Wednesday, September 9, 2009

It's Been A Long Time Comin'


Well I decided it's time to finish what I started..... almost 15 years ago!!! I have ventured back into the world of college classes!!! I have re-enrolled at Towson University... back when I went it was called Towson State University..see how much things have changed over the years!!!


I started my first class on Saturday, Computer Science.... it seems really fun and yes, I do feel old.. but that doesn't bother me....


I'm just going to keep on keepin on... and eventually.. I'll be holding that degree in my hand!!!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Forever Our Inspiration


The world lost a great person today...

Robert was a

....Husband

....Father

....Brother

....Son

....Hero

....Fighter

and most importantly, he was our Friend


You are forever in our hearts...stay with us through life's journey, help give us the strength and determination we need to make it day by day. You continue to be the epitomy of what "life" is all about...may we learn from your example....


Rest In Peace our dear loving Robert Kinberg

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

I so am in need of a vacation!!!

I can't wait to put my toes in this sand!!!!!

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Inside Out Blue Cheese Burgers - and only 6 Points!!!

Now that my hubby and I are on Weight Watchers, we are always looking for recipes that are healthy, filling and not alot of points... so last night...I made Inside Out Blue Cheese Burgers for the first time. They were really yummy and extremely healthy!!! So no guilt if you eat two!!
Sorry, I did not take any pictures last night.

Inside-Out Blue Cheese Burgers
**Points were based on using ground turkey, but you can substitute chicken or beef**

1/4 cup bbq sauce
1 1/2 tsp hot sauce, or to taste
1/2 cup scallions sliced
1/4 cup celery chopped
1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp table salt
mixed grain hamburger rolls
lettuce
red onion
1 large tomato, sliced
blue cheese crumbled

In a small bowl, combine barbecue sauce and hot pepper sauce. In a medium bowl, combine turkey, 1 tablespoon of barbecue sauce mixture, scallion, celery, bread crumbs, garlic and salt. Using wet hands (to prevent mixture from sticking), form turkey mixture into patties; make one patty then place blue cheese in middle, make another patty and put on top of bottom patty. Press the sides together so cheese doesn't come out, then brush top of burgers with some remaining barbecue sauce mixture.

Place burgers on grill, sauce side down; brush tops of burgers with remaining sauce. Grill, turning once, until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Lightly toast open-faced buns on grill during last minute of cooking.
Top each with lettuce and tomato slices and onion

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

"Needs" are not "Wants or Desires"

For the last few months I have been whining to my husband about how I "want" this particular new car. Each time he keeps coming back and asking me why is it that I "want" a new car. Of course my answer is because I'm tired of driving my SUV.. but even more reason why...is because his car is 10 years old and coming up on 100,000 miles...paint is chipped in a few small places and the leather seats are starting to crack and have that worn look. So in all practicality, we can keep my SUV and trade in his convertible... now does that make sense to anyone other than myself? So far... it's just me that has been able to justify the whole situation.
Last night I was listening to my absolute all-time favorite preacher Tony Evans.. and the topic of his sermon was Philippians 4:19: "My God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory". He gave an illustration... For example: I may "need" a pair of jeans/pants, but at the same time I may also "want" not just a pair of jeans/pants, but a particular brand of jeans/pants. Not being satisfied with what I have (which is certainly sufficient).. and wanting something more or better... does this make sense?
So talk about being convicted.... My mind automatically goes to me wanting this particular car... and here I am driving down the road in a vehicle that is in absolutely fine working condition. Not a lick of anything wrong with it.
So with all that said.... I should stop concentrating on what I want and be thankful for what I have.

Monday, May 18, 2009

STOP.... and smell the roses!!!

I need to remind myself of this ALL THE TIME.... I am always in a hurry, both physically and mentally..... you'd think after having this small surgical set-back I'd drive in the slow lane...but no... I am always on the go go go!!! Tim always tells me that he is amazed at how fast and how "all over the place" my brain is.. This is both a curse and a blessing, but more so, it's been a curse.
I seem to never be happy just "being"... content just where I am at this given moment.. I always am jumping three steps ahead, thinking about what needs to be done next, or where I need to go and what I need to do.... I need to stop!!! We aren't guaranteed anything other than this exact moment we are in right now.... why is it so difficult for me to grasp this and act on it???? It's so easy for me to tell other people but when it comes to me taking my own advice, it's like I'm in la-la land....
A good friend of mine, Robert.. is fighting for his life.... he is battling cancer right now and he lives in the moment.. he cherishes every single second he has with his wife and his two wonderful boys. He is an amazing man with amazing strength.. and I can learn alot from him and his wife...
so when I am constantly running around and thinking of all that needs to be done, what has to get completed before the day is over... I have to pinch myself, snap the rubber band... and take a breather and say a prayer thanking God for giving me this one moment to live in and allowing me the opportunity revel in this one moment I was fortunate to have.
On a very important side note... please keep Robert and his family in your thoughts and prayers...these days are difficult ones... they are faced with obstacles they never thought they'd have to face, faced with decisions they never thought they'd have to make and questions they never thought they'd have to answer...
To follow along with Robert on his journey, please visit his blog.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Hump Day

It's been awhile since I have posted anything... these last 4 1/2 weeks have been tough, to say the least...but I'm getting through them..slowly but surely. I started back to work 1/2 days last week and then this week.. next week I will resume full days...
I've had some "hiccups" along the way.... and when I call the doctor I feel like I am bothering her.. which is totally insane when you think about it.. but nevertheless it's how I feel.
Glad the weather has cooled off a bit.. who would have thought that we would be talking about weather cooling off when it's only April!!

Have a great day!