Naughty Bits: The Simple Woman's Daybook for Thursday, July 4, 2013

Outside my window …  rainy skies and cool breezes making my wind chimes sing.

I am thinking...  about California (yes, again). 

I am thankful... for living in a free country and for the sacrifice of my Savior who gave me the ultimate freedom.

In the kitchen...  Nothing.  I ate a late lunch at my sister Margie’s house.

I am wearing... a dark aqua summer dress.

I am creating... A crochet wreath, the crochet tank/cover up, and the baby blanket.

I am going... to bed soon.

I am wondering... about a photo that was posted by one of my Facebook friends this morning.  It’s supposed to be a joke for the 4^th of July.  It’s a rather large woman with American flags covering her naughty bits.  The poster's friends are chiming in about how sick it is, how they’re laughing about it, etc.  What I wonder is, are her friends sickened and at the same time humored because the woman is obviously naked or because she is large?  Hmm…I wonder if the woman were rail thin would the picture even be posted, and would so many people have so many snarky things to say about it?  I know, I know, but it’s bothering me.  The picture didn’t humor me, or sicken me; it actually made me sad for myself.  The woman in the photo is my size.  How much weight do I have to lose before others are not sickened or shamed by my form?  **sigh**

I am reading... Bicycling magazines.

I am hoping... that my share time at CR tomorrow night goes well. 

I am looking forward to... trying out my bicycle. 

I am learning… ??
 
Around the house... Plenty to do; not doing it until Saturday.

I am pondering...   on self sabotage and why I keep doing it.

A favorite quote for today... "I've had psychologists try and tell me I'm a narcissist, but it's difficult to hear them talking over the sound of me being awesome." - Craig Ferguson

One of my favorite things... pretty earrings.

A few plans for the rest of the week:  Sharing at Celebrate Recovery tomorrow night.  Errands and housekeeping on Saturday.  Church and praise team practice Sunday.

A peek into my day...  This is how the National Anthem should be sung:

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Musings on America: The Wednesday Hodgepodge.

 

What's one simple small pleasure on your summer 'to-do' list?

Riding a bike. 

Do you have strong feelings or opinions about the immigration debate in your home country?  Feel free to share your thoughts, but please play nice.

In a nutshell:  If I have to show proof of identification as a legal citizen, what is so offensive about asking immigrants for prove that they are in the country legally.  Doesn't mean that I hate immigrants (legal or illegal); in fact, quite the opposite.

What's something in your home or wardrobe that could be described as 'star spangled'?

Unfortunately, nothing.

Is your house set up for a party?

No.

What is one never-before-visited city in America would you most like to see? 

Oh gosh, there's so many.  How can I possibly pick one?  Other than Los Angeles, California, I would really like to visit San Francisco, California and visit all the shops and vendors, take pictures, go across the Golden Gate Bridge.  I really want to do the full touristy thing when I travel.

Your favorite red food?  White food?  Blue food?

Red?  Strawberries.  White?  Cottage Cheese.   Blue?  Blueberries.

What freedom do you value the most, and why?

Freedom of religion.  Without the freedom to worship God, the rest of the freedoms don't mean anything.  These freedoms were ultimately bought and paid for with the blood of Christ.  "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.." (John 8:36)

Insert your own random thought here.  

"God bless America, land that I love..."

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