Writing the Mundane

I am so out of practice from blog writing.

And a Saturday post? That was so not my thing in my prior blogging days. Maybe Saturday posts will be my new thing? My signature posting day - just like a signature perfume!

I have nothing important to say and nothing of real interest to write about. Life today is looking pretty mundane.

However, I prayed a prayer this morning that grabbed me...

"God of action, speak to my heart so that I can be a witness to your love for others."

I feel convicted that this pull on my heart to get back to writing is God "speaking to my heart".

So, I will write. I will write the mundane because maybe that is what I am called to share. I am not a fashion expertise nor a foodie. I am not a house designer. I am not well versed in the Bible or in politics. I am not a spouse, parent or friend full of wisdom to share. I am not a fitness buff or a diet expert. And, I am not an educated writer.

I am just me. Just Kari.

So, although I am not an expertise in anything special, I am many things.

I am a lover of clothes and products.

Recent Loft purchases - the jacket is soft and has pockets! 

I am a lover of food. Especially sweets.

Cookies on display are delicious to look at and good to eat!

I am fond of a pretty house.

My simple house is my castle.

I am in love with my God and His written Word.

I am currently attending Community Bible Study - Love it!

I am becoming more and more interested in politics - the election year drama - oh my goodness!

No words needed.

I am a spouse, a parent and a friend. I love my roles as such.

A rare sharing of my family.

A new Texas, Bible study friend.

I am committed to a healthy life style which involves daily exercise and a diet that is mostly in favor of good food and drink choices. I am committed to living healthily so that I can enjoy splurges and sanity.

Have you discovered Sumo oranges? You should!

My morning walk today! An awesome time to think and listen for God's whispers to me.

And, I am a writer because I write.

My BFF - without her I would be a mess.
She holds so much information for me.
I don't normally speak about my computer as a gender.  That would be weird.

"God of action, speak to my heart so that I can be a witness to your love for others."

My prayer for this blog is that it can become a place for me to speak my heart without worry of judgement so that through my mundaneness, through the things that I AM, I can be a witness of God's love for me which is the very same love that He has for everyone.

If I am able to take the pressure off of myself, the pressure of sounding shallow or less than brilliant, and allow this blog, "And Now They Call Me Ma'am", to be a place to have fun and let God's light and blessings shine, then maybe, just maybe...

Just A Few Minutes

I shouldn't be typing right now.

The calendar on my computer just told me that I have a hair appointment in 50 minutes which means I need to leave in 35 minutes.

I went to Bar class this morning so I need to shower. The great thing about hair appointments is that I don't have to wash my hair before I go!

I came home from class made a protein shake, emptied the dishwasher, restocked the Keurig drawer with pods and loaded wet laundry into the dryer. As I restocked the Keurig drawer the idea of a cup of coffee started sounded really good so I turned the machine on and brewed a cup.

I decided to take a few minutes, sit on my back porch and enjoy the early morning heat and my coffee before rushing back into my day.

So, here I sit. I don't sit out here often enough. It's so peaceful. It's not necessarily quiet - the dryer is going, birds are squawking, a lawnmower is going and I hear the occasional car in the distance - but they are peaceful sounds and it is soothing.

Just a few minutes.

Fun Mail

I love fun mail.

And, I really love when a magazine arrives for me.

Even though this bit of fun mail is for my daughter, it still made my heart soar!

Placing it on her bed knowing that it will be a fun treat for her at bedtime made me smile!

Another Day Another Hat

So here is the deal. I do shower. I do wash my hair. And, I do blow dry my hair. However, it's steps 4 and 5 that I avoid if at all possible. Step 4 being taking a curling iron to my hair and Step 5 being make-up. 

I'm clean. I'm very clean. I adore clean. And I smell good and my skin is moisturized. My teeth are brushed, flossed and mouthwashed. 

My hygiene is good. I promise.

But without steps 4 and 5 I am just not able to pull off the "out in public" look anymore.

So, hats are becoming a friend to me. I really like hats! Inexpensive fashion statements!

I figure why do hair damage and perform clog poring rituals if not necessary? There are enough events in life that require full on makeovers! A typical Thursday in my current life does not require extra beauty effort. Effort, yes. Extra effort,no.

I say just be clean and wear a cute hat. And sunglasses. And lipstick.

I really love this lipstick by Urban Decay. It's called FIEND. I went in looking for a neutral, pink toned color that could be dressed up or worn down. This was what the make-up specialist at Ulta pointed me towards and it has not disappointment me! 

I'm going to wipe off my lipstick now so that I can drink my coffee that I drove through Starbucks to get on my way to the sweltering carpool line. See, why even bother with lipstick on an ordinary day? It just melts off my face in the heat or gets all smeary when I drink my coffee! Except for blog selfies, of course, then I should wear lipstick!

Embracing the Heat

This year I am not going to be and act desperate for the fall season/weather to arrive. 

Would I like for the temperatures to be dropping? Yes! 

Would I like to be able to light a pumpkin candle in my house and have it feel appropriate? Yes! 

But the reality is that it is still hot in Texas. Like really hot!

And so, I am going to continue to enjoy my summer clothes and flip flops and I am going to not complain as I sit in carpool line in a steaming, HOT car!

I am going to embrace the heat because there is not a single thing I can do about it!

Such a better way to live! 

Simple acceptance!

40-Something ADD

I seriously think I have a case of 40-Something ADD.

I know ADD is nothing to joke around about. I have a son and a mother who have it for real.

However, I seem lately to be suffering from what I hope is only temporary inability to stay focused on the project at hand.

For example, right now I have several things going on and none of them are complete. I keep walking from project to project.

Sloppy Joe's for the youngsters in my house...

 Half made salad for the old people in the house...

 Chicken that needs to be baked...gross picture, huh?

I am clearly blogging right now. And taking pictures for the blog post. What is the matter with me? I don't have time for this!

And, just to make it even crazier, I set up the ironing board in front of the TV in an effort to iron my daughter's uniform blouses...

My husband arrives home in about 31 minutes. I need to wrap these messes up!

I Shouldn't Have

I shouldn't have. I shouldn't have. I shouldn't have.
But I did.
And I bought one for Kassie too.

I had only planned on buying paper towels. That was all I truly needed.
But I detoured to the school supply section of Target to quickly look at their Day Planners.
From there I detoured yet again into the workout clothing section.
And from there, as I was trying my hardest to get to the paper towel section, I was forced to pass by the pajama section and well, y'all know what happens there. 
I melt for pajamas. 
Especially when I see something that screams feminine and pink and soft! And a hood? 
Oh my. 
At $21.99 it wasn't a question. 

I did re-evaluate my purchase once I arrived home. Just to make sure there would be no buyers remorse.
I tried the robe on before taking the tag off.
I still liked it.
I cut the tag off and tossed it in the washing machine.
It washed well and is now hanging in my closet.
I think it's a find! They came in gray and blue too!

You probably shouldn't either, but if you love loungewear like I do, check it out at your nearest Target!