The ABC's of me!

Ok, so me and this whole blog thing hasn't really been working out. Initially I had this vision of writing a blog about my everyday life occurrences that would be loved the world over, making me the next chocolate flavored Carrie Bradshaw! Well, since that hasn't really panned out the way I wanted, I started thinking of other things I could do to be more interested and inspired to log on day after day and type my little heart out.

So, here is what I have come up with. This blog isn't going to have any real direction. It's going to be about any and everything I think is fun, interesting, serious, random and ridiculous! Every post will reflect a letter of the alphabet; similar to my blog's name... K is for Kim. It's not going to go in order and I might have 10 posts that all start with the same letter. Like, P is for... fill in the blank!

In doing this, I think it will free me up from thinking that I have to deliver a perfect post every time. I can just write what I want, about what I want, when I want to do it! So, without further ado, here goes my second...or third...(I don't know I've lost count at how many times I've started and stopped this blog!) attempt at the ABC's of me!

Enjoy!

Sara and Kim

So, I don't necessarily like talking about myself, but I just so happen to be 1/2 of this story, so I really don't think it would work without me! My roommate, Sara and I should have our own TV show. I know that many people think that they are interesting and cool enough to have their own show, but Sara and I really are! Case in point...almost every morning, we have a dance party! It takes seriously dedicated individuals to be willing to get up at 6 a.m. and full out dance like no ones business, and I must say we do it with style. Now, before I moved in, Sara was one of those people that did their own thing in the morning and didn't really talk to anyone until it was time to say, "Alright bye," to the other roommates. Well, me, not knowing this and always at a 10, moves in and on day one, has my Pandora blaring and dropping and popping like it's hot! Now in the mornings, Sara is the main one that puts on her dancing shoes when she hears that beat drop!

Another thing that lends to us getting our own show is that fact that we have a unique talent for reciting useless information...like...I don't know...Bon Qui Qui or "Can I Have Your Number" ! It doesn't matter if we are in the middle of a legitimate conversation with a group of people, if anyone says, "Thank you," we automatically say, "Yeah you welcome," in the best sketchy man/girl voice ever. Or, if someone talks over one of us we don't hesitate to say, (in unison) "Don't interrupt ruuude." Even though both of these You Tube favorites came out last year, we have no fear in quoting them everyday!

In addition to this, Sara and I's TV show would be a hit because we:

-talk to the TV like the people on the program are going to talk back

-down right cry like babies at The Biggest Loser
-regularly refer to the temperature in our drafty house like that of the Cullen's
-call people, not by their names, but by whatever baked good, pasta products or food that pops into our heads
-pause SYTYCD and try to do what they are doing (Ok, ok, that one's just me!)
-say words like "honestly," "seriously," and "really" over and over for added effect

While there are many more things that Say and I do on a daily, I just thought I would point out just a few that would definitely justify us receiving our own TV show! If anyone can make this happen, you can find us at the Cube! (AAHHH! Say that's for you!)

In 11 days...

I will be on a plane headed for Africa! It seems like just yesterday I was writing a post about wanting to go to this part of the world and now that it's finally here, it all seems a bit surreal. I'm beginning to freak out just a bit, but I know that this trip is going to change my life and I couldn't be more excited!

While in route to Africa, my trip mates and I have a 13 hour lay over in one location. At first, I was like... "Negative, that is awful and I really don't want to go!" (I know, I know, I'm a winy baby!) But then, I was informed where our lay over was going to be and I got so excited! We are going to be spending the day in ROME! Even though I am going to be completely jet lagged, cranky, hungry and tired, I know that my adrenaline will carry me through the historic streets of Rome, Italy. Here is a little preview of what amazing things I'll get to see on this leg of the trip...As the countdown to the big day continues, as well as my everyday random life activities happen, I'll be sure to do better, as once promised, with my posting!

You can thank me later!

This past Easter weekend, I was home relaxing, watching some TV and eating my all time favorite, Ben & Jerry's Pistachio Pistachio ice cream! After a lot of "nothing" TV, I decided to do one last run through to ensure that I didn't miss anything before heading off to bed. Starting at channel 3, I skipped pasted the 24 hour weather channel, to channel 4, which was a random movie that I didn't even want to start watching because I HATE starting movies in the middle, to channel 5, which was a group of people singing their hearts out, to channel 6. Channel 6 in Greenville, the majority of the time, is a Christian affeliated channel that broadcasts various Christianesk performances. Sometimes it's a group doing interpreative movement (don't hate I did that!), or people talking asking you to call in with prayer requests. Well that night, when I clicked to channel 6, I saw this guy, jumping around, somewhat spastic, throwing paint everywhere. Immediately I was like, "lame," and moved swiftly on to channel 7.

As soon as I hit channel 7, I said to myself, "what the crap was that guy doing." So, kind of annoyed that this guy has now caught my attention, I went back to channel 6. And this is what I saw...
Can You Believe This?

Song of the Hour!

Your Love Is Strong
Jon Foreman

Heavenly Father
You always amaze me
Let your kingdom come
In my world and in my life
You give me the food I need
To live through the day
And forgive me as I forgive
The people that wronged me
Lead me far from temptation
Deliver me from the evil one

I look out the window
The birds are composing
Not a note is out of tune
Or out of place
I look at the meadow
And stare at the flowers
Better dressed than any girl
On her wedding day

So why do I worry?
Why do I freak out?
God knows what I need
You know what I need
Your love is
Your love is
Your love is strong

The kingdom of the heavens
Is now advancing
Invade my heart
Invade this broken town
The kingdom of the heavens
Is buried treasure
Will you sell yourself
To buy the one you've found?

Two things you told me
That you are strong
And you love me
Yes, you love me

Our God in heaven
Hallowed be
Thy name above all names
Your kingdom come
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven
Give us today our daily bread
Forgive us wicked sinners
Lead us far away from our vices
And deliver us from these prisons

Justification

The word, "justify," is, by far, one of my least favorite words. In the secular sense, "justify," to me, means, that one thing is deemed "Ok" because of something else. I hate, more than anything, when people's actions, words and attitudes are "justified" by others. In my life, I have, unfortunately and sadly, been treated badly to only hear from others that the person who wronged me, said or did whatever because they were upset, in a bad mood, stressed or frustrated. What right, does this person have to treat someone else badly just because their day isn't going smoothly? I completely understand that days are tough, things go wrong, issues come up and times get tough, but in all of that, how is it "Ok" to TREAT someone else, a person, like they are nothing? I, so often, have to remember that these individuals that treat me, and others, like this, DON'T OWE ME ANYTHING. People, unfortunately, will always let me down. They will come up short. They will disappoint.

However, being a Christian, I have to remember... constantly, that I can NOT put my self value, self worth, happiness or feelings in other people. But, I can put all of that in the Lord. Being firmly planted and rooted in the Lord means, I find my identity in Him alone, and not in what others say to me, think about me or do to me. Yes...these things definitely still hurt just the same, but the sting of these actions or words are quickly swept away because I fall back on the knowledge and understanding that the Lord is, and will always be, my only constant.

Is that...what I think it is?

Living in Columbia, I have seen some pretty crazy things, but today takes the cake. After running by my house on my lunch break, I decide to go a different way back...you know, mix it up a bit! Well, as I am cutting through this pretty cute, very pricey neighborhood I saw this older women up ahead pushing a stroller. She was dressed in ankle cut, khaki pants, brown flats, a white popped collar button down shirt and a delightful springy print, multi-colored cardigan. Well, as I was getting closer to her, I kept looking because I really liked her cardigan, and I may or may not have a ridiculous and sometimes overwhelming obsession with them! Taking a closer look at her cardigan, I happened to glance down at the stroller she was pushing and then back to the road. In the quickest double-take I have ever done, I looked back and saw what she was pushing. Now, I know you guys are probably thinking, "Kim, how mean of you to think her grandchildren are ugly!" Oh how I wish I could say it was a kid, but no. It was two dogs! Yes! She was pushing, without a care in the world, two cocker spaniels. While they were the cutest dogs you have ever seen, they were in a STROLLER!