Friday Favorites

are a selection of favorite things or events that have occurred in the past week.

This past weekend we sprang forward to daylight saving time

and with that have inched a bit closer to another seasonal seasonal change.

on the subject of change…

Favorite # ONE

CHANGE IS GOOD

There have been many changes at the office this month, and the changes are just beginning.

My manager took a position in another department and said goodbye to us on Wednesday.

Promptly thereafter, our team was split and we have been assigned to new managers.

At this point we haven’t physically moved because more changes will be happening.

If the Lord is willing, I may also be taking a new position in another department. This could come anywhere between now and early this summer.

Whatever transpires, the attitude that change as GOOD is the best position to take because change is CERTAIN.

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Favorite # TWO

SUCCESS

Six weeks ago I received a postcard offering a free course in Project Management.

Since LB had signed up to take a similar course through the company, he suggested that I take the course so we could study the subject together.

(the studying never happened) but I DID manage to complete Part One of PMP Prep:

to me this is a

BIG SUCCESS!

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Last night I was made aware of another

Great Achievement

Favorite # THREE

Rory (the littlest Glammy’s Girl) is walking!She has the cutest little feet!

Taking those tiny steps is a big step in a baby’s life!

And with that, I segue to the simpler pleasures of life

Favorite # FOUR

HOME SWEET HOME

For BarbieYeah I bought it.

I first mentioned the idea of purchasing the Barbie Dreamhouse a few weeks ago in this post.

It may seem like a frivolous purchase, but I can assure you it is brilliant.

I know this because of

Favorite # FIVE

Everyone Agrees

YEP.

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Shop ‘til You Drop

March 4, 2019

Its time for Monday Linkups with

The Blended Blog

and today TBB Asks ten questions about shopping (my favorite pastime)

Here goes…

1. Top 3 Shops?

LOFT, WHBM, Express.They are continually sending catalogs and coupons, enticing me to spend $.

A recent catalog from WHBM has me wishing for this outfit:

2. Where is the majority of your shopping done – in store or online?

Definitely Online

3. What’s your favorite thing to shop for?

Clothes and shoes!

4. What do you just HATE shopping for?Because he does most of the grocery shopping, LB has spoiled me. I don’t like grocery shopping, but don’t mind it if he is with me.

5. What’s your most favorite thing you’ve ever bought?

My most recent favorite item is this yellow jacket from LOFT

6. Do you prefer shopping alone or with others?

I like to shop with LB. He has excellent taste!

7. Best Bargain?

My last shopping spree at LOFT Outlet left me feeling like a very savvy shopper. You can read about that adventure here.

8. Thrift Store Shopping: Yes or No?

9. Best cities for shopping?

Most of my shopping is done online, however I will shop at the Town center or Malls in Jacksonville occasionally. When coming home from a weekend in Daytona, the Tanger Outlet is a good place to shop.

Every year our fall vacation is started with a visit to Classy Crossroads Boutique in Macclenny; that same trip will eventually take us to Highlands, NC where there are several fun shops to visit.

10. Who’s you style or fashion icon?

Stephanieshe has a knack for putting outfits together and can make anything look cute.

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Friday Favorites

March 1, 2019

Happy Pizza Night!

Correction:

Happy Friday!

I wish Elvis could jam like that!

On Friday after work I make

Favorite # ONE

Little Pizzas

for LB.

He looks forward to this all week.

My pizzas are small – I use tortilla wraps as the pizza crust.They come out crispy – just the way LB likes them.

Topped with mozzarella, Parmesan, black olives, green olives, bell pepper, onion, crushed red pepper, and pepperoni or bacon.

LB loves Friday night pizza!

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Favorite # TWO

Landscape Projects

I love it!

What can I say?

It is an attempt to combat a flooding problem that has been ongoing since the neighbor to the north filled in his pond. And as if that wasn’t enough, he brought in two feet of dirt. The rest of us have been left to deal with this as each sees fit.

I’m going to stay positive and hope that it helps.

That said…

The first Saturday of each month at the Cummer Museum is FREE FOR ALL, thanks to the generous support of J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver. Guests can enjoy free admission, as well as art-making activities for all ages, live music, and a Docent-led tour at 2 p.m (source).

This Saturday is

Favorite # THREE

Spring Celebration & Plant Sale

Admission for this event is FREE from 10AM to 4PM.

This should inspire some landscape happiness.

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Favorite # FOUR

An Angry Alpaca

Today I came across this post on social media by April:

It is without fail that when I see an alpaca or lama pictured on anything, it will make me smile.

This one made me laugh out loud.

Thanks April!

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Favorite # FIVE

Today is March 1st and it is a special day to me.

My Daddy would’ve been 73 years old.

I’ve written about him often. Some of those posts can be read here, here, and here.

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Dear Daddy

March 1, 2019

Today would have been your 73rd birthday. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you.

A lot has happened since you’ve been gone.

Sydney was born shortly after you left. You didn’t get to meet her, but I know you would love her. She looks so much like Gina.

Stephanie, Amanda, Richard, Kyle, Clay, and Dillon have all graduated from high-school. Some have gone on to graduate from college…with the highest distinction.

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All your grandsons are very protective.

Clay has been true to his word. He takes good care of his Mema. He has a manner about him that is remarkably familiar. I always think of you when I see him.

Clay married Chynna; now they have a little boy and two little girls.

Richard had a hard time after you left; we spent many nights consoling him. He had just turned 11.

You would be so proud of him today.

He is a preacher. Richard married Emily… and now they have two little girls.

Lydia is Richard’s oldest; although she doesn’t look like me, if you spent time with her, she would remind you of me when I was a little girl [according to Mama].Can you believe I’m a Glammy???

You might find it hard to believe, but all your grandchildren remember you vividly; And your great-grandchildren know you from the many photos they’ve seen.

I know you would enjoy seeing photos of them too:

They Are So Sweet

Mama is crazy about them…

you would be too!

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We’ve met some of your relatives and learned a lot about your heritage in the past 18 years.

Recently Stuart discovered and shared pictures of your great grandfather William VanSickle Cox.

This is what he looked like His nose is familiar.

It appears that he was in the service; something I understand you considered.

Mama told us about that.

We talk about a lot of things in our group text.

Speaking of group text…

When you left us, we weren’t as technologically equipped as we are now.

Today everyone in the family has a personal cell phone and we keep in touch via this group text.

We talk about you often.

I saved this bit of communication from last Memorial Day:

Remembering will sometimes invoke a tearful moment, but will always bring a smile.

Thank you for the memories and for leaving a bit of yourself in each of us.

You would be HAPPY to know that Mama is doing well.

And we are all fine.

We know that we will see you again Daddy; and thank you for showing us The Way.

~

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What’s Up Wednesday

February 27, 2019

WHAT’S UP

is a recap of everything that has been going on this month.

Because it is an immensely important topic, What’s up Wednesday begins with

What we’re eating

This week we’re eating like a Cave Woman

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What I’m reminiscing about

Today is National Retro Day.

When I reminisce about the good ‘ol days I think about The Brady Bunch, The Bee Gees, Michael Jackson, and the mullet (haircut).

What’s your retro?

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What I’m loving

I am loving my new dentist Dr. Jessica Proctor and dental hygienist BJ.

My tooth broke at the beginning of the month and it took a couple of trips to get it fixed. When all was said and done, I had experienced very little discomfort and left the dentist’s office with a plan for the future… It’s a long story, suffice it to say that I’ll be getting braces – not merely for cosmetic purposes.

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What we’ve been up to

LB decided that he was going to take a course in Project Management. He suggested that I take one too so we could work on it together.

LB is cut out for Project Management.

Kim is not.

(But I’m hanging in there)

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What I’ve been working on

In addition to the Project Management course, I’ve been purging the house of items that no longer spark joy.

LOL!

No I’m not falling prey to the Konmari method, but I do have too much stuff.

If you think you might need any men’s/women’s clothes , shoes, small kitchen appliances, VHS tapes, books, or a four-piece set of vintage luggage [in excellent condition]…

let me know!

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What I’m excited about

Let me think…

FRIDAY?

Always!

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What I’m dreading

You would think my answer would be Monday.

Okay it is.

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What I’m watching/reading

I’m supposed to be reading the PMBOK Guide to Project Management.

I started reading it in early January.

I’ve read one chapter.

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What I’m listening to

at the moment Hall and Oates You Make My Dreams

Some things never change!

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What I’m wearing

With spring approaching, it is close to the end of the fall/winter wardrobe for this season.

Goodbye fall/winter wardrobe!

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What I’m doing this weekend

Going to Target to visit my optometrist. It’s time for a new glasses.

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What I’m looking forward to next month

Thanks to a Merry Christmas gift from Emily and Richard, I’m looking forward to a visit to Alhambra Theater and Dining to see the production of BIG the Musical.

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Friday Favorites

February 22, 2019

After a long week filled with long workdays and an unexpected visit to the dentist,

it is

FINALLY

CHEERS!

And it is also

National Margarita Day

However LB and I will be enjoying Diet Orange Soda instead of Margaritas.

Because we [try to] only indulge in soda drinking on the weekend, I have been looking forward to busting into a case of Sunkist today.

That said

Favorite # ONE

Diet Orange Soda

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Favorite # TWO

I’ve been working on a new project

Bringing Barbie(s) back to life

For several days this week my hall bathroom was Barbie Beauty Central

The fabric softener will soften and de-tangle Barbie’s hair, but it takes several hours to work.

Next on my list will be…

Favorite # THREE

Barbie Dream House

The Barbie Dream House is still at the store waiting for pick up. Three stories of pink and purple Barbie fun including furniture and over 70 accessories. Hopefully I will be able to talk LB into setting it up so Lydia and Glammy can play Barbies together.

I think she will love it!

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Favorite # FOUR

My baby Richard was the cutest little fella there ever was

When my daughter-in-law shared this side-by-side comparing his photo to their babies, I enjoyed seeing the resemblances Lydia Richard Rory

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And last but not least

Favorite # FIVE

The Service Excellence Award

Honoring employees who go above and beyond to deliver an extraordinary customer experience through Our Promise

The Fourth Quarter 2018 Winner is

ME!

(With a special PHOTO BOMB by my team member Corey M)

Thank you for playing photographer Wendy!

Happy Vacation Corey!

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The Only Thing Better

February 16, 2019

…than shopping

Shopping with LB

Saturday was a good day to get out of the house and spend the day at the Town Center with LB.

Once at the Town Center, Old Navy seemed like a good place to start.

It turned out to be a great place to start.

With spring on the horizon, there are many cute spring fashion items at Old Navy… most of them are covered in daisies.

For example:

Mid-Rise Daisy-Print Pixie Full-Length Pants for Women

Relaxed Mid-Rise Everyday Shorts for Women – 3.5 inch inseam

Mid-Rise Printed Pixie Ankle Pants for Women

Printed Ponte-Knit Sheath Dress for Women

Navy Daisy Print

Printed Ponte-Knit Sheath Dress for Women

Red Floral

I was in such as hurry to get out of the dressing room that I forgot to take dressing-room-try-on photos. However I liked the shorts and the navy/daisy print dress and I brought both home with me. That cute little dress will be my first day of spring outfit. I’m tempted to order the red floral one, but I suppose I should take it easy on the daisies.

LB was interested in was a couple of shirts; he did remember to take try-on photos.

There was the

Slim-Fit Built-In Flex Everyday Shirt for Men