HOPEFUL

Today was such a good day. I have found hope in a few different areas of my life. I don't want to put my cart before my horse so I won't get too specific, but I will say that I think I have found a job opportunity I can sink my teeth into, and me offering that up for all to read is only because I covet your prayers. This job is in Nashville. I really want this to be a door opening, and the chance that it might be makes me really excited.

I am also hopeful that this mild cooking curiosity I've been experiencing will stick. In case it does, I bought an extremely cute apron yesterday. The way I see it, how the food tastes is half the battle. If I can look good while making it, a small victory has been won.

Speaking of fashion, how great were the Oscars last night? I took a quick nap during the red carpet coverage, but I understand that Isaac Mizrahi restrained himself from groping anyone. The dresses were really pretty, with the exception of Charlize Theron (want some dress with that bow?), Kiera Knightly (her dress wasn't that bad, it was the hair that ruined it for me) and Michelle Williams, who clearly didn't get the memo that pee yellow is NOT one of this spring's colors. Everyone else looked fantastic: Jennifer (both Aniston and Garner), Reese, Felicity, George Clooney... oh, to be famous and have someone else worry about your clothes/hair/makeup. I thought it was interesting that Dolly Parton was up for a musical award. If I were to nominate her for something, it'd be special/visual effects... all that plastic surgery should win an award for something. And 3 6 Mafia are now Oscar winners? When Eminem won a few years ago for "Lose Yourself", I didn't think it could get much worse. I stand corrected.

Today I was paid a compliment that I've never been paid before: I was told I am courageous. It was very encouraging. I am beginning to accept that I have no plan/list/agenda right now other than be still and listen to the Lord. If you know me, then you know it's hard for me to not be one step ahead of everything; and again, if you don't, why are you reading this?