All About Me

Season's greetings after a simply wonderful holiday with family and friends and loved ones! I hope everyone's day was filled with the type of joy that only good fellowship, laughter, and love can bring!

I'm taking a break from the serious, because I'm in a light and fluffy place at this exact moment--and what better place than to share it on my blog! How many of you remember these dorky surveys that we used to take via email and then send to our whole address book, hoping we'd get one or two back?  I was cleaning out my inbox this morning, and found this particular one from 2004 (I know, I need to declutter) and looked at my answers and was thoroughly tickled. It's amazing to see what is important to you in a snapshot of time. So, I decided to take it again, and humor myself, 9 years later. 

I present to you, All About Me: Krystle, v 2.0:

Are you an innie or an outie? I'm an innie
Have you ever written a song? I have actually. In college. It didn't go platinum. Or gold. Or anywhere.
Can you make change for a dollar right now? 76 cents of it!
Have you ever written a poem? "Feliciana, the Red Nosed Reindeer." Yep.
What do you put on your fries? Copious amounts of ranch/bleu cheese/remoulade/BUT not ketchup
Have you ever been a boy/girl scout? Yes
Have you ever written a book? It depends on what you consider a book..
Have you ever broken a mirror? At least once every 7 or so years. I just can't break the cycle.
Are you superstitious? You do not want to ride a plane with me. Really, you don't.
What is your biggest pet peeve? Snoring. Gum smacking. People that chew with their mouths open. Basically, improper use of your mouth and any and all times.
Do you slurp your drink after it’s gone? That would be a violation of the aforementioned question.
Have you ever blown bubbles in your milk? I don't drink milk.
Would you rather eat a Big Mac or a Whopper? Whopper, extra mayo, no tomato. K, thanks.
Have you ever gone skinny-dipping? No..this would require me to learn how to swim.
Would you ever parachute out of a plane? Probably not.
What’s the most daring thing you’ve done? Oh wow. If I have to think about it this long, it probably means I'm not daring. Maybe para sailing in the Bahamas?
When you are at the grocery store, do you ask for paper or plastic? plastic, unless I have my reusable totes..that seems backwards, doesn't it??
Are you double jointed? Just my pinky finger. The next time you see me, ask for a demonstration.
If you could be any age, what age would you be? I think ten was pretty rad for me.
What is your dream car? I'd just like to park an Aston Martin in my driveway and look at it. It's a little too large for me to drive.
If you were in a car sinking in a lake, what would you do first? Use my ResQMe tool to successfully exit the car, then promptly die because I can't swim.
Have you ever ridden in an ambulance? Yes
Can you pick something up with your toes? 1992. Ark-La-Tex Junior Sports Festival. 3rd place. Softball throw with my foot.
Would you rather be rich and unhappy, or poor and happy? Why is rich and happy not an option? I choose that one.
Are you more like Cinderella or Alice in Wonderland? Alice. I'm super low maintenance.
Do you prefer light or dark bread? If it's cut like sandwich bread and in a loaf, I will completely pass.
Do you prefer scrambled or fried eggs? Poached
Have you ever been in a car that ran out of gas? HA! Funny you should ask that...Yes!
Have you ever broken a bone? my pinky, and about every bone in my foot--in fact, I've had them broken on purpose!
Do you drink pepsi or coke? Is this a real question? There's only ONE real thing. There is no substitute.
What’s your favorite number? 7 - the number of completion. :)
If you were a car, would you be an SUV or a sports car? I'd be a super practical, 4-door sedan with side air bags and ABS...in the most eye catching, sexy color of teal you can find. :)
Have you ever accidentally taken something from a hotel? Dear Swissotel Chicago--thank you for still carrying my discontinued brand of K-cups, thanks. :)
Have you ever locked yourself out of the house? Based on the current state of my back door, I have locked myself IN my house.
If you could invite any movie star to your home for dinner, who would it be? Jeff Goldblum
Do you need corrective lenses? since the 1st grade
If you could attend an Olympic Event, what would it be? Figure skating and/or synchronized swimming and diving.
If you could participate in an Olympic Event, what would it be? Ribbon gymnastics. Or definitely trampoline.
Do you sing in the car? Yes. And in the shower. And in the kitchen. And in the bed...
What is your favorite breed of dog? I don't want to get in trouble here...but I've always loved those cute little Dameranians...although Tyler will always be the cutest dog that ever lived.
What is your favorite fruit? Watermelon (I dare you.)
If you won a $5,000 shopping spree to any store, which store would you pick? I'd have to split between the Banana Republic outlet...and Big Lots?
What do you think is your best feature? I think my smile is kind of neat...
What is your favorite season? Spring
Which of the five senses is most important to you? Sound.
Would you be a more successful painter or singer? Painter
What do you like to collect? Shopping bags with handles. Oh, and current US currency. ;)

Well there you have it, folks. Any surprises there?

'Tis the Season!!

I know it has been such a long time since I've gotten the chance to blog! Life has a way of keeping you super busy--but I always say that if life isn't keeping you occupied, you should be worried!  I've had so much on my mind to share lately, but I had the chance to read a devotional that a friend posted the other day, and it really sums up everything that's been floating around in my head:

"My plan for your life is unfolding before you. Sometimes the road you are traveling seems closed, or it opens up so painfully slowly that you must hold yourself back. Then, when the time is right, the way before you suddenly clears--through no effort of your own. What you have longed for and worked for I present to you freely, as pure gift. You feel awed by the ease in which I operate in the world, and you glimpse My Power and My Glory.

Do not fear your weakness, for it is the stage on which My Power and Glory perform most brilliantly. As you persevere along the path I have prepared for you, depending on My strength to sustain you, expect to see miracles--and you will. Miracles are not always visible to the naked eye, but those who live by faith can see them clearly. Living by faith, rather by sight, enables you to see My glory."

What a perfect thought to embody this time of year--for what it means--the gifts that we have been given so freely that can't be wrapped and put under a tree.  If anything, I definitely rejoice this year at the amazing gifts that I have been given by God that I absolutely and most definitely do not deserve.  New babies (so excited to be a Tee Tee!), new friends and new relationships, and new memories that make even the most difficult of days from my past seem so much further away.  Turning around and looking back down a road you've walked down doesn't make you weak or wistful--I think it actually makes you stronger--to be able to look back at a time in your life where you weren't where you weren't at a place of peace and not where God wanted you to be. It makes me so much more grateful for where I'm going.

Christmas time is such a happy time!

During this season and as we charge on to the beginning of a new year, I am so glad that God kicked me in the rear and moved me one step closer to where He ultimately wants me to be. I'm thankful for the moments of absolute despair and self doubt--and weakness--because those moments have allowed me to truly learn about who I am and how much I really don't control--and let me tell you, the sooner you realize that, the quicker God is able to move and do some pretty awesome things. :) I'm still awestruck by the things that have been happening in my life everyday that make me realize God wants more for me than I could have ever imagined for myself.  Surrendering yourself and acknowledging your limitations is probably the most powerful thing you can do for yourself.  Living in the peace of your faith and knowing that God has your back, no matter what, is an amazing feeling!

I hope everyone has an amazing holiday season filled with family, smiles, good food, but most importantly...love. :o)