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Name: Carolyn
Birthday: 1/30/1979
Gender: Female
Interests: Pickles, psychology, Tadd, theology, money, integrity, desserts, clean and silly humor, nature, friendly people, homestarrunner.com, learning, reading, roller coasters (though they make me hurl), Tomb Raider, turtles, frogs, climbing trees, oddities, and not being bored - not in that order. I am more than "interested" in God.
Occupation: Other
Industry: Nonprofit
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Member Since:
1/27/2004
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| Opening the blinds has become a morning ritual at my house because the natural light does so much to improve my mood. Music is another major lift, so we usually turn on the radio as well. (I say “we” because the kids and I enjoy these things together. Ethan is fascinated by the movement of the curtains and the brightening of each room, and Aidan loves to sing to the radio. Of course, their enjoyment enhances mine!) Especially when I’m running low on sleep, I need these little things to help me get through the day without tearing my hair out. Other mood boosters: - Taking a nap
- Using my imagination
- Walking or running
- Creating something
- Dancing with my children
- A change of scenery
- Doing something nice for someone else, especially if it’s sneaky
- Hugs
- Solving a problem
- Finishing a project, no matter how small
- Exercising
- A good story
- Being outdoors
- Looking at photographs
- Pondering God's grace (thank you, Lindsey)
- A quiet drive to a serene setting (Lindsey again
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I can’t really say that prayer and Bible reading bring instant joy, but they definitely give me strength and peace (sometimes just a little, sometimes a lot) throughout the day that I wouldn’t have otherwise. And in the long run, they’re a must for my contentment. A few other things I’ve found to have a long-term effect on my happiness are humility, acceptance, trust, forgiveness, and an eternal perspective on my problems (they seem silly, sometimes, in thinking of the bigger picture). Humility was a particular eye-opener for me. Anything else I should add to either list? What kinds of things have you found to be pick-me-ups?
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| I am still alive, and doing well, but life is quite busy. I am working part-time for the same organization as before, but now I am able to do it from home. I am very grateful to have this opportunity, but I'll tell you honestly that it's a lot harder than I ever thought possible. Sometimes I feel like I am juggling time itself! Somehow, though, things always work out (though I might have to settle for more chaos than I'd like, ha!) and God has been very good to me and my family.
Some other good news: My baby is colic free! We actually discovered that chocolate bothers him immensely, so I stay away from that, and now he is a very happy little guy. He smiles and plays and does all the things a little baby should do. It's so different than the first few months with my first child. The two of them together are a joy to watch (even if they do require a ton of work! ).
I did finally succumb to the pressure to get a FaceBook page, so look me up if you like. I miss posting here, but it's so much easier to write a quick status update and leave it at that. I don't plan to abandon Xanga completely, but it may be a while before I get my schedule under my control enough to post regularly. Until then, don't forget me! And enjoy the little things in life as much as possible.
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| I'm 30 now, but I don't mind. In fact, I want to do something special to celebrate. So...between now and summertime, I'm going to save my money so I can go SKYDIVING!  I'm very much looking forward to that. More than gifts or dinners out, I love to DO things - I celebrate by making memories.
How do you celebrate?
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| I got sick Monday night and still felt pretty beat all day yesterday - and I think it was the best thing that could have happened to me right then. Instead of behaving like my usual tightly-wound self, I was forced to slow down and take it easy. I still had to care for the kids by myself until Tadd got home from work, but it turned out okay. I watched movies with my 3-year-old and snuggled on the couch with him. While the laundry sat on the floor, the dishes refused to move, and all the mess surrounding us tried to taunt me, we put together puzzles and talked and played games that required very little movement. It turned out to be a lovely morning. (Of course, there were a few moments when my head was pounding, the baby was screaming, and Aidan was yelling, "I need this! I need that!" that weren't so glorious, but those moments were in the minority.)
I don't want to be too busy for my kids. I can't always ignore the housework or open a can of something for dinner, but once in a while, it's nice to take a break. Even if it does come with a bit of puke.
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