Thursday, March 11, 2010

Random...ummm....Thursday

I used to be good about posting "Random Tuesday" ramblings, in which I did fun little quizzes or reveals about myself or memes that have traveled through blogosphere.

So, even though it's not Tuesday (it's already Thursday; can you believe that??), I thought I'd do something similar today.

Here's just some fun "what's going on in my life lately" questions. Feel free to share your own answers in my comments section, or post on your own blog (and let us know you did it, so we can go check it out).

1. Eaten anything good lately?

I could mention the incredible stuffed grape leaves, and feta cheese spread, and cheesecake I tried this week with a friend at a brand new Greek restaurant...but I'm going with my favorite Easter candies instead. Once Valentine's Day candies are off of the shelves, I am eagerly anticipating the arrival of Easter packaged goodness. And my favorites? Those Cadbury Mini Eggs with the candy-coated shell. I bought a bag of them a few days ago and I can't keep my hands off of them. (By the way, I'm also a big fan of the Cadbury creme eggs and Peeps. March and April are dangerous for me!)

2. Traveled anywhere good lately?

Unless you count travels to and from Delaney's middle school softball games and tournaments, we haven't gone anywhere exciting lately. But...we are heading to Disney World in four days. We are all quite excited!

3. Read anything good lately?

I'm currently reading The Thirteenth Tale, by Diane Setterfield. It is a totally engrossing, fascinating tale that is gothic and mysterious and full of literary references. I haven't had much time for reading lately, so I'm glad I've found a book that's drawn me in so much.

4. Celebrated anything good lately?

I'd have to go with Sydney (and Coach Gary) winning their first softball game of the season. Their team, The Stray Cats, are having so much fun together (they are 4- through 6-year-olds) and are really learning how to play well. You all know how much we love softball in our family, so it's great to have another child enjoying it.

5. Watched anything good lately?

You all know how obsessed I am with "Lost," so really? Could there be any other answer to this question. This season--which is the final season, for all of you who might not be keeping up--has been absolutely wonderful so far. There is so much to see within each episode (it's truly more than a story; there is symbolism and deeper meaning and real character developments ), and the theme this season for me has been "redemption." This week's episode just turned me into a sobbing, blubbering mess, because of the redemption arc that was created.

6. Heard anything good lately?

Instead of an ode to my favorite music right now, I'm gonna have to tell you that I heard the best news this morning when I heard from an old friend. Debby (she and I were cheerleaders and youth group members together waaay back in junior high; a whole lifetime away!) lives in Texas now and I haven't seen her in years, but I get regular email updats from her. She has been battling cancer for more than ten years now and has been faced with very grim diagnoses over the years, but the latest update I got today was that the cancer-free diagnosis she got eight months ago is still holding on. In July, she will be cancer-free for a year. This is amazing news and literally, absolutely made my day. (She began her message with the words, "Praise God from whom all blessings flow!" and Debby is a shining example of faith in the midst of trials. She is an inspiration!)

7. Learned anything good lately?

I am constantly learning and growing and striving. So, yes, I'm always learning something new and good.

My latest "revelations"...I really don't like rain for a week non-stop; you have to be One Tough Cookie sometimes as a mother; sleep is highly overrated; God's still working on me (and all of us); and life is filled with so. much. good.

(Thanks for stopping by. Steal these questions away and comment or use on your own blog as you will. Have a fantastic day!!)

7 comments:

Stephenie said...

1. Eaten anything good lately?
- Mom bought some sliced turkey for us to try. It's smoked in dried tomatoes. SUPER YUMMY!

2. Traveled anywhere good lately?
- To Helena UMC with some of the youth last Sunday! We got to see Ben again (our youth leader from camp) and got to enjoy their wonderful modern service :)

3. Read anything good lately?
- I'm currently reading "It's About Your Husband" by Lauren Lipton. I'm only a few chapters in, but it's very funny and charming.

4. Celebrated anything good lately?
- Hmm. The best thing I've celebrated lately would be that I am selling Avon again. Oh, also! Things at my house are coming along nicely. I'm so ready to move back home!

5. Watched anything good lately?
- I've been keeping up with The Secret Life of the American Teenager still, on it's fourth season now I believe. It's gotten super crazy and drama-filled. I'm just glad I can sit back and watch the drama unfold without being caught in it!

6. Heard anything good lately?
- When the group of us went to 718 at Helena UMC the other night, we heard some amazing new worship songs. (Including the one called "Your Love Never Fails" that Ben taught us at camp!)

7. Learned anything good lately?
- I learn alot everyday. About myself, others, and most of all, God. I got a new bible yesterday and am constantly going through it and seeing new verses that I'm falling in love with :)

Jeff said...

1) Eaten anything good lately?
Will's been rolling out some new recipes lately, including some savory olive oil/lemon muffins and a new mushroom and bacon pasta dish. Both were amazing!

2. Traveled anywhere good lately?
I've been nowhere since I was in Bama, and I don't even call that "lately" anymore.

3. Read anything good lately?
Stephen King's "Under the Dome" was amazing. I haven't read any King in a while, but the town-under-a-dome concept caught my attention. It was a huge book (longer than any Harry Potter) and it was a enthralling read.

4. Celebrated anything good lately?
We've created our own gay-playapoolza. There've been a lot of gay-themed plays running lately and we're seeing give of them over five weeks. So we created our own celebration.

5. Watched anything good lately?
Really into the new "Parenthood" series on NBC. The pilot was great and episode two is on the DVR from last night waiting.

6. Heard anything good lately?
After falling in love with k.d. lang singing "Hallelujah" at the opening of the Winter Olympics, I bought her new greatest hits album and have loved it. I forgot how much I adore her music.

7. Learned anything good lately?
I'm working on learning how to ride over long distance. In September I'm going to ride from Boston to NYC over three days so I have to build up to be able to do 100 miles in a day. This learning will go on through spring and summer... and I've started in on the training this week. It's gonna be a lot for my body to learn.

Cheryl Wray said...

Steph--Love your answers! I'd love to see what new Bible you got. :-)

Jeff--Awesome answers, of course! Anything with mushroom and bacon has GOT to be good!! And the gayplayapoolaza just makes me smile!

Linda said...

1. Eaten anything good lately?
- Im single and I don't cook much for myself, so I've been trying to get my facebook friends (cheryl) to make me some cupcakes.!

2. Traveled anywhere good lately?
- went up to Grass Valley and visited with Kaitie and Marley Jane last week, laughed my butt off watching Marley discover her tongue.

3. Read anything good lately?
- Gwenyfhar by Mercedez Lackney and currently reading Penhams trilogy, second book, Time and Chance..

4. Celebrated anything good lately?
- Everyday. Everything. Life.is.good.

5. Watched anything good lately?
- I haven't been interested in anything on tv lately. watched Law Abiding Citizen last week...weird...but very good movie.

6. Heard anything good lately?
- Marley Jane Laughing!!!!!

7. Learned anything good lately?
- I would have to say, I learn daily. I learn about me, about you, about people, friends, life, about the good and the bad, about living, about struggling. I learn about God more and more everyday. I've learned alot about me this last couple of years, and daily, I find new things about me that I didn't realize.

other randomness.. love being a grandmother, mother. Love being single. Love exploring life and finding peace and goodness in the journey.

Gin said...

Your list and answers are awesome, Cheryl. I am really jealous about you going to Disney World. I hope that youll post pictuers here on your blog. (Smile)

Phats said...

I am currently reading a book by Lisa Gardner called "say goodbye" it's really good! it's part of a series I always like when the authors reuse characters.

Eating a chick-fil-a sandwich right now :)

Hoping my Boilers will right the ship next week! Bama in the NIT??

Edleen said...

you're in Disney World right now! hope you're having fun and hope to see lots of fun photos :)