On flea markets, road trips and an oxymoron.

I only have a few minutes to squeeze out one of the most random lists you have ever read! If you the type of person that runs when she sees a list, I don't blame you.

Run away!

For the rest of you daring enough to stay. Thank you.  It really means a lot that you would choose to read my randomness.

1. I read the most thought provoking quote the other day from the really funny author of Stuff Christians Like. In a tweet, he said..."Trying to make everyone happy is a great way to make sure you're not. " WOW! Does that resonate with anyone else, or is it just me?  Hello.  My name is Janelle and I am a people pleaser.  I could write a whole book about how this trait has made me miserable over the years.  I want to be more bold in sticking up for myself, or saying the N word (NO!) more often.  Baby steps.

2.  My husband's family is turning one of their B-Town retail spaces into a flea market and antique store.  It's been a passion for my sister-in-law and I think it will be wonderful.  The flair is vintage and shabby chic.  My personal favorite style of decorating.  If you are local and are interested in renting a booth space (if that's your thing!), let me know.  The mismatched plates that I decorate with are getting broken by a certain boy faster than I can wrap the plate holder around a new one.  So, I am definitely excited to do some shopping for my house!

3.  My sweet mom had a birthday last week and she asked me a couple of months ago if I had any interest in a road trip to celebrate.  Um, yeah.  We are heading to St. Louis this Saturday to see  NONE OTHER THAN MY HERO...PIONEER WOMAN!  *scream*  She is on a book tour and we will be standing in line just to have her sign our books.  I. CAN'T. WAIT.  Happy Birthday, me  Mom.

4.  I colored my own hair last week.  Let's just say, you get what you pay for.

5.  My favorite day of the school week is Wednesday.  It's my volunteer morning in both the kid's classrooms.  I love this day and how it makes me feel so productive.  The teachers give me their lists and I race against the clock, throw cookies at the toddler and man-power those machines.  It gives me a thrill to accomplish something.  To actually FINISH something is quite the rush.  Which leads me to my dream job.  I want to be a paid volunteer.  (oh hello, oxymoron)  I could sit in the lounge on M, W, F and have teachers bring me their copy/laminating/office work.  I would love that!  It seems that if I have to please other people, then I will get the work done (see #1).  On the contrary, if I am at home accountable only to myself, the work piles up and multiplies and never gets done.

6.  I love T.V.  Just love it with all my heart.  I don't think I could be one of those people that could ever give it up.  Proud of you if you can, but I would be so sad.  Skip and I love to watch an entire TV series on DVD (or, I guess Netflix as the young people would say).  For me it's like reading a really great book.  Each episode is a chapter in these character's lives.  We started 'House, M.D' in December and tonight we finish up the last episode of season 6.    I really like this series.  If you haven't ever watched 'Prison Break', you should.  Next up, 'Friday Night Lights.'  What is your favorite TV series?

7.  The coffee that I gave up drinking last month?  Yeah, I still don't drink it.  You know what?  I haven't seen the slightest change in my waistline from giving up all that sugar and cream.  NOT THE SLIGHTEST BIT.  It might have something to do with the M&Ms that I have replaced it with.  But, hey.  I don't drink coffee/soda anymore.  That has to be good for something, right?

8.  Did I mention Pioneer Woman?  Yay, me!

9.  I just heard the tiniest voice say that he has to go pee pee in the potty.  Better go make sure he knows what the potty is!

Love you all!