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I’m not a dead link or a mom blog!

JudiFree.com — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:49:41 +0000

My mind and emotions have been swimming in the deep end lately. I can’t believe I haven’t posted in 2 weeks. That’s the longest I’ve ever gone without spilling my guts for the world to read.

I think it’s time for some spillage, but I can’t seem to get my thoughts in order. Tomorrow, I will have a good post. I promise. I’m not a dead link. And I’m not a mom blog (even though I can hardly keep my mind of my precious little baby girl, June). Here’s what happened in the past 2 weeks:

We felt June kick on the outside of my tummy for the first time – magical.
We had house guests from Missouri.
We are welcoming Joshua White into our home tonight. This will be our first “face-to-face” with anyone from the internets.
My face has gotten fatter – I’m fairly sure of this even though my friends swear it’s not true.
French fries make my feet swell up, but I can’t seem to stay away from them.
I started watching the HBO series, Big Love. It’s just wrong.
We had a snow storm and 2 snow days.
God taught me some lessons.
I miss my blog friends.

Note To Self:

JudiFree.com — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:37:07 +0000

Since I’m so forgetful lately, I’ve made a list of things I continually try to remind myself of…unfortunately, my reminder usually comes too late:

Going to work in yesterday’s makeup is NEVER a good idea.
You like peas now that you’re pregnant.
You don’t like onions now.
When you have to pee in the middle of the night, it’s not as easy to “roll” out of bed.
You put your keys in your jacket pocket last night instead of in your purse.
Go ahead and get the size Medium in maternity clothes instead of the XXL in regular clothes, you’ll feel better about yourself.
When you feel tired on Wednesday and you call Mark to tell him you’re not coming to church, you will regret it.

A Change of Pace

JudiFree.com — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:58:14 +0000

Since we have had so many layoffs and budget cuts, my job has completely transformed from shopping and planning parties to editing HTML all day. It’s definitely a change of pace. I’m dreaming in code and ready for my old job back (even though that may never happen).

I’m completely stressed out about maternity leave and if they won’t need me again when I actually return. So, I’ll take any job they give me…here’s to HTML!!!!!

Ode to Job

I still love my job, but…

I still dream of the day when I can be a stay at home mom.

I guess it’s better than not having a job at all…RIGHT?!?!

I’ve said my peace, now back to work.

DO YOU LIKE YOUR JOB???

Out of Sorts

JudiFree.com — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:23:51 +0000

I’ve been broken and out of sorts the past couple of days. Anxious for nothing, mind wandering, moody, and completely strange. I have a feeling it’s because we are low on cash (after my crazy shopping spree on Black Friday).

I admit it, a part of my emotional state is completely run by money. It’s been so bad that this morning I loaded my car with all of the goodies from Black Friday in which I worked so hard to acquire and I returned almost everything – just so I would feel the comfort of a padded bank account again…YIKES!

What an odd way for God to reveal something in my life that I need to let go of. Money is not my comfort. Shopping is not my comfort. Having nice things is not my comfort. Only You are.

God…I lay it all down again.

Shopping Page

JudiFree.com — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:52:01 +0000

Instead of writing a blog entry today, I built a shopping page for your shopping pleasure. Enjoy!

Shopping for a Living

JudiFree.com — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:37:49 +0000

I shop for a living. It’s every girls dream. I purchase the promotional gifts (swag as some are inclined to call it) and corporate gifts (these tend to be nicer in quality).

Anyway, my job is alot of fun, but there is one occupational hazard – ACQUIRING JUNK!!!! I have so many companies sending me the latest and greatest stuff that my desk becomes a pile of junk. I clean it weekly and I can’t keep it tidy. Here’s a quick snapshot of what I accumulate in just one week…

Swag

Playing cards
5 water bottles
Maglight
2 USB Drives
Paperweight
Cuff Links
Puzzle Game
Pen

The law of diminishing value definitely applies here…the first USB drive was really exciting, but the 36th was just a hassle to find a spot or person to give it to. I guess it’s my cross to bare!

I’m OK with Me

JudiFree.com — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:17:29 +0000

I just realized that I am really OK with me.

I never thought I’d say that. I’m a bit overweight. I wish my hair (and my legs) were longer. But all in all, I’m OK. I love my marriage and my husband makes me feel like the most beautiful girl in the universe (I’m sure that has something to do with it.)

For years, I have tormented myself over 10 lbs. I have secretly changed clothes 10 times every day before picking something that “works”. I have spent countless hours doing my hair and makeup. I have spent thousands of dollars on new clothes. I have been a work in progress with no possible end in sight. I pour over magazines and compare who I am to the paper dolls staring back at me.

Why am I saying this? Because today I am OK with me. I’m sure I’ll look back on this blog post and laugh out loud because there will (no doubt) be days where I’m not OK. I just need to put it on record that today I am OK. Today I feel beautiful. Today I hope I feel this way forever.

I’m Girly…so what!

JudiFree.com — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:55:38 +0000

I have been told that my blog is GIRLY. I LOVE THAT!!!

So I share with you my secret passion: I love to do hair and make up!

Specifically – hair and make up for weddings! It can be very stressful, as a wedding is the ultimate dress up day for a woman, but it is so fabulously fun when everything turns out right. Here is my beatiful friend, Deanna, on her wedding day with her bridesmaids. I did Deanna’s makeup and her bridesmaid’s hair - aren’t they lovely?

Ladies, if you need your hair or makeup done for a special occasion (prom, homecoming, blind date, wedding). Just give me a shout – it’s my favorite thing to do! I am doing hair for a bridal party on Saturday morning and I’m so STINKIN EXCITED!

SLEEPOVER!!!!

JudiFree.com — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:08:21 +0000

I announced last night that we will be having an
ALL GIRLS CATALYST SLEEPOVER
at my house tomorrow night right after the Re:zound concert (pray for me!):

Leading you on…

JudiFree.com — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:47:02 +0000

I am an encourager. I am an exhorter. I am a cheerleader. I think that this is my greatest gift in life. Sometimes, though, I think that enouraging can cross a line and becomes leading people on.

Example: I had a meeting with a small town, Nebraska-based promotional company today. They had mediocre products and are not a good fit for my company. However, I wanted to be positive and encouraging, so I told him that they had really great stuff and that I appreciated the visit. I know the guy left thinking that he has a good shot at landing a huge account – but the reality is that there’s no way we will be doing business with them. I totally led him on for the sake of wanting to encourage him. Now, I know that he will be calling me every week to follow up.

I have to let my no be no and my yes be yes. No leading on. No grey area. Only encourage what is worth encouraging. This is a lesson I’m learning today. I can only imagine how frustrating it can be to any sales person. Wouldn’t you just want to know that you aren’t getting the business and what you can change to get the business?

Have you ever unintentionally led someone on because you were just encouraging them?