I'm thankful for a pastor that actually spends time in God's face. Tonight, he was all up in my life! I was convicted to change in a few areas, and other things taking place in my life were confirmed through his words. I love that my pastor will just tell the truth, despite what others think. He doesn't sugarcoat anything, no matter how bad the truth may hurt. I love that!
I'm thankful for music! Music has the ability to affect people in so many different ways. The world would be a pretty dismal place without music, so I'm glad that God created it!
I'm thankful for what the future holds!
I'm thankful that I'm getting closer to being apart of Team iPhone! 25 more days!! Haha =)
You can't be a wife until you get your own life!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Day 27: My Thankful
I'm thankful that I'm slowly, but surely, learning how to save my money and not let it burn a hole in my pocket. We all need financial wisdom. If you don't know how to handle $10, what makes you think you can handle $100--let alone $100,000?? We have to "get it" at the level we are at now, and then we can be blessed with more (including more responsibilities).
I'm thankful that I have two sinks in my bathroom. My bathroom joins my bedroom and the guest bedroom together, and there happens to be two sinks to satisfy both occupants in those rooms. However, I feel really blessed to have that extra sink. The sink I usually use just recently got clogged up. Some hair probably got down in there or something. But until I get that situated, I have an extra sink! And I don't have to go down the hall to wash my face, hands, etc. Yay! =)
I'm thankful for the guy who cheated on me a few years ago. Without that event, I wouldn't be who I am today. I wouldn't be on this journey of self-discovery/purpose and learning who CANDICE is. I wouldn't have realized my soul's desperate desire to be closer to God than I had been to you. I wouldn't have known how to live without you. But it is possible, and I made it out alive and well and filled with so much JOY! So, thank you! :)
I'm thankful that I have two sinks in my bathroom. My bathroom joins my bedroom and the guest bedroom together, and there happens to be two sinks to satisfy both occupants in those rooms. However, I feel really blessed to have that extra sink. The sink I usually use just recently got clogged up. Some hair probably got down in there or something. But until I get that situated, I have an extra sink! And I don't have to go down the hall to wash my face, hands, etc. Yay! =)
I'm thankful for the guy who cheated on me a few years ago. Without that event, I wouldn't be who I am today. I wouldn't be on this journey of self-discovery/purpose and learning who CANDICE is. I wouldn't have realized my soul's desperate desire to be closer to God than I had been to you. I wouldn't have known how to live without you. But it is possible, and I made it out alive and well and filled with so much JOY! So, thank you! :)
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Day 26: My Thankful
I'm thankful for the compliment a customer gave me today. She said I should be a manager, since I look like I'm running everything. :) At my job, you have to be able to multitask. Chick-fil-A and most fast food chains are very fast-paced working environments, and it keeps you on your toes. I was taking orders on the headset for the drive thru, bagging orders for front counter, and refilling drinks all within a matter of minutes. I appreciate the compliment, but I was just doing my job. =)
I'm thankful for what God has brought me from. I'm not the same person I used to be. When I was younger, I thought I knew it all. I thought I knew how my life would be. I just knew I would marry a certain person and that we would have a few kids, and live a cozy happy life. I thought for sure I was gonna be a member of the same Baptist church I was born into for the rest of my life. I thought my friends would be my friends forever. I never expected we would grow apart. I thought I was gonna be a pediatrician or an orthodontist. Little did I know, that my career aspirations would change with the seasons. I never thought I would grow out of my painfully shy days.----> However, God had different plans for my life. His plans allowed me to see that He is truly in charge. We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. (Proverbs 16:9)
Monday, November 28, 2011
Day 25: My Thankful
I'm thankful for the opportunity to help decorate my job for Christmas! In my six years of working there, I've never been asked to help decorate. It was fun, and we had pizza and homemade cookies! Yum! I love food, if you haven't noticed yet. =)
I'm thankful for two good Words today at church. I went to my church, and I got to see my manager preach at his church. That's cool to witness your manager preaching the Gospel. You definitely don't see that everywhere.
I'm just thankful for everything really. I can't be thankful enough.
I'm thankful for two good Words today at church. I went to my church, and I got to see my manager preach at his church. That's cool to witness your manager preaching the Gospel. You definitely don't see that everywhere.
I'm just thankful for everything really. I can't be thankful enough.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Day 24: My Thankful
I'm thankful for willpower and the ability to not give into temptation.
I'm thankful that I'm still eating big, two days after Thanksgiving! *Fist pump!*
I'm thankful for opportunities. Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity. Keep preparing yourselves people! What's done in the dark always comes to the light, good or bad.
I'm thankful that I can officially blast the Christmas music. Some people, including Walmart, found it cute to start playing Christmas stuff the 1st week in November. Not cool...lol
I'm thankful for new beginnings. I don't have to wait until 2012 to start anew. Change begins when you decide to change, and if nothing changes, nothing changes. I don't think I said change enough in that sentence. :-)
I'm thankful for opportunities. Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity. Keep preparing yourselves people! What's done in the dark always comes to the light, good or bad.
I'm thankful that I can officially blast the Christmas music. Some people, including Walmart, found it cute to start playing Christmas stuff the 1st week in November. Not cool...lol
I'm thankful for new beginnings. I don't have to wait until 2012 to start anew. Change begins when you decide to change, and if nothing changes, nothing changes. I don't think I said change enough in that sentence. :-)
Day 23: My Thankful
I'm thankful that someone said I had such pretty eyes today. And I wasn't even wearing hazel or honey-colored contacts. =)
I'm thankful for my parents' annual shindig they seem to do every Black Friday. They invite over a few couples, and there's all sorts of appetizers and desserts. They play games, chat, and have lots of laughs. Tonight, I overheard my mom telling how she met my dad. Awww! How sweet! :-)...I await the day when I can share how I met my booski.....ahhh...but until then, where you at?! lol! Usually, I'll get out the house when they have their gatherings. But today, me and the bro just kicked it inside. I'm just thankful that I'm exposed to that, because it's just another thing added to the list of what I'd like to do when I have my own place.
I'm thankful for this relaxing week. About that time to get back in the grind of school. It was good while it lasted.
I'm thankful that my dad cleaned my shower. Yessss!
I'm thankful that I'm not broke, and I will never be broke another day in my life! BAM!
I'm thankful for my parents' annual shindig they seem to do every Black Friday. They invite over a few couples, and there's all sorts of appetizers and desserts. They play games, chat, and have lots of laughs. Tonight, I overheard my mom telling how she met my dad. Awww! How sweet! :-)...I await the day when I can share how I met my booski.....ahhh...but until then, where you at?! lol! Usually, I'll get out the house when they have their gatherings. But today, me and the bro just kicked it inside. I'm just thankful that I'm exposed to that, because it's just another thing added to the list of what I'd like to do when I have my own place.
I'm thankful for this relaxing week. About that time to get back in the grind of school. It was good while it lasted.
I'm thankful that my dad cleaned my shower. Yessss!
I'm thankful that I'm not broke, and I will never be broke another day in my life! BAM!
Friday, November 25, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
As stated previously, I had an awesome Thanksgiving. It was just a perfect chill and peaceful day.
I intended to make both of those desserts listed below, but I was missing an ingredient for the banana pudding recipe. So I just fixed those carrots (that I've been raving about) and the cookie dough cheesecake bars. I still can't decide if I like the bars or not. One of my cousins had a bite of one when he first came over, and he was quick to say that they were a bit dry lol...but he said they were still good. So, I'm not sure if I'll make that again or not. Even though cookie dough and cheesecake are two of my favorite sweets....we'll have to see.
I had family from my dad's and mom's side come over to the house. I was really excited about those from my dad's side coming over. We rarely ever get together for family functions. We had a family reunion a few years ago, and people from the local area didn't really come; however, there were folks from out of state travelling to attend. Something's wrong with that picture. A lot of my dad's family lives within 5-15 min away, and years will go by without seeing them. Smh. My dad even has a twin sister, and I don't think I've seen her since my grandpa's funeral last December. It's so sad.
Since my grandpa passed, I've been praying earnestly that my family would grow closer. And I think we have. Numerous events including graduation celebrations, birthdays, Christmas brunch last year, getting my hair braided (by my cousin), and just visiting each other more often have taken place this year. And I'm so thankful. I've always wanted a big close-knit family, extended and immediate. I want to be able to hang out with my cousins more, and not just because we're brought together for the next holiday on the calendar.
This year was great. Good eats and great convo over dinner. I don't like those awkward moments where it's a silent dinner. Ugh! I know the food is good, but...it's better (in my opinion) if there's laughter and a good conversation going along with it.
I don't know why, but I always seem to get nervous when entertaining folks at my house. I don't want them to get bored easily. I want them to enjoy themselves, and not think my event was a waste of time. So, I was wondering how everything would flow after dinner. Those "eat and run" dinners are kinda awkward too, so I was hoping no one would do that. The guys, of course, made their way to the basement to engage in that good ol' football. **I'm gonna get into football one day. I'm gonna be rockin' a Redskins (my household's team) snapback, yelling at the TV with the guys, and giving a detailed response when someone asks me, "How 'bout that game last night?" Being that I'm a girl not associated with football, they probably won't ask. I guess I'll have to start that convo or somethin...I'll know the ropes one day. :) **
Fortunately, it wasn't awkward after dinner. We played Jenga and Pit, so that was fun. I'm just thankful for how the day played out. Just perfect.
Here's the recipes I used for the carrots (courtesy of Essence mag November 2011 edition) and the cookie dough cheesecake bars (mybakingaddiction.com).
Orange-Glazed Carrots
Makes 10 servings.
Prep time: 10 min
Cooking time: 25 min
2 pounds baby carrots
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
2 pinches salt
Boil the carrots in a shallow saucepan until tender. Drain and return carrots to pan. Simmer in orange juice over medium heat for 5 min. Stir in the brown sugar, butter and salt. Heat until butter and sugar melt.
Per serving: 100 calories, 14g carbohydrate, 12mg cholesterol, 5g fat, 1g protein, 102mg sodium
The recipe for the cookie dough cheesecake bars is kinda long. You actually make the graham cracker crust, the cheesecake filling, and the chocolate chip cookie dough. Feel free to click the link above, where you'll find the complete recipe. Here's a few of my own pictures, regarding this dessert.
I intended to make both of those desserts listed below, but I was missing an ingredient for the banana pudding recipe. So I just fixed those carrots (that I've been raving about) and the cookie dough cheesecake bars. I still can't decide if I like the bars or not. One of my cousins had a bite of one when he first came over, and he was quick to say that they were a bit dry lol...but he said they were still good. So, I'm not sure if I'll make that again or not. Even though cookie dough and cheesecake are two of my favorite sweets....we'll have to see.
I had family from my dad's and mom's side come over to the house. I was really excited about those from my dad's side coming over. We rarely ever get together for family functions. We had a family reunion a few years ago, and people from the local area didn't really come; however, there were folks from out of state travelling to attend. Something's wrong with that picture. A lot of my dad's family lives within 5-15 min away, and years will go by without seeing them. Smh. My dad even has a twin sister, and I don't think I've seen her since my grandpa's funeral last December. It's so sad.
Since my grandpa passed, I've been praying earnestly that my family would grow closer. And I think we have. Numerous events including graduation celebrations, birthdays, Christmas brunch last year, getting my hair braided (by my cousin), and just visiting each other more often have taken place this year. And I'm so thankful. I've always wanted a big close-knit family, extended and immediate. I want to be able to hang out with my cousins more, and not just because we're brought together for the next holiday on the calendar.
This year was great. Good eats and great convo over dinner. I don't like those awkward moments where it's a silent dinner. Ugh! I know the food is good, but...it's better (in my opinion) if there's laughter and a good conversation going along with it.
I don't know why, but I always seem to get nervous when entertaining folks at my house. I don't want them to get bored easily. I want them to enjoy themselves, and not think my event was a waste of time. So, I was wondering how everything would flow after dinner. Those "eat and run" dinners are kinda awkward too, so I was hoping no one would do that. The guys, of course, made their way to the basement to engage in that good ol' football. **I'm gonna get into football one day. I'm gonna be rockin' a Redskins (my household's team) snapback, yelling at the TV with the guys, and giving a detailed response when someone asks me, "How 'bout that game last night?" Being that I'm a girl not associated with football, they probably won't ask. I guess I'll have to start that convo or somethin...I'll know the ropes one day. :) **
Fortunately, it wasn't awkward after dinner. We played Jenga and Pit, so that was fun. I'm just thankful for how the day played out. Just perfect.
Here's the recipes I used for the carrots (courtesy of Essence mag November 2011 edition) and the cookie dough cheesecake bars (mybakingaddiction.com).
Orange-Glazed Carrots
Makes 10 servings.
Prep time: 10 min
Cooking time: 25 min
2 pounds baby carrots
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
2 pinches salt
Boil the carrots in a shallow saucepan until tender. Drain and return carrots to pan. Simmer in orange juice over medium heat for 5 min. Stir in the brown sugar, butter and salt. Heat until butter and sugar melt.
Per serving: 100 calories, 14g carbohydrate, 12mg cholesterol, 5g fat, 1g protein, 102mg sodium
The recipe for the cookie dough cheesecake bars is kinda long. You actually make the graham cracker crust, the cheesecake filling, and the chocolate chip cookie dough. Feel free to click the link above, where you'll find the complete recipe. Here's a few of my own pictures, regarding this dessert.
Crushing graham crackers for the crust
Before placing the dish in the oven to cook
Out the oven and ready to eat! Disregard the missing left corner. Had to taste test! lol
Day 22: My Thankful
Hey beautiful people! I'm gonna make this short and sweet, since I have to be at work in a few hours.
I'm thankful that today was a perfect Thanksgiving, just what I was hoping for. I thoroughly enjoyed all the time spent with family members I rarely see. The food was great, and there were no awkward moments. That's always a plus in my book.
I'm thankful that my dad's side of the family is coming together more and more. I just wish we would've been doing more prior to my grandpa's passing last December. Everything happens for a reason though.
I have so much to be thankful for! I'm filled with so much joy, and I love it!
Thanks for reading! What did you enjoy most this Thanksgiving?
I'm thankful that today was a perfect Thanksgiving, just what I was hoping for. I thoroughly enjoyed all the time spent with family members I rarely see. The food was great, and there were no awkward moments. That's always a plus in my book.
I'm thankful that my dad's side of the family is coming together more and more. I just wish we would've been doing more prior to my grandpa's passing last December. Everything happens for a reason though.
I have so much to be thankful for! I'm filled with so much joy, and I love it!
Thanks for reading! What did you enjoy most this Thanksgiving?
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Day 21: My Thankful
Happy early Thanksgiving people!
I'm really thankful for this family vibe, man. It all starts at home with the family. Get it together folks. =)
I'm sure y'all probably get so bored with my thankfuls, as many relate to food and God.....welp, oh well! lol You only have 9 more days to read my ramblings, or just ignore. Anywho....
I'm thankful for peace, love, joy, happiness, hope, and faith. Yea, all of those.
I'm thankful that I'm still cooking a lil somethin somethin for Thanksgiving. Originally, I volunteered to just have my way and cook the entire Thanksgiving meal (not including the turkey). I guess that was a pretty wild an unbelievable idea, since my mom filled my position by either buying items from my church's kitchen or cooking the things herself. Well! One thing's for certain though; my carrots are on the menu! Whoop! Whoop! I still wanted to do more for the feast, so I bought ingredients to fix banana pudding and cookie dough cheesecake bars. I'm excited!! I'm fixing those in the AM, and I'm hoping they come out ok. haha...This was probably not a smart idea to experiment on the guests, but I gotta contribute! My hands are hot! lol
I'm really thankful for this family vibe, man. It all starts at home with the family. Get it together folks. =)
I'm sure y'all probably get so bored with my thankfuls, as many relate to food and God.....welp, oh well! lol You only have 9 more days to read my ramblings, or just ignore. Anywho....
I'm thankful for peace, love, joy, happiness, hope, and faith. Yea, all of those.
I'm thankful that I'm still cooking a lil somethin somethin for Thanksgiving. Originally, I volunteered to just have my way and cook the entire Thanksgiving meal (not including the turkey). I guess that was a pretty wild an unbelievable idea, since my mom filled my position by either buying items from my church's kitchen or cooking the things herself. Well! One thing's for certain though; my carrots are on the menu! Whoop! Whoop! I still wanted to do more for the feast, so I bought ingredients to fix banana pudding and cookie dough cheesecake bars. I'm excited!! I'm fixing those in the AM, and I'm hoping they come out ok. haha...This was probably not a smart idea to experiment on the guests, but I gotta contribute! My hands are hot! lol
This is what they are supposed to look like. Scrumptious huh? We shall see my results.
I'm thankful that I'm going to heaven! Where you going? Romans 10:9-10.
I'm thankful in advance that today is gonna be a GREAT day! I'm declaring that the rest of 2011 is gonna be awesome as well. I'm just excited and giddy for no particular reason. Life is good! Enjoy this day with your family and friends. Touch someone's life, be a light, laugh a little harder, relish the moments, listen to the wisdom of the elders in your life, eat and enjoy the food as if there's an endless supply [no gluttony please :) ], and love your peeps like you love yourself.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Day 20: My Thankful
I'm thankful that I get to kinda take a break from school. I still have online assignments due by Sunday, but still...now's the time to wind down and relax.
I'm thankful that Thanksgiving is at my house this year. Although I get nervous when put in a position to entertain family and friends, I'm thankful for the opportunity. I pray that all the food will be tasty, and that the day will just flow like it's meant to be. No awkward moments, memories made, new bonds formed, and current bonds bridged closer.
I'm thankful that God truly helped me to encourage myself today. He's so so sweet, and I'm discovering that fact more and more each day. He loves us all and He wants to be involved in every aspect of our lives, if we just allow Him to do so.
I'm thankful for all the cleaning I have waiting for me later on today, in preparation for the Thanksgiving guests. I'm thankful I actually have places of my own to clean (my own bedroom and bathroom), as well as other places in the house.
I'm thankful that my family and I eat dinner together at the kitchen table most days out of the week. Classic old school traditions are the best.
I'm thankful that Thanksgiving is at my house this year. Although I get nervous when put in a position to entertain family and friends, I'm thankful for the opportunity. I pray that all the food will be tasty, and that the day will just flow like it's meant to be. No awkward moments, memories made, new bonds formed, and current bonds bridged closer.
I'm thankful that God truly helped me to encourage myself today. He's so so sweet, and I'm discovering that fact more and more each day. He loves us all and He wants to be involved in every aspect of our lives, if we just allow Him to do so.
I'm thankful for all the cleaning I have waiting for me later on today, in preparation for the Thanksgiving guests. I'm thankful I actually have places of my own to clean (my own bedroom and bathroom), as well as other places in the house.
I'm thankful that my family and I eat dinner together at the kitchen table most days out of the week. Classic old school traditions are the best.
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