Sweet Texas Jen

Entries from October 2008

The Simple Things

October 30, 2008 · 2 Comments

I went to sleep late last night but not because I didn’t go to bed.  My neighbor was singing.  Our bedrooms share a wall and she sings in her bedroom quite often.  Last night she was singing hymns as I was trying to fall asleep.  Her voice is insanely beautiful and I can’t imagine how great it would be without the wall in the way. 

At first I found myself frustrated because I really needed to sleep.  But I relaxed, took a breath, and realized she wasn’t going to stop singing.  The more I thought about it I thought about how lucky I was to be serenaded asleep by such an amazing voice.  Every situation is an opportunity to give thanks to God for every little thing that comes our way.  I just wish I’d be more mindful of this.  Sometimes the simple things really are the most important things.

Categories: daily life · deep thoughts · music / concerts · sleep

Heaven in liquid form…

October 28, 2008 · 3 Comments

 Salted Caramel Signature Hot Chocolate

from Starbucks

 

This delicious sweet and salty combination brings together rich, indulgent hot chocolate and the flavors of buttery caramel and smoked sea salt.  It is topped with whipped cream, a swirl of caramel and a sprinkle of their sea salt topping – a combination of artisan sea salt and Turbinado sugar from Hawaii.

It is truly wonderful.

Categories: feasting

stay the course

October 22, 2008 · 1 Comment

“It matters if you just don’t give up.”  -Stephen Hawking

Categories: quotes

Life is busy…

October 22, 2008 · Leave a Comment

I’ve been so busy lately!  Between work, seeing my doctors, taking my dog to the vet, and other stuff, I haven’t had much time to do anything.  Hopefully life will slow down a bit.

Categories: daily life