Life With Jules, and other stuff

Continuing in my journey through Proverbs, I have completed chapters 5-7. The primary message is a warning against sin; and especially adultery. This one really hits close to home for me on a couple of different levels, neither of which I will get into here. Keeping in the theme of wisdom, the speaker (I am thinking it's Solomon) is warning his son to stay away from promiscuity. And to not share his "water" with the public. This meaning his wife with another man or men. In my NIV Study Bible, the notes to Proverbs 5:15 says "Let your own wife be your source of pleasure, as water refreshes a thirsty man." I really like the notes that coincide with the verses as they can give a better understanding. He goes on to state that a man who falls into the trap of an adulteress entraps himself. He really has no one to blame but himself for not heeding to the knowledge imparted on him. God made the Commandments very clear "Thou shalt not commit adultery" and ...

Finished page 3 on Cirque des Carreaux this evening! Here are some pics:  

As promised, I have a couple of pics to share with you. I am so near completion of page 3! I am hoping to finish it today. Then only 3 partial pages to go!! I really want to finish this for Christmas this year so my mom can hang it on her wall and enjoy it finally. 

OK, you may be wondering what the title means. That's alright! I am too, lol. Seriously though, I have been frustrated to the point of near exhaustion, yet have somehow remained joyful at the same time. I can't explain it. Maybe it's God working His way through me. I'm finding myself laughing a little more lately and that's a good thing. It sure beats the alternative. I still have moments, but I am learning how to deal with them and move on. I have so many dreams, so many things I would love to do. I've had quite a few setbacks through the recent 10 years that I often wonder if any of my dreams will come to fruition. I know God has a purpose for me. Yes, I get rather impatient waiting on Him. But all I can do is wait. He is in control. He is in more control now than He was even as few as 2 years ago. I've missed a couple of days in my reading of Proverbs, yet somehow I find that's alright. It's reflecting on what I have already read. It's pi...

Another blogger posted something pretty cool on hers today and I thought what the heck! I would give it a whirl (I used to play the game afterall). So, my Dungeon's & Dragon's character is as follows: Lawful Neutral Human Ranger/Cleric (3rd/2nd Level) Ability Scores: Strength- 13 Dexterity- 12 Constitution- 13 Intelligence- 14 Wisdom- 14 Charisma- 11 Alignment: Lawful Neutral- A lawful neutral character acts as law, tradition, or a personal code directs him. Order and organization are paramount to him. He may believe in personal order and live by a code or standard, or he may believe in order for all and favor a strong, organized government. Lawful neutral is the best alignment you can be because it means you are reliable and honorable without being a zealot. However, lawful neutral can be a dangerous alignment when it seeks to eliminate all freedom, choice, and diversity in society. Race: Humans are the most adaptable of the common races. Short generations and ...

Wisdom is a funny thing. We all strive for it, but do we really understand what it means? According to Merriam Webster: WISDOM 1 a : accumulated philosophic or scientific learning : knowledge b : ability to discern inner qualities and relationships : insight c : good sense : judgment d : generally accepted belief;  2 : a wise attitude, belief, or course of action;  3 : the teachings of the ancient wise men. Again, Proverbs discusses wisdom quite a bit throughout the book. In my opinion, after reading chapters 1-4, wisdom is not just what Merriam Webster defines it to be but something that comes from within - especially when placed upon your heart by God. Wisdom is the MOST precious thing one can find gain.  In fact, GOD instructs us to seek wisdom... ...and to hold onto it tightly! So, looking back at the definition I included in this post, what is wisdom? It is not just learning, life experience, an understanding, something that is taught to u...

During Bible Study conversation this past Sunday, it was brought up about a challenge someone did on reading the book of Proverbs. The idea is to read a chapter each day and repeat each month over the course of the year. Of course, some months will have a day or so with doubled up reading, but it seems doable! The purpose is to see what is learned or derived from our reading that we didn't necessarily "see" before when reading Proverbs. So, I accepted that challenge for myself and my own understanding of the Proverbs. Even though I have read the book several times during my life, most recently earlier this year... ...I started tonight. For the most part, it seems that the Proverbs primarily discuss the topics of wisdom and knowledge. More closely, it's our acceptance of wisdom and knowledge. Closer still, the wisdom and knowledge of the Lord. We grow up learning that the Lord is THE way, THE truth, and THE life. The words contained within the Bible are THE word ...

Lately it seems whatever can go wrong will. Well, we all have experienced this feeling in our lives at one point or another. My finances suck! My a/c unit in my room has been leaking into my room (the front is/was lower than the back). I hope the temp fix I gave it helps. I've been moody, angry, bitter, frustrated... So, in the wee hours of the morning I closed my eyes and said "From this moment forward I will focus on God". I pray that God will help me keep the focus on Him, because I need Him more than ever.  

Remember this piece: Well, I decided to pick it up again over the weekend and managed to get quite a bit more stitching in: I've actually gotten a little more filled in on the top diamond than what is showing here. I am going to try to work on it a little more this week and hope to get page 3 done!

Just some pictures from my day trip to Tampa! University of Tampa

I look at pictures of myself and think, "Girl, you need to lose some serious weight!" Once upon a time, I looked like this: Oceanside Beach, CA 1995...115 lbs Now, it's more like this: Zephyrhills, FL 2013...235 lbs Yeah, I know it's a picture from the previous post, but it's most current. I would love to be where I was in 1995. I felt my best then. And yeah, I turned heads, lol.  

Got a little more in on Praying Hands over the weekend. Slow progress, but steady. I am more or less forcing myself to stitch at this point. Not because I don't want to, but because I need to spend more time on other things besides Facebook and the internet, lol! And I have soooo many projects started on the stitchy front that it's a bit overwhelming. Plus, when I pop by your blogs and see all the lovelies, I want to start more. Nope, not gonna do it, not gonna start anything else until I get 1 piece completed in my WIPs pile ( Praying Hands not included). I had one of my colleagues take this on my cell phone at work today. Yes, I got the mop chopped! I now need a hair dryer, LOL. ;)  I got tired of my old one popping the circuit breaker 7 years ago when I first moved to Florida so I tossed it. Got lots of compliments today at work! An ego booster for sure. I had a good laugh at the salon yesterday when the stylist made the first cut. The poor gal next to me about h...

After some thought and consideration, I have decided to merge my 3 blogs into one. I have a hard enough time keeping up with 1, let alone 3 these days. I'm sure you have noticed. At the time I created 3 separate blogs, I was not working full time; leaving me with much more time on my hands. Now that I am working full time, and other life events, I just don't see the need for all 3. This change will now provide you with insight on my hobbies more than ever. As you know, this blog has been devoted to my stitching with a little life stuff thrown in for good measure. Now, I am incorporating my shutter-bug and writing. I hope you enjoy the "new" blog as much as you did before.