tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77824898407788594552024-03-05T01:14:05.858-05:00Hands Up, Heart FullJennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327153585600188044noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782489840778859455.post-85264179269537894302015-05-14T09:30:00.000-04:002015-05-14T09:30:01.971-04:00<div class="MsoNormal">
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Sometimes, when I don’t see the culmination of a project, I presume
that it was never finished…It’s hard to explain, but when I start a task I beat
myself up because in my mind I feel that I didn’t accomplish or achieve
anything – does that make any sense?</div>
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I was sitting down the other day, and I had to write out a
list of all the things I already accomplished.
It blew me away! I have done more than I give myself credit for – I’m so
focused on the end result that I don’t celebrate the checkpoints I have
completed to get me there. Bummer.</div>
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So, recently, I have decided to celebrate EVERY little thing
(I’m ready to pop open a bottle of cider right now because I’m awesome – and that’s
something to celebrate!)</div>
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a limb and say that it is…) but I noticed that we don’t compliment ourselves or
accept compliments without adding something that retracts from the compliment.</div>
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Let’s test this theory: </div>
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1) Stand in front of the mirror and compliment yourself on
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AWESOME!!! </div>
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Give yourself 5 points – now subtract 1 point for that
negative comment that you thought, 2 points if you said that negative comment
out loud, 3 points if you compared yourself to someone, 4 points if you felt better about the negative
comment than the positive one, or 5 points if you stared and couldn’t think of
anything positive to say to yourself.</div>
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2) Someone
just complimented you on your outfit / an accessory. Do you:</div>
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b) Say “Thank you” and add where
you purchased said item.</div>
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c) Say “Thank you” quickly
followed by: “This old thing!”, or “I’ve had this forever.” etc.</div>
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Right about now you are probably smiling to yourself, because honestly,
we degrade ourselves in little ways every day because we don’t allow ourselves
to savor the compliments that are gifted to us.
We actually don’t think we deserve them. This blog entry would turn into
a research paper if I even begin to disseminate the thought process and
teachings that have made us feel inadequate.</div>
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So today, I want you to reflect on something positive about yourself
(if you are like me and find it hard to accept compliments) and then I want you
to bask in your awesomeness. It gets
better when you treat yourself better!</div>
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Hands up in acceptance, heart full of self-love</div>
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<o:p>xoxo Jenna</o:p></div>
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Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327153585600188044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782489840778859455.post-48593457826876930172015-05-12T10:52:00.000-04:002015-05-12T11:36:24.431-04:00In the Pursuit of Balance<div class="MsoNormal">
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It’s amazing how we can become so busy being busy, not
realizing how busy we have become.</div>
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I’ve been doing so much…life over the past few months has
been a blur. Now that everything is
slowing down I realize that much of what I have done in those months really was
unnecessary. What a blow!</div>
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I understand NOW that the balance that I have been crying
for was unachievable because I thought it was supposed to drop in my lap JUST
because I decided that I wanted balance. All the while, I was living an
unbalanced life expecting balanced results…</div>
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Things I have learnt on the pursuit of balance:</div>
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</span><!--[endif]--><b> “No.” is a sentence and it’s okay to use it.</b> Yes, it’s okay to say no. This is number one
on my list because I was always a “Yes person” (you know those people that you can
depend on to do ANYTHING for you at ANY TIME because they are ALWAYS ready to
assist with WHATEVER you want done, need fixed, or have to have…) I always
wanted to be liked and needed and saying yes to everybody made me the ‘IN girl’…in
actually it leaves you tired OUT!!! You are so busy doing everything for
everyone else that you neglect what you want and need to do. You find yourself either rushing your list to
help someone else complete theirs or you scratch your list altogether – no bueno. </div>
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“Me time”.</b> In order to balance you
have to ensure that you have time for yourself…this can be tricky because you
may find yourself thinking that in this time slotted for yourself you should be
getting work done. NO. (Yes, it’s a sentence remember?) “Me time” is time set aside to relax. In actuality, the average busy person will
tell you that they have no time for “Me time”. My response: Make time. We make
time for everyone else. You can set time aside in your calendar all for
yourself, just as you would for someone else if they called you . So if it’s a
30 minute breathing session or an hour at the spa – schedule it. Do what must be done to ensure that you get
that required time in. Book it and lock
it down – if someone calls and asks you to do something, pretend as if you are
actually going to have to cancel on someone else if you are tempted to do so - think
about how disappointed you would be if you had to call yourself and cancel on
yourself…</div>
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to basics.</b> Remember when you used to write lists back in high school to
sort out your priorities and pending assignments for the upcoming days and
weeks for school? Well those balancing skills should be reapplied – but instead
of homework and projects, you are going to create a list that shows everything
you do or need to do on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Beside that list, you
are going to write a list of your hobbies, activities you enjoy, and people you
like to spend time with etc. This list
is going to show you that there are a few things that REALLY aren’t necessary
but you do them anyway – you can remove them.
If they don’t benefit you, why keep them there? You are then going to
pick items from your ‘leisure list’ and substitute those things with who really
matters to you and what you would REALLY like to be doing…</div>
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life (Yes, I’m embarrassed…but I will use myself as an example) Wake up. <i>Check my phone</i>. Kiss my husband awake (If I haven’t already
awakened him with the loud sigh I make in defiance that it’s morning already.) <i>Check my phone.</i> Brush my teeth (<i>Check my phone while doing so.</i>) Get
ready for work (which is an amazing feat because <i>I’m checking my phone with one hand</i>), probably didn’t eat breakfast
because <i>I was checking my phone</i>…and
it goes on and on and on UNTIL one night I was on my phone, soothed by the glow
of the light, catching up with the world, not realizing that my ‘5 minute check’
turned into, well, close to five hours. <b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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There have been countless studies and
articles on the hazards of hand held devices and their detriment to our health,
and it’s understandable why. We as
humans, have to constantly know what’s going on in the world. It may not be your phone that is keeping you
booted up, but whatever it is, learn how to shut down for meals, family time,
personal time, etc. Designate ‘offline
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If I’m
not at work, my phone is shut off by 9pm, and my husband gives me an hour grace
period which varies depending on our schedules for the week. I use that time to wind down, complete/
respond to emails, and prepare/edit my schedule for the following day. My phone turns on bright and early at 5:15am…and
I’m working on it…</div>
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As I continue to enforce these rules in my life with hopes
of making them positive habits, I constantly remind myself that this is for the
best. Of course I would like to accept that last minute call from a friend who
just realized that the initial plan to tie one thousand miniature bows in an
evening is actually an accomplishment that cannot be encountered alone, or become
the impromptu MC, or photographer, or face painter, or artist (pick an area…any
area) for an event, or be dubbed ‘last resort baby sitter’ (all true stories,
by the way) but sometimes you have to let people down so that you don’t let
yourself down.</div>
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I learned that in totality, it is about respecting your time
and your boundaries – if you don’t, no one else will. Seriously.</div>
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<b>DISCLAIMER</b>:
The views and opinions expressed in this article are the writer’s own and does
not reflect those of your doctor, or whoever you take advice from that is
certified to give you that advice. I’m
just personally speaking from life experience and what is working for me…</div>
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Hands up in surrender, heart full of expectation,</div>
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xoxo Jenna</div>
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Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327153585600188044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782489840778859455.post-74702440025782814042015-03-01T12:36:00.000-05:002015-03-01T12:36:14.697-05:00Coming Home...<div class="MsoNormal">
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I feel like a prodigal child…. :-(</div>
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There were so many distractions these past few months that I
was either unable to blog, couldn’t find the time to blog, or didn’t have the
strength to blog…</div>
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Today, I just wanted to pop in and say that I am ALIVE!!!
(No seriously, I have had two near death experience that have truly refocused
and realigned my perspective).</div>
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There is so much that I want to blog about, and I came to
the conclusion that I would not write ANYTHING until I made up in my mind that
I would dedicate myself to my blog. It
is not fair to you (or myself) that I abandon the blog for such long periods of
time…so I’m going to work on that...</div>
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This year has been an interesting one so far. A VERY interesting year full of surprises…I
will find a way to chronicle them at some point, so please bear with me.</div>
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This is just ANOTHER post to say that YES, I was M.I.A but I
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So here is to new beginnings, transparency, and a
continuation of a journey…</div>
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Hands up in expectancy, heart full of anticipation,</div>
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Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327153585600188044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782489840778859455.post-67169806244938788402014-07-17T14:31:00.000-04:002015-03-01T12:27:09.883-05:00What is Chikungunya?<div class="MsoNormal">
Late last month, The Bahamas was officially added to the
list of Caribbean islands with reported cases of the Chikungunya virus. I had
just heard about it during orientation in May, and was intrigued to know
that a virus, similar to Dengue (transmitted
by the same mosquitoes especially) had travelled through Europe and Asia and
is now in the Caribbean.</div>
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What bothers me most about the situation, was that in my
research, (and in trying to inform as many family and friends as I could) it
seemed that we simply couldn’t get around the name…</div>
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What IS Chikungunya, and why is it that we haven’t heard
about it? My main concern was the fact
that it seemed as if NO one knew what was going on…well, unless you were in the
medical field…and then I realized that if you were not informed, then you would
not be informed until someone was infected here in the country – which is the
worse case scenario…and that happened on June 30<sup>th</sup>, when a tourist
who had previously vacationed in the Dominican Republic, visited our shores.</div>
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So what is Chikungunya? How is it spread? How is it treated?
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The word ‘chikungunya’ has been derived from an African word
that means ‘to become contorted’ , which perfectly describes a tell tale
symptom of a painful stooped posture that is characterized by joint pain (athralgia). The virus
is transmitted by infected Aedes egypti and Aedes albopictus <span class="apple-converted-space">mosquitoes. These are the same
mosquitoes that have transmitted many other viral infections, including Dengue
fever. Illness can occur between four to 8 days, but
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enough, the symptoms of Chikungunya closely resemble a few of the Dengue
symptoms, among them are headaches, nausea, fever and tiredness with the
addition of muscle / joint pain, rashes, vomiting. Although the symptoms
normally last from a few days to weeks, persons have complained of feeling fatigued
for several weeks.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhBaH8YabTJAfuzE6M4RdpTSezkYrfAkJjj8GwZQFocdqjikoOlQKCFNmIkCdDwuvxshwtvhoWix8dEfwUB5zJeo7XULigEYvhBRnMFxO5ooZtUjMBGJ6uERfoUwNhPpR7181rBSx6cTYt/s1600/chikungunya-treatment.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhBaH8YabTJAfuzE6M4RdpTSezkYrfAkJjj8GwZQFocdqjikoOlQKCFNmIkCdDwuvxshwtvhoWix8dEfwUB5zJeo7XULigEYvhBRnMFxO5ooZtUjMBGJ6uERfoUwNhPpR7181rBSx6cTYt/s1600/chikungunya-treatment.jpg" height="282" width="640"></a>There is no vaccination for Chikungunya, therefore you have
to be very careful to prevent mosquito bites. Enclosed are websites and fact
sheets that can assist with further information …because quite honestly, there
is so much information that is available, and I don’t want you to depend solely
on my blog….(maybe I’m just lazy…but that’s my story and I’m sticking to it!)</div>
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<a href="http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/diseases/chikungunya" target="_blank">Center for Disease Control and Prevention</a> - http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/diseases/chikungunya</div>
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<a href="http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs327/en/" target="_blank">World Health Organization</a> - http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs327/en/
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Hands up in hope, heart full of understanding,<br>
xoxo Jenna</div>
Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327153585600188044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782489840778859455.post-3840706391530028912014-07-14T12:43:00.002-04:002014-07-14T12:49:49.066-04:00Say What Now?!?!?!<div class="MsoNormal">
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really busy. We FINALLY moved a few
weeks ago, and are settling into our transition space…preparing for another
move in a few months….did I tell you guys how demanding the moving process is?!?!
The decisions that must be made to decide what stays and what goes left me stressed!!!
(Hi. My name is Jenna, and I’m a hoarder.)</div>
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Some aspects of moving were therapeutic, though…and the end
result has been well worth it (even though we are still living out of boxes to
an extent…lol…but that may just be another blog post).</div>
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So, with moving out of the way, I was able to rule out stress as a cause for a few problems that I was physically feeling. I went on to
speak with a nutritionist ( I don’t know how I got to share my symptoms, but I’m
glad I did) and found out that, among other things, I’m gluten intolerant (did
you envision the end of the world too when you heard that?!?!) Wow. </div>
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It’s amazing, because I felt I was eating healthy, but I
could not understand why I was feeling the way I was, or why the scale wasn't budging in a positive direction for me!
I never, in my wildest dreams thought that I would have to give up so
many of my favorite foods!!! </div>
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The initial week was rough, but I’m learning now how to
create palatable meals that I can enjoy, as well as how to create spin-offs of
my old favorites…from time to time I may carry you guys on my gluten-free
journey…I may catalogue the ups and downs etc. from time to time so that I can
look back on the process, as well as help you understand what a task it is to
NOT have wheat bread!!! Or birthday cake! Or *sniff* GUAVA DUFF!!! <br />
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I think the most frustrating part of the whole thing is the
fact that GLUTEN IS EVERYWHERE!!! When I was blissfully unaware, I enjoyed
whatever I wanted when I wanted...now I am finding it so hard to make emergency
food choices (when I say emergency, I mean junk, of course…lol) without the
looooong pause of either reading the label or guessing what’s on the label (in
the case of vending machine purchases).</div>
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On a side note, my meals are getting interestingly
creative :-) And I wish to thank <a href="http://davenalimitlessellis.net/" target="_blank">Davena Ellis</a> (Certified Holistic Health Counselor) for that! She is an awesome nutritionist who takes me through the process
step by step. I felt the difference in
ONE meal! I didn’t even think that was possible!<br />
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Well! It's official!!! I'm going to be a gluten-free kinda girl!<br />
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Hands up in acceptance, heart full of gratitude,<br />
xoxo Jenna</div>
Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327153585600188044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782489840778859455.post-86070324860300732802014-06-20T10:46:00.002-04:002014-06-20T10:46:57.593-04:00FINALLY!!!Hey you guys! I just got back on my blog!!!! I am so excited!<br />
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We were so busy transitioning, and were plagued with malfunctioning electronics INCLUDING my phone...but I FINALLY got the opportunity to log in to the blog!<br />
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There is so much that I want to share, but not enough time in this first blog back...know that I've missed you guys, and it feels so good to be back!!!!! :-)<br />
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We are gearing up for our Independence Day celebrations (July 10th) and I want to do something a little special for this, our 41st anniversary.<br />
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I will see you guys soon!<br />
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Hands up in excitement, heart full of happiness,<br />
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xoxo Jenna<br />
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P.S. I'm back!!!!!! :-DJennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327153585600188044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782489840778859455.post-75896718046246397042014-05-14T09:00:00.000-04:002014-05-14T09:00:07.275-04:00The 'Backup Bubbla'<br />
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Was anyone trying to reach me? Well, my phone was down for quite some time (You don't realize how important your cell phone is until you don't have it!)<br />
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It started out with me being unable to hear and converse with others - They could hear me, but I couldn't hear them...I resolved that situation by using the speaker phone option and turning the volume to a level that I was personally comfortable with and it moved into me adding volume with a 'hard of hearing' app that came with the phone.<br />
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THEN, I had difficulty texting and dialing out...which carried me back to creating voice notes and using emoticons etc instead of typing...sigh. THEN, (yes, there is more!) my screen started to fall apart (it had dropped and cracked months ago) and I started losing the sensor capabilities on my touch screen - I solved this solution by either applying pressure to the top right hand corner while simultaneously pressing what I needed to, or (when it got worse) squeezing the bottom left corner, OR (when NOTHING else would work) removing the phone from it's shell (not a case, THE ACTUAL HOUSING) and slightly lifting the screen whilst squeezing the top right hand section of the phone...LOL!<br />
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And then...it began to have some difficulties charging....My husband would laugh at me as he watched me wrap the charger cord around my phone repeatedly, praying to see the sensor light up to indicate charge. At this point I knew I needed a new phone but I simply couldn't afford it.<br />
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I went in for a job interview a few days ago, and I was worried about the fact that I would not have a phone to keep in contact with him. (I like to notify him of when I have arrived to a location and when I'm leaving, so that he can have an idea of where I am and what I'm doing) Before I left for the interview, my husband came into the room grinning - he had resurrected on of the very first phones I had : A Nokia 5110!<br />
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I could not believe it!!!! There were a few reasons I had put it down - the battery slid out of place (Remember that the whole back was the battery) and my antennae was broken, so it was rare to receive calls or texts if I wasn't in the right location. <br />
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You better believe that in the end, it was a 'Franken-phone" - he said that he 'upgraded' it, but we all know the truth - I really needed the laugh! The best part about it was the fact that I could play 'Snake' again :-) <br />
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Do you remember how fun and frustrating it was to use the 2,4,6, and 8 keys to maneuver that ever growing snake around? My score pales in comparison to my husbands, but it was so much fun to apply strategy :-D I remember at one point, there was a Nokia model that allowed you to sync with another Nokia and play (was that the first attempt at Bluetooth?)<br />
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Okay, so all fun and jokes aside, the phone was resurrected and was OFFICIALLY a 'bubbla'. In The Bahamas, a bubbla is an old phone model that can only do the basic tasks: call and text. In most cases, a bubbla is the phone that you probably put away when you got your new phone. In my case, I had a bubbla that fell into a few categories: 1) It was a classic. 2) I had to retire it due to the fact that I badly needed a replacement (so into the drawer it went). 3) It had to be modified to be used again.<br />
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See, the thing with bubbla modifications, is the fact that it really is not worth modifying. You WILL NOT carry it into the shop because the repairers will laugh at you...and if you ARE brave enough to do so they probably don't have the outdated parts to fix it anyway. You're best bet is to use what you have around the house because it will be your transition phone : tape, krazy glue, rubber bands, thread or string etc (You will have to be very creative because your communication with the rest of the country or world depends on it.)<br />
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So here is the picture of my bubbla that I have been too ashamed to be caught in public with (but surprisingly<br />
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Let's start with the tape (which is actually my double-sided craft tape) He calls it the "racing stripe" which is not just for aesthetic purpose, but it also holds the battery in place (remember, that was the main reason I had to replace the phone.)<br />
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The second adjustment was the hair pin (no you DID see it right...he used my hairpin for boosted reception.) LOL! He said that it boosts signal...I wouldn't really know because when I DID carry it, I texted with the phone deep in my bag, and when it rang I turned it off. Seriously. (people were looking around trying to figure out where that old ringtone was coming from...sigh)<br />
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Hands up in laughter, heart full of amusement,<br />
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xoxo Jenna (Official Bubbla Owner)Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327153585600188044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782489840778859455.post-2933842708198673722014-05-12T14:00:00.000-04:002014-05-12T14:00:04.835-04:00Heart to Heart...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMC4DqRwWMO0ZLZCQqDjjaKCna65y4ebRpEVrbKuHrtE26wbvsbz0rsj3lYjy01gmcKSw4mbCHT19mwSbPWidUd2natpG44CVV3CXRrHkXRTV9jcf-CdfHSmw_1nWrKofapFbo1fT1VuR/s1600/romans-828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMC4DqRwWMO0ZLZCQqDjjaKCna65y4ebRpEVrbKuHrtE26wbvsbz0rsj3lYjy01gmcKSw4mbCHT19mwSbPWidUd2natpG44CVV3CXRrHkXRTV9jcf-CdfHSmw_1nWrKofapFbo1fT1VuR/s1600/romans-828.jpg" height="320" width="400" /></a>These past few months have been a process...I can't describe it any other way right now because I am being refined in areas that hurt the most. At the end of the day, the only thing I can say is: "All for His glory." I find myself reflecting on life and its purpose daily, praying that I'm aligned with God's perfected will.<br />
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I always knew that this walk was not going to be easy, but there are some days I wonder if it's supposed to be this hard. At this point, I want to be more transparent. I want to be the type of Christian who reveals their scars and wounds to help others...I think I am bolder now...bold enough to share my testimony with others who need to know that Romans 8:28 is a lifestyle and not just a quote from the Bible.<br />
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These recent days have been enough to break me. I don't think people realize just how much we are going through, and I think that is because God's grace and mercy has us wrapped up. There are nights when I have cried out and asked God "What's next?", nights when I have told Him that I can not possibly go through this without Him. In all honesty, I think that I would have lost my mind and ended up in the psychiatric hospital here on the island.<br />
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I have learned that people will smile, laugh, and share with you until they feel or know that you have nothing to bring to the table...it doesn't matter how much you have done for them, in the end it's all about what you can do for them now. I have severed friendships this season that left me in grief, and then with a heavy heart I have watched friends walk away. I have experienced lack of empathy from people I thought I would be empathetic, and I have found that, for some people, money is EVERYTHING. I have received phone calls, texts, emails, whatsapp messages etc. that were so distasteful, that at one point I had to threaten to reveal persons true characters through social media.<br />
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This whole process has taught me a few things, among them is the fact that you truly can not trust in man (Psalm 146:3-4) . The Bible itself says that the hands of flesh will fail you . I place my hopes in God's hands, believing (and knowing) that He cherishes everything about me, and that His hands are the safest place for my sanity. And in doing so, I have a peace that REALLY surpasses understanding - which brings me to my next problem: People see you genuinely happy, and if they know your struggle (and in some instances, they know because they are the cause of your struggle) they get upset because it means that you have some source of happiness, and they feel that you shouldn't.<br />
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I had to explain to someone a few weeks back that I was unemployed, and although I am a 'creative' and had been using my abilities to assist others (photography, floral creations, jewelry making etc) it did not mean that I was making money...it simply meant that I was helping others get what they needed. I walked away from projects without a dime but fulfilled, because at the end of the day, no amount of money could pay for the peace of mind of all involved.<br />
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I think what upsets me at times is the fact that some people don't take the time to get to know the real me (don't get me wrong, sometimes that is actually a good thing!) but I think it opens my eyes to the reality that some people could care less about getting to know who you really are - it's really about what they can get from you.<br />
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So anyway...long story short....through this process I find that I have lost or let go of people who I thought would have been here for the long haul - people who I had on my 'blessing list' ( my husband and I have a list of people we have come in contact with who we want to bless...to make it more meaningful we get to know them better and focus on their passions in life so that we can bless them specifically)...I was beginning to think that something was wrong with me - why can't I keep friends?!?!<br />
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It's all because we are heading into another level with God, on this level there will be people who have been blessed to be a blessing through encouraging words, finances, prophetic utterances etc. He had placed persons in our lives who were supposed to be a blessing to us and they tightened their fists instead. These people He had to remove, because He intends to replace them. (When I look at it that way, it calms me.)<br />
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When my husband and I first started out, we didn't have the easiest life, but it was so much more bearable - we could have actually understood ourselves...LOL. Now, we don't understand how we yield so easily to God's will when life's storms ravage us...I can not explain this peace as we 'look up to see the bottom'. I can not explain this happiness, or the joy I feel in being alone and not feeling lonely. I thought that I would have been depressed now, but in actuality the burden of depression has been lifted off of me.<br />
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Through this process, my foundation keeps me grounded. I'm more than willing to endure the fire because I know that I will come out as pure gold. I don't mind the storms of life because I love the rain, and I know that at the end of it everything that doesn't belong will be wiped away and the air smells so much fresher. The solidarity in our marriage has strengthened, and I am finding an individuality in my purpose. I'm finding a strength in my praise, and my worship is flowing deeper.<br />
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Every single situation that we have been through brings me closer to my God and King and I would go through it all again...I would do it all again if I had to because at the end of the day I realize that I'm becoming a better me :-) These tears and scars are worth it.<br />
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Hands up in praise, heart full of worship,<br />
xoxo Jenna Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327153585600188044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782489840778859455.post-19856870555242879662014-04-08T13:03:00.003-04:002014-04-08T13:03:58.291-04:00Word for the week...Hey you guys!!!! I have been missing in action (for good reason) and I have spent my time in reflection (observing Lent). Through this process I am finding a strength that I did not know existed...<br />
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I'm spending some time with my friend...we are brainstorming ides for our upcoming projects. I just wanted to pop in and hail on this rainy afternoon!<br />
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I'm enjoying this weather and had the opportunity to walk here in the 'spry' (light rain) :-)<br />
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As usual, I'm BUSY!!! (I don't understand how I'm this busy and I don't work 'on the man's job'! LOL!)<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4OOTjLe9CXoiqPTOPQP3x5pC5Sc7RLGst2IwYvupPYHRb6TnjuYUuIoxG3i5epHrfwqXE4YzaInXAlk-vvWi6EdHNFtgvuJ1REO5uU8MjY0RIRE8j6ogXWss64O3FPGi5m_tik4ujPDQg/s1600/8c82c103adbbaf63b18987bd26270314.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4OOTjLe9CXoiqPTOPQP3x5pC5Sc7RLGst2IwYvupPYHRb6TnjuYUuIoxG3i5epHrfwqXE4YzaInXAlk-vvWi6EdHNFtgvuJ1REO5uU8MjY0RIRE8j6ogXWss64O3FPGi5m_tik4ujPDQg/s1600/8c82c103adbbaf63b18987bd26270314.jpg" height="400" width="265" /></a>These past few weeks I've been noticing that a lot of my friends are depressed and glum...I personally feel that since we are now in April, the energy that catapulted us into the new year is fizzling out. We are now in the fourth month of the year, and many of us have probably decided that if it hasn't happened yet then it won't happen...boy have I got news for you!!!<br />
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The word of the week is: PUSH.<br />
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Keep pushing, keep believing, keep stepping. We can not afford to lose momentum! Everything worth having is worth fighting for, so don't give up! It's okay to step back and analyze your progression...just DON'T GIVE UP!<br />
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It's okay if you have to cry, cry - but wipe the tears as you move forward. If you have to take a breather, breathe, but get keep pushing (You get the idea) Just don't give up!<br />
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I told someone the other day that I am ready for my second wind...I have found that music and studying God's word helps me to keep my focus. Find the positive things in life that makes you feel like you can conquer the world! Surround yourself with positive people and place yourself in uplifting environments. Now is not the time to hinder your progress by throwing a pity party - YOU ARE SO MUCH BETTER THAN THAT!!!<br />
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I used to hear people say "Fake it until you make it." I can't do that. That will only cause me to practice being fake... I say "FAITH it until you make it." Have faith in yourself, have faith in your dreams, have faith in your purpose. <br />
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I think that's how I got here now...sitting in my friend's bedroom, brainstorming ideas for upcoming events...I'm walking by faith. When you let go of fears and stand firm with a heart of expectancy, the atmosphere shifts because you believe in the possibility of the impossible!<br />
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Hands up in hope, heart full of thankfulness,<br />
xoxo Jenna<br />
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<br />Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327153585600188044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782489840778859455.post-47369707356221018232014-03-10T16:52:00.000-04:002014-03-10T16:52:19.172-04:00Remembering Rambo... This past weekend our dog died :-( Missing him already...I don't think it's ever easy to explain the void you feel after the loss of a pet...<br />
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I remember when my brother-in-law first got him, we did not think he was going to survive because he was so young...we accepted the challenge of weaning him (his mother had died) and I left round the clock instructions for my husband (boyfriend at the time) and his brothers.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOJJTBXdnhc7XVCbTkUgdxoaNMnFEwKdNSfn8l6pJ4g4S2aBi_as1gAjG71RxAgD0M0QvZNnvOkEDJbjw0VfDwxqeEgvwNU4MqWOuyJHEqUUsyvsOzKYST2Evt1ppnrINZGTLeYhYItDhq/s1600/Rambo+Pic+-+Memory-page-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOJJTBXdnhc7XVCbTkUgdxoaNMnFEwKdNSfn8l6pJ4g4S2aBi_as1gAjG71RxAgD0M0QvZNnvOkEDJbjw0VfDwxqeEgvwNU4MqWOuyJHEqUUsyvsOzKYST2Evt1ppnrINZGTLeYhYItDhq/s1600/Rambo+Pic+-+Memory-page-001.jpg" height="226" width="400" /></a>I can remember laughing at them when they had sleepless nights - not because he was sick or anything, but because Rambo felt that the best time to play was between the hours of 2am-6am :-) The boys always sounded like they were taking care of an actual baby...and they truly took care of him...<br />
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I could never recount all of the stories of loyalty... Rambo walked with us and protected us from danger, escorted our vehicles out of the corner, and happily greeted us when we arrived at the house. He had this funny way of assisting you to open the car door, and I honestly think that his tail wagged him and not vice-versa.<br />
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He was such a humble dog who made friends with all of the other animals that came through the household - that included rabbits, cats, and other dogs. He was never violent unless he felt that the family was threatened. He was so intelligent!<br />
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I am grateful that we had the opportunity to have him, and I will miss his quirky ways. I don't know when we are going to get another dog, but I do know that no one can replace him.Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327153585600188044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782489840778859455.post-17809671542032196522014-03-05T13:57:00.002-05:002014-03-08T17:32:59.819-05:00Reflections on Ash Wednesday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_QCW6Qr4Dge_huvOFF9Ph9Z9Vj8xuMtKdO-hCEvf0FyVq__7TNeZUML1DcsWKR5RRkc2euytW9ATZDV7b9nZ_MLBmug02JKgBiUR0HI1NL4K3kBVCXIURnjOwcb-ca1HCBPyhloEsaxy5/s1600/AshWednesday+Reflections.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_QCW6Qr4Dge_huvOFF9Ph9Z9Vj8xuMtKdO-hCEvf0FyVq__7TNeZUML1DcsWKR5RRkc2euytW9ATZDV7b9nZ_MLBmug02JKgBiUR0HI1NL4K3kBVCXIURnjOwcb-ca1HCBPyhloEsaxy5/s1600/AshWednesday+Reflections.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a>I had planned to write an entry all about what I intend to give up for Lent and maybe some elaborate scheme to how I will get there. I then wanted to add some background information that explained the significance of Ash Wednesday (which is today) and the personal value that this opportunity to repent, mourn and reflect on human morality. I was then to end with the something nice that would probably cause you to reflect and consider the positive elements that lent could apply to your life...<br />
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I woke up this morning, reflective. In renewing my mind through prayer and meditating on scripture I realized that a Christian's life is one that should always bear a mark of repentance. There are so many thoughts, ideas, and actions that we process (even in the the error of omission) that we MUST repent of our shortcomings - we can chalk it all up to flesh, or accept the fact that we were in fact, conceived in sin.<br />
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In this moment, our church family is mourning the loss of a matriarch, my immediate family is at the end of a grieving process, and now beginning to accept loss in a completely different area. There are so many tears to shed even though so many have been dried - and it is now that we truly grasp the concept of human frailty...it reminds us that we have become so comfortable in our temporary space.<br />
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I mentioned in an earlier post that we are in the process of relocating. I think that I am experiencing my personal Ash Wednesday in that place...just as they use the ashes from the previous Palm Sunday's palm fronds, I reflect on the process that has brought us to where we are now - last year, situations that brought us into a season of praise ended in agony; just as Christ was praised as He traveled through the streets of Jerusalem and tortured on His cross, we ourselves experienced a personal Golgotha. It baffles me when I think of how quickly things changed, and I am grateful to know that no matter the situation, Christ Himself teaches us that beauty is exchanged for ashes.<br />
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In reflection, I am thankful for the opportunity we were afforded to be in the environment we were in. I didn't realize that I would learn so much from the people around me (even though we keep to ourselves) I have seen beauty in the most impoverished places, and I have experienced the wishful fantasies and dreams that swirl about your head in striving for better. I have seen people who have created personal famines as well as those who are an oasis of wisdom, beckoning for others to drink.<br />
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It all seems so surreal and it cements the realization that this life is fragile...each wail of the mothers whose cry touched the heavens when their son's lifeless bodies hit the streets, each bullet that shattered the eventual silence, each shout of laughter from the children who are robed in innocence, each joyful triumph - everything happened in those streets! And the people there showed me their resilience - I think that that is what I was sent there to learn. That resilience - the defiant stand that they take. One that proves life and the actuality of living it.<br />
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I walk away with those sentiments even though there were times when we did not know what was going to happen next. This Ash Wednesday I remember that I am dust, and I shall return to dust. I remember to continue to treat everyone with respect. I remember that I can be in a position of power today and can find myself a pauper tomorrow...I also remember that I can be poor in spirit today, and in hope I can be spiritually enriched. I repent, and place myself before God's altar, a living sacrifice - understanding that I may crawl off said altar, but humble enough to understand that the altar is my rightful place and I must present myself blameless before Him.<br />
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This Ash Wednesday, I prepare myself for 40 days of personal and spiritual reflection and penitence. A few of those days will be spent cleaning up and clearing out of our present location - boxing up, putting aside, sorting out, giving away...I don't take the moving process lightly - it causes you to analyze and process the meaningful and unimportant.<br />
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I sit back to evaluate what I have personally gained and lost, and the persons, places, items, things that I should let go of or keep...<br />
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P.S. If you don't know what Ash Wednesday / Lent is all about, then <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3L3c23MfC0#t=27" target="_blank">watch this video</a> by 'Busted Halo' from YouTube...it gives you a better idea ;-) (yeah, you're welcome) <br />
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Hands up in release, heart full of expectation,<br />
xoxo JennaJennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327153585600188044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782489840778859455.post-13125583991190019002014-03-04T11:04:00.000-05:002014-03-04T11:04:34.177-05:00Just popping in! Hey you guys! I have been M.I.A. for a few weeks...I don't even know where to begin!<br />
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I have so much to blog about, and not enough time. I have been adjusting and preparing myself in ministry etc. and have had the opportunity to meet with so many different people from all walks of life. As I write this, my family and I are preparing to relocate and there are so many details to sort out.<br />
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At the moment we are processing death, the capacities of marriage, new life, transitioning, ministry...the ups and downs of life...I am so thankful for the husband that I have. His support has been immensely positive and stregthening.<br />
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I just wanted to pop in and say 'hey!' sooooo: "HEY!!!!!" :-)<br />
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I'm looking forward to sharing my past few weeks with you, I'm just asking that you bear with me as I get situated.<br />
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See you guys again VERY soon - there is SO MUCH that I want to share with you guys!!!!<br />
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Hands up in gratefulness, heart full of anticipation,<br />
xoxo JennaJennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327153585600188044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782489840778859455.post-20713530279953876602014-02-19T09:00:00.000-05:002014-03-08T17:40:06.095-05:00Birthday Shout It / Publishing Opportunity / Event Planning<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span lang="EN-US">Happy Birthday Gueli!!!! Another year
older, another year wiser! My prayer is that God continues to strengthen and
keep you as you mature in grace! I can still remember the day you were born! We
called the nurses desk at your hospital so often that she was adopted into our family!
We waited almost 24 hours for you – and it was well worth it! :-) Enjoy your
day hun!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Last week a friend in a spoken word forum
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<span lang="EN-US">Firstly, the deadline is May 14th ( I want
to put that out there FIRST because I hate when I come across an interesting
opportunity and pump myself up to enter, then see that the deadline is loooong
gone…sigh) and it’s all about showcasing artisans.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Entitled <a href="http://www.hurricanesanthology.com/" target="_blank">“Hurricanes: The Anthology”</a>, this project requests
entries in poetry, short stories, paintings, sculptures, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was contemplating the possibility of
sending some of my work in, and if you are interested, maybe you should do the
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<span lang="EN-US">We are ten weeks into 2014 and I’m working
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hoping that I can stay focused today…it IS Wednesday, and I’m pushing through
the week with expectations of a positive review.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">We are two days away from the weekend! :-D
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<span lang="EN-US">xoxo Jenna</span></div>
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Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327153585600188044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782489840778859455.post-3045858664623982102014-02-18T14:57:00.001-05:002014-03-08T17:43:00.007-05:00In reflection...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Disclaimer: This entry may not make any sense.<br />
I have been trying to sort out my emotions for a few days...I got some disheartening news and I simply couldn't function. I didn't realize how deeply I was affected until I tried to edit photos, but couldn't.<br />
<br />
Usually, photo editing keeps me focused, in this instance I could only lean on an old friend...one I consider my baby sister. She is thousands of miles away but it felt like she was right here beside me holding my hand as we sifted through the bittersweet nostalgia of what we could together.<br />
<br />
Today, I spent about an hour at the beach. It helped me clear my thoughts a bit, but there is still a dull ache. I'm trying to be as optimistic as possible, and I am grateful for people who have given me my space and time. In my moment of clarity on the beach, I could only exhale breaths of thankfulness. I didn't want to think of the uncertainty of a person's character. I didn't want to wonder what others were possibly thinking, or where they are personally headed. I wanted to get away from the headlines and the hearsay.<br />
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<br />
I look back and I realize that there is so much more to life than materialistic things - friendship, family, ministry...those are the most important things to me and I value them. I am probably willing to put my life on the line for the relationships that I do have.<br />
<br />
So, in this my moment of reflection, I guess I must come to the conclusion that this is life. We can't live it for each other. We can't live through each other. We must endure with each other's decisions and stand as firmly as we can. And then I wonder if I have ever cried this much at the loss of life...no one has died, but it feels like I did a little because I expected so much more than this...<br />
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I cried for someone's innocence. I pray that it was not in vain.<br />
<br />
Hands up in surrender , heart full of tears ,<br />
<br />
xoxo Jenna<br />
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<br />Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327153585600188044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782489840778859455.post-44132337831747309322014-02-14T09:00:00.000-05:002014-03-08T17:48:50.871-05:00Sharing it with the World!!! <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Just
popping in to let the world know that I love my husband!!!! :-D <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is my everything and I love him more than
air! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that I’m not the easiest
person to get along with, but he loves me for me and appreciates who I am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who could ask for more?</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you that
celebrate, and if you don’t? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Carry on
smartly” ;-) For years I was in that number of persons who didn’t celebrate for
two main reasons: 1) It’s lost its real meaning and 2) It’s a married people
thing. (which is it’s real meaning)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I strongly feel that Valentine’s Day has been
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whole paychecks to purchase scantily filled baskets to prove to women that they
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">We
all know the story that Valentine’s Day is spun from, and I salute St.
Valentine for restoring the sanctity of marriage in his era. The men and women
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against them, and they probably didn’t have the luxuries that we lavish upon
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I
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our day as we celebrate with others all over the world. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">So,
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normally make an extra special dinner and eat in, but we have been invited to
the opening service of Grace Evangelical Ministry’s Women’s Conference and we
get to bask in the love of the couples there as we fellowship.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Hands
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">xoxo
Jenna</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">One
word: Conch (pronounced Konk…and we use that word in another context too… “to
violently hit a person…preferably in the head eg. “Watch me ‘konk’ you” or
“Watch out before that coconut ‘konks’ you!”) But SERIOUSLY….let’s talk CONCH…</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Shells on the Wharf" J. Christina Photography (c)2014</td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Maybe
it’s because I’ve been craving this mollusk (YES! A really huge TASTY snail)
for at least a week now…I have changed its presentation in my head from cracked
(beaten, floured and fried), to frittered (placed in a batter and
fried….something similar to hush puppies), to scorched (scored and seasoned
with herbs and orange juice etc…maybe raw…maybe grilled…sigh)…and then I’ve
really been thinking of a conch salad (raw and cut into manageable pieces with
lemon juice, orange juice and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>herbs like
onion, sweet pepper, celery etc.) Yeah…I’m leaning more toward the salad
because I can FINALLY try the tropical conch salad that is all the rage these
days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">A<a href="http://www.thenassauguardian.com/index.php?option=com_content&id=36856&Itemid=60" target="_blank">tropical conch salad</a> would be prepared normally, but fruits such as
strawberries and pineapples are added…this variation on the salad is a skill
that has been honed by another family island and is becoming a big hit here…a hit
that I haven’t tried yet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I’m not
feeling pressured in any way, I think I’m a bit old school, and it isn’t just
with my food…</span></div>
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<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Am
I the only one who gets peeved when they realize that the Microsoft Word
program now starts you up in the Calibri font? I’m a Times New Roman type
gal…and I feel weird writing in a different font…</span></li>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Do
you think I’m going to be one of those older people who INSIST on calling
establishments by their previous names? Eg. Telecoms (pronounced Telecalms by
my grandparents) ---> BaTelCo (our generation) ---> BTC(…the sidekick
must be the only person who calls it BTC in our home)…well I call it BTC when
something goes wrong (does that count?)…they have this slogan that goes “BTC
dun done it again” (BTC has done it again!) and it’s supposed to be a GOOD
thing, (especially when they are mentioning how they have upgraded a cell phone
package etc.)</span></li>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">See
what I mean?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Let’s get back on topic
though…)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I’m
craving conch…</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Known
as an aphrodisiac for generations, the <i><a href="http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/invertebrates/queenconch.htm" target="_blank"><b>Strombus Gigas</b></a> (Queen Conch),</i> a simple, one-toed delicacy (sounds weird
huh? LOL…but it has one nail that it uses to slowly pull itself across the
ocean floor as it eats) is a staple in our diet and can be prepared in
countless ways (I cannot complain).</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">So
until I actually get it, in ‘some way, shape, or form’ I will dream about the
many tantalizing ways I can prepare it, and OF COURSE nag my husband as subtly
as I can until he craves it too (I think I will teach you guys how to do that
in my next blog post, so stay tuned!) Ha!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Hands
up in enthusiasm , heart full of schemes,</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">xoxo
Jenna</span></div>
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<![endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Today,
I’m preparing myself to visit and minister at SPEAK.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m trying not to do anything at all today as
I get ready for ministry, which is no easy feat for a person like me who has to
constantly be doing something to feel sane! </span><br />
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I’m
soliciting you guys for prayer and positive energy (you CAN solicit online
right? LOL!) as we step onto the ‘battlefield’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I take what I do very seriously, and because I see it as ministry
(sharing the agenda of a government that is not of this world) and I know that
there is protocol that I must follow.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I
am going into an environment where I have no control over the content of the
material that the other artists will share, the music being played, or the
atmosphere being cultivated. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am
determined to go in with everything I need wrapped up in my spirit.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">This
event, is truly gearing us up for our (Pen & Tongue’s) own event “Words
Unplugged”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We look forward to having
members from SPEAK there with us at Life Worship Centre because it’s exciting
to be able to collaborate with different groups…the energy is crazy!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I must keep the MAIN purpose of
interaction at the forefront…and THAT is why I have to prepare myself.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">It’s
not about sounding great, or getting positive feedback on your flow…it’s about
planting positive seeds, encouraging and motivating others, and giving them
hope and peace that they have possibly been searching everywhere else for…it’s
about letting someone out there know that there is truly ‘nothing new under the
sun’ and you don’t have to struggle on your own in shame or sorrow…but someone
else has ‘been there and done that’ and is bold enough to not only SAY so, but
show you that you really don’t have to stay there. It is evangelism.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">People
ask all the time why Christian artists go to secular concerts/functions/events
and I can say now that it’s because we know that we must reach out to people
who are trying to fill the void by attending these performances and meeting
them where they are.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So if I only plant
ONE seed of positivity tonight, or if I only water ONE plant of faith, or even
so, if I only gather one sheave of wheat in this whitened field, then I know
that what I stand for is not in vain. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I
am willing to be that light in the darkness for the person who is afraid of the
dark.</span></div>
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<br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I am J. Reign.</span></div>
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<br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Hands
up in faithfulness, heart full of reconciliation,</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">xoxo<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jenna</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Believed
to have medicinal properties, our traditions are steeped (pun intended) in the
knowledge of bush medicines, and you have persons who would try their hand at
cultural tinctures before seeking prescribed relief. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Years ago, the modern conveniences of doctors
were non-existent –there were instances of practicing doctors who travelled
through islands, spending anywhere from days to years in any given
location.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The scarcity of doctors caused
many Bahamians to learn and practice what we know as ‘bush medicine’.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">In
this day and time it is an honor to have relatives who are old enough to
remember and recognize medicinal plants and their value to society. Some of the
legacy has faded with time, while there are certain remedies that will never
pass away – one of them is the usage of Cerasee.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><i><span class="st">Momordica Charantia </span></i><span class="st">(</span></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><b><span class="st"><span class="st">Bitter Melon)</span></span></b><i><span class="st"> </span></i>- Simply
called "Cerasee" or “Bitters” (and pronounced by some </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">as ‘bittis’) it is a green vine that blooms
with delicate yellow flowers. It can be found ‘running’ on fences and is defined
by its bristly orange orbs (that hold fleshy red seeds) and its wide, flat
five-fingered leaves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">It can be used as greens, prepared for meals, and in some places, it is a well loved, chilled beverage! Here in The Bahamas, we experience Cerasee during cold and flu season even though it is known to </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> purify the blood, sooth skin, and stabilize blood sugar (among so many other things)</span>. We have been known to run
in the opposite direction as children when we simply smelt the bitter warmth
that emanated from kitchens - and some people would confess that they still do so!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">The
catch to Cerasee is the fact that you must drink it while it is still hot
and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>unsweetened – as a matter of fact,
there is nothing that you can put into the mixture to ‘better’ the flavor. (We
have been there and done that…all you can do is suck on a quartered orange
piece and pretend that the bad taste in your mouth never happened).</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is what Cerasee Looks like when you are REALLY sick!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I
know of friends who were made to drink this concoction every week…I considered
that child abuse then, but now I am contemplating doing the same with the
sidekick – collectively, he’s been out of school during this weird season for
about two weeks now! I’m thinking of preparing it two ways from now on – ‘the
emergency steep’ and the ‘day-to-day steep’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The emergency steep is what I discussed here – boiling and drinking
straight away (with maybe a squeeze of lime and a pinch of salt), but the
day-to-day is simply placing the fresh vine in a cup of water and allowing it
to ‘work itself out’ and, at the end of the day, you have a glass of
Cerasee-infused water (something like that we should only need once per week).</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I
would suggest that before you seek to implement ‘bush medicines’ in your diet
that you consult with<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>your physician
-especially during pregnancy or if you are taking medication etc. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Hands
up in reminiscence, heart full of accomplishment,</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">xoxo
Jenna</span></div>
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<![endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">This
week has been rough! (and I want you to know that I said that as dramatically
as I can – and KNOW that I CAN get VERY dramatic!!!)</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I
was holding off on telling you guys about my weekend – I was savoring every
moment, and I was being very selfish about it because it was all I had to carry
me through this week :-(<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But
anyway….guilt trip aside…I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend! </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs60OmPh_ZD3lAzvMm9rLjkoUxFkE6pF4eG2-9B4RLDadzlkWmeFIQqehDajsr34tP3ArXHAVWk5vQni2eXndxAvZGA2r4CusELn2V32T7uvJJ-1BWP3l_TL5c8iL4pj9wrS-XEpQCu4No/s1600/Jazz+Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs60OmPh_ZD3lAzvMm9rLjkoUxFkE6pF4eG2-9B4RLDadzlkWmeFIQqehDajsr34tP3ArXHAVWk5vQni2eXndxAvZGA2r4CusELn2V32T7uvJJ-1BWP3l_TL5c8iL4pj9wrS-XEpQCu4No/s1600/Jazz+Collage.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I spent some time at the Kiwanis Club of Fort
Montague’s ‘Jazz in the Gardens’ event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Like I mentioned in a previous post (that I am too lazy to give a link
to…I think it was last week Friday’s) I was asked to minister in spoken
word.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The atmosphere was such a relaxed
one and the patrons were receptive.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I
have never met a more involved civic group – they truly go beyond their comfort
zones to ensure that they make a positive impact on society.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their theme: ‘Making a Difference by Being a
Difference in a Child’s Life’ resonates with a maturity that we should all have
with regard to our upcoming generation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I feel that if we implement a ‘nurture over nature’ attitude in just one
life, then we can impact a whole nation…simply imagine what can be done, when a
civic group positively affects hundreds of school students, reaches out to
young men and women that no one else wants to, and feeds spirits as well as
stomachs?!</span></div>
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salute the Kiwanis Club of Fort Montague for a job well done, and for showing
me that they are truly ‘being the change’ that Ghandi has urged us all to be.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I
then visited the ‘Total You Purpose Conference’, which was held at the British
Colonial Hilton and was </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">blown away by the information that I received.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With speakers such as Dr. Wayne Thompson of
<a href="http://www.managingrelationships.org/" target="_blank">Relationship Management</a>, I left the conference with
a second wind.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">A
positive change truly begins with a mindset change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I walked away with a better understanding of
relational ethics (Bahamians are in a league of their own when it comes to
interaction!), financial stability, and personal responsibility.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I
should have known it was all a set up! I shall reiterate that I had a beautiful
weekend:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I managed to get a bit of rest,
was able to refocus, do a bit of editing, and even had the opportunity to
fellowship with two congregations PLUS even though I didn’t get to watch the
Superbowl COMMERCIALS (Yes, I confess, it’s rare that I watch the actual game),
I got some Superbowl FOOD!!! (I just want to take this moment to thank the daughters
of Pastor Dixon for such incredible food!!!! I didn’t know that you could
infuse seafood into scalloped potatoes like that!!!! I didn’t realize I was a
foodie until I was introduced to Long Island cooking – I must visit you guys
during one of these holidays! Pastor Dixon – I’m looking forward to all the
seafood I can eat!!!!) </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Yes
you guys! I had a beautiful weekend! It felt like a bit of the weekend trickled
into Monday, but, it was MONDAY after all – what could you really expect? I was
already disappointed that the weekend was over, the sidekick started exhibiting
a bit of his symptoms…again, but I knew that we REALLY needed to get out of the
house - so I went to visit one of my favorite aunties :-) (she was only here
for a few days and we had a mini photo session, so I was excited!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It felt so good to spend time with her and
reminisce…and I honestly think that if it wasn’t for the time I spent with her
and the encouragement, inspiration, and motivation that I received over the
weekend I would have exploded by Tuesday when all the negative energy seemed to
have magnetically pulled in my direction…but HEY! ‘Hello Monday’ is back! I got
to watch the first episode of the new season on Tuesday (lol) and I got a
little bit of added oomph to pull me through to Friday!!!! God is, indeed,
awe-inspiring!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I’m
so thankful because when I look back at the week, I realize that it has made me
stronger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He loved me enough to give me
everything I needed to get through the week at the very beginning of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will not pretend that I didn’t feel crushed
or depressed, but I know for a fact that I was not destroyed!</span></div>
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here I am, at the end of another week and a very long blog post (…lol) asking
you to be grateful for the little things, and to smile as often as you can -
even if it hurts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know for a fact that
everything is going to be alright.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
survived!!!!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">What’s
happening next week? Well…I am visiting <a href="https://www.facebook.com/speak242" target="_blank">'SPEAK!'</a> on Monday with Pen & Tongue
to minister in spoken word at their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/216778625179206/" target="_blank">‘season premiere’</a>, and later on in the
week, I spend Valentine’s Day and the remainder of the week at Grace
Evangelical Ministries Women’s Conference (I’m ministering in spoken word there
also)…I MAY be missing in action for a few days because HELLO, it IS
Valentine’s week, and I’m married, and I feel that Valentine’s Day IS for
married people (I never celebrated it before marriage...I may explain in a blog
post a bit later this week…) But yeah…I’m looking forward to ‘shipping’ my son
somewhere for a day or two and spending some REAL quality time with the
hubby…Lord knows we haven’t had ‘Us Time’ in a long time….(yet another blog
post that I must get to because for some awkward reason I love posting ALL of
my business on a blog for the world to read!!! LOL)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">…by
the way! Shout out to Trinidad and Tobago!!! I see you!!! Thank you for reading
my blog! I am honored that you visited! To my Caribbean Massive!!!! I love you
guys! Shout outs to the U.S. of A also, for all the love that you have been
sending my way! :-) I truly appreciate it! And dear Bahamas…thank you for
opening my eyes to the possibilities of sharing OUR culture and my heart to the
world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I bleed aquamarine, gold, and
black!</span></div>
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your weekend!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Hands
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Jenna</span></div>
Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327153585600188044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782489840778859455.post-38820196784634869162014-02-05T09:00:00.000-05:002014-03-08T17:57:12.802-05:00How Does Your Garden Grow?<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bananas in their early stages.</td></tr>
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These past few months we have been backyard gardening...something that I never thought we would have been able to do, but after googling, researching, and speaking to gardening experts, we realized that it was in fact possible.<br />
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Backyard gardening is a fulfilling hobby that we are so glad that we got into. I won't jump up and say that it hasn't had it shares of ups and downs, but I would say that it has taught us so much about the environment, our personal temperaments (LOL!), and life in general.<br />
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Trial and error has taught me the patience of gardening and its soothing attributes. I can not even explain how proud we are when we see the seeds and transplants that we have watered sprout green. (I'm literally dancing around the house singing "YAY!!!! It didn't die!!!!)<br />
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It has given me an added boost of confidence and now I'm looking forward to trying new things...it also liberates me by giving me options...<br />
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We don't know how long we are going to be in our present location, but while we are there, we are learning more about the fruits and vegetables that we have planted and are maintaining. Some of the plants have already produced, but we are looking forward to tasting our very own sweet potatoes (I'm thinking fried, mashed, and baked...twice-baked even...lol).<br />
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I can't even begin to explain how good it feels to look up and see my hubby and son in the garden doing their own thing...even better is watching my son pick cherry tomatoes straight of the vine and pop them like candy.<br />
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I can't wait to start producing more fruits and vegetables on a larger scale...I want to be able to produce enough food to assist with a healthier alternative in a small neighborhood. I feel that every child should have the opportunity to put their hands in soil and experience growing their own fruits and vegetables.<br />
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I'm looking forward to sharing seeds and stories this year!<br />
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Hands up in happiness, heart full of hope,<br />
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xoxo Jenna<br />
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<br />Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327153585600188044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782489840778859455.post-62777588257462169512014-02-03T09:00:00.000-05:002014-03-08T17:58:37.725-05:00Update: RESEARCH!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I want to take this time to say thank you for visiting my blog!<br />
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There is so much that I want to share with you, and so I'm doing lots of research! ( I LOVE it!) Until I get all of that cultural research done, I'm going to be sharing my day to day 'doings' with you :-)<br />
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The more I study, the more I realize how our Bahamian culture is infused with components from Africa and our neighboring Caribbean brothers and sisters. It is amazing! <br />
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I can't wait to break down our dialect, cooking, and overall culture with you guys (I'm learning as I go along, so this will be a journey for all of us). There is so much that I want to personally try, and as a matter of fact, I've been given the opportunity to learn some Bahamian dishes...now, I CAN cook, but there is NOTHING like spending time in the kitchen with a master!<br />
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I am also visiting our archives, and trying to put together my maternal family tree...I'm trying to go as far back as I can because I basically have my paternal side down (they were Loyalists who came to The Bahamas from America seeking to stay loyal to the British crown). My mother's side of the tree is a bit trickier because it includes freed men, France, and a Cherokee wife, as well as migration to The Bahamas somewhere along the line...lol.<br />
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So far, I can say that I have found a link to the 1920's and I'm drafting my letter to the Diocese of that district so that I can possibly get further information via church records.<br />
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I can't wait to share all that I can with you guys...this is going to be an interesting journey, and it would be awesome to have you along for the ride!<br />
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Hands up in anticipation, heart full of expectation<br />
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xoxo Jenna<br />
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<br />Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327153585600188044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782489840778859455.post-31742902113040516762014-02-01T09:00:00.000-05:002014-03-08T17:59:39.955-05:00Dream Car? (Car Rant)I want one of these<br />
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or...<br />
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one of these<br />
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But when my husband sees them....he sees THIS!<br />
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(Insert HUGE sigh here) So what is a girl to do?<br />
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I have always had a thing for these little cars (ever since I was really young and 'buggy-punching') and they are economically sound (gas averages $5.60 here at the moment )<br />
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I have been willing to negotiate (because marriage takes COMPROMISE)...sadly, he refuses to do so, even though I promised him that I would leave the Easter colors and pick something more masculine...like black or blue :-P... He will not budge!!! LOL!<br />
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My friends think something is officially wrong with me because I make them stop and stare when we pass a parked one...or I ask for a moment of silence when one drives by, just so I can bask in its artistry...LOL (Yes, it's THAT bad!!!)<br />
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I think that is my random blog rant for the month....LOL! Thank you for listening, and if you happen to have any ideas that can help me <strike>nag</strike> persuade him to at least THINK about it, they are welcomed! LOL!Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327153585600188044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782489840778859455.post-35655174576388911822014-01-31T13:04:00.000-05:002014-03-08T18:00:40.821-05:00What a Rush!!!!Today I am prepping for a few things this weekend, but I had to get geared up because there have been so many little odds and ends that I feel like I'm going to be driven crazy!!!! (Thank goodness for to-do lists and voice memos!)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ministering with Pen & Tongue @ Toastmasters event.<br />
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My weekend started a bit early because Pen & Tongue had the opportunity to minister at Toastmasters Luminaries (1510789...I think It was) at the <a href="http://www.cob.edu.bs/" target="_blank">College of The Bahamas</a> campus - they had a poetry slam and it was nice to see so many persons interested in the art of spoken word.<br />
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This evening I am visiting a Kiwanis event entitled 'Jazz in the Garden'. I am looking forward to ministry there, and I'm excited about meeting this group. They have gone above and beyond in civic duty and I have never met such a driven group before.<br />
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I'm looking forward to my Fruit & Vegetable box from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chiccharney-Farms/423924377632772" target="_blank">Chiccharney Farms</a> (and I STILL haven't blogged about my last box - which was wonderful by the way!!!!) If you guys have not inquired about the possible packages they have available, you are truly missing out on the freshest seasonable vegetables and fruits, as well as honey AND authentic hot pepper sauces that you can not find anywhere else here in The Bahamas (Yes, I said it!!!)<br />
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We are headed by the in-laws this weekend and I am looking forward to bike-riding, unwinding and spending time with my parents-in-law :-) (I thank God for them!!!) <br />
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I pray that you enjoy this weekend you guys! And I'm looking forward to sharing with you this upcoming week! <br />
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Hands up in anticipation, heart full of hope,<br />
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xoxo Jenna<br />
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P. S. It's the WEEKEND!!!!!Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327153585600188044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782489840778859455.post-77932286149468312592014-01-30T09:00:00.001-05:002014-03-08T18:03:08.252-05:00A Bit of Encouragement...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span lang="EN-US">We are basically at the end of January, and
these past few days I have been reflecting on and assessing my goals from the
previous years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I realize that I came
into the New Year with momentum that was charged with the anticipation of what
these next few months have to offer. Because of this, I found myself unstable
in thoughts, actions, and even speech (I was carrying myself too hard and expecting
instantaneous results from my decisions, which sometimes even pulled me into a
depression.)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">If one thing didn’t work out, I would step
away and try something else…I wasn’t<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>nurturing any gift to give them the chance to bloom…I was not even
paying attention to the seasons – seasons which would have helped me realize
what to work on and when.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I came to the
conclusion that if this is how I feel at times, there must be someone else out
there who probably succumbs to this frustration too and I wanted to encourage
you.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Success doesn’t happen overnight</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> – it
just looks that way because you never see what it takes to get there…in my
opinion, success is the process and not the end result. If you are diligent
enough to see your process through THAT is success.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Sometimes you just have to keep your mouth shut</span></b><span lang="EN-US">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have you ever been so
excited about a dream, vision, goal or idea that you just HAVE to tell someone?
Sometimes it’s best if you don’t.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
are dream killers out there who will either try to persuade you put it off or
let it go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Which leads me to the next
point:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Surround yourself with diverse people</span></b><span lang="EN-US">.
There is NO WAY that you should be with people who agree with EVERYTHING you
say.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You need different points of view –
and people who don’t mind playing devil’s advocate to help you see things you
probably would have never seen<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- these
people brighten your horizon and help you to not be bias.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They aren’t the ones who blatantly say “NO.”,
they are the ones who say: “Okay…so if you do this, then what happens when THIS
happens?</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Believe in yourself</span></b><span lang="EN-US">. So many times
people only believe what a person says about them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We must believe that our thoughts and values
are important to the most important person in our lives – us. This isn’t
advocating vanity, but we must learn to appreciate, accept, and celebrate who
we are…and trust that God made no mistakes when He created us.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Dare to dream</span></b><span lang="EN-US">. I remember when I used to
be afraid of dreaming big. I feared the fact that I didn’t have the finances,
the charisma, the degrees etc. and then I realized that God didn’t call me
because I was perfect – He called me because I was available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I have written down EVERYTHING that I
want to do in life, inclusive of business plans, mission trips, and family
adventures because dreaming keeps you excited about life!</span></div>
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</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Never give up</span></b><span lang="EN-US">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can take as many breaks as you want to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can catch your breath. You can even take
time to gather your thoughts and calibrate your next step, but don’t you EVER
give up. You cannot afford to fail, and if it doesn’t work out, try again.
Don’t ever give up on yourself, your dreams, or your goals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Hands up in concord, heart full of
well-being,</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">xoxo Jenna </span></div>
Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327153585600188044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782489840778859455.post-57103088110279082272014-01-29T09:00:00.000-05:002014-01-29T09:00:09.016-05:00This is interesting...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A friend of mine shared this post on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and I 'couldn't catch' (couldn't stop laughing) because my husband and I were JUST discussing this...<br />
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Now, I didn't deny the fact that this is really how it is in our home, but it was hilarious to know that other people have this same <strike>problem</strike> situation!<br />
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I can't help it though! I love to sleep right under him, and then I don't sleep in one solitary position like he can...so let's call this picture 'Exhibit A', but push this bed up against a wall (and press my hubby right against it...that's what he says anyway...lol) and you technically have us in a nut shell.<br />
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I personally think that the person who created this is genius for giving me physical lines where our mental lines would normally be - it's down to a science (because I also share his pillow...LOL).<br />
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I'm still trying to find out where I can find these sheets, so if you know where I can purchase them PLEASE don't hesitate to contact me! :-D <br />
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Happy Wednesday you guys!!!!<br />
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Hands up in joy, heart full of possibilities,<br />
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xoxo Jenna <br />
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