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UPDATE YOUR BOOKMARKS!

2007-09-07T19:44:00.000-07:00

I've Moved!
My new blog address is:

http://www.childrensclothesetc.com/blog

My 2,996 tribute post will be on the new blog. Click here to see it. See you there!

Welcome

2007-08-06T21:21:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Welcome to Of Noble Character blog! I am a young woman trying to live my life in accordance with Proverbs 31 and God's plan in general :) I also have two other blogs: Preschool at Home and Body Boot Camp. I hope you enjoy my ramblings (i mean writings ;)

Dear Mr Domain

2006-09-06T23:20:00.000-07:00

Please propogate. I would really like to work on you. It is very unfair that I start customizing my site, and all of a sudden a 404 error pops up. That's not nice. I don't have much hair to pull out, so please hurry up!

Sincerely
Renee

Prayer Chain

2006-09-06T22:43:00.000-07:00

For those of you who are family with Susan Godfrey and her blog, you know that her family is having a rough time lately regarding the illness of their unborn baby. Amy at dandelion seeds is having a Prayer Chain for Susan and her family. I encourage you all to join, let's help the Godfrey family anyway we can in their time of need.

Works for Me Wednesday

2006-09-06T02:11:00.000-07:00

So, I've enjoyed a reading other's Works for me Wednesday posts, and decided to make one myself!

I am a good budgeter, but I don't enjoy bookkeeping! I have spreadsheets that I use, but I prolong it for as long as possible. I've started using sandwich bags to place my receipts into. Then when the sandwich bag becomes too full...I know I need to do my books! The great thing about the sandwich bags is that the receipts don't become lost my purse.

Click here to view other Works for Me Wednesday ideas.

Tackle it Tuesday

2006-09-05T02:19:00.000-07:00

So, I hate doing book keeping, although I know I shouldn't put it off, I still do.

Here are a few of the many receipts I needed to put into my spreadsheet:

And here's a screenshot of a portion of my completed spreadsheet (names/addresses have been blocked for privacy):

After, I completed it, I must say I felt better...now to tackle my personal records!

Click here to view other Tackle it Tuesday posts.

Moveable Type?

2006-09-04T23:40:00.000-07:00

Does anyone use moveable type? Any tips, info, etc about moveable type are gladly appreciated.

:)

At Last!

2006-09-04T12:20:00.000-07:00

I encourage you to check out this post on EverydayMommy.Net. It is very encouraging to hear that other women are outraged by some of the current trends and styles for little girls. Jules includes a "Moms for Modesty" Mission Statement that everyone should go and sign:

Moms for Modesty Mission Statement
As a Mom for Modesty I believe in common-sense modesty for girls and young women.
I believe in refraining from sexualizing our girls and young women.
I believe that it is unwise and unfair to taunt boys and young men by permitting my daughter(s) to dress in an immodest manner.
I believe that true beauty comes from within and I strive to teach my daughter(s) this truth.
I will loyally shop at retailers that provide girls' and young womens clothing that is modest, affordable and stylish.

Where do we draw the line?

2006-09-03T03:10:00.000-07:00

So my favorite message board was having a discussion about wal mart which turned into a discussion over being gay and if it was a choice/sin. Areas like these are where I really struggle. I am not gay, and so it's easy for me to say 'oh that's a choice'. But then I think, 'why would anyone choose to be homosexual? Even today it's not that accepted.'

Most importantly I'm not sure what my approach should be to those who are gay. One of my very best friends is a gay guy. We get along really well and he knows that I think being gay is morally wrong. But, I still hang out with him. I go to dinner with him and his partner etc. I am worried that my words are telling him 'I think what your lifestyle is not what God planned for you.' But my actions are saying 'Nevermind my belief system. Your personal relationships are A-Okay'.

This dilemma is not exclusive to gay friends. It could also be friends who steal, dishonor their parents, etc.

How do you handle situations such as this?

September

2006-09-01T08:42:00.000-07:00

I can't believe summer is coming to an end. This summer was very hot and I am excited about having cooler temperatures in the fall. With September came Hurrican Ernesto! It's not as bad now that it's landed (yep -I'm blogging during a hurricane). And so far our only damage has been to Mom's tomatoe plants.

I have been battling a bad cold all week and now my sleep is off schedule. I decided to try some new tea tonight. Yogi Tea's Classic Indian spice is...SPICY! It's good, but I had a huge cough attack on my first sip. I needed to add my sugar. They offer samples on their website. I really recommend them. The Indian Spice is great to curl up with on a bad weather day. I also like that their teas are either organic/made with organic products and caffeine free.

Mailing List

2006-09-01T08:01:00.000-07:00

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Ernesto!

2006-08-31T05:28:00.000-07:00

I posted the following article on my eBay blog:

Growing up and living on the North Carolina Coast, hurricanes are expected. The past few years we have been very blessed to have had very mild hurricane seasons. We might be lucky again this year (*knock on wood*) as Ernesto has been downgraded to a tropical depression. Per The Weather Channel:

The center of Ernesto will emerge over the waters of the Atlantic during the next few hours. When it does so, it should strengthen back up to tropical storm strength with an eventual landfall just north of Charleston, South Carolina Thursday during the late afternoon hours. Yet again, locally flooding rains will be the main threat from Ernesto although it will also kick up the waves along the coasts of South and North Carolina; rising between 15 to 25 feet. Some beach erosion is possible all the way to southeast Virgina by Thursday night.

All hurricane watches have been dropped however tropical storm warnings remain posted from the northern half of the east coast of Florida northward to Cape Lookout, North Carolina.

Our family always keeps a hurricane surival kit just in case! Key supplies include:

Bottled Water (1 gallon per person per day) 3 day supply
Canned Food (that does not need to be heated to eat)
Wipes/Purell
Extra buckets to fill with rain water (to flush toilets if power is loss)
Batteries

For flash lights and radio

Board Games
A tub filled with water (great for water for bathing)

If there is a storm warning, it's good to do the following things:

Catch up on laundry (you may be without power for days!)
Remove anything outside that can fly away and break cars/windows (place in garage, storage sheds, etc)
Board up those windows!
Clean out your freezers (if you lose power, a lot of food will spoil. It's good to trash the extra before it gets smelly!)

Buy dry ice and place in freezer/fridge. It works great for keeping food

Check up on your elderly/shut in neighbors, see if they need help

Good luck everyone and stay safe!

It's Like Santa Came!

2006-08-30T14:32:00.000-07:00

I recently joined the Mom Pack. It's a group of moms (really any women who own a business) networking together. It is AWESOME! I have started to recieve mom pack fillers, which are samples, business cards, etc that you can include in your orders.Huge envelopes of fillers have been coming in the mail all week! I plan to send out my fillers this Saturday and start including fillers in my shipments next week. I am very excited about using this group with Children's Clothes ETC.

My New Toy!

2006-08-28T17:14:00.000-07:00

Look what I got from eBay, it was 50% cheaper than a new one and I really love it!

Growing Pains

2006-08-27T03:57:00.000-07:00

I've decided to bite the proverbial bullet and buy a domain name and get a design for the eBay store! We really needed 1) a shorter url and 2) a more polished look. We are steadily selling items. God is so good!

www.childrensclothesetc.com

Marathon for Jesus

2006-08-25T20:00:00.000-07:00

If you've been reading my other blog Body Boot Camp, you'll have read how I am really trying to get my body in shape and eat healthier. While reading 1 Corinthians last night I came upon this verse:

24Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.

25Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 26Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. 27No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Reading this last night I really stopped and thought to myself. I have put so much effort into working out and eating better. I've read tons of books, learned about proper caloric intake and portion control. I've made workout schedules and set my alarm early to workout. None of this is bad, but I have not made nearly as much of an effort in becoming a better Christian. I read my Bible everynight -if I'm not tired! I don't pray as often as I should and I rarely give thanks for all my blessings.

I have put so much effort into improving my physical well being while neglecting my spirit. I don't want to just have rewards here on earth (i.e. a better body), I want to have enternal life with my father in heaven. Jesus died on the cross for me, and I know that I am forgiven and have the opportunity to have 'a crown that will last forever'. I better start acting like it!

Books Books Books!

2006-08-21T08:23:00.000-07:00

I am very excited! I have ordered the following books from Focus on the Family. I can not wait to read them and review them here:

My Truth, Your Truth, Whose Truth?
And the Bride Wore White
Shop, Save and Share 
Kissed the Girls and Made Them Cry
Table for One
The Feminist Mistake  
Hedges
Be Intolerant 
Boy Meets Girl 
Do Fish Know They're Wet? 
I Kissed Dating Goodbye
Passion and Purity 
What You Need to Know About Islam and Muslims

I am going to be VERY busy!!

Current Schedule

2006-08-19T15:44:00.000-07:00

Here is my current schedule:

9-10:30 Work on eBay store

11-2 Work at Home Job

2-3 Break

3-4 Work on eBay store

4-6 Break; Homeschool

6-12 Work at Home Job

12-9 REST/Sleep

How do you keep it together?

Business Plans

2006-08-19T08:14:00.000-07:00

Has anyone written a business plan? If so how do you use it in your daily 'business life'? I am in the process of writing a business plan and have found a lot of interesting links:

Business Plan Templates

Writing A Business Plan

Another Writing A Business Plan Link

Creating a Strategic Plan

The SBA E-Business Institute

I haven't looked at all of these links in detail, but they look very informative!

Where have I been???

2006-08-18T14:24:00.000-07:00

Hello! I have been gone for a while (9 days!). I have been busy working on my own cottage industry- my eBay store. My family and I have really been working hard listing items, etc. We mainly sell children's clothing, but we also sell other things. So far things have selling pretty well and I am excited about the future of the store!

I also have started to work at home. I've looked at various work at home options (and filtered through the scams :) and found a job as a call rep for a website. I will be busy in my semester home!

Does anyone have any suggestions for books dealing with biblical womahood? I'm looking for a books about being a woman in college, keeping your faith etc. Are there any?

Working at Home

2006-08-09T09:48:00.000-07:00

My Thoughts on Women at Home

I believe that when a woman decides to marry and have children, her priorites change (as do men, but this is a female blog so we wont discuss them;). It's no longer me,me,me. It should be God, husband, and children. Unfortunately a lot of women have other priorites that don't give them the time they need to fully take care of home. Am I saying a woman should have no hobbies or outside interests? NO! But women shouldn't let them be a main priority.

You will probably note that I said married women or mothers. I think that the time before you marry gives you the opportunity to fully explore hobbies and careers. This is the main reason I want to finish school and work before I marry. I know that there are certain things I want to accomplish in my life. I also know that I can't do BOTH career/motherhood. So I want to finish one season in my life before I start another one.

Working at Home Options

There are times women need an 'outside' job after marriage. Maybe you are trying to pay off debt, buy a home, or just need some extra cash. There are several work at home options that will give you the flexibility you need to still be a keeper at home.

Crafts- Are you skilled at making crafts, scrapbooking,painting etc? You could try to sell your creations (try church bazaars, message board swap lists). Or if you are homeschooling you could be an art tutor. I'm sure a lot of homeschooling mothers who aren't crafty would love to pay for an art teacher (or you could barter subjects).

Cooking- If you are great in the kitchen try catering. You could make money on the side without starting a full fledged company. You could cook for friends weddings, parties, church events, and make treats for yard sales or church bazaars. Getting your name out is the key here.

eBay- Ebay is a great way to sell unwanted items. I call it a virtual yard sale! I have an ebay store- Children's Clothes ETC. If you collect certain items or know a lot about certain things (books, eletronics, purses) try selling them on ebay. This is a great chance to have a small home business with low overhead. I suggest selling items you know a lot about. Knowledge gives you an edge (I think).

Other jobs- There are several other opportunties. I don't reccommend Avon,Mary Kay, etc. If the point is to be able to stay at home, these opportunites really need a lot of outside networking to be successful. There are also some companies who allow their employees (or independent contractors) to telecommunicate. With most of these jobs you answer customer calls or call customers (telemarketing, verifying information,etc). Many times you get to set your own hours. Some of these jobs are:

Ver-A-Fast
CLC
West (work at home agent)
Baby2Bee
Live Ops

Most require DSL or cable internet. For some you have to use your phone line or have a seperate line. I recommend visiting WAHM.com or WorkPlaceLikeHome.com to find more information on applying and to talk to other representatives.

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Note- I'm sure some are thinking 'how can she give advice? She's not married!'. I'm not! But while I'm home for this semester I want to help my parents out as much as possible. I've become more aggressive on my eBay and I will soon start working as a customer service rep at a company (telecommunicating). This way I can help my mom out with stuff she needs, and still earn some spending money.

Losing Weight

2006-08-05T23:21:00.000-07:00

Decided not clutter this blog with weight loss/homeschool. So here is another blog for my weightloss. It's going to be mainly my excercise rotations,food journal, etc!

Body Boot Camp

New Project

2006-08-05T17:33:00.000-07:00

I'm going to do some preschool activities with my niece. Check out my new blog specifically for this project:

Preschool at Home

Tired

2006-08-04T09:06:00.000-07:00

I am tired. I am BONE tired. I have been in school for 16 years (since I was 4). I have decided to take the semester off. I am going to come home and RELAX. I will probably be lazy lol. But I am so glad to get a break. When I go back to school next semester I will be revitalized and ready to take on the world again!

Home Organization part 2

2006-08-02T17:57:00.000-07:00

My mom has really enjoyed her notebook so far. I found a lot of free information and printables at organizedhome.com

Also Candy at Keepingthehome.com has a lot of information on making a home binder as well.

Home Organization

2006-08-01T22:24:00.000-07:00

I made a home management binder for my mom. I believe (and I say this with the most love) that my mom is the most cluttered/unorganized person in the entire world. So, she told me to make her a schedule and I decided to make her a home binder. Be warned, I am the worst picture-taker in the world. But here goes:

Here is the cover

The weekly cleaning schedule

A really blurry picture of a weekly meal planner page.

Blank paper for Mom to make shopping lists.

A calendar.

A pocket holder for coupons.

My 'Singleton' Guidelines

2006-07-31T22:07:00.000-07:00

I am single. Having a romantic relationship at this point in my life is not a priority. Sometimes I do want a boyfriend. But I don't have the time to work on a relationship. My idea of dating is to only date someone you would want to marry. And since I don't want to marry right now, I am devoting most of my time to school. There are some people who say you need to live at home until you're married,etc. I don't believe that. My parents have raised me well. They have given me great values to live my life. In fact, I live in an apartment by myself about four hours away from home. However, I do still seek guidance from my parents when making important decisions.

We all know that we should be abstinate from sexual activity until marriage. I am very proud of the fact that I have not participated in any kind of sexual activity. Is it harder because I am away from school and live alone? No. I guess it could be, but the fact is I stay away from situations that would cause temptation. This is what has worked for me:

Limit alcohol fueled activities. I can not say I abstain from all alcohol activities because that would be a lie. But I do try my best to be safe when I drink. I drink with close friends that I know and trust, and I never drink with strangers. I avoid being drunk at large groups or parties, and if I do go to a party I stay with my group of friends.

I have a modest attitude. I believe a modest attitude is more important that modest dress (although that is important). We all know girls who wear decent clothes and still are overly flirtatious/sexual. I am around guys all the time. I have study groups with guys,etc. But I carry an attitude that clearly lets guys know: I am not interested in anything but the task at hand. I am nice but I don't give off false hope.

I guard my words. Is it just me or has every conversation revolved around sex for like the past decade!! I don't talk about sex, bodies, etc in mixed company. Call me prudish, but I fail to see why women complain that men only see them as sex objects; yet they allow- and participate in- such lewd conversations.

I protect my reputation. You know the saying: "Sleep with dogs, you wake up with fleas"? Well I really am careful with who I choose for my friends. In my opinion a suitable friend is someone who I wouldn't mind bringing home to Thanksgiving dinner. I believe that my reputation is important. How many times have you met someone new and they say "oh I heard about you from so and so." Well what if so and so saw you walking out of a different boys room every night?! When guys date 'certain' girls, they only want 'certain things'. Also, your future employer, husband, preacher WHOEVER can hear about you long before they meet you. You can make sure that what they hear is good!

These are just a few guidelines that I keep to maintain my purity. I'm not saying you have to perfect (I am not!). But we should all be proactive in keeping our purity in a world that is so impure.

3 things meme

2006-07-27T02:13:00.000-07:00

3 Things That Scare Me
1.Animals
2.Thunderstorms
3.Death of family members

3 People That Make Me Laugh
1.Absolutely Fabulous
3.My niece
4.Those crazies that call into my local talk radio station

3 Things I Love
1.My family
2.America (I know,cheezy)
3.Jesus

3 Things I Hate
1.Doing anything before noon
2.Essays
3.Humidity

3 Things I Don’t Understand
1.Why people take their pets EVERYWHERE!
2.Racism
3.Child abuse

3 Things on my Floor
1.Clothes
2.Overdue library books
3.My laptop

3 Things I’m Doing Right Now
1.Typing out this meme
2.Watching the news
3.Fighting sleep

3 Things I Want to Do Before I Die
1. Live in the Middle East
2. Have a family
3.Practice law

3 Things I Can Do
1. Keep my niece entertained
2. Sing every Barney song by heart (see above)
3. Be really frugal

3 Ways to Describe My Personality
1. Shy
2. Silly
3. Elmo-ish (I sorta sound like Elmo lol)

3 Things I Cannot Do
1.Swim
2.Wear anything other than my Rainbows (flip flops)
3. Keep up with my socks

3 Things I Think You Should Listen To
1. A Billie Holiday cd
2. crickets at night
3. The Evita Soundtrack

3 Things I Think You Should Never Listen To
1. Al Sharpton (ok does anyone know what he is talking about?)
2. Rush Limbaugh ("")
3. Balloons popping

3 Absolute Favorite Foods
1. Pizza
2.Backlava
3.Crab cakes

3 Things I’d Like to Learn
1. How to speak/read German better
2. How to swim
3. How to run a marathon

3 Beverages I Drink Regularly
1. Diet Dr. Pepper
2. Diet Ginger Ale
3. Crystal Lite tea
woo hoo aspartame!!!

3 Shows I Watch
1. Law and Order
2. All BritComs
3. Queer as Folk

Interesting new project!

2006-07-26T03:36:00.001-07:00

I love frugal living. Actually, I strive to live a life of simplicity. In my opinion simplicity and frugality are different things. Frugality is buying all the shirts in a thrift store because they are a great deal, simplicity is buying no shirts-despite the great price- because you already have what you need. However I think frugality plays a major part in simplicity, when you do need a shirt, it makes no sense to pay $50, when you can get a comparable item for $10.

So, I have been researching these topics A LOT and I am planning an online course, that I will offer to my blog readers. The course is going to be free and I'm very excited about it.

The annoying blog quizzes part 2

2006-07-23T23:05:00.000-07:00

I always liked Ballykissangel

You Belong in Dublin

Friendly and down to earth, you want to enjoy Europe without snobbery or pretensions.
You're the perfect person to go wild on a pub crawl... or enjoy a quiet bike ride through the old part of town.

The classiness in me says 'Thank Goodness'; the southern belle in me screams 'YANKEE??'

You Are 20% Redneck

I'll slap you so hard, your clothes will be outta style.
You ain't no redneck - you're all Yankee!

Ugh! I HATE Mountain Dew

You Are Mountain Dew

Ultra hyper and full of energy, you're on a permanent sugar high.
Some people complain about your taste, but the do appreciate your power.

Your best soda match: Coke

Stay away from: Root Beer

You Are Most Like George W. Bush
So what if you're not exactly popular? You still rule the free world.
And while you may be quite conservative now, you knew how to party back in the day!

Interesting.....

Your 1950s Name is:

Yvonne Virginia

All quizzes were from blogthings.com

Oh Wow

2006-07-23T23:02:00.000-07:00

I (barely) passed this 8th grade math quiz.

You Passed 8th Grade Math

Congratulations, you got 8/10 correct!

Could You Pass 8th Grade Math?

Lonely

2006-07-23T18:50:00.000-07:00

At times I feel very lonely. Sometimes I feel like I have no one to relate to in real life. I was very thankful to find the blogs that I enjoy to read. These women (see my list of blog links) are very strong in their faith and I love the frugality and homekeeping tips as well. However I don't fully connect with these women either. I don't have a husband or children. And it is hard to find a blog by a woman that supports women having a career or going to college before starting a family.

Does anyone else feel this way? In real life, I am the 'odd' friend. I don't date because on a college campus, dating equals sex after a frat party and never speaking again. And honestly, right now my focus is on finishing college and starting a career. When I get married and have children, I don't want to work. Personally, I don't feel being a stay at home daughter is that great of an idea. My mom keeps her home and while she uses my help (when I visit from school) there isn't enough for me to do.

Do any of my readers ( if I have any :), know of any books or blogs that would fit me? Thanks!

Which Movies have you seen?

2006-07-22T21:24:00.000-07:00

I looked for some memes to do for my new blog. I figure that this will be a good way to introduce myself. Here are a list of the top 100 movies from IMDB.com. I have put the movies that I have seen in bold. And if I've read the book that the movie is inspired from, I've italicized it. Wow, I haven't seen much :p

Godfather, The (1972)
Shawshank Redemption, The (1994)
Godfather: Part II, The (1974)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003)
Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002)
Schindler's List (1993)
Shichinin no samurai (1954)
Casablanca (1942)
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001)
Star Wars (1977)
Citizen Kane (1941)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
Dr. Strangelove (1964)
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Rear Window (1954)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Usual Suspects, The (1995)
Memento (2000)
North by Northwest (1959)
12 Angry Men (1957)
Buono, il brutto, il cattivo, Il (1966)
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
Psycho (1960)
Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, Le (2001)
Silence of the Lambs, The (1991)
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Goodfellas (1990)
American Beauty (1999)
Sunset Blvd. (1950)
Vertigo (1958)
Matrix, The (1999)
Cidade de Deus (2002)
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
C'era una volta il West (1968)
Apocalypse Now (1979)I've read Heart of Darkness
Pianist, The (2002)
Third Man, The (1949)
Paths of Glory (1957)
Taxi Driver (1976)
Fight Club (1999)
Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi (2001)
Some Like It Hot (1959)
Double Indemnity (1944)
Boot, Das (1981)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Singin' in the Rain (1952)
Chinatown (1974)
L.A. Confidential (1997)
Maltese Falcon, The (1941)
Requiem for a Dream (2000)
All About Eve (1950)
M (1931)
Bridge on the River Kwai, The (1957)
Se7en (1995)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Rashômon (1950)
Raging Bull (1980)
Wizard of Oz, The (1939)
Alien (1979)
American History X (1998)
Sting, The (1973)
Léon (1994)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
Manchurian Candidate, The (1962)I've seen the remake
Vita è bella, La (1997)
Touch of Evil (1958)
Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The (1948)
Finding Nemo (2003)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Great Escape, The (1963)
Modern Times (1936)
Clockwork Orange, A (1971)
Amadeus (1984)
On the Waterfront (1954)
Ran (1985)
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
Annie Hall (1977)
Wo hu cang long (2000)
Jaws (1975)
Apartment, The (1960)
Braveheart (1995)
High Noon (1952)
Aliens (1986)
Fargo (1996)
Strangers on a Train (1951)
Shining, The (1980)
Metropolis (1927)
Blade Runner (1982)
Sixth Sense, The (1999)
City Lights (1931)
Donnie Darko (2001)
Duck Soup (1933)
Great Dictator, The (1940)
General, The (1927)
Sjunde inseglet, Det (1957)
Princess Bride, The (1987)
Dogville (2003)

Birthday!

2006-07-22T19:43:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is my birthday. I am so thankful that the Lord has let me live on another year! However I think I have the birthday blues. I joke that I am having a pre-quarter life crises. It's time for me to look into graduate schools and I have no idea where I want to go study or which programs (there are so many!!) I want to look into further. I'm starting a new exciting time in my life, but at the same time I am really scared.

No More Sweet Tooth

2006-07-20T19:05:00.000-07:00

I have a HUGE sweet tooth. Sweet tea, 7-up cake, brownies, sugar straight from the pack, it doesn't matter. If it is sweet...I HAVE to have it. I have decided to completely stop eating sweets. It totally defeats the fact that I make sure I wake up at 5 am to work out, if I just eat those calories in sweets. Not to mention the fact that I can just pig out on sweets, which is just greedy. Also diabetes run in my family, so I should do anything to help myself eat healthier.

Note, I am not giving up carbs or anything, just sweets. I heard that if you stop eating/doing something for 3 weeks; you no longer crave it anymore. So that's what I plan on doing. Please pray for me on this!

If you would like to join in, please leave a comment. Maybe it's not sweets you have to give up but something else like: sleeping in, not washing the dishes at night, etc.

Helpful or Harmful?

2006-07-18T08:49:00.000-07:00

Our world has received many benefits from the World Wide Web. Thanks to the internet, our physical locations no longer prohibit us from meeting and befriending people who share our same beliefs, religion etc. Throughout the years I have found many blogs and message boards that I enjoy and learn from. However some message boards I find are often full of controversy. For example, many women go to such boards for advice and comfort. Yet, they are met with sneering replies. These replies indirectly indicate that the author believes they are better because: she doesn't do any housework on Sundays or does not work outside the home.

I understand wanting to help a woman be better in her faith, etc. But are our conversations with fellow sisters in Christ uplifting and helpful? Note, I am not saying we need to be tolerant of a person's sins. We shouldn't be tolerant of our sins. But, we should be willing to help anyone desiring to leave as Jesus asks us to. Therefore on behalf of all Christian women online, I ask that everyone guard their words and thoughts carefully. We're all familiar of What Would Jesus Do. Let us make sure our actions AND our words are reflective of the fact that we are Christian women.

Welcome to Of Noble Character blog

2006-07-17T10:25:00.000-07:00

Hello! Welcome to my blog. I started this blog because I have received such encouragement from the many Christian women blogs online and decided to start my own! I got the title of my blog from Proverbs 31, which describes the Wife of Noble Character. While I am not a wife yet- I'm a junior in college and not even dating!- I really admire the arts of homemaking.I plan on having a career until I get married, and then I really want to be a stay at home mom. So my blog is going to be a hybrid of a mix of things!