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A Failure

davitajo — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:45:55 +0000

I’m a failure…at the blogging.

The Wedding Invite

davitajo — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:23:53 +0000

The invitations came in the mail this week! It was pretty exciting to find that box on my doorstep!

I was going to show you a preview but couldn’t figure out how to post the picture from my phone…so I guess it will remain a surprise! Let’s just say that I am REALLY happy with how they turned out!

A Recipe

davitajo — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:15:05 +0000

Hot Onion Souffle

1 12-oz package frozen chopped onion
1 small onion chopped
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Pat frozen onions dry with a paper towel.
Combine the fresh and frozen onion, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and mayo in a bowl and mix well.
Spoon the mixture into a baking dish and bake 20-30 minutes or until heated through. Serve with crackers.

Days 7-9

davitajo — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:07:48 +0000

Oops again!

I skipped a few days…not that it seems that anyone cares!

But, I’m making it up to you by blogging (one my phone) from home on a Friday night. I’m glad to be home…

Long week…

Exhausted…

And I’m just out of steam…

But this weekend will be exciting!!! Choir concerts, birthday parties, dinner with a dear friend, church, etc etc.

And, to make up for my two days of blog silence… I promise to blog twice again before the clock strikes midnight!

Days 5 and 6

davitajo — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:53:47 +0000

I failed to post a blog yesterday. OOPS.

But, I think the general spirit of the “blog every day for a month” goal is settling in.

Blog More = Reflect More = Record More = Remember More

And these are the days I want to remember.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my time at ACU. It was a lovely place to spend three years and although I did not receive an ACU degree…the campus will always hold a special place in my heart. Life-long friends were made there…lessons were learned…and mistakes were made…

I miss it.

Day 4

davitajo — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:20:15 +0000

I have been overwhelmed this weekend…but in a good way. Overwhelmed with love and friendship and community.

And tonight during my drive home I was reflecting on all of it. Thanking God for friends that love me enough to make my birthday special. Friends that know what I need before I know what I need. Friends that very often know me better than I know myself.

My cup runneth over.

Day 3

davitajo — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:25:03 +0000

That birthday didn’t exactly go as planned… But it was a great day. I was lucky to spend the evening with a great friend. I am thankful for my awesome friends!!!

And Scott… I hope you feel better soon.

Day 2

davitajo — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:29:08 +0000

Today is my birthday.

And I am at work.

But honestly? It hasn’t been so bad! The work day is passing quickly and my co-workers have made the day festive. All in all, I can’t complain.

I had a quiet moment on the way to work to really think about my 31st year. There were sad days. There was some stress…and I went through a lot of change. But you know what? I wouldn’t change a day of it. My 31st year was full of growth and love and blessings beyond measure. I’m thankful for the things I’ve learned about myself…and I can’t wait to see what is in store for my future…

Day 1

davitajo — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:19:11 +0000

December 1st has been BUSY… So busy that this post almost didn’t happen. But, I’m not one to give up this early…I am typing this on my phone between work and choir.

Speaking of choir…we are memorizing the music for out Christmas concert this year. I’m more than a little busy right now and I am progressively finding memorizing anything harder and harder. Honestly, I started to resent it a little…or a lot really, until I took the time to really listen to these songs and absorb the words. There are far more punishing tasks than being asked to memorize songs about the birth or our Lord.

And, funny enough, since my attitude adjustment…I’m finding it progressively easier to memorize the music…

Dear Readers

davitajo — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:54:59 +0000

Dear Readers,

Please forgive me posting sporadically and allowing this blog to become mostly a stream of lovey dovey wedding drivel. I am sorry.

And today…here is what I have to say…

When I found Scott I did not find everything I was looking for in a man.

I found a lot more.

I found someone who plays Scrabble with me and doesn’t keep score.

I found someone who makes me laugh…a lot…and indulges my obsession with Christmas lights.

I found someone that understands my insecurities and flaws and doesn’t love my in spite of all that…he loves me, on some level, because of all of that.

And pretty soon…I get to marry him.

Love,

Davita

P.S. I am making it a goal to post EVERY SINGLE DAY in December. Stay tuned!