thoughts from the deep recesses

Seriously, Pinterest. Who knew I would end up organizing my ENTIRE freaking life on this one website. I have almost every good idea ever known to man all saved up on this one gorgeous, amazing site. It's scary and wonderful all at once. If I ever get around to using everything I've saved there, I'll think I've died and gone to heaven. Case in point: THIS SOUP . Truly. I've made it twice now. To rave reviews. Kyler even said "Mom, this soup is fantastic." and then declared it second only to his very favorite meal of all time, African Peanut Stew... and this kid has never liked soup. Thank you, Pinterest. Tomorrow is my mom's 70th birthday. I have a little something special up my sleeve for her... unfortunately, she won't know what it is until the day after or the day afte r the day after her birthday because I'm terrible about getting to the post office. So goes the curse of having a birthday on the 1st of the month... every year it sneaks u

My Georgia girl... always looking out for others jumping in where there are needs diligent and hard working careful and considerate kinder than I've ever been cowboy lovin' quiet observing guarding her heart with wisdom beyond her years goofy quesadilla lover sister spanish prodigy quick learner of life's lessons soft hearted and teachable sweet, sweet Savannah my Luba * *Mende (Sierra Leonean tribal language) for 'blessing'

Officially the longest blog title. Ever in the history of Thoughts from the Deep Recesses. Yes. Work has been insane. You see, Weight Watchers is opening new stores all over the country. And my store - the store I am the Location Coordinator of opened January 2nd. After being told it would open January 9th. And then January 4th. And then a wedding on New Year's Day in Portland when my nephew married his beautiful bride, Annie. And then our computers weren't working at the new store. And that was a crazy experience, processing the crowds and crowds of new year's resolutions join-ers... without the convenience and speed of our computer system. And of course, I volunteered to oversee our Housewarming event. Which was last Saturday. And now, this week is what I think is actually going to be a 'normal' work week. And now, I can blog. Twenty-twelve. For the first time in four years, I don't have a MAJOR goal for the new year. I have lots of goals...