, fresh, healthy foods. I don't need any more excuses (than the million I already make for not getting off my fat, lazy ass). So, this morning before church, I made a double batch of cauliflower soup. I am so damn ready to get my shit together. I'm tired of feeling like this. I need some energy. I need to feel good. I know eating right and exercise is the ticket. I meet with the trainer again tomorrow. I'm really hoping I don't piss the machine again. Also, a friend and I are doing a spin class on Thurs. I have a schedule for the week, and I'm going to try like hell to stay with it. If I get off of it, or you don't hear from me....seriously, kick my ass. You have my full on permission to whoop on me. You know you want to! I need to get it right this time.
It was a wonderful church service again today. Pastor Aaron is so amazing. I love listening to him speak. He really gives so much pause for thought. Although I really do listen in church, my mind is often in another space, as well. Today when he was talking, the song Easy Silence crept into my head. It's always been one of my favorite DCX songs. The message is so spot on... It takes me to Brian, when we are at our best, like now, and today it brought me to thinking of God, also. Natalie Maines is such a genius. I love everything she's ever done. She writes songs that hit so close to home, like Silent House which reminds me of my Grandma Mona and her battle with alzheimer's to Not Ready to Make Nice. I could go on and on...as you've heard me do before. Really, pure brilliance. If you haven't seen Shut up and Sing, do yourself a favor and see it soon. The music, the story, the DCX, are simply awesome. Plus, Natalie loves Howard Stern like I do. I love it when women aren't ashamed to admit their love of the show. There are only a few things that have turned me off about the show over the years. Long ago, Baba Booey spoke about how the DCX wanted to come on, but they didn't feel like they'd be good guests. I remember emailing them saying, "what the hell?!" Then, when they finally got on, I couldn't get reception in my office. I had to read the interview online. I'm so glad I did. It's given me one of my favorite sayings, "moist as a snack cake." Okay, I'll end the love fest. I'm just hear to bring some joy to your life via the Dixie Chicks. lol That's right, turn 'em on now. You can thank me later.
Well friends, I hope your weekend was fantastic. Please continue to support me, and I'll do the same for you. We're all on this journey together.
Much love,
Jen
P.S. Sorry for these stupid italics...the site isn't letting me highlight to fix it.
Dixie Chicks
When the calls and conversations
Accidents and accusations
Messages and misperceptions
Paralyze my mind
Busses, cars, and airplanes leaving
Burning fumes of gasoline
And everyone is running
And I come to find a refuge in the
Easy silence that you make for me
It's okay when there's nothing more to say to me
And the peaceful quiet you create for me
And the way you keep the world at bay for me
The way you keep the world at bay
Monkeys on the barricades
Are warning us to back away
They form commissions trying to find
The next one they can crucify
And anger plays on every station
Answers only make more questions
I need something to believe in
Breathe in sanctuary in the
Easy silence that you make for me
It's okay when there's nothing more to say to me
And the peaceful quiet you create for me
And the way you keep the world at bay for me
The way you keep the world at bay
Children lose their youth too soon
Watching war made us immune
And I've got all the world to lose
But I just want to hold on to the
Easy silence that you make for me
It's okay when there's nothing more to say to me
And the peaceful quiet you create for me
And the way you keep the world at bay for me
The easy silence that you make for me
It's okay when there's nothing more to say to me
And the peaceful quiet you create for me
And the way you keep the world at bay for me
The way you keep the world at bay for me
The way you keep the world Sorry for taking a few days off, Guys. There just came a point where even I got tired of the shit floating around in my head. I figured you needed a break, too.
This weekend has been pretty nice. It started Friday, when Brian got off work a little early. It was nice to have some time to ourselves before the boys got home from school. We stayed in for the night and just enjoyed a quiet evening (well, as much as you can w/ 2 boys). Sat. was really an awesome day. We got a sitter for the kids, and we headed for the suburbs of Chicago to spend the day. We were able to get some lunch, and then spend hours at Costco. Oh, how I love and miss that store. Does it make me sound super old that I'm excited about spending a day at Costco? Well, that makes sense...since 4-0 is right around the corner. Ugh. Anyway, I got tons of good, fresh, healthy foods. I don't need any more excuses (than the million I already make for not getting off my fat, lazy ass). So, this morning before church, I made a double batch of cauliflower soup. I am so damn ready to get my shit together. I'm tired of feeling like this. I need some energy. I need to feel good. I know eating right and exercise is the ticket. I meet with the trainer again tomorrow. I'm really hoping I don't piss the machine again. Also, a friend and I are doing a spin class on Thurs. I have a schedule for the week, and I'm going to try like hell to stay with it. If I get off of it, or you don't hear from me....seriously, kick my ass. You have my full on permission to whoop on me. You know you want to! I need to get it right this time.
It was a wonderful church service again today. Pastor Aaron is so amazing. I love listening to him speak. He really gives so much pause for thought. Although I really do listen in church, my mind is often in another space, as well. Today when he was talking, the song Easy Silence crept into my head. It's always been one of my favorite DCX songs. The message is so spot on... It takes me to Brian, when we are at our best, like now, and today it brought me to thinking of God, also. Natalie Maines is such a genius. I love everything she's ever done. She writes songs that hit so close to home, like Silent House which reminds me of my Grandma Mona and her battle with alzheimer's to Not Ready to Make Nice. I could go on and on...as you've heard me do before. Really, pure brilliance. If you haven't seen Shut up and Sing, do yourself a favor and see it soon. The music, the story, the DCX, are simply awesome. Plus, Natalie loves Howard Stern like I do. I love it when women aren't ashamed to admit their love of the show. There are only a few things that have turned me off about the show over the years. Long ago, Baba Booey spoke about how the DCX wanted to come on, but they didn't feel like they'd be good guests. I remember emailing them saying, "what the hell?!" Then, when they finally got on, I couldn't get reception in my office. I had to read the interview online. I'm so glad I did. It's given me one of my favorite sayings, "moist as a snack cake." Okay, I'll end the love fest. I'm just hear to bring some joy to your life via the Dixie Chicks. lol That's right, turn 'em on now. You can thank me later.
Well friends, I hope your weekend was fantastic. Please continue to support me, and I'll do the same for you. We're all on this journey together.
Much love,
Jen
P.S. Sorry for these stupid italics...the site isn't letting me highlight to fix it.
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